ROAD BOARD.

Mount Somers.

lha ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday, Present—Messrs-Mood (Chairman), Harrison, Herring and Chapman. THIRDS AND ' FOUBTHS. The chief surveyor wrote, 'asking to "be furnished with a statement showing the manner m which the amount placed to the Board's credit by way of accrued thirdß and fourths for the year ending March 31, 1899, had been expended.—The clerk waa in structed to forward the information required, BICYCLE?. Mount Hutt Road Board wrote, acknow ledging receipt of the Board's letter travers ing the vaiious clauses proposed to bain- Bertad m the new by-laws for the purpose of regulating the pace at which bicycles and o'he-r vehicles may pass upon the public roads, and stating that that Board did not consider the stipulation suggested by the Mount Somers Road Board necessary, it being already provided for m the Public Works Act of 1894. LAND TBANS.FER. Mr Charles J. Styche forwarded certificate of title for land transferred from the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany to the Board. RATES. The clerk waa instructed to prepare be fore next meeting a list of defaulters and to notify that all rates outstanding after March 31, would be sued for without further notice. KOLL ALTEBATIONS. The roll alterations authorised by the Valuer-General were ordered to be made, and it was also resolved to recommend further alterations. lambie's road. Consideration of a petition, signed by five ratepayers, agreeing to defray part of the expense which would be incurred should the Board undertake certain works on Lambie'a Road, was deferred for the purpose of ascertaining the nature and extent of the work required. TRAMWAY ROAD. It waß resolved to have part of Tramway Road shingled (between the junction with Roxburgh Road and Springbum Raiiway Station) as soon as contractors are available, and favourable shingle sites have been obtained, ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £32 11s 5d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

South Rakaia.

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs Lambie (chair man). Holmes, Copland, Morland, and Harrison. KATES, The Clerk's report was read and considered. He was instructed to sue for all outstanding rates oa the 16th. Pursuant to notice, Mr Holmes moved that a general rate of one farthing m the pound be struck for the year ending Maroh 31,1899, which was seconded by Mr Harrison, and carried. Messrs Morland and Harrison were appoin ted to sign the rate book. CORRESPONDENCE. General correspondence was received from the Chief Surveyor, and from the land revenue office re thirds. RACE CROSSING. Complaint was made about: a race crossing on McPhail road, and it waa resolved to ask (he Council to divert the race so as to abate the nuisance. BIRD NUISANCE. The County Council advised thab subsidy would be paid on eggs purchased from January Ist. Opinion was expressed that the same should be paid from the beginning of the season. CHBRTSEY CEMETERY. The County Council wrote, asking if this Board would take control of the Ohertsey cemetery m response to a petition from residents of Chortsey and the surrounding ' districts. The cemetery is situated near the corner of Upper Ashburton road district, and opposite the corner of the Wakanui district. After discussion it was resolved to comply with the request, if arrangements can be made with the other two bodies to contribute towards the amount of maintenance ; this Board to pay half the amount, and the Upper Ashburton and Wakanui Boards a quarter each ; the Clerk to apply. The Olerk said he had applied to the Secretary of the present trustees for informa* tion, and no doubt it would be forthcoming shortly. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment and the meeticg cloßed after deciding to purchase a copy of Mr Jolliffe's book on Local Government.

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Wellington. March 7. Miss Ross, who disappeared from the Pukaki yesterday afternoon, was last seen about 3 30 o'clock reading m her cabin. About an hour before reaching the heads a search was made, but no trace of her could be found. There is no reason to suspect suicide, It is supposed that she must have fallen overboard. On a coal boat like the Pukaki, there are very few hands on deck, and her disappearance would readily p&B8 unnoticed. She was twenty-four years of age, and a school teacher at Weatporfc. She was taking a trip for the benefit of her health, and was accompanied by her mother. Christchubch, March 7 Mrs Ernest P&bten, e> very old Canterbury settler, was taken suddenly ill m the street last night and carried into an adjoining shop, where she died. She had been previously attended by a doctor, who gave a certifioate that death was due to heart disease. (Timaru, March 7 A young man named Thomas Edwards while driving the water-aart belonging to Mr Meaclem's threshiog mill through the Waimate Gorge, reached forward to hit the leader and slipped off the tank and the dray passed over his right leg, breaking it near the thigh. He was taken to the Waimate hospital, where he was promptly attended by the hospital surgeon, A brother of the injured man who had set out on his bicycle to get a doctor a|so came to grief, for on Bearing town his bicycle struck a big stone, and he was thrown heavily to the ground, with the result that his hand, was severely gashed and had to be stitched up. Dunedin, March 6 At the it quest on the body of A. H« Clarke, the youth who was drowned ab Henley, the jury returned a verdict of l! Accidental death," and added a rider, praising the efforts of a number of young men m attempting to save deceased.

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(We do nob hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent)

THREEPENNY BEERS.

TO THE EDITOB.

SUr, —Your correspondent "K£ " may be happy. The official time table of the New Zealand Railways states that the lessee of the refreshment rooms must supply, accord ing to schedule 2 condition of lease, viz :— New Zealand ale or porter, Imperial half pint, 3d. Further (1 the Hat of ■refreshments and pricea must be exhibited m a conspicuous place." I wonder *• K£ " h»s not seen ib. So he need nob subscribe to the Club to get) a threepeny beer.—l am, etc., PewIJJR.

News in Brief.

Allan Jones, the American cyclist), is m Ashburfcosi, and intends training on the track i here m view of the St. Patrick's Day sports, j The funeral of the late Mrs Pitt will take j place at two o'clock on Thursday, and not j a3 previously noted, the time having been ' altered to suit the convenience of friends. Attention is especially directed to the sports on the Domain to-morrow* The swimming events commence at 2.30 p.m, and the cycling and running events at 4 o'clock. Ab the track ia eaid to be m fair order, there should be some good cycling. As already stated, Borne of the crack swimmers of the colony will compete m the swimming races.

CRICKET.

The following will represent the Ashbur 'ou Cricket Club m their match against Islington, pl»y to s'art at 12 o'c'nek on Saturday: — Khbsj'll, Hart, McDonald, Harvey, Peter, Cromie, Ke>voll, G Andrews, 0. Andrews, Cmp, a.od Morissey.

SPORTING.

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Wasgandi, March 8. Continuous light; raia feli last night, but a change of wind this moriiing improved matters, and the weather promises to be Sue. There is a good attendance. Hempie has been scratched for the Stewards Stakes and Fiying Handicap, also Workman and Latter. Following are results :— Stbwabds Stakes—Sylvia Park 1, Indian Shot 2, Miller 3. ■ Good race ; won on the post. Time—l-<J4|, Dividend—£s. Fiest Hurdles— Splinter 1, Pokomoko 2, Dummy 3. Good race ; won by a length and a half. Time—4min. Dividend-—£3 17tf. Hack Hurdles—Whangaroa 1, Water Shot 2, First Result 3. Won easily. Time —2-53|. Dividend—£2 3s.

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Rev. Edward Abbott.—The Rev» Ed ward Abbot, D.D., who is announced to preach at St. Stephen's Church next Sunday, is expected to arrive with Mrs Abbott m Ashburton towards the end of the week. Dr. and Mrs Abbott are travelling round the world, and have come to New Zealand on a visit to the Rev. R. A, and Mrs Woodthorpe. Dr. Abbott comes of a distinguished Ameri can family, and is a brother of Dr. Lyman Abbott, who succeeded Henry Ward Bae cher m the pastorate of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, New York, and who has achieved a world-wide reputation as America's greatest preacher, and as a distinguished author, literary critic and journalist. Dr Edward Abbott is Rector of St. James 3 Church, Cam bridge, Boston, and has been m charge of his parish for twenty-five years. He has erected a magnificent church and schools and has artracted a large and devoted congre gation m the moßt cultured suburb of Bos ton. He has also been for thirty years the editor ot the Literary World, and has made his mark as a literary critic and author. Dr Abbott is devotedly attached to his congre gation, and when some years ago he was nominated to the Bishopric m Japan, he declined to leave his people until he could see the debt on bis church buildings extin guished. He takes a keen interest m missions and social movement 11, and has been a devoted champion of the slaves and colored races generally. When the Vicar of St. Stephen's was m Boston last year, he preached for Dr Abbott at Sti James 1, and also lectured on " The work of the Church m the Pacific." Dr Abbott's people were so keenly interested m the story of New Zea land, that they induced the doctor to spend his holidays m visitiDg the East and the Isles of the Pacific, rather than roam m the ancient cities of Europe. As Dr Abbott has just come across from Calcutta, and is fresh from his trip m the East, we hope he will have an opportunity to give us some account of his travels.

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(Received Wakapuaka March 8, 9 40 am, Glaiidian Office, 10 56 a-m) Pacific Cable Project, London, March 7 At a meeting of the British Empire League, the Duke of Devonshire pre siding, a resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr W. P. Reeves, urging the removal of the obstacles delaying the cooperation of Great Britain m the Pacific cable projest. Vets, for New Zealand, SiX veterinary surgeons sail by the Wakanui to take up duties under the New Zealand Government.

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Brisbane, March 8 At the Gattcm enquiry Mrs Murphy, m giving evidence^ said she knew of no one who had a grudge against her murdered children. She believed they were killed because they were the first that happened to come along the road. McNeill refused to allow his wife to give evidence and removed her to Toowoomba. The magistrate adversely commented on his action, and ordered the wife to be compelled to attend to give evidence.

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REDUCTION ROLLER FLOUR, SOOlb Snc-lc« „ Us sOlb JEtags . 3s lOd IOOII> Bags ... 7s6d Ss'b Bok« .- S» POLLABD AND BRAN [ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. TJTTE HAVE NOW ON HAND~A BrOOE O" 1 ■ FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA Spejially Kccommended by the Medical Frcfession for those suffering from iidiges tion aud oti tr ailments, who cxnaotdriak a strong Liquoring Tea. Tbia Tea is usei m all the Leading Hospitals m Australasi*. P.FKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED t&AS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea ia gib and lib Packets, Sib aud 101 b Tins, and 50 b Chests, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburton. Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA. (x)-™. PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWARB/' ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, NBATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dczen. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24s per gal, ' English Bottled Stout (qts) from 13a per dos Finest Pale Brandy  26a „ „ St Julien Olaret  253 „ „ Very Old Port Wine „ 20s   Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters s , 33& d,» „ Finest Australian Winss „ l?a   Lager Beer (pints) 9s   Very Old Pott Wine (bottled) 36s per dcz. „  (quarts) 15a-,, „ English Bottled ale (pts) from 8s 6 J   All other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET ROUSE, BURMBTT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT RED UCTION S IN FINEST EOLLEK FLOUR. 200 lias 14s. 100  ... ' 9a et. 60 „ ... 8s ICd %b  2s- I^tJR: HB.R Reduc tors lot Ton Ints or n ore. Now is your time to lay inyour JL Wint«-r Supply of Best Roller Fkur. Bran and Sharps equally redaoed.'albo Diani;nd Brand Uatmtal (the test la the Merket) is also cut m Prices.. WIMTER SUPPLIES. When buyirg j oar Winter Supplies kindly give na a ' call and we v/ul guarantee that you will swe money by doing so, as we buy for Cash a: : d Sell for Cath, therefore you i^vs not to pay for other peoples debta, wher as m a Credit Trade the good payer* 1 aye so pay for the bad ones. PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers C ystals is universally acknowledged lo|be the inosfc economical and best Preserving SMignr m the Mavkefc. Cnca used always used as Jellies and Jnnnf made with it arc much firuqer aiid clearer sud will ke-p for years If rf quired. Ihia Sugar can only be h?d from us, aa wo are Sole Agents, Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A Oana Sugar alwp.y3 m Stock,^ Preserving Pans I V Preserving Pans WK| havo ths largest W , iSj^ Best quciity, Brau?, Stock of all kinrls at WBl[ffill|^^^^^^^B Kenricb, "ast Iron, Lowest Pi-ices '': 'ij^^S^ Enamell-.1, and Lighb Steel Enan ellrd. HI Ifiliiil JVM JA-R^' M«on'a Improved Pints, i|M©[»^il|™v ll' eO^S'll 1111 l Qiarts and h*lf Gal'oae. American J*rs, f^TiiiicaflSiral' Ml 11 IP Tie d°wn jars> Sc°teh jv s» T?ai»ner je 'jyjars ' ll© lyH WE have ha'i mch a demand for Jsm Jars of all kinds this season that our socks are getting very low, s - wj advise our customers so ciH at once (if requiring any of the above) so ss^to secure them at the extraordinary L>,w Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER 8R05.,. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STRRET, ASHBURTON, AND HrGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCF, Telephone 24 Box 67



WAKANUI ROAD. JL O LPT—Fuur Acres of Good land, together with a Large Comfortable Pwelling Hous . To a good tenant a very moderate rent v, II be acceph d. F. FERKIMAN. FOR RaLTI. A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably uitualed for sub-division, well worthy ofinsj rction. Full particulars on application. F. lERPIMAN. FOR SALE, A VERY DE&IRABLE PEOPERTX. 10J ACRES OF LAND AND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. rPIHE Land possesses ample water frontage, is well laid out, and produces annually, large and profitable crops of Raspberries. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application. F. FERiaMAN.



]E3AST STREET EL M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V DayN to IS Montlie, accordiag to Value Purchased. £5L per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. £5O for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Piano?, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S — IPIAIVOeS— By Brinsmead and Son 3, Hopkinson, Goss and T>"r A "\rr^Q 'Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- J_ _I_XjLxN V-/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. — ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, /"^"Rtf^ A ISJ^L—— Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com \_/ JTVxJT-OL JL\ JO pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAMS- From s£B JLOs to £SSO. ORGANS From ... ... lOg per month PIAJNOiS „ ... ... J£Os „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable* TUC PQAMADUniiET The Most Powerful anl Pleasbg Instrument Ifll- UilMlflAl nUlll-"™^ of the kind made. Splendid records of the best performers m Sengs, Speeches, Quar tets, and Brass Bsnd Selections. Cash or Terms, Call and see it. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Chriatchurch and Dune din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade ia the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. HAEDLEY BROs! TTAVE much pleasure m introducing to the Public of Ashburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burner, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC USE. MARVELLOUS results are obtained by using the "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPON COLOURS. Shopkeepers who sell Fancy Goods, Drapers, Butchers and others would be surprised at the effect upon the goods they sell. f " SUNLIGHT " MANTLES produce a diffused light of soft rays, THE NEAREST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT OF THE SUN. Saves a large quantity of gas with an illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. • HABDLeTy 'JB-R0 8, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAVE just received ox "s,a. Tolosa," a splendid assortment of Puium of all descriptions. Inspection invited.



MONEY. TO LEND-£2O,oOoat 4$ per cent., m one sum, por will be divided to suit borrowers. F. FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALE, T HAVE the following Farms for Sale, situated m various parts of the District— 124 acres, 500 acres, £050 acres, 700 acres, 4COO acres. Full particulars on L " application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HAVE several Houses for Sale both In Town and Subuibs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and Washouae. F. FERRIMAN POR S\LE—WASHING TUBS. A larg<quantity a' 3s 6d eachf; ja t] the thing everyone requirep. F. FERRTMAN. FOR SALE. A Four-Horse Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good workirg order. \ F. FBRRIMA.N. FOR SALE. aUEENSLAND Cane Sugar, Fire Proof Safes by Mllner and others. A large range, two ovens and boilar (a very low price will be accepted), Steel Horse Collars, Portable Boilers. m ,■„,„.„„_ „,,. M F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY, ABOUT ONE M(LE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale the interest m Lease m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, situated near the Freezing Work-1, upon which is builb a substantial house and stable. Tha land is well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are In turnips, the balance Is laid down m grass and garden. The property is well worthy of an inspection. F FERRIMAN.



TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. PUBLIC Nritice is hereby given that, m accordance with the Town Districts Act, 1881, section 35, and the Rating Acb, 1894, section 37, it is the intention of the Tinwald Town Board, afc a special meeting to be held on THURSDAY, March 30th, 1899, at 9 p.m., to strike and levy a General Rate of § of a penny m the £ on the rateable values of the rateable properties within the Tinwald Town District, for the period commencing on the first day of April, 1899, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1900, and payable ia one instalment on the first day of April, 1899. E. GATES, 3 68 Chairman, Tinwald Town Board. Fair fa' quid drink ;. it gars folk speak as r they think, diamond jUBitBE tea, the bea | of drinks.—Shearman Bros., Agents



EXCITEMENT WILL RUN HIGH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, IF G. SUTHERLAND, HONOLULU JONES and TIERNEY we m good form, mounted on their KING OF ALL BICYCLES ' THE OSMOND. TO be a Champion you must do as Champions do ; that is the reason these three (not too Blow) favorites, find that) to win hard ridden races they must be mounted on the best, easiest running, and strongest bicycle made, which is THE OSMOND. 1899 MODELS TO HAND, call and inspect. HALLENSTEIN BROS & Co., Sole Agents for THE OSMOND, BBBSTON HUMBERj AND ANGLO-SPECIAL BICYCLES. To make the day a success be sure you wear one of those St Patrick Ties we have juet opened up. A. G. BARTON, Manager.



Public JNotie-s. ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB RACES. To-morrow Afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. sharp, m Baths. /"^HAM PION Swimmers of N Z., including \J T.Edwards (Wellington), 100 yards champion N.Z ; Stokes, Rich, Shebwood, Truscotts (A. B. and F.|, all Provincial Champions, and all the Christcburch and Rikaia Cracks. School Championship and 12 other events, Admission Jf'JbtlUE. 3 69 W. W. MoKINNEY, Hon Sec. •* A n ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE BRO. W. BROCK W.M. "O EGUL AR Monthly Meeting on THURS- Ii DAY EVENING, March 9, at 7.30. Lecture by Bro. Hiskens on Sl Kiondyke Experiences." Visiting Brethren cordially invited. 3 66 THISTLE MASONIC LODGE, No. 113 MEMBERS are requested to ( attend Meeting of the Ashburton Lodge on THURSDAY, 9 h iost, at 730 p.m., to pay an official visit. I 3 67 W. MoRAE, R.W.M. | THP. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Limited. IN Consequence of some of the Material required at Fairfield having been Des troyed m the Fire at Belfast, the Commence ment of Slaughtering Operations at Fairileld is POSTPONED till MONDAY, 13th ins*. The Secretary and Foremen of Depart ments will be at Fairfield on FRIDAY and SATURDAY to Engage Hands. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chriatchurch, March 6,1899. 3 49



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOIIOE. rpHE Friends of Mr T. P.tfc are respect- X fully i formed that tl c Fuiera! of his late beloved wife, Mary Jane Black, will move from his residence, Smithfield Nursery, on THURSDAY, 9th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3 62 Undertakers. J- L- Higgg — Glazier. Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In: the District Court holden atjjAshlur | ton. ! NOTICE ia hereby given that Wiiuam Meaclem, of Ashburton, Engine I Driver, was this day adjudged bankrupt j and I hereby summon a meeting of creditore, ; to be holden at my office on the 13th day tf March, 1899, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. f Aehburton, March 8, 1899. 374



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. Under the management of Mr Robert Henry ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 9 and 10, 1899. HENRY'S DRAMATIC COMPANY, AFTER A KECOBD SEASON OF IOO— WEEKS IN SYDNEY —100 ! And a, Prolonged and Uninterrupted Triumph throughout New Zealand. Packed nightly m Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Opening with the great Surrey Detective Drama— " FROM SCOTLAND YARD." Mr Robert Henbx and Miss Billie Howards, supported by a Powerful Com pany of first-class Artists. Box Plan ab Jones', also day sale tickets for all parts of house. Prices—3*, 2a, Is. 3 33



DAVID THOMAS. " "akoade" HORSE FAIR. THUESDAY, MAKCfI 9, 1899. TV/TV NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS. 2 13 Auctioneer. OHUBOH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, * Ashburton. THURSDAY-Bible Class, 7.30 p.m. FRlDAY—Evening Prayer and Address, 7.15 p.m. ; Choir Practice, Bp.m. 4th SUNDAY IN LENT (March 12.) 8.30 am-—Holy Communion. 11 am—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 pm—Dromore—Rev. R. A, Woodbhorpe 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon. Preacher — Rev. Edward Abbott, D.D., Reotor of St. James', Cambridge, Boston, U.S.A. REV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.



J. SEALY AND CO. " l ,' "-~"——— IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I hiv ; clc;d d u> C -Nl'iNUfi THE S El) BUdI\ESS m the od premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally wiil find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY '.NEW fcttOUK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership GK A DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under the style c£ J. SEALY & CO. WE AEE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, hYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. J. SEALY AND CO. 3 71



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBbos., Ltd., have been favoured with instructions from Mb J\hn Harrison, of Beach Road (who ia leaving for England), to aeil by Public Auction on MONDAY, MAEOH 27, 1899, His very nice little Farm, containing 130 Acres of first-class land. Also, — The whole of the plant and implements, etc. Full particulars m future advertisement. 3 57 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer.



Friedlander Bros. SALE~ AT EIFFELTON. WITHOUT RESERVE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1899, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. have been favoured with instructions from Ms Wilson Croskelli (who has dis posed of his farm), to sell on the above date, without the slightest reserve, on the property at Eiffelton, adjoining Mr Hugh Culien's, the Whole of his Stock, Implements, and Produce, consisting of— 220 TWO-TOOTH FREEZERS 140 FAT CROSSBRED SHEEP 20 FAT LAMBS 4 Hirst-Class Draught Horses, Hack, Dairy Cow, 4 Bacon Pigs, 2 Reapers and Binders, 2 Firm Drays (new), Tip Dray, Trap and Harness, 17-Uouiter Duncan Drill, Cambridge Roller, D F. Plough, 8 F. Plough, 2 Grubbers, Set Diec Harrows, Set Twitch Harrows, 4 Sets Tine Harrows, Winnowing ; Machine, Chaffcutter and horse works, B.C. Sower, Road Scoop, Circular Saw and bench, Vice and Carpenters' Tools, Sheep Feeders, Saddle and Bridle, Wire Netting and Stakes, Hurdles, 30 Gallon Copper, Weighing Ma chine, and a large quantity of Sundries ; also, 3 Stacks Hay, 1 Stacu Oaten Sheaves, quan tity of Wheat, Oats, Peas, and Potatoes. Notb—Everything will be sold without the slightest reserve. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 54 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MARCH 18 DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Fronting the Domaia, at Corner of North Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received inßtruc tions from Mr J. G. Good (m con sequence of his removing to his farm at Ashburton Forks) to soli by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — HIS PROPERTY situated at the corner of North Belt, fronting the Domain, as follows:-—Lots 1 and 2, containing 1 rood 33 perches, Brat-class land, on which ia erected a comfortable dwelling House of rive rooms, Verandah, Pantry, Copper built m, eto, surrounded by garden and orchard. It is nicely situated m a healthy locality, close to the Domain and Recreation Grounds. Easy terms of payment. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 61 - Auctioneer.



J. L. Bigjg—Decorator. REVIEW of Reviews for February.— New Books —The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves; 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, spub i lished prices; Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—H. M. Jokbs. J. L< Biggs — wraicer.



Wanted. J LOST— Building Society Deposit Receipt. Kindly return to Hampste&d School house. 3 70 FRESH Oysters and all kinds of Fresh Fish and Smoked to-nighb by express. —J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. 272 ODDFELLOWS' Lodge Meeting To-night (Wednesday), instead of Friday next. —C. Campbell, P.S. 3 73 TO Farmers and Others.—Wanted—Old Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, delivered ab our Foundry.—Kilwobth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton. 2 193 J. L- Higgs — Faperhaagsr. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher B&os., East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. FLOUR.— Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251b3, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletoheb Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christchurch. " J.'~L. lligp — Glazier. NEW arid fresh supply of Prayer and Hymn Books, Purses, Birthday Cards, Easter Cards, Picture Books, Wall Texte s Colored Tissue Paper (plain and crinkled), Accordions, Stereoscopes and Views, Boxed Stationery, etc*—A. H. Williams. 3 25 W~ ANTED KNOWN—Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for ' all kinds of Ladieß', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest r notice. Note the addreßS— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office.