Telegrams from all parts of the colony state the news. Belief of Ladysmith was re ceived with a great outburst of patriotic) feeling. Here the Mayor addressed a mass meeting, and an impromptu procession marched through the etreeta cheering. The Government) Insurance and other offices ware closed, and the school children dis- BHMede Tha Conciliation Board, whiok has been engaged hearing the wharf labourers dispute for the past few days, was a scene of exoite meot to-day, when the Ladyamifch news was announced. Members o! the Board joined with the employers, and the union delegates in singing patriotic songs, and adjourned till to-morrow.

Nabikr, March 2

On receipt of the news ot the relief of Ladysmith, the Port residents cabled "General White hearty congratulations on the noble and heroic defence of Ladysmich." A public holiday has been declared, TIMASO, March 2 The news of the relief of Ladysmith was received with demonstrations of n picing,

though not equal to those of last week s hoax. Bells are ringing and banting flying everywhere. The schools have a holiday, The scholars of the suburban schools wer^ baying a play t;me, when the news reached them, And bolted to their homes with the news, and to see the doing", in town DuNisDiN, March 2

When the Dunedin ?%ick Exchange me, the Chairman announced that the oniy line done was the transfer of Ladysmith from the Transvaal to England. The Exchange decided to cable congratulation to General Bullar. Cheers were given for Genera a Roberts, But!er, and Dundonald. TheChaii man referred to the tone of the Agent- Generals oables sayi-e If Reeves was a pre- Boer. he should so declare himßelf. Christchuroh, March 2

When the newa of the relief of Ladysmith «v received this mornii g, the cathedral belli rang out a j>youa peal The people Stocked to the newspaper offices for con firm>tior. It was received with qaiet ■ttisf action, and little knots about the streets kept up a continuous cheering. Towardß mid-day the excitement commenced to work op, and the culminating point was reached When, at one o'clock, the men from the Aldington workshops, numbering some ban* dredi, headed by a band, marched through the town to Cathedral Square, where a orowd, numbering boiub thousands, had »wemb!eri. Patriotic speeches were de livered by Mr G. W. Hawaii, M.H.R., Mr O. G. Btead, and others, and the enthueiafcm displayed wf.s each as was never seen here before. The city ia gay with bunting and Although fchi shops were not closed, busi ness appeared to ba entirely suspended, j The cathedral bells have beou ringing at intervals during the day. Wanganm, March 2

The news of the relief of Liriyamith was received with unbounded enthusiasm—the firing of guns, the pealing of bells, and the flying of buntina. The schoo's olosed. The College cadets fired a feu dejoie. Iha general rejoicing will take ihe farm of a patriotic demonstration »t Cook's Gardens to-oighb, when the Garrison corps will be called out.

THE LATEST FROM THE FRONT.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka March 2, 11 15 a.m, This office 11 55 a.m) London, March 1 General Clements occupied Coleaberg and met with an enthusiastic reception from the loyalist residents. The Boers are now in full retreat northwards. A quantity of Ammunition was found io the town. The Biers at Jamestown lo»t 50 killed and 123 wounded, with 800 missing. Many of the rebels returned to their home?, proclaiming their loyalty.

'(Received W&kapuaka M&icb 2, 2.35 pm, * This Office 2.51 pm) LOND3N, March 1 Buller has entered Ladysmith. The garrison has been living on horses, mules, and half a pouud of meal per day.

Wbtxington. March 2

The Agent-General cables from London, M*r. 1 :—The Boera seem to bs withdrawing from Cape Colony. Loid Roberta's total loss in relieving Kiir>bf>r!ey and the capture of Cronje was about 1300. The enemy* losb in killed Rod wounded was Bmali, but 3600 of their fighting men and a large number of non-combatants were taken.

WAR ITEMS.

A refuse from Bloemfontein sava (to the Daily Mail) that President Steyn'i m»ntal condition is causing anxiety to the Free Staters, and that it has been the occasion of tha resignation of one commandant. An old Datohman in the Komgha district fcold his coantrymen :—'• I am content to live under British rule. Th« Boers have nevar been able to govern themselves, and if the British do not rule them the Germans will, sod then God help them I' The total losa on our siie fn the laib Boer war was 29 nffioera and 366 men killed ; 20 officers and 423 men wounded. St. Petersburg Gazette says the English, like the Malays, feed their men on tiger's flash, to make them more courageous and bloodthirsty, Notwithstanding their present attitude it has been agreed (says a contemporary) batweec Hofmeyr and the Cape Ministry to set up a prolonged howl for peace as soon as the Boers fere driven back on what they are pleased to call " their own territory.

