IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

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London, February 17 In the House of Commons Mr John Redmond's amendment to the Address io-Bep'y in favor of Home Rule for Ireland, was rejected by 300 to 48. Sixty five Liberals voted with the majority,

THE OPAKI RAPE CASE.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, February 17 Before Douglas was sentenced, Drs Gray and Haßfal! g-'ve evidence as to hia meatel condition. 'I hay did nob think the man insane, but said that he would be a danger to the community while at large.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

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Wellington, February 17 At the Presbyterian Assembly, Mr AitkeD, ,Wellington, as convener of the Wellington Elderb 1 Association, introduced the question of the possibility of creatiag a fund for church and manse building, and the extinction of existing debt. He aaid the Wellington Elders' Association had gone fully into the question, and recommended the Assembly to sanction such scheme, and to set up a committee of its own members to carry ito cut, the fund to be called " The New Century Fund," and that the amount to be raised be £20,000 j thab the objects to be served be the erection of churches and i manses in new and needy districts, and to assist existing congregations laboring under debt. On the motion of Rev. William Gillies, Titnaru, ib was decided that the fund should be reduced to £10,000 for the present, and named the Wellington Eldera' Association as thfl Executive Committee for the fund, and that presbyteries be advised to help in the way of releasing any minister who might be chosen to canvass. The report of the Committee on Union was brought down, regretting thab no sub stantial progress had been made towards union with the Church of Southland and Otago, but recommending a further confer ence, such being eminently in harmony with loyalty to the great interests of unity and union by which Presbyterianism had all olong been distinguished. R«v. William Gillies (Timaru), Rev. James Patterson (Wellington), Rev. C. D. Ogg (Wellington), Rev. John Ross (Turakina), and Rev. Dr Irwinand Mr Aitken (Wellington) having spoken the recommendation was carried.

SPORTING.

tJnited Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph. HawerA, February 18 Evidence was taken laab night by the atewards of the Igmont Racing Ciab relating to the running of Tangahoe at) the recent Egmont meeting. It was decided to dis qualify for twelve months horse, owner, trainer, and rider.

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Phyllis Perbies.—Of Phyllis Perrier, tha clever child of eleven years who will appear • before the Ashburton publio on Monday night, the moßt striking feature is har entile unaffestedness. Midßt roars of laughter it is said she stands perfectly serene, and performs remarkable feats seemingly unconscious of her gifts. Sometime ago on the Otago gold fields she created great amuse ment by imitating the lisp of a popular bank manager, and quite recently has greatly amused Wellington folks by her imitations of a street singer. The management intimate that special family reductions are obtainable by purchasing ticketa at Mr Jones.

A Physician's Prescription for Ladies.

IUTKKESEING NOTE FROM DR BOUKCMIF-R, M D., F.S.Sc. (London), late Govern ment Medical Officer, N.S.W.

Nothing ia more interesting than to notice what prescriptions physicians are ia the habit of issuing to ladiea. In this direction Drßourchier, M.D., F.S.Sc. of London, but now located at 127 Redfern-sireet, Sydney, makee an indisputably strong recommenda tion when he writes ;—" For some time 1 have been in th 6 habit of recommending Dr, Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People to my patientß with excellent result?. As a tonic their effect is most: satisfactory and per manent. In-anaemia, chlorosis, and allied diseases I have found them very valuable, and in irregularities of the menstrual period they are unequalled. (Signed) J. G. Bour chier, M.D., F.S.Sc (London.), J.P., late Government Medical Officer N.S.W., 127 Redfern-street, Sydney, N;S.W." Miss Tabitha Kay, of 8 Napier Street FUzroy, Victoria, had been a very healthy lady until about two years ago, when she contracted fever in Western Australia. This degenerated into anaemia, and Bb.B became weaker and weaker. Upon her arrival in Victoria she was so ill thas she had to be carried from the steamer to the Federal Coffee Palace. Several physicians prescribed for her, but she received no permanent bene fit. Her case seemed hopeless. At last she tried Dr Williams' Pink Pills, and had nob finished the first box before she noticed an improvement. She continued them, and is now completely cured, in perfect health, and as strong as ever. Dr Williams' Pink Pills are the great modern healer of disease. Thousands upon thousands of hopeless incurables in all parts of the globe have been miraculously cured by them. They will cure you, too. They never fail. They build up the constitution and strengthen the system in such a way as to prevent any ill effects occurring after fevers, measles, influenzi, colds, etc. They are also a certain cure for losb of physical strength, neuralgia,, anemia, all female irregularities, insomnia, debility, indigestion, sick headache, paralysis, gravel, chests, lung, and heart) troubles, consumption, St Vitua' dance, jaundice, eczema, locomotor ataxia, ! esq. Ask your dealers for Dr Williama 1 Pink Pillß for Pale People, and refuse all imitations and substitutes. Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Wellington, N Z , will forward on receipt of stamps or post order, one box for three shillings 5 or half,a-do?;9n for six teen and six- Be cure you ask for Dr Williams' Pink Pills ; it ia only Dr Williams' Pink Pills whicn have performed the thousands of wonderful cures as advertised.

