COMMERCIAL.

THE MARKETS.

London, January 16 Lamb, prime Canterbury, 4|d.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

At the Tinwald saleyards yesterday morn ing the yarding of sheep, was about 4,000, and oattle 40 head. The demand for fat cattle was poor, and several lotß were turned out. Fat sheep sold well, showing that the butchers were more in need of mutton tiiau beef The prices tbtained were as under : — Fat hHKirp.—Crossbred ewes, si.otn, 6s 9d, 7s, 3.3dt0 9s 3:3; crossbred wethers, shorn, 8-j 9d, lls IOJ, 12s I'd to 13s ; cross bred hoggets in the wool, 15a 6d ; merino ewes. 5i 3d, 53 4d and 5s 9d ; fat lambs, 9s 4d, lls 3d to .1 Is 6d. Btobb Sheep.—-Crosßbred ewes six and eighb toothb, 8a 91 to 8s 11 rf ; crossbred ewes and wethers, four-tooth, 10a 9dj cross bred wethers, two-tooth, 11b 7d, Fat Cattle.—Steers, £3 sa, £4 2a, £5 and £5 5; beifers, £3, £3 7s and £4 2s j cows, £310a, £4 2s 6d, £4 6d and £4 15a.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenaon reports on his weekly sale of livestock, produce, furniture, etc., as under -.—Last Saturday I had a medium entry of pigs, for which the bidding was very brisk, and prices were a shade higher than they bave been for some weeks past. ' A line of small woaners sold at 13s 6d, and others at 13 <, 15s 6d to 16s 6d. A pen of small lambß fetching 9s each. Of cattle, I had a good yarding, but they were not in great demand. However, I disposed of three at £2 17s 6d, £3, and £4 each. Poultry was very scarce, fowls selling at Is 6d to 3s per pair. In the produce line, early potatoes were very plentiful, and 1b seems to be ihe ruling price ; chick wheat, 6b 6d, 7a 6d, to 93 and '9it>A per sack ; and a few sacka of ryegrass sold at "38 per bushel. I offered ft large quantity of furniture and sundries, which kept me going till close on 4 p.m., and realised very satisfactory prices j also an assortment of harness, light seta selling from 28a to £2.

CYCLING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 18, 930 a.m, Guardian Office 10-30 a-m) Sydney, January 18 Ab the Cycling League's Electric Light OarnivaJ, the League Competition Cup resulted—Forbes 1, Megson2, Drinkwater 3. ■Time—4.3s. Five Mile Scratch—l^egson !,• Forbes 2. Time-12.18i.

THE YARRA MYSTERY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Brisbane, January 17 Madame Ledebur has made a state ment that the girl Ambrose died in aa epileptic fit.

Latest Items.

Removal.—Mr E. W» Hanmer announces that he haß removed to the store and office lately occupied by the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company s Limited, vgjiere he will carry on his business of grain and wool merchant, etc., as heretofore. Aebest at Rakaia. --On Tuesday even ing, Constable Stanley arrested two young men, Robert John Bavridge (alias Jones) and Alfred Ford, wanted for breaking and enter ing at Addingtom They were brought up before Mr Oxley, J.P., and remanded to Christchuroh. Marine Certificates.—Last session, Mr J. Hutchison, M H.R., made certain charges about the laxity with which marine certi ficabes were issued. The Goveroment has made an enquiry into the matter, with the result that one official haa been suspended, and summonses issued against him and two others, on a charge of improperly assisting to procure the issue of a certificate. The case will be heard next week.—Press Asso ciation telegram.

News in Brief.

A return ticket to Rakaia has been found In the street, and has been left at the Mail office. Messrs W. H. Collins & Co. have a new advertisement in this issue calling the attention of farmers and others to their stock of harvest requisites.

