SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

——... ♦ . Askburton. The BBual monthly meeting of the Aehbar tOß School Committee was held m the school room on Monday evening. Present— Mesers Cr&ighead (chairman), McOallum, Steele, Phaup, Bean, Jones, Silcock, and Meddina. TASK. The Board of Education wrote regarding the supplying of a tank. FUEL Messrs Collins and Co.'a tender for supply of coal and wood was accepted. The reports from the teachers were read, The headmaster of Asbbmton School re ported a considerable improvement m the attendance for the month, end was sanguine that the ichool would be able to retain its assistant. Measles seemed to have abated, and with the co-operation of parents and children there was reason for hope that the present average would be maintained. There bad been 350 present thab day (Monday), and for tha week previous the average had been 352, while ainoa the commencement of the quarter the average had nob been below 332 5, bat fche present roll number stood at 390. Fresh kindergarten work had been begun m the infant school m the way of paper folding and clay modelling, and certain requisites were asked for, which the Committee granted. Miss Forrester reported from Alleuton a roll cumber of 65, with an average attendance for the month of 514— highest attendance on any one half day, 61. Measles had affected the attendance last week, and tbat day only 35 children had been present m the morning, and 34 m the afternoon. The reports were aSoptOT^"***"—-..-.--,,.^,,^ j YI>ITING COMMITTEE Messrs Bean and Meddins were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. ACCOUNTS* Accounts to the amount of £6 9s 91 were passed for pajment and the meeting ad journed.

THE JUBILEE SINGERS.

—% Another full house awaited the appearance of the Jubilee Singers on their second appearance last night, and the audience were if anything more charmed than ever with the winning harmony of the Jubilee choruses »nd the fervour thrown into their execution. The Singers' repertory of these hymns, if they em be so-called m the evangelical accepta tion of the teim, and the melodies of, slavery times is very extensive, so | th.fc the programme on this occa sion was quite new from fop to bottom of tbs fink part, with the exception that for the last item the company's harmony of Sullivan's •• Lost Chord," a setting for female voice*, wan substituted, and was received with equal enthusiasm to that Recorded its performance f*n the previous evening. Misß Marshall Webb's solo *'■ The Church aorogß the way " was given m this part, sad afforded that* lady another oppor tunity of charming her audience with the fine tone of her rich contralto voice, and her wonderful expression. Mr Collina sang one of his plantations songs m this part alsoi The seoond part of the programme comprised some, fine numbers. Madame McAdoo's *• Do you remember" was lapturously encored, and Bhe gave m response the time honored and heart-touching "Home, Bweet home." It was m this number more than m any other with which she has appeared that the tenor quality claimed for her voice was abundantly manifested, but not more so than the feeling she threw into the song. Miss Jeannie Robinson appeared for the first time here as a colotst. She sang Toati'a " Good bye," and for her very acceptable exposition of it, was heartily encored. Need it be added that her "Old folks at home," given as only one to the manner born could give it, was vociferously applauded. Miss Susie Anderson was of course also encored, and was gracious enough to rcepond with "The cows are m the clover," her execution of which was so much admired on the previous evening. The male quartets were again m evidence with buffo glees admirably given, and Mr Jerry Mills" clever acrobatic feats, »nd "The only Jalvan'a " jugglery, with many new tricks introduced, made up the main features of a most entertaining part. The Singers appear for the last time to-night when the programme is open to be filled up by " request" pieces from the public.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TE&M IN ! ENGLAND. MATCH AGAINST SOUTH OF ENGLAND. Londok, May 8 Brockwell was chosen m place of Hearne. Howell, Tramper, and Johns utood out of the Australian team. Dr Grace, who cap tained the Englishmen, elected to bat, Jones and Noble taking up the attack. The first wickeb fell for 11 rune and the second for 20. Brockwell waa neatly taken m the slips. McLeod took up the bowling at 43 and Trumble at 55, Jones going on again at 69 all the other end. The seventh South of England wicket fell for 166 runs, the eighth for 194, and the ninth for 207. Fry, who was caught ia the slips, batted for two hours, aud his score included ten fours. The innings closed for 246, Lockwood carrying oat his bat for 41. He waa fit the wickets for forty minutes. The fielding of the Aus tralians was good, Layer's work at point being magnificent. No exception was taken to Jones' bowling, which at times bumped dangerously. The Australians m tb^ir first) innings hare lost two wickets for 35 runW (Received Wakapnaka, May 10,10-15 a.m, Gxjardiak Office 11-30 a.m) Lomdon, May 9 The Australians have lout four wickets for 159. Bain fell m the early part of the day. The weather continues lowering, with shifting bub fairly good light. Gregory made a vigorous display. Grace replaced Jesaop with the ball at 67, and Brockwell went on vice Lockwood at 74. Following are the icores :— Australia. First Innings. Darling, b Jessop ..* .. ..24 Iredale, c Hay ward, b Lockwood .. 4 Hill* Ibw, b Grace 39 Worrail, o Brockwell, b Towneeud .. 28 Gregory, not out .. ... .. 62 Total for four wickets  ..159 (Received Wakapuaka May 10, 2- p-m, Guabdian Office 2.30 p. m) The Australians have four wickets down for 222—Gregory, not out, 87; Noble, not out, 34.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by oar correspondents)

