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London, January 13 The National Rifle Association hae decided to reduce the bull's-eye for the 200 yards target to seven inches, and the inner to sixteen inches, for the Bisley meetings. The funds received by the Trades Unions of Great Britain during the past six years amounted to £9,220,620, of which £1,582,446 was absorbed m working expenses. , The new Orient steamer 0 m rah has undergone a prolonged speed trial. While two thirds laden, she attained a spoed of aevontpfio ai.d a half knots with a substantial reserve power, Mr G. Ruthven le Hunte, the newly appointed Administrator of New Guinea, has left England to take up his appointment. He is accompanied by Oaptain Barton and the Hon. K. Murrayj who form his personal staff, January 14. Sir David Chalmers, formerly Chief Justice of the Gold Coast, has con cluded an enquiry into the recent insurrection amongst the natives of Sierra Leone, arising out of the imposi tion of the hut tax, during which a number of whites were killed. One hundred and fifty-one of the rebels have been sentenced to death, but m half of the cases the capital sentence will probably be commuted. January 15 The Oceanic, the new White Star liner, has been launched at Belfast. She is the largest vessel afloat. Mr Cecil Rhodes, who is at present m London, asks for an imperial guarantee of two millions for the rail way between Buluwayo and Taugan yika. Paris.. January 14 The Estimates presented to the French Chamber of Deputies show the estimated expenditure to be one hun dred and forty millions "sterling, aod the national debt fourteen hundred millions. Copenhagen, January 14 In 1900 an expedition is to be despatched from Copenhagen to search Eastern Greenland for Andree. Sydney, January 14 A quantity of sulphuric acid took fire on the steamer Tyrian, on- the voyage from Melbourne to Sydney. There was some panic amongst the passengers, but the stuff was thrown overboardj and the vessel was only slightly damaged.

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 16, 11 a.m Guabdian Office 11.22 a.m Disastrous Wreck. San Francisco, January 15 The British ship Andeline foundered m a squall off Tacoma, Puget Sound, and nineteen of the crew were drowned. Abyssinia. Cairo, January 15 Eas Mangascia, an Abyssinian chief, has repulsed several attacks by the Shoan chief, Has Makonnen, who recently raided Somaliland, {Received Wakapuaka Jan. 16, 9 a.m, Guardian Office, 10-10 a-m) The Freeing of Slaves. London, January 15 Mr St John Broderisk, Parliamen tary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, has informed an Anti-Slavery Society deputation that eight thousand slaves had been freed m Zanzibar and Pemba, and that emancipation was proceeding as rapidly as was consistent with security. A Free Fight. Pretoria, January 15 British residents m Johannesburg met to protest against the arrest of the chairmaa and secretary of the Uit- j landers league. A number of Burghers and Africanders were pre sent during the reading of the proposed petition to the Queen, and a free fight, with chairs and benches ensued. A Revengeful Shot. St. Petersburg, January 15 Lieutenant Pekkoievicz, of Warsaw, when sentenced for neglect of du,ty, shot (3ount Zelincke, president of the Court; Martial, dead,.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 16, 9-35 a.m, Gtjabdian Office, IQ-19| a-m) ffl(r Byrne's Will. Brisbane;, January 16 Ebe wiill of the late Prerrier, Mr Byrnes, has been lodged for probate. The estate has been sworn at under £20,000. Murdered by Natives Noumea, January 16j. A. Hew Hebrides settler named Thomas, was murdered by natives at Mollicolo Island. His partner, Bell, narrowly escaped a similar fate.

THE AMERICAN ARMY.

All Ex#raordinary Dispute.

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Washington, January 13 Mr Eagan, Chief of the Cemmissa riat Department, has been ordered to be tried by court-martial for calling General Miles a malicious liar. General Milea alleged that the Department had supplied bad meat, which had been embalmed chemically, A commission of enquiry reported that the meat wag good. It is rumored that President McKinley intends to retire General Miles. '

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Electric '-•••' Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, January 15 The police have evidence that Burgeas worked m the Gatton district a couple of years ago. (Received Wak&puaka Jan. 16, 9 35 a-m, Guabdian Office 10-19 a-m) Brisbane, January 16 It 18 reported that another important discovery has been made m connection with the Gatton tragedy, but the t,#je yefw to divulge-it. ■ ,

AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE.

