THE TRANSVAAL.

United Prea§ Association—By Eleotfio Xelegraph—Copyright (Reoelved Wakapuaka May 26, 9-30 am, Gctabdian office 10. i a,m) ? Pretoria, May 25 General Joubert, interviewed, said the Transvaal was willing to enfran chise settlers after four years' residence in the country, if they would swear to fight for the independence of their adopted country.

HOCKEY.

TINWALD V. Y.M.G.A. CLUB.

A hockey match between the Tinwald Olub and a team representing ihe Chriet ohurch Young Men's Christian Association took place on the 1 inwald Domain on Wednes day after noon. Almost from the starts it was dearly to bo seen that the (Tinwald Invinoibles were not going to have a herculean task in order to maintain the high reputation they have all along held, By vigoront play and close combination Tinwald continuously kept) the ball in the visitors' quarters and secured two goals in a quarter of ao hour. Again the ball was sent between Ihe posts, but the goal was not allowed. The visit on then made several good rushes and look the ball well within the Tinwald circle, but the Invinoibles speedily removed it to a ■afer part of the ground. At half time (Tinwald had secured four goals, in addition to a couple of others which were not allowed. Fnda were then changed, but the visitors were overmatched in all departments of the gamp, and despite many game efforts they could not prevent Tinwald adding another four goals fco their score, the game resulting In the easiest of victories for the Invinoibles by eight goals to nil. For Tinwald the brothers M., W-, and A. Fitzgerald played a particularly good game, as did also the captain (H. Miilichamp), W. Rollinson, 0. Simpson, and 0. Clark. The fathei of the brothers Fitzgerald also rendered good service. Hie zeal and the greasy nature of the ground was responsible for his stick occasionally rising above the point of his shoulder, still the veteran got home with many vigorous, exceedingly useful and undisputed strokes at very critical moments. Bankin, the captain of the visiting team, played a good game. He was well suppoi ted by several others whose names could not be gleaned, but the team taken »s a whole lacked the necessary combination to have a chance of victory against Tinwald. The truest sport and beet of "good feeling was shown all through the game, and, though finding them selves outmatched, the visitors played a plucky game and took (heir defeat in perfectly good humor, The visitors were entertained at dinner in the evening at Mrs Frimmer's boarding house, the captain cf the Christchurch team taking occasion to pay a graoeful compliment to Mrs Primmer for the excellent spread she had provided.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOOKEY CLUB'd MAY MEETING. SECOND DAY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, May 25 Following are concluding results :— Provincial Handicap, one mile and a quarter—Jupiter 1, Msremma 2, Malatua 3. Djin Djin and Brisa were scratched. Time 2-26. J dividends—£4 14* and £2 Ba.- Novel Handicap, six furlongs—Wedlock 1, Lakefield 2, Irish Girl 3. Time—l-12. Dividends—£l 123 and 18a. The winner was bought in for £27. Wairongoa Handicap, five furlongs- Vanilla 1, Tiger Lily 2, Gitanella 3. Time— MO. Dividends—£2 18a and £1 11s. High?Weight Hack Handicap, five fur? longs—Vu'can 1, Si'vercrest 2, Visionary 3. Time—l-44. Dividends—£3 2s and £1. Fakeweli, Handicap, one mile—Glenelg 1, Hypnotist 2, Clinker 3 Time—l-56. Dmdends~-£ll 5s and £4 I'm. Ab Tshuna Park Trots, this afternoon, the Trial Handicap was won by Governor (£2 8s), Pony Trot, Punch (£1 10c), aad Birth day Trot, Lexington (£1 10s).

COMMERCIAL.

METHVEN SALE.

