Special bargains in straws, silk and'lace hats, at clearing prices at the Beehive corner of Mary street—Advt



Alfred Court has opened up a big range of ladies' and children's waterproof cloak*, capes, »nd maointosh«s, •



WANTED,— A QENESAL SERVANT. Apply Mrs R. B. Boss, Te Ardn. WANTED.— A. WILLING YOUTH to male himself generally useful abouc an Hotel.—B. C. Fpjsto, Governor Bowen Hotel. OYSTERS.— Stewert, Fried Raw, or Scolloped, at the City Buffet. Live lo: g and a vigorous life, attend to the above TO LET,—A Comfortable COTTAGE in Davy street. Apply at the City Buffet. THANKS. • ■ THE Widow and family of the late Mr T. Dtinlop desire to return their Sincere Thanks to all friends sympathising in their recent sad bereavement, and also tor the beautiful floral offerings sent. TO BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GROCEkS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. T TAYLOR has resumed BASKET. MAKING in his old shop, Pollen Street (next to Mi Wi'kes, watchmaker), and is prepared to execute all Orders promptly, either in making or repairing. FOR BALJB,~ a BARGAIN.-A GOOD FARM of 43 "* acres, all in grass, with well built' house of four rooms, and outbuildings con sisting of stable, cowshed, cart house, dairy, etc. The farm is well situated, being surrounded by good roads, within 15 miles of town. Apply J. LOUGHLIN. Commission Supply Stores. N 0 T I 0 E. ALL Claims against the estate of the xjL late Robert Guthbik, deceased, must be rendered to me on or before 29th April, ,1899, J. A. MILIiXB, Solicitor for administratrix. NO TIC IS. \\ R A. R. MAXWELL, of Matatoke, v» having got sm up-to-date STEAM CHAFF CUTi'ER and SCREW PRESS BAGGER will travel tht> Thames Valley and go either side of the Kiverif require/. A party of five are with the machine, and by turning out first-class werk they hope to get the support of the settlers. If indue? ment offers they will travel through the Upper Waikato. Orders sent to A R. Maxwell, Puriri, or S. Mills it the ruachine, will receive prompt attention. NO TICE THE ASSESSMENT COURT for the Borough of Thames will behold at the Conithouse, Thames, on MONDAY, the 17th day of April, 1899, at 10.30 a.m. - R. S. Bush, Judge of Assessment Court. ■' '■■ ■ t '. ■■ ELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEES. 