SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

FIRST DAY.

Pre»ident—Mr John Studholme, Jun. Vice- President—Mr M Stitt. Judge—Mr M Stitt, Stewards —Messrs GO E Upton, 0 F Todhunter, D Thomas, T Stone, E Gates, E W Hanrner, JON Grigg. Handicapper— Mr Q Dowse, Treasurer—Mr John Davison. Starter —Mr H Piper. Clerk of the Scales- Mr R Friedlander. Clerk of the Course —Mr R Curfcia. Secretary—Mr 0 H Dowding.

The weather oould nob have been bette for the racing to-day at the Aututm meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Olub, and aB a consequence of the briijh' sunshine, and the generally attractive day— hardly a breath Bilrring, while the day was nob too hob—a large number of peop!« attended. The grand stand had a goodly number of fair occupants, while in the saddling paddock were to be seen repre sentatives from all the racing centres of Canterbury, and aob a few from farther south. The track was in grand order, and the times made were unusually fast, the Grove Farm Handicap being won in 1.14§— within §of a record. The buildings of the Olub have all undergone a thorough repair, and everything looked as fresh and bright as new patnb couid ' make it. Toe races were got off with commendable punctuality, the first being the Gkovb Fabm Handicap, of 35 soya j second horse 5 soya from the stake. >ix fur longs. 122 Mr A 6 Miakin's b h Mauser, by Maxim—Auray, 6yrs, Bsfc 131b (W Brown) 1 1? Mr F Holmes' oh g Hypnotist), 4yrs, 7sb 71bs .. .. .. (Cotton) 2 54 Mr G Robertson's blkm Vanilla, aged BatSlb (King) 3 14 Mr M Hobb'e b m B'zirre, 6yrs, 7st 13ibs (O'Brien) 0 22 Mr R Alexander's oh m The Orphan, aged, 7st 101b  .. (Jackson) 0 18 Mr H A Knight's m g Bimetallism, syr», 7st3lbs .. .. (Forward) 0 The starb was a credit to Mr Piper, the horses getting away like a detachment of dragoons. Vanilla was the first to take the lead, with Mauser on her haunches, Bimetal list showing rather slow on his feet. When the field had covered a sixth of the distance Mauser had asserted himself and was pilobting Vanilla by a length, the others close up. Entering the straight Vanilla had gob abreast of Manser again, the two just in front of Hypnotist, which order was main tained to the distance posl", ab which point Mauser's lead was pionoucced, and he kept it to the end, winning comfortably from Hypnotist, which horse finished very fast, and with half a head in front of Vanilla, third. Time—l,l4g Dividend—£l 16s. Lagmhob Tkot Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 bovb from the Btake. Two rriile?. 20 Mr J Smith's br m Mies Brown wood, by Blackwood Abdallah, aged, 37*seo, (Owner) 1 8 Mr D. McKendry's b m Medium And, aged (Cotton) 2 24 Mr A Brown'i b tn Toaa Up, syrs, 39«e0 (C Haro'd) 3 7 Mr A G Holmes' b g Harold B, aged, scr (N Price) 0 8 Mr A. G. Holmes' b h Baziine, 4yrs, 20sec .. (F) Price) 0 2 Mr G Grice's br g Boxwood, syrs, 22see (Grice, juar) 0 12 Mr A Mason's blk g Auctioneer, 4yrs, 32aec (Angus') 0 12 Mr W Rodger's b g Garfield, aged, 35aee .. .. .. (E Hoßkins) 0 1 Mr W Huston, junr's, m h Berlin Mac, syrs, 37sec .. .. .. (Owner) 0 1 Mr E. Major's b m Bella, 3yr3, 37aec, (Owner) 0 0 Mr J Meßohan'a b g Kttlaloe, syr«, 39, (Owner) 0 11 Mr B Bull's b h Jock McQuilla, aged, 39acc .. .. .. (Lorgelly) 0 The twelve that faced the starter were a fiirly representative team of the trotters of the district but It was coon evident that Miss Brownwood was to win, and ehe came in with thirty yards to the good from Medium And, Tosa-Up being forty yards away. Time - 5 29| lee. Dividend—£4 15a. Ashburton County Handicap, of 60 boys ; second horse 10 soys from the Btake. Oae mile and a quarter. 36 Mr H Lunn's b h Skirmisher, by Van* guard—Ouida, aged, Bsb lllbs (Clarke) 1 61 Mr H Fried'an^er'a blk c Double Event, Syii, 9st 7ib .. (WUsod) 2 11 Mr B J Rodents' b g Kangefinder, agerf, 7sb 7lbs (Radcliffe) 3 25 Mr C P Aynsley's blk g Haku, 3yro, Bsb 21ba (J Pine) 0 45 Mr D O'Brien's br c Peerage, 3yrs, 78t>31bB  .. .. (Telford) 0 From a fair start Peerage on the inside, with Huku, made the running from Range* finder and Double Evenb, Skirmisher last. When the leaders entered the straight this order was changed by Double Evenb and Bkirmishflfer&nging up to them. A furlong from home Double Event beaded the column, bub bored into the rails. A hundred yards from home Skirmisher caught the leader, and from this out Skirmishes had the race in band, and won easily by a length and a half from Double Event, Rangefinder three leogbbe off third, Haku and Peerage follow ing in order. Time—2 10. Dividend—£4 9s.

