PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH

The anniversary oelebrations m connection w'th the Primitive Methodist Church were commenced on Friday evening laet by the annual Show tea. The tables were presided over by the ladies of the church and coug o gation, and a large number of people assembled to do justice to the edibles sup plied. At the public meeting the church was crowded to the door, man? being untible to gain admission. The meeting waa pre sided over by the Rev. R, Raine, and there wera present R< y d Messrs lu^lis, Taylor, Lamb, MoKeczie, and W, O." Woodward (Timaru). Tfce Rev. Mr Itiglis gavo aa Interesting address on " Da^y," m which ho briefly referred to the Chri'stiau'a duty to God, the church, and to man. The Rev R. Taylor followed with a speech on *'Church Progress," emphasising the ideaß j that a progressive church should be a bible reading, a prajiug, and a liberal church, i The Kav. W. G. Woodward, of Timaru, was the next speaker, and gave as bis subject "The religion for the times." It would need to be a religion of brotherhood, of hope, of deads. These characteristics were found In Christ's religion. The Ray. Mr McKeuzie then addressed the meeting, and •poke mainly upon the tendency of colonial life m its love of pleasure. He deplored it, as with each a spirit the poople could sever became greab nation buildera. The Rev. Mr Lamb, m a short address, urged the uniting of Christian congregations for prayer. It was the lever that would move a com munity. During thoevening re'/eral anthems were sung by the large choir ; assisted by several instrumentalists. Solos were ren dered by Meadames Marsden and Sieele, Misses Palmer and Barrett, and Mr Kersel ; duets by Mesdames Raine and Maredcn, and Messrs Jones and Oeborne ; and a recitation was given very creditably by Miss LW., Mrs Raine aoted aa accompanist. On Sunday the anniversary services were conducted by the Rev* W. O. Woodward, of Timaru, who was greeted by large congregations. In the morning his subject w&3 " The good Samaritan," and m the evening " The dream of a dead Christ." la the afternoon the Willowby choir rendered to a full church the service of song " The battle of Life."

ELECTORAL.

Sir G. A. C. Hardy at Doric.

Mr Hardy, of Rakaia, a canidate for the Selwyn electorate, delivered his first political address m the Doric schoolroom on Thursday evening to a large and representative gather lDg of ladies and gentlemen. Mr E. Rich ards presided and briefly introduced Mr Hardy, who announced his intention of standing m the Opposition) interest, and spoke at some length on the leading ques tions of the day, dealing very fairly and comprehensively with e^ch subject, At the conclusion of the address, a number of ques tions were asked and answered by Mr Hardy m a satisfactory manner. Mr J. Limbie proposed a hearty vote of thanks and con fidence m Mr Hardy, which was seconded by Mr H. J. Harrison, and carried unani mously, Mr Hardy moved a vote of thanka to the chairman and all present, and ex pressed a hope that they would all show confidence m him at the poll.

At Rakaia.

A fall report of Mr Hardy's meeting at Rakaia on Saturday night is held over till nexs isaue.

Latest Items.

