HOCKEY CLUB.

The fourth annuil general meeting of the Ashburton Hickey Cub was held m the County OudoH Chambers on Wednesday evening—Mr G. Reid presiding. The report of the Management Corrmitt^e was read and adopted, and was m t fftct:— The Committee congratulated the memliers on the successful season they had had last year. There were fifty-nine subscribers—a large increase on the previous year. The report also paced on record the ferious loss the Club had sustained by the death of Dr Leahy, who inaugurated the g me m the district, and was aiwsys foremost m pro moting its welfare. The captain and the Bey. Mr Blacklurn h»ve left the district Binoe the close of last s<a?on. These gentle men always showed a keen interest m the game. The thank- of the Club were also due to Vlr J)»rdig, who at gome inoonveniei'.c" to himself, placed hie ground at the disposal ef the Club when no other could be obtained. Munbera would be pleased to learn that a new ground had been prepared for hockey m the Domain and the Committee had already applied for same. ELECTION Or OFFICERS! The following officers were elected :— Patron—Mr C Reid ; President—Mr John Orr; Vice-Presideatt—Messrs G F Doddß, F Maiawaring, W J Silcock, D Thomas, PH Cox, S H Graves, and Dr Maude; Hon Secretary —Mr ]? Main waring; Hon Treasurer —Mr F Watt; Committee — Messrs F Potter, R Millar. F Gale, F Clark, E Cambridge, D Stock, W Potter, and 0 And re irs ; Captain—F Potter ; Sub-Captain —D Stock; Referee—F Clark; Selection Committee—The captain, sub-captain, and referee. OPENING OT 1 SEASON. Ib was decided to leave the question of ground and opening of season to the Com* mittea of Management to errange. SUBSCRIPTION. 16 was resolved that the subscription for the ensuing year should be fixed at 2s 6d. PBESENI'ATION, | - The President then presented to Mr Watij the hockey stick given by the late Dr Leahy. After Mr Watt had thanked the President, the meeting terminated.

TURNER v. MITCHELL.

At the sitting of the Court yesterday, the Stipendiary (Mr O. A. Wray) gave judgment m the case Turner v. the executors of tha late William Mitchell (Messrs John Orr and Hugo Friedlander) and Mrs Mitchell, claim £187. The case was heard on February 23,, judgment being reserved. The following is, the fuil text:— In this case it is provided m the lease to Mitchell and Turner thac at the termination ] thereof " a proper valuation, m writing, of all buildings then erected and being on the Baid land, shall be made and taken by two properly qualified valuers -— one to be appointed ly the said William Mitchell and the other to be appointed by the said Henry Cranaioay Turner, and one half of the amount of such valuation shall be deemed to be a debt due and payable on demand by the said William Mitchell and the said lessor, both jointly and severally, to the Baid Henry Cranaway Turner, his heirs, etc." The valuation now sued upon was made by John F. Maynard, purporting to act for the executors of the late Mr Mitchell (Messrs Friedlacder and Orr), and Peter Gourdie, acting for H. U, Turner ; and the first ques tion which arises is, whether Mr Maynard was appointed. I have come to the conclusion on the evi dence, that Maynard was duly authorised to value the buildings, and was therefore appointed to act as valuer by Mr Friedlander, and that he was a competent person. Fur ther, that the whole matter being left to Mr Friedlander by his co-executor, Mr Orr, he had his sanction, also that ha had the power to bind his co-executor m matters affecting the administration of the estate (see Wil liams' Law of Executors, page 950, Bth edi tion) ; that the result of the valuation, and not the appointment, is the source of com plain**. It seems that it was not necessary that any farther instructions should be given to the valuers or that they should see the lease. They were nob arbitr&tobs ; all they had to do wa_ to value the buildings, which they were told to do, and did. I think that) the evidence as to alleged market values, etc., imported into the case by the defendants was irrelevant. It was a valuation, and not an arbitration, and if valuers adopt a method of valuation not m accordance with the ideas of those appointing them, it is binding (see m re Dawdy 15 Q.8.D., 426; Bos z> Helshand, L.R. 2 Ex. 72; Collins v Collins, 28 L. J., eh. 184; Freeman v Jeffries, L.Ri, 4 Ex. 189 ) Besides, it is by no means sure that the valuers have not adopted the right method under the lease m taking the buildings and not the property as the subject of their valuation. In any case, the parties having selected their own tribunal, it is not for this Court to revise the valua tion and perform the work for which the valuers were specially selected. The refer ence having regard to buildings only, the item, pumps, gate, fence, etc., —£8 10a, is struck out, aleo interest, £2 0a Id ; leaving the half share of £180 15?, as amount of jugment, with coats as against the estate.

