thusiaira ran high, a drizzling ran commenced as the march to the steamer began. A lancer had loth legs fractured through his horse falling on him. About fifty mounted men leave by the Langton Grange text week. For th® patriotic fund in aid of the wounded and killed of the local Contin gent, the sum of £1000 has been subscribed since yesterday. Mr Lyne has telegraphed to the other Premiers, with the view of raising a united force, to be known as the Australian contingent for the Transvaal, Perth. November 3 Oaptain Haig, the Governor's aide de-camp, sails in the Medic to join the Bth Dragoons in South Africa, where in he holds a lieutenancy.

Joubert's Opinion of Lyddite

The Mules' Stampede A lost Battery Effective Artillery (Received Wakapuaka Nov. 4, 9 10 a.m, This Office 10 20 am) Dwbban, November 3 General Jonbert protests against the use of lyddite as inhuman. In connection with Monday's battle, Colonel Grimwood's column also lost part of its ammunition owing to the mules Btampeding, A battery belonging to thß Liverpool regiment loat its way and arrived late on the scene of the fight. The Boers present great strength but the artillery has prevented every effort to get to close quarters.

Mafeking and Kimberley Safe.

(Received Wakapuaka Nov. 4, 9.10 a m, This Office 10 20 a.m) Capetown, November 3 The latest reports from Mafeking are to October 25, and KimberJey October 29, It is reported that both towns are safe. The British troops are collecting at De Aar with the object of relieving Kimberley.

Artillery Duel at Ladysmith.

(Received Wakopuaka Nov 3, 910 a.m, This Office 10.38 a.m.) Durban, November 3 A fieice artillery duel is raging at Ladysmith. So far the heavy guns of the naval Brigade saved the town. The Boers are suffering terribly from fche effects of the Lyddite sheila.

Death of General Koch.

{Received Wakapuaka Nov. 3, 9 20 a.m, This office 10 30 a.m) Durban, November 3 General Koch who was wounded at Elandslaagate, is dead. The Boers are reported to be occupying Pomeroy, East of Lady smith.

A NEW ZEALAND OFFICER PROMOTED.

Tsformation has been reoeived that Cor poral Trevor H. Foster, of the No. 2 Com pany of the New Zealand Transvaal Con tingent;, and eldesb son of Mr Reginald Foster, waa promoted to the raik of f-ergeani during the voyage of the Waiwera to Albany, United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 3 The Defence Department has received c telegram from Mr John Tindall, who holds the Victoria Gross for conspicuous bravery, stating that he is willing to go on aetivt service in the Transvaal. He has offered tc find his own horse, and pay hi* own passaga. The Department b unab'e to accept hif Barvicea, or those of any other suitable man wbo may volunteer*

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

Uojced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-r-Oopyrlght (Raoeived Wakapuaka Nov. I, 9.20 a.m., Guabdian Office 10.30 a m.) Command of the Mediterranean Fleet. London, November 3 Lord Charles Beresford, succeeds rear-admiral Noel in command of the British Mediterranean fleet. Philippines. Washington, November 3 The report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the future government of the Philippines has been published. It stateß that it is absolutely imperative that America should maintain her claim to the sovereignty of the islands and compel the submission of the natives prior to conceding them any large measure of autonomy,

CORRESPONDENCE

THE MORTGAGE TAX.

(Wo do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

TO THB BDIIQE. Bjß,—ln tho condensed reporb of my speech at Aahburton, in your issue of November 2, a alight mistake occurs under the head of Advances to Settlerß. What I said was—"The Government had abated when the Bill was paasiDg through the House, the Advances to Settlers Board would pay the mortgage tax the same as private lenders. But this had not been done; If private lenders on mortgage were placed on the same footing by the abolition of the mortgage tax, money could be lent to borrowers at £ per cent reduction on present rates," etc. I'hanking you in anticipation,— I am, etc, W. S. Maslin.

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sm,—When I allowed myself, ab the request of a number of burgesses, to be nominated for the vacant aeab on the Conncil, I was not aware that Mr Richard Bird was a probable competitor. la my opinion Mr Bird proved himself to be one of the best councillors who has sab &b the Council table, and I have therefore much pleasure in with drawing my name from the list of candidatee, and bespeak tha votes and influence of my friends on hia behalf.—l am, etc., James Were Baker.

