COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting ]of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Prteiut— AH the members, Mr E. G.C Wright, M.H.R., (chairman) presiding. ) chairman's statement The Chahman's tfatement was rrad ps follows:—The Cbristehurcfa Charitabio Aid Board notifies that this Co^ncii's subsidy for the current year will be £1105412* lid. This er.m is lesa than last yjeai'- pubeidy fry £57 16a 9d. The Government advises pay ment) of £55, balance of vbte for planting at Hekeao. A drputation frosn the Hampatead Town Board will interview: tbe Council to day on the subject of the present position of the fords and bridges on the Mill Race within the Hampstt ad d strict. The Wakanui Road Board notifies th»t it wishes to terminate the agreement with this Council as to maintain ing the fords in iis district. The Hon. Secretary Highbank District Settlers'Aaaooia tion brings before the Council the bad arrangement in the Battlers' opinion of a nnmberof water raou in that district, and states that ihe settlers are of opinion the present supply could be better distributed, and also a^ka the Council to allow the Jingmeer to inspect same with a view to a Better system. A petition will be placed Before the Council to-day praying that the water races on the formed road between Ashburton and Fairfield may be bridged, with a yiew of making it more suitable for cycling traffic. A letter from Mr Cameron, in answer to theCounoil'a resolution «making » wesh intake, will be read to-day. engineer's report The report of the engineer was read as follows :— < Ruapuna Water Supply.—Five contracte ln Rangitata Gorge are now in progress. About fifty men are employed, and the num ber is being gradually increased. At pieeent No. 5 contract is further advanced than the ' others, more than one-third of the work on lb having been completed. Ashburton-Rangiiata Water Supply.— Several fords and sheep bridges have been repaired during last month, and preparation are being made for the annual overhaul of mains and distributing races, so that as much of the work as possible may be under taken during the three days allowed /or the Purpose. A good deal of the Westerfield vaterton main will have to be cleared with *water in it* It has got very much over grown in some parts this season. Aahburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—This service has been somewhat intermittent i lately, owing to occasional blockage at intake : of the auxiliary channel, and the unusually large accumulation of running shingle at out let of Pudding Hill dam, extending to » length of about five chains, over a width of three chains, and nearly three feet deep* The olearances of outlet and regulating the ■apply in concrete channel there require Almost! constant attention at present.'* On inspection I have arranged to have the cushion of scrub and fascine work at the weir repaired. An apron of concrete would be very costly, and would be equally liable to damage from excessive floods. The E races are shut off for cleaning at present, and the other races'will be taken in rotation. Part of the auxiliary channel is also being cleared* The construction of race in Winch more district for Messrs Stringfellow, Heseltine, and others has been commenced. The sheep bridges asked for in the Fairfield district have been erected. Several of the settlers near the beach have, owing to the wet season, found it expedient to extend the races beyond the original terminal points to the vicinity of Cftrbett's road, and are now arranging to have other two or thre fords across that road. The Wakanui Road Board has cleared out a good many fords. Wakanai Creek.—The double line of con crete pipes on Smithfield, Milton, Stanley Bod Christy road crossings I consider suffi cient to take ordinary supply, but there is very little margin left for natural increase during ordinary floods, and small concrete bridges as at first proposed, though coating a little more at first, would have given ample waterway, and been preferable in several respects. The Council, on certain conditions, previously promised a contribu tion of £25, but that applied to only two of the four crossings which have now been put in. The Wakanui Road Board, I presume, take the liability of maintenance of these crossings. County Plantations.—l beg to annex list of trees required for filling upplantations in vari ous parts of the county. The larch plantations at Pudding Hill, planted in tussock, is com ing on splendidly, and it would seem advis able to similarly plant an area of fifteen acres or bo on reserve below Pudding Hill bridge, which is fenced, and is not included in leased portion of reserve. Sub-divisions, reserve 1774, Fairfield.— The accompanying plan shows these sub divisions as pegged off, containing eight lots of about fifteen acres each. Between front fence line and boundary of reserve there, is left a right-of-way, averaging half a chain in width, and to afford access to the freezing works it would be desiiable to have a road through the Company's chain strip of plan tations to (connect with said right-of-way. Mr Lockett's tenancy ends on 31st inst., by. which time be expects to have goree grub bing, etc., done, so that the new leases, if advertised soon, might date from June 1. Thefts of Trees.—A number of Biringy bark and blue gum trees having been stolen from Reserve 2820, in the Maronan-Cracroft district, the case was put into the solicitor's hands, with the result that the delinquent was fined five pounds. In accordance with your instructions a notice of reward for con vie bione in any other cases pertaining to county plantations, has been advertised. County Bridges —The painting of hand rails of Ashburton traffic bridge and approaches is on the point of completion. Rangitata Traffic Bridge -Repairs of Pier. —After the partial diversion of the river, arrangements were made for pile driving for pier, which is now progressing satisfactorily. When this breach ia repaired the deck repairs will be undertaken. Man are still employed blasting the large masses of con crete overhanging and surrounding the site of washed out cylinders; Poisoned Grain —A shed has been erected on the site acquired near the pound, and preparation of the poisoned grain has been commenced. PADDING HILL STEEAM The engineer's recommendation in regard to Pudding Hill stream was approved of. WAKANUI CREEK CULVERTS The Wakanui Road Board wrote asking for a subsidy towards the construction of the concrete culverts on the Wakanui creek. It was resolved that as the culverts had not been constructed according to the engineer's report, the Council will not take any respon sibility in the matter, but will make a contribution of £60 as requested. COUNTY PLANTATIONS The suggestion in the engineer's report was adopted: SUB-DIVISION OF RESERVE 1774 The sub-division of Reserve 1774 was approved, and it was decided to write to the railway authorities requesting them to leave half a chain fronting these sections, making the road a chain. Tenders were ordered to be invited for the sections (all of which would be watered), the tenders to be in by June 3. yAIRFIELD'. A» petition signed by about a hundred persons at Fairfield praying that the Council erect bridges over six water races between Ashburton and the works. The Council granted the request and ordered the work to be done. It was also decided to throw bridges across the Winchmore main, where such were necessary, sufficient for sheep traffic. SIRE BBIGADB SUBSIDY, Mr Harper again moved his motion to grant a, sum of £21 ia aid of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade on behalf of Tin wald, Hampstead, and Allenton districts for fire prevention purposes, and spoke at some length in support of his motion, Mr Williamson seconded the motion after it had been amended to make %he sum pay able to the Borough Council on the under taking that the Brigade agree to attend fires in these districts. Mr Holmea and Mr Johnston strongly opposed the vote, and the Chairman spoke with equal strength in its favor. On a division the following was the vot ing:—Ayes 6—Messrs Williamson, Lambie, Stitt, ChapmaD, Harper, and the Chairman. Noes 3—Messrs Johnston, Holmes, and Herring. RAKAIA-ASHEURTON WATER SUPPLY DISTBICT ACCOUNTS Mr Wright's notice of motion regarding clause 1 of the Rakaia-Ashburton Accounts Committee was postponed for three months.

