Sporting.

Ashfcmtoa Trotting Club

ANNUAL MEETING

Ibe annual treating of the Ashburton irottiHg Club was held at) Devane'e Hotel on Tuesday, July 24, wnen there were about fifty members present. The report and balance sheet of bhe'year's business was read and showed the Club to be la a very prosperous state. The balance sheet and leporb aB read was adop td. Ihe Chairman spoke on the very high standard the Ashburton Trotting Club has attained, and he hoped it would still continue to prosper. Th« following is the report: — Your Committee have pleasure in Again presenting the annual report and eummaiy of the Club's business for the year just end ing and can, moreover, congratulate members on the Bound financial position the Club is in; ilao the increased interest taken in trotting throughout this district. Hitba.to we have been considerably handicapped in progress by the faot of having only one permit to me the totalisafcor, bub hm year we were able to hold two meetings with the totaliiator, and we are also glad to be in the position to state thai) we have also haen granted the nae of the totalisator for two meetings dnring the coming year, the thanks for which are duo to our worthy President (Mr Donald McLean.) So no doubt with the large number of trobting hones in the district and tne increased value of stakes offered by this Olub for competition, it can i cortainly boast of being the best country Club in New Zealand, and with careful management and strict vigilance being exercised by the Committee to prevent any malpractice, this Club membership should curtain!y he inoreased from its present numb r, viz: 45. Last season this Cub started the jear with a credit balance of £49 18" 91 and 1 av«p largely increased the stakes, but are still in the posi'ion to show a credit balance at the Bank of £111 10a 2d, together wi'.h a-s< ta of scales, £12 ; judge's box, £2 2s; saddle cloths, £2 19r, making a total balance to the credit of the Club of £128 lls 2d, with no liabilities, and £2losiutj ifc&nduag, which shows a clear profit on the year* business of £81 2s 51, which must be considered very satisfactory. Your Com mittee are of the opinion thai) the dub ihould still increase the value of stakes offered for competition, ao as to get outside horses to compete, which certainly means the insceis of the meeting; also it is worthy of consideration to abandon the deduction oi the five per cent from winnings, as has been done la the past; another matter that ia worthy of consideration is the introduction of class trots at our race mtetings, It would certainly help to get ft better class of horse to compete, and by »o doing it would encourage the public to patronize our meetings more. In conclusion, your Committee wish to record their thanks to th« President, Mr McLean, for his gratui tous attendance as the Club's delegate to the Trotting Asiooiation, and also for the geu«roua spirit he has at all time* shown to the Club's interest; also to our worthy Vice-Preiidant). Mr Bevane, for the manner he has at all times looked after the Club's interest in the eapaoity of Treasurer. Thanks are also due to the offi cers and others who bo materially helped Id every way to further improve the position of the Club, and they would, in retiring from their year of office, most cordially hops that) the Ashburton Trotting Club will still continue to prosper, and still attain (as it is bound to do) a still more prominent politico to beip this popular sport.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS, The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows :—President: Mr T) McLean; Vics-Preaidant: Mr James Small; Committee : Messrs P Devane, 6 Kobertaon, J Q McConaehie, Hay Smith, Dan McKendry, F McCafferty, W Sather tand, James McCormick, James Sutherland, wod Thomas Bishop; Stewards: Same as Committee with Messrs J O'Grady and H Cmofieid added; Auditor :Mr & A Focks ; Secretary •, Mr R J Henry ; Treasurer : Mr W Sutherland.

CABLE NEWS.

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Beisbane, July 24

Professor Stewart Maopherson, a Fel* low of the Royal Academy of Music, has arrived for the purpose of conducting the musical examinations. He visits New Zealand after finishing the examinations In Queensland and New South Wale . Two brothers, named Smiley, descended a mine after firing a charge of dynamite, and were killed by the fumes.

Sydney, July 24

Mr Frank Farnell, an ex member of the Legislative Assembly, has been appointed Honorary Magistrate of Lord Howe Island. He visits the Island in a few weeks

The Full Court has decided that the i*x Civil servants whcie offices h&vt been abolished by Governmanb. after serving a certain term are entitled to the super* annuatlon alb Trance* The case was a tost) one, and the decision invokes a large amount. The schooner Empress of India was wrecked at Port Stephens. Tha crew of five itfeempred to land in a boat which o&psizsd, and the Captain, Feter Williams, the cook, John Gleeson, and a seaman, Bernard Dowling. were drowned.

