CYCLING.

ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB.

There was a large attendance at the Domain yesterday afternoon to witness the bicycle races run under the auspices of the Ariel Bicycle Club. The track was m first class order, and so were the competitors, as was proved by the times put up for the two J events, viz., the half-mile and mile handicaps. { It would have been a convenience to the spectators (of whom there was a good num ber) if the Club had provided cards showing J the names and handicaps of the competitors. Of the riders it is sufficient to say that of those who came to the front Holland and C. Willis showed the besfi form, and might have given the rest another twenty yards all round, except John, whose good per formances at Timaru and Geraldine seem to have been overlooked by the handioapper. He rode with great dash, and with his big handicap was never approached. Although had Holland taken some share m the pacing m the heat it is possible he or Willis might have gob home. Of the others Daly rode very unselfishly, and well deserved his win m the first heat of the mile. Catea, too, stuck to hia work with great pluck even after being overtaken. McKnight rode so well m one heat of the half-mile that ha was much fancied foe the final, but seemed to be quite unable to respond when j Holland and Willis passed the ruck. Hoi land who was generally close behind the wheel of C Willis touched it m the second heat of the mile just before entering the straight and gob a nasty fall which prevented him from riding m the final. The following were the results :— Half-Mile.—Firab Heab, H. Holland, eov 1 O. C. Willis, 10yds . .« ... 2 J. MoNaught, 35yds 3 O. Crum 45yda, and E. John 55yds, also Btarfced. This was a good race, Holland came through 300 yds from home and won easily, Willis and MoNaughb trying their utmost for second place. Time—l.7. Half-Mile.— Second Heat, B. McKnighb, 35yds 1 A. Gates, 85yds 2 F. Wilson, 55yds .- 3 Wilson led for the first lap, McKnighb lying handy throughout, and coming with a ran m the straight won by a length, half a leDgth separating second and third. Time— 1.74. A. Huston 10yds, W. P. Daly 20yds, S. Madden 60yde, and M. Baker 75yds also started. Final Heat. H. Holland, aor .. .« .* 1 0. C. Willis, 10yds 2 A. Catea, 85yfls ... .- — 3 Wilson led for the firsfc lap, the rest except the two back markers, being m a bunch close up; Willis pacing Holland up to the field. 300 yards from home Holland came away, and closely presssed by Willis, won by a wheel. Time—l.6. For the next event, the mile, there were ten who faced the starter, and some exciting racing was witnessed, the event being tun m heats. _ _ One Mile.—First Heab. W. P. Daly, 45yds , 1 A: Huston, 25yda ... 2 M. Baker, 145 yds ... ... ... ° O« Cram 90yds, and L. Cooper 145 yds also sbarted. Cooper and Baker led for the first two lapa, when Crum came bo the front; about 300 yards from home Daly and Huston " who had been riding with great judgment came through, the former landing a winner by a wheel, half a wheel separating second and third. Time-2,25£. Second Heat. B. John, 105yda — * C. C. Willis, 25ycSa -. 2 A. Catee, 160 yds ~ 3 H. Holland scr, J. McNaughb 70yds, F. Wilson 105 yds also started. John led all through and won by 50 yards. Holland fell 100 yards from home. Time—2.2Q&. Final. B. John, 105yda ... .- *- 1 O. C. Willis, 25yds 2 A. Cates, 160 yds — ..* — 3 Cfttea and Baker led for the first two laps, John lying handy, and coining away at the last lap won easily by thirty yards. Cates finishing some lengths behind Willis. Time —2.19#- The judges were Messrs A. Orr, J. Maynard and J. Miiller. Startjar, Mr R. J. Henry. Handieapper, Mr J. Miiller.

CRICKET.

Hew Zealand Team m Australia

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United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright. {Received Wakapuaka Feb. 24, 1.45 p.m. Mail Offioe 2.35 p.m. Sydney, February 24 The weather is fine and warm for the opening day of the match New Zealand v. New South Wales. G. Mills and Sima are standing oub of the New Zealand team. Cobarofb won the toss and elected to bat. Play commenced at noon. I (Reoeived Wakapuaka Feb. 24, 2 p.m Mail Office 2-41 p.m) Sydney, February 24 Noble's second over w»b fatal to Reese, who retired with a single to his credit. Baker, not out 2. At 1 p.m. the ecore stood ab two wicketa for 48, Baker, bowled Howeil, 29. Lusk, not out, 13.

SPORTING.

