Correspondence.

(We do not hol'i ouraeivos respotmbls tor opinion! expressed by our corrospQw'.ents

CORNSACKS.

TO TUB EDITOR. Sir—Would you allow me to suggest to those that are interested in reducing the size of the cornsacks to convey their opinions, either in writing or in persunal interview, to i he delegates of tho Ashhur ton A&PA- socia' ion attending the Agri cultural Conference, which opens in Wellington on Tuesday nax*, 26th mat. There is no doube ihai this Conference Will have mire weight on this important subject than any other body or men, seeing that ft will be so representative, %nd that the subject is to be enechlly con sidered at the Conference. I hope to see the opinions of farmers and all those that have to do the lifting of backs expressed. I feel confident with such th re is only one verdict freely* viz., redsce the •iXe.—l am, eto , S. S. Chapman

SKATING IN THE DOMAIN.

TO THH E»ITOB. Sib,—l would respectfully draw the atten tion of parents and others to the danger ©f children sliding, etc., on portions of the Domain water, which it f in places, danger ously deep. I would suggest that a small local committee be formed to obtain the power, if possible, to reserve one or two portir-n • f 'his dangerous surface for adults, , ami, to tn K her step, the commit tee could, by siv tp! g tho ice, and otherwise attend ing to it, g-e tly enhance the enjiymsnt of fxp. rt, sbatflts and others, whilst leaving aijy q-ianti!) of space for the younger people. ■—I urn, '■« ,

H. A. Mackay,

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

United Press Association —By Eieotrio f . Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, June 22 The Premier cabled to Mr Barton that the Assembly had passed the resolution preferring the clause sub mitted in the Bill, bat, failing that, they accepted the compromise. Be ■ent a similar message to Mr Chamber kin.

Mr Barton cabled to-day, stating that Mr Chamberlain, having ths assent from the colonies, thought it advisable to taka the Committee stage to-day. The adoption of the report, he added, had been fixed for Monday. The Bill was reported on with cheers Mr Barton further states that the clause can be recommitted on Monday, but the Imperial Government contemplate only a verbal alteration. He thinks the Bouse of Lords unlikely to delay the passage of the Bill,

(Received Wakapuaka June 23, i 6 a.tn This Office 9 43 a m) London, June 22

The Commonwealth Bill passed the committee of the House, and report stage will be taken next Monday. Mr Chamberlain, who was cheered by both sides, on reading the latest tele grams from the Australian Govern ments, said the extreme views of Queensland and South Australia had been happily reconciled. Four of th« federating 'States accepted th<3 latent arrangement in a thoroughly cordial spirit. Advices from non - official sources indicated the agreement was equally acceptable to the vast majority of the people of New South Wales, and it certainly was equally acceptable to the Imperial Government, who had obtained everything they thought it their duty to obrain. If Westralia accepted, it would be because it brought all the Australian States into line.

WITH THE THIRD CONTINGENT

k Letter from Lieutenant Tucker

A gentleman in Ashburton has received an interesting letter from Lieutenant Tucker, from which we extract the following interest ing details:— Wepener, April 26 At last we get a day for ourselves and I take the opportunity of pencilling a few lines. We camped for two weeks at East London, where, I urn sorry to state, we lost a trooper from that wretched $nterio fever. We got two hours notice to entrain for Burgersdorp and arrived there after 24 hour* travelling. It was not a particularly interesting journey, except) for the excite ment of messing and feeding horses on the train. At Borgersdorp Captain Bourn, ■ent; Captain Godfrey, Lieut. Bradbnrn and myself had the honor of a visit from Lord Kitchener, who kindly gave us an interesting and instructional address on scouting and how to fight the Boer. His (Kitchener's) photo would lead one to believe he was a dark gentlem&u, but he is a fiery red-faced chap, with light hair and moustache. He is a fair hard looking case, and like wire. At Burgeredorp we got orders to proceed to Aliwal North, at which place we were welcomed by M»pr Tamplin, on behalf of General Brabant. We camped there for two days, and then joined Brabant's j Colutna for the relief of Wepener. We j encountered no enemy until reaching Bush" j man's Kop, where they held a very strong I position.. My division was acting as right leading flankerr, and we were the first to discover the enemy, but had to stay and protect the flank, and the Border Horse were sent out to draw their fire, which they did, losing two killed and five wounded. Next day (Sunday), however, we had a fair go at Bushman's Kop We were on the right of the line of supports, and after the firing line had advanced round the hill, we occupied a kopje on the rightl. We sat there smoking til! four o'clock, and ihen proceeded to go bom* j but, lo ! before you could say ."knife," ba»g came a shell into us, and continued to come in at two a penny; /landing all ausonget us, but fortunately not ! bursting, or any amount of on would have Jost the number of our mess. We galloped like fua round the hill, dismounted and came up over the back, sought cover behind rooks and stones, amd peppered them properly, killing five and wounding we don'c know how many. The fusikde kept up till dark, which ended the liveliest Suoday I have had the pleasure of speeding. We marched back to camp in the dark, and slepb on the ground in the open that night, and have not slept under aover for a week. We also had to hold a hill the night bit one after, and