Ab Methven sale on Thursday, it being a very wet day, there was a small yarding of Btock, and a limited attendance of farmers and others. Tbe bidding was brisk for sheep. Merino ewes 6s 6d to 8s 6d ; freez ing lambs 14i; halfbred ewes 9~; lambs lis od to 12s 3d ; crossbred ewes 8s 2d to 10s 6d ; merino wethers 6a Id to 7a 2d ; freezing sheep 16s 9d. Hereford bull £4 ; cows in profit £5 ss; fat cow £4 7s ; springers up to £4 ss; young cattle 30s. MB DAVID THOMAS. On Thursday, May 25, at the Methven yards the usual monthly sale was held, but owing to the continual wet weather both entry and attendance were small. Of a mixed yarding every lot changed owners at satis factory prices* About 2000 sheep, 7 head of cattle, 6 horses and sundries came forwrrd. My entry consisted of 785 sheep, 5 horses, trap, hut, etc., and I placed all at the following prices ;~~29 crossbred ewes 9s, 105 merino ewes 8s 2d, 87 merino ewes 7s Id, 124 lambs 12* 4d, 7? fat lambs 12s 3d, 64 ewes 10) 6d, 88 iambs lis 6d, 7 call lambs 6s 7d, 135 lambs 10s 3d, 42 crossbred ewes 8s 4d ; 1 chestnut gelding £8 10s, bay gelding £4. bay gelding £15, pony £7 10s; trap £12 1 hut £4. •

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live Btock market in the Ashburton County for the week ending May 26 :~On Tuesday, at the Tinwald yards, the usual weekly sale was held. There was ft good attendance of farmers, dealers, and others interested, but the bad weather kept numbers at home. The entry was large, totalling 10,383 sheep, 22 head of cattle, and 13 pigs, of which my entry was made op of 3659 sheep, 12 head of cattle, and 8 pigs. QDhe yarding was princi pally tnraip sheep, with a few pens of breed ing ewes and hoggets, and, owing to the heavy entry, prices were slightly easier, but still a clearance was made. Several pens of freezing sheep met strong competition, and ae high aa 18a 4, d was obtained for crossbreds, and tor fat lambs 14s 6d. My prices were as follow :--25 crossbred ewes lls lid, 20 crossbred ewes lla lid, 20 crossbred ewes lls, 22 crossbred ewen Us lid, 19 crossbred ewes 10a 6d, 13 crossbred ewes lls 7d, 9 merino ewes 7s 3d, 8 lambs lls 2d, 30 merino ewes 6bj 9 lambs 10a lid, 17 merino ewes 7s 6d, 7 lambs 12s, 27crossbred eweß 10s lid, 10 crossbred ewes lls 93, 12 lambs 12s 9d, 24 crossbred ewea 12s Id. Freezers—l44 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wethers 16s lQs, 80 two-tooth wethers 17s 2d, 88 fat lambs 14a 6d, 133 fat lambs 12s, 251 two tooth ewes and wethers 18a 4d. Stores—sß two-tooth ewes ami wethers 14s, 24 lambs 10s Id, 318 lambs lls, 155 lambs 5s lOd, 58 lambs 10b 9d, S3 crossbred two-tooth ewes and wethes 16s 4d, 140 crossbred ewes lls 6d, 323 crossbred two and four-tooth wethers 15», 100 crossbred two-tooth wethers 15a 2d, 225 half bred six and eight-tooth eweß 13s 2d, 642 lambs 9a 2d, 21 lambs lls, 29 fat ewes, 123. Cattle—l cow £3 ss, 2 fat cattle £5 10a, 1 cow £3 2s 6d, 2 fat cattle £9, I fat (teifer £5, 1 fat cow £4. Is, 1 fat heifer £4 J7s 6d, 1 cow £4 10a, 1 cow £4 17s 6d. Pigs —4 baconers £4103*

News in Brief.