Latest Items.

Borough Election.—There were two nominations to-day for the vacancy in the Borough Council, oauaed by the resignation of Cr. Maynard, namely: —Messrs G. W. Andrews and Henry Willife

JiOQCfITCE© OF MtTBDER—A. telegram from Dunedin lays :—ln the South Dunedin murder oase the accused was found nob guilty and discharged;

Ay Explanation.—Meßsrs Nortocote and Hefford requests us to state that in tha case brought by thtm in the Magistrate's Court —Northcote and Hefford v C Dougla*, Hinds —They were the purchasers of the book debts of the late W H Collier. Ib ia well known thao the business at "The Corner" is cooduoted on cask principles.

Inquest —At the inquest on Harrison, Who was killed by an explosion on the Waikaromoana co-operative road works, the deceased's mate complained of the quality of the fuse supplied by Government, stating hs h»d recently loifc five shots through the failure to explode. A verdict of accidental death was returned, bub a rider was added drawing attention to the quality of the fuse. Frew Association telegram from Napier

Optß Wab Extras.—Last week we firmly declined to accept the rumour *tt to the re* j lief of Lady smith, at the news had not come to as through our tested sources of infor mation; This morning, however, we did not hesitate fof & moment. This office ia the only one is the district receiving cables that are paid for. We had the news of Cronje's surrender, and further details thnreof, sent t» us by Bpeeial cables, for which we paid urgent rates. We were thna in the position 6o supply our clients with the news at the earliest possible moment. The results of our enterprise im thla direction were discounted slightly by the premier having the infor mation telegraphed to the Postmaster at Ashburton, 'to be distributed to the publio gratwitnußly. We very gladly assisted him. This morning we again got an uugent cable at b considerable expense, announcing the relief of Ladyemith. On thii occason, how ever, the public would have been left in the lurch had they depended on the " free, gratis, for nothing, and given away " arrangement, as not a line came to hand till long after our news bad been scattored over the town, the belle rung and flaga hoisted. The publio are aasuied the news from this oi!|ce will be the lateit a'ad will be thoroughly sellable.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN J.C. MEETING

United Press Aaaociation—By E ec*»io Telegraph.

„„ . „ Ddskdin, March 2 the following handicaps have been de clarou :—

DuNBDm Cup, !£ mile.-Boreas 911, I ortulla 8 12. Malatua 810, Jupiter 8 8 Wjin Djiaß 7. Sant llano 81, Dundats 80, 713, Fuman 7 12. A v.^ <; 711,Sbobeloff710, Huku 7 8, Pa?adin7 7, BtOuida72, Red Bannot 6 7 J übucans' Handicap, seven furlongs — B zir 10 4, Tonulla 93, Be: z >ia 91, Jupiter and Advanc- 811, Dnnrtas 810 Arline 8 5, Ostiak 8 4, Pal.idin 8 3. Edelweits 8 0, 8t Ouida 715, Nihilist 712, Oherrysfone 7 7, Brisa 76, l)ecoy 7 5, S.-z*nnah 7 3, Van dyke 71, Red Bannar 70, Peerage 6 13, Gold 6 12, Rougemont, and Dead Beat 6 9.

DELIBERATE ATTEMPT AT WIFE MURDER

The Victim in a Precarious State, i

United Press Association—By Eleor.tic Telegraph

Christchurch, March 1

This evening information was received at Lybtelton that) an old man named James Pope, residing at Governor's Bay, shofc at and wounded his wife. Dr Pairman went) out, and found the woman at a neighbour's house in a very exhaus'ed state from loss of biood from a gunshot wound in the left shoulder and neck. She was attended to, I but is in a precarious condition. There does nob appear to have been any quarrel. The woman was standing at the door of the , house this evening, when her husband com- j ing up to her presetted a gun at her (which she thought was not loaded) and fired Pope then made off and the woman made her way to the house of a, neighbour, about 150 yards away. The depositions of the woman are being taken, and tha police are looking for Pope, who teoently earned a fairly largo cheque grasß-eeediDg, and ia supposed to have been drinking.