on getting in next; morning, tired and wearied, had to immediately gallop and occupy another kopfe that the Boers were -' racing for, we gob there all lafe and had a day sniping, the big guns being ]mb behind aat No 2 Company gob into the thick of the figbfe and some of the men had narrow

ssjueakt. We, No 1 Company, then mounted and galloped to the kopje that the Boer* were holding, dismounted, extended, and stormed the hill, onSy to find that the beggars had scooted. We remained on picket on the hill all sight and nexb day, yesterday, marched into Wepener and relieved Colonel Dalgetty and his brave gairison. We have had a tot of hard work to do, the horscn suffering mostly, A lot of our men are now mounted on Basuto ponies My charger "Fighting Mao" is still strong and healthy. We are getting quite used t<S having shells and bullets whizzing round us, and don't mind at all now» Some of ths tommies are real hard cases, When we made a reeonttftisance in front of tha Boer position at Bushmen's Kop, one of the, :artillery remarked, ," An, you foiad the beggars, we'll coom aioag aod blow them

I then to haden." lam very pleased to state ttut the Athburton boys are all in the best of health, and their behaviour is excellent. C>rpoit») Upton, of my division, ia shaping well and given pronme of making &n «xoellent non-com. I hope to gob promo tion for him coma tinipcar'y. He is keeping a diary, which I hope will be placed at your perusal. I chould have liked to have kept one myself, but really am always at it night; and day, 1 have lost 1£ stone in weight, but waa never fitter ia my life. We join General Rundle'a Brigade to-morrow, to go —I don't know where, bat I think right up to the Viai River. I must close now, but will now and again drop you a few lines. AH the relations of our Ashburton boys can feei contented about them. Kind regards ] to all my friends in Aehbarton. I'm just I off with twenty men to oooupy a hill for the [ night and irs oold. Oh !Re bally beef and biaouitff. We feed on this only, except of course, when we get near a farm-house, and then our orderlies collar geese, fowls, suck ing pige, etc., so we do not fare so badly. We have just received a dose of papers from New Zealaud. Congratulations to Joe Lrn a key on his winning the half mile champion ship, and to the A.AiO. h A.C. for having euch a worthy rep.

HORSE SALE.

At the horse sales co-day there was a good attendance, and a k«*«a demand for good useful horses. Following are a few prices realised :—Draughts, bay mares £43, £40 and £38; b*y gelling £24. grey gelding £20 10, trap mares £29, £19, £18. gelding £^9; h*oka. yearlings £13 and £9 mares £10 15i, £4 10s, gelding £5 ss.

Dbedginq Rkturns .—A telegram from DuHflditi states, the June'ion Electric ob tained 150 ounces, and the Magnetic 39 ounces, b >th for the weeK

Bobu Ccaios.—There are on view in Messrs John & Cos. window, a number of Boer bul'tffcs of the Mauser pattern, Some of these bullets have been poisoned by being dipped in verdigris. They were brought fiom Africa by Mrs Pattern of Mount Somers, whose husband was shot in the war aomo time ago.

Football—The tejun to represent b^t auctioneers' offices in their match against the banks and professions, on Thursday mx\ will bs selected from the following :— T F Gibs n, j M Lynskey, W Pickles, R Hodgson, L A Nicoll, E F Nicoll, C Oitaj. bell, A H Fic-id, M Bruce, O Denshire, C Dixon, G Friedlander, W H Woodc, F W Bsldon, H J Moon, J Friedlander, M Buchanan, E Hiokman, D MoDooneil, W Amos, and Merits Friedlander,

OdufeIiLOWSBIF —The first meeting of th< newly formed Lodge of Past Grande, J.OO.F.MD, was held in the Oddfellows' chambers on Friday evening, June 22-ift. There was a good attendance of P.G's, P.G.M. W Seal occupied the chair, and af er the Lodge had been duly opened the follow ing officers were elected. President—,W Soal; Vioe-Prei idenr—T Norgan ; Secretary and Treasurer — Arthur Patertton. The honour of filling che Past President's chair was conferred upon P.GKingham ; guardian J Peterson ; 8.8 to P, AC Hardy j R.S to VP, C R Johnston. I" was decided! that the name of the Lodge be " Nil Desperandum." The Secretary was instructed to notify all P G'B in the district of the formation of the Lodge, and to supply them with the dates ol meetings for tha next twelve months.

