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Home and Foreign.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received WakapuakaFeb. 28, 10 15 a-m, GtARDiAN Offico, 11,55 a-m) The late War. Madrid, February 27 General Monteserra warned the Chamber that if the attack on the army was continued the army would know how to act. Senor Robledo pro tested against military dictation. His speech was received with uproarious applause by the Chamber galleries.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Manilla, February 26 Further details state that on the Sunday the natives retreated, their bouses and strongholds being fired by the Americana as they drove them from the township. The Americans had four hundred wounded, but as the Filipinos used braes cartridges, the subsequent mortality amongst the injured is expected to be considerable. A great number of the Filipinos were wounded, and 1600 were taken prisoners. The Filipinos showed no quarter either to prisoners or wounded, It was with the greatest difficulty that the fighting was deferred so long. The Filipinos insulted the American outposts daily m every possible way, coming close up, sharpening knives, challenging them to fight, calling the Americans cowards, and saying that they were afraid to fight. The China Navigation Company has inaugurated a regular trade with Manilla, and it is reported that the trade has been largely increasing since the advent of the Americans. February 27 The Americans have occupied the town of Oebu. Washington, February 27 Admiral Dewey'a message was not intended for publication, His infer ence is repudiated at Berlin, General Otis wires that affairs m Manilla are quiet, and there is no need for anxiety, Havana, February 27 General Gomez, the Cuban leader, haa gone to Washington, to seek a guarantee for loans and a shortened term of occupation of Ouba by the Americans. (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 10-50 a-m, Guardian Office, 11-55 a.m) Manila, February 27 Twelve hundred suspected incen diarists have been arrested.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 10.5 a.m, Guardian Office, 10.44 a,m) Paris, February 27 Both the Orleanist and Bonapartist parties are angry at the attempt of M, Deroulede to raise aa insurrection. M. Oassaignac denounces any attempt to corrupt the army. The Duke d'Orleana has returned to Turin m disgust. Republicans warmly commend M. Loubet's searching repression of dis order.

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET.

Fresh Taxation Suggested.

Corn and Sugar Indicated*

Hailed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 23,10.5 p.m, Guabdian Office 10-44 p-m) London, February 27 In connection with the expected Budget deficit, Sir Edward Gray, speak ing at Oxford, advocated taxation on ground values. The Times, m leading articles, urges the extension of indirect taxation, including a duty of a shilling per quarter on corn, and a halfpenny per Ib on sugar. The latter, the Times believes, would yield six millions yearly.

MUTINY ON THE HIGH SEAS.

Plucky Conduct of a Captain

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Received Wakapuaka Feb, 27, 10.40 ft-m Guardian Office, 11.14 a-m) Adelaide, February 28 The captain of the barque Ladstock, from Liverpool, reports that on Jan nary 4, whilst m mid ocean, the majority of his crew refused to work, and demanded that the vessel be steered for the nearest port. The captain locked the mutineers m the galley, and divided the boys, and two men who remained loyal, into watches, and by showing a revolver he kept the, mutineers m check. Eventually two of them agreed to work, and with their assistance the ship was brought short handed over eight thousand miles safely to port,

THE YARRA TRAGEDY.

Dubberke and Mary Magdalene Redemptorist Protest Against the Comparison. United Press Association—By Eleebrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wak&puaka Feb. 28, 10-40 a-m, Guardian Office 11-36 a-m) Melbourne, February 28 The girl Dubberke haa applied for such share of the £100 reward that she may be entitled to as an informer. The Chief Justice, charging the jury, referred to the veracity of Dubberke, and argued that immorality did not necessarily prevent a woman having good qualities. He gave Mary Magdalene as an example. The Superior of the Redemptorists took exception to this, and considered that the Magdalene's association -with Jesus ought to have been sufficient to protect her name from being dragged into connection with the disreputable women of modern times. The Ohief Justice has replied that he never heard it denied that the Magdalene lived an impure life. Her association with Jesus was that of a repeotant sinner,

KIPLING'S HEALTH.

His Condition Worse.

| United Press Association—By Electric | Teiegrtiph—Copyrighb New Youk, February 27 Mr KipliDg'a illness has assumed a more critical stage. A change m his condition is expected shortly. (Received Wakapuaka Feb 28, 10 50 a.m, Guardian Office 11 55 a-m) IS ew York, February 27 Mr Rudyard Kipling's condition is lower, and he is now unconscious.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Pi ess Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 10-50 a.m, Guardian Office 11-55 a.m) Pekin, February 27 Recently the British Ambassador at Pekin protested against the appoint ment of Ohangyi as Hynfeu's suc cessor m the directorship with Hsucheng Ohang on the Northern Railway Com-, I pany and the Tsung-li-Yamen promised that the appointment would not be j made. It is now stated that despite the promise the appointment of Ohangyi as co-director will shortly be announced.