THE McADOO COMPANY.

TO THE EDITOR. Slß,—The large audience at last night's concert were much annoyed at some hoodlum m the back parb of the house interrupting Miss Anderson while vocalising a very difficult cadenza. It is to be hoped that every care will be taken to prevent a recurrence of this unasemly conduct, and I for one would be glad to lend a hand to eject | the individual who can be guilty of ib. lam Bura the music loving public heartily sympathise with Miss Anderson, and trust ihat eha will nos look upon the hoodlum above referred to as a fair sample of persons who attend concerts such aa we have had the pleasure of listening to for the Itwfc two evenings,—-I am, etci, B Flat.

mn ABHBOBTQN GUABDUfI, WEJDIffISftAY, MAY 10, IS9&



Primitive Methodist Church. — Not withstanding the inclement weather last evening, there was an excel'ent attendance at the annual Endeavour Mission meeting of the above church. The Rev J. B. Merrett presided, and m hie opening remarks stated that the lust conference had made it im perative f r every Endeavour Society to make an annual effort for the mission fund during the month of May. A good pro gramme was given, including anthems by the choir and eoloa by Mrs Marsderj, Mrs Barrow, Me McKnight, and Rev J. B. Mer rett (a Chinese song). The accompaniments wereeffioiently executed by Mrs Smith Mack well (organ), and Miss Jamea (auto-harp). A dialogue, entitled " The new curate," was listened to with rapture s Misses Palmer and Hifchiuga, Mrs Barron and Mr H. Hardley taking the respective character?. A recita tion by R. Sando "Giving notice" was also well received. Mr Mars« den's selections on the gramaphone were the cause of much merriment, The auctioneer selling trousers m which he de clared them " all wool except the buttons " was exceptionally good, as every word was heard distinctly and the whole proceeding was characterised by the total absence of vulgarities. Rev J. B. Merrett, of Westport, gave his popular lectmeon '* Life among the miners," and for nearly an hour kept the audience m convulsions of laughter. The amusing experiences he related one would hardly credit as having taken place m the colony; The opening of services m places where the Gospel had never been preached, and the innocence of the people and their amusing procedures, were all graphics!!>> described. The meeting cloßed shortly after ten o'clock, and was pronounced a thorough success, as the support towards the mission fund far eclipsed the most sanguine antioi "■patlonT~"*^"" ' ~~"- ■■----..-^.. J ' How sweet you are and freeh' (King John). Most appropriate to Diamond Jubilee Teas.—Shearman Bros, agents