rflß ASHBURTON GDAKDIANi SATTODAY, FEBRUAKtf 18, i 899



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST BOLLEK FLOUE. 200 1133 Ms. 100  »fc 6&. 50 „ Ss 104 £3 2s- FUR } HER Eeduotiana h r Ton lots or more. How la your time to lay in your Winter Supply of Beßfc Roller Flour. Bran and Sharps equally reduced, aleo Diamond Brand Oatmeal (the beat in the Market) is also cut in Prices. WINTER SUPPLIES.' When buying your Winter Supplies kindly give ns a call and wo will guarante3 ihat you will save money by doing bo, as we boy for Onrh and Sell for Chsh, *H;efore you have not to pay for other peoples debta, whereas In a Ortdit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones, PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals la universally acknowledged to he the most economi al and best Preserving fciugar !n the Market. Unco tistd always ased as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer and clearer and will ketp for yea-s if required. This Sugar can only be had from us, as we are Sole Ageuu, Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A. Oane Sugar alwby.3 in Stock, Preserving Pans I \ Preserving Pans WE have the largest <§S| - I 01^ Basfc V^l7» Braes, : Stock of all kiads at Kenrioh» Gaßt Iron» Lowest Prices. ■*'■'.'■■■. ''"^flS^^V Enamelled, and Light Steel Enamellrd. a JAMJARS. Muoa'a Improved Pints, |&rara(|ifi|| Quarts and hilf Gallons. American J*rs, i^rninsi'i IIHI Tie down Jars, Sootoh Ja.s, Baanor JalljrJjuuL- Wgm _ ]1 |Hv— WE have had f uch a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this season that oar stocks are getiing very low, so we advise our customers to call at once (if requiring any of the abjve) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTGHUECH, Telephone 24 _„_____ ox 67 B-»o^^^' £4Sy TO ORItiK . EASY *VQ OWLS*\. EASILY THE BtSV ' ■ HTw~FRUirS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS gQ" 100 BOXES NEW valesoia raisins ]_00 100 BOXES FINE3T BW SULTANAS 100 N.B.—AH our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble in cleaning. rTTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Fiuest < 'range Peel 20 dcz Bottles Lemon f quash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doa Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwfc Choice New Figs VA d( z Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwi NfcW Season's ,D>*tes 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt) Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Wa'nutfe) 2 cwt Real German Sausage , 10 cases, 21b tine, Fruit (Peacheß, Pears, 6 dcz tins Chicken In Jelly j and Apricots) 6 dcz tins Turkey in Jelly m^m^lmt * Q • (^-^-g__M» SUGAR. '- SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN OANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can ba uaed for Jam and Jellie?, JAM JABS ~(x) ™ JAM JAPS. We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, iuoluding 21b Stone Jars, lib and 2lb Glass Jars, 1-quart and J-gal on Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TRA, Packed in £lb and lib paokete, 51b and 101b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tina and |-chesbs. f&T We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given in Ashburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Alea and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale in 10 gallon kega always in Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHAKTS, MABKET HOUSE, BUBSBTT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Telephone No 53



