CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric I'elegraph—Copyright London, February 23 Sir Robert Homer, one of the judges m the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, has been transferred to the Court of Appeal bench, m suc cession to the late Sir J, W. Ohitty. MrH.E Cozens-Hardy, QO., M P. for the Northern Division of Norfolk, succeeds Sir R. Komer, February 24. The Financial News urges the Go vernment to impose a tax of one farthing per pound on svgar s as an equivalent to the countervailing bounties, with the view of assisting the colonies i Sir John Barnes, Judge m the | Divorce Court, granted the Hon. D'Arcy Lambton, late Lieutenant m the Royal Navy, and brother of the Earl of Durham, a divorce from his wife, Florence Ethel, formerly an actress m Australia, with costs against the co-respondent. Derridge. Berlin, February 23 The Budget Committee of the Reich stag reduced the proposed increase of infantry by six thousand three hundred men.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

Waited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Feb 25, 9.50 a.m, Guardian Office 10.52 a-m) London, February 24 In the House of Commons, the London Local Government Bill was introduced. Mr A. J. Balfour, m explaining the measure, said it was intended to be applied to vestries and district Boards created since 1855, bat not to be applied to the central area. He hoped by November next that the rest of London would be divided into areas under a constitution similar to that governing the great municipal boroughs, The Bill was well received and read a first time.

THE MUSCAT TROUBLE.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) {Received Wak&puaka Feb. 24,10.45 p.m, Mail Office 11.10 p-m LondoNj February 24 Further news has been received from Muscat showing that the Sultan was expecting to receive aid from France and defied Admiral Douglas for two days, despite the entreaties of his subjects. It was not until the ships of the British squadron cleared for action and were ready to open fire upon the forts of Muscat that the Sultan gave way and formally repudiated the lease of Bandarjassa to France. He handed a copy of the lease to Admiral Douglas.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrights (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 25 ( .9.5Qa-m, Guasdian Office, 10.51 p.m) The Bulgaria. London, February 24 The Bulgaria has arrived at the Azores. Her chief officer was amongst those landed at Baltimore. According to a telegraphic message he states that enormous seas swept away numbers of the passengers, and prevented others from taking to the boats. All on board displayed heroism, eepecially the women. An amber of horses broke loose and stampeded and trampled each other to death. The steering gear and flying bridges were destroyed, and eight boats were crashed to piece*, A Protest, St. Petebibueg, February 24 The Czar deeUned to receive a deputation of Findlanders who wished to protest against Rassianism and the Ruasianising of the Finnish institutions and people.

THE SOUDAN.

The Khalifa's Advance:

United Press Association—By Electric DOelegrapfe—Copyright. Cairo, February 24 The Khalifa is apparently marching to the Island of Abbah. His defeat of j the friendlies has had the effect of strengthening his forces. General Kitchener's retreat from Sherkelet ia attributed by the natives to fear of the Khalifa. British officers at Cairo are hurrying to the front. A battery of Maxims has been sent to Omdurman.

SPORTING.

OJ.C. SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association'—By Electric Telegraph Ohbistohukch, February 25 Weather beautiful for second day of O. J.C. Bummer Meeting, and the attendance fair. Following are results :— Belfast Huedle Bace, 80 aotrs; once round and a distance.—-Nicholas, 1j Glenore, 2; Magazine, 3. Pioneer was scratched. Won easily. Time—3.s. Dividend—£sßs 6d. Linwood Welter Handicap, 100 soys; one mile.— Black and Bed, 1; Sequin, 2 ; Bloomer, 3. Bizarre was scratched. Won by half a length. Time—l.4s. Dividend— £3 11s 6d. Champion Flatb, 300 soys; seven fur longs.—Blazer, 1 ; Dundas, 2; Boreas, 3. Nihilist, Maiatua, and Courtier, scratched. Won very easily. Time—l,3o|, Dividend —£3 11s

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The Tuberculin Ibst.— During the stay of Mr Park, Government vet., m the Napier district, he subjected 1150 dairy cattle to the tuberculin teat, of whioh num ber 240 reacted. Mr Park, who is now at Levin, returns shortly to complete the examination of the Napier district.—Press Association telegram. Recess Speech.—Mr Thomson, member for Olutha, replied to Mr Seddon at Tapanui last night. He said he considered it an honor to bo the firsb member of ths Opposi tion to answer the Premier's recess misstate ments. A unanimous vote of thanks was I passed to Mr Thomson for his address and criticism of the Premier's speech.—Press Association telegram.

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Swimmijsg Club.—The programme of the Aehburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's meeting oa March 9 has been cir culated. The Swimming Club has arranged to work with the athletics oa this occasion, and the programme tihowa all the events to be decided on the day named. The events of the A.A.C. taid A. C uh are a mile and a half and a half mile bicyule race, aud 220yda flat | and tha chief swimming event is the Inter-Ciub Handicap, 100 yards.



•|l111""" ■ ' '■■■■' —-■*■*■..*.. ■ ■ - n ■■■ ,|, ..., -, ■ ■ - ,■■■ _-- f ■ 1 - THit GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT JtEDCJCTIQNS IN FINEST ROLLEK FLOUR. 200 lbs ... 11s. 100 , 7s 6d. 50 „ 3s lCd 25 SJ ... 2s -I^UR'HT<R Reductions for Ton lntg or more. Now is yonr time to lay In your Wiuttr Supply of Best Roller Flour. Bran and sharps tqualJy reduced, aito Diamond Brand Uatmtal (the best m the Marker) ia also cut iv Puces. WIJSTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Winter Supplies kindly give na a call and we will guarantee that you will save money by doing so, aa we boy for Cash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have nob to pay foroiher peoples debts, whereas m a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad once. PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals Is universally acknowledged to! he the mosi economical and best Preserving Sugar m the Market. Once used always used, as Jellies and Jams made with ib are much firmer and clearer tnd will keep for years if required. This Suc;ar can only be had from us, as we are Sole Agents, Auokland No. 1 and No. 1 A Cane Sugar alw&ya m Stock. ' Preserving Pans /I \ Preserving Pan* WE have the largest W&i 3w qU&IUy> - BnMi Stcck of all ki ids at S^ttß MM Kenrich, Cast Iron, Lo?es; Prices. W'''':9J^^^^V Enamelled, and Light Steel Enamellrd. ii! IlifSPli JA"M JAIKS' M*aoa's Improved Pints, . |f^^[^^|f^S ||J Qi'^s and half Gallons. American Juta, §W)mttMW[?n W$ ' I lIIP. Tie down Jara, Scotch Jars, Banner Jelly Jars. i|© iiilHl WE have hal fuch a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds thia season that our Btocki *re getting very low, so we advise our custr mers to c*U at once (if requiring any of the above) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHURCr?. Telephone 24 Box 67 REDUCTION IN . ROLLER FLOUR. SOOIt> Sackw . 14s sOlbßajrs , M 3s lOd IOOIb Ba^s .» Vm 6ii Ssib Uagm „«» POLLARD AND BEAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. - TYp] HAVE NOW ON hlnd~A SfOCK OF FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA, Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those Buffering from Indiges tion and other ailments, who cannot drink a strong Liquoriog Tea. Thii Tea ii and m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. PKEOE CEILON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TEAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Caylon Tea m £lb and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b Tint^ and SOlb Chests, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburton, Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA. I 1)'" ■ PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KBTTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWAEF, ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBEXOATING OIL«, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Snpply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15a a Diaten. ■ Finesb Scotch Whisky from 24a per gal. English Bottled Stout (q!B) from 13s per dcfc Finest Pale Brandy ,26s „ „ St Julien Oiaret „ 25s Very Old Port Wine „ 20a „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters,, 356 d,, Finest Australian Wiaea „ 17a „  Lager Beer (pints) 9s Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 563 per dcz. „  (quar(s) 15j . EDglißhßottledAle(pt3)fromßs6i „ „ " All other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHAISTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUMETT STRUT, ASOTURTON, I {Telephone No 53



FEANK CUETIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, TEWELLBB & OPTICIAN, (Lats Watchmaker for A. Gundereen, i,Ohristchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to apologise to hia numeroua cus tomers for the unavoidable incon veniences and delays they have been sub jected to during the EXTENSIVE ALTER ATIONS which have been made, and to fur ther state that the Establishment is now THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE m every particular. A Special Fpectacle-Fitmng Room has been constructed and lit on the most approved system, so that GLASSES can be accurately fitted for RBADING at night. Only the Latest Optical Sighx-Tist ing Instruments Used. The Stock of Jewellery, Watches, and Electro-plated Goods have been most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & Best Selected m ABhburton. Watches and Clocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. J. L. Higgfs — Painter, East Street; South. WANTED KNOWN—Mhs Hamilton is still paying the highest! price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the addresß—• Burnett Streeb, opposite Mail Office, J. !«• Biggs - PapiJtoftßgw.



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL: NOTICE. rfIHE time for receiving School Fees for . JL the first term 1899, less allowance, ex- [ pires on the 2nd of March Next. \ 2176 CHARLES BRADDELL, Sec. DRESSMAKING. A NDREW OEtK has much pleasure m announcing to the Public that, at the request of a large number of his Customers, he has commenced a DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT ON THE PREMISES. Having secured the servioes of a young lady with long experience m one of the large Chrlstchurch Houses, also m Sydney, the Ladies may rely on getting their Costumes made m the most approved UP TO DATE STYLE. BEST WORK AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. TRIAL SOLICITED. ANDEE W OEE. 2 156 I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a million ways, bub sweetest of all is added to diamond jubilee ikAi—Shearman Bros, Agents.



HARVEST REQUISITES. /~IASIOR OIL, MACHINE OIL] HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES SECTION RIVETF, COTTER PISS, j WIRE TACKS, COPPER RIVETS, OILIFEEDERS, BOLTS & NUTS, SCYTHE BLADES, SCYTHE SNADES, SEAMING TWINE, WHIPS, FARMERS are asked tojnepeot onr STOCK OF HAY FORKS, which are the Best m the Markeb. Every Description of IRONMONGERY AND TOOLS at Lowest Possible Prices. If you want a Good Article, we can supply it, as we do'not; stock inferior goods, INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL Is TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company^  Weitport Coal Company, WHEAT. WHEAT. TO/E ABE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' Account m , our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNSA.CKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. < 1 230 EAST HTREiSX H. M. JONES. ——(x) —— FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V E>ayw to 13 Months*, according to Value Purchased, J3l per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. SSO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cavh purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON' 3 — PIANOsS— By Brinsmead and Sona, Hopkinaen, Goss and ~PT A "NTOQ™ 'K*liman, Wagner, Collar.l and Collard, Broad- JL JLxjLIAI \J k3 wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sod, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. — OK.Gi-A.INS— By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, /^IT-?^~^ A ~\TQ Willcox and White, Mason and Hamiin, the Chicago Com \j XVVjTx\. i.!N O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -UKGAI^S- From JSB lOs to £50. ORGANS Fkom ... LOs per month PIANOH „ ... .„ 3Og „ „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. TUC PDAIUIADiiniIfZ The Most Powerful and Pleasing Instrument IHE UilAlfiftrnUliL " of the kind made. Splendid records of the beet performers m Songs, Speeches, Quar« tote, and Braes Band Selections. Cash or Terms, Call and see it. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Chrifitohureh and Dune din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District , INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones, g. meddins (Successor to W. Congreve,} THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGEB, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEOS 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 cent, leas th»n usual Ashburton prices. A SPECIALTY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the best In the world ; also a few oi the second class the " Alexandra," at reduced prices to clear. FARMERS' REQUIREMENTS. Plough Shares, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, Shovels, Goiw Knives, Drags, etc. MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied stock m Ashburton, at prices that defy com petitioa ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to uphold th< name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE LOWEST



t. BULLOCK. FOE feALK Oil TO LET, 200 *«X Es- 200 <;u'daCi.e»m Koad District, beiug K.S. 32667. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK tcTlTbt, /""IOTTAGK and Sec Hod situated m Cox \J stieeb. Rental, 4s 6d per week. j Apply to I T. BULLOCK, J Agent. TO LET. /COTTAGE of four rooms, eoullerv, etc. V^ together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allentoo. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent ________ "VTEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooms, X\ etc, near the Gas Works, Apply to > T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTIES AND BUILDING • ALLOTMENTS. I HAVE for SALE a number of Town Sections situated m Cox Street East, Wills Street West, Aitken Street East, and other localities at prices ranging from £15 to £50 each. One m CjX Street, No. ?95, £36 10a, well situated, level, good land. Terms if required. For further particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. J. L> Biggs — Glazier- DAVID THOMAS. TINWALB SALEYAKDS. TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from E. G. Wright, Fsq , to sell by Public Auction ab the above yards, viz :— 600 Two-Tooth Three-quaiterbred EWES - 500 Four-Tooth Threequarterbred EWES 200 Full mouth Three-quarterbred EWES 150 Full mouth Halfbred EWES 300 Full mouth Merino EWES Besides other fat and Store Sheep Cattle and Pigs. 1 147 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. olearTng sale OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Elc, FBIDAY, MABCH 3, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mrs John Taylok to sell at her house, the corner of Havelock and Winters Street, opposite Mr Rick man's, the whole of her Household Furniture, etc , consisting of— Tables, Chairs, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirror, Wardrobe, Double Iron Bedstead, Palliaßses, Book Case, Cheffionier, Carpets and Lino leums, Mangle, and a lot of kitchen utensile, Sale at 2 o'clock. 2 183 D, THOMAS, Auctioneer. ~ TbTcT Jyf. SATORDAyTmaRCH 4. MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr John Wilson (who is leaving the district), to sell THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. For full particulars see future advertise ment. 2 184 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ______________ KAA ACRES near Westerfield, (Full of Feed), up to Ist MAY, 1900. Apply— 2 174 D. THOMAS, Ashbarton. AKOADE HORSE^ FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. Tt/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will»ld on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS. 2 13 Auctioneer. X L- Biggs —Deoovfttori Ffiedlander Bros., Limited. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJD O N . g e g |. o fafaQftfo i Q our numerous Clients that we have made-special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. "We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be requited this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld 9 I J. L. Higgs—Graincr. "He wrb a bold man " that first ate the oyster. It requires courage to driak blended teas, diamond jubilee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, unadulterated and un< tampered with.—Shearman Bros t , Ageafcs,



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Atihburton. 2ad SUNDAY IN LINY, (February 26.) 8 30 a.m. —Holy Communion 11 a.m.—Matins, Lif&ny, and Sermon. Subjeot— "The Holy CathoJ.o Chu rcb.' 3 p.m.—Dromore, Mr Gates. 3 p. m.—Seafield, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe. 6.30 p.m,—Evensong and Sermon. Subject 14 What thiuk ya of Christ ? " j REV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHUROET. SPECIAL Harvest Festival all day rIO MORROW. The Rev. G. H. Mann will preach morniug at 11, and evening at 6.30. Special Singing by a large Choir, assisted by efficient orchestra. In the Afternoon, at 3 p.m.—Sacbed Concert. Miss Simmonds will contribute a Special Selection. Other leading Artists will assist;. Address to Children by Rev. G. H. Mann. 2 180 T. Bullocfc, saturday7~ma.rch TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. IH6 ao"k~e8, me Mount Bomers District, m its Native State. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company), has received in structions from the Proprietors to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— 1110 ACRES, being Farm No. 16 JLIIU BUCGLEUOH ESTATE, parts of R.S. 18544, 23904, 23905, 26796 and others, situated between Bpwyer's Stream and the road leading past Messrs Price and Brown's properties, and known as the Downs Paddocks. It is m its native state and should produce good crop 3of turnips, etc. If not sold as a whole will be divided into allotments to suit purchasers. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a,m, ~~T BULLOCK, 2 178 Auctioneer. 'SATURDAYTMIKCITiir" COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. 500 acTes 500 MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mil James Thompson ;o sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on , ;he above date,— 500 Acres, Coldstream District, a short distance below Ealing Railway Station, beiDg Rural Sections 32773, 32774, and 32965, fenced, etc. As I have often stated, land cf this lescriptlon should b 8 suitable to work with leavy lands near the Beach, originally iw&mp. Those owning such are invited to inspeob this property, and attend the sale, Easy terms of payment Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 179 Auctioneer. f^L.gMgßitaßßC«BagEi« Friedlander Bros. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP."* CLEARING SALE OF THE PENDABVES PROPERTY, LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Etc MONDAY, MAKCH 20, 1899 MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBroSmLoH). have been favored with instructions from Messes Rule and String fellow, (their partnership having expired byeffluxion of time) to offer by Public Auction on above named day, on their farm. THE WELL KNOWN PENDARVES PROPERTY, Situated about twelve miles from Ashburton and four miles from Cherteey, containing— 2961 ACRES, Either as a whole, or subdivided m blocks to suit purchasers. The land is m fine heart), very little cropping having been done for several years, and has chiefly been carried on as & Sheep Farm. It ia well and securely fenced, and subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, all well watered, and has the following green crops now growing on it, viz— 100 acres are m turnips, 90 acres m rape, 470 m stubble {first crop), and the balance m English grasses. The buidinga consist of eleven roomed house, three roomed cottage, two men's whares, eight stall stable, looee box, coach bouse, chaff house, large woolshed, imple ment shed, large concrete tank, sheep yards, 9>nd other outbuildings. Also at the same time and place, the following Stock and Implements :~ 1 1 K(\ Two-tooth Ewes and Wethers. JL JL «J> \J (Very forward.) 1 Kf\ SCwo-tooth firat and second Xt/U Cross Ewes. 1 f\(\ Crossbred Ewes* A KC\ Eight-tooth Crossbred Ewes. "1 G A Eight-tooth Merino Ewes. QK A Half and threequarter - bred Ot)\J Lambs. £)Kf\ Four, six, and eight-tooth /4t)ll Merino Wethers (very forward.) QQ Lincoln Rams. 6 draught Mares and Geldings, 1 Hackney Mare and Foal, 1 two-year old Hackney, 4 Dows m profit. 3 Heifera, 3 Pigs, 1 Reid and Grray Grain and Manure Drill, 1 Massey- Harris new Reaper and Binder, 1 Brantferd Reaper and Binder, 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 Duncan three-furrow Plough, 1 two-furrow Plough, 118 ft Broadcast Sower, 2 Drays, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Spring Cart, 1 Grass Stripper, 1 set 6-leaf Harrows, 1 farm Buggey, set Buggey Harness, 1 Gorse Cutter, Massey- Harris Grubber, Hay Rake, 1 Avery Weighing Machine, Forge, Anvil and Vyce, Grindstone, Shafb and leading harness, 5 Horse Covers, Whipple trees and quantity of sundries* Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIEDLANDEE, 12 155 Auctioneer. STAR OF THE EAST LODGE, 1.0. G.T. A VOCAL and Instrumental CONCERT will be held m the Templar Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING, March 1. Doora open at 7.30. Commence at 8. Admission— Silver Coin. 2 181 F. F, CLAYTON, Secretary. NEW BOOKS—The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeveu ; Love to the Utter most, The Two Atonements, Murray Robertson's Sermons, Sermons by Dean Church ; Ramakrishma, his life and sayings; Anecdotes and Illustrations, Moody, pub lished prices; Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—H. M, Jones.



1 Wanted. J /~\YSTERS and all kinds of Freah Fish by \ \J Express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 2 186 WANTED at once—Ploughman—Apply j Mail Office. 2 187 ' FRUIT. Fruit. Fruit.—Choice Teviot Peaches, Italian Oranges and Lemons, I Fiji Banaaas and Pines, and every variety of local Fruit, cheap, at Mrs Adams, "The ( Corner " Refreshment Rooms and Saunders' { Buildings. 2 182 , FOR Sale or To Let—Three-Roomed House, with 4 acres of Land, on the Mill Stream, Netherby. Apply—George ■ Lea, Builder, Aahbnrton* 2461 WAN TED, — Situation as Working Housekeeper or Lady Help by res pectable young person (domesticated). Apply Miss Churchill, Akaroa. 2 137 J. L, Higgs — Decorator. FOR SALE, a Second-Hand Bicycle, price, £6. Apply Office of this paper. J. L. Iliggs — Glazier. FOR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. J. L. Iliggs — Paperlianger. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread,— Fletcher Bbos., East Street, Aahburton, and High Street), Christchurcb. FLOUR. —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501 b», 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Flbtchbb Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores, Aeh barton and Christchurch. FLOUR Reduced—RoHitb's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; sOlbs, 3s lOdj 251bs, 2a.—John Obb & Co. 2 Tenders, tendeb! ~" rjIENDERS are invited for Clearing Soil _1_ off Railway Reserve, for Friedlander Bros. Particulars at nay office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, February 28. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 2 185 R. BIRD. TENDERS' FOR DRAPERY BUSINESS la the Estate o! William Hedley Collier oi Ashburton, Draper. nnENDERS are invited m the Estate for JL the purchase of — (1} Interest m shop ab Ashburton and Goodwill of Business. (2) Stock of Drapery and other Merchan dise contained m 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 be inspected at the office of Mr Fooks, the Sub-agent of the Public Trustee at Aah burton, the District Agents of the Public Trustee at gAuckland and Dunedin, the Public Trust Office, Wellington, or ab the office of the undersigned. Tender to be forwarded to the undersigned by noon of WEDNESDAY, March 15, 1899, marked "Tender, W. H. Collier," and must be accompanied by a marked cheque, ' with exchange added if payable out of Christchurch, or a cash deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the stock as fixed by the stock lists, and 10 per cent of the price offered for the lease and goodwill. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent of the Public Trustee, Government Buildings, Christchurch. 2 79 p" ',„ ' , „ "mil "a Public notices, xjjnitjejjd SCHOOLS EXCURSION TO S U MJN E R ITIHE Ashburton Borough School and X Hampstead School will have a Com bined Excursion to Sumner on THURSDAY, MAECH 2, Train leaves Ashburton Station at 7 a.m , returning from Addington at 6 p.m. Fakes i'ob Train and Tram :—Children under 15 years, Is sd; Senior Scholars and Teachers, 3s ; Adults, 3a 9d. Tickets obtainable from bhe Teachers and Messrs H. ML. Jones, Bookseller, and H. 0. Percy, Tobacconist, East Street, up to 9 p.m. on Wednesday Evening. tST Tea will be provided at Sumner for the Excursionists free of charge, and provisions can be purchased on the ground at wholesale rates. 2 171 THAT'SKLGHT "ITJTTE not only Profess to be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, tDASTY, AND NATTY, ARE THE 50 DOZEN TIES .TUST OfJB]NE3I> 9 Ana are SELLING RAPIDLY. ST.' PATRICK'S DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. WE CAN fit you out* with a tie op the RIGHT COLOUR. Come m and Glance over the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY: A Gr. BAETON, Manager Fair fa' quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jubilee tea, the best 0i brinks,—Shearman Bros., Agents.



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