At the N.Z. Ulothinc; Factory to-morroi evening, cyclists wi'.l have an rpportunity c i seoing Lucas and Go's latest acetylene ga I lamp for bicycles. It is ceac- and wel i finished, and con'ains nunvn-'us improve menta. Messrs Fletcher Bro?.' price lists an issued, and the firm is placing them in thi hands of thtir customers and the genera public. The printing of the price liefcp, z large order of twenty rive demy quar t pages to a " long " impression, was execute in the jobbing department of the Ashburt >r Printing and Publishing Company. Of how the work was done, the foi owing is ths firm's opinion—expressed in a memo t,i> the manager;—«»My brother &nd sei- n-« thoroughly satisfied with the manr.ei y> u have turned out the prioe iist, which will be a revelation to many of the business people of Ashburton as to the high-class style of work you can turn out." Doubtless the manner in which the firm have illustrated the work, with the prices of each article on the "eye line " of the reader, will also be a revelation to the public

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I A Jerry-built House, in quite an aristo cratic part) of London, the other day literally Jell down about its ita occupier's earß. Outwardly there was nothing wrong almoab to the very last, and when the catastrophe occurred it spread consternation throughout the neighbourhood. Many people suffering from iil-benlth keep up a brave appearance, and no one knows the truth until it is too late, Thy go about deceiving themselves as well as others. Why, oh why are they 80 foolish ? Their blood is impure, their nerves are shattered, disease is eating away their life. Well-advised indeed are they if, even at the eleventh hour, they turn to Holloway's Pills and Ointment—remedies which give new life and vigoujr to all who avail them selves of them. j



FLETCHER BROS., " ARE STILL SELLTNG FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17* 6; ?VM T:)N. Sg^r .: "Sffigjgg;: - £ g J_j*am mi bHAPS, ab Wholesale Prices; Besfc BLUE DERWJiN'ifpQTATOESi QA^?4?6¥ptlS k !i S 'a BJgOHAigf.yiiwrS^. ONldktf, &Qtb » li• &&bJ Ohrietohwch Prioi .ir f"*" 1 ?1 W OURRANTS» SULTANAS, an a RAISINS. »t xon will Bave from 5 por cent to 10 per by buying your Groceries from m. /' 'i *. J _ ': LAMPS. \ IJL^ LAMPS, We are selllmg See our window. Rochester Lamps g ' _!._£ > >jk f or ptic6ll) and y(tt from 5s 9d each |v,,! TINY will . ay  once or about 15 per M JUNOl$i tk.tourprio« are cent loss than other by far the Lowest Stores are charging. X in Town' Compare Prices r^^s^^ Compare'price. with other S t ore« j(^^F^^^M| wilh other ■tor«« LIHRARY HANGING LAMPi FROBI 37e 6d to £3 3i. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVER PLATED, OR NICKIiL SILVER. ke»kfast Ornet Dinner Oraet from 7s 6d each. from 9^6J each "^^^ Anyone requiring; Wedding A4. Presents should see our Stock ib%»^G iC^;-®i °^ eciroP' flto > a*id inquire Prices btfore buying, else- JSMm^mS^ REMBMBRR THESB-ARK TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUI'PLY STORES, * BAST BTRRRT, ASH BURTON. AND RI(?H STREET, CHRIBTOHUROH, tOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. ' : ..■ J HN "WILSON, HOUSE DEOOBATOR, KKEI'S the Iftrgest and most, varied Stock in the district of WALL PAPERS, Window G!nsß, Mixed Painte, Picture Mouldings, Enamels, Varnishes, Lacquer*. Whits Lmil, Linseed Oils, Scrim, etc , WALL~PAPERS A BPEOIAMY, By importing direct, antl at frequent interval*, J.W. is enabled to Soli Cheaply aud to offer hie customers Wall Hangings of the very latest design and colourings. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF SSIGJN WHITING- FXECDTED IN HRBT.CLASS ORDER. HOUSE DECORATING. To this branch of the business special attention is given, aed customers entrusting fcheif Rooms to as, will find that besides being artistically decorated, the work ia dene promptly We employ a staff of upwards of fifteen hands, and are thus enabled to pub the work throuah with the leant possible delay. B JOHN "WILSON, BDBNETT,STREET. Telaphone—6s. SHEARMAN BROS. ~ 'XtT E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOBNSBY & BANSOME PLODGH SHARES, PLOUGH CHAINS NEAT'S FOOT & CAhTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Siagfo and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gems, Eley's and Club Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest prioe, would bentfk by giving us a call. LAMPS, LAMPS. AND LAMP WARE. Hauging Piuloar Latops, Hail Lamps, Table lamps, Hand Lamps; Bracks ; Lamps and btonoley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globoß, Shad, s, Wicks, and Burners, of ev<-ry description, Stable Lanterns, Stable Linterns in all shapes aud faizes. ENAMEL \VARE, . ENAMELWARE/ , j WE have just received from the MauafaoJurove a Large and Assorted Stock of \ the above, including— \ ■ ■ ■ Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Saucers, Mu^s, P.'ates, Dishes, Pie Dishea, Cullenders, Basins, Dlppera, etc, etc., which we aro disposing' i of at wholesale prices, ■'.■-'- KEROSimE. KEROSENE. CAA CASES LIGHT O*' THE AGiSi OIL, K/\/V OUU . 150 TEST. iD\)\) The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Te»a. Substantit reduction in taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas, WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Snotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kllmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines *nd Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware, Groceries at "Wholesale Prices, Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGERS. V l-^5 AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MA/IKET ROUSE, BUiil\ETT u STREET,; ASF3CRTOH Telephone No 63 / /



