MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-tEHURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Dkunkenness.—Robert Jenkina, who di<* nob answer when his name waa caller!, but) who had been admitted to bail, was charged with drunkenness. He was fined £li Dbtjnkennes and Disoederi.y Conduct. —Thomas Laffey failed to answer wnen called, he too having been let out on bail, on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly con ducts A similar charge was preferred against Martin Laffey, who waa m the same category, and he also failed to appear when called. Both casea were held over for a short time, and the Court pfooeeded with other business,—Liter on the accused appeared, and Thomas Laffey answered to the charges, pleading guilty to drunkenness, causing a disturbance m the Somerset Hotel, refusing to leave the hoteJ, and assaulting H. B. Drummond, the landlord. ODhe evidence of H. 8. Drummond waa to the effect bhats bhe brothers Laffey had been troublesome ia the bar the previous day, and when put out Thomas Laffey struck witness.—James Nicoll, barman, corrobo rated the evidence of Mr Drummond. Laffay was half muddled when he came m, and asked for whisky, but witness gave him ginger wine, which be did not drink. He became very troublesome, and witness asked him do go out, but he refused. Gave him every chance to go out of the hotel, but he would not go, and he had to be put out.— Hit Worship aaid it was obviously wrong on the part of the barman to supply Laffey with liquor, seeing thab he waa drunk already, but drunkenness was no exouee for the offences pleaded guilty to, and Thomas Laffey was Sued 4Qa with coats.—Martin Luffey also pleaded guilty to the charges laid against) him. He, however, was not charged with assault, though the landlord said he also had Btruck him. He also was fined 40a with costs. Siparation Obdeb,—Annie Lusk applied for a isparation order, on the plea that her husband John Lusk treated her with violence and cruelty, fche said her husband was addicted to drink, and repeated prohibition orders had failed to reform him He had struck her, and turned her out of the house at) night, she and her family having to put over the night m the paddock?. They lived on a farm belonging to her father, and her husband helped on the farm and occasionally I worked at his trade as a carpenter. She j could do without any assistance from her ' husband. He had been violent towards her oq May 5 and May 15, and ten months ago •truck her head violently against a wall. During the laet month he had not been sober, and his drunkenness had continued over many years. He treated her kindly when he was sober, but that was not often. A prohibition order had been out against him for nine months, but that; did not) seam to do any good. Had lefb him last Friday, leaving him on the farm. On that occasion he was very violent and struck one of the boys. He had never been convicted m any Court, and his violence had never been very dangerous, but it is too frequent for her to live with him longer.—Charles Remington, father of Mrs Lusk, said Luck treated his wife and children badly. He drank hard, aud when drunk was like a madman. Witness had been trying for fifteen years to keep him from the liquor, but had always failed. The family had been supported out of the farm proceeds, and Lusk may perhaps have helped a little. •—David Lusk, a son, fiaid the father came home last Friday drunk, bringing whisky with him' He threatened to kill the lot of them—to cut their throats and shoot them. Had also heard him threaten his mother, and ob one occasion he had severely used her. 3n other occasions he struck her and once he turned her out-, For the last three months he had been drunk most of the time. He was persistently unkind to mother when m drink, but was not so bad when sober. He WiS quite unf a fe for a woman to live with, and witness had on several occasions had to interfere to protect his mother. On the last occasion of this kind, he bad assaulted wit ness. Everything his father earned he spent on liquor.—Constable Eade also gave evi dence.—His Worship granted an adjourn ment of the oaae for a week, so that personal service should be effected on Lusk, and for further evidence, as the case was too serious to be decided on the evidence brought before him.

THE LICENSING ACT.

Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., this morn ing, Timothy Connolly wa<s charged with ■elling, liquor during prohibited hours on three separate charges. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for the defence, attd pleaded not guilty. The first witness palled was James Smithell, who s»|d that on Sunday, May 14, be went to the Central Hotel about eight o'clock m the morning, and saw there Dave Fox, and a man named Norbhcott. The latter asked him to have a drink, and he and Fox had drinks at the bar, Mrs Connolly serving the liquor, Northcott paid for the liquor* Witness had whisky and soda. Some time after had another drink at Northcott'e invitation, and had whisky and soda, Fox having a long shandy-gaff. Went m to breakfast then. Northcott was not exactly drunk, but he had been drinking. After breakfast witness and Fox went out, and on coming back Northcott invited them to have another drink, which was served by Bill Oliver. Witness again had whisky and soda, Had a fourth drink at half-past eleven, which Fox paid for to Bill Oliver— also whisky and soda for Witness, and shandy-gaff for Fox. Witness got " pretty full," and had to be taken home drunk by his brother. Did not see Mr Connolly, and had no trouble is getting the drink. Was aob a boarder la the General. Had a drink on the street out of a botMe that a " bloke " shouted for him. Was not taken home from the hotel, but from Havelock atreeb. North eobt was pretty tight when he asked witness to hare the third drink. By Mr Cuthbertson—-On the Saturday night was engaged to ride oub Mr Connolly's mare, which he had been doing all the week, ftisd went down to see about the job m the morning. Had breakfaab ab the hotel, bub nob dinner. Was nob sober when he met the man m Havelock Street, who gave him the drink out of the bottle. He was very drunk when his brother found htm. Oliver refused to, serve witneif because hs was not a boarder. The bar w,as "ologcd, Gould nob say whether Fox was a boarder. By the Sergeant)— Had no difficulty m getting the drinks. Fox and Northoott paid for them. Did nob pay anything himself. By the Bench—Northcott paid for the drinks served by Mrs Connolly, and Fox for those served by Bill Oliver. William David FoxT lived m Peter Street, with his mother. On the nighb of May 13 witness s'.epb ab Timothy Connolly's hotel. Oo the following (Sunday, May 14) was at the hotel, and saw Smitbel! there and George Northoott. Had a drink with Northcotb and Smithell. Northcotb was at the hotel before witness, and said he was a boarder. Had beer the first time, and Smithell whisky and soda. Northcotb had evidently been drinking. Mrs Connolly sarved the first drinks. Had three drinks altogether ab Northcott'a invitation, and one with Smitheli, who paid a shilling for the shout. Smithell did nob appear bo be the worse for liquor when he left the hotel with witness. (The two wenb bo Baker's corner together, where they parted, and witness went back to the hotel, which he left at five minutes pasb two. Northcott was still there. Paid for no drinks. By Mk Cuthbertson—Heard the barman refuse to supply SmitheU because he was not a boarder. Was working aba camp twelve miles away, and came m on Saturday, and Btayed ab Connolly's! After dinner on Sunday walked all the way back to the j camp. Was quite sure he slept at Connolly's hotel on the Saturday. By the Sergeant—Was his mother's only support. She had been receiving charitable aid, but was not so now. {His mother here entered the Couth) Witness remembered now that he did not aleep at the hotel, but at his mother's house. (His Worship gave witness a severe rebuke for giving evidence m this sort of way.) Frederick Freeman, laborer, said he had lived for ten days at the Central Hotel. He was there on May 14. Took £22 with him, and pad Mr Connolly a debt of £3 or £4. Had nothing when he left. When he left the hotel he had some whisky with him, and gob drunk on the road. Bn Mr Cuthbertßon—Had often been refuied drink by tho landlord, because he already had too much. On the Sunday and Monday the house was kept m an orderly

manner, and the servants refused liquor to a good many people. This was the case for May 14. His Worship decided to reserve his deoi i sion tiil the following week.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB'S MAY MEETING.

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' Dunbdin, May 24 Tke weather was wet for the first day's racing but the attendance waa good. The sum of £4874 waa put through the totalizator, which is £2000 more than last -, r «r. The tickets ou the outside machine *v. rs 100. Results : — J Maiden Plate, one mi'e.—Benzoin 1, La Reine 2, Hypnotist S. Won by a length. Time—l,ss. Dividend- £1 11s and 19a, Fikst Hack Handicap, six furlongs- Witchcraft 1, Silvercrest 2, Vulcan 3. Won by a neck. Time—l,2s. Dividends—£4 10s and £2 7s. First Hurdle Handicap, onp mHe and three quarteie Waikaia 1, St Hiko 2, Only two horses finished. Time—3.44. Dividends —£4 Is and £1 13s. Birthday Handicap, one mile and a half. —Starshot 1, Skirmisher 2, Malatua 3. Won by a length. Time—2.s4. Dividends—£3 10s and £2 ss, Welter Handicap, aeven furlongs— Jupiter 1, Gitanella 2, Red Banner 3 Won by a neck. Time—l.39, Dividends—£2 lls aud £1 Is. Selling Racb, one mile—Proposal 1, Nihilist 2, Wedlock 3. Time—l 57. Divi dends—£6 15s and £2 3a, The winner was bought m for £65. Teadesmbb's Handicap, six furlongs.— Brisa I, Vanilla 2, Edelwoiss 3. Won easily. Time—l.23. Dividonds—£2 8s and £1 sa.

