CHURCH SERVICES.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHUROH, Ashburton. FRIDAY, 7.15 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Address : 8 p.m., Choir Practice. 3rd SUNDAY AtfTER EASTER, (April 25.) 8.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—DROMORE—Mb Gates SEAFIELD—Bev R A Woodthorpe — 6 30 p m, Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar,

AUCTION SALES—TO-MORROW.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd., at old town hull, at IJ-3Q .*■»« —**v order of the Public Trustee (in the estate of James Allen), sale of a large quantity of goods end chattels ; .it West Str et Mart, at 2 o'clock—Mr Jimes Jimieson's farm of 375 acres at Waterloo ; (in conjunction with the New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association), Mr John Knox'a farm of 200 acres at Greeu jtreet. Mr David Thomas, at the Arcade, at 2 o'clock—On account of D. Cameron, Esq., 77 acre farm at Ashburton Forks; Mr George Robbins' farm of 47^ acres at Winch more ; Mr Jamee Quigley's farm of 758 acres at Dxomore ; one draught gelding, nt 1 30; seed sower, horees, gig, harness, portable dour mil!, saddles aud bridles, sundries, etc., at 12 o'clock.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1899. Local and General.

Wheat.~A private cable message has been received in Christehurcb, stating that a cargo of New Zealand wheat, to be shipped at Lyttelton, by the Nelson, hat been sold at 26a 6d<—Press Association telegram. Oliver Bainbbidge, M.A.—-The clever pedestrian tourist had not a very large audience at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, but his entertainment, especially his lightning sketches on the black board, gave every satisfaction. Be announced that the winners in his letter writing competi tion were—Miss Barratt's school, Miss Dora Bland; Ashburton school, Miss Lucy Kelly. Sunday Fxouksion Trains.—The Dune ilia Presbytery on Tuesday passed a reso lution respecting the runuing of excursion trains on Sunday in connection with the opening of the new Roman Cuholic Church at Waihola, recording their deep concern at such encroachment on the Day of Kest, and resolving that the Minister of Railways be approached to respectfully point out that I such encroachment is opposed to Divine law in the Fourth Commandment, and to the convictions of the Christian people of this land ; that the employmeub of the public property and of public servants in this way is a matter which concerns the whole com munity ; that the ostensible occasion, a religious service, iv no way lessens the guilt of Sabbath breaking, but rather enhances it, and the Presbytery earnestly request the (vlmister to direct that no further eccroaob ment of this kind shall be permitted. A Cheap Lighthouse.—Captain Martin, a retired shipmaster, resident at Kaiwarra (says the New Zealand Times), has imported from Norway a patent lighthouse on a smili ■sale, such as in vogue in Scandinavia, kf allowing the entrance to the numerous fiords and harbors that abound around the coasts, the light ia obtained from a reservoir of kerosene, and will burn for a week, night and day, without attention. A disc of red glass revolves around tho lamp, throwing a correspondiugly red light ouce iv every ten second?, estimated to bo visible in fab weather at a distance of six miles. The lamp consumes ODly a quart* of kerosene in twenty-four hours, and as the atteudai cc needed is next to nothiug, the coat of main tenance is as cheap as the most economical could consider. Captain Johnson (har bormaster), Captain Kennedy, Messrs Wheeler and Cook j mrneyed to Kaiwarra on Tuesday evening, aud after several tests, expiesseci themselves highly pleased with the results. There have been several tragic events re ported in the papers lately, such as some of the incidents in the Samoan war, how some of the bodies of the British and American troops had been mutilated, etc. But there are tragic scenes being enacted night by night ia the streets of our town, when some cyclist is caught without a lamp on his or her bicycle. But you can save yourself a lob of worry and trouble by jusfc coming to Morrow, Bassett and Co., and buying one of their bicycle lamps. They keep them all jorts and prices to suit customers. Advi. • Only a Cup of Tea V Yes, but if its unblended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have a drink fib for Queen Victoria. Sold by ! Shearman $*0^ ' %