"' " * ''r' m" ''n" '" 1' '' ' ' ' ■--- ■- •' - ••■- -(I FLETCHER BROS., ARE STILL SELLING FINEST ROLLER FLOUR AT £6 17.- 61 VKR TON, JMSr :: M Sligf- -■ 2fi jgRAN and BHAPB, at ffholerale Prices; Best BLUE DBRWfcNX POTATOES, 3, 6dper bag or 301b a l s . BED CHAFF, 9d per Bag; ONIONS 20>b a I*. Omshed OA | S,4s6lper sack; Finest New CURRANTS, SULTANAS and RAISINS 2 Ohristoharoh Price*, Jail leaned by patent machinery. We are'sdiL Lteht> of' the Age and Evening Star KEROSENE, lower than Christchuroh Prices. * * Yon will Bave from 5 per oeat; to 10 per by buying your Groceries from ut. © fj . '''if LAMPS, T_lf|y LAMPS. We are sellling ..^^i^otL See our windows /Rochester Lamps <ff i „. ■ 'r .PffißL ' f wn „-«..„j M n from ft 9J each #**_ IIIM T wHI Bay at once or about 15 per &|-\|UNO« «... our' price, are cent less than other V^^ by far the-Loweat with other Stores with olher store, and judge for your- fflßWWlHfr ftnd Jut?«« *>r ytur- LIBRARY HANGING LAMP 3 FROM 37s 6d to £3 3% PLATED WARE. ELECTRO, SILVf R PLATED, OR MCOX SILVER. Breakfast Cruet • Dinner orue( . from 7s 6d each, from 9a 6d«ach REMEMBER THESE ARE TO BE PROCURED AT FLETCHER BROS., „ „ CASH SUPPLY STORES, * "noRTHCOTE & S^fFORD, A RE oansiog intense excitement and interest to the Ladies' of A9hburLoa~a~».-W- jTV where And no wonder, when th^y sec th« usea-ialled and unparalleled value we are now offering m Every Department at '« THE CORNER." We have open«r"—.,--. up Huodredn of Pounds worth of : New Goods, and cc we are doing an extern** and "go ahea« business, are not afraid that any aceumur>.«.. Q n 0 f gtoek will he left ft the end of the Season. Well Bought Fashionable Goods, witn-^^ve to busints<> can never upset the Purse and the Person. . --._._ ' OUR DRESSES! DRESSES I DRESSES! In Beautiful Tints, and Lovely Designs are worth noting, especially the Green Fabrics. LADIPS.—To save disappointment, place your orders at once. LOVELY MILLINERY and all Classes of SHOW ROOM GOODS make a Grand D». play. Beautiful Straw and Felt Hats, and Girls' and Children's requirements are not foi gotten by us. s OUR FANCY DEPARTMENT is up-to-ia^e in everything. MANTLES, CAPfcS, JACKETS, imported from Melbourne and Sydney at Low Prices. MISSES' COATS, Splendid Variety ; Ladies'and Girls' Miointoshes in all shapes. FUR WRAP 3 and NECKLETS all the rage, also large lot FUR TRIMMINGS, call early and select for yourselves. All our Manchester and General Household Lines, for variety and quality cannot be beaten. ART MUSLINS, Grand Designs at Marvellous Priceß, LINOLEUMS and FLOOR CLOTHS, all widths, Down Quilts, and Eiderdown, large stock and low prices. Rags (Wool and Goat) at cutting prices- Carpet Squares at desperate prices. OUR CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENT is replete with New Goods-Hera are a few quotations :— Men's Covert Coats 37a 6d, Men's W.P. Coats 32s to 60s; specially seleoted Heavy Tweed Suits 29i 6d; specially nice lot of Boys' and Youths' Kaiapoi and Mosaiel Sailor Suits and Reefer Coats INSPECTION INVITED, ""SHEARMAN BROS. VTTE CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOBNSBY & BANSOME PLOUGH SHAKES, PLOUGH ■ CHAINS/. .NEAT'S FOOT & CAfeTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION. Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Olnb Cartridge* and Ammunition of all kinds. B Sportsmen; requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call, LAMPS; LAMPS, AMD LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hail Lamps, Table lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracke Lamps and Stanley's Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Limp Chimneys, Globus, Shad s, Wicks, and Burners of tmry description Stable Lanterns, Stable Lanterns in a)l shapes and t-izes. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE hav-e just received from the Manufacturers a L-,rge and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jogs, Stowpans, Cups and Saucers, Mugs. Plates, Dishes, lie Jisnes, Calenders. Basins, Dippers, els., etc, wl.i;h we are disposing or at Hholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. KAA CASES LIGHT OF THE AGE OIL, PAA O\J\J 150 TEST, OUO The Finest Oil in the Market. TEAS . TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blenced Teas Substantia reduction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whl«W Bass a English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wlne« «5 Spirits always on land. »mes ana BEST HOUSE in Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware Groceries at Wholesa'e Prices, ' Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL -GROCERS, IRONMONGERS WTKV AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS iS T M HODSB ' BmmT£ STBEB*» ASHBUETOH j



