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("Received Wakapuaka Jan. 11, 9 a.m, Guardian Office 9.35 a.m) Submarine Torpedo Boat. Paris, January 10 The FreDch submarine torpedo boat Gustavo Zede has made a successful voyage from Toulon to Marseilles. Another similar vessel is building to travel an indefinite period under water. (Received Wakapuaka January 11,11 a.m., Guardian Office 11.40 a.m. A Profound Sensation. Washington, January 10 In the Senate Senator Hoar moved, and the Senate supported, a motion empowering Government to acquire colonies without the consent of the peoples affected. The action of the Sens,to caused a. profound sensation. Obituary. London, January 10 .Henry James Prince, who, in 1845, founded at Cbarliach an establishment known as " The Agapemone " or Abode of Love, wherein his followers lived in common, and professed to devote them selves to innocent recreations and maintain a spiritual marriage.

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United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, January 10 Potatoes— k smaller supply, and the mar ket is recovering ; local, £5 15s to £7 ss,

HINDS SALEYARDS.

A sale of sheep and cattle was held at the Hindu Biileyards on Monday last. There i was a good attendance of farmers, and au I entry of about 4000 sheep and a. few head | of cattle. The amount; of business transacted at auction was limited, owing no doubt to high reserves placed ou entries by owners. The following prices were noted :— ; Stobb Sheep.—Ewes and lambs (all counted), 7s 3d; two-tooth crosbred ewes and wethers, 9s Bd. Lambs, 8s 9d. Catto, £2 15s to £4 11s.

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Mr Henry Stephenßon reports on his usual weekly sale of live stock, fnrniture, produce, etc., as under :—Last Saturday, the holidays being over, there waa a larger attendance than there has been for aome time, and a small entry of piga met with very good demand, small weaners selling at 11s 6d and 12s 6d, and a line of small porkers 31s each. Cows were very dull of sale. In the produce line potatoes were hard to quit at |d to |d per lb, and chickwheat was selling at 7s 6d to 10s 6d per sack. Furniture sold well, also at> assortment of harness, inolud ing saddles "25a and 21s 61, set of harness £2, etc. I also sold the balance of marble statuary, vaaes, etc , left over from last sale. The prices for the vaseß ranged from 10a to £2 per pair.

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 11, 9 25 a.m. Guabdian Office, 10,15 a.m. New South Wales Lancers. Sydney, January 11 Government has sanctioned the despatch of sixty lancers to Aldershot for six months, their training cost to be borne by several well-known Aus tralian residents in London, New Zealand Cricket Team. The Daily Telegraph, commenting upon the viaiting team of New Zealand cricketers says that seeing so many of the best players have been weeded out, it almost seems a pity the tour should be made by a team which is cer tainly not representative even of a very weak cricketing colony. With regard to Wilson (? Williams) the lelegraph says it is a favorite theory of many critics that be is handsomely worth a position as second wicket keeper of the Australian eleven. The Sepia Accident. Perth, January 11 The./ Marine Oourt has suspended the certificate of the captain of the Sepia for nine months.

