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THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Proa 3 Association—-By Electric I Telegraph—Copyright J (Received Wakapuaka March 4, 9 15 a-m, Guakdian Office, 10.43 a-m) Paris, Marco 3 M. Dupuy intends to ask the Court of Cassation to declare patriotic and other leagues having formal connection with the Dreyfus agitation illegal, preparatory to their dissolution.

OPERATION OX THE POPE.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Rome, March 8 Dr Mazzoni states that the Pope is now convalescent, and may live another decada. He is enjoying his food. Since this statement was made there has been a slightly disquieting rise io the patient's temperature.

THE SOUDAN.

—■* — United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ; Oairo, Maroh 3 The Khalifa, with a large following aDd four guns, is within half a day's march of the Nile. British operations against him will commence m April.

News in Brief.

♦- The services at the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills Stroef, to-morrow will be concluded by Mr Chapman m the morning, and the Rev. G. H. Maun m the evening, who will preach for the last time prior to leaving for Wellington. On Monday evening a fireweil meeting and coffee supper will be held ; admission sixpence.

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Horticultural Society.—A committeee meeting of the Ashburton Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday evening laat, ab which ib was shown that af er paying all liabilities, the society carries forward a small credit balance. , A vote of thanks was accorded to the judge—Mr G. J. Scaly, Timaru—for the very satisfac tory manner m which he performed his duties ; to the donors of special prizes ; and to Messrs Charles Baker, tfamea Taaker, (Thomas Breezs, and H. 0. Shrimptop, for j their valuable assistance on show day ;' also ; to Mr R. Lechner, the hon. secretary, to [ whose untiring energy and zeal the show (the best seen m Ashbucton for many years) was due, and which reflects great credit on all connected with it. The prises will be foaid at Mr Shrimpton's office on Monday, from 4 till 6 p.m.



GREAT RIvDUCTIONS GRKAT REDUCTIONS IN FINKB 1 ROLLEK FLOUR, 200 ITds 14s. 100 , 7s 6ft. 50 : 3s 104 25 „ ... ... ... 28. FURTHER Redact ions for Ton lobs or more. Now Is your Htm to hf In yoof Winter Sapply of Best Roller Flour. Bran and Sharps equally rtdootd, aUo Diamond Brand Oatmeal (the beat m the Market) is also eat) m Fricw. WWTiR SUPPLIES. When buying your Wlntfr Sopplies kindly gfr« as » call aud we will guarantee that you will save money by doing so, as we bty fo» Cash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples d«bti, whereas m a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. ' 0&A '''Mr 'iS'l^llL^r CS ■■' ■'■ii''; ''-■■' ' U;:'!-!::::^':- 1 - Hill *I . J Elil^BBHB! — j^-—-^^^ *'" *"i — . ''"*'aisßLa^fj^ "., "TT^;"i*Ji "m'"~^ —. ~ . v . ;.. ■ ',': ■"'"' .'. PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals !a univerjaKy acknowledged tol h* ' the most rconomi al and best Preserving Sugar m the M*vkei, Ore* vatd always used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are mnrh firmer arid clearer and will keep for yea slf required. This Sai»ar can only be had from ns, as we are Sole Agents, Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A Can* Sog*r alwcya m Stock, Preserving Pans I \ Preserving Pant WE have the largest <»i J ' j j^H^ ' Bwt <Lwttt** BrBBa» Stock of all kinds at Kenrloh, Cast Iron, J Lowest Pi ices. W^'^vlliflV Knaneiled, and Light Steel Enamcllrd. m SHI lAM J4K^' MiS<n^ Improved Pmts, Kffi][?l2^^Si |i| Quarts and hilf Gallons. American Jars, if^Bmieaiii^M raff illililßr '^c own Jars, Scotch Jars, Banner JeHy Jetrs. If # i^^H'.- ■ • j WK|have had f^nch a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this Beason that oo* stocks are git ins; veryilow, s, we advise oor cußtrmspß to c*il at once (if requiring any of the above) so »s to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we an qmtlng*--^. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCHt Telephone 24 Box 47 "~ = NOTICE. =1 AN and after this date, owing to the wonderful eucccbb m the Sales of tkt WEETHEIM SfiWING MACHINES, I HAVE MADE LARGE REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OB 1 ALL MACHINES, Thai being m » position to give greater advantages and more liberal terms thai* any other Person or Company m the Diatriot. NEW STYLES OF PEEAMBDLATORS AND GO-CARTS, FROM 20?. MANGLES AND POKTABLE BOILERS OX EASY TKRMS. All kin Is of Sewing Machines Repaired* B. LOCHHEAD, WERtEH'UM MAOFTTNIi; DEPOT, EAST SUREET, ASHBURTON. F. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH'MANAGER. 3 10 ANDREW ORR TTAS MUCH PLEASURS IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PCBLIC THAT, AT THE REQX7EBI OF A LARGE M7\IBFR OF HIS CUSTOMERS, HE HAS COM MFNJED A Dressmaking 1 Department On The Premises. HAVING secured the services of a young huly with loug experience m on* of the larae Ohiistchurch Houses, also m Sydney, the Ladies may rely on getting their Costumes made m tho most approved UP TO DATE .STY LX. Best Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. TUIAL SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.