ASHBURTON COUNTY CCmNcTiT "VTOTICE is hereby given that, aba special X, T meeting of the above Council held on • Tuesday, the 13th day of April, 1899, a resolution was adopted for making a Special Rate of THREE HALFPENCE IN THE POUND upon the rateable values of all rateable properties within the Ruapuna Subdivision No. 2 of tha Ashburton Rangitata Water Race District, being a District duly constituted under the pro visions of •• The Water Supply A ot, 1891," and its amendments, for the purpoate of securing and paying the interest on and providing a fund for the repayment of a loan of £1000 which the said Council is about to raise and borrow for the purposes of the construction of water races and other works for the supply of watertothesaidSubdirision, Buch Special Rate to be payable by two equal instalments on the 15th day of July, 1899, and the 15th day of January, 1900, and annually recurring upon the same days, year by year thereafter, until the said loan is paid off. By the same resolution the Council also directs that the said Special Rate shall be levied upon all rateable lands m the said Subdivision on a uniform scale Tha above resolutioH will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's Chambers, Baring Square, Asbburton, on TUESDAY, the 23rd day of May, 1899, at 2 p.m. ; and if the resolution be confirmed, the Special Older will take effect immediately upon the passing thereof. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's offices, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public, every week day, during office hours, up to the 23rd May. By order, F, MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Ashbarton Connty Council. 21st April, 1999. 4 240 BEST Blue Derweut Potatoes 3a 6cl per Bag, or 30a per Ton. Crushed O'its 4s 6d per sack. Bed Chaff 9d per bag, Onions 201 b a 1», at Fmtcser Baos, Aihburton. i



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. i ASHBURTON NO 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. npHB Society has REMOVED its Office X from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Btreet, To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, m the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 3.30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, 5 100 Secretary. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves itß popularity. IB IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. Ib ie easy to use, dissolving m cold water. Id hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—ls i>er packed Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 6 11



ANDREW Olt R r OPTING NEW GOODS I>.\l V 3 FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON SPEOIAL VALUE IN— CAPES AND J4OKETS from 10a 6d. a . '■' """" '""LJ" New Costume Cloths, Stylish Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery m good Sfcyie and Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Laoe Cm bans, Umbrellas and Coraeta. 150 Pieces New FLANNELETTE, m all Shadea and Patterns, Splendid value from 3£d upwards. 10 Piecea New HEALTH FLANNEL, acta like a charm for Rheumatism, thoroughly shrunk, 36 inches wide. 130 Tire Best Colored Small BLANKETB, at Wholesale Prices. MEiVB £ND BOYiS' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Made. j DIXISSHMAJ&IIVCS—A Pronounced Success. A trial order will Convinoe A N DREW OR R. TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /AUR Succeea with these;GOWNS laßt Seasonfjgives us||Confidence In Requesting the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME is a necessity. We hoIdXCoMFaEHBNSiV£ Stock of!COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — « BALKS'/CARPET SAMPLES g\ g BALES GOAP SHIN RUGfS <p MITCHELL & TURNER. EABt HTEEET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES OURRENT from >¥ Days to IS Montliw, according to Value Purchased. £31 per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks, dSSO for Death from Accident. Speoial Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; specially put up mJ rLondon fonny own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON S — PIANOS— By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Qobb and T)T A IVr/^Q— K*llmftn > Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- JT XxjLJAI \Jv3 wood, Haake, Spaethe, Ohannell and Son, Lipp — PIA3NOSS— and Sohn. : -ORGANS— By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, C\ T? C^ A TVT Q. Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com. V^XWJTxjL-LN C 3 pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGiVINS- From <43@ lOh to OraGrAJNrS From , m 1O» per month I?IAJ>iO» £sOs „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valub Obtainablk, j Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodical!, j at LOWEST CASH PRICES m ail Departments. Equal to Chmtchurch and Dum* din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



