Adelaide, May 20 , The relief was right royally eele 1 brated. When the telegram was j received business was suspended. The j strnets were lined with flags and illuminations at night. •

Brisbane, May 20 The rejoicings were general through out Queensland. Congratulations were cabled by the Premier to Baden* Powell. Mblbouene, May 20 A movement is afoot to iuvite Colonel Baden "Powell to visit Austra lia, and a fund has been started for that purpose. Christchuech, May 19 News of the relief of Mafeking was received here to-day at about 1.14, the news being announced by the hoisting of flags on the Pest Office and tho ringing of the Cathelral and fire bel!e. The wildest enthu siasm prevailed, and business was practically suspended. Trades processions were organised

kad paraded the streets, and ab 3 p.m. the Mayor and leading citiz-ns delivered short addresses to a dense crowd in Cathedral Square. The volunteers, with big guns and riflas, fired a feude joie, and the bands played ia the city, la the evening the streets were illuminated, bonfires were burned in Hagley Park, and Several effigies of Kruger, which had done duty during the day, were cre mated. The fire btigade and a numbsr of priva&s citizens had displays of fireworks, and the day generally was given up to jubila tion. All foo b*H matches were suspended. Duneoin, May 21 In all the city and suburban churches, the preaoherg made eloquent references to the events in Transvaal. The National Anthem was tung with great fervour. Only the Government offices are observing the holi-

day to-day. Wellington, May 21 The weather has spoiled the holiday, as torrents o! rain have fallen during the night, and it is still showery. The holiday i* only partially observed, the warehouses and j offices being closed, but most shops kept I open aa usual. The only official celebration to be held is a thanksgiving service at the drill shed, where the volunteers will parade. At the Wesleyan Church yesterday, spe cial reference was ir.ade to the relief of

Ab the Wesleyan Church yesterday, spe cial reference was ir.ade to the relief of Mafeking, and at the corc'usiou of the morning service, the congregation rose and ■ang the first verse of the National Anthem and the Doxology. Special references were liao mads at the Baptist, Primitive Method ist, ADglioan, and Presbyterian Churches, and at the Salvation Army. We hays received long messages from Auckland, Qisborne, Wanganui, Wellington, Weitport, Greymouth, Oamaru, Dunedin, Invercargill, Timara and elsewhere, and it is evident the news waa received with even greater enthusiasm than wan evinced at the relief of Eimberley and Ladysmith, though on both occasions there was plenty of re joicing and display.

His Worship the Mayor has received the following telegram from the Acting-Premier, the Hon J G Ward :—

His Worship the Mayor of Ashbarton,— •• The glad tidings of the relief of Mafeking have just) been received, and it affords me intense pleasure to be able to convey the news to you, & public holiday has been proclaimed to commemorate an event fraught with so much interest to people in/all parts of the British Empire. I have, on behalf of the colony, conveyed to Baden-Powell their warm appreciation of the noble way in which the defence of Mafeking has been maintained by him with the loyal co operation of hia officers and men. In congratulating him I have assured him that his magnificent achievement will never be forgotten by the people of this colony, and that he has our higheßt respect and good will. The school committees throughout the colony have been requested to give the children a holiday in celebration of the happy event I"—J G Ward.

The Mayor has replied :— Hon J G Ward, Wellington,—"Many thanks for prompt telegram conveying the joyful news of the relief of Mafeking. The cffici&i confirmation of these glad tidings was received by this Borough with deep and sincere feelings of gratitude and admiration for the gallant hero of Mafeking and his brave men. They all deaerva the good wishes you have conveyed to them, on behalf of this colony, for their magnificent defence of the British fUg and the crushing repulse of the last attack of the Boers. It was a g'orioue ending to a great achievement, and an act of bravery which will ever live in the hearts of the British people and be assured of a prominent placs in our glorious annak." ■—Hugo Fbkdlander, Mayor.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio

Telegraph—Copyright London, May 18

Mr Chamberlain's conciliatory atti tude encourages a strong hope* of an amicable adjustment of the Common wealth Bill.