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Dr Trevor.—Patients and friends of Dr Trevor will be pleased to note that the doctor has returned to practice, and is looking ail the better for his well-earned holiday. Cycling,—The New Zealand Clothing. Factory (Mr Barton, manager), agents -for the 4nglo-New Zealand Cycle Company, are in the habib of posting up weekly the latest wins of their machines, which may be interesting to cyclists. St. Patrick's Day Sports.--A general meeting of the St. Patrick'a Sports Associ ation was held laafc evening, there being a good attendance of members. Officers and a committee were elected for the ensuing twelve months, A tub-committee was elected to draft a programme of sports for the meeting on St. Patrick's Day, and judging by the enthusiasm shown the sporfcs of 1899 should be even more successful than those held in the previous year. Amusements —It is nob often that Ash burton is supplied with a plethora of amuse ments such as are offering just now. To night the Fredos occupy the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday the " walker round the world " Schilling will give his entertainment in the Orange Hall, and on Friday evening, Northcote's kinematograph will be exhibited in the Oddfellows' Hall. On Friday next week the great conjuror Dante is booked for the Oddfellows' Hall. ■Tinwald School Committee. —The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday evening , Present—Messrs Clothier (chairman), James j Hampton, J. Stephens, F, Bonnington, and C. Hawkins. It waa decided to co-operate with the Hampstead Committee in regard to engaging a truant officer, and not to exceed the amouuo specified in their letter. The Visiting Committee were empowered to have some small repairs executed during the holidays. Accounts were passed for pay ment to the amount of £2 Qa lOd, and the meeting adjourned. Ray. T. A. Hamilton.--The Rev. Mr Hamilton has been just exactly six years in the ministry at St. Stephen's. His §rsb sermon was preached on the first Sunday of the January thab saw him become the in cumbent, and his farewell sermon was de livered last Sunday, also the first Sunday in January. On the latter occasion the church was crowded, seats having had to be brought front the school to be used in ihe aisles, and many of the congregation exhibited deep emotion as their pastor said his farewell iprords. Ihe purse he received at the social on Tuesday evening was pleasingly sub atan(;ial, notwithstanding that it was collected during Monday and Tuesday only. The Vicar's puree was one of twenty-seven sovereigns, and Mre Hamilton's six sovereigns. TfiE Fredgs.—There waß a good attend ance ab the Fredos' entertainment in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, and the applause that followed the items of mar vellous acrobatic cleverness was hearty in the extreme. Madame Fredo, who is Junoesque in figure, robust in health, and extraordinarily agile as a trapezist, while possessed of abundance of muscular power, performa feats thab almost take the breadth away, while the youtiger members of the family display acrobatic*ability of a high order. The Japanese Kiamo is specially deserving of note for his clever perfor mances, while "Lar" and "Bubs," the juvenile tumblerß are wonders in them- Belves. The performance closed last night with a comedy, bub to-night the pro gramme will be wholly composed of items from the circus arena, and should be a peculiarly attractive one, the clever Com pany being well worth seeing.

'IfiE ASHJBtmTOB GUARDIAN j WBDNESDAIf, JANUARY 11, 1899



News from Epsom on Derby Day not; only causes a thrill of intense interest among sporting men, bub it causes a flutter of I excitement throughout England, as many people take an interest in it who, on other occasions, have no sympathy with racing events. So it is in oases of illness ; when strangers are the victims, we feel no anxiety, bat when a friend or relative is stricken down, we await news of their progress with impatient suspense. Many letters of thanks are written daily by grateful friends, or the sufferers themselves, for the benefit received through Holloway'a marvellous medicines. They have been a source of relief in almost every known complaint. The Pills give tone to the stomach, increase the appetite, and aid the digestion, whilst the Ointment, when absorbed into the pores, prevents disease from having a fatal influence upon the system.-—Ad vt.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTOIs Ho. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Sorint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbedk, Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS: . The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, A&hburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays



THE CASH BOOT STORE (Next to Nicoll Bros.) fTIHE Leading Boot Store in Aehburtoru THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, aud retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED - Ladies' Glace kid Shoes in Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes in all colours. Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 33 to 20a. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarinid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager



FOR SALE. TTTE Have on hand several ■ NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHEB VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. f & hT'steel, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works, West Street, Ashburton.



THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established in 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue .... £210,000 mHE ONLY LIFE OFFICE in New A. Slealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Fokfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kind of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example.—lf a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per manently ill or disabled from (aay) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre miums, but would pay she £500 with profits in full, without deductions, upon the mem ber attaining the ago of 60, or at his previous death. —:« Ohristchurch Directors ? Wm. Chrystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Ksq, Wm. Recce, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary C J OWEN", District Secretary Special Representative— OTTO WINGFELDT DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton NOTICE— Wo defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mhllor's, Tancred Street. Smoke New VsBBB



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS T Bullock—Cottage to let Lost—Gentleman'B black macintosh T Pitt—Apples for sale H Flower—Refreshments William Anderson—Tenders for stooking Wanted—Strong youth Fletcher Bros— Redactions in price of flour S Holland—Tenders for stooking Oddfellows' Hall, To-night—Last appear of the Fredos ' ■ -' ■ ■: s3b:ha:Mulaney—Notice re express Upper Aahburton Road Jfioard—Notion re sm»fl birds' eggs and heads Wanted—Assistant grocer Orange Hall~G M Schilling, Thursday, January 12 D Thomas—Sale of horses, Saturday next New Zealand Clothing Factory—New business advertisement Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade— Special meeting, to-morrow evening



" I have used Chamberlain's Cough Retn edy in my family for years and always with good results," says Mr W B Cooper, of El Rio, Cal. «• For small children we find it especially effective." For sale by the



