TREACHERY. 46 W« had lots of traitors in the town. The Boars outside knew oar every move ; they got our morning paper every day, although we only got a Cape paper in (paying £4 or £5 a copy) at rare intervals. Everything we did the Boers had immediate knowledge of. Labran, the American engineer, who made our gun for us, was blown to pieces by one of the enemy's shells a week after his own qua got to work. The Boers knew of it at once, and were delighted. It was publicly announced that the funeral would t»ke place at 7in the evening—that wa-> in the morning paper, for the information of the Boero, At 9 o'clock the funeral proceedings commsneed. Immediately, a rocket wenfc up in the town, and the Boers got to work on our hospital (where the remains of che body lay) with a 100-pounder. And yet, when two fellows of the Town Guard were proven traitors, the Dutch m&giatrato who tried thorn only gave them terms of six and twelve months' imi risoament. Of course fchey ought to have been tried by martial law, and shot in the interests of public safety." AHBARTY WELCOME It was a oruel time for the women, right np to the relief; And when at last Frenoh oame in. . . . What a sight ! He was regularly cuddled by the women. They clung about his legs as he sat on his horse They kissed the horse and trappings, and all they could reach of the General, and at last they sobbed like children. I never saw such enthusiasm in my life.

WEDDING.

Rule—Striagfellow- Ghertsey was en fete on Wednesday week, the occasion being the wedding of Miaa Mary Stringfellow, daughter of Mr Jamps KtriDg fellow, the well known farmer and sheep breeder, to John, the eldest son of Mr W H Rule, a well known citizen of this town. Despite alternate promises of sunshine and rain, neither element predominated uatii just before half-past one, the hour fixed for the ceremony, when the sun came oat brightly, recalling to everyone's mind the words of good omen, "Happy is the bride the sun shines on." A very large number of invited guests were present ab the ceremony, which took place at the Ohureh of St. James', Ohertßey, and it is needless to say the accommodation of the little building was altogether inadequate for the large oompany assembled. The Rev John Hol land, of Rakaia, performed the Impressive service of his Churoh, not forgetting some useful advice to the young couple. Tho bride looked very pretty in a travelling costume of khaki coat and skirt, white silk vest, with hat to match. She wore a hand some gold brooch the gift of the btidegroom, and carried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Clara Rule, dressed in a costume of heliotrope and white, with hat to match. She wore a handsome gold ring, the gift of the bridegroom* Tfce bridegroom was attended by hia brother, Mr H. Rule, who capably filled the office of groomsman. Mrs Tom. Ward officiated at the organ, and after the usual formalities, the whole company drove over to Mr S: riag feliow'a residence. Here it was evident great preparations had been made for the large oompany of gueßts, and a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of, amidst the usual jollity. Before this part of the proceedings terminated, Mr J. Lloyd, aenr., of Newlanda, in a very able and appropriate speech, pro* posed the health of "The Bride and Bride groom." When this had been done honour to, the bridegroom suitably responded, and proposed tbe health of " The bridesmaid." Later on, the Rev. Mr Holland proposed the health of the host and hostess in a very happy speech. When thia toast had baen drunk with honours, Mr Sfcringfellow ack nowledged the complimenb h a feeling speech. During tha evening the happy couple joined the express at R&kaia, aud went south via Lytfcelton for thair honey moon. Various amusements were indulged in during the afternoon. Mr A. McKay, the well-known piper, delighted the heart i of come of those present with the sound of his pipes, and when, later on in the evening, crowds of the younger folks arrived, the merry strains of his fiddle seb them dancing until tho hour of parting came* The following is a list of the presenta :— Mr Strlngfellow, Cheque : Mrs Stringfellow, household iinon; Mr Rule, cheque; Mrs Rule, marble clock ; Mr and Mrs H String fellow, table silver ; Mr and Mrs J String fellow juor, hangiDg lamp ; Mrs Holmes, washstand and Duohesse dressing table; Mrs Massey, clothes basket; Mr and Mrß Dunstan senr, farcy china tea set; Mr Harry Rule, fender and fire irons ; Mr and Mra Lloyd, senr, rocking chair ; Mr W and Miss Lloyd, pair of glass jugs ; Messrs G and J Stringfellow, duchesse dressing table; Mr and Mrs W Stringfellow, clock; Mias Htringfellow, occasional table; Mr Jim Rule, lamp ; Miss Olara Rule, set carvers in case; Mr E Maxaoy, clothes basket; Mas ter Bertie Holmes, pair of oandlestioks; Mies Refca Holmes, fanoy bedroom bottle; Mr and Mrs H A Lloyd, bedroom set; Misses A A and V and Master G Sbringfel low, picture j Misses May and Ivy String fellow, pair salt -cellars; Master Cecil Sbdcgfellow, copper kettle; Mr E Dunsian, album ; Mr aud Mrß A Street, glass fruit dish; Mr and Mrs E W Hanmer, dinner aervies; Mr and Mra A Adams, eider down quilt; Mr W and Misses Sibly, siiver after noon tea oraet; Mr and Mrs Bland, pair of brorza candlesticks; Mr, Mrs and Miss Pearue, double pickle jar; Mr and Mrs C Hollis, set irona in oase; Mr and Mrs W Hollia, drawing coal scuttle; Mr and Mrs J 0 Joll and family, half a dozen tumblers and siiver breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs Hood and family, silver tea pot; Miss G Strsohan, toilet set; Mr and Mrs Anderson, silver butter diab ; Mr and Mra J H Lloyd, oak butter dish and knife; Mr and Mrs T Doigj half a dozan knives and forks ; Mr E Lucas, silver jam dish ; Mr and Mrs J Joll junr, pair silver salt cellars; Mr and Mrs G Scarlett, half a dozen afternoon teaspoons and silver sugar tongs; Misses A and G Scarlett, pair silver serviette rings ; Mrs Ealham, half dozen breakfast cups; Mr & Mrs Moore, pair of silver jam spoons ; Mr and Mrs Horsnell, china biscuit barrel; Mr A, Mr T and Miss Cain, pioKle jar 5 Rev Mr and Mrs Holland, water painting ; Mr and Mrs Todd, wedding cards; Mr Undrill, whatnot; Bride to Bridegroom, seb gold sleeve links; Bridegroom to Bride, gold brooch; Bridegroom to Bridesmaid, gold broad band ring.