Mr Kingston, in his letter to The Times, continues that it is impossible to obtain the pamphlet written byChief Justice Way, dealing with the question of appeals, and protests against the ap pointment of temporary journeymen to Jadgeshipe, which he considers is calcu lated to sap their independence and render their status inferior to that of the other colleagues, and expresses sur prise that the Australians have been kept in ignorance of Mr Chamberlain's confidential memorandum respecting the Privy Council appeals, which was giren to Mr G. H. Reid after the Fed eral Convention of 1897.

JMr Chamberlain, in the House of Commons, denied seeing Chief Justice Way'B pamphlet 1, and said he was un aware if it was received by the Colonial Office.

The Times advises Mr Chamberlain to reconsider tbe temporary character of the new appellate judges.

The delegates Bgree that|Mr King ston hit tbe blot on the tribunal,

Perth, May 19

The Premier has decided to proceed with the Federal Bill, making provision for the acceptance of the Imperial Government's ameniments.

Sydney, May 19

• MrLyne states that when Parliament opens next month, it will probably be given an opportunity of discussing amendment sin the Commonwealth Bill, bnfc ifc is undecided yet in what form the matter will be submitted. Melboubnb, May 19 la reply to a mfssaga from the Natives' Association, Mr Deakin cabled tbat thb delegates' efforts to preserve the Commonwealth Bill intact, shall j not slacken. Adelaide, May 19 Mr Holder eaye he does not see how the delegates can accept any compromise whatever in connection witb the Com monwealth Bill, London, May 19 Mr Chamberlain admitted that the Colonial Office received in February a printed paper containing Chief Justice Way's confidential observations re garding the draft Federal Bill. He pointed out that it was necessary to ask Sir Samuel Way's consent before the publication of the paper. ■ May 20 Becognising that Mr Chamberlain's main claim was the retention of the right of Imperial appeal in Imperial a flairs and bearing in mind the difficulty of satisfactorily .defining the jphraae •« public interests, lour of the

delegates made fresh overtures, which Mr Chamberlain and Sir B. Finiay, the Solicitor Genera l, discussed in a conciliatory spirit. All are now willing !to remodel clause 74, making the ■ Federal Court's decision final in cases

JnAolving constitutional powers of the Commonwealth and States, or the > powers of two or more Sta<es, unless the Governor - General or State Governors, with the consent of the Executives', agree in writing to appeal to the Imperial Court. The provision made in the final section of the original clause reserves for the Queen's assent any Bills for further limiting appeals. Jt is understood the Colonial Validity Amendment Act impressed the dele 1 gates, who consider the compromise a success for themselves, as it si cures thts I unfettered development of the new j constitution under strictly Australian auspices. Mr Dick3on complains that his colleagues boycotted him.

Commercial.

SKIN SALES. The fortnightly Bkin Bale took place to day. There was** a good attendance. Prices—Oroaabred skins le, 3s 4k3, Hi 3d, and s>lld. Merino, 2s, 2j 10d, 3* 3J, 3* 4d, 3s 1 sd, 3a 6rl and 3s Bd. Hydes, 13s 6d to 17a. Horse hide, 3a 6d. Fat, ]£d, l£d, 3|i.

Personal.—Just as we were going to preßs we learued wi'h much regret that Mr W. H. Ruie was serioubly ill. Hampstead Town Board—The Return ing Officer, Mr J C Bell, notifies that Mr Joseph Taylor, is elected a commissioner of the H*mpatead Town Board, Loans to Local Bodies—The colonial Treasurer notifies in the Gazette, ttut he will consider applications from local authorities for loans Uhder the Government Loans to Local Bodies Aot 1886, on Friday lit June. The Bonfire —It appears the bonfire on Friday was builo by Messrs W r. Eyda and j J. Donovan The work was splendidly done, and it i« questionable if any bonfire ia the colony fired np quicker when the torches were applied.

" Special Request" Letters—Uaclaimed letters having the names and addresses o! the senders wiitten or printed on either Eide of the envelope are returned unopened aftt thirty days. Letters which have in addition a request on the address side that they bt returned it not; claimed within a stated period, are also returned unopened, afte' they have remained in the post office at least ten daya.

