THE PHILIPPINES.

_ —4ft- — United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka May 18, 920 am, Guardian Office, 10 4 a-ni) Manilla, May ]7 The American forces have captured the town of Sanisaro, on the island of Luzon. The Filipinos are retreating.

A MARVELLOUS DISCOVEISY.

• — Can it be True? Some three weeks »go we were informed by cable from Paris that Dr Bras, ft welt known bacteriologist, had succeeded in cul tivating the microbe of cancer. Confirma tion of this important news is given by the Paris correspondent of the Sydney Evening Nans, who says, in » letter dated 17th (nearly a month before the cabled announce ment) —Although I am bouud by parole not to give any particulars for at least another three weeks, I can announce to-day that one of the greatest medical discoveries of the century has beei made in Paris. This is the cure for cancer, which haa been sought after for so tnauy years. The bacillus, which is the cure for cancer, and the seiutn by which . it can be destroyed and a perfect cure ob tained, has been discovered. This publica tion of details will create a sensation in the medical world, all the more so that the dis coverers are two very young doctors. I cannot! enter into farther details to-day, but I send you this item of news, for which I vouch absolutely, in the hopes that it m>y bring comfort to any sufferers from what has until now been reputed an incurable disease, who'may be amongst your readers.

OBITUARY.

■ » Mr J. Phillips, an aged and respected citizen, passed away this morning, at two o'clock. He was bora at Wolsoon, Glouces tershire, and came to the colony about twenty-two years ago, daring which time he hat been employed on the permanent way of the Railway Department. About four yeara ago he complained of a pain in hia ear, and for many months persuaded himself that it was nothing serious* Six months ago he obtained medical advice, and learned that the muse of his trouble was eaucer in the ear, and necessarily the ear had to be re moved, but not until the deadly disease had worked its way internally, with the result that the development of the cancer has caused his death. He was ganger on the length of line assigned to bis cars, and was much respected as a workman. His genial disposition won for himself esteem by all who knew him. In the church to which he devoted his attention, he was noted for his earnest piety, and he never hesitated to be of service to his fellow-man. He leaves a wife and family, all of whom are grown up, to mourn his loss. He was sixty- three years of age. The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon.

News in Brief.

For the convenience of farmers and others taking sheep to the Fairfieid Freezing Works a road has teen formed connecting with the Seafitld road. Mr D. Thomas will sell four draught mares Ksd geldings on next Saturday, 20th inst., and not on 27th as previously advertised. The train arrangements and the excursion fares for the railway lines on the Queen's Birthday are published in tbis issue.