The Pbbmibb.—Tho Premier went south by the express to-day, to attend a Masonic function. Obituary, — The cables announce the death of Mibb F orence Marryat, the novelist. Political.—Mr 0. J. Harper will address the electors m the Wakarui tchoolrooai this eveaing, and m the Tinwald Templar Hall to-morrow (Tuesday) evening—at 8 o'clock. Earthquake.—A smart shock of earth, quake was feit m Ashburton on Saturday night, a few minutes before eleven o'clock. The direction was from north to south. Strawberries.—Thanks to the rains of the past few days at Waimale, the straw berry crop promises to baa record for abun dance. " A Dug Out."—The Times says that a canoo hewn out of a tree trunk, and belong ing to the class called " dug-outs," was found on the New Brighten B;ach yesterday morn ing by some boye. A paddle was found with the cance, which created a good deal of interest; Mr E. G. Wright—"The Wellington correspondent of the Press aays that Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., who has been sojourning at Rotorua, has returned much improved m health, and will take a hand m the Ashburton election. The "Irrigation" Scandal—The fol lowing is from a southern contemporary : — '* But perhaps the most curious item on the Hat of the supplementary estimates is a sum of £350 for 1000 copies of a pamphlet on irrigation by Mr McKeague, one of the can didates for Ashburton. Of coarse there is no connection betweeu this last fact and the purchase of the pamphlet, but the thing has an ugly look about it. It is not like Mr Seddon to have completely given himself away. Tho purchase is not worth three hundred and fifty pence, let alone pounds. It is actually £50 more than is to bs paid for the manuscript of Colenso's Maori Lexi con. No wonder even an obsequious House could not stand so gross a misfeasance. The vote was refused by t> considerable majority. Bub we shall be greatly mistaken if Mr MoKeague doss not get his money all the same. The unauthorised expenditure can Sklwaya be drawn on m emergencies." Overheard m a 'Bus.—" Sir, you are a clumsy fellow—you trod on my foot." I am extremely aorry—l hope I did nob hurt yon very much." The soft answer turned away the other's wrath, and even produced an apology. " Oh, no, nob very much— you mast excuse me, I am a little irritable —fact Is, out of sorts, liver, biliousness, and that Bort of thing, you know-~?thoroughly wretched." "My dear sir, of course I excuse you, but why don't you take some thing?" ' Tried everything—no good." •? Nonsense, you haven't tried Hoiloway's Pills, I know—they never fail m oases liko yours." " Gad I I never thought of 'em. By ova, I'll try 'em at once. Hi conductor, Stop the 'bus."—Advt

News in Brief.

The annual parish gathering of fcha Church of St. Philip and St. James, Water ton, will be held m the Library Hall, Waterloo, on Thursday night, Nov. 2. Itema will be given by St. Stephen's choir, Ashburton. Mr H A Gates will also assist; A good programme haß baen arranged. A Sign of the Times—During the paßt week a musical spirit has been awakened m Ashbnrton. When people can afford to buy pianos and organs their prospects must be fairly good. 'Jhe Dresden Piano Com pany's representative, Mr A Jackson, in forms us that the business done during the past week has been quite up to his expecta tions. Mr Henry Stepheneon'u local Agency has presented quite a busy appear ance during the last few days, with pianos going m and coming out. The rise m the price of wool and tlhe firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of tho raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good! have recently ißaued revised price lists show ing a conaiderabi rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Ckaiohead & Berkyman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large ahipmenb of the moat fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal Hew Zealand mills ast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely ioatraets. Messrs Craighead and Berry ijAN invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for JB3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the moBt) Bceptioal of their sterling values Smoke Nw Y«m

THE ABHBOBTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1899



Bulk' Seeds. (Cleaned by Speclapiachfnery.) From fiimmo and Bl&ir'g Seed Farms. Finest Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seed ... ... 5 3 54, wt iv „ Selected Giant White Belgian Carrot ... M 2a M  „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot; ,„ 3 3 0^ " " „ „ Long Red Altrlnghara Carrob ... ,„ 3 8 0^ *' * tt „ Early Short Horn Carrot ... ttt 83 6d " „ Strain Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... .. oj ** ,; „ Yellow Tankard Mangold ... ..". gj " » „ „ Champion fellow Globe Mangold ... " qa " " „ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mangolda ... i 8 0J " " „ Mixtareß Lawn Grass Seed ... . ... 1, 0( j " M „ GorseSeed ... ... .., 2 « 6i " \\ „ Tree Lucerne, per oz6d ... ... .„ gs Od „ „ ETC. ETC. ETC. TUBNIP SEEDS- TUKNIP SEEDS. •taaraateed bo be of the Highest Percentage of Germination. FR'JM 7d pc lb, 66a per cwt. Green Top Yellow Abirdeen 1 Champion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow Abardern Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble ' Skirving Swede Purple Top Mammoth Etc. Etc. FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, OHRISTCHURCI Wholesale & Retail Agents for Canterbury or Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds. SEED CATALOGUES TO BE HAD FREE ON APPLICATION.



ALL TEE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS 3d ;PER PACKET mmma"' OR 2S 6d PER DOZEN Id Flower Seeds. FJower Seeds Idtj We harefover 50C0 Packets of Flower Seeds m stock. Id pel Packet, 100 Varieties to^choose from, LAST YEAR'S^ FLOWER SEEDS, 64 PERIDOZEN PAOKKTS.