OJ.C. SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistchuroh, February 23 The above meeting commenced to-day m fine weather. Following are results s~~ Halswell Handicap Htjrdle Race, of 80 sovßj If mile—Nioholaa 1, Glenore 2, Powder Monkey 3. Dividend—£s 9s. QDime—3.23f. Hornby Welter Handicap, of 100 soya; seven furlongs-Ben Farley 1, Falka 2, Argon 3, All started but Wedlock. Divi dend—£s 14a 6d. Time--1.31. Middle Park Plate, of 250 soys; for two and three-year-olds; six furlongs.— Dundas 1, Malatua 2, Courtier 3. Rouge monb and Benzoin were scratched. Mal&tua got three lengthß the best of the abarb, bub Dundas eventually won hard held. Time — 1.16|. Dividend—£3 18s 6d. ■Trial Stakes, of 50 aovs ; 1 mile.—The Orphan 1, Heritas 2, The Hypnotist 3X Bo geagang, Lord Sbanabury, Veronica, Argon, and Good-bye were scratched. Time—l.4s. Dividend—£3 11s. Midsummer Handicap, of 400 soys; 1J mile.—Altair 1, Boreas 2, Pitch and Toss 3. Peerage was scratched. Won easily. Time— 2.37|. Dividend—£2 7« 6d. XiiTTBLTON Plate, of 120 soys; 5 f urlongß. Nantes 1, Rougemonb 2, Fireside 3. {Tims —li2§. Dividend—£ll7s 6d. Craven Plate, of 150 soya; 7 furlongs.— Cherrystone 1, Blazer 2, Gladys II 3. The Spinner was scratched. Time—l.29|. Divi dend—fill 14s. Tblegbaph Ssakes, 40 soya ; 4 furlongs —Alcestis 1, Wamngt6n 2, Lepanto, 3. Heliadas, Vulcan, and Shooting Star were scratched. Time-49seo. Dividend. —£2 18a 6d.

J.L. Higgs— Sigawriter.

About a month ago my child, which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I gave it such remedies as are usually given m such cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent for a physician and it was under hia care for a week. At this time the child had been sick for about ten days and was having &boub twenty-five operations of the bowels every twelve hours, and we were convinced that unless it Boon obtained relief it would nob live. Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended, and I decided to try it. I soon noticed a change for the better; by its continued use a com plete cure was brought about and it ia now perfectly healthy.—C. L. Boggs, Stump town, Gilmer Co,, W. Va. For sale by Ashburton Drug Oqmbaot,

News in Brief.

Professor Charltoa notifies that he intends giving lessons m boxing and step danoiag m Ashburton. His address is Wheeler's boardinghouse. Mr J. L. Higga, so well-known m Ash burton during the past eleven years as a sign writer, decorator, etc., has juab started m business on his own account; and there is little doubt but he will get a fair share of the public patronage. Hia placa of business is situated m East Street, South. Mr A. H. Williams has on view at his Tancred street shop a painting by a young lady resident m Ashburton, representing a striking ecene on the Arthur river just below where the buttresses of a proposed bridge were washed away m a senaational fbod many jears ago. The picture is a very creditable work of art, and has, we believe, been purchased at a satisfactory 6gure.

Latest Items

Sly Gbogging.—Samuel Hunter, store- Keeper, Raeiti, seventy miles inland from Wanganui, was to-day fined £2, with costs £14, for sly grog selling. The Magistrate, Judge Kettle, repremanded the police for employing a paid spy to secure the convio tion, and said ib was an illegal acb to aid or abet m the committal of a crime.—Presß Association telegram.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the ' despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows :— Corrected to January 1, 1899 Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... .- ... 2,50 pm 1 Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 250 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... —630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 250 pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and 1 Fridays .... ... at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and Rivei side, daily ... —630 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday „„ 630 am Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday .- 6.30 a, rat Water ton. Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 345 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday,. ..10 30 am flighbank, daily.. .. 630 am Dccl Forest, Tuesday, Thura. day, Saturday 1030 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily ,„ .? .... 4 pm Me tkven, daily .... ... 2 50 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pra Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Baling, Rangifcata, daily ... 10 30 am Demuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hindß, 10 30 am daily 30 pm aJayfield, Monday, Tuesday, dkarsday, and Friday ... 4 pm (Vesterfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pit. Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day .. .- .- 4 pm

