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Home and Foreign.

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{Received Wakapuaka Jan. 8, 8 55 a.tn, GuAiiDiAN Office 10.44 a m) Suicide of a Diplomatist. VIENNA., Jacuary 8 Count Karolyi, attache at the Aubtmn embassy in London, and nephew of the ex-Ambassador, com mitted suicide at his residence with a revolver, Mr Cecil Modes.. Capetown, January 8 The petition against the return of Mr Cecil Rhodes for Barkly west at ! the late elections haa been dismissed, A Siiggestioii, London, January 8 The Observer suggests that an Anglo- French committee of iurists should settle the Wile region boundary, and the Madagascar, Newfoundland, and Congo difficulties.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Jan. 9, 9 25 a-m, Guabdian Office 11.16 a-m Fire. Sydney, January 9 By a fire at five thia morning, Oonnell and Go's large wholesale grocery store, Kent Street, had four floors gutted and the roof destroyed. The fire ia still smouldering. The immense stock is badly damaged. Reoeired Wakapuaka Jan. 9, 1-30 p.m. Guardian Office, 2-26 p.m. Sydney, January 9 The fire is well in hand. It was a four storey building, and was com- j pletely gutted. Fireman Roberts had hiß ribs broken, and was badly shaken by ft ladder slipping. Suicide of a Clergyman. .Adelaide, January 9 Key, Leslie Durno, incumbent of St. Paul's, Church of England, at Port Fine, was found hanging by the neck in a waßb-house, dead.. Deceased had been despondent, and was a sufferer from insomnia. He told his wife that attempts were being made to blacken hit character, and he dreaded taking services.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 9, 8.55 a.m, Guardian Office 10.44 a-rn.

Shanghai, January 8 China has accorded satisfaction for the recent ill-treatment of a German missionary at Shantung. The American Government has prG teated against the exclusive extension of French territory in Shunghai, and urges that fereign settlements be enlarged on an international babia, Pahis, January 8 France is sending a half battalion of troops to Tonquin to be in readiness lor developments in Siam.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

A ]flan Arrested.

United Proas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Brisbane, January 8 Richard Burgess, a man Bixty years of age, has been arrested at Dalby on a charge of complicity in the Gatton murders, and remanded for eight days. He offered a desperate resistance, and it took four policemen to secure him. $Ie was making across country when arrested. The man refused to give an account of himself during the Christmas holidays. Burgess was only recently j discharged from gaol for an attempted i criminal assault. The fragments of the letter found by McNeil], near Gatton, | have been satisfactorily explained. Some pieces of dress material, bearing v bloody fiuger-marks, have been found bidden in some bushes at a spot four miles north of the scene of the tragedy. The police have been further strengthened, and contingents have been told off to thoroughly search the sections of the district. (Received Wakapuaka January 9, 9.30 s.m,, Guardian Office 11.47 a,5», Biusrane, January 9 The man arrested at Dalby has scratches on his face, and his clothing is blood-stained.

THE AUSTRIAN "INFLUX."

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Received Wakapuaka Jan. 9, 9-25 a-m, Guardian Office 11-16 a-m

Sydney, January t) Another batch o£ Austrians arrived by the Orizaba.

PROBABLE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.

United Pwss Associatioa-^By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, January 7 Legal proceedings may be taken against the Government in connection with the de tention of the two Austriana who arrived by the Waihora on Tuesday, Since their ar rival the Außtriana have taken legal advice on the question, and it ia understood that they have been advised to proceed promptly against the Government) for false imprison ment. The men have nob yet decided i£ | they will take any action, but should they decide to go into Gourb they will have no. difficulty, ib ia stated, in procuring legal as sistance in the cond\ic,b of the Q&se. Nothing further ijaa transpired with reference to the attitude of the Government on the question, »nd no reply has yet been received to the communication sent by the Austrian Consul in Auckland to Vienna,

News in Brief.

