Tdfi ASHBCJBTON GUaRDJAH : SATURDAY, OCTOBi^K 7, 1899, f



FLETCHER EROS., -. . . » CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHtJRCH Wholesale & Retail Agents for Canterbury or Nimrao & Blair's Standard Seed*. SEED CATALOGUES TO BE HAD FREE ON APPLICATION,



FLETCHER BROS., WHQLESALE^ANDjpETAIL 'AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY) 3d. PER PACKET.—VEGETABLE| SEEDS. -»s cd. PER DOZEM. 80 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING — Green Windsor Broad Bears Drumhead Lettuce Harlington Wii d3or Broad Beant Giant White Cos Lettuce Thioi'b Border Hero Broad Beans Mixed Water Melons Canadian Wonder Frer-ch Beans Fine White Mustard Pale Dun French Bdana Brown Globe Onion Karly Golden Dwarf Butter J3cans] Brown Spanish Onion Champion Scarlet Ruaner Beai s iHar'y 'oldea'Globe ObJmi Bood Red Beet Silver Skin On?on Sugar Beet White Spanish Onion Dwarf Greea Curled Borecole Triple Curled Paisley Tall Green Curled Borecole Ho'low Crown Parsnip .AdWs early White Broccoli \ William Hmsfc Pea Carter's Ohampion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Carter's Eclipse Broccoli Carter's Stratagem Pea Walcheren Broccoli Veitch's Perfection Pea Scrymger's Giant Brussels Sprouts Yorkshire He^o Tea Large York Cabbage Sir Harry Atkinson Pen Enfield Market Cabbago Iron Bark Pumpkin Red Dutch Cabbage Large Cheese Pumpkin Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammoth Pumpkin Lamb's Earliest of all Cabbago French Breakfast Radish Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Long Scarlet Radish Early Short Horn Carrot Mixed ""unrip Radish James's Scarlet Intermediate Carrot Myatt's Victoria Rhubarb Early London Cauliflower Summer Spinach Walcheren Cauliflower Mixed Varieties Squash Veitch's Autumn Giant Cauliflower Large Red Tomato Coie's Crystal White Celery Acme Tomato * Cole's Superb Red Celery Early Snowball Turnip Extra Curled Cress White Stone Turnip Long Prickly Cucumber Golden Bali Turnip Short Prickly Cucumber Laing's Garden Swede Stockwood Ridge Cucumber Custard Vegetable Marrow Japaneso Climbing Cucumber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Leek Long Green Vegetable Marrow Giant Musselburgh Leak ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS 3d PER PACKET OR 2s 6d PER DOZEN Id Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds Id. We have over 50C0 Packets of Flower Feeds in stock. Id pel Packet. 100 Varieties to choose from, LAST YEAR'S FLOWER SEEDS, 6d PER DOZEN PACKETS. »Qfl . . .' ■ ' ■ Bulk Heeds. (Gleaned by Special Machinery.) From McEmo and Blair's Seed Fat ma. Finest) Strain Brown Spanish Onion Seed ... , 5, p^ ppr j^ „ Seleoted Giant White Belgian Carrot ... ■ . v . 2 fid ' „ James' Scarlet Intermediate Carroty ... 3 (M ** ** „ , „ Long Red Altringham Carrot ... ... 2< (M " * I! % " Early Short Horn Carrot £jg » » „ Strain Mammoth Long Red Mangold ... , qj *' ** „ „ Yellow Tankard Mangold „. ... £3 w•• „ „ Champion Yellow Globe Mangold ... %M gj M ** „ „ Perfect Gem Yellow Globe Mangolds ... Is 01 '* *' „ Mixtures Lawn Grass Seed ... ... ... j, M '» *• „ GorseSeed ... ... ... 2* 6i '* " M Tree Lucerne, peroz6d ... ... ... 5s oft^ tf " MO. ETC. ETC. "* TUENIP SEEDS. ITJENIP SKEDP, Guaranteed bo be of the Highest Percentage of Germination. FROM 7d pc lb, 56s per cwt. Green Top Yellow Aberdeen C ampion Purple Top Swede Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Elephant Swede White Stone Stubble . Serving Swede Purple Top Mammoth Etc. Etc.



POTATOES. POTATOES. 250 SACKS. 250 SACKS OF THE FINEST BLUE DEBWENT POTATOES. (ORARI GROWN ANDj LOCAL,) TO BE CLEARED OUT AT IS 114.PER BAG, OR TWO BAGS FOR 3g ©d, FURTHER EEDUOTIONS FOR TON LOTS AT FLETCHER, BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. WE have just received advice by last mail from oar Home and Ameritaa buyers that they have jast shipped to as large consignments of Glassware, China ware, Plateware, Hardware, Jam Jars, etc., (which they have bought at large diecounts for Prompt Cash) and to make room in our Bulk Store for the above goods, we must clear out £50 sacks Potatoes, in the coarse of a few weeks ;so now is your time to bay Derweut Potatoes either for eating or seed purposes. We will deliver the above Free, anywhere within the Belts. Crashed Oats 4s 6d per Sack or thrte Stcks for 12s (id. Bed Chaff, Wheat 9d per bag ; Oat, 10J per bag. Beet Sound Onloas 20.be a Is, or 45!ba for 2s. 1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899 SEED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CANTERBUK BEAUTY OF HFBRON 251b a Is, EARLY RUBIES 201b a Is. LAPSTOSE KIDNEYS SOiba a Is, ROBIN ADAlß*l2lbsa Is. RICHARD SEDDON 121bsVls. FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR SACK OR MORE. Ninimo & Blair's Standard Seeds. fFEW EQUAL-BUT NONE BET.TER. SOW SEEDS THAT ARE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE^ TRUE TO NAME



G. MEDDINS, (LATE W. CONGREVE'S.) TBE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER 1. CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST HAS the following New Seasonable Goods just opened at prices that d«fy lagitimatt competition :~ * SHlftP SHEARS! SHEEP SHEARS! The Celebrated 1..TT.& »nd JB.Et.A. TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beautiei. LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! "NewEaiy," "Crescent," •♦ Philadelphia," and "C»rbin«." " JAPANNED TKUISKS'' For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and strong. The Peopled Practical Ironmonger, BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. Nr-w htrawh wi« roD , o KJKh nnß I SCIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND v J AW$ Flor rf? m\ hons > PASTORAL ASSOCIATION Ruchings, Glove?, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, O1"T/"\TTT Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely I^XX\ / W Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. 9 The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, •»• • j> tit § i fe?Z; fl^ D.tSKt£ & eW" Tuesday & Wednesday, OCTOBER 24 and 25. J UBLkTdtect 8f;i V 0£ epullish°er Cs: IMPING AND^rIvING COMPETl comprising Reward Books, Sheldon's Books TIONS OS FIRST DAY. in fancy bindings, Dictionaries, Poets, .__^ TTl -~~" Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Birthday TrNIRIES for Sheep, Cattle and Pig«, Books, Toy Pioture Books, Colonial Library -*-!'' cloße on SATURDAY. Ootober 14. Editions of the latest Books, and cheap All other entries on TUESDAY, October 17. editions 8d each. The above were bought GORDON P. WOOD for cash, and are marked at the lowest prices, 10 49 Secretary special diaoount for quantities to sohools, , a?™ I?*' etc>-A' H' Wjlwams, Tapered For Bronchial Oougbi take Woods' Great ; P* WV* epperroint Our*-i« 6d and 8a W



Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKBK AND"'FANCY CHAIES — Ib Newl and Choice Cushions, Deßigßlab ) At Price« to «uit ? Rbdugbid Peioes. * Mff&JzWt from 5/6 each. Linoleums, (Carpets, ► A choice assortment _ %r i mi ta * ' "' Cretonnss, for Ore tonne ? t Mats, a " - ;<iyg«i^, l , n jjjQiimM i Toilet Ware, etc. g l^^ri Cushioni, to ohoora FITJEtIVIXUJRIiI o all .kinds made" on the Premises* Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on band and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite [Aecabb.



IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NKW 'SPfiING GOODS DRESS AND FASHION. A NDREW ORR is Opening up a Seoond Shipment of Ne* Spring Goods, ex " lonic' JJ 55 Paris Trimmed Hats nnd Bonnets as Patterns 33 Dozen Ladies Kid G!oveß, four bytton, Is 6d, guaranteed The Correct Boater, trimmed with band and bow Norelties in New Dresses, including the Irogonal Glyiter New Prints and Fancy Blouses Latest Un-todate Goods in the Show Room Novelties in Cycling Gloves, Sunshades, Ribbons and Flowers Japanese Silks in all the shades Fancy Silk for Blouses, in Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, in Gr«at Variety Linoleum, and Floorcloths in all widths Grand Stock of Men's Clothing Hat», and Fmbrellaß A large Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Slues DRESSMAKING—SpeciaI Attention, Fit and Style, all that couldjbe desired, INSIECTKH IKV[TED, ANDREW ORR,



OWIKG TO TEE UNIXPUTED AL>- VAL OF. 30 CASES 30 ! OF New Goods per s.s, lon ie, TITHIOH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES, (BELOW MR BERNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLA.Y Ot Oilcloths, Linoleuiiiv^, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER.



TO LET AT A LOW~~RENTAL. /COMMODIOUS Premises in Tancred \J Street, saitable 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 Is 3d per acre "100 ACRKS« n°fc far from Hinds Rail JL&& way Station, being K.S. 36455 and others. Well watered with County water races. For terms and full particulars apply to T BULLOCK i ' ' FOR~SAL^ " 148 ISK • 148 FRONTING Mitcham Eoad. about three miles from the County Saleyards and the same distance from the new Freezing Works, being R.S. 28250, the property of Mb E. S. Coster. It has not been cropped for over aix yeara. There is A blue gum plantation running the full length of the frontage. Exceptionally easy terms of payment can be arranged. ) T. Bf LLQOK



TINWALD. FOB Ta L E. Sections Nob 17 and 18, each £ acre, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and only a short distance from the Railway Station Any reasonable offer will be accepted T. BULLOCK. ______ Shop situated in East Street), next to Mrs Maddens, baker Apply to W BULLOCK TO LIT Premises Id Moore Street. Rental, 5s 6d per week T BULLOCK " trkvoetonT t FOR SALE—Lots 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sndbury Street, Lit 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of these sections, either separately or as a whole. T. BULLCCF.



SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Biaks >nd Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, WEDNESDAY, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1899, is hereby appointed a SPECIAL BVNK HOLIDAY afc the Ashburton Office of the undermentioned Banke :— The Unioß Pank of Australia, Ltd , G; E. TOLHURST, Inepecfcor. The Bank of New Sou'h Wale*, E. G. FINCH, Inspector. The Bank of AuafcralasU, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, O. G. 'lEGBTMEIER, Gensral Manager. 10 3 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STJiPIIE IS ' S CHURCH, Ashburton. 19-h SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Oct. 8.) 8 30 am—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—DROMORE, the Vicar 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon, R A WOODTHORPJS.M.A,, Vicar. SUBURBAN PROPERTY^ " 5 ACRES, 5 Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally e»By terms of Pay men b. T BULLOCK. \ MVti SAJjE. 1A ACRES I/\ ±U ACRES - 1U FIRST-CLASS Land Fronting Middle Road, Allenton ; either as a whole or in two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK"



CROWN LAND IN HIGHBANK SETTLE MENT FOR SELECTION ON LEASE IN PERPETUITY; NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned Sections in the Highbank Settlement, situated near Methven, will be opened for selection on WEDNESDAY, 18ch October, 1899, on Lease in Perpetuity, under the provisions of The Land Act, 1892, The Land for Settlement Act, 1894, and its amendments, and the regulations made there under : — LOT 40—Area, 285 Acres 3 Roods 20 Perches; half-yearly rental, £47 8s 4d ; Valuation for improvements £204, payable on selection. LOT 12, Village—Area, 1 Acre ; half yearly rental ss. Valuation for im provements £1 2a 6d, payableonselec- ) tion. The Sections contain open level agricultural lacd of good quality. Sale plans may be seen at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and may be obtained from this office, together with forms of application and full particulars* SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands, District Land and Survey Office, Christohuroh, Sept. 26,1899. 9 300



900 ACRE FARM AT METHVEN WE have for Private Sale a splendid Grazing and Cropping Farm, clcs to Methven, on which there are the follow ing improvements:—Six roomed House, stall Stable and Barn. The property is securely fenced and sub-divided into eight paddocke, with plenty of water. We invite applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FRIfiDLANDER BROS., L«n>, Land and Estate Agent MANURED MANURES. WE ARE in a position to Supply the Celebrated MANURES I Of the BELFAST and FAIR FIELD Freez.l ing Works at the same price at our Stores as if taken delivery of at the Faitfield Works. 2s 6d per Ton allowed if the quantity purchased exceeds 5 Tons. A reduction of 5 per cent will be made to regular Freezing Clients We have also in stock, and will be pleated to Bupply at loweßt market rates : ODAMS SUPERPHOSPHATE. 37 per cent soluble. PURE BONEDUST. 48 per cent Phosphate and 42£ per cent Ammonia, AN© STANDARD PHOSPHATE, (Star brand) Equal to 44 per cent Bone Phosphate of lime KAINIT (Potash Manure). 13.24 per cent Pure Potash, equal to 24.57 | per cent Sulphate of Potash. THIS MANURE Is free from sulphuric acid Sweetens and greatly improves the land Presents and remedies finger and toe disease Produces enormous crops of rape and turnip la suitable for all soils and all crops Is lasting in its effects, and brings to the farmer the sure promise of better times FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm



Ffiedlanaer a os. FOR PRIVATE SaLHS WE have for Private Sale a Complete 1 HRESHING & CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eight Horßß'power Traction Engine, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffcutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Wharo, Water Cart, etc. Abo—Four horee-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, In first class order FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SaLbT" A VERY Desirab'e Private Residence, Bplendid situation, comprising eight rooms, with pantry, Ecullery, washhouse, and every other convenience. Hot and cold water eupp'y, and gas laid oa. Fu!! par ticulars to intending purchasers from FRIEDLANDER BHOS, Limited. W~ E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED,,



; M X LLOR'S ; ZEA? AN OIA .BOOTSTOIIK THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOBS. Our aim is to give you the best value for little mosey. HONESTY is our Policy, Wo |will not Guarantee you>n article inlees we know it will give jovTevery'lSatiefaoMon. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. C£T Note the Aborts— X "jV/TfTT T /^T? TANCRED BTRE T, ASHBUPT3«



E. W. HANMER. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SALE. (Fcem THURSDAY, 12th October, to WEDNESDAY, 11th October.) IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE & EFFECTS. MR E. W. HANMER has received instructions from Robert Murbay, Esq., in consequence of his leaving the district for the North Island, to Sell by Public Auction at his residence, Allenton, on, WEDNESDAY, Octobsrll, the whole of hi» superior household furniture and effects, comprising :— 1. Drawing room Piano, by •• Haake". j Suite in Silk Damask, handsome Rose wood Table, Carpet, Piotureß, Music Stool. 2. Dining Room. — Litrge Dining Table, Easy Chair in leather, Fender and Fire Irons, Carpet Rug, Ornaments, Picturee, Singer Sewing Machine, etc. 3. Hall. — Hall Table and Cover, Barometer, Hanging Lamp, Door Mat and Scraper, Tennis Racket and Balls. 4. Bedrooms. — Double and single Iron Bedsteads, double and single Wire Mattresses, double and single kapoc Mattresses, Dressing Tables, Wash stand and Ware, Looking Glasses, Fender and Fire Irons, Carpets, Chairs, Cheat of Drawers, Feather Bed, Book Case, Desk. A large quantity of kitchen uteosila and garden tools, including 2 Lawn Mowers and Stone Garden Boiler, and a large quantity of sundries* Sale at 1 o'clock. E. W. HANMER. J R BLAND, XQ q§ Auctioneer



FRIEDLANDER BKO*., Ltd WEST STREET HORSE MART. THURSDAY, ""OCT. 12, 1899. SPECIAL BKTRY. WE shall offer at our Horse Fair on the above date, on account of Mr John Moorhead,— 6 Three year-old DRAUGHT COLTS and FILLIES, (Unbsuken) 1 Two-year-old DRAUGHT FILLY, Unbroken On account of Mbssbs S. Holland & Sons— 4 First-class Draught MARES AND GELDINGS Also, on account of various clients,— 1 Q Draught MARES AND GELDINGS, JL{£ from 4to 7 years old. General Entry—6o head of all Discriptiona, FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED., 10 48 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART, OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 1899. For which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd! R. FRIEDLANDER, 162 Aufitioaeefi



DAVID THOMAS. A R O~A D B, ~~~ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14. | SALE OF PRIVILEGES. | MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from the Ashburton Trotting Club to sell- Lot 1— Publican's Booth Lot 2-Confectioner'a Booth Lot 3~-Sale of Race Cards Lot 4—Right of Sports Sale at 2 o'ekek 10 52 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer NOTICE. T AM A CASH &BUYE R^O F WHEAT AND _OATS. 19 295 DiYID THOMAS.



FTIENDERS are invited for building 1_ additions to house at Allenton for Graham Roberts, Feq Plans may be seen at my Office. Lowsbd or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders dose on 14th inst. 10 27 R. BIRD, Architect, DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. TTIHE Partnership hMurto existing JL between Henry Barrett and Hubekt Charles Barrett, carrying on Business as Diapers, Clothiers, ec, afc "The Hall,'" East Street, Ashburton, has been DIS SOLVED by mutual consent, as from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899 H. C. Barrett will carry on the Business in the same Pie mises, and respectfully requests all accounts owing to the Firm to be paid to him there It will be his endeavour by careful attention bo the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a continuance of the favors they have received in the past, and for which they tender sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT; HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Ashburton, October 4, 1899.



ALTERATION OF DATE. fTIHE Service and Concert connected with J. the Wes'.eyan Sunday Scbool will take place on WEDNESDAY, 11th inst., Labor Day, inßtead of THURSDAY, aa previously advertised. Ticket holders kindly note this. ; 10 50 TENDER^ HHENDERS are invited for Bailding Co f- X tsge in Kermode Street. Plats and Specifications may be seen at my office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, October 17. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 10 55 R BIRD, Architect. ASHBURTON COUNTY RAGING OLUB. A PPLIOATIONB are invited for the XX. Removal of Trees from the Ashburton Racecourse. Tenders are also required to be sent in cot later than WEDNESDAY, October 11, for Grubbing Gorao off Race course and South Roads. Particulars to be obtained from ALFRED A. FOOKS, Secretary Ashburton County Racing Club 10 51 TENDERS,



JOHN LAMBIE "TT\ESIRES to inform the Elector! of Selwyn that he will nofe be a. candidate for the neat at the coming Election, and begs to thank the numerous friends who oSerad him their support. Kyle, October 6, 1899. 10 44 _ ________ . m ATBRTON SECTIONS. Mob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, Z% 59, 60 s 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. CJEVERAL Building Sections ft Fairton, Pdoes from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and \ acre; con venient to the railway arid schools. HALF Acre, Wills Street West j good building Bite /"\NE Acre, well fenced, Wesb Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, __ARJO AQE. NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED! f*\ ALL EarlyE&nd choose your designs fr the full stock of new Goods,



ASHBURTON PEIMI lIVE METHODIST, CHURCH ANNIVERBARY. SHOW TEA on SHOW DAY, OcU 27. TEA on Table* at 4 o'clock; Public Meeting at 8, addressed by local Ministeri and other*. Special singing, etc. Admission, is 6d ; Children, 9<l. RET. W. O. WOODWARD will preach Anniversary Sermons on SUNDAY, Oct. 29, at 11 and 6 30; Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the Wiliowby Wealeyan Choir will render the famous Service of Song entitled "The Bftttlc of Life." Rev. R. Rainb will preach twice in above ' Church To-morrow, October 8. 10 56 HALL. " •>YE OLDE ENGLISHE VILLAGE." /^kPENED by Hia Worship the Major en ! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, at 7.30, Continuing till SATURDAY. | Doors open at 7 o'clock, till 10 p.m. '' Goods to sell. Refreshments on hand. Many novelties. Special painted Scenery. Three daya' excitement. Stage programme each evening. Admission—6d e&ch nightt Tickets at H. M. Jonea', East Street. Special Luncheon on SATURDAY, Oct. 14, ab 12 noon; one shilling, children half price: 10 41 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTICE is hereby given that WEDNES DAY, the Uth insfc., being Labor D*y, will be observed as a PUBLIC! HOLIDAY, »pd the Burgesses are requested to close their places of Business on that day. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. October 6. 1899. 10 60 ~~~~ ACKNOWLEDGMENT. TI/TR and MRS MILES and Family beg to (Thank thosa kind Friends who sympa thised with them in their late bereavement. 10 59



Wanted. BAPTIST Church. Preacher To-morrow. Morning and Evening, Rev. W. Lamb. AH invited. 10 58 WANTED, by Young Lidy, Board and Lodging in comfortable home. Apply by letter, mtating terms, etc., to ' Moderaie.' Gttardiah Offioei *5_57 WANTED TO LEASE.—Fifteen to Twenty Acres of Good Land, with Cottage on preferred ; within two or three miles of Ashburbon. App'.y io Thos N Grange, Commercial Hotel. 10 54 OOL Classing- Wanted^ a Shed "or two for the coming Season. Good references.—W. Hooper, Winter Street, Ashburton. 10 20 WANTiSD at onoe for a client, good feed for 400 ewea and lambs.—Apply E. W. Hammr, West Street. 10 47 /^(LOVERB (Colonial and Imported), \J Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Peis, Mangel, Carrot, Rape, and Turnip Seed of best quality, at very low prices.—J. Thomas, Havelock Street-. BARING Square Weslcyan Sunday School—The Children's Day, To morrow (Sunday). Preacher: Rev. Wm. Baumber. Festival musio by scholar*, strong choir, and orchestra 10 53 TITLET. -^""Bight RooraedPHouee ~7n Cktneron Street) (below Reid and Grrv'a), »t present occupied by Mr North cote; poiaession October 20th. Apply at home or Nobthooib & HsggoßD'a __10_23 /GENTLEMEN, try "The Corner" for VDT an up-to-date Suit and all your Mercery requirements.—Northootk ak© Heffgrd. /"CRICKETING- and Lawn Tennis niaterTal \J ex Maori, now opened up. Just imported direct from the beat London Manufacturers at lowest cash prices, equal value compared with Ohrlstchurch houses. Bits, Balls, Racqeta, Stumps, Gloves, Pads, etc. Aik for Trading Starnpa. —H. M. Jonks.



sscmiraa —,—♦ D.J.C.'e SPRING MEETING. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph, Dunbdin, Oct 7 The weather is fine for the second day'a races ; the attendance is satisfactory, and tha going in first-rate order. Following »re results :— Second Huedles—Master Sockbarn I, Dundee 2, Glenore 3. Four started. Won easily. Dividends— M 13s and £2 sa. The winner waa purchased for forty guineas, to go to the Transvaal. Telegraph Welter -Gitanella 1, Ab«r crombie 2, Nihilist 3. All started £119 i Ranfdbly HANDiOAP—Paladin 1, Briaa 2, Boohester 3. Won by two lengths.