I ASHBORTON BRIDGE > Mr Wright moved, pursuant to notice, \ "That the En^iueer be rtqueafced torepoit j as to the coet of substituting an embank ment for a length of 6CO feet of the J Ashburton brid^p, at its southern end," and after some i» k the motion was carried. PAYMENTS Accounts to rhf .an w. of £1321 were passed for p&yrnen ■. mb Cameron's races A lengbhy letter was read from Mr Cameron, Springfield, in rfgard to th« races on his prop rfcy, from which several adjoinicg settlers are supplied. Ho denied th*t he had been (as »i me membtrs of the Council were reported to h.:ve eairj) receiving fs)a year it> wafer rates, and he pointed out the expense h« had borne and the damage he had suffered in > - i-ntction with these races. The Chairman thought the advice of the solicitor should be obtained on the question. Mr Holmes aaid he would not vote for a new main race that might cost a thousand pounds, and he was not prepared to : addle hia district with th»t coat. He urged, if anything waß to be done, that the advice of the best legal talent in the colony should be first) secured. The Chairman would not bo in favor of baking any seeps that would give the Council and the ser.Mers no more benefit than was offered by Mr Cameron in hia letter. Left Sitting

CABLE NEWS.

—-♦ Crated Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright London, May 4 The Agents General and Lard Strath cona, High Commissioner for Canada, are dissatisfied with Great Britain's proposals regarding the Pacific cable, and request the reconsideration of thß matter. Mr Burgoyne, Australian, wine im porter, in a letter to the Daily Graphic, says Sir M. Hicks-Beach's refusal to concede preference to Australian wines has saved the industry. The increased tax will act as a barrier to the im portation of common wines, which are already bringing the trade into disrepute. The duty, he states, haa given the trade aa extraordinary impetus. Berlin, May % At the trial of Hermann, at Breslau, a verdict of manslaughter was returned, and he was sentenced to fifteen yeßra' imprisonment, Pejkin, May A. Great Britain has secured the main tenance of a British engineer and financial controller on the Northern Oh\na railway,

THE LATEST.

\ Australian. Unitw Press Association—By Electric \ Telegraph—Copyright (Reoeivd Wakapuaka May 5, 10 a-m, i FaVl Mining Accident. V Sydney, May 5 Two mikers named Dawson and Carpenter fere smothered by a fall oi earth at So*a, Tuesday Island. \ Defaulter. \ Adelaide, IV) ay 5 A discover! has been made thai seventeen tho&and shares of Imperial Boulder Gold mining Company havt been stolen. Alnfficer of the Company is missing andL warrant has been issued for his on a charge of defrauding the Odipahy of j£6oo,

FEDERATION.

United Presß Assomion—By Electric Telegraph-^pyrighb BIsBANBj May 5 A conference of lawr delegates from New South Wales, "^toria, Queens land, and South A*alia is being held here with the objmof drafting a scheme of federation *pep table and workable by all provincß

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Shipping.—A Press Associate - ilegiram says:—" The barque, Pebr %land, from Natal, has arrived ad Timara iJfcalii&st), she ioads wheat for Friedlandw Br&Limited."

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAH : FRIDAY, MAY 6, x 899



