EXAMINATION REPORT.

Lowcliffe School

The follewing ia the inspector's report on the Lowc'iffe school, examined on Decem ber 17, 1898 :-

Grammar 60 History „ ...  "' 70 Geography (Standard 2 only) '" 80 Object Lessons «. fcm ... 65 Rental Arithmetic 60

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS, Repetition and recitation—Good Drill cfhd exercise—-Not taught Sioging—Songs pleasingly rendered Needlework—lncomplete — Quality com me&dable Comprehension of reading lessons—Very good Organisation—Mr John Brown, master $ Mrs Mary Fountains, sewing mistress. General Remarks :—ln point of efficiency this Bchool easily ranks among the best of its type m the district. In all subjects the quality of the answering is uniformly good, and a ready, willing spirit of work pervad ing all the classes affords proof of the excel lent influence exeroiaed by the master. Thos Ritchie, Inspector. -

METHVEN RACES AND SPORTS.

The Methves sporta were held on Monday task m a paddock occupied by Mr D. McKendry. There waa a very good attend ance, and the holiday was apparently enjoyed by all present. The Woolaton Band played at intervals during the day. Follow ing are results: — HOUSE EV2NTS. Hurdle Race Handicap, of 10 soys, second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake; about 1| mile—Mr J Nee's br m Pohoio, 4yrs, lOat 71b, i } Mr W Setters' oh g Demagogue, list 51b, 2. Mr James Quia'a oh g Joe Prad, aged, lOst 71b, and Mr C Hayward's b g Waif, 7yrs, lOst 7ib, also started. Maiden Trot Time Handioap,|bf 7 eovs, second horse 1 ccv from the stak/jXabout l| mile—Mr E Sharplin's b m /Bella, syra, lOseo, 1; Mr J Hayward's ctfg My Jack, 4yre, lOaeos, 2 Mr A W Biter's br g Cardiac, 4yrs, Saecs ; Mr W J Bladder's oh g Toot 6yrs, fsecs; Mr P Maguire's br m Enaißkillen, Saecs; Mr R R Lyne's br m Mies Glare, ser, also started. Won easily. Methven Cup Handicap, of>lo soya and trophy, second* horse 1 soy from the stake ; about 1| mile—Mr J Nee's eh g Kaiser, aged, lOat 71b, 1; Mr A V Richard's gra Tib, 4yre, 9st 71b, 2. Mr D O'Reilly's eh g Village Lad, 7yrs, 9ab 121 b, also started. Handicap Time Trot, of 10 aovs, second horse 1 soy from the stake ; about 6wo miles —Mr J J Stewart's bg Spinner, aged, 15sec, • 1 ; Mr E Sharplin's b m Bella, 3yra, ISsec, 2. Mr J Hayward'a erg My Jack, 4yrs, SQaecs; Mr J Smith's br m Peeress 11, ssecs; Mr G Thompson's b m The Naa, aged, ecr, also started. A close race, m which Bella came m first, but, on a protest for crossing, the first money was awarded to Spinner. Ladies' Parae Handicap, of 10 soys. second horae 1 soy from the stake ; about six fur longs—Mr A W and J Baxter's brg Rubicon, fiyra, list 71b, 1 j Mr J Nee's eh g Kiiser, aged, lOsfc 121 b, 2. Mr J Smith's b m Lap wing, aged, list 71b; Mr D O'Reilly's eh g Tillage Lad, 7yrs, lOsfc; Mr W Setter's ph g Demagogue, gyra, 9ab 71b, also started. Hack Race Handicap, of 5 soys, Becond horse 15s from the stake; about four fur longs—Tit, list, 1; Ngahere, lOat, 2. Wel beck, 9afc 71b j The Nun, Blueskin, Black Angel, Bashful Boy, Bob, and Gszir, 9at-, also started. A close finish between the top weights. Consolation Race, of 5 soys ; about six furlongs—Village Lad, lOsfc 71b, 1; Ngahere, 9st, 2. Lapwing, 12at, and Demagogue, 10s*, also started. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Men's Maiden Race, 100 yards; first prize £1, second 10a—- P Randa, 9yds, 1; J Devery, 7yds, 2. W Campbell scr, C Law son 3yds, T Johnston %ds, Q Bland 4yds, T Home 7yds, and Burnett also started' Boys' Race, (under 14 years) 100 yards; first priza IGe, second Si— P McGirr 1, T Manion 2 Men's Hurdle Race, 120 yards j first prize £1 15s and trophy, seoond 15s—H Gordon, scr, 1; J Davisoa, 15yds behind, 2. R Seymour, syds behind, also ran. Girls' Race, (under 14 years); firei priza box of tea and ss, second §3~Sarah Devpry 1, Maggie Rolls, 2 * ' Men's IQO yards Handicap j first prize £1, second 10.3—J Davison, ecr, 1; G Bland, 15yds, 2. J McNaulty Byds, W Campbell 10yds, F Rands lOydc, R Seymour Byds, H Gordon 6yds, also started Bicycle Race Handicap, aboub \b mile j first prige £\, second |os—O Beok'ly I, W 2." Three others started 440 Yards Handicap, first prize £1 10a, second 15s—J Daviaon, scr, 1; G Bland. 60yds, 2. J McNaulty 18yds, P Healey, ]) MoKenzie, and J Graham 25yds, T Johnston 40yds, W Cook 60yds, also rsn Obstacle Race, for boys under 14 years • firat prize 10.», second ss—Bruce 1, J Mac&ulay 2 Men's Race Handicap, for trophy; for men over 40 years of age—O'Reiley 1, C Hobba 2 Consolation Race, 200 yarda—J McNaulty, sor, 1 ; W Campbell, syds, 2. J Graham and G Bland, syds, also ran