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Melbourne, January 14

The Conference of Ministers of Agriculture decided that Mr Geddes' scheme for the distribution of Austra lian produce m England was not acceptable, but that steps should imme diately be taken to secure better methods for handling, storing and dis tributing Australian products m Eu rope. With this object, a representa tive should be despatched to England to air.ke enquiiifs. It w.ws also decided that the present- time « as inopportune for making any joint arrangement as to a reduction m ocean fresg ts, but that Mr Taverner, m making arrangements for the new Victorian contract, should keep m view the possibility of the ar rangement being beneficial to the other colonies j that the proposals submitted for opening a direct trade between Australia and Manchester are not acceptable, and it would mean that the Governments interested wcfuld have to pay the whole cost of developing the new trade. The officer to be appointed m connection with the food distribution scheme will be deputed to enquire into the matter. Resolutions were carried m favor of developing trade with South Africa, uniform quarantine regulations, and reduction of freight on imported stud stock. The conference approved of the New South Wales draft Brands Bill, and recommended its adoption, as far as possible, by the other colonies. The conference has closed.

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THE HOSPITAL.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—A considerable time ago I noticed that Mr Dowling, of Mount Somers, through the medium of your valuable paper, drew the attention of the public to the unsatis factory manner ia which patients are some- ; times treated when fetched to the Ashburton J hospital. Mr Dowling tells us that a cfertain medical gentleman had gone up to Mount Somers from Aahburton m a very expeditious manner, and had skilfully attended to the broken leg of one of Mr Bowling's men. This man, for wise reasons no doubt, had to be taken to the hospital. But here obstacles arising out of the rules of hospital management, cloaed the doora of that institution against the poor sufferer, and accommodation bad to be found elsewhers. Many were glad to see that Mr C. Reid had given notice that he intended to move that the rules and regulations of the hospital be altered, so that patients fetched there may have the satisfaction of being attended by their own medical adviser. This, surely, would be a atep m the right direction, We take it for granted that there could not be found a more skilful or kind hearted gentle man than Dr Trevor. Bub then the same may be said of the other medical gentlemen residing m Ashburton. It is well known to the medical facu'ty thai the soothing of the mind is half the battle m dealing with bodily ailments. Therefore, if ib were possible that our hospital regulations could be modified so as to admib of every patient being able to choose the doctor he or she had most faith m, hygeia would, besides being propitiated m fivor of the patieat, bestow her blessings on the enlightened heads of those who were j instrumental m bringing about so desirable j a condition of things. It. is said that " fools rush m where angels fear to tread." I This may be the caee, but as I am much nearer related to the former than the latter, angels' courage cannot affect me m any way ; co I make bold to say that there must be something of a merciless nature m rules that —while there is room m the hospital—would turn away any suffering individual belong ing to the county from its doors, be he nabob or pariah :—

"The quality of mercy is nob strained. Ib droppvth as the gentle rain from heiven Upon the place beneath ; ib ia twice blessed ; It biesseth him thab gives and him that takes."

On a certain occasion, some hundred and forty years ago, Oolonel Forde, an officer acting under Clive m India, saw an oppor tunity of thrashing some Dutch troops that had landed from their ships. Forde knew, however, thab it would be necessary bo get an order from a Calcutta Council before he dared attack the Dutch ; co he sent a note to Clive asking him to get this order. Clive, who was playing a game at cards when the note reached him, brought bhe matter to a summary conclusion by returning the note, having written with his pencil oa the back of ib :— ls Dear Forde, fight them immedia tely. I will send you the order of Council to-morrow." Now, would ib nob be an ad mirable thing, when a patient arrives ab the Ashburton Hospital, if some one bhere could, m the spirit of Clive, say, "Come m at once, poor sufferer, and I will get an order for your admission to-morrow." I am nob aware thab bhe founder of Christianity ever turned any one away that came, or thab was brought bo him bo be healed. Ab the time of the Jubi lee excitemenc, you published a lebter from me m your paper—(l made use of a norn de plume)— bearing upon certain Hospital I affairs which, on excellent authority, I bhink 1 oughb to receive some attenbion from the public. The subscribers to the Convalescent Ward deserve all praise for the excellent work they have done. Bub those who did not subscribe—and I am one'of bhem—might, by clubbing their mitea together, do Home bhing which would add to the comforb of the patients while they are ill and need ib most, More of this hereafter—l am, etc D. Oliveb,