■■'■.. ■ ' /■ r "■""iJii'i '■■■■■»—■ IM| —]in"i- --•■•"■'r,- ■ y-'-f" y- m ]]\ J i- -. - ».■ -■. __ -'I FLKTHiKR BROB , ; FINEST IiOLLIJI FLOUR AT £6 17s 61 WAI TON, 2OOlb ]^Gi 14, Od i00»b BaG3 .-_ ... 7« 6d I 501b BAGS 3 5 lOd 251b BAGS 2 fc Od ■jgRAN and BHAPS, at Wholesale Prices} Best BLUE DERWfeNL POTATOES, 3 3o 6d per bag or 301b ale 5 BED CHAFF, 9J per Bag; ONIONS, 201b v 1.; Cinshed j OATS, 4s 6i per Back j Fineat New CURRANTS, SULTANAS, and RAISINB. »fc Christclmroh Prices, )all cleaned by pateat machinery. We are Mlling Light of tht - Age and Evening Star KEROS RNF, lower than Christchurch prioei. You will save from 5 per cent to 10 per by buying jour Groeeri • from ut. LAMPS. IFIITfy LAMPS. We are sellling See Our window> J Rochester Lamps —-•—"'^Bk for p»ice», and you j from 5a 9d each 00:' TINY Hi:fflk will ,»y at onoe I °raboUt ill JUNOiil tbßtOttrP^*re ceut less than other » Wt^^mmmkl Jt>^ by far the Lowest Stores are charging, SmWotSi!/ in Town. Compare - Prices ■ Compare pricM with other Stores Jf&3Hfßfi&smip*zsS^&^^. with other itorei and jadge for your- and judge for your- LIBRARY HANGING LAMPS FROM 37s M to £3 3*. PLATED~IVAEE. ELECTRO, SILVER PLATED, OR NICKEL SILVER. Breakfast Ornet Dinntr^Oruet from 7s 6d each. from 9s 6d each .jjjniiitiw^ Aujone requiring Wedding r^^^ j a\ j^^^ Presents should see our Stock _^h\j^£ Ssl of Electroplate, and inquire ■SB^hMHb Prices before buying else- ES^a§S«P .where. KLMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HfGH STREET, CHRIBTOHURCH. SOLE AGENT 3 FOR DUCHESS TEA. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, "THE CORNER" TT^ILL SHOW THIB, WEEK their enormous porcbus of AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, Including—DßESS MATERIALS, JACKETS, CAPES, MILLINERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, And a Large and Well Selected Assortment of Gentlemen*' MERCERY, TIES AND CLOTHING. . f*,\ ■ DKESSMAKLNG OK THE PREMISES. Having secured the services of Miss Kerb (late of Dunedin) to take charge of this Department, we trust to please our numerous OJiente by giving them the LATEST STYLE and GOOD WORKMANSHIP at a reasonable charge. H. M.--.JONES. EREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from T 1>« 3 « to 18 Month*., according to Value Purchaaed. jg&L per Week for Total Disablement op to: Ten Wnki *5O for Death from Aooideub. Speoiftl Conoeseiona to Purchasers of Piano*! Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Dajt. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value j specially put up in' London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. . AGENTS FOR MILN£R AND THOMPSONS % Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinwu, Goss and T>rA]Vrr\G KaUman, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad •*- "V^Kr^Alh^ wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channeli and Son, Lipp — PIA.INO&*— and Sohn. x- "^PS^^-Jl^Lr \P cII and Co ' Sm{th i ««d the Needham Company, AU (4. A |V G__ Willoox and White, Mason and Ham!in,the Chicago Com. V/Xl\jri.il KJ pany, Palace Organ Company, acd other makers.! -OUGAMB- From lOn to £50. 2S^Jr5L s Fbom • • lOs p«r moDt«« PIAJNOS „ ... _ SON „ f , LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. - Best Cash Valvk Obtainable Latest Booka by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodical! atf LOWES? CASH PRICES in all Departments. Kqual to Oflrißtcharch and Dane din Bouses, Do your Business here and koep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.TQNJSB. ■