NELSON RACES.

Nelson, April 19, About) 1500 people were preisnt at), the first day's racing of the Nelson Jockey Club* Results:— First Hurdies— Coin 1, Le Grande 2, Glencora (late Miss Sykes) 3. Jumbo and Conservative also started. Time — 3.6. Dividend—£l 181. Jumbo started second fnvorite on the machines but went bo easily that the stewards considered his running, sad decided to disqualify the horse and jockey for the meeting. Fibst Hack Race.—Ejector 1, Single Shot 2, Right Metal 3. Seabird, Mill stream, and Bouncer also started. Dividend —£2 2«. Nelson Cup—Volley 1, Pom Pom 2, Hill atone 3. Won by a length, Hilistone close up third. Time—2.l9. Dividend—£2 14a. Saddle Tbot—Cable 1, Norah 2, Pilot 3 Dividend ~£2. Welter Hack Race—Hotu 1, Right Metal 2, Millstream 3. Lady Helena, Sea. bird and Bouncer also started. Dividend— £2 Bs. The stewards met and enquired into the running of Lidy Helena. Mr Hammond, owner, said his instructions to the rider were to get away and do his best, but did not think his instructions had been carried out; he could understand that with the heavy weight the rider would nob persevere when he gob a bad start. The stewards decided to suspend the owner, rider, and horse for the meeting. Grand Stand Handicap—Oaborne 1, Pom Pom 2, Seabreeze 3. Time—l 50. Dividend—£3 2<. Scubbt Hack Race.—Paratina I, Hotu 2, Kaihinnu 3. Dividend—£3 6a.

AVONDALE RACES.

Auckland, April 19 The Srsfc day's racing of the Avondale Jockay Club Autumn Meeting was held at the Avondale course this afternoon. There waa a large attendance, and the sum of £3191 passed through the totalisator. Following are results :— Maiden Plate Handicap, 7 furlongs.— ■ Moment 1, Auld Reekie 2, Canopus 3. Time —1.34£. Dividend—£4 18=. Handica? Hcbdms, two miles.—Shylock I, Kapai 2, Dentist 3. Time — 4min. Dividend—£2 15s. Avondale Handicap, l\ mile.—Firefly 1. Admiral Hawke 2, Lil ie 5. Time—2 13A Dividend—£4 5?. Fiest Pony Handicap, six furlongs.— Lena 1, Pipiwharauroa 2, Lady Howii/ar 3 Time—l.l 9£. Dividend-£5 17s. Hack Handicap, 5 furloEge. — Solo 1, Corpora! 2, St. Jack 3. Time—l 5. Divi dend—£9l4a High Weight Handicap, one mile— Auld Reekie 1, Boadicea 2, Canopus 3. Time-1.46. Dividend—£2. Railway Handicap, 5 furlongs — St. HT \\P ttiraßette 2, Moment 3. Time- J. %. Dividdnd— £20 19a.