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The Catholic Synod.— Otago will be represented at the Catholic Synod by Bishop Verdon, and Father Murphy, Bishop's theologian, and Dean Burke, Invercargil!.—Press Association telegram. Police Co^rt. —To-day before Messrs A. Harrison and T. E. Upton, justices of the peace, the following were dealt with for gracing on the roads ;—I. Hoare, three head of cattle ; W. Biggs, two head of cattle ; P. Kane, six head of cattle j James Munro, five horses 5 A. Spring, two head of cattle ; each Is per head with costs* A. Young, for rescuing two head of cattle from the ranger, was fined ss, and £2 2s costs.

Rev. T. A. Hamilton.—The Rev. T. A. Hamilton was instituted as Vicar of Fen dalton, by the Bishop of Chriatoharch, on Friday last, at a special meeting held m St. Barnabas' Church, Fendalton. There was a good congregation, and the service was a most impressive one. The Vicar-elect knelt ab the Communion rails m front of the Bishop, and the Churchwardens and Vestry men formed two lines on either side of the Vicar. After receiving the keys of the Church, School, and Vicarge, the new Vicar read prayers and the Bishop preached a sermon on the work of the Ministry. (2 Cor : it 1).

Bishop Grimes.—Ab the pro-cathedral on Sunday evening, previous to the benediction t his Lordship Bishop Grimes thanked the people for the magnificent reception they had acoorded him, and also took the opportunity of thanking those who had written to him congratulating him on his return to his diocese. He hoped the latter would take that acknowledgment as a reply to their kind, wishes, as ha foiind it would be impossible for him to reply'to them individually. He paid a high tribute of reßpeofc to the vicar general and to the ladies and gentlemen of j the executive committee for the way m which they had worked on his behalf. Ho regretted the absence of the Very Rev. FatherCummings, the late vicar-general. Father Cumm'nga had come from Ireland to see him off, but the Bishop was sorry to say that he was so ill that the interview did not take place. He asked the congregation' to pray for the restoration of his health, so that he mighb be able to return to the diocese and resume his old position. At the present time hit health would nob permit him to do this, (there was a crowded Qopgregatioß?

THE ASHBOBTON GTJAMHAtf J MONDAY, JASTOAKY 16, 18K9



The Schilling Gaiety Company.— The Schilling Gaiety Company gave their second coaceii m the Orange Hall on Saturday even ing to a good audience, and were as popular as ever. On Sunday evening they gave a sacred concert, with equal success.