JW ASHBURTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1899



Kbating's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suc«e?B of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean 'n ppp!ication. the niticte you purchase iSjjCFATiNG's, as imiUtioiiß are noxious and ineffectual. Sol iiu tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d. each, by nil chemists



DON SILVER . DON SILVEiiH t Guar'Uitfed to Wear White throiijtiiout Will not oliansro colo'i^-.^^illjllj j^fiSß^Sfci. W importJDOT^.rl-l: __ to give^ erellltf;';;: We are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Eya-WitneßS Cutlery. '■.O LSisi Tea War© aa& Dinner Ware ■ISIIIS Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dhmerware, and buying for spot Casli ? I we are enabled to sell about 20 per cent Under Ordinary Prices, bo it will pay you to pay us a visit when requiring anything of the above. ■■?>>ss, 1899 Preserving Season. 1809 BREWERS' CRYSTALS la without doubt the Finest Preeerv.ng 8a««r on fcha Market, being much stronger and does not reqoiie skimming like the ordinary eajn* which is Blmply waste. Jams and Jellies made wilh it ara olfarer, finer, and !cqair£ lees than any othsr sugar. Oar sales of this sugar each season it, create to si en «|i extent that out stock gets occaaional'y exhausted. Auckland No. 1 and Millldufii-^ Sugar kept in stock. . ,p^s: PRESERVING SEASON I \ PRESERVING SEABo||t 18»8-"' L^ l8»8-9»i .111 >hu|lii "~ II "^iJf(^. ■ '■ " '■'■''^'''C'i'll?^ BRASS I^^^^^^ HEAVY ft LJGffDENAHEIi'II Preserving Pans m-rflV Preserving PaniM We hold very la^ge Slocks of Preserving Pans of kind?, injlvding !# Quality Brasf-, Henrick's Catc Iron Enamelled, and Lyi's Steel Euam stltd, whlot IS we have marked down at Veiy Low Prices to clear. i,?:$M ■I 1111 JAM TA"RS IP^NlH'i Vv IS ill We haVe Jaet lande(3 32 Crates« 2 Casks» and 2 w$ Stm" li -*f^ , |;l||f m*^' Tanks of Jam Jars of every description, including ill'' 'IplM^ Maßon's Improved, Lightning Jars, Scotch Jam Jars, White Earthenware J»rg |V ilMe^llff Down Jars, etc. ■ ■  VJi;-asli'fe:4 SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BTJYING V--^W$ ELSEWHERE, ■ .. -^"l^! FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST ROILER FLOUR, "^f/' How to Save Money—By Buying your Flour from as, and Baking yoar^j^^ili Bread, thereby saving 2d per 41b loaf. . ■ :s?:^il|ll| DUCHESS TEA is the most economical Tea on the market, and of a most^iiii^illil cious flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rdoii^- East Street. ■ "^"M FLETCHER 8R05..-11l O^SH SUPPLY STORES, - ■ -. ' : ..I'^-lf^-'ilil^ EAST STRKET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH-STREET, OHRISTOHUROp'::®*Pi Telephone 24 .•■ BpJc^l'.vMS^ __^_^«__ . -.■■■ L:^i?!i^'iiifi , ■" ■ !;■!■*. rtil . ■ ■!!>.i;i;?:'.S!i!E!?S t'^ SPECIAL EXHIBIIIION. 2" CHARMIN(>_NOVELTIES. :if§ ANDREW ORR, 1 IS making a GREAT SHOW of Choice Goods in ■:r'.#- i-::fc f ■ ■, ■■■ ■■- h:-i, MILLINERY, HATS, BONNETS, UP-TO-DATE JACKETS AND CAPES, CHOICE COSTUMES, CLOTH FOR COATS AND SKIRTS. ORDERSI TAKEN FOR TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS. Boys', Youths' and Men's SUITS of Beat Colonial Made Materials. .LINOI^UMS *& FLOORCLOTHS, Lovely Designs, all Widths and Patterns. SPLENDID STOCK OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S, AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. l ENOLISH AND COLONIAL. 1 I Just Opened;ioo;DoKeß MEN'S NEW TIES AND SCARVESrat.HALF PRICE. ANDREW ORR. HARVEST REQUISITES. '• ■ —«_ . /CASTOR OIL, MACHINE OIL, HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES, SECTION RIVETS, COTTER PINS, J WIRE TACKS, COPPER RIVETS, b OIL lEBDERS, BOLTS & NUTS, SCYTHE BLADES, SCYTHE SNADES, i SEAMING TWINE, WHIPS, 1 FARMERS are asked to Inspect onr STOCK OF HAY FORKS, which ate tho » Best in the Market. 3 Every Description of IRONMONGERY AND TOOLS at Lowest Possible Prices. If you want a Good Article, we can supply it, as we do not stock inferior goods. INSPECTION INYITED. 3 e \ W. H. COLLIKS & CO., e IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd,  Shag Point Coal Company, £ * „ Weetport Goal Company,



