MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

AiLECiEp Assault.—Timothy Cronin was charged with having on March 6, tistaulte' George Collison, at Marawiti. Mr Pumcii appeared, for complainant, aud Mr Oathberfc son for defendant. George Collison said ho was a farmer at Marawiti, where he held a government block. Orontn, ho wai aorry to Bay, held the adjoiniog orm. On the daj in question, witness with bis son Wil iam, and Mr Blain, were assisting at Mr G. Smith's threshing, About seven o'clock the others went home, aud witness, remaining to help Mr Smith with some work, left some time* after. Witness wtnt home by the road, and Cronin rode up behind him in the dusk and asked " la that you, Collieon ?" Witness then received a violent blow on the head with a stick, which broke in two iv defendant's hand. Pub up his arm when he saw the blow coming, and both head and arm were injured, blood flowing freely from the head. Cronin also attempted to kick witnase, but failed. He used also very bad language towards witness, who squared up to him in telf defence. Cronin then got on his pony aud rode away. There were no witnesses to the assault on the road. When witness went home his two sons saw the wounds, and assisted him to wash them, QBhe wound on the head bled all night. Several other people saw the wounds afterwards. Had no quarrel with Cronin, except that witneas had asked him to keep the stock off wibness' land. On Sunday witness turnad defendant's Btook off his land, and defendant's son abused him and threatened him. By Mr Onfchbertaon—Had an overcoat over his shoulders when the assault was committed, which dropped in the scuffls. Had no weapon of any kind, and was soaking wet from the rain. Was at the Barrhiil ball four nights afterwards.—William Collison cor roborated his father's evidence up to seven o'clock, and as to the nature and extent of the wounds. The wound on the head was bleeding profusely, and the arm was bruised. He said Cronin had assaulted him.—Hugh Colliacm gave similar evidence, and said | Cronin's stock was continually trespassing on j witness's father's land.—James Blain, settler ab Marawiti, was working at Smith's on the 6th, and left) at seven in the evening. On the Wednesday following they were working together again, and Oollison's head was cut, and bis arm bruised, Cronin's stock were very troublesome in the locality. For the defence Mr Cuthbertson called Timothy Cronin, the defendant, who said he had been 25 years in the Rakaia district. The night in question was cold and wet, and witness was soaked to the skin, and was going home to Highbank riding hia horse, He had in his hand a light riding switch, his right hand was through the bridle, and his left hand in his pocket. His horse shied at Cellison in the fence, who ran out and attacked him, calling him bad names. Game out of the saddle to defend himself, and received a blow on the head, and gave one in return with the stick, and one also with his fiats Collison threw off his two coats to attack him and followed him along the road calling him names* Had no illwill against Collison and had no intention of maltreating him. His stock did not trespass to anything like the extent the other side charged him with. He had been before the Court before, but only once, for a drunken cow in a hotel. Mr Cuthbertaon did not call any further evidence.—His Worship was satisfied that Collison had been assaulted and by Gronin, and he accepted complain ant^ Btory in preference to Oronin's, who had been guilty of a cowardly attack, and he would be fined 40s and coat?; He would ! nob bind Cronin over to keep the peace, but if such a thing occurred again, he would know how to deal with it. Civil Cases. — Three civil cases were called at eleven o'clock, but were struck out owing to the non-appearance of the parties. Robottom v Shaw, £6 8a sd.—Mr Wilding tor plaintiff. Plaintiff said defendant em ployed her to print and develope some negatives. Defendant acknowledged a certain portion of the debt, but claimed for a contra account which he would have put in before, only he understood plaintiff was to write to him. He had no idea the case waa to come into Court. Judgment was given for the amount, and defendant could proceed for his contra account.—The struck out casea were reinstated,' and were disposed of thus-Sparrow t Hughes, £7 16a 6d; Madden vF. Cox, £6 15s Id—judgment in eaoh case for amount by default.

TEACHERS' SALARIES.

A special meeting of the South Canterbury Education Board was held on Wednesday to discuss the reporb of a sub-committee appointed to revise the scale of salaries of beachers. In tabular form the altered por tions of scale are as follows :—

The adoption of the report was held over bill next meeting to give time for consider at ion.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tho - opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE "CITY KINDERGARTEN."