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign. Doited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oo^y righ 6 Received W&kapuaka Jan. 4, 3.55 a.m, Guardian Office 9-22 a-m. I*ortupl?s Colonial Policy. Ijsbou, January 3, The King in opening the Oortes said it was intended to preserve Portugal's colonies intact. A Duel. Vienna January 3 Banfly and Horansky fought a duel. Two shots were exchanged, but j|eith,er ep,mb,ataat was injured." the Postal Rates. fLONDON, January 3 The reduction in the rate of postage has caused an increase in the mails to the Bast and West Indies to the extent of thirty per cent., and to Canada of fifty per cent. Obituary. The Duke of Northumberland : setat 88.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrlo Telegraph Copyright. Brisbane, January 3 It ia now stated tbab Michael Murphy was *hot behind the ear. The body will be exhumed for further examination. The Government has offered a reward of £1000 for informn tion leading to conviction. The idea is gradually growing that there was only one murderer. It is believed he was an inmate of Murphy's trap ; that on some pretence h» got a lift m the cart and probably drove the cart into the paddock himself j that he shot Murphy, and on the girls fainting bound them fast. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 4, 9 33 a-m, Guardian Office 10 20 »-m Brisbane, Janus ry 4 Some shearers were seen camping m the vicinity of Gatton about the time of the murder. Three men, it is asserted, were concerned m the shearers' strike when Michael Murphy ■was out with the mounted infantry, and it is declared they regarded Murphy as an enemy. They were acquainted with the locality. It has transpired that the elder girl did not attend the races, but the younger went to the races accompanied by her brother. At the races they met a young man who made arrangements to drive both girls to a ball at night. He, however, did not arrive at the appointed hour, and Michael drove his sisters to town. The young man subsequently arrived at Murphy's house, and Inding himself too late, spent the evening with another family a short distance away. The Commissioner of police and the reporters have arrived at ao uuder standing regarding the suppression of news, the publication of which might interfere with the course of justice.

Pass Subjects.

CUBA AND THE PHILLIPINES.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. Manila, January 3 The Americans threaten to fire on the rebels at lioilo with machine guns. The Filipinos refuse to surrender Iloilo until they have communicated with Aquinaldo. Tho Americans placed flags on the wreck of the war ship Maine, amidst tremendous excite ment.

Latest Items.

