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United Press Association—L>y Electric Telegraph—Copy right (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 9, 10 30 a.in, Guardian Office, 11-20 a-m)

The Johannesburg Affair.

Pretoria, February 8 Elliott, supposed to have been murderid at Johannesburg, left a letter stating that his services had been unrequited, and he was desperate.

The Brigands

Calcutta, February 8 The brigands wbo defeated the British force at Goovnatti have since abandoned their defences. Afghanistan. Frequent friendly communications have passed between Lord Ourzon and the Ameer of Afghanistan since Lo.id Oarzon's arrival m India. It is hoped to have fruitful results. All English men have withdrawn from Cabul.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph-—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Feb. fl. 9.40 a m, Guardian Offloe, 10.25 a.m. Bursting of a Dam. Brisbane, February 9 The railway dam at Gladstone, containing thirty ruillion gallons of water, burst, and the outflow swept through and partially destroyed the town. The rush of water carried away fences and tanks, and a number of houses were flooded and the in mates rescued with difficulty.

THE WAR IN THE PHILIP PINES.

.—4*- United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Manila, January 8 The Americans now control the country within a radius of nine miles of Manila. The main body of the, Filipinos ia retreating to the mountains, j Ihe Americans captured the water works at Singaion after a sharp en gagement. The Filipinos captured, murdered, and! mutilated Dr. Young, Aquinaldo declared war on Saturday, (Received Wakapuika Feb. 9, 9.20 a.m, Guabdian. Office 9.48 a.m) Washington, February 8 President McKinley has commuted General Eagan's sentence of dismissal, for calling General Miles a malicious liar, to six years'suspension from the service. (Received Wakapuaka Feb 9, 10 30 a.m, Guardian Office 11-20 a-m) Manila, February 8 General Otis intends to strike vigorously to prevent the Filipinos rallying. It is stated that armed women, with hair short cropped, were found amongst the slain. The humanity of the Americans m treating the Filipinos' wounded m the hospitals surprised the natives.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By^Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka Feb. 9, 9.40 a-m, Guardian Office, 10.25 am. Sydney, February 9 Burke is the name of the man arrested at Graf ton. He made a statement that he was within a few miles of Gatton on the night of the j tragedy, and ascribed Michael Murphy's i vigilance during the shearers' strike as the motive of the crime. He answers the description of a man named Burns ■whom the Queensland police want. Burke has been remanded.

SPORTING.

EGMONT RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Hawera Racecourse, February 9. The following are results of concluding events s— Ha\v'BßA Walter, of 60 soys; 1 mile,— Famous, 1; Toa, 2; Surrey, 3. Time—l.4Bg. Dividends—£l lla and £1 3s. Second Hack Race, of 50 bovb ; 1 mile and a distance.—-Wai-iti, 1, Dividends— £4 11s and £2 Bs.

SECOND DAY.

Haw era, February 8, The following are results : — Flying Handicap, of 80 soys; 6 furlongs —Sylvia Park, 1; St. Elmo, 2; Indian Shot. 3. Time—l.lß|. Dividends—£ll 9s and £5 6s. Second Hack Hurdles, of 50 soys; If miles—Nayborn, 1; The Fox, 2; Tangahoe, 3. Time—3.4s|. Dividends— £2 15s and and £116s. Third Hack Flat, of 50 soys ; 1£ miles- Worry, 1; Faugh-a-ballagh, 2; Wai-iti, 3. Dividends—£2 2s and £1 la.

SUPREME COURT.

,—___» i United Press Association—By Elfofcrio Telegraph. Napibb, February 9. At the Supreme Court George Henry Ennis for embezzlement waa sentenced to two years. Valdemar Ericksen for theft was admitted to six months' probation and ordered to pay £5 towards costs of the prosecution.

Latest Items

4. — . Ss. Stephen's Church.— The foundation stone of the enlargement of St. : Stephen's (jhtirch -was'laid By Hte Lordship the Bishop of Chriatchurch, this afternoon. A full re port of the proceedings is unavoidably held over. Collision at Ashbukton Railway Station.—-There was a, considerable amount of excitement at the Ashburtou railway station to-day, when it was seen that the express from Christchurch had missed tho points, and that o collision with a number of Carriages and sherp truoks standing on the main line was almost a certainty. As soon aa the driver saw the danger he sounded the brake whistle for the guard to apply his brake, but though all that could be done to briDg the train to a standstill was done, the express came into collision with a second class carriage that was standing on the line. This carriage, which was fortunately empty, was considerably damaged, and though the passengers on the express got a bib of a shak ings no one was injured. The engine waa iipjtarently uninjured, and continued its journey south.

ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE.

Annual Banquet.

The annual dinner of the Ashburton Fire 1 Brigade m the engine shed last evening waa | quite a trillianb affair. The room was gaily decorated with fligs, while the steam "engine, also decorated and adorned with the champion shield, and the many cups and other trophies, substantial and tangible evidence of the effiicieney of the Brigade, which had been won by its mem bers m the atuuiiil competitions of the association, held a prominent and imposing place behind the Chairman. The engine looked as bright, and ahone aa effulgently a'a it did when it made its debut m the Domain whan first imported, and gave evidence of the piiinstakiog almost loving care bestowed upon its keeping by the engineer and his assistants; His Worship the Mayor pre sided, and there were also at the head of the table Crs Thomas, Paul, Maynard, and Pauling, and as invited guests Messrs C J# Harper, W. Rollitt (oa a visit to Ashbur | ton), F Clark and Dr Maude. The Captain I and officers of the Brigade were also present, besides a full muster of members of the Brigade, old members of it, and friends, After full justice had! been done to Mrs Huffam's sumptuous IMb, the usual toaßts were proposed, m the course of which the several speakers acknowledged, and paid high compliments to, the efficiency of the Brigade, and the noble work its members did, m their ever ready willingness to respond to the call of duty. Mr Harper, m speakiDg to one of the toasts, made reference to the to the position of Hampstead m regard to the Fire Brigade, and expressed himself as not at all sure that the County Council, who collected rates from the Hampatead people, had no duty m the mattßr. He was of opinion that some of those could very well be spent m subsidising the Brigade bo that its services could be secured for Hampatead. Other Bpeakera gave voice to the oft-repsated desire to see Hampstead incorporated m the borough, wbie the Mayor reminded them that the insurance companies did not run their business for sentiment but for profit, and any subsidy they gave would have to come back again m premiums paid by the insurers. Captain Fooks paid a compliment to Dr. Maude for his kindness iv acting aa honarary surgeon to the Brigade, and attend ing to its injured members without fee. The doctor, m a very neat speech, acknowledged the toast. Reference was also made to the kindness of Mr Gf. A. M. Buck'ey m allow ing the Brigade's annual picnic to be held at Lagmhor, and for many other acts of kindnesß m the past. The toasts, and the speeches m connection with them, were sandwiched with songs given by members and others, to which accompaniments were supplied by Messrs Gates, Dardis, and Stephenson. A moht enjoyable evening was closed with "Auld Langsyne" and "God save the Queen."

Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the members of the Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday even ing. There were twenty-six members of the Brigade present, including all the officers, and Captain A. A. Fooks presided. The approval of the Borough Couccil to the membership of Firemen A. Gates and Lot Cooper, was read, and the new members were added to the list. A satisfactory balance sheet was read, and the Captain, m moving its adoption, said the brigade had well maintained ita efficiency during the year, and since last annual meeting there had been a good cum ber of fires. It would bo necessary to pro cure some new uniforms soon, and to approach the Borough Council on the sub ject. The plant was m excellent condition, and with it the Brigade was now better able than ib ever had been to cope with a fire. The hook and ladder detachment had done its work we.l, notwithstanding that a truck had not yet been procured. Reference was made to the work of the teams at Auckland, which had been extremely good, though they had had some bad luck, They had gained the manual shield for the largesi number of points, and generally had acquitted themselves well, earning the respect as competitors m brigade of all the brigades m the colony. The balance sheet was adopted. The attendance and j-'.ant reports were aatisfactory. The following officers were elected j— Coptain—A. A. Fooks | Lieutenants—T. Barber and F. Nokcs ; Secretary and Treasurer —H. H- Fooks ; Committee —. Biker, Boroughs, and Parkin ; Foremen— steamer —H. Baker ; curricle—-W. Cooke ; hook and ladder—J. W. Baker. After some minor business the meeting adjourned.