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,— "Cc Davis thought Mr Stephenaon was firing a ball for Mr Harrison." Thus the report in the Standard re Domain Board. If Or Davis is correctly reported, what right has he to drag the name of any gentleman into a discussion at the Council table? I should take no notice of this matter, but that Mr Harrison's name is coupled with minel! That gentleman, though like myself aofc a huge specimen of a man, is very well able to defend himself without my assistance or that of any other person. For myself no communication, personal or otherwise, haa, passed between Mr Harrison and the writer from a time previous to the occurrence which caused the discussion until subsequent to the report appearing in the papers. I can assure Op Davis and one or two members of the Council that the public is becoming very weary of the useless and personal matters which are for ever baing brought up by some Councillors la the brick building in Baring Square; and there are many very foolish things they would do only for the common sense of the other members and the excellent chairman they have. In conclusion, allow me to advise all residents entitled to a vote tinder the new Act to at once place them selves on the roll, and then the next two or three elections will tell a tale, and we Bhall see what we shall see. I shall be glad to assist any would-be burgess to get enrolled. —lam, etc, Fenky Stefhenson.

Education BoABD.—Tbe following are the only items of local interest which trans pired at the meeting of the North Canter bury Board of Education yesterday. The jequest of the residents of Mount Huth for a new school was not entertained, as there are more urgent cases to be dealt with. The appointments of Misses Alice Stanley and Oiive Meddine, Ashbarton, as pupii teachers, were confirmed, and it was decided to reduce Ihe staff of the Asbburton side school by one pupil teacher.

SPORTING.

D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Assou> <-ioa—By Electric Teleg apli. Donbdin, March 23 The weather ia dull, bub the attendance is good for the second daj of the above moet it«g. The fo'lowing are resui-s : — Hack High-Weight Handicap, of 40 t<ovv ; I mile.—G!inker, 7st llib (Buldi combc), 1 ; Bnokpooi, 7af. 10l\ 2; a.ber crombie, 9st 51b, 3. -Foremast, Witchcraft, M>d Red Banner »!so siartod. Won by t,»o iong»hs '? imo—l.4B. Dividends—-£3 13s iud £4 14s The Stewards held at erquiry j od their own morion regarding tl. <if OiiDker, but >he explanation oftuitu was ! deemed satisfactory. | City Stakes, of 100 aovs ; 5 furlongs.— Courtier, 9^fc 12lb (Derrett), 1; Murella, 2; Susannah, 3. Courtier led throughout, stalling off Murella's challenge. Time—l.s. Dividend—£l 4a. Dunedin J.C Handicap, of 185 eovs; 1| mile—Boreas, 8-13, 1; Malatua, 73, 2; Double Event, 7-7, 3. Won by half a length. All started,

NAPIER RACES.

Napier, March 23. Perfect weather for second day's races :— Trial Hurdles, of 50 soys; 1J miles.— En Avant, lOat 2lb, 1; Voltaire, list 61b, 2 ; Ruby, 10at7lb,'3. All started. Tataramoa fell. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time—2,s3|. Dividend—£3s. SctJRBY Handicap, 30 aovs; 6 furlongs.— The Dude, Bat, 1; Sirocco, 2; Uila, 7ali 91b, 3. Scratched—Dart IL Won by good length. Time—l.ls|. Dividend—£B 17e. I wo-Year Old Handicap—Reliance 1, North Star 2, So Mark 3. All started. City Stakes —Tauhei and Waterston 6 dead heat 1, Kuamahanga 3. All started.

News in Brief.

Messrs Jamieaon's sale of timber left over from the Freezing Works contract, takes place on Monday, March 27. To those about to furnish their houses, Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co, announce a great sale of linoleum, bedsteads, etc, beautiful new designs and colours, over 100 patterns to choose from (the latest) just arrived from the manufacturers, per s.s. Gothic, all of which are to be sold at the lowest possible prices. Mesars Nortucote and Hefford, at "The Comer," beg to thank the 189 customers who patronised their great realisation sale yesterday, and to apologise to the many who were unable owing to the rush to get properly attended to. Customers can rely on new bargains being brought forward day by day, and the proprietors will do their utmost to give the best value in Canterbury for cash.—(Advt).

COMMERCIAL.

RAM AND EWE FAIR.

The attendance at the ram and ewe fair to-day was nob »b large as last year. The number of ewes yarded was 15,000, and rams 700. The sale, as far as prices go, was about; on par with the last three weekly sales. The following are some of the prices: —Ewes two, four, six, and eight-tooths, 33 4d ; crossbred ewes, 6s to lls 9d—the Farmers' Co-operative Association sold a good line of these ewes at 10s 8d ; aged ewes from 5a 4d to 6s sd; half bred ewes from 9a to 10a 4d; merino ewes, 5s 3d to 6s ; Glenmark quarter-back ewes, 7s 3d ; first cross ewes, 6s 8d to ?s 9d. The ram sale had not commenced when we went to press; Shrdpshires were selling privately from two and a half to three guineas.

