THE LAPSED MEETINGS.

" The City Children."

At the Borough Council meeting last night, after the clerk had read tho minutes of the last ordinary meeting that htd been helc', and two meetings that had lapsed, Cr Thomas aaid some explanation of these lapsed meetirgs ought to be given. It was the first time that suoh a thing had occurred. They had been called the "city fathers," bub he thought the term "city children" would be more suitable. The Mayor said that previous to the first lapsed meeting he had to go to Wellagton, and found he would be absent at ihat meet ing. He had intended to have asked that the meeting should be held on Friday in stead of the usual day, as he had some matters to lay before the Council that were better to come from the chair. When he found that he had to go to We'lington and could not be present at the Monday'B meet ing, he asked Ihe. clerk to make enquiries among the Cra. if they would be Bgreeable to adjourn to Wednesday. Affi.mative answers Were obtained from all but Of. Scaly and Davis, who diaagteed:. The notices were then sent out for the meeting m the usual legal way. He went personally and inter viewed each Or.—or at least as many as he could see—to get their consent to an ad journment. He was unable to see Cra Hanmer and Scaly. Cr. Davis at first was unwilling, but afterwards said he was , willing. He left a message at Cr. Sealy's fihop to be rung up if Cr Scaly was willing or otherwise, but he was not rung up. With 80 wide a consent from Crs. he felt he was justified m what he then did—viz , m telling • the othere tbat as there would be no meeting they need not attend, as the meeting would iftpße. All the trouble he had taken had evidently been misunderstood, and some •eemed to think he had been trying "to work a point," and let the meeting lapse. It wae no such thing. The notices had been sent out m terms of the law, and ail the other trouble he had taken had been with the object of saving Ors trouble. Cr. ihorrias said he understood that four members present at the first lapsed meeting had said they would not be present at the next one. If that were so he thought their action was very childish, and wanted ex planation. Cr Scaly said he had received the ordinary notice m proper form, and knew nothing osi Any other arrangements. He came along on the Monday night m the ordinary course, and found only three Cra present besides himself. Those Cra informed him that the Mayor had gone round and asked the Cib not to t Attend,. so that the meeting might lapse. This", he thought, was an unusual thing to do, and he was sure that had the meeting been held the gentlemen would have done no business for the transaction of which the Mayor's presence would have been necessary. Or Hanmer said that he had gone round to Of Thomas' place of business and asked that gentleman if a meeting was to be held, as he had heard something of an intention to allow. it to lapse, bat had no official or author i ative -information m regard to the matter. Cr Thomas said he had promised not to go and he would keep his word. He went to Crs Scaly and Davis, who both aaid they would be there ; so did Cr Pauling, bub added that he would see if they could get a quorum, Or Paul was at Waimate and was not available. Cr Maynard said he would 1c there between half-past seven and eight. Cr Orr said he would come if there was to be a meeting. The speaker went to the meeting, but only Crs Pauling, Scaly, and Davis were there besides himself. He telephoned to Cr Orr, but he had a bad toothache, and preferred to remain at home, and so didn't come. The Mayor had been round to Cr Pauling and had told that gentleman not to come, aB there would be no quorum. [The speaker was intertupted here by remarks from both the Mayor and Cr Pauliug. He proceeded—] That was nob the way that Or Hanmer meant to allow himself to be treated, and things wanted sifting. Cr Pauling said that the Mayor had come round to his works and told him there wou'd be no quorum. He asked the Mayor what that was for. He repeated the remark that the Mayor drove round to his 1 Works and told him not to come as there would be no quorum. As he had got the | ' notice as usual, he went;. Or Maynard said that the Mayor had told him that all but one of the Councillors had agreed to an adjournment. At a second interview His Worship had told him there would be mo quorum. He Baw no reason why the meeting should not have been held on the Thursday. Or Pauling oama round and said that m spite of his promise to the Mayor he would go to the meeting. He najd m reply that if thoy held a meeting he would be present. He came along to a point opposite the County Council office. and waited there till he saw them go away without holding a meeting. He had given a promise to both parties, and had kept his word. The Mayor said that from, what had fallen from Crs Pauling and Hanmer it was evident they meant to have held a meeting, and tried to get a quorum, but did nob suc ceed, He had taken the pains he did m the interest of saving Councillors trouble. Or Pauling had not made as fair a statement of the facts as he ought to have done, as that gentleman had said to him that he had a meeting on Wednesday and Thursday would suit him tor the Council meeting well enough. His Worship regretted that his intentions had been misunderstood, but he would know better again. The, matter then dropped, and the Council Went on to other business.

