HIGHBANK.

From Our Own Correspondent

One of the most successful tchool treats ever be!d m the Methven diatrici was beid 00 Saturday last at Highbank. The weather was everything that could be deßired. The picnic commenced m a paddock opposite the school at one o'clock, and sports and racing were carried on with success till tea time. The running competitions were suitable to alt ages, from the infants to young men. A greab deal of amusement was caused by the sack race for boys only, and the three-legged race for both boys and girla. The high jump and vaulting competitions were very good indeed. Great intereet was displayed by parents and friends dating the sports. Between five and six o'clock an excellent rapasto was set out on tables m the play ground for adults, while the children sat on the grass m tree picnic afcyle, and altogether presented a very pretty picture, which was thoroughly enjoyed by both parents and children. After tea, games were played until dusk, when all parties adjourned to the schoolroom, wh?re a fine collection of books was distributed by the chairman, Mr U. Spray. The schoolroom had been prettily decorated by the elder girls, and a heavily laden Christmas tree was set up and made to look very pretty with Chinese lanterns. After the children had dispersed, dancing was kept up till cloBB on midnight, when the party broke up. A hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to the School Committee for the able and nuooeaaful manner m which the pionio had been organised and carried on.

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¥. H. PALMER.

Victor Forsyth and Alan Craig were greeting each other with restrained but unmistakable satisfaction on the plat form of the little station at Indian Beach. "Hello, old man!" "How are you, Craig?" ' 'First rate. John will take your traps. I suppose you'd rather walk—to stretch your legs?" "By all means." The traveler handed his well worn va lise, hia overcoat, checks, umbrella and cane to the servant, and the two young men started onward at a swinging pace. It was a late August day—warm and still. Just as they left the station steps a village cart containing a couple of ladies came whirling along the sandy road, The horse wore a gold plated bar-, ness, and the ladies' toilets gave an im- { pression of elegance which was shared by even the slim, straight whip dec orated with a narrow streamer of pale blue ribbon. The occupants of the cart bowed graciously to Craig m spite of their apparent haste to reach the station. The young man lifted his straw hat, and his friend of course performed the same ceremony. "Who are they?" he asked as one of the two alighted and entered the tele graph office. "Lucille Eliot and her friend," was the answer. "Mighty good looking girls," was the careless remark of Forsyth as he and his host struck across the sandy high way toward the beach, against which the summer sea broke m slow, caressing ripples. "Yes," was the thoughtful rejoinder; "they seem between them to unite most of the attractions of womankind. One or the other might suit even you, For eyth—unless," with a quick glance, "you have left your heart m Germany with some of those placid frauleins." "No," said Forsyth m an indifferent way. 'Tve seen very little of ladies' society these past three years." He lifted his hat as bespoke and faced the cool salt air and the shining sea with a tired traveler's weary satisfac tion. "You never were oversentimental about girls," laughed Craig, "even m our sophomore days. I doubt if you've ever been genuinely m love." "No, and I never shall be—but once— and the timß hasn't come yet," was the rejoinder. The two young men were near the same height and weight, but had no other point of resemblance. Victor For syth was dark, intellectual, refined look ing. He had gray eyes, never intended —though they were handsome eyes—for indiscriminate service m lovemaking. He wore his full dark beard m German fashion, and the white hand with which he chanced to stroke^ it as he gazed off over the shining sea was a hand for ges ture, for persuasion or command—a hand which had soul m its nervous lines. Craig was handsomer m a more com monplace way. His older sisters had dubbed him a "girl runner" at fifteen. He was the "masher" par excellence of his college class. At twenty-five he was still bo fascinating with his elegant fig ure, his large blue eyes and exquisite golden mustache that his pert little Cousin Clare had declared only that morning that any girl who married Alan might expect to share him with womankind m general, adding that for her part she believed m monopoly m the marriage contract. All of which meant that Clare m her way was also m love with her cousin, Craig and Forsyth walked slowly along the beach. They had been great chums, and they did not dream that the three years of separation which had fol lowed their graduation from college had brought any changes which could affect their friendship. Nothing indeed could do that unless it was a love affair. It was perhaps the consciousness of thla which caused Craig's abrupt question concerning the state of Forsyth's affec tions. "Thia is a sort of lotos land, Alan," was the newcomer's remark presently. " 'Blank ocean and mere sky'—that is what I've been longing for. lam wearied out with people and things. How I shall enjoy this emptiness—with you!" A quizzical smile crossed Craig's face, "Well, certainly we are not crowded here at the beach. But I suspect you'll have to admit agood deal besides 'blank ocean and mere sky'into your Ufa dur ing the next month or so—duck shoot ing, for instance." "Have you a houseful of company?" Forsyth inquired, with a sort of dis may. "Well, my married sisters' friends keep coming and going, and my Cousin Clare—you remember her? —she is the Miss Craig now, and a more terrible child at eighteen than she was at fifteen. But the worst of it is, Victor," added Alan, with sudden seriousness, "you and I are the only men m the family, amf we can't expect much time ojK duty." ■ "Then society has even invaded, th§ (To be continued.)