SPORTING.

D.J.O. AUTUMN MEETING. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, February 28 The following handicaps for the Duoedin Autumn Meeting have been declared : — Hurdles, one mile aud three-quarters.— Social Pest 13-1, Ilex 11-13, Nicholas 11-8, Glenore 1013, Powder Monkey 10-5, Clarence 9-12, Magazine 9-5, Izal 9-2, New Headford 9-0. Dunkdin Cup, one mile and a half.— Multiform 10-3, Altair 8-13, Boreas 8-10, Starshot 8-5, Dundas 8-2, Fuimen 8 0, Red Lancer 7-12, Goidieaf 7-11, Black and Red 7-10, Skirmisher 7 9, Pitch and Toss 7-8, Sequin and Double Event 7-7, Cannonahot 7-6, Motto 7 5, Djin Djin 7-2, Ilex 7-0, Brisa 612, Malatua 6-11, Peerage 6-10, Heritas 6-9, Quickshot and Battlefield 6-7. Publicans* Handicap, seven furlongs.— Blazer 9-7, Arline9-I, Dundas 8-6, Maremma 84, Skirmisher 8-2, Cannonshot 80, Nihilist 7-13, Tiger Lily 7-12, Double Event 7-11, Cherrystone 7-10, Bizarre 7-9, Djin Djin 7-8, The Spinner and Bloomer 7-7, Benson 7-6, Hermosa and Vandyke 75, Vanilla 7-4, Rochester, Brisa, and Off Chance, 7-3; Proposal, Malatua, and j Peerage, 7-2; Heritas and Refugee, 70, La Reiae 6-10, Far Niente 6-8, Mayo 6-7.

Latest Items

St. Patricks Day Sports.—A meeting of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association was held last evening, there being a good atten dance. A large amount of correspondence was received and dealt with. The reports of various sub-committees were received, and ib was shown that everything was progressing satisfactorily. Tbejsecretary reported having already received entries for the bicycle eveDts, which promise to be very numerous. All that is required now.to ensure a good day's sport ia a fine day, the hard working of the committee leaving nothing to be desired on their part.

The Chinee: Is he " Heathen ? "—Mr Wong Tape, who was educated ab the Otago High School, has just returned from a pro longed vigib to China. He was interviewed by the Cromwell Argus, and m reply to a question about missionaries, remarked, bitingly :—" They ate a great factor for evil m the relations between our people and foreigners. Those of our people who travel see quite clearly that the western nations require Christianising quite as much as our people. I am," says Mr WoDg Tape, " well acquainted with the lives of our lower classes, and I am quite certain they live on a higher moral plane than European people of the game class, and we want to know why you don't cure yourselves before going m for healing others. There is more vice and immorality m a large European ciby than m a Chinese city of an equal population. Our faith has eufficed us for thousands of years. We have held it while you have ohanged yours several times. Besides, you Westerns have not yet decided among yourselves what i really is you believe."

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance at the Tinwald yards to day was very good. The number of sheep yarded aboub 8,000, the sale proved better than last week, particularly m store ewes. The following are some of the prices ob tained :— Fat Sheep.—Crossbred ewes 5s 9d to 9a, merino ewes 5s to 6a, wethers 10a 9d bo 11s Id, lambs 9a lid to 11s. Store Sheep.—Two-booth crossbreds, 10s 9d to 11s 6d ; crossbred ewes 5s 5d to 12s 6d ; (the ewes sold ab 12s 6d belonged to E. G. Wright, Esq., Wlndermere); lambs, 8a to 9s 3d; merino ewes from 3s 9d to 6s 2d. Cattle.—2ls per cwb, cow beef from 10s to 16s per lOOlbs, and good cattle, steers, and heifers at 21s ; cows from £2 to JB3 17s 6d, heifers £2 16s to £4 sa, steers £2 2s 6d bo £5 3s 6d, vealers 13a*

News in Brief.