A HORSEWHIP WANTED.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir,—l do not know whether the Domain Board or the Sports Association are respons ible for the maintenance of decency in the Domain. But) certainly one of these bodiea or the police should take stepa to put a stop to the disgraceful conduct) of some persons, I cannot call them men, who frequent the grossing room opposite the Oval. These creaturea have lately been in the habit of visiting the Domain three or four times a day; and are, I learn, (supposed to be cycU»tß training. I am in sympathy with uport of all kinds, and know that men must teftlWj b»* I »Uo know that* th«?e ja no

ntpeasitj f>r the c exposiDg themeelvea absolutely without o othss ia positions where any paaeeiby cannot help seeing them quite plainly. A; if that weru r.or, enough, the^o fellows, three rtr four of them, actually c nrteavoured a day or two ugo to attract the notice of some yirh or women who ware p ssing. Kid ti,mt.-bofiy chopped in at the m-.-mout with a horsew-hip and lashod them iound the tiaok, the punishment would be richly deserved. If youcg men wanfc to be massaged after training let them hava it done in the bathing sheds or at home.— I am, etc, Decency.

THE FATAL BALLOON ACCIDENT

Chkistoiiurch, November 3 A gentleman who watched Captain Lorraine's descent closely through a power ful telescope, states that when apparently about 2000 ft from the water, Captain Loi'iaine vvna lyii'g in the netting of the biiioon to which he appeared to have lashed himself. The rate at which ha fell for the , laßb thousand feet waa so great that the eye. witness says that it was impossible lor the aeronaut to have been alive when he reached the water, and even if he was alive the con cussion must have killed him. As far as this gentleman could see when the balloon reached the water a small amount of gas was left) in. It made it buoyant for a time, and while it rolled about in the j ibble which pro vaiied the body of the aeronaut got on top of ib where it remained for a short time. Aa the balloon went down the body ioated for a time until the ropes of the net to which it was attached drew ft under, and it is imagined that the fact of the body being pulled about in the water by the sinking balloon led to the supposition that Lorraine was alive and swimming. It is elated that once when Captain Lorraine was making an aecant in EDgland his parachute got adrift. He succeeded in hauling it nj[ to the balloon and after making it fast to~ the rope upon which ho sat he jumped dowtt; on bo the trapeze and descended safely. Search waa made to-day by a launch parry ing the police and relatives who took drags, but the sea was too r< ugh to use them, The polioe aiso searched the shore, but found no traces of the balloon or the body. A move ment has been started for the relief of Mrs Lorraine. A meeting of citizens decided to hold a sacred concert on Sunday night, and a subscription list was also opened. Already £91 have been subscribed.

SPORTING.

— United Pr<es Association-— 3y Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, November 4 The Auckland Racing Club's Spr^ns; Meeting commenced to-day. The weather was fine overhead, bub a howling gale blowing, and the attendance fair. Presidents' Handicap—The Needh 1, St> Jack 2, Swiftfoot 3. All started; Won by two lengths. 7Jimn—l.49. Div. £4 7s. Auckland Guinfas of 300 bovb-—L\ Gloria 1, Halberdier 2, The Afghan 3. Ocher starters—Sto Pater, Cadi?,, Belfast, Jtm Kean, Letitia. Won comfortably by two lengths. Letitia fourth. Time. 150 Div. £4 7*. . Wklcomb Stakes—Val Rosa 1, lady Avon 2, Balbirnie 3. Won by two lengths. Dividend—£s Is

THE WEATHER

ALFOHD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending November 3 1899 :—

Rainfall during October— Alford Forest 1 84in.  Station 0 53in. Saturday, Nov. 4, 7a;m,~Thermometor 32' ; Snow on ground, branches of trees heavily loaded and borne to the ground,

ATHLETICS.

Sydney, November 3 The New South Wales and JSevv Z a la i<i athletes, who arrived by the Zea la 'd a, le^ve for P>risbwa to-night. The New Zeaknders practised a little yester diy, and crcaud an excellent impres sion.

THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN; SATURDAY, NOTEMBER 4, 1899.