80 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THF. FOLLOW.Tvq j_ Green Windsor Broad Beans Diumhead Lettuce Harlington Windsor Broad Beans ] Giant White Cos Lettuce Thiel'e Border Hero Broad Beans Mixed Water Mtlona Canadian Wonder FreDch Beans Fine WMta Mustard Pale Dun French Beans Brown GiubaOnion Karly Golden Dwarf Butter Beans Brown Spanish Onion Champion Scarlet Runner Beans f'ar'y olden Globe OnJou Blood Red Beet FHv«r Skin Onion Sugar Beet White Spanish Onion Dwarf Green Curled Borecole Trifle Curled P«isJey Tall Green Curled Borecole Hollow Crown Parsnip Adam's early White Broccoli Willisrc Huisr. Pea Carter's Ohampion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Cai ter's Eclipse Broccoli Carter's Srracgeni Pea Walcberen Broccoli Veitch's Perfection Pea. Sfrymser's Giant Brussels Sprouts Yorkshire Hero Pea Large York Cabbage . £ir Harry Atkinson Pea Fnfield Maiket Cabbage Iron Bark Pumpkin Red Dutch Cabbage !Large Cheese Pumpkin Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammeth Pumpkin; Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbage French Breakfast Radish Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Long Scarlet Radish Early Short Horn Carrot Mixed Radish J dtmes's Scarlet Intermediate Carrob Myatt's Victoria Rhubarb Early London Cauliflower Hummer Spinach Waloheren Cauliflower Mix< d Varieties Squash Veitch's Autumn Giant Cauliflower Large Red Tomato Cole's Crystal White Celery] Acme Tomato Cole's Superb Red Celery Early Snowball Turnip Ixtra Curled Cress White Stone Turnip I Long Prickly Cucumber Golden Ball Turnip Short Prickly Cucumber Laing's Garden Swede Stockwood Ridge Cucumber Custard Vegetable Marrow Japaness Climbing Cucumber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Leek Long Green Vegetable.Marrow Giant Muaselburgh Leek



BBIED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CANTERBtk BEAUTY OF HEBRON 251 b a Is, 'EARLY RUBIES 201 b » Is. LAPSTOSE KIDNEYS SOlbs a Is, ROBIN ADAIR ]2!b§ a U. RICHARD SEDDON 121bs a Is. FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR SACK OR MORE. Minmo & Blair's Standard Seeds, IFEW ECrUAL—BUT NONE BETTER, « » ■ * SOW SEEDS THAT APE THOROUGHLY RELTABLE^TRUE TO NAME FLETCHER BROS., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY; 3d PER PACKET.-—TEGETABLE SEED? k **» e«i PER DOZEN.



POTATOES. POTATOES. 250 SACKS. iSO SACKS OF THE FINEST BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. (ORARI GROWN AND LOCAL,) TO BE CLEARED OUT AT I Ifi lid PER BAG, OR TWO BAGS FOR 3s &fl, FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR TON LOTS AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. */ WE have just received advice by last mail from oar Homa and Amentia buyers thab they have jast shipped to as large consignments of Glatiware, Chinaware, Piateware, Hardware, Jam Jars, etc, (which they hare bought at Jarge discounts for Prompt Cash) and to make room m oar Balk Store for the above goods, we mast clear oat 250 sacks Potatoes, m the course of a few weeks; so now fs your time to buy Derwenfc Potatoes either for eating or seed purpose!. We will deliver the above Free, anywhere within the Belts. Crashed Oats 4s 6d per Sack or three Sacks for 19a ftd. Bed Chaff, Wheat 9d per bag ; Octt, 10.1 per bag. Best Sound Onions 20,bs a Is, or 45lbs for 2e. 1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899



From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Dear Sibs,—-I have used Beboer's Branding oil for some years, and have found ib so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency right* frcm top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BH USED TO BE APPRECIATED, From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. | May 15, 1897. Dear Sirs,—l used Burger's Branding oil, blaok and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the reuult To sheep farmers the preparation is invalu able, being always ready and highly eco nomical. Kb has only to be used to be appte. dated, «IVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS. From John Elliot, Glad brook Station, Middlemarch. May 18, 1897. My Bear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding Bebger's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on nil our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. Ib ia of even quality and is ready for uae. I find ib lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skins. Ib is much more economical th-m brand made with (the old materials (lamp black and oil), us owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed nob to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Soid Br F, FERRIMAN. ASHBURTON, N.Z. F. FERRIMAN.