COMMERCIAL.

BAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenscn reports on his weekly sale of live stock, produce, furniture, etc*, as ancier ;—Last Saturday the entry of piga was small, consisting of a line of suckers which realised lla per head. Cattle were m better demand, and I sold at £5, £5 2a 6d, and £5 158 each. Poultry—A ' large entry selling well, mixed sorts Is 6d to ja, better sorts from 2? to 2s 63, roosters, 2s oc), 2b Bd, up to 3s 3d ; ducks 2j 9d to 3s 3d ; I geeae 43 6d, all at per pain In the produce line potatoes were selling from 2s to 3j per sack, carrots Is 6d, onions £d per 1b and 83 per Baok, chiokwheat 6a, pumpkins 3d and 4d oaoh, applea 2s to 2a 6d per case and |d per lb ; plums 2s to 3<f per Va'f s^». I b!fo held a sale ni {re lor Oiliw^ v,, : h, m.ri sold rugs at, £2 15a s £3, £4, £4 10a, ai.d up to £6 each, most of them being sold privately and on the whole the sale proved very satisfactory.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-IHDRSDAY,

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, 8.M.) 1 Ciyil Cases —Reid and Gray v J T. Meaclem, £5 53 9J. Mr Cuthbertaon for plaintiffs.—Judgment for amount less 7s 6d. —MoAliater v Mathieson, £21. Mr Cubh bertson for plaintiff; Mr Wilding for defendant. The claim was for wages, plain iff claiming that be had worked at: ploughing for defendant), and had also driven a reaper at Cameron's for defendant, and had earned the amount claimed from August; 12 last. He had been m hospital before that) ttme, but from that time had been m perfect health. Had heard no complaint from defendant as to the quality of the work done. No agreemnb as to rate of wagrs had been made between the two, but plaintiff had always received £1 a week. The defence was that plaintiff had for a lengthened period been m poor health and was physically m apable of a fair day's work, and was only allowed to remain on the farm m consideration cf his infirm health. Defendant, m the box, eaid that he had allowed plaintiff to make a home of his place, off and en, for nine years, during which lime he had never had a day's good health, and had several times to go to hospital. Plaintiff did not work for defen dant on the reaper for eight weeks, as for the greater portion of that time he had been ill m bed. He was able to git on the reaper for some time, and for three weeks he ! 3rove, but could do nothing else with the horses. He had had his food at his place for years, and gob monty when he wanted it to go to the doctor. Made no agreement i with him as to wages. By Mr Wilding— J Had noo settled up with Mr Cameron, but I was quite cure he would deduct the time Lhat any of his mon worked defendant's team. Me Mister did no stacking, not ! beingable todo the work. By Mr f'uthbertson —The reaping at Cameron's lasted three j rc-eeks, the rest (f the time was spent m stacking MeAl £ter was employed to drive v dray from stook to stock, but was notable ;o do even light work, an.i after ous day he ;ook to his bed. By the B inch—Had no understanding with plaintiff about wages, ] md allowed him to be on the place to keep | lim off the chatiiuble aid. Hud paid him j 610 m Jinnary, and the only work he had ione m the shape of constant work was the three weeks on the reaper. His Worship y*ve judgment for £6 f r the three weeks plaintiff hiid been at the reaper, with costs j is per scale,—H. A. Flower v- John Whitelaw, £15 10s. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, and Mr Wi'.dir.g for defendant* I'he claim was for goods supplied and money lent to defendant's son, who was under age. Plaintiff said that of the claim, £13 10s was j for money lent, and the rest yfaa for refresh- j ments. Lent the money because young Whitelaw said he wanted it to pay farm account 8 at different times, and would pay the money when his father sent him a cheque. Defendant had paid previously an acccout of £7 incurred by the eon m the same way. Denied that Mr Whitelaw, senr, had given him warning when paying the £7 not to give hiß son any more credit. Gob such a warning shortly before the farm was Bold, but after the debt had been incurred. By Mr Wilding—The £6 19s 2d was paid by cheque m witnee&'s Ehop m the father's presence. Young Whitelaw had not long left the High school ; he got into bat company latterly, and ultimately drank a good deal. When witness found he could not get his money irom the son, he applied to the father.—Defendant said his son was simply working for him on the farm at Ruapuna, but had no authority to pledge witness's credit m the way he had done with plaintiff. He had authority to go to Reid and Grey for any repairs, but not to pay it, m witness did that. Not a penny of the money lent to the youth by Mr Flower had gone to the farm account. His son was under age. Plaintiff was non-suited.