The Mayor.—The new Mayor intends to follow the custom he introduced when he held the civic office during previous terms— of being m attendance at the Council Chamber every day from ten o'clock to half past, to give burgesses and others aa opportunity to consult him on municipal business. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Miss Julia Marian Hefford took place this after noon, when a large number of friends followed her remains to their last resting place m the Ashburton cemetery. All the expressmen followed, as did a number of the members of the Eire Brigade, of which deceased's father—Mr John Hefford—is one jof the oldest members. The body was carried on an open Gladstone car, and was literally covered with choice wreaths and I crosses composed of white flowers, which were received from friends far and near. The Nbw Zealand Marriage Law.— The London Globe does not like the new marriage law devised by the New Zealand Parliament. The changes proposed are not likely, it thinks, to be of much benefit to \ the_ colony, since it is the universal ex perienoe that neither happiness nor morality are promoted by facilitating divorce, and the suggested law obviously opens the door to collusion m every direction. These things, however, the Globe recognises, concern New Zealandera alone. What concerns England is the confusion into which the New Zealand Act is only too likely to throw the Marriage Laws of the Empire. It is proposed that anyone shall be entitled to the advantage of the Act who has been domiciled m New Zealand two years. The Globe points out that a New Zealand domicile m no way affects an Englishman's nationality and is quite certain that the English Courts neither would nor could recognise divorc.Bß grafted on aome of the grounds scheduled m the Act except possibly ia the case of persons whose marriage took place m New Zealand. Thus those unhappy people who obtain a domicile m the colony m order to get relief from their partners and probably to make a second dip into the matrimonial lucky bag may be divorced m New Zealand but will remain married m England, whatever the colonial, Courts may say, and their position arid thati of their children will according to the Globe be most intolerable.

m» 4SHBUHTON GUARDI.iI*: WEDtiESDA*, JAtfuABY 4 189?



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»• -CH RISTMAS- »■ NEW OUBRANTB, NFW VAISJNS, fIJEW fcULTANAS. FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE Jueb received per s.e. IMphio rre following NEW FRUITS direct from £i,L , S'T/SmII".-"' !h&t lJ"", '" the FlDesfc ShiPment this Season. The Prices are the LOW E8T 1 m Town, and the Quai.fcy fa Srcond to None. JK £ aB6B BeW Z°* tizza> Curnmto 100 Ca ßP g Finest SulUnas 100 Oases new Valencia Raisins 25 Trays Hpeniih Mimoatcis o£' 1° X°S i' urkey *•«• D« un»e French Prunes 20 Bo« B Fi a e,fc Malaga Dates 25 (Yea 2£b tins Catting, Prearrved ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOR 'OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE: ~ ?fiS ?!n"SSaB" aßt f n Pm°D E c"! ** cwfc Mort°n'» Mixed Spice 15 Oases Assorted Cordials 6 cwt English Jujubes 20 Cases Ship Lime Juice 20 cwfc Fancy Confectionery 10 Cases Dried Apricote, Peaches, etc Etc. Etc Etc. OUB PROVISION DEPARTMENT IS STOCKED WITH TEE FINEST GOODS PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following :— „.,.. LEWIS'S Prize Bacon, Sides, Rolls and Hams (Pale or BmokedJ. Stirl.-ng Factory Full Cream Gheeae. This Cheese always take* the First Priw wherever Bhown, and obtains the Highest Price m fche Home Markets. 2|b tins Refined Lard 2^b tins Corned Mutton sswl ■ o t m* !h^ eP Ton8»e» 21b tins Boiled Mutton i£ *• f teT ftl T"P c 21b tins Curried Mutton }£:S M bP p1.S £ ud<*iQ S Hb «m Oxford Bausage 1 b tins Black Currant Fudding lib tins Irish Sausage H J 1. 0" G B o(! Mb6rry Pudding lib and 81b tins Rabbit m JeJy Ucktail Sftlraon, Salmon Cutlet*, Morton's and Marshall's Herrings m Tomato Sano* Star Brand Mullet, etc., etc. ' PRESERVING SEASOH f \ PRESERVING SEASON BRASS ViiifiMyiif HEAVYfeLIGHT ENAMEL Preserving Pans VIHV Preserving Pant Brewers 5 Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. 8 i C e rXl efPd^ b 6 th o eFiDfßfc Pr««»iog Sugar on the Market. Being moch muKith??rV be Ord'n"y Sagar it is therefore more Kcot,orr-ica«, and Jams and Jelliei ™« AmtrJL* n r°- h 6rm, er HEd Cleater- Used hV all lhfc F«»«pal J*m Factories m Sugar and Mil iquS 19'" ftiWayß ÜBed' We tt?BO etock Auckland No. ! A JarßANi^BANi^f S TOfi! cT y d"orl P t«'»lTin1 T in Stock, ircludirg Uaeon'i Itrproved Screw Tcp f"; betels eJS^re Bt'8 °f '"" JW> ' U"WD J"rS ' CtC ' C{C' *«»'» «« wiSfonnH?? 1'"81!^^?* 1 * OHINAWARE DFPARTMBNT is heavily stocked With Uoods for our Christmas Trade. I CB pcction invited. FLETCHER BROS., "toffiw 11 CHBISIOBOTOB. SPBING 189R SUM MER TITE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally«that each Department m our Eatabliahment ie now Thoroughly Stceked with Novel ties for the Season. In onr Household Furnishing: Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together THE DRESS AND BLOPSE MATERIALS *™^Z$Z™£LT ?i9it 'a BW6 °OaSider the gOOd m theM AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ludies cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraption is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. — (o) We'are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it mto nnr ntercst to serve you as well a..possible If &« give us yL £&2S^we Vui deL^a it. The best service only can do th». We try to make a better service impossible! tSP We find that the demands made on our Dreasmaking Department make it SwLTment 118 ° P Coßtumes othw than^°»o purTaseHt ow MITCHELL &"TURNER. —————^-~———— , TI .„ ™ H.-M. JONES. BXBKEX FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to 18 Months, according to i«I al UeP T.Dr°S. aße *d * *f L-f aWV k ? orTotftl Di-abletnent up to Ten wJJki. *5O for Death from Accident. Speoal Concessions to Purchasers of Piano*. Orga??i l^Pl^ 8' °RBh PnrohMßrß from 10" will receive a Policy good for Seven Days, O O CASES OF &O BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOOD? GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, ' "RAATTQ _ ™% E > Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look JJ\J \J±\.K)» and Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge. Nesbitt, Religious Traob Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard auiihors. i. t. • JV- ■* tM V 1/ S 5 , J^ U'1C Folie8« Ladieß' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Caßes, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Baas Parses and Card Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. * EleCtrO-Plated Warft CHOICE Variety "of Jelly and „ , 5 m ' o . W Butter Dishen, Cruet*,, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs. Serviette Ring", Bulter Knives, Bread Forks etc V A ftTTQ A2 D FA, N,?, Y OHINAWARE.-A large Variety of Beautiful V jOLKjUAKJ Vases and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburbon. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Homes, Barrows, Whips, Arki Tea Sets, oame», Bills, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cube?, Wood Toys, Tic Toys Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS, RACQUETS From Best Makers. raSSSa TT 1""!" - ' JS? 1"—* JBIOVCX.EB „ ,", ','. '.'.■. '.'.'. ■". BOm ",, " School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Pqnal to Coristchurch and Dans din Houses, Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.TONJES,