MITCHELL & TURNER. A 8 Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburtoo, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAKEHOUSF, Worthy of the Town and District, which leaves us no option but to clear the Whole Stock at such Prices as to command the Kindly Cash, and prove WE MEAN BUSINESS. We wish it to be understood that the undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that "our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. DRESS DEPARTMENT. (r\ WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at thb Counter, and fully believe that tho Few Quotations given below will make it clear to every Reader that WE MEAN TO SELL. ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE 6|d Ot'D SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE la 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 2a 43, 2* 6d, 3s 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2, now ... la ALL WOOL SERGES (3roen only) U HTRONG SUMMER TWEEDS 9|i DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, Is 6d, now 10§l IWEED DRESS LENGTHS, 24h 61, 28d 6d, 34s 61, now ... 10a 61. 12s 6d, 15s 6d 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12* 6d, 15s 6J, 20j, all at 6s 6d CREFONS, Pink and Groen only, 2s, now Is 31 ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES la 3d HEAVY NWY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8i BLACK FANCY COSTUMK CLOTHS, 2i 3d, 2j 6d, 2s 9d, now 10U Is2l, " la 6i MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT -36 n Check and Bo*dered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4id Unbleached Tabibgs ... , „ „ I*, Is 4d, is^Sd 68ln Heavy White Sheeting , „ 81 80ln Heavy White Sheeting , „ 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffenlngs  „ 4d ; Heavy Art Serges, 2a 9J. 3* 6d  „ „ la lid, 2s 6d Large Size Bush Ruge, 8* 9J „ „ 6s 9d Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, Is ,  8W A Grand Line Dark Prints ... „ „ 3id 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Orepons  „ 4§d 20 pieces wide width good patterns Flatneltatte „ „ 3§d 6 pieces Flanncllette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns „ „ I|d 15 piecea Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns* etc   51 Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot o! Odd Lines m this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much too numerous to 'particularise, 30 dozsn Ladies' Calico Underclothing at aboab half price* 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 39 6d, now Is 6d 11 doa-m Children's Pinafores, la 9d, 2* lid, 3s 6d, now 10, d, Is 6d 'Sh dozen Infants' San Hats and Bonne's, 3s 6d, now Is Hi 65 Ladies' BlouKes, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, la lid, 2s lid 12 doz3n Colored Collars and Caffs, Is 6d per set, now 3|d 20 Ladies' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter price* CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Oofcton Shirts, 2s lid, now Is 6d 5 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirt's, 4s 6d, now 2a 9d 4£ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2a 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now Is 6d Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3s 6d, now Is lid Men's "White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is 20 dozen Men's Knit Socks, oar Is line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20s off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38s 6d, now 25s 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7s 6i 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25a 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Ooats, all abJlS^d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Yeats, all at 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10 3 6i for^fi.d. | 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers,|is,9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28s 6d 40 > yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3s, now 2a 2po yards Heavy Tw9ed, Is 3d 120 yards Heavy Tweed, dQ^hleJw:^, 6'd^ now.^Ss 3,1. MITCHELL AND TFRNEB



