CABLE NEWS.

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London, January 19 Funds are being raised m London for the establishment of an Anglican Bishopric m Egypt, to act m co operation with the Coptic Bishop of Khartoum. Mr G. H. Murray, chairman of the Inland Revenue Departments succeeds Sir S. Walpole as Secretary of the Post C ffice. \villiHtn M«fegre»or, late IJpu tenant (Governor of New (iuine>, has been appointed Governor of La^os, West Coast of Africa. Cabdl, January 20 The Russian Government is estab lishing Cossack colonies m the vicinity of Kushk, near the borders of Afghanistan. Perth, January 20 The Executive Council has called upon Mr Stevens, manager of the Telegraph Department, to make good the sum of £930, which recently dis appeared from the Telegraph Depart ment under mysterious, circumstances.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION

England and France.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 9 35 a.m, GUABDIAN Office 10-10 a-m) Paris, Janaary 20 ■The spsech delivered by Mr Chamberlain at Wolverhampton has created a conciliatory impression m Paris, where it is declared Mr Chamber lain practically holds the reins of Government m England, It is con lidered m some quarters of Paris that the demands of Britain indicated by Mr Ohamberiain have been exaggerated.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign-

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{Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 9-35 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10-10 a-m) Dismantled Ship. London, January 20 The South Esfe has been towed to Galway m a dismantled condition, and will be taken to the Glyde for repairs. Chinese Enterprise. Pbkin, January 20 The Chinese Government ia sending a commercial commission to Europe and America with the view of establishing commercial agencies. Remains of Columbus. Madbid, January 20 The funeral of Columbus' remains was an imposing ceremony. An enormous concourse of people were deeply affected on recognising the end of Spanish colonial empire. (Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10 51 a.m) More Warships for Russia. St. Petersburg, January 20 The Russian Government has ordered the immediate construction of three ironclads, three cruisers, and a number of fast torpedo boats. In the building of these vessels an accelerated rate of construction will be insisted upon. The Transvaal. Capetown, January 20 The prosecution of members of the South African League is proceeding at Johannesburg. The prosecutor eubpceuaed the British vice consul as a witness, but the latter failed to appear. Tha Transvaal Executive is now con sidering the matter.

THE CRISIS IN SAMOA.

Germany's Attitude.

Opinions m America•

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Berlin, January 20 Germany has declared that she is satisfied with the Samoatt treaty, and denies encouraging rebellion. Washington, January 20 The cruiser Philadelphia is about to start from California for Samoa to oo operate with Great Britain m the maintenance of the treaty. The authorities at Washington fear tfeere will be trouble before Dr Raffel, the President of the Provisional Go vernment, is restrained. Sydney, January 20 Leading German residents here are j of opinion that only one side of the Samoan trouble has been told m the cables. They incline to the opinion that when private letters arrive, a different complexion will be placed on the conflict. The German Consul is a man* of repute, and not likely to be placed m the position represented m the cables. The German residents generally condemn the joint control of the group, and one of them suggests dividing the islands amongst the Powers interested, as a way out of the difficulty.

Raited Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph. Gisboenb, January 2.0 Mv W, L. Reeß, who acted as legal adviser to the laba Jpag Malietqa, m 1886, wh*n the Qerm&ns attempted the annexation of Samoa, and labacquently visited Washing top on MalietoaV behalf, when the latter had beep carried away captive, m the course pf an interesting interview, which appears m the Pwerty B;av HerqM, atatee that ho law Mr Grover Cleveland and Mr Bayard, and the latter personally assured him that ha might tell Malietoa that America would never permit Germany to annex Samoa. He said that England might take Samoa at a day's notice, but that America would not permit a Continental Power to come into'the Southern Pacifies and take a position that would interfere with trade lines upon the ocean. He said thab the American Plenipotentiary at the Berlin Conference had been instructed to specifically state that the annexation of Samoa by Germany would be held aa equivalent to a declaration of war.

THE AUSTRIAN "INFLUX."