NICOLL BROS. ■JSicoll Bi others, [H. F. Nicoll] (L. A. Nicoli. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION BO f>MS EAST STREET, ASHBURTW. WEEKLY S * LES OF OATTLK, PKJH& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining Ihe Arcade. Snlrane by right-of-way, re»r of Union Bank, aw of mkrht/vndtsr, furnitubk. and PHODUCK, m r.nr Room* FVFTRY SATURDAY, Commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest curreufc rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleated to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITBD We have various Bums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale Particulars on application We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL.WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christohurch Sa!efe any Woo which may be entrusted to iia, aad we arr prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m oui hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Daljjety &Co., Ltd., Christ church, account Niooll Bros., with advice to up. We nan »lno arrange to dispose of clips privately if ao desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. ITViRMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any itno to suit their own convenience, by com* muuicating with us. ,NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGtfNTP, CHRISTCHURCFT MEAT COMPANY. LIMIJBD. 8 &' TIE OHRIBTOHUROH MEAT CO. LIMICED} ISLINGTON -MANUR6& Especially prepared for Wheat, Tutnip.", Ripe, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. •jREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER US: U. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHER!' Niooll Bros, store five varieties of thi •elebiated fertiliser. Price on appication. \Howance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt, attenti n. NICOLL BROS., __ DISTRICT AGENTS ________ _ ~~™~tTn wal d . " TO LET, at a low rental, vz. 6s 6d per week, 2J A ORES 2£ Fronting Harland and Grove Streets, tog' • oher with four-roomed Cottage thereon ; good Cooking Range. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO PRINTERS AND OTHERS. TO LET at a Low Rental—Prtmises m the Arcade recently occupied by Mr A. J. Baxteb and FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, etc Apply T. BULLOCK Tenders, T E N~D~k X S ARE Invited for harvesting 600 Acres of Crop (more or less) m lots to suit contractors. Tenders close sth January next. For ful particulars apply to E. H. DOBSON, Manager, 12 234 Lowcliffo Eatatf. ~ irl_r_nrinriß7 mENDERS are iuvuud for STOOKING JL and Helping to Stack about 400 acres Wheat and Oats Tenders olt.ee on WEDNESDAY, January 4. App'y D. B rJTTERICK, 1 273 Wakanui. __^-__ . . mENDERS are invited for Stroking and A. Forking about 900 Acrts of Wheat and Oats at Lauriston. Tenders close on the 12th inst. Tjjje loweab or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply to GEORGE MUROOCfT, 1 5 Lauriston. ______ . mENDERS are invi'cd for Harvesting JL 300 Acres of Wheat and Oats on the Chatmos instate. Tenders close on th~» 10th inst. The lowest or eny tender not necessarily accepted. 16 R. B COWARD, Manager. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDUP ASD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TUESDAY, BEING A HOLIDAY, HPHE Monthly and other payments will •■■ be received at the Office, TancrecJ Street, THIS DAY, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4, 1899, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.ro to 9p.m EDWARD STEPHENS, i Manager*