THE ABHBURgQfI (HtARDIANi THURSDAY, APJRIL 20, im



FLETCHER BROS. JJAVE Just Received their Winter Stock of LAMPS and LAMP .CHIMNEYS, and as we buy for Ppob Cash direct frnr the Manufacturer*, we are «r»b'ed to Sell at I3F LOWEfeT IKICES IN TOWN, -^| LIBRARY LAMPS. f LIBRARY LAMPS Polished] jj^^Ep^jj With Millet's Patent Bronze Metal, I fftftfm&b. I . fc Burner. With No 2 Sub Burner .aMHßjflHllftL Poluhed BroDseMetel and No 2 Sun ' wiLh P*t«nt Auto to Choose from. tt j/^i SffiSSsP'BP*!! (f^\. 1 + m. ' m' \t^r Qjf \staJ' t0 Choote From. Fhesfc Oil Finiahed L;mp Chimneys of Htud Lamps of all Kirdv m £ ock. all kinda, frcm 3i each, fee t Cur Stock aud Eiquiie luces bef :c Buying Elsewhere. FJ. ETCHER BROS., ■CiSH SUPPLY STORES, BAfT..STREET, ASHBURTON, )AKD:i-'GH STRKET,i;.CBRISTCHDKCH. SHEARMAN imOS. - VIT E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HORNS BY & RA^SOME PLOUGH SHAMS PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAfcTOfi OILS GUNS & AMMUNITION Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading doas, Eley's and Oiub Cnrtridi-cs tni Ammunition of all kinds- a Sportsmen requiring Good and Roliabla Aranmnitiou at the lowest price would bemfi by giving us a caU. LAMP^, LAMPS, AND LAM I* WARE, ■ Hanging Parloar Laasps, Hi'l Lamp , Table lampa, Hand Lamps, Bracket Lamps and tofcoueley'd P.ttonfc .Safety U.aps m endlesß variety Limp Chimneys, G!ob ; -p,.Shades. ■'.Vi l .-ka, and Bmner 9 '^^ry tVciipti»a otatle LrmtornK, fofab-e L n:um m j..1 shapes and Hz.*!?. ENAMELWARE, ■ ENAMELVYAIIE. WE havo ju.f r, ceived from the I\lanu rac(urers a L»rgo and Aborted Stock of the above, including— Kelt .9, Saucepans, Jags, Bt«wpana, Caps and ijauco s, Mugs PJates Pi«lira lie Dislsea, Cullenders, Basioi., Dippew, 013.., ec , fch.we are dlnxfoinft (,t at wholesale prices. , ** KEROSENE. KEROSENE. CAA O^SES LIGHT OB" THB AGJi OIL, OUU 130 TEST. O()0 The Fineat Oil m the Market. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Budj Tea, Pekoe Oeyljn Toa, China aud Blen-'ed Tens. Subs'anfcisl reduction In taking a f uantity. We make a specialty of Teas. ' WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarno-k \Vhl*kv Bass'a English and Manning's Bottled Al-s and Stouts, and all o(her Winm-uS Spirits always on hand. *■" tt"u BEST HOUSE m Ashburton for Crockery. Glasswwe, and Brush ware Groceries at V, ho-esa'e Ptices. "" " ' Orders by Pout despatched with Punctuality, Goods delivered Daily fxj SHEARMAN BROS.,- WHOLESALE &^^L W^mggOm^ WIK E MABKET HOUSE, BUK&ETT BTKiSET, ASHBUBTON Telepfc one No 53 *