THB 48HBUKT0N GUARDIAN: THCESDAY, MAECH 23, 1899



Schoolß ever 25 51 36 41 46 56 66 76 86 96 106 116 131 146 171 196 231 276 321 366 411 461 511 561 611 661 711 761

H.T. £ 127 130 133 133 136 141 147 153 •156 162 163 175 182 186 193 2CO 207 214 221 223 235 243 251 259 267 275 283 291

I.M. £ 60 60 60 70 80 80 80 90 95 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 126 128 130 132 124 136 138 140 142

Ist A. £ 75 90 105 120 130 140 150 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195



AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEVT & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. i MITCHELL AND TDBBER "THE CORNE R." N 0 RTH COTF. & H EFFO RO TTAVING BOUGHT by Public Tender from the Public Trustee, the STOCK of W. H. COLLIER, Draper and Clothier, "The Corner," amounting to £3289, will hold » GREAT REALISATION SALE PREMISES will be CLOSED fcr THREE DAY 3, RE OPENING ON WEDNESDAY, MA£ Cil 22, The SALE will continue from day to day for TMKE.E WEKHB. The PitOPBIETOBS wi'l RE-MARK every Article at prices that will astonish everyone, their object being to Clear Out the Present Stock co make room for new Shipments. AJLJL CASH, JXO DISCOUNT, NOKTHCOTE~ :i&~H X FfTOBD. DBAPBBS & CLOTHIERS, " THE OOBNEB."



GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PIN B«.T ■ BOLLB B JLO V 8.-. J l l||; ftJO lbs Us. . go „ 3s iq& a-r"& 25 „ 2s. . ."■ ,V.|,; F^UE" lIKR R;-duc'i:,i-h f r Ton lots or more. Kow is your time to iayinylur ,£ r of B ■ Ron* iF i ur. Bran and Sharps equally tea need,aleo Difinwnd Br«nd Oaimtftl (the best in the Market) is also cut in Prices. ;' l' ;>■■^•l WIJNTER SUPPLIES. V\ hen buying your Winter Supplies kindly give U8 a r call and we will guarantee that ycu will save money by doing so, as we buyfojr; Cash and bell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples djbtt| whereas in a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. rf*\ s&^ t^. \. V^Hw "^G ' '''■ i KJJi dr vk, y^M , T*l ; ..: ■;.;■■: PRESERViNG SUGAR. Brewers C ystals is universally acknowledged to be the most ecouomi al and best Preserving Kugar in the Maikee. Once need always used, as Jellies and Jams made with ib arr much firmer and clearer *nd will keep for yea sif requited. This Sugar can wily be had from us, as we are Sole Agenti, Auckland No. 1 and Ho. 1 A Gene Sugar always in Stock, Preserving] Pans ( \ Preserving Paribi WE havo the largest <3||r I /j3^ Besfc IURIIIURIIty» BrM8 t J Suck of all kinds at Eenricb, Oast Iron, Lovea: Prices. Enamelled, and Light Steel Enamellrd. v !. .. ;:' ;:vf fill' '1 wW JARS. Maaoa'd Improved Pints, Pnn®(s)fflwfflS Hj' tj^plfl Hy Quarts aad half Gallons. American Jars, 'BfewincaJ^^H'fe JM % jffl} Tie down Jars, Scotch JV a, Banner Jelly Jara. fl^Bil' WE have h&i uch a demand for Jam J«rs of all kinds this season that our stocks ; are get in? very 'ow, so we advise our customers to call at once (if requiring *ojr of the above) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting* FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STBRIT, ASHBUSTQN, AND* HIGH STREET^ OHRIBTOHUROH. Telephone M Box 67



PLOUGHMAN WANTED. STEADY Good Horseman, about 30, to work several hundred acres by contract. Team and all found. Apply by letter with references as to ability. BOX 17, 3 208 Mount Somers. POJLWOJNIJID! w A report comes from the district of Wagunyah, N.8.W., of a rettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin in use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic arlrt, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of salts in welding the parts of tin together- The analyst warns consumers that tea packed in small tins, owing to its very absorbent: nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed in lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of patket is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packed has been known to retain al its aroma und strength for a period of five years.' arOTR—KOZIE IEA is paoked in ]wd with m aside Unisg ol Yegttablt Fucoaunb i



BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to tLe Farmers and all who are interested in Agricultural or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT in Aahburton 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 Maohinery and Implements. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 19



