Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAI—THURSDAY;

PmPSinBNT—Mr ,lohn Stndho'me, jnn. Vioß-PnEsiDBNT-MrM Stitfc. Judge —Mr M. Stffct. Stewards—Messrs F. Dalgety, J. 13. N. Griprg, J. M. Hampton. P. Jones, L de 0. Maleb, D. W. McLean, H. F. Kicoll, A. E. Pcache, F. Kuseell, ML SStitt, T. Stone, J. Studholme, D. Thomas, O. F. Todhunter, T. J2. Upton. Handicappbb —Mr J. E. Benrys. Treasurer—Mr D. Thomas Starter —Mr H. Piper. Cmjrk of the Scalbs —Mr T. Stone. Clerk of the Coubse —Mr R. Cwtiß. TiMekbepbr -Mr J. V. de Beer. Secretary—Mr A, A., Fooks,

The Ashburfcoa County Racing Club was •gain favoured with perfect weather for the aeoond day of its autumn meeting. The Httendanca was mooh larger than on the previous afternoon, and the sports prov;ded wm good. Not an accident occurred to rawr the pleasure of the meeting throughout. (The Club's autumn meeting of 1900 must be written up as one of the most successful it has had for years. The fixture is evidently becoming one of the* best country meetings between Cbristchuroh and Dunepin. £1475 w«8 pat through the totalisator yesterday, waking £2878 for the two days. Following »re results :~

Koimar Tbot Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 5 aova from the stake. One mile and a half. 26 W Beddington'a oh g General Shatter, by General Tracy, lOsec (Owner) 1 2 C Harold's Sefton, H«ec .. (Owner) 2 15 D J Price's Royalwood, 19jec (Owner) 5 1 Wenlook cor, 14 Bella 7seo, 2 Mtra Traeey 7sec, 0 Terry 13aeo, 10 Hard Case 14geo, 3 Gambltr 15seo, 3 Home Rule liseoi, 4 Impudence 18see, »nd 3 Ambition 20seo, ftUo started. Home Rale, Ambition, and Royal wood formed the leading division at the half-mile post, bat shortly afterwards General Shatter got to the front, and from that out had the race ab his mercy, winning by nsarly the distance. Only a length separated Sefton and Royalwood, after whom came Bella and HwrdOaee. Time—4 10. Dividend—£2l7e. Wakahui Hanbica?, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. Six furlongs. 40 S Brown's b h Warringfcon, by Gorton —-Mountain Lily, aged, 7«t 101b (L Hewitt) 1 16 M Friedlander's Grandehot, 7st 41b (C Harding) 2 9 F Holme's SwordSsh, 3sb (P Chiail) 3 54 Seabrook Bsb 101b (S Donovan), 46 Garmoran 7at 131b (T O'Brien), 17 Olytie 7«t 2lb (H Forward), 24 St. Martin 6st 13!b (L King), 8 Valentine 6sb 101b (oar. 7at 101b) (T Cotton), and 6 Liberty 6;t 71b (oar. 6sb 101b) (L Hagarty) also started, Olytie, St. Marfein, and Warrington were at tha head of a compact field at the end of the first furlong, where Clytie stumbled and lost ground. Oaoe into the straight Warring ton shook off St. Martin, and ran home an t*iy winner by four lengths. In the last furlong Grandshot took locond place from St. Martin, bub could not get near tha leader. {Time—l.l9§. Dividend—£4 10s. Poky Race Handicap, of 25 soys j second pony 5 soys from the. stake. Five farlongs. 54 A S Bond's bm Taranto, by Taranta lus, aged, 9j6 .. .. (L King) 1 97 J O N Grigg's Weaswl, 7st 8!b (T O'Brien) 2 2 B Hewsoa'a The Queen. 6st 101b (H Forward) 3 63 Heliades 9afc 91b (T Buddioombe), 14 St. Loandaßs6 21b (L Hewitt), 13 Little Diisy 7«6 13lb (J Pine), 6 Brown Bess 7sb 131b (W Holmes), 8 Minister 7st 91b (W Davey), and 4 Boeie O'Shea 7bb 81b (T Cotton), also started. There was little to choose between St. Loanda, Weazel, and Brown Bess when the straight was entered, the other runners being well together. A furlong from home Wanzel had taken command, but at the distance was challenged by Taranto, who quickly got to the front, and won by three lengths, the same distance separating second and third. Time —1.6|, Dividend—£6 12a. The rider of Heliades was fined £1 for being late at the post.