Trnd Competitions rjTHIH Month the ''iiia.' ofivis prizes fot j I competition- as imdt-r : • •- i £ ad For (he phot oof the p -It its' child ~\ under six j ettis-f'o l>e repro^ncr! in the 'Triad ') 'Ihe przi is nob for the bat p i >to, hut f->r [200 the prettiest child. Closed 20th September. Priza won by Lina Jones, COU3 Bay, Sou hland. J For best written and composed A app'icati>n of sifnat ion ia amer- I chant's office ; youths under 18. ! o n n Closed 20; hOc'ober. Pr ze won \ 6 u u bv Robert R Younp, Auckkn , Watoh, value J ForbeatorigiDalconntidrum on the ", 'Triad.' Ulo* e d2o(h November, I o 0 n Result will be announced in j January issue. J For names of the six greatest and "\ be-t snngs. Will b d^cHed by compel itora bhemselvas The I„ q q oue who vot-s fo; tl>e six ihe j m^j rity vo'c fo- to be the win ner. Clos3cl 20th December. J Fo^ the best worked or pointed ]i »bookmu'<; to havo the words 4 The Triad 'in tho design. To -2 0 cln e 20th Janutuy Gold Bangle, value J Entries for the above competitions to be | accompanied with a r. oeipt for not less thas 5a for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the ' Triad,' or for goods advertised iu the • Triad,' »b per list below. Competitions to bo posted to " Manager ■ Triad,'Dunedin." The resulb of each competition will be givtn in the ' Triad ' in issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z Cycle Go. Ashburton Dfapery Co., Diapers Dr Speer, Wellington Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse. Griffin's Bisonits (any grocer) Guinea Gold Oigaretb? a Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co,K Jama Lochhead, R Neil, Dr J F, Berbalisb N-Z. Insurance Co (0 Jtfforson, manager) N.Z Express Co. ROullen, ageut N.Z. Uiothing Factory Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Suratsura Tea Three Oastle and Capstan cigarett-e Vanity Fair Cigarettes ' Wahoo ' i oasby's, • Koolibah ' Loabby'e. (Buyers of one bottle of either m»y enter) Wilson, Balk and Co,, French Coffee and Ouvah Tea "-EATING'S POWDER K" EATING'S POWDER, ** EATING'S POWDER, "-EATING'S POWDER, K EATING'S POWDFR, & EATING'S POWDER, fRLGS: FL^AS, KILLS \ MOTHS,! BKRTLES, M. SQUITOES. HAFMLEBS 'CO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLK S T(l AiNIMALS HARMLESS TO AKIMALS RARMLKSS TO AMMMB HARMLESS TO ANIMUS It is unrivalled in destroying Flkas, Bugs COCKROACHESj BEETLES, MoTH3 in FUKS and every other species of insect Sportsmen will find chis invaluable for destroying fl as in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dog-* The Public are Cautioned that packages ' of the genuine powder bear t! e autograph of Thomas Keating So'd in Tins enly KEATING'3 WORM TABLETS KEATING'B WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEAIING'S WORM TABLETS KEATIKG'S WORM. TABLKTS (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) hoth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain renvdy for INTES'I INAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all druggists. Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, IVeuraJ&fia, otc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER- Recommended by the highest Medisal authorities. The pectoral Fxiinl gffttor JGspio is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J. ESPICi Paris > 20 rue M- Lazare I i Melbouenb, Messrs Bourbaud and Co, Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. rpHE GENUINE DR GUILLIIF JL ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Anti Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of bhe Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Kae de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, It is the best remedy agahißb all bilious and glairlout disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Gniilie's Elixir haa been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevsr, iiafluersz*, sliu diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Guiilio's Elixir, which blears the signature of Paul G*ge, and mark that each bolble is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W, THE FARMERS 1 CO-OPERATIvJ^iIPE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS AGENTS for the above Association iu the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of Farm and Crop Risks ; also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application ab our Offices, Wesb Streeb. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTEBBURy, Hbuxto.