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Roofing Iron. Roofiu^ tiv/ii FARMERS I BiT"WiSE, &. STORE YOUR WHEAT VOD CAN BUILD A bHiD WITH THE AMOUNT YOU VaY OTHERS FOB BTORAGI. WE GAN SUPPLY YOUR REQUIR EMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES & IF YOU TAKE OUR AD VIC S YOU tt WJLL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER §MEBCHANTS Agents,For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd,  Shag Point Coal Company» i, Westport Goal Company, JUST LANDED— Yt\ guNS SOLD FOR CASH OR (TERMS A FIRST-CLASS Y£>\ at the Supply of Yy^ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc, \O\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. for th'j Coming \ "*\^\ GUNS, Etc repaired on the Premises SHOOTING SKA^ ON. X*" V\ by a Practic;lki Gunsmith, at the C.\lft'.ni7r>GES \ \ Shortest Notice. Of .1; M.kers. V^X A" *""* °' P'°mbillg dontt SUXas.'ftem l£i«L \O\ BSTISIATES GIVEN' TANKS from 3Os. \ .*' \ NOTICE. _( X ) Hk WING fen <he kind patronage accorded us, and the great success of the "GREAT REALISATION SALE, f VV. IT. COiLTKR'i STOCK, the Purdmaen have determiue? to CONTINUE the aama until the end of this month. _.Several liiKs (m which wo /\ro heavity stirched) have been re-marked, and m order to gain secure iv visir from our numerous friends, we haj;e specially reduced JRUB3 STUFFH, CR>.TONNFB, PRUNTS, FBANNELLETTES, CORNETS, BOOTS. These Goods must be sacrificed, to make space to open our MEW GOODS ON MAY 1. We also beg to intimate to our lady suppoiters m Ashburton and Surrounding Jistricb, that our DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT Will be Opened on May 1. Kindly reserve your orders for Winter Costumes* NORTH COTE & HEFFORD, "THE OO R N E Ft" BAST WTTM.KJEST H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V I)ay» to ISS Blouths, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement, up ty> Ten Weeks. dSSO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; specially put up m London lor my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S — I?IA.IVOSSS — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinsoo, Goes and ~PT A IVrr^Q— K*llm*a» Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- JT JLjuL-LM VU wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channeil and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Neodham Company, OT?/^ A "XTQ. Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com' \J SAjKJC XjL IAI fO pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — OttCS-AINS— From £8 1O» to £50. ORGANS From ... .* ~ ... 1O» per month I?IA1NO« , .„ »oii „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valur Obtainable. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Cnnatchureh and Dune, din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the Distriot INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.""JONES. TVTANTED KNOWN—24O Captu and m ANTED—LADIES to inspect A. Jackets juet opened. Beautifully trimmed ORR'S New Shipment of Furs, Mantles, Millinery—Hafca, Bonnets, Flower», Feathers Gapes, Jackets, Etc. and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDREW ORR. _____^-^— i - _ TRANTBD KNOWN - ANDREW ~VJTT ANTED KNOWN — 60 Bales of ORR guarantees all Dreeaea made »t his new Blankets opened—Roalyn, Mosgiel and Establishment;. Moderate Charges, Perfect Kaiapoi— at prices to suit everyone. p^ ANDREW ORR. WANTED KNOWN— 20 Dozen -of W the Beauty Cut Kid Glove jusfc opened, silk of New Waterproof Coats, all sewn seama. lined, splendid Glove. Best Hats, Braces. Men's Suits, Excellent ANDREW ORR. Fib, Bast Value* T^TANTED KNOWN-Wedding Out- V¥^"ANTED KNOWN — Just opened, C'J! and Fiwnify Mourning receive special W dozen Ladies' Corsets, P.D.Y. and W., attention. and all the Leading Makes. ANDREW ORR. ANDRJSW ORB,