THE HENRY DRAMATIC COM PANY.

Ths Triangular Duel.

Further developments m the Ivess-cum IVomey-cum-Heory duel, are quite up to the opening scenes after the publication by * Ixion' mMr Ivess's paper of his reply to Mr Henry at Temuka. The latter, at the close of the company's performance at Geraldine, again opened fire, and delivered himself of some strong—not to say scathing—language about the former. As the attendance was large, and the audience quite enjoyed the extra performance, the applause was profuse. Needless to say his opponent returned to the Attack, and did so m his well-known style, which makes up m force what it lacks m elegance. The following, from the Geraldine Advocate of this morning, is the only portion of the invective mild enough for us to risk republishing. Ashburton acquaintances of Mr Ivess will read the extract with amuse ment : '• He (Mr Henry) asked the public to believe that Mr Ivess was obliged to leave Aehburton under unfavorable circumstances. Aa everyone In this part of the district is aware, Mr Ivess established the first paper— the Ashburton Mail— which he afterwards Bold to Major Steward for £2675. After an absence of ten yeara, he returned to A-hbur ton, and was accorded the almost unanimous support of the business people of that flourishing district' After successfully establishing the Standard, he disposed of that paper to a limited liability company at a good price-^-and here he is m Temuka to-day, lashing and slashing away at one of the most spiritless newspaper proprietors to be found m New Zealand. Mr Ivess contested five Parliamentary elections m Ashburton, and was returned at the top of the poll on three occasions." Mr Ivess omitted to mention that the last time he offered himself to the Ashburton electors—in 1896—they failed to recognise his great services, and cub of 3229 who went to the poll only 227 were found voting for hint pf all those who had accorded him sach " unanimous support" m the past. Having a more wholesome respect for the law relating to libel than Mr Ivess seems to have we are unable to risk publication of the very racy criticisms of Messrs Twomey and Henry tha>t appear m Mr Ivess' paper of this day'e date. But we doubb not both of these gentlemen will add farther contributions to this lively controversy.

News Brief.

A meetiDg of all interested m the forma tion of a Tradesmen's Football Club is called for 8 p.m. on Monday evening next.

Pomob Court.—At the Police Court) this morning before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., two male first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were convicted and each fined 5s or twenty-four hours, and Pat Caahan was convicted and fined 10a or forty-eight hours. ' (The Bank of New Zealand, Ihe Dunedin Star states that among the Bank of New Zealand officials to be at) once dispensed with, with six months retiring allowance, are Mr Bridgeman, assistant manager at Dunedin, and Mr Ewingj nianager ait Palmersfcon South.—Press Association tele-

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr H* nry S'f-pheiis n rppor's on his usual weekly sale t.f l>v.- Block, j.roduce, furniture, etc., a-i ucdet :—B .sim-sa .luri, Sa'urduy was brisker th n v u.i, there being a Forger attendence of fanners, and a good yarding of pigs, cotuiating of about 60, mostly ueanere, which seemed too many for the demand, an<! a slight drop was noticed al the beginning of the sale. However, prices improved towards the finish, suckers selling at 7s 6dl to 9.3; stores, 10* 6rf, Us, lis 6d, Us 9d, 12s 7d, 13^ and 14 ; small porkers, 24e ; baconers, £2 10s. Fowls reulisrd up to 2*; ducks, 2b 61, 23 91, »nd 3s 6i ; geeee, 4s 6d, 4s 9d, and sa— all at per pair. Id the fruit and produce line, potatoes were very plentiful, and rather slow of ea'e, kidn^vs bringing 3* 6u 10 4* 61 per sack, oa<Gn,-fl t er Ib, cabbages Is 3 i per enck, chiok wheat 7s per sack, apples 2s per case, plumß l|d per Ib, peaches 4d to 4|d. I aho sold privately during the week a consignment of oranges, pioe apples, bananas, etc., at nurket rateß. A quantity of furniture, sundries, j etc., sold well, including guns £3 and £3 ss, bicycle £15.