BOOTH, MAODONALD AND CO. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN., T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested in Agricultura or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT in Ashburton lor the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity o* EXTRAS -, also Sample Machinery and Implements, H. GUILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 195 George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ' TJ AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for WJHJDJOJJXGr PRESENT S and is now selling at Chriutchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, ,



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, Doa Collars for 1899. NOTICE is hereby given that the Prices for Dog Collars, 1899, are as follows : Dogs kept solely for the purpose of Herding or Driving Sheep or Cattle .. .. .. 2/6 each All other Dogs_  .. 10/- each Office of Registration—The Ashburton County Council Offices, Ashburton. Collars can also be obtained from the fol lowing persons :— G. Mummery .. Mayfield L. Oxley .. South Rakaia G. H. Alingtoß .. Methven W. G. Biggs .. Tinwald By Order, F. MAINWARING, I Clerk. Ashbuton, Jan. 14ch, 1899. 1 115 ART CLASSES. AIR A. W. JMcM.IJL.JLHN, ARTIST, Fro South Kensington School of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTIONS given in all Branches of ART,, Painting from nature a Specialty. For Particulars address the Art Sfcudio, Saunders* Buildings. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen i'airs of Children's ankle straps.—Mbiaob's Jfoftia.ad.ta Bqq'j gtoje,



M. J. B I) R Q E S S. /„% 3s eti p©i- Weeic THE :N V W m>-» p«>r Monti* DAVIS VEUTICAL F ED SEWING MACHINE. "DFQUIRES no Bistinj.'. has all the Most Modern Improvements. No COGS, XI TEETH, or SPRINGd to wear out. Secured GOLD MKD LS and HIGHEST Awards against all comers. PRAMS. PRAMF- PRAM^- CLEGG'S MAKE. BEST OF LEATHER. CHRISTCHURCH P'^lOE^. JBleyei*-**—Sa»»-AGENT for the NEW " UP-TO-DATE Mfossey-Hfirris. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY- AT STATIONEHY. THE DUST PAN. | Addbhbs—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. J3UBG .SS. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS, 50 CASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS 50 100 BOXES NEW Va^SOIA RAIoINS x OO 100 BOXIS FINEST mw SULTANAS 200 ST.B.--All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble in cleaning. i .OS—— IT7"E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Gooda — JO cwfc Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 nwt Finest Orange Peel 20 dtz Bottlea Lemon ■ quash fi cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottlea Baspberry Syrup 6 cwt Choice New Figs Vi d( z Bottlea Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muso»tels 2 Grows Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwt New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricot 5 cwfc Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Cboict) New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwfc Heal German Sausage 10 cases, 2 biins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken in Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey in Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR' - RUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Moat Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM TABS.~ (X) ~™ JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 2lb Stone Jara, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles^ which we are offering at Low Pricea. „ f x \ TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TRA, Packed in £Jb and lib packets, 51 b and 101b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and J-cheßts. H2T We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given in Aahburtou. 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 in 10 gallon kegs always in Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orderß by Post despatched with Punctuality, Goods delivered Daily, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (Telephone No 53 CHRISTMAS - 1898. CHRISTMAS PaESENTs7 <o>OHRISTMAS PRESENTS WHAT Could be more suitable for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT than a nice Table, Chair, Overmantel, Whatnot, Sewing Machine, j Piano, Drawing Room or Dining Room Suite, or some useful article of Furniture. You can get something Pretty and Useful, that will last for j years s at a Low Price. j GRAND SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN NEW PREMISES. SPECIAL PRICES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEA.SON AT T' H. UNDRILL & GO'S- We have also a Grand Assortment of Vases, large and Bma.ll, all prices; Photo Frames, Pictures, and Ornaments of all kinds; Japanese Baskets, Brackets, Fire Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, and Trays in great variety. All new for the Christmas Trade—Call and see before buying elsewhere. We are also showing a Choice Assortment of Bedsteads, Bedding, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets (a grand variety), Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs and Mats, Japaneeie Matting, Rugs, etc.; Chairs in endleßs variety, over 450 to choose from. Largest Stock in Town—all at Reduced Prices for the Christmas Holidays. tS" Don't forget to call and see Grand Display on Christmas Eve—it will be the finest sight in Town, everybody should see it. Don't forget it, at T. H. UNDRILL & CO. 7&BINETMKERB, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCREDJISTREET, opposite Arcade, and next Buiidin Society's Office