1 HJBLIC NdTtUWd "~~ " AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEAL IN D BIUM H : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board op Fluscious j Tho Hon, Morgan R. Grace, M.D., CM.6, M.L.O. fOiwirnwa) Tae Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Deputy Chairman) Afi-Hd de Bathe Brandon, Era. The Hh\ Edward KiohardeoD. CM G. M.L.O, John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest!, and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND TEES LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de« clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the moat stringenu Character, and Ensures » larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office ii the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILT IONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... J34,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash B jiuhos Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bouuscs amount ing to £835,000, after making special | reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last fire years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ; ary Bonuses excluding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY. And Secure a BONUS JiVERY YE\R. Expej 8«s of Management—B£ I'er Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom Houee Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral J?qu*re, Chmtchurch. " TRIAD " Prize Competitions. ! mniS MONTH the • Triad • offers prizes JL for competitions as under : — £ b d For Beat aentencs from the word") i W-e-l-l-in-g-t-o-n. Closed 20th 1 0n n March. Winner: MiasNTriggs, f * U ° Cotiatchurch J For the beat design (in monotone),"* for heading for the Triad. Youths or girls uader 18. Closed 20th 20 C ' April. Gold Medal, awarded to | John Hartley, Dunedin J For the correct sentence repre-*\ sensed by the following initials: J r£ I— F i P I T A— A 8 }3 0 0 I—«. M—- To close 20th M&y. Dressing Case, value— J For the best coloured Map of Aus-*j tralia; siz<9 of paper :24 x 18 inches. For 6th Standard boys o0 0 1 and g'rls attending any of the Jub'ic echools. To close 20th une. Watch, value— J For best short story of about 1500"j worda (or page of Triad). For I young people under 20. (10 0 To close 20th July. J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for not leas than 5i for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the ' Triad,' or for goods Advertised in the 'Triad.' Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will, when possible, be given in the ' Triad' in i«aue following date of closing. Aaglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M j Joshua Bros,, Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, K Jams Lochhead, R Maypole Soap and Monkey Brand Boap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer Neil, Jas, Herbalist Nelson, Moate and Co'a Teas N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Buratura Tea Three Castle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes Van Houten'a Cocoa and Chocolate • Wahoo' loasby'a, • Koolibah ' Loasby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agent Wilson, Balk and Co., French Coffee and Ouvah Tea Yankee Cork Tipped Cigarettes Zealandia Boots CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY i CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 «> £10,000, ON " COUNTRY, CITY, [AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Ab exceptionally iow rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF~APPLIOATIO» AN FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT {MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. r'.- lj-: i  •All departures should be sudden' (Dis aeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use- Hondai Lanka Diamond Juexlbb.—gheaic man Bros, lole agent*, Ajhburtoa