IN tDHREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUB The finest) and moat economical Sheep- Branding oil m tht Market. Read the opinion! of leading Sheep-Farmers m Otago : WB INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z« Agricultural Co., Wairnea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Deab Sirs,—We have found Berger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using is again as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose.— P. J. Paterson, Stat. Mgr. U»DOUBTEPLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Pa!m«rston. May 19, 1897. Dear Sies,—l have greafa pleasure m stating that Berger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and ia undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT



FOB cALE, ACaPITaL Sceioa In Havelock Mreet, a; j linir.u ij c property of Mr E. Jeffs fJ he sect ion is well tenced, has a smny a^'psc-, find i,i a very deßir-' able --ite 'or a d«-d,'ing F. FERRIMAN. Full S vTjTaYITv'^DHTJRSJI."" ! /jAO ACHES of G;od Land, with 'xUO Duelling Hi use, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invlteci. Particulars on appli >-.tion _P. FERRIMAN. I MONijX ~~~ ' I HAVE a sum of £'10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Landp, m sums to sail borrowers, ar, 4£ to 6 per j cent. Also a sum of £20,000 to invest m one scan on a security showing an ei ceptionaHy good margin at 4 per cent F. FERRIMAN. FOR^AIZ HALING. I HA YE for sale a farm of 586 acres at Kaling, well fenced, good Bheep country, F. FERRIMAN. BEBGEB'S BHEEP-MAKK ING COMPOSITION.



F. FERRIMAN. FUR SATe^ ALFORD FOREST KOAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land upon which is erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs i an inspection to effect a sale Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. BONEDUST—The very best Manure which can be applied to the soil. GUARO—Which has given great satis faction throughout the District the last three seasons. BRANDING OILS — Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Soas, England. The very best article on the market ! ALLENTON~ FOR SALE"OR TO LET, IN THIS FAVORITE SUBURB. A SUBSTANTI ILLY-BUILT Modern juL Villa Residence and five acres of good land, well planted with fruit tr.es Immediate occupation. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, CAMERON STREET 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient Offices, together with quarter acre of good land, well laid oub m lawa and garden The buildings ar« corstructcd of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN.



WANT! D X -.-.v.-.-That now is the litsif ■><> m- 1..' ■■eifo ii.T. 5, (.f Oot'tuires for the 8. m M.> r . Full rnrp^& cf olv ico materials :u Nfr<.•<• '-.•»■ : v.'i r^y f-ce t urs firßt.—MlTCiiKl.l. Jc UIINKU [A OAUD ] IVjISS H. FKIEDLANDER, MANUCURIST, Ascade Chambers, Aehburton. Hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 19g ~~~~ WanteF i /CONTRACT TEAMS for PLOUGHING, \_y as soon as possible. For Particulars ! apply to j L. de C. MALET, 9 188 Olearwell, Lismore WANTEDr™"—-' SECOND-HAND BAGS TO Be Delivered at my Store b—Second Band Bags m any quantity. 10 248 D. THOMAS, Aihburton. , ~~ ~T~O IIiT FOR Six Months, for Grazing purposes, Paddock of 34 Acres, near Wlnslow, on Longbeach Road. Apply to T BULLOCK



WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Christchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of OLIPS prirattly at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and eenfc on to either Obristchurch or Tiitaru, free of all tbarges, except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direst from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows ;— If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlftnder Bras.V Ltd, Siding, Ashbarbon If intended for sale ati Christchurch—Brown and Soa'a Siding, Addingbon If intended for aale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co.'a Siding, Timam If intended for shipment at Lybtelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'s Dumpiag Shed, lyttelfcon WOOLPACKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, Our First Sale will take place at Ghristchurch oa THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899, For which Catalogues close on MONDAY, November 20, 1899, after the arrival of the South express mail. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most BELIABLE Home lot GOOD AND OQEAP BO3TS, Our aim is to give you the best VALUE for tUXhSInoTSZt. HONESTYfit our Policy, We mli not Guarantee you>a article unless we know it wi)l^lveJyouXevery;|Bftti«f»o()ion. One Trial ia all we ask—Oar Goods Sell themselves. Mr*™™ A.™- j # MELLOR, lANORBD SIBEET), 4SHBUBTDNI



