FAN-TAN.

Raid on a Chinese Gambling 1 Den

Thirty-two Chinamen and Four Europeans Arrested.

{LyHelton 7ivies.)

About nine o'clock on Sunday evening the police received information that gambling was being carried on m a house m Tuam Street, occupied by Chinamen, at che back' of Messrs Maine Bros.' boot shop, A raid was immediately organised, and a party of sight detectives and policemen, under Chief Detective Chtystall, went to the house. The front door was found to be locked, and Detective Chrystal! with some of the men stationed himself there while the others went to the rear. There were two doors opening out at the back, and one of these was also found to bs locked. Some of the police were stationed there, and the others went to the other door, which was open, and, surprising a sentry who was on guard there, they secured him and entered the building. Nearly forty Mongolians and Europeans were found engaged m playing at fan>tan, bat so sudden and unexpected was the entrance oi the officers of the law that the players hardly realised what had happened until Acting-Detective Caasells seized the two bankers and held them.

X>«& II me gduiusum wore tsiuw xv gruepiug the situation, they became active enough afterwards. Jumping off the low stools upon which they were seated, some of them dived underneath the tables, while others endeavoured to escape by the windows, The poltoe, however,, had taken good oare to have all the means of exit guarded* and everyone m the room wasoaptured. All were hand cuffed m oouptes and taken to the Jook-up. All the gambling appliances were seized, and the two bankers between them, upon being searched, were found to have a aum of £21 m their possession. The cell accommodation at the Police Station was taxed to its utmost to accommo date such a large party of lodgers. Bail was refused it every instance, and the prisoners Will appear at the Court this morning to answer the charge of playing a game of chance. There are thirty-six prisoners m all, and they include four Europeans. It is understood that Sunday was a festival day among the Chinese, which will probably account for suoh a large number assembling und.er one roof.

While the prisoners were being searched at the police station, a rather unpleasant task, some peculiar finds were made. Seve ral of the Chinamen were found to be m possession of tiny phials, apparently con taining patent drugs, and one had about £4 worth of threepenny-pieces m his pos session. Some difficulty may be found m arranging for an interpreter at the Oourb, as amongst those arrested is the person who generally acts as the official interpreter m Court proceedings. The scene at the lock-up lasb night was very animated, and the noise made by the Chinese m endeavouring to explain to each other the position m which they found them selves was most bewildering.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph,

CffRISTOHOKOH, Juno 12 The Chinese and Europeans arrested last night m an alleged gambling house were before the Police Oourb this morning, and after bearing some evidence, the cases were adjourned till Wednesday for the purpose of securing the services of a competent in terpreter. '

CORRESPONDENCE

(Wa do not hold otzrielves responsible for fcto* opi Dions expressed by oar oorreapoEdent»)

BULL DOG BRAND.

TO THE EDITOR. Slß,—Your correspondent •' Jaques" takes me to tusk for allowing a large advertising board to be placed over my bookstall. Allow me to inform Mr Jaques that the board was placed there without my permission, I was nob there when the board was pub up, and if I had been, I should have given my permis sion all the same. lam not quite so selfish •■my Mend "Jaques" wishes to make out; If the board is an eyesore to Mr Jaques he bat my permission to come and pub it tquare, or, if he likes, he can take ib away and place ib over the front door of hia residence, lfc is immaterial to me whether the board remains where it is or ie taken away altogether* It ia not doing me any harm, and I don't see why I should interfere m the matter at all. It teems to me that Mr Jaques has got prohi bition on the brain. It appears to me that there is a difficulty m finding out where pro hibition comet m. I have looked at the big board several times, bub cannot find anything m the shape of prohibition about ib. Per* haps the bull dog is a prohibited person—so say all of us.—l am, etc., J. Mabsden.

CRICKET.

SHE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATPH AGAINST CAMBRIDGE UNIfERSITY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright FIXTURES: June 12— Bradford, v Yorkshire. June 16—Lord's, v,F.ngland (test).

London, June 10 In their first innings the Australians scored 436.—Darling 0, Worrall 8, Noble 8, Hill 160, Gregory 102, Trumper 3, MoLeod 2, Iredale 40, Jones 63, Howell (not out) 49, Johni 4, extras 7. J*ssop took six wickets for 142 rani, Wilton three for 145, Hind one for 60. Gregory gave one chance, and then showed faultless cricket, acoriug fast. He batted two hours, and hit twelve fourers. 1 Hili played a faultless innings, and scored 14 j off one over of Winter's lobs. He was at the wickets three hours and a half, and hir score included twenty-one fourers. Jones and Howell added 85 m twenty-five minutes, scoring 21 off cne over of Wilson's* The Cambridge eleven, m their Becond innings, scored 122 -—Moon 9, Wilson 8, Btogden 5, Day 0, Jeesop 11, Taylor (retired hurt) 4, Winter 24, Baker 0, Perm 27, Hind 14, Hawkins (not out) 11, extras 11. Howell took six wickets for 61 runs, Jones two for 43, MoLeod one for 2. The Australians, m their second innings, lost no wickets for 123 (Worrall 53, Darling 60, extras 10), and won the match by ten wickets.

News In Brief.

A meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club is g&lletf for to-morrow evening, m the Arcade phaWberß. ■■•■•• ■ -, : ■• The Attention of all interested m bowling Is directed to a notice ti a meeting on Wednesday, 14th inab,, which will be found m oar advertising columns, A general meeting of members of the St Patrick's Day Sports Association is called for Tuesday evenjng, m the Arcade Phambers, at ?.30, to consider proposed Sports ABBOciatfon. 1 Members of the Ashburton Musical Union are reminded that the last practice for the concert on the loth inst. takes place to-night ia the Oddfellows' Hall at eight o'clock. Extra tickets can be obtained from Mr H. Al Cyates pr the seprptary« The committee are procuring the parts oi '• Rose Maiden," which will be the next work to be given. The secretary will be pleased to receive the names of new members or old members re-joining.

Latest Items.

I Pee son al—The many friends of Mr E. Wi Hanmer, will be pleased to hear that he is fast recovering from his late illness, and subsequent surgical operation ; successfully performed by Dr. Maude; and if all continues to go on well he will be ygain able to attend personally to business at aa early date. DEHBSMAKIN© ExTBAOBDINARY—For four teen days only.—BeiDg considerably over stocked v ith navy blue serges, from 2a 6d per yard and upwards, we have decided to make these goods up free of charge for four tees days, from Tuesday, June 13 to June 28, inclusive. Goods on view in showroom. —Ashburton Drapery Company,— &v, 6 105 The Hospital.—On Sunday afternoon, a number of muaical friend?, n-.rolm'led^ by Mr Horace A. Gates, gave a moM *■■ j yable little entertainment in the convalescent ward of the Hospital. The pieces were, ef course, all of a saored character, and the ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave contributions to the programme were—vocalists, Misses Barr&tt and Mlsb Ada Gates, Mr Schwartz and Mr Horaoe Gates, while at the piano were Mra Claridge, Miss M. B* ratt and Mr Dardls. Need it be added that the pieces were very much enjoyed hy the patients who were able to come to the convalescent ward. Just as the concert closed four members of Steele-Payne family arrived, and Mrs McKay enlisted them at once. Miss Kate Maher was good enough to sing Adams' " Holy City, and sang ib in true devotional spirit, while Mr James Wi'liams contributed Rodney's " Calvary " with equal acceptance. Mrs McK.y entertained the visitors to after noon tea, and showed them over the Hospital, amongst the enthusiastic ex pressions of admiration being one by Miss Maher that if ever it should be ber lot to suffer from illness, she hoped it would be in Ashburton, and be cared for in that Hospital.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

Tlie New Trial of Dreyfus.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Paeis, June 9 Major Marchand resents bis practical banishment from Paris. June 10 M. Dupuy, the Premier, introduced m the Chamber of Deputies Supplemen tary Estimates which provide for an expenditure of 61J million francs, equal to tbe surplus of the current revenue, for the strengthening of the coast defences and for the colonies. June 11 The re-trial of Dreyfua has been fixed for August. Colonel Picquart has been provision ally released/ In connection with the running of the Grand Prix de Paris today, the Government have adopted precautions similar to those token during the Czar's visit to Paris. Six thousand police, twenty squadrons of civalry, and many infantry have beep stationed throughout th 3 route. In connection with today's races, heavy detachments of police and military are to be stationed throughout the route between the Elysee and LoDgchampa. Detachments are also to be stationed beneath the grand stand on the racecourse.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows :— Corrected to January l t 1899 Burnham and Dunsandel', daily ... .- ... 2,50 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 8 30 am 2 50 pm 8 30 pm Dromore, daily ,« ,-. 630 pm Christchuroh and north, daily 6 30am 250 pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays .*/ .- at 10 3Q am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Eight, Wakaaui, andßivei* side, daily ... .- 880 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstraet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday „«. 6.30 a.m.' Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Fleming ton, daily .„ 3 45 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday,. .. 10 30 am jffighbank, daily.. .. 630 am Peel Forest, Tuesday, Thura day, Saturday ... ... 1030 am Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Foreßt, daily .„ .> ...4 pm Methven, daily . 2 50 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm °amaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Baling, Rangifcata, daily .. 10 30 am femuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... .. 315 pm Tinwald, Winßlow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily 30 pm aJayfield, Monday, Tuesday, iTbursday, and Friday ... 4 pm ffesterSeld, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ' ''.„ 4 pn> Ruapuna, Monday and Thofs day - .... 4 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ,„.' «, 315 pm

fflE AfIHBUHTQN OUAIU)IAN, MONDAY, JOHE 12, 1899



Two _»o_a.««t <*<i«*.l«n* Aaiwerefl What is the use of making a better article than your competitor if you oan not get a better price for it ? Ans.~As there is no difference in the price the public will buy only the better, so that while our proflba may be smaller on a sir gle sale they will foa much greater in the aggregate* Sow can you get the public to know your "make is the best ? If both articles are brought prominently before the public both are certain to be tried and the public will very quickly pass judg. ment on them and uae only the better one. This explains the large sale on Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. The people have been using ib for years and have found that ib can I always be depended upon. They m%y occasionally take up with some fashionable novelty put forth with exaggerated claim?, but are certain to return to the one remedy that they know to be reliable, and for coughs, colds and croup there is nothing equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by ASHBDBTJN DRUG COMPANY. |



FLETCHER BROS.* SPECIAL NOTICE Re Their New Illustrated Price JLdst. TTTE have much pleasure in informing our numerous Customers and PuWlo ol " t> il r : f Bh°"ton »ad the Surrounding Distriots that we have jo issued ow New .riice juist which contains SCO Illustration*, 7 fl °_*!_i n/ U™_ o?? dly lv%1 u% oi} hH, Fiae,t Catalogues of its kind ever issued in New Zealand. Ihe prices of Goods illustrated will be found exceptionally low, In fart t» many oases far lower than what the same articles are sold in Oristchuwk THE PMOE LIST IS JUSTLY NAMED THE . latest; OUT ?rh? g_fe info™«d. th»t.»««» business people and others have been espnaatot doubt about our Price List being published in Ashborton, we hereby tScetiM ?K.Kkif^« 'tM»n* U the*_ rk_° "»»-«*tai with tbeOataloßM i4sdeM by Paper. We feel thoroughly confident that we oonld not have bad the work done better anywhere in New Z«aland, and at the same time by bavin* tht Prioe List done here the . money spent in connection with the Price List was kept in the posted Prioe Lists to all the Hon eholders in the undermentioned THwtrioU, and mtom not receiving one should write to us at once so that we can md eat when il bte |ew Prioe List posted to all Householders in the following Distriots t— Alford Forest, Elgin, Mount Somers, Sprfawbws. Ashburton Forks, Plemington, Newlands, SuveK/ Ashburton brorge, Greenstreet, Orari, Tinwald. Ashton, Ends, Ov.rdale, Wakanui, Belfi.ld, Kylo lUkai., Water**, Oairnbrae, Uunston, Rangitata, Woetorfkld. Chertsey, Lismore, Rangitata Island, Wheat, tone, S orie» Longbeach, Riverside, Wiltewby, Dromore, Lyndhurst, Ruapuna, Wiaohmon. EaHng, Mayfield, Beatfeld, WinslowT^ F<fflaton, Methvnn, Seaview, Any Householder in any of the above Distriots not receiving a Pries List kindly write to us at once. P.S.-Oiders by post will be securely paoked, and will be delivered fret at lk« Ashburton Railway Station. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTCHUROH. SPECIAL PURCHASE, FOR COLD AND WINTRY WEATHER, AT "THE CORNER." - 150 LADIES' JACKETS, grand value, all sizes and colors—7e 6d upwards 500 YARDS HEAVY DRESS SERGES, ia Black and Navy—to quit sharp at 2s per yard, worth 3a Bd. 1000 YARDS PINK AND STRIPED FLANNELLETTE*. reliable goods—4£d to ls per yard 150 PAIRS LADIES' LINED KID GLOVES WITH FUR TOPS. at 3s 6d, worth .slid. 75 BOYS' aod YOUTHS' HEAVY, DURABLE SUITS, in Norfolk, Hoßsar, and Melville Shapes, all sizes, grand wear. 100 CHILDREN'S WOOL BOAS at ls each, in White, Grey, Or___• W,, and Oream, N.B.—All the above lines were bought a bargain, and will be clewed oat speedi'y. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, . « THE CORNER." ■ H in i i,— —» * SHEARMAN BROS. ¥\^ E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRIOES HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAbTOR OILS. ■GUNBE& AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Club Oartrideee end Ammunition of all kinds. m Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call, v -T! „ LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMP WARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hall Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracks Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lamp Chimneyß, Globes, Shadts, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Static Lanterns, Stable Lanterns In all shapes and sizes. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the M<* nu?acturers a Large and Assorted Stock c the above, inoluding— ~ Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Saucers, Mugs, Platee, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Cullenders, Basins, Dippers, etc., etc, whioh we ere dispoehu. of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. KAA OASES LIGHT OK THE AGE OIL, p Aa O\J\J 150 TEST. 000 The Finest Oil In the Market. . ■ TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud. Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended' Teas. Substantia reduction In tak.ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Basss BjDglish and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts?'arid all other Wines and Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Broahware, Grnoeries at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dteily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGER* WIN* AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ' MARKET HOUSE, BURHETT STREET, ASHBURTON Stephen No 55 ■ ' "*va



ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB. A MEETING of all Intending Members will ba held m Mr D. Thomas's office on WEDNESDAY, the 14th inst., at 8 p.m. Business important. * CHAS, D. HARDIE, 6 106 Horn Secretary. FOR SALE-In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 31 acres Land and improve* I ments. A bargain. I HAVE FOR SALE—WeII bailt Honse of nine rooms, with good improve* menta, and m first-class position m Tancred street. I HAVE FOR SALE-Comfortable Dwell ing and i-aore, Wakanui Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Three Sections, Wills Street west! Sunny side of the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Poit Office, but m very quiet locality. FOE 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 BALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, - Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. IIOR Sale, Cheap—Six Doze* i»aini~of Children's ankle straps.—Mhllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. T^IiSbERS wanted to tu^ot 0f..,. M»lio» l« Indeitructibfc Boot*. Wear like bran. j



Estate of WILLIAM COX, late of Rakaia | m lha Provincial District of Canter bury, Deceased. ALL Creditors and others having Claims against the above Estate are required to send to J. J. M. Hamilton, Es<j , District Agent of the Public Trustee, Ohristchurch, full particulars of such olaiais, giving the items and amounts of the same, on or before | the fourteenth day of AUGUST, 1899 ! Printed forms for the purpose can be ob tained from any of the Agents of this Office. All Moneys payable to the above Estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Acoount at any Postal Money-Order Office, or paid to J. J M Hamilton, Esq.. District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christ church. A. A. DUNCAN, Deputy Public Trustee. June 1, 1899. 6 39 TREES FOR SALE. FKUIT & FOBEBT 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 Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application! James Porter, NCJBSERYMAN, ALLBNTON, ABHBUKTQN/' 5



[INCANDESCENT .GAS-LIGHT. j (WELSBAOH PATENTS) j GRFAT REDUOIION^IN PRICES. HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited., and being ap* pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners afc the following reduced prices ;— n y n 0 Burners, Plain, Oom- ' ~*> i plete, 12s Each. / %f' %f \ O Earners, "Avon," / .1 „., j.\ with Bye-paes, 15s Each. pj^ Mantles for above are » jf'fc - __H_>__/ now Reduced to 2s Each, s%_ '- -_ _ No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light of an ordinary ga> burner with consumption of less than TWOTHIRDS of the gas. W. J. TDAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITIEB, REMOVED TO NEW FRICAiISfQS, NEXT ORANGE HALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. SEE OUR_ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OF to ohoose from at prices Choice Dtpigna iOobun i^Bi_F «■»■_, ifH||H_^_r T. H. UJN DRILL & CO., Gabinetmakers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, tic. AKNOUNGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY. rpHE Lease of my Premises expiring shortly, I AM GIVING UP BUSINESS, and m order to dispose of my stock I purpose holding a GIGANTIC SALE, When Every Article m Stock will be Marked Down to Such Low Prices as to effect a SPEEDY CLEABANCE. NOW IS THE CHANGE FOR OAREFTFL BUYERS TO OBTAIN] NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS At merely nominal prices, as my object is to realise the whole Stock. REMEMBER: This is not a Sale of out-of-date or after season's Stock, but an ENTIRE CLEARANCE of the whole of my New and Well-assorted Stock of Drapery and Clothing. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JUNE 10, and will be continued until all is disposed of. A. P. WILLIAMSON, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION PARES TO CHRIST OHUROU FOR WINTER SHOW. AT 2d per Mile Jfirat Class, Id per Mile 2ud, minimum 4s and 2a respectively, mileage counted one way only. Tickets issued ab Dunedin and ail stations north thereof, up to Culverden inclusive (branch stations included) from 13th to 16th June, 1 and afc Ashburton, Waikari, and inter- j mediate stations, secluding stations on branohes between these points, on the 17th also, 'all available for return till the 20bh June. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every instance, and may be broken after the first twenty-five miles. 6 63 BY ORDER^ CHURCH BBRViCES. T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH; Aahburbon. MONDAY—7 pm , Gleaners' Union. W_D.\'E3l>AY—2 pm , Ladies' Working Society. THURSDAY—7.3O p.m.. Bible Class. FRIDAY—7.IS p m., Evening Prayer ftnd Address; 8 p.m., Choir Practice. THIRD SUNDAY AFrER TRINITY. {June 18) 11 a.m.~Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon. 2-30 p.m.—Children's Service. 3 30p.m.—Holy Baptism, 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOGOTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. fc riedlanaer Bros., Limited. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. |A(!| ACRE FARM, near Chertsey. MEBSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have beea instructed to Sell by Publ'o Auotion at their West Street Mart;, ; the Farm now m the occupation of Mb Joseph Lukies, near Chertsey, on SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 18C9. Full particulars m future advertisement, R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 101 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. JL\/v/ By Order of the Mortgagee. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Limited, have been instructed by the Mortgagee to Sell by Pub'io Auction at their West Street Mart on SATURDAY, June 24, 1899, the 100-acre farm now m the occupation of Mr Cass, and adjoining the properties of Mr D. Buttetick. Full particulars m future Advertisement 6102 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer D.THOMAS _______ __ _________ HORSE FAIR. THDJRSUAY, JULY 13, 1899. 1%/fY NEXC HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date. ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. D. THOMAS, 6 98 Auctioneer. f . 1 .jiyujii iij T. Bullock. ItAKAIA. FOR SALE. /"IOTTAGE and Section No 353, contain \_J ing Quarter-Acre, well situated m Michael Street, the property of MrWffl. Simpson. Offers are invited for above, Easy terms of paymeut. Apply to T. BULLOCK:, FOR SALE. SUBURBAN~"pROP_RTY, Princes Street, Netherby. 5 AOR ES , X 20 Perches, O IN Two Allotments, Nog. 8 and 9, con - taining about 2| Acres each, on Mrs McLean's original sale plan ; the property of Mrs Clifford. Having purchased a farm on the Winchmore Road, she has decided to dispose of this forthwith* Inspection Invited. Very liberal terms of paymont. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SEAFIELD DISTRICT. WAKANUI PLAINS. 143 A0 ~ES 143 R.S. 26024. Any Reasonable Offer will be accepted for this on Liberal Terms of Payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ! ~~ ALLBNTOS 1 ! For Sale at a Reduced Price* YJI QQ Half Acre, well situated on. Tib LOO Alford Forest Road, together I with square Dwelling House erected thereon. Cheap Property. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment. T* BULLOCK """" tTFITeIv AT A LOW RENTAL, BOOMS conveniently situated m Bank Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. E BULLOCK. ' T3~*L E T, SHOP or Ofi&ce m the Arcade T BULLOCK. __ TO LET, " AT A LOW RENTAL, SHOP and Dwelling m Moore Street- Ss 6.d par week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, m HAT old established Butcher's Shop m JL Eaab Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to TBTTLLOOK. ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION. * A GENERAL Meeting of Members of the above Association will be held m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY, June 13, at 7.30 p m sharp, to consider proposed Sports Association. d. Modonnell, 6 100 Hon. Secretary. For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bo recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient for nearly 100 years they have proved iinequalled tor Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold m bottles, Is ljd, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medicine vendors throughout the world Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy can always be depended up on and is pleaeant and safe to take* Sold by Ashbubio.\ Drw Company.



IT AM now ope; i: g a lob of Blankets, 1 X Flannels, and other Woollen Goods, (bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths*, and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30 i; at R» Alcorn's M IjILOUB, Bran, Sharps, Oats (wholo and ' crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26:bs Is) Potatoes, Chick wheat, etc, delivered free within the Bele. Money returned for any article r.ot giving satisfaction* lam selling and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 "T" ADIES ! For wintry weather inspect JLj the stock of Bibbed Bloomers and A. W. Combinations at " The Corner." BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Chts 4a 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Fletcher Bros , Ashbnrton. COCKS & COOKBRELS.—Those requir ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Ooohins at the Polham Yards, Ashhurton. _ WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus give* him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash* burton. BEAUTIFUL Up-to-date Designs m Birthday Cards, just received; also New Lnes m Sunday School Cards, Scrip ture Wail Texts, Picture Tuy Books, Stand up Alphabets for Children, Birthday Books, Ladies' Purses (good quality). Photo Frames, Books of Recitations, Fountain Pens and Genet al Stationery.—A. H. Williams, Tan- Cred Street. jNHcoll Bros. Thursday, Friday, ~axd saturday, June 15, 16, and 17. TO DRAPERS, HOTELKEEPERS, HEADS OF FAMILIES, AND OTHERS. GIGANTIC AUCTION SALE. DEAPERY, DAMABK6, TWEEDS, ETC; MESSRS NICOLL BROS., have been instructed by D'Akcy Ford, Esq , the purchaser of the Assigned Estate of Me- O*vill and Co., London, Manchester, and Sydney, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Central Mart, East Street, Ashbur ton, next thursday. Friday, and Saturday, (And be continued if necessary), At 11 o'clock each day. "I /\ CASES AND * BALES, (Which have been apportioned for Un reserved Sale m Aabburton), OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Etc., Comprising,— Table Linen, Table Damask, Irieh Linen Table Covcra, Pillow Linens, Guipure and Art Curtains, Twilled Linen and Cotton Sheeting, Linen, Turkish and Honeycomb Towels, Linen Glass Cloths, Honeycomb, Marcella, and Grecia Quilts and Toilet Covers, Down and ChinizQuilts, Whiteand Bleached Caliooes, Linen and Silk Handker chiefs, Blankets, Carriage, and Buggy Rugs, Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers, Black and Colored Cashmeres, Black and Colored Merinos, French Robea, Dress Serges, AH-Wool Shirts, ... Cotton Shirts, Ail-Wool Pants and Undershirts, Ladies' Underwear, Ser ges, Tweeds, Coatings, and Ladies' Costumes. THE SALE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. * Note time—ll o'clock each day: NICOLL BROS., Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents 6 85 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of the provisions of The Water Supply Aot, 1891, that the above Council intends, upon the expiration of thirty days after the first publication of this notice, to construct) an extension of a Water Race m the Ru»« puna Subdivision of the Aehburton-Eingi tata Water Race District, commencing on the east bank of the River Rangitata at a point m Rural Seotion 33984 and ending m Rural Seotion 28914. The proposed exten sion will commence at the end of the said Race m Rural Section 28914, and distant forty chains from the north-east corner of that Section ; thence proceeding southerly, easterly, and south-easterly through Rural Seotion 30771 to a point on the eastern boundary of that section, distant) seventy five chains from Its north-east corner; thence south-easterly through Rural Section 36177 to » point on the eastern boundary of that section, distant twenty-five chains from its south-east corner ; thence entering the Rua puna Subdivision No. 2, and proceeding m a south-easterly and easterly direction through Rural Section 30618 bo a point on the eastern boundary of that section, seventeen chains north of the most southerly point ot that section; across a road ; thence north-easterly through Rural Section 31919 to a point dis tant thirty-seven chains north ot the south east corner of that section ; thence easterly through Rural Section 32987 to' a point on [its eastern boundary twenty-four chains north of the south-east corner of the section ; across a road; thence easterly and north easterly through Rural Seotion 30749 to a point on the eastern boundary of that seo tion, distant ten chains from its north-east corner j thence north-easterly through Rural Section 30748 to a point on its northern boundary, fifteen chains distant from the nprth'Wesb corner of the seotion; thence noJpth-eaßterly and easterly through Rural Section 30241 to a point on the eastern boundary of the section, distant twenty-one chains from its north-east corner ; across a road; and thence north-easterly through Rural Section 30140 to a point on the eas tern boundary of that section, distant eleven cshainß from the south-east corner of the section—all the said distances being approxi mate, and measured to the centre of the strips of land hereinafter mentioned. For the purposes of the above work it is desired to acquire the right to construct and maintain a water r^ce and to lead water aloitg the same, together with a right of way upon both banks of the said race for all pur poaes connected with the construction, main tenance, and repair thereof, and the right to deposit spoil and cleanings from the channel of the eaid raoo, m, over, and upon strips of land one-third of a chain |m width forming parts of the above-mentioned sections; Plane showing the course of the proposed extension of a water race, and the lands snd roads through and over which it is intended that the said extension shall pass, have been deposited at the Magistrate's Courthouse, South Rakaia, and also at the Council's Officeß.Baring Square, Ashburton, and will be there open for public inspection every week day, during office hours, for a period of fourteen days from the first publication of this notice. Dated the 12th day of June, 1899. F. MAINWAEING, Clerk of the Aabburtoo County Council. 6 104



Wanted. LOST — Gold Anchor Brooch. Finder Rewarded on returning name to this Ofl&oe. " ' 6 103 POULTRY Society Oorpmitoee Meeting 'at MV Stephens' office on Tuesday, June 13, at 8 p-rn, Full attendance neces ! sary.-r-R. B. Rested, Hon. Secretary 686 | /CARROTS.— I have aboub twenty tons o I \_J Carrots for Bale—at; Is per sacks sacks extra.—JojiN Kbhsel, Andrew Street) Allenton. 6 94 WINDSOR Magazine for May. New Books—'The Death that lurks unseen, The Rebels, The Crown and the Criminals, ;The Curse of Clement Waynflete, The j Silent House m Pimlico, Market Marborough, Marked New Testaments, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, The Biblical Museum.—>H. M. Josria. FOR Smart Blouse Materials inspect the Striped and Fancy Velveteens at i Nqbthcotb & Hsjtobd's, " The Corner."



HOW TO KEEP your Bicycle m order during Winter is the talk of all Cyclists m Ashburton. The following prices should meet with approval everywhere t— Gear Cases, 80s. fitted j Hall Shone Rubber Guards 8s 6d; Solar Acetylene Gas Lamps 35 < j Silver Ring 17s 6d | Micropiidte 12a 6dj Elastic Anklets 2s 6d j Cycle Brushes 2s; Graphite for Chain 6d ; Re-enamelling and PJating from 20s upwards; Repairs by experienced men only, and guaranteed.— Gates, Lowry& Co., Burnett Street, Ash burton, and at Christohurch j the largest cycle manufacturers j a the Colonies. 691