A "Scobib" Stoey from London.—The I following story ia relation to the Ntw } Zaaiasd Ilonse of Representatives ia pub lished in » London pap»r. It does not ueem particularly clever, but it niav perhaps be read with interest in New Zealand, so I quote it: ■-'* The most magnificent man in the douse was Fergus, and the ie»»t w«vs Seobie MoKenzio. These two attended a semi politicul meeting up country. Fergus, being a cnivj-U man withal, enlivened the * proceedi'i,s l>y asking various other brother .boots' c/p.uion on a certain brand of whisky he had brought with him. Later, one of tbe*e, who hud taken more intereat in the whisky than in the meeting, came across Scobie McKtnzie wandering about on the outskirts of the crowd ' Ay, man," he asked, ' can ye tell mo wha's yon rnagne. fioent lookin' pairaon wba oairries himsel' like the king o 1 a' the Soots ?' Soobie followed the outstretched finger with his eye, and saw Fergus with an admirihg crowd round him. 'Ah,' he said; Byes, that's Scobie McKenzie.' • Ay, an' which is Fairgus, then V was the next question. I'm Fairgus!' replied Soobie, and walked away, conscious he had scored. —London correspondent.

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 21, 9 30 a-m, Guabdian Office 9-37 ».m) Racial Rioting Few York, April 20 Serious racial riots has occurred at Guadaloupe, an island in the West Indies, The negroes fired five hundred houses at Le Pointe a Pitre. Thirty-one persons were burned to death and two thousand rendered homeless. Acquitted. London, April 20 lii January, 1898, five Englishmen, members of a globe exploring syndicate, were arrested by the Moorish authorities for attempting to land arms and stores from the steamer Tourmaline, and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment on a charge of smuggling. Major bpilsbury, leader of the expedi tion was subsequently sent to Gibraltar to be dealt with by the military authorities. He has now been acquitted. (Received Wakapuaka April 21, 10-30 a-m, Guardian Office, 11-3 a-m) Carriage in High life. London, April 20 The marriage of lady Margaret Primrose, second daughter of Earl Roset cry, and the Earl of Ore we was •elebrated* in Westminster Abbey. It was a brilliant and picturesque ceremony.

THE PHILIPPINES.

Oniced Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Washington. April 20. President McKinley does not intend to call for more volunteers, but will send reinforcements to Manilla from the regular army.

COLONIAL INSTITUTE.

Speeches at the Annual Dinner

Uiiited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy righb

■■■I»9sdon, April 20 At the annual Colonial Institute dinner 250 gueats were present, and the Earl of Aberdeen presided. Vice-Admiral Sir N. Bowden-Smith, formerly in charge of the Australian station, ridiculed the use of submarine boats. He recalled the fact that Australasia was the first British pos session to assist the navy by subsidising an auxiliary squadron. The Earl of Kimberly proposed the toast of" The United Empire." He said Britishers were equal to the burdens cast upon them. Sir P O. Fysh, Agent-General for Tasmania, responded. " Lord Jersey rejoiced at the close fraternal connection between every portion of the Empire. He was confi dent the Imperial Parliament would never stifle the aspirations of any colony, Sir Julian Salomons, Agent-General for New South Wales, announced, amid cheers, the receipt of a cable from Mr Reid, conveying the news that the Federal Bill has passed the Legis lative Council.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Elsotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 19 Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain said that the Pacific cable was still under the consideration of the Government. April 20 Mr Balfour, addressing a great demonstration at the Albert Hall, under the auspices of the Primrose League, said Great Britain's capacity to defend her colonies was equal to her will. In the House of Commons Mr Dillon's Bill for the repeal of the Crimes Act was rejected by 220 to 141. The Duke of Devonshire, speaking *t the London Chamber of Commerce dinner, said a crisis in China was probably inevitable, and not very far distant. Great Britain had no desire to precipitate matters. Calcutta, April 19 The Indian Government has ordered forty-five locomotives from America. Washington, April 19 Mrs Marion Mackay, a well known American society lady, who was divorced some time ago, has married Count Bruenim, an attache of the German Diplomatic Service at Washing ton Mr Mackay sent his ex-wife £20,000 as a wedding present. April 20 Mr Reed, Speaker of the House of Representatives, resigns that position in order to join a firm of New York lawyers. Sydney, April 20 The Amateur Athletic Association has approved of the Australasian Union's proposal to send a team to England and the Paris Exhibition in 1900, and advocated August 26th and 23th as the dates for the Brisbane meeting. A cursory examination of the warship Ocrmoran shows that she is exten sively damaged. Only about 75 feet of her bottom is uninjured,

WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY

United Presw Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 20 Marconi's gystem of wireless tele graphy has been established between French warships, the chain of vessels . extending eighty miles The English railway companies and the Atlantic liner companies are inveE | tigating the system for the purpose of transmitting business and other mes sagea.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

United Preas A«ROoiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, April 20 Much doubt exists in the city about the exact working of the proposed new ■tamp duties. Bankers and brokers consider they will affect the colonies very little. Loans will not be affected, but the 5s duty will apply to bond*, debentures, and shares. The Financial News advocates the oolonies being absolved from the new taxation. _____

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Pre«« Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right

Received Wftkaptuka April 21, 10.30 ft.m, Guardian Office 11-3 a-m London, April 20 There is a prospect of the British taking action to secure the removal of Kangyi, vice-president of the Chinese State Council from the directorship of the Niuchuwang Railway. Britain is apparently acting with Russia in the matter since Russia withdrew her protest against the Niuchuwang loan.

THE AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 20, 10 30 am., Guardian Office, 11-3 a-m) Launobston, April 21 The ciptain reports the Australia a total wreck and fast breaking up, with no hope of saving anything The Australia, after striking,steamed eight miles, but made so much water that the captain was compelled to beach her. The weather was fiae,, and Oaptain Rogers stood at his post till the last. The crew acted oooly. The weather prevented communications by sea. Passengers have been housed at the ferry house, and will be con veyed to Stanley overland.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

Sunday Liquor Trading.

Unit d J reis Association—By Eleotrlo CCalegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka April 21, 9-55 a m, Gtjakdian Office, 10-36 ».m) Sydney, April 21 la the second reading of Mr dope land's Sunday Liquor Trading Bill, the House, after a protracted stonewall, affirmed the resolution in favor of bringing in a Bill to amend the law with respect to co-operative stores and and clubs, leaving qufc all mention of hotels and Sunday trading. Mr Oopeland refused to bring in such a Bill, and progress was reported. The House adopted the Legislative Council's amendments in the Concilia tion and Arbitration Bill. Mr Reid, in announcing the prorogation to take place to day, said he would not be able to call Parliament together before the end of June or the beginning of July, on account of the federal referendum.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.

Sydney, April 20 The Daily Telegraph regrets that the Legislative Council should, under any pressure, have agreed to less than one-fourth of the people being entitled to authorise an irrevocable constitu tional change. At the same time much has been accomplished by the Upper House, which stood as the people's friend when the panic-stricken Assembly left them in the lurch. The House accepted the Council's amendment to the Federal Bill. Parlia ment will be prorogued tomorrow. (Received Wakapnaka April 21, 9 55 a-m, Guardian Office 10 36 a-m) Melbourne, April 21 The federal referendum will be taken in Victoria early in July.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

ACJTU N MEETING.

FIRST DAY

President-—Mr John Studholme, Jun. Vice- President—Mr M Stitt. Judge—Mr M Stitt. Stewards —Messrs T E Upton, 0 F Todhunter, D Thomas, T Stone, E Gates, B W Hinmer, JON Grigg. Handioapper— Mr G Dowse. Treasurer—Mr John Daviaon. Starter —Mr H Piper. Clerk of the Scales— Mr B Fried lander. Olerk of the Course —Mr R Curtis, Secretary—Mr 0 H Dowding.