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great reductions giu;at reductions IN FINEST ROLLER FLOUR. aoo »3 ... zss. 100 , "7a 6d. go .. Ss ica 25 „ 2s- If cW, Hh.tt^R«'dootioßß fot Ton lots r. r more. Now is yoar lime to l»y In youf Wintf r buppJjr of Bent Roller Flour. Bran and sharps equally r«duced, aUo Diam jnd Br*nd Uattatal (the best m ihe Market) is also cufi iv Fiicea. WIKTtR SUPPLIES. When buying your Winfcpr Supplies kindly give o« » call and we wnl gunnntoo that you will aave money by doing bo, as wo boy kt Cash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples debt*, whsruas m a Credit Trade the good payers have io pay for the bad ones. """"■■"* (o) ■ ' PRESERVING SUGATt. Brewers 0i ystals is unlvemlly acknowledged to be the most economical and btßt Preserving iMigar In the Msi-keti. Unee used »lwtya used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer aud dearer and will keep for yea Bif required. This Sua;ar can only be bad from as, as we are Sole Agents, Auckland No. 1 and Nc. 1 A Cane Sugar alw&ya m Stock, Preservlng]Pans I \ Preserving Pan* WE have the largest <^Xl ■ I fijjf^ B3St 9™Uty» Bt*sß« Stock of all kiads at Kenrich, Oast Iron, '-; Lowest Prices. WB^tt^^B Enamelled, and Llghb- Steel Enamellrd. PI liilffli J Mison'a Improved Pints, fa|Sm»9 111 Q^r^ a«d h ilf Gallons. American Jare, JjjM HSHP '^'c own J*^s, Scotch Jars, Banner Jelly Jars. Ki# |^^H WE|have ha^ pnch » demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this Fea«nn that our stocks are getting very low, so we advise our customers to call at once (tf requiring toy of he a ove)Jso as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting* FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STRFET, ASHBURTON, AND H»H STREET, CHRISTOHURCff. Telephone 24 Box 67 REDUC T I O N IN ROLLER FI£OUR. ' aOOlb (SaoJtew « Us SOlb Batrs ... 3« lOd IOOII> Baj?8 * .». Vn Ocl S^lb Bagi _ Hrn POLLARD AND BBAN 'ALWAYS IN STOCK, TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TTfE HAVE JSOW ON HAND A SR)O£ O? FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA, ■ 4 Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering from Indiges tion and other ailments, who cmnot drink a strong Liquoring Tea, This Tea i* uted 1 iv a'l the Leading Hospitals ia Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TMS. - A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea m Jtib and lib Packets, Jslb and 101 b Tine, and SOib Cheats, which we can with confidence recommend to the public of Ashburtoo, Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teaa. AGENTS TOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE tfEA. / T v. PERFECT WBINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KITTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSH WARE, ENAMEIVaRB, UNSEED, NEATSfOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST GASH PRICES. 'M| |F| »Qt t .  .. M WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dczena of Spirits from 15s a Dozen. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24a per gal. English BoUled Stout (qts) from 13a per dofe Finest Pale Brandy  26s „ „ St Julien Cfareb „ 25s  Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters „ 3a 6d,, „ Finest Australian Wines „ 17a „  Lager Beer (pints) 9a „ Very Old Foit Wine (bottled) 363 per drz.  (J (quarts) 15s English Bottled Ale (pts) from Be6d „ „ All other Wines and Spirits at equally Low Prices. I - —fx) Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKEOHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, EOBNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON, (Telephone No 53