A Far Cry^—The noiße made in ' shbur ton when the rolief of Mafeking was an nounced was heard at Seaview, over t.we've miles away as the crow flies. Messrs Wilson Bros., were busy in a paddock, when a do^ which accompanied them, suddenly pricked up its ears and commenced barking. They listened attentively and distinctly heard the firing, etc, going on in the town. They divined at once the causo and took their part in the rejoicings by raising a hearty British cheer.

A Narrow Escape the height of the Nor'weater on Sunday, Constable Hogan had a narrow escape from a serious accident. While on duty he was passiog the new building being erected for Messrs W H Collins and Co., when the wind blew a long heavy ladder off the upper ttory. It struck the constable a severe blow on the shoulder, bub fortunately for him he had just moved out from the building a little, aud so escaped the full weight of the ladder. As ib was his shoulder was badly brniser'. Had the ladder caught him about the head or face, he might have been seriously dis figured or iDjured.

Sale of Work—The Bale of woik he'd in conned ion with Sfa Stephea'a Church was an unqualified success, The goods offered for sale, were those left over from the garden party held a few months ago. The Sunday i School was profusely decorated. The cake stsll wa& presided over by Mrs Butloeq. ( The work stall by Mesdamea Trevor, Pur nell and Wroughtori, while Misses VPurnell Harrison and Bullock had charge of the variety stall. At night a social gathering was held, when the schoolroom was crowded. Mr H. A. Gates had charge of the pro gramme, and Mrs Claridge presided at the piano. Songs were sung by Mies Fooks, Messrs Schwartz and Northcote, and Mas ter Stock. Some gleea were sung by the, members of the chcir under Mr H A Gates. The proceeds of the sale of work and enter tninmenti are to go towa.-da the Building Fund. A Trn« Friend

A friend in need is a friend indeed. That ia exactly what Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is. Ib is the mother's help when she ia suddenly awakened in tho night by the ominous husky cough, an<? labored breathing, of her babe It is the safe resort of the youth or adult when he has' caught cold,' and there is coughing and irritation of the mucous membrane of the throat It) allays the irritation and cures the cold For sale by ASHBWRION DbUG COMPANY

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mafeking—-The speaker remembered the correct date almost immediately.

THE ASHIUBTON ffOABDIAff; MOHDaY, MAf 21, 1900



ih B. W. HANMER. le _^_ a THURSDAY, JUNR 7, I^oo ft , I, i ■■■ ■ 16 PBELIMINAKY NOTICE. ja ._ c TO MARKET UAItDEJSJMEW AND c OTHERS. IB iiiiqiiinn i c T HAVE received imtruutiona (ia con e JL junction with Mr F Ferrimau) to offer . on behalf of Mb Hoopeu, at h a residence, 1 Alford Forest Koad, on the above dale :-— "J HIS DWELLING HOUSE AND 18 1 ACRES OF LAND ADJOINING* Also : Garden and Farm Implements, and every n quisifce for a Market Gardener. Sale at 2 o'clock. E. W. HANMER, 5 178 JOHN R. BLAND, Auctioneer FRIDAY, MaT 25, IyOQ At 8 30 o'clock. At the Duoedin Horse Savoyards. GREAT ANNCTAL SALE OF Draught Mares and Geldings, Hacks and Harness Horses. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON and CO., hive received instruction* to sell as above, on account of the principal breeders in Otago :— IQA Magnificent) Draught Mares and ±4)\J Geldings On SATUBDAY, M\Y 26, At 8 30 o'clock. Kf\ Hacks and Light Harness Horse 3 NOTE THE HOUR OF STARTING EACH DAY. N.B.—^b thß Sale is held during Winter Show week, intending purchasers of horses will have the privilege of travelling at Ex cursion fares to Dunedin and back. 5 181 HAMPBTEAU TOWN DISTRICT ELECTION, MAY 21, 1930. MR JOSEPH TAYLOR being the only Candidate duly nominated is hereby deolared ELECTED a Commissioner of the Hampstead Town Board. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Hampstead, May 21, 1900. 5 185 ' LOST, LOST, «D Sat or lay afternoon last—-Gold Maltese does; initials E.E.A. en ffiuved. Finder rewarded on returning same to F. B ROBILLIARD. 5 182 Jeweller, East Street. EGGa MINORCAS are recommended by the Government Expert as being the beet layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels for sale, cheap, bred from first prize Stock. sJl_ H. G. BERRYMAN. TFE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. (Connected With Press A ssocia tion of New Zealand.) PUBLISHED tVEaY EVENING T ARGEST Circulation of any Country Paper ia New Zealand. t PRICE .. .. ONE PENNY , Subscilption—ln advance «« 22s per annum f ]  Booked .. 26s per annum , t Postage .- .. 13a extra « , m t THE ASHBURTON MAIL. (Connected with Press Association of New Zealand.)