Melbourne, July 24

With reference to Lord Brassey's proposal for Australian reserves, Mr McLean, tha Premier, considers the loyalty of the colonies is such that they Trill readily raise help whenever the Empire requires it without the expense of keeping a standing army. Such help would be best secured by means of a eltisen soldiery trained to ride and shoot. Perth, Jaly 25

Boring a violent gale at Hamelin on Sunday the barques Norwester, Kintinka and Loveeprlng wero driven ashore. The mate and four seamen of tha Kintinka were drowned. Miles of telegraph lines were destroyed. JPort Darwin, July 25

Ivan Mggoreffe, the engineer on the launch Wtmyullah, was picked op drifting in. a ding? at sea. He states he and another European named Laraen and three blacks formed the crew of the launch. The blacks wounded him with a tomahawk snd threw him overboard. He managed to get ashore, and found the dingy, bafc the launch disappeared. He believed she blacks had murdered Laraen. The police are searching. Sydney, July 25

The Empress of India ie a total wreck. She is insured in the National Insurance Company of New Z aland for £500 Melbourne, July 25

■■ The Government geologist reporteon the Mount William rush th*t some claims are giving a fair yield, but there is not room for a large number cf men there. So far no reefs have been discovered.

The Royal Humane Society has awarded bronze medals (o Wm. Haines, of D*nne" virke, and Charles Jacebsen, Lower Takaka, New Zealand.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Engagement at Palmiet fontein

Victory of General Bundle

The Bo:rs Sriyea From Their Positions

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright; London, July 24 Three British officers and thirteen men were wounded in a sharp fight which took place ten miles west of Bethlehem on Saturday. The Berk shire Militia and Imperial Yeomanry Artillery failed to dialodge th® Boers from a strong position on a bill. The Yeomanry had ten casualties. The Boers, after the flight from Palmietfontein, doubled back through Paardekraal during the night. General Rundle, after a seven hours' engagement, expelled the Boers from their position in the mountains around Kooikrantz.

Documents found in Pretoria prove that large bribes were paid to promi nent foreigners recently by the Trans vaal Government.

Mesdames Kruger, Botha, Meyer and six hundrpd women and children have reached Barberton.

Mr Wyndharn haß informed the

House of Commons that arrangements ere being made on the Ceylon hills for the reception of 2000 Boer prisoners.

The following colonial casualties are reported ;—Trooper Duggan, of Queens land, killed at Horsnek ; Trooper Glare, musing ; Trcoper Evans Hall, of the Weßtern Australians, severely wounded at Bethlehem ; Troopers Walker, Ricl

hardson, Wagstaff and Ewing, South Australians, severely wounded at Bethlehem.

A Blue Book has been published re lating to the treatment of- rebels in South Africa; The despatches show that Mr Chamberlain suggested to Sir Alfred Milner that while the Govern ment heartily sympathised with clem ency being extended to rebels, yet in justice to the loyalists he was moved by the obligation of duty and honour. He advised that the ringleaders and pro* motors of the rebellion, looters of pro perty, comraitters of outrages, and abusers of the white Hag, should be tried by judicial commission, while the others who were less guilty should be fined and disfranchised.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR

A British Reverse

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Received Wakapuaka July 25, 9 30 a ra This Office 10 8 a m)

London, July 26

While reconnoitring Pienaarsrort on Sat" urday, a force of South Australians had a >warm ekirmieb. They used a Cold machine gun. The Boers replied with Mausers at a range ef 1000 yards. They fought gallantly until the Boers brought Pom Pom eheHa to bear upon them which stampeded the Col onial^ hoaaes. They removed the Colt altogether. Its carriage was smashed. They were compelled to throw their ammunition into the river.

THE MURDERS BY BLACKS.

Shocking Outrages.

The Latest Murders

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph — Copy right Received Wakspuaka.'Ju y 25. 10 40 p.m. This Office 11.40 p. m Mrs Mawbey is dead. Her murderers abandoned their horses aft*r killing Mr O'Brien and are making for the rangts on foot. Received Wakapuaka July 26, 940 am Thia Office 1042 am Sydney, July 26 Government haa increased the reward for the capture of Jimmy and Joe Governor to £200 each.

The Siege of Kumasi.

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London, July 25 During the siege of Kumasi a thousand of the besieged died of starvation and disease, a bhoußßuci flUd.-and 500 of those accompany ing Hodgson were killed.

The Plague.

Uai'.ed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka July 26, 9 40 a,m Thia Office 10 42 am Brisbane, July 26 John Clancy and Edith Mariott have been attacked bj plague. (Received Wakapuaka July 26, 940 a m Thia Office 1C 42 a m) Melbourne, July 16 The Board of Health haa resolved that, owing to the absence of plague, the method of inspecting vessels be discon tinued. Strict berthing regulations will, howeverr, remain in operation a little longer.

Magisterial

ASHBURION—THURSDAY

(Before C A Wray Eaq, S.M.)

Obscene Lakguagb,—A young fellow for his fi rfit offence was cned 5s and oasts.

£ filiation Case—R. Rooke, on remand from Chriatohurcb, admitted beiug the father of an illegitimate ohild, and was ordered to pay expenses of plaintiff, £3, and also 5j per week maintenance.—Mr Wateon for defeadant,

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Liberality of an Indian Prince.