WAIPAWA RACES.

The weather was flue bub threatening for the Waipawa races yesterday. The tofcali aator receipts were £2,544 The following are the results:—Hack Hurdles- Gorse 1. Dividend—£4 sa. Hack Raoe—Ooolgardio 1. Dividend—£l 14a. Waipawa Handicap —Daphne 1. Dividend -£5 12s. Steward 1! Hack—Lady Lome 1. Dividend —£2 14a. Welter—Ooolgardie 1. Dividend—£2 4s. Hack Flying—Lady Lome 1. Dividend — £2 4s. Flying—Cash fi shore 1. Dividend— £l!4s.

SECOND DAY.

1 Dunedin, May 25 The weather is fian overhead, but course heavy. Brisa, who struck herseif yesterday, is scratched for all engagements. St. Clair Welteb —Abercrombie 1, Red Banner 2, Peerage 3. All started. Won all the way. Dividend—£3 lls. Hurdles. — Windermere 1, St Hiko 2, Waikaia 3. All started bub Dundee. Won by half a length. Dividends—£3 9a and £2 10s Provincial — Jupiter 1, Maremma 2, Malatua 3, Djin Djin and Brisa scratched.

WANGANUI RACES.

Wanganui, May 25. The following are results : Winter Oats—Return I, Leda2, Lisht3 Dividend—£2Bs3. Hurdles, 2 miles —Marina 1, Hangfire 2, Tataramoa 3. Won easily. Time—3.s9. Dividend—£l 17«*

WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACES.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather the Stewards, who saw no prospect of the rain abating, postponed the race meeting to a date to be afterwards fixed.

CYCLING.

The 50 mile ro*d race, held between tho Plough Inn and Lee-ton, by the Chrisfchuich Cycling Club, was got off yvsterday, despite the bad weaiher. The roads were m an exceedingly dirty state, and the times we?'l*, of coarse, conse quent^ very hlow, the winner cjcupyisit* consia\ r ;bly m re than three hoqrs to d.) the distance. The followi g a;o the placed m- n :— Clem Jones (ISinio) 1, E. A. Wall (sci)2, G-. Hen wood (18min) 3, A. Calder (scr) 4. There were eight other star!era Jones won byab.ubsm.in from Wall, who did nofc appear to have distressed himself. The competitors were supplied with beef to a at Leeston by some kindly-disposed friends. The annual road race of the Pioneer Bicycle Club was postponed.

COURSING.

