education and patriotism,

THE ESSAYIST.

(Contributions are invited foe this column.)

It is obvious that of lito years there has been a growing decline in the interest in out-door sport. Ffforts are decadence being made to resuscitate is sport, attention to football and other popular games, but the response given ia by no means so hearty as that which characterised these gamea a few years ago, In some places in i .upland the well known game of Rugby has almost died out, and those young men who had hitherto givaa nearly their whole time to it have now no desire to participate in the sport. The question arises—What 1b the cause of this decadence ? The reasons are not far to seek, and bo long as physical exercise is not absolutely ignored we may regard the declension as a very healthy sign, Our young men are begining to realise that intellec tual attainment is one of the essentials to ensure a prosperous career, and that to devote one's time wholly to sport is to exalt the physical at) the expense of the intellectual. To have a promising career the young man of to-day must aim to be symmetrical, and with the very large resources of literature at his hand it is in cumbent upon him not only to exercise intel lect but to familiarise himself with the con tinuous revelations made to the world. We like to see a healthy interest taken in games that strengthen the physique, but the sen dency in the past has been to worship the physical and ignore the acquisition of a well-trained mind. In these times, when the soa of literature is so extensive and so many calls are made on one's time, ib necessitates a clear judgment as to the line of reading young men in general should seek to prosecute. F-ach has a taste of his own, but the «?oret of life is to know how to live ; and to develops a well-balanced symmetry, physically and intellectually, oannob but ensure unqualified success.— J.B.M.

Abmibaslb as is the present system of education, it has one or two serious defects whioh require remedy. One of

these is the entire absence of any instruction in Now Zealand history-—* most important tab*

jeot, it must b« admitted, and one which above all should be taught to young colonials. Even in our secondary schools this subject; is moso unwisely and unaccountably ignored, and it ie a lamentably common thing to meet a good scholar whoße familiarity with ancient history and classical love ia second only to his profound ignorance of colonial statesmen (celebrities we csnnob nay, for of a certain class of celebrity he ia well informed)} of those gallant warriors, Maori and European, whose chivalrous deeds brighten even the daik records of the Maori wars ; and of the leading events whioh mark important crises in our brief but eventful nation-buildipg. As a case in point: a very ■mart) collegian was asked what he kaew about Sir George Grey—a man who deservedly occupies a high position in the estimation of New Zaalanders—and he admitted that the extent of his erudition concerning this prominent statesman con sisted in knowing that he lived in an island horns- Ask any youth fresh from school the simplest questions regarding Wakefield, Whitaker, Selwyn, Richmond, Godley, Atkinson, and Balance, and he will be utterly nonplussed. Does this neglect in oolcate the principle of patriotism into the minds of the rising generation? Such precipitate actions as the offering of troops for service in Samoa may arouse a Jingoistic spirit in omr young people, but they fail to inspire them with a deep-rooted sober-minded patriotism such as De Quincey had in his mind when he wrote, " true and unaffected patriotism will show its love of country in a noble form of sincerity and truth : but mere nationality is always mean ; is dishonest; is ungenerous; is incapable of candour, and being continually besieged with temptations to falsehood, too often ends by becoming habitually mendacious*" Our chil dren should be taught not to flaunt their nationality and its superiority in the face of the whole world (unfortunately the vulgar beau-ideal of patriotism), bat to realise that they are partakers ia a sacred trust handed down to them by those who labored, aud in many cases laid down their lives, in the noble task of bringing thia most favored country to its present high Btate aud impor tance, and that it is incumbent upon them to hold this inheritance unviolattsd and un alienated for posterity ; to strenuously resist all attempts to place the colony in a false position either financially or socially ; to re turn to parliament men of unimpeachable integrity arid with a resolute determination to legislate, nob as class against class, but for the benefit of all; and who will see that the administration of affairs is placed in the hands of men competent and aoxious to im prove the condition of the people, to enable them to maintain the high position they now occupy among the Australasian Colonies. Above all, scholars in our schools should be taught more about the resources, natural and adventitious, of the country, and should be encouraged to patronise those industries which tend to develop thest rssources—to patronise local products, even at the expense of personal inconvenience and loss ; for their outlay will be repaid to them and the com munity in general in a thousand indirect ways. To a true patriot it is painful to see the preference well-meaning conscientious people have for foreign manufactures, when the locally made article Is very little dearer in price, and a great deal better in material and workmanship. If the Government were to move in the directions Indicated, much benefit would be derived therefrom by our commercial and industrial population.—OsM.