The Advance of the Allies

A Warning by Li Hung: Chanp

Uaited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Bombay, July 24 The Maharajah of Scindia has effered a hospital ship for China, coating 20 lakhiof rapeea, The oler has been acctpted. Hqngk©n®, J"aly 24 Li H&ng Ohftßg declares that the ad

vanes ©f the Allies on Pekin will pro bably mean the death of every white man there.

An imperial edict which has been published promisee that justice will be dealt out to Baron c!e Kettler's mur derers, and compensation made for losses sustained by foreigners, except those arising- out of the attack on Tientsin

Three thousand Russian troops have arrived at Niu chwaog. Ten thousand Chinese block their advance.

THE MASSACRE OF MISSIONARIES

A CHRISTCHURCH LADY A VICTI

The newo of the massacrn of missionaries in China whioh haa thrilled with horror ihe civilised world, haa been brought pain fully home to the residents of Christehuroh by the receipt of the news yesterday that a I !»dy who spent the greater portion of her life in this city hai been murdered by the Chinese. The news, although somewhat indefinite, appears to have come from an unquestionable source, and was contained in the following cable message from Mr 0. P. Whitridge, General Secretary of the Chinese Inland Mission, Melbourne, and which was received yesterday by Mrs P. Schmidt, the local representative of tht mission:

" Cable received Shanghai: Seirell and Whitechurch faobh murdered ; break news Mrs Searell."

The ladies referred to are Mies E. Bi Searell, of Ghristehurch, and a sister of Messrs R. Triad Seareil and Luecombe Searell; and Miss Whitechurch, her fel'ow worker in the mission field, but who does not oome from any part of Australasia, and of whom no further information ia available, with the exception that she commenced her labours in China in 1884. The cable message from Shanghai haa evidently been sent by th« Consul of the Mission there, which is the receiving borne of the Mission,

THE LATEST

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

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Received Wakapuaka July 26, 9 a m Thie Office 935 a m Hong Kong, July 25

Mr Carles, the British Consul at Tientsin, received on Saturday a letter from Sir 0 MaeDonald, dated Pekin, July 4, stating that there were only a fortnight's provisions, and the garrison was unequal to resist the determined attack many days. He added that there had been forty-four deaths and aigh'y eight wounded amongst the g&rriaon.

Li Hung Chang, interviewed, de clared the fighting had ceased at Pekin, the foreigners holding the position south of the Kuho bridge; General Tangfuhsiang'g forcea are north of the bridge.

It is said that Tsung Li Yamen is advising the Empress Dowager to allow General Surwanlin to escort the Ministers to Tientsin:

China ia unable to pay any indemnity and will not submit to further annexa tion of territory.

(Received Wakapuaka July 26, 9 am This Office 9 35 am) Berlin, July 25 Count Bulow refuses to submit to the Emperor the Emperor of China's appeal for mediation until the fate of the Legations is ascertained and the Ghiass* atone for Count Ketteler's murde.

Received Wakapuaka July 26, 9am This Office 9 35 am)

Washington, July 25

la response t© an appeal for Amen can mediation, MoKinley said an amicable settlement would be possible if the Legations wereallowed immediate fret communication, and all danger to thtir lives and liberty wer« removed, also if the Tsuog Li Yamen co operated with the allies in the protection of foreigners and the restoration of order.

A New South Wales Contin gent to China.

(Received Wakapu&ka July 26, §30 a,m , This Office 10 8 a.m.) Sydnbt, July 26 Sir W< J. Lyno is asking th« Assembly to d«»l with » motion foe gendiag a Ceaticgout

te China, and as a matter of urgency to pass ib in all its stages. He warmly urged them on the grounds of patriotism, prestige, and practical training ib would afford the naval volunteers.

Mr Reid supported

Mr Caarubher 1* movrd an amendment that bo emergency had arisen ia China to warrant sending the men.

Several members favoured giving the third contingent) who were disappointed about going to the Transvaal a chance. The amendment was negatived on the voices, and the motion carried by 57 to 7. The revised estimated cost is £15,000 for six months.

Probable Friction Amongst the Powers.

Received Wekapuaka, July 26, 10 30 a m Ihie office 11 a m

London, Jaly 25

Renter's agency reports that the Rua 1 sians at Tientsin seek to control the Taku'Pekia railway. Admiral Sey mour disapproved of Russians repairing the railway beyond Tientsin and con siders it was entrusted to the British. Toe French seek the control of the Hirer tags. It is believed that Franoe and Russia intend to share the control* British residents apprehend the exelu sive Russian and French control, ag it will be a menace to British interests.