" TRIAD " Frize Competitions. /pHIS MONTH the ' Triad ' offers prizes JL for competitions as under : — __£ i d Ifor Best sentence from the word"\ W-e-M-i-n-g-t-o-n. Closed 20th I on n March. Winner: Miss N Triggs, f & v v Curistehurch J For the best desiga (In monotone),^ for he ding for the Triad. Youths or girls under 18. Closed 20th • 20 C April. Gold Medal, awarded to John Hartley, Dunedin J For the correofe sentence repre sented by the following initials : T T I f— P— I T-— A A 8 30 0 To close 20th May, Dressing Case, value— J For the best coloured Map of Aus-"\ tralia; size of paper :24 x 18 inches. For 6th Standard boys „n n and girls attending any of the ' * v v public schools. To close 20th June. Watch, value— J For best Bhorb story of aboub 1500^ words (or page of Triad). For I young people under 20. J 1 0 0 To close 20th July. J Entries for tbe above competitions to be accompanied with a reoelpb for not less than 5a for goods purchased from one of the advertisers in the 'Triad,' or for goods advertised in the • Triad.' Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will, when possible, be given in the 'Triad' in issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jams Lochhead, R Maypole Soap and Monkey Brand Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer NeH, Jas, Herbalist Nelaoa, Moate and Go's Teas N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky KShag Point Coal Company Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Surafcura Tea Three Oastle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fairfigftrectea Van Houten¥Cocoa and Chocolate • Wahoo' Loasby's, «Koolibah' Loasby's, (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Westport Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agent Wilson, Balk and Co., French Coffee and Ouvah Tea Yankee Cork Tipped Cigarettes Zealandia Boots COOPEE BROS. Wholesale and Eetail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ARE now in a position to supply the Public with all kinds ot Fresh Fruifcß Toffies, Lollies, Murray's Iced Caramels. If you want a good Hob Pie and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat foe promptness and civility. All Boiled Goods xMade on the Premises Daily. coopelTbros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ________„ 5 51 TO LET FOR A TERM-Furnished House of eighb rooms, with Paddock and Garden, within ten minutes walk of Post Office. Easy terms to a suitable tenant. Apply by letter to A. 8., Box 57. 4 182