[DON SILVMR DON SILVER. Guaranteed to Wear Whirr tliroirirhtmt Will not change color, We import DON 1| 11| J;i IJ |||]||||J] JlljßMJ!!m£i3^jdm :^B| SPOONS 8 °ND recqmmend it to give ererjr -^iiifflTTMiiTiii'lfflliM'i Tlllllffllflfplk -t"" 7- —'p"j.. - • s ij i-n. "ltffli:anEl^^ The Price ia -"KirnnHi^^g ■Jgiiwiiin»i»raii^iiiiniiinj|||li| Vwr> , ow , u , d of all. We are alao Direct Importers of Taylor's Eyo-Witness Cutlery. Tea Ware and Dinner "Ware Being very large Importers of Teaware and Dlnnerware, and baying for spot Gash, we are enabled to tell abont 20 per cent Under Ordinary Prices, ho ib will pay yon to pay us a visit when requiring anyihiug of the above. 1899 Preserving Season. 1899 BREWERS' CRYSTALS ia without doubt the Finest Preserving Sogar on the Market, being much stronger and does not require bkimming like the ordinary sugar, whinh is Blmply waste. Jams and Jellies made with ib are clearer, finer, and require lefia than any other sugar. Oar sales of this sugar each season increase to such an extent that oar stock gets occasionally exhausted. Auckland No. 1 and Miilliqain Sugar kept m stock. PRESERVING SEASON I \ PHESERVIKO SEASOU 1898-99. JL^ 1898-99. ■ BRASS . HEAVY & LIGHT fiNAMEL Preserving Pans % wBJ Preserving Pans We hold vary largo Stocks of Preserving Pans of various kindf, Including Beit Quality Brass, Henrick's Catc I on Enamelled, and Lyd's Steel Euamailtd, which w(! have marked down at Very Low Prices to clear. aT A I\/T «®* TAT?U WftSSflH JAM. jm JAxlo. |l din We have just landed 32 Crates, 2 Caaks, and 2 | JMIH Tanks of Jam Jars of every descrip*lon, including ''lti^___ M Jjj|!JPPf' Mason's Improved, Lightning Jarp, Scotch Jam Jars, White*Farthenware Jars, Tie Down Jars, etc. SEE OUR JARS AND GET PRICES BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS IN FINE3T ROLLER FLOUR. How to Save Money—By Buying your Floor from us, and Baking your ow Biead, thereby saving 2d per 41b loaf. DUCHESS Tff A. is the most economical Tea on the market, and of a most deli cious flavour. Supplied to Mrs Morton at her well-known Refreshment Rooms, East Street. FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST 1 STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH* Telephone 24 . Box 67 SPRING 1898 SUMMER ________________ B f\ > TT7E Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel* ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of aew Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoieums, together with fall ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Mueline, and all sizes in' Carpet Squbreß, Ruga and Mata. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Department* exceptionally well selected, AS USUAL OUS Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ib replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS She chief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, . the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) ' t Wefare m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you aB well as possible. If you give ns your patronage we will deserve it. The besb service only can do this. We try to maka % better servicejimposeible. f£T We find that the demands made on our Dressmakpg Department make ib compulsory for us to decline to make up Costumes other than those purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. SPECIAL EXHIBITION. ! CHARMING_NOVELTIES. ; ANDREW ORR, TS making a GREAT SHOW of Choice Gooda m a MILLINERY, HATS, BONNETS, f ■' ■ j UP-TO-DATE JACKETS AND CAPES, CHOICE COSTUMES, o CLOTH FOR COATS AND SKIRTS. f ORDERS! TAKEN FOR TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES, c J SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS. r ■■■ ■ ■ t Boys', Youths' and Men's SUITS of Beat Colonial Made Materials, X^INOI-iitiUMS & FLOOKCLOTHS, I i, Lovely Designs, all Widths and Patterns. i, c »» SPLENDID STOCK OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S, AND GENTLEMEN'S • BOOTS AND SHOES. Q ENGLISH AND COLONIAL. * 0 Just Opened lOOlDoaeu MEN'S NEW TIES AND SCARVES at M&hM I'BICE. o ANDREW ORR.



aHE "PEOPLE'S" Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business m Ashburton to Mb G. Mbdbins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have so generously supported me during the time I have been In business here, and I most cordially recom mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE. AS the purchaser of Mr W, Oongreve's Business m Ashburton, I respectfully solicit the support of the general public of Ashbuiton, especially my old friends and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN " INTERLOPER," but as an old identity of Ashburton, having been a resident for bhe last seventeen years; fifteen years as Manager of the Ironmongery Department of Messrs Friedlander Bros., and their Successor Mr Henry Zander. This fact testifies for itself that I have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dis trict-, and it will be my endeavour as far as I possibly can to supply thos.e requirements, more etpecially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle adopted by my predecessor, Mr Cougreve, viz, to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer, and seller; and by prompt attention to customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL ORDERS left with me will have my personal supervision. I humbly ask for a share of public patronage, and : INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I have on sale, without pressing to buy, GEORGE MEDDINS.