I Tenders, IB ffi ||| TUNDEES. riIIiNDERS are invited for the erection oi X a Church at Studholme Junction. Plant and Specifications with John Hayman, Sato yards, Ashburton, until FRIDAY, May 19. Tenders close on SATURDAY, May 27, addressed to John Hayman, Ashburton. Ihe lowest or any Tender nob necessarily accepted-! 5 8S *~iINWALD TOWN BOAIId7~ fTpENDERS are invited to be sent m not X later than FRIDAY, May 19, inst., for the supply of about 300 Yards of Shingle, A, A, FOOKS, 5 80 Qletk Tinwald Town Board. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAN TERBURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for PAINTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS at Greenstreet and Winslow. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and at Office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 16 h current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted- H. C. LANE, Secretary. Chriatchuroh, May, s:h 1899. r^r-.,,,,...,,,,. .-,„,, <Bl||t| w _ I^?TM . w^g public afoifcKV* "f LONGBKACH ROAD BOARD. mHE BRIDGE on Shepherd* Road, being m a dangerous state, is CLOSED pending repairs. FOOKS & SON, 5 79 Surveyors to the Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given, ia pursuance of the provisions of " The Public Works Act, 1894," that the above Board proposes to stop a road m No. 3 Ward extending from the northernmost corner of Lot numbered 96 on Deposited Plan 253 to the south easb corner of LoS numbered 107, Deposited Plan 459, and thai a plan has been prepared of the said road, and a survey made and plan prepared of the new road which it is proposed to make m lieu of the stopped road, showing the lands through which it is intended that the new road shall pass, and the owners and occupiers of such lands so far aa known. The said plans will be open to public inspection at the office of the above Board, Moore street, Aahburton, during eight consecutive weeks from the first publication ot this notice. By Order, JOHN KILGOUR, Clerk of the Wakanui Road Board. Ashburton, March 29, 1899. 3 288 FOR 8 ALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, /CONSISTING of 13 acrea, 3 roods, 3 \J perches of excellent land, situate Allen's Road, Allentoti, together with com fortable Dwelling of 6 rooms ; also numerous convenient outbuildings, including Stable, containing 6 loose boxes, Harness and Men's Room. I also have £150 Appropriation m the Ashburton ludu3trial Building Society for sale. MONEY "TO LEND. I have special sums of £200 and £600 to lend on freehold tecarity, at lowest rates of intereati OHAS. J. STYOHE, 5 90' Akoade. not7o^7 HE JAMES DENT, DECEASED. ALL Persons having claims against the late James Dent, deceased, are re quested AT ONCE to send their accounts to the Executors, care of E. G. Crisp, solicitor, Ashburton. Dated this 10th day of May, 1399. E. G. CRISP, Solicitor, 5 98 Ashburton. CABSON & GO., SOLE AGENTS FOR " Kukos Teas " IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. mHE Beat House for Teas and Sugars— CARSON * CO. The best; value inj Roller! Flour,"2oolb sacks*l<4:&. CARSON & CO. (The' best House for Dairy Produce, CARSON & CO. The best House for Earthenware, Glass, [and China, O&RSON.& CO. The best? House* for Household Ironmongery, cabson & co, CAKSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract, Tancred Street, Ashburtou. i



