BATTLE STORIES.

By Men in the Ranks.

To judge from the letters of the soldiers, their strongest and most constant sentiment is one of reieetment at not being able to use the bayonet on all occasions. *• Give 'em a bit of cold steel, my boy§," is the command whfoh they hail with the greatest enthu •iam. Private Pritchard, of the lit Lmr. pool Regiment of Mounted Infantry, cay* :— War is k)1 riSiit so long as the actual fighting ia on. A man doesn't seetn to care Whether he gets shot or not ; it changes a fellow completely ; all he seems to think about is getting up to the enemy acd mailing ft hand to hand fight of it, but the Boers won't face the bayonet—they turn and mo « . . It is after the fighting is over that A fellow feels it, when he looks round and sees the dead and wounded. I can tell you ill makes you feel a bit solemn, and wish there wat no such thing aa war. Sometimes reflection comes even to the wielder of the bayonet before the fight is over. Here ia a bayonet atorv, told by Pr - v*te Badge, of Iht Grenadier Guards :— When the Boers see bayonets they run like •beep. At the battle of Belmont 1 put my l«yoDtt through a Boer, and it took me half ■n.hour So pull it out. I felt quite faint at (be light of ifc, but I got over that feeling, and ffhen I meb the next Boer I left my riflU sod bayonet stuck right through him. I have lost four rifles in this way. One of the most remarkable descriptions of the exUt&Lion of spirit in » charge was written by a Nonoonorrnisfc trioister's son, who' is earning in the Natal Mounted Police :—

Up to the present I have eeen no chaplain lathe field, but one oan iay for the-dead that the poor (eilowa go before their Maker doing nobly for their ono try. People at hvme who talk of England and her greatness have no idea of the simple grandeur of her soldiers' lives. To see those great bearded warriors charging up ft mountain, taking death as Doihiog, was a privilege worth ten ye»r« of ordinary life at) home. In the moment of battle there is something godlike in those men ; their faces ehaage to iron, and they teem like Fata itself. No company of men could ever face them and live.

Yon said, "Be brays■!" wrote another ■oldier. Why, yon cannot be anything else. Every man's eye soeins to strike fire, and you are mad for the time being, and yon feel at abrongas a lion. It ie only for a moment, When the ballets begin to whiz; it's all right after that.

I can assure you, says a man with Hethuen, thejjightsof the battlefield are horrible in the extreme—chaps crying and groaning with the pain of the wounds, some with arms and legs blown off, and you cannot aisiab them. You gknee at them momen tarily, then forge ahead amidst the din of tht battle. It is a eoene that lives in one's sntmory for ever.

Descriptions of death scenes are compara tively rare, Incidentally, Ihe fall of friends it notfcad with brevity. The latter of Private Arthur Clayton to his wife in Northampton, describing the death of his ehuß), Charlie Faucett, with whom he had fought tide by side at Omdurmau, is an txeaption to this rule, Olayson says : — Charlie fall shot in the stomach, and fell to rise no more. I stooped over him. He was dying fast, and ballets were flying all retrod ni. Ha gripped my hand with ail tht strength of ft dying man, and said in a very low voice, which I could only just catch above the row, ' Good-bye, Art, I m done for. Tell poor old Dad I died in the front. I had began a letter to him—you finish it. It's here.' He tried to get) it from his pocket, bub only just had time to ■ay * good-bye' again before he fell back dead. I oonldn'e help weeping, for ho was the bast and kindest of chains. I found the letter. How his dad will take the news God only knows,

Lance-Sergeant Cl»re, of the Soots Guards, writing of the Modder River battle, say a :—

I saw two or three touching eights. There was one poor fellow who was lying dead had taken a letter from hie pocket and hadi* grasped in his hand. Another had a Bible in bis hand, and another had a cartridge batween hia finger and thumb and the breech of hia rifla open in the act of loading, when he was shot through the heart.

Of incidents in battle there are plenty, each, for instance, as the following :— -Id one of tho numerous desperate melees at tha top of Spion Kop, when British and Boer fought band to band, a Lancashire Fusileer was impaled upon a Beer bayonet. Nevertheless, the Lancashire lad grappled with hiß enemy, thrust him inoh by inch to the edge of a precipice, and finally hurled him bodily, bayonet and all, into & chasm, hundreds of feet deep. When the battle is over, and the living are left alcne with the dead, the sceneo described by the coldiera are gruesome flicyedingly. Cna soldier writte : — After being nine hours tinder fire, the "retire" was sounded, a»d then we saw, as we were going back, men with their legs or arms off lying on the field where the shells had hit them and burst. It was sickening to look at them. I nearly fainted once when I saw a fellow with his inside blown out a-airoaninjj

The incident of the wounded Scandinavian at MAgsrefontoia, described by Mr Villiers, ia almost too horrible for quotation. He •aid:-

Ths Scandinavian in command had a bayonet thrust through his stomach, and waa dying. Ha signed to ma thab he was thirsty, I lifted him up and gave him a cup of condensed milk. A wounded companion, lying by his aide, said, in very good Eng liah, "It's no use to give it him, air, ib only run« out of the hole iv bia stomach."" Thia «ti feme, but abill the poor fellaw had the sensation of the refreshing draught passing down his throat). It was his last drink. I o&n see hit eager, hungry look eveu now, and, though an enemy, I wish I could have done more for him. Af» hours afterwards he was buried by tha Bide of the heroes of the Highland Brigade.