HMS ASHBUHTON ; IttURSDAV, JULY 26 ; 1900



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Wanted. WANTED-Smarfc Girl. Apply at once to Mrs W. Paterson, Havelock street 7 192 WANTK.D-By two'youug Gentlemen, good Board and Residence—Apply X.Y.Z. Guardian Office. 7 179 KAA PIGEONS wa~nteTah onee~atTj O\J\J E. Jewitt's, opposite Mail Office; VST'ANTED—A General Servant. Apply VV in the Morning.—Mrs Northcotb. Allenton. 7 155 TITO LET—A four-rocmed wooden Cottage JL in Cox Street ? renb 53 par week— Apply Mrs Eden. " 7 15 tpEW P_ira White Blankets left at 7s 6d, 1 10s 9d, 12s 6d (celling fast) at the " Corner" Sale.— Nobthcom & Hkfford.



HAKOLEY BROS., offer a splendid line of Plate Glass Stable Lanterns to bum oil at 33 61 and 4s 6d. FOR Ranges, Register Grates, and Mantelpieces try Habdlky Bros, who offer special inducement to purchasers. Large stocks now to hand. ANTED~KNOWN—That T'have ac commodation for Lady Patients; — Apply Mrs Ainsworth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton strest, Hamp3tead. Teraa on appli cation. WANTED KNOWN-That our Ladie Winter Jackets and Capes are an exceptionally choice lot, being at ouce stylish and moderate in Prices.—Mitchell & lubner rI7HOsE who desire a convenient house X and ur-to-date, Bhould consult Hard ley Bros. s for a good supply of hot and cold Wftf.flr. W"ANTED~KNOWN— Ladle? Jackets, formerly 27d 6s) now 4i lid, Ladies Capes formerly 30s, now 5a 6d, L\dies Mac ntoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2a lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from la Id, Holland Apronß le.—Andrew Orr's heap Sale. 7 139 LNKST Roller Sloar, ~2oolbs "lUh; 10O:ba 7s 6d, 50lte 3s 10J, and 251b 2?. Bran 3s 9J per bag, Sharps 5s 9i per bag, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



A 'BARGAIN.—Gem Organ, 16 stops, 9 Set of Rsede, new, £45, for £30 cash good order. Second hand Piano £16 10s ; Ido £10 10a. A Chord Piannetfce, a good useful instrument, for 24 payments of £1 each. A Splendid Piano, by Robanow, on easy monthly payments. Pianos from JfcJl per month; Organß from 10a per month; Accordeons, Violins, Autoharps. Music.— H M Jones S^\ UttS ! Gunrf"Guns 1 Double-Barrel vT Breeoh loading reduced to £3 10s ; all first class guns reduced to prices to suit any sportsman at Hardley Bros. MOLASSES for Cattle and "Pig Feeding by the Cask or Hundred weight. Get our quotation before buying elsewhere, — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ANTED KNOWN—That we hay just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for tbia Season, and we are pleased to say that oar buyers has scoured them at old Prices. See »ihe value* —Mitchell & Turner. mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which JL has come to stay in Ashhurton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers i" bpttles, Is 6d and s 6d. 2 AT Mrs Alcorn's Sale—A large lot of Jackets and Capes just bought at great reductions will be offered much under usual prices to make room for the Builders. Also all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, ab prices from la per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress MubHus all much reduced to clear.



(Left Sitting) Stock Movbments--One hundred head (of cattle passed through Ashburton ttiis morn ing in ohargt of drovers. They have beeu parodied by Mr O'Keefa of Christohurch. Poultry Society's Art Union—The draw for the Poultry Society's Art Union cannot take place until the ticket blocks are all in the hands of the Treasurer, persons holding them should return them at once. Meantime, as there are atili a few tickets left, they may be gob from Mr Stephens. Crystal Palace Closed on Sundajs.— At the London Sessions the justices, by * majority, confirmed the decision of the Penge magistrates refusing a liquor licence to the Crystal Palace on Sunday. The six days' licence was granted unanimously. In cones quenco of this decision the Crystal Palace authorities have decided to discontinue the Sunday concerts at once, and further to close the Palace on Sundays altogether.



King Bichabd—A writer in the Dunedin Evening Star say a :—We are living now in a state of uncertainty as to whab ia our own, and may almost expect the Premier will one of these days "draft a short Bill" to pro vide for the collection of our weekly wages, or other private incomes, by the Public TruEtee, to ha dealt with by that official as ' he, under instructions from King Richard, may consider most to our advantage* Southland Poultry Show —Mr T Bretzs of Aehburton Ecored well with his Houdans at the Southland Poultry Show held yesterday The northern exhibitors had decidedly the beat of the awards. Stock Movements —Two trucks of cattle on the way to Mr Sharplin of Springburn, passed through Ashburton yesterday; and nix trucks of sheep went through t'j the Isling ton freezing works.