Entertainments. ODDFKLLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, MAY Bth, 9tb, & 10th. Retdrn of the Old Favobites. MoADOO'B FAMOUS ORIGINAL TUBILEE a^GEUS, el t7iSIL.UE2 OiJNGUBRs; In their Refined and Novel Entertainment of BEAUTIFUL JUBILEE CHORUSES & PLANTATION MELODIES. Don't Misa this Grand Musical Treab. Don't miss Madam Mamie Allan McAdoo, the only " Lady Tenor " in the world. Dgn'b miss Miss Susie Anderson, •• America's Black Melba." And the Whole Company in its Entirety. 14 STAR ARTISTS 14 Popctlar Pbioes—3a, 2s, & Is. , Change of Programme each evening. Reserved Seats and day sale tickets at H M. Jones, Stationer* 5 8 FRED. DAWSON, Agent. IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSING ACT, 1881, AND THE ACTS AMEND ING THE SAME. NOTICE ia hereby given th»t in pur suance of the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, a Quarterly (being the Annual) Meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Ashburtpn Licensing District, will be heid in the Magistrate's Court-house, Anhburton, on THURSDAY, the Ist day of June, 1899, at 12 o'clock, Noon, for the purpose of considering any applications under the said Acts, of which due notice shall have been given. THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Clerk to Licensing Committee* 4 279 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICE E. I JOHN CUSACK, of Winslow, Hotel -9 keeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Licensing District of Ashbur ton, to be holden at Ashburton on the First day of June, 1899, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Winslow, and known as the Winslow Hotel, containing Eleven rooms, exclusive of those required for the we of the family. Dated the Second day of May, 1899. SJW JOHN CUSACK. NOTIOfi OF APPLICATION FOR~I PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I THOMAS NI3BBI GRANGE, of the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing to be holden at Ashburton, on the First day of June, 1899, apply for, a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Ashburton, containing Forty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family, Dated the Second day of May, 1899. s*l • THOS. N. GRANGE. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I FREDERIC POWELL, of the Mount) 9 Somers Hotel, do hereby give notice thac I desire to obtain, and will at the nexb Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the First Day of JUNE, 1899, applj for a Certificate authorising the issue of an Accommodation License for a house, situate at Mount Somers, and known as the Mount Somers Hotel, containing twenty rooms, exclusive of those required for the ÜBe of the family. Dated the 26th day of April, 1899. 5 27 FREDERIC POWELL.



SHEARMAN BROS. VX7 E G\N SL'PPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES * BOBN6BY & -RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES PKOUG CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CAbTOR OILS GUNS & AMMUNITION. . Si^U. and DouWh Barrel Breech Loac'ing 0 ns, Eley'd md Club Cartridges ani Ammunition of all kinds. . Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition a L, the lowest price, would bencfi"- by giving us a call, ! LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE Hanging Parlour Larapa, Hail Lamps, table lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracke Lamps and Stoneley'a Patent Safety Lamps In endless variety. Liamp Chtmners, Globse, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every description, btatle Lantern, Stable L-jnterns in all shapes and sizes. ENAMELWARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have jaat received from the Manafacturars a Large and Assorted Stock of the above including— KettJ*. B'-?.8 '-?. aJ| eBP&nBi Jags, Stewpsns, Cups and Saucers, Mags, Plates, Dkhoß, c >£*?' C t ullenders» Basins, Dippers, eta. f etc., which we arefdtoposing of at wholesale prices. " * c KEROSENE. KEROSENE. £L(\f\ OASES LIGHT OF THE AGE OIL, K/\A O\JKJ 150 TEST, D\)O The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS, TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Bud* Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. SnbstanfeU reduction m taking a quantity. We mak« a specialty of Teas. f x \ IL , WINES & SPIRITS. EVrguWs Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bases fcr.gluih and Manning's Bottled Aha and Stouts, and all other Wines and fc-pints alw ya on Land. BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brush ware, Groceries at Wholesale Prices, Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAitKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STREET, ASHBURUON. Telephone No 53 ,