CRICKET.

New Zealand Team m Australia

" United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Hobart, February 6 The matoh New Zealand v South Tasmania began here to-day, Sims and Ashbolt stood out of the New Zealand team. Cobcrofb won the toss and elected to bat. The wicket was wonderfully fast and the chief scorers were —Baker, 81; George Mills, 29 ; Cobcroft, 83; Lusk, 91. The New Zaalamlers were all out) for 335. Tasmania lost twQ wickets for 72. (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 7, 9,35 a-m, Guardian Office 10-J9 a.m) Sydney, February 7 The New South Wales Cricket Association baa recommended the Selection Committee to include some of the "colte," who have nob taken part m intercolonial matches this Beason, io the taara to play against the New Zealand era. ' "

THE NEW GUINEA LAND SYNDI CATE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy righ b. Sydney, February 8 The J^xnily Telegraph characterises Mr Chamberlain's suggestion to com peDbw the New Guinea land grabbers as a quaint sample of generosity at other people's expense. It considers it ■would be far more equitable if the syndicate compensated the colonies for the trouble they have been put to m checkmating the syndicate's peculiar movements, fhe:Premier states that several of the colonies strenuously oppose the payment of compensation to the New Guinea Land Syndicate unless they are able to make out a strong claim. Ifc has been decided that the Agents- General shall deal with the claim, and the colonies will abide by their decision, London, February 6 Mr Chamberlain has been legally advised that the New Guinea Syndi cate have no claim for compensation for the disallowance of the ordinance. He recommended the payment of their 9ut-of-pocket expenses since April.

OBITUARY.

Uniceu Pteiss Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Rome, February 8 Count Oapravi is dead.

DISASTROUS FUSE IN HUNGARY.

——c- A Village destroyed. United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka Feb. 7, 9.35 a.m, Guardian Office, 10 19 a-m) i Vienna, February 6 The village of Kagybabroes, m Hungary, has been destroyed by fire. Ninety charred bodies weie recovered. Many persons were suffocated and others frozen to death, the weather being extremely cold. Others were trampled to death by the maddened oxen, Three hundred houses were burned, I

FEDERATION.

,^.. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapmka B'eb. 7, 9.35 a.m, v Guabdian Office 10.19 a.m) Sydney, February 7 The Cabinet meets to-morrow to discuss th« question of a short federal session. With perhaps one exception all the Ministers approve of the Premier's Bill. The Victorian Oabinet has unanimously approved of Sir G. Turner's action.

USE CLAREMONT MURDER.

t —_—«gj^_ United PresH Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapu&ka Feb. 7, 9 35 a.m, Guardian Office 10 19 a.m) Perth, February 7 Fox haa been arrested for the murder of his wife. Besides the axe certain incriminating clothing has been found m the house.

News in Brief.

.—^_ __ Afc the request of several friends, Mrs Herbert Steele has consented to give instruction m singiug and voice production. Mrs Steele has on several occas ons m Ashburton given proof of the thoroughness of her training m the art of singing, and those wishing instruction will no doubt appreciate the services of one, who for yeirs has made singing and voice production her study. A notice appears m our adver tising columns.