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GREAT REDUCTIONS I GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINEST RGLLEU ELOUR. 200 lbs 14s. 100  teed. 50 „ 3s lOd 2S „ ... ... ... 2s- ■ ' ' ■ ■■■-■ -■;..:: ; ii... FUR' HER Reduciiuns for Ton lets or ir;ore. Now Is your time to lay In yutir Wintf r Supp'y of Best Rolli r Flour. Bran and sharps equally reduced, also Diammd Brand Oatmeal (the beet m the Market) is also cot m Prices. WINTER SUPPLIES. When buying your Winter Supplies kindly give os * call and we will guarantee thafa you will save money by doing so, as we bay for Cash and Sell for Cash, therefore you have not to pay for other peoples debts, whereas m a Credit Trade the good payers have to pay for the bad ones. PRESERVING SUGAR. Brewers Crystals is universally acknowledged tofhe the most economical and best Preserving £ cigar m the Market. Cnce oaed always used, as Jellies and Jams made with it are much firmer and clearer and will keep for yeas if required. This Sugar can only be had from us, aa we are Sole Agents, Auckland No. 1 and No. 1 A Cane Sugar always m Stock, Preserving Pans /( \ Preserving Pm St WE hive the largest Ajg , mj^ B 3 st quality, Brw*. Stock of all kind ß at ■HI Kentiob ' Ortfclttai, v? Lowest Prices. W^'fi^^^^r Fnme'led, »nd LlgM ■: Steel Enamellrd. El' 'iiilllSil '^^ J^^' Mason's Improved Pints, P^f^^l^W 111 Qaarts and half Gallons. American Jars, jfbnilirafllOJ If ' it iV Tie down Jars, Scotch Jars, Banner Je'ly Jara. K||| i|i|^B; WE have hai such a demand for Jam Jars of all kinds this sea<mn that our stocks are getting very'low, so we advise our customers to call at once (if requiring any of the above) so as to secure them at the extraordinary Low Prices we are quoting, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. Telephone 24 Box 67 REDUC T I O N IN ROLLER FLOUR. @OOlt> Sacks - 14« sOlb Bags „* 38 lOd lOOlb Bagm .- Vm 6d Suit) Ba{f» - Ss POLLARD AND BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TTTE HAVE NOW ON HAND A STOCK OF " FINEST PANYONQ BUDS TEA, Specially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering from Indiges tion and other ailments, who cjnnot drink a strong Liquoring Tea. Thii Tea ii vied m all the Leading Hospitals In Australasia. PEKOE CEYLON TFAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TBAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon Tea m £lb and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b Tins, and sQib Chests, which we cau with confidence recommend to the public of Aehburton, Samples may be had on application. We make » Specialty of Teat. AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA. 'lx)'" * "" PERFECT WRINGERS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRUSHWAEB, •; ENAMELWARE, LINSEED, NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OILS, AND ALL OTHER LINES IN HARDWARE AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Dozen. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24a per gal. English Bottled Stout (qte) from 13a per dcz Finest Pale Brandy  26s   St Jalien Claret  25s  „ Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters s , 356 d,, „ Finest Australian Wines  l?a „  Lager Beer (pints) 9s „ „ Very Old Fort Wine (bottled) 36a per doz.   (quartß) 153 „ „ EDgHahßottledAle(ptß)from 8b 6d „  All other Wines and Spirits ab equally Low Prices. ( X )_— Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., 'grocers,, ironmongers, wine and spirit merchants, MARKET HOUSE, BUENETT STBEET, ASHBURTON, Telephone No 53