The following is the conclusion of oar report of yesterday's racing :— Melrose Pony Handicap, of 25 hots » gecoud pony § soys from the stake* Ponies not to exceed 14.2 in height* Four furlong*. 142 Mr J Armstrong's b m Topsy, by Perkin Warbeck 11., aged, 9it 121b, (Oochrane) 1 32 Mr A 8 Bond's b m Taranto, 6yrs« 7atlfflb .„ _ (Forward) 2 21 Mr A McCortnack's b m Rosie O'Shea, aged, 7st 91b (Hussey) 3 63 Mr M Friedlander's b f Heliadas, 3yrs, lOsb 71b _ .. (Wilson) 0 { BMr S Brown's bra Phyllis, aged, 7tt • 81b „ (Rainbow) 0 14 Mr J O'Shea's oh m Rose Agnew, aged,7stslb ... ... (OottoD) 0 10 Mr J Burr's b m Little Daisy, 6yrs, 7st 31b , (MeCluskey) 0 3 Mr W Tubman's oh g Little Willie, 7yrs, 7at3lb ... .« (Flaxton) 0 6 Mr J Griffin's b g Pickles, aged, 7at 21b ... ... .- (Gilohrist) 0 17 Mr J Bell's b h Vicar, Syrs, 7st 2!b (Jackson) 0 j 11 Mr R H Bennett's b m Pauline-you- i — are-a.Belle,4yrs,6at 101b (O'Brien) 0 317 Topsy led from the start, but only won by a bare length from Taranto, Rosie j O'Shea a close third. Time—sl. Dividend -£2. Notbi, Raob, of 25 sots. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bat, any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. 104 Mr F Holmes' b « Wedlock, by Chainshot—Adulation, aged, (Donovan) 1 29 Mr M Friedlander'a br g Tale of the War, Syrs .. .. (Gilchrist) 2 25 Mr H Friedlander's oh g Valentine, 4yrs ..  (Cotton, jun.) 3 4 Mr W Huston, junr's, b m Rosine, 4yra (E Hussey) 0 6 Mr J Birchield'i b g Little Tim, — (L Walton) 0 169 Wedlock won easily by a length, three lengths separating second and third. The winner was bought in for £19. Time—l.4. Dividend—£l9a. .- ■ '■ Fairfield High Weight Hamt.cap, of 30 boys ; Becond horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. 37 Mr M Hobb's br m Bloomer, by Apremont—Miss Kate, 4yrs, 6st 12b .. .. .. (R Wilson) 1 59 Mr 0 P Aynesley's br g Belligerent, 6yrs,94t .. .. (W Brown) 2 10 Mr F Holmes' oh o Lepanto, 3yrs, 85t71b.,. «. .. (Donovan) 3 1 Mr D M Heffernan's oh h Liberty, — 7st7lb (Cotton) 0 107 Bloomer and Belligerent led in the order named from the start to the winning post, Bloomer winning in a canter by a liberal length, Lepanto a length and something more behind Belligerent third. Time—l.47. Dividend—£2 12s. Hubry Scukry, of 15 soya j second horse 3 soys from the stake; weight not leas than 7st. For horses that have never won an advertised race, valued 15 soys. Four furlongs* 170 Mr J F Buchanan sb f Firesida, by Perkin Warbeck ll.—Blythaide, 2yrs .. .. .. (J PiDe) 1 20 Mr R McDonald'» b f Constance, 4yrs, (carried 7st 21b) (CottOB) 2 37 Mr J J Lewis' blk m Magg, syrs, (carried 7at 2lb) (T O'Brien) I 28 Flying Kitty (carried 7st 21b (Jackson) 0 7 LadyQriglen .. .. (McCluaky) 0 4 Little Tim (carried 7st 81b) (Dalton) 0 2 Georgina (carried 7st 6!b) (Rainbow) 0 Fireside won easily. Time—soaec. Divi dend— £1 Ba. Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Fivo furlongs. 171 Mr O G Dalgety's blk f Nantes, by Stepniak—Huguenot, 2yrs, 7st 2lb (JPine) 1 38 Mr R Alexander's eh m The Orphan, aged, Bit 21b.. .. (Derrett) 9, 50 Mr G Robertson's blk m Vanilla, aged, Bst 101b .. (G Oochrane) 6 23 Mr V Harris' eh g Rochester, syrs, Bsb3lb .. .. (Donovan) 0 10 Mr M Friedlander's b g Grandshot, 4yrs, 7st9lb .« .. (Cotton) 0 54 Mr B Reay's oh g Shekel, Syrs, 7at 41b .. .. .. (Rainbow) 0 21 Mr L Markey's blk g The Weaver, aged, 6st 131b .. (H Forward) 0 3 Mr H Parson's b m Gloaming. Syrs, 6sb9lb . .. .. (Radoliffa) 0 0 Mr H Friedlander's oh f Cornsa, 2yrs, — 6st7ib.. .. .. (Gilohrist) 0 370 Nantes and Skekel drew out from the start, and at the snd of a furlong the pair were two lengths clear of Vanilla, Rochester, and The Orphan, Corusa bringing up the rear. Entering in the straight Nantes drew out, and withstanding the challenges of The Orphan and Vanilla, won by a length, The Orphan beating Vanilla for second place by a head. Time—l.l#. Dividend—£l 18s.