i MITCHELL & TURNER. »r\ a A S Notified m a Previous Advertisement, our lease of present Premises will expire shortly, and having Secured the one Site m Ashburton, we have determined to BUILD A MAGNIFICENT WAREHOUSE, Worthy o? 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 whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. DRESS DEPARTMENT. WE are HEAVILY STOCKED at this Counter, and fully believe , that the Few Quotations given below will make it clear to every Header that WE MEAN TO SELL. ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE 6£d ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3d ALL COLORS WIDE CASHMERE  ... Is 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME CLOTH, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, 3a 3d, now Is HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2i, now Is ALL WOOL SERGES (3reen only) 9d STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS 9£d DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, la 6d, now 10£ d IWKED DRESS LENGTHS, 24a 6d, 28d 6d s 34s 6J, now ... 10s 63. 12s 6d, 15s 6J 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12i 6ct, 15s 6d, 2& 3 , all at 6s 61 OREPONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now ... ... Is 3d ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES . la 3d HEAVY NiVY AND BLACK SERGES Is 8d BLACK FANCY COSTUMS CLOTHS, 2 3 Sd, 2s 6d, 2s 9d/ B owlo|d, Is 2d, Is 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT 36'n Check and Bordered Apren Cloths, ... Sale Price 4|d Unbleached Tablbgs „ „ If, ls^d, lB;8d 68ln Heavy White Sheeting „ „ 8d 80in Heavy White Sheeting ... „ „ 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Sdffenlnga „ „ 4i Heavy Art Serges, 2a 9d, 3a 6d , f) Is lid, 2s 61 Large Size Bush Rugs, 8s 9d „ „ 6^ 9i Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, Is. , „ B*d A Grand Line Dark Prints ... * », „ 3|d 50 pieces Blouse Muslins and Crepons ... ...   4*d 20 pieces wide width good pabterns Flannellette „ „ 3|d 6 pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good # patterns „ „ I|d 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouse?, Dressing Gowns, etc „ lt 51 Millinery and Mantle Department We have a lot of Odd Lines m this Department, which we must get rid of. A few only are given, being much toD numerous to particularise, 30 dozen Ladles' Calico Underclothing ab aboub half price' 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3a 6d, now li 6d 11 dozen Children's Pinafores, la 9d, 2s lid, 3a 6d, now 10|d, la 6d 3k dozen Infants' Sun Hats and Bonners, 3s 6d, now Is Hi 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, Is lid, 2a lid 12 dozen Colored Collars and Cuffs, Is 6d per set, now Shi 20 Ladies' liain-proof Cloaks, 50s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowers, and Ribbons at quarter prfca. CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Cotton Shirts, 2s lid, now la 6i 6 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2s 9d 4| dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4a 6d, now 2a 9d Men's Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2s 6d, now la 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 Knib Socks, our la line for 9d 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20a off marked price 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38s 6d, now 25a 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7a 6J ' 32 Men's Covet Coats (1) 38s 6d now 25s 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all!ab;isg f6d 9 Men's Black Worsted Coats and Vests, all at 17s 6d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d"for r7a 6d 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4s 9d * 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28s 6d 40) yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3i, now 2s SCO yards Heavy Tweed, Is 3d 120 yards Heavy Tweed, double>idtb,>C6d,>ow:;3s 3d. MITCHELL AND TURNER L J



Tenders, CHERTSEY SPORTS. ~ TENDERS FOR BOOTH. fTIENDERS for the right of Luncheon _L Booth only, with the privilege (com pulsory), of supplying Refreshments at Ball m the evening, will be received up to March 20. Separate offers for the other stands and right of Raca Books, will also be received up to 20th. J. SHANNON, 3 85 Secretary. c b s~ TO LET, by Tender, for a term of Five Years, or to Purchase, 544 Acre* of Land, at per Acre, with Four roomed Dwelling House thereon; also Stable and Sheep Yards, situate m the Jauriston District, and adjoining the late J. Daily's property. Particulars of lease may be seen at Messrs Hardley Brother*' Office, East Street, Ashburton. Tenders close at noon on March 11,1899. The highest or any tender nob necessarily received. • 2 139 T. Bullock. TO-MORROW," SaTUBDAT, MAECfI 11. 200 Acres 300 Below Tinwald Railway Station, fronting Graham's Road, belonging to Mr T. HICKMAN, THE Public are reminded that the Sale of these Properties will take place at the Arcade on the above date, as previously advertised, at the time named—ll,3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 83 Auctioneer. Public Notices. BUSINESS NOTICE is hereby given that we have this day Sold our Business of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers and Importers, East Streeb, to MESSRS J. M9HOL&S 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 & mcdiarmid. Ashburton, March 3, 1899. In reference to the above, having bought the Business of the late firm, we hope by strict attention to the wants of our cus tomers, to secure a continuance of the liberal patronage accorded to the above firm. Alao, m order to facilitate the settlement of Trans fer of Business, we respeetfnlly request «n early settlement of all Outstanding Accounts. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD. 333 J. L, Iliggs — Decorator. WANTED. WANTED, THRESHING MILL—To thresh about twenty thousand bushels of Grain. Apply to E. H. DOBSON, Manager, 3 80 Lowciitt'o Estate, NOTICE is hereby giveD, m pursuance of the Public Reserves Ace, 1382, clauses 5 and 6, that trie Abbburton Domain will be set apart for the St. Patrick's Day Sports on FRIDAY, the 17th day of March pro*;., on which day charges will be made for ad tnission thereto cm the following scale, viz,— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... Qne Shilling I for each Trap ... One Shilling HUGO ffJIEDLANDER, Chairman of the Ashburton Domain Board, February 28th, 1899. 2 2Q2 J. L Sigga — Glaaier.