ffhe nojfb meeting of the Loyal Aahburbon Lodge, M.Uj will take place on Saturday next, and not oa Wednesday as previously advertised. Mr John Wilson, corner of Arcade, has juafc received a large shipment of fancy and ordinary window glass 5 also mixed paints, wall papers, etc. Mr W» Wpoldridg^, tfee well-known piano twee* 1, is now in Aehburton, and pafcifiea his terms s etc., in our adverting

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Aaaooiutlon—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wukapuaka Jan. 9, 8.55 a.m, \ Guardian Office, 10.44 a-m Paris, January 8 Madame Dreyfus hus received re assuring news oi the condition of her husband.

COMMERCIAL.

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London, January 6 Wheat—the English market is quiet and inclined to weakness ; the Continental is changing a little for the worse; and the American ia declining and weak. Victorian parcels by sailing ship are quoted as 27s 9d, and by steamer at 28s 6d. The Bradford wool market is tending up ward. Common sixties, 20a ;'super, 21a. Butter, steady, trade ; colonial, 100s to 102s, and a few boxes at 104s ; Danish, un changed. Sydney, January 7 The wool exports of the colony for the half-year amounted to 538,732 bales, bdrsg an increase of about 5,000 compared with the second half of the year 1897. Potatoes ars firmer, at from £4 15a to £7, the latter for Circular Heads.

Latest Items.

Obituary.—-The many friends of Mr Herbert Louis Ibell will regret to learn that he died to-day.

Christmas Supplement.— The annual Christmas supplement of the Ashbui'ton Guardian is issued with fo-day's paper. The design ia in red and blue, the calendar iD blue squares, while three photogravure pictures of the Domain, from photographs by Mr Harris, occupy prominenb places. The letterpreaa of the advertisements is in black, of a light style, in keeping with the tone of the whole, and altogether the supplement is a good piece of work.

Fibe at Port Chalmers.—The dwelling of Mr Robert Matheson, Port Chalmers, was burned down early yesterday morning. The insurance are £150 on the effects and furniture, and £250 on the building—all i& the North German Lloyds. Mr Matheson estimates his loss at £200 over the insurance. The effects included a gold watoh and chain, a diamond ring, besides £60 in bank notea, which were placed behind the piano for safety.—Press Association telegram.

First v. Second Class Carriages — During the period in which railway excursion tickets were available for purchase, between the 19th-December last and the 3rd insb., inclusive, 11,482 first class and 50,706 second class tickets were issued on the Canterbury section of the New Zealand railways. These numbers include both ordinary arid excursion tickets. The price of a first class railway excursion ticket is double that of a second, and the difference has been most marked this season when nearly five times more of the second have been issued than of the first. The effect on the rolliag stock has been very uneven. A large number of extra second class carriages had to be commissioned, and at times first class empties had to be hauled because they were of composite care, the lees comfortable half of which was demanded,

A Rumour.—The following ia from the occasional column ia the New Zealand 7/mes, Wellington, January 7 :—" Rumour hath it that the whole of the extra clerks employed at the Government buildings are to receive notice that their services will ba dispensed with on the 31st March nexf, the idea being, it is said, to make a new selection. If this be the case, it is to be hnped that those who have to go will be the young, unmarried men. I could mention more than one department wero young men, sons, in soma instances, of fairly well-to-do parents, are employed to the exclusion of middle-aged married men with large families to support. This should not be, and unless a reform is instituted in the direction I have indicated th^re will be more than one member who will want to know the reason why when Parliaments meets,"

LAWN TENNIS.