Chaniltfrlain'w Puiu H»lin Cnr«« Others^ «Wliy Not Inn « My wife has been using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, with good result?, for a lame shoulder that has painod her continually for nine years We have tried all kinds of medicines and.doctors without receiving any benefit from any of them. One day we saw an advertisement of this medicine, and thought oi trying it, which we did with the beat of satisfaction She has used only one bottle, and her shoulder is almost well— Adolph L Millett, Manchester, NH. For sale by Ashbnrton Drug Company K«e«l H»y Hrttie.lt Soldier* in Africa Captain 0 G Dsnuison is well fcnown sL over Africa as commander of the forces th*t captured the famous rebel Galishe Under date of Nov 4, 1897, from Vryburg, Beohu anaiand, ho wriees : ' Before starting on the last campaign I bought a quantity of Cham herlaia'a Colic, Cholera aad Diarrhoea Remedy, which I used myself when troubled with bowel complaint, and had given to my men, and in every caee it proved most brnefioiai.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. __ Wanted, ANTKTT—A Good Generaf^ervatit"— Apply Mas Geo. Fisher, Tinwald. 5 183 WANTED, at once—Smarb Boy for Parcels. Apply NobtjSCgtk & Hewoed. 5181 IAM a Buyer of Hares at Best Market Price. Cash on delivery at Fairfield Frerang Works.—Llewellyn Williams, May field. 5 153 WANTED— A General Servant, must bo a fair Cook.—Mrs D. Thomas. ]_?RKBH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and . all kinds of freth fiah by Express to night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. j Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. TTIf a"NTED KNOWN-That I have ac- | VV comtrodation for Lady Patiente.— ' Apply Mrs Ainswobth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton Street, Hampatead. Terms on application.. WANTED— General Servant and House- , maid, for country; good wages,— j Apply Mrs Morrow, Montalto, May-field. FRESH Supply in Accordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Screenß Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; also, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3a 6d per IGOO, grand value in boxed Stationery ; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. Lots of Rakaia and Methven people have bought a small sample packet of McKenaie's Hondai Lanka Ceylon Tea out of pure curiosiiy. Didn't believe it—why, certainly not —why should they. But somehow or other they are using ifc right along ; wouldn't forsake it on any account. Of course they were sceptical at first ; so many things ad vertised now-a-days j but a Teapot tost sets any doubt at rest.