To-day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Eleabric Telegraph Napier, April 21

The steamer Afrio will complete her term of quarantine to-morrow morning. A pro posal was on foot to run an excursion out to the steamer in the afternoon,'proceeds to be devoted to the Indian Famine Fund, but a deputation waited on the Mayor protesting against the Afric being thrown open to the public. The Mayor accordingly decided to abandon the project. As showing the extraordinary vitality of rate, when the hatches of the barqueutiue Pendlehill were opened yesterday, after twenty-four hours' ot sulphur fumigation, ths first thing seen was a live rodent. DuNEem, April 21

Robert Bauchop, timber merchant, Port Chalmers, and son of Lieutenant Bauchop, of the Fourth Contingent, died this morn ing He was a prominent Freemason and one of the founders of the Court Robin Hood, A.O.F. Fe had been a resident of Port; Chalmers since the early sixtieß.

The Otago patriotic fund has now reached over £10,000, of which £6000 has been remitted to the Lord Mayor's fund.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACES

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, April 20 The track is in good order. Following are results : —

MAIDBN HtTKOLEa-—Forty-seven 1, Caunon gate 2, Robert Ray 3. Time-3.28 Divi dend-^ 2a

Handicap Hubdles -Kaimate 1, Tim 2, Straybird 3. Time—3.sß| Dividend-£3 8*

AOTOMH Handicap—Advance 1, Miss Delaval 2, Record Reign. All atarte 1 Won very easily by two lengths Time—2.4o. The colti received a tremendous ovation Dividend -JBll7s

News in Brief.