Wanted. LOST, on Thursday, 3rd insfc, between Ashburton and Charing Cross—Gen tleman's Black Macintosh. Reward at ihia office. . 1 80 TXrANTED to Sell — Good Cooking VV Apples, id per Ik—T. Pitt, Smith field Nursery. 1 79 mRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms X for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice , Creams and Iced Drinks, Ripe Tomatoes, . Apricots, Peaches, Cnoice Bananaa, etc., j aiways in Stock. ' Y\7"ANTED~ Offers for Grazing 550 acres T V of tussock land; no stfck on since last October. Apply D- Thomas. 187 MADAME GlßßlS—Palmist, and Phre nologist. Questions answered on health, marriage, and business. Address— Wheeler's Boarding House t Wills Street. 1 86 "TITANTED—An honeßt, strong Youth; **• must be abe to drive —Fletcher , Bkos., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburtou. _____ __ \% \\7 ANTED—An Assistant in the grocery VV department; must have previous experience; general store hand preferred. Apply John Orr & Co. 1 83 FLOUR ! FLOUR !—Further great re ductions at Fletcheb Bros. Cash Supply Stores. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Baos., Esst Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Chrietchurch. "OEVIEW of Reviews for December, JCii Christmas Number London Newß, Pears' Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards, ! Views of Ashburton, Chriatchurch. and the I Colony, each album making a suitable ! memento to send to friends as a New Year card.—H M Jones D. THOMAS AROADE SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1899. MR D. THOMAS haß received instruc tiona to sell on account of a client, dark bay Stallion " Heather Jock," 6yrs. Sire—Black Watch, imp., dam Violet, by Glenroy. Sale at 1 o'clock. 1 84 D. THOMAS. Public Notices. ashburton —— volunteer fire brigade. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Brigade will be held on THURSDAY, 12th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Business : To consider correspondence from Association, and general. 1 85 H. H. FOOKS, Secretary. 1.0.0.JF., M.U. nnHE Next Meeting of rhe Loyal Ashbur- X ton Lodge will be held on SATUR DAY NEXT, January 14 (not Wedneseay, 11th, as advertised in Monday's Standard), on account of the Hall being engaged on Friday. JAS. PATBRSON, N.G. 1 53 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. FATRFIELD FREEZING WORKS rnHF FAIRFIELD EXPRESS will leave X Haundera' Buildings TO-MORROW Afternoon (Thursday), at 2 30 p.m., to take intending Visitors to the Works. Visitors can arrange as lo time any afternoon by informing me the day before. Return fare Is 1 81 . JOHN MULLANEY. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD, SMALL BIRDS Eggs and Heads will now bB takon by this Board as pre viously—at 2a per 100. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. January 11th, 1899. They will be taken by the Members of the Board. Mr Tucker, Alienton, only ou Thursday afternoons, or any evening after six o'clock. 1-82 j TO LET. /"COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with verandah, and i \J Scullery at back ; also detached Wash- ! house, centrally situated in Cameron Street. Only a few minutes walk from Railway | Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent. I "RAMBLER" BICYCLES. I HAVE another Consignment of these Favorite Machines just to hand. All fitted with "G&J" Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves. Cyclists, Intending Purchasers, and the Pnblic, are invited to inspect "THE KAMBLBE." A further Consignment of RACING MACHINES to arrive in a few weeks. Accessories in Stock. TERMS ARRANGED TO SUIT PUR-\ CHASERS. fD. THOMAS. | L6B ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE WATER SUPPLY ACT, 1891. _____ NOTICE is hereby given that, at a special \ Meeting of the above Council held on \ the 13th December instant, a resolution was j adopted fur increasing the number of the j sub-divisions of the Ashburton-Rangitata I Water Race District to four, by further dividing that part of the said District which is now comprised within the limits of the Ashburton sub-division so that the same shall henceforth form and be two sub divisions, the respective boundaries whereof are prescribed in the said resolution, and assigning the names "The Ruapuna Sub division No. 2," and "The Ashburton Sub division " to such sub divisions respectively. And notice ia also given that tha Baid resolution will be submitted for confirmation to s, Special Meeting of the Council to be held ab the Council Chambers, Biring Square, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 17th January, 1899, at 2 o'clock p.m. If the proposed Special Order be passed, it will take effect forthwith. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the office of the Council, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public ©very week day, during office hours, up to the 17th day of | January, 1899. I By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk, , Aahburtou, glefc December, 1838* 1% 190