CHRISTMAS AT THE DUST PAN. HURRAH! * HURRAH! WE'LL SUDND THE JUBILEE. OLD FATHER OHRMMAS <te SANTA OLAUS intend to put up at THE DUST PAN for <he OHRKTMAH SEASON. THEIR CHARfOTS ARK LOADP.D WITH TOYS TOY 6 TuYj» TOYS AND DOLr.B DOLLS D >ILS D>LLS aHE LATEST THE FUNKIEST THE BEST 1 IN THh; TOWN. Come and See Com i and See Come and See CHRISTMAS & NEW YKAR CARDS—Uusoiled, Artistic, Btautiful and New. PAJSCr GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, S'ATIONFRY, Etc Dayis ■) The Prize Winner, the Best 9 Beat all c-mers at Sewing: JUnoJhSne ) Exbibitiona O'egrgr* B*©fuiWLlmiatorjs~The Cheapesb and Best. Chris! church Prices. Maesey-Harriw JBioycle—Sub-AGENT for this First-Class Machine. THE DUST PAN. ADDREBS-NEXr B4NK OF NEW ZEALAND, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BURGESS. A MERRY CHRISTMAS. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. TWO Oases of Specially Selected ELEOTRO-PLATED WARE of elegant design and special quality from the best English and American Makers, marked at prices which will give the Purchasers exceptional value for their money, ALSO,— A Selection of CHOICE OBNAMESTB of unique Designs and colours, which for geauine value and artistic merit cannot easily be surpassed. Purchasers will do well to inspect our Stocks and joake early purchases. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER iMERCFANT* Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd, i, Shag Point Coal Company M Weßtport Coal Company, NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS gQ 100 BOXES KEW VALENCIA RABINS j^OO 100 BOXES NEW SULTANAS 100 N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. ¥TTE Have Just Landed [the following'JSeasooable Goods, 8 — 10 owt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottlee Lemon .*■ qua«h R cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds I cwt Dried Peaches 2 owfc New Season's Bates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwfc Real German Sausagts 10 cases, 2lb tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jfllly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLI#UIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM JARS- W~~JAM JABS- We have ft Large and Aanorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 2lb Sbone Jara, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TeSs. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m Riband lib packets, 51b a H d 101 b tinß. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and i-chestß, t^* We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Ashburtou, WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade, English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Gooda delivered Daily; SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BUENETT STBEET, ASJ9BUBTON. (Telephone No 53 r= 20,000 irrr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTINGIIEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With Cast Iron or Copper Boiler* The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilero: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