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DON SILVER DON SILVER. j Guaranteed to Wear White tliiotiglsout Will not change color. I ___ Wa import DON (IKliifc *^**8k SPOotf AND NltM^iß^^^ *"ORKS,and ' can thoroughly recommend it -,^gii«a^ _______^ to^ pve erery -■•-fflii^ _ _ >t«||i!lilj^@^ T f al 8p . n Y ' of a!!. We are also Direct Imprrtew of Taylor's Eye-Witness Cutlery. Tea Ware and Dinner "Ware- Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dinnerwate, and buying for spot. Cash we are enabled to r-ell aboat 20 per cent Under Ordinary Pricee, SO it will pay yon tc pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above.. :x:— —- _, m „ 1890 Preserving Season. 1899 BREWERS CRYSTALS is without doubt the Fines 1 Reserving Sugar on the Market, being much stronger and does not require ekimmhig 1 ke the ordimry sugar, which is simply waste. Jams and J elites made with It are clest c*, finer, and n quir» less than any other sugar. Onr sales of this sugar each spasm increase to such an extent thah our stock gets occasionally exhausted. Auckland No. 1 and MUHqalc Sugarikept in stock, PRESERVING SEASON /\\ PRESERVING SEASQR 1898-99. /J j^^^ 1 598 . 99 , mmmmm fix | 7p -*— BRASS ■^ l"ifts^«S^M HBAVY*LTGHT ENAMEL Preserving Pans \ W-W Preserving Pans We hold very l a r ge S/ocke.of Preserving Pans of various Hade, Including Best Quality Brass, Henriok's Tasc Iron Enamelled, and£Ly ib Steil Enamelled, which we have marked dma at Very Low Prices to clear. 9TAM «^* TAT3Q PHwH We have just landed 32 Crates, 2 Casks, and 2 jfj* Jjß| Tanks of Jam Jars of every description, including llli^^jjlll^ Mason's Improved, L'ghtning Jars, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jars, Tied Down Jsrs, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. FURTHER GREAT INDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROLLER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buying your Flour from us, arid Baking your owß Bread, thereby s ving 2d per 41b loaf. DUOHESS TE v is the most economical Tea on the market, and of a most dell* cioi'S flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rooms, East Street, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Telephone 24 Bon 67 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS, 5Q CASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS QQ 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS 100 100 Bf>xlß3 FINEST mw SULTANAS 100 N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent M«cbin. cry, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much bime and trouble in cleaning, fTTE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Limn Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwt New Season's Dates , ; 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwt Real German Sausage 10' cases, 21b tine, FruitJ(Peaches, Pears, 6 dtz tins Chicken in Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey in Jelly SUGAR- - SUGAR- - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK, The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM IAB!-~ (X)~"JAM JAPS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and J-gal on° Mason's Patent Fcrew Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Priceß. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Prcked in Riband lib packet*, 51b and 101b tins A Pungent and Gcod Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and J-ohesti. fgr We make a Speoialty of Tea. The Best Value given iv Ashburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Speoial A'sorted Owes for the Christmas Trade. Engluh and Colonial Bottled Ales and St >ut, Manning's Celebrated Ale in 10 gallon kegs always in Stock. Golden Apple Chi mpagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 WHEAT. WHEAT. TXte ARE PROMPT CASH BXJYEKS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STOKE GRAIN on Farmers' Account ia our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL.SIZED CORNSACK^ AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. RO-LLITI & Co., i CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES-WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, | I 230 i I