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A Stiff Punishment.—At the Christ church Magistrate's Oourt, to-day, a book maker, named Arthur George Hinge, was fined £10, and sentenced further to two months' imprisonment with hard labor for batting with an infant on tl-.e Ohoka race course —Press Association telegram.



I SELWYN BLKCrORATB. Mli 0. A. C HVRDY TNVITES the Elootors of KYLE to meet JL him in the KYLE Schoolroom —WEDNESDAY Evening, Nov. 8, at eight o'clock 11 40 "abhbuktok" election" A MEETING of Electors favourable to Mb Harpkb's Candidature will be held in Room next Gas Office, Tancred Street, ou WEDNESDAY, Bth November, at 8 p.m... for the purpose of forming a Committee. 11 35 ~ ashbubton' ~ eleotokal distbiot. MR C. J. HABPJEB TTTILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS— RUAPUNA Schoolroom — MONDAY, November 6 MAYFIELD Schoolroom — TUESDAY, November 7 MOUNT SOMERS Schoolroom — WEDNESDAY, November 8 BPRINGBURN Schoolroom — THURS DAY, November 9 ALFORD FOREST Schoolroom—FßL DAY, November 10 At 8 o'clock each Evening. 10 207 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF W/KIKL'I RIDING. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Complying with numerous requests by the Ratepayers, I have consented to become a Candidate for the Rid'ng, and hope to receive your support on Eleotion Day; Ab you are aware, lam not new to County work, and will give you my beat service. II 16 HUGO FRIEDLANDER. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. RATEPAYERS WAKANUI RIDII^G. HAVING been induced by the representa tions of a number of influential rate payers to consent to nomination for the above, I now have the honor to solicit your support. I need fcarcely remind you that being one of yourselves your interests are ident oal with my own. Should you favor me with your support) I shall do my boab to serve you. Yours respectfully, 11 36 GEORGE W. LEADLEY. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, FRIDAY, the Tenth Day of November, J899, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Aehburton offices of the undermentioned Banks, The Union Bvik of Australia, Ltd., G. K. TOLHURST, Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales, E. J. FINCH, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, C. WINTER, Inspector. Theß»nk of New Zealand, C. G. TEGETMEIR. THURSDAY, the 9th day of November (Prince of Wales' Birthday) is a Statute Holiday in terms of above Acts. 11 33 TlMwian ..i .»■ i TITO i n. —11 i. I.IWHW.I.WMMWW.IWM—WIM.—■MMW ITTI UNDER BILL OF SALE, CLEARING SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1899. MR p. THOMAS has received instruc ticna from the holder of the Bill of Sale and Lien to sell by Pubic Auction as above, on the Farm of Mr Francis Cass, Ford's Road, Tinwald, the following Live and Dead Stock, viz :— ry GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES. O DRAYS AND FRAMES. 2 Double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Set 6-leaf Harrows, McCormick Reaper and Binder. 1 Cambridge Roller, Shaft, Plough and Leading Harness. Together with a lot of Sundries. Also — Goodwill of Lease of purl) of Reierrs 931, about 278 acres ; part in crop, balance ia English Grasß and Clorer. Full particulars of Lease can be obtained from me. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 10 259 Ashburton. FIRSJ^OLASS FARM. B ULLQOK^AROADE, SATURDAY, NOV. 25, 1899 LOWCLIFFE, COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. MR P. THOMAS has received instrue* tions from Mr Wm. Wills, Low« cliffe, to Sell by Public Auction, as above— Hia first class Farm, containing 207£ Acres of re-claimed Swamp, and being Lot 9 on Deposited Plan, Lowcliffe Estate The farm ia sub-divided into nine Paddocks, and has firets-clasß improvements as follows, viz:—Five Roomed House, with Dairy, 6-stall Stable with Granary, Trap House, Implement Shed Piggeries and Men's Whar* The quality of the land is Al, and the crops now growing upon it are aa follow :— 30 acres wheat, 48 acres oats, 8 acres Barley, acres Linseed, 3 acres Swede Turnips and Mangolds, 17 acres Rape, 15 acres laid down in grass this year, 40 acres laid dowii last year, balance in old pasture. Inspection confidently iavited. Close to the School. Terms easy. Sale ab 2 p.m. sharp. D. THOMAS, 11 14 Auctioneer. ARCADE. HORSE FAIR. THUBSDAY, "NUV. 16, — 1899 — I WILL hold my Next HORSE FAIR cv the above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEITING J«NTRIES. ; WANTED Known—The Value at The Corner in Ladies' Novelties for Neckwear an<3 Hosiery is the best in the fcPWn—NORTHG'OTE AND Hbtjj'OßD W' ANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials in "Novelty Colorings, Sea ours Qr«fc*—l4lT9H£^li & T9RFBIJ