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBUKTOtf FO 2 INDUSTUIAL KUILDING SUOIB'IY. mHE Society has REMOVED its Office J- from The Poet Offioe Buildings, Cameron Btreeb To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, in the Old Bank Building. Offioe Hours: From 9 30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 1 to 8,30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, 5 100 Secretary. WANTED KNOWN,-Nicholas & PioitfOßJb, Boob Maker*, East Street:, make a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. YK/'ANTED KNOWN.-When in TF _ doubt as to where to »ake your Repairs, remember that Nicholas &■ Pio&Pord always Guarantee Satisfaction. 4 166 WANTED KKOWN.-Nicholas & Pjckfokd hare in Stock a Choice Selection of Ladles' and Gentlemen's Dancing Shoes. ITTAN r-ED KNOWN, -That Nicholas V T & Piokfobd have just Landed a Big Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality, WANTED KNOWN.—That Nicao- L*s & Pioxford's is the only shop in Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. 11/ ANTED KNOWN.-L^dlea in t? want of a First-class Walking Shoe should try the famous Bustock Brand ! at Nicholas & Pickfokd's, WANTED KNOWN.-NFch-las & Pickfoed have just Landed a I large Line of Warm Slippers for Winter, ! Oall and Inspect. i s- J OB i s * i Qg o S ■^ « . « o _ t so a ia &=4 g a i s « =M. 8 3 I g 2lg a a" r*i <« < « -=d °g td r 5 ss3 § i Jl'i OjSsggSß SasS d > S QD co O «j ffl o "' & fe fe fe (i ™ H,>gS 8 a « S !? g !a a g a a <! ' '. ' SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its erer increasing sale each year proves its opukrity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Io hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—l is per packed. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTB. 5 11 H. W. Barrett. FOR SALE—In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3£ acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. . FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and | acre, Cameron Street East. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE-In Tancred Street, comfort able dwelling and J acre section, first class land. Cheap. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampatead, FOR SALE—Sections on Wakanui Road, Wills Street West, and Wills Streeb East. Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. Fnurr ITfobest trees WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Foreab Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months, Quotations supplied on application. James Porter, NUKSERYMAN, I ALLENTON, ASHBURTON- 5213



I DAVID THOMAS. j ASHBUHTON JfARDS TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1899 I SHALL have for Sale at) the above fix ture, for various clients, — I /jAA CROSSBRED EWES in <±\J\J Lamb. I JAA CROSSBRED EWES In j£\JKJ> > Lamb to Shropshire**. Also in Conjunction with Messbs Fried lander Bros.— QAAA VERY FINE FOUR <i\-J\J\J. TOOTH WETHERVin forward condition. Also Fat and Store Cattle, Sheep and Pigß. D. TFOMAB, 0 256 <t Aghbnrton. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 27. HINDS DISTRICT. SHEEP FARM OF 1853 acres, 1853 WITH EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS. MR T. BULLOCK has received tnsfcruo tions from Mr J. Witheia, (in con sequence of his having purchased property near Baling) to Sell by Public Auction at I the Arcade on the above date— 1 HIS FARM situated about 4J miles from the Hi. ds Railway Station, fronting the Main Road leading to the Rangi- UU Traffic Bridge, being R.S. 27620, 27798, 30601, 30899, 35881, and 36204, con-tuning 1853 acres, fenced and divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered with county water races. 950 acres have beep broken up and laid down in English grasses, and the remainder is principally in its native state. The improvements consist of a Commo diouß Dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shod, and other Buildings. Side school about two miles distant. Terms and further particulars furnished on application. Note time of sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 156 Auctioneer. SATUBDAyTmaY 277*899 graham's road, tinwalb. LOT 29, Deposited Plan 821, originally part of the celebratud Grove Farm Estate, close to the corner of Grove Street, be longing to Mb Ciubx,e» Dohhbty. rpHE Public are reminded that the sale of X the above will take place at the Arcade on the date named. Note Time—ll.3o a m. T. BULLOCK, o 228 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1899. K ACRES AND 20 PERCHES p* Fronting Princess Street, Nefcherby. Bsing Lots 8 and 9, each containing 2 aoreß, 2 roods, 10 porches, on accounts of Mrs P. Clifford. THE Sale of this property will take place at the Arcade on the above date, as previously advertised, AT 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 230 Auotioneer. T~O~~L~E T , QMALL SHOP or Office in the Arcade. t bullock. WbTqALK good wheat growing lind, £)€)fy ACRES QCV7 L& 4 ACRES IMI Near a School. Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, J. V. DE BEEB KTEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs In a big rango of pricei. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS7I)I.OCKS, CLOCKS, New lines suitable for presentation from <Glto£lO, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jkwellerFxbwelleiey Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHEB A BPECIALTY. 1 am making a special feature in m a facturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V.DE~BEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. ~ LOOK OHSAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam •Mid Household Coal in the market. . U"ls?, in the Wo°Hea Factory and Oantet bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES CO a T, PARK, f MOUNT SOMERS,



I KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. THE ABOVE SCHOOL wi 1 Re-ope on MONDAY, May 29, for th second term, 1899, at the Missis Fooki residence, Park Street. 5 23 HOT uJIT. ~~" A MEETING of all those interested ii I Xi the Subscription List for the wife am family of the late W. Lockhabd, will b held at Lagan's Hotel, Tiuwald, at 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 27. 5 234 ROBERT THOMPSON. WAOTEIX AN Aotive Man as Carpenter and Fencer, Constant employment to Oompetenl Han»?. Also—Good leamster. Reference! required.—Apply to E. H. DOBSON, 5 194 Manager Lowoliffe Estate. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held ot FEIDAY, 26th inst., at 8 p.m. at theOranga Hall, to Arrange for the Formation of anothei Volunteer Company. His Worship the Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, will take the chair. 5 208 ASHBURTON BOROUGH OOUNCIU PROPOSAL TO RAISE LOAN K>B THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS' NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance and exercise of the powers conferred apon it by the Municipal Corpora tions .Act, 1886, and of a!l other powers | enabling it in that behalf, the Council of the | Borough of Ashburton .proposes to construct ; and establish the undermentioned pubiio j works, which are deemed necessary for promoting the convenience and health of the inhabitants of the said Borough, namely, 1. The formation and metalline of streets. 2. Concrete side cbanne's in streets. 3. Asphalting and tarring of footpaths. 4. Certain buildings. 5. The lighting of streets. 6. Works for water supply. 7. Bridges and culverts i& streets For the above purposes the Council proposes fo borrow, by way of rpeoiul loan, the eum of £7500, to be allocated as follows : —Formation and metalling of streets, £1000; concrete eide channels in streets, £2800 j , at-phalting and tarring of footpaths, £800; buildings, £1400 ; lighting of streets, £300 ; water supply, £300 ; bridges and culverts in streets, £360; first year's interest on loan, £300; contingencies in respect of the &>re goinat works and expenses of raising loan, £250- It ia proposed to pledge the rents and profi s of all reserves of lands vetted in the Boroush of Ashburton, and which can lawfully be let or leased, as seiuity for the said loan. A meeting of the burgesses of the aaid Borough will be held at the Oraosre Hali, Burnett Street, on THURSDAY, The 22nd day of JUNE, 1899, at 8 p.m., to consider the aaid proposal. Dated this 23rd day of May, 1899. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton. 5 226 STRATHMOKE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. KXTKKfcrVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /*^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 10) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS . From 2 Guineas psi week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJVR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmork Privates Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 ohurch. GOOD NEWS FOB ALIT~ Fiji /CLAYTON, formerly of • JL • V_/ East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the pubiio generally, that he has recommenced business in the Aroade, opposite Bftirstow's Furniture Warehouse, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO F. F. CLAYTON. His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc., are the best in the Colony. A grand line of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, ab prices to suit everybody. F. F, CLAYTON, PBAC3ICAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S AROADE, 5 220 MISS BEBiBI¥~SIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OF, THE VIOLIN, T>EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for pasb favors, a&d to inform them she is in a position to supply anything they may require in MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO ab *39 CASH, or eaay Terms. Beab Value Yeb Offered, VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Exo. Any Article nob in atock procured ita mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Beßt Quality, BESSIE JIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON MONEY. TO LEND—Small Speoial Sums of £15 and £180; also a sum of £3000 a lowest current rates of interest, T. BULLOCK TO LET, /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of Six Rooms \j with Verandah, wash house with copper built in, etc., well situated on the Beach Road. Apply to \ GD. BULLOCK,