WAKANUI ROAD. JLo LET—Four Acres of God land, together with a Large Comfortable Dwelling Ho us . To a good tenant a very moderate rent will be accepted. P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably oituated for sub-division, well worthy of inspection. Full particulars on application. F. lERBIMAN. FOR SALE, A VEEY DESIRABLE PROPERTY. 10J AC^ESiOP.LANDiAND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. HPHE Land possesses ample water frontage, is well laid out, and produces annually, large and profitable crops of [Raspberries. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application. F. FERitIMAN. : MONEY. TO LEEID— £20,000 at 4jjper cent., m one sura, oi will be divided to suit borrowers. F. FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALE, r HAVE the following Farms for Sale, situated m various'pait i ike District— ■ 124 acres, 500 acres, 5050 acres, 700 acres, 4000 acres. Full particulars oa application. l* F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. T HA 715 several Houses for Sale both In Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a eomfuttable house of 7 rooms and Washouse. F. FERRIMAN' T7OR SILE—WASHING- TUBS. A large quantity al3s 6d each,'; jasfci the thing everyone requires F . FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A Four-Horse Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good working order. P. FBRBIMiy. FOR SALE. aUEENSLAND Cane. Sugar, Fire Proof Safes by Milner and others. A large j range, two ovena and boibr (a very low price will be accepted), Steel Horse (M*., Portable Boil™. F . FEERJMAN. FOR SALE. ,EASE IN PFRPETUITY, ABOUT ONE MILE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale the Interest m Lease m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, j situated near the Freezing Work?, upon which ia built a substantial house and stable. The land is well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are In turnips, the balance Is laid down m grass and garden. The property is well worthy of an iMpM"on- P. FERRIMAS. J, WILSON "* SOLD OUT TO C. CHAPMAN. PREVIOUS to Handing over Stock at End of Present W«ek|J. Wilson'Jb* telling Surplus at a RIDICULOUSLY LOW FIGURE. It will therefore Pay those who are thinking of Papering, etc., their rooms, to buy at once, as it may be long before such a Great Opportunity again presents itself. 5s FAFERS AT 2s Od 2s ea „ -„ is 4d 9d ;; ;, sa AND SIMILAR 'GREAT REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. WINDOW & MIRROR GLASS, PAINTS, VABMSH, PIOTUBE ■ MOULDINGS, AND ALL ARTICLES AX LESS THAN COST PRICE. J. WILSON.



UHUKUU BEKYIUEB. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUBOH, Aahburton, FRIDAY—7.IS p m., Evening song and addresses ; 8 p.m., Choir praotice. 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT, (February 26.) 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion 11 ft.tn.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. Subject—"The Holy Catholic Church.' 3 p m.—Dromore, Mr Gates. 3 p.m.-Seßfield, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe. 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. Subject "What think ye of Christ ? " REV. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. DAVID THOMAS." ~ ARCADE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from an Oamaru Client to sell 6 Good Draught MARES and GELD INGS, four to six years old. D. THOMAS, 2 167 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. ARCADE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the holder of the Bill of Sale t to sell as under— 4 Horses, 2 Batcher's Carts, and the full Stook of a General Storekeeper, in cluding Groceries, Scales, Weight*, etc. * Sale at 1.30 sharp D. THOMAS, ' . } 163 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MABCfI 9, 1899. Tt/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will beheld >n the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS. 2 13 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. FOR PRIVATE SALE. ■fTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 5 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews md Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, 3AW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries; ill m first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Mothven. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO " LONDON. T"TTE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to makt Liberal Cash 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, J 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, Tenders, TENDERS. TO LET, by Tender, for a term of Five Years, 544 Acre* of Land with Four roomed Dwelling House thereon; also Stable and Sheep Yards, situate m the Jaurisbon District, and adjoining the late J. Daily's property. Particulars of lease 1 may be seen at Messrs Hardley Brothers' Office, East Street, Ashburton. Tenders close at noon on March 11,189 S. The highest or any tender not necessarily received. 2 139 " As electricity is to a tallow candle " so is DIAMOND JUBILEE TBA. to its competitors.— Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton W T Doak, Momnt Somers and Mayfieldj James Gudeell, Tinwald.



Wanted. STRAYED from Aahburton—Red Roan Cob, hog maned, leather boot on fore leg, stout build. Information to this office. 2 170 WANTED to purchase m quantities, Apricots.—R. McCallum. 2 172 REAL Pearl Oysters from Stewart Island > and all kinds of Fresh Fish, by Ex press To-Night; at J. H. Jewitx's opposite Mail Office- 2 176 J. L. Higgs — Decorator. NEW Books at published prices—"Not Yet," Annie Swan ; " Doctor Theme," Haggard ; "Afterwards,"Maclaren ; €l Fights for the Flag," Fitohett; New Penny Tales, Homer's and Nister's; good value m Hymn and Prayei Books.—A. H. Williams, 2 169 ANTED Known. — Plums, picked freßh from the tree, m any quantity 2d per lb, delivered m town. —Jambs Porter, Clifton Nursery. 2,142 FOB SALE, & Second-Hand Bicycle, price, £6. Apply Office of this paper. J. L. Higgs — Glazier. : FOR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. NEW BOOKS—The Long White Cloud, by W P Reeves ; Love to the Utter most, The Two Atonements, Murray Robertson's Sermons, Sermons by Dean [ Church ; R&makrishma, his life aad sayings ; Anecdotes and Illustrations, Moody, pub lished pricas; Bibles, Prayer, and Hymn Books, great variety.—H,, M. JOKH3. S~~AVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bbos., E»st Street, Ashburton, ; and High Street, Christchurch. .11l : —II » . ( J. L. Higgs — Paperlianger. FLOUR.— Flour at less than wholesale « prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; IOOIbs, 7a 6d; 501bs, 3s lOd; 251bs, 2s. | Bran and Sharps equally reduced fct Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash barton and Christchurch. FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14a ; IOOIbs, 7s 6d ; 501bs, 3b lOdj 251bs, 2a.—John Orb & Co. 2 WANTED KNOWN~Mrs Hamilton ia still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladieß', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. J. It- Eiggs — Painter, East {Street South. pianFtuning. OUR Piano Tuner, Mr Gofton is now here, and orders left at local agency will receive prompt and careful attention. HISNRY STEPHENSON, Agent Dresden Piano Company, 1 158 Havelock Street. ~~ TO LET, /COTTAGE and Section situated m Cox \J street. Rental, 4s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. "quality tells a tale -PROVED BY THE FACT THAT MARLY - 4 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK HV jpzjhfj cmiri-ON Oi< nteniieit Teas. The above etatement, after 18 years* trlat, should convince both th« trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot toe equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per lb. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. j. L- Higgs —Decorator* _ \ NDREW OBK has much pleasure m announcing to the Public that, at the request of a large number of hii 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 Chrietchureh Houses, aleo m Sydney, the Ladies may rely on getting their Costumes made m the most approved UP TO DATE STYLE. BEST] WORK AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. I XRIAIj SOLICITED* ANDEE W OKB. TOLET. vaa ACJEfcISS near Weaterfield, [Full of Feed), up to Ist MAY, 1900. Apply— I 174 D, THOMAS, Ashburton. J. L- Higgs — Paperhangor. FOR SALE OR TO LET, 200 ACRES, 200 Coldatream Road District, being R.S. 52667. Forparticularsapplyto^^^^ jTtTSiggs - GraSwT



G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve,) THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGEB, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand large stocks of Builders' Furnishing. Household and General Ironmongery, all the very best makes, at fully 25 per cent. 1e,3 than usual Ashburton prices. A SPECIALTY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the beat m the world ; also a few of the second clasß the " Alexandra," at reduced prices to clear. FARMERS' RFQUIREMEiNTS. Plontrh Shares, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, Shovels, Goibb Knives, Dragß, etc. . MECHANICS' TOOLS. I have the largest and most varied stock m Ashburton, at prices that defy com petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if not as represented. No rubbish. I respectfully solicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to uphold the name gained by Mr Congreve—TO SELL AT ONE PRICE-THE LOWEST.



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Friends of Mr and Mrs William JL Aston are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved infant son Alfred Albto, will move from their resi dence, Netherby, South Road, opposite Canterbury Mill, TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 25th inßt., at) 2.30 p.m., for the Ashbur ton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 2175 Undertakers. XJ3^IT£SI> SCHOOLS EXCURSION TO S U MJN E R. 11 HE Ashburton Borough School and Hampatead School will have a Com bined Excursion to Sumner on THURSDAY, MARCH 2 r Train leaves Ashburton Station at 7.30 a.m , returning from Addington at 6 p.m. Fares for Train and Tram :—Children under 15 years,,la sd; Senior Scholars and Teachers, 3a ; Adults, 3s 9d. Tickets obtainable from the Teachers and Messrs H. M. Jones, Bookseller, and H. 0. Percy, Tobacconist, East Street, up to 9 p.m. on Wednesday Evening. Tea will be provided on the Beach at Sum ner for the Excursionists, 2 171 BOXING. PROFESSOR CHARLTON, (Late of San Francisco). INTENDS to start BOXING CLASSES for young Ladies and Gentlemen ; also STEP DANCING taught. Those wishing to learn must apply to Professor Charlton. Hints given on all Athletic Actions. Ad dress — Professor Chabmon, Wheeler'a Boarding House, Wills Street, or at the Office of this paper, Ashburton, Terms on application. 2 173 Bicycle Harvest. LAHDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS, BUREETT STREET, Next the Clue. TO the Farmers and General Public of ABhburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, having just landed a big consignment of first-class J jiggers at £14 lOsi We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for Whita Flyera, Rudge-Whit worth, Waverleys, Cyclop*, The Parrot, etc. Repairs by experts. All work guaran toed,



Public Notices. -NOTICE 11" A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE ! Allandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, {SHAG POINT. nnHIS 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 this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHB U ETON, OR AU THE COMPANY'S MINE. 1186 J. L. Biggs — dlazler.