Wanted. BAPTIST CHURCH — Preacher, To morrow—Rev. W. Lamb. Morniug, Memorial Service to late Sister Cooper. 11^45 WANTED— Caretaker for Presbyterian Church; salary £16 per annum* For schedule of duties apply Andrew Orb. 11_37 LOST, between Ashburton and Spread Fagle—Green Canvas Net, with Straps sewn on. Finder please return tc William Patching, East Street. 11_42 BARING Square Church—Mr J Hayman will preach in the morning at 11; Rev R. Taylor in the evening at 6.30 ; subject— •*ln Hie steps.' 11 43 WESLEYAN Church Garden Party at Hakatere (Mr J. Orr'a), Thursday, November 30. Particulars in future ad vertisement. 11 44 WANTED-Strong Lad to look after Horse, Deliver, &o. —John T. Coooh EUundsr's Buildings. 11 127 r — ■ ■■ ■■ —•' NEW LINES in cheap Fans, Tin-lined Wedding Cake Boxes, Change Purses, Perfumery, Cheap Song Books, Diaries or 1900; New Books ab published prices, in cluding A Pauper Millionaire, by Austin Fryers; The Market Place, by Harold Frederic ; Confounding of Camelia, by Anne Sedgwick ; On the Edge of the Empire, by Jepaon and Beames ; Marietta's Marriage, by Norris; and others.—A. H. Williams, Tancred tree S~PLENDID Map of the Seat of War,' la 3d, posted Is 51, New Books— Between the Heather, Kit Kenneday, Rose of Judah, Kings of the Beach, Leaves of a Life, Mother's Holiday, Love made Manifest, Electric Lighting Fittings, Guide to Electric Lighting, Mark Twain's curious Dream, Roughing it, Mark Twain; For Christ ard the Church. Christmas Cards. New Zaaland views.—H. M. Jones. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that in Pur suance of the Provisions of Section 122, sub-section 10, of The Public Works Act, 1894, the Upper Ashburton Road Board dolh dechre that a Road in No. 1 (Lagmhor) Sub-division of the Upper Ash burton Road District, extending from the north - weat boundary of Rural Section numbered 6428 to the north-west corner of Rural S-ections 24660 and 25981, is stopped. Dated this Fourth day of NOVEMBER, 1899. By Order of the Upper Ashburton Road Board. JOHN DAVISON, 11 38 : Clerk. "ashburton borough council, extraordinary vacancy. NOT ICE is hereby given thai} Mb James Webb Baker, having handed to me a paper in the form of the third schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, has WITHDRAWN from the present election for Councillor. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. November % 1899. ' " U3JI