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(Raceived Wakapuak* May 20,10-5 a.m, Gtmbdun Ofice 12-24 p.m) The Ameer's Illness London, May 19 Sir Thomas Salter %ne, chief engineer to the Government f of Af ghanistan, ponn>ms the reports qf the Ameer's illness and states that he is unable to walk or stand. The Sirdar Hubibulla Khan, the Ameer's eldest son, is popular and is likely t© maintain the inheritance. His chief rival is Hrak Khan, the Ameer's brother, who at present is in Russian Turkestan. Cholera. Calcutta, May 19 Sixty-four deaths from cholera are reported at*Kurrachee.

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(Received Wakapuaka May 20,10.5 a.m, Gpabdiabt office 12-24 p.m) The Pylades. Thursday Island, May 20 The Pylades has been floated off apparently uninjured. \ The Tyson Estate. Melbouenb, May 20 Mrs Mulkolland, one of the next of kin in the Tyson estate, is taking proceedings to have the Victorian and Queensland estates administered 'by the Qourt.

News in Brief.

The eervicsa in the Primitive Methodist; church to-morrow will be conducted by the Sev J. B. Merretfc. In the evening a memorial service will be held for the late Bro Phillips, whose faithful allegiance to his Church was very marked, and whose genial disposition won the esteem of all who knew b,im. Special hymns and anenenis will be flaog, aod a cordial invitation is given to friends to attend the service. *"'

COMMERCIAL.

FROPEfcIY 84LE*.

Mr T. Bullock has rold on account of Mr D. W. McLean, 711 acs<<«, R.B. 28642, 32899, 32951, 33197, and 34115, fenced etc., Col'lwfcream Roud District, at 35a jeraero, 113 Acres, R.S. 12522, 13895, and 18896, near Waterton, on account of Mr T. Timms, 'o Mr E. Williams, ot £8 per acre. Mr J. Dunn's f*rm ab Flemington, 146 acres, to Mr Mr John Cowcn, at the owner's reserve. 126 Acres near Hinds Bailway Station, at £20 6? 8d per aore. 782 Acres at Se&field, being L^ts 1, 2, 4' atid 5, D.P 147, on account of tho {<'r"?o and Southland la vestment Company, a FP> 18, per acre, cash.

THE FAIRTON SECTIONS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, held a sale in the Orange Hall this afternoon of sections in the new township of Fairtoa, There was a good attendance, bidding being fairly brisk. Up to the time of oar going to press the beat prices were as under :—For half-acre sections, in good positions—£27, £24, £23, £20, £14, £13, and £12, Sec Mods at some distance from the centre sold at £10 down to, in one case, £6.

SPORTING.

TAKAPUNA RACES.

I United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph —Opyright Auckland, May 20 The following are reaulta :— Maiden Hurdles. —Verdi 1, Straybird 2, Tiki 3. Dividends— £2 16s and £4 17a. Boadicea, Ram and W» ly scratched. Maiden Plale —Auld Reckie'l, Snider 2, Shy look 3. All started. Dividends—£3 9s and £3 15*. Pony Race—Cuisine 1. Dividends—£B 8a and £S Bs. Little Wonder scratched.

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Funeral —The funeral of the late Mr F. M. Riokman took placa yesterday, and as might have been expected, w»s largely attended. The following sent wrea'hst — Messrs Field, Hobbs, and Seldon ; Miss and the Messrs Shearman, Mrs Breeze and family, Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mra Lechner, Miss Bean, Mr and Mrs M. Friedlander, Mr Joe Friedlandec, Mr and Mrs B. Saunder-1, Miss N. Harrison, Mr and Mrs Millar (Methven), Mr and Mrs Blair Fallarton, Mr and Mrs W. J. Silcock, Mr and Mrs C. A. Hardy, Mr and Mra John Orr and Miss Orr, Mrs Pilbrow, Mr and Mrs F. Steel, Mrs Faoks and family, Miss Ruth Hardy and Miss Parsons, Hobby and Francis Rickman, Mr and Mrs Alinglon.

