BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashlurtop Borough Council was held on Monday everting. Present—Bis Worship the Mayor (presiding), and Crs Thomas, Davis, Pealing, Scaly, Maynard, and Collins. FINANCE, Ihe Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank bo be £1571 8s; the income received since last meeting, £42 7s. The County Council wrote forwarding accounts to the amount of £5 19j 9d for bridge maintenances £10 hospital account, £3 8a 7d proportion of Licensing Committee expenses, and £1 Is 7d proportion of cost of proparing cycling by-law for the bridge. The accounts were ordered to be paid. SMALL BIEPS NUISANCE A letter was received from the County Council enclosing copy of resolution passed at last meeting regarding contribution of 10 per cent cost of destruction of small birds within the borough and adjoining districts. The letter was referred to the Committee having charge of the matter. DAISIES AND ABATTOIRS. The minutes of the Conference on the question of the regulation and inspection of dairies and abattoirs were read as under, and adopted aa the delegates' report :— Present-^-Hia Worship the Mayor (chair man), Or Orr (Borough Council); Messrs D. Williamson and S. Chapman (County Coun cil) ; Mr J. 0. Cawsey (Hampstead Town Board). Apologies were received for the absence of Mr E. Gates (Tinwald) and Ors Collins and Scaly. It was resolved that the motion passed at the previous Conference, viz.—" That this Conference of repre3enta tives of the borough, county and suburbs of Aahburton is of opinion that united action be taken to protect; the public health in the matters of the inspection of dairies and abattoirs and 'he sale of milk and meat " be now confirmed. The report of the sub-com mittee, submitting by-laws on the dairy question and stating that the Freezing Company would entertain the proposal of making the Fairfield Freezing Works the central abattoir for the district on certain terms to be embodied in an agreement, was read and received. Mr Williamson moved that this Conference is of opinion thab the Fairfield FretziDg Works should be the central abattoir for tho borough, the Hamp- Htead Town District, the Tinwald Town District, and the Allenton Ward of the Upper Ashburton Road District, and that by-laws should be adopted dealing with abattoirs and sale of meat, similar to those in force in the city of Dunedin, by the respective local bodies. The motion was seconded by Cr Orr and carried. A letter, referred from the Borough Council, from the Secretary to the Department of Agriculture, stating that the Government was about to put in force section 5 of the Dairies Industries Act, 1898, and appoint inspectors of dairies, was read and received. Mr Cawaey moved that the Department be asked whether a resident inspector will be appointed and what would be the probable coat; to the district, and also how such inspection will be carried out so that it will be efficient. The motion was seconded by Mr Williamson and carried. It was decided to send a copy of the minutes of the Conference to each local body interested. Correspondence with the Secretary of the Agricultural Department was read regarding the action to be taken by the Department, but as the correspondence was not complete consideration was deferred. GRAVEL RESERVES. It was resolved to ask the Commissioner of Crown Lands to withdraw from sale two sections that the Council would find useful &b gravel reserves. DRAIN CONNECTION. An application from the Co-operative Association for a draiu connection was referred to the engineer. CHARITABLE AID. The Charitable Aid Board wrote, stating that the quota for charitable aid to be paid for the year by the Ashburton Borough Council was £87 8s 9J, which could be paid in one sum or by instalments.—The Council decided to pay by monthly instalments. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence for the meeting was granted to Crs Paul and Hanmer. LIGHTING COMMITtEE. The Lighting Committee reported as follows :—lncandescent Lights.—-The ques tion of repairing the old lamps so as to make them fib to receive the incandescent burners was considered, and it was decided to hold the matter in abeyance at present, and to recommend the Council to at once procure one new lamp suitable for the incandescent burner as a sample lamp (cost not to exceed 30s-) Street Lamps. —V our Committee wiah to draw the Council's attention to the way the street lighting contract with the Gas Company is being carried out at the present time, and would bring before its notice (1) the poor quality of the gas, (2) the occasional omission of the lighting of several lamps, and (3) the very email power of light emitted by some of th&cjamps. Some discussion took place on the report, Cr Thomas pointing cut that the cost of lighting was equal to 25 per cent of the rates, and the setvice was a very unsatisfactory one. Both he and Or Davis recommended the procuring of efficient lamps for the use of incandescent burners. The report was adopted, and a copy of the second clause was ordered to be sent to the Gas Company. WORKS COMMITTEE'S KEPORT. The Works Committee reported as fol lows :—Estimates.—The Works Committee have drawn up the estimates of receipts and expenditure for the year ending March 51, 1900, which they recommend for the Council's adoption. Works.—The small sum of about £600 per annum is the whole amount now available to the Council for doing all works of a, permanent nature within the borough, and for meeting contin gent expenses. Owing to the small sum available, an amount for the completion of the Council offices cannot be allocated with out striking a higher rate; This the Com mittee cannot see its way to advise, but would Btrongly recommend that a loan be raised for doing certain permanent works which are urgently needed, viz. — concrete channelling, asphalting, formation, and building (completion of library bnildiDg and Council offices). Horse.—The Committee recommend that another horse be purchased by the Council at once. Labor Gang.—-The men have been engaged during the past two weeks in metalling Wakanui road and Moore street, preparing footpaths for tarring path, and sowing grass seed in Domain, making, fixing and repairing culverts, ploughing grass off footpaths, and carting to sections, watering streets, cleaning out out fall drain, attending to water supply and general maintenance work. Tho Works Committee's report was adopted, the matter of the estimates being left over till a later hour. inspector's bbpobt. The Inspector of Nuisances reported on notices giveii to certain residents to make janitary'improvements. He was instructed to take legal action in a bicycle oase. The matter of a new notice board at the pound was leftjn the bands of the Works Com mittee. THE POUND A Committee, consisting of Crs Collina, Davis, Scaly, and Pauling, was appointed to interview the neighboring towa boards with a view to obtaining a subsidy for pound maintenance. willows. The question of willows in the riverbed waß referred to the Works Committee. TENDERS. Tenders for scooping and carting oa the N.E. Town Belt were ordered to' be laid before the Tapper Ashburton Road Board, &nd tenders for the supply of chaff at £2 per ton and Is 3d a bushel for oats were accepted from Mr Charles Good. ESTIMATES. The ettimates for the year were submitted and discussed. The discussion lasted till eleven o'clock, and the amounts for formation, asphalting, and building were struck out and added te contingencies, which thus amounted tc liwioa; ' ' The Committee's loan proposals were adopted, and it was decided to hold a meeting of burgesses to formally submit them and obtain sanction by an expresssion of the public opinion to take steps to raise the loan > BATE. The übual rate of one shilling in the £ was struck, '* AqCOMTS. Accounts to the amount of £108 7a wer< passed for payment. The meeting having lasted so long th< Domain Board business was adjourned.

PARISHIONERS' MEETING.

— ♦ -r The annual meeting of parishioners in connection with St. Stephen's Church was held in tha schoolroom last evening* The attendance was mull, only about thirty being preßent. The chair was occupied by the Rev R A WoodOiorpe, who commenced the proceedings wit . prayer. The rev. gentleman said that as it was understood the meeting would be adjourned, he thought it would be best for him to reserve what he had to say till next meeting, when he hoped to see a large number of parishioners present. Before resuming his seat Mr Woodthorpe paid a compliment to the Revs E A Scott and T A Hamilton, late vicars of the parish, and expressed a hope that he would be able to do as well as they had dorm. He, how ever, felt confident that all would be well after the hearty welcome he and hie had received on coming here. The field he had entered was a wide one and the work entailed great responsibility, but if all pulled to gether they would do well and be a blessing to the colony. Dr J E Trevor, who in the ordinary course would have presented the balance sheet, said they were not prepared to do so on that occasion as there had nob been time} he would ask for an adjournment; Mr T Bullock said there was a small debit balance, which he would like to see wiped out, and a clean sheet presented; he attributed the deficieDoy to the faot that last year they had two Good Fridayß, the offertories of whioh went to Bb. Mary's Home. M r F Ferriman and Mr EStephensoould nob see how this would affect the finance, as the Good Friday offertories always were devoted to St. Mary's Home, Mr Bullock, continuing, said he did nob intend to have a debit balance, and hoped the vestry would do their best to collest sufficient to wipe out the amount before Saturday next. Mr Bullock then moved an adjournment till Tuesday evening, April 25, at 7.30 p.m. Mr Ferriman thought thab a small committee should be appointed to see that the finances of the parish were kept in a proper manner. Mr Northeote was of the same opinion, and thought a small committee to draw out a scheme of ways and me£ns, to show how the money was to be spent during the next twelve months, would be a great assistance. Dr Trevor seconded Mr Bullock's motion for an adjournment, which was carried, and the meeting adjourned. Bafore closing the meeting the Chairman announced that more than half the money required to wipe oub the amount outstanding, had been collected in the room, a subscript bion Hat having been passed round during the meeting.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The attendance at the Aahburton yards to-day was veiy good. Thore were about 6000 sheep yarded. Pries were better than last wi?ek by from 9i to Is per head, and the bidding brisk. Tin f jllowing are prices obtained : — Fat «•hbep. - Lambs, 9s to 9s 7d ; oross bred ewes, 83 7d to 10j Id ; merino ewes, 5s 7d to 7s 7i ; crossbred ewes and wethers, 15J* Id to 15, 6i ; freezing lambs, 5i lid to 12< 2i ; freezing ewes a^d wethers from 13a 3i to 14s sd. Store IShkkp —Smill rwo-tooths, 11* 2d ; merino ewtw from 5- 6d to lls 10 t ; cro aured lambs, 8s 7d ; crossbred ewes, 7a 6d to lls ; four-tooth crossbred for ward cheep, 13s. Fat Cattle —There was a srmll quan tity of beef yarded Prices from 17a 6d to 22a 6d per 100 bs. Heifors, £2 17s 6d to £8. Steers. £5 2a 6d.

SAMOA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington April 18 The despatches to be forwarded by the Tutanekai are from the Home Government.

News in Brief.

A meeting of the Ashburtjn Coursing Clab Committee will take place this even ing at the Conamercal Hotel. The Coinmittea of the Ashburt^n Poultry Society meets this evering at the office of the Secretary, Mr R. 13. Kestell. Mr B Short is again a candidate for the directorship of the A.M.P. Society, as notified by an advertisement in a recent issue of this paper.

ffil ASHBUBTON GtJ.BDjfAN : TUESDAY, APRIL 18, iß9s



FLETCHER BROS. TTAViS JustßecJived their Winter Stosk of LAMPS and LAMP CHIMNEYS, and eg we buy for Bpot Cash dire^' f• - " the Manufaoturera, we are < rab c* to Bell it *& LOWEST RIOES IN TOWN. -^ LIBRARY LAMPS. ' LIfiRARY LAMPS. Polished r^^Sß^B ' Wity Miller's .Patent T^aMmMkM^Jr Asaorted Decorations. With Patent Auto- , , _ , , . m&tic Spring JKxfcen- R . With No 2 Sun Burner Polished Bro B « Metal Length-Closed, 35 | l^R! LeB8'h ~0I«*d * * 100 other LAMP 3 ff^^^g.j~~I''''fl^^^nj 100 other LAMPS to Choose from. to Choo«» Prom., .,, I F:. •) t Oil Finished Lamp Ohimneya of Hand Lamps of all Kin is in Stoak. -■ all kinds, front 3d eioh. Fee Our Stock and Enquire Xdoes be^re Buying Elsewhe c. FJ.ETCHER BROS., I CASH SUPPLY STORES, : BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. REDUCTION ROLLER FLOUR. ~ BOOID Sucks .*. 14s SOlbßa-N „. 3m lOd lOOlto Bags .„ 7h <J<l 2Sll> Bagg .„ S» POLLARD i^KD BRAN ALWAYS IN STOCK. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. I 'VST® HAVE NOW ON HAND A SrOCK O* ; FINEST PANYONG BUDS TEA, Speoially Recommended by the Medical Profession for those suffering from Indiges tion and other ailments, who cannot drink & strong Liquoring Tea,j j^This {Tea Sis Bied in all the Leading Hospitals in Australasia, PEKOE CETLON TEAS, CHINA TEAS, BLENDED TEAS. A Splendid Line of Pekoe Ceylon-Tea in £ib and lib Packets, 51b and 201b Tine and 501b Chests, which we can wii h confidence recommend ,to the pubiio of Ashbarton, Samples may be had on application. We make a Specialty of Teas. AGKMTd FOR THE FAMOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA PERFECT WHINGEKS, SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, BUCKETS, BATHS, BRFSHWARE, ENAMELWARE, UNSEED, ■ NEATSFOOT, AND LUBRICATING OJL^, AND ALL OTHER LINES JN HARDWARK AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. WINES AND SPIRITS. We can Supply Assorted Dozens of Spirits from 15s a Doeen. Finest Scotch Whisky from 24s per gal. English Boitled Stout (qte) from 13a per dot Finest Pule Brandy  26s   St Julien Claret 25« Very Old Port Wine „ 20s „ „ Wai-Rongoa Mineral Waters„ 3s6d" " Finest Australian Wines  17a   Lager Beer (pints) 9s Very Old Port Wine (bottled) 363 per doz. „ „ (quatts) 15s . EbglishßottledAlctptßjfromSaed „ „ '* " ' All other Wines and Spirits at) equally Low Prices, I-*/ . Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Faily SHEARMAN KReS., GROOERS, IRONMONGER, WINE AND SPIBIT MMPOHANTS, MAMET HOUSE, BUBWETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. Telepi one No 53



TIMBEB. TIMBER. TIMBER. ! Hoofiug Iron. Roofiag' Iron. FARMERS I B^"WiSE, & STORE YOUR WHEAT "T^OU O^N BUILD A hKZD WITH THE AMOUNT you pay others for storage. WE CAN SUPPLY YOUli REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES & IB 1 YOU TAKE OURJADVIOB YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL t TIMBER :MBReHANTS Agents .For—Royal Insuranoe CompanyßLtd, i, Shag Point Coal Company* i, Westporb Coal Company, \ JUST LANDED—. W^\ GUNS SOLD FOR CASH OR TERMS \>rcr\ A FIRST-CLASS \\l>\ at the Supply of Vy*' \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc t ] \O\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOE. for the Coming \ GUNS s .Etc repaired on the Premiiei SHOOTING SKA^ON. X^^x •>>' a Practical Gunsmith, at the CABTUIDGEB \ X. Shorteat^otice. Of al' Makers. Xf'&X KiQdS Plumbing d°ne' BIPLES from 12s M. \C\ ESTIMATES GIVEN" TANKS from 3Os, \ . X "~" WTTTTcir. ~~~~' /~\WING to the kind patronage accorded üb, and the great success of the GREAT REALISATION SALE, of W. H. COLLIER'S STOCK, the Purchaser have determined to CONTINUE the same until ihe end of this month. Several Hnea (in which we are heavily stroked) have been re-marked, and in order to again secure a visit from our numerous friends, we have specially reduce I DBESS STUFFS, CRKTONHW, PRINT 3, FLANNELLETTEP, CORSETS, BOOTS. These Goodi must be sacrificed, to maka space to open our NEW GOODS ON MAY 1. ( G ) _ We also beg to intimate to our lady supporters in Ashburton and Surrounding District, that our ° DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT Will be Opened on May 1. Kindly reserve your orders for Winter Costumes. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE OORNE ft." H. M. JONES FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. *Q* POLICIES OURRENT from V Days to IS Months, according to «~J£ * urohMed" ?ejL Per Week Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. <*2SO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially pot up in London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNfiR AND THOMPSONS •*C-J^ «^?tS^tC B^ Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Gpbs and P| A IXTIIQ Kallman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- J. -*^v-Aj T >-/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Ohannell and Sob, Lipp — KrM.Jm.JXKJt'i — and Sohn. s~ "iPS^ASISr* By Bell and Co« Bmith» and the Needham Company, f \ X (4- A IxT Q Willcox and White, Mason and Hamiin, the Chicago Com- WXJ t)V£j£l--^i Pany» Palaoe Or«an Company, and other makers. -ORGAMS- From io» so £50. SSS,^S S From • - lO* pm moDth PIA.ISOH m 2am „  LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Bust Cash Valub Obtainable aJe^t^m ß & %£%%£&.!? Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal to Chrifltchurch and Dune dm Mouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. * h. m."Tonea..-, T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD — — — ING SOCIETY. ALLENTON. mn —- _____ mHE Sixth Annual General Meeting of STJRT7RRAN PRfIPWRTv vnD o*tw -*- Shareho'dera will be held in the fcUJJUKBAJN FKOFERIY IOR SALE. Orange Hail «n WEDNESDAY, April 26, 01/ _.. 1899, at 7.30 p. m. 012 ACRES QV Business: TnnnLtwr, . „ . ' I—To receive Directors' Report acd THRONTING Allen's Road, William Balance Sheet. ti. oi^n6B^ a« d Wakan«* Creek, being 2—To elect Five Directors in the pl«c^ of Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling Messrs Cox, Duncan, Fooks, McOal- i thereon, the property of Mr J. Moran; lum, and Turner, who are eligible for Offers are invited for the purchase of this, re-election. on very easy terms of payment. 3-^-To elect one Auditor. Apply to 4—Any other General Business. T. BULLOOK, OHAg Jt ST YCHB, FOR SALE. * *— Secretary — the Canterbury frozen meat valuable suburban property, and dairy export company, Allenton District. Tir ,, 3_^ Limited. ACRES ODD. Q Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, ANDERS FOR COTTAGE AT FAIR \J with Commodious Dwelling House, JUBiLD. Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out- mpMn^nQ . —T, . .' „ houses, consisting of Washhouse s with ' I'^^J'^Kb are invited for the Erection Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., jt~ of a Cottage at Fairfield for the above etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard GomP»ay' Plans and Specifications to be well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy f een afc th® Company's Office, Arcade, Aah locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. burton» where Tenders will be received up to Having sold his business he is desirous of TUESDAY, 28th inst., at lla m. The lowest disposing of his property. Offers are invited or any J-en(ißr Do& necessarily accepted, for same either as » whole or separately. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. April 18, 1899. 4 157 TINWALD. JNUllCili. F n ~ „ „ I\/TRS PERRIN (late of Wanganui, North OR SALE, at a low price—four sections JLfJL between Harland and Grove Streets, laland), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to ac with four-roomed Cottage thereon. ftllA Price required. commodate Ladj Patientß. Terms moderate. c&IXU Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. ( Addrei»-~Tmwald, near Railway Station.



ASHRURTON COU TV RACING OLFB. MONEYS for jpvaatm«nfc on th( Totatkatnr wi 1 b noivel by in* AORC each day of the Races, Apri 20 & 21. No notice will be taken of oon tingent instructions. NO BETTING will be allowed on the course. AnyoDe found doing ao will be turned off and prosecuted. . C H DOW DING, 4161 Secretary ESTATE OF DR MALONE. A LL Accounts owing to or by the late 1/k Malone must be paid or rendered before MAY Ist, to IZARD & LOUGHNAN, Solicitor, Chriatchuroh, WILLIAM IZARD, Executor, April 17, 1889. 4 153 Entertainments. ADDFKLLOWS' TT A L L FRIDAY, APRIL 21, FBIDAY. NORTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGRAPH or thb Spanish-American War AND UNIQUE CONCERT COMBINATION, All the Favourite War Pictures. A Host of Novelties. Special Musical Interlude. Doors open, 7 30, Overture at 8 sharp. Front Seats, 2«; Body of Theatre, Is; Little once, half-price. 4 154 HARRY ABBOT, Agent. DAVID THOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APEIU 22. NICE LITTLE FARM OF 4:7%* ° »_ E B 47^2 D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mb George Robkens (in consequence of his having drawn i\ block of land at Waikaikai) to Sell by Public Auction is above,— His first-class block of land containing 47£ acres or thereabouts, being R.S. 9389, 10093, 10283, and adjoining Mr O. Digby'e, Winchmore Road» The Farm is subdivided into five paddocks, has a good Cob House and outbuildings upon it, adcl bf ing good land close to Ashhurton jught to be eagerly sought after. Inspection Invited. Side at 2 o'clock. D. THOMAS, % 65 Ashburton. Fnedlander isros. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. SATUEDAY, MAY 6, 1899. Maranui Estate, OQAO ACRES, WESTRRFIELD OOU/g SURVEY DISTRICT MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Limited, have been favored with instructions, and will sell on above date at their West Street Mart, the Ma'ranui EBtate, Bituated close to Westerfield and Haokthorne Railway Stations, and containing 3802 AGEES, WITH ALL BUILDINGS THEREON. Full particulars in future advertisement). R FRIEDLANDER, 4 150 Auctioneer. FBIDAY, APBIL 28, 1899, By order of the Mortgagee, "Twehdt to Zander." ON THE FARM NEAR MAYFIFLD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bugs., Lto. have