Autumn Handicap, of 55 soys; second 5 sovi from stake. One mile. 36 J. O. N> Grigg's b h Conqueror, by Medallion-Siesta, 4yr», B*b 9!b (W Shaw) 1 26 T Sheenan's Ben Farley, Bst 10!b (L. Hswitt) 2 33 F. P. Claridge's Phryne, Bst 71b (R. Derret) 3 76 Paladin 8»t 101b (W Brown), 36 Suz*n nahß«t4lb(W Holmes), and 8 Whario 6st 121b (T O'Brien), also started. Suzannah was prominent when the signal was gives, but Conqueror immediately rushed to the front, having Suzsnnah and Phryne ai hii attendants all round the back of the course. Turning into the straight Ben Farley Improved his position, and ran on terms with Suzannah, with Phryne just on their quarters. At the distance Suztn. nan fell back, and Ben Farley went in pur suit of Conqueror, bet, although he was almost on terms fifty yards from the pott, Conqueror kept going long enough to win by a neok. Phryne finished four lengths behind Ben Farley, being followed by Bnz&ntsah, Paladin, and Wh»rio, The winner was cheered as he passed the post. Time— 2min 465«0. Dividend—£s 7c. Disposal Stakes, of 20 so vs. Six furlongs. 43 V. Harris's b g Belligerent, by Artil lery—Luna, aged 9st 81b (H Donovan) 1 ' 16 M Digby's Magg, Sab 121b (W Shaw) 2 3 J Nee's All Saints, 7«t (W Davey) 3 21 Constance Bst 121b (T O'Brien) and 13 ; Heliograph 7st 81b (L Hewitt), also started. \ All Saints out out the running to the top turn, where she was collared by Belli- j gerent and Magg. This pair then had the j finish to themielvee, Belligerent prevailing by three lengths. All Saints twice that distinoe off, third. Time—lmin 20fiec. Dividend—£2. The winner was submitted to auction by Me J R Bland, and bought in for £31, WnroBMOBE Wslter Handicap, of 35 soys ; second 5 soys from stake, Seven furlongs. 53 J R McKenzie'e b m Red Banner, by Rubezihl—Red Ensign, syrs, fob 81b .. .. (HEmmereon) 1 19 L Markey'a St Martin, Bst 7 b (TBurm) 2 84 J J Lewis's Lady Medallist, Bst 121b (WShaw) 3 25 Cameo lOst 101b (H Donovan), 20 Swordfish 9afc 101b (W Radoliffe), 19 Voltaire Bst 51b (H O'Leary), 12 Rubicon $8t (L Hewitt), 26 Siie* Bat (L £iD£l and 2 Actb.r *?st 71b {V Cotton), also started. Bt* Martin was quickest under waigh, and, attended by Lady Medallist, carried on the running to the four-furlong post; Here Lady Medallist got on terms with him, while Bed Banner and Cameo also improved their positions. Half-way down the straight Red Banner was level with the leaders, and, getting to the front at the distance, passed the post a length in advance of St Martin, who just headed Lady Medallist) and Cameo, i Time—lmin 32fsec. Dividend—£6l3s. Hubby Socbbt, of 15 iots ;|second 3 soys from stake. Four furlongs. Weight not less than Sat. 51 J A Holmes's eh c Terrapin, by Clnn ran»ld-~Teradina, gyrs (L King) 1 13 S Miller's b g Nntotaeker