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. UOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d j Children's Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You wast a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear; be sure you go to ME LL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STFEET, ISHBUFT3J* JOHN WILSON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-OUSS WALL PAPERS. "I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOB, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVED my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the auusu<<* of Mb 0. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mb Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find ft greatly increased Choice of Goods a* their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ABTISTS 1 MATERIALS, Etc, 3 132 Tjslbfhoni 65 PO Box 16 TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Roofing Iron. Roofing Iron. FARMERS I BETWISE. &. STORE YOUR WHEAT -yOU CAN BDILDA SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PA'S OTHERS FOR STORAGE. WE OAN SUPPLY YOUR REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES, & IB 1 YOU TAKE OUR ADTIOB YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS AgentejFor—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company „ Westport Coal Company,



-GLORIOUS NEWS- T BE3 to announce that I have Opened an IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Bangatira and Fapanui, including the Latest In— PRESS COSTUxMES, MANTLES, CAPES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVFS, -BTMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, OLGTHING, BOOTS, OABPiaTi, FLOOR CLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING OH THE PREMISES BEST WORK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, ANDREW ORR.



A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET. J. L. 2iffgo — Sigawritw.



NOW OPENING UP. NEW GOODS FOB, N&W i 1 \ A SEASON. R Choice Selection. LATEST NOVELTIES.



GUNS ! GUNS! 1 GUNS! ! ! CARTRIDGES ! CARTRIDGES ! ! Club, Eley's Kynoch's, etc. SHOT, CAPS, WADS. Etc. ALL UP TO DATJB, NO OLD STOCK. Plough Shares, Plough Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks, Gorse Knives, etc., AT PRIOJES THAT CANNOT BE BEAT Primus Stoves ! Primus Stoves ! ! Ranges, Register Grates, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, Fire Irons and Fenders. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. ABhburfcon Emporium for CARPEN TERS' TOOLS, Batchers' Knives and Steels, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scisaora, Brushware, Etc., Etc. G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve.)



THE '"PEOPLE'S" IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, Opposite ARCADE mHE CHEAPEST SHOP in Auhburton JL for General Ironmongery, including



J L. Iliggs-—drainer. THE SALVATION ARMY. oeneraTT booth, (En Route to Chrißtchurch), TT7ILL SPEAK at the Railway Station THIS AFTERNOON ab 6.57 p.m., on arrival of Express from Dunedin. The General is accompanied by his son, Commandant H. H. Booth, Commissionek Pollard, Colonel Lawley, and the famous Federal Band. 3 222



Tenders, mENDERS will be receivad at the Post JL Office, Ashburton, until noon on TUESDAY, the 4th of April, for Repairs and Renovations to the Post Office Buildings, Ashburbon. : Plans and Specifications may be seen at) ; the Post Office, Ashburton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. R. USSHER, Distiicb Engineer. Public Works Office, Christchuroh, March 22,1899. 3 21? " TO BUILDERS, " | mENDERS are invited for Building House JL corner Peter and Cass Streets, for J. Wilson. Plans, etc., to be seen at my office, Tenders cloße on THURSDAY Next, 30th last. Lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. ' 5 221 R. BIRD, Architects.



FAIRFIELB. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions, from Messes J. and W. Jajjieson, {contractors for the Freezing Works) to Bell by Auction afa the Works on MONDAY MAKCH 27, 1899, the whole of the Timber left over from their contract, consisting of— First Class Timber of all sizes, Rimu and Black Pine. T and G Rimu and Black Ping Flooring* Large quantity of Cuttings, Firewood, Scaffolding Pianka, Poles and Scantl ings. Also—Galvanised Iron Shed. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 3 216 Auctioneer*



HORSE FAIR. WEST STREET HORSE MART. f\UR Next FAIR will take place on FBIDAY, APRIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer.



SATUBDAY, MARCH 25. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. DESIRABLE FARM OF , 721 acres, 721 Situated at Flemington, Longbeaeh District) MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Mb D. Thomas) has received in structions from Mb Henby Milner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— s HIS NICE LITTLE FARM, situated at Flemington, Longbeaeh District. as follows :— LOT 13 on Original Longbeaeh Sale Plan, containing 72 acres 1 rood 38 perches, divided into convenient sized pad docks. 54 acres in wheat stubble (first crop for five years), balance in grass. The improvements consist of Cottage of two rooms, three-stalled Stable, loose box, trap shed, etc. The property adjoins the Flemington Cheese and Butter Facsory, and is only five minutes walk from the School and Post Office. The land is of first-class quality. Inspection Invited* Terras at Sale. Note time—2 p.m. D. THOMAS, T. BULLOCK, 3 143 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros.