United Presi Association—By Electrio j Telegraph. Auckland, January 20 The Ausbro-Hungarian comul, Mr Lang gnth, etatea that the remainder of the Austriaoß who arrived by the Mokoja from

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is tb<? meteorological report for the week ending January 20, 1899 :—

SPORTING

WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Hutt Racecourse, January 21 There is fine weather and a good atten dance, among which are a large number of visitors, for the first day's racing of the Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting. Following are resulis :— Anniversary Handicap, 150 soys; one mile.—Bush Rose, 87, 1; Brisa, 7-0, 2; Hussar, 7-3, 3. All started but Female Franchise. First Hurdle Handicap, 125 soya; one and three-quarter mileß/—Social Pest, 12-6, 1. All started bub Voltaire. "Liberator broke down- Dividend— £2 19a. Wellington Cup, 500 soys; 1£ miles.— Daunt, 8-6, 1.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 21, 10 a,m, Guardian OflSce, 10 41 a-m) Paris, January 20 v The Chamber of Deputies eagerly rejected the priority proposal that tl c Dreyfus revision question be heard with all sections of the Oourt of Cassation sitting together.

Latest Items

Smart Capture. — On Friday morning Constable Stanley, of Rakaia, succeeded m capturing four deserters from the s s. Rimu taka, which vessel was to leave Lyttelton for London to-day. Constable Stanley took his prisoners to Lyttleton by the early train yesterday.

News in Brief.

The services afc the Primitive Methodisb Church, Wills etreeb, to-morrow will be con ducted m the morning by the Rev. G. H. Mann, and m the evening by the Rev J. Oocker, of WangaDui. Doubtless a large number will be pleaßed to have the opportu nity of again hearing Mr Cocker, who labored here successfully for five years. Mr Mann will take the services ab Allenton m the afternoon. Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. are land ing another consignment of Sterling bicycles next week. They have also on hand binder twine and a large stock of McCormick extras.

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|DON SILVKR DON SrLVEE.I (iuarentecd (« Bear White tlirousliuut Will not change color. : *w*^^^^^^^ rtcouimeiid ie , '■■■■ v to give ofuiy ■■ — ——^="-~r ~'■■'-:> satisfa^iioii . : ■■i*£>- The Price is ! •~"aKWWWaS I ]BJ^ very low and ■ of all. We are alao Direct Importers of Taylor's Eyd-Witneea Cutlary. Tea Waro aad Eiaaer "Ware- Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dinnerwaie, and buying for spot Cash we are enabled to ell about 20 per cent Under Old nary Prices,- so ifc will pay you to pay us a visit when requiring anyihiug of the above. 189 {J Preserving* Season. 1899 • BREWERS' CRYSTALS is without doubt the Finest Preserving Sugar on the Market, being much stronger and does not require skimming like the ordinary sugar whinh is simply waste. Jams and Jellies made with it are clearer, finer, and re quire less than any oiher sugar. Our sales of this sugar each season inorease to such an extent thati oar stock gets occaslonaFy exhausted. Auckland No. 1 and Miliiquin Sugarfkept m stock. ; , n PRESERVING SEASON [ \ PRESERVING SEASOR JS9S-9* jf^r "T> s _ 1898-99. $ BRASS HEAVY tLTGHT ENAMEL ■ Preserving Pans \W&m Preserving Pans Wfl hold very large Stocks of Preserving Psns of various kii;dt--, lncludirg Bast yoalny B as^, Henrick's Cast Iron Enamelled, and Lyd's Steel Enamelled, which *c hay" marked down at Very Low Prices *n clear. 9 JAM "S JARS, il^^^B We have just landed 32 Crates, 2 Caaks, and 2 Wf)~ ■ JHJB Tanks of Jam Jars of evtry description, bcludh g fe" ■lll||^r. Mason's Improved, L-ghtuJng Jars, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jars, Tied Down Jars, etc. ' SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE, FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROLLER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buyii g your Flour from us, and Baking your owe Bread, thereby saving 2d per 4lb loaf. , ■■', DUGHESS TEA is the most economical Tea on the matker, and of a most delin do sflavoir. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rotma, E■• t Street. < • FLETCHER BJROB., O-SH SUPPLY STORKS. K/»ST STR'-'l-T, ASHBURTON, AND HiGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone 24 ]j t , x g>j ■^i— .——. . Bm ~_ J^._.—^—^■^-~-**~~-TTrTTmrffTTtniiniTiiiiin-TTrHrriiii''iwii»iigiiiiM^ti^ : WHAT NOW? GREAT HALF-YEARLY CLEARING SALE QW Drapery, Clothing 1, AND 800t,% - FOR ONE MONTH. ALL GOODS REDUCED 33| PER CENT. INSPICTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. HARVEST REQUISITES.™ ("IASTOR 0IL» IMAOHINE OIL HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES, SECTION RIVET?, COTTER PINS, WIRE (HACKS, COPPER RIVETS, OIL FEEDERS, BOLTS & NUTS, SCYTHE BLADES, SCYTHE SNADES, SEAMING TWINE, WHIPS, t ■wmmwww^OJ mmmmmmm FARMERS are asked to Inspect onr STOCK OF HAY FORKS, which are the Best m the Market. Every Description of IRONMONGERY AND TOOLS at Lowest Possible Price*. If you want a Good Artio'e, we can supply ifc, as we do not stock inferior good*, INSPECTION INTITiD. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER^MIRCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd, t, Shag Point Coal Company, „ Weitport Ctoiki Company,



BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested m Agricultura or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton lor tha 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" went, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business m Ashburton to Mr G. Mbddins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have so generously supported me during the time I have been m business here, and I most cordially recom 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, .1 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 as an old identity of Ashburton, having be* n a resident for 6he last seventeen years j 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 trict, and it will be my endeavour as far as I possibly can to supply those rfquiremenfs, i more especially those of my fanning friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle I adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, viz, to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and seller; and by prompts 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 j patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I have oa sale, without pressing to buy, GEORGE MEDDINS. , . ___jl ■ mj_s oabsqk, mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply ab Residenoe,' Corner of Wille and WiUiwn Streets, oear



t\ BULLOCK. __ io LET. ~~ TTOUSE and Land on East Bett. 8 ACRES. » Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PRINTERS AND OTHERS. TO LET at a Low Rental—Premises m the Arcade recently occupied by Mr A. J. Baxter, and FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, etc. Apply T. BULLOCK _ ________ AT A LOW RENTAL, Premises m Moore Street, next Bitching and Mileom. Apply to (iT. BULLOCK ■ TINWALD. TO LET, eta low rental, viz.—6s 6d per week. 1 2} ACRES 2| Fronting flarland and Grove Streets, toge ther with four-roomed Cottage thereon; good Cooking Range. Apply to T. BULLOCK _________ AT ft low rental, via. 6s 61 per week, small shop or office m the Arcade. Apply, S T. BULLOCK. "COTTAGE and SECTION at a very"" much Reduced Price. No 79, Kermode Street, J-acre, with Cottage OFFERS are invited for the purchase of ! this property, as the owner is desirous i of realising at once. Very easy terms of payment. Inspection invited. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOB SALE. GOOD BUILDING SITE, Level and Good Land. -336 lOsj Price required for TvS. 795, quarter of an acre, well situated m Cox Street. Very easy Terms, viz:—Small cash deposit, balance by monthly or quarterly instalments. T. BULLOCK, Agent. E. W. HANMEE NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, I have much pleasare m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. I 132 B, W. HANMER.



M. J. BUR *i E S S. (x)— —— S«s 6J p. » Week THE NKW 10-pa- Wonth | DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. REQUIRES no Basting, haa all the Most Modem Improvements. No COGS, TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out. Secured GOLD MEDALS and HIGHLSr Awards against all comeks. PRAMS- PBAMB- PKAMS. CLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OP LEATHER. OHBISTCHURGH PRICES, Hicyole»-Sub-AGENT for the NEW UP-TO-DATE Massey-Harris. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY. STATIONERY. AT THE DUST PAN. Addbess—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BUHGrSi. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS, £)0 CASEB FINEST NEW CURRENTS £)0 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISING XOO 100 BOXES FINEsT NEW SULTANAS 200 H.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 ewt Finest Lemon Peel ■ 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottlea L mon quash f> cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottlea Raspberry Syrup 0 cwfc Choice New Figa ¥?■ dfz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscitels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan 41monds 1 cwt Dried Peachea 2 cwt Ntw Season's D^tes 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Parcelon?, 2 cwfc Gboice New Prunes Almond, and Wa'nuts) 2 cwfc Real German Sausage 10 cases, 21b nnp, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6d< z tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricott) 6 doz tir.s Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - "SUGAR ~ RUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN (JANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM TARS- """"JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quarb and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m and lib packets, 51b and 101 b tine. A Pungent and Good Lfquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and l-chesfca. fjjP" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Aahburton, WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs alwayß m Stock, Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dailyi SHEARMAN BROS., GROGERS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND SPIRIT MEFOHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BUBNETT STBEET, ASHBUETON. Telephone No 53 I