THE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS I.|Dra\ving Room—Piano by Bucht, Suite m Damask, Occasional and other Chaira, Tables, Mirrors, Overmantel, j Marble Clock, Handsome Pictures, j Vases, Curtains, Carpet, Fender, etc. 2. Dining Room—Extension Table, Side Board, Sofa, Large Mirror, Easy and other Chairs, Steel Engravings, Car pet, Spirit Stand, Cutlery, E.P. Ware, Large Qaanfcifcy of Books, and Sewing Machine. 3. The contents of three Bedrooms, includ ing Handsome Wardrobe, Duchesße Table and Washßtands, Iron Bed steads (double and single), Gheßta of Drawers, also Blankets, Mattresses, and Linen. 4. Hall—Hall Stand with Mirror, Curtains, Floor Qloth, etc, etc. Large Quantity of Kitchen Uteaails, including Dinner and Breakfast Ser vices, Plated Dish Covers aad Plated Ware ; also Garden Tools, Lawn Mower, and Sundries* FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, I,OIBEi Auctioned FINEST Strain Mangold Sees*, 3d per lb; finest selected Carrot Seed from ?,s 6d per lb; Turnip Sw& from 7d per lb, ato FletCheb Bf«i.» Qash Supply gborea



FRIEDLANDER BUGS,, Ltd CLEARING SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. THUKSDAY, November 16, 1899. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Baos», Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Mr David Zander, (who is going into private lodgings), to Sell on the above date at his residence, Tancred Street,



TO THE ELECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen,— THE ASHBURTON BRANCH of the LIBERAL AND LABOUR FEDERATION invite you to the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON MONDAY EVENING, 13tm NOVEMBER, a« 8 p.m., WHEN THEIR CANDIDATE, MR JOHN McKiSAGWE, Will deliver his opening Political Addruß. WILLIAM PEARSON, 10 253 Secretary,



\ TO THE ELECTORS i op ASHBURTON. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— ! I invite you to meet me m the j ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, ON I THURSDAY, NOV. 2, AT 8 P.M. Front seats reserved for ladies andetcorts. Yours faithfully, I JOHN McLACHLAN. 10 212 i ________ ■ TO THE ELECTORS Of ASHBUitTON T" ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I respectfully invite you to meet me m the I ODDFELLOWS'HALL, A&hburton, ! OH WEDNESDAY NOV. 1, AT 8 P.M. Front seatß reserved for ladiea and eecortß, ( Yours faithfully, W. S. MASLIN The Chair will be taken by His Worship the Mayor. 10 243 ASHBURTON ELECTORATE.



m mm phi mm GREAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE! OF PIANOS, ORGANS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS. SHEET MUSIC, ETC. THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTUR ING & AGENCY COMPANY, Through their Eepresentatives Messrs &. JACKSON * J. GOFTON, will hold their umal ANNUAL CLEARING SALE at their Ashburton Agency, Mr H. Stephenson's Auction Rooms, FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. COMMENCING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, When all Classes of Instruments will be Fold at GENUINE WHOLESALE PRICES IFOR CASH OR ON OUR EASYkHIRE SYSTEM. PIANOS FROM 20s MONTHLY. HARMONIUMS FROM 6s MONTHLY, ORGANS FROM 10s 61 MONTHLY. SHEET MTJSIO FROM 3d IAOEI. f^A TEX^YEiRS' WARRANTY GIVEN WITH EVERY mTRUMENT SOLD. ,^|| N.B, — Second hand instruments takeo m exchange ami fall market value allowed. 10 125



ARCADE. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, -NOV. 16, i — 1899J— I WILL hold my Next HORSE FAIR en the above date, E 1)6, WBICH I AM NOW RECEIVING D. THOMAS, 10 143 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 2 ACRES 3 ROODS. Fronting Carter's Terrace. MR T. BULLOCK ha& received instruc tions from Mr Alfred Curtis to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— Lots 189 and 190 Deposited Plan 190, part of R.S. 4354, containing 2 acres 3 roods, fronting Carter's Terrace, just beyond the end of the Traffic Bridge. It was originally part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate. First-class land. Nice site for a private residence. Liberal terms. Note tima of Sale—ll 30 a m T. BULLOCK, 10 256 Auctioneer. f6r~sale| ~~" OXFORD STREET, HAMFSTEAI>.] HALF-ACRE oi Frst Ciaas Land, lota . ■»"aW> F.FBBBIMAK.