Alleged Shbefstbaling—The rJhnaru Herald says:—Yesterday afternoon Ser geant Green and Mounted Constable t'nvv ford re-irrested, on warrant, Ellis Mills, who was out on bail, on a second charge of sheep-stealing; that on or about the 12th Jane last he stole 98 sheep from a paddock a. Rosebrook, Gleniti, the property of Mr William Pringle. Millington, who was in custody for the Fitzgerald sheep-stealing ease, was alao charged. The accused will come before the Court this moruing. De tective Fitzgerald, Messrs W Pringle and John Fiizjer&td cama down from Christ church yesterday with many of the sheep skins, which will be put in as " exhibits' in the two cases.

Aw Unusual Cask—An unusual case under the Factories Act and Employment of Boys and Girls without Payment Preven tion Act oaine before tha Inveroargill Magistrate, Mr Keddell, yesterday, the defendant being Mrs Wade, a dressmaker, who also conducts a class for the instruction of girls on Wednesday afternoons, the statutory half-holiday in Inverc&rgill. In spector Shanighan admitted the fact that the girls weie not employees, but he con tended that & factory could not be used for ths purpose. The Magistrate held that section 63 of the Factories Act applied only to employees, and dismissed the case.

Bbitbh Wkslbyan Gentwry Fond— Rev Mr Buttle says: that che British Wes leyan Century fund, which it was deter mined to make a million sterling if possible, had already reached over £700,000 of which over £300,000 has been paid in. An un named donor has promised the last £100,000 of the million if the previous £900,000 is nude up. The managers of the scheme, however, hope to collect the whole million apart from this magnificent premise, and thus have.the £100,000 to the good. The fund is not wanted to wipe off old debts or anything of that kind,, but for BggrtM va work in new and old fields.

Those desirous of consulting Mdlle De Norvell, the American Palmist and Physi ognomist, Mrs Lester's, East Belt, will need to do so at once, as she leaves the town for the country districts immediately.

fHB ASHBUftI'ON GUAftDtAN 2 BAWJKDa*, JONf 23, 1&O0



HEOTOB MACDONALD, Fir Redvers Bailer, Lord Roberto-, The Na al Campaign, Capetown to Ladysmith, Fight for the Flag in South Africa, Stories from the Front, On the eve of the War, Wallet of Kai Lung, Maker of Nations Story of Han tub, The Plunderers, Baromi (a New Zealand story), and other new books. The Siege of Ladysmith, in 64 photographs Pearson's Strand, Wide World, Cassel's Royal, Wind sor and other Magazines for May.-—H. M. Jones. - OHEAP Reading for the Winter. Just „ received 200 volumes of standard works, cloth bound 10d each. The following new Books are alto in stock—' A maker of nations,' Booth by ; * Jone 'Mar oh,' Crocket; 'Wiles of the Wicked,' Le Quex; 'Feo,' Pemberton ;* A Welsh singer,' Kaine;' Was i it right to Forgive,' by A E. Ban ; • Home Gymnastics,' and others War Numbers of Magazines. —A. H. Williams, Tanored treet. JTfIRBWORKS in great variety at V Fletcheb Bros.—frackera 2d and 3d per packet or Is 9d or 2s 9d per dt zen ; >ilao Rockets, Roman Candl* Catherine Wheels, Bine Lights, etc Entertainments. ADDFELLOW8 1 HALL. TO-NIGHT, SATURDAY, JUNE 23.| T TT V t \ CYCLORAMA & WAX-WORKS IOF THE BOER WAB. | Grand Baby Show for Children, Comic Singing Competition.—Each competitor to bold ft live pig under the arm while singing. Doors open 7 p.m. 6 142 JAMES KLAER, Advanot Agent gaPRQH BERTIOEB. ST. STEPHEN'S 0H U BOH Ashburton. SECOND SUNDAY~AFTER TRINITY (June 24.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion §1 a m—Matins and Sermon 3 p. m—SEAFIELD, the Vicar DROMORE, Mr T A Gates 6.30 p. tn—Evensong and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Vicar b rjuunTk t""To (311 l m AID OF JAMES McGINN, TO ba held in Elgin School on FRIDAY, 29th June, at 8 p tn. Gentlemen, 2i 6d; Ladies' free. Refreshments provided. 6 184 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL FEES for Seoond Term, 1900, must be paid by 29th June, to secure allow ana?. CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary, Ashbartoa, 25rd June, 1900. 6 155 TENDEKS WANTED Tenders for Grubbing and Cutting over 1000 chains of goree fences. The first satisfactory Tender will be accepted. Apply JOHN STUDHOLME, jn*. 6 156 Coldstrefem. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS]"^ /CHANGES having been recently made in \J the Staff of Guardian Runners, onr Subscribers are now informed that the following are the names of the present, Runnerss— Amos (East Ashburton round); Tc«T {Hampstead round); Yowho (North. East round); MoGxi (Netiherby round); M&gock (Alleoton round); Willis (W«st Ashburton); Biggs (Tinwald round). Subscribers may arrange with any of the above to pay them weekly or monthly, or may settle quarterly, half yearly, or annually at this Office HENRY WILLIS, Manager chasTbegg^ & Co., IMPORTERS OF MUSICAL INSTRU MENTS, TIMARV, WSLLINOXON, AND DCNBDIN. XNIENDING Purchasers of Pianos, Or gans, or other Musical Instruments will do well to interview Mr W. H. Lono, traveller for the above»mentioned old-established firm before selecting. For terms apply at 6 157 CENTRAL HOTEL,