SECOND DAY.

There was a very good attendance at the races to-day, with beautiful weather. The ladies mustered in force, and the grand stand presented quite a brilliant scene. The track was again in excellent order, and the Wakakui Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Bix far longs. ' The Hypnotist ... 1 The Orphan ... .. 2 Vanilla .-. ... ... ... 3 Won easily. Time—l,l6 Dividend— £4 6i. Kolmab Tbot Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 5 eova from the stake* 1J mile. Harold B .. .. .. .. 1 Miss Brownwood .. .. ..2 Boxwood .. .. .. ..3 Won by a length. Time—3.47. Divi dend—£2 16.8. Autumn Handicap, of 50 bovi; second horse 5 .soys from the stake. One milp. Peerage ..   .. .. 1 Double Event ..  .. ..2 Bizarre .. .. .. .. ..3 Won easily by three lengths. Time—l.4ll Dividend—£l2 14s. Font Raci Handicap, of 25 soys; second pony 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. RoaieO'Shea «i ~. .„ —1 Heliades , ..2 Pauline-you-are a-Belle .- ... 3 Won by three lengths. Time-«l6s. Dividend—£6 12s.

D.J.C. BIRTHDAY MEETING.

{ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Dunedin, April 21 The following handicaps were declared at noon for the May Meeting :— Hurdles, 1$ mile.—Dundee 10-12, Glenore 10-5, Windeririere 10-3, Lobo 10 1, Waikaia 9-12, Ooroboree 940, St Hiko 9-10, Pioneer 9 4, Talnne 9-0 Birthday Handicap, one mile and a half —Sfcarahob 8-12, Double Event 8-10, Djin I)jin 8,9, Skirmisher 8.7, Pulmen 8-6, Gold leaf 8-4, Malatua 7 8, Hnku 7-4, Brisa 7-2, Qaickahor 7-0, Jupiter 6-13, Olinker 6-9, j Glenelg6-7. Winter Wbltbb, se*en furlongs.—Mamer 10-6, Vandyke 9-12, Tiger Lily 9-5 8 Beadonwell 94, Marquis of Zetland 9-3, Briss. 9-2, Quickshofc 90, Jupiter 348, Oliaker 8-7, Refugee 8-5, Red Banner 8-2, GlUneila and Blackpool B<o.