WANTED,— Situation by energetic Young Man ; three years' experience m the Baking Trade. —*• Experience," Guardian Office. 10 249 WAN TED Kaown— •• The Corner " Fs the place to buy your Spring Outfit for the Show. Everything new.—Nobth COTE AND HEFFORD. TO lAT—Kight Roomed House (with Bath room), m Cameron Street, lately occupied by Mr Northcote.—Apply North cote & Heffobd. 10 131 LOST, on Wednesday lasb—Ladies' green colored Purse, containing Money and other articles. Finder please communicate with Mail Office. 10 176 WANTED Known—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, Is lid p? r Sack, or 2 Bags for 3s 9d ; further reduc tions by the ton. Beauty of Hebron, 251bs for Is j Early Rubies, 20:bs for le, at Flet cher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. CHOICE Seed Potatoes.—Various kinds from 2s per sack. Puritan, the quickest of all Potatoes to mature, 241bs for Is, 58 per sack. Carrots, 10s per lod. ; Carter's Turnip Seed 6d per ib or 52a 6d per I owb.—J. Thomas, Haveiock Street. ■/fSH BURTON VIEWS. —~The best Xl souvenir to send to your friends at Home for Christmas and New Year is my Album of Ashburton Views, containing 40 views of the towu and district. Also Christ mas and new motto.— H M Jonea BICYCLK for Sale, very Cheap-Good sccoad-hand Safety Bicycle, m first claBS order.—Apply this office.



Wanted. WANT! D-Good Bodice Handa. Apply Miss Peakson, care Audrew Orr 10 250 S" TRAYFD into my paddock, near the Woollen Factory—One Bay Hack. Owner can inive same by paying expenses.— J. Henderson. 10 251 PROHIBITION League.—General Meet ing will be held To-morrow (Tuesday) Evening, m ihe Templar Hall, at 8 o'clock. S *^ 10 252 LOST— Between Show Ground and Low oliffe, cap off Dogcart (Hayes & Sons, Stamford.) Finder please return to Mail Office. 10 255 WANTED— A Girl between 15 and 16 to do Housework ; country girl pre ferred—Apply MR9 Padling, Peter Street. LOST- Black and Tun Sheep Dog ; pig jawed. Finder rewardedon returning to Moore & Clucas, or Farmers' Co-op, Aahburton.



TO LE T. NEW Dwelling of five rooms fitted with Venetian blinds, verandah, bathroom, scuiiery, detached washhouse, storeroom and all necessary con van fences ; large water tank. Town seotion 1199 containing J acre, well situated at the corner o! Havelock and Winter Streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent GREENSTONE CREEK GOLD DREDGING CO., LTD. THE Firßt Annual General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, 176, Hereford Street, Ctriatchurch, on TUES DAY, 31st October, inst., at 7 30 p.m. BuaiaeßS j.—Election of Directors, etc, etc. 10 231 p—B—M—a—lMlH»aß^^l lIHiIHIMMIHB—p|ft DAVID THOMAS.



Funeral iNotice. FUNKRAL NOTICE^ FTIHE Friends of Mr Willtam Benion JL Cooper (.'ate of SpriDgburn), are re spectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife Sarah, will move from his residence, Cnss Streit, Ashburton, on WEDNBSD -\ V, November 1, at 2 p.m , for the Aehburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 254 Undertakers.



AbHBURTON ELECTOR i.L DISTRICT. MR O. J. HARPER WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS TIN WALD Templar HuII—TUESDAY, October 31 DROMORE Schoolroom — Wl DNEF. DAY, November 1. GREEN3TREG1 1 Schoolroom—l HURS DAY, November 2. LAQMHOR—FRIDAY, November 3. At 8 o'clock each Evening. 10 204



WANTED Known-That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. 1 Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beet Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton. nnHE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount I. Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now iti Btock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvap, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Woolf. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Fioss, Araaene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etc*, necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alcorn's.