He was placing his arm about her waist.

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M. J. BUR (iE S S. *S» Ort per Week THE NEW 1O« per Month DA VIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE, ENQUIRES no Stating, has all the Most Modern Improvements. No COGS, TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out. Secured GOLD MUD >LS and HIGHEST Awards against all comers. PRAMS- PRAM-'. PRAMS. GLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. CfIRISTUHTHUJII PRICES liioyoles»-.Bub.AGENT for the NEW*UP-TO-DATE MaHsey-iltirri*. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY- Ay STATIONERY. THE DUST PAN. Addbkss—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, 4SHBURTON. M. J. UUBGESS. ALL CUSTOMERS OWING ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, " THE CORNER" Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO SETTLE SAME BEFORE G. I), fl. HEFFOBD, Manager. ASHBURTON GALVANISFO IRON WOBKI .—(JO IN VIEW OP A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc, at SPECIAL PRICES. <jaxi> Ann civb us a kriai: WE have also Jus Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, Oilfee 1«, Oil Bottles, Tea Botbies, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. HARDL JTy BROS., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS, Etc. PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GASFITTEES. WHAT NOW? GREAT HALF-YEARLY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, AKD Boots, FOR OJTB MONTH. ALL GOODS REDUOED 33J PER CENT. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from >T Days to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. *5O for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. QQ OASES OF J /3O BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANOY GOOD?, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, T^nnTTQ —.PRIZE» Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look ±J\J\J±\.KJm and Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge Nesbitt, Religious Tract Society, and others. .Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard authors. "F 1 a Nfiv n^nnrift—^ bums- wrifcing Deßkß» w°^ b°™ B , A; miV; 1 T VJy \-J T ±f. V Mußic Fo!ies» Ladieß' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Casea, Hand Bags, Purses and Card Casea, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Unaee, Watches, etc. "R1 AP,t.rn—"Plfl t.ftf! VVfl rA— CHOICK Variety of Jelly and -Uit^LAU-jrictjttHl. tVajft? Butter Dishes, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs. Serviette Rings, Batter Knives. Bread Forks, etc. \T A QTTQ AND FANCY CHINA WARE—A largo Variety of Beautiful V XX.k5-l-Jks Vases and Glassware, Cryscal «md Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs, Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. T 0 V fc>. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arka, Tea Sets, Games, Balls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CEIOKET AND LAWN TENNIS KACQUJBTS From Best Makers, I?IA.^IOSS Time Payments from .„ ... ... aOg per month SRS&S» '» " „ ... 10s „ „ BIO7OLES ,; „ ... 3Os H „ r _, Sohool Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Chrißtchurch and Dune din Bouaea, Do your Baaioess hare and keep the Trade m the District  INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.~J"ONES.



F. FERBIMAfI. | BUCKEYE Reaper and Binder, 5 feet) 6 inches cut. ALSO,— 1 McCORMICK Reaper and Binder, 5 foot cut. Both these Machines are ifS 00(* working order. Price for two-^SS. F. FERJjWAN HENRY STEPHENSON. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21. A LARGE consignment) of lovely Fruits— PLUMS', PEACHES, APRICOTS. Without reserve. 1 o'clock. Also,— Farm Dmy and Tip Dray, Pigß, Poultry, Cattle, etc. as ueual at 12 o'clock. 1 143 ;;'■■ HENRY STEPHENSON. ""HKNRY 6TBPHENBun7~" (auacessor to Alfred Harrieon.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, ato., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock, Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my , nands for Sale. OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDB, etc, Bold Daily m Large or Smalt Quantities. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing ami Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mente from J3O» per month, HENBY STBPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER ! MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Eoad East. 1 136 " fUk bAi7¥7~^ j FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with wash house, workshop and coal shed, and good orchard. Also, half acre adjacent to house with stable and other conveniences on sections 1222 and 1221—threequarter acres m all. Three frontages— viz., Wftkanui Road West, Grigg Street, and Cameron atteet. Within ten minutes of Station, For particulars of price, etc., apply to 1 141 MRS JOHN a?AYLOR. THE CASH BOOT STORE (Nexb to Nicoli Bros.) FTIHE Leading Boot Store m Ashburton. ODHF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT, All Goods imported first hand, sad retailed at lowest prices. JUSTARRIVED- Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all colours. Shoea for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3a to 20a. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COL6NIAL GOODS. REMEMBER- McDonald & McDiarmid, EAST STREET. j. Nicholas; Manager BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested m Agriculture or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton tor the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity of EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery and Implements. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 195 THE " PEOPLE'S " Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business m Ashburton to Mr G. Mhddins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have bo generously supported me during the time I have been m business here, and I most cordially recom -1 mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE, AS the purchaser of Mr W. Congreve's Business m Ashburton, I respectfully solicit the support of the general public of Ashburton, especially my old friends and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not; do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN " INTERLOPER," but &b an old identity of ABhburton, having been a resident for the last seventeen years; fifteen years as Manager of the Ironmongery Department of Messrs Friedlander Bros., and their Successor Mr Henry Zander. This fact testifies for itself that I have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dis triotj and it will be my endeavour as far as I poesibly oan to supply those requirements, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry oab the principle j adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, viz, to sell a. good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and. seller j and by prompt attention to customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL ORDERS left with me will have my personal supervision, I humbly ask for a share of public patronage, aad INVITE AN INSPECTION of, what I have on sale, without pressing to buy, GEORGE MED&iNS.