The annual lawn tennis match between ! the Ashburton and Rakaia Clubs was played on the courts of the Ashburton C!ub on Saturday last. The strong nor'wester blow* ing greatly interfered with ths play, bub still some excellent games were witnessed by the large numbsr of spectators present, Many of the eetß were keenly contested, bub the local players proved too strong for the visitors, aad defeated them by 29 games. ; During the afternoon a racquet, donated by Mr Alfred Harrison, for a ladies' hasdicap single tournament, was presented to the ■ winner, Miss Nellie Fooks, by the donor. The following ars the scores in the int«? club match :— Ladies' Singles— Miss Lybtlslon (3) beat Miss N. Fooke (A), 6—3,; Misss A Hardy (R) beat Miss K. Orr (A), 6—o ; Miss A. G. Orr (A) beat Miss W. Hardy (R), 6—3. Mek's Pinoles —Upton (A) beat Lyttle too (R), 9—B ; Shorland (A) beat Dixon (R), 9-6; Fooks (A) beat Hardy {R), 6-3; Pinkney (R) beat Seymour {A) ( 6—4'; Joneß (A) beat Boulnois (R), 6—2 ; Steward (A) j beat Dr Cordnur (R), 6-0. Ladies 8 Doubles—Misses N. Fooka and A, Q. Orr {A), beat Misses Lyttlet&a and' Hardy (R), 6—5. I Men's Doubles.— Upton and Shorland (A), beat Lyttleton and Hardy (R), 9—5 ; Fooka and Johnston {A), beat Dixon and Bouksoifi (R), 9-5 j Jones and Steward (A), beat) Pinkney and Dr. Cordaer (R), 6—4; Jones and Steward (A), beat Lyttleton, junr., and Cordaer, junr., (R\, &—4, j Combined Doubles,—Miss Lyttleton and I Lyttletoa (R), beat Miss N. Fooks and Uptoa (A), 9—B; Miss K. Orr and Shorland (A), beat Miss A. Hardy and Dixon (R), 6 — 3 ; Miss A. Orr and Jones (A), beat Mias M. Hardy and Hardy (R), 6-2.

Faembes, working men, and. all who desire to see "good times" in Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and showing the largest; stock of tailoring goods in the district, and with exceptional facility for trade, we ayp determined to offer such, inducements aa will " keep the money in the place" if oußtomers will kindly call and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure in a variety of new patterns for 52a 6d or suit and extra- pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will in all oases compare favorably with thcue of Christ) ohurch or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters —Ckaighead & Bbrkyman.

DEATH.

Ibell.—On January & at his mother's residence, Priqoea Street), Ashburton, Hjerbet^ LooiS t the beloved husband of Rose ibell. Aged 32. Deeply regretted.

