Late Sporting.

TAHUNA PARK TROTTING CLUB,

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Donedin, March 24 The following are the results of the events decided at first day's racing of the Tahuna Park Trotting Club :— Maiden—Misß Kay,,l, Charlotte 2, Misa Patthen 3. Briton and Lawsuit was scratched. Dividend—£l 6s for pound tiokefcs.

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Waikakahi —The Land Board will sit ab the Asi.burou Courthouse en Saturday (to morrow), at eleven o'clock, to hear appli cants for sections on the Waikakahi estate. FUNEKAL OF THE LATE Me ThOMA* Smith.—The Thnaru Heiald of this morning cays—The funeral of Mr T. Smith, of the Baj'iway Department, was largely attended on Thursday. He was a member of the Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows, the brethren of which sent a beautiful wreath. The brethren of the Timaru Lodge attended in large numbers to show their sympathy. CThe vestry of St. Mary's, Timaru, also attended the funeral, and the Rev. Mr Orbell conducted the service at the grave- Bro. Leggott, P.G., read tha Oddfellows' service. The coffin was borne by four of the railway staff at Timaru, and a number of railway employees from Ashburton were present.

THE ASHBCBTON GOARDIAK: FBIDA?, MAKCI U. IBtf9



AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW 1. MITCHELL AND TtIRBER-



Pr. servhglPans I Preserving Pant WE ha^o the hrgest <f»tf * fi^» Besfc luaWty* BriMl» Si ck of all ki.t^s at jJ3M Kenriob, Cast Iron, Lr ea-. P. ices. Wk'^^wUK^^^B Fnancelled, and Dght Steel Enairellrd. 9 JAM JARS. Mason's Improved Pints, IfLlßraJtfH Q arts and half Gallo is. American J^rs, M«)t|i|n|H9 Tie c'own Jars, Scotch J<\is t Banner Jelly Jars. WjjjM 'flj^H Vl *I) -ve'harl uch a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this season that our Block* ire irecnna; very 'ow, s< we advise our customers to call at once (if requiring ai.y of ' ■hi- ob v.') so ;<s 'o secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting. FLETCHER r BROB.. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HKJH STREET, CHRIBTCHUROH. leic|hooe24 Box 67 , 'THE CORNER." N OR TH COTE & HEFFORD TJAVING BOUGHT by Public Tender from the Public Trus'ce, the STOCK of W. H. COLLIER, Draper and Clothier, " The Corner," amounting to £3289, will bol I a GREAT REALISATION SALE PREMISES will be CLOSED f'r THREE DAYS, RE OPENIKO ON WEDNESDAY, MAECfI 22. The FALE will continue frf m day to diy for THhLE WKNBLft", The PBOPRIiiTOBs will RE-MARK every Article at pricea that willaatODish rorvoiM. their object being to Clear Out the Preaenb Stock co make room for new Shipment*. AJLJLa CASH, INO X>ItSOOC7IVX. NOKTHCOTF '^HEFEOED. DRAPERS & CLOTHIBap, " THfe COBNBB. 1



GREAT REDUCTION|^:IiII GREAT REDUCTIOIi IN FINEST BOLLEB FLOUB. |;|j ..... . ■ '■ ::; ■■■;■■'■..:■:■;: :'-^i^ij 200 lbs ... ' ' 14a. . ' :.'. "::T#sj! igg • ... ■ cd. ■ : :■ ■■■-¥<$$ ■go »' • ■•••■ B»'icd- ■■■• ■'■ :'r^m "■ • 25 „ • ... ■ ■.... ... 2s- ■ ■■. -.. y?*f f| I > UR' HKR ReJuc lor s for Ton 3nts or more, How is y ur time to lav in y,»r v Ui. m Brand Uatima! (the best in the Market) is also cue iv Piicee. ! ;{:|:ii WIJNTER SUPPLIES, y;Un buying your Winter Supplies kindjy give vi *I ! ft l■' d we w,.l gunrnnte ihafc ycu will save money by di iii S so, &w^ liuy foF t«h and bell for Cash, th.refore you have not to pay for pihvr dubUi, l| »hw. »s in a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. r | | -■■ "-"£-:-'-'' ~" '"" -'——— —•— ■■ .■'■■■■ ;■;" .'f" 1,-;!?? ■'■.■•■■:-■'■.:■' ■;:!;':';;'tsP PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewort C.ysfcals Is universally acknowledged to 'f)0'0 me most economi al and best Preserving hvgav in the Marked Ckgb CBcd »lwwa I used, as Jellies and Jams m d. wiih it ar. much firmer and clearer *i)d wHI i«p l£ for yea sif required. This : uo;ar can i nly be had from us, r a? we are Sole Agemi, # Auckknd.No. ljand Nc. 1 A Cane S«gir always in Stock, ' IS