Wanted, WANTED At Once-Good Strong Girl to do housework ; sleepet home.— Apply, Mrs Mace ay, Barford House, 6 160 WANTED— Situation by strong youth, accustomed to horses, aUo bitck smibbing,— Apply " Anxious," Guabdian < ffioe. 6 159 RESHOyatera, Crayfish ; also Babbit), Flounders, and all kinds of fresh Fish by Fxpress To-night at J\ H. Jawrra's. WANTED— A Strong Girl, for House work.—Apply to Mes Knight. Ea»t Street, 6 148 SEED PEA&—I have Good Grey Fted Peas for sale, unbroken. Apply to John Bell, Flemington 6 148 A MERIOAN PALMISTRY. — Mdlle, XjL db NOBYELL may be consulted for a few days longer at Mrs Lester's, East Belt. _ 6 145 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow—Morning, "Three Great Blessings." Evening, ••True Worship." Praise Meeting. Quar tette, duet, solo. A loving welcome t 6 157 AT Mas Aloobk 8 Sale—Trimmed Mif. linery half prioe, Felts, Straws, Ribbon % Wings, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargain! in Laces, Embroideries sad Underclothing. Corsets from h lid. 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which JL has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colda, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6dand 2» 6d. 5 2 WAITED KNOWN—That I have ao commodation for Lady Patients*— Apply MKB Ainswoeth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton street, Hampstead. Terms on appl£ cation. riIHERE'S ONE THING about Hondaf.* JL Lanka Ceylon packed and sealed tea that is in everybody's interest—lt's all pure tea from the glower a Ceylon, can't seal Packets in New Zaakn 1. Too expensive. p- ■ . , —. L "VTO PADDING, no coupons, no schemes,' JL^i no guessing contests, nothing but' legitimate, persistent pushing of the best assd ' purest tea Ceylon produces. HONDAI« LANKA preserved in thesealed lead packets and boxes, in which it is only sold, and packed in Ceylon, NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, " Pitfalls " set to catch She unwary. Hondai Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold by Uslnterested grocers everywhere



j NEW ZEALAND I CLOTHING JACTORY. jVTOTWITHSTANDING the advance in Wool, we are Belling onr Stock of JL i Winter Underclothing at last year's price*, MEN'S LW. PANTS from .. 2s IW. SINGLETS from .. .. 4<- 6A FLANNEL UNDERS .. .. 3s 6d. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4*91 In our Boot Department we have a splendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Shoes, also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM FKLT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S. AND CHILDREN' 0. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THIS WET WEATHER. Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTKTNXT FACTORY. F. H. BECKINGHALE, Manager. 80-Guinea Bicycle oldies- or gents') Fiee 30 , f Piano Free. 30 „ Gold Watch o kL^S, Free 30 „ Sewing Macliine Free. TOP TO THE PARIS EXHlßiriOl OF 1900 ALL EXPENSES PAID, VALUE 30 GUINEAS, FREE. [N order to increase the circulation of the Woman s World we have made arrange ments whereby any subscriber may giin a ladie,' bicyjle, value 30 guinea", a gentlemin's bicycle, valua 30 guineas, a 7->otave walnut piano, value 30 guineas, r. gold watch, ladies' or gentlemen's value 30 guineas, without any cost beyond the aubdCiiptkm money. This hyjtem is nob interded fur the idler—to receive something for nothing—but for those who are willing to use a little cleverness, in their spare time, for which they receive these handsome prizes. Carriage piid to your door. If you want; any of the articles nara-d above you can procure them by becoming a subscriber to thd Woman's World This makes you eligible to particimte in our method of procuring the articles named free of cost to you. Every subscriber to the Woman's World is entitled to one of these prizes, accord* ing to conditions we send. Subscription for one year Pose free, 5a lOd. Send addressed envelope with stamp (of any country will do) for copy of paper, snd full instructions, how to proceed, also say which prize you select. Address — THE "WOMAN'S WOULD," BRENTFORD, LONDON, W., ENGLAND. *



*^ BUO NOTICES. ABHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. fIIHE Services in th« above Church, and 1 ai> Wakaaui, on SUNDAY, 24th Jane, 1900, will be oonductad by Rev. J, M. Simpson, Papanui. WE AfcK— ~~ Yonr inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. j We have now been in business 26 years, and atil* retain m»ny of our ] firsts customers, whnh a'one is proof ] o our HONEST WOBK McDonald & Co, Tailors, Etc.- Jubilee Bui! Hog _ Burnett Bereft FOH SALE. HARD to beat for good value for a Suburban Homestead and Poultry F*rm—3£ «<»»• first class land, with five I roomod House, detached wash house, dairy, and bedroom combined; both buildings ate en concrete foundations ; within two miles of A6hburton. Buyer oan get £300 at low rate of in cerest, small balance will secure the property. 2| Acres Land and 7-roomed House, I Nctherby, off Wakanui Road; cheap, and very eaiy terms. New Dwelling House, Wille Street West, on £ acre. Good flonse and 1 Acrt Garden, Peter Street East. 15 Roomed Home and 3£ Aores Land near Canterbury Flour Mills. Several Good Town Sections, West Side Railway. Several Stations Feirton. H. W. Barrett, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. ,_ 6147 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE Is hereby given, that at a BpeoUl Meeting of the above Council held on the 7th day of May, 1900, two Resolutions were passed for re-adjusting the several Loans borrowed by the Council under the provisions of "The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1186," for the construction of oertaia works for the snppl/ of water to the Ruapuna Subdivision and the Ruapuna Subdivision No; 2 of the Ash burtoa.Rangitata Water Race District, by reducing the rat* of interest payable in rupee* of the said Loans from Five Founds per centum per annum to Three Pounds Ten Shillings per centum per annum, and ex tending the term of yean during which snob interest shall be payable from 26 lo 41 years. And notice is further given that the said Resolutions will be submitted for confirma tion at a meeting of the Council to be held at the Council's Offioes, Baring Square, Ashhurton, on July 6,1900, at 11 a.m. Copies of the proposed Special Orders are deposited at the said Officas ef the Council, and will be op«n to the inspection of the Public every week day during cMoe hours, up to July 6, If the proposed Special Orders »c patted, the re-adjustment of the Loans will take effect on the Ist day of February next. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Auhburton County Council. June 9, 1800. 6 68 MONEY TO LEND. ~~ I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on First Mortgage at lowest current rabee, DAVID Z&.NDER, 6 119 Taccred Street. D THOMAS ~ AROADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, JUNE 29, — 1900- MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, S3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. A SPECIAL Purchase of Boys' suite, new JOL bh»pe, telling fast at " The Corner. ~ NoKT*oon& Hkjtobd EMPTY Orees for Bale asuiUaiel« Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6i eaob, FtBTCHKH Bbob., Cuh Sappy Store.



TO LET. UPSTAIRS Room, in the Victoria Build ings, adj lining the Aro»dr. T. BULL^QK. TO LKT /COTTAGE of 4 room* centrally si amted \J m Willi Stntt West, div the Raik way Station. T BULLOCK, ■ Agent T 0 ITeFtT ~" /COTTAGE, together with one aore of Kj land, fronting Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Apply to T BULLOOK SATUJRDA^TUNI 30, 1900 LONGBEAOH DISTRICT. FARM OF 226 ac«e ß 226 ]t/TR T. BULLOCK ha« received initrue' HA tiona from Mb Kvak Davies to Sel by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— His Farm situated in the Longbeaoh Road District, containing 226 acres, being R.S. 16850,16969, 21612 and parti of 18582, divided with live fences into seven convenient sizsd paddooki, mostly laid down in English graiiei. There is a cottage, 4 stalled Stable and Chaffroom, 2 small Shads ; also Sheepyards erected on the property ; well "watered with country water r»oe. Mr Davies has farmed the property for the last 14 years, and has now decided to dispose of it. farther particulars furnished »s regards terms, etc, on application. Note time of Sa!e-U3O a.m. T. BULLtCK, 6 '51 Auctioneer. THbTneW ZEALAND FARMiRS^OO. OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. Clearing Sale ©F LIVE & DEAD STOCK. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900 rjIHENRW ZEALAND FARMERS' OO- X OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, L*D., in conjunction with DALUETY k CO , L*D, have received instrnctions front Mr W, Widdowsok, who has sold his farm, to tell by Public Auction, at the Homestead, Lauriston, the whole of his SHEEP, DRAUGHT * LIGHT HORSES, UNBROKEN HORSES, CATILE, IMPLEMENTS, ftc, &«., »■ followa :— HORSES,— 4 Good Stauuch Draught Horses 4 Draught Mam in foal to 'Lord Stanley' 2 Unbroken Draught Fillies, rising 3 yesis 2 Yearling Fillies (Draught) 1 Mare and 1 Gelding, each by * Young Cheviot,' broken to saddle and harness 1 Unbroken Colt, rising 3 years 1 Yearling Colt by B a k Cave, dam out of Miranda, by Dan O'Bourke SHEEP,— ()iyf\ MERINO EWES in Lamb to &I \J English Leicester Rama AAA HALFBRBD EWES in Lamb ttUU t0 Eoglitth Leicester and Shropshire Rams 4-5O Forwwd H»lfbre<J WBTHIRg Try RAMS Kf\ STORE LAMBS q Sheep DOGB OATTLI,— 2 MILKING COWS 3 SPRINGERS 2 STEERS 4 CALVES 1 BULL IMPLEMENTS, <fee ,— 2 MoCormick Reaper and Binders, 1 Double and 1 Treble Plough, 5 leaf Harrows, 7-leaf Seed Harrows, 2 Cambridge Rollers, 1 Grain Drill; 1 Grain, Manure and Turnip Drill, 1 Massey-Harris Cultivator, 1 Disc Harrows, 1 Wood's Mower, 3 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Corn Crusher, 2 Strippers, 1 Horsepower and Chsffcutter, 1 Griss Seed Cleaner by Andrews and Beaven, 1 Spring Trap, Saddles and Harness of every descrip tion, Avery's Soale (| ton), Sheep Feeder, Quantity of Superphosphate, Timber, Grind stone, Tools, Empty Sacks, Mangle, Churn, Furniture, and Sundries. The Sale will starb punctually ab 12 o'clock Luncheon will be provided, and no extra Stock taken in. Everything will be sold absolutely to the highest bidder. J. J. IBBISTER, 0. T. NEWTON, 123 Joint Anctiuneerc, Fr-edlander isros. FOR PRIVATE SALE TTATING disposed ot the Lyndhnrst Farm on account of Ms Max Fbudlanbk we are instructed to offtr his Ardagh Farm, adjoining the above, containing 2560 aoret, either in one Block or in lots to su purchaser■ For full particulars apply tc FRIEDLANDEH BROS, La»., 64 L*nd aad Estate Agents, WE ABB CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, 1 AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited AT Mrs Alcorn's Sale—A large lot o Jackets and Capes just bought at great reductions will be offered much under usual prices to make room for the Builds*. Also all her. Dress Goods. A oboioe variety, at prices from Is per yard double width. Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Drew Muslins all much reduced to clear. Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure for Couahs »nd Ceidi never »|U— U M *nd %% 6d



. T. BULLOCK. IGh SALE""' ~~ BUILDING Site, Wills Street West, being Town Section 1120, containing i Acre. Easy Termi of payment, Apply to T. BULLOCK. " FOR SALE "T7"ALUABLE Town SeoMon, near the V Post office and Railway station, being No. 505, Will* street, containing J- acre, estate of J, Page, deceased. It is centrally situated, opposite Oddfellows" Hall. Easy termß of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOO BAKERY AND SHOE mO LET at a Low Rental. The Triangle JL Bakery and Shop, situated near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to ___. T- BULLOOK. FORSALE "I A iyij acres, 1 i ryi -14:/ /2 ACRES! 14/ /2 "O ANGITATA Diatriot being|R.S. 26204 JLV fronting the Road leading to the Rangitata Traffic Bridge, some distance above the Hindi station. Easy tetms of Payment. T BULLOOK, ' FOX SALtD A FARM of 265 Acres. Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T. BULLOCK, ,Agen__ HaKAIA. ' FOiTfeALE, At a reduced prioe viz ;— YJQKn-PROPER'Y in the Estate oD/C OxJ of the late W. Cox, on account of the Public Trustee as follows :— Section 356, corner of Maokie and Rol leiton Streets, containing £ Acre with small shop and dwelling, and two-roomed ootfage thereor. Section 354, adjoining, and part of 352, containing 1 Rood 29 Perches. On these are erected two small shops and dwellings. All let to tenants at a total rental of 17s 6d per week. Terms and further particulars on appli cation. T. BULLOCK Agent SEEEP COUNTRY 3018 aoeks 3018 Some tiiscacce above Mount Somers Town ship, Ashburton Gorge, oeing RS. 31832, 318<?5, 31634, and others all in its native state.. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above Easy terms \'z : Small cast deposit ba' ance by instalments, bearing a low rate of interest- Full particular!) furnished on application. TBULLOCK FOR SALE] Building site on upper side of Railway. nQQ-pRIOE required for Town Sec oQOD tion 1120. containing quarter of an a are fronting Wills Street, West, For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. PRIOR REQUIRED—£44S. For Suburban property Allen: on district being— 7ac. Iv. It-p. 7ac ON a portion of which is erected a tquar* dwelling house with verandah, etc. The property hao been surveyed and divided into a number of allotments &b follows, v'z : Lots—l, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 ( 9, 10 and 11 fronting AttenVroad, each containing-^ acre Lots—2B. 29, 30. 31, 32, 33 and 34 fronting Allison Street; also containing £ acre each Lots—2l, 22, 23, 24 and 25 fronting Cox Street, each containing J acre Lots—26 acd 27 also fronting Cox Street, each containing 1 rood 29 perches Easy terms of payment, v'z : £25 cash deposit, balance by instalments. Full particulars furnished on application. __.■ T» BULLOCK. FOB SALE, rpHE unexpired portion of Appropriation, _L being about £170 repayable by monthly instalments without internst, in the Indus trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to T> BULLOCK' TO LET, TTOUBE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in XX Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK Agent. " FOR SALE "" TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Cottage, centrally eittmted in Moore Street. [ £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing $ acre, conveniently situated in Moore Street, on which is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. To fchofed desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. QW ACRES opy O# ACRES O/ Four Allotments, originally part of the well-known Grove Fsrm Estate. SITUATED below Tlnwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on original sale plan of the Eatate, the property of Mr J W Rogers There is a farm house, stable with loft overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particular* furnished by the undersigned. ■ __ T. BULLOOK. " FOR SALE ~ Fronting North East Belt, near the High School ■ % aore %■■ WITH Small Cottage thereon, being Lots 25 and 26, the property of Mr 3 Rohan. Apply to T. BULLOCK lO LJ_T ~~~ OFFICES in Arcade Chambers recently oooupied by Mr R M. Cuthbertsdn, Solicitor.- Rental, 10a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, 1 O L H\~ ~~ SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings nexb Ar cade. Burnett 8 treat. T. BULLOOK. " ""MONEY ~" TO Lend on approved first-class freehold security, two small sums of £200 and £250 also £1600. TO. BULLOCK, TO LKir~ ~VTBW Dwelling house of iva rooms with JJ\ verandah and scullery, oentrally situated ia Triangle, near Posb Ofioe and Railway Station. BULLOC



POUNDS SAVED ; IVIiRY YKAft IF YOU PAY CABH AND BUY TOOK GROCERIES FROM FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno* Thrive on Credit. WE BOST FOB CASH-WE SELL FOR CASH-* THERB 18 THE WHOLB —SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS-WE HATE NO BID DfcBIS [WTONE of our Oastomerahayelo pay for Goods other people had from us, and key tb.T ZmZZS i«° r then> rt M W o** tot «*?«"«• it «• tS JSJ *ey that will successfully open the bargain door, to the wide .wake merchant. bo«i T<bS^Ln k h S rf° M Ke^ Dd. Hk* *> »Pe«d. It is pretty hard to do Sthtowm^ / bßyl^ulfomß-' Vow nonejgoes so fir that yon eu NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON CREDIT. Compare these prices with the prices yon are paying. Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2|i per lb, or 701b ba< for 15a fid. Finest Roller Floor 2001b Us, 1031b 7s 6d, 601b 3s iOd, 25!b i! §S&7t£l £n* econ°m i ; c»|) 2»P« »b or Is 9J per lb by the Tin. Golden Tipped Orange P.koeCeylon 2, per Jb, or Is 9d p^r lb by the tin. Further reductions by Half Cheat or Chest. Station Tea fron? la Ui per lb by the Chest. < Good Soand Onions 201b Is, Bran 3s 91, Sharps 5s IJ per bag. Quaker Oats 10d per piEt V»S?a etc "' Fm^Cjb Loaf Sugar Sidperllb SicHy Almoner ib 1 4 fch°^ J-J «■»•"* Boasted CofTe Beans Is lOd and 2s ,',' j£2 pfiS?" }J Peek's Cgjtoj^^f tfjJS-*) Hb MixTlpictJid per packet, Jl b ° $ Fkm!TJllii7n:^!; iBiM •** p*lb Goiden syr °p2!b ej- *ib 71b is v FZ t NewDafi<&n«lH a Wl»> 3»3d, 281b 6'6d. 56(b 11a 3d 5! m«lh .f !b , rt Superior Treacle, 2lb6d, 41b Is, 7ib Is 8d Newfc»ft M Pc ' i 2 * 1«b3 8 3d,2*b6>/wiblo.9d Si ?S i.tP ». 2 8 FB««nce Rennet 8d and 10d bottle Finest French Prunes, per lb 010 Neave'* Food lld f MeUin'e Kood Is M .DOtule J|Jj j.j_ Q nj * * Lewis' Pri«e Bacon, by roll or side Fry's Cocoa J3b 4*d, Jib B^, lib Is 44d t p o ,v J 3 Choco'ate4d and Od per cake JwSSJSS^H 1 w° * Glden Vale Milk 5s Bddcx,6d tin r ine6t JKebtiea Lard, per tin Is Id BISCUITS IM.JSaMwr „ 0 ? 'S^"" b 31"b k7'"n " 3i4l(> Bdmond'. Baking Powder, 6d and Soper. Wln ß 6Jd lb by I'm. or Mlb lid per tin ' Vanilla Wine Ih Spy^j-j,p-*^ 2 S p^WdSibb^.tln'o°;i! D p ■""•,,,„, T o flwihddi sidib ;: o/Sb Conceuiratcd Jellies—L^tnon, Rafp- Suitanaß dd lh berry, Vanilla-rinfwckots Snowflakes 4?d lb " or 6d 6s 6d doz per packet 0 « Wafer DeWsJeliy P. wdera, assorted Ginger Nuts sid b " or6dlb savours, per packet 0 6 Cocoanufc 9JWIh Bird Seed-Hemp^Rap*, CharyJ»-0 3 CrSel ß Jfiib " or Is 8d b Lmseed w^ole, 3d cra^d „ r »», 0 4 Pe€ h Freens and Co B'-oiT-. Milkmaid Milk 7« 3d doz, 7£d tin; Oafe Hoilr Is p«r lb w f , n OHE?K CAIB' „ Nf apolitun Wafers 2.3d per lb Morton'sOream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 Florence Wafe* a, 31 poflb - " S" bT^^ d* " ?,? Furopean Mixed Is 3i per lb " SSSlddtlM " 3 6 Baspberry Boudoir 2 8 per ib „ uitric Acid, dd oa. „ d 6 pmkbvbd «sm. " RpSUJ^SS! " X « S*lmOn ' Californ!»n Bd. 'tot 9d. Cuttlhg „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 lOd, Cocktail lid-per tin * M -?nhS# P M S J Sardines, Albert patent opener IH P .r «a "^tJS^laAy 0 Sa.ine ß ,K.to.^^^ »jy A Martin's paste Blackingdor. O4^ Red HerKsit I^, or 1 , fi ß h 10a 8d NW B Black Lead per dot. 0 9 Star Brand Mullet 7d per lin SSmESS; (Castle nJStt? ! "—d Bloaters f fper tiu Brunswick Blacken S J SSpUniK o.«lb Becktwßte 6 ' P"lb 0° S «£«&£ of 2^ lb Ite^Bluer* 'I, o" gT^^Mlb Oolman'sD.SF/Mustard,llbtln 6 i 8 s£Sd3f $12l „, Jit, tins lOjd, |lb tins U frUb Vecn)!oeni 1« 10d box o Kent's Mustard Condiment per lh 1 3 wi,,, r™«j m.wo .. . 71b tins 6s 9d Fl*g B!*. Dl; lcklw 9* fld PM *» «10d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s por pwr. o.t § eJ ??"'! Pn . lft . Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14 b » w-dJB Carrie Powder 10. per do. o» lid Gir.gberf tw lhol e dls3d,6r«m l d|s4dlb . fc^ SSjAftl 8*?'P 18?1^ J° White Pepper (Ru»rant*ed pjre) Is 41 lt> Loa Si? emn 8 S*Dce *"PlDt lsd» P** lib Tin Rabbib inJell^Td, 21b, 101 and 1* Oar 0 9 w 6 n d Saace |i|nt 9d Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle ll™l°?l™Jt P? d ffi J;°;m 8 White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle TohT^f WiSl t «.? V k .v* w.. * Washiug^ap^ilkstone lOd bar or Us Si^SK McLeod^s almond scented 9d bar. 11, Matc tf PlaTds 4, per *ro PS . 4*d do. ToU^-Pear. a ßßO r,d^e,,4, Pear'««nscentedtableta,6teach,s,6 ? ,« Jtr Gly°cer llneSaa^4tb bare «. lib bars 8d Coffae Is 4d, J. M »d Hops, loose, la 4d, aud U f<* ?b presaed PATENT MBDTOINES, Bfc, AT BARGAIN PRICES. 00^S?Sf»Sf i l 8 4dT*Wetf °f 3T*Wete Ho0d"8 and Ayer'" Sm"P«'»» 4b 8d bt Camphor, 3d per Cake rondy fs Fluid ls 6d, Lung Preserver la , Vaseline 5d and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Tricopherus ls 5d bottle Pare Glycerine W and 9d bottle Scott's Kmulsion 2s 6d and 4s" 6d wt Llcquorice Powder, 6i per bottle bottle Pain Killer ls 4d and 2a 6d per bottle Sulphate Magnesia 3i per packet Bonnington's Irish Moss la and ls 101 French Chalk 101 perib Mother Seigel's Syrup In 9d and 3* bottle Chloride of Lime ls per tin Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's ls 4d box 8t Jacob's Oil 2s 9J per bottle Beecham's and Seigel's Is 5d box Himrod's Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin Senna Leaves 2d per packet Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 3d per bottle Epsom Salts tfd per dozeu Kepler's Extract Malt 2 i 6d per bottle Erics' Frulfc Salts 3s 3d bottle Eipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil Mellin's Food ls 9d t Benger*s Food 2s 9d per bottle Is lid Kliman's Embrocation is 3d, Is 6d and Peats' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powdßr 2s lid 8d box Bile Beans ls 5d box Frear's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid box Solas Uuice6d and 81 stick We are opposed to the Trust, and for that reason we have a Cash Srstam and trust no one. This enables us to Retail our Good* at WHOLESALE PRICES. We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity - Temi : Prompt Kttt Oaah with the Ordora No:charge;for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway itatioa and within a two milei radius of Ashburton. FLETCHEK BROS, ASH4SCPPLI STORKS ASHBURTJN AND OHRISTOHUROt.