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Aahburton. Manager and Proprietor M. B. Curtis. Business Manager .. L. J. Lchr TO-NIGHT, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. DANTE, I THE GREAT JUGGLING GENIUS, ASSISTED BY MDLLE. EDMUNDA & COMPANY. TOUR BY SPECIAL PERMISSION Under the Patronage of Their Excellencies, the Governors of New Zealand, New South Wales, and Tasmania. DANTE is now playing to crowded houses m the South; never was there Buch a success before. Intending patrons are respectfully advised to book their seafca m advance to avoid dis appointment. PRIOEB-3s, 2s, and la. Box plan at H. M. Jones. 1 112 eUiL... ii .. . mmum DAVID THOMAS. CLEARING SALE* OF LIVE & DEAD STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, FURNITURE, Em, AT RUAPUNA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in atructioEß from Mr John Whitelaw, of Ruapuna, who has disposed of his farm, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date and fixture, — The whole of his Live and Dead Stock, Furniture, etc, as follows : — 9fiO OROSSBRED EWES, about 60 1 Q RAMS, English and Border A O Leicesters "I FAT COW 4 DRAUGHT MARES and GELD INGS, from 5 years upwards I TRAP MARE 1 Reid and Gray Farm Dray, 1 Extra Heavy D.F. Plough (Reid and Gray), Light D.F. Plough, Manure and Seed Drill (Reid and Gray), Duncan Culti vator, Set Heavy Harrows (new), Set of Medium Harrows, Set of Chain Harrows, Reaping Machine, Portable Hut, Trap, Gig, Feeding Troughs, 2 Half Tanks, Portable Smithy Forge, Toola, etc-, Lot of Wire and Wire Netting, 90 sheets Galvanised Iron, 300 Cornsacks, Several Tons Straw Chaff, 1 Saddle, 1 Side Saddle, 2 half Tank?, 200 gallons each. FURNITURE— 1 Harmonium, Table, Chairs, Sofa, Chest of Drawers, Bedstead, Looking Glass, Picture Books, Carpets, and a large lob of Sundries, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. Luncheon provided D. THOMAS, 1 147 Auctioneer. THE CONVENT SCHOOLS, /CONDUCTED by the Religious of vJ " Notre Dame dcs Missions," Ash burton, will REOPEN on MONDAY, 30th INST. Punctual Attendance of Pupils requested. For further particulars apply to the 1130 REV. MOTHER PRIORESS. E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaoivo Association, I have much pleasure m stating thab m future I shall carry on my business ab the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation ab the corner of West Streeb and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. ASHBURTON OOUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby give thab at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 17th day of January, 1899, a resolution 1 was adopted repealing the By-Laws now m j force, made by the Council under "The Slaughterhouses Aot, 1877," and making By- Lawß under " The Abattoirs and Slaughter | houses Act, 1894;" m lieu thereof, and such resolution will be submitted for confirmation aba Special Meeting of the Council, to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburbon, on TUESDAY, 2156 [ February, 1899, ab 11 a.m. The object of the proposed By-Laws is to provide for the Registration of Slaughter houses within the County of Ashburton, except such parts of the County as are com prised within the Town Districts of Hamp stead and Tinwald ; the registration and licensing of persons carrying on the business of slaughterer, butcher, or purveyor of meat; | the inspection of slaughterhouses, Baleyards, I or other places wherein are cattle intended for slaughter or the carcasses of cattle which have been slaughtered; the prohibi tion of the sale of, and the destruction of, cattle and meat unfit for human food; the fixing of the amounts of the fees to be paid for the inspection of cattle or their skine; the providing of cattle while confined m slaughterhouses with a sufficient quantity of wholesome water; the limitation of the time during which cattle may be kept m slaughterhouses ; the proper drainage* and cleansing of slaughterhouses; and, generally, for the management, sanitary arrangements, and proper construction of slaughterhouses ; the proper management of aaleyarda ; the prohibition of the sale of meat within the County for consumption as human food, which has nob been supplied from a slaughterhouse licensed, or from an abattoir established, under " The Abattoirs and Slaughterhouses Act, 1894," except as pro vided by the said Act, or any amendment thereof; and providing a penalty for any breach or non-observance of the By-Laws, A copy of the proposed By-Laws ia de posited ab the Council's Offices, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public during office hours every week day up to the 21sb February. The proposed By-Laws, if enacted^ and assented to by the Governor-in-Counoil, will come into foroe on a day to fee fixed by the County Council fcweafter. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton Couuty Council. Ashburton, January 20,1899. I 152 ~~ l o¥tT~~ "" lOST at the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday i last, a young Black and Tan Sheep, Dog, answering to the name o.f •' Clyde/ 4 Anyone returning the dag, fco Mr D. Tep pebs, caretaker of the yards, Messrs Fried lander Bros., or Mr Donald Oliver, will be