WANTED— Buyers to see our value i> Dress Goods. We have a we'll selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison. First-claas Dress-making on the Premises. —Mitchell & Turner satubdayTjoly^sT f\f\ ACRES (\f\ \){J ACRES U(J BELOW Tinwald, on account of Mr T. Hickman, as previously announced. Sale at 11-30 a.ra T. BULLOCK, 7 184 Auctioneer. TO LET FOR TWO CHOPS. With or without a Purchasing Clause. Q"1 ACRES Wheat Land, parb of Isaac Sargent's, Ess's Estate. A small propor tion of the purshaae money can be deducted from each crop, in the event) of a purchasing clause being made parti of the bargain. B. W. HANMIR. POULTRY SOCIETY'S ART~ UNION. JT is requested that all persons having Art Union Ticket Books or Blocks of same will forward them to the Treasurer, (MrE, Stephen*), without delay to enable th» drawing to take place, 7 197 !!_-**- ~T II I 1 mm, I -in .11.1.1 mi. ■iilMlWi l l.nin|Bii..i,i,,Mi M i,|a | ^,|| M ,,.,, ||| ,|.,,|, M , M ,,|,,| - Smoke New Venus,



<! Lecixjre—The first lecture cf the coure* on English Literature, in connection with the technical classes, was delivered jester day afternoon, in St. Stephen's schoolroom, by the Rev B A Woodthorpe, M.A:, when t here was a very encouraging attendance. The lecture was the first of a series, which i t is intended to be delivered on Wednesday afternoons, at 3.45 p in. As some members have expressed a desire tc bring & friend with them occasionally, the committee has decided to issue tickets for any single lecture, which may be obtained from the H'oretary.



WANTED At Once-A Housemaid- Apply Mks Mull an, Ashburton Hotel/ 7 199 CLARKE'S B-li PILLS warranted to curs Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free froir Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists Patent Medicine Vendors throughout world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mk ad OounMes Drag Company, Llooo ! tmgland



PUBLIC NOTICES. i j i) ' \ , /~\NR HOUND, ..(, Tv >d*y last, when tho " / Christotiurch Ifon ris were hunting at Wincbmore ; last etsn following a t,r*p v- Tinwald. Anyoae returning it to Cook-son's Sfables will be rewarded. 7 JB9 LOST —Between Mitchell & Tubner's and Posb Office, a Gold Brooch with amethyst. Finder will be rewarded on returning to Mail Office. 7 190 IN THE ESTATE OF CHA~K LE3 HENRY DOVVJ>ING, Late of Havelock street West, Ashburton. ALL PERSONS having CLAIMS against the ab.ve Estate are requested to send particulars thereof in duplicate to the under signed on or before the 3lat, inßtant. E J PAUL, Executor, Ashhurton July 25th, 1900 7 191



? I) THCMAS. A R O \ D E. 4JU DAY JULY 2,, 1900 MR D THO&f AS has received instruc tions from a Client to sell a Large Quantity of Corrugated Iron, various lengths. Also, a Quantity Second hand Iron. j Sale &b 1 o'clock 7 195 D THOMAS, ' iaa Auctioneer



mECHNICAL GLASSES | ENGLISH LITERATURE CLASSES— (1) Wednesday afternoons, 3 30 p.m.: Rev R A Woodbhorpe, M.A. (2) lueedoy evenings, 7.30 p m.: C Salmond, M.A. J S TENNANT, _7 193 Hon Beo "TMI)iRS~~WANTED jT^OR Formation of Tramways at Mount 1. Somers near the Mount Somers Coal Mine. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr Powell's Hotel, Mount Homers, or at Mr James Gibßon's, Cameron Street West, Ashburton. Tenders close on the 30th July* 714 DAN CITiT " MRS CURTIS' Second Term commences on SATURDAY, July 28th insb. Afternoon, 2 to 4; Evenings, 730 to 930 pm. FRIDAYS will be the usual evenings after the 28th, 1900; 7 178 MONEY TO LENJX I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in suma of £500 feo £5000 on First Mortgage afc lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, Tatcred Street.



ST. JOHN AMBULANCE A8SOCI&1 lON (Aehburton Branch) ALL intending Students who wish to have an Evening Class established duricg the week are requested to attend! Meeting ab Ambulance Room, Wakanui ! Road Board Office, on THURSDAY, 26th i itl8i;" at 7 pm. 7 187 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION (Ashburton Branch.) mHE Lxlies,' Clasa will be held on SATUR X DAY Next, 28th July, at 3.30 p.m., at Wakanui Road Board Rooms. This wiil' be the last opportunity for ladies to join thia afternoon course. 7 196 MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Street, Easb Belt, j wishes to notify that she has a first class Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Terms & etc , apply to D. Leitch, Burnett Street. 7 177 OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. Thia is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain- i i_g New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Gfreatly Reduced Prices.—Foberi Alcorn. I



TIHWALD TO LET—Square Dwelling House of four rooms with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. i Possession can be given on THURSDAY. j 19ih mat I T. BULLOCK, Agent. i " FOX SALlli ' A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield iTl_ District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MHS JOHNSTON mEACHER of tho Pianoforte and Singing. __ Havelock Street. T. BULLOCK bATUKDAY, JULY W UNDER THE UNCLAIMED LAND ACT LOTS 3 and 26, Allenton District, on account c:f the Public Trustee as previously advertised. j .Note time—ll.3o a.m. T BULLOCK, • I°3 Auctioneer |



SATCJBDAY, JULY 28.* VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. IACRE and an eighth, with all build ings thereon, centrally situated, and having extensive frontages on Burnett and Tanored Streets, the property of Mrs Tweed. The Public are reminded that this Sale will take place at 11.80 a.m. on SATUR DAY Next. For fall particulars see previous advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 7 _ j °5 A uctioneer. E W HANMER. E.W.HANMBB, TO FARMERS.



I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London.



I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there ia the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because fchey do not know per sonally the consignor, ia a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them.



E. W. HANMER. ■ s i CHEAP FARMS NEAR TINvVALD , FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. QA ACRES, with splendid little Home sfcead. The farm ig in good heart. Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. Both Farms are well Bub-divided and well watered. Apply at once~ ; E. W. HA^MEK.



ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, — 1900 — MY Next) HOUSE FAIR will be held en the above date, E3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING . ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 137 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS , LIMITED. FOR SALE, CRUSHED WHEAT FORj PIG FEED, OHEAP | , FgIgDLANDKR BROS, Ltd. \ Urain Freight TO LONDON.!



\X7"E have space for a* limited quantity of Wheat or] Oats, 'available by steamer at* lowest; cnrrenfc rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with m promptly. PBIEDLANDBR Beos., Ltd. ! FOR SALE. I j «_«____ i ALQIEIAN SEED OATS. t Grown from Imported Seed* ' rTIHEY are»ery fasb growing^ Oat, and will ripen from 10 to 14 days sooner Canadians. Thsy are heavy yielders, having produced over 80 Bushels per acre in ordinary seasons. Only a limited quantity left). FRIEDLANDER BROS^L.d.^



FOE PBIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed k ot the Lyndhurat Farm on account of Mr'jMax Friedlandeb we are Instructed to offer"his ArdaghJFarm, adjoiningftho above, containing _560|JaoreB, either iv one Block or in lota to (suit purchaser!; For full particulars apply tc FRIEDLANDEK BROS, L_d., 64 Land and Estate Agents, " v^e aITI CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros, Limited



£1 REWAED STRAYED from Riverbank Farm, near Buccleach, flag station, one dark brown heavy Trap Mare, white hind legs and small blaza on forehead, a few whi^p halra at tnd of tail j had cover on when lost, fastened in front with choke band, also a bridle j a small swelling on she left knee. W, HEALvy, 7 182 Staveiey, LARGE IMPORTATION OF WALL PAPERS- I HAVE juab received (ex s.s. Paparoa) a Shipment of the NEWEST IN P.APER HANGING, to which I invite inspection. These papers are exceedingly rich in design and colouring. People desirous of decorabing their rooms later on, may chose their Hangings from the presout full Stock, and I will lay them aside until required. J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BUENETT STBEET. Artists' Material Deptt>. CYCL E 15~~ RE-PLATED AND KE-ENAMELLED



la all Colours, including the LATEST KHAKI, with Sllrer and Gold Decorations, From 20s. DATES, LOWRY AND CO. ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Sfcreet "~"PELHAftfPOULrR¥ YARDST™" THE Proprietors are largely reducing utock, to make room for coming season young birds. Some first clasa Andaluiians, | Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol den PeaoiUed Hamburg*, and Partridge Cochins will be for sale for m short time at extremely low prices. 7 |gg bmoke New Venus



• """* ■ <—■—«fK SEEDS. SEEDS. MMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD" SEEDS. Vegetable Eeeds 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen Flower feeds Id per packet or lid per dozen AT FLETCHER, BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno> rI hriy-e on Credit WS BUY FOR CASH-WS SELL FOR (WSH-£ THERE 13 THE WmiTF SECRET OF OUR SUOCESS-WE HAVfi KO B4D DEBTS. |>JONE of oar Customers have to pay for Gooda obher people had from as mil key that will successfully open bhe bargain door, to the wideawake merchant. Everybody likes to save, and everybody llkea to spend. Ib is Drefctv hti./? f« A* both but it can be done by baying frSm ai Yoar money goes ?o SITf yoa cfn both bay mote, and save more at the same time, Don* take ourLword f« lt* r^? compare our prices, and judge for yourselves. ' ew!| N.OJTIOB TO THOSE WHO BUY ON CREDIT.



Compare these prices with the prices yon are paying. Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2|d per Ib, or 701b bag for 15s f6d. Duchess Tea (very economical) 2s per lb or Is 9d per Jb by the Tin! Golden Tjpped Orange P*koe Ceylon 2 3 per3b ( or Is 9d per Ib by the tin. iurther reductions by Half Chest or Chest. Station Tea froro la If d per Ib by the Chest. Good Sound Onions 201b Is, Bran 3s 9s, Sharps 5a 9d per bag. Wax Candles (fluted or plain) 7d per Ib Kitchen Candlea 5Jd per lb, or bw th. Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb ! box s£d 7 Fineßt Oatmeal 251b bag 2* 9d Carriage Candles 9d and lOdper Ib Brown* Corn Flour, 3i per lb. Piano Candles lOd and Is get Ib Xjf."? Sodald per lb 21bTin Virgin Honey Is tfn Whiting, Id per lb 4!b Tin Virgin Honey Is lid FmeatNewOutrftnte 71b Tin Virgin Hoaey 3s3d Finest Cub Loaf Sugar 3Jd pec lb Sicily Almonds, per lb 1 i Pure Coffee 2s per lb Jordan Almonds 2 I French Coffe Is Bd, Harp Ooffe Is 4d per Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Finest Roasted Coffeeßeans le lOd and 2s " Dried pXcKfl '/, 10 Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) *lb M?xeTsplS?lid per packet, lib ° $ tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3d tin 6d New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6£d per lb Golden Sy .-up 2ib 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is td E erne Raiems 4£d per lb Ulh 3s $ 28Ib fl , 6d mh ' v £ * Finest New Dates 6d per lb -Superior Treade, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 8d Bme Muscatels, per lb, 1 0 14 i b 3s 3d% 281b 6s ' 561b M ~ New Natural Mgs „ 0 8 F eßen ce Rennet 8d and lOd boSe FW.French Prunes, per lb 010 Neave's Food lid, Mellin's Food It 9d „ bletiog Prune. „6d and 0 8 Banger's Food Is lid and 3s 6d per tin Nfl^o Pn^ Robins patent G^s and Barley 7lb Tine Best Letaon Peel, per tin 3 9 Nelson's Gelatine loz. packet BarceonaNuts ; 0 8 „ Isinglass, loz packet Fin«» :Tdng Sugar, per lb 0 6 Maizena 8d lb, Queeusland Arrowroot 6d , Castor Sugar, per Ib 0 5 Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, |lb Is 8d Crosee and Biackwell's Essences 9d per Van Houfcen's Cocoa ilb Is 9d, ilb lid botole jjjj £j n g s 3,j Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side ¥ty^ fJocoa j ]b m lb Bid llb lfl 4W t -P"d^ -a ,v 3 Chocolate 4d and Od per oake Lewis Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 (j, i den Va le Milk 5s 6d doz, 6d tin Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id BISCUITS n s *?n ' J ! Fancy Lunch 3|d lb by tin or 3tdio £>efis!cated Cosoannt  0 7 College Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and Super. Wine b\d lb by "in, or 6d lb I*l per tin Vanilla Wine „ „ „lb Wahinta  0 8 R ich Tea lb by tin, or fid lb 1 bTms St George fl Jama per tin 0 5 p eop i b ' s M!xed 4d lb \ or 4 | d lb lb Raspberry Jam, fa 6d doz tin 0 6 Fancy Mixed s£d Ih ,♦ or Id lb lib „ Crosseaudßlackweli'sMar Desserfc § dlb f orlOdlb malade 0 9 r? ar lbaldl s^d lb or 6d b Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp- Sultanas dd lb berry, Vanilla-pint packets, Snowflakes 4|d lb " or 5d 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 fi Water De Vere's Jelly Powders, assorted Ginger Nuts S^db " or 6d lb r-/^ VT 8iT Per Pr n ikS ? Oocoanut 7^dlb or 8d lb Bird teeed- Hemp, Rape, Canary, ibO 3 Cracknels la Id lb „ or 3s 2d lb Linseed, whole, 3d, crnshea p« lb 0 4 Peeh Freens and Oo B i SC aita A uslebrook c Cocoa Jib 4d, *Ib 7*d Chocolate Fingers Is 6d per lb Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7£d tin] Cafe 3MoIr Is p«r lb T v . > n CHEf^oA^ s> v . o Neapolitan Wafers 2? 3d per Id M orton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 Florence Wafers 2s 3 i pc? lb " garbonatf da » ? * European Mixed Is 3i per lb " S? "a 0 &° ld *A " J 2 Raspberry Boudoir 2. per lb „ Citric Acid,,3d oz. „ 3 6 nutsravßD Ash. „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Salmon, Californlan Bd, Flat 9d, Oottfng „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 lOd , Cocktail lld-per tin „ Borax, powderrd „ 0 8 Sardines, Albert patent openei Is par tin „ fenlpnor 0 6 Saiall, 4d and 4|d, large 8d Dtsinfechant Powder, brge, tins Ipd Sarc line S , in tomato sauce;4Ad per tin Caustic feoda 7d.. Ba, and 9d per tin I Morton's Fresh. Herrings, flat 7d, kip- Carbolic Sand Soap 5d per bar pered lOd§ Herrings in tomato sauo. lOd per tfn Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fish 10a 8d Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters lOd per tiu



Day & Martin's paste Blacking,doz. 0 i\ Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Gloss per bofc, »0 6 Black Lacqaer, (Castle Brand) bofc, 0 9 „ In tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per Jb 0 10 Feckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 £Jfc George's Blue, 0 8 Colman's D,S.F- Must»rd,"llb tins 1 8 Alb tins lOid, |Ib tine 6d Keen's Maßtard Condiment per 1b 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb „  Salt, 71b ba X Bdl, I4*b bag, Is 3d, Rock Salt 5s 6d and £410s per ton Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb White* Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4d lb lib Tin Rabbifc In Jelly 7d, 21 b 9 lOd and Is Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle White Wino Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap— iilkatone lOd bar or lls pe>r box McLeod's almond ecented 9d bar. 11« per box Rawling's airoond scented 9d o»r. Domestic, 6d bar Bond's Clbi*nsar, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash lOd bar Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4|d bars Lifebuoy (Gaiholic), Is 4i box, 6d bar Toileb Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is box Pear's unsoented tablets, 6d each, 5s 63 doz Oieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each - Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for Is . I Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4r!, lib bara 8d | Hops,Joose* Is 4d, and Is 6<? 'b pressed



Ground Rice 3|d Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb Pearl Barley 51bs Is, or 2£d lb Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb Hideot Beans 3|d lb Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o 6d lb Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per <!ob or lOd per bottle C and B Currle Powder 10a per dog or lid bottle Mellor's Sauce \ pint BJd, pints Is 3d feo Lea and Perrin'a Sauce Is 4d t pin 2s 6d Our Own Sauce |-plnt sd, pint 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Anchovy Sauce Is 3d! pint bottle Tobacco— Williams' Jano 5j lb ; Nallrod 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5?. 6d lb ;. GoW«k Englp 6h per lh. Out Tobacco 7a per Ibor 6d per a Marches Plaid« 4- pr aross, 4li <Joi IOOOVfHtw, Bel I*B. 4sloddoz f 5 box; l<>oo Ye,HtHH. German, 3a lOd doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, la 6d doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d p'tckeb Starch, Colman's, 6lb pkft 6£cl lb  Lily, per lib box 5d .' Borax Starch Glaze, Is doij.; l|d packet Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Liebig's Extract Meat H 9d per |ar Vfaehboa'ds, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d Atnencan brooms Is 3d, Isi6d, is 9d. % 2a 3d ' Fresh' Ground Coffae Is 4d, Is 6d »«d Isßdlh-



PATENT MEDTOINES, Etc, AT BARGAIN PRICES. °atifTL*9T l 8 Tftb!et ' 3 TabletS Hood'B arid A^s ****&** 4 8 Bd> Camphor, 3d per Cake Oondy's Fluid Is sd, Lung Preserver Is Vaseline fid and 9d j*r, lib tins 1b 9d Barry's Tricopherns Is 5d bottle Pare Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Scott's P'raulsion 2a 6d and 4a fid pe* Lfcquorice Powder, 81 per bottle bottle Pain Siller Is 4d and 2s 6d per bottle Sulphate Magnesia SI rsor packet, Fluid Bonnlngton's Irish Moss Is and la 10 J la per bottle Mother Selgel's Syrup Is 9d and 3a bottle French Chalk 103 perlb Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box Chloride of Lime Is per tin Beecham's and Selgel's Is 5d box Sb Jacob's Oil 2s 9d per bottle Senna Leaves2d per packet Himrod's Asthma Cure 5s 6<3 per tin Epsom Salts 6d per dozen Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 3d per bottle Encs' Frutfe Salts 3s 3d bottle Kepler's Extract Malt 2a 6d per bottl» Mellln'e Food Is 9d, Benger's Food Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil Is 9d 2s dd per bottle Pears' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powdssr Eliman's Embrocation la 3d, la 6d and 8d box 2s lid Friar's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid per Bile Beans Is 5d box bettle SolazsiJaice6l and 81 stick We are opposed to the Trust, and for that reason we have t, Cash JSjstem and trust no one.This enables ua to Retail our Goods at WHOLESALE PRICES,



We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax ia any quantity. Terms : Prompt iftttOMfa with thi Orders] Na charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway sUtioD and within a two miles radios of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. H SUPPLYiBTORES ASHBUKTON AND..9HRXSTOHUBGE;