Terms liberal' Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m; T. BULLOCK, 3 170 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MARCH 25. DWELL 7NG, &c, IN PETER STREET, Near Post Office and Railway Station* MR T. BULLOCK haß received instruc tions from Mks Simpson to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date :— HER PROPERTY in Peter Street, centrally situated near the Railway Station and Poet Office, being Town Section 523, containing one tood, on | which is erected a comfortable dwelling house of six rooms, with verandah, etc, also wash house, work shop, stable, etc. Those desirous of purchasing are invited , to inspect.



T. Bullock. SATOBJDAY, MAECH 25. LOT 10, containing 1 rood, fronting Alford Forest Road, just above entrance to the Woollen Factory. i ___ MR T. BULLOCK will offer the above by Auction on account) of Mb J H Hutt at the Arcade on the date named At 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 171 Auctioneer. "SATUEDAY, MAUCH~26r SUBURBAN PROPERTY at ALLENTON WiiH DWELLING, &c. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb Jas. Moban to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— HIS PROPERTY at Allenton, being Lots 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32, containing 3 acres 1 rood 15 perches, fronting William Street and Allen's Road, and opposite Mr Porter's Nursery Gardens, with dwelling house of 5 rooms, scullery, etc;, thereon, surrounded by garden and orchard. The property is well situated in a healthy locality, and the land is of good quality.— Sold subject to present tenancy. Inspection invited. Easy terms can be arranged. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3172 Auctioneer.



GREAT SALE - OF — LINOLEU M » OVERICO P4TSSS? IO OHICSB LARGEST STOCK IN **" LINOLEUM «■ LINOLEUM (Just Arrived Direst from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colour*. KUGS, MiTS, CAEPETS, & MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, I Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. CALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society*! Office



WINSLOW SPORTS & RACING CLUB fTIHE Annual General General Meeting of JL the above Club will be held at the Winslow Hotel on MONDAY NEXT, March 27, at 8 p.m., to elect Officers and make joint arrangements for holding the Sports Meeting on Queen's Birthday. A. A. FOOKS, 2220 Hon. Secretary. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. QPECIAL SERVICES on EASTER BUNDAY & MONDAY, SUNDAY SCHOOL PRIZES will be DISTRIBUTED on EASTER SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. Tea in Church on EASTER MONDAY from sto 7 p.m. CONCERT at 7.30 p.m. I Tickets—Concert', 6d; Tea and Concert, Is 6d. ' 3 219 Smoke New Venus



NEW Books afc published prices,—" The Gad Fly," by Voynich; "After wards," by MacLaren; "Fighta for the Flag," by Fitchett; "Hester Morley'a Promise," by Hesba Sfcrebton j "Black Rock "by Ralf Connor. Also fresh lot ol very cheap editions, including " Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " Robbery Under Arms," "The Shadow of a Crime," "A Roman Singer," etc.—A. H. Williams,



Wanted. ANTED—Boy for farm work ; also one for kitchen.—Mks Adams, Registry Office. 3 224 WANTED -A Smart Boy for carting wafeer, and Cook for Threshing Machine. Apply T. Bkadfobd, Ashburton 6 226 WANTED— Young Girl for housework j for few hours dailyj Apply Mi?g Bowman Fox, Aahburton. 3 21s WANTED— Boy to do suburb paper round. Apply H. C. Percy, East Strees. 3 222 A MEETING of those willing to assist in i J\. the Testimonial to the Hon. John McKenzie will be held in the Orange Hall on THURSDAY Evening at 8 p.m. 3 113 FREBH Oysters, and all kinds of Fres h Fish by express To-night, at J. H« Jewltt's, opposite Mail Office. 3 227 MRS ADAMS, Wholesale and Retail Fruiterer and Confectioner, has for sale Tomatoes for Sauce, very cheap ; also New Season's Fruit of all kinds.—"The Corner " Refreshment Rooms and Saunders 9 Buildings. 3 225 WANTED— Teams for Carting Grain and Ploughing afterwards. Apply J. 0. N. Gbigg, Longbeach. 3202 FLOUR. —Fiour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251ba, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletoheb Bros. 5 Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Chriatchurch. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashbutton, aud High Street, Christchurch. , NEW BOOKS—With Nausea in the North, Afterwards (lan Maclaren), When Love ie Kind, Katerfelto, published prices, Beeton's Cookery, Dictionary, Home Management Doctor, Ready Reckoner, etc., new editions 2d each. Windsor Magazine for February,—H. M. Jones.