DAVID THOMAS, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY,"APRIL 22, 189 a MR DAVID THOMAS has rooeived instructions from Ma S. Hardley, who is leaving for the North Island, to sell m above,— 1 Patent Broadcast Seed Sower Horse, Gig, and Barnes* Portable Flour Mill, suitable for Race water Power Saddlea and Bridles and a lot of sundries. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock. * 176 D. THOMAS, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APEIL 22, 1899 GOOD ALL-ROUND FARM OF 758 mh. 758 MR DAVID THOMAS has received . instructions from Mr J. Quiglhy (m consequence of hia having bought another f+r.ii), to aeil by auction as above, — Hia Freehold Firm of "ySS Acres*, about two miles below Dromore Riilway Station, adjoining the properties of Messrs P. Doig and James Wilson, sub divided into ien Paddocks, and being R.S. 26432 and 26433. rlhere is a good House and extensive Outbuildings. The land is m good heart,. well laid down with first-class strike of clover, vo'ry little cropping having been dose for the last ten years. There are about 100 Acres of Rape and Turnips, also 100 of Oatfl, which go with the land. This Property can be recommended to any one m search of a good all round Farm, and inspection b confidently solicited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock. D. THOM&3, I 104 , Auctioneer. ' BULLOCKS AROADB. SATUKDAY, APRIL U. KIOE LITTLE FARM OF 47% * o bj, „ 47/2 DTIIOM A-■ has leceived instructions • from Mb Geokge Bobbins (m ionstquence of h'B having drawn n block of un<l at WaikaikaiJ to Sell by Public Auction is above,— Hi 3 firsfc-class block of land containing 47J acres or thereabout*, bdinf R.>. I 9389, 10093, 10283, and a<ij »i«iog Mr i). Digby's, Wißchmore Roud. The Farm is subdivided into five paddocks, iasa good Gib House and outbuildings upon 6, am! b- ing goo<i laud cose to Ashlurton >ught to bo eagerly sought* after. Inspection Invited. Sale at 2 o'clock, D. THOMAS, 1 65 Ashburton. absolute: ~ CLEARING SALE. MONDAY, APHIL 24, 1899 On the Farm, Ashburton Forks. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Edward Corbett, of Aahburton F'oiks (m conse quence of having let hia farm to Mr H. Kennedy), to sell an above the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK as followB:- Q^xCi *'irst-cros.s four-tooth EWES 9^o Full"moulh E^ES LAMBS» Pretfcy ood 7D UGHT MARKS aad GELDINOS, all good workers 1Y BARLING FILLY, by Prime Warden — Duchess of Albany. ICOLT, ly Pfcße';on—Perkin Mare. 3MILOH COWS, 2 SpriDgers 9 Steers. Farm Wagon, 3 Drayß and Frames, Wood's Side Delivery Reaper, Walter A Wood's Reaper and Biari cr s Deering Reaper and Binder, Harfows, Angle- American Drill, Cambridge Roller, Four-furrow Plough, Thrae-furrow Plough, Single-furrow Plough, Win nowing Machine, Weighing Machine, Quantity Sacks, 20 chains Wire Netting, 2 Half Tanks, Harness, Small Tools, and a large quantity of sundries too numerous to particularise. No Reserve* Sale at 12.30 o'clock. Luncheon provided D. THOMAS, 4 40 Auctioneer. ARCAD B HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1899. TUT? NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 9-> Auctioneer. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD WANTED TO BUY, for the Hospital, a good COW, second or third calf, just calved, or ready to calve. Apply to 4 181 D. WILLIAMSON. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. I JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer 9 for the Upper Ashburton Road District, do hereby declare that the follow ing persons have been nominated for the respective Wards as under :— For No. 1: Lnghmor Ward—Mr George Alexander McLean Buckley. For No. 3 : Ashburton Forks Ward—Mr Isaac Sargent. For No. 6: Dromore Ward—Mr Ronald Campbell. And as the number of Candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, I therefore declare the above named persons to be duly elected Members of the Upper Ashbarton Road District. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer Upper Ashburton Road District 1 April SQth» 1899. 4 179 1