t. BULLOCK. 1 FOH BALE OR TO LETT™ 200 An R« '■ 200 Ooldetreim Road District, being RS. 52667- For pariiculars upp'y to T. BHIXOOK , COTTAGE of four room?, scullery, etc. together with two sec ions, fronting Alien's Road, Allenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent T~O~~L Hi T, NEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooms, etc, near the Gas Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TOWN PKOPERTIis~AN^^UILDIKG ALLOTMENTS. I HAVE for SALE a number of Town Sections situated iv Oi>x Street East, Wills Strtet West, Aitken Street East, and other localities at prices ranging from £15 to £50 each. One m C,x Street, No. 795, £36 10s, well situated, level, good laud. Terms if required. For further particulars App'y to t. bullock. ~"~~~ tinwald" " ~ 1/ Af! R E »/ 12 AAh_ h 12 1710R SALE Sectiona No 17 and 18, . each containing £ acre, fronting Main South Road, and not far from the Railway Station. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " TINWALdT" ' ' TO LET. — Small Cottnge fronting Graham's Road, not far from the Railway Station. Rental 3s 61 per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK Tenders, lrE~N~l)¥ira TO LET, by Tender, for a term of Five Years, or to Purchase, 544 Acres of Land, at per Acre, with Four roomed Dwelling House thereon ; alao Stable and Sheep Yards, situate m the J auristou District, and adjoining the late J. Daily's property. Particulars of lease may be seen at Messrs Hardley Brothers 9 Office, East Street, Ashburton. Tenders close at noon on March 11, 1899, The highest or any tender not necessari y reoeived. 2 139 TO CARTERS. TTTANTED Tenders for doing the Carting W for this offica at per month. For particulars apply to the Manager. 3 4 TENDERS FOR DRAPERY BUSINFS9 In the Estale of William Hedley. Collier ot Ashburton, Draper. mENDERS are invited m the Estate for J. the purchase of— (1) Interest m shop at Ashburton and Goodwill of Business. (2) Stock of Drapery and other Merchan dise contained m said premises. This is a good profitable business, has been veiy successfully carried on for over 17 years, and ia now offered as a going concern Terms, Conditions of Sale, and Stock L'sts, rmy ' c inspected at the office of Mr Fooks, the Sub-agent of the Public Trustee at Ai-h ---burton, the District Agents of the Public Tiustee at Auckland and Dunedin, the Public Trust Office, Wellington, or at the office of the uudereigued. Tender to be forwarded to the undersigned by noon of WEDNESDAY, March 15, 1899, marked "Tender, W. H. Collier," and must be accompanied by a marked cluque, with exchange added if payable ouc cf Chriatchuroh, or a cash deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the stock as fixed by the stock Hate, and 10 per cent of the price offered for the lease »nd goodwill. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Ageut of the Public Trustee, Government Buildings, Chrietchurch. 2 79 ■ii—h ww iiiiiHiip-aiMaffift- wiuM**rf''<zm*immm*q FEANK" CUETIB. PRACTICAL WATOHMAKEB, JEWBLLEK & OPTICIAN, {Late Watchmaker for A, Gunderaen, Cbriatchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to apologise to hia numerous cus tomers for the unavoidable incon veniences and delays they have been sub jected to during the EXTENSIVE ALTER ATIONS which have been made, and to fur ther state that the Establishment ia now THOROUGHLY UP-TO-DATE m every particular. A Special Spectacle- Fitting Room has been constructed and lit on the moßb approved system, so that GLASSES can be apcurately fitted for READING at night. Only the Latest Optical Sight-Test ing Instbfmenis Used. The Stock of Jewellery, Watche?, and Electroplated Goods have been most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & BEbT Selected m Ashburton. Watches and C'.ocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. '" STILL IN FROM I. WHO? Sterlings Of Course rfiHE previous Christchurch • Dunedic Record of 22 houre 20 minutes has had FOUR HOUJEfcH chopped offib by A. CALDER, mounted on his " Sterling Thoroughbred.' « GOME ONE ? GOME ALL,' AND BU\* THE FASTEST, STRONGEST, AND NEATEST BICYCLE IN THE MAEKEO Morrow, Bassett & Go ASBLBURTON, Mi. PRIEST, Manage];.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAKCH il. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. J mo ; RES , mo Mount Somers District:, m its Native State. MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company), has received in structions from t.lie Proprietors to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— 1 1 1 O ACRES, being Farm No. 16 1110 BUUCL! UCH KSTATE, partß of K.S. 18514, 23904, 23905, 26796 and others, situated between Bowyer's Stream and the road leading past Messrs Price and Brown's properties, and known as the Downs Paddocks. It is m its native state and should produce good crops of turnips, eta. if not sold as a whole will be divided into allotments to suit purchasers. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a,m. ~~T BULLOCK, 2 178 Auctioneer. SATUKI)A^IiAKCH~iir" COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. 500 aoTes 500 MR T. BULLOCK haß received in structions from Mb James Thompson to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — 500 Acres, Coldstream District, a short distance below Eating Railway Station, being Rural Sections 32773, 32774, and 32965, fenced, etc. Aa I have often stated, land cf this description should be suitable to work with heavy lands near the Beach, originally awamp. Those owning such are Invited to inspect this property, and attend the sale, Easy terms of payment Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, i 2 179 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MABCH 11. Io Persons Desirous of Purchasing Property neat Town, Important Salk of 200 acres. 200 About a mile below the Tinwald Railw&y Station, Graham's Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received inatruc tioas from Mr Thomas Hickman, to ■lell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property, as follows :— Lot I—The Homestead, containing 47a 3r Op, fronting Graham's Road, on which is erected a Dwelling House, Stable, Chaff-house, Cowshed, Pig geries, etc. Lot 22—-Containing 60* 3r 9p, fronting the road running through the original Graham's Estate, Plantation on the front. Lot 16—Containing 90a lr 28p, adjoining the above. Inspection of the several properties in vite*. Further particu'ars furnished on applica tion. Terms at Sale Note time —11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 27 Auctioneer, "t=A'IOBDAY, MißCfl 18. 20 A c R E 8. 20 And House, Maronan Road, Tinw*ld. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Ms Davidson, to sell by Public Auction at tha Arc*de on tbe above date, — His Property fronting the Maronan Road, being Lot 4, Part of Rotjerve 350, containing 20 Aores, together with Cottage thereon, and other improve ments. The land is divided into paddocks. There are often enquiries for small pro perties near town, and this sale affords a favorable opportunity to those requiring saoh a place, Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 26 Auctioneer. J. L. Higga — Glazier DAVID THOMAS, ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAECfI 9, 1899. 1%/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 2 13 Auctioneer. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. riIHE Friends of Mr and Mrs Martin JL Frederick Laffey are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved infant son, Martin Joseph, will move from their residence, Westerfield Lodge, on SUNDAY, March 5, at 8 a.m., arriving at the Catholic Church at 11 a.m., and theace for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3 23 Undertakers. BUSINESS CHANCE. NOTICE is hereby given thafc we have this day Sold our Business of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers and Importers, East Street, to MESSRS J. NICHOLAS and A. PIOKFORD. The said J, Nicholas and A. Pickford will receive all Debts owing to us, and their receipt will be sufficient discharge. McDonald & mcDiarmib, Ashburton, March 3, 189 Q. In reference to the above, having bought the Business of the late firm, we hope by strict attention to the wants of our cus tomer, to secure a continuance of the liberal patronage accorded to the above firm. Also, m order to facilitate the settlement of; Trans fer of Business, we respectfully request 1 an early eetUomjutoJall Outstanding Accounts. a 33 PICKFORD & NICHOLAS. J. U Iliggs — Decorator. 1 ■ •  . „■•*.