Attention i 9 directed to a notice to adver tisers which appears m our advertisiug columns. A meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Sociely is advertised for Friday uijiht at Mr X, Stephens' office, Taucied street, wh«n all interested are requested to be present, Ladies are cordially invited. The Guardian Fire and Life Assurance Company, Limited, one of the old established ftnghsh companies, haa just cxteuded its field ot operation to Ashburton, and has appointed Mr Albert Roberts agent for tiiu district. This company commenced opera tions m 1821, and its funds now aniouuc to four and a-huir mil iou pvtwais sterling.

THE ASHBCMOK GUABDIaN * ifcfiflflA*, tEBfcUAKY 28, IS9&



About a month ago my child, which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I gave ib such remedies as are usually given m such cases, bub as nothing gave relief, we sent for a physician and ib was under his care for a week. At this time the child had been sick for about ten days and was having aboub twenty-five operations of the bowels every twelve hours, and we were convinced that unless ib soon obtained relief ib would nob live. Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhc*a Remedy waa recommended, and I decided to try ib. I soon noticed a change for the better; by its continued use a com plete cure waa brought aboub and ib is now perfectly healthy.—O. L. Boggs, Stump town, Gilmer Co,, W. Va. For sale by 4SHBTJRTON DRUG COMPANY.



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREA T RED CJCTION S IN FINEST ROLLEH FLOUR. 200 lbs ... ... ... Us -122 • *7s 6d. §g " 3s ICd 25 „ 2s. * „ i WIJNTER SUPPLIES When bnyingyoor Winter Suppließ kindly give 08 . • PRESERVING SUGAR, Brewers Crystals Is universally acknowledged tol he 1 the most economical and best Preserving Sugar m the Markeo. Once need always used, as Jellies and Jama made with it are much firmer and clearer »tid will ka'p for yearsi if required. This Sas?ar can only be had from us, mWB w0 g o i c A geil t^ Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A Oane Sugar alweya m Stock, " "■ j PreservlnglPans /I \ Preserving Pan* WE have the largest &g.'' t \i^T Basfc qaality, Brias, Stock of all kinds at h|B Kenrloh, Oast Iron, Lowest Prices. Enamelled, and Light ' '^■^^^^^^f - Steel Euamellrd. ; iIIIIIIBk, Tio^ own Jar a, Scotch Jara, Banner Jelly Jars. I|o WE have hal mch a demand for Jam Jars of al! kinds this season that on* stock* ire getting very low, so we advise our customers to call at nnce (if jfquirlnff any of he 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, OHRISTOHURCH. " telephone 534 Box 67 REDUCTION ROLLER FLOUR. «OOll> Sacks - 14s £K>S b Batrs .„ 3 S lOd IOOII> Bags , M >r s e«l SUib Bogs _&m POLLJIBD AND BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Tip! HAVE NOW ON HAND "a sroOS OF, FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA> Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for thoee suffering from tndie*^ tion and other ailments, who cannot driuk a strong Liquoring Tea. This Tea is u«ed m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED T&AS. AJ, ppc? Ltae °f u Pekoe Cay lon Tea m and lib Packetg, 51b and 10 b Tln». and 501 b Chests, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Aehburton Samples may he had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. | . AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEg TEA, —.—(x)-, PERFECT WRINGERS, SATJOBPAFS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWAHE, ENAMELWARB, UNSEED, NEATSFOOT 8 AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 16a a Dczen. Fineat Scotch Whhky from 24s per gal. En£li K h Bottled Stout (q(» from 13s per dcjs FinestiPale Brandy „ 26s „ „ St Julien Ofaret „ 25s  Very Old Port-Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters 3s 6d Finest Australian Winea „ 17s „ „ Lager Beer " f D ints) 8a Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 36 3 per doz. „  firleJ ill " " English Bottled Ale (pts) from 8a 6d „ „ ' " W (S) 16s " » All other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices. '— (x) Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKKOHAHIB. wSSSb* 00™1 BUBNE:rT ™ET, ASHBUBTON.



DRESSMAKING. NDREW OKI* has much XX. pleasure m announcing to the Public that, ab the request of a large number of his Customers, he has commenced a DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT ON THE PREMISES. Having secured the services of a young lady with long experience is one of the large Christchurch 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 feOLICITED. ANDEE W OKR. 2 156 "j^T OTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of 1M the Public Reserves Ace, 1882, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be seb apart for the St. Patrick's Day Sports on FRIDAY, the 17th day of March prox., on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale, vie.— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling HUGO FEIEDLANDER,