\ Entertainments. s ADDFELLOWS 1 TT AL L . ; FRIDAY, JANUARY 13. 1 i NORTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGRAPH > of the Spanish-American War. \ Fronb Seats 2a, Back Seats Is, Children half price. , 149 HARRY ABBOTT, M*n&ger. DD F E~L LO\V 8' nAL L, Abhburton. LAST PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT, WfcIDJSiLSDAY, January il ori-iia fbedos, THLMJ FBUUOS. AUSTRALIA'S OWN ENTERTAINERS. Trapeze, Acrobatic, Japanese, and Musical performers. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Received last nighfc with unbounded enthusiasm and applause. FUN, FROLIC AND FRIVOLITY. Sensation after Sensation. Hazardous Acts and Perilous Dives. Persons wishing to avoid the crush will be admitted at 7.15 (early door), without extra charge. IS ADMISSION Is 131 FRED FREDO. ORANGE HALL. THURSDAY "JANUARY 12. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Advent of the World's Champion Long- Distance Walker, MR G. M. SCHILLING, who will be supported by a High-Class Concert Company of Imported Artists, as follows : — Miss Keeling, Miss Pardob, Miss Dk Lissa, Mb Cbosbik, and Mr Stagey. Admission 2s and Is. Doors open 7 30. Overture at 8. W. BRERETOM MANSFIELD, 1 75 Adv&nce Representative. Friecllander Bros. WEST STREET HOUSE MART. Saturday, "January 14, 1899. WE HAVE received instructions from various Clients to offer as above—• 1 p* DRAUGHT MARES & GELD- It) INGa. Further entries solicited. ALSO, A large quantity of Cases of all deßcrip* tions. Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 36 Auctioneer cleariFg sale" AT ALFORD FOREST. MONDAY, JANUARY 16. At the Alford Forest Hotel. WE HAVE been instructed by Mr j A. W. Fmitii to Sell as above his j entire plant, consisting of-— A DRAUGHT HOUSES. 1 Eight Horse-power Portable Engine, with six-inch /driving belt. "I SAW BENCH. "I CHAFFCUTTER. Also—2 Tip Drays, Double-furrow Plough, Harness, Covers and Sundries. Further entries solicited. Sale at 12 30 pm. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, 137 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer HORSITFAIR WEST STREET HOKSE MART WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 38 Auctioneer. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON, & CO. SPECIAL SALE OF HORDES JANUARY 14, Jb99. XTT E SHALL OFFER AT OUR BAZAAR, GORE, AS ABOVE. iyr\ Firsfc Class MARES & GELDINGS, WRIGHT, STEPHENSON AND CO. 1 61 Tenders. TENDERS. mENDERS Wanted for Stooking 300 JL acres of Wheat at Lagmhor. Tenders to be in by SATURDAY, January 14. Also—l4o Acres at Fiemington. For particulars apply 1 77 S. HOLLAND, Fiemington. TEND X R S~~ ~~ mENDERS are invited for STOOKING X about 300 acres of Wheat, (Shoaf Carriers od Machine). Tenders close on 16th insfc. Apply to WILLIAM ANDERSON, 1 78 Fiemington, TENDERS. ~~~ mENDERS wanted for Stooking 500 acres JL (more or less) of Wheat, in two lots of 3QO and 200 acres respectively. Separate Tenders are wanted for Forking the same. Tenders to be m by SATURDAY* January 14. Also a few general Harvest Hands. For particulars apply WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, Winslow. Tenders to ba left at Mail Office. 1 64 THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C JFOWLKB, Resident Secretary, Wellington, C J OWEN, Keaidcnt Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 1% S&9 ■piafcs.-icti Ageat, Ajhhttftop,