1 AUCADB I HORSE FAIR IHUKSuaY, MaY 11, 1899. T\fl"Y NEXT HORSE FAIR will be hel< Oii the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. P. THOMAS. 9* Auctioneer, I. Bullock. FOB SALE. ~ TO FARMERS, DEALERS & OTHERS, 100 AOBBS 100 CONVENIENTLY lituated about two J miles from t.he Fairflold Frnczlng Works and <he County Saleyardßj on Mitohara Road, baing R»S. 35587 and part 25603. If desired oan be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each. Suitable paddock for pejra m living at) ft distance sending stock for Bale or to the Freeziog Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. Sport ng. WINSLOW OI'OKTS AWJL> UACIMG QU'DFN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1899 10 BID HELD AT WINSLOW* President—Mr Donald McLean. Vice- Presidents - Messrs G A M Buckley, and "W Sufhsrland. Judge—Mr E G Vt isp. Slarfcer—Mr D Tliotnaa Cleik of the Course—Mr B Hunk... Clerk of the Scales—Mr P O'Halioran. Haadioappers— A Committee. Treasurer —Mr W Sutherland. Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Huston, G James, B Gourley, J Mcßohan, J Cus ck, T Harold, J Sutherland, H Rninty. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and youth Island Trotting Association.) First Race to Start ab 11.30 Sharp. I—Maiden Handi«ap, of 6 eovs ; second horse to save entry fee, cix furlongs. For horses that have never been nominated for an advertised race. Nomination ss, acceptance free. 2-PtJBLiOANs 1 Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 7 soya ; second hor<>e to save entry fee ; l£ mile, for horses that have never won a stake, JN omination 7s 6J, acceptance frea. 3 -Wikslow Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy from the stake ; ona mile. For horses thai) have never won over £20 In stakes, domination 10g, acceptance free. 4—Open Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soya ; second horte to receive 1 Boy from the stake; two miles. Nominal ion 10s, acceptance free. 6 -Pony Race Handicap, of 7 soys ; second horse to receive 15;. For poi.Je* 14 2 and nnder ,• four furlongs. Nominations oa, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6 -Ladies' Pusse, of 5 soys; second horse to receive 10a. For horses that , have never won over 5 soys at time i of starting ; six farlongs. Nomina i tion 10d, acceptance free. i 7—Consolation Trot Handicap, of 5 sov6 (optional saddle or harness) ; one mile. For beaten horses. Nomina tion 59, to be made Immediately after the Pony Race. RULES AND REGULATIONS. ' I—The Meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting Races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received exoept on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising oub of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with 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. 5-NOMINATIONS for all racet except Consolation Trob, accompanied by fee, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horses, and colors of the riders mast be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Winslow Hotel, Window, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 6th day of May, 1899 6—All liders to wear colors, and weights in Trotting events to be not less that lOst. 7—AH stakes will be paid in full. WElGHTS—Weights will be declared oa or about SATURDAY, 13th day of May, 1899. ACCEPTANCES—Acceptances for handi caps not later than 9 pirn, on SATURDAY, May 20th, 1899, Winslow Hotel. ATBLETIC EVENTS. An Athletic Event will be run Im mediately after a racing event, I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. First prize 30a, second 10s. 2—Men's 120 yds Handicap Hardies (six flight?). First prize £2, second 10s. S~ Boya' Race, 75yds (14 years and tinder) First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 4—Men's R ace, 220 yds Handicap. First ! prize, £2, second £1. 5-Girls'Race, 60yds (14 and under). First ptizsa 10a, second 2s 6d. 6-»O!d Men's Race (over 60 years), 75yds. First prize £1, second sa. 7—Men's Race, 440 yds. First prize £3, t>f cond £1, third 10s. I—Entrance fee 6 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 fees and previous performances for Men's 100 yds, 120 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds, must be lodged with the Secretary nob later than 8 p.m, on FRIDAY, 12 May, 1899. All other events, post entry. s—Winners to be subject to be re handicapped. ADMISSION to Ground— Is each Adult. Children half-price. Is each Horse. TRAINS STOP CLOSE TO COURSE. Refreshments and Amusements on the Ground. A. A. FOOKS, 4 156 Hon. Secretary. FLOUR, Bran, Sharps, Oais (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (26lbe la), Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc, delivered free within the Belt. Money returned for any article not giving satisfaction. lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2s 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J, Thomas, Havelook Street. 5 10 Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6.