WAKANUI ROAD. j rpo L*-T—Fnur Acreß of God Land, together wih a large 0 mforfahle Dwelling H<*us • To a gmd tenant a very moderate rent will be accented. F FERRTMA.N. FOR SALE. ( A CAPITAL BLOCK of aboat 40 Acres, good land, admirably uituated for sub-dlvieion, well worthy of Inspection. Full partlsulars on application. F. FERFTMAN. | I ,„, iwniwii ■iii.im miiiwn ■» ■ ml hi ' ■ ' t I FOR SALE, A VERY DESIRABLE PROPHETX. 10J AC3.ES OF LAND AND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. FFIHE Land possesses ample Water frontage, is veil laid out, and produces annually, large and piofitab'.e crops of Raspberries. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application. F. FERjftTMAN. MONEF, ' TO LEND—£2O,OOO at 4| per cent., in one sum, or will be divided to suit borrowers. F. FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALE, I" HA YE the following Farms for Sale, situated in various parts? the District— 124 acres, 500 acres, 6050 acres, 700 acres, 4000 acrce. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HA7E several Houses for Sale both In Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and Washou&e. F. FERRIMAN' T?OR S\LE—WASDING TUBS. A large quantity at 3a 6d each ; ju=>t the thins everyone requirep. F. FERRIMAN, . FOR SALE. A Fuui-Horse Power Traetbn Engine by Fowler in good working order. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. QUEENSLAND Cane Sogar, Fire Proof Safes by Milner and of hers. A large range, two ovens and boibr (a very low price will be accepted), Steel Horse Collars, Portable Boilers. F. FERRIMAN. J. WILSON SOLD OUT TO C. CHAP MAN. PREVIOUS to Handing over Stock afc End of Preaenb W«ek J. Wilson ifl sailing Surplus at a KIDICULOUSLY LOW FIGURE. It will therefore Pay those who are thinking of Papering, etc , their rooms, to buy at once, as it may be long before such a Great Opportunity again presents itself. 5s FAFEBS AT 2s 9d 9d " „ 5d AND SIMILAR GREAT REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. WINDOW & MIBiOR GLASS, PAINTS, VARNISH, PICTURE MOULDINGS, AND ALL ARTICLES AT LESS THAN COST PKIC:E. J. WILSON.



DAVID THOMAS. I aIFc" a i) "m HORSE FAIR. THUKSDAY, MAECfI 9, 1899. TITY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHIOH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIBB. DAVID THOMAS. 2 15 Auctioneer. ~" T. BULLOCK. ' TO LET. f^OTT&QE of 4 rooms, bay window and \J verandah. Situated in Cameron Street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. - TO LET. /COTTAGE of four rooms, scullery, efcf M \_J together with two sections, fronting Alien'B Road, AHeuton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO LET, NEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooms, etc, near the Gas Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK. lj Z .AORE lli2 WELL eiluated on Alford Forest Road, togotner with square dwelling house of four rooms, etc , thereon, being Lot 43,, pare of R.S. 8767, the property of Mr R, Bremner. This not having been sold by auction, offers are invited for purchase of same up to Tuesday next. Easy terms of payment T. BULLOCK., Agent. > GO W o # 2 o B hj &d S &o od SB ii o S a ,-, 3 So p ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given, that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 17th January, 1599, a resolution was adopted making a By-law under the provisions of the Counties Act, 1886, having for its object the prevention of the blowing and Bpouting of meat, or selling or offering for sale meat) after it has been blown or spouted, within the County of Aahburlon, and that auoh resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburtion, on TUESDAY, 21st February, 1899, at 11 a.m. A copy of the proposed By-law is de posited at the Council's Offices, Baring •square, and will be open to the inspection of the public, during office hours, every week day up to the 21st February. The proposed. By-law, if enacted wit come into force on a day to be nasaad here ait»r» By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashbasrfcon County Council. Ashburtoot W&\ Jrauftry, *593. I 163' s,