Temuka Bicycle Club, TNTENDING COMPETITORS are RE- X MINDED that Entries for the above Olub's Sports on EASTER MONDAY, CLOSE with the Secretary on SATURDAY NEXT, March 25th. C. A'COURT OPIE, 3 230 Hon. Secretary. METHVEN COLLIE CLUB TVS H X Annual Trials will be held on 1 THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April 20 and 21. Particulars in Posters. 3 231 G. H. ALINGTON, Hon. See,



- NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE A Mandate Goal Coy., LIMITED, BHAG POINT. mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST 4 Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ip unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended toy the Threshing Mill Owners of this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHBURTON, i OR AJU THE COMPANY'S MINE,



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Roofing Iron. Roofing 1 Iron. FARMERS! BE~WISE. & STOiE YOUR WHEAT "V" O U CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAI OTHERS FOR"'STORAGE. WE OAN SUPPLY YOUB REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES, & IJT YOU TAKS OUR ADVIOS YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents JFor—Royal 'Insurance Company Ltd, „ Shag Point Ooal Company, lt Weatporb Ooal Company,



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjiOß GOOD OHBAP BOOTS ANJD SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d; Children's A D kl<* Straps, 1b ; Ladiei' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear; be sure you go to MELL OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (EANORED BTBEET, <LSHBUFTDJ» JuHN WILSON, IMPORTEK OF BIGH-OLASS WALL PAPERS. "1 HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburtoa and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as heretfore. I alto bfg to notify thit I. have REMOVED my Business to the Large and Commodious Premise s lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the auuu» if Mb, C. Chapaian's Stock (which Ih. ye taken over, Mb, Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Cusbomers will fiad & * greatly increased Choice of Goods at their dispos&l. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132 Telephone 65 P 0 Box 16



-GLORIOUS NEWS- T BEG to announce that I have Openei an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Rangafcira and Papanui, including the Latest in— DRESS COSTUMES, MANTLES, OAPES, MILLINERY, FLOWERSj FEATHERS, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNEGS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, OARP^TB, FLOOR CLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING OH THE PREMISED BFST WOKK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFAOT[ON GUARANTEED. ANDREW ORR.



Choice Selection. LATEST NOVELTIES. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPEB & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. J- L Biggs — Sign-writer TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deatneas and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear JDrums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N.S., The Institute, "Longcott," Gunnersbury, LondoD, W., England,



G. MEDDINS (Succeusor to W. Congreve,) NOW OPENING UP. NEW GOODS • FOR, U E A SEASON. R



THE "PEOPLE'S" IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, Opposite ARCADE mHE CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburton JL for General Ironmongery, including GUNS ! GUNS ! ! GUNS ! ! ! CARTRIDGES ! CARTRIDGES ! Club, Eley's Kynoch's, etc. SHOT, CiPS, WADS, Etc. ALL UP TO DATE. NO OLD STOCK. Plough Shares, Ploogh Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks, 5 Gorse Knivee, etc., AT PRIOiSS THAT CANKOT BE BEAT Primus Stoves I Primus Store? ! ! Ranges, Register Grates, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, Fire Irons and Fenders. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. Ashburton Emporium for CARPEN TERS' TOOLS, Butchers' Knives and Steels, Table and Pockeb Cutlery, Scissors, Brush ware, Etc., Etc.



Everyone acknowledges the superior value we offer in L&CE CURTAINS, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s Ud, 4s Ud up. Lovely designs, wide widths, and good qualities of lace. You will certainly save money by purchasing your FLANNELETTES from us. See our prices—33 inch heavy twilled stripe Flannelette—3s J, 4fd, sfd, 6JI, 7frf, and B|d. U.B. TWILL COTTON IJIeETING, Bfd full width.