Entertainments. ODDFELLOW S' HALL, "". ASHBUR'ON. to-nlght, TO-NIGHT. JLast IVlerht Last JSH&lii OF 0. M. McADOO'S GRAND REQUEST CONCERT. AUDIENCE TO SELECT TBMU OWN PROGRAMME Requests to be handed m at the door. THE LAST TIME TO HEAR MADAME McADOO. The Last Time to Hear the BLACK MELBA. The Last Time to See the ONLY JALVAtf, The Last Time to Hear ths JUBILEE SINGERS. Rcll up with Your Requests, Popular Prices—3s, 2a, & Is. Plan at H. M. JONES', Stationer. 586 R H. Colmns, Busineea Manager. >■_ aWMWwmm mih-i—ir--<« main; ■ihhimi iim— magaa T. Bullock AUCTION J£B R' 3 N OTIC B. PROPERTY WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. £) ACRES g Together with Dwe'ling Houee, etc , fronting Wakanui Road and Eton Street, advertised for sale on Saturday next, 13th met, is withdrawn, the same having been disposed of privately, T. BOLLOCK, 5 101 Auctioneer, Priedlanaer Bros.. Limited. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, SMALL FAKMS AT ASHBURTON FORKS. SATUBDAY, MAY 13, 1899. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. have been favoured with instructions from Mb J. 6. Good, (who has purchased Mr Tweedy'a Farm at Anama), to sell by Public Auction, on the above date his very desirable Farms ab Ashburton Forks, con taining — Qf~| ACBES Adjoining the property of OtJ Mr Edwia Church. A f\ ACRES Adjoining the property of 4tU Mr Charles Stokeß. These properties are well situated and the lan rl is of excellent quality, with good dwellings and other Buildings, and, being farms of email dimensions, should command the attention of those m want of euch. We invite inspection, and will give full parti culars on application. Sa!eat 1.30. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., 560 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, MAY 2®, 1899. — FA I Tt 0 M — FAIOTOII - FAIBTON |}LaN3 are now ready, and can be had il fiorn the Undersigned. MERCHANTS—PIeise eend for them, because it will be to your interest to secure a few Good Building Sites. STOREKEEPERS—PIease send for them, because, if you want a share of the large Business m Fairton, you require a faw Good Building Blocks. FARMERS &SHEEP DEALERS-Piease eetid for them, because you will require a Five or Ten-Acre Paddock to either put your Sheep m before Freezing, or have a handy place m case of rejects. SPECULATORS—-Please »end for them, because Fairton is the coming, City of the Plains, and if you want to make money you must secure a few Good Sections. EVERYBODY Please send for them. Don't miss this Golden Opportunity of becoming owners of a few half-acre Sections m the rising town of Fairton. DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND THE SALE ! ■ . , ON v ■, SATURDAY, MAY 20, at 1 p.m., AT THE WEST STREET MART. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 5 85 Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAY 35, 189y GREAT CLEARING SALE OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK IMPLEMENTS, BLOOD STOCK, Etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd. (m conjunction with Mb D. Thomas), will hold a complete Clearing Sale at Mb E. Gates' Homestead, Lagmhor Road, on the above date, (Mr Gatks having definitely decided to leave for New South Wales), of the following :— "I Q KRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES JL O (All Good Sorts and Workers) Q LIGHT HARNESS HORSES p* FIRST-CLASS MILKING COWS. 10 HEAD YOUNG CATTLE ; Also, The Thoroughbred Stallion " Phfebon," by Trenton—Sapphire; ** Maximus,""Reverie," "Beauty Sleep," Two Yearlings by Phaeton, and other Blood Stock. The Implements (nearly all new and m first'class order), comprise— 2 Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders, 2 DF Ploughs, 2SF Ploughs, 3 Grubbers, New Set Disc Harrows, 4-furrow M.H. Plough, 2 Farm Drays, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Waggon, Woods' Hide Delivery, Woods' Grass Mower, New Southland Grain and Manure Drill, 4-Wheeled Double-Seated Buggy, Cambridge Roller, Hornsby Gorse Cutter, Stripper, Cultivator, Leveller, Grindstone, Wire Netting, Vice, Large Quantity of Tools, 26 Seta Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, and a hosb of Sundries. Also,— SEED WHEAT, GRASS SEED, OATS, CHAFF, 2 STACKS OATEN SHEAVES No Reserve. Everything to be sold. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon, R. FRIEDLANDER, { T . . «„,„„_„„ 584 D. Thomas, j Jomfe Saleamen. FRESH Supply m 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); Mra Miller's Cookery Books, 3rd edition, Is each, posted ls^d, Fresh lines m Family Bibles, Fancy Boxed Stationery, Ball-room Fans, &c— A. H, Williams,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY A. ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4J per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWAItD STEPHENS, Manager. Ostioe : Tancred Streets • Drunken ftfe c'en, droughty m the morn ing.' The beat substitute for Glenliveb is pure unblended Hokdai Lanka Diamond Juuhbs) Tba.—Shearman Bros, agents