J. L. Hig'gs — Paperhaiiger. Wanted. miiE UEY. SAMUEL LiWRY will JL preach m the Baring Square Church, To-morrow Evening, 6 30. Mr J. Hayman m the Morning, 11 a.m. 3 i LOST, on the Addington Railway Sut'on, oa 2nd March—Lady's Silver Watch ; 10a reward. Finder kindly leave same at Mail Office. 3 35 WANTED, a strong Girl. Apply at once to Mrs T. Pitt, Smithfield Gardens. 3 1 J. It- Higgs — Paiater, Tailored Street. BAPTIST Church.—To-morrow. Rev A. A(3BB's Farewell Addresses, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Sunday, March 12-- Harveat Thanksgiving, Preacher —Rev T A. Williams, Bydenham, 3 38 TO Farmers and Others—Wanted—Old Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, delivered at our Foundry.—Kilworth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton 2 193 J- L< Kiggs — Paporhanger. TTpR SALE, a Second-Hand Bicycle tj price, £6. Apply Office of this paper SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashbnrton, and High Street, Ohristchurcn. FLOUR— Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 200lbs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; oOlha, 3s lOd; 251bn, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, ABh barfcon and Christchurch, J. L. Higgs — Glazier. NEW and fresh supply of Prayer and Hymn Books, Purses, Birthday Cards, Easter Cards, Picture Books, Wali Texts, Colored Tissue Paper (plain and crinkled), Accordions, stereoscopes and Views, Boxed Stationery, at:. —A. H. Williams. 325 NEW BOOKS—The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves ; Love to the Utter moat, The Two Atonements, Murray Robertson's Sermons, Sermons by Dean Church ; Ramakrishma, his life and sayings ; Anecdotes and Illustrations, Moody, pub lished prices; Bibles, Pr&yer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—H. M. Jones. X L< Eiggs — Grain or> FLOUR Reduced—Rollitfc's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200lbs, 14s ; lOOlba, 7s 6d ; 50:bs, 3a lOd; 25105, 2s.—John Ocr & Co, 2 J- L Higgs — Sigawriter- Entertainments. O" DDFELLO WS* HALL, ASHBURTON. Under the management of Mr Robert Henry ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. FOE TWO NIGHTS ONLY. THURSDAY & FR?DAT, MARCI 9 and 10, 1899. henby's mmm coipahy, AFTER A RECORD SEASON OF IOO— WEEKS IN SYDNEY —100 And a Prolonged and Uninterrupted Triumph throughout New Zsalanl. Packed nightly m Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Opening with fie great Surrey Detective Drama— "FROM SCOTLAND YARD." Mr Robert Henry and Miss Billie Howabde, supported by a Powerful Com pany of first-class Artists. Box Plan at Jones', also day sale tickets for all parts of house. Prices—3s, 2s, Is. 3 33 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. PRIZES will be paid out on MONDAY, March 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Mr Siirimpion's Office. R. LECHNER, 3 37 Hon Sec. PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Services, To-morrow, March §. Wills Street —Morning at 11 —Mr S. Chapman j Evening at 6.3o—Rev. 6. H. Mann, farewell service. MONDAY, March 6th—Bare well Meeting and Coffee Supper, to say good-bye to the Rev, G. H. And Mrs Mann. Admission 6d. 3 36 WAIKAKAHI ESTATE. NOTICE is hereby giveu that the WAIKAK&HI ESTATE, South Can terbury, sub-divided as hereunder noted, will be opened for application at the L»nd Offices, Chriatchurch, Timaru and Waitnate, on MONDAY, the 20lh March, 1899, under the provisions of the Land for Settlements Acts and regulations thereunder. The Estate consists of about 48,000 ACRES, situated between the Waihao and Waitaki Rivera, adjacent to the Main South Railway. The area offered for selection comprises :— 122 RURAL ALLOTMENTS, ranging from 45 to 814 acres, on LEASE IN PERPETUITY, at rentals varying from 2s 9i to 20s per acre. 14 SMALL GRAZING RUNS', for lease for terms of 21 years, m areas ranging from 641 to 1473 acres, at rentals varyiDg from 2s l'Od to 6s 7d per acre. 47 TOWNSHIP ALLOTMENTS, at Morven (Waihao), oa the main rail way ; areas from 1 rood to 2 acres, at rentals from £1 to £4, per annum. The eastern portion of the estate is all level, the weßtern portion consisting of low downs and hills; the balk of the country is of excellent quality for oropping or grazing, Applications ran bo received only on special forms, which are obtainable from any Land Office. Applicants must appear per sonally before the Board at one or other of the following places, to furnish any addi tional information required as to their bona fides, viz :—At the Land Office, Christchurch, on Thursday and Friday, the 23rd and 24th March, or at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 25th March, at 2 p.m. ; or at the Land Office, Timaru, on Monday, the 27th March, at 3 p.m.; or at the Court house, Waimate, on Tuesday, the 28th March, at 10 a.m. The first Ballot for sections for which there are more than one applicant on the 20th March, will be held at the Courthouse, Waimate, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, 1899, at 2.30 p.m. Applicants are advised to make themselves fully acquainted with the regulations, strict complianca with which will be required from selectors. ;. Sale pamphlets find forms of application may be obtained by intending applicants from the undesigned. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Chriatchurobs February 27; 1899. 334