MITCHELL & TURNER.I :o: A S Notified in a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site in Ashburton, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy of thß Town and District, which leaves us no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command fie Kindly Cash, and prove WE ME\N BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that the undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. - "■ -:o; DRESS DEPARTMENT. WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe that the Few Quotations given below will make it clear to every Reader that WE MEAN TO SELL ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING /ND CASHMERE , 6|d ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE ... ... Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE ... Is 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, 3s 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2s, now ... , Is ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen only) ... 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS ... „. 9£d DRESS TWEED, Winter Weights, 1 8 6d, now 10£ d IWKBD DRESS LENGTHS, 24s 6d, 28j 6d, 343 6d, now ... 10s 6L 12s 6d, 15s 6d 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12s 6J, 15a 61, 20a, all at 6s 6d CREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now Is 3d ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES Is 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8d BLACK FANCY COSTUME CLOTHS, 2* 3d, 2* 6d, 2d Od, now IOJd, Is 2d, Is 61 MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. 36in Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Pi ice 4£d Unbleached Tablings „ „ Is, Is id, 1b 8d 68in Heavy White Sheeting ... „ „ 8d 80in Heavy White Sheeting ... „ „ 9£d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffenlnga „  4d Heavy Art Serges, 2^ 9d. 3a 6d , „ Is lid, 2s 6d Large Size Bush Rugs, 8* 9J „ „ 6s 9d Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, 15,.. ...  „ 81d A Grand Line Dark Prints „ „ 3ld 50 pieces Biouse Muslins and Crepons  „ 4|d 20 pieces wide width good patterns Flannellette  » SJd, 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns   10|d 16 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc  f) 5 1 6 pieces 33in heavy Pink Flannellette „ „ 7|i 30 large Patchwork Quilts , „ „ Is 6d Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot of Odd Lines in this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much too numerous to partioulariae, 30 dozen Ladies' Calico Underclothing at about half price 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3s 6c!, now is 6d 11 dozan Children's Pmafores, Is 9d, 2s lid, 3* 6d, now 10Jd» Is 6d 3£ dtzm Infants' Sun Hats and Bonnets, 3s 6d, now lelH 25 Ladies* Mclntoshes, 12s 6d and 181 6d, now 6a 91 65 Ladies' Blouse?, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, Is lid, 2s lid 12 dozen Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now 3|d 33 Ladies' Ulsters and Cloaks, 253 6d and 35a 6d, all at 3s 6d 16 Ladies' Fur-Lined and Fur-Edged Cloaks, 60s, ah at 10s 6d 20 Indies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 60s, all at 8s 6d j Oddments in Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter prlci. CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Ootton Shirts, 2s lid, now Is 6d 5 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d t now 2s 9d 4£ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now 3s 6i Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3a 6d, now Is lid Men's White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 20 dozen Men's Knit Socks, our Is line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suit s at 20s off mark* d price 48 Men's Odd Vests, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 8s lid, sale prloe 3a 6d 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38a 6d, now 2bi6& 27 Boys' Tweed Ove>c ats (2) from 7« 63 32 Men's Covet Coats (I) 38s 6d now 25s 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all at 15s 6d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17a 6d A grand Line of Kaiapoi Trousers at 6s 9d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trouserp,, 10i 6d for 7=l 6d 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers. 4a 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goode, 28s 6d 40) yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9J, 3*, now 2s ' SCO yards Heavy Tweed, Is 31 120 yards Heavy Tweed, double width, 4s 6d, now cs 35. MITCHELL AND TUENEK l .. ■