Tradesman Hapdicaf, six furlongi.— I jiu Djin 812, Marenima 89, Nihilist 84, Bbd Farley 8 2. Tiger Lily 8 0, Vwill* 742, Gladys 11. 7-10, Brli* 7 9 Edelweiss 7-6, Qaickahot 7-5. Belligerent 7 4, Abercrambie 72, Peerage7o, Quickshot 11. and Olinker 612, Red Banner and L* Reine 69, Far Niente, Zaphyr and Britannia 6-7. Hack High Weight Handicap ; six far* longs. — Grandshot 9, Bogengang 8 12, Vulcan 8-10, Tale of War 8-5, Visionary 83, Lakefieid 7-13, Silver Best 711, Hipponous 7-10, Witchcraft 7-9# P.P.C 7-8, Briar 7 7.

Theory of the Flaming Sword.

'Ah, talk of blessing*! What a blessing is digestion ! To digest, Do you know what it meant* ? It is to hare the sun always shining and the shade always ready for you. It it to be met by smiles and greeted with kiaies. It is to hear sweet sounds, to sleep with pleasant dreams, to be touched ever by gentle, soft, cool hands. It is be in Paradise. 'There came a great indigestion upon the earth and It tv palled a dsluge; All the evils came from this. Macbeth could not sleep; it was the supper, not the murder. His wife talked and talked ; it was the supper again. Milton had a bad digestion, and Uarlyle must have had the worst digest in in the world. Ah ! to digest is to be happy!' There!—how does chat strike you for a burst of eloquence? I quote from Trollopo. If there is anything wrong about the theology yoa mast) bold him responsible. As for the physiology and pathology (pardon all these' ologies " I can answer for the correctness of these two. And 89 can millions of people, besides me. They speak of the curse of Indigestion continually in every language 5 they groan and writhe under it in every land and climate. 'For many years,'says one of this innumerable army of martyrs, *I was obliged to bear as best 1 could the torments of indigestion. My appetite was practically destroyed. I ate, of' coarse, because one must eat or die ! bat after meals I had great pain at the chest and around the sides. Sleep almost forso k my pillow, and naturally I was tired and exhausted. Sometimes better and then worse, but never free pain and illness, I lived on with little or no hope of getting well. It Is hardly necessary to say that I had medical treatment, yet no real benefit resulted ftom it. Happily, at this time Mother Seigel's Syrup was brought to my notice, and so strongly cod mended that £ laid aside other medicines, which were doing me no good, and began using this one only. 'In a thort time I realised a great improvement; food agreed with me and I gai.ied strength. A Jittla later—continu ing to take the Sytup regularly as directed —the pains at the stomach, sides and chest wholly ceased, and I have not felt them since. My indigesiion was cared at last, and I c joyed the blessing of health. My son. who suffered severely from rheumatism, has been relieved by Mother Seisfttl's Syrup as by nothing else he ever tried. In gratitude I give yoa full permission to publish my letter should you desire.' (Signei) (Mrs) Ann Barker, Field Lane, Braughtng, Ware, Herts, October 7,1898/ Acting on Mr Smith's advice, Mrs Gell began using this remedy ac once, and tells the outcome in a letter of which we have room for the conclusion only: — ' I was better almost Immediately, and wss soon as well and healthy as one could wish to be. Now I keep 'Mother Seigel' in the house and it never fails to help us when needed far any passing complaint.' (Signed) Sarah Gell, October 5,1898. Judging from the force of his comments on the disease, I should say Mr Trollopo knew something about indigestion from experience. Most literary people do. To them, and to all other victims, I confidenly commend the best remedy yet found— Mother Sei^el's Syrup.

THE ASHBDKTON tfOABDIAN: FBIDAY, APJRIL 21, IS#9



SECURE Bargains daring last fourteen days of Nobthcotk k Hefkobd's Bale* New Goods on May 1. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Millob'b Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluohers J} only 4s lid— Mkllob's Zetland!* Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blaoher).—MiLM» r Zealandia Boot Store. Tenders. __ LONGBEAOH BOAD BOARD. rjIENDERS are invited to be sent in not JL later than 4. p.m. on SATURDAY, April 22ad inst., for the delivery of about 700 yards of Shingle on Bell's Road, C. EL FOQKS k SON, 4165 Surveyors to the Board. LO NUB EACH BOAD BOARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. PURSUANT to The Road Boards'. Aot 1882, and amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Eieotions Act, 1876, and amendment* thereto, I hereby give notice that an Election to fill the vacancies, caused by the retirement of Mr James Croy for No. 1 Ward, and Mr John McQuilkin for No. 3 Ward, will be held on WEDNESDAY, May 3, 1899-at the Wheatstoip Hall, Graham's Road, for one member to repre sent No. 1 Ward s at the Flemington School house for one member to represent Not 3 Ward. . . Nominations, on the prescribed form, must be delivered to the Retaining Offioer, or addressed to him, and delivered at the office of the Longbe&ch Road Board, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton, not later than noon on SATURDAY, April 22, 1899. ALFRED A. FOOSS, 4 126 Returning Officer^ ______ "TTALUABLE Town Section No 711, con« y taining J acre, and having a frontage of 66 feet on Wills Street, near the Central Hotel. Very easy terms of payment. Small deposit, balance by instalments. * T BULLOCK For Bronchial Coughs take Woo Great; Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6.



Wanted. FOR Sale, Cheap—One Clayton Combine. Apply %t this office. 4 192 WANTED— A Good, Intelligent Boy, for Office. Apply, in own hand writing, to Cbaighsad & Bkbbyman. 4186 FOR Sale or on hire—lrish Jaunting Car, Horse and Harness, complete. Apply Dkvane's Hotel. . 4 185 FOR Sale—Rose Comb Broirn Leghorn Cockerels and Pullets, good.—W. Rowan, Woollen Mills. 4 190 TO LET FOR~ A TERM—Famished House of eight rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes walk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A.8., Box 37. 4182 WANTED,— To Let, a 7 acre paddock at back of County Saleyards,—Apply to Mb Pubnell, Montgomery's Buildings. ORARI Grown Derwent Potatoes, 4i per sack ; Clean Bed Chaff, 9d per bag j Splendid Wheat, 8s per sack, at FirrOHEB Bros.



Three Doctors in Ctoamltatfo*: From Benjamin Franklin. " When you are sick, what you like beat it to be chosen for a medicine in tho first place ; what experience tells you is best, to be chosen in the second place ; what reason (i.e., Theory) says is best is to be chosen in the last place. But if you can get Dr Inclination, Dr Experience and Dr Reason to hold a consultation together, they will give you the best advice that can be taken." When you have a bad cold Dr Inclination would recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy because it is pleasant and safe to take. Dr Experience would recommend it because it never fails to effect a speedy and permanent cure. Dr Reason would recom mend it because it is prepared on scientific principles, and acts on nature's plan in relieving the lungs, opening the secretions and restoring the system to a natural and healthy condition. For sale by Ashbubton Drug Compaky. Cricketing is one of the healthiest exercises amongst our British sports, but it can only be excelled in by men possessed of a sound constitution. Even then oare must be taken to keep up the strength and elasticity of the frame by a judicious course of training. The best aids in this direction are Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment. The former invigorate the system and purify the blood, whilst the latter strengthens the muscles, takes the stiffness from the joint?, and is a certain cure for sprains, bruises, and contusions. Thousands of testimonials have been received from all parts of the world, giving evidence that these wonderful remedies will cure almost any complaint which afflicts humanity. Full instructions are given to each purchaser. The poor consumptive pale and ill, Had caughb a sudden violent chill, Distressing coughs had made him weak, While hectic flushes tinged his cheek; But) what at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, He now can damp and cold endure, Ho takes Wm. E. Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. f Begorra it's a purty Tay,' and sold by Shearman Bros, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfieid, James Gudsell, Tinwald, •is Diamond Jubilee,' Ceylon's best high ground Tea. Physicians and Food Specialists recom mend the use of pure unblended Ceylon Tea. Diamond Jubilee fills the bill— > Hondai Lanka Tea Company, Dunedin'a belt braad,