The Ashburton Coursing Club's second meeting at Springfield yesterday was as usual marred by the weather, as rain fell continuou ly. In fact if a number of those concerned had not gone to Methven on the previous evening, ib is unlikely that any attempt would have been made to run off the stakes. Bat m consequence of that those who had arranged to Btarb m the morning—-a fairb/ large contingent—thought the weather might be better at Methven and went. However, notwithstanding all draw backs arising from the unfavorable weather, the company of enthusiasts had nob so much cause to regret the disappointment as to the sport, seeing that they were so courteously and hospitably treated by Mr and Mrs Cameron. Those who arrived first were provided with a breakfast—very acceptable after a wet drive. Then Mr Cameron kindly sent a man to Methven to communi cate with the other contingent, and finally, after showing the coursing party over the most likely paddocks for game, Mr Cameron invited all on the ground to have further refreshments ab his house. The members of the Coursing Club have received much courtesy and consideration ab the hands of those landowners who have given the use of their ground for the Club's meetings, but they are none the lees anxious to acknow ledge bhia last instance of ib, and on leaving they testified their feelings m the nsual old fashioned way by giving cheers for their host and hostess. It may be mentioned thab a number of spectators followed the field, nob withstand ing the rain, noticeably several young ladies who are on a visit to Mr and Mrs Campbell, and the philosophical way they bore all the discomforts of the day excited general admiration. Hares were very scarce, only five courses being gob off, which was doubtless partly due to the late hour of commencing, about noon. Mr H. Milner gave great satisfaction as judge, and Mr T. Alexander as slipper, Mr Shearman relieving him for a course or two. The following are the results :— Birthday Stakes, for all-age dogs at £1 each ; first dog £5, runner-up £2, FIEST BOUND. . Mr C. Weedon'a Saxon beat Mr Brown's Mischief. Mr Weedon's Parthenia an accidental bye. Mr A. Lee's Elastic, be*b Mr Weedon's Zenobia. Mr L.cc's Royal Oak a bye. Saxon led Mischief by several lengths and beab her nearly pointless. Parthenia ran her bye by herself as Tamer ane was with drawn. Elastic m a long run up gob the turn a length or two to the good, and had the beßt of the opening points, Zenobia aho,w ing up well ab the finish. Royal Oak ran a bye with Little Dot. Mkthvbn Stakes, for puppies at £1 each ; first dog £6 ; runner-up £3. Mr W, Shearman's Rangiatea beat Mr P. Manion's Sligo. After a long tramp a hare y&b pub up and the first named dog took the initiative, the Methven representative running rather green, and although he improved towards the last the verdict was for Rangiatea. It being nearly dark coursing waa dis continued. Ib is understood thab the puppy stake will be finished on Thursday next.

UNION OF THE CHURCHES.

United Press Aseooiation—By Eieotrio Telegraph

Wellington, May 23 The movement to form a Council of the Evangelical Churches of the colony has pro ceeded so far thab at a meeting called for the purpose the following resolutions were carried :—" That a Council be formed, its name to be the New Zsaland Council of Evangelical Churches, Wellington branch ; the Churches constituting such Council to be Baptist, Congregational, Presbyterian, Primitive Methodist, Wesleyan Methodist, and such other Evangelical Churches as the Council ehali at any time adm't; the objects of the National Council shall be to facilitate i the fraternal intercourse and co-operation among Evangelical Churches, to assist m the-organisation of local Councils, to en courage devotional fellowship and mutual oounsel concerning spiritual life and re ligious activities ; the Churches to advooata the New Testament doctrine, and defend the rights of the associated Churches, and to promote the application of the law of Christ m every relation of human Hfei"

1?HB ABHBOBTON GtJARDiAN THtJBSBAIf, MAY 25 1899



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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 Borne called out, "He's getting old," With lusty voice said he, " Your sold," He d taken something strong and pure, Wm. J3. WoodY Great Peppermint Car



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H. W. Barrett. FOR SALE—In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 31 acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. FOR SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and | aore, Cameron Street East. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE—In Tanored Street, comfort able dwelling and £ acre section, first class land. Cheap. FOR BALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, FOR SALE-Seotions on Wakanai Road, Wills Street West, and Wills Street East. Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE.



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBCRTON WO 2 INDUsTRTAL BUILDING SOCIETY. mHE Society has REMOVED its Office X from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, m the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 8,30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, 6 100 Secretary.



Tenders, _____ _ TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Premises -m Brick. Plans and Specifications at our Sly p Time of closing Tenders extended to SATURDAY, June 3, 1899. 5_215 MITCHELL & TURNER. ABHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. HRENDERS are invited for Ploughing and X taking one crop of Oats off the Domain Paddocks, about 32 Acres. Particular.; may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will bo received till 1 p.m. en MONDAY, the 29th inst. OHAS. E, FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. May 22, 1899. 5 200



TT7ANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton iT ••.- i 8 sblU Payinß the highest price for rK-u IDd." °f Ladieß'« Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on ac shortest notice. Note the addreei— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office.



FKUIT & FOBEBT TBEES. WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. AH Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application! James Poiter, NURSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON- 5 213



New lines Huitabia for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. jilwellekyTewelleby Always the largest assortment m Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every maiU ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. I am making a special feature m m u facturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRAOTIOAL Jeweller m the district, Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetenb workmen employed. J. V.DEBEEK, (Late S. Salek) | THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



J. V. DE BEEK T^EW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALt, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality • ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs m a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS,~LOCKS, CLOCKS,



SATUBUAY, MAY 27, 1899 GRAHAM'S ROAD, TINWALB.' 3% AORIS. 3% LOT 29, Deposited Plan 821, originally part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate, close to the corner of Grove Street, be longing to Mb Charles Doherty. fTIHE Public are reminded that the sale of X the above will take place at the Arcade on the date named. Note lime—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 223 Auctioneer,



Saturday, may 27. 129 aoTe*. 129 ALFORD FOREST. INTENDING Purchasers are reminded that the sale of R S. 29,115 and 29,901 containing 129 Acres 1 Rood, feucad and otherwise improved, the property of Mb Hugh Muibhbad, will take place at tho Arcade on the above date as previously advertised. Sale at 11 30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 227 Auctioneer.



T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, MAY 27. SUBURBAN PROPERTY Well Sitaated m the Hampstead Town District, about 5 A OB E S. X With Good Dwelling House and Other Buildings, Etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mrs S. Meaolkm to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— Her Property at Hampstead, comprising 4 Acre?, 2 Roods, 20 Perches, having three frontages on Cambridge, Nelson, and Oxford Streets, being Lots 143 to 150, Part 153 and 154 to 156. There is a Comfortable Dwelling House of Five Rooms and Scullery, Detached Wash house, with Copper builb m j also a Large Shed, with iron roof, and other buildings erected on the property. At the back there is an Orchard well stocked with Fruit Trees. All the land is of first-class quality and wdl situated. If not cold as a whole, will be offered separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 181 Auctioneer* j



Frledlander Bros., Limited. HORSE^ FAIR. /"\UR Next FAIR will take place ob THURSDAY, JUNE 8,1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



I Wanted. 11/ ANTED—Man Cook, and a~Bny for *»' Farmwork. — Apply Max Fbikd imndkb, Ashbuitou. 5 219 LOST, betweoti PairlioM and Asbburton, Drag Wheel Cap. Finder apply .'. Newman, Ashburfcon. 5 221 WANTED at once, Smart Boy.-A. P. Williamson, Taucred Street. 5224 LOST, on Tuesday Night, between Ea3t ! Street uud Alfotd Forest Road, One pair of Shoes. Finder rewarded if returned l j Guabdian Office. 5 223 FRESH Ojstera and ail kinds of Fresh b'ish ly express to-night.—J. H. Jewitt, opposife Mail Office, lelophone 9^ 5 229 ITIOR SALE—First-class Diniog Room ia centra of Ashbartoa, doing good business. For terms, etc., apply Henry SxaPiiBNSON, Ashburton. 5 201 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitb'a, Brown's, or Evanfl':- 2001b8,14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d } SO.bs, 3a lOd; 2?"bs, 25.-John Obb & Co. 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellob'h Zealandia Boot Store. FRESH Supply—ln His Steps, Richard Bruce, Malcolm Kirk, and others by Sheldon, cloth or paper editions. Spurgeon'a Sermons, inoludiog Messages to the Multi tude, Sermon on Hope, On the Love of Christ, etci Cheap editions of Tesnyaon's Poems ; With Kitchener to Khartoum."—A. H. Williams, Tanored Street.



GOOD EEWS FOB ALL. FI7I /^LA^TON, formerly of • JD • \j East Street, complying with the wishes of former patrons, begs to inform them and the public generally, that he has recommenced business m the Aroade, opposite Bairstow's Furniture Warehouse, IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO JF. F. CLAYTON, i His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc, are the best m the Colony. A grand line of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prices to suit everybody. F. F. CLAYTON, PBAOIIOAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ; ; ARCADE, 5 220»



COOPEK BKOS. Wholesale and Retail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now m a position to supply the Public with all kinds ot Fresh Fruits Toffies, Lollies, Murray's Iced Caramels, If you want a good Hot Pie and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. All Boiled Gooda Made on the Premises Daily. COOPER BROS., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51



D. THOMAS bullooeST arcade! 185 AORE FARM'IBS 2£ Miles from Tinwald Saleyards. SATURDAY, JUNE 3. D THOMAS has received instructions t from the owner (who is leaving for the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, as above,— All that block of superior land situated fronting on the Main South Road, containing 185 acres 1 rood 25 perches, being R.S. 20671, 21100, and 23322, thoroughly improved; five-roomed Cottage, four-stall Stable, Cow Shed, etc. The land is sub-divided into eight convenient sizad paddocks, with water m each ; good fences; 20 acres ploughed ready for wheat, 60 acres stubble, remainder m grass. This farm being convenient to the Sale* yards, and one day's drive to the Freezing Works, should be eagerly competed for. Inspection Invited. Sale at 2 p.m. 5222 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



WANTED KNOVYN—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest ra'ea possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As UEual, Repairs done at once j at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburtou. • WA ft TED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladiea) with fur Collars afe KOETH ootk and Hefford's for 13s lid ; going ast. FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crashed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26!bs Is), Potatoes, Cnickwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, I and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 YT7"ANTED Known—That we have been' * T fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' c'othing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tubnei "OHOTO Frames, Cabinet size, 6d eaob, XT three for Is 3d; Carte de Visile Frame?, 6d each, three for Is 3d. Special cheap values to clear. Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 60.<. Ladies' Companions, WiltiDg and Dressing C^es; Gents do; Electro* plated ware.—H. M. Jones. BEBT Blue Derweut Potatoes 3* 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed O-»ts 4i 6d per sack. Bad Chaff 9>l per bug, Onions 20lba Is, at Flbtcher Bros., Ashburton. WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NORTHOOTE AND HeFFOBD's. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14a 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tanorod Streeb, WANTED Known—Good \atoe for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr and Mrs Vessey are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late be-oved daughter, Violet, will move from their residence, Thomaß Street, Tinwald, on FRIDAY, the 26th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Aehburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 5 225 Undertakers.



STKATHMOBE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDIOAL AND SURGICAL OASES, /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORT 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS i Prom 2 Guineas per week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TH»R OWN MEDICAL AWIBER ' Apply to— THE MATRON, SI'RATHMORB PRIVATK HOSPITAL, [ #erry Road (just over Eaec Belt), Christ I *«§ ohurch.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT SOMEKB COAL. OUTPUT faae Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES XO c. T. PARK, MOUNOJ 80MERS. THE FARMERS' COOPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd, to Farmers, AS AGENTS for the above Association m the Ashburton Districb, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions Qf FARM AND OROP RISKS, also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars as to rabes can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association, THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Linotbo.



A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on FKIDAY, 26th inst., at 8 p.m. at the Orange Hall, to arrange for the Formation of another Volunteer Company. His Worship the, Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, will take the chair. 5 208 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL^ PROPOSAL TO RAISE LOAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS. NOTICE is hereby given thab, m pur suance and exercise of the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1886, and of all other powers enabling it m that behalf, the Council of the Borough of Ashburton proposes to construct and establish the undeimentioned public 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 channels m streets. 3. Asphalting and tarring of footpaths. 4. Certain buildings. 5. The lighting of streets. 6« Works for water supply. 7. Bridges and cnlverts is streets. For the above purposes the Council j proposes to borrow, by way of -special loan, the Bum of £7500, to be allocated as follows : ■ —Formation and metalling of streets, £1000 ; concrete tide chaunals m streets, £2800; asphalting and tarring of footpaths, £800; buildings, £1400 ; lighting of streets, £300 ; water supply, £300 ; bridges aud culverts m streets, £350; firßb year's interest on loan, £300; cantingencies m respect of the fore going works and expenses of raising loan, £250. It is proposed to pledge the rents and profi's of all reserves of lands vested m the Borough of Ashburton, and which can lawfully be let or leased, as scurity for tbe said loan. A meeting of the burgesses of the said Borough will be held at the Orange Hall, Burnett Street, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of JUNE, 1899, at 8 p.m., to consider the said proposal. Dated this 23rd day of May, 1899. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton, 5 226



WANTED. AN Active Man as Carpenter and Fencer. Constant employment to Competent Han^. Also—Good Teamster. Referenoea required.—Apply to E. H. DOBSON, 5 194 Manager Lowcliffe EBtate.



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