ASHBURTON TOROUGH ELECTION, MONDAY NEXT. GW. ANDREWS begs to inform the • Burgesses that he does not believe in persona! canvassing or buttonholing, but tolies on every independett voter supporting him if they think lie is the moat suitable man. 1141 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the portion of the Lagmhor Road between Mr Buckley's private Road and Jackson'B Road 13 STOPPED during Repairs to B idge. (Mr Buckley's private Road to Jnckson's Road will meet travellers' require meats.) By Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk, Ashburton, November 1, 1899. 11 15 oddfelloTF^alT. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5. EVANGEL A TRAINED SINGING COMPANY of the SALVATION ARMY, now touring the South Island. SUNDAY AFTERNOON — Song Service; SUNDAY NIGHT — Miscellaneous. 6ILVEB COIN AT DOOKSi MONDAY, November 6, in S.A. Barracks. Admission- -Sixpence. 11 3 — ____ . rfIENDERS will be received at my Office JL until 4pm. on THURSDAY, the 16th insto, for the erection of a Boarding House at F-tirton Plans and specifications to be seen at J. Tucker's offica up to 10th inst, J. C. MADDISON, Arobi.ect, 11 28 Hereford Street, Chriateburch t. BULLOCK. " TO LET. Shop situated in East Street) next to Mm Maddens, baker Apply to 03 BULLOCK " TRiLVORTON^ FOR SALE—Lots 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sudbury Streeti Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of these section*, either separately or as a I whole. T. BULLOCK. TO LET Premises in Moore Street. Rental, 5a 6d per week T B¥LLOCK _~ TO LET * AT A LOW RENTAL. Z^IOMMODIOUa Premises in Tancred v^ Street, suitable for Shop or Store, at present occupied by Mr F. S. Malcolm Possession can be'given about the middle of next week T. BULLLCK. FOB SALE. LEASEHOLD LAND—Rental to the Crown la 3d per acre § "1 00 ACRKS« nobfar from-Hinds Rail JifCfC way Station, being U.S. 3645 »nd others. Well watered with County water races. For terms and full particulars apply to t bullock alford forest. R.S. 22038, 20 acres, principally in its aative state, fronting Taylot'a Stream, £20. I Bm authorised by the proprietors to ■kcoept the above price for this Terms if required T. BULLOCK. PROPERTIES FOR SALE, INCLUDIN 3 Sheep Farms and Good Agricultural Lands, suitable for all round farming, as follows :-— SHEEP FARM of 1181 acres—4sl acres freehold, remainder leasehold, with extensive improvements, Rangitata dis trict 147 Aces, R S. 32604, Hindis district 609 Acres, Sheep Farm, Westerfield district 40 Acres, a-joining the Racecourse, Ashburton 61 Acres, leasehold, near the Hinds Railway Station 97^ Acres, LowcHffe, close to the school 148 Acres, R.S. 28250, Mitcham road, about three miles from the County Saleyards 530 Acres, improved farm, Rangitata Island 300 Acres, R.S. 32329. and others, Hinds District} 20 Acres, R.S. 22038. Alford Forest 209 Acres, R*S. 33453 and others, a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station Also several blocks of good land for all round tanning, varying in area from 280 to 1200 acres, the latter with extensive Improvements. Also Building Allotments In the Townships of Monnt Somers, Hinds, Winslow, Rakaia, etc., and a number of Town Properties in Afihburton Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK, Arcade, Ashburton. t^l^t; NEW Dwelling of five rooms fitted with Venetian blinds, verandah, bathroom, scullery, detached wash house, storeroom and all necessary conveniences ; large watet tank. Town section 1199 containing J acre, well situated at the corner of Havelock and Winter Streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent -TO L E T~~" FOR Six Months, for Grazing purposes, Paddock of 34 Acres, near Winslow, on Longbeach Road. Apply to T BULLOCK TO LHIT~ DWELLING of 6 Rooms, situated in Burnett Street; at present occupied by Mr Warren, basketmaker e Possession can be given on Monday next. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 5 ACRES, Q Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 148 iSK 148 FRONTING Mitcham Road, aboub three mileß from the County Saleyards and the same distance from the new Freezing Works, being R.S. 2825.0, the property of Mb E. S. Cosher. It has not been cropped for over six years. There is a blue gum plantation running the full length of the frontage. ! Exceptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged, T. B¥LLOCK mo LET-Shop centrally situated in I East Street.—Apply T, BULLOCK. a