! ... WHAT NOW? GKBAT HALF-YEAKLY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, AISD Boots, FOR OWE MONTH. ALL GOODS RfSDUOED 33J PER CENT. INSPJEOI lON, INVITED. ANDREW ORR. Wanted. SI- STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBUR -— . ____. . J.ON. FRKSH Oysters aud all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To-Night.—J. H. rTIHE Foundation Stone for the Additions Jewixt, opposite Mail Office. 251 X to the above Church will be laid by .—. His Lordship the Bishop at 2.30 p.m. on WANTED-~To Let, a Seven Acre THURSDAY next, February 9. Paddock at back of County Baie- The Churchwardens (Dr Trevor and Mr yards.—Apply to Ma C. W. Pubnell T. Bullock) trust that all Parishioners will Montgomery's Buildings. 241 be present. MoET°?' 249 f A MEETING of all Interred m the « — _ __ ir xx above Sports will be held In the TTTANTED ~1/»dy Boarder m private Library Room, Chertsey, on SATURDAY \Y family; School Teacher preferred; EVENING NEXT, February 11, at eight moderate terms ; all home comforts ; piano, o'clock. Address, Mrs S. Burr, Triangle, Ashburton. D. THOS. TODD, TxTr^TT. Z ~ : —: r~ — 7~ 228 Secretary. AN 1 ED,—By Young Lady, situation ■■ ______ as Help or Companion j domesticate^ METHVEN YARDS. and useful. Apply " Energetic," Guardia n _^_^ Office. 2 4o "~~°" — —— . TN addition to the regular Monthly Sales, WANTED-Two or three Boarders m a £® X1 nt SALES will be held on private family—Apply Guardian THURSDAY, March 16th, and TfIURS- Office. 2 47 DAY» April 13« : G. H, ALINGTQN, FOUND, between Lnuriston and Cairn- 2 36 Secretary, brae, Pair of Leather Leggings. Owner —— — — — can have same on paying expenses. 2 46 OAT SHEAF OHAFF. WANTED— Teams for carting mto -■—«nt? amw xn «. n . B «»<,«. „;..<». n&rp Threshing Machines and Contract Tjlos BALh > 30 fconfl firsfc-claßa <>AT Stacking. Apply J. 0. N. Grigg, Long- f REA¥ CHAIF !!Ll I_ Apply, FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or MAIL OFFICE. Evans':— 2001bs, 14a ; lOOlba, 7s 6d ; 50lbs, 3s lOd; 251t»8, 23.—John Obr & —— — — — Co- L 7 TO LET. rTHHE History of Methodism m New Zaa- X land, by the Key. W. Moriey, D.D., j " published ml 6 monthly parts at 23 per part, QHOP with Commodious Cellar, Strong beautifully illustrated, well printed. Every j^ Methodist should have a copy of this work. Rooni aexb to Fletcher Bros,, Eastr Order early.—H. M, Jones. IF~YOU WANT A GOOD SUIFTo Street* _____ Measure, don'fc be carried away with High Sounding Advertisements, but take a SHOP, with Dwelling Apartments, Saun few steps off Wast Street to R. Alcobn's. dera 1 Buildings, Eaat Street, where you will save money every time. I have a nice lot of Men's, Youths' and Boya' Apply to Suits, just m, made to my Special Order. A good assortment of Ladies', Children's and BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes—and at low 1 185 prices. 2 17 —-«——-—-—■——~ ——————• ZZZ™^JE2^IIi: Leitoh and Richards, A R C A 1) X (Successors to W. F. HannaFOSD), ITOTk.ST^i V A TTfc TINSMITHB,PLUMBERS, GABFITTERB, XX\ /XVkJXJ A. iUll, BELL-HANGERS, Em THUBSDAY, MARCH 9, TTOT and Cold Water Services laid on 1893. JljL moet approved plans. •"""•"* Estimates given for all kinds of work. TI/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will.be held N.8.-Competent workmen gent to »ny ■*"*•*• part on shortest notice, on the above date, —___ FOR WHICH lAM NOW BOOKING LEITCH & KIOHARDS, - BURNETT STREET. 1 220 DAVID THOMAS, . i£==^^ !a ABT CLASSES. Tenders. ——. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. ETHEL S. JONES, fTIENDERS are invited for the Supply of /CERTIFICATED art teacher, Canterbury X Meat, Bread, Drugs, Groceries, etc, {j College School of Art; Free Student for the Aahburbon Hospital, for the period Technical School of Design, Wellington } of one year. p D pil o f j am e B M. Nairn, Wellington. Particulars on view at the Coanty «___ DAY, 11th inatart.^^ Nfttur6f mQa of Wafcer Oolours F. MAINWARING, For particulars apply to Mr John Wilson j Ashburton, February 4,1899. Clerk, Arcade. 1 224 2 25 ,— _^^I!^lZ. c. meddins I" " SUCGESSOR TO' W. CONCRETE, HEREBY notify that it ia my intention to apply to the Ashburton County THE Council for & license to slaughter large and small cattle m the Company's Slaughter DLTIDT T7>C TDflMMnwrCB House, Fail field Freezing Works, for the JfJIUrLE O _nUIIMUIIU&JL\| CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT & wTTRWWTT QTPWWT DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORi Co., BURNETT STREET, Ltd. F. WA^'MOUTH, opfosite aroadb, _, . , , „ n Secrefcary-no rnHE CHEAPEST SHOP ia Ashburton Christohurob, January 25, 1899. 1 198 !_ for GENERAL IRONMONGERY, —MniTMm owmo t>r k Ari:7ir«""AlJ7r~* CUTLERY, and TOOLS of every descrip- MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. tioDj Brus ' h ware, Etc., invites Special ____, Attention to the following Seasonable Lines, ISJOTICE is hereby given that m accord- tSS^^ ofbdßE &t ExcePtional LGW 1\ ance with clause 60 of the Rating Act, raxyjXUO ' 1894, 10 per cent will be added to all Kates rANGEB outstanding after the 15th day o| February, poptatjt w HTnvi?« 1899. Payment may be made at the Board's PORTABLE BOILERS Offioe, Mount Somers, between the hours of bwthito n»4WB 3 and 7 p.m, on the date mentioned. MANTEL PIECEB l. j. McGregor, fenders Clerk and Collector. FIREIRONB Mount Somers, January 26th, 1899. 1 241 J»_J)U©K SHARES ~_^HBuITON^6I^UNTEER"FI^i~^ j ■RRTP4T4W lj_AJJliNtj OD.AIINES ™ BACK CHAINS THE Annual Meeting of this Brigade will MTrAv°i<s he held THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock., T»UrapRnRW TBe Annual Inspection will take place TO- *vr£o MORROW Evening, the Bth inst., at 7.30 »r_L»_o °'Clook> H H FOOKS PRIMUS STOVES 9 45 Seoretarv BiRD CAGB-5 245 Secretary^ BRUSH WARE^ ARRRIIRT(\N COHNTY COUNCIL TINWARE AbtiisuKiUK cuujnix KjVvsxkjLU. ENAMELLED WARE — , PAINTS & OILS^ mENDERS are invited on February 1?, SUNDRIES X for Painting Handrails of Ashburton „«__. Traffic Bridge and Approaches. Particulars at Council Offioe. OABPENTE KS' TOOLS By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, M Oh"Bfccharch Price8 ' aII Go«4«nra- Oeunty Engineer. — " Aahhurfcon February 6 18Q9 242 1 could teaon BUBar to sIi P down yOUI Ash^rtoo, February 6, IBW. AHi thrQ&t a miUion wayS| bu() sweeteßt o{ alI if added to diamond jubiles xba.— Shearmftt Smoke New Yeaua [Bros., Agents,