THB ABHBUHTON GUABDIAN, SATDBDAY, MAY •><), J89«»



§48 t, i - - • ► . * 3 ■ i ' ?•. a l.i Iy i v.,. *> * *& i \ ■•■ > * * ' «. FINEST ROLLER FLOUi I AT £6 17* 6i PER TON. ---25?1b SAGS5 AGS - •- 145» oil 100!b BA(;S - ... 7s 6d B6oib BAGS ... ... Zi lOd 25ib B*,G3 2* Od KAN and BHAPS, at Wholesale Prices; Best BLUE DEUWENT POTATOES, 3* 6d per bag or 30?b a I*. BED CHAFF, 9J per Bait ; ONIONS, 201b a Is; Crushed OAiS,4s6lper sack j Finest Nfcw CUR tANTS, SULTANA*, and RAISINS, at Uiristchiirdi Fnces, jail cleaned by patect machinery. We aro eid.ina Liabt of the Age aud Evening Star KEROSENE, lower tb*n Christohuroh Prices. Yon will save from 5 per cenb to 10 per by baying your Groceries from as." hmm LAMPS. We are sellling i{«A Sec tmr window. Rochester Lamps /W> -.--^^K|lk for piteei, and yon from 5s 9d each ||hf TINY Vf|| wi u My at 00C8 fir * rt 1 I I |»J/\^li| or aboufc 15 per |Jy' UUNU jfjjflj tbstonr prices an oent lest than other lIIWg^MJIf Jr 1'1 ■j™ f ar c Lowest Stores are charging. \ in Town- * Compare Prices .^^^^^^Bff^ Compare prices. with other Stores SfflDnSSSSm^^ with other atona and jadge for your- *nd J udße for Jo*'' selves. „. V selves. LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROM 37s 6d to £3 v3s. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVER PLATED, OR NICKEL SILVER. Breakfast Ornet Dinner Cruet; from 7s 6d each. . from 9a 6d each REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH. SOLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"YUR Success with these GOWNS laefc Season gives na Confidence in Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold a Compbehbnsivi: Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON BALE — A BALES CARPET SAMPLES « O BALES GOAr SKIN RUGS tf>. MITCHELL & TURNER. INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). —(x) GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. _ (x) 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 at the following reduced prices:— 0 Burners, Plain, Complete, 12? Each. 0 Burners, "Avon," with Bye-paps, 15s Each. Mantles for above are now Reduced to 2s Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives "FIVE TIMES the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gas. For Fall Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ SOLE AGENT FOR AJBHBUBTON. 5 137



SPECIAL PURCHASE j OP JLAJJIJib CAJr l^b, 8s lid, 9s lid, 10s lid, 13s lid, UP to 60s- LADIES' JACKETS, fes 6&» 8s lid, 9s 6d, 10s lid, & upwards to 55s- FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS EVEN IK G h ESSES, EVENING GLOVES. FANS AND REQUISITES FOR THE BALL ROOM NOW ON VIEW. SPECIAL Lines in Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats and Cardigan Jackets. Men's Boots in splendid variety and very cheap. Ladies 9 Shoes at Lowest Prices in Ashburton NEW GOODS OPENING UP EVERY DAY. NORTHCOTjf & HEFFORD, » THE CORNEE." - -rirf-rrnTmrrnfin ■hwhwwwiiiwsjMßW^^ Government Notices. j NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ' k! ! EXCURSION FARES FOR QUEEN'S A^ J BIRTHDAY AND DUNEDIN RACES. (J » . — o§ g ■ AT 2d per mile first class, Id per mile r ■ O Becond class (mileage counted one way £1 £5 only), minimum 4a and 2s respectively. r"~) S ® 2? Tickets issued on 220 d, 23rd, and 24th May >^ ~ § . from any station to any station on the «^j . pa O Hurunui-Bluff Section, available for return J*' gf O HJ . «i!l the 30th insfc. The journey must be jjj g g 00 g ** started on the date of the purchase of the ' tJ p 2 o i' ticket in every case, and miy be broken i_ 2 O a3 02 P5 after the first 25 miles. rQ S g g ** EXCURSION TO TIMARU, MAY 24. " O 3 g g From Ashburton at 10.20 a.m., returning €-+ R Q 2 "^ from Timaru at 525 p.m. Return fares by b»J 5 0 Sot this train only—from Ashburton 7s and l_j ? ** a? 2 C 5 3s 9j. hi s 5 . a % The 11 30a.m. train from Timiru 60 Ash- £7"^ g X . « § H burton and the 350 p.m. train from Ashbur- N—^ W | * 5 ton to Timaru will run on the 24bh May. 3 £ W O _ § The Goods Shed at Ashburton will be \^ W . p H - closed on that date. "l&^^gfjS^rj} For further particulars see posters and )-—\ 35 to # w «tj g handbills. r^^Sj^MBSS 5 162 BY ORDER. WSSd^S^S ' —■ —^TVt T~/:\'ir<'Tr >-N p «3 O 05 W O OQ T. BULLOCK. r^j g* fe fe t> tg > FOR SALE, FORREMOVAL fe g B B B B B B LARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stud, <q . including 2 stalls, chaff huusr, trap -i \-^ shed and loft; now erected on the back \m^ L portion of T S 779, Cass street. ****. Apply to "^ r_"l T. BULLOCK, r*i hH M Agent. p j r^._! FOR SILK"- """™" N H M q CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. h> E> r '&D BEING T.S. No. 795, contaiuiogi acre, L>- f*i Cox Street, level first-class land for ~-. «^-< CLj garden purposes. LIJ k_^ C^\ T. BULLOCK f~J m 131 " tcTlet; ' " Jh Jz; COMFORTABLE Dwelling ef Six Rooms with Verandah, wash house with - copper built in, etc., well situated on the «.<ec —>-^>s^ Beach Road. tP^^LJ!^^^ Apply to ' -'rss^-.-^MSBiS-ai T. BULLOCK, ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB. Agent, -—— ___ SECOND MEETING. FOB SALE. mO be held on WEDNESDAY, May 24. - —~ A on Duncan Cameron's, Esq, Home- NICE BUILDING SITE, stead, ab Methven; Corner of West Belt and Havelock Street. BIRTHDAY STAKES-For all Aged Til S. 1169 and 1170, containing 1 rood 4 Dogs, at £1. A. perches and 1 rood 16 perches respec- METHVIiN STAKES — For Puppies, tively, and havivg a froDtage of about five at pi, chains ; the property of Mr T. Harland , As these were not sold by Auction on w„t.:„„ „!„„„ „:.u t v„ a „„..,,.....„ «^ Saturday, oifars are invited for the purchaae M SwnSV m ot * othe Se^ et^ ? n of same on ea ß y terms of payment. P HOND AY , May 22, at Bp. m ,ab Commercial T. BULLOCK, Agent. aotel, FOR BALE. son-J^B95 on-J^B9 - .--H.Miw»B Hon. blipper , T. Alexandkr TO FARMERS, DEALERS «fc OTHERS. Hon'^ W.J Shearman ioo aor_ bs xooL THB ELEOTOES 0F CONVENIENTLY situated about two miles from the Fairfield Frerzing Works ASHBURTON. and the County Saleyards; on Mitcham ux*wv/*ii V j.i, Road, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If __ desired oan be divided into two allotments of """ 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for persons living at a A T the req<H*t of Electors from all distance sending stock for sale or to the ■**• , „, t , T L ...... Freezing Works. P ftrts of fcno Electorate, I have decided to Apply to T. BULLOCK contest the Ashburton Seat at the Forth. ■— —_: _ "-— ' - coming Eleotlon, in the Liberal interest. ALLEN TON. —— Yonr Obsdient Servanb. SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.  W. S. MASLIN. gl^ ACRES gl^ 6192 FRONTING Allen's Road, William — Street, and Wakanui Creek, being WANTTCTi Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling WA« l-Eil/. thereon, the property of Mr J. Moban; —— Offers are invited for the purchase of this, A N Aotive Man as Carpenter and Fenoer. on very easy terms of payment. -^*- Constant employment to Competent Apply to Hand. Also—Good Teamster. References T. BULLOCK, required.—Apply to — ____ __—J_ E. H. DOBSON, TINWALD. 5 194 Manager Lowcliffe Estate. T7IOR SALE, at alo^price-four section! PIRATES FOOTBALL CLUB. X 1 between Harlan d and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. a GENERAL MEETING will be held 4? 1 1 O required. J\_ £}AAV/ Easy terms of payment. on MONDAY NEXT, 220 d inst., at 7.30 1 BULLOCK. p. m>| in th» Arcade Chambers, A full at- WAR BAT W tendance ia requested. , r , jr ,,„, „ „ r ,_„"r~ .. v m „ 1 5 191 F. PRITCHARD, Hon. Secretary. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, 1 ! — Allenton District. THE BARRYTOWN FLAT NO. 2 GOLD g ACRES ODD. g MINING COMPANY. Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, No Lxabiuct. with Commodious Dwelling House, —"~"~ Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out- fTIAKE NOTICE that the Seventh Call houses, consisting of Washhouse, with A of Oue Shilling Per Share has been Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., made, and is payable at the registered etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, office of the Company, Aroade, Ashburton, well stocked with fruit trees; very healthy on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of June, locality j the property of Mr R. Murray. 1899. Having sold his business he is desirous of CHAS. J. STYCHR, disposing of his property. Offers are invited 5183 Legal Manager. , for same either aB a whole or separately. ■ — — —_—____ Easy terms of payment can be arranged. r-«-m-r-r>^ ! _ JLBULUH^ SMITH'S T O LE T THAT old established Butcher's Shop in Premier Wheat DPeSSWg East Street, formerly occupied by Mr , Digby. Apply to _^ x^tjr n 6W Season's Supply of this MONEY Dressing has now arrived, and its _J " ever increasing sale each year proves its TO LEND-Small Special Sums of £15 °Pularis' and £180; also a sum of £300 0 a H> IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE lowest current rates of interest. VENTATIVE. «■ .—i=-H-^rsg a It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. jfeBOKOKsr wmaw Oihibs ARE Weakest. [ Io haßten , inßt ead of retarding germination, Z? h/ •?£ f, c!'u ga Z9al, a«dl». Bicycles are and ia very raQo h cheaper than any ether fitted with all the very latest improvements, dressing-Is per pnolcet. butted tubmg making frames, forks, and „_ . f! nn *[ , , . head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging bufficienb for 20 bushels of teed. chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Elswick hubs, and dust proof throughout* A ohhilfitnn Hrnift Prt I i/i enamelled in fancy colours ; prices—Gentle- f* ofIUUI Lull Ul UK UU, LIU. men's £21, Ladies' £22 j twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of WHOLEBALE & RETAIL AGENTS, accessories in stock—Acetylene gas lamps 5 11 2|is, Silver King 17s 6i ; lamps from ss; bells from Is ; Graphitoleo 6d, 9d, Is, very best ——————— for chains; lamp and bicycle oil la; handle bars from 12s 6d; ladies' parcel carriers is 6de "TjIINFST Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per tons ■—Gates, Lowry, and Co., largest cycle A? 2001b bag 14s, 1001b bag 7s 6d, 501b manufacturers in Australasia, Burnett bag 3s lOd, 251b bag 2s, at Fletcher Bros., street, Ashburton; and at Chriatoburcb.Adti, Aibbactoa »nd Christohuroh.



Fried lander Bros.. Limited. IT WALD YARDi-""' TUESI^Y, MaY 23, 1899. WE Shall offer on account of various Clients, the following special lines of sheep :— 1 AAA Forward Two aud Four-tooth AUUU WETHKRS. 1 AAA Funvard Four and Six-tooth IUUU WETHERS. aflfi MERINO WETHERS. 1900 FORWARDLAMB3«-trai*«hfc 550 F? RWARD LAMBS (slightl OOA HALFBRED EWES (in lamb) 200 FREEZBRS> Also—Fat & Store Sheep, Cattle, & Pigs, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 186 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 1^1^99 In the Estate of William Mitchell, Deceased. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. will Sell at their West Street Mart, as above,— T.S. 126, with Two Large Buildings, sui table for Boarding House. Can be easily removed. For absolute sale. Sac at 1 30. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 5 176 Auctioneer. HORSE^ FAIR. /"\UR Next FAIR will take plaoe on THURSDVY, JUNE 8,1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for samo. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS TIN WALD YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1899, MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell at the Tinwald Yards on TUESDAY, May 23, several Hoes of Freeziog Sheep, viz t—■ OAA Prime Crossbred Wethers and f£)\j\J Maiden Ewes. 100 PRIME LAMJiS' QK(\ PRIME FAT WETHERS. 100 FAT LAMBSI 800 LaMB - METHVEN YARDS. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 18C9 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Ms W. Thomas to sell by Public Auction on the above date, viz. : — DA ACRES OF TURNIPS, Situated on the Mount Hoit Road. Sale at 12 o'clock. For inspection, apply to Mr W. Thomas, or DAVID THOMAS. 5 123 Auctioneer. FOR SALe7~~~~ BY PRIVATE TREATY, A FIRST.CLAS3 FARM, containing 186 Acres, adjoining a Sshool and Post Office. For further particulars apply 5 133 D. THOMAS. «■——■■—«————■——■—■.—^ Public Notices. RE-OPENING. ~* MjSS BARRATT'S School will re-open on May 22nd inst. Subjects taught —English, Music, Drawing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barbatt will be at home from the 20th inst. 5 163 ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. A PROMENADE CONCERT AND DANCE WILL BH HBLD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, at the Odd fellows' Hall. Double Tickets, 2s 6d ; Extra Lady, Is. Commence at 8 p-m. 5 39 VALUF irj p 33 inoh wide, from 4sd per yard 33 inch wide, grand heavy [cloth, Ed g at 7|d per yard. *§ Blouse Cloths. j§ All Wool Serge, from la 4£d per gg yard W All Wool Serge, very special value 3$ in Navy and Black in better w goods GO OQ (-3 &4 jsj F5 Colonial, at oar Usual Low Prices ■* sj —in Grey or White v? 1-3 (*< FA a Department under the supervision < of Miss Lowjiy. a eg Usual price 10s fid. {£ ' ASHBURTON PRAPERY COMPANY. i



• T. Bullock. ASHBURTON. SATURDAY^ MAY 27. . __ *"' HINDS DISTRICT. ; SHEEP FARM OF 1853 *°*** 1853 with extensive IMPROVEMENTS. MR T. BULLOCK has rcc ivrd instrn?. tioris from MuJ. WrrHELL (in con sequence of his having purchaue i property ' no.tr Kaling) to Sel by Public Auction at the Arcade ou the above date— HIS FARM sitmted about 4| miles from the Hinds Railway Station, fronting the Main Road leading to the Rangi tata Traffic Bridge, being R.S. 27620, 27798, 30601, 30899, 35881, and 36204, containing 1853 acres, fenced and divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered with county water races. 950 acres have been broken up and laid down in English grasses, and the remainder is principally in its native lUte. The improvements consist of a Commo dious Dwelling House of eight rooms, Stable, Trap Shed, and other Buildings. Sde school about two miles distant. Terms and further particulars furnished on application. Note'time of sale—ll.3o a.m. """t. BULLOCK, 5 156 Auctioneer. ALFOSD SURVEY DISTRICT. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 129 * °«_ E ■ • 129 MR T BULLOCK has received instruo tioms from Ma Hugh Muirhead to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade ou the above date, — HIS PROPERTY fronting tha Road leading to Alford Foresb and Cough's Crossing, containing 129 ncrea 1 rood, being R.^s. 29116 and 29501, securely fenced with live fences, and divided into four convenient sized paddocks, well watered with County water races; all in English grasses in good heart, a portion recently laid down. Further particulars on application. Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 167 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, MAY 27,~i899. SUBURBAN PROPERTY, fronting Princes Street, Netherby. X ACRES AND 20 PERCHES r MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mrs P. Clifford (in consequence of her having purchased pro perty on the Winchmore Road) to sell by Pablio Auction at the Aroade on the above date— LOTS 8 and 9, each containing 2 Acres, 2 Roods, 10 perches, watered with County Water Race. There aro 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—ll. 30 a.m. 5 168 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 27. GRAHAM'S ROAD, TINWALE. S ljz &oms- 3 1/ 2 Good land being Lot 29. deposited plan 321, originally part of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate, situated close to the Corner of Grove Street. What ia often asked for—a small blook of good land close to town. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb Chas. Dohebty to sell the above by Public Auction at the Aroade on the date named. Liberal terms of Payment. Note Time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 183 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, MAY 27. SUBURBAN PROPERTY ! Well Situated in the Hampstead Town District, about 5 AOBBS. 5 With Good Dwelling House and Other Buildings, Etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mbs S. Mkaclbm to Bell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— Her Property at Hampstead, comprising 4 Acres, 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 ia a Comfortable Dwelling House of; Five Rooms and Scullery, Detached Wash house, with Copper builb in; also a Large Shed, with iron roof, and other buildings erected on the property. Ab the back there is an Orchard well Btooked with Fruit Trees. All the land is of first-class quality and well situated* If not cold as a whole, will be offered separately. Easy terms of payment oan ba arranged. Sale at 11.30 a,m. T. BULLOCK, 5 181 Auctioneer* "^SATURDAY, MAY 27. ~~ AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. 5 A O R E S p* 19 Perches t) Corner of Winter's and Cavendish Roads. Allenton, with improvements. ADVERTISED for SALE on the abovt date, on account Mb*Wm. Gabdner, IS WITHDRAWN; The same having been Sold Privately tc Mr George Willers. T. BULLOCK, 5 195 Auctioneer. fOUND. "CIOUND-SUM OF MONEY. Owner can have same by giving particulars to 'J. COW, a 197 Tinwaldi



PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Aahburton. SUNDAY, MAY 21. Services— Morning, at 11—" The Chrislian Pleader." Evening, ac 6.30 — Memorial Service for the late Bro. James Phillips. Preacher—-Pev. J. B. Mbbbett. TUESDAY EYENI^G-Christian En deayour Meeting at 7.30. Sub j cots—Prayer, Praise, and Patience. Everybody cordially invited. 5 193 SATUBDAY, JUNE~X~ ALFORD FOREST. DA ACRES or\ O\J ACRES O\) With Homestead and Portion Bush Land. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mb B. Corhy (in conse quenoe of his removal to Waikakahi), to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — His Property at Al&rd Foresb, as follows : 40 ACRES Homestead, R.S. 10228 and 24215, on which is erected a Cottage and ! Dairy, also Two Sheds, well situated, being only about three-quarfcers of a mile from the Alford Forest School and Store. 40 ACRE 3 Bash Land, adjoining the Vil lage Settlement, ani being R.S. 3433 and 31134. Liberal terms of payment. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 5 189 Auctioneer.



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. FTIHE Friends of the late Mr James JL Phillips are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Tancred Street, on SUN DA V, the 21st inst., at 2 p.m., for the Ashburtoo Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 5 173 Undertakers,



Wanted. rilABKRNACLE.—Preacher To-morrow— X Rev W. Lamb ; morning and evening. 6 190 LOST —Bay Gelding, aged; probably wandered towards Rak^ia. Finder rewarded on returning same to J. Chap jan, Tancred street. 5 196 fIIHE Austral Botanic Co., of Wellington, _1_ have opened a Branch in Sounders' Buildings. Ftrat-claßs Herbal Remedies ac Moderate Prices.—M. Jaokson, Manager. 5 116 . WANTED— Ladies' to inspect bargains in Ladies' Macintoshes, Jackets, and Capes, Children's Coat?. Displayed in window and showroom. — Ashbdrtost Drapery Company. 5 180 CANS Chairs Reseated, at Post Office Stores, Cameron Street. Chaira called for and returned in town. 5 146 UA A Pj STAR of Ashbur • jOL •\J • JiJ • ton Lodge No. 14, official visit Grand Lodge Officers, Monday, May 22. Members particularly requested to attend. Refreshments at close. Henry Stephbsson, Secretary. 5.159 FRESH Supply—lrs 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, etc* Cheap editions of Tennyson's Poems ; With Kitchener to Khartoum." —-A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Nioe Capes (for Ladles) with Fur Collars at JNortii oote and Herford's for 13s lid; going fast. TTIkOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and Jj crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261 bs Is), Potatoes, Chick wheat, 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 NORTHOOTE AND HBFFOBD'S. Coat and Skirt Costumes from 14s 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 6d upwards. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3s 6d pc Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oitß 4a 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 20lba Is, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. 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 Reader, Boys' and Girls' Own Paper (quarterly partß), Harper's Magazine, Pharoah the Egyptian, By order of the Czar, Messages to the Multitudes (Spurgeon), The Twentieth Door., Hia Mother's Portrait {PeaneJ.—H. M. Jonks.