A GOOD WATCH POE THE HARTEST. XUST Received & Direct Consignment of STi^OISCJ NIGKEL WATCHES. first-class movements. THIS IS NOT A To¥, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 9/6 moh 9/6 The Bast Value Ever Offered m New Zealand, I Have also opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE CLASSES. Sight Testing? a Specially As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, HJ.P. "Ware, Jewellery, «&c IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TQ REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, IS ASI STREET, ASHBURTON.



M. J. BUR (1 E S S. / x y 3s 6rl per Weel* THE ISEW 1O« per Month DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. REQUIRES no Basting, has all the Most Modern Improvements. No COGS, TEETH, or SPRINGS to wear out;. Secured GOLD MKD LS and HIGHEST Awards against all comers PRAMF* PTiAM«. PHAM°- CLEGG'S MAKF. BEST OF LEATHER. OHRIJsTUHURCH PRICE", nioyoiei*—Sah-AORNT for the NEW UP-TO-DATE lMtaJißey-Eln'*riM. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS STATIONERY. STATIONERY. THE DUST PAN. Address—NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, EA.ST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. BUBGBSS. N&W FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. 50 OASES ™est new currants 50 100 BOXKS NEW Valencia raisins \QQ j_OQ BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS \QQ N.B.—Alt our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being roady for immediate uae, therefore saving much fcime and trouble m cleaning. YTTE Have Juat Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Finest Mixed Spice 10 nwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon ■ qua^h 5 cwt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 0 cwt Choice New Figs VI doz Bottles Lime Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 GroRH Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan AJmonds 1 cwt Dried P. aches 2 owtNew Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcel >na, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwt Keal German Sansage 10 cases, 21b line, Fruit (Peaches, Peats, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jolly and Apricots) ' 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - "SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can be used for Jam and Jellies JAM JABS. W JAM JAPS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b G!as3 Jars, 1-quart and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, which we are offering at Low Prices. ——fx)— — TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TKA, Pocked m Riband lib packet*, 51b and 101 b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and f2P" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given m Aahburtoo. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Co'onial Bottled Alea and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kega always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily.' SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS WINE AND- SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T7OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d; Children's Aikle Strapi, l«f Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4b lid and 5b 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s Hi. Thousands of other pairs at the same Catting I'riceg. ■\m*m uMim'Q* 111 win IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that) will stand the we»r, be ears you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, OJANORED STREET), 4SHBUFT3MS



NICOLL BROTHERS. ._., ... - --■——-■■■ ■ ■ ■ » ■■* JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL.] [L. A. NIOOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OP O4TTLR-. PIGS* POULTRY Wvery Saturday, at 12 o'clock uoon, Id Voids »dj-ijuing the Areadp, f'n»nino by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBE, and PRODUCE, ia our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, oommeraing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale, CLEARING SALES conducted iv any parfc of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD OIMSOM. ■MISSION. We shall bo pleaeed 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 pec cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us, WoolT~~ WOOL._WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Wro which may be entrusted to us, and vr§ are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our bands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account NfcOLli Bbos., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so deisired. i FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to oonsign Sheop oq their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. jNICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISTCHURCH 31EAT~C0. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil." GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USKI). 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., DISTRICT AGENTS pubj-ic Notices, list"of licensed "auctioneers. district of the borough op ashburton. X HEREBY give notice that REGINALD FREDERICK CURTIS, RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, HENRY ARTHUR LLOYD, HARRY FREDERICK NICOLL, HENRY STEPHENSON, DAVID THOMAS, whose places of business are within this District, have been duly licensed to Fell by Auction for twelve months, to be computed from the first day of January, 1899, CHAB. E. FOOKS, 1 118 (Town Clerk. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Dog Collars for 1899. NOTIOE is hereby given that the Prices for Dog Collars, 1899, are as follows : Dogs kept solely for the purpose of Herding or Driving Sheep or Cattle .. .. .. 2/6 each All other Dog 3.. .. 10/» each Office of Registration—The Ashburton County Council Offices, Ashburton. Collars can also be obtained from the fol» lowing persons :— G. Mummery .. Mayfield L. Oxley .. South Rakaia G. H. Alington .. Methven W. G. Biggs .. Tinwald By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aahbuton, Jan. 14ch, 1899. 1 115 BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. "I* BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested m Agricultura or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton tor the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving I satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity of EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery and Implements. H, CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 195. A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as : I DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER In Senders' Buildings. Entrance by . Cooper's Studio |



fjEßWMwga—iwyimiiiiHiini » .mumwmmmmmmmmm Wanted. WANTED— Strong Boy, for blacksmith shop. App;y Victorian Carriage Works, West Street, 1 119 WANTED— Good Strong Country Girl, 15 or 16, must be able to milk. Apply Mrs Askin, Seafield. 1 116 "OOiRDERS—Mrs Knight, Ea&t Street, A3 has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Perma moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred inN.S.W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. j THOR SALE, cheap—Useful Light Trap. I V For particulars enquire office of this paper. IHTTANTED Known—That out new Ureas T T Goods are now on view t Ladies ia need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date j costume should give ua an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Lades, Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothicg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note i address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, ! Baring Square. 11 123 '• WANTED KNOWN—Mr E, Knight has opened a shop m East Street, : where he will be prepared to give the highest I cash price for Ladies.' and Gentlemen's left ; off Clothing, Books, Furniture, etc. Ladies , waited on at their homes on shortest notice. ' 1120 REVIEW of Reviews for December, Christmas Number London News; Pearb' Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards, Views of Ashburton, Christchurch, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends as a New Year card,—H M Jones WANTED Known—Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the Fublic of Ash burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address —Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office, 9 246 Friedlander isros. HORSE^ FAIR WEST STREET HOBSE M&RT WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, j 1 38 . Auctioneer. ' SPECIAL ENTRY. HOK SE" FAI B. THUBSDAyT 19th Inst. WE Shall Offer on account of a Southern Client,— 1 A GOOD DRAUGHT MARES & 1U GELDINGS. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 113 Auctioneer. Tenders, TENDERS nnENDERS are invited for Carting and X Stacking. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 21st Jan., 1899. The Lowest or any Tender nob necessarily accepted. Apply 1 114 GEO. GRICE, Willowby. EXTENSION OF TIM.E FOR TENDERS riIENDERS wasted for Stocking 500 acres X (more or less) of Wheat, m two lots of 300 and 200 acres respectively. Separate Tenders are wanted for Forking the same. The time for receiving Tenders has been extended to THURSDAY, January 19. Also a few general Harvest Hands. For particulars apply WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, Winslow. Tenders to be left at Mail Office. 111? Entertainments. Op DFELL OW S 1 HALL, Ashburton. Manager and Proprietor M. B. Curtis. Business Manager .. L. J. Lohr. FRIDAY NEXT, 20th JAN. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. DANTE, THE GREAT JUGGLING GENIUS, ASSISTED BY MDLLE. EDMUNDA & COMPANY. TOUR BY SPECIAL PERMISSION Under the Patronage of Their Excellencies, the Governors of New Zealand, New South Wales, and Tasmania. DANTE ia now playing to crowded houses ia the South; never was there such a success before. Intending patrons are respectfully advised to book their seats m advance to avoid dis appointment. PRICES-3s, 2a, aud Is. Box plan at H. M. Jones. \ Hg ~~' AE rF'"CLASSE"a jMLK. A. W. MLcM.IJLiIL.IIV, ARTIST, Fro South Kensington School of Art, London, England. I STUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CJINTKAL BNTRANOJB. INSTRUCTIONS given ia all Branches of 'ART. Painting from nature a Specialty. | For Particulars qddreas the Art Studio, Ssuaders'Buildiisge,



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS E. Knight—New business notice. Wanted—Boy. Mrs Knight—Wanted boarders. * Wanted—Strong girl. G. Grice —Tenders. ABhburton County Council—Re prioa of dog collars, W. Sutherland—Tenders. Friedlander Bros.—Special entry of horses for Palo on Thur^nv next Fin' pale or leese—Greyhounds P^tthenia und Kaxon. For Nttle—Light tr*p. Notice—Re licensed auctioneer)?,