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DON RTLVER DON SILVER.? Guaranteed to Wear White throughout. Will not change color. i ' recoißmeijd it _.__ to give every — w »n?!liTMtlllipnt||l)[M|illi.l!i::'* i '; 11^''' : ''"iii^mHljjl 1.!.; 111: |||v —~zzzz^^ TTJiiiiiiTii^V SfttlSS HvtlOQ. -..■MasiiM ijilj lijttpayggt^^——-..-— ="-^|lllilfS6plffßln The i'rico. i s "<*aßa^^ >liß^ within the reach of all. We are also Direct Importers of Taylor's Ey a-Witness Cutlery. Tea Ware and Dinner Ware- Being very large Importers of Teaware and Pinrerware, and buying for spot Oasb, we are enabled to ; ell about 20 per. era Under Qrd-mry Prices, so it will p*y yuu tc pay us a visit when requiring anyhiug of the above. 1809 Preserving Season. 1899 BREWERS' CRYSTALS is wiihoub doubt tin- Finest reserving Swgar on the Market, being mach atn figer arid does not require > kinuiiug hke th« "ordinaly sugar, which is simply waste. J&m« arrt Julius made wuh it are dearer, firn-r, ai;d n quirt leas than any other su*ar. Our sain* of this suii*r each s a«n inoreasw to such ait extent that onr atock gets occaeionaly extaaftfed Aac'dand No. 1 and Mi!h*qqio Sogartkept m sbook. ■ PRESERViNC SFASOM / A PRESERVING SEASOII 1898-99. ' Jti^ 1898-99. ;.:;';.. BaASS mf Ssm^^^^^O HEAVY & LIGHT BNAMEL Preserving Pans \jßttM Preserving Pans Wa hold very large Sioclcs of Preaervlne: P.-m of varinqs kind^, inclts<!:ng Bast; Quality Braes, He irick s Caet Iron Enamelled, and Lyd's Steel Enamolkd, which ft a have marked d wn at Very Low Prices to cl^ar. aTAM *sr TA"RS ff^i^B We have just lacded 32 Crates, 2 Casks, and 2 if^ if ■■ 'Tanks of J am Jars of every description, includi: fi 'il^ |>Bß i|jpPF' • Maaon's Improved, Lightning Jars, Fcolch Jam Jars, White Earthenware Jare, Tied Down Jara, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GET PPTOFS BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. FUR 1 HER GREAT RKDUCTIONS IN FINEST BOLLFR FLOUB. How to Sive Money—By Bojing your Floor frcm us, atd Bakicg your OwH Bread, fhcrflby saving 2d per 41b *oaf. DUOBIteS TffA is the raost economical Tea en the maiket, and of a most deli* cious flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment RotDlß, Eas' Street. FLETCHER BROB., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CBEISTCHURCH, Telephone 24 Box 67 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 CASES FINfBT NEW CUgRAKTS £)0 100 BOXES NEW VA^ES^iA RAISINS 100 100 BOXIS FINEST NEW SULTANAS JQO K.B.—All onr Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time And trouble m cleaning. TTT E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwfc Firest Lemon Peel 2 ewt Finest Mixed Spice 10 nwb Fii est Orange Peel SSO dcz Bottles Lemon ? quash f» cwt Fintst Citron Peel 12 dcz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 d<z Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Pt-aches 2 cwt New Season's Dites 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Primes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwfc Real German Sausage 10 eases, 2lb tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 dcz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tics Turkey m Jelly SUGAR- - SLI°GAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Moßt Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies. ... r x \ * JAM TABS- JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 2lb Glasi Jars, 1-quart and J-gal ou Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, *whioh we are offering at Low Priceß. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS, TRY OUR PURE CFYLON TFA, Picked m £?b and lib packet?, 51b end lOIb ticP. A P«nger.b and Gcod LiquoriDg Tea. Special Quotations for Tina and l-cheste, gjp" We make a specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Aa^burtoc. WINES a"nD~ SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English &n \ Colonial Bot bio i Alee and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Alo m 10 gallon kegi always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagce Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGER s*, WINS AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUEHETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Telephone No 53 WHEAT. __ WHEAT. WE ARE PKOMPf CASH BUYERS Ci 1 PRIME MILLING WHEAT/ AT . HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STOKE GRAIN on Farmers' Account m our New GKAIN SHIDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SJZED CORNSACKS AFD TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES.- ROLLITT^fe %, CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTOW, 1230