GET JEHEPX 1 SEIY EASTER SPORTS. mHREE TROTS,"each £5, for Horses _|_ that have not won one stake more than £10. One open Trot, £8, Chebtsey Cur, £8, J J mile flat, open. Farmers' Plate, £5; and Scorry, for beaten horses, sweepstake of 10s with£l ' added, 1. School Boys' Rice, 10a, ss, 2a fid; entrance 6(1. 2 Grand Handicap, three distances, £3, £1, and 10i; and winner of each dia tance £1. 3 Single Women's Race, 10*, 53; free. 4. Village Settlers' Race, 15s, 10a, sa; post entry. 5. Half Mile, 30a, 10t. 6. Sack Race, 20a, 10s; post entry, 7. Mile, 30s, second 15s. All events (except 2, 5, aad 7 of Athletics) to be confined to the South Rakaia und Mount Hutt Koad Districts, and to the d strict not included ia the above which lies N=E. of a straight. liae drawn from lir-uriston through Drcrnore to the sea. ' Horee nominationa, 5s 1; acceptances, 2s 6d. Athletic entries—Nos. 2 ss, 4 and 6 la, 5 and 7, 2s each; AH entries to be mby March 23. Horae handicapper:—E. Osborne. Full particulars on Programme. J. SHANNON, Secretary.