Wanted. ASOCIAL to Mb W. H. Collins (wishing him ton voyage on his vißit to England) will be held m the Schoolroom of the Baring Square Church, on Thursday Evening, at 7.30. Members of the congrega tion and friend" ar«s invited. A SHBUETON RIFLE CLUB requests J\. the Holders of Rifles No. 821, 488, 655, to return the same at once. 5 93 W. SPARR3W, Ciptain. nnRY KOBTHCOTB AND HeFFOED'S B6W JL Dressmaker, and p'ade your order early* Grand lot of "Materials" at The Corner. "OEVIEW of Reviews for April, Chil Jl\j dren's Bazaar, Mother's Help. New Books—The Cruise of the Cachalot, Daugh ters of Babylon, Robert Bruce, Malcolm Ruth j Cheap editions—With Kitchener to Khartoum, At the Sign of the four, Adven tures of Sherlock Holmes, and many others, 9d each,—H. M. Jones. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. nnHE Friends of Mr Alfred T. Welsh X are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved daughter Louisa, will move from his residents?, Allen's Road, Allenton, on THURSDAY, May 11, at 1 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. THOS. H. UNDRILL AND CO., 5 96 Undertakers. D. THOMAS AROADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 11. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb A. Topping to sell by Public Auction his well-known TEAM, WAGGON, & HARNESS, viz,,— 4 GOOD DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS j TIMBER WAGGON And All HIS BRASS MOUNTED NEW HARNESS, 5 99 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1899. Tt/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. """" D. THOMAS, 96 Auctioneer. BULLOOK'S AROADE. ~~* SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1899 D THOMAS has received instructions from Mrs Mclktyke and Messrs Mclntybk Bbos. to Seil BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, four valuable Farms, 3of them situated m the Ashburton Forks, and one on the main Seafield Road, as follows :— | No. I—Old Homestead Block, adjoining Digby's Bridge, containing 86 aores of First-ClaasLand, thoroughly improved, good House, large Granary, and other out buildings, and being R.S. 9945, 4440, and 28134; well fenced and watered. No. 2—On opposite side of the Road, 86 acres, firat-olasa land, with new House and other Outbuildings, well fenced and watered, being R.S. 10853 and 30210. No. 3—Containing 140 Acres, first-class land, situated on the Main Alford Forest Road, 10 miles from Ashbur , ton, and now occupied by Mr O. P. RippiDgale. There is a 3-roomed Cottage and 6-stalled stable (new.) It is weU'fenced and watered, the Bural Section number being 18569. The whole or any one of the above Farms are well worth the attention of any one wanting small blocks of good land, either for speculation or occupation. No. 4—Containing 441 acres of fair land, situated oa the main Seafield Road, being B.S. 27069. This farm is well fenced and watered, is m good heart, and thoroughly improved. Inspection of these Farms is confidently solicited. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 5 19 Ashburton.



FLOUE, Bran 8 Sharps, Oats (whole and crushed), Bed Chaff, Onions (261bs Is), Potatoes, Chickwheat, etc., delivered free within the Belt. Mpney returned for any article sot giving satisfaction* lam selling, and will sell, the above 3d per sack or 2a 6d per ton below the lowest advertised prices.— J. Thomas, Havelock Street. 5 10 'All departruaa should be audden' (Dis raeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use H©Np,Ai Lanka Diamond Jusii.be.—Shear j»an Bros, »ole agents, Ashburfcon