Public Notices. THE ART OF SINGING. MRS HERBERT STEEL 18 prepared to take Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at her residence, Havelock Street Weal. Terms, &c, on application. 2 5Q NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR | TRANSFER OF LtfJBNSE. I PETER KELLER, of Winelow, being • the holder of a Publican's License m respect of the house and premises situate at Winßlow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Aahburfcon, on the Ninth day of March, 1899, apnjy for a Transfer of the said License' fro,m myself to JOHN CUSACK, my appointee. $ated the Ith day of February, 1899. 2 44 peter keller. "notice op application for temporary transfer of license to purchaser oe assignee of licensed prb- MIB3S. I PETER KELLER, of Winslow, being a the holder of a Hotel License m respect of the house and premises situate at Winslow, and known as the Railway Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire bo obtain, and will forthwith apply to the Licensing Committee to have the said License trans ferred temporarily to JOHN CIJSAC&, who has purchased the said house and premises. Dated the (sth day of February, 1899. 3 «S PETER KELLER. 00HT1HUATI0N SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MOST GO. FAST COLOR PRINTS, Good Patterns, 3£d and A|i per yard. AH Linen Tabling 9|d pep yard Special Prices m Flannellettea, Galateas, Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, is 3d per yard, were 2s. GENUINE SEDUCTIONS. IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLQTHING, etc Youths' Tweed Trouser Suits, 12s 6d eacl Boys' Drill Washing Suits from 3s 6d Boys' Caps, 53. Boys' Braces, 3^d. GBNUINE^BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET^



A fule may gie a wise man counsel, and it's this—drink unblended diamond jubilee teas!—Agonts—Shearman Bros , Ashburton; \V T Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield j James Gudsell, Tinwald.



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanted—Boarders m private family Found—Pair, of Leggings Wanted—Lady Boarder Fire Brigade—Annual Meeting to-nighb C. W. Purnell-Paddock to led Plums for Jam—Mrs Morton Wanted—Situation as Help or Companion County Council—Tenders for Painting Transfer and Temporary Transfer License- P. Keller Drapery Clearing Sale —A. P. Williamson Mrs H. Steel —Pupils for Singing, etc



Fair fa' quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jojui.ee tea, the beat pf dnaks.—Shsarnaaa Bros., figonte