The railway department notify that on and after Monday ntxt the 11.30 a.m train froff> Timaru and the 3.50 p.m train from Ashburton to Timaru will run daily. Mr H. M. Jones has a replace advertise ment re pianos and organs, in which he claims he o&n give the best value obtainable in the colony. At the Arcade to-day some very useful second hand furniture aud come harness, realised fair prices. There was a good yarding of horses at the usual weekly gale. The following are the prices :—Mare 6yrs £29 ss, buy gelding, Byra, £32 ; Roan geld ing, 7yrs. £33; black mare, t»ged, £14 I Hacks—Bay gelding 6yrs £7 10s ; chestnut j mare, £5 15s ; bay geldiue;, £B*, i

Tkottikg Clubs Handicap—-The handi caps for the Trotting Clubs event?, missed tho mail an Christ hurah this morning, and consequently we had to go to press wihout them

Infected Colonies — A supplementary aozstte, published on Thursday, declares Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania to be infected with bubonic plague*

Raoe Priveleges—This morning Messrs Friedlander Bros, sold the Priveleges in con nection with the Trotting Club's meeting. The Publican's booth was purchased by Mr T. N. Grange, for £12 103, and the right of the cards by Mr J. Leitch, for 11s 4d. The confeotiorer'H bourh was not sold.

Sale of Fbsnside Farm—To-day Messrs Fnedlanderßros., and the N.Z Farmer's Co- Operative Aseooiatioo, submitted to auction the farm of Mr A. A. Jamieson, Wakanui and Seach Roads. There was a good atten dance, and bidding wes started by Mr J. Cow, at £20 per acre. Advances of £1 quickly followed to £23 10?, at which price it was knocked down to Mr Malcolm Miller, of Wakanui.

THBASBBUETON GUAEDUS i SATURDAY, APBIL 21, 1909



{ Friedlander tiros. "■gleariTg sale 11 • OF -iTOWN PKOPEBXI' I AND j HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, i Saturday, April 28, 1900. MHBSRS FBIEULANDER BROS., Limited, have been favoured wUh instructions from Mr P Ki-llbr, on account of leaviug for Ohriatchurch, to sell at his lesideuce,- Havelook Street, adjoining the Borough Council Chambers, that very desirable Town Residence, comprising— Hilf Acre, with well built 8 roomed briok Dwelling, detached Wash- house, Scullery and Coal House, Windmill, Pump, Stable and Coachhouse. The house ie fitted up with hot and cold water supply and Bathroom, aid is lighted by gas. Also, — .The whole of the Household Furniture, including beautiful new Piano by ' Kirebuer,' Dining, Sitting;, and Bedroom Furniture, new Bicycle, new Gig and Harness, and Sundries, Full particulars at Sale at 12 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDFR, 4 142 Auctioneer. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, i OATS, BABLBY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros, limited FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Wooilen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOE PttIVATE SALE."" ASEVEN-ROOtfRD HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-houfie, £ acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. tp. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 NEAR TINWALD SALEYARD*, OA ACRES df\ &\J ACRES &\J With Commodious Dwelling Houar, etc. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with the Farmers' Co operative A ssoci- ATION) has received instructions from Mr F. Bonnington to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above dute,— His Property, situated jaat beyond Tinwa'd, near the County Saleyards, and fronting the Railway, as followsj viz :— t\f\ ACRES, being Lot 3, part Reserve &\J 350, ou which is erected a, Com modious Dwelling House of 8 rooms and Pantry, surrounded by garden and orchard; also 2-3talied Stable, Trapshcd, and other buildings ; wind mill, tanks, etc. The Houseia nearly new, having been erected only about two years. The land ii divided into paddocks and watered with County water race; 12 aores have just been sown with oats, and 4 acres are in red clover. Further particulars on application. Terms at Sale.—Note time 11 30 a.m. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER BURY, Ltd s T. BULLOCK, 4 165 Joint Agents rnHERE are others, but they don't count JL in a, Tea-Pot t«st alongside of Hondai- La?ka Ceylon Tea. Tke cnblendid worth is there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed In Ceylon at J T Coooh's. BOUIeTraKAIA ROAD~DISTRIOaJ ANNUAL ELECTION. T)UBLIC Notice is hereby given, in par- XT suance of the provision! of the Regula tion of Local Election* Act, 1876, and the Road Boards Act, 1882, and the amendments thereof, that an election of three members, id the place of Messrs Copland, Harrison and Lambie, (who retire by rotation, bub are eligible for re-election), will be held at the Road Board Office, Rakaia, on WEDNES DAY, May 2nd, 1900. Nominations, in the prescribed form, must i be delivered to the Returning Officer, at the Board's Office, Rakaia, before noon on THURSDAY, April 26th, 1900. i Rakaia, April 17,1900. LAURENCE OXLEY, 4 114 Returning Officer. "~ NOTICE. ~" PERSONS having Unregistered DOGS after May 1 next) will be prosecuted, without further notice. By Order. J. O. BELL, 4 78 Clerk to Hatnpstead Town Board HAMtfSTEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT. \ NNUAL Meeting of Householders and xjL election of Committee at 7.30 p.m., MONDAY, April 23, at the Schoolroom. . 4 170 ASHBURTON CLUB AND M S.A. fTIHE Annual Meeting of Members of the X Ashburton Club will be held in the Orange Hall on TUESDAY, 24th insfc., at 8 p.m, to receive Balanoe Sheet and Rsport, and to elect) officers for the ensuing year. W. JOLLIFFE, 4 169 Secretary. TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. RAKAIA. TOWN PROPERTY Estate of W. Cox, deceased ; on aooount of the Public Trustee. Being Lots 356, 354, and part of 352, con taining in all 2 Roods 20 Perches, fronting Mackie and Rolleston Streets, with Build ings thereon; let to tenants Offers are invited for the purchase of this Full particulars on application T. BULLOCK E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of all • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad oiaing Mrs Knighs's Boardinghouse;



Wanted, WANTED- Good Bodioe~land. Apply Miss Peabson, at Andrew Orr'c, Ashhurton, 4 80 LO^T, at Methven, last Thursday—. Briodle and White Sheep Dog, answer ing to the name of " Guide." Ficder kin-ily communioate W. Morgan, Methven. 479 BARING Fauare Church. — The Rev. Thomas Fee will preach To-morrow Morning at 11 am and in the evening at 6.30 p m. 4 75 WANTED— A good General Servant. Apply at once to Mes T. F. Gibson, Wills Street. 4 76 T OST, at Methven Sale, on Thursday, jLJ March 29-One Rough Collie Dog. Finder please communicate with J. Dohebty, • Highbank. 4 77 PIANOS and Organs.—The best value obtainable in the Colony, for cash. Better value given than many retail firms offer. Call and see ior yourse'ves before buying elsewhere. No commissions or charges to pay. All Instruments guaranteed.— H* M, Jones. ECOND Term, 1900.-^Mrs s*. Burk's Drawing and Painting classes will re commence May lat. (Certificated, South Kensington.)— The Triangle, Ashburton. _____ 4 168 TO LET, Winter's Road.—Comfortable Three-Roomed Cottage, ss; one or more acres of land if requ red.—Apply J. Sieelb, Alford Forest Road Store. 4 143 FRESH Floundara, Warehau, Oysters acd all kinds of freßh fish by Express tc night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. F, Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. QECOND Term, 1900-Miss- Margaret KJ Burr, Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ and Theory. Certificated (Practical and Theoretical), Trinity College, London. Term begins May Ist*— Tho Triangle, Aehburton __. ii&7 WANTED TO LET, by Tender, for Cropping—About 500 Acres of land, in one or more lots, at Pendarves. Tenders, addressed to T. Rollinson, Chertsey, will ;be received up till April 30, 'The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.— T. Rollinson, in charge. 4 171 DON'T Worry-Use <* Hondai-Lawka Unblendid Ceylon Tea." There is no trouble in life, that a cup of this delicious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; sold by J T Cooch, SaunderB 1 Buildings. W ANTED to Let — Engineer's Shop, with Tools. First-class chance for steady man. Apply T. Gorman, Black smith, Timaru. 4 116 WANTED Known—Mrs Christensbn begs to announce that she has taken over the premises lately occupied by Mrs Rainey, In Tancred Street. She has yacan j cies for a few more Boarders—ladies or I gentlemen. The house will be under the supervision of Miss C. Chbistensen, who will also take in dressmaking and plain Bowing. 3 229 | wanted" ~~ TTTANTED—TEAMS for Grain Carting; ! Apply to i E. H. DOBSON, 4 74 Loweliffe. ~~ Funeral JNottces. s FUNERAL NOTICE. FpHE Friendß of Mrs John Grant ara JL respeotfully informed that the Funeral of her late neioe, Daisy, will move from her residence, Wills Street Weat, on SUNDAY, April 22, at 12.15 p.m, for the Ashburton Cemetery, T. H. UNDRILL, & CO:, 4 172 Undertakers TO LET. SMALL Office or Shop in the Arc&de. Possession can be given this week T. BUL LOCK. TENDEKS. mENDERS are invited for Building Addi- JL tions to a House on Alford Forest Road. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my Offioe, Burnett Street. Tenders clobo on SATURDAY, April 28. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 481 R. BIRD, Architect. UPPER ABHBURTON~ROaS DISTRICT. I JOHN DAVIBON, Returning Officer for the Upper Ashburton Road ! District, do hereby declare that the follow ing Persona have been nominated for the respective Wards as under : — For Wepfcerfield Ward-CHARLES JOHN HARPER. For Winchmore Ward—MAT THEW STITT For Allenton Ward—JOSHUA TUCKER. And as the number of Candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, I therefore declare the above named Persons to be duly elected Members of the Upper Ashburton Road District. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer. April 21, 1900. 4 82 NOTICE, WE the undersigned, hereby agres to Close our Business Premises at 5 30 p.m. instead of 6p.m, from May lat till August 20th, 1900. (Same as last winter): — Craighead & Berryman, J M Moison, H O Barrett, Shearman Bros:, Mitchell & Turner, Ashburton Drapery Coy, Oates, Lowry & Co., D Stock, MaeDonald & Coy, Hardlty Bros, per H.H, Hallensteia Bros, per W.B. John Orr&Co., GJeason, WHCollins&Co., Frank Curtis, Jno'. Vde Beer, Thos. H UndriH & Co., Andrew Orr, F B Robilliard, Northcote & Hefford, James Mellor, Robert McCallum, H Bairstow, Grant & Moore, John T Cooch. 4 38



[ DAVID THOMAS. U \PBIL 28 " ARCADE" SALE, OLD BUILDING MATERIAL, Etc. MR D. THOMAS hag reoeired instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction on th« above date,— A Quantity of Building Material, Galvanised Iron, Doors, Empty Cases, etc. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 4 164 Anctinneer. BULLOCK'S AROADE, S&TUtiDAY, April 28, 1900 MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Mbssbs Matson & Co . Ohristchuroh, haa received instructions from the Owners, to hold by Public Auction, as above, a GREAT QUB-DIVISIONAL HALE OF BKOWN'3 FARM, MITOHAM & DBOMORE, i CONTAINING 3764 ISSSS- 3764 IN BLOCKS OF 160 Acres & Upwards I Sale at J3 p.m, TERMS KA^Y. For farther particulars spply bo D TBOMAS > , . . . . 4 90 MAT6ON & Co. jtkißt A Bent" ARCADE. ~~ ! SATURDAY, MAY 5. MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Messrs Ptne & Co, Christ church) haa received instructions from the Attorney of Alex. Strachey ( Est, to Sel! by Public Auction, as above, THAT MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BARFORD, CONTAINING 3760 ISISS 3760 All Thoroughly Improved, Fronting on the Hinda River, and adjoining L&gmhor, Maronan, & Olearwell Estates, This Property is distant eleven miles from the Hinds Railway Station, eixtten miles from the town of Ashhurton, and two mihe from Lismore Post Office. The Improvements are very complete, con sisting of a good Dwelling House, Woolshed, Stables, and other Outbuildings, Sheep Yards, etc. The land is well fenced, and subdivided into about thirty paddooks (from 2 acres to 270 acres). Plenty of water ; aboub 75 acres in Plantations, Including a section properly planted as a site for a new House. A large portion of this Estate is admittedly first-class land, some of it as good as Any In the district; suitable either for agricultural or pastoral purposes; the balance being made up of medium to light land. , BARFORD for years has had th« reputa tion of being one of the BEST ALL ROUND ESTATES in Aihbnrton County, Inspection Confidently Invited. Sale at 11.30 A.m. D. THOMAS "> Joint 5 89 PYNE k 00. J Salesmen. _____ HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAY 11, — 1900 — MY Next: HOESE PAIR will bo he'd en the above date, E3R WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. "d. THOMAS, Auctioneer. I AM A CASH BUYEK OF WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS. DAVID THOMAS. 3 26 E W HANMER. HINDS SALE. MONDAY, APRIL 23, 190© I WILL offer on account of John Stpd holme Es<s, Junr. I AAA FORWARD LAMBS. E. W. HANMER, 4 129 JOHN R. BLAND, Auctioneer. FRESH Supply in Aooordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Soreens, Gold Painfc, Sponges, Cheap Books; also large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3b 6d per ICOO, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior poods, lowest possible prices. —AH WiEMAMS, Tanored Street. FOR TASTE and Design, see Nobthcot and Hb^fobb's Windows before buy Ing your Autumn and Winter Millinery, j



FINAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that owing to the Easter holidays, the limit for the time in which tha Accounts of the Ute Ashbnrton Publishing Company, Limited, must be paid, ia extended to SATURDAY next, April 21. All Accounts not paid by that date will be SUED FOR, without 1 further no'Jce. D. ZANDER. *MOUNT SOMKftS ROAD BOARdT ANNUAL ELECTION. IN accordance with the provisions ci i the Road Board Act, 1882, the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and subsequent Ac's amending the same, Public Notice is hereby given that an Election of THREE MEMBERS to fill the vacancies caoßed by the retirement by rotation of Messrs Wiliiasi Taylor Chapman, Edward Herring, aud David Stiie, (and who are eligible for re-election) will be held on SATURDAY, May 5, at the following places :— The C nice of the Monnti Somers Rotd Board, Mount Somars. The Schoolhouso, Buehside. Nominations in the prescribed form (obtainable from the Retarding Officer) mus1 * be delivered to ihe Returning 1 fficer, or addressed to hira and delivered ' at the Office of the Mount Somers Road Baard, Mount Soraern, nob Jater than Noon on SATURDAY, April 28, 1900 L. J.-McIRKGOR, Returning Officer. Spriigburn. April 20, 1900. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District, will bo held at the Board* Offico, Mount Someie, on FRIDAY, May 4, at 2 p.m. W. T. CHAPMAN, Clmrman Mount Somers Koud Boaid. 4 149 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY?*" EXTRA TRAINSTIMARU-iSSBURTON AFTER the 23rd April, until further notice, the 11.30 a.m. traia from Timaru and 3 50 p.m. from Aehburton will run daily, 4 166 BY ORDER. TENDERS. fTIENDERS are invited for Forty Acres _L of Aberdeen Turnips, at per acre ; good crop. I i Tenders close on May 8. g* SEWELL, 4 73 Ruapuna. _ ______ I t IUTR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS ha ß been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail& Guardian.) HENRY WILLIS, Manager. Ashburbon, 20th April, 1900.' EDUCATION BOARD OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS. TTOUBEHOLDERB are reminded that XjL Che Aunual Meetings will be held on MONDAY, the 23rd of April, 1900, at 7,30 p.m. V H. O. LANE, Seoretary Ohrißtohurch, 12th April, 1900. 4 104 TO LET. " WAKiNUI ROAD HOUSE of 6 Rooms with attached Scul lery, Copper builb in, together with £ an acre of land. F FERRIMAN. O SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a mulbicude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls" seb to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated artioxe ; aold by grocers everywhere. THE NKW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd, TINWALD YARm, ~" TUESDAY NEXT, April 24 SPECIAL ENTRY. r\N ACCOUNT OF A CLIENT,— Halfbred Ewes, four, six, and O\J\J eight-tooth. Qf}f\ Good F°rw»rd Store Lambs. Aleo, at Hinda Saleyarde, Monday nexb, Accounb John Siuoholmb, Esq, junr,— X 5O Hftlfbred EweS} Sound Mouth. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. T B' GIBSON, Manager *■•«„ HA LLOYD, 4 *o0 Auotioneer



Return Visit to Ashbut-ton CF THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE WILL CLOSE AT 230 TO-DAY (SATURDAY.) (CHRISTOHUIIOH BRAKOH-Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester Street, CONSULTING ROOMS-GRANGE'S HOTEL. And during visit will oa this occasion only give FREE TREATMENT. @g|^^^^^^^ CONSULTATION, ADVIOE AND FULL IX- AMINATION, INCLUDING THE LOOA-. Jjß^^^^^^^f TION OF YOITR DISEASE BY °UR DIAGNOSTICIAN, l|||HW|i|M|||t Tf yoar Case is then Pronounced Curable, £fi3£S9gH MEDICINE ONLY to be Paid For. rmii^B^BBTOBWHft Polypatht Cubes with certa'nty where thu old llellHpMniiQHpHi r methods fall, Epilepsy Fits, Cancer, Piles (hither \&^^+^mm^sHm*U'r *l? 00/ißidered incurable previous to our new system), mmm||^m||l^^ Early Consumption, etc. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathlc Method.lwhich does away with *11 examination and all local treatment: They alfio de sire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the jastly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World m the " Antl'Agneohal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test thejsystem will have suohopportunity.



To Bicycle Purchasers. THE STRAIGHT TIP Foe Racing Cyclists & Others who would secure a GOOD START in the RACE For Success in Lifk, And gefc "well placed," is to be WELL MOUNTED! ! Now, to be well mounted oosts no more than to be ill-mounted, so long m you patronise the right BICYOLB ESTABLISHMENT. R. D. JOHNSTON can supply intending purchasers with the Best Bicycle ever manufactured, viz., the Budge - Whitworth! These Bicycles are manufactured at Coventry and Birmingham by the oldest 'established Firm in England. They carry the usual twelve months' guarantee, which is quite unnecessary in the case of the Budge-Whitwortli. Come and Inspect the 1900 Modele. They are real Beauties, STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. All Makes of Machines Rkpairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. 8. 11. IITf, BURN ETC STREET, Next Orange Hall. MONEY nnO LEND, on approved really good fr>e- JL hold security, two special earns of £1400 and £1350 respectively. Apply to T. BULLOCK. , ma sale, Suburban Property, Allenton District. 7 1 acre yl^ PORTION fronting Allen's Road. It is All divided into J Acre Sections, being No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. 8, 9, 10 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 S 33 and 34, and being parfe of R.S. 8767. There ia a square Dwelling House with Verandah erected on the Property, and other improvements. Its having been laid off into J acre sections is an advantage, as, this was originally done at considerable expense, and of course the purchaser would get the benefit of it, If not sold as a whole wilt be divided iato blocks to stub pur chasers. Terms and full particulars on application. __ T. BULLOCK. TO BAKERS TO LET, at a low Rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop, centrally situated, nrb far from the Railway Station. T BWLLOCK TO LET HOUSE of Five Roomi, well situated in Grey gtreefe, healthy locality. Apply T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE " "* "OUILDING Allotments near the Canter JD bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each containing j acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as paddook. ©•ood Land—Healthy position. tD BULLOOK. TINWALD eoblTalb SQUARE Dwelling House and section, centrally situated in Archibald Street. There is also a small Stable on the Property. Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, _^ Agent. TO LET, AT a Low Rental, viz. 5a 6d per week, Small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street South. Apply to !* BULLOCK, __ Agent. TO LEI' EOOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. BULL CX FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu lars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. (-_ ———————■ ■ an NOTICE TO PATIENTS. MR C. W~SEYMOUR, Surgeon Dentist, TT7TLL be absent from his plaoa of business from April 19bh till May Ist G 127 -



FLETCHER BROS. Illustrated Advertisement. ——a-. oupri.* southTfeican *"** Special * V -^Xi _^ XL VV ££> £< Features. MJSW 58EALAISDER.B *Year. __ AT THE FKONT—— _* l __ AKD so are FLETOHBK 880S 1. in their aim to save their CußUmers money. Notwithstanding the greatly JSdvaLcid Piiceß of all classes of Gooda In the Home, Continental, and .American Markets we are still selling the undermentioned Earihetware, Chinaware, etc., at Low Rates. We bought before" the Bise and —— we intend to give cur Customers the benefib —■———— „ A , Hints Suggestion of the lucky Purchase. Now is the time to for for the Saving. buy, as our Stock is limited and we cannot Economical I ' """'—' replace to Sell at the money. ———-"'- — Toiletware. Toiletware, FROM THE BEST SVA FFORDSHIRE POTTEftIFS. / « \ rcj Assorted Printed Patters. ,'> ; f uli !ze rOm fl 6d Per'^6fe> ' 1 fS!Sh\ PWT;P^ Pink Band and Woh Gilt 17* 6d. (Maroon and Chooolate B:and same price) Doulton'a Celebrated China Teaware and Breakfaatware. Jas^Lankdper "«.s. Waimate," and pu; chased before a 15 peE cenb sdvanso on allChiniware in B.Bgland, Ca ada| v P nvllaP 'P l »ndJ3anoerß,Jull[dz\ * ~3& 6s|6d*per*do en, CHpsJonly,*s-|pcr[di)zen; 1 . .- Pirk, Co'este. and 3 Gold Tires t 6lnchPii<ea ... 5 dp?r?d<z Slop Basil s .. Is 3d each Sugar Ba^ns ... 1q 3J  Fink, Celete, and 3 Gold Cream J'go ... Is 3d „ Line Ci-ips^and Saucera Milk Jug? ... ]s 9d  from ' ... 6s^6diper&ckz. Caps and S&uooiS to match from 6a 6d pa q cub 50 Sets ci Jogs frjm 2a 6d per Set, fall sfze. Odd Jugs from 8J each. Spechl Una 4 Qaart.'Jctga Q ladstone Embrossed) Is 6d each. Pcddingßowlj itowTAA l each. ' Pfieasan^ PaSrn. Printed Bow!«]from 4£d eacl I BeJgrave P.ttvrn and Yellow. - Wjiro ftom V^f each. Special Cfcjap Line, Sp, olal Cheap Lice. Printed Ca? and ?a«cer Cu Ps and 2 B |lld ard 35 6d a dozen. 2, lid ,nd 3, 6d a deer. Enterprise Mincers, 7s 6d and 10a 6d each. 1 Tanglefoot VI : > ay3r3i lO|l pdr dozeilt FIL lILCSdBAaED Ciia/LCGUE FBEE ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER^ROS. CASH SUPPLY STOBES, ASHBUBTOH & QE ISTOHURCH.