THE HOBTICULTUBAL AGENCY (Christchurch,). -pEPRESENTING leading English, XAj Continental, and American Seed and Bulb Growers, ARE PREPARED TO REQEIVE ORDERS W. Bowman Fox, districb Agent, at Mr S H. Graves' Office, Tanored Street. 85 Varieties of single and double hyacinth bulbs, tulips, etc, imported from [Holland.



FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Watches, Watches. Sifflit Testing- a Specialty J. V. DE BEER,! ASHBURTON. I PLOUGHMAN WANTED. STEADY Good Horseman, aboufc 30, to work several hundred acres by contract. Team and all found. Apply by letter with references as to ability. BOX 17, 3 208 ' Mount Somers.



J. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, JS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS, The Bob ever offered* to the Alb burton Public. DOUBLE OJHS STOCK to choose from of any other shop in the district. WATCHESiI CLOCKS, Jewellery, E.JE*. Ware, NEW NOVELTIES, NEW NOVELTIES.



ASHBURTON COUISTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO TRACIION ENGINE OWNERS & OTHERS. THR ACTION Engines are prohibited from _L crossing Digby's Bridge; also Drays carrying more than 25 Sacks of Wheat, or similar weight. Any one contravening this order will be prosecuted. By otder. F. MAINWARING, Clerk: Ashburton, March 22, 1399. 3 215



T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, MAKChTsT OLD BUILDING AND FENCING MATERIAL, ETC MR D. THOMAS will sell by Public Auction on the section adjoining the Arcade on SATURDAY, 25th inst., A quantity of old building material, doors and sash frames, galvanised iron, fencing material, matchlining, weatherboards, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 3 175 Auctioneer.



WHY PAY MOBE ELSEWHERE. SALVAGE COMPANY.



Do you want a Nice Dress, then call at the Salvage Company, where you will find NICE BLACK BROOHE DRESSES, 8s 6d, 12s lid, 16s lid. HEAVY TWEE,D DRESSES, In a nice Assortment of Colors 4a 3d, 4a Ud, 6s Ud, 8s 9J. NEW CYCLING DRESS TWEEDS, in Navy Brown, Club Colors. Hid, Is6|d, Islld. OUR CHALLENGE ALL WOoITdRESS SERGE, la If d, worth Is Ud.



A WOED TO THE WISE. TRUE Economy consists in endeavouring to get the besb value in return for the money expended. THE SALVAGE COMPANY THE WELL KNOWN READY MONEY DRAPERS, have opened a Branch of their Busiaega in EAST STREET, ASHBUETON, (Next to Fletcher Bros.) Where you will fiod all your requirements in Drapery. Mercery and Clothing, and from our system of doing business THE PRICES ARE LOWER Than could be charged by any House doing a Credit Trade,



GREAT SALE — OF — LINOLEUM « OVBR 10° PATffif lo CHOOSE LARGEST STOCK IN " LINOLEUM aOWN. - LINOLEUM (Jueb Arrived Direct from Manufac'urers, New Designs and Colour?, BUGS, MA.TS, CARPETS, & MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. i *Q' in I _ LJ OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ASHBURTON. Note Address—■ TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Sooiety'e Office



A TRIAL OF THE IMPROVED! ISJLassJey-liarrlfss 4 Furrow SKIMMING PLOUGH WILL TAKE PLACE AT MR JAMES HENDERSON'S FARM, BELMONT, METHVEN, ON MONDAY, MAROH 27, at 1 p.m. I Farmers and Others cordially invited to attend. * 3 223 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



TO LET BY TENDEB, FIRST-CLASS FARM, CONTAINING 607 ACRES FREEHOLD, AND 66 ACRES LEASEHOLD. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb E. Cobbett, of Ashburton Forks, to call for tenders for the Lease of the above good all round Farm for a term ot 7 years, renewable for another term of 7 years, if satisfactory to the land lord aad lessee. The present lease of the Reserve, 66 Acres, expires 18 months from now, and is thrown in to the tenant at the present rental of £47 17s per annum. The above Farm is situated in the Ashbur ton Forks, within 3J miles of Ashburton, and is well worth looking after, as either for Grazing or Cropping it Is hard to beat. Tenders must be sent in to me nob later than 4 p.m. on 28th March, 1899. Possession will be given second week in April. For further particulars apply D, THOMAS, Auctioneer, 3,78 Ashburtom