T. Bullock. CULDSTUB^M DISTRICT. SHEEP FARM, 711 AOKKs. 711 Situated about s£' mile« from Hiads Rail way Station, beiovv the hue mENDKRS are invited for the LEASE I for Five or Seveu Yc»ra if a Sheep j Farm of 7il Acres, being K.S. 28642, 32895, 32951, 33187, and 34115, all fenced, and divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered with County water n»oes. The im pi vmetits cofsips, of a < otuige of ih ec I ro> ins, Stab c wr i. liusc b.-xt'M, Aiiet-jj Y-nds, cc. Vcrj sut'abie proper;y to work with r.ch. heavy laud, 'lenders r ceived by the uudeisigned up to SATURDAY, 28;h iust,. Furi her particulars as regards condiiions, &c, furnished on application. Ihe highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, T. BULLOCK, 1 135 Agent. DAVID THOMAS. METHVEN YARDS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1899 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from various clients to sell at the above yards— 400 FORWARD TWO-TOOTHS 256 „ „ 120 125 Two-Tooth EWES & WETHERS 2 REAPERS AND BINDERS 2 DRAUGHT HORSES. DAVID THOMAS, 1 159 Auctioneer C LEA KING to AL E OF LIVE & DEAD STOCK, IMPLEMENTS! FURNITURE, Etc., AT RUAPUNA. FEIDAY, JANUaKY 27. MR DAVID THOMAS baa received io. structioDß from Mr John Whitelaw, of Ru&puna, who has disposed of hb farm, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date The whole of his Live and D<ad Stock, i Furniture, etc, as follows : — Qflfl CROSSBRED EWEP, about 60 1 q» RAMS, English ani Border XO Liiceittrs IF AT CJW 4DR 4UGHT MARES and GELD INGS, from 5 years upwards "I TRAP MARK 1 Rjid and Gray Farm Dray, 1 Extra Heavy D.B\ Plough (Reid and Gray), Light D.F. Plough, Maeure 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, Tools, etc*, Lot of Wire and Wire Netting, 90 sheets Galvanised Iron, 300 Cornsacfes, Several Tons Straw Chaff, 1 Saddle, 1 Side Saddle, 2 half Tank?, 200 gallons each. FURNITURE.— 1 Harmonium, Table, Chaire, Sofa, Chest of Drawers, Bedstead, looking Glrbs, Picture BooUb, Carpets, and a large lot of Sundries?, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp; Luncheon provided D. THOMAS, 1 147 Auctioneer. ■■ ■ .., ' " -^ Tenders, tendlrl TENDERS are invited for building a House m Moore Street. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 28, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any fender cob necessarily accepted. 1 168 R. BIRD, Architect). rTIENDERS for Lease of Eighty Acres , JL (more or less) situated opposite Green street School, for five years. Terms of 1 Lease to be seen at offices of E. G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted, Tenders close February 2 next. Address— MARY ANN McCORMIOK, c/o JAMES McCORMICK, 1 151 Burnett street, Ashburton. ! Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Frienda of Mr and Mrs Alfred I Gahagaa are respectfully informed tbab the Funeral of their late beloved infant son, Edwabd Clembnts, will move from their residence, Eton Street, off Wakanui Road, on SUNDAY, the 22nd insb., at' 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 1 164 Undertakers. SALE SUMMER . Drapery & Clothing. ; mHE Whole Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS MUSD BE SOLD. Great Reductions. Wonderful Bargains. BEMEMBEB SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DEAPER & CLOTHIEP, TANORED STREET.