Friedlander *~ros. 1 IMPORTANT. SALE OF SUBURBAN FARMS AND TOWN PROPERTY. 1 SATURDAY MAY (5, IBS 9 MESSRS FRIEDLANDEH BROS, I,tp, bare received insfcuutinns from Messes Ootavius and James Digby, on account of their dissolving pur'nership, to sell the following Properties,— LOT I.— 40 Acres, situated on Racecourse Road, adjoining Mrs Hhearnrm's Pro perty, bemg Lots 155 and 156, a very valuable building ait*-, oioni to Ashbuv ton, and the land it> < f firstciass quality ! LOT 2.—That Farm, situated about, three miles from Ashburton, on the Wiuehmore Road, containing 203 Acres, 3 Roods and 21 Perches. This Property is divided into Six well fenced Paddocke, haa a large Implement Shed, 60 x 20, and Meit's Roornt ihereou, uteo'Oichard, andother improvements. This iaoneof the best Farms in the Couuty, an early selection, being part R.B. JN". 8053, and is io great hetut, haviug been very little cropped ; also LOT 3.—Ashburton Town Sections No. 366 and 367, corners of Ct*ss and Dobson Streets, with Large Briok Building thereon. This Property, which is com pletely fitted up as a Brewery, will be told with the contents. Full particulars can be had on application Sale at 1.30 o'olock. R. FRIEDLAKDER, Auctioneer. JMLA.MAN TJX *„ SsiW •*. jtu. Saturday, may 6, 1899. Tl/TESSRS FRIEDL&NDER BROS, Ltd JLt_L have been favored with instructions from the Owners to offer by Public Auction at their West Street Mart on above date, the well known MAHANUI ESTATE, con taining 3802 acres. This Property is situated close to Wester field Railway Station, and comprises R Bb. No. 28,490,29,852, 32 998, 32,999, 34,6?8 S 28494, 28,514, 32,995, 32,996, 32,997, 35,008, and 36,023, aud part of R.Ss. 28,491, 28,492, 29,851, 33,101. 9,239, 9,240, 10,979, 21,329, 28,493, 28,495, and 28,515; also Reserves 2,670, 2,671, 2672, and part 2674 in the Wesierfield Survey District. The land, with the exception of about 400 acres, which is in tussock, has been laid down to English grasses. The buildings consist of twelve-roomed Dwelling House, Wash house, Store Boom, Stable and Shed, also a large Wool Shed and Men's House. There is also a Blacksmith's Shop and Cot tage on the Estate which returns a rental of £25 per annum* The pro perty is well watered, and sub-divided into convenient sizsd Paddocks, and is surrounded by good roads. The Mount Somers railway runs through the property, and the Valetta, Hack thorne, and Westerfield Stations are all on the Estate. .We would advise intending purchasers to inspect this Estate, as the owners instruc tions are to Bell. Easy terms can be arranged. Sale at 1.30 p.m. FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., R FRIEDLANDER, 4 223 Auctioneer. VALUABLE TOWnI?ROPERTY. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1899 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Ltd., ' have been favoured with instructions from Mrs E. A. Brooke to Sell by Public Auction at their West Streeb Mart on above date,— That very desirable Town Property j situated at corner of Burnett and William Streets, with first - class substantially buile Dwelling Houee containing 11 Rooms with bath room and every other convenience, also Stable and Coach-house. Full particulars on application. Silo at 1,30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 38 Auctioneer. DAVID THOMAS. AROADE. SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1899. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb A. McKee, Sawke'B Bay, to aell aa above,— 1 BROWN DRAUGHT STALLION, 3yrß, by Salisbury's Pride, dam Violet. Bred by Messrs Philip Bros., Auckland, now on view at Newman's Stables. Full pedigree ao Sale. Sale at 1-45 o'clock. i 28 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOCK'S AROADE. ~~ 3ATORDAY, MAY 13, 1899 JjV THOMAS has received instructions 'V *rom Mbs Mclntybe and Messrs fII^TYBE Bbos. to Sell 1 BY PUBLTO AUGTION, wlove, four valuable Farms, 3of them aitmd in the Ashburton Forks, and one on themin Soafield Road, as follows :— N*--Old Homestead Block, adjoining ■jgby'a Bridge, containing 86 acres of wet-Glass Land, thoroughly Improved, wd House, large Granary, and other M buildings, and being R.S. 9945, V), and 28134; well fenced and lArga:" No. 2Va opposite side of the Road, 86 aemfiraUalass land, with new House anHher Outbuildings, well fenced anH&tered, being R.S. 10853 and No. 3—Alining 140 Acres, first-class laminated on the Main Alford Fore^Road, 10 miles from Ash bur ton, M now occupied by Mr C. P. RipfMkle. There is a 3-roomed Cottnand 6 stalled stable (new.) It iawl'fenoed and watered, the Ruralmibn number being 18569. The whole nay one of the Above Farms are well wornhe attention of any one wanting smallmks of good land, either for speculation or mpation. No. 4—ContAg 441 acres of fair land, situated «c main Seafield Road, being R.M369. This farm is well fenced ancWered, is in good heart, aad thorouM improved. ! Inspection of bh«Wms ia confidently sited. Sale a p. m. < \d. THOMAS, 619 ___»_ Ashburton. Unequalled and Invite—Woods' Great Peppermint Oure for Om* and Colds, 1/6 From Ceylon's Bpicy» eze s comes the delightful Diamond Ju» {T^AB,—Shear* man Bros, agents f|