'I Friedlander Bros. t w— . i SPECIAL ENTRY. - i THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th In-t. 1 On Account of a Client,— IFARM DRAY and FRAME, in good order. 1 1-127 FRiEDLANDER Bros., Limited. HORSK FAIR WEST STRERT HORSE MABT Y\TE STTALL hold our ntxt Horse VV Fair on I'UUJRSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899, And are aow BOOKING ENTRIES for same, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 38 Auctioneer. SPhCIAL ENTRIES. H 0 Jti S E " F A 1 R. THURSDAyT 19th Inbt. WE Shall Offer on account of a Southern Client,— If\ GOOD DRAUGHT MARES & JLU GELDINGS. On account of Northern Clients, Qrv GOOD DRAUGHTS. R. FRIEDLANDER, | 1 113 Auctioneer* | THE "PEOPLE'S" Ironmongery Establish* ment, ' BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business in Ashburton to Mr G. M»ddins, ( l hereby tender my Binoere thanks to th'e Public of Ashburton who have so generously supported me during the time I have been in 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. C -ngreve's Business in 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 as an old identity of ABhburtoD, having been a resident for She 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 trict, and it will be my endeavour as far as I possibly can to supply those -requiremencs, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, viz, to sell & good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and seller; and by prompt attention to customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL OEDERS left with me will have my personal supervision. I humbly ask for a sharo of public patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I hav6 on sale, without pressirjg to buy, i GEORGE MEDDINS. 1 1 GREAT SALE OF SUMMER ' Drapery & Clothing. mHE Whole Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS MUST BE SOLD. Great Eeductions. Wonderful Bargains. REMEMBER SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 A. P. WILLIAMSON, GASH DBAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET. THE CASH BOOT STOBE (Nexb to Nicoll Bros.) nnHE Leading Boot Store in Ashburtoi;. THF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladies' Glace kid Shoes in Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Bootß. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes in all colours. Shoeß for Bowling, Tenaiß, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3a to 20a. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarmid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager WANTED Known—Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the Public of Ash burton thats she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately* Address . -wßurpetl) Sheets, opposite Alah QflSw.



PUBLIC NOTICES • o j FAIBFIELD FREEZING WORKS bi nriHK FAIRFIELD EXPRESS will leave X Saundere 1 Building* TO-MORROW Afternoon (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m. to take intending Visitors to the Work3, Vißitorß can arrange aa to time any afternoon by informing me the day before. Return fare Is. 1 J34 JOHN MULLANEY. THE CONVENT SCHOOLS, CONDUCTED by the Religious of V^> " Noire Dame dea Missions," Ash burton, will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, 30th INST. Punctual Attendance of Pupila requested. For further particulars apply to the 1130 REV. MOTHER PRIORESS. E> w7hanmbk NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, I have much pleasure in stating that in 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. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. i DISSOLUTION OF PARTNEESHIP. NOTICE is hereby given thai) the partner ship heretofore existing between the j undersigned William Henry Bebaom and William Hurst, of Rakaia, butchers and bakers, trading under the style or firm of Breach & Co., has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by the said William Henry Breach, to whom all accounts due to the late firm must be paid. Dated this 18th day of January, 1899. W. H. BREACH. W. HURST. Witness to both signatures,— R.,.M. CUTHBERTSON, 1 133 Solicitor, Ashburton* ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Council has made the following By laws for further regulating the traffic upon ' the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, and the said By-laws will come into force on the 10th day of February, 1899. By order, F. MAINWARING, , Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. Ashburton, 18bh January,* 1899. BY-LAWS. Resolvkb.— That, in pursuance and exercise of the powers vesced in it by the Counties Act, 1886, and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the County Council of the County of Ashburton doth hereby make the following by-laws for further regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the River Ashburtoa known as the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, and hereinafter called " the Bridge":— 10. No person shall ride, propel, or take any bicycle, tricycle, or other cycle upon the footway ol the Bridge. |I. No person Bhall ride or propel any bicycle, tricycle, or other cycle, upon the Bridge at a greater pace than six miles an hour, 12. No person shall ride or propel any bicycle, tricycle, or other cycle, upon the bridge at any time between sun set and sunrise, unless such bicycle, tricycle, or other cycle, shall carry a light in a conspicuous place in front. Any person who shall commit any breach of either of the foregoing by-laws shall, for every Buch offence be liable to a penalty not exceeding Five Pounds, | jjj . i': ■ ' h