DAVID THOMAS. ~- FAIRFIELD. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Messrs J. and W. Jamieson, (contractors for the Freezing Works) to sell by Auction at the Works on MONDAY MAKCH 27, 1899, the whole of the Timber left over from their contract, consisting of— First Class Timber of all sizes, Rimu and Black Pine. T and G Rimu and Black Pins Flooring* Large quantity of Cuttings, Firewood, Scaffolding Planks, Poles and Scantl ings. Also—Galvanised Iron Shed. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 3 216 Auctioneers



HORSE FAIR. WEST STREET HORSE MART. /~\UR Next PAIR will take place on FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R, FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer.



FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. 331 ACRE FARM NEAR THE HIGH BANK SETTLEMENT. Clearing Sale of Stock & Implements to follow T\/TESSRSFRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd., XVX have received instructions from Ma H. C. Oran field, who is leaving the colony, to sell by Public Auction on THURSDAY, March 30, 1899, ab the Methven Saleyards, his Farm containing 331 acres, adjoining the well-known property of Alex Orr, Esq., and near the banks of the Rakaia River, about 8 miles from Methven. This farm is sub divided into 7 paddocks, well farmed and watered, and is in the following state of cultivation:—67 acres in turnips, 110 acres in stubble, first crop; 130 acres in English grasses, 2 years down ; and 24 acrea are used as horse paddock, yards, and garden. There is a chain wide plantation around three sides of the property. The buildings are all in good order, and consist of Bachelor's Cottage, 14 x 20; men's Wharc, fire-stall Stable, loose i box, chaff house and ehed, besides stock and eheepyards. The land is of good quality, 1 and the yields of wheat and oats reaped this season are 40 and 60 bushels per acre respectively. We would call special atten tion to parties wishing to become possessed or a good farm in the Edethven District to inspect this property. Full particulars at Sale. Sale at Methven Yards before Sheep sale. 3 141 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer.



FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. A SPLENDID LITTLE HOMESTEAD. Mr John Harbison's Farm, Beach Road. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., have been favoured with instructions from Mr John Harrison, (who is leaving for England), to sell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart, on SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1899, his very eompacb farm situated on Beach Road, about 1£ miles from Ashburton, containing 130 acres of first-class agricultural land. This farm adjoins the properties of Mr P. Chalmers, Malcolm Miller, W. Rose, and is one of the earliest and best selections in this district. The Terrace Land is of exceptionally good quality and has always re turned heavy yields of Wheat and Oats, etc., and the land below the Terrace cannot be surpassed for grazing purposes. It is particularly clear of all obnoxious weeds, having been carefully and judiciously farmed by its present owner. It is in good heart, not having been overcropped. To anyone desirous of acquiring a really good little Homestead close to town, this offers a first class chance, and we invite inspection. AH buildings, fences, etc., are in first-class order. Fullest particulars on application. Sale of live and dead stock in future advertisement. Sale at 1.30 p.m. 391 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer.



Fnedlander Bros. CLEARING SALE AT KIFFELTON. WITHOUT RESERVE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1899, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. have been favoured with instructions from Mr Wilson Croskbll (who haa dis posed of his farm), to sell on the above date, without the slightest reserve, on the property at Eiffelton, adjoining Mr Hugh Cullen'a, the Whole of hia Stock* Implements, and Produce, consisting of— 220 TWO-TOOTH FREEZERS 140 FAT CROSSBRED SHEEP 20 FAT LAMBS 4 First-OKss Draught Horses, Hack, Dairy Cow, 4 Baeou Pigs, 2 Kea^tm ..mi Bindero, 2 Farm Draya [uewj, Tip Dray, Trap and Harness, 17-Uouller i uocan Drill, j Cambridge Roller, D.F. Plough, S F. Plough, 2 Grubbers, Set Disc Harrows, Set Twitch Harrows, 4 Seta Tine Harrows, Winnowing' Machine, Chaffeutter and horse works, B.C. Sower, Koad Scoop, Circular Saw and bench, Vice and Carpenters' Tools, Sheep feeders, Saddle and Bridle, Wire Wetting and Stakes, Hurdles, 30-Gallon Copper, Weighing Ma chine, and a large quantity of Sundries ; also, 3 Sfeackia Hay, 1 Staot Oaten Sheaves, quan tity of Wheat, Oats, Peas, and Potatoes. Nora— Everything will be sold without the alighteat reserve. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 54 Auctioneer*



Public Notices. ASHBURTON fOOTBAX.L^OLUB. fTIHE Annual General Meeting of the X above Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on FRIDAY NEXT, the 24th icat., at 7.30 p.m. Intending members invited to be present. I LEONARD J. HOBBS, 3 209 Hon. Secretary. J. L. Uigg's — Paperlianger.



Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON" ROAD B(saßd7 mENDERS are called for the following JL works :— 1. Formation of some 85 chains of Road, fronting R.B. 17053, near Hinds River. 2, Shingling oi some 120 chains of Road fronting R.S. 28549—20 yards of shingle to the chain. 3^1200 Yards of Shingle, more or less, to be carted where required on the Alford Foreßt Road,' Allan's Road, apd Winter's Road. Particulars of the above can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, marked Tender, and left at the Board's Office, Weafe Streeb, Ashburton, before 3 p.m. on SATURDAY, March 25. The highest) or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. JOHN DAYISON, 3 176 Clerk.



J i. Iligp—G miner, SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Baos., Easb Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. TjIRESH Lines in Account Books, Pocket Jt: Books, Birthday Books, Scrap Books, and Relief Scraps; Sunday School Cards, etc. ; Capital Value in Boxed Stationery at 6d and Is; Bssb Selection of Easter Cards in Town,—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN-Mks Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. STARTLING NEWS—The New"Davis Sewing Machine is now fitted up with Bali Bearings.—M. J. Burgess, The Dust Pan, Agent. 3 235 MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladles', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 LOOK— Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Light Eefreshmenta always ready at H. A Flower's Refreshment Rooms. FLOUR Reduced—Bollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':- 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d $ 501bs, 3s lOd; 2P-'bs, 2s.—John Qbr & Co, 2



Wanted. FRESH Oysters, and all kinds of Fresh Fish and Rabbits by express To-night, ab J. H. Jewmi's, opposite Mail Offioe Telephone 96. 3 232 A' CHEAP line of Novels afc The Dasb Pan.—M. J. BtrRGESS. 3 237 WANTED-A General Servant. Apply Mrs Andrew Orr, Woodlawn. 3 234 DON'T Forget to call ab Mitchell's Studio. Another fine display of PhotOß. 5 253 FLOUR. —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOibs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3a lOd; 251b3, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcheb Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchureh. fpHE Cheapest and Beat Prams in QDown I, are at The Dnsb Pan. Call and inspect. Mi J. Burgess. 3 236 WITH Kitchener to Khartoum, the Citizen Atlas, 120 maps with gazetteers ; the new complete Atlas, 80 full page maps j cheap e'itionp, Photography, Cooking, Letter Writers, Poultry, Ready Reckoners, Dictionaries, 2d each; New Books and Magazines.—H M Jones.



SYNOPSIS OV NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Methven Collie Club—Annual trials Thurs day and Friday next. H. M. Jones—New books, eto, Temuka Bicycle Club—Notice re closing of entries. Friedlander Bros — Notice re sale of Mr Rule's farm. A. H. Williams—New books. Salvage Company — Newbusinessadvertise ment. J. H. Jewitt —Fresh oysfcera, eto. Friedlander Bros—Re trial of Massey- Harris 4 furrow skimming Plough. Wanted—General servant. Notice—Re Mitchell's studio. The Dusb Pan—Special notices



Farmers who take their fat Bheep to the Fairfield Freezing Works may now see them quickly turned into frozen mutton by the most improved machinery. And the results of the latest scientific treatment of wool are even more wonderful. By the a.s. Rangitira we have juet imported from Ireland a fine assortment of the new " Donnybrook" Friezes. These goods are finished by a new scientific process, and are pronounced to be the very best " up-to-date " rainproof materials for overcoats* The new ♦'Donny brook" Friezes are the most durable and the most healthy. They will stand more rough wear than any other overooatiog yet pro duced, and are admirably adapted for the farming community of thia district. Far mers, working men, and all who wish to enjoy the comfort of being warm and dry during the approaching winter will find it to their advantage to call early and inspect our new " Donnybrook " Rainproof Freizes.— Craighead and Berryman, the Leading (Tailors and Outfitters, Aahburton.—Advt.