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WINSLOW ) | OPORTS AFD RACING OLFB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING THUBSDAY MAX 24, 1900. TO SB HBLD AT WINSLOW, IN AID OK MOUNTED CORPS FUND. Prssident—Mr Donald McLean; Viee-Prc n \ dents—Messrs JON Grigg; G A i\l Buckley, and W Sutherland ; J i:dge— Mr E G Crisp; Starter—Mr D T-oma*; Clerk of the Course—Mr W Huston; Clerk of the Scales—Mr P O'Ealloran ; Handioappers—A Oommittesj Treasurer —Mr W Sutherland ; Stewards -Messrs WSutherlaid, W Houston, & James, R KenniDgfeoD, J McKohan, J Cusack, W (Thompson, J Sutherland, H Rainey. PROGBAOIIIE, (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the South Island Trotting Association.) FIRST RACK TO START AS 11.30 A.M' I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 aovs; second horse to save entry fee ; six furlongs. For horses th >t have never won a race. Nomi nation ss; acceptance, free. 2—Maiden Tkot (optional of saddle or har ness), of 7 roys; second horse to save entry fee ; 1£ mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination 7s 6d ; acceptance free. 3—WiNsiibw Cup, of 10 soys ; second horse 1 boy from the stake ; 1 mile. For horses that have nevar won over £20 in stakes, Nomination, 10<?, acceptance free. 4—Publican's Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 sovft j second horse to receive 1 boy from the stake; 2 miles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, free. s—Pont Race Handicap, of 7 soys; second hoi so to receive 15 i. For ponies 14 2 and under; 4 furlongs Nomination," sa; ac ceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon, 6—Ladies' Purse, of 5 soys; second horse i to receive 10s. For horses chat have never ' won a race of 5 soys or over at time of entry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10a; acceptance free. 7—Consolation Tbot Handicap, of 5 soys (optional saddle or harness) ;> 1 mile. For beaten horses. Nomination ss. To be made immediately after Pony Race. BULKS & REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. Trotting races under the Rules o the South Island Trotting Associa tion. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, und objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out ot this programme shall be final. 3. AH Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4. Winner of any event to incur a penalty of lOibs. 6. All riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting Events to be not lees than lQat. 7. AH stakes will be paid in full. ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCES for handicaps not later ih*n 9 p.m on SATURDAY, May 19:h, 1900, Winslow Hotel, ATHLETIC SPORTS. An athletic Event will be ruo immediately after a Racing Event I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. First prize 30a; second l(b 2—Meii's 120vds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 flights), First pr;"z9 £2 ; second 10a. 3—Boys' Race, 75yds (14 years and under) First prisn 10h ; second 2s 6d 4—Men's Race, 220yda Handicap. .First ! pri/,9 £2 ; second £1. s—Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and under), First pria»los; second 2s 6d 6—Old Men's Race (over 50 yei»rs}, 75yde, 5 First priz<s £1 ; second 5s 7 -Men's Race, 440 yd?. First prize £3 ; second £1, third 103 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize 2. No second prizs will ba given uuless three or more compete 3 The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of eventr. 4. Nominations, with entry fees and 1 previous performances for Men's 100}ds, ; 120 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds must be lodged \ with the Secretary no;, later than 9 o'clock I on FRIDAY, 11th May, 19C0. All other a events, poet entry. • c 5. Winners tc be subject) to be re-haudi- 1 capped



APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, QRANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEBD, Etc, TXTE have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruifc and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply ia any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. FOB SALE ~~~ HOUSE Property conveniently situated in Tancred Street, being Town Sec tion 439, containing £ acre, on which is erected a dwelling house of 6 rooms and wash house, surrounded by garden, macro 1 oarpa fence in front, orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees. The Owner, who now resides in the North Island, is desirous of quitting the property, and offers are invited for the purchase of same. Easy terms of payment can be arranged I . T BULLOCK '



J. WILSON, SIGN-WBIIEK LARGE STOCK OB 1 WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &c. BUFNETT STREET, oppositg Mail Office Telephone 65 WEN LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Coated A WONDERFUL and extraordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The victories of Science — Electric Telegraphs, Bt6am and Printing — revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made man kind wiaoc and better. So, albhough there are countless Pills used for disease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark" able'discovery of Dr. Haydoek has eclipsed hem all, and has founded a NEW MEDIOAL SY.STEH. The Doctors, whose vast; doses of four or five pills, enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with ona or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. Ono or two of Dk. Haydock's Mew Livjsr Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order, creates an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its functions are restored, and the Nervous Sysbom is enfeebled, it is invigorated and sustained. SYMPTOMS O* 1 BILIOUSNESS. 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the stomach. 2 Distension of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn 4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste in the mouth end fur re tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhoea 7 Headache in front of head 3 Depression of spirits and great lassitude I All of the above symptoms go to show notional derangement of the Li ver ; and w comes the great importance of any c r rc\ ode as to the condition of the patient, : H ■ hould immediately provide himself w th a Liver Stimulant, the most common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly s the readiest mode of inciting and promot ing the action of the Liver, and ca^. always be relied on. I have devoted many years or my life in compounding a Pill, that will acb readily and systematically as a Bilious Remedy. I do nob believe in great purga tives, and therefore have made a Pill, one of which is an active and thorough doae. I have called it Haycocks New Livjsr Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest blessing that tr'oience has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock's New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pills; Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by all Druggists Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills sent him frbk on receipt of his name and address, or a trial Send a posts! card for copy of pamphlet— V The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable Information to all, UA.YDOCE «§e CO., NEW YORK, U.Si . Caution !—Druggists are desired to notice that the name of J H Francis, sole agent, is written across each dozen packages' of Haydock's Liver Pills. All without this are counterfeits. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSIR, & CO., Chrisichursh.



Admission to Ground, Is each adult • children half price, and la each horse Trains stop close to course. Refreshments and amusements ou the ground R. J. HENRY, Hon. Secretary. 'Jold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay« Fever, Oppression Neuralgia, etc Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. v ecommended by the highest Medical allhoricieß. The pectoral JTumi g-ator Espic ia the moat efficacious Rremediea to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. *> eventy years success. J- ESPIC, Ports. 20 rue Si- Lazare Mblbouene, Messrs W. Bamsay Col lins and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. .Require tho signature on every ciga ret% Each box of Cigarettes and powdfr contains a prospectus with directions ST. STEPHEN'S 3HU R G B,! Ashburton. ROGATION DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)—ll a.m: Matins and Litany. THURSDAY ; Feast of the Ascension. 7.3oa.m—Holy Communion. 11 a.m—Matios and Holy Communion. 7.30 p. m—Choral Evensong and Ser mon. FRIDAY, 7.15 p. m-Litany and Address. SUNDAY AFrER~ABCENBION DAY, (May 27.) 8 30 a.m-^HoIy Communion lla m—Matins and Sermon 3 p m—Dromore—Mr T A Gates Seafield—The Vicar 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R- A. WOQDTHORPE, M.A. | , Vicar | OOU£SING7~"~~ MR WEEDON is willing to Present either of bis Greyhounds, Parthenia or Instar, to any person desirous of obtain ng a good dog or two to commence Cours ing with. Address—• , MAIL_ OFFICE^ WANTED KNOWN-Removal of the old eßfcablished firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street New Shop in Burnett Street. Smoke New Venue t



EMPTY Cratee] for Sale Buita»le for Sheep Feeding. Only la 6d each Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Store. a"~~R&PH:dTBIaok and White, Windsor^ Strand, Wide World and New Zea- Isnd Magazines; New Books, From Cape, town to Ladysmith, From the Fronb, Stories from the Seat of War, The Boers in Peace and War, South African War Atlas, Among the Man Eatera, A Man of his Age, From Sea to Sea, A Man of Genius, Life of D L Moody, A Maker of Nations, cheap editions. - H M Jones. WANTED— Oat and Wheat Hasks in aey quantity, also Beeswax. Apply 1 F&BTGWiEt Bbos., Cash Supply Store.



iMjpoitxArsrx nonet. 1. GOOD NWS. GOOD NEWS GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. I TANCRED STREET, ASBBURTQN, OPPOSITE ARUADE. Gl") X> flf\ RECOGNISING by their increasing busine ß e that the • .JL/ • Ou V^V/«« inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts appreciate their efforts in providing them with General Drapery at astonishing low prioei, propose to give them further practical evidence as the undernoted quotations will prove, viz Grey and White Calicoes, 2|d upwards Cretonnes, 3|d upwards, Long Lace Cur- Stripe Flannelettes, 2|d upwards tains, la 6fd upwards (special value) 33-inch Pink Twill Fiaunellette (special), Ladles' Uapes and Jackets, 6i 9d upwards 4| 1 upwards . Ladies' Umbrellas, 2s lid upwards 72-icch Unbleached Sheeting, IC|I up- Ladies' Fur Necklets (large variety) 2s lid wards upwards Grey and White Ca'iooes, 2d per yard Men's Ribbed Lambs' Wool Drawers, 2s upwards na upwards Cotton Shirting, 3fd upwards, Leather Men's Fancy Cotton Shirts, 2a lid upwards Mirting, 4|J upwarde, Uoion Shitting, B|d Men's Fancy Union Shirls, 2a 9d upwards upwards Men's Colonial Knitt Socka, Is per pair Contingent Bush Rugs, 2a lid (.selling Men's und Boys' Braces, Ties, flaudker free'y) chiefs, &?., &c. White and Brown Turkish Towels, 4|d up. Men's Molatkin and Beaver Cord Trousers Tuilet Covers, £| I upwards ; Antimac- Special— 4-p!y Fingering Wool, 2s 6d per cassers, 7|d up.varde, Muslins, 2|i upwards Ib, Black, White, and Coloured. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY, DON'T FORG&T GEORGE DUNOAN & CO., Gash Drapers, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



Friedlandep taros. ' CLEARING SALE OF HORSES, CONTRACTORS' PLANTS, IMPLEMENTS, &o, at MKTMVEN, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 1. 1O ACRES LAND AND BUILDINGS. THE Undersigned have been favoured with instructions from Mr James McObennor, who has purchased a farm at Lycidhnrst, and Mr Thos Mathkison, who ia giviog up contracting work, to Sell, on above date, their extensive plant, at Mr McCrennor's Farm, Methven— On account of Mr McOrennor :— If\ AORfS FARM, about 1| miles IVJ above Methven, with 4-roomed House, 6 stall Stable, and outhouses. Q 1 Draught MARKS and GELDINGS, &1_ Firstclai"* Workers. q Draught YEARLING and 2 year-o!d Q Hackney YEARLINGS. q Light Harness HORSES. * 4 Milk Cows, 2 Calves, 3 Baconers, 2 Sows and Young, 1 stack Oat Sheaves, 6 Massey -Karris Reapers and Binders, 5 D F Ploughs by Duncan, 5 Farm Draye, 1 Anglo- American Drill, Cambridge Roller, 1 Portable Whare, Block and Tackle, Harness, Cover*, Empty Sacks, &c. Oc account of Mr Thos. Mathewaon :— i £- Draught MARES and GELDINGS, .Li/ and all their Harness. £" Light Saddle nnd Harness HORBHS 4 Unbroken Light HORSES, by Whalebone. 3 DF Ploughs and Trees, Blocks and Tackle, 2 Drays and Frames, Gigs, and large quantity of Sundries. Saie at 11.30. Luucheoa provided. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, ) Joint 5 D. THOMAS, S Agents



WEST STBBET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIH Will be held on THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 93 7RIEDLANDER BROS. Lro. WE ABE* CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY,; "jjAND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Brqs.^ Limited ~ FOR PEIVATE "SALJfiT" A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, J aero, in Tailored Street East, close to Masonic Hall Full particulars from FRrRDLAMPgR BROS , ',?-» . FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDL^tfDEaBROS., hvn. DAVID THOMAS. ~~FOK PRiVATE~~SALE, 1 '.GOOD MATCH-LINED WHARE on JL Wheolc Apply D. THOMAS, 5 150 Aro&de. _ j~Xm~"a " "CASH BUYERi OF WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AN© OAT SHEAF CHAIF. DAVID "THOMAS. ggj. j_ m '!■!'■■■"! !!'_■ : JL'J^ii'LJifgHfßM TINWALD. NEAR THE COUNTY SA.LEYARDSi Qfk ACR~ES. QA &\J ACRES 4)VJ TX7ITH Commodious Dwelling Home and VY other extensive improvements, the Property of Mb F. Bonnington. This not having been sold on SATUR DAY last, Offers are invited for the purchase of same. Full particulars famished on application. T. BULLOCK, N. Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE t ASSOCIATION, Joinb Agents. £TheARMAN BROS, have large stock O Loasby's Wahoo, Benjamin Gum, Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure. NO SOONER does an article of genuine merib meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, «• Pitfalls " set to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea musb be on packeb and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated aetiole ; sold by lisinterested grocers everywhere. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Ohio a on' Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—ab J T Cooch, Storekeeper. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second hand Goods. Adi joining Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse, Smoke New Venu* ~



SPECIAL NOTICE TO i Our Customers & the Public i Generally, is ■ , [, -\V B h&v. 6 Just landed (per s.p. Pernfield from America) the following r- of Good. I *£r*2S^s bjL Wm tbe great *dv*noe °° "n clm<" , r 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampware IS Usks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Oases Ansonfa Clocks and Watches 10 Cases and Crates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. c n Also, to arrive per e.s. Hawke'i Bay,~ tn rf s? s AnEoDia Clocks and Bronze Ornament* 1U Casks and Hogsheads Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Case? American Plated Goods in rr A*«>. to arrive per ss. Rakaia from England,— ,r and Oratee of Dinnerware and Chinaware We have Goods arriving by almost svery steamer LAMPS & LAMP WAKE. 1 L Oa, r Great LaraP SI»ow commences SATURDAY, May Kfch when m a -How ./$? ™c m\ Embossed N^kle Little Juno tt^ No  SO^l SSr. 8, 6d No 1-50 Candle Power 8a 9d #*BM N° % *™^* **™* "' M 2 85 „ l&6d fe&# Chimneys, Beat) Quality, 7ci s'||/ Roohttter fl-mging Lamp*; Magnificent Hall Lamps mB „ ~7~ n , . CJz\ 1' Library or Drawing Boom -t^s^i^-SlMk, I (Polished Broczs Metal) I \\J%{ ) I With Patent Spring Extension \ ii%«// I Dscorated Shades & Fronti, hfl^z^M 1 85 Candle Power, feTS^ I 10 Different Patterns I No 1, 50 candle'power, lit M 1 sJ^Mm oSkDdle power, 14i M flB 'iMV No 3,300 c»Ddle power, 22iM A Jk AH with nickel fronts, hup, fxfT/Bjßsjf~\ ll^flfe! and bell, vpith enameilad ©^^H^MT© J^^^^f Chimceys fr the above, 9J» Rand Lamptf BMiffWfililß M'^^^^^^H IHy *->om37 B 6ifaok CS^^V^T Nick'e Plab d, i>B f h<.wnJißj9i3 . .jQo^, ' | J=\ AU Our Rochester Lamps Uttle Brownie Bracket Lampi ■: M 1\ fitted with the lateib Nickel plated la 3d s 1 fi WickKaieers ig Brownio udffiM Braes 2* lid ItHP jrfc '. " ""* ""—"' " ■ ' Oil 3s 3d H >n<i Ljtr.ps l*Jescb,j" 'ill jK_ ■ j^^L> M*ny ttier elyles to chooie '. (||.a^JßM^M jmK^^^^ {Chimneys from 3d each** / T^^ I Tabular aoterns wilTnot ' go out in any windj R( member, No 1, 2, and 3 2a lid each r Rochester Lamps h'tie:l with Extra Globea Is 3d patent lighting attachments! ou t ,vn frcm «6d.



I^^^^H^Bifl^H^^^^H KEROSENE PUMP as shown [■^^^^^^^■^^^^BS^^^^^^^Hl Saves its cost in a very ehort I^^^^^^M^BHPVSHSRV^^^^^^^Hl time. AOME LAMP CHIMNEYS will not break with heat. Stocked In the following kinds r—Jano, Nob; 1, 2, and 3 ; Roehesters, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 ■ Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; San Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Na'mPg, Gem; also Globes foe Tabular Lanterns. Rstoember, these are the Finest Chimneys manufactured, bub we sell them at a !o than many stores charge for ihe ordlnary^make. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, AfSHJBjgRT|ON & OHRISTOHUROH, Box 67. Trlephojtk