[_ Wanted. TO LET FOR A~TiFRM-Farnißhed House of eight rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes walk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A.8., Bjx 17. 4 182 WANTED,~-To Let, a 7 acre paddock at back of County Saleyards.—Apply to Mr Purnell, Montgomery's Buildings. 4168 TI7ANTED KNOWN-SCOD< sen Oysters VV for the Races, and all kinds of Fresh and Smoked Fieh.—J. H. JEwrxr, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 4 170 ORARI Grown Derwenb Potatoes, 4a per sack ; C!ran Bed Chsff, 9-1 p<"-r ba? ; ■Splendid Wheat, 83 per sack, ab fLiTOHKB Bros WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Ruga, largo stY, choice skins, at 12s 6d ; OPe?oths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mitchell & Turner, WANTED Known—That we have re oeived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Drees Goodß, Choice Colorings m Coatings, Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fanc.y Blacks m elegant deßigns.—Mitchell k TrjRNER. WANTED Known-That we have beta fortunate m securing a job line of Oheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' clothing ; new coloring* and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turner. SECURE Bargains during last fourteen days of Northoote & Hetfokd's Sale. New Goods on May 1. ORGANS from 10s per month, Pianos from £1 per mouth. Second hand Piano cheap, English make. Violin and Oaee complete for 21s. Accordiona from 2s 3d. Violin Extras, Music. New song 11 Viotory."—H M Jones. Entertainments. TO-NIGHIV IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ! 13 A I IN B «. 1 U Ct US •WILL TALK A BIT .'> Bead the Local Column. 4 180 ppD I) Pitl, L 6~W~!? tja LL FRIDAY, APRIL 21, FRIDAY. NORTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGRAPH or the Spanish-American War AND UNIQUE CONOKKT OuMBiNAITiON, All the Favourite War Pictures. A Host of Novelties. Special Mus'cal I toilude. Doors oper>, 7 30, Ovprturo <v 8 sharp. Front Seata, 2s; Boiy of. Theatre, In ; jittle ones, half-price. 1154 HAKRY ABBOT, Agent. Tenders, LONGBE&CH ROAD BOARD. TIEJ-DERS are invited to be sent m not X later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, Vpril 22« d inst., for the delivery of about ?00 yards of Shingle on Ball's Road. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, I 165 Surveyors to the Board. NOTlclh " mENDERS for PAINTING the Outside X of the Aehbutton Club, Outbuildings, Fences, o'c , as per Spec Sections, will be received up to WHDIXESDAY, the 26th April, 1899, at 7 p m. The Chief Steward will chow Tenderers over the Premises and show them the Specifications. No Tender necessarily accepted. W. HORNE, 4167 Secretary. FRItDLANDIiR BROS , LTD. BY ORDER OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALLEN MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. have received instructions from J M. Hamilton, Esq , Public Trustee, to sell on account of the above Estate on SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1b99 On the Premises at the OLD TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, The following Goods and Chattel?, viz — 26 Bjiles of Wool, 6 Bags Horse Hair, 4 Harneßs Horses, 1 Mule, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Waggon, 1 Farm Dray, 2 Seta Weighing Machines, 1200 Chaff Sacks, large quantities of Furniture, Mirrors, Bedsteads, Carpenter's Tools, Garden and Harvesting Tools, Quantity of Clothing, Crockery, Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils, Books and Stationery, and a large miscellaneous assortment of Sundries. Also—Trap and other Harness, Etc. Sale will start) at 11.30 sharp, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 45 Auctioneer. FMDAY, AP81L~287~1809. By order of the Mortgagee, *• Twkbdt to Zander." ON THE FARM NEAR MAYFIFLD, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. have received instructions from the Mortgagee to sell aa above, Mr Tweedy's Farm, consisting of 335 acres 335 Being part oi the well-known Anama Estate. The Property is divided into Ten Pad dockß, all well watered (no water rates). A I new Four-roomed Cottage has only been lately erected, and there are upon the farm all other necessary conveniences for working the same. As the property is for absolute sale, it is recommended by the Auctioneers to anyone m search of a really good and well kept farm. Ab the s,ame time and place- we will hold a CLEARING SALE By instructions received from the Holder of the Bill of Sajs, " Tweedy to Zander," of the entire plant, consisting of rV DRAUGHT & OIHER HORSES ai HEAD OF CATTLE (Mixed) 3 AYRSHIRE COWS, 2 PURE BRED BULLS | Q A CROSSBRED EWES O X PUREBRED ENGLISH LIfiIOBS OO TER EWES QA PUREBRED ENGLISH LEICES OU TEfl RAMS, Two apd Four-Tooth OK LiMBS "I o STACKS GRAIN Reaper and Binder, Disc Harrows Duncan Drill, Drays, Ploughs, Harrows, Rollers Spring Trap, Harness, and other Bundries to numerous to mention. Without Reserve. Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 119 Auobionoer. 1