D. THOMAS. ARCADE HOBSE FAIR FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the above fixture, viz :-- On account) of a Client), ex Talune from Sydney,— "IK GOOD YOUNG DRAUGHT 10 MARES AND GELDINGS. « GENERAL SALE— "I J c\f\ A>Mt Advertised lote—l o'clock. 14 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer ~~~~a~e7c a d c HORSE FAIR. FBI DAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. TV/TV NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which i am now booking entries; david thomas, 12 28 Auctioneer. Public JNotio:S. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Lw. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Paatoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. CJ OWEN, i Resident Secretary, Ohrißtchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 District Agent, Ashburton. ashburton" county council. THE WATER SUPPLY ACT, 1891. "VTQTICE is hereby given tfeat, at a special Jl.il MeetiDg of the above Council held on the 13th December instant, a resolution was adopted fur increasing the number of the sub-divisions of the Ashburton-Rangitata 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 sui- I divisions, the respective boundaries whereof j are prescribed m the said resolution, and assigning the names "The Ruapuna Sub division No. 2," and " The Ashburton Sub division" to stoh sub divisions respectively. And notice is also given that the said resolution will be submitted for confirmation to a Special Meeting of the Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 17th January, 3899, at 2 o'olook 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 every week day, during office hours, up to the 17th day of January, 1899. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, 21sb December, 1898. 12 190 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., OM.GK, M.L.O. (Chairman) Tne Hon. Chatlea J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Deputy Chairman) A'fred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G. M.L.C. John Duncjin, Eeq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mu*ual Life Office which de clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the mosb sfcringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS | £2,000,000 (TWO. MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 134,000 Sum Assured ... ... £41,726,041 Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE Y OUR LIFE Iff THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE4R. I Expenses of Managemenfc~B| Per Cent. on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowjg, Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, Jambs Hair, District Secretary. Bistrtcb Office Cathedral Square, Ohrisfcchurch. Persons troubled with diarrhce* will be interested m the experience of Mr W; M. Bash, clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Providence, $I. He says ;•• For several years I have been almost a constant sufferer from diar rho?*, the frequent attacks completely pros trating me and rendering me uufi,b for my duties at this hotel. About two years ago a travelling salesman kindly gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera* and Diarrhea* Remedy. Much to my surprise and delight its effects were immediate,. Whenever I felt symptoms of the disease I would fortify myself against the attack with a few doses of this valuable remedy. The result has been very satisfactory and almost complete relief from the auction." Fop sale by the HOjwqaWS 9KTO OQNfttynr j



SYNOPSIS OF NKW ADVERTISEMENTS T Bullock—Property to let Madame Gibbis—Palmist, etc T Pitt—Ripe tomatoes for sale. Mill Stream Gardens-rGooseberries, eto Mta Adams^Wanted general servants, etc



Wanted. WANTED— A Good GeneTaFsTrvant; also Nurse Girl. Apply at Bank of New South Wales. 1 10 LEFT at the Tinwald Saleyards-Two Covert Overcoats. Owners can have same on applying to the Caretaker. 1 9 RIPJE Gooseberries and Currants, also, Green Gooseberries for jam, at Mill Stream Gardens. 1 7 ~O IPE Tomatoes for Sale ; price reasonable. XV T. Pitt, Smith field Nursery. 1 8 MADAME GlßßlS—Palmist, and Phre. nologist. Questions answered on* health, marriage, and business. 111 QEVERAL pood general Seryants, u,Bei ul 01 Girls, and Boys ifor station, wanted a* once.—Mrs Adams, Registry Office, 1 l 2 REVIEW of Reviews for December Christmas Number London News; Pear*' Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards; Views of Ashburton, Cbristchurch, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends as a New Year card,—HM Jones* LOOK ! Bancy Chocolate Box sin endless variety for Christmas Presents. Call 1 and inspect.—H.A. Flower Confectioner and Fruiterer, East street. | M~~RS~ALCQKN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-sfcitoh and Mayence Work, White Jeab, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, foundation Monograms, \Yo^en luitiuls, Lace Pins, Sfcretcherß, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Buttes fly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filoaslls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon'g beadle work Books, Perforate^ Cardboard, * Ivory Crochet Cotton and ' A&aten»ls for Fancy Worjs gejiesalty, : iq ,53



*' I have used Chamberlain'i Cough Rem edy m 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 ABHBURTON DBUG COMPANY When the little boy w*aa saying his cate chism, they asked him what was the chief end of a man. He said, " the end that's got the hat on." You do get the bald truth ixoxa. youngsters at times. Ask a child, for instance, what's good for coughs and colds: j " Why, WoodB 1 Great Peppermint Cure oi course." They know \ all New Zealand youngsters of lour years old and upwards I know that.



Our baby has been continually troubled with'cholie and cholera infantum since his birth, and all that we could do for him did not seem to give more than temporary relief, Until we tried Chamberlain's Colic, pholerd Piarrhwa Remedy. giucs gtying thai; remedy he has not been troubled. Wa wan^ to give you ihia testimonial as an evidence of our gratitude, net that'you need it to acjvertiae your meritorious remedy.—GM Keokuk, lowa. For sale by the A^eyRTOH »mg comity