THE NZ. FARMERS' COOPERATIVE l ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. ' FIRST CLASS FBEEHOLJ3 JfABM, Situated m the beet part of the Far-famed "WAKANUI JDISTEICT. 200 ACRES. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' Co-operative association of CANTERBURY, LIMITED, m conjunction with D. THOMAS, have received in structions from George Clephanb, Esq., who is removing to Glenmark to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATUKDAY, MAECH 28, 1899. AT 2 p.m.,- IN THE AECADE HIS SUPERIOR AGRICULTURAL FARM SITUATED IN WAKANUI DISTRICT, And comprising 200 Acres of Really First- Claaa Wheat Growing Land. 76 Acres are at present sown down m English Grass, remainder m Wheat Stubble —first crop. Well Fenced and Watered, Five-roomed House, Stables, Granary, and Every Con venience. Farther particulars may be obtained from THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. Or DAVID CDHOMAS, Joint Salesmen. 3 14 DAVID THOMAS. ~TO LET BY TENDEKr FIRST-CLASB FARM, CONTAINING 607 ACRES FREEHOLD, AND 66 ACRES LEASEHOLD. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb E. Corbett, of Ashburtion Forks, to call for tenders for the Lease of the above good all round Farm for a term oi 7 years, renewable for another tarm of 7 years, if satisfactory to the land lord and lessee. The present lease of the Reserve, 66 Acres, expires 13 months from now, and is thrown m to the tenant at the present rental of £4? 17s per annum. The above Farm is situated m the Ashbur ton Forks, within 3£ miles of Ashburton, and is well worth looking after, as either for Grazing or Cropping it is hard to beat. Tenders must be sent m to me not later than 4 p.m. on 28th March, 1899. Possession will be given second week m April. For further particulars apply D, THOMAS, Auctioneer, 3 78j Ashburton. "notioe~ 1 HEREWITH give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted (without my written sanction) by my wife Mary Jane Hoatten after this date. Signed G. P. HOATTBN, March 9,1899 ' Ashburton. 3 8l" X L. Higgs — Si^nwriter- WANTED KNOWN-Mes Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinda of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing, furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note tha address— Burnett Street, opposite Ma.il Ofl^co,



CHANGE JNJBUSINT^SS. Great Gash Realising Sale. NICHOI,AS"&"PICK.F-ORD, HAVING bought, out MesMS McDonald and McDiarmin's A*bbnrton business, afc a discount of 20 per cent i ff Cost Prices, tre determinrd wi> h the ol j 'ob of-g«tfing the ready moueyj to hold a C>6h Sac for ONK tSi OJN'I II i >]S t.V. ! KJ&iV* **-■♦» li frlft tHs is the iro>l Genuine Boot Sole ever held in the district, want the Cash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the ben'fit of our special purchase. That it wiil be to jour fdvmitage to securs ft clock of Boots, aad mii>p.rs, a glance at the following quotations will prove :— PRICK LIST. S. D. P. D. Men's bett Frereh fUf Sh< oters, imia! price   38 6 cow 16 9 Men's be«f- French Ca'f Oockbanss, uniai  .. 20 0  17 6 Men's beet IVg«id Watertight a, ..  . .. », 15 6 „ 12 9 Men's best Pegged Watet tight Bluchers .»  .. 12 6  10 6 Men's beat Pegged Shooters ..  .. .. 15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shooters  ..  ..  .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Mm's Bluchers ..  .. ? 6 „ 6 9 Meu's Bluchers ..  ..    6 9 s , 5 9 Mtn's Bluchers  ...5 9,, 4 11 Men's best French Calf Balmorals 18 0 „ 15 0 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe plates *.. ..116 „ 96 Men's Lace Bcots, heel and toe plates .. .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather 2 bar shoea .. .. .. 6 6,, 5 3 Ladies 9 Leather Lace Shoes 6 6  56 Ladies'best Glace 2 bar shoes ,  12 6  10 6 Ladies'beat Glace Oxford Shoes .. .. .. 13 0  10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes .. ..  ..9 6 „ 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots .. .. ..106 „ 89 A lob of Children's and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes to be sold at 7to 9, 2s; 10 to 13, 2s 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30s, to clear at from 12s 6d to 18s 6d. A line of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, ,aßual price 22a 6d, now 15s. Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual price 6a 6d, now 4s 6d ; gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8s 6d, now 6s 6d, atd hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember : We want the Cash, and muet get ifc before the Ist of April. >So come and Becure some of the Bargains, and help us to meat our payment. DON'T FORGET SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, lOth insc NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. BAST STREET, (late McDonald and mcDlarmid.) 3 76 J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GAEDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A, DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY AND CO. 3 71



Wanted. WANTED at once—Nurse Girl, about 16. Apply by letter, M, Mail Office, Ashburcon. 3 88 WANTED fco Purchase at once—Pullets and Cockerels io any quantity, highest price given.—R. Millab, Canter bury Hotel, Methven. 3 87 J. h. Higg's — Glazier. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread. — Fletcher Bitos., E»st Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurcb. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their hoasee. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 FLOUR, —Flour at leas than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlba, 7s 6d,- SOlbs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcheb Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Aeh b art on and Christohurch. J. Ii- Kiggs — Paperha&ger. WANTED Known—An indispensable article m most Businesses ie a good Rubber Stamp. Any kind or size made to order. Rubber Stamp for Linen, etc. (any style or type) with Bottle of genuine '• Nota Bene" Marking Ink, Pad, etc; complete ls6d.~A. H. Williams, Tanered street. J. L. Higgs — Decorator. "OEVIEW of Reviews for February.— X\) New Books .—-The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves; Love to the Utter moat, The Two Atonements, Murray Robertson'a Sermons, Sermons by Dean Church ; Riimakrishma, his life and sayings ; Anecdotes and Illustrations, Moody, pub lished prices; Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—-H. M. Jones. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' ~H ALL, ASHBURTON. Under the management of Mr Robert Henry A GLORIOUS RECEPTION. A HUGE SUCCESS SCORED BY HENRYS DMMATIC COMPANY TO-NIGHT, BHAMUS G'JBX&Haar, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, By Special Request, JUAs* 1! 1 LYNNE, Prices—3s, 23, and Is. Box Plan ab Jones' 3 89 Friedlander Bros. ~~~ FOR ABSOLUTE SAI/E A SPLENDID LITTLE HOMESTEAD. Mb John Harrison's Farm, Beach Road. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd., have been favoured with instructions from Me John Harkisot, (who is leaving for England), to aell by Public Auction at their West Street Mart, on. SATURDAY, MAROH 25, 1899, his very compact farm situated on Beach Road, about li miles from Asaburton, containing 130 acres of first-class agricultural land. This farm adjoins the properties of Mr P. Chalmers, Malcolm Miller, W. Rose, and is one of the earliest and best selections m this district. The Terrace Land is of exceptionally good quality and has always re turned heavy yields of Wheat and Oats, etc., and the land below the Terrace cannot be surpassed for grazing purposes. It is particularly clear of all obnoxious weeds, having been carefully and judiciously farmed by its present owner. It is m good heart, not having been overcropped. To anyone desirous of acquiring a really good little Homestead close to town, this offers a first class chance, and we invite inspection. All buildings, fences, etc., are m first-class order. Fullest particulars on application. Sale of live and dead stock m future advertisement. Sale at 1-30 p.m. 3 91 R, FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. hometair; WEST STEEET HORSE MART. /^UR Next FAIR will take place on EBIDAY, APBIL 14, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 93 Auctioneer. ff-> , ' % NEW FOOTBALL CLUB. A MEETING of those interested m the formation of a Tradesmen's Football Club, will be held m the Arcade Chambers, on MONDAY NEXT, at 8 p.m. 3 90 -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, ISHAG POINT, THIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ip unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ' A.SJEI.BIJJRtfOIV/ OR A'JJ THE' COMPANY'S MINE. 1186