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Received Wakapuaka Feb. 21, 9.20 a.m, Guabdian Office 10.20 a-m} Federation. Sydney, February 21 Sir Joseph Abbot, interviewed, said the people of New Zealand are becom ing alive to the necessity of considering their position m view of the near approach of ths federation of the Aus tralian colonies aa they recognise it must affect trade. Be was much im pressed with the growing trade and wondrous prosperity of New Zealand, and the energy of the people. During the whole period of his visit he never saw a beggar, and did not believe there were any m the colony. The Vancouver Mail. Brisbane, February 21 Premier Dickson has intimated that Government has accepted the Pacific Company's terms for a three years' ssr* vice, Vancouver to Brisbane. The agreement, which will come into opera tion m March, is contingent upon the New South Wales Government con tinuing the contract with the company.

ATHLETICS.

Amateur Championship Meeting.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copy right

Melbourne, February 20 At the Amateur Athletic Association's Championship Meeting Shea won the 100 yds Championship m lOg sec; the 220 yds m 233 gee, and the Quarter Mile m 53J sec; Gardner the ,120 yds Hurdles m 16 3-10 th sec; Doyle the High Jump, sft s£in ; Nolan the Mile Walk m ?min 6$ seaj Maher Throwing the Hammer, 86ft lin ; Dooian, Putting the Wefght, 31ft 9in.

The Bible in Schools.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, February 21 At the Presbyterian Assembly the follow ing was moved :—" SJhat the Assembly reaffirms its pesition m relation to our national system of education ; that while opposed to denominationalism, yet it holds that no system is complete without the introduction of the Bible into our public schools ; it requests presbyteries to do all m their power, m 00-operation with the other churches, to get the law bo changed as to allow the Bible, guarded by the time table and conscience clause, to be introduced into our national schools." An amendment was tabled as follows:—" That the General Assembly resolves that, after this year the Bible m Schools Committee be discontinued, and that the attention of our ministers, officers, and people be directed to the facilities now enjoyed under the Education Act for giving scripture lessons m secular schools, and urges that advantage be taken of the same." After a brief discussion the motion was carried. Next meeting of the Assembly will be held at Chrietchurch on the second Tuesday m February, 1900.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending February 17,1899 :—,

THE PALMERSTON NORTH TRAGEDY.

A mysterious Crime.

Painful Details.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington. February 20.

t£hs Post correspondent at P&lmerston telegraphs that the Standard states that whether Mrs McKain was a consenting party to her shocking fate will of course sever bo cleared up, bub the general im preision 1b that ihe was nob, and there are several apparently good reasons advanced m support of this contention. Previous to retiring to rest) she had carefully put her hair m pins, while her under garments were left about the room as if she had hurriedly retired fee rest and left them where they could be conveniently picked up again. Then it waa usual for Mrs McKain to take coffee and bread and butter and j*m for supper and no exception waa made on Fri day all food being consumed. Then the cheerfulness and hilarity displayed by her m the bedroom before going to sleep seemed to be co contradictory to the idea that she contemplated death m the night, while the fact that the tragedy did not take place till early m the morning favors the idea that Mrs McKain was first shot m her Bleep. Against that, it iis said that McKain was heard as if dictating to his wife, and that before they went to their bedroom they were standing m the passage looking at a case of birds, and she was heard to ask if she would go and write something then, and he replied to the effect that later on would do. (This ia taken to support the theory that letters were partly written by her or with her knowledge. Also Pr Reed is con vinced from an examination of her eyes that she waa awake when shot, bub even that idea may only be due to the fact that she waa awakened as the crime was being perpetrated, while with all due respect to the doctor s the appearance of her body is opposed to the idea that she was awake, *a her bands were resting care lessly on her breast. Her eyelids were closed s her lips slightly parted, and a peace ful expression on her face. We regret that m the hurry of the moment on Saturday we suggested that part of the letter was m a woman's writing, but careful examination ehowa thab the whole of the writing is McKain's, though there is considerable difference between the parb written m ink and thab written with ink pencil. There was so pen or ink found m the room, and the fact that the alterations and additions were made with the pencil goes far to prove that the letter must have been written before-hand and corrected that evening. In regard to the three shots it appears that the first and second shota were heard m the next bed room at 4.20 a.m. and 4.40 a.na. A third ehofc was heard at six o'clock by the occupant of the bedroom opposite, and at this time the occupants of the adjoining bedroom were downstairs. That would leave the impres- Bion that McKain shot hia wife, waited twenty minutes, fired at her again, and then waited an hour and twenty minutes before giving himself the final despatch. The queasions arousing most interest are—(l), Did Mrs McKain ehoob herself ? (2), Was she shot by her husband with her consent 1 (3), Was she shot by her husband without her consent ? After careful survey of the whole circumstances we are forced to the conclusion that the deed was contemplated for days afe least by the husband, and that a time was selected on the impulse of the moment, and thab the wife had no knowledge of the in tended tragedy. The Standard states thab the woman's features were pea«Bful, f out tfee pajj'a were coatottec}*

CRICKET.

United Press Asaoei&tioo—By Electric {Telegraph-" Copyright,

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 21, 2 30 p.m, Guakdian Office, 3.5 p-m) Melbourne, February 21 The New Zealancters have lost one wicket for 17—Sims, b Layer, 6 ; ABhbolt, nob out;,

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON SIOCK MARKKT,

OOhere was a larger attendanca of farmers and others at the Aahburton yards to-day, than has been the case for Homo weeks past, and about 5000 sheep were yarded. At the the opening of the sale, bidding w»j slow, but things livened up a little before the close. Of the lines of sheep passed m at auction a good proportion wore after warda disposed of privately. The following I prices were obtained :— j j Pat Sheep.—Crossbred ewes, 7a 8d to 8a lid; crossbred wethers, 13a 8d; merino ewes, 5a to ssßdj freezers, 12s Id; lambs, 8s 9d to 10a lOd. Stoee Sheep.—Crossbred ewes, 53 3d to lie sd°; two and four-tooths, 10a to 123 3d ; two-tooth wethers, 12s 6d ; lambs, 9s 6d. Fat Cattle-—Steers, £3 to £4 10a; heifers, £2 to £5 15a; cows, £1 and £3,

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Drunkenness.—At the Police Court this in»rning—before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P.—three persons were charged with drunkenness and convicted. All wore, however, treated aa first offenders. One was Sued 5a and costs ; another, who was looked up since yesterday, was ordered to pay cab hire, and the third discharged with a caution. St. Patrick's Spoets.—A meeting of the Committee of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association was held laefc evening, there being a fall attendance. Correspondence was read from several gentlemen accepting positions aa officials at the sports on March 17. The sub-committee appointed to canvas the business people as to getting a whole holiday on the day of the sports reported that they had succeeded m obtaining a large number of promises to close. After the transaction of other routine business the Committee adjourned.

A Dunedin Lawyer's Good Fortune Dr Milne a member of the New Zealand Univesity Senate, was probably m luck on Friday (telegraphs the Dunedin oorrespon dent of the Post). In the morning he got news that he had gained his degree of Doctor of Laws. In the evening he was the recipient of a handsome wedding gift from the Volunteer officers of Dunedin, and half an hour later he drew £500 m the Southern Starr-Bowketb Society's ballot. He is to be married at Wellington on Wednesday. Compassionate Allowance.—Mr E. G. Wright, M.H. R., having received a petition for presentation to the railway authorities, forwarded the same as requested, with the following letter to the Hon. Mr Cadman : — " Windermere, February 7, 1899.—Dear Sir, —Herewith I have the honor to hand you a petition m favor of a compassionate allow anae to Mr James Phillips, who, after twenty-one years' service has been deprived of his means of existenon by a malignant disease. . , This ia a caae which I am sure will appeal to your kindly sympathies to alleviate the sufferings of a deserving public service,~l have, &c, Edward G. Wbight s Hon. A. J. Oadman, Ministerof Railways, Wellington." To which the Minister replied on February 15.—" Sir, —With reference to your letter of the 7th inst., forwardiag petition for compassionate allowance to James Phillips, I have the honor to inform you that it has been decided to grant Mr Phillips the sum of £25, and this amount will be paid at an early date.— I have, &c,, A. J. Cadman, Minister for Railways,"

News in Brief.

The rain this afternoon Bhould give those m charge of the Domain track an excellent opportunity of rolling it, and if possible, rolling m some fine gravel or sifted shingle.

latending competitors for the bicycle races to be run on Thursday, February 23, under the auspices of the Ariel Bicycle Club, are reminded that entries cloae this evening at 10 o'clock.

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GREAT REDUCTIONS GREAT X INDUCTIONS IN FINEST BOLLEK ELO UE. 200 Iks ... Us igO ,  ... % 6d. Sg .. 3s lOd 2^> » ... 2s. FURJ HER Reductions for Ton lets or ir.ore. Now Is your time to lay m your tv AlT r a??* Oi wf RoJkr FJoUr- B«-an a«d fch/rps equally reduced,abo Diamond Brand Uatmtal (the best In the Market) ia also cue m Prices. WINTER SUPPLIES. When baying your Winter Supplies kindly gfre aa a Sh^n/LT TrT^ tby y°U wi? 9ave«^y byP doing S o,a S web n yfoJ O»8h and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples d&ta, whereas In a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay f Jr. the bad ones. PRESERVING SUGATt, Brewers Crystals ie universally acknowledged to he the most economical and best Preserving Jdugar In the Markeiu Onoe used alwava used, as Jellies and Jams made with It are much firmer aud clearer and will ke-ft for years if required. This Sugar can only be had from ua, as we are Sole Agents, Auckland No. land Nc 1 A Cane Sugar alwsyj m Stock, »«»«• PmervinglPans I \ Preserving Pant "WE have the largest <S*y' ' ksSw e3fe I^M'yi' Bra«?j:: ' Stcck of all khc?s at HSr^^Bßi hHb Kenrlch, Csst Iron, Levies:; Price?. WfflilibßHßWw Enamelkd, and Light 9 JAM JARS. Moon's Impro/ed Pints, l|][s)rar|SH Qaarfcs and half Galloaa. American Jars, WLtn lllpfl Tie down Jara, Scotch Jars, Banner JdlyJara. Ip) ;|||H WE have ha 3 »uch a demaiia for Jam Jars of all kinds this season bit our stocks ate getting very f O w, so wa advise our custcm jrs to call at oneo (if requHna anyol ihe above) ko as t 0 secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EASTSTRRET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. leiepnone i><\ Box 67 NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASEB FINSST-NEW CURRANTS gA' 100 BOXES NEW V^LESOIA- RAISINS JjQQ 100 BPXIS FINEST NEW SULTANAS JOO N.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning, VT^E Have Juafc Landed the following Seasonable Goods — JO cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spfce 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon Squash B cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspber^ Syrap 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwfe New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Wa'nuts) 2 cwt Real German Sausage 10 caseß, 2b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 dcz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN «TOCK, The Moat Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies, JAM JABS-" 00 ™ JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stook of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jar» lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quarfc and J-gal on Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which wa are offering at Low Prices. r ' W8 TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TRA, Pjokri inilbanil lib pwktb., 51b .nd lolb WINES AND SPIRITS. WB are now Paoking Special Aasorted Caaae for the Ohriatanaa Trade. Engliih and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale ia 10 gallon ken always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. s Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN EROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MKROHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BUBKETT STREET, ASHBUKTON. (Telephone No 53 *



. £= rledlanaer Bros., Limited, j ! FOX PJKIVATB SALE. \ TXTE Have for Private Sa!e, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNORUSHKR. HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries; all ia first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. TI7E beg to iniimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners 1 account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and fcteamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. "We are. prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. .; It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary, Friedlander Bros., Ld, DAVID THOMAS. a rlTa~iTk ' HORSE _ FAIR. THURSDAY," MdECfl 9, 1899, "JLJT NEXT HORSE FAIR will be>ld on the above dato, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS 2 15 Auctioneer. CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton, THURSDAY-7.30 p.m., Bible Class FRIDAY—St. Matthew's Day, 730 a.m., Holy Communion ; 3 30 p.m., Children's Ministering League; 7.15 p.m., Even song and addresses; 8 p.m., Choir practice. 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT, (February 26.) 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11 a.m.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. Subject— 11 The Holy Catholic Church." 3 p.m.—-Dromore, Mr Gates. 3 p.m.-Ssafield, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Subject " What think ye of Christ ? " REV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Fair fa' quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jcbilke tea, the best of dnnks.—SheannftQ Brog., Ageatu,



Bicycle Surgery. ACUTE and chronic cases treated with assurance of success. Languid tyres restored to health and vigor. Tyrea blown up without pain, wind free. We understand the anatomy, physiology and hygiene of wheels, and Rive homcepathic or allopathic treatment as individual cases require ; sure cure guaranteed. TESTIMONIALS.—My wheel had three rib 3 broken and you cured it m one treat ment. My tyrea were suffering with a case of acute aneurism which had beon pronounced fatal by other bicycle doctor?, but you cured the disorder and I did not lose a day of my tour. I waß troubled with varicose tyfes involving frequent ruptures ; you cured me. Hundreds of applications like the above cent on application. Come and see our stock of machines; a lot of sec and hand as good as new, cheap. XANDELLS & EON, ARIEL BXPBESS CYCLE WORKS, Next ths Club. CONTINUATION oir 8 A L E. FURTHER REDUCTIONS * IN PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MUST GO. FAST COLOR PRINTS, Good Patterns, 3£d and 4|d per yard. All Linen Tabling 9|d per yard Special Prices m Fieronellettes, Galatea*, Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, 1b 3d per yard, were 2s. GENUINE REDUCTIONS IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, etc. Youtha' Tweed Trouser Suits, 12s 6d each' Boys' Drill Waahing Suibs from 3s 6d Boys' Caps, sd. Boys' Braces, 3£d. genuineHbabgains FOR EVERYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET. — „,  Leiich and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafo&d), TINSMITHS, PLUMBERS, GABFITTERB, BELL-HANGERB, Em HOT and Cold Water Services laid on moat approved plans. Estimates given for all kinda of work. N.B.—Compefcenb workmen sent to any part on shortest notice. LEITOH &~KICHABDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 220 CHERTBEY SPOUTS EASTBE MONDAY, (APRIL 3rd.) "nROBABLY-Four Trots, Three Elals. j At least one of which will be open. MOaT LIBERAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMME. PROGRAMMES READY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. D. THOS. TODD, 2H3 Secretary pro tenii i



G. MEDDINS (SHCoessor to W. Congreve,) THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand large stocks of Builders' Famishing, Household ' and General Ironmongery, all the very beet; makes, at fully 25 per cent, le 8 than usual Ashburton prices. SPECIALLY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the beßt m the world ; also a few of the second class the •' Alexandra," at reduced prices to clear. FARMERS' REQUIREMENTS. Plough Shareß, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, ghovels, Gorge Knives, Drags, etc. MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied stock m Ashbnrton, at prices that defy com petitioa ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, aa I intend to uphold the name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE—THE LOWEST



H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident' or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from <V Dayn to 13 Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. 1 A 550 for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Piunoe, Oigaos. and Cycles, Oa=h purchasers from 10s wili receive a Policy good for Seven Days. AGENTS FOR MI/.NER AND THOMPSON'd — TMATVOsS— By Brinunead and Son*. Hopkinson, Goes ard T^T A "NTOQ-— K*lirnan' Wagner, Coilard and C'.hrd, Broad- X X f~\ ±y V/ kJ wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sou, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. lif -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, (l T£ A ~\T Q—— Willcox aad White, Mason and Hatnlin, the Chicago Com v-'XiVJ -OLll k3 pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAWS- Fbom £S® lOs to jSSO. SJ^L^PL® FaOM • - *Os Per month PIAWOB ... ,  „ ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. MnPAMUDUniIir. The Most Powerful ani ?hna\r. X Instrument UnMlflArilUliC of the kind made. Splendid rtoords of the bear performers m Songs, £ pat ches, Quar tets, and Brass Band Selections. Cash or Terms, Call sac it. Lateßt Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodical?. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Corifitchurch and Dune dm Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. el m.Tones.



• I Bros. • - SPECIAL ENTRY! """ METHVEN SALEYARDS. thubsday/'february 23 1 1599. "YT7E shall rffet at above fixture on V V account of a Client, — | AAA MFRINO WETHERS m lU \J\J forward condition. FRIUDLANDEK BROS , Itd R. FRIEDLAKDER, 2 341 Auctioneer. DISSOLUTION OF PART^RSmpT" CLEARING SALE OF, THE PENDAEYES PROPERTY, LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Etc MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1899 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Beos., Ltd. have been favored with instructions from MEisns Rule and Steingfellow, (their partnership having expired by effluxion of time) to offer by Public Auction on above named day, on their farm. THE WELL KtfOWN PENDARVES PROPERTY, Situated about twelve miles from Ashburton nnd four miles from Chertsey, containing— 2961 ACKES, Either as a whole, or subdivided m blocks to suit purchasers. The land is m fine heart, very little cropping having been done for several years, and has chiefly bsen carried on as a Sheep Farm. Ib is well and securely feuced, and subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, all well watered, and baa the following green crops now growing on it, viz~ 100 aereß are m turnips, 90 acres m rape, 470 m stubble (first crop), and she balance m English grasses, Th« buidings consist of eleven roomed hoaae, three roomed cottage, two men's whares, eight stall stable, loose box, coach house, chaff house, large woolshed, imple ment shed, large concrete tank, sheep yards, and other outbuildings. Also at the same time and place, the following Stock and Implements :— 1 1 K(\ Two-tooth v Ewes and Wethers. LJLt)\J (Very forward.) 1 K(\ first and second JLOKj Cross Ewes. IAA Six-tooth Crossbred Ewes* /JKA Eight-tooth Crossbred Ewee. "1 Q A Eight-tooth Merino Ewes. OKf\ Half and tnreequarter ■ bred OO\J Lambs. C)Kf\ Four, six 8 and eight-tooth &O\J Merino Wethers (very forward,) QQ Lincoln Rams. 6 draught Mares and Geldings, 1 Hackney Mare and Foal, 1 two-year old Hackney, 4 Cowe m profit. 3 Heifers, 3 Pigs, 1 Reid and Gray Grain and Manure Drill, 1 Massey- Harris new Reaper and Binder, 1 Brantford Reaper and Binder, 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 Duncan three-furrow Plough. 1 two-furrow Plough, 1 18fb Broadcast Sower, 1 Drays, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Spring Cart, 1 Grass Stripper, 1 eet 6-leaf Harrows, 2 farm Buggey, set Buegey Harness, 1 Gorse Cutter, Masaey-Harris Grubber, Hay Rake, 1 Avery Weighing Machine, Forge, Anvil and Vyce, Grindstone, Shafb and leading harness, 5 Horse Covers, Whipple trees and quantity of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 153 Auctioneer. NIGOLL^ROiIHERs] Nicoll Brothers, [H. F. NICOLL.] (L. A. NICOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ./ WEEKLY SALES OB CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates* ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT- AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars en application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WE have pleasure m notifying Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety 6 Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if ao desired. TTIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any irne to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAI3 CO. Limited* ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL~BROS., l DISTRICT AGENTS



Wanted. LOST on Baaoh Boad, on Sunday !ftsfc» Ladte»' Capa trimmed with fur. Finder kindly return same to Mail Cffioe, 2 15? FRESH OYSTERS and aU kinds rf Frpnh Fi h by Fxpreas ToSij^..--Jewitt opposite Mail Office. 2 159 WAFTED— Good Ganeral servant, Must havo references—Apply, Mus Cki-p, between the hours of 2 and 3 p m. 2 155 S~"p~LKNDID APPLES, Id \er lb. Good Peara, Plums, etc.. at Waish'<j, M'U Stream Gardens, mxi Fi'.ur Mi) c. 2 154 FRUIT for Bale— V urns 1 J-l per lb, , apples £1 and Id per Ih. Tomatoes (prime) 4i per lb. Grapes Is 6d per lb.— \ T. Pitt, Smithfield Garden 3. 2 148 WANTED Known. — Plume, picked fresh from the tree, m any quantity 2d per lb, delivered m fcowD.—James Portke, Clifton Nursery. 2,142 WANTED to lease m Ashburton, good house of 7 or 8 rooms, furnished or unfurnished, hot and cold water, stable and coach house. Address—Geobge Coleman, St. Albans, Christohureh. 2 152 SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from ua and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Chriatchuroh. FLOUR.- —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Boiler, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251ba, 2s. Bran and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christohurch. FLOUR Reduced—.RolHtt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s.—Johm Orb & Co. 2 WANTED KNOWN—Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnetb Street, opposite Mail Office, THAT'SKLGHT TTTE not only Profess to be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERCERS AND OUTFITTERS IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, SASTY, AND NAItEY, ABE THE 50 DOZEN TIES JUST OJPEIMEO, And are SELLING RAPIDLY. ST. PATMCIi'S DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. WEICAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF THE EIGHT COLOUR. Come m and Glance over the LATBJST NOVELTIES, AT - NEW ZISAXjAIND CLOTHING FACTORY A. G. BARTON, Manager > GO ■W W d ■ ha ?d <^ b> H o y 2 lz| H O b H 2 fo w SO i d sz| I. t^ Ld r^ ■s p g DBESSMAKING. A INJ3K.EW OKK has much pleaaure m announcing to the Public that, at the request of a large number of his Customers, he has commenced a DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT ON THE PREMISES. Having secured the services of a young lady with long experience m one of the large Christchurch Houses, also m Sydney, the Ladies may rely on getting their Costumes made m the most approved UP TO DATE ; STYLE. j BEST WORK AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. XJEfcIAX* »OLICIXJED. ANDBEW OBR. 2 150



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Henry Stephenson—Notice re piano tuner Lost—Cape Wanted—Servant Fruit for sale at Mill Stream Gardens Jewitt—Fresh fish Andrew Orr—Dressmaking notice



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PIANO TUNING. OUR Piano Tuner, Me Gofxon ie now here, and orders left at local agency will receive prompt and careful attention. HENRY STEPHENSON, Agenb Dresden Piano Company, 1 158 Havelock Street). RANGITATA SPORTS. fTIHE time for closing Entries for Rangitata Sports will be up to 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, February 25th for all events. G. H. PATRICK, 2 151 Secretary.



■' ' ' " ——* v.- BULLOCK. _____ /"COTTAGE of 4 rooms, bay window and \J verandah. Situated m Cameron Streets Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~~ TO LET. ~~~ /"COTTAGE of four rooms, scullery, etc. \_J together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO LET, TVTEWLY Erected Cottage of Fire Rooms, JAI etc, near the Gas Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK. y a ACKB % WELL situated on Alford Forest Road, together with square dwelling house of four rooma, etc, thereon, being Lot 43, paro of R.S. 8767, the property of Mr R. Breinner. This not having been sold by auctioD, offers are invited for purchase of name up to Tuesday next. Easy terms of payment T. BULLOCK, Agent.