(H Emmersoa 2 23 W Anglobe's The Lambkin (T Cotton) I 12 Astonishment (H Forward), 5 Pini Sil vester (J Hagety), 29 Lady Orijzlen (T Bud dicombe), and 12 Cairngorm (W Davey), ftlio started. Lady Origlen and The Lambkin carried on the rnnnlng to the distance post, where Nut cracker and Terrapin joined them, and, after a good fiaiab, Terrapin won by half a length. (Time—s2|«eo. Dividend— £2 14b. Farewell Hjjsdksatp, of 35 boys ; second 5 aovs from atake. Five fnrlong*. 45 S Brown's b h Warrington, by Gorton —Mountain Lily, aged, gab 71b (mc flbpen.) ■ .. .. (RDerrett) 1 §8 R Logan'B Bristol M 101b

386 G H Rhodes's Rougement, 7st 13lb | (T O'Brien) 3 28 Ben Farley 9at 91b (L Hewitt), 46 The Orphan Bst lllb (T Buddicombo), and 25 Mehtia 7st 9.b (J J'ine), also started. Melitia showed the way for. the firit fur long, Brißtol, The Orphan, and Warringlon following in order With half the jottr«ey gone, Melitia retired, leaving Bristol in command from Warringtoa and Rongemont Half-way down the straight Warrington ranged alongside the leader, and, quickly having his measure, went on and won by two lengths. Rougement just headed Ben Farley and The Orphan for third place. Time—lmin 3g3eo. Dividend— £l Us. This was the most popular win of the day. ! Warrington was cheered as he passed the post, and when io was found his rider, R Derretfc, had drawn weight, owner, trainer and rider were cheered.

GALLANT LITTLE MAFEKING.

Relieved at Last.

Enthusiasm at Ashburton.

Ther« was probably hardly a Britisher in Aahburtori whose heart did not beat with a great throb And his eyes become moist with sympathy and gratitude as the pealing of bells, the booming of signal rockets, and the hoarse roar of the railway engines told that the gallant fellows, who had held the fort at Mafeking for seven long months had at iaat been relieved from duty. The news spread like wildfire and the people rußhed out into

the street shooting, ringing, and cheering for shear joy. It was interesting to note th» spreading of the news. A cable first arrived at this office and some members of the staff at ones went out to hoist the flag. Their movements were noted by one or two people in the street who quickly divined the truth and ran for the office to ascertain if

the surmise was correct. The raising of a cheer brought others into the street and in

ess time than it takes lo write it bells were ringing, guns firing, and flags, evidently kept in readinesa, were waving aloft. The excitement continued to grow »nd spread. The shunting engine rushed up and down the line " crowiDg " with its whistle, while detonators, placed on the rails, were fired by the enginn passing over them, creating salvos of rejoicing, The fire and church bells pealed joyously. Mr H A Gates, who throughout the war has kept the movements of the troops marked on a board in his window, quickly had a piaoo brought out on to the footpath, and Mrs Olandge played the National Anthem and other patriotic airs; The harpists at present visiting the town gathered round, and Mr Bertie Black, of the Amy Mnrphy Concert Company, brought along hiß cornet, and vary quickly there was a tinging, cheering crowd ot people shouting the National Anthem and " Soldiers of the Queen " at the top of their voices. Word was promptly Bent fco the schools, and the children were thrown into a state of the wildest excitement, the stamping of their feet on the floors being audible a great distance away. At the infanb school the headmistress, had jusb given the children a talk on the Boer war, and had scarcely concluded the statement that news of the relief of Mafeking might come at any moment, when a knock came to the door, and the message was handed in. At St Stephen's Church Rev R. A. Woodthorpe held a thanksgiving service, which most cf the school children attended. Afterwards they came down the street like a small flood, and threw themselves heart and soul into the rejoicings. The elder boys had evidently been making their preparations as (hey brought out a wooden cannon mounted on a miniature gun carriage ; also a hand cart decorated with flags, and formed them selves into k proosision. A large banner bearing the words " Mafeking "has been relieved" headed tht procession, and the boys paraded the town alternately oheering Baden-Powell and hooding Kruger. An onlooker in his excitement threw a imali bag of flour at the leading boy, Ib was done in & joke, bub wan a mistake, for instantly Uie crowd of boya mobbed him, tripped him up and tore his clothes, and he was glad to get away with less serious dam»ge> At mid-day the sbopa closed. At 1.30 a procession of volunteers and others, headed by the band, paraded the town, and even tually a large crowd gathered in Baring Square, where speeches were made by the Mayor, the Hon. Major Steward, M.B.R, Rev R. A. Woodthorpe, M,A, Vicar of Sfc Stephen's, Rev T. Fee, Baring Square Wesleyan Church, Rev W. Raine, Primitive Methodist Church. At the conclusion of the addresses a feu de joie was fired, cheers were given for the Queen, Baden-Powell, and the Premier. The crowd sang the National Anthem.

It was announced that at, 7.30 a procession would be formed to march through the town. It was further announced that Mies Murphy had postponed her concert till 8.30 p.m., and that half the proceeds would be devoted to the patriotic fund. A hugh bonfire is to be lighted in Baring Square at 8 o'clock, and fireworks will be let off, and there will be other demonstrations of rejoicing.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright

Perth, May 18

A special federal session has opened. The Legislative Assembly read the Enabling Bill for the first time. The second reading is fixed for Wednesday.

The New Zealand Rough Riders—A lettor received from Edward Willis, of the New Zealand Third Contingent, dated East London, April Ist, states that Major Jowsey had just inform ed the troop that they were te start for the front) at once; When the announcement was made the rren cheered and cheered again, and sang all the patriotic aonga they knew, and generally showed the keenest delight that they would so soon have a chance to show their mettle.

I The Kroonsprijit A ffair—A letter from ' Corporal Alfred Willis, of the New South Walei Second Contingent., dated April 4, confirms tho reports jhat the Boers at Doompruiti fired indiscriminately on tha ambulances and the women's convoy, as well »a on the troops. This conduct has so exasperated the British, that it will fare ill with Any Boers met by the friends of those concerned in thab buoiness in future. In faob, Corpora! Willis, saya they mean to hang two Boers n day until they get to Pretoria*

Tltß ASHBUBTOK aUARDIAHS; FBLDAY, MAY 18, 1900



Wanted. WANTED a Man Cook for my farm.— Apply to Max Fkikdlandbr. 5 i WANTED— A General Servant, muß t be a fair Cook.—Mrs D. Thomas. ANTED,—Superior Young Girl, to attend to Office and Patients. Hours, 9to 5 —G. F. Dodds, C*BB Street, 5 151 IAM a Buyer of Hares at Beab Market Price. Cash on delivery at Fairfield Freezing Works.—'LiiEWJßiiiiYff Williams, Mavfield. 6 153 TTACANCY for One Boarder, comfortable V Home, Lady preferred. Apply by Letter, addressed "N.Z. " Guabdian Office, WANTED KNOWN That I hare ac commodation for Lady Patients.— Apply Mrs Ainswokth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton Street, Hatnpstead. Terms on application. TT'RESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and JO all kinds of fre&h fish by Express to] night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jswitt, opposite Mail Office. WANTED— General Servant and House maid, for country; good wage*.— 4£P!yjjgg_MoMOW, Montalto, Mayfiald. T7IRESH Supply in Adcordeons, "Parlor A? Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Soreeni Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Bocks; also, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3a 61 per 1000, grand value in boxed Stationery ; superior poods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tanered Street. addfb;llows' hali, GRAND Vocal & Instrumental Evening Concert. ONE NIGHT ONLY TO-NIGHT. FEIDAY, MAY 18, 1900. Pam? I. 1. Seleotion—«• Les Cloches de Corneville." Black Family (Audrau) 2. Song—" My life for Thee" .. (Adams) Mb Herbert Moss. 3. Song—" Life's Lullaby." .. (Lane) Miss Nellib Black. 4. Cornet Solo—" The Lost Chord." (Sullivw) Mastkb Berths Black, 5. Song—•• The Bird fchat came in Sprini?." MISS AMY MURPHY. 6. Violin Solo—"CnHodvn.") (Murdoch) Miss Nellie Black) 7. Duet—" In the Dusk of the Twilight." Mrs and Miss Murphy. Interval of five minutes.



Part 11. 8. Selection—" La Sonnambula." BiiApK Family. 9. Song—" Sareoade," .. (Guonod) MISS AMY MURPHY. 10. Song—« The Old Flag " (By Bpeoial re quest) {Mrs Donald McLean, M.B) Mr Hebbebt Moss. 11. Song—" Bin Bolt." Miss Nbllib Black. 12. Cornet Solo—•• Qieen of the Earth." Master- Bertie Black 13. Humorous Soofcoh Song—" Our Jock's Courtship." Mb Black God Save the Queen. Reserved seats 3s, Stalls 2b, Pit Is. Carriages at 10 15. Box plan at Mr Horace A Gates, Burnett street 5115 ANB SALE OF WORK WILL be held in ST. STEPHEN'S Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, MAY 17. Sale of Work ..3pm, j •Social  .. 7.30 p.m. Admission—Adults, Is; Children, 6d. The Tickets are available for Afternoon and Evening. 5 S3 ALLBNTON SCHOOL. A MEETING of Householders will be held in the Allenton School on THURSDAY, tha 17th inst.,at 7.30 p.m. re removal of Standard 111 and other Business, 5J35 JOHN K.ER3EL. TENDERS npfiNDERS are invited for Bailding «, X Stable, and Additions to House on Winter's Road. Plans and Specifications may be seen ai my office. Tenders close oa SATURDAY, May 19, ; at 4 pm. The lowest or any tender nod necessarily aocepted, R. BIRD, JzL_ Architect. TEN D X R & TpENDERS are invltod for painting Somer- X set Hotel, and Outbuildings; also Samplo Rooms, etc, Specifications may be: seen ab the hotel. Tenders to close on FRIDAY, May 18, at $ p«m> 5 137 H. S. DRUMMOND. M~~ISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL will re open May 21st insfe. Subjects taught—English, Music, Singing, Drawing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be at) home from 19th met. g 145 SHEARMAN BROsThave large s~to7k Loasbst's Wahoo, Benjvmin Gura, Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure. NO SOONER do.es an article of genaine nqerit weet with popular favour and appro?al than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, '« Piwalls " set to catoh the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tba must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article} sold by lisinterested grocers everywhere. aRAPHICJ, Black and White, Windsor, Strand, Wxde World and New Zea' land Magazines; New Books, From Cape, town to Ladysmith, From the Front, Stores from the Beat of War, Th ß Bosra in Peace !fM*\ S°t nthi M£* n W« A^ Among the Man Eaten,, A Maa of fab Fto^ Sea to Sea, A Man of Genius, Life of D L Moody, A Maker of Nations, cheap edition. I - H M Jones. TENDERS. i -■ ! mENDERB ar» Invited up to foar o'olook X p.m, FRIDAY, 25th May, for Bailding I a Dwelling House in Ashburton for Mr Beckineale. Plans and Specifications at my I office, Arcade Chaaibera. 5149 A. AGER, Arofaiteot.



TTITADATIO, THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY IS YOUR FRIEND. TEST THE TRUTH OF THIS STATE MBNIf CLERKS AND BUSINESS MEN. IF YOU SUFFER FROM COLLAPSE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, DUE PERHAPS TO HEAVY STRAIN AND PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, READ THE FOLLOWING TEBTIMONI& L :— Dear Sir— About 18 months ago I was forced to give ! up ray position, owing to an attaok of Con gestion of the Brain, caused by EXCESSIVE STUDY AND. WORK. For some time I waß very ill, and was under the care of four of the best doctors in New Zealand. I found that although I had recovered from the Cerebral Congestion THE,NERVOUS SYSTEM had. received such a shock and had become 8.0 weakened that my medica advisers informed me that I would have to take perfect test for a long time, and that it would be from 2 to 3 YEARS before I would thoroughly regain my strength and be what I had been prior to my breakdown- Knowing of the wonderful results which had followed the taking of Vitadatio I resolved to go in for a course of it, and after drinking about 12 LARGE BOTTLES of the MEDI ClNil', I rejoice to be able to say that lam now WELL AND STRONG again, and en joy the boat of health. I feel that $ cannot but let young men who struggle through the weary days of their of^ce work, feeling bo weak and ill that life has very few pleasures for ihem, know what your medicine ha« done for me. To all snoh X earnestly recom mend Vioadatio, bb I am perfectly sure it will thoroughly tone up the system and drive all impurities out of the blood. Youra very sincerely* EDWIN C. SERVICE. " Linbhorpe," Newtown, Sydney, Dec. 16/99 S. A. PaLMER, Distributor-General for Australasia. Price of Vitadatio, 5s 6d and 3a 6d. All Chemists and Grocers Head Office for N.Z. 39, Manners Street, Wellington.



MEN'S Tweed Suits, heavy winter lines 39a 6dat" '& Oorper' LL Loasby's Prepar^tjiona-r-OinDft on Ours, B^oolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Qum—at JIS VoooHj Storekeeper,



r Friedlander Bros. CLEARING SALE or HORSES, CONTRACTORS' PLANTS. IMPLEMENTS, fee, at METHVEN. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 1. 1O ACRES LAND AND BUILDINGS. THE Undersigned hare been favoured with instructions from Mr James MoOrbithok, who bat purchased a farm at Lyodhurati, and Mb Tbos Mathiison, who is giving up coDtraoting work, to Sell, on above date, their extensive plant, at Mr McCrennor's Farm, Methven— On account of Mr MoCrennor :— Jf\ ACRE FARM, about 1£ milea X\J above Methven, with 4-roomed Houee, 6«stall Stable, and outhouses, £\ | Draught MARES and GELDINGS, & JL Firstolas* Workers. q Draught YEARLING and 2 year-old O Hackney YEARLINGB. O Light Harneti HOBSEvS. 4 Milk Cows, 2 Calves, 3 Baoonen, 2 Sowi and Young, 1 stack Oat Sheaves, 6 M»Bi«y-Harrtß Reapers and Binders, 5 D.F Plough* by Duncan, 5 Farm Dr#yt, 1 Anglo- Americas Drill, Cambridge Roller, 1 Portable Whare, Block and Tackle, Harness, Covers, Empty Sacks, &o. On aoooant of Mr Thos. Mafchewion :— t X Draught MARES and GELDINGS, Xl) and all their Harness. X Light Saddle nnd Harness HORSES. 4 Unbroken Light HORSES, by Whalebone. 5 D.F Ploughs and Trees, Blocks and Tackle, 2 Drays and Frames, Gigs, and large quantity of Sundries. | Saie at 11,30. Luncheon provided. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lti>, ) Joint 5 D- THOMAS, \ Agents WEST STBEET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WiU be held on THURSDAY, JONE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 98 JRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltl. WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Fiiedlander Bros.B Limited 1



DAVID THOMAS. ______ "~ SATURDAY,. MAY 19, 190® FURNITURE SALE MR D THOMAS hag received instruc tions from a Client to Sell on the above date, a large quantity of Furniture, viz , RecUfceads, Chairs, Tables, Washstands and Ware, Music Stand, Piano, Con oh, Watnot, Chests of Drawers, Wardrobe, Sowing Machine, (in firat-olatß order), Tea Sets, Dinner Set, Cooking Utensils, etc. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Sharp. D THOMAS, 5 143 * Auctioneer. FOR PRIVATE SALE, 1;good matoh.lined whare on Wheels. Apply D. THOMAS, 3 ISO Arcade. I AM A CASH BUYEK OF WHEAT, OATS, j GRASS SEEDS, AND OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID "THOMAS. TENDERS. npBNDERS are invited for Carting and X Spreading 1000 Yarda of Road Metsl. The Specifications may be seen ab Mr Xwentyman's, or at the Mail Offioe. Tenders to b« sent to the undersigned nofc later than Noon on MONDAY, 21st May. EDWARD G. WRIGHT 5 108 Chairman Anama Road Board. WANTED WANTED-A Sewing Mistress for the Greenstreeb School. Particulars to be had from Chairman, to whom applications »re bo bo sent by SATURDAY, 19th May, 1900. JOHN D. STEWART, 5 130 Chairman. APPLES, PEARS, BANAHAS, ORANGES, &EMQNS> WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEED, Etc. "ITirTE have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants.



I GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. BEADY MONET DBAPEBS, TANORED S/T.REET, ASHBURTON. Winter Fast Approaching. fr T) Jir'C*C\ WE^E fortunate in securing thair stook of \-A • M.J • %J£, Kj\Jm 9 Blankets and Flannels prior to the consider able rise in price of wool, and ali purchasers T will get the full benefit thereof. lj»rge stock of Winter Oapei and Jackets at rock bottom prices. Flannelettes, Calicos, Sheetings, Dress Staffs, and other lines in General Drapery are quoted at lowest cash prices. Please call and judge for yourselves, jand the verdicts will be thufc you ny money in purchasing from ; GLIDUNCAN &CO., O|A|SH DRArEjRS, NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QCJANTITY Pl»» take yo.r Swnple. to th. MillJ We can snpp), Ctiui,ok.:«t e«t ptic* CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) IT* M.M, 1900. J-B. HOBABT, M.n.go, SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO.



DRESS AND FASHION. - - - ■- ■ # \/ #^^™^^^^i Grand Show of Winter Fashions and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW ORB T S now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of High-classa Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capes, Costumes, Millinery, Macintoshes, Dress Fabrics, Corsets, Umbrellas, Gloves, Collars and Ties, New Dresa Materials, Trimmings, Velvets Bloubo Cloths, Kid Gloves. Gents Clothing, Hats Caps, Ties, Gloves, etc. Ladies and Gents' Joots and Shoes in great variety. Blankets, Flannels, Carpets, Bugs, Linoleums, Floorcloths. Large purchases have been made previous to the great rise in Wool »ndj | other Materials, Customers will get the full benefit. ' DRESSMAKING.—TaiIor .sfade Coat and Skirt Costumes—beautiful fit. WATERPROOF' CLOAKS j ANDREW ORR has opened a Special Pawhase offfLadiea and Maid's Waberproof Cloaks &t LESS THAN HALF-PRICE. LADIES' 7s 6d, MAID'S 4a lid—FOß ONE WEEK ONLY. - — » *■ ANDREW OR R; LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. New Designs. New Burners. "^TE have juat opened up the finest and tnoafe koantfful assortment of TABLE LAMPS ever offered to the Public of Ashburfcon, and invite laspautlon.S These are all gennine English Goods, selected by our Mr Oollina when in London, and are not only splendid value, bub ara of chaste dealgn and colours, and are ornaments in themselves. , We have also a line of OIL STOVIS, all sizes, including tke oelebrated VERITAS Lamp, which is nofc only a splendid heating Stove, but f» the best embelllsheu Oil Stove ever imported into the colony ; also, the INFERfIJ> OH Stove, which will boil your kettle with lightning speed; Thla i« tho m. «* effective OH Stove ever evented, and will consume less oil than any othtr Stow ' placed on the Market. Come and see our new designs for 1900, W. H. COLLINS & CO., REMOVED TO MITCHELL & TUENER'S OLD PREMISES, TANORED STREET!



SPECIAL NOTICE TO Our Customers & the Public i Generally, TVT E have juat landed (per s.e. Fernfield from America) the following of Good* b^SS^^ 1^ th 6 *reat*d— *» *— 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampwar. Jf Casks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Oasea Ansonfa Olocka and Watches 10 Oases and Orates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. a*n i ASso ' fco arrive Per s-8- Hawke'a Bay,— 6 jOases Ansoma Clocks and Bronze Ornament! 10 Casks and Hogsheads Table Glassware asea Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Oases American Plated Goods in v ,Als°» to arrive per s.a. Rakaia from Soghnd.— 10 Tank ß and Orates of Dinnerware and Ohlnaware.* . We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer LAMPS & LAMP WARE. ROCHESTER lAMPS^rl^a^L^^ 88 BhoWft . /V" THE A Emboaaed Nick.c Little Juno C^j^ No  fioiSi Sfe 8, 6d No 1-50 Caudle 9 Power 8s 9d Nu 2« W CMsdle P°WW' lto M „ 2 85 „ „ 12s 6rt — Ohimneyi, Beat Quality, 7c 9J and lOd . Boohaiter Hanging Lampi M«gnificenfc Hall Larrpa in v _. . jCXTV Library or Drawing Room f I ||4 (Polished Brocze Metal) I wlf / I 1 {I With Patent Spring ExtentioD N-J^Ko/' '111 Decorated Shades & Fronts, 4^^^kf ! ill B{> OftDdle Power, 111 10 Different Patterns <|l|l §11 No 1, 50 candle power, lla id ,1 I I rifti 2 ' °"n^!e P e w«r, 14i M jgß I I No 3,3C0 candle power, 22»6d f\. i^^Uk '^^^ All with nic*cel rent"i t«lfk fi^HlßfwrPri if^®fr! *n<^ e^* w^^ eDMn*u*d QV^KpKnfl^ L««<~_J Chimceye for the above, 9d» NTickle Plated, as thown Is 9 .fcffjlia. 4k9^^^B> J|l All Our R ch3«ur Lamps Little Brownie Br»ok«L»mpt MM fitted with the lateat . Nickel plated 1» 9d i,' m Wickßauera l* ™°wll'e „. 1m!»^ Brats 2a lid |JP — OU3«Sd Brass Hand L -.rnpe Is each,* MR jl m jM^L. Many other styles to |chooßP fjl^d|lß^.B jffiß^^^^L.. Chimueys from 3d each*" j^^fE^a I W Tabular Lanterns will"aot| ,„. .'' tgo out in any wind, Remember, No 1, 2, and 3 2s lid each Rocheater Lamps fitted with ExtraJlGlobeaJ Is 3dE2 . patent lighting attaohmonts |( „.:. Oil tvetfrtmsi6d



|^^^^H9^B^(^H^^^^H X BROSENE PUMP as shown I^^^^^^^H^^^^^H^^^^^^^H Saves its cost In a very ehort AOME LAMP CHIMNEYS will nob break with heat. Stocked in the following kinds;—Jddo, Nos- 1, 2, and 3 ; Rocheetere, Nob. 0, 1, and 2 • Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; Son Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Na^mog, Gem; »Jw Globes foi.' Tabular Lanterns. Remember, these ace the Finest Chimneys manufactured, bub we sell them at alo "rice than maDy stores charge for the ordlnary|uuke. FLETCHER BROS., ICASH SUPPLY STGEIfiS, fA^ieiBORTiON & C.HJRIgT.CTHURCJH, BOX 67. TBIiEPHONfi •<■)■*, ■> .«