Wanted. I WANTED -Cook for thresh i*iaohlne, 30s ; Cook, hotel, 15s ; Elsemaid and Waitress, 12s 6d ; two or more 4nerais, 12s, 10i.—Mbs Adams, Registry o*9. _^^ l 5 47 "YTACANCIES for four rosSftiwo j V board«rs.~Apply Mail Office,B 4'B THE Season is now opened for twng Hares. Twenty pairs wanteolby Friday morning. All kinds of fresh lid smoked Mali, Oysters, and Flounders, fmh Rabbits by Express To-Night, at J-l Jewitt's, opposite Mail Offioe. 6k REVIEW of Reviews~for April, Cm dren's Bazaar, Mother's Help, BiS Museum, Shadow of Life, the Associates ■ Hermits, Bobbery under Arms, Recitatiol Books, Atlases: New Books in cheai editions, Photo Frames and Leather Goods! —H.M.Jones. ' WANTED Known —MeConnell and Ccmpton's Drag will run between Ashburton and Fail field Freezing Works, commencing on Monday morning next. 545 W' ANTED TO LET, in East Street—A four-stalled Stable, with loft and traphouse; also yard and half-acre section alongside.—Apply this office. 5 33 FINEST Roller Flour £6 17s 6d per ton, 2001b bag 14s, 1001b bag 7s 6d, 501b bag 3s lOd, 251b bag 2s, at Fletcher Bros , Ashburton and Christchurch. BEST Blue Derwent Potatoes 3s 6d per Bag, or 30s per Ton. Crushed (hta 4a 6d per sack, Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201b a Is, at Flhxcher Bros , Ashburton. WANTED Known — Nokxhcotb and Heffobb's great show of Autumn and Winter Goods on THURBDA V Evening. Premises illuminated. FRESH Supply in Cheap Editions of Catriona, Robert Elsmere, The Plea sures of Life, The Gates of Eden, Cruci fixion of Philip Strong, His Brother's Keeper (Sheldon); Mrs Miller's Cookery Books, 3rd edition, Is each, posted Is 2i. Freßh lines in Family Bibles, Fancy Boxed Stationery, Bali-room Fans, &c.— A. H. Willjams. WANTED Known—Dressmaking now in full swing at Northootb and Heffobd's. Dress Goods and Trimmings in great variety. WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB. "TWJOMINATIONS for the Horse Raoing IN Events, Close To-Morrow, SATUR DAY, May 6, met,, ab 9 p.m, Winslow Hotel, 5 49