BUSH FIRES.

A. Doitod Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright {Received Wakapuaka MarchJ2, 9.45 a.m, This Office 10 20 a.m.

Melbourne, March 2 The Gippsland bush fires have been t'lecked by rain.

News in Brief.

The diagnostician and Bpeoialiet of th« Polypabhic Medical Institutes of Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney, with the New 2 laland branch at Christchurch, arrived by the express to-day, and will remain until to morrow (Saturday) evening, giving free consultations until 5 o'clock, and will be located at the Commercial Hotel.

Ashburton Bowlingl Club.

The formal opening of the Asbburton Bowling Club, which took place yesterday afternoon, was a brilliant success. Ihe gentle rain of the day before had freshened everything up wondeifully, and the Domain looked ita brightest. Had the weather been arranged for beforehand, it would have been impossible to have selected a more perfect day. Visiting bowlers were met at) the express by the president and secretary, and taken tio the Somerset Hotel for lunch. At two o'c ock members all assembled in the Domain, when, after declaring the green duly open for piay, the first bowi was rolled by the president, Mr D. Thomas, and after deroribiug a be&u'.iful curve, finally rested in olose proximity to the j c. A hearty round of chee;s followed, and then a three rink natch between the Cnristchurch and .ashburton Ciuba »a^ commenced. After half an hout'd pay) the ecjring boardb eh wed ABhburtou with a &ub tanual lead, but it, was fully expected that this would be wiped iff by the visitors as soon as they had properly guagd the posaibilitas of the green as compired with their own. The oj&I players, however, steadily increased their lead, and as much to their surprise as to that of their opponents, ultimately woo tie match by the handsome m jnty of thirty points. In justice to the Christchurcb players, however, It must be admitted, that had the match been payed on thetr own green, which is lower and keener than the local one, the resul 1) would mo it likely have been otherwise. During the afternoon a largo number of visifeora assemble i, and took a lively interest in the proceedings. In a largt maiquee at) one corner of the ground, all sorts of good things h»d been provided, and Mrs Thomas and her fair assistants, were kept busy dispensing afternoon tea. The result of the match having been announced, play was resumed for an hour, after which photographs were taken of the visitiDg rinks, local players and their la<iy friends. Mr Raphael, President of the CiriEtchurch Bowling Club then thanked tin Ashburton Club for their hospitality, and wished them every success in the future. Three cheers for the visitors, for the Presi d«nt, and for the ladies brought the proceedings to a close, after one of the most successful gatherings of its kind ever held in Ashburton. The following ia the de tailed result :—

, Chbistchuroh. Ashbubton. No. 1 Rink Lambie (skip) Craigbead (skip) Naldtr Hardie Dr Thomas Thomas Smith — Snodgraßa ■—• 19 IQ No. 2 Kink Bishop (skip) Drurnmond (skip) Parsons Golenun Xii k Northoote Louiwon — Zander — 11 32 No. 3 Rink Raphael (skip) Scrint (skip) 8. Manning Grange Biokerton Fisher Tabutheau Thompson — Dodda — 21 19 Total: Ashburton 81 points ; Cbristchurch SI points.

Longbeach Borticultural Society's Show.