XJINIT£IX> SCHOOLS EXCURSION TO S U MJN E R. rtIHE Ashburton Borough School and JL Hampstead School will have a Com bined Excursion to Sumner on THURSDAY, MARCH 2, Train leaves Aahburbon Station ab 7 a.m , returning from Addington at 6.30 p.m Fares for Tkain and Tram :—Children under 15 years, Is 5d ; Senior Scholars and Teachers, 3a ; Adults, 3s 9d. Tickets obtainable from the Teachers and Messrs H. M. Jones, Bookseller, H, C. Percy, Tobacconist, Easb Street, J. C. Bell, and 0. J. Stjche up to 9 p.m. on Wednesday Evening. t3T Tea will be provided ab Sumner for the Excursionists free of charge, and provisions can be purchased on the ground at wholesale rates. 2 171 J. L. Eiggs — Glazier. Tenders, T^l^R^ TO LET, by Tender, for a term of Five Years, or to Purchase, 544 Acres of Land, at per Acre, with Four roomed Dwelling House thereon; also Stable and Sheep Yards, situate m the I auriston District, and adjoining the late J. Daily's property. Particulars of lease may be seen at Messrs Hardley Brothers' Office, Easb Sbreeb, Ashburbon. Tenders close ab noon on March 11, 1899. The highest or any tender nob necessarily received, 2 139



f WAKANUI ROAD. _1_ O LET—Four Acres of Good Land, together with a Large Comfortable Dwelling Housf. To a good tenant a very moderate rent will be accepted. # F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably oituated for Bub-division, well worthy of inspection. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, A VEBY DESIRABLE PEOPEBTSf. 10J ACRES OF LAND AND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. HHHE Land possesses ample water frontage, is vrell laid oat, and produces annually, largo and profitable crops of [Raspberries, It also provides every facility for boating and fishing, Further particulars on application.' F. FERitIMAN. MONEY. ; rpo LEND-£20,000 at 4j?per cent., m one sum, or will be divided 'to salt JL borrowers. F. FERRIMAN, FARMS FOR SALE, T HAVE the following Farms for Sale, situated m various |f if. the Dietr ict— 124 acres, 500 acres, 6050 acres, 700 acres, 4000 acrep. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HA VIS several Houses for Sale both m Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and Washouse. F, FERRIMAN^ "POR SUiE-WASHING TUB 3. A large quantity a 3 8 6i eachj; just: the thing everyone requires. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A Four-Horse Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good working order. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. /QUEENSLAND Cane Sugar, Fire Proof Safes by Milner and others. A large V3C range, two ovens and boibr (a very low price will be accepted), Steel Horse Collars, Portable Boilers. # F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY, ABOUT ONE\IILE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale the interest m Leasa m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, situated near the Freezing Work--, upon which is built a substantial house and stable. The land is well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are m turnips, the balance is lafd down m grass and garden. The property ia well worthy of an Inspection. F. FERRIMAN. HABDLEY BROS. TTAVE muoh pleasure m introducing to the Public of Aahburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burner, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC USE. | MARVELLOUS results are obtained'by using the «SUNLIGHT" MANTLE?, especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPON COLOURS. Shopkeepers who soil Fancy Goods, Drapers, Butchers and others would be surprised ab the efleob upon the goods they Bell. " SUNLIGHT " MANTLES produce a diffused light of soft raye, THE NEAREST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT OF THE SUN. Saves a largo quantity of gau with an illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. HA £ DLE V BEOS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAVE just received ex "s.s. Tolosa" a splendid assortment of Pumps of all descriptions. Inspection invited.



1 Friedlander Bros., Limited. ■! FOB PRIVATE SALE. ' WT^ aye or Private Sale, a complete CHAFF-CUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling an.l Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAKFOUTTER by Andrews and Beavao, CORNOKUSHKR, HUT, SAW BENCH, BKLTIN<-, and Sundries; all iv first-ciass order Full particulars on application to FRIUDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or ,ios Anderson, Methvtm. GRAIN SHIPMENTS^ TO L O NJD O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous. Clients that | we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF ■WHfcJAT & 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 mak© 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 required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, DAVID THOMAS. olealTFng sale OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Etc., FRIDAY, MAKCfI 3, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from Mbb John Taylor to eel! at her houae, the corner of Haveloek and Winterß Street, opposite Mr Rickman's, the whole of her Household Furniture, etc , consisting of— Tables, Chairs, Washstanda and Ware, Dreeing Tables, Mirror, Wardrobe, Double Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Book Case, Cheffionier, Carpets and Lino leums, Masgle, and a lot of kitchen utensil?, Sale at 2 o'clock. SMB3 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. FiTcTAirE ~ HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. 11/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will beheld on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS. 2 13 Auctioneer. J. I* Higgs — Decorator, Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company. Limited. (Established la 1821). Subscribed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid-Up Capital .. .. £1,000,000 (Total Funds over £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London, FT! HE Undersigned is authorised to accept Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Rate?, ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Aahburton. THAT'SJRIGKHT TT7"E not only Profess to be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS! IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASTY, AND NATEDY, ABE THE 50 DOZEN TIES ♦TTJST OJPJEINm> 9 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 m and Glance ever the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT NEW ZKAJ^AIW CLOTHING FACTORY A. G-. BARTON, Manager



Wanted. FRESH Oysters and all kinds of Fresh Fish by express to-night.—J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. 2 205 FOUND.— Parcel m Cameren Street. Owner can have same by paying ex penses on application to Mrs Burrow, Alford Forest Road. 2 200' TO Farmers and Others—Wanted—Old Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, delivered at our Foundry.—Kilworth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton 2 193 J. L. Iliggs — Decorator. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gontlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shot test notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. J. L. Higgs — PapsriLangor. NEW BOOKS—The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves j 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. FOB SALE, a Second-Hand Bicycle price, £6. Apply Office of this paper 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. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.—• Fletcher Bros., E»sb Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. FLOUR.— Flour ab less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001ba, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251ba, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christchurch. J. L- Biggs — grainer- FLOUR Reduced—Rollitb's, Brown's, or Evans':- 2001bs, 14a; lOOlbs, 7s 6d j 50lbs, 3s lOd; 251b8, 2a.—John Orr & Co. 2 notTce^ — 3j, ALL ACCOUNTS due to me In connee* tion with my late butchery business must be paid to my Agent, Charles Brad del I, by the 15th March, and accounts unpaid on that date will be Sued for without further notice. OCTAVIUB DIGBY. February 28, 1899. 2 203 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. A GENERAL Meeting of Members and all interested m poultry will be held m Mr E. Stephens'soffice, Tancred Street, on FRIDAY, 3rd March, at 8. p.m. Committee will meet fifteen minutes before general meeting. Lady members and others cordially - invited. R. B. RESTELL, 2 204 Hon. Secretary. DEAR BOY, -You great baby ! Are you still mad about that tiff we had the other night? Don't keep a grudge over a little thing like that. I haven't seen him since, and next time I do I'll be very cool to him. Will that do ? Come over and see me soon. My new wheel haa arrived. It's a beauty. I told you I was going to get a Sterling, and I have. The more I see and hear of 1b the gladder I am. Nob a word against It, and all the glrla who have ridden one say 1b is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Never gets out of order. Strong as an Iron-clad and so dainty m appear ance ! Ib Is a darling. Here is the card of the agents. Do call on them and see if you don't like Ib as well ad I. They'll tell you all about the chain and spokes and tilings more than I can. Bub Ido hope you'll geb one, I'm sure I'll like your looks besb on a Sterling. Yonrs lovingly, Nellie. J. L. Higgs—Grainer. EASTEE SPOETS. mHREE TROTS, each £5, for Horseß X that have not won one stake more than £10. One open Trot, £8. Chertsey Cup, £B,IJ mile flab, open. Farmers' Plate, £5; and Scurry, for beaten horses, sweepstake of 10s with £1 added. 1. School Boys' Race, 10s, ss, 2s 6d; entrance 6d. 2. Grand Handicap, three distances, £3, £1, and 10s; and winner of each dis tance £1. 3. Single Women's Race, 10a, ss; free. 4. Village Settlers' Race, 15?, 10s, ss; , post entry. 5. Half Mile, 335, 10s. 6. Sack Race, 20s, 10s ; post ontry. 7. Mile, 30s, second 15s. All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hubb Road Dis tricts, and to the district not included m the above which lies N.E. of a straight line drawn from Laurie ton through Dromore to the sea. Horae nominations, 5s ; acceptances, 2s 6d. Athletic entries—Nob. 2 ss, 4 and 6 Is, 5 and 7, 2s each.' AH entries to be mby March 23. Full particulars on Programme. J. SHANNON, Secretary. J. h Higgs — Glazier.



STKATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED InTSe COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /""lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTI 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS i Prom 2 Guineas poi week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TH¥|.< OWN MEDICAL ATJVISER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East) Belt), Christ 135 church. X L- Higgs — Paiate^ Tancred Street. Bedad ! the colleen knows what's best, and bhab is diamond jubilee unblended tea. —Shearman Bros.* Agents,