SHEEP SHEARS. i SHEEP SIIHARS. I.V.S. 8.8.A. T.US. B.ii.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWM MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOR! NEW EASY! AND CRS6CENTI At Town Prices. ENGLISH STEEL TEUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Leas in Price WATEE POTS and BOCKEfS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., "HAEDWABS EMPORIUM " EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone—l 4 & 15, P.O. Box 35. JUST OPENED. 6 CASES ex V S S' KUMAKA" This now Completes our Shipments of Summer Goods, and we pride ourselves we can now Supply ALL YOUKI NEEDS. Latest Arrivals include, PRETTY LEGHORN STRAWS for Girl's and Ladies' SUNSHADES & PARASOLS in Bilk and S&tin Novelties in BKLTS, BUCKLES and; DRESS CLASPS White Cycling Gloves White Silk Glove 3 White Milanese Gloves. BLOUSE JAPANESE It FANOY SILKS (very recherche), WHITE ftod CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadines, BLACK SICILLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES TOE LATEBT IN BKADFOED FANCY DEEBSEB i DACCA CALICOES, splendid value, TUC KED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Ru«s from 2s 6d up. LARGE SIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE DENTRES, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLS COVERB, QDILTS in Honeycomb, Marcella and Satin All every day Hues in Household requirements at Corner Price*, viz., Tickings, Sheetings, Shirtings, and Flannellettes. WE EXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES in fourSizeß MBA'S HARDWEAK TROUSERS One case of Boyb' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6s 63. COME and SEE THESE' A large Assortmont. of Ladies', Girls' and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBKOIDhRIiD Hose very stylish. T£E LEADING HOUSE FOR Gonfcß Mercery, Ties, Bows, Braceß and Collars, Mn.N'S SWEATKRS for Cycling We will ahow on Mondny next) a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LADIES TAN (Y.)ZK UALP SHORSJIOs 61 GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 20a Girls' Boy;,' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suit 3 years old to 15 year* SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from Suckling's, Bhezt and Standard Factories : We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary va'ce in Xnas Cuds 12 for 2d (packetß) 10 for Si (boxed with envelopes) 25 „ 4d „ 10 „ U 33 „ 25 6d „ 12 „Is 9d „ English Mail for Xmas Greetings close * in about fourteen days— We oan confidently recommend the work of our Milliner & Dr«s?maker to your notice- Place your Xmas order now to avoid disappointment. NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD "THE CORNER," FOR SALE. SECTIONS. OATE& LOWRY AND CO- Nob. 9, 18, 29,|30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, All x n • I 62,|76, 7V.78, 90,192, 93, 94. AtQlßillß D/CyO/dS. QEVERAL Building Sections ft Fairton. OOA OCIA O Prloes from £8 to £18 A4{J._A4U. riOOD Family H™. r -.*«,,«. Q NLvLi TL°d' *~ '— "* \Ji venient to the railway and schools. Dun'op Multiflex Tyree, extra finish, Ovrm . „. jTTri.fn » v With 12 months guarantee— NE Acre, well fenced, Wesb Town Belt, FOR £20 EA.OH For particulara and prices apply OATES, LOWRY & CO., //. W. BARRETT, BURNETT STREET. , —_ BOOTS. BOOTS Frank Curtis, — THE LEADING UP TO DATE GigctlltiC Sale NOW Oft Watolim.alcer 9 & Jeweller —— "~~~" XUST arrived and opened up a grand JUST ARRIVED PROM HOME J ._.,,, assortment of up-to-date NE W GOODS BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. HOLIDAY AND SUMMER "--"" ofT 1 A QAM ~T HAVE now the largest and best assorted X stock in East Street. ' INSPECT INSPECT Special Lines Women's Button Shoes A fresh consignment of the latest) and *s ®* most up-to-date styles ik Women's Kid Laoe Shoes, only 63 lid Etothercun. Wa.teiie& also NICKEL WATCHES made to TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY my own order , _ , , _ , _ „, w , . . . . ,  strong School Boots from oa 6d These watches are fasb becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH la the district for nnnA uww- n .ii«i r d a* STERLING WORTH AND TIME- Good Blachers, nailed, 5s 6d. KEEPING. ~ largest stock in town to LARGE ASSORTMENT Juab in of NEW CHOOSE FROM. DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, ——— alberta, ladies' ohaina, etc., etc., in gold and REPAIRS done Promptly and at BUver> Moderate Charges. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS 0 "~~~ my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best T?IT>TjIT >\ TVT/~\T7"T7'C< value in town in all siaaa and shapes, Jj JAtlliU j\ VJJjIHiO, I have jußb landed a MACHINE for r<AaiT TJr.nTi CITnT) ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY CAbBL JBOOT foHOP, SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Next Door Bank of New Zealand, Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. like, prompt, and reasonable. 10 196 —— /CHOICE Seed Potatoes—Various kinds rnA*> if '/% 11 nt- in *rom 2s per sack. Puritan, the I" tin n!\ UUn lIS quickest of all Potatoes to mature, 241bs for 111 w""w» 1«, 5s per sack. Carrots, 10s per ton. the leadxng Carter's Turnip Seed 6d per 1b or 52s 6d per ; WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. cwt.-J. Thomas, Hsvelock §tr«et.