F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOiT^ALiT" 1 BUCKEYE Reaper and Binder, 5 feet 6 inches cut. ALSO,— 1 MgCORMICK Reaper and Binder, 5 foot cut. Both these Machines are in good working order. Price for two—^s£sS. F. FERbIMAN MB??WIIII I 11111 ■ Nil MIIIIMIHMIIHHHW IHIBIi Ill——— Tenders, EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENDERS rjiENDERS wasted for Stooking 500 acres JL (more or less) of Wheat, iu two lots of 300 and 200 acres respectively. Separate Tenders are wanted for Forking the same. The time for receiving Tenders has been extended to THURSDAY, January 19. Also a few general Harvest Hands. For particulars apply WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, Winalow. Tenders to be left at Mail Office. 1 117



Wanted. . WAN TBD—Good Strong Country Girl, I 15 or 16, must be able to milk Apply Mks Askin, Seafield. 1 116 171XLARGEMKNT of Kngtish Churob. li Quantity of S*i! to he given away, t«< be removed to enable'he eeniractor to piu in foundation for extenaion. Appiy to the foreman on the works. 1 129 BOARDERS— Mks Knight, East Street, has accommodation for u few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Ten and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred inN.S W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. /CHRISTMAS Number, Windsor Maga \J zine ; The Days Work, (By Kipling) j Hope, The Hermit, Lyall, Quo Vadis, and other new books. Diaries, !and Calendars, etc., for 1899 —H. M. Jones, Bookseller and Stationer, East Street, Ashburton. TXT ANTED Known—That our new Dreas ' » Goods are now on view. Ladies in need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Tubneb. RT ROBINSON, Cash PurchaaeTTf LadW, Gentlemen's, and Children's | lefe-off Clothing, and all kinds of gooda. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mes Robinson, Wakauui Road, BariDg Square. 11 123



PYNE & CO. LYAT T FARM, NEAR WESTERFIELD. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PYNE AND CO. (in conjunction with Mb Davip Thomas) have received in structions from Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co,, as Agents and Attorneys for A. F. Somerville, Esq., to Sell by Auction ab PYNE AND CO.'S WOOL STORE, adjoining Tattersall's, Cashel Street, Christ church, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AS 12 O'CLOCK NOON, That "Very Desirable Freehold Property known as LYATT, near Westerfield. The property comprises 2052 Acres, ring fenced, and divided into seven paddocks. It is highly improved, and easily accessible by a good road. 575 acres are in crop and turnips ; the balance is ia English grasses. The buildings consist of an excellent House of ten rooms, good Stable and Shed. The Live and Dead Stock, comprising abo^b 2@5Q Half and Three-quarterbred Sheep and Lambs, may, if required, be taken at valuation. For further particulars apply to PYNE AND CO., Christchurch, oc DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton, 1125 Auctioneers. ft;agrmt and refraMng-^Neu? ik'»*f



11 Mother ! give me another piece of that read and butter!" "You may have nother piece of bread and butter, but aot that bread, it, is too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom will be 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 Forgo in Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High School.—Abvt. When the little boy was saying his cate chism, they asked him what was the chief end of a man. He said, " the end that's got the hat on." You do get the bald truth from youngsters at times. Ask a child, for instance, what's good for coughs and colds: • Why, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure of Bourse." They know; all New Zealand youngsters of four years old and upwards know that. Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be interested in the experience of Mr W; M. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Providence, RI. He saye: •• For several years I have , been almost a constant sufferer from diar-' rhoei, the frequent attacks completely pros trating me and rendering me unfit for my duties at this hotel. About two years ago a travelling salesman kindly gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to my surprise and delight its effects were immediate. Whenever I felt symptoms of the disease I would fortify myself against the attack with a few doses of this valuable remedy. The result has been very satisfactory and almost complete relief from the affliction." For sale by Ihe ashbubton pbug company