THE ABfißOttiON GtJAEBIAN 5 MOHBAt, JAKtJABf 6, im



«" -C H R I^T MAS- 'im NEW CUBRAMS, NEW BAISIN^ JSEW SULTANAS. FLETCHER BROS. nAVR JuH roceWofl rer s.k. Delphic the following NEW FRUITS direct) from the Growers, and can say hat this is the Finest Shipment this Bea»ou, The Prices are the LOWttST in Tow , and the Quality is Second to None, 150 Oasea new Vostizxa Currants 100 Cases Finest Salbanag 100 Cases new Vale, oia Raisins 25 Trays SpHnish Muscatels 25 Boxes Turkey Figa a Drums F.ench Prunes 20 Boxes Finest Malaga Dates 25 Ca>es 2± b tins Cuttings P«wrv*.l 1 iunk new Nuts, including Brazil, Bar- Fruits, (Poaches, Peart, and AprieoU eeiona, Almond, etc. ALSO THE FOLLOWING FOR^OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE :— ?!2 mi DB l! nest: Lemon Peel li owt Morton's Mixed Spice «?J Ul"if in6l! fc/Sf Mlgt ™P6f 1 1000 Bottlei Easeooe Lsmoß,'. Vanllta 50 Tm« Fm-t Citron PeH Cochineal, Almond, etc. 15 Cases Asaorted Cordials 5 cwfc English Sujubve 20 Uses Ship Lime Juice 20 cwt Fancy Coufeet ionery 10 Cases Dried Apricotß, Peacbea, etc Etc. Etc. Etc. OTJR PROVISION DEPARTMENT I* STOCKED WITH THE FINEST GOODS. PROCURABLE, As will be seen by the following :•— LEWIS'S Prize Bacon, Bidas, Rolls and Hams (Pale or Smoked). Stirling Factory Full Cream Cheese. This Cheeee always takee the First Prlia wherever shown, and obtains the Highest Price in the Home Markets. „,,. . ALSO— 2!b tms Refined Lard 2!h tins Corned Mutton Sib tins Corned Beef 21b tins Roast Mutton 1 and 2-b tins Sheep Tongues 21b tins Boiled Mutton 2lb tins Stewed Tripe gib tins Curried Mutton lib tine Apple Pudding lib tins Oxford Sausage lib tins B'aok Currant Pudding lib tins Irish Saoeaea lib tins Gooseberry Pudding lib and 21b tins Rabbit in Jelly Cocktail.Salmon, SalmonJCutlets, Morton's and Marshall's Herrings in Tomato SaHdi Star Brand Mullet, etc., etc. ' PRESERVING SFASOM [ \ PRESERVING SEASQII 189899 ~**»^ WWW. BRASS «B*ib£=JUififlir HEAVY* LIGHT BNAMIL Preserving Pans W^mßfl Preserving Pans Brewers' Crystals. Brewers' Crystals. Is acknowledged to be the Finest Pieierviug F-ugar on the Market. Being much stronger thsn the ordinary Sugar it is therefore more Fconomica', »»d Jj-uik »r.d Jelliei made with it aro much firmer and clearer. Used by all the j.riccipa! J«ni Factories in the Australian Co'osjies. Or.cc used always used. We alec Eltck Auckland No. 1 A Sugar and Mil iquin. t A yr **A^ of evelT dptcrip'iion in Stock, jrclndii-g M'trn's Inpn.ved Strew Top Jars, Nests of Jelly J arflj ft eß tß of Jstm Jira, Tie Down Js?«. Me, eu-. It quire cur prtco before buying elsewhere. OUR RABIBKKW^BE & CHINA WARE DF PARTMKNT h hrsvily Hocked with (?oodn for our Christmas Trade. Inspection ievteii. ——— ( 0 ) - I LETCH MR BROS., .„ _ 0 \$K SUPPLY STORKS, lEAST STRKET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISIWIURGH. Telephone 24 BvxVJ J. W I L S O N, IMPORTEK OF HIGO-CLASS WA L L PATE \i S. «m««.n..i fn' "^yE Have Just Landed a Larc;e Variety ff Iho Very Latest 1) sigug io . fTAINC■*•""¥ GIjAHS", iacluditsg Mu-cneso, J inured, Polled, etc. Ordinary WINDOW GLA S3» alwaja in Stock ; also MLIIIKOtC Gl^AiS& 9 which we cut to any sise. The following is a list of a few Lines kept in Stouk at out Warehouse, Corner- of treacle &; JBurtiett Street, MIXED PAINTS WHITE LKaD LINSEED OIL KfO) LEAD SCRIM HEMATITE RED RADDLE PUTTY TURPENTINE BLUE RADDLE OPALS OAK vijRNISHES STAINED KNaMEL LAMP BL\rK PICTURE, MOULDINGS BRUSHES ARTISTS COL'ttl. OILCLOTH FOR DADOIS GOLD PAINT MAN WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED in my hands for vSALE in ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE, mHE OANTERIURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follow*, viz:-. Chrlßtchurch Sales on DECEMBKR 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru Sales-DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8,1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receire cosiiffomaoti. which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christchurch Sales ehould be consigned to Canterbury Siid Compact's Siding, Addingtou, account D. Thomas, Wool intended for me at Timatu Sales, please consign to Messrs Gdinskss ASD LbCbkn, Timaru, account D, Thomas. "" I ha?« made satisfactory arrangements ioc disposing of Clips privately, either on tht Farm or in my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fafc, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throuuhoat the Season. D. THOMAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. POR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONEJ We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to kaep it. t W*%> PRIO/^ Men>cG^ d~^J^"' 9B M ' Children's Aak'. Str.M, ll j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. *"»*■» Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Pricer, IF Yoa want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one th»t will stand th» weir b* »» yon go to . • "wr" M E L L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE,