Frledlander Bros.. Limited. \ VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S! PENDARVES PKOPEBTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same* , FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lu>. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ) O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during, the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld,



GUMS femjßjf I OF ALL KINDS. JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores in Ashbarton put together, and when we Bay we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking abOVER KAfk LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENOE to NINE POUNDS. Oar Table Lamps at 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, 3a 61 ate woNDERFUi. value, Hanging Lamps from 3a 6a to ±Jj. Hand Limps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HORSE CLIPPERS SiiJfiP PLOUGH &H&BES 13 II BARB AND PLAIIS HORSE COVERS A ll FENO ING WIRE /ill Ufi\ SHEEP NETTING plough cbain i p| rca We have large Stacks of »U these Line^aud are prepared to give SpeciallQuot; tons f >r Large or Small Quantities. i:l [ , ju^!IKL^OJU2--^NIL-jCl^ _ — SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCE'S, & STOKRIER'S EANGES ALWAY-i IN STOCK. OViSR 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS cwi be shown to latondng Purchasers. ( REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING BTOVEP, Etc. Funden, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Badding. JOHN ORE AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY witnTss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods in Ashburtoa dealing direct wi h the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fiae goods in Cutlery and Electro-plate suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," "AOITELYW "JJ.--NNBB," "20th CENTURY,'j " PEKFECIION," " SIAROHLIGHT,' and all ihe Latest and Besb In BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. ■ASHBURTON.f



F FERRIK4N. \ , | FiFI'Y-iftUR YEARS UNINTERRUPTED SUCCKSS. fpHIS CHEMICAL PREPAR4IION IS CIARBOLISBD as a wm-dy agninst the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Pests taking the seei dreacsed with it. This Preparation is now being USED EXTENSIVELY In the Colonies of Now Zaaland, Aus tralia, anl Centra] Africa. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for s<ed Wheat, Patronised by Thousands o! the Fi s Practical Farmers in th<; Kingdom. PIBtEOT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. Ifc is acknowledged to be an Established Fact that D. CLARKE'S CARBOLXSED WHEAT PROTECTOR (N%rae and Labal Registered under Trade Mu'ks Act, No 13,796, and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FiFTY THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS . HTsnimi \ Hi rpui^rp; mHMT \ T. Wo* i P. (3, Let'l.'j'-y, Flen-fordihire, October 23, 1889. Dear in, —I -urs pleased to testify to theeffij-xcy of your ''Oarboiised Wheat Protector/ haviug used your Protector I for 40 y.-as and never having grown a i smmy csr of corn in my life ; therefore o*n cor>fidonfc!y r contmcicd your " Wheat Pr«t< ctor" as a sure pravsntative for SniHt, vie. I urn, youra truly, G. B. JONES Mr G. B. Chxke. PREPARED BY G. B CL&RKIS, M.P. C., MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, WOBUftN, BEIiS, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of the feheep Dipping Cora position.) In Packets containing sufficent to dress Eight Bushels of Seed Wh^afc, Barlty, Oats, or olher Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F FEERIMAN. The blood ia the medium by which all nutriment h supplied to the body. No organ, for va magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's oot. Nor ia greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; bub ! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evile could quickly be written, the result of auch treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, eiaatio step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought in so-called obscure cduties of Sameness. Instead of it beiagas is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or mattec is discovered in the olift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or •S fail private r«ideoc», Gr*y street,