Wanted. A SHBURTON Hor'ioultural Society— % ' iV. Annual Show, *! IiUUSDAY, Fubiusiry, 116 Don't forge it. 116 \ \\JANT- ]>—■'.!, intfl igeut L-.nl Apyy '■ VV by letter to the Ec ipao Cyi^e Works, Ti tiOied Mteet. 1 140 WANTED to Purchase — Pullets and Cockerels m any quautiy.—R. Millak, Canterbury Hotel, Methvan. 1 166 IjIRCJ T for Jam, cheap. Peaches, Apri- J cots, Ripe Bananas, Psums, Oranges, Applea and Lemons.—Adams' Corner shop. ' 1 170 I £ 1 REWARD — Los>—Si!v. r (HuuU ■>) , <3j i- Watch und Ohuin, wish Sovereign attached. Finder rewarded ou returning to Mail Office. 1 162 FOUND on Be^ch Road—Lad'ei' Cope. Owner can have same by paying cost of this advertisement. 1 161 WANTED to Sell.—Flour at Greatly Reduced Prices—Hollitt's, Brown's, or Evans's—John Orr & Co. . 1 151 WELDON'S Ladies' Journal, Christmas Number; Young Lakes' Journal, January ; Windsor Magaz;ne and Woman at Home, Christmas Numbers ; Lost Provinces (author of " Final War"), Hannibal's Daughter (A. Haggard), Harvest of Sin, Windy haugh, Linnet, and other New Books. —H M Jones BOARDERS -Mbs KNiGHT,~Ea&fc Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 ANTED KNOWN -Mrs Hamilton is fctill paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies' 1, Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on it shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. RS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Lades, Gentlemen's, and Children's ieft-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robsnson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 BsL._J!ill J__"..!i.J.. jj. ..'..'«' I'L _ IL ..'. ''. IJI J !H Publ:c Notices. 13 RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH SERVICE?. TO-MORROW, SOKDAY, 22nd JAN. Wills Streets-Morning at 11—Rev. G. H. Mann. Evening at 6.30—8ev. J. Cockeii (of Wanganui). illenton School, 3 p m,~Rev. G. H. Mann 1 169 ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Tl/TR & MRS MICHAEL IBBLL desire to JItJL express their most sincere thanks to /hose friends and neighbors who sympathised ivith and helped them in their late bereave, nent of their beloved son Herbert Louis. 1 167 &SHBURTON WEBLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. A GARDEN PARTY will be held in the £jL 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 ab 5.30 p.m. Tickets for Tea, Is; Children oalf price. 1 156 fTTbT's ale, FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, with wash house, workshop and coal shed, and good orchard. Albo, half acre adjacent to house with stable and other conveniences on sections 1222 arid 1221—threequarfcer acres in all. Three frontages—vz., Wakanui Road West, Grigg Street, and Cameron street. Within ten minutes of Station, For particulars of price, etc., apply to I 141 MRS JOHN TAYLOR. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given, that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 17th January, 1899, a resolution was adopted making a By-law under the provisions of the Counties Act, 1886, having for its object the prevention of the blowing and spouting of meat, or selling or offering for sale meat) after it has been blown or Bpouted, within the County of Ashburton, *nd that such resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 21sb February, 1899, at 11 a.m. A copy of the proposed By-law is de posited at 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 21st February. The proposed By-law, if enacted, will come into force on a day to be named here. After* By order, " F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. Ishburton, 21st January, 1899. 1 163 THEY CAN STILL DO IT! WHAT? WHY WIN! WHO? WHY, STERLING BICYCLES. j TTT "pURCHASE won the Half Mile Amateur Race on the 19th, from scratch, mounted on this favorite machine. JOEY BARKER also holda the Half Mile New Zealand Record from a standing start, mounted on a STERLING thorough bred. A consignment of these machines ex pected next week, call and see them. WE have also— BINDING TWINE, MACHINE OIL. and a full stock of McCORMICK BXTRAS on hand. Morrow, Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON | M. PRIEST, Manager. i A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that) she has atarted business as DRFSB AND MANTLE MAKER In Saundere' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studi 14. Smoke ifewVenHS r*~—^-^



PUBLIC NOTIGHS



Trust and Agency COMPANY OP AUSTKAL< ASIA, Ltd. - .incorporated■> 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED ... ... £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christchurch, Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainshury and Logan, Napier* Head Office in New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH. £3p,OooTto Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and erai sums up to three-fifths 0 amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAB. NATHL. HAMEE, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE' PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFIPEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-feiture Conditions.— At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £31 10a per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 FEARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Ashburton. , FOE SALE. TTCTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHEB VEHICLES, ; Which we can dispose of at reasonable, prices. I F & HTSTEEL Victorian Steam Carriage and Iroa Works, West Street, Ashbprton. I J



14 Mother ! give me another piece of that read and butter !" " You may have another piece of bread and butter, but nob that bread, it is too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom will ba profitable if practiced by horse owners just now. We every year have some very difficult cases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence is better than a bucketful of regret. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge m Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High School.—Advt.



SYNOPSIS OB 1 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Baker Bros —Funeral notice Ashburbon County Council—Notica re by law E Bird—Tenders T Bullock—Building sibe for sale Morrow, Bassett & Co—Business notice Wanted—Young Fowls Mrs Adama — Fruit, etc. Primitive Methodists Church services Horticultural Society—Notise re show R Bird—Tenders Mr and Mrs Ibeil—Acknowledgment