M. J. B TJ R G E S S. / x v «« O<l per Week TH& JS EW IO- j> r .>Jonih DAVIS VERTICAL F,.ED SEWING MACHINE. "OKQUIRBS no Basting, has all the Most Modern Improvements. Kn COG'-3, Xi IEETH. or M'RINGsS lo wear out. Seemed GOLD MISD..LS and HJGHKST Awards against all comers. PRAMS- PBAM- PH.AM-. OLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. CHRISTOHURCII PRICK*. Bioyoles—Sub.A.GENT for the NEW UP-TO-DATE 91af!iS«y-Hn>Tiy. FANCY GOODS FAIGY GOODS STATIONERY. STATIONERY. AT THE DUST PAN. AupBKBS—NEXU BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I M. L J3UKGKSS. SPKING 1898 SUMMER "TTTB Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department in our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns in Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with fall ranges of Lace" Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes in Carpet Squares, Ruga and Mats, THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATEKIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as wo consider the goods in these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery ' & Mantle Showroom Is rcplote with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, the Large Stock of Suiting i weeds. — (o) — We'aro in Business. We want to be bu*y, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you aa well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it. The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. <SP" We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make it compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, j NICOLL BROS HERS ALL Accounts due for Water Races, fV 4y> ,- t I'\ ■ Y~S 4-1 cleaned by County Council ab Occu- | ll ICO I 5 Of 011161*8* piara'expense, if not paid bsfors 18th mat., j will be SUED FOR without further notice. [H. F. Niooll ] f L A Nicoli. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, AUCTIONEKRS, ACCOUNTANTS, . , T _ IOQQ Cler t« BHAREBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND Ashburton, January 7, 1893. 1 56 , , . .. ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. r* r CENT HAT, AUCTION KG .'Mb (ieOFg'O JeSSO'D., east strict, a-hburt ; >n. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, WEEKLY s&LER OP CATTLE, HG^ POULTRY livery Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, HAS just received a large consigomeat la Yards adjoining tho Arcade. Fntranco by right-of-way, re»r of Union Bank, of Watches, Clocks, ato., suitable for AUo of MIJRCHANDIBBs PURNITUEF> WEDDIJXG PRESENTS "J^Sv E> in —"" E^ E?, V oAI (JKDAY, commencing immediately , . „. „.,, , n ■ on conclusion of our live stock sale, and is now selling at Gbrutohnrch Prices. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part _____ of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED hands for absolute sale. - — GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM SATISFAOTION GUA^AMTEED. „, ... . . MI^ 8l0N: We shall be pleased to receive samples from ua.iiii.—.n .in. ii i i •% farmers who have parcels for disposal. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. station books kept and audited ! » We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on WOOL SEASON* Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per.cent. I liiQfi QQ Farms, House Properties, and Building i its Jo »y. Sections for Sale. Particulars on application, I We invite those wishing to dispose of their ! •——• properties to communicate with us. OUR NEXT SALE will take place ab " Christohurch on '\%Tf~\i~\l FKIDAY, JANUARY 13, UU-L. WOOL._WOOL. f \KT^ nave pleasure in notifying our Clients are requested to deliver their Clips f y Clients that we have made arrange, either at our Ashburton Storos prior to that nents with date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN mw«ot>< nzsrr<s?TV *no rm & SONS'siding, Addington, where it will ■ . B°% rt ■» v i \^ have our mosb careful and personal attention '°, *f ab lh* t-h"Btchuroh Sales any Woo Advices of consignments will be received at h T* be eut™»ted to us, and we are our Ashburton office. Sn^lwou-Q 0 m- iJll^^^^ -CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. be consigned to Dal g ely &Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. CORNSACKS FREEZERS, rnT^M^APTTQ FEEEZEKS, VJV«/Xil> O-tl.V_^J\-Ot TjIARMERS wißhinjt to consign Sheop on —— their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com* "VTri arc now Landing ox^'f Elbe," municating with us. ' NICOLL BROS., 1000 BALES district agents, . OHRISTOHUROH MEAT COMPANY, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT Limited. 8 39 CORNSACKS, T^^^SSS^ MM 00- Which we offer to Supply ab ISLIN GS"TON LOWEST MARKET RATES. - MANUKES Especially prepared for' Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any ,-,.. , , , . , description of soil. Ghent* who desire delivery direct ex Ship GREATLy INCRj?A s ED PRODUCTION will please give us their instructions early to SATISFACTWIfoiVEN EVERYWHERE Bave railage or extra handling. Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, —•■» . Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. lERIEDLANDKtt 8.U05., LtMiTEp. NICOLL~~£RQS f , . . PISTBIQ? AQENTS