Wanted. W" AN TED—Two or three respectable boarders; 14s per week, washing inolnded. Apply this office. 5 231 LOST, last Sunday—Yellow Sheep jbog; answers to the name of " Boea." Reward on returoing to J. Shearman, Racecourse Road, Ailenton. 5 233 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt'e, Brown's, or JEvans':— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOtbs, 7a 6-»; 50lbs, 3e lOd; 2F!bn, 2s.—John Obr & Co. 2 WANTED KNOWN-That I ha^e~re. ceived my Summer Btook of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of ab the lowest rates possible, for Cash, Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once; ab J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, ABhburtOQ, WANTED Known—Nice Gapes (for Ladies) with fur Collars at North* oote and Hetjohd's for 13s lid; going fast. fILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26!be Is), Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article cob giving satisfaction. lam idling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 BIBLES, Hymn and Prayer Books, Birthday Books, Albums, Poets, Picture Books, Annuals, Purses, Wallets, Boxed Stationery, School Books and School Requisites; Law, Commercial aud General Stationery, Toys, Periodicals, Newspapers, etc. The above Hoes are always in stock, marked in plain figures, at the lowest prices. A. H. Williams, Tanored Street. WANTED Known— That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys'clothing ; new oolorings and choica patterns.—Mitchell & Turnei T)HOTO Frames, Cabinet size, 6i each, JET three for Is 3d ; Carte de Vieite Frames, 6d each, three for la 3d. Special cheap values to cl^-r. Photo Albums from 2a 6d to 60j. Ladies' C"mpuiione, Writing and Dressing C ees ; Gent* do j Eec'.ro plated ware.—H. M. Jones. BEST Blue Derweub Potatoes 3i 6d per Bag, or 30a per Ton. Crushed OUs 4s 6d par sack, Bad Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a Is, at B'lhtcher Bros , Aahburton. WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NORTHCOK AND HeFFOBD'S. Ooab and Skirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. DON'T forget thab you can get a cup of fresh made Tea and a choice Hob Pie daring these cold dayß at Flower's Refresh menb Rooms, East Street. Fresh Toffies and Boiled Sugars made daily. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is atiil paying the highest pries for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. Friedlander Bros.. Limited. SATUBDAY, MAY 27, 1899 In the Estate of William Mitchell, Deceased. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. will Sell at their West Street Mart, as above, — T,S. 126, with Two Large Buildings, sui table for Boarding House. Can be easily removed. For absolute sale. Sale at 1.30. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 176 Auctioneer. ASBBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1899, WE SHALL OFFER, in conjunction with MR D. THOMAS,— OAAA Y&B.V FORWARD FOUR. &\J\J\J TOOTH WETHERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 1/td. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 237 Auctioneer, HORSE FAIR i^vUR Next FAIR will take place on THUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held ab Devane's Hotel on TUESDAY, May 30, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of considering the matter re Hounds. All members requested to attend. 5 232 J. SHE IRM AN. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. rpHF, SECOND TERM of 1899 will X commence on TUESDAY, the 30th insts. I The Headmaster will be in attendance ab the School on MONDAY, the 29th insb. CHARLES BRADDELL, 5 233 Secretary, j



' I emell it j upon my life ib will do well (King John). This remark applies bo* Diamond Jueilee Tea,—Shearman "Broa, agents An orator he claimed to be, A thin and reedy voice had he, When on the platform he appeared, And started coughing people jeered ; {Then some called out, " He's getting old," With lusty voice said he, " Your sold," He'd taken something strong and pure, Wm. B. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure