CORRESPONDENCE

: ♦■ . , , (Ws do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

DEOREASE IN THE VALUE OF THE COLONY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—-What follows will form part of a paper on the single-tax creza m my forth coming pamphlet, bub aa it forma a very heavy indictment against the policy and administration of the present Government, I have thought it well to ask you to be good enough to publish it at one?. The single tax idea of taxing •« unim proved land values" came into force iv 1892. For the six years preceding this event the average taxation per head of the oolony was £3 7s o£d. For the cix years while the single tax principle has boen at work ib has averaged £3 10s 7^, or an increase of 33 7d per head. Daring the hat two years the taxation Las been increased 6a 10J per head, Ib does cot look as though the public de rived much beuefib from the single tax prin ciple. Let me invite single fcaxers' particular at tention to the following figures, and, per haps, they will try to tell us how they account for the result. The amount of land tax is the same sow as it was m 1894, namely 8 Id m the £ on the " unimproved value," with an increased taxation for values over £5000. This tax produced m

So we see that daring the last five yeare —notwithstanding the fact that the popula tion of the colony hftß increased by do less than 85,500 souls, the land tax produced £18,040 less m 1898 than it did m 1894 In other words, the land value of the colony decreased no lesa than £4,329,000. What a complete reply this is to the oft repeated statement of the single taxers that the mere presance of population increases land values, for it is abundantly proved that : oot only has the presence of another 85,000 , people added nothing whatever to the land value of the colony, but that m spite of their presence it has very largely decreased, and that m a rapidly increasing ratio. For this deplorable result, I say the abominable Seddonian idea ,of socialistic legislation it responsible, and that it con stitutes quite a sufficient reason why the j present Ministry should be at once hurled from power.—l am, etc., { Samuel Vaile. > Auckland, May 15, 1899.

SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

TO THE EDITOR. Blß,—Having noticed by yonr leader m this evening's Guardian that, ahouid the proposed new Sports Association decide to fcske over the sports ground, it would be allowed seven close days m the year, I beg to suggest that one of theaa days (or another day given m by the Domain Board) should be set apart for * combined sporte meeting, the events of such meeting to consist, of competitions appropriate to the various clubs forming the Association, Euch as cycling and running (amateur and cash), seven-a-eide football tournament, etc., the proceeds of such a meeting to be expended m the erec tion of a new pavilion. It ia obvious that the shed now ditlguring the sports ground is wholy inadequate as a dressing room, or for any other purpose, as the cracks and holes pervading the place are more numerous than the boards. The surest method of strengthening the Association would be for that body to attend to the wants of the members of the different clubs involved, I and as there are about ten clubs m Ashbur- | ton intending to join the new Association, it j is obvious that the present) pavilion is not large enough. It is certain that if a meet ing vaa held on a public holiday for the purpose of ptoviding funds for building a new pavilion, it would be well patronised by the general public, and sufficient money would be obtained for the purpose. Such a meetiDg might also provide something towards the cost of an asphalt track. I may say that Geraldine has a belter pavilion than Asbburton (built m the form of a grand stand), and the new Association here should experience no difficulty ia erecting one equally goodt I make these suggestions more to bring before the Association the sentiments of the majority of the Clubs' members for the Association to consider should it feel disposed to do so. —I am, etc., Alex. H. Wilkib. Ashburton, May 18, 1899.

COMMERCIAL.

♦ . United Prosm Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 21 Wheats—lo,soo quarter* of South Aub tralian have been sold at 28s 7£d. Mutton, crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury, 4£d ; Dunedin and South land, not quoted ; North Island, 3 15-16 th d. Lamb, prime Canterbury, s|i ; fair average, including Dunedin Southland, Wellington and secondary Canterbury, 5 3 16th d. River Plate, crossbred or merino wethers, heavy, 3fd; light, 2fd.

Messrs Dalgefcy and Co., Ltd., have re ceived the following cable message from their London office, dated 19th mat:— ( "Thewool Bales closed fairly animated, bub lately reported rates are hardly main tained. Out of the net quantity available for sale some 85,000 baleß have been sold for home consumption, 95,000 bales for the Continent, nothing for America, leaving 5000 bale* to be carried forward to the next Beries. Ab compared with the closing rates of last B«ries, prices are, on the average, higher by 15 to 20 per cent for merinos and fine crossbred, 15 per cent for medium crossbred, and 10 per cent for coarse cross bred • " Referring to onr telegram of 16bh icst., the list of arrivals for th« fifth series of sales will be closed on 11th September, and for the sixth series on 20th November.

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers* Co-operative Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on May 22, 1899 :— Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl .- &* H" „ Tuscan... 8s 2d „ „ Hunter's 2* Oats—Puns ... la to le Id Danißh ... la* Canadians Is 2d to 1b 31 Sparrowbills la Id Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2s 7d Inferior 2a to 2s 3d Chaff-—Good oatsheaf 50a Grass Seed—Old pasture, 1b 8d to 2a New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current to farmers on trucks at Aehburton.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

There was a good attendance at the CTinwJkld Yards to?day, and about 6003 cheep were yarded. Bidding was brisk, ewea holding their own upon last waek ■ rates Butchers' pena were partially filled, and some good lines of freezers were entered. Fat Sheep.—Merino ewes 53 9<l to os, crossbred ewea from 10s 6d to 12s Id, butchers lambs 12a 93, butcher* wethers 16s 6d, freezing lambs from 11s to 14a 63, freezing aheep 15a 63 to 18i 3d. Store Sheep.— Turnipers from 12s to 15s 2d, crossbred ewes frcm 8a 9d to 13a 6d, lambs 8s 9d to lls Bd, merino wethers Hi scl. Cattle.—The beef trade w&b very Black, and the auality of the beef was not prime. Cow beef made from £3 to £5 12a 6d, steers from #4 12s 6d to £5 10s, heiiers £2 2s 6d to £s'.

THE LATEST.

Home Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. (Received Wakapuoka May 23, 9 30 a.m, Guabdian office 10 14 a.m) The Alaskan lioundary. London, May 22 It is rumored that Britain is pressing America to arbitrate m the Abakan boundary dispute. Mr McKinley hesi tates over the matter. Wholesale Incendiarism. St. PbtersbukGj May 22 Incendiaries have burned Forosow, m Lithuania, and three thousand people have been rendered homeless, while a number perished m the fiarnes.

Australian.

United Preee Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph —Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 23, 9-30 a.m, Guardian Office 10-31 a.my (•oats for Glove Making. Adelaide, May 23 Mr 0. A, Oox, of London, has secured 340 square miles'of country m Northern Australia, and intends to stock it with goats, and use their skins for glove making. False Passports. Brisbane, May 23 As an outcome of complaints, the Japanese Government has instruc ted the authorities to deal severely with ! Japanese attempting to enter Qaeens | land with false passports.

BAD WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA.

4*. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright f (Received Wakapuaka May 23, 9-30 a.m, I Guardian Office 10-31 a m) Sydney, May 23 The weather is very cold, and there is snow on the high lands. Melbourne, May 23 A heavy westerly gale has been blowing along the coast and Bass Straits since Sunday. It is now abating, but the incoming steamer?, j including those from New Zealand, fcave ) had a trying time. j 11

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Press Association—-By Electfic Telegraph—Copyright London, May 22 The Morning Post publishes an inter view with Mr C. Davis, formerly a prominent resident at Johannesburg, referring to the approaching conference between Sir Alfred Milner and Presi-1 dent Kruger, He said that what Sir Alfred Milner decided upon must be carried out, Owing to mutual mistrust on the part of the local factions a solution of the difficulty was attainable I only by Britain's just and firm inter vention, compelling President Kruger to revive the constitution existing at the date of the 1884 Convention. Adelaide, May 23, A large meeting m the Town Hall, the Mayor presiding, carried a resolu tion of sympathy with the Transvaal Uitlanders.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

—«—_» United Fresß Association—-By R:i '--brio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 23, 9 30 a.m Mail Office 10.31 a.m. Sydney, May 28 The Southern Cross has sailed for New Zealand. She intends to make | the track of the Perthshire, and if she finds her, to assist.

Latest Items

. «, Rifle Volunteers —To-morrow being the eightieth birthday of Her Majesty Queen Tictoria, the occasion will be honored by the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers, who parade at the drillshed at 9 a.m. and fire a. feu dejoie. At 10.30 a.m. the company will commence shooting on the range for prizes presented by the Ashburton tradesmen. They will also do their third-class firing. Fire.—A Dunedin telegram states that a fire broke oub at three th la morning on the premises of Cossen's and Black, ironfoundera, Princes street south The main workshop was completely gutted. The fire was m the fitting shed, holding amongst other valuable machinery, seven lathes, two being among the largest m the colony. The whole in terior was gutted, and a large stock of pat terna destroyed, while the machinery was more or lees damaged. The cause cannot be conjectured,

THE ABHBUBTON GtJABDIAB ! OTESDA?, MAY 23, 1899



1894 1895 1896 1897 1898

285,327 280,000 271,394 272,309 267,287



Don't Cough.—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use •' Keating s Cough Lozenges "—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by tt.avy eminent physicians. They ab once check the cough and remove the cause—without aDy after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—3iie or two at bedtime enßuies rest, Sold everywhere m ins 13M each. Unequalled and Invincible-— Woods* Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds, 1/6



FLETCHER BROS., 'J • ARE STILL SELLING ■ ''' ■■' '^"^ ,'1 FINEST ROLLER FLOUR ! AT £6 17* 61 PER TON, Sf 4 A 0 Gf;: .: l\Si "SSSigf ~ -2 & •', TJRAN end SHAPS, at Wholesale Prices j Best BJUUE DERWENT POTATOES, ', OA6?Q Pc/, r ¥# or Mh als J BED CHAI^. 9J P« Bag ; ONIONS, 20lb als • GrotlM* '! 1 r*u- ?'u S 6i per Back ; Fineßti New CURRANTS, BULTANAB, and RAISINS, »« ' ! Oflnstohurch Prices, Jail cleaned by patent machinery. We are seUica Lieht of the ' Age and Evepbg Star KEROSENP, lower than Christchurch Priow. Yon will save from 5 per cent co 10 per by buying j our Groceries from ai. " u«w.*:v. V> _ W : • liAllfS. ' ! We are sellling "" Rochester Lamps J fi t _«.«_' JWk for p ( ices, and jo» from 5a 9d each /,. I lIM T Vflflk will gaf at ooo* Li "111 |l| f\^wm!m ' ■ •< '\ or about 15 per M UUNU ,:|8 tbitourprioci »r« cent leas than other —jy <WMy/ lji .' by •■*■ tli«;:.::|iiilt| j Stores are charging. pj'tYiYfw/ m Town. V'j Oonspare Prices ' :Coi»l^i*:;;^t^ii|k|| with other' Stores dw^^mJ^iimkZ^^l^Sk^ '' with other »tore« and judge for youi- |I^^9 : and: judge;y:|6^,j| LIHRARY HANGING LAMP^ FROal 37a 6d to m%*. " ■;:;;"": I-:, 'J?« PLATED WARE.- v,:% KLEOTRO, i-ILVKR PLATFD, OR KICKFL UIiFER, ffl Breakfast Cruet > . ; ' Dinner Oroet from 7s 6d e»ch - from 9i 6dewh .. '■■■■ ■■.:.;;, j ; ;;^. j,; ; -: |i,Jji| "^^ Anyone requiring Wedding:',;. " '^^^^^l^.'jl'iil"',!l! Pres?ntß should see our Stock a^^t_ ! &^^l if^O °^ Klectropiate, and inquire nSlfcß^^B Prices before buying else- JgjNmS^S&B II . REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ARHBURTON, AND HOR STREET, CHRIBTOHURCWL b OLE AGENTS FOR DUCHESS TEA. A SPECIAL SHOW TN OUR UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT of a Magni6cent Selection of KciIAPOI AND ROSLY.V DIV[DED SKTftTS(H Ladies', Misses', and Children's &izes). KAJAPOI AND MOSGIKL XJNDEROLOTHIV^, including Combsn* tions, Vests and Slip Bodices m Sir. Woius, Woms, O.S, Ex. U.S. Sizes. LADIES' AND CHILD'S KNITTED WOOL VESTS, m long and siiorfc sleeves. CHILDREN'S 1 TUNICS', m every color GIRLS' ULSTERS, m Sound Serviceable Tweeds, and Newrat Shapes. JOB LINE LADIES' MACKINTOSHES—bought low to clnar » large line CHILDREN^' PINAFORES and P.D. CORSETS—Very Special A Very nice Selection of BALL DRESS materials on View, including " GLISSARD DE NTJJT " m all Colom DRESSMAKING m all its Branches. ' MILLINERY m Latest Fashion. SUITS TO MEASURE. NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD, "THE CORNEB." SHEARMAN BROS. ttr E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOIiNSBY & BANBOME PLOUGH SHAKES. PLOUGH CHAINS NEAT'S FOOT & CAfeTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Club Cartridges M<i Ammunition of all kinds- Sportsmen requiring Good and Relkbh Ammunition at the lowest price, would benrfic by giving us a call LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPVVARE Hanging Parlonr La-rps, H^!l Lamps, Table lamps, Hand Lamps, Brack* Lamps and Stoneley'u Patent Safety Luaii sin endless vaiioty. Lamp Chimneyw, Globes, Shad s. Wicks, and liurners of every dubcription. Stable Lanterns, Si able lanterns m ail shapes and nzsa. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMEL WARE. WE have just received frrm the Manufac urerß a L-vrgo and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Sauce's, Mugs. Plates, Dlehoa, Pie Dishes, Cullenders, Basins, Dippers, etp., etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. JTAA CASES LIGHT OF THE AG& OIL, rf\f\ D\)V 150 TEST. OUU The Finest Oil m .the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China aad Blen'ed Teas. Subotsntb reduction In taking a quantity. We.make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially niatared), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines and Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE m Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware. Groceries afc Wholesale "Prices. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, TROKMONGKK**, W*NK AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUKHETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53



JOHN WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, KEEPS the largest and mo ß t varied Stock m the district of WALL PAPERS, Window Glass, Mixed Paints, Picture Mouldings, Enamels, Tarnishes, Lacquers, White Lsftd, Linseed Oils, Scrim, etc , wall~pTpers A SPECIALTY. By importing direct, and at frequent intervale, J. W. is enabled to Sell Cheaply and to offer his customers Wall Hangings of the very latest design and colourings. EVERY DESCRIPIION OF SSIOJN WRITING EXECUTED IN FIRST-CLASS ORDER. HOUSE DECORATING. To this branch of the business special attention is given, and customers entrusting their Rootm to us, will find that besides being artistically dec rated, the work is done promptly. We employ a staff of upwards of fifteen hands, and are thus enabled to put the work through with the least possible delay. JOHN~WILSON, BURNETT STREET. Telephone—6s. i FRANK CURTIS, j . ; fTIHE Leading Practical Watchmaker, $ JL Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. >-y-> <s FULL STOCK OF- a*\ g g KOTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS J§ . O NICKEL WATCHES H 8 & M NICKEL WATCHES Q § ® g WATERBUBY3 WATERBURYS J < g g NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. r 2 S . m -A THE PLACE FOR g & . g g Spectacles* Spectacles. &1 I | | * (Correct fit guaranteed.) i af Q efi 3<j REPAIRS. REPAIRS, |H I S g | § No waiting, all wjrk done to time. ! [| J |j ««1 . _ WEDDING PBESbNrS. EH * | I§ 5 I Very choice assortment In Platewaie, etc , V^ g g - Q |J „- dial-ESH ■ W. HORNE. I Z. § i i i 311 . r~Z sew « aw « FOR SALE. " *"" ] ' ~' J £ /TIHAT very eligible suburban property ' 1 X containing nearly 6| acres, with »- -^ comfortable JDwelHng, good orchard, and _-^ P^ lj out buildings, now m the occupation of the |£j r i undersigned. w-. r-TI ET^ rH w. home. EN HH M r^ FOB SALE fe X* C Ph _ h (^ 1 That very commodious residence situated 1 i_ C/J on Town Seobions Nos. 1005 and 1004, corner x] H^ of Peter Street West, now let to J. R. Hart, r ~~l Esq., and paying a fair rate of interest. L-mi W. HORNE. "" ANTKD KKOVN.—KiOHOi-Afl & Pickfoi d have irt Stock a Choice x^iv oa-u> . Selection ».f Ladies 1 bhd Gentlemen's Datictng S*iioi?.p. That very valuable half acre m Havelock Street, b ing Town Sections 230 and 231. 1 ¥7AN S KDKNOWN,—ThatKiCHOLAS This property would make a first-class f V & Pickfoud have just Landed a central site for a manufacturing business. u\ g Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed T7HU fI\TT7 ITONTED KNOWN.-That Niobo £UX\ Odii£j. yy L-s&PiCKFOED'sistheonSyahop —•— m Ashburton where the famous Adapted Cottage and £ acre good land, situated Boofc om be obtained. Balb Road, Allenton, and let to a good '.-," tenant. W. HORNE. f!7ANTED KNOWN,-Ladies m W want of a First-class Walking —"*——* Shoe should try the famous Bostock Brand at Nicholas & Pickfokb's. FOR SALF. ____.^ T.B. 536, Peter Street. This ia » First- WAHTKD KNOWN.-Nlchoias & class Building Site m a good locality. TT Pkkfoed have jast Landed a VV. HORNS. large Line of Warm Slippers for Winter. Call and Inspect. FOR SALE. XXT ANTED KNOWN. -Nicholas & TT Pickfokd, Boot Makersi, East Street, maku a Specialty of Boot Repairs, _ „ ._,,_ -,„..„ , , and make Boots and Shoes to order. All T.S. 1002, Cox Street Wesfc with good work Guaranteed, macrooarpa fence. Good land for Building Site. _ ,—- . ; . W. HORNE-. -— TTTTANTBD KNOWN.—When m T T doubt, as to where to *ake your FOR SAX'^). "Repairs, remember that Nicholas & Pickfokd always Guarantee Satisfaction. -*— 4 166 Town Sections 1049 and 1050, Corner .«»»_«__-__-— ",■ .  Peter Street West;. This Block would make a Capital Building Bite, being m a good OTI/TTrHTTJO locaity. OiVLx X JIL O W. HORNE. k^XTJ>A J. J.A Premier Wheat Dressing for sale. — OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has sow arrived, and its m a it i/w/i m e>. . tut t eTer increasing sale each year proves its UJown Section 1064, Peter Street West, opularity. FiSuo\ na?i\and r. CTl6o^BuiJdingSite. *tM" IT IS A THOROUGH BMOT PRE- W. HORNB. VENTATIVE. It ii easy to use, dissolving m cold water. _^^^ Is hastens instead of retarding germination, \ITT TTr £\ \\ "]\T 1.1 and is very much cheaper than any other TV • XXV/JK/il JCi. dres«ing-is per pnefce*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of sesd 5 178 — ~ —— Ash burton Drug Go, Ltd, NOTICE OF^REMOVAL. WHOLEBALE fc RBTML AGBNTBt ASHBURTON ~:&r~TXT~~¥> Zr1"" mto s industrial building H. W. Barrett. SOCIETY. TT^OR SALE—In splendid position for mHE Scciety has REMOVED it. Office * -1- Irom meats. A bargain. The Post Offioe Buildings, Cameron Street To FOB SALE—-Three-roomed Cottage and ARCADE CHAMBERS, | acre, Cameron Street East. Burnett Street, m the Old Bank Building. FQR SALE . In Kood heal|hy , Office Hours : From 9.30 to 12, and 2to roomed houae. Good garden and 4 p.m., and 7 to 8.30 every pay night. permanent water supply. FRED MAKEIG FOR SALE-In Tancred Street, comfort -5 100 Secretary. a, ble <|wellmg and i acre section, first i ' class land. Cheap. " ZZTTZ ~ FOB. SALE—House and 1 acre land, near FOR SALE, Wakanui Road, Hampstead, VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE-Sections on Wakanui Road, Allenton District. Wllls S6reßt West, and Wills Street 3 ACRES ODD. Q Mb> | /lorner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, V_^ with Commodious Dwelling House, Full particulars and terms on application to Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out ; houses, consisting of Washhouse, with U \hf RADDCTT Copper built m, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., •* • '" ' Dftllft L I I , etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy - 191 .„„.._ locality; the property of Mr R.Murray 5 121 ARCADE. Having sold hia business he is desirous of - - disposing of his property. Offers are invited (T .^ ' for same either m a whole or separately. nr:L ml 81 lfc, 5 Vmy hfo ! b wiU d.° wel 1 Easy teems of payment can be arranaed ir IDg J°tD> Thl!, remark aPPIIM bo v ;»wc «<« BULLOCK DuMOJf» Jcrileh TEA.-Bhwrtnan Bros,



tfriedlahaer Bros.. Limited. ( SATURDAY, MAY"~27; 1599 la the Estate of William Mitchell, j Deceased. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. will Sell at their West Street Mart, as above, — \ T.S. 126, with Two Large Buildings, sui tab'e for Boarding House. Cam be easily removed. For absolute sale. Ba'eatl.3O. Full particulars on app'ication to FRIEDLANDER Bk-.OS , Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDEK, 5 176 Auctioneer. HORSE FAIR. /^yUR Next FAIR will take place on THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899. We are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT LAND FOR BUILDING PURPOSEB. LAND FOR ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. Fronting Fairfield and Great South Road*, within a few chains of Fairfield Freezes Works. D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mr P. Hanrahan to Sell by Auction on an early date— R.^. 27429, containing ' 118* 2r. Within 15 chains o f Freezing Works admirably adapted either for Build ing purposes or Paddocks. To be told either m $, 5, 10, or 20 acre Blocks. For particulars apply D. THOMAS, 5 203 Ashburton. t. BULLOCK. " TO LET,"" "" AT A LOW RENTAL, ROOMS conveniently situated m Bank : Buildings, Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. ■__ T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, FOR REMOVAL T ARGE STABLE, 30 x 15, 13ft stwd, JL_ ino'ading 2 stalls, chaff huusr, trap shed and loft; now erected on the back portion of T S 779, Oass street). Apply to T. BULLOCK, ,______^ Agent. FOR SALhJ. " I CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, contaiaing $ acre, Cox Street, level first-claßs land for garden purposes. _______ T. BULLOCK TO LET. '"" /COMFORTABLE Dwelling of Six Rooms \j with Verandah, wash house with copper built m, etc., well situated on the Beach Road. ( Apply to ' T. BULLOCK, FIT HAT old established Butcher's Shop m X East Street, formerly occupied by Mr Digby. Apply to ___ T BULLOCK. ~~~ FOR™ SALE. COLD3TREAM ROAD DISTRICT. 500 acres, 500 GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Bdng R.S. 32,732, 32,734 and 32,965 below the Railway Line, fenced etc. To be told at a considerable loa« to the present owner. Terms can be arranged. ' Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent FOR S_»LF, NICE BUILDING SITE, Corner of West Bolt and Haveloek Street. TS. 1169 and 1170. containing 1 rood 4 • perches and 1 rood 16 perches respec tively, and havivg a frontage of about five chains ; the property of Mr T. Hahland. As these were not sold by Auction on Saturday, offers are invited for the purchase of same on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. TO FARMERS, DBALERB & OTHERS. 100 ACRES 100 /CONVENIENTLY" situated about two \J miles from the Fairfield Freezing Works and the County Saleyards; on Mitoham Road, being R.S. 35587 and part 25603. If desired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for persons living at •> distance sending stock for sale or to the Freezing Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. allelTtlTn"; SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. 3'k ao rat 3'k TmRONTING Allen's Road, William JL? Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21,24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, tho property of Mb J. Mob an: Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TINWALD." " I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four section! ? between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. £11 f\ rico "quired* ofc J. JL" Easy terms of payment, T BULLOCK. TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS^ HALF-ACRE, together with square dwel ling jhouseot four rooms, fee, well situated on the Alford Forest Road. P"j OK Price required. The ownei oW JLOO 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. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs i and Qoldi never fails, 1/6 and 2/6.



Wanted, WANTED, at once—SmaTt Boy.—A. P. Williamson, Taccred Street. 5 207 RESH Oysters and nil kinds of Fresh Fish by express to-night.—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 6 216 SALVATION ARMY, To-morrow Evening—Great Musical Meeting andj farewell to Ensign Aslln, the Salvation lawyer. Silver coin admission. 5 211 ALVATION ARMY, Thursday Nigh', 25th—Grand Lantern Service conducted by Ens:gn Aaiin. Admission 61. 5 212 LOST — Bay Gelding, aged ; probably wandered towards Bakaia. Finder rewarded on returning same to J. Chapman, Taccred street, 5 196 FOR SALE-Firet-class Dining Room m 'Untre of Ash burton, doing good business. For terma, etc., apply Henry Stbphenson, Ashburton. 5 201 fjIHE Außtm! BoUuic Co., of Wellington, I JL h..ve opened a Branch m Sounders' Buildings. First-class Herbal Remedies at; Moderate Prices,— M. Jackson, Manager. 5 116 _. FRESH Supply—ln His Steps, Richard Bruce, Malcolm Kuk, and others by (Sheldon, cloth or paper editions. Spurgeon'a Sermons, including Messages to the Multi tude, Sermon on Hope, On the Love of Christ, j etc. Cheap editions of TeEnyson's Poems ; With Kitchener to Khartoum."—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. W~~ ANTED KNOWN—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shot test notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. WANTED Known-Nice Capes (for Ladles) with Fur Collars at North com asd Hefford's for 13s lid ;. going ast. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie" and Men's Boots and Show.—Apply to Msllob, Tancred Street TTTANTED Known—Good \aJoe for little VV money at Mbllor's, Zealandia Boot Store. £ILOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oats (whole and c; ushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261 bs Is), Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will fell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelnck Street. 5 10 V^TT AN TED Known—That we have been m fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap Euita for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turnej PHOTO Frames, Cabinet size, 6cl each, three for la 3d; Carte de Visile Frames, 6d each, three for Is 3d. Special cheap values to clear. Photo Albums from 2s 6d to 60*. Ladies' Companions, Writing and Dressing Circs; Gents do; Electro plated ware.—H. M. Jones. BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 33 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed Oits 4] 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9 i per bag, Onions 201 b a Is, at Flhtcher Bros , Ashburton. WANTED Kuown—Drepsmaking at NoRTHGOM AND HIFFOKD's. Coat and Pkirt Costumes from 14a 6d upwards. Dresses from 10s 61 upwards, Tenders, " TENDEK& ~ fTIENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of Premises m Briok. Plans and Specifications at our Sh r>D Time of closing Tenders extended to SATURDAY, June 3, 1899. 5 215 MITCHELL & TURNER. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. NOTIGE TO SHAREHOLDERS. WM, HAVE JUST RECElVED*further Consignment of full sized and fall weight CORNSACKS, which we are offering at lowest current rates. As we have only a limited supply, Share* holders are advised to give notice of their requirements immediately. j 5 217 T. F. GIBSON, Manager. ! ohristohurch poultry, pigeon, and canary club's Gtband National Exhibiton. June 15, 16, and 17, 1899. ENTRIES Close May 29», 1899. Entry Forma etc., can be had from Edwo. Stephens, Agent for Ashburton* 5 214 "tinwald town district. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. THE following is the result of the Pol! taken to-day for the election of one Commissioner to serve on the Tinwald Town Board to fa 1 the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Edward Gates:— JAMES GUDSELL 26 WILLIAM HUSTON 33 Informal .« 1 I therefore declare Mr William Huston DULY ELECTED a Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board. ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer, May 22nd, 1899. 5 209 A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on FRIDAY, 26th insb., at 8 p,m, at the Orange Hall, to arrange for the Formation of another Volunteer Company. His Worship the Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlander, will take the chair. 5 208 FBTJIT & FOEEBT TREES. WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT A^D FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed tor 12 months. Quotations supplied on application. James Porter, NURSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON' 5 213 PUBLIC LIBBABY, NOTICE is hereby given that the Reading Room of the Public Library will be OLOS&B^o the Public from Ipm. on THURSDAY, the 25th insb., till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, the 27th mat, as the Room will be used as a Polling Booth for the Borough Election on Friday. OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Olerk, May 25, 1899. 5 210



Stbonokst Where Others abb Weakest. —The '99 design Zealandia Bicycles are fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Elswick hubs, and dust proof throughout, enamelled m fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £21, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories m stock—Acetylene gas lamps 258, Silver King 17s 6i ; lamps from ss; bells from la; Graphitoleo 6d, 9J, Is, very best for chains; lamp and bicycle oil Is; handle bare from 12s 6d ; ladies' parcel carriers 3s 6d. —Oates, Lowby, and Co,, largest) cycle manufacturers m Australasia, Burnett street, Aahburton; and ab (Ihristchurch. Adt 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohv>bip.b of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re cultivate ib. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Astily House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, An orator he claimed to be, A thin and reedy voice had he, When on the platform he appeared, And started coughing people jeered ; [Then some called out, " He's getting old," With lusty voice said he, " Your sold, M He'd taken something strong and pure, Wna. E. Woods' Great Peppermint Cur FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s; lOOlbs, 7a 6d ? 501bs, 3s lOdj 2?!ba, 2a.—JoHN Okb & Co. 2^ FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers oniy 4s lid 1 —Mellqb's Zealandia Boot Store.