«« -C If II I_S T M AS— is 93 , NfcW CTJKIUV,:-, iSKW , ,I:S!;S' , JNLW SULTANAS. FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE Jn fe t receive! pera.f. Delphic the following NEW FRUITS di-pct fn sn « .1. she Growers, and can say tbafc (his is the Fmest Shipment ih»- Pewon The Prices are the LOWEST in Towu, aud the Quulay is Second to None,. 150 Oases new Vosfzza Currants 100 Cases Finest SuJtanas ■ ICO (...898 new Y.^cia Raisins 25 Trays Sp nish Munoaiela ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOIfoFH CHRISTMAS TRADE: lS £ l iaml n em°n ? e! ** cwfc Morton'B Mi«d Spice fgsssr .-ass** *- 20 0 .ses Ship Lime Juice 20 cwfc Fancy Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apricots, Peaches, etc Eto. Etc. Etc. OTTffc PROVISION DEPARTMENT.' IS STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following :— «r i- LJ rWlh>B £ C} ZB Bacon ' Bides» Rolls an(l Hatns ( p»la or Smoked) btirlmg Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheese always takes the First Pi-in wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price in the Home Markets. 21b tins Refined Lard J& 21b Una Corned Mai ton 21b tins Corned Beef 21b tins Roiwt Mntton 1 and 2ib o tina feheep Tongues . 21b tins Boiled Mutton T v!'- IDB °fcew«d Tripe 2lb tins Curried Mutton lib tins Apple Pudding Hb tine Oxford Baimg« 1 b tins Black Currant Pudding lib tin* Irish Sauaaee fWttl'i sT 7 < f«ddiDg Hb and 21b titu Rabbit in J O !Jv Uoktail a Salmon, tealmon.Cutlets, Morton's and Marshall 1. Herrings in Tomato Sum* Star Brand MulleC, etc., efcOi o ' PBESERVIKC SFASON / \ PftESEJiVIKG SEASOM n BEiSS Wlsaß HEAvytijGHTENAMsi- Preserving Pans \WgSf Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. '"'Bt ewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be lie Finest Piefer*ir([ ensar on the Ha>ki>t. Beirc much he ir.tr»M»n p U fin n 6r Rrd cl caier' Ueed b>" nII the r«-»=oip»l J. m Facfo.ie. in sig.r "n^ MH^S 16"' " * ttWd' W<J a!SO 'lCck UCk'Bßd N°' J A Tarf Jw «?T°!- CV Tty d"cri P!i f cl; !ri 8 T !«^ p M B rci,V I* t .r^ed Sncw Top m?hL^r'n^T Ar E * CHW/WAUE D!-PARTMKKT is bt.vil, rtocked wun uooda for our Ohrifclmat T»»dc. ]r f p»-cticn ievted. .^ (o) — I i-JPj 1 \yt~i Pa K\ lijH )*S m , C 'SH SUPPLY STORKS %?e Tph«?»f T| ASHBURTON ' AKD H^H STRKET, CHRISTCHURCW. J. W I LSO N, INJFOKTKK OF IUGH-OLASS WALL PATE lIS. ««««— ..■ ! Have Jast Landed a L*r C c Vurie.'y of iho Very Latest Designs ie | FANCY GLAsap, including Murcnesc, J-igurtd, Kollid, etc. Ordinary WINDO W U I_A W-^ ahvajs in Stock ; a l ßo MI IL£ 110It C5-LAft§?^ s vvhich we cut to ANY size. j - The following is a list of a few Line** kept in.Stock at oar Warehouse, Cui-ner of Arcade JSc RurueK Street, ™D T Pf TS WHriTRJ LEAD LINSBBD OIL KfcD LEAD SCHIM RFWATTTIP BLUpRK?Pm V I2'!T I TURPENTINE BLVK KADDLW ('PALS QAlt VARNISHU'S STAINED *A WISHES KNaMRL L4MP BL?r X = PURE SEEDS: zz: I" HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO OLE AN for Ifarmen any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satiafaction. I can supply best RYEGKASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 44Ibi to the bophel j and OOCKfciFOOT, locally grown, l^lbs to 16|lb 8 to tho buehel also, best OLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which njust be seen to be appreciated, ALSO-HtfRST AND SONS BBS? KNaLISL OLOVBRS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRKkOm Etc. FENCING" WIKJB, BAKB WIRE, & BTAPLKS. The -jest quality on Sale. WANTED~BISEP FEED. WANTED_op till March, 1899, good young grasa for 300 aheep—Apply DAVID THOMAS, "ASft BURTON ■ ~™~wo(K~Wooir™wooir^ I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED in my hands for SALE in ASHBURTON or ELSEWHkRE. rjTIHB CANTERBURY WOOL~SALES~W been fixed » s follows, »fc._ Christchurch Sales on DECEMBER 15, 1893, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10 1899. TimaruSales-DKCEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8,1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and ahall be glad to receiro coßßignmente, which will have my Personal Supervision. wußi^umraw, Wool intended for me at Ghristoharoh Sales ahould be consigned to Casikbbubi Sm» Oomvast's Sidiko, Addington, account 1). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Ttmaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Gdinuess asd Leoren, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arraagementa foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the. Farm or in my Store. Clieatft will do well to give me notice when they »re ready Woolsacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied, Fortnightly bals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throu«hoalt D. THOMAS W 137 ASHBUBTQj?,