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoil Brothers, [H. F. Nicoix] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF ! CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the. DjVriot at lowest currant mtas. ADVANCES made on goude placed in 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 lead on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 6 per 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. WOOL. WOOL.WOOL. WE have pleasure in notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christohurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety ' & Co., Ltd., Chnstchuroh, account Niooll Bros., with advice to ue. We can alao arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS^ FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to cotsßign Sheop on their own account can book space at any itne to suit their own cocvenieuce, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGFNTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISI CHURCH MEAT 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 USKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of ihi« celebrated fertiiiaer. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS.; DISTRICT AGENTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS and Intending Members of the above Association are requested to meet in the Catholic Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY, Januajy 10th, 1899, at 8 p.m. Business Important. d. McDonnell, 1 83 Hon. Secretary pro teai. j is « od S si * £ TO LET. /CONVENIENT Residence, Havelock Kj Street West. (Late W. H.;,Collier's.) App'y H. W. BARRETT. Arcade.



JONES. Public Notices FAIiEWELL TO REV. T, A. HAMILTON. A SOCIAL WILL be held in St. Stephen's School room TOMORROW (Tuesday; Evening, commencing at. 7.30, to bid farewell to Bar. T. A. Hamilton. 1 51 PIANOFORTE TUNING. MR W. WOOLDRIDGE is now in Aehburfcon, on one of his usual visits for Piano Tuning. Annual Tuning {time visits), £1 Is; single tuning, 10a. ORDERS may be left with Mr de Bum, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton, 1 48 THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties, C JFOWLEB, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch. DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 District Agent, Ashburton. | Express Cycle Works, THE OLDEST AND LARGEST BICYCLE WORKS IN ASHBURTON, | LANDELLS & SON, ' SOLE PBOPKIETORS, NEXT THE CLUB. j BUDGE-WHITWOETH, | RALEIGHS, WHITE FLYERS, Exe. i ——— DO Nob be Pursuaded to Buy any par- j ticu'ar Bicycle, bufc use yoar own j Discretion, and then come to us, when we \ have no doubt we will be able to supply you with what you want. Second-Haud JBfcycles In Great Variety, ab all Prices. A Card. j MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that J she has started business as j DRF.SS AND MANTLE MAKER j la Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studb. ! Henry McElrea CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, jEtc. WANTED at once-10,000 Crossbred or Merino Pelts. Top Price for Fresh and well-saved Pelts ; alao 20 ton Clean Dry Caul or Kidney Fat, l£d per 1b BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I have on Sale— TEA 80AP OANELES POTATOES FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff. Best Brands and First Quality, [at up-to date prices, for prompt cash. Come up to " Mac" and get quotations. All Goods delivered in Town aod Suburbs. Note the Address— HfiWRIT MoBLKEA, BARING SQUARE,