Latest Items i A Jaunting Car —Somewhat of a novelty appeared m the streets of Ashburton to-day m the Shape of a jaunting cir. People, as a rule, however, appeared to prefer a two horse drag. VTORTHCOTK' & HEFFORD'S Dress. JJN making Rooma open May 1. DreßS Stuffs and Trimmings to euit all—on May 1. STRAWBERRY PL4NTB FOR^ALi"- Ordinary, 2s 6d per 100. A few of the celebrated Royal Sovereign at 2a 6<l per dozen*-T. Pitt, Smitbfield .Nursery. 4 137 WANTED^Extracted Honey, Beeswax, and Good Salt Batter,—Apply Flktcheb Bros., Ashburton. WANTifiD—Wig^MotheraTTo try our Indestructible School Boob. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Blucherß only 4a l|d«—Mellob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the now Kronio (Bluoher).—Mkllob' Zealandia Boot Store.



Suffered for. three years T.lr. F. Westall of Mitclisim, So. Australia, sends i;s lus portrait which shows ;i smooth and healthy condition of the skin. But lie has liacl the following experience : '• For the past three years I have been suf fering from ;tn eruption of the body. I had imslical attendance and had medicine to take ami a lotion for outward application, but. they did not do me the slightest good. In fact I tried all sorts of medicine and nothing seemed to relievo mo. My life was a burden. I had no appetite and I could not sleep. I was strongly advised to try 11. AVER'S by a friend who had received great benefit rioin it. I did so, and after taking only two !>ot: les the itching left mo and I felt better in every way. I continued taking the Sarsa parill!! and altogether took six bottles. lam now free from the eruption and can eat and sleep r>i well as I ever did in my life. It is now about, eight months since I wns cured, so 1 am sure I can say the cure is <i permanent one." For constipation tnke Dr. Ayer's Pills. They promptly relieve iiml surely cure. Take them Witli Dr. Ayer's Savsajiarilla: one aids tlio other.