received instructions from the Mortgagee to sell as above, Mr Tweedy's Farm, consisting of 335 acres 335 Being part of the well-known Anama Estate. The Property is divided into Ten Pad docks, all well watered (no water rates). A new Four-roomed Cottage has only been lately erected, and there are upon the farm all other necessary conveniences for working the Bame. As the property is for absolute sale, it is recommended by the Auctioneers to anyone in search of a really good and well kepb farm. At the same time and place we will hold a CLEARING SALE By instructions received from the Holder of the Bill of Sale, " Twebdy to Zandeb," of the entire plant, consisting of ty DRAUGHT k OTHER HORSES O | HEAD OF CATTLE (Mixed) 3 AYRSHIRE COWS, 2 PURE BRED BULLS 1 QA. CROSSBRED fIWES O p* PUREBRED ENGLISH LKICES OO TER EWES Q A PUREBRED ENGLISH LEICES- O U TEft RAMS, Two and Four-Tooth Q£C L&MBS | a STACKS GRAIN Reaper and Binder, Disc Harrows Duncan Drill, Drays, Ploughs, Harrows, Rollers Spring Trap, Harness, and other sundries to numerous to mention. Without Reserve. Sals ab 12.30 p.m: R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 119 Auctioneer. preliminary advertisement. SATURDAy7mAY 6,1899. dissolution of partnership. important sale of SUBUEBAN LANDS AND Town Properties. MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBbos., Ltd., having received instructions from Messrs Ootatius and James Digby, will sell on the above date at their West Street Mart, their Valuable Properties close to Ashburton, also Town Properties. Full particulars will be found in future advertisement*. 4149 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer,



RULES AND KEGULATIONS. I—The1 —The Meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Raoes under the Rules cf the South Island Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the raciDg ahull be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected wiih the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3—All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4—Winners of any event to incur a penalty of lOlbs. S—NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horses, and colora of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Winslow Hotel, Winelow, nob later than 9 p.m on SAI URDAY, 6th day of May, 1899 6—All tiders to wear colors, and weights in Trotting events to be not less that lOst. 7—All stakes will be paid in full. WEIGHTS —Weights will be declared on or about SATURDAY, 13t,h day of May, 1899. ACCEPTANCES—Acceptances for handi caps not later than 9 pirn, on SATURDAY, May 20th, 1899, Winslow Hotel. ATHLETIC EVENTS. ' An Athletic Event will be run im mediately after a racing event, I—Men's Race, 100 yds Harjdicnp. First prize 30,', second 10s. ! 2—Men's 120 yds Handicap Hurdles (ix flights) First prize £2, second 10s. 3—Boys' Race, 75yds (14 years and unier) First prize 10s, second 2t 6d. 4—Men's Kace, 220yda Handicap. First prize, £2, second £1. 5-Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and under). First piiza 10s, second 2a 6d. 6—Old Men's Race (over 50 years), 75yds. First prize £1, second ss. 7—Men's Race, 440 yds. f irat prlza £3. of cond £1, third 10s. I—Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize. 2 —No second prize will be given unless three or more compete. 3—The Stewards reserve. the right to alter the order of events. 4—Nominations, with entry fee 3 and previous performances for Men's 100 yds, 120 yds, 220 pda, and 440 yds, must be lodged with the Secretary not later than I p.m. on FRIDAY, 12 May, 1899. All other events, post entry. 5 —Winners to be subject to be re handicapped. [ ADMISSION to Ground-la each Adult. I Children half-price. Is each Horde. TRAINS STOP CLOSE TO COURSE. Refreshments and Amusements on the Ground. A. A. FOOKS, 4 156 Hon. Secretary. CARSON & CO., SOLS AGENTS FOR " Kukos Teas " IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. ' nnHE Beet House for Teas and Sugars— OAESON & CO. The beet value in Roller Flour, 2001b sacks 14s. CARSON & CO. The best House for Dairy Produce, CARSON & CO. The best House for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CO. The] bestjl House for Household Ironmongery, CAbSON & CO. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract, Tanored Street, Ashburton. WANTED— Extracted Honey, Beeswax, and Good Salt Butter.—Apply * Fletoh©& Bros., Ashburton.