HOUSEKEEPER WANTED. WANTED,— Competent Housekeeper for ( a Farmer's (Widower) Home. , Capable of attending to a small I'airy, i Must be single or a widow between 35 and , 40, and a Protestant. Apply "Farmer," • Box 9&, P. 0., Ashburton. 2 112 THAT'SRIGHT TT7E nob only Profess to be the LE/tDING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS j IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASTY, AND NATTY, ARE THE 50 DOZEN TIES JUST OJP-JEINEI}, And are SELLING RAPIDLY. ' ST. PATRICK'S DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. WE:CAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF THE RIGHT COLOUR. Come in and Glance over the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT NEW 25rcAJL..AJNI> CLOTHING FACTORY A. &. BARTON, WANTED. TTTANTE for Mount Somers Hotel— GENERAL SERVANT, who is a Good Cook. Apply — Railway Refreshment Rooms, A&hburton. 2 132 FBANK CUBTiS." PRACTICAL WATCHMAKEB, JEWELLEB & OPTICIAN, (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderaen, Chris tchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to apologise bo his numerous cus tomers for the unavoidable incon veniences and delays they have been sub jected to during the EXTENSIVE ALTER AT lONS which have been made, and to fur ther state that the Establishment is now THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE in every particular. A Special Fpectaclk-Fitting Boom has been constructed and lit on the most approved system, so that GLASSES can be accurately fitted for READING at night. Only the Latest Optioai, Sight-Test ing Instbuments Uskd. The Stock of Jewellery, Watches, and Eleotro-plated Goods have been most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & Best Selected in ABhburton. Watches and Clocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. Bicycle Surgery. ACUTE and chronic cases treated with assurance of success. Languid tyres restored to health and vigor. Tyres blown up without pain, wind free. We understand the anatomy, physiology and hygiene of wheels, and give hometpatbic or allopathic treatment as individual cases require ; sure cure guaranteed. TESTIMONIALS.—My wheel had tiuree ribs broken and yoa cured it in ono treat ment. My tyres were suffering with a case of acute aneurism which he,d been pronounced fatal by other bicycle doctors, but you cured the disorder and 1 did not lose a day of my tour. I waa troubled with varicose tyres involving frequent ruptures ; you cured me. Hundreds of applications like the above sent on application. Come and see our stock of machines ; a lot of second hand as good as new, cheap. LANDELLS & SON, ARIEL EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, Next the Club. THE ART OB 1 SINGING. MRS HERBKBT STEEL i IS Prepared to take Pupils for SINGING and VOIOE PRODUCTION ab her residence, Havelock Street West, Terms, etc., on Application. 2 50 Bedad ! the colleen knows what'a best, : and that is diamond unblended, tea. 1 "TS&wsm&a'Brai., Agenti,,



I G. MEDDINS f (^uccssor to W. Congreve,) j THE PEOPLES PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand large stocks of Builders' Furnishing. Household and General Ironmongery, all the very best makes, at fully 25 per ceut. le-s than usual Ashburton prices. SPECIALLY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the best irj the world $ also a few of the second clans the •'Alexuid a," at reduced prices-to o'-a-* FARMERS' RFftuiIIEMENTa. Plough Sharea, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, Shovels, Gotse Knives, Drags, etc. MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have ihe largebfc and ruoat varied etook in Aehbarton, at prioes thab defy com* petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and g'i -»rantpe satisfaction, as I intend to uphold the name gained by Mr Congieve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE LOWEST. HAEDLEY BEOS. TTAVE much pleasure in introducing to the Public of Ashburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burner, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC ÜBE. MARVELLOUS results are obtained by using the "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES, especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPOM COLOURS Shopkeepers who sell Fancy Goods, Drapers, Butchers and others would be surprised at the effect upon the goods they sell. "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES produce a diffused light of soft ray?, THS NEAREST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT OF THE SUN. Saves a large quantity of gas wilh an illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. HARD LEY BROS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAVE just recsived ex "a.s. Toloea" a splendid aiaortmeat of Pumps of all descriptions. Inspection invited.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited tor Painting School Buildings at Rokeby, Over dale, Hinds, Weaterfield, and Spring burn. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and at the Office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not -later than 4 p m. on TUESDAY, the 21st j current). The loweßt or any Tender nob necessarily acceptedi H. C. LAKFE, Secretary. Chrißtchu.rch, lUh February, 1899. ■_ 2 82 EBMOVAL NOTICE. /-\N aad after SATURDAY, 18th inst., my office will be in new building next Standard. Office. 2 110 S. H. GRAVES. SHEIF~I;EBir^WANTED. TTTANTED, Stubble Feed frr 2500 Sheep, fox 3Jwo Weeks;



WANTED Known.—Great clearance of Remnants. Bargains for everybody at Williamson's Summer Sale, Tancred Street. 2 119 NEW BOOKS.—In HiaSteps,~The Two Magics, 'J he Last of Her Pride, The Scourge of God, Only Flesh and Blood, Sent to Coventry, Curios, Corrageea in 1898, John Vadir, The Dean's Apron, Village Sermons by Decon Church ; published prices. —H. M. Joshes FRUIT Bhow daily at "The Corner" Refreshment Rooms—Grapes, Peaohe v, Apricots, Pears, Plums, Ti matoea and Cucumbers, direct from the growers. Lemons, Oranges, ripe Bananas always on hand.—Mrs Adams, "Jhe Comer" and Saunders Buildings. 2 133 FLOUR. —Flour ab less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 200 ibs, 14a; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3a lOd; 251bu, 2a. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bkos.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christchurch. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evana':— 2001bs, 14s j lOOlba, 7* 6d ; 50tbs, 3s lOd; 251 fas, 2s.—John Orb. & Co. 2 WANTED KNOWN—Mks Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing, Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on &t shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Slreet, opposite Mail Office. Government Notices. PASTORAL RUNS, TO BE OFFERED FOR LEASE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE is hereby given that the under* mentioned Pastoral Runs will be offered for Lease by Public Auction ab the District Land Office, Christchurch, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1899, At 11 a.m. and 12 noon. NINETEEN RUNS, comprising the Broom field, Loburn, Glentui, Wharfdale, View Hill, part !of Burnt Hil', Ihe Point, Rakaia Gorge, Rockwood, Stevonton, part of Snowdon, Mcßae's, Anama, Shepherd's Bush, and part of Clent Hills StatioDß. The areas vary from 75 to 19,040 acres ; the rentals from £3 15a to £5350 per annum ; and the terms of leases are 3, 7.10 and 14 yeare, dating from March 1, 1900. Sale Plans of the above runs, giving full particulars of terms and conditions, will be obtainable from this Office when published. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Chiistchurch, January 24, 1899. 2 28 Fumeral Notice. FUNERAL NOIIOE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs Richard Marsden are respectfully informed that j the Funeral of their late beloved iDfant son ! Douglas Leonard, will move from their residence, Aitken Street East, on MONDAY, j the 20th mat., at 2.30 p.m., for the Aehbur toc Cemetery.- BAKER BROS., 2131 Undertakers. Tenders, TENDERS FOR DRAPERY BUSINESS la the Estate of William Hedley Collier of Ashburton, Draper. mENDERS are invited ia the Estate for .1 the purchase of— (1) Interest in shop ab Ashburton and Goodwill of Business. (2) Stock of Drapery and other Merchan dise contained in said premises. This is a good profitable business, has been very successfully carried on for over 17 years, and is now offered as a going concern, Terms, Conditions of Sale, and Stock Lists, may he inspected at the office of Mr Fooks, the Sub-agent of the Public Trustee at Ash burton, the District Agents of the Public Trustee at Auckland and Dunedin, the Public Trust Office, Wellington, or ab the office of the undersigned. Tender to be forwarded to the undersigned by noon of TUESDAY, the 28bh of February, 1899, marked " Tender, W. H. Collier," and must be accompanied by a marked cheque, with exchange added if payable out) of Ohristchurch, or a cash deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the stock as Qxed by the stock lists, and 10 per cent of the price offered for the lease and goodwill. The highest ox any tender not necessarily accepted. J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent of the Public Trustee, Government Buildings, Christchurch, 2 79



Wanted. \ ITANTED for th,e country, a Mother's VV Help or Genera! Servant to do all the work, washing, etc. Apply fio Mips Hardy. Rakaia. 2 117 SAVE' MONEY by buying your Flour fr^m us and biking your own bread.— Flktohee Bros., East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, ChristchurcVi. npiNWALD Wesleyan Sunday School X Anniversary on Sunday nexb, 19h. At 11 a.m., Mr Stout; 3 p.m., Miss Parsons; 6.30 p.m , Rev J. J. Mather. Special music and singing by the children On Thurtd-iy, 23rd, Lantern readirs; and Coffee Puppar. _ 2 120 PRKSH O,slere, and ail kinds of fresh Fish by express 10-aight,~~J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office 2 136 mHK TABERNACLE, Tastor Aoek — JL Morning-— Strength of Error j Evening — Mythology in Religion. Please remember Special Collection. 2 134 WANTED, A Good Girl for the kitchen. Apply betwees 7 and 8 to-night.— Mks Wheeler, Prince Albert Boarding House. 2 121



Public INottoes, MR & MRS B. PARKIN, of Aahburton, desire to tender their sincere thanks to all kind friends for the sympathy and help accorded to them in their recent bereave ment. 2 135 PRIMITIVE METHODIST OHUROB SERYIPIB, fi'O^MORROW, Sunday 26th, (Wills Street) j Morning at) 11, Evening ab 6.30. Preacher— Rev. G. H. Mann. Allenton School afc 3 p.m , Mb. H. M. Jones. Harvest Festival Luncheon on SATUR DAY, February 25. Special eervioea on



SYKOPSIS 01? NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Hi M. Jones—New books, etc. Mr and Mrs Parkin—Thanks. T. Bullock—Cottage to Let. Church Services—Primitive Methodist and {Tabernacle. Hardly Bros—New business advertisement Baker Bros.—Funeral notice. Wanted—General servant. Mrs Adams—Fruit for Sale. G. Meddins—New business advertisement J. H. Jewitt—Fresh fish, etc.