MITCHELL & TURNEIt. AS 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 MAGNIFIC ->T WAREHOUSE, Worthy of the Town aad Distrust, 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 ife to be understood that the undermentioned lines are only a few Special ones, and that our whole Stock is HEAVILY REDUCED. "» to:— ■■■"■■ DEESS DEPARTMENT. j x \ WE are HEAVILY STOOOD at thn 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 ODD SHADES NUN'S VEILING AND CASHMERE Is 3i ALL COLORS WIDE CASHSIERE ;. Is 6d ALL WOOL FANCY COSTUME GLO£H, 2s 4J, 2t 6d, 3i 31, vow Is j HEAVY DRESS TWEEDS, 2 1, now ... Is j ALL WOOL SERGES Preen only) 9d i STRONG SUMMER TWEEDS ... P£d i DRESS TWEED, Wintei Weights, Is 6d, now ... 10JJ IW&ED DEESS LENGTHS, 24a Gd, 28s 6d, 34s 6d, now ... 10s 6i. 12s 6d, 16s 6d 50 SINGLE DRESSES, 12a 6d, 15a 6J, 203, all at 6a 6d CREFONS, Pink and Green only, 2s, now ... , Is 31 ALL WOOL BLACK SERGES ... Is 3d HEAVY NAVY AND BLACK SERGES " Is 8d BLiOK FANOY OOSTUMB CLOTHS, 2s Sd, 2> 6d, 2s 9 J, dow 10AJ, Is 2d, la 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT -36"n Check and Bordered Apron Cloths, ... Sale Price 4fd TTnbleached Tablioga ... „  lv, Is 4d, Is 8d 68!n Heavy White Sheeting „ „ 8< 80in Heavy White Sheeting ... „ „ 9|d 20 pieces Canvas Skirt Stiffenings ... ...  „ 4;i Heavy Art Serges, 2a 9J. 3s 6d , „ la lid, 2s 6d Large Size Bush Rugs, B*9d ... ,„  6* 9d Heavy Union Shirtings, Dark Grey, Is „ „ Bid A Grand Line Dark Prints ...   3ld 50 pieaas Biouse Muslins and Crepons  „ 4|d 20 pieces wide width good pabterne Flannellette  „ 3|d 6^'pieces Flannellette Skirtings, heavy and good patterns  n I|d 15 pieces Flannelette for Blouses, Dressing Gowns, etc ,♦ ti 54 6 pieces 33in heavy Pink Flannellette ... ...   7£d 30 large Patchwork Quilts „, „ Is 6d 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 too numerous to particularise, 30 dozen Ladies' Calico Underclothing ab aboub half price 2 dozen Infants' Embroidered Cashmere Hats, 3s 6d, now Is 6d 11 dozen Children's Pinafores, Is 9d, 2s lid, 3* 6d, now 10|d, la 6d i 3J dezm Infants' Sun Hats and Bonne s, 3s 6d, now Is lid | 25 Ladies' Mclntoshes, 12s 6d and 18s 6d, now 6s 91 [ 65 Ladies' Blouses, 3s 9d to 7s 6d, now Is, Is lid, 2s lid 32 doz3n Colored Collars and Cuffg, Is 6d per set, now 3_d 33 Ladies' Ulsters and Cloaks, 25s 6d and 35s 6d, all at 3s 6d 16 Ladies' Far-Lined and Fur-Edged Cloaks, 509, ah at 10s 6d 20 Ladiea' Rain-proof Cloaks, 50s, all at 8s 6d Oddments m Wings, Flowera, and Ribbons at quarter price. CLOTHING & MERCERY Job Line 20 dozen Men's Ootton Shlrtf, 2s lid, now Is 6d 6 dozen Men's Dark Union Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d 4£ dozen Men's Tennis Shirts, 4s 6d, now 2s 9d Men'a Brown Cotton Undershirts, 2a 6d, now la 6d Men's Heavy Cotton Underpants, 3s 6d, now lsi lid Men's White Merino Underpants, 4s 6d, now 2s 6d Men's Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is ;' 20 dozan Men's Knib Socks, our In line for 91 50 Men's Sac Suits at 20s off markt d price 48 Men's Odd Vests, 7s 6<l, 8s 6d, 8s lid, sale price 3s 6d 32 Mens' Covert Coats, 38* 6d, now 25=s 6d 27 Boys' Tweed Overcoats (2) from 7» 6i 32 Men's Covet Coats (J) 38s 61 now 25s 6d 15 Men's Black Worsted Sac and Paget Coats, all ab 15s 6d B Men's Black Worsted Coats and Ve«ts, all at 17s 6d A grand Line of Faiapoi Trousers at 6s 9d 14 pairs, 6 and 7 only, Men's Brown Cord Trousers, 10a 6d for 7* Gd 30 pairs, all sizes, Men's Twilled Cord Trousers, 4s 9d 28 Special Sac Suits, new goods, 28a 6d 40 > yards Heavy Tweed, 2s 9d, 3i, now 2i 200 yards Heavy Tweed, la 3i 120 yards Heavy Tweed, double width, 4a 6d, mow 3a 3d. "•"■"■""""•tVit "■illl|lH ■"■■' MITCHELL AND TUMEP.



Public Notices. j la the matter of the Licensing Act, 1881, J and the Acts amending the same. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that m pursuance of the above named Actß ( • a Quarterly Meeting ■ of the Licensing Committee for the Aeh'ouctoii Licensing Dictrict, will be he held m, the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, March 9, 1899j at noon, for the purpose of considering any applications made under the > said Acts, of which shall have been giv<n. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLBR. 254 Clerk to the Licensing Committee. LIST OF LICENSED DISTRICT OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBUiiTON. T HEREBY give notice that JOHN ROBWl? BLANT), Where pl^oj of busineaa ia within this dhtr'cb, has been duly licensed to sell by auction for twelve months, to be cam pu'.ed from the let day of January, 1899. CHARLES E. FOOKS, 2 61 Town Qlerk._ NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I PETER KELLER, of Winßlow, being • the holder of a Publican's License m respect of the house and premises situate at "i Winslow, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton, on the Ninth day of March, 1899, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to JOHN COSACK, my appointee. Dated the 7th day of February, 1899. 2 44 peter keller. ""notice "of application for TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF LICFNSE TO PURCHASER OB ASSIGNEE OF LICENSED PRIS MIB3S. I PETER KELLER, of Winslow, being the holder of a Hotel License ia respect of the house and premises situate at Winalow, and known as the Railway Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will forthwith apply to the Licensing Committee to have the said License trans ferred temporarily to JOHN CUSACK, who has purchased the said house and premises. Dited the 6th day of February, 1899. 2 43 PETER KELLER. OHERTS&Y EASTER SPORTS. A MEETING of all interested m the above Sports will be held m the Library Poom, Cherfcaey, on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, February 11, at eight o'clock. D. THOS. TODD, 2 28 Secretary. TTTANTED.—Applications from suitable persona for the positions of FIRST and THIRD Steward for the Ashburton Club and M.S.A., will be received up to 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd instant. 2 63 c. MEDinii" j Successor to W. Congukve, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m A*hbarton X - for GENERAL IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, and TOOLS of every descrip tion, Brushware, Etc., invi.es Special Attention to the following Seasonable Lines, which he is offering at Exceptional LOW | PRICES:— RANGES PORTABLE STOVES PORTABLE BOILERS REGISTER GKATEB MANTEL PIKCKS i FENDERS FIRBIRONS PLOUGH SHARES ! PLOUGH CHAINS LEADING CHAINS BACK CHAINS BAG HOOKS HAY FORKS i DIGGING FORKS SPADES PRIMUS STOVES BIRD CAGIH BRUSHWARE TINWARE ENAMELLED WARE PAINTS & OILS SUNDRIES CABPMTEKS' TOOLS At Christchurch Prices, all Gdabantbhd. i -. —.. CONTINUATION OF SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MUST GO. FAST COLOR PRINTS, Good Patterns, SJd and 4|d per yard. AH Linen Tabling 9|d per yard Special Prices m Flannellettes 8 Galafceas s Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, la 3d per yard, were 2s. GENUINE REDUCTIONS IN , MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, etc Youths' Tweed Trouser Suits, 12s 6deach Boys' Drill Washing Suita from Ss Sd ' Boys' Caps, 5(3. Boys' Braces, 3|<3. GENUINE "BABGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. A. P.. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET. I could teach sugar to slip down you« t throat a million ways, bub sweetest of all is added to diamond vJUWLEB TtiA,—Sh^arciau



Wanted. WANTED, Smart Girl for House work. Sleep home.—Apply to Mrs Maher, Cox Street. 2 56 WA NTED~ Xn Office Boy, Apply Rollitt & Co., West Street. 2 59 BI OYC L E B.—For Sdc, Second-hand Road Racer, good as uew; alao Roadsters m perfect order.— G. K. A skin, Taucrod Street. _g_jf T^LUMST PLUMS, PLUMS—For Jam I. and Bottling, 2d per lb, iv iirat-o|ass condition.—Mrs Morton, next Back of N*w Zealand. 2J58 WANTED L^y Boarder m private family; School Teacher preened; moderate term.; all home comforts ; piano. Address, Mrs S. Burr, Triangle, Ashburton, FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200 ibs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6 1; 50:bs, 3a lOd; 25ibs, 2s.—John Obr & Co. 2 7 eV~b3OKS — Fights for the Flag Enohauted Stone, Battle of ii>e Strong, A King and a few Dukes, Curious, Dr. Theme, Downfall of the Dervishes, Jador, Paviag the Way, Ihe Laurel Walk, Angel of the Covenant, and others. Cheap editions. Alice m Wonderland, Axo and R.fla, Treasure Island, etc.—H. M. Jones, IP YOU WANT A GOOD SUIT to Measure, don't be carried away with High Sounding Advertisements, but take a few steps off Kast Street to R. Alcorn's, where you will Bave money every time. I have & nice lot of Men's, Youths' and Boys' Suits, just m, made to my Special Order. A good assortment of Ladies', Children's and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes—and at low prices. 2 17 Tenders, tlTnpe k& ~~ rriENDI'RS are invited for Building I Additions to Drapery Store (m brick) for Mr A. Orb. Teodera cioße on SATUR DAY, 11th inst. The lowest or any Tender noo necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 2 60 Architect. DAVID THOMAS. ARGADI HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. . Tt/TY NEXU HORSEHAIR will.be held j on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 2 15 Auctioneer. Government Notices. CROWN LANDS. npHR NGAPAERURU BLOCK, Hawko's JL Bay, will be open for sale or selection, either for cash, for occupation with right of purchase, or for lease m perpetuity, on WEDNESDAY, the 22ud February, 1899. It contains FORTY SECTIONS, a total of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HU.V DRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN ACRES The areaß range from 130 acres to 9115 acres, and the oash price from £1 to £1 12a 6d an acre ; and rents, 5 per cent if with right of purchase, and 4 per cent for leaae m perpetuity. The land ia to tho east of the Town of Dannevirke, and is the forest country between tho Waikopiro Settlement and the Mangatoro Estate. Distance from Danne virke, 8^ to 14 miles, principally along main Dannevirke-Weber coach road. The flits are heavily timbered with nmu and kahikatea. Soil is good, and the land well watered. Roads are now being made to give access to the sections, Tho STARBOROUUH ESTATE, Marl borough District, will be open for selection on lease m perpetuity on MONDAY, the 13th March, 1899 It contains FORTY-ONF- AGRICUL TURAL SECTIONS, ranging from 268 acres to 983 acres, at an annual rental of 2a to 6s 9d per acre; and FOUR SMALL GRAZING RUNS, average area, 3,t)OQ acres ; annual rent Is 9d par acre. The total area for disposal is 33,445 acres. The estate is on the Awatere River, abou*3 18 miles from Blenheim, and intersected by main road from Blenheim to Kaikoura. A railway is m course of construction to the Township of Seddon. A large area consists of good flits, terraces, and rolling dswns^ The soil is generally excellent, and a large portion of the estate has been cultivated and cropped, and is now m grass. Forms of application, sale-plans, and parti culars may be obtained at any Land Office throughout the colony. 2 57 -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, BHAG POINT, mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended ; by the Threshing Mill Owners of thi,s district, ORDER FRQ.M OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, 1 186 A SUB U BION. STBATHMOKE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"I AN Accommodate upwards of FORTI W) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY . TBSi^ OWN MEDICAL AIWTSER Apply to— the matron, 3 Steathmobb P^iyatb Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East) Belt), Chris 135 ohurch.



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