Friedlander xsros. WEST STREET HORSE MART SATOEDAY,~?AHUABY 14, 1899. WE HAVE received inshructions from various Clients to offer aa above— 1 t> DRAUGHT MARES & GELD ID INGS. Further entries solicited. ALSO, A large quantity of Cases of all descrip tions. ' Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 36 Auctioneer HORSE FAIR' WEST STREET HOKSE MART. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, > ' + 1899, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 38 Auctioneer* Triad Competitions. npHIS Month the ' Triad ' offers prizes for j JL competitions as under :■- I S£ a d ! For the photo of the prettiest child ~\ under six years (to be reproduced in the 'Triad.') The prize is not for the best photo, but for V 2 0 0 the prettiest child. Closed 20th September. Prize won by Lina Jones, Colas Bay, Southland. J For best written and composed "\ application of situation in a mer- J chant's office ; youths under 18. I „ n n Closed 20th October. Prize won j v v by Robert B Young, Auckland. I Watch, value J For best original conundrum on the 'Triad.' Closed 20th November. I on 0 Result will be announced in j January issue, J For names of the six greatest and "\ best songs. Will be decided by j competitora themselves. The Io 0 0 one who votes for the six the j majority vote for to be the win- 1 ner. To closs 20th December. J For the best worked or painted \ bookmark ; to have the words I • The Triad' in the design. To V 2 0 0 close 20th January. Gold j Bangle, value j Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not less than 5s for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the ' Triad,* or for goods advertised in the * Triad,' es per list below. Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dundedin." The result of each competition will be given in the ' Triad ' in issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery Co., Drapers Dr Speer, Wellington Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse. Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Guinea Gold Cigarettes Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lochhead, R N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Sanderwon's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Suratura Tea Three Oastle and Capßtan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cig&rectes • Wahoo' Loasby's, «Koolibah ' Loasby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Westporfc Coal Co., J L Gillies, agent Wilson, Balk and Co,, French Coffee And IHivab Is»



I CHRISTMAS AT j THE DUST PAN. I HURRAH! * HURRAH! Wii'JLL ISUUND THE JUBILEE.  /jA , OLD FATHFR OHRISTMAB & SANTA GLAUS intend to put up at THE DUST PAN for the CHRISTMAS SEASON. THEIR CHARIOTS ARE LOADED WITH TOYS TOYS TOYS TOYS AND DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS THE LATEST THE FUNNIEST THE BESTJ IN THE TOWN. All 9THW AMi SKIT Al* I* WJEW Come and See Come and Bee Come and See CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS-Unnoiled, Artistic, Beautiful and New. FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, STATIONERY, Etc. Da"viS 7 The Prize Winner, the Beat, Beat all comers at> Sowfnj? Mnoiiine j Exhibitions O'ejrgj** Per(tml)Mla,'COX a>*t--The Cheapest) and Beat. Christ church Prices. Massey-HamH IMcyole—-Sub-AGENT for this First-Class Machine. THE DUST PAN. ADDWtss—NEXT BANK OP NEW ZEALAND, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. M. J. JBURGKSS. EL M. JONES FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. , TpOLICIES CURRENT from V Days to ISS Months, according to JL Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. OQ OASES OF 4>O BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, T>/"\/"\T7~C< PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Lock J-}\J v/JLV-O« Pll—*»n(i Co., OaßseU and Co., Routledge. Nesbitfi, Religious Tract Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible?, Poets, and Standard authors. TH A TVTi'YV C* f\f\T\Sl ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Worfe Boxes, JP jHLIN KJ X \jr\JV/-L/O "MusicFolies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, Bilk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Pressing Cases, Hand Bags, Purses and Card Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. Electro-Plated Ware—& O" n Sf lwy'itSil Barrels. Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs. Serviette Rin^a, Butter Kniveß, Bread Forkß, etc T7" A QTP^ AND FANCY OHINAWARF—A large Variety of Beautiful V JTjlO-I-JIO Vaees and Glassware, Crystal ani Tinted; latest patterns, choice J)esigns. Specimen vaeee from 3d. T O V is. TOYS. TOY IS. I . DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLIA The Largest Stock of Toys ewr held in Aahburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, Balls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles,, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CBiOKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers. PIANOS Time Payments from .- SsOs per month ORGANS ,„ „ , !<•>» „ „ FtTC"j \ r <"?T iWI W  j,  ... ... ... ),  School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRIX3ES in all Departments. JB'qual to Chrißtohuroh and Dune} din Boußes. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the Districfc INSPECTION INVITED.