POTATOES. POTATOES^ Only a few Bags left of the Finest Orari grown Derwent Potatoes, to be c;'f red °u£ a. fc, le lld Per bag or 2 bags for 3s 9d. Delivered free within the tCits and Bailway. A grand change of eced for this District. Beauty of Hebron 2s 6d per sack, Early Rubies 2s 6d per sack, Lapston© Kidneys 1« lid persaek. r * 80 Varieties Vegetable Seeds 3d per packet. I 100 Varities Fiower Seeds Id per packet. 1899 PRESERVING SEASON. PRESERVING PASS in Brass, Iron Enamel, and Light Steel Encmlsd, at LOWEST PRICES. Hmj ll^^H Be! w JiSHH I !1&V c are aß*; ai w% ®® Cases and Casks o* Xi 'If^H I iHll Various Kinds of Jams Jars, including X H Hi MASONS JARS, Pints Quarts and Half ML Gallons. LIGHTNING JARS in Quarts llVjs^B and Half Gallons. jgggm^,. JELLY JARS, both Glass and Earthen- t^^BP^k bBBBBk These Goods were bought before the Great UE""a^B3' mg jffßft advance in the Manufastnrera Price, aid 3v" —"JUt Km ffllHl we intend to give our Customers the bone6l jP^^^w^^ Ilr ilißl ORDER EARLY if yen wish to escape ftftpfiifflinl H^llSrafraHH dl"mPP°lntlßentV aa wJle" OUP Stocks are ex- WF* 1" .i|i|ffl liflrai them at the money we are now Belting wffl $MWnma WOOD JAM i- P3OSS - 3i, 41, and 6d JLa< h. PRESERVING SUGAR, ie We have jusfc received our fi st 6h:prnenfc of 8.-nwers Crystalß, which is acknow* dged throaghonfc the Australian Colonise to be she best njjar for Jam and Jelly making, Brewer's Crystals are much stronger thiu ordinirv sugar, so you require ÜB3 of It to the pound of fruit ; J v.uu, and more i spec'aily J^.lies, are DQ»oh clearer and firmer if mace with if. Auckland No. 1 and No la Sugar (iuarsnteed pare canp) also kept in stock. DON SILVER WARE, WARRANTED to Wear White Through nfc. Nearest approach lo Silver. NOTE THE PRICES— Tea Spoons, 4s 61 per do?en ; Desert Spoons, 8s 6d per dozen ; TaMt Spooni, lls 6d per dozen ; Desert Forts, 8s 6d per dezen ; Table Forks, 11s 6d per doaen j Salt Spoons, 61 each ; Mustard Spoons, 6d each ; etc. We have been appointed the New Zealand Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Don Silver Ware, and with thia advantage and the phenorolnally low prices of silver we are enabled to sell at each low prices. Customers who have had it will have so other. DINNER WARE. DINNER WARE. PAEASANT PATTERN. 6 inch Plates, 2a 91 per dozen ; 7 inch Plates, 3s 6d per d zm ; 8 inch Plstra 4a 8d per dtzan : 10 inch Plates, 5s 6d per d< asn ; Soup Plates, 4s 6d and 5s fid per dozen, 10 inch Meats Dishes, U each ; 11 inch Meas Dishes, Is 2d each; 12 Inch Meat Dishes, Is 5d ;14 inch Meat Dishes, 2s; 16 inch meat dishes, 2a fldL Vege table Dishes 2s 9i e«ch. Sauce Boats Is each. 29 piece Dinner Set 14a 9<J. 54 piece Dinner Set 31s. Blue Band and Line Pattern same prices, other patterns 61 per dox3n extra, Anyone requiring a Dinner Set should call and see ours before buying elsewhere as we have a big range of patterns to select, from at very low prices. * ■ ■■ Ji m ' "lir FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET OHRISTCHURCH. f Telephone 24 Box 67