It ia gratifying t.« e-e tnat the Jove of cultivating flower* i= prt-.tty funeral thrcugi> out the couivy, «n-i •-■» koe'i ia the ii'torssat in some places Ui,*t. fch« enihu-iasi* do nor, atop a^ mere culi iva" ion, but have crgt*n<«e 1 local societies—Mi.'Ufiti Somets and i.ontf bei»ch are norablo ex*mples, and the la'-U r Society y- s'trday he d a moat succ asfu! show, a reptfrt of which wii! be founii In low. We are indebted to MiS3 Thowpkon, the secretary of the Society, for the 'o lowitig report and pr xc li&t. T<i<* »:to:dan<e w; c excellent, e*p cially in t,hs t>ve»ing. Mr Pibsseub in a splendid o*>l'»»cti(in of liahli^a and p.. fcunias. Miss M. Grigg had ag! au<! display of fern 3 and paini . M s J. Re d showed a very beautiful Ciotus, The priu uipal exiiib.tjfis of fl>wore were Mra Bushel], M^s Oroy, Mr John C«-y, Mrs F. Jaine, and Miss M Grtgg ; of fruit,—Miss M Gr gg, Misses White (2), Mrs Athfcon ; of vegetables -Messrs Werren. Motes, Rev :;kinmr, Mr John Croy, and Miss M Grigg. For bouquets Mi« Bushel I'a flora! design (faith, hope, and charity) desorvea special mention. The exhibits ot broad (h?me made) were >x ceptionally fiae. The most sicoesefu exhibitor in the show w-s Mrs Baßhell VJoxb in out flnvere were awarded to Mr John Croy. The refreshments (afternoon and evening) we c pre-idod over by Misses M. Grigs;, Ashton, Wi'liamx, McL'ohlan, Watsoo, Gellabely. ! hare was a promenade concert at night, which was much enjoyed, Misses Watson and Thompson, Messrs Hay man, Werren, MeG nneil, Shetrer, aud Jamiepon supplying the mo»ic, and after remarks by the Preiident., "God Save the Queen," closed a moat, successful exhibition. The following is tha oriza list; —

*0"E PLANTS.

Open Class-P. fcuniaa (separa'e variety), —Mr Joh>) Croy I; Vlre Buah 11 2. Amiteur C'ass—Fuchsias (separate variety) — Mr* Croy 1. Doable Gei anium—Mrs W G Jaine 1 Window Pi*:-,t—Mrs H ff:ndcn. Pot Maiden H.ur Fern—Mis* Shoarer 1; Mr J Croy 2. PUut in Flower ('<or, otii rwise specified) —Mrs Wateon 1; Mrs O'oy 2. Hanging Plant—Mrs Ooy 2.

CCT FLOWERS.

Open Class—Collection —Miss M L Grigg 1 ; Mrs Bushell 2 Vfrbeims ( x vunctie ) —Mrs WFJiine2 Dahlias (fiugie) — Mrs Bushel! 1. Dkhlias (double, six varierte*) — Mr John Croy 1. Dahlias (caoiua, six varie ties) —Miss M Grigg 1 ; M s Bushell 2. Marigolds (Freuch, *ix blooms)— Mrs Bus hell 1 and 2 Marigolds (African, three orange and three lemon)-Mrs BuiheN 1 and 2 Petunias (collection)-Mrs Bushell 1. Aaters (ix varieties)— Mrs Bu*hell I ; Mrs J Read 2 Phlox Drummondi (nix varieties, 'hree trusses)— Mrs Bushell 1 ; Mies M L Grigg 2. Phlox Drummondi (collection) — Mrs Bu<*heM 1. Zinnias (ix varieties) -Mrs Bushel! 1 and 2 G^illardias (six varieties, two of e*ch)—Mrs Bushell 1 and 2. Amateur Ola. s—Roses (jo!!ection) —Miss Annie White X; Mi»B Lenie Bell 2 Koses (four varieties) —Mr John (Jroy 1. Dahlias (double, six varieties) —Mrs Croy 1. D*blias (cactus, four varieties)— Mrs Croy 1 ; Mrs W F Jaine 2 Gl»dio'i (four spikee) —Mr Moses 1. Asters (^velvo variftie.l) —V!r John Croy 1; Mr Hlee 2 Phlcx D ummondi (six varieties iwo of each) —Mr J Croy 1; Rev J Skinner 2. Marigolds (Prendi), 6 blooms—Mr J C^oy 1, Rev J Skinner 2 Marigolds (three orange, three lemon)— Mrs W F Jaine 1 Collection of cut flowers— Mrs W F Jaine 1: Mrs Croy 2. Sunflowers (two blooms) —Rev J Skinner.

BOUQUETS.

(Open to all ) Hind Bouquet (not. wired) —Mra Bushell 1. Bridal bouquet (»ot wired) — Mrs Bushell 1. Table bouquet (not wred) — Mrs Bushell 1. Bouquet (everlasting Siwers and grasses)— Mrs Bushell 1 and 2 Three vases (best effect) —Mrs Bui-hail 1 ; Misa M Grigg 2; MiS3 H Read commended. Floral design (for wall)— Mrs Buahell 1 ; Misa L Bell 2. Children's Claaa—Bouquet— Misa Elsie Bushell 1 ; Miss Mai j >rie G iga 2. Bwkefc of Flowers —Mi^a Elsie Bushel! 1 ; Misa Emily Houston ?,.

FRUIT

Open Clasß—Collection —Miss M Grigg 1 and 2- Six Peaches—Mrs W Ashton 1. Six Apricotß—Mis A McLauchlin 1 ; Mn W Ashton2. plums (three virieties, four of each)— Miss M L G.-igg 1 and 2. Apples (desert, one variety)-Mr R Stephens 1. Apples (cooking, one variety)— Miss M L Grigg 1 and 2. Apples (collection, six varit ties, four of each) —Miss M L Grigg 1 and 2 ; Mrs W Ashton commended. Amateur olase. —Plums, 3 varieties—Miss Annie White 1, Emma White 2 App'es (dessert), 1 variety—Mia Edge 1, Mis W ABhton 2 ; (cooking), 1 variety—Mrs Lid stono 1, Rev J Skinner 2 Pears (collec tion, 3 varieties, 4 each), Mrs Croy 1, Mr Mosea 2

VEGETABLES.

Open ClaßS,—Collection—Miss M L Grieg I and 2. Amateur Cl*s —Collection—Mr Werren 1, Mr Moses 2 Vageteble M arrows, (2 for table)—Mr Werren 1, Mr Jemmett 2. Tomatoes, 6 of one variety—C Houlton 1, Mrs Dove 2. Cabbage, two heads—Mr Jemmett 1, Mr Moses I. Carrots, bunch of 6—C Houlton 1, Mr Werren 2. Onions, twelve—A Read 1, Mr Mugford 2 Parsnips, six—J Bell (Ashton) 1, Key J Skinner 2. B.eans, broad—?Mr Werren 1, Mr Motes 2. Baan?, French —Mr Moses 1, Mr Werren 2. Potatoes, kidneys, 12 — S Croeean 1, T White 2; round, 12 of one kind — John Croy I, A Read 2. Potatoes, a iliectior, any variety, 4 each—W Houston 1, J Bell (Watertoo) 2. Khubarb, 6 stick*—Rev, J Skinner 1, Miss Emma White 2. Peas, 25 pods—Mr Werren 1, Rev. J Skinner 3.

SPECIAL PRIZES

Moat points Amateur Class, cut) blooms— John Croy I, Most successful exhibitor at ghow — Mrs Bushell. Sweetest smelling bunch cut flowers —Mrs Bushel! 1. Loaf home made bread—Miss Donaldson 1 and 2, Miss Annie White 3, Miss S Agar vh o. Plate home made buns—Mrs Croy 1, Misa Annio White 2. Plato home made scoog, Misa Watson 1, Mrs W F Jaine 2, Mrs Dove v ho. Be<<t Bouquet in Show—Mrs Bushel', Plate fancy Butter—Mias E J Dawson. lib fresh home made Butter—Miss S Agar.

EXHIBITION ONLY

Collection Ferns and Plants—Miss M L Grigg. Cactus—Mrs J Read. Applea—Mr R Stephens. Onions—Coldstream Station, (John Studholme, jun.) Dahlias, double and cactus, and Petunes —Mr Pitt. Dahlias- Mr Bushell.

Tinwald Patriotic Fund.

A full meeting of the members of the Tinwaid Patriotic Fund was held in the Temp'ar Hall on Wednesday evening. The various eab-commitfcees submitted their reports, from which it will be Reen that the demonstration promises to be the largest and moat successful gathering that has ever heen held in the district. At the deraonatration to be he'd in the after noon the bands, the volunteers, the fire brigade, the public bodies and visitors from all parfs havepiomiaed to take part. The programme of sports include bfcysle racas, 220 yds hurdle race, girls race, sack race, boy's race, three-ligged race, marrisd wotnena race, single womens race, 250 yds men**' race, pic-a-back raca, and half mile race. For the concert in the evening all the local talent has been secured as well f>a & number o.f dis tinguished vocalists from o|her parts !of the country.. Mr Q. A. M, