PRESENTATIONS TO MR SIMMERS

Conversazione m the Orange trail.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there wai a large gathering hi the Orange HtUi last night at the coavers zione »rr Dged by Indies interested m the High School to afford an opportunity to friends of Mr and Mra G. A. Simmers to cay good-bye on the eve of their depar ture for Timaru, where Mr Simmers takes up the dutiea of headmaster of the Boys' High Sohool, m succession to Mr George Hogben, M.A., who has been promoted to the Secretaryship for Educa tion, the position rendered vacant by the death of the late Rev. Mr Huberts. The hall was arranged to suit such a gathering, tables being prepared for games, albums, etc., m different parts of the building, while two large tables ad the stage bore an abund ant] load of good things. His Worship the Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, presided, and the proceedings opened with musical selec tions given by the Misses McOlatchie, Mrs Herbert Steel, and Mr MeOlough, violinist. {Those items having been given, The Chairman apologised for the absence of Messrs Williamson, Stitt, and Braddell, and went* diato say that he occupied the chair that nighb m his capacity of Mayor, having beea asked to do so by the ladies who had arranged the gathering, though his friend on the left), Mr Andrew Orr, who was chairman of the Board of Governors, should really have occupied the chair, bub would have something to say later on. It was a somewhat strange coincidence, thab four years ago, when a member of the High School Board, he had aided m the steps thab were then taken to reconstruct the teaching staff of thft Behool. Ha had also taken part m deliberations of the Board that had cul minated m the appointment of Mr (Simmers as headmaster, and now he was preaiding over a meeting called together to say good bye to that gentleman. It was not bis desire, nor was i 6 necessary, to go very largely into ancient) history, but it was not out of place to ■ay thab when Mr Simmers assumed the position of headmaster he fouud a very weak sohcoi, very limited m number of pupils. That number was now double, and Mr Simmers soon showed that he could teach as well as maintain discipline. The follow ing lilt of honors gained by pupils of the High .School since the beginning of 1895, When the two schools were combined, would bear oat the statements he had just made : — At this end of 1895, two pupils passed the matriculation examination; m 1895, five passed matriaulstion, and two the junior civil service examination; m 1897, one passed the matriculation, one the preliminary tnedioal, ane the junior civil service, and one obtained partial pass m the senior civil servict examinations, while yes another gained the Education Board's senior scholar ship, being second m order of merit; m 1898, three passed the marticulation, one the junior civil service examination, and a third was first m order of merit m gaining the Educa tion Board's senior scholarship. In 1897 one pupil kept first year's term at Canter bury College, and another did the same m 1808. Such results'as these from a small sohool were highly satisfactory, and bore testimony to the-• excellent teaching the pupils bad received. His Worship further stated thab Mr Simmers had raised the tone of the School, and the process had been going on ever since he took charge. His Worship made reference to the alteration that was recently made, by which the boys and girls are now taught together. It was an arrangement by which time was saved, but it was an improvement m other respeefc. Ie had been the sub j act of adverse comment when the change was first made, but now all were satisfied, and since the change had taken place not one single complaint had been received by the Board. If it was any satisfaction to Mr Simmers, he could tell him that he himself had a boy at the sohool, and was perfectly satisfied with the work done; his only regret was they were losiag the headmaster. Mr Simmers was much surprised vhen he (the Mayor) showed an unwillingness to support him m his application for the Timaru school, be cause of the loss that this district would suffer | bat on seoond thought, he saw that it , was only right that a capable man should push forward and seek a higher position, and so he gave bun his heartiest support m seeking a position, by which he would be bettered financially aud get a larger sohool. Mr Andrew Orr, Chairman of the Board of Governors, said that after the concise history of the school for the last five years, given by His Worship, it was only left for him to speak of the guest of the evening. It was with regret that? they had heard of Mr Sim leers' success m obtaining the appointment £6 Timaru, not that they begrudged him the promotion that tbe appointment undoubtedly was, or that they desired ;for a moment to stand m the way of; his advancement), but bepause. he had gained so thoroughly their respect and esteem, and had displayed so, marked ability, and achieved so great suc cess while m charge of the school, that the parting was a great wrench indeed. Mr Orr paid a high tribute to the excellence of the staff of the school, remarking that it would be difficult indeed to find three better qualified teachers m any school m any town of the size of Ashburton. Mr Simmers was a man who minded his own business, and he exercised an excellent influence both with teachers and pupils, with the result, as the Mayor had. said, that tbe tone of the school had beea vastly elevated. Mr Orr then made reference to the loss that was being suffered' by the removal ef Mrs Simmers, He had been a shipmate with that lady's mother when coming to this colony thirty years ago, and a good mother always made a good daughter, Mr Tennant, who had been selected Fo take Mr Simmer* was a gentleman who, tie. believed,' would' walk m Mr Simmers' footsteps. Mr Simmers had been on his trial tod had ooma satisfactorily through the ordeal, Mr Tenpant was about to go on his trial, and to enable him to go through that trial satisfactorily it was to be hoped they would support the school by sending their children, and he knew no plaoe where they could obtain better tuition. He wished Mr Simmers; God speed, and looked forward to the time when, to crown a suooestfal career, he would read m the papers reports of the doings and sayings of •' Frofeisor," Simmers. (Loud applause.) The Board of Governors had passed a reso lution to the effect that Mr Simmers left gftrrying with film the esteem and "fullest confidence of the Board, and that he had given universal satisfaction during his charge of the school, (Applause.) Mr SftlmoHd, second master, to whom had been deputed the duty of making two pre sentations to Mr Simmers, did so m a feeling but withal racy speech. He .was extremely sorry for himself (laughter)^ but he was glad to take part m this function. Like the polios man's life, that of the teacher was natal ways a happy one. He got a good many holidays, bo doubt, but he did a lot of work that was not sees. The walls of the school closed him In from the outside world, just as fbp walls of the monastery closed m the monks, (j^aughter}. Mr Salmond paid a high compliment to Mr Simmers' talent and scholastic ability, and added that no sohool could have gone on with the swing that had characterised the work of the Ashburton High Sohool during the past three years. (There had been no hitch ; everything had gone smoothly. Mr Simmers had made him self tbe friend of the assistants, and the kirialy elder brqthor of the pupils. (Ap plause). Instead of being an establishment the school had been more like a happy family party. The boys would not all think they had been m enoh an Elysium as he had been painting, because Mr Simmers knew when to pc severe, and he had a strong right arm j pui all' the boys" would allow that they had met with much more kindness than severity. Mr Simmers was going away with the res pect of all, and he could almost say the reverence of not* few. He was there that sight to show that that respect was not hollow, bub substantial, and it was pleasing to him to have to hand over to Mr Simmers the handsome desk the boys had presented him with. "It would, he was sure, be a source of gratification, to Mr Simmers to know that it was almost wholly the boys' own gift, and the subscriptions m epme cases jand $eeh eheir own earnings. He trusted When' Mr Simmers sat at that desk it would be an inspiration to him to produce one or more of thole scientific f;ext books they ex pected to see from bis pen* (Applause). The other souvenir of Mr Simmers' connection with Ashburton that it had fallen to him to band over, was a handsome arm chair, the gift of the young ladiee, past pupils of the school. Doubtless they remembered how long and how often he had stood at tbe blackboard wrestling with Euolid for their

benefit, and thought that an armohair would be a suitable recognition of his labors m their behalf. (Laughter). He asked Mr Simmer to accept the gifts from the boys and from the young ladies The desk and chair were from tho establishment of Mr Furhmann, Christohurch. Mr B. Stephen*, m o faw word?, aeked Mr Simmers to accept a iundsoma travelling bag from the old boys. (Applause)* RevG. B. Inglia also spoke, adding his tribute to the personal worth as well as to the scholastic ability of Mr Simmers, and wished him and Mrs Simmers God speed and God's blessing on them. Mr Simmers suitably replied m a modest speech, m which while he highly appreciated the presence of so many at that meeting, and the kindly things that had been said about the school and his connection with it, he disclaimed all the credit. He ooui ■ imt ap propriate to himaoif what was dne m jo * e-y targe a measure lo the excellent work done by the other members of the a toff, whose valuable assistance he fully acknowledged. He thanked the lonr.rs of the gifts of which he bad been the recipient, and disclaimed the affectation that would say he wag not highly gratified ab receiving them. The boys' gift ie specially valued, aa it was of a kind ho had often wished to possess, though how the boys' had learned m what direction his desires lay he wa<s at a loss to know. Ie was just the thing h« wanted, and it would ever keep him m mind of his High School pupils. Ha thanked the young ladides also for their gift, and as the two would be used together i he would have a double reminder of both sides of the school. Hi or did he value lees the kindly remombraneo that had prompted the gift of the old boys. He and Mra Simmers were quiet people, and perhaps being absorbed iv the work of bhe school they had neglected their social duties, and so had known less of the people than they mighfcc They had only, m their quiet life, met the people as it were, but he was pleased to fiad that he had bo many friends, and he trusted they would remain so and come to see them at Timaru. He tendered his thanks to the ladies who had invited them there that night, and for the great trouble they had taken m connection with the gathering; he thanked the members of the staff for the good work they had done, and without) which the successes recorded Don Id not have been achieved; he thanked the members of the Board for the free hand thty had allowed him, the confidence they had reposed m him, and the encouragement given, and he trusted the same sympathy would be extended to his successor, whom he had known personally for many years as one of the best fellows m Hew Zealand, and a much abler man than hints* If He con* eluded with an appeal to the parents to support the school by sending their children to it, and after reiterating his thanks re* paated bis invitation to his friends to visit him m Timaru. After further musical items, and a cup of tea, the meeting closed.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright) Sydney, May 12 The Queen Eleanor, which sailed to-day for Auckland, will keep a look oat for the Perthshire.

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Wellington, May 12 The Marine Department havo requested Australian bound boats to keep a sharp look out for the overdue steamer Perthshire* Dunedin, May 13 A careful search is beiug made from Bluff to Five Fingers Point near Dusky B*y. Those immediately concerned m the Perth shire are therefore confident the steamer will turn up or be pickod up m a few days as a lame duck. Meanwhile the Hinemoa will make an examination of the coast from Hokitika to Big Bay, The captain of the Hawea, from Greymouth to the Bluff, was instructed to keep a sharp look out, and if necessary make a close search of the shore. The Captain of the Wanalca, leaving New castle for Lyttelton on Monday, has been ordered to zig z»g across the course taken by the Perthshire, and coma south about through Foveattx Strait. The owners and underwriters are convinced these pre cautions are quite as certain of success as if a epecial steamer were sent out.' .

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapuaka M»y 13, 920 »-m, Guardian Office, 10.44 a-m) Universal Jubilee Year, Rome, May 12 The Pope has proclaimed '1900 a Universal Jubilee year amongst th,e Oatbolios and it will be marked by special remission of sin. Wireless Telegraphy. Marconi's wireless telegraphy is being extensively tried on Italian warships m connection with the Sicilian manoeuvres. It is also being tried on Paris fortresses.

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News in Brief.

The services is the Primitive Methodist Ohuroh to-morrow will be conducted by Mr Goilison m the morning, and the Rev. Merretb m the evening. The evening subject will be—** Ruth—A model woman." jAil are cordially invited to the services.

ME AfIHBOttTQR aDAKBIAN, SATtJBDAY, MAY IS, 189§



Wajntjui at once—a bout two acres or Good Laud, with water preferable, near Ashburton.—App'y Mail Office. 5 120 rpHE Austral Botanic Co., of Wellington, _L have opened a Brv eh m Saundera' Buildings. First-ckga Herbal Rpmedea at moderate prices.— M. Jackson 1, Manager. '_ 5 116 BEST Blue Dcrwenb Fotatoea 3s 6d pe<" Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oits 43 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Flhtoher Bros , Ashburton. FTIRY ■NoßTircoTU akd Fefford's new JL Dressmaker, and p'aoe your order earlyi Grand lot of "Materials" at The Corner. /"IHBAP Editions—With Kitchener "to KJ Khartoum, Teunysoa'B Poems, Richard Bruoe (Sheldon), e(o. Colonial Library .Editions of The broth- rhood of Seven Kings, The Swallow (Haggard); Homer's, Wiater's and -Swan's popular Tales; the Golden Storks, etc. Fresh' lots of rare Foreign Stamps.-—A. H. Williams, Bookseller, Stationer, ctci, Ta-ared Street. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. rnHK Friends of Mr William Lockharb JL are respectfully informed th>it the Funeral of his late beloved ion, Will am John, will move from his residence, Cox S rcet, on SUNDAY, 14th iuat,, at 2 p.m., for the Aahburton Cemetery. B IKBR BROS , 5 129 Undertakers, JLj. O.JLy, JNo. S3. T>RETHREN of the above Lodge, are _D requested to meet at the Lodge Room TO-MOKi'OW, tvt.1.30 pm., to attend the Funeral of their late Brother, W. J. LOCKHABD. 5135 By Order of the W.M. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the Ute Kbv Jambs Wakwock Crbk are. respectfally in formed that his Funeral will move from his late residence, Hopelands, Rnapuna, on MONDAY, 15nh inst., at 1.30 p.m., for the Ruapuna Cemetery. BAKER BBOS., 5130 Undertakers. Public Notices primitive methodist church, SUNDAY, MAY 14. Ash>ur(on—ll a.m.—Mr Collisoo; 6.30 p.m—Rev J B Merrett. Newlands—ll a.m, Seafield, 3 p.m—Rev J. B. Merrett. Endeavour oa TUESDAY Evening, at 7^o 5 126 TUST UNPACKED, per SS. Ruahine- U GOD LIVER OIL (the new season's catch of fish) fresh and sweet. From the M&ltine Company, direct,— NKW MALTINE and xVIALTINE k COD LIVER OIL. From the Vinolia Company,— NEW TOILET PREPARATIONS and SOAPd. From Our London Wholesale D uggisbs,— A LARGE OF NEW DRUGS. Per S.B. Hawke's Bay from New York,— TRUSSES OF VULCANISED RUBBER —E»sy fitting, comfortable and durable. INDIA-RUBBER HOT WATER BOTTLEB, Covered Plush, Large Siza, O/- each. IMPERISHABLE ENEMAS. Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd 5127 J M CAMBRIDGE, Manager, ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB. SECOND MEETING. TO be held on WEDNESDAY, May 24, onDuNOAN Cameron's, Ktq , Home stead, at Methveru BIRTHDAY: STAKES—For all Aged Doga, at £1. METHYEN STAKES -, For Puppies, ab£l. Entries olose with the Secretary on MONDAY, May 22, at 8 p.m , afe Commercial Hotel. Hon. Judge ... ._ H. Milnbh Hon. Slipper ,„ , T. Alexander Hop. Sco; -,. , m W. J Shearman ". ': ' 5 156 T. Bullock. ~^FOB SALS TO FARMERS, DEALERS & OTHERS. XOG ao^s XOO /CONVENIENTLY eituated about two \J miles (rom the Fairfield Freezing Works ' and the County Saleyards; on Mitcham; Road, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If i desired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance sending stock for sale or to the Freezing Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agents CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, containing * aore, Cox Street, level first-claas land for j garden purposes. , T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. COLDBTREA.M ROAD DISTRICT, j 500 ACRE 8, §00 GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Being R.S. 32,732, 32,734. »nd 3&96S below the Railway Line, fenced etc. To be sold at a considerable loss to the present owner. Terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK, _^ Agent) TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. HALF-ACRE, together with square dwel ling (housept four rooms, &0., well situated on the Alford Forest Road. JQI OK P"00 "quired. The owner ouX.OO having purchased a property m another part of the District is the reason ot its being for sale. Very easy terms of payment can be ar ranged, almost equal to rental. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent." FOR SALB! Owner having purchased land m another part of the District. 1 Ac re 1 Of Good Land, fronting Princes Street, Netherby, being Lots 42 and 43, together with square Dwelling House, Scullery and Dairy at back, surrounded by orchard ; alao Stable and other buildings erected thereon. rtQAA PRICE REQUIRED, on Eaßy otjtCKJ\J (Terms of Payment. For further particulars apply to q?. gutLQOK, Dstate Agentt



SYKOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. B. W. Barrett—Houses to let, and land for sale Wanted—Servant H M Jonea—New Books, etc A'shbnrton Drug Company —New ttook just landed I To let—Shop with dwelling f Friedlander Bros—Sale of property on f Saturday, May 20 Baker Bros—Funeral ft otices D. Thomas—Farm for sale Primitive Methodisb and the Taberaaole— Church Services.



Wanted. WANTED Known—To L 9 6—Shop with Dwelling m East street; cheap rent. Apply office of this paper. ' 5 12Q rpHE Taberaaole, To-morrow.—Rev W. X Xamb, of K&ngiora; morning and evening. 5 134 WANTED— A Housemaid. Apply at once to Mbs R. Fbiedlander, Tancred Street. 5 131 WANTED a Lad to look after a horse and trap, work m garden, and make himself generally useful. Apply, before Monday next, to Mbs Ste\yari>, Burford, East Bolt. " 5 122 WINDSOR Magazine for April, Weldon's Ladies 1 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, Pbaroah the Egyptian, By order of the Czar, Messages to the Multitudes (Spurgeon), The Twentieth Door, His Mother's Portrait (Peawe).—H. M> Jones.



F riedlander Bros,. Limited MOND^,~mIyTS, 189 J. ■ GREAT CLEARING SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK IMPLEMENTS, BLOOD STOCK, Etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Lto. (m conjunction with Mb D. Thomas), will hold a complete Clearing Sale at Mb E. Gates' Homestead, Ligmhor Road, on the above date, (Mr Gatks having definitely decided to leave for New South Wales), of the followiug :—•; I Q FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES A O (AH Good Sorts and Workers) £) LIGHT HARNESS HORSES pi FIRST-CLASS MILKING COWS. 10 HEAD YOUNG OATTLE ; Also, The Thoroughbred Stallion •'« Phreton," by Trenton—Sapphire; " Mnximiis," "Reverie," "Beauiy Sle.p," Two Yearlings by Pi «i.on, [ and other Blood Stock, The Implements (nearly all new and m first olass order), comprise— ■ 2 Massey-Harria Reapers and Binders, 2DF Ploughs, 2 SF Ploughs, 3 Grubbers,-New Set Disc Harrows, 4 furrow M. H. Plough, 2 F»rm Drays, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Waggon, Wooiie' Side Delivery, Wooda' Grass Mower, New Southland Grain and Manure Drill, 4 ■ Wheeled Dou'ie-Seated Buggy, Cambridge Roller, Hornsby Gorae Cutter, Slripp r, Cultivaior, Leveller, Grindstone, Wire Netting, Vice, Large Quant ty of Toola, 26 Seta Shaft, Leading, and-Plough Harneas, »u-J a l«»t of Sundries, • Also,— SEED WHEA »; GRASS SEED, OATS, OHAFF, 2 bTAOKS OATEN SHEAVES No Reset ye. Everything to be sold. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon, 584 SJ£S™^|««W-—. SATUBDAY, MAY 28, 1899. -FA iTTON FAIRTON - FAIRTON PLANS are n w ready, and can be had from the Undersigned. MERCtiANTS-PJew send for them, because it will be to your interest to secure a few Good Building Sites. STOREKEIiPERS-Please send for thtm, because if you want a share of the 1-wge Business m Fairton, you require a few Good Building Blooks. FARMERS &SHEEP DKALERS-Please sei.d for them, because you will require a Five or Ten-Acre Paddock to either put your Sheep m before Freezing, or have a handy place m case of rejects. SPECULATORS-Please send for them, I because Fairton is the coming City ol the Plains, and if you want to make money you musb Becure a few Good Sections. EVERYBODY Please scad for them. Don't n?iss this Golden Opportunity of becoming owners of a few half-acre Sections m the rising town of Fairton. DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND THE SALE j ■ ON i SATURDAY, MAY 20, at 1 p.m., AT THE WEST STREET MAET. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 5 85 Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. SATUBDAY,~~MAY 20, 1899 WE Have received instructions from Mb Wm. Huston, of Tinwald, to sell on above date, — Lod 18, D.P. 91, and Part R.B. 4354, situate at Tinwald, containing Quar ter Acre, with Five-Roomed Cottage, Good Garden, Fowl Home, Etc. Sale at l k 3o p.m. FRIEDLANDER R.RQS,, I/FD, R.. FRIEDLANDER, 5 125, Auctioneer. WEST STREET MART. SATOBDAY, MAY 20, 1899 WE Shall Offer on account of a Client,— 1O ACRES fronting Winter's Road 5 First-Class Land, all m Clover. Will be Offered iv one or two lots. 1 R. FRIEDLANDER, 5132 Auctioneer. HORSE_ FAIR. f\UR Next FAIR wilt take place on THURSDAY, JUNE % 1899. We »re now BOOKING ENTRIES for same, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS METHVBN YARDS. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb W. Thomas, to sell by Public Auction on the above date, viz. ;— nr\ ACRES OF TURNIPS, Situated on the Mount Hutb Road. Sale ab 12 o'clock* Fo.r inspeption, apply to Mr W. Thomas, or DAVID THOMAS, S 123 Auctioneer. TOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, A FIRST-CLASS FARM, containing 186 Acres, adjoining a School and Post | Office. For further particulars apply 5155 / % GPHOMAS. FINHSTRoIIer Flour £6 17s 6d per ton 2001 b bag 14a, 1001 b bag 7a 6d, 501 b bag 3s lOd, 251 b bag 2s, at Flktohbb Bbos , ► Ajsbburtou and Christcfaurcb. j



SHEARMAN BFIOS. VI 7" B C\N SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PE!CBS HOBN.SBY & RANBOMB PLOUGH SHAKES, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT' 4 BOOT & CAbTOB OILS GUNS & AMMUNITION } Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading (t<j ( ih, } ley's and Clab Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and TtelhMj Ammunition at the lowest price, would; bemfit by giving us a call. LAMPS, JAM PS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Laupg, Hall Lamps, Table I amps, Hand Lamps, 'Bracfre iiamps and Stoneley'a Patent Safety Lamps m endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shades, Wicka, and Burners of,every;d«Boriptilon. Stable Lanternß, Stable Lanterns In all shapes and sizes. ENAMELWARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just rrceived from the Manure! urers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above, inclod ing- Kettles, Saucepans, Jags, Stewpans, Cups and Saucers, Mags, Plates, Dlshet, Pie Dishea, Cullenders, Basine, Dippera, eta , etc., which we kre disposing of at wholesale prices. , . . KEROSENE. KEROSENE. P\(\f\ °ASES LtGHT OV THE AGE OIL, rAA OVJKJ . 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil m the Market. TEAS TEAS, TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, Onlna and Blended Teas. Sabstanti* reduction m tak ng a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's KUmarnock Whisky, «as«B Knglifih and Manning's Bottled Aleß and Stouts, and all other Wines and bpinta alwayg on hand. BEST HOUSE m Aehburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware, Groceries at Wholesale Prices ' Order* by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Paily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & BET AIL GROCERS, IRONMONGKKS, WINE AND SPIEIT MKKOHANTS, MA MET HOUSE, BUENETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53 TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. /"~\UR Success with these GOWNS last Season gives us Confidence iv Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hold> Comprehensive Stock ofCOATINGS, suitable for this purpoßo and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON JSALE- G) BALKS CARPET SAMPLES <Z\ t) BALIS GOAT SKIN RUGS Q MITCHELL & TURNER. JUST LANDED- Vr \ GUNS. SOLD FOR GASETOR fIJERMS A FIRST-CLASS W>\ ' a« otb Supply of \V^\ AMMUNITION, GUNB, Etc , \O\ LOWEST POSSIBLE #RIOE. for the Coming \ v j\' GUNS, Etc repaired oa the Premiaee SHOOTING SEASON. YTVaV by a practical 6an»mlth, »b (he CA.jn^tClDi^hJ.^ V i\ ShorteatNotioe. Ofalll4ake«. \yA\ All Kinds of Plumbing done. BiFLijs -tm wed. \O\ ESTIMATES Glvm TANKS from 3O«. V^l \ TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. f ASHBURTON -— N"0 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING T)URSCJANT to the Regulations of Local SOCIETY J EleoUoni Aoti 1876, and Amendments ' thereto, and the Town Diafcriota Act, 1831, and Amendment! thereto, I hereby give rfIHE Society haa REMOVED its Office notice that sn Election of One Candidate to X from Board, will b« held on MONDAY, May 22, To 1899, m the Temperance Hall, Tinwald. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Nominations, m the prescribed form, Burnet6 Street, m the Old Bank Building, must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him, and delivered at tho Office Hours: From 9; 30 to 12, and 2to Temperance Hall, Tinwald, before Noon on 4 p.m., and 7to 8.30 every pay night. MONDAY, May 15,1899. * ' 8 ALFRED A, FOOKS, FRED. MAKEIG, Returning Officer. 5 10Q Secretary. May 6, 1899. 5 Tl "■ *■ -'. :—-- , ■ !. i, . —J!l ASHBURTON FIRiS BRIGADE. Tenders, ~~*~ __ __ ______ A PROMENADE CONOIRT THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THE ANn nANnif DISTRICT OF NORTH CAN TERBURY will bb held on WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, at the Odd fellows' Hall. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for „ t , PAINTING SCHOOL BUILDING^ Douhle Tickets, 2s 6d ; Extra Lady, la. at Greenstreet and Winelow. Commence at 8 p«m. 6 39 Plans and Specifications can he seen at the * —— Office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and at THLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oais (whole and Office of the Board, Normal School, where -*^ crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs Is), endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary Potatoes, Chickwheab, etc, delivered free of the Board, will be received not later than within the Belt. Money returned for auy 4 p.m. on TUEBDAY, the 16th current. article nob giving Batisfactioui lam selling, acceptea, J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 n .. t . . . ■ c v , o ?l oret*ry" T^ NORTHOOTE and HbwoKd for Men's Chn«tch«rQh, May, sth 1899, X and Boys' Clothing aud Boot* at low 572 Pricea for Serviceable Goodi.



FLKTCHKR Bit Ob., A3 E STITX SELLTNG FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17a 6-i PELi TON, JgBAN »od SHAPS, lit \Xha'.em.U Prioc. ; Bt«t BI.UK DBBWtNrpOTATOBS Yon will save from 5 per cent to 10 per by buying yonr Grooerut from «. LAMM T^ZTw UH2S. ..' !We are sellling ' , See our windowi '•" B, O oheßter8te r W . U*, lkvh^ ,o. '" from 5 8 9d each Mf TI NY . will « m or about 15 per KVUNO||| Moarprtoi.w cent less than other Sjr^l kgiifcil/V^^ bylwtlie Low«rt ■ Stores are charging. iiiS*t*it*i BJB yin Town ; Compare Prices jj^ - -Compare pric« "' with other Stores with other storm aod judge for your- ■."* i«<"g» forywir. LIBRA BY HANGING LAMPS FROSI 37« 6d to £3 Jj. PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILTER PLATED, OR NICKEL SILVER. Breakfast Oraet Dinn«r|Or«tl from 7a 6d each. from 9a 6d web "^\. Anyone requiring Wedding \^^^^^^. jf\ j^A^ Presents shoald see our Stock |SSI i^^M of Electroplate, and inquire flMHlflHsW IwHrl MJaB ;. IsV^l^D^Bh^bV iß^Sjjfc^By " Prices before buying else* e£^B9E^B where. REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCBL, SOLS AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. ANDRE W ORR is OPENING NEW GOODS DAILY FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON. SPECIAL VALUE IN— CAPES AND JACKETS from 10# 6d New Coßtume Cloths, Styliah Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery m good Styb tod Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lacs Curtans, Umbrella* and Corsets. 150 Pieces Now FLANNELETTE, m all Shades and Patterns. Splendid ?alo«. from 3id upwards. 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts like' a charm for Rheumatism. thoroughly shrunk, 36 inches wide. 130 Pain Best Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale *PHot|. .o: ..... MEa'S AND BOYS' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Made. IOIWBSHMAMINO—A Pronounce! Fu cess. A trial order will Convince ■ f%\ .___ ■ ■- ANDREW ORR. KEEP YOUR HEARTHS WARM! COAL! COAL! COAL! T\O YOU WISH TO SAVE MONEY? BURN GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. tO YOU WISH TO MAKE MONEY 1 BURN GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. DO YOU DESIRE CLEAN FUKL? BURN GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BLACKBALL/ COALS Always m Stock. ALSO—LARGE STOCKS OF FIREWOOD. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, I'AINTEKS, COAL * TIMBER MERCHANTS Sole Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd, „ Sh»g Point Coal Company,