To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of uondou, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just Issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- | ncsa and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt) of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of i Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago and Indigestion by the sama.aufchor, may be had i from M Shaw on reo^lpfc of stamp*. Our baby has been continually troubled wibh cholio and cholera infantum since his birth, and all that we could do for him did nob aeem to give more than temporary relief, until we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving that remedy he has nob been troubled. \jVe want to give you this testiigioaujl as an evidence of oar gratitude, not that you need it to advertise your meritorious remedy.—G M Law, Keokuk, lowa. For sale by the ASHBDBTON DRUG OOMPANV S fmgrant'#n4 : reftssktn§~>Nm Venv^



Wanted. W~~ ANTED bo Sell.—Hour ab Greatly Reduced Prices—BolHtt's, Brown's, or Evana'a—John Orb & Co. 1154 FOR SALE—A Light Spring Dray and Dog Cart, second hand. Apply W. T. Kingston^ Farrier. 1 153 ANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children'! left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. LST— Broad Gold Riag. Finder hand somely rewarded on returning to Mail Office^ 1 149 WANTED— An intelligent Lad. Apply by letter to the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, 1 140 'ANTED, a Good General Servant for FakOeld Boarding House. Apply MRi W heeler, Ashburton. 1* 144 BO&RBBRS— Mrs Knight, East Street, hrn accommodation for a few boarders. AH home comforts. (Terms moderate. Tea and lighb refreshments at all hours. 1 121 /CHRISTMAS Number, Windsor Maga \J zinc j The Day's Work, (By Kipling); Hope, The Hermit, Lyall, Quo Vadis, and other new books. Diaries, .Almanacs and Calendars, etc., for 1899.— H. M. Jones, Bookseller and Stationer, East Street, Ashburton. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Bariag Square. 11 123 1 «MMM»Mni^MM — , M>M Mi» Jl jj — » >lM iii» >M .aM tJ M l iiMaj —lM i l i«t Tenders, TENDEKS. rfIENDBRS for Lease of Eighty Acres X (more or less) situated opposite Green street School, for five years. Terms of Lease to be seen at offices of B. G. Crisp, Solicitor, Aahburton. Highest or any Tender nob necessarily accepted. Tenders ploie February 2 nejpt. Address— MABY ANN MoCORMICK, c/o JAMES McCORMICK, I 151 Burnett street, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY. A GARDEN PARTY will be held m the Domain on THURSDAY, January 26, at 3 o'clock. Cricket, Tennis, Quoits, and other Popu lar Games for a pleasant afternoon. Refreshments from 3.30 p.m. Tea at 5.30 p.m. Tickets for Tea, Is; Children half price. I 156 "~ T R A tflJTs! I BEG to Sincerely Thank the Aahburton Fire Brigade and my Neighbor and friends for the efforts they made to Save j my Effects at the fire on my Premises on Tuesday, also the Manchester Fire Assur ance Company for their prompt settlement m full for.my.'giftim-forjftfty'-Fbuncls on my Furniture »nd TwUt }W WILLIAM OBOAX.



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