Sport ng. i WINSLOW DPORTS AKD UACING QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1899 TO BE HELD AT WINSLOW* President—Me Donald McLean. Vice Presidents-Messrs JON Grigg, G A M Buckley, and W Sutherland. Judge—Mr E G Oiisp. Starter—Mr D Thomas. Ulerk of the Course—Mr B Hanks. Clerk of the Scales—Mi P O'Halloran. Handicappera—A Committee. Treasurer —Mr V\ Sutherland. Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Huston, G James, R Gourley, J Mcßohan, J Cus&ck, 'J Harold, J Sutherland, H Rninty. PROGRAMME.. (Approved by ths Canterbury Jockey Club, and South Island Trotting Association,) First Bace to Start at 11.80 Sharp. I—Maidenl—Maiden Handicap, of 5 soys ; second horse to save eiiisry fee, six furlongs. For horses that have never been nominated for an adveit:sed race. Nomination ss, ac eptar.co free. 2—Publicans' Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), o£ 7 aovs ; stcoud horse to save entry fee ; Ijf mile. for horses that have never won a stake, Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance free. 3~Wi«slow Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy from the stake ; one mile T For horses that have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. 4—Open Tkot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake; two miles. Nomination 10a, acceptance free. s—Pon? Rack Handicap, of 7 sovsj second horse to receive 15--. For ponioi 14.2 and under; four furlongs. iSuminations sa, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Ladies' Puisis, vt 6 soys j second home to receive 10i For horses that have never won over 6 soys at time of starting ; six fnriongs. Nomina tion 10d. acceptance free, 7—Consolation Trot Handicap, of 5 sovb(ojjiionai saddle or harness) ; one mile. For beaten horses. Nomina tion 5 s to be made immediately after the Fony Race.



Wanted. WANTED— A Smart and Intelligent Lad as cash boy. Apply to B^x 61, Ashburton. 4 162 LOST— Small black cased Watch and short Chain, between Baptist Church and north-west gate of Domain. Finder rewarded on returning to this office 4 152 WANTED Known—The owner of regii^ tered Dog Collar No 84 can hav^ same by paying cost of advertisement an keeping his dog ab home. Apply Mai, Office * 4 IS ANTED~A~ Sharp, Intelligent Boy, about 16, for the Ironmongery.— Apply by letter, Z., Guardian Office. 4 158 FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. Flower, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxes Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Pastilles, etc. Fresh Toffies always in stock. MRS ALCORN invites inspection of her new Winter arrivals—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery in latest styles. Several lines of New Fancy Needlework. All kinds of Underclothing made to order and in stock. Dressmaking I receives special attention fi^RESH Oysters and Fresh Fish and 1 Saioked by Express Tonight.—J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 4 159 STRAWBERRY Plants for Sale—Good Kinds, 2a 6d per 100 ; Royal Sovereign, 2a per dozan ; Laxton's Noble, Is 61 je.r dozen.—J. Porter, Clifton Nursery, Allen- J ton: 4 160 WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on at shorteab notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. SECURE Bargains during lasb fourteen days of Northcote & Heitford's Sale. New Goods on May 1. "VTORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S Dress ±.T| making Rooms open May 1. Dress Stuffs and Trimmings to suit all—on May L STRAWBERRY PLANTS FOR SALE- ' Ordinary, 2s 6d pet 100. A few of the celebrated Royal Sovereign ab 2s 6d per dozen* —T. Pitt, Smithfield Nurßery. 4 137 ORARI Grown Derwent Potatoes, 4j per sack ; Clean Bed Chaff, 9d per bag; Splendid Wheat, 8s per sack, at Fletchek Bros. NEW BOOKS at published prices.~ The Luck of the Native B"orn, by Barry ; The Ked Axe, by Crockett; The Harvest of Sin, by Lejghton j Wyndham's Daughter, by Annie Swan; very cheap editions of Robert Elsmere ; Memoirs and Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ; The Gates of Eden, etc.; also new cheap editions of Sheldon's works. Homer's and Nister'a popular tales.—A. H. Williams. ORGANS from 10s per month, Pianos * from £1 per month. Second hand Piano cheap, English make. Violin and Case complete for lls, Acaordions from 2s 6d. Violin Extras, Music New song V Victory."—H M Jones. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellos's Indestructible Boots, Wear like braßS.