Morphia appears to bare been freely used ai a kind of first) aid to the injured. A soldier ia Wyoberg hospital, who was wounded at Eiandslascto, said :—

After the battle he and hundreds of wounded were ovb in the pouring rain on thfe battlefield all night, and doctors went round and Injected morphia into the arms of the Boldiem that were lying wounded, in order that i hoy should sleep and nob suffer through the long night. One of the horrors of ths battlefield is the alow cabining of the dead and wounded by Srea kindled by shell*. Ab Spion Kop Lance-Corporal Crabtree recalled with a ahsdderth*t he saw-~

A ihdl killed two men and set them on fire. No water to put ths fire out, and they bud to barn away—Ugh 2 .16 was awful. The worst thing about the battle Sold seems to be the horrible suspense of the wounded as they lie, hour after hour through the night, wondering whether or not they will be found by the bearers, or whether they muat continue to lie in agony of thirst and torturing pain till death terminates their auffarißgs.

Longbeach Road Board.

Ths usual monthly meeting was held to day. Present—Messra C N Grigg (chair mac), W T Lill, G W Body, A Wilson, J Bishop The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed. The balance sheet was sub mitted and pasaed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

From Income Tax Department for declaration for Commissioner of Taxes re subsidy.— The Chairman stated that he had already forwarded this declaration. Mr Osb*rne applied for alteration on the roll.

From R B Coward asking for repairs to Windermero road.—Reply to be sent tha«i the matter be left for consideration till next meeting. From Mr Alfred Curtis, Junr, that he had 'disposed of property per Blrck 8, Hinda, to Joseph MoCoy.—Transfer was granted

overseer's bepokt. The Overseer's report was read, BATES

Is was decided to advertise that a rate of 7 16th8 would be levied.

A general discussion took place upon this matter, the members being of the opinion that a fair r*te should be struck in order to provide sufficient funds to h»vo roads, &c, weil attended to, and the rate to be made equal throughout the wards, which would also carry the usual subside.

THE LATEST

THE TRANSVAAL WAR.

Re eyed Wakapnaka July 14, 8.45 am This Office 10-6 am)

Serious British, Reverse

Large dumber of Scots' Greys and Uiiuolnsliires Captured.

British C.tsnalties Heavy.

Boers Defeated at Krugersdorp

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, July IS The Boers have captured JNitrai's Nek, eighteen miles from Pretoria,

The British with two guns and five companies of the Lincolnshire Regi ment, and a squadron of Scots Greys with two guns garrison? d the Nek.

At dawn on Wednesday in superior numbers tbe enemy from the hills commanding tbe N- k, directed a heavy converging fite on the position. Fight ing continued all day.

Lord Roberts early in tha morning sent from Pretoria Lieutenant-Colonel Godfray with fche Scottish Borderers as a relief column, but the garrison had been overpowered before his Rrrival,

The greater portion of the Boots Greys and ninety Lincoinshirea were captured. Most of the horse* were shot,

Lord Eoberti reports that he bears the casualties are heavy. The 7th Dragoon Guards checked an attack on the outposts at Derdepoort, and made a simultaneous attack on the Nek. One troop of Dragoons suffered through mistaking the Boers' biding bushes for the British.

General Smith-Dorrien defeated the Boers with heavy lose at Krugeradorp on the 1-1 tb.

General Bailer dispersed the Boers who were destroying the railway at Paardekraal,

Received Wakapuaka July 14, 0 5 p m This Office 12 30 p m) London, Jaly 12 Mason and French's Brigade dash ingly capttmd some {positions at But fontein. The Boers fled leaving their dead behind.

The heavy guns from Capetown have been sent to China.

THE ORISIS IN CHINA.

Serious Condition in China

Activity of Rebels

Allies Hard Pressed

Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9.0 am, Thin Offiae 10 49 am)

Hongkong, July 18

The Chinese have pierced the Tm» perial Canal near Tientsin, and great masses seriously threaten the north and east city. All the European women and children have left for Taku.

Admiral Seymour cabUs that the Chinese are in force round the city, frequently bombarding the aliies' posi tions. Other reports state that the allies urgently need heavy artillery. (Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9 0a m, Ihia Office 10-49 am) Berlin, July 13 Count Van Bulow, Minister for foreign Affairs, states that Germany seeks no special advantages in Chins. He has chartered ten steamers, to convey to China eight battalions of infantry and three spuadrons of cay airy, with fopr batteries of artillery.

An American Demand.

United Press Association—By Ewotrio Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong July 12

The American Government has de manded that the Chinese officials shall afford the Ambassadors an opportunity t» cable to their respective Govern ments.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Jaly 14, 9.10 a.m ( This Office 10.49 a.m.) London, July 18 The Lords have passed the Colonial Stock Bill.

(Reoeived Wakapuaka July 14, .0 5 am Thia Office 12 50 a.mj London, July 12 Sir E Hodgson brought Kokof Prenapeh'a heir from Kumasi.

Australian

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9 40 am Thiß,offioelll4am) Sydney, July 14 It is nnderstood that the warships Tauranga and Karrakatta will bere commissioned to replace those sent to China, and crews will be sent from Plymouth, also there will probably be a third warship,

Woinans' Suffrage

The Premier declared hia intention to give women a vote. Notwithstanding all that h&8 been said against it, adult suffrage had worked well in. two colonies.

The Premier's Felicitations

Mr Seddon congratulated Sir W J Lyne on his passing of the Common wealth Bill. Sir W J Lyae replied hoping that Few Zealand would join before long.

(Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9.40 a m, This Office 11 14 am) Melbourne, July 14 Mr Seddon, on behalf of the Govern ment heartily congratulated Tictoria on passing the Commonwealth Bill, and adds that although our suggested amendments were not agreed to we firmly believe the measure will be in the beat interests.

To-Day's Telegrams.

UDiied Preßs Association—By Electric Telegraph

Napibb, July 14 A 6 a meeting of the Temperance Party hold laafc evening, the followingj resolution waa carried ;—" Thab this meabing of tem perance workers desires to express its strongesb disapproval of the propoied intro ducfcion of lioensss for sale of intoxicants in to the King Country, believing that ib will be detrimental to the phytioal moral and poci&l dmlopmeat of the mttn r»c«."

Wellington, July 14 The Premier has received a rablo from Mr A Milner, dated Capetown, 13th :—" I regret to report that the following membf rs ©f New Zealand contingents!' dot mnc tever at Germiston on July 11th :—Troopers Keith, Gorrie, Auokland, No 1 Company, First Contingent; C E Wiggins, New Ply mouth, No 1 Company, Third Contingent j Lanoe Corporal E B Tossweil, Kaikoura, No 1 Company, Third Contingent.

Ambulance Classes

—_«. A meeting for the purpose of continuing the amVulanoe classes, inaugurated some four yeats ego was held in the Wakanui Head Bsani room this (Saturday) afternoon. Present—Mr Charles Reid (chairman), and Meidamee Brock, Dodds, P»s;e, 0 W. Sey mour, Baxter, and H A Mackay, Misses Oraighead, Shearer, Turner, F Orr, Mul hollaed, Vesty, E Gate*, Tucker, D FaUar* too, N Fookn, A Orr, Harrison, Mo Andrew, Card, and Trezise, and Meagre Davison and W 8 Hudson. Mr Reid gave a short resume of the aims of the Society, and stated his pleasure in helping at the work, which undoubtedly ahculd be encouraged in every way possible,

Legal---We understand that Mr William Jolliffe of this town, has accepted an impor tant position in connection with Grown Law Department, and will take tip his residence in the capital. Personal— vVe are pleased to learn that the accident to Mr A H Shury, recorded in a recent ebbup, was not so serious »s w»8 supposed by his friends, sot being •> gan accident as was inferred from our article. Mr Shury will doubtless be about again in a day or two —Mr F Flatman, member for Geraldlne, passed through by l>ha express for the south to-day.—We regret to reoord that the condition of Mr C H Duwding is so serious as to o.oaeion uneasiness to his friends. Primitive MjexhobislChurch—Good and interesting meetings have been conducted ia the Primitive Methodist Church during the week, which have been productive of much good, ab least amongst the Christians that huve attended* A plea«iog feature of these meetings is that workers from other churches have turned in and willingly rendered a helping hand. The New Daisy Churn—Tho new patent churn for which Mr D Thomas is agent, wai on view ia the Arcade to day at work, tome cream being converted into butter in a very satisfactory manner. The principle is that the chura itself ia made to revolve, the pace being easily regulated. A number of farmers and others inspected the churn, and pronouQoed it a first-class patent,

% Scarlatina—There are several oases of SoAr.atina in % mild form about the town, a il parents would Ho well to be watohfu', ■' o'li'-g tor ev-rydis'a>b*nce gocotnpaßy i gthe tt&cks, you: g people might; bepuffer i'\y from the epidemic without making any complaints, but there is risk in neglfcfc.

THE A cfrt!tm>N CrBAftDIAH; SATURDAY, JtJLt 14, 1900



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Wanted. FOUND— Key of S*fe. Owner c*n have B»me by p*ying expfnsps. and apply *? at> Mail ani Guardian Offie^ 7 108 PRIMI'I IV^lWethodist Churoh—Special Evangelutio Services will be continued D>moirow and the folio wing week; Wei c ma do a!!. M-iDAME ELVING, the Oel«brate! j Phrenologijt, Character Reader by Writirg, Htnrt, etc. For one w««k only, Office at Mrs Paterson'«, oppoiite Dretden Comity. 7 105 O UILDERS will find it to their advantage O to get estimates for Ironmongery from ■ Hahdley Bros. rAM Cwh Buyer of good Ham, de livered at Fiiifield Freezing Works.— P.IOHABD KNOWLKS. 7 99 AKDLKY~BROS., offer » •plendid line of Plate Glaus Stable L»nterni to burn oil at 3a 61 and 4a 6d. KHA "PIGEONS wanted at once at"J. OXJXJ H. Jbwito's, opposite Mail Office. BATHS, Tanfeg, Bink», Copper*, Bpout" ing and Ridging, etc., made to order* and all Plumbing work done at the lowest figure at Hardley Bros ANTED KNOWN—Chimney Sweep ing done (without any men*). Latest Appliances for the work. Kindly leave orders at Eclipse Cycle Worki, Tanored Street Weat—John Stage, Trevorton. 7 100 f?\ UNS ! Guns ! Guns ! Double-Barrel \J Breech loading reduced to £3 10a ; all first class gum reduced to prices to suit ony sportsman at Hahdle* Bros. II HOSE who desire a conveoient house and ur-tO'date, should consult Hard ley Bros., for a good supply of hot and cold water. HABDIiEY BROS. Asbburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well siokiog ab moderate ratea. IjiOß Ranges, Register Grates, and Mantelpieces try Babble* Bros, who offer special inducement to purchasers. Large stocks now to band. WANTED KNOWN-That I have be Commodation for Lady Patients— Apply Mrs Ainsworth, Ladies' Nuree, Eton street, Hampstead. Terms on appli cation. R""~OCK Salt 5j 6d per ewt. or 4« lOd per ton; fine Salt 5) per cwt; Course Salt 4s 9i per cwt; »t Fletcher Bros. Cash Supply Store;. BRAN 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 5s 9d per bap, good sound Onions 20lb a li, or 60Jb bag fot.2s 6d, at Flethbr Bros. Usah Supply Stores. ANTED KNOWN-lhat. oar 'Ladle Winter Jackets and Capet are an exceptionally choice lot, being at onoe stylish and moderate in Prices.--Mitchell & Turner WAN fED KNOWNr-That we have just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we are pleased to say that our buyers has secured them at old Prices. See ihe valuei —Mitchell* Turner, WANTED Koown—Men's White Shirts slightly soiled 3s 6d, Men's Merino Shirts Is, Tennis Shirts 2s 6d, Strong Shirts Is lid, Boys' Caps 4J, Boys' and Meu's Braces 6), Men's Good Suit! 22i 6d — A. Orr's Sale 7 66 YX^ ANTED Known—Colonial Blankets, » v best from 16» 9d, Waterproof Coats greatly reduced, M«n's Boots from 9a 6d, Bluchers from Hi lid, Ladies' Button Baots from 55 lid, formerly 12* 6d, Slippers from 1?, Best Glased Shoe* 53 9d—A. Orr's Sale 767 WANTED Knows-aids' Mackintoshes 4a 6d, Women's do. at 6s 6d, Ladies' Jackets 5a lid, Girls' Ulsters 3i 61, Ladies' Capes half price, Flannel Underclothing half price, Ladies' Coat and Skirtt from 17s 6d, Corsets Is lid, 2s lid upwards—A Orb's I Sale, 7 68 WANTED KNOWN-Removal of the old established firm of Mitohill & I Turner, from old premises in Tanored Street | o New Shop in Burnett Street mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which X has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all cheat I complaints, gold by &11 local chemists and grocers i« bottles, Is 6d and s 6d. 2 fillllW Pairs White Blankets left at 7s bd, £} 10i 9d, 12s 6d (selling fast) at the " Corner " Sale.—Northoom & Hefford. ANTED Known-Why pay £S6ntot a Tailor-made Suit 1 When you cud $ett ho best from £3 3s io £4 10s— k Orb's 7 70 EW Man's Suits left, 25s (worth SSsJ; also 30b (worth 42s 6d). The last lot «f Tweed Trousers at 4s (worth 6s lid) and 6a (worth 8s 9d). 48 white shirts, all sizes, 4s 6<J,—NORTHCOTE & HeFFOBI* W"~ ANTED Known—loo pieces Ribbon (ail silk), 2d, 4d. 6d, Ladles' Black Cashmere Hose Is per pair, Black Cash meres Is 6d per yard, Ladies' Gloves half price, white Kid Gloves 6d, 4 Button Kid Gloves li 3d per pair (all sizes)—A Orb's Cheap Sale. 7 69 OWING to a great increase in bucinete, 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. This is sn opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robkrt Alcokw. ANTED—Buyers to "sea onr value In Drees Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison. First-class Dress-making on the Premises. —Mitchell & Turner. ICT&W LINES received in Birthday Cards' IN Sunday School Cards, Wall Texts, Picture Scraps (in packets), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magic Lanterns, Cheap Books, Peace Badges, Footballs, Children's Tricycles? also Fancy Goods, = including Red, White and Blue Garlands (for decorat ing), Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Cake Stands, Photo Frames, Purses, etc.—A H Williams, Tancred Street A T Mrs Aloorn's H»le~A flarge lot of XI Jackets and Capes just bought at great reductions will be offered much under usual prices to make room for the Builders. Alao all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, »b prices from la per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress Mualins all much reduced to clear. STATIONERY— New lines iifboxed Note and Envelopes, Khaki, Floral, Per fumed, Linear Repp, Silurian, Vellum, Antique, Linen Bank, Cream, Tinted and Plain Papers. My U box of stationery is unsurpassed. Commercial and Court En velopes from 3a 6d nett cash. Desks, Workboxes, Writing Oases, Purees, Wal letts, Hand Bags, Photo Frames electro plate. All up to date. New Books and eiltions. —H M Jones. ANTED KNOWN-That J. Moisok has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the best material, also about to arrive new stock of French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. Sale for one month, commencing SATURDAY, to clear the way. J, M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker In the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality. Repairs carried on jusb the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Beit leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Shi Hall, East) Street,! Aihbunen. i



SAJiJ>EMA «Sc Moni Enca lypti JBxitrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica* bion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General far Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878, Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinios and Universities al! over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract .n the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In wder that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the •nedical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through tbe Consul at Melbourne, March U, 1878, we bate:—• It is proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities at Boon and Greifswald Prussia, aad reported by Dr. Schulz.Profesßor of Parmaeology, at Bon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that) are saturated with oxygen aid freed of aoida, roiunous and other (substances, adherent to primary distillation, will devalope the sanative qualities proper to the plan, Allcrbdo oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be oUesbd according to the named authorities, *mong tbe turpentines, which sre abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Kucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear arice being reduced in specific density through tae presence jf&cule. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resina and tennates. xf these crude oils, so-c Had eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista :e in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iDflamations, dysentery, etc, the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand • ursS Victoria, Australia. SANJ3EH & SONS. i Chills Ever become chilled through and through ? ; The acute sen sation of cold is followed by fever ishness and aches in all parts of th« body, Finally the whole trouble settles in the throat and lung* in the shape of a cough. There is nothing so bad for a cough as coughing. will cure these chills and «ough». A few doses are sufficient at first. More time is required later on. Stop coughing and you will get well. Keep coughing and you invite bronchi tis, pueumonia, or even consumption itself. Better stop your cough at once and thus end the whole matter. Prcwtd by Pr. J. C. Am & C-c., L'Trril' M"g" v's- .*• Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICES THE friends of the late Wm Sharp, are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from tha County Hospital, on MONDAY, 16th iusti, at 2 pm.,for the Ashbuttan Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 1 102 Undertakers* UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD rfIENDERS are invited for shingling por- X tlon of the Main South Road betw«en Racecourse corner and Freezing Works, (soma 1300 yards of shingl* required more or less). Particulars of the work can be had on application to the Clerk; Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashbur ton, not later than 12 o'clock NOON on SATURDAY, July 81, addressed to the Chairman and marked "Tender." The lowest or aoy Tender not neceasarily ao cepted. By Order JOHN DAVISON, 7 104 Clerk. TECHNICAL GLASSES. INTENDING student! are requested to attend at the Borough School at 7.30 p m on WEDNESDAY evening, 18th July, when classes will make their own arrange meats re titnOj etc, J S TENNANT, 7 101 Hon Sea



f TENDERS. npENDI'RS are i»v i *.! tip to 4 o'clock on 1 MONDAY. July 23 for Building a Dwell ng House a,? W a ka n. Drii«irj£B, eto, at m> Office, Arcade Cham* hers A. AGKR, 7 103 Architect CHRISTOHURCH HOUNDS. THIS Chri-tohurch Hounds will meet fat the Winchmore croßs Roads at; 1 p.m on July 17th, and also at Dromore at 11 a.m. on July 19. 7 55 J. C. N. GRIGQ MRS HUNT. REFRESHMENT ROOMS Mkals at All Hours ; Tancred Street, opposite McConslo's Stables. Busiest shop In town. 7 50 CYCLES RE-PLATED AND BE-ENAMELLED i I In all Colours, including the LATEST KHAKI, with Silver and Gold Decorations, From 20s. DATES, LOWRY AND GO. ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, _____ Burnett Street Fruit Trees and Foses. rpHE undersigned having the largest stock X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES in New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yri old, 6s per dozen ; 3yr« old, 9j per doz ; 4yrs old, 12i per doz; oyrs old, in fall bud and bearing, 15s per d< z. PLVMS, 2yrs old 6b per doz; 3yrs old, 9i per doz; 4yrs old, 12s per doz; Synold, 15sper doz; 6yra old, 18s per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 5s per dcz; „ Tea Scented, etc., 8s per doz. SEEDLES3 OORSE, Plants 10a per 100; £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20a per 1000. Unknown correspondents must send a remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Frnib and Forest Trees and Ornamental Shrubs of all descrip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercargill, NZ, Established 1868. 7 39 FOR _f I I YEARS lU I JOATE&CQM OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERE (Late of London), T8 HOW la Ashburton (or busiaeu. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at fala Music Studio, Aroade Chambers. Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. _ " F. FERRIMAN. BEftGER'S SHEEP-MABK ING COMPOSITION IN THREE COLOKS—BLACK, RED, BLUE THE finest and mo3fc economical Sheep Branding Oil In the market. Read the opinions of leading Sheep Farmers in Otago: WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N Z. Agricultural Ce., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Dear Sirs,—We have found Berger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using It again, as being cheaper than the prepara tion formerly need for the purpose.~ P J Patbrson, Stat* Mgr. UJSTDOUBTBfItY MORE ECONOMICAL THAK OIL AND IAMPBLAGK From J M McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmeraton. May 19,1897 Dear Sirs,—l hay« great pleasure in stating that Bkrner's Sheep Branding Compound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Rabert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde. Msy 10, 1897 Dear Sirs,—l have need Bergbr's Branding Oil for some years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drama is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BE USED TO BE APPRECIATED From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton 15, 1897 ear Sirs, —I used Bkkgbr's Branding blaok and red, last season on my flock, ann I am perfectly satisfied with the results. To sheep farmers the preparation is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. It has only to be used to 6e appreciated. GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS From Mr John Elliott, Gladbrook Station, Mldilemarch. May 18,1897 My Dear Sirs, — In reply-to your inquiry regarding Berber's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It la o even quality and is ready for use, I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skins. It is much more economi cal than brand made with the old materials (lampblack and oil), as owing to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure rhe wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Sold by F. FBRRIMAN, Ashburton, N.Z, F. FERRIMAN.



_ P. THOMAS. OLE/*RING~ SALE MAYFIILI), FRIDAY," JULY 20, D THOMAS has received /instructions «■ *. J fr°? ,¥* Jl Li ChRISTKNSBN, of Mayfiild, to hold a clewing sale by Auotion as above of his Freehold Farm, containing 132 acres, 3 roo^g. 38 perches, adjoining the Mayfleld Estate. Firet-class land, thoroughly improved, all i n gnu*, sub-divided into 5 paddocks with water in each; with 4-roomod Cottage and other outbuildinga; also good garden and orchard. Also, at the same tints and f laot— All the Live and Dead Stock thereon as follows, viz:— ' 20 fat Ewes, Trip Horse, Yearling Draught Colt, Tearling Draught Foal, 3 milk Cows (halfbred Jerseys), good J«r«ey Heifer, 2 Jersey's Onlvet, 7 lets Plough Leading Harness, Cart Saddle and Breeching, Brand ford Reaper and Binder, Massey-Harris Mower (new), Tip Dray, Sydney Dray, Hoiae Power Ohaffcatter and Intermediate complete, 5 Leaf Barrows, Riding Saddle, 4 tona Oat Sheaf Ohaff, Stripper, D.F. Dining Plough, D.F. Dnncan Ploughs, Knife Orinder, and a large number of sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, Ashburtoo. Farther entries will be taken for this Sale. I 7 25 Frmdlander Jtsros. WEST HORSE MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR ! Will be held OK THUBSDAY, JULY 19, For {which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltdl FOR SALE, CBUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. Grrain Freight TO LONDON. I * VCTE have epace for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, 'available by steamer at lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with us promptly. I FRIEDLANDER Beos., Lm; FOR SALE. f ALGERI&N SEED OATS, Grown from Imported Seed. rjIHEY are a very fast growing Oat, and will ripen from 10 to 14 days sooner than Canadians. They are heavy yieldert, having produced over 80 Bushels per acre in ordinary seasons. Only a limited quantity left. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed of the Lyndhurst Farm on account of Mb Max Fbholandsb we are instructed to offer his Ardagh Farm, ad]oining|the above,^containing 2560 acres, either In one Block or in ' lots to suit purchaser! For fall particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lro., 64 Land and Estate Agents. WE ARE GASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AMD GRASS SfiKDS. Friedlander Bros, Limited Poultry Show. FRIDAY* SATURDAY, 20th and 21st July. mo be held in Mb 3!. Bullock^ New Sale Booms, near the Arcade. RECORD ENTRIES. Greateit variety of Poultry, Pigeons, Oanariog, Ckts, etc., ever seen in Asbfourtoo. Art Union lSeketg-~One Shilling each, with, admission to Show. Don't Fas&to Sk« the Record Bhow r . ' R. B. REBTELL, 78* V Hon. Secretary, ALL Loasbt's Preparations—ClnGamo 1 « Co")* Koolibah, Wahoo, aad Bee jam In Gua»~at fqj Qoooh, Storekeeper i



POUNDS SAVED " KVKRY YEAR IF YOO PAY CASH AND BUY YOOK GKOCEBIEB • FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Casno' Thrive on Credit WE BOY FOR CASH—WE SELL FOR C4SH-& THKRF- a VtHE WHOT.K SECRET OF OUR SUOOESS-WE HAVE JSO BAD DEBTS. j>JONE of our Oqatcmenihmlo pay for Goods other, people had from ua. and key that will raooMsfnUy open bhe bargain door, to the wideawake merchant. JlhVH 7 *? sa!: e ' *nd s everybody likes to spend. It is pretty hard to do both, bat it can be done by btsyiog from us. Your money goes bo f*r thatTyoo ou Doth bay more^and aave more »t the same tllme, Don't take oar word for Ifc • r^? compare our prices, and judge for yourselves * "*• NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON ORIDIT. Compare these prices with the prices you are paying. "Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2|d pw lb, or 701b bag for 15a 6d Daohess Tea (jery economical) 2a p«» lb or Is 9d per Jb by (he Tin. * G 9 !dan%dOrjn g eMo6C,j;ta2 i pe r |b,o f l g 9d perlb by the tin. Further reductions by Half Ohest or Chest. Station Tea from la l£d per lb by tlie Cheat Good Sound Onions 201b Is, Bran 3 a 9A, Sharps 5a 9 i per bag.



Kitchen Candles 6£d per lb t or by the box 5Jd. ; Chrriage Candles 9d and lOd per 1b Piano Oandles lOd and Is per 1b 2ib Tin Virgin Honey Is tin 41b Tin Virgin Honey Is lid 71b Tin Virgin Honey 3a 3d Colonial Essences, 5d psr bottle or 4s pel doz per bcttle (Lemo«, Almond, Vanilla, etc Sfofly Almonds, per lb 14 Jordan Almonds  2 4 Finest Dried Apples.'per Ib 0 9  Dried Apricots „ 11 „ Dried Peaches - „ 10 Preserved Ginger „ 0 8 Mixed Spice, "lid per packet, Jib fcfnßd Golden Syrnp 21b 6d, 41b la, 71b la 9d 141b 3s 3d, 281b 6=» 6d, 661b Us 3d Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, TlblaSd 141b Ss 3d, 281b 6h, 561b 10s 9d Essence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Weave's Food lid, Mellin's Food li 9d Benger'g Food Is lid ani 3s 6d i>er tin Robinson's patent Oroate and Barley per tin Nelson's Gelatine loss, packet ,j Isinglass, loz packet Maizena 8d lb, Queensland Arrowroot) 6d Ojidbary's Cocoa Jib lOd, Jib Is 8d Van Eouten's Cocoa ilb la 9d, Ub lid, lib tin 3a 3d Fry's Cocoa |3b 4*d, |lb Bsd, Ub Is 4H Clioco'ate 4d and 6d per cake Gr' Idf.n Vale Milk 5s 6d doz, 6d tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lnnob 3£d lb by tin or B*d lb College „ „ •■ ft Super, Wina 6|dlbbytin, or 6dlb Vanilla Wine „ „ „lb Rich Tea Id lb by tin, or 8d lb People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4£d lb - Fancy Mixed s£d lb „ or Id lb Dessert 9dlb „ or 16d lb Garibaldi sjd lb „ or 6d lb Sultanas'  „ Bd lb Snowflakes 4|d Ib „ or 8d Water „ • „ „ . Ginger Nnts 6£d b . „ or 6dlb Cocoanat 7|dlb „ or 8d lb Crucknels Is id lb „ or Is 8d lb Pe :tK Freens and Co Btecni's Chocolate Firjgera Is 6d per lb ■ O*fu lioiv la p"r lb ]STeapolitan Wafers 2* 3d per Id Florence WafeJs Ss 31 per lb Furopean Mtied Is 31 per lb Raspberry Boodolr 2s per lb PRKHEKVED JTISH. ■^afm^n; Oalifornian Bd, Ffat 9d, Cutting lOd, Cocktail lid—per tin nes, Albert patent openet Is per tin „ Sirall, 4d and4|d, large 8d Sair-ines, in tomato sauce, 4^d per tin Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sanoe lOtl per tin Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fiah 10a 8d Star Brand Mallet 7d per tin Prtuerved Bloaters 10d per titi Grnnnd Rice 3sd Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb Pearl Barley 51ba Is, or 2|d lb Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb Haricot Beans 3^dlb Macaroni and V ermicelli la lOd box o 6dlb Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per do« or lOd per bottle . C and B Carrie Powder Ms per doi or lid bottle Sf ellor's Saace i pint BJd, pints la 3d feo Lea, and Perrin'o Sance i-pint la 4d, pin 2a 6d Om* Own Sauce J-pinl; sd, pint 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Anchovy Sauce Is 3d pint bottle ] Tobacco—Willhma 1 Jnno 5a lb; Naltrod [ 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d lb ; Goldett Eagle 6a per lb Matches Plaids 4a ppr gross, 4sd dot 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 6 box; ICOO Vestaa, German, 3s lOd doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, snsall 3d p-ickeb Starch, Colraan'e, 5 b pkft 5^.1 lb .  Lily, per Ub box 5d Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz ; 1M packed Bovril Is 9J ami 3s bottle Liefclg's Extr*=c! Meat Is 9d per jar Washboaids, wood, lid, rlnc Is 2d American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d. is 9d. 2^, 2$ 3d Freeh Ground Coffee la 4d. la 6d sud isSdJb 5, AT BARGAIN PRIOEB. Wood's and Ayer'a SaiaaparHla 4a 8d bo Coiady's Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver Is Barry's Tficopheraa Is 5d bottle Scott's Kmuision 2a 6d and 4a fid pec bottle Sulphate Magnesia 3J per packet French Chalk 101 per lb Chloride of Lime Is per tin St Jacob's Oil 2s 9d per bottte " Hiiarod's Asthma Care 5s 6d per tin Norwegian Ced Liver Oil Is 3d per bottle" Kepler's Extract Malt 2t 6d per bottle Kipler's Exrraob Malt and Cod Liver Oil 2s 9d per bottle Wliman's Embrocation Is 3d, la 6d and 2s lid Bile Be»ns la sdbox Soiaaji Juice 6i and 8i et'^k



wax uanmes (anted or plain) 7d perlb. Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb Finest Oatmeal, 251b bag 2s 9d Brown's Corn Floor, 3d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Whiting, Id per lb . Finest New Cut rants 5d per lb Finest New Salt anas, 7d per lb Finest New Raisins 6&d par lb Quaker Oats lOd per packet Finest Oat Loaf Sugar 3&d perflb Pare Coffee 2b per lb French Coffe Is 3d, Harp Coffe 1b 4d per lb finest Roasted Coffe Beans le lOd and 2s per lb Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) iib tin Js 2d, lib tin 2s 3d New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6|d per lb Eleme Raisins 44d per lb Finest New Dates 6d per lb Fine Muscatels, perlb, 1 0 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb 0 10  Stewing Pruned „6d and 0 8 New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, per lb • 0 8 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 5 Orosee and Blackwell's Essences 9d per botcle Lewis' PrSse Bacon, by roll or side perlb 0 6f Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 Finest Kefmed Lard, per tin Is Id and 0 6 passicated Cosoanut  0 7 Idmond's Baking Powder, 6d and lid per tin Walnuts „ 0 8 lib Tins Sfc George's Jams, per tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jan^ 5a 6d doz., tin 0 6 lib „ Crosse atid Blackwell's Mar malade v 0 9 Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Raf-p ---berry, Vanilia—pint packets, 5s 6d doss, per packet 0 fi De Vere's Jelly Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 I^Sted Seed-r-Hemp,Rape, Canary,lhO 3 I>inseed, wliolo, 3d, crushed, p~r lb 0 4 Acplebrook's Cocoa £!b 4d, -Jib 7|ti ! Milkmaid Milk 7a.3d d. z, 7*4 tin I CHEMICALS. Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 13 „ Carbonate Soda  0 3 „ TartaricAcid „ 110 „ Citric icid, 3d oz, „ 3 6  Alum, powdered  0 6 „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6  Borax, powdered  0 8 „ Sulphur „ 0 6 Disinfectant Powder, l»rge tins iQ'i Caustic Soda 7dj, Bd, and 9d per tin , Carbolic Sand Soap 6d per bar Day & Martin's paste Blacking,<loz. 0 4J Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Gloss pnr bot. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 „ In tins 0 7 Brcnswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford BSae, per lb 0 10 Beckitt'e Bag Blue, „ 010 St George's Blue, 0 8 Colman's D.SF. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 k\u tins lOgd, |lb tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwt „  Salt, 71b bag Bd, Htb bag, Is 3d Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4d lb lib Tin Rabblb In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap—Silketone lOd bar or 11s per box McLisod'a almond scented 9d bar. 11s per box Rawling's almond scented, 9d oar. Domestic, 6d bar Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash lOd bar Sunlight so«p Is per box, 4£d bar! Lifebuoy (Catholic), Is 4i box, 6d bar Toilet Soap —Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is box Pear's unsoented tablets, 6d each, sa'6d doz Cieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for Is Glycerine Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars 8d Hops, loose» Is 4d, and Is 6<* ?b pressed PATENT MEDTOINES, Etc Oatlcura Soap, Is 4d Tablet, or 3 Tablets for3a9d. Camphor, 31 per Cake Vaseline fid and 9d jir, lib tins Is 9d Pure Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Licquorice Powder, 6J per bottle Pain Siller Is 4d and 2s 6d per bottle Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is lOd Mother Seigel's Syrup In 9d and 3s bottle ! pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box Beecham's and Seigel's Is 5d box Senna Leaves 2d per packet Epsom Salts (Jd per dossen Encs' Fruifc Salts 3s 3d bottle MelHn's Fjod Is 9d, Benger»s Food Is lid Pears' Fuller's Karbh and Violet Powder 8d box Frear's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid box



* ■ ■ ' ■■ We are ppoaed to the Trnafc, and for that reason we have t* Cash Sytfea d tru?fc oae. This enables us to Retail our Gooda at WHOLES A, aioas. We are Cask Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity. Toxms : Prompt Kett Cash with the Orders] No charge for packing cases, and all orders! delivered free atjrailway flt»tioo and witbia a two miles radius of Ashbarton. FLETCHEK BROS.s ASH SUPPLYIHTORES ABHBURTON AND JHRISTOHUKOE.