fflE ASHBURTON GCARDiARi THURSDAY, MAY 18, iB9O



*!B**t~a*,^ ~m „ rB ,^- I|iM . |iTT|||| ,, iti^^w n^ _ _ :^_j__ ' .■■' „■ ; ; :j' c , i,: i; - ■■j|j b'i'&k'CiiEli iJIiUS,,- :[! '°m FIN EST; iiOLL till FLOUR AT £6 17s 6d PKR TON, BSOlb BAGS ...... 3 3 10 d 251b BAGS 2. Od KAN ittd *HAPh, at Wholesale Prioes 5 Best BLUE DERWENl 1 POTATOES* OA^a ft", 8 °r 301lJ a& i BED CHAFF ' 9 1 Per Ba^' ONIONS, 201b aU; C* ushri nt^'^6^ 1 Backs Finest New CURRANTS, SULTANAS, and RAISINS. %t Onriatchurch Prices, )all cleaned by pateDt machinery. We are sellins Licht of the Age and Evening Star KEROSENE, lower than Chriatchuroh PnceV. * xoii will save from 5 per cent to 10 per by buying your Groceries from na. LAMM lf!!!ZrW X lamps. We ate shilling See our windo*ll Rochester Lamps '•■ >-' _ mm^J WvAi for piice», »nd. 10* from 5a 9d each | H r TINY Ij, _ wi n tty at ofice -- or about 15; per |||, \j UN O ||» ' tfc.t our price, art cent less than other U**ii"i *v " I|WMwm»ilii# !"!gg by far the Lowest Stores are charging, yffij&lJi&SqMf in Town. Compare Prices ■ Compare pticw with other Stores M^^^^^^^^^n&l w*tn othef stores ; and jadge for your- acd judge for your- LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROM^s 6dto£3>. PLATED WARE. ELEOTKO, SILVEB PLATiD, OR HIOKBL fcILVEB. Breakfast Ornet DinnerfOrnet from 7s 6d each. from 9i 6d each Anyone requiring Wedding .^^^^^W J|\ Jl Presents shoold see our Stock m&sMk mm^m °' ectfopiate, and inquire B^hKßfh ySS^^B^M^gm Prices before buying else* *J^^flßP REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AND HFGB STREET, CHRIBTCHURO& SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. ANDREW ORR OPEMNG flkW GOODS DAILY FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON SPECIAL VALUE IN~ CAPES AND JAOKKTS from 10s 6d. New Costume Cloths, Styliih Tweedp, Serges, Robes, Millinery in good Style »od Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lace Curtaaa, Umbrellaa and Coraeta. ISO Pieces New FLANNELETTE, in all Shades and Patterm. Splwdid talue, from 3Jd upwards. 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts like:* charm for Rhenmatlsn. ; thoroughly shrunk, 36 Inches wide. i 130 Pairs Best Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale Prioes. I MEri'fl AND BOYS' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Mt.de. X>UIQI3MMA2£IBiC3— A Pronounced Success. A trial otder will Oonviaoe ANDREW ORR. JUST A-REMINDER THAT VyE DEAL FOR TBJE PEOPLE. Wewinfc the People to De*l with a?i We can Feapatih Promptly. We ara ITp-to-Date. So are our Goods. We want your Orders, And we moan to ge 1) them. OOR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST. IN COMPETITION OUR PLACE Ii FIRST, I AND OUR ADDRESS IS W. H. COLLINS & CO, \ IRONMONGERS, TIMBER 4 COAL MERCHANT?, 1 EA&T STREET, ASHBURTON. r Westporb Coal Company* Sole Agents For < Shag Point Coal Company. ... '"-~ (, Royal laßu»*uceXdmpjiay, LtoY "



SPKCFAL PUJaCiiAhii] OF LADIES' CAPES, 8s lid, 9s lid, 10s lid, 13s lid, UP to ®Qa. LADIES' JACKETS, ?s 6d, 8s lid, 9g 6d, 10s lid, & upwards to 55g. FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS, EVENING DRESSES, EVENING GLOVES. S?ANS AND REQUISITES fOR 2)HE BALL ROOM HOW ON VIEWr S^tJm^i^S^ 1^ Ooatfl*QdCw<%m'***• Men'fl Bofly Ladies 9 Shoes at LowesFPrioes in Ash burton NEW GOODS OPENING UP EVERY DAY. NOHTHCOTK& HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." JoHN WILBON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. ■ i JO! 1"" " ■""'" J HAVE maoh pleasure in announcing to the Public ot Ashtrarton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc, as heretfore. I »lao brg to notify that I have REMOVE | my Business to the Urge and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with fche audition <>f Mr C. Chapman's Stock (which 1 haro taken over, Mb Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find v greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, „ „. ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 132 QBLBPHONK6S POBOXI6 liii iiiiini im— ■——i wmammm i——■—mm^m . g HENRY STEPHENBON, » ((successor to Alfred Harrison.) m^ g Established 20 years. f-H • 2 AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND Og . COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER a 23 ___ U i S TXTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock =.->. c tf » » Produce, Furniture, etc, Q^P g C 5 < EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Jl *$ {% . Clearing Sales of Stock,, Household Farnl- « • a d ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part r_ h w • xi oi Ch9 ooanfcr' WH Hp; S p Advanof s made en Goods placed la my 3 5 m o nftn«sß ff r Sale. »-Ur S 2 °3 OT * —-- \u/ 3 O O ® Kegular Consignments of Colonial Grown f-^ - v «=i) z 2 and Island Fruit sold privately through tbt h Q m S week» ftud ac Au°tioa on SATURDAYS. M'Z % m o ■— l-J 21 , S 2 G5 Agent: jI 1 g <fl , "" Norwich Umoa Fito insurance Company H' '§ 5 -S 9 H * reß(^eK Piarsoforto Manufacturing »nd "5 W S § < Agency Company. O3 § » « S PIANOS and ORGANS on time j»y Hz . p h Imenta from ?3<>ji» per. month. r!iSaS2§i HBHEI.BTBPHBHBOS, §g S§ 5 Sg 4UOTIQNEF.R Q^^^^ el_ FH v 55 55 S5 ' N H h n j t |JpßlJaa»l B a^^lli I & £ & ; v, JcSSONi i JZ^ h^- I IAOtES 1 RINOS '^;.f^^ I /•/ FH | ■ KEEPERS/Amf' W jj fIOHOE OF^EEMOVAL. | Silver - Watchc* i ASHBUBTON , |QOLD And SlLVtj* CftißlW'S ! Wo 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING I SOCIETY. I Brooches, &<ii & mHE Society ha. REMOVED its Office IB M&|^^) The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street M*B£^*&&!w^*lm ARCADE CHAMBERS, *^ Baraebt Street, In the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to ~" 4 p.m. t »nd 7to 8.30 every pay night, SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FRED. MAKEIG, y . NEW GOODS SPECIAL N&W VALUE., y M % CQ II rj g 33 inoh wide, from 4Jd per yard * D S§ 33inoh wide, grand heavyjlolotb, - — S iBIJ /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest g at 7|i per yard. \J and Most Stylish 3 Blousecioth,. DRESS MATERIALS fe In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics* ~~ ——• Q r6a t Variety of Novelties in Fashionable oS BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. » All Wool Serge, from Is 4id per FIRST-GLASS DRESSMAKING | All Wool Serge, very special value AT MODERATE CHARGES. g in Navy and Black in better —— B°° " Large Stock of White and Colored —— — __ BLANKETS, FLANNELS, 3 g FLANNELETTES, RUGS, 5 » Colonial, at our Usual Low Prices SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc, g g g FOR THE COMING WINTER. <j "*<! —In Grey or White g . MEN'S & BOYS'CLOTHING, MERCERY, — ——. -T Em, Etc. p* _ , g Department under the supervision NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES of Miss Lowey. | v. v .. Prio .io. M . A. P-WILLIAMSON, ——— — .— CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON BRAPEBY COMPANY, "^n^"e^, droughtyT^rl ing.' The beat substitute for Glenliveb is pure unblended Hondai Lanka Diamond [ Jubilee Tba.—•Shearman Bros, agents



{ V ibtlnJiD FUEEZI'Q I WOJbKB. 4 ' | mmtmmmmm i A PRIVATE road has been formed 01 J MX. the Company's F/emi es oounectlnj with the muifl Seafield R'»v<!, and is nov open for the convenience of Fanners driving stock to the Works, F. WAYMOUTH, 5 161 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. T^TOTICE is hereby given that, at a special JJ\ meeting of the above Council heM on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 1899, a resolution wss adopted for making a Special tUte of THREE HALFPENCE IN TEE POUND upon the rateab'e valups of ail rateable properties vvithiu the Ruapuna Subdivision No. 2 of th* Aehburton Rangitata Water Race District, being a District duly constituted under the pro visions of •' The Water Supply Act, 1891," and its amendments, for the purpose of securing and paying the iatoreat on and providing a fund for the repayment of a loan of £1000 which the laid Council it about bo rai*« and borrow for Ifae purposes of the oi<n>tiiuct on of wa!ft races an>l other works f r the«up|i'.y : f water to I hcaaid Subdivision, such Special Rate to be payable by i wo equal instalments on the 15th d:iy of July, 1899, and the 15'h d<y of January, 1900, and annually recurring npon the same days, year by year thereafter, until the said k>Hn is paid off. By the same resolution the Council also directs that the said Special Rate ahall be levied upon all raieablo lands in the said Subdivision on a uniform scale The above resolution will be submitted for j confirmation at a Special Meeting of the said Couucil to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square, Ashburton, oa TUESDAY, tho 23rd d»y of May, 1899, at 2 p.m. ; and if the resolution be confirmed, the Special Order will tak« rfif>ot immedia'ely upon the passing thereof. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's offices, Baring fc'quire, and will be open to the inspection of the public, every week day, during offioe hours, up to the 23rd May. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of tho AehburtQn County Council. 2lst Apri!, 1999. 4 240 H. W. Barrett. FOR SALE—In splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3J acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. FOR SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and J acre, Cameron Street East. FOR SALE—In good healthy looality, 7 , roomed house. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE -In Tancred Street, comfort able dwelling and £ acre section, first* class land. Cheap* FOR BALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, FOR SALE—Sections on Wakanui Road, Wills Street West, and Wills Street East. Full part iculars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. Tl7 hTggs, PAINTER, SIGNWRiTER, GLAZIER, EIC. TF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL BOOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN, IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLfiZED, IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED, Consult J. L. HIGGS. IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASS, IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL, TRY J. L HIGGS, TANCRED STREET. FRANK CURTIS, rfIHE Leading Practical Watchmaker, JL Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. FULL STOCK OF KOTHERHAMS ROTHIRHAMS NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBURYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles. Spectacles* (Correct fit guaranteed,) REPAIRS. REPAIRS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PRESENTS. Very choice assortment in Platowate, etc J. V. DE BEEE •VTEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH P L AtD E, on hard white metal. New Designs In % big range of prices. Inspection Invited. clocks7~cloce;s, CLOCKS, New lines suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed, jewelleryTewellery Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. I am making a special feature in m u facturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed! J. V.DE~BEER, {Late S. Salek) 7 THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBORTON.



Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court hoklcn at Ashbir. ton. NOTICE] is hereby given that TnoMAS John Meaci.fm, of AshburtoD, Laborer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the 22nd day of May, 1899, at 11 o'clock a.m. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, May 17, 1899 5 166 T, Bullock. "teATOKDAY, "MAY~z7T ALFORD SURVEY DISTRICT. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 129 .a obi a. 129 MR T JU/LLOvJK has rr-cniv.-.i instruo t!Oll- 11 Mill AJR i-trOB MUIfIHEAD to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— HIB PROPERTY fronting the Road loading to Aiford Forest and Gough's Crossing, containing 129 acre* 1 rood, being K.Ss. 29115 and 29901, securely fenced with l;vo fences, and divided into four convenient sized paddocks, well watered with County water races; ail in English grasses in good heart, a portion recently laid down. Further particulars on application. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a. no. T. BULLOCK, 5 167 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, MAY 27,~JL899. SUBURBAN PROPBHTY, fronting Princes Street, Netherby. ft ACREB AND 20 PERCHES p" MR T. BULLOCK has receired instruc tions from Mrs P. Clifford (in consequence of her having purchased pro. perty on the Winohmore Road) to sell by Pubiio Auction at the Arcade on the above date— LOTS 8 and 9, each containing 2 Aores, 2 Roods, 10 perches, watered with County Water Race. There are often enquiries for email blocks of land close to town, and this sale offers a favorable opportunity to those desirous of acquiring same. Easy terms of Payment. Sale—l 1.30 a.m. 5 168 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ~TO LJET," ~ mHAT old established Butcher's Shop in _L Ejst Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby, Apply to T BULLOCK. AT A LOW RENTAL, ROOMS conveniently situated in Bank Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. T BULLOCK. FOH BALE, JB^BBMOVAL LARGE fcTABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, including 2 stalls, chaff houaf, trap shed and Soft; now erected on the back portion of T S 779, Cass street. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. Friedlanaer Bros.. Limited. BALE OF FAIKTOI TOWN SECTIONS. T7IOR the Convenience of Buyers and the General Public, the sale of the above will Bake place at the ORANGE HALL, Ashburton, instead of oar West Street Mart as previously advertised. S*le at 1.30 o'clock sharp, FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., 5157 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1899 : — FA iTT 0 H — FAIRTON - FAIRTON PLANS are now ready, aad can be had from the Undersigned. MERCHANTS—PIe»se send for them because it will be to your interest to secure a few Good Building Sites. STOREKEEPERS—PIease send for thorn, because if you want a ahare of the large Business in Fairton, you require a few Good Building Blocks. FARMERS &SHEEP DEALERS-Please send for them, because you will require a Five or Ten-Acre Paddock to either put your Sheep in before Freezing, or have a handy place in case of rejects. SPECULATORS—PIease send for them because Fairton is the coming City of the Plains, and if you want to make money you must secure a few Good Sections. EVERYBODY Please send for them. Don't noise this Golden Opportunity of becoming owners of a few half-acre Sections in the rising town of Fairton. DON'T FORGET TO AOJTEND THE SALE, ON SATURDAY, MAY 20, at 1 p.m., AT THE ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 85 Auctioneer. HORSE^ FAIR. /*\UR Next FAIR will take plaoe on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. i We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1 6 and 2/6,



Funeral Notice. i FUNERAL NOTICE. j rpHE Friends of the late M» James I J Pimxii's are respectfully informed that his Funor.il will move from his late residence, Tanored Street, on SUNDAY, the 21*t insfc., at 2 p.m., f>r the Ashburton Cemetery, I BAKER BROS., 5 173 Undertakers, D. THOMAS AROADE. ' SATURDAY, MAY 20 1899. MB DAVID THOMAS Im* m;*ived instructions from a Client to sell— 4 DRAUGHT MARKS AND GELD INGS, 3 to 7 yeare. Sale at 1 o'o'ock. 5 144 D. THOMAS, Aaotioneer. MR D. THOMAS ha- FOR SALS BY PRIVATE 1 RE a V (he Property Dot having bet'n sold by Auction) on account of Messrs Mgljstxbb Bros-,— 140 ACREB FIRST-CLASS LAND, situated on the Main A 1 ford Forest Road, now occupied by Mr C. Rippingaie. D. THOMAS, Sl7l Ashburton,, Henry Stephenson. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. MR HENRY STMPHENSON has re ceived instructions from the Bailiff ol the Magistrate's Court to sell on SATUR DAY, the 20th mat., at his auction rooms, at 1 o'clock, —Bottle* of Lollies, Tins of Lollies, Paper Bags, etc., etc. HENRY STEPHENSON, 5 164 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAY 20. OIL PAINTINGS. OIL POINTINGS. OIL PAINTINGS. A FEW Really FirstC ass OIL PAINT INGS by A. W. McMillan. 1 O'clock. 8169 H. BTBPHENSON. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY AND DUNEDIN RACES. AT 2d per mile first class, Id per mile second class (mileage counted one way only), minimum 4s and 2i respectively. Tickets issued on 22« d, 23rd, and 24th May from any station to any station on the Hurunui-Bluff Section, available for return till the 30th insfc. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every case, and m%y be broken after the first 25 miles. EXCURSION TO TIMARU, MAY 24. From Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., returning from Tinsaru at 525 pm. Return faras by this train only—from Aehburton 7a and 3s 9d; The 11.30 a.m. train from Timtru bo Ash* burton and the 3.50 p.m. train from Ashbar ton toTimaru will ran on the 24th May. The Goods Shed at Ashburton will be closed on that date. For further particulars see posters and handbills. 5 162 BY ORDER. I. ' — — u> j. ,■. ' "■■a Public Notices "" EE^OPEMNG. MISS BARRATT'S School will reopen on May 22ad insfc. Subjects taught —English, Mubic, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barium: will be at home from the 20th irtet. 5 163 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY give notioe that the following JL persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Office of Councillor, In the place of Ma W. H. Collins, resigned;— JOHN PAVISON, HENRY MANWKLL JONES. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above-mentioned Candidates will be taken ab the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square, West, on FRIDAY, the 26th day of May, 1899, com mencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 a.m. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton/May 18th, 1899. 5 170 [advertisement. J 70 THE EDITOH AKD TO THE PUBLIC I AM John Henry Jewitt, and have car ried on the business of a fishmonger in N Z. since 1861, and have never been before the Court in my life. I have never {in any way interfered with any other fishmonger in my life, except to do them good turns and favors. I have resided in Aehhurton about eight years, and bave always until now been on friendly terms with my neighbours. Lately, however, an individual yclept All wood started an opposition fish shop in Bur nett street, next the Club. Now this Allwood somehow or another has got inside the cocoanut he carries, where his head ought to be, an idea that I have been repre senting to the residents of Ashburton that the cart in which I carry fish about the country is being used in his (A 11 wood's) ser vice, and some other stuff of the same sort. All this is without foundation, and is not true. There is no truth whatever in it. Still, Allwood, Eiq., (the idea being, as 1 suppose, too big for the coooanut), rushes off to an Ashburton legal luminary, who oonoocfcs and sends to me an effusion, which, if you read it in the twilight, with spectacles, says as follows:— 13th May, 1899. Mr J. H. Jewitt, Fishmonger, Burnett Street. Sir, —I have been consulted by Mr All wood, Fishmonger, about your conduct in endeavouring to deprive him of custom, by falsely representing to his customers and others that the cart in which you convey fish about the country is being used in his service, and otherwise leading the public to suppose that when purchasing fish from your vehicle they are purchasing fish supplied by Mr Allwood. As such misrepresentations are calculated to injure my client in his busi ness, you are now warned to discontinue from making them, otherwise legal proceed ings will be taken against you. Yours faithfully,, (Signed) Legal Luminary. All that for 10a 6d. A fig for Allwood, Esq<, for whom I do not care a twopenny tart. I reside in Burnett street, Ashburton, and am going to reside there, lam not going to apologise or run away. Ail wood, Esq., may do as he pleases for aught I care. Allwood, Eeq.,—Ta-ta. 5 165 J. H. JEWITT. ' All departrues should be sudden' (Dis raeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Aihburton



Wanted. TT A f\ "Ffc STAR of Aahbur U •jnL«V/»X-'» ton Lodge No. 14, official visib Grand Lodge Officers, Monday, May 22. Members particularly requested to attend. Refreshments at close. Henry Stbphenson, Secretary. 5 159 DON'T forget that you can get a cup of fresh made Tea and a choice Hob Pie during these cold days at Floweb's Refresh ment Rooms, East Street. Fresh Toffies and Boiled Sugars made daily. RESH Supply—ln His Steps, Richard Bruce, Malcolm Kirk, and others by Sheldon, cloth or paper editions. Spurgeon's Sermons, including Messages to the Multi tude, Sermon on Hope, On the Love of Christ, etci Cheap editions of Teanyson's Poems ; With Kitchener to Khartoum."—A. H. Wilmahs, Tancred Street. WANTED— Strong Girl to assist with housework, and sleep ab home. Apply Mas Omvm, Burnett street. 5174 fTTOESH Oysters, Flounders, Rabbits, and Ju all kinds of Fresh Fish by express to-night'.—J. M. Jkwitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 5 172 CANS Chairs Reseated, at Post Office Stores, Cameron Street. Chairs called for and returned in town. 5 146 WANTED Known—Nice Capes (for Ladies) with Fur Collars at Nokth cote and Heffobd's for 13s lid; going fast. FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26tbm Is), Potatoes, Ohlokwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not 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 WANTED Known—Dressmaking at NoßTncoxE and Hay ford's. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Too. Crushed O«t* 4s 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onion* 201b a Is, at Flmcher Bsos , Ashburton. T7UNEBT Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per tons Jj '2001b bag 14s, 1001b bag 7s 6d, SOlb bag 3s 10d, 251b bag 2s, at Fletcher Bros , Ashburton and Christchurcb. fTIHE United States of Europe, by Stead, JL Weldon's Ladies' Journal for April, Young Ladies Journal for May Chris tian Herald, Wide World Magazine, Harmsworth's Magazine, Family Header, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper (quarterly parts), Harper's Magazine, Pharoah the Egyptian, By order of the Czar, Messages to the Multitudes (Spurgeon), The Twentieth Door, His Mother's Portrait (Pearse).— H. M. Jones. 4SHBURTO,N COURSING CLUB. SECOND "MEETING. TO be held on WEDNESDAY, May 24i on Duncan Cameron's, Eeq , Home stead, at Methven! BIRTHDAY; STAKES —For all Aged Dogs, at £1. METHYEN STAKES — For Puppies, at £l. Fairies close with the Secretary on MONDAY, May 22, at Bp. m., at Commercial Hotel. Hon. Judge „. ... H. Milnhb Hon. Slipper „, .„ T. Alexander Hon. Sec. ... ... W.J Shearman 5 139



A Pathetic Incident occurred in the London streets the other night. It was late, and a poor little girl was trying in vain to sell her violets. Suddenly a boy, a typical London arab, who had just sold his last evening paper, and was rattling his ha'pence in his pocket, stopped before her. Taking the situation in At a glance, he said kindly, " I'll buy yer vi'lets; Come on, we'll sell 'em tergether." The boy evidently was a good salesman, for we passed barely an hour later, and the children were running about together with only two or three bunches left. We can all belp one another if we like. The sick and suffering we can save if we only point out to them the healing virtues of Holloway's Pills and Ointment.