Wanted. WANTED— A good General Servant for the country. Wages : 12s a week. Apply to Mbs Rakdell. 1 50 T OST, Bay Gelding Hack, branded G on JLJ shoulder, with tether rope. Kindly leive information at Mail Office, or with W. "Duubtan, Chertsoy. 1 52 T~ OST or Strayed—Two Geldings; one JLJ dark grey and the other chestnut. Reward on recovery. Apply office of this paper, OEVIEW of Reviews for December X.\i Christmas Number London News Pears* Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards Views of Ashburton, Ohriatchuroh, and the Oolony, each album making a suitable memento to send to frienda aa a New Year card,—H M Jones MRS ROBINSON, Caafa Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of good*. Ladies waited on at their houßee. Note addreaa : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton. COMMENCING TUESDAY, January 10, 1899. For a short season only, THJE X*XKE2DOS, THE FBUOOB, AUSTRALIA'S OWN ENTERTAINERS. Trapeze, Acrobatic, Japanese, and Musical performers. Ever faithful, ever true to the public. Fourteenth year of organisation. To prevent disappointment and ensure comfort to our patrons, we perform this time in the Oddfellows' Hall. FUN, FROLIC AND FRIVOLITY. Sensation after Sensation. Hazirdoua Acts and Perilous Dives. Persons wishing to avoid the crush will h& admitted at 7.15 (early door), without extra charge. Is ADMISSION i« I_3l____ FRED FREDO. r\ "Fb PiSLL owl? TTALL. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13. NORTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGRAPH of the Spanish-American; War. Front Seats 2a, Back Seats Is, Children half price. 149I 49 —Sf*?^ ABBOTT ' Manger- Tenders, ~T¥¥i7ilfta " TTTANTKD-TENDERS for Stookiog VV and Forking about 1600 acres of Wheat at Kolmar, Lytidhurst. Tenders will close on SATURDAY, 14th inst. 1 84 M.&X FRIEDLANDER, qiENDBRS are invited for Building X Additions to HOUSE a!s Clent Hille, for J. Harrison, Esq. Piana and Specifica tions may be seen at my office. Tenders close on MONDAY, 16th inst., at Nood. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. lJ|^ R. BIRD, Architect. mENDERS are invited for Stocking and X Forking about 600 acres of Wbeab an«" Oafce. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 10U January, 1899. The lowesb or way tendei not necessarily accepted. Apply GEORGE GRtCE* 1 25 Witlowby. PUBLIC NOTICES. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Lfitl&.li BOARD OF DIRECTORS : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D.« C M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G. JVLL.O. John Duncan, Esq. rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest* and mosfc JL Prosperous AUSTRALIAN UFE OFFICE ANJ> THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de* A BONUS EVERY YEAB The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is o£ the most stringen Character, and Ensnrea a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than thafc held by any other Office m tha Australasian Colonies* ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLINGS Policies in force 134,000 Sum Assured ... ... £41,726,041 Oash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonos for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount' ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IS THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS HiVERY YE.4R. Exponsea of Management—B| Per Cent, on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, ResidentSSecretar y Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Haik, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch. I jf OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA I Influenza, Consumption, &c> &a <AT'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &$ £ AYS COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, t > \ Coughß, Colds, and Chest Complaint! <AY J?COMPOXJND, for Coughs and Ooldft is equally serviceable for horses and cattla <AY'S TIO PILLS, aspeciflo in NeramlgSH} Fac«Jh4(j &q. Qoatßia Quinine, Ixm



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THE next meeting of the Loyal Aehbur ton Lodge will be held on SATUR DAY next, January 14bh, (not Wednesday, 11th, as advertised in this morning's Standard), on account of the Hall being engaged on Friday. J,AS. PATKRBON, N.G. 1 53, 0. CAMPBELL, P.S. NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Millob's, Tancred Street). fcjmpke Now Yenua



{ADVT SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Northcota's Kinematograph—OddfellowB 1 Hall, Friday next J Wilson—New business advertisemesb Social—Sfc. Stephen's Schoolroom, to morrow evening Lost—Bay gelding haQk W Wooldridge—^NoUoe re piaco tuning Wanted—General servant I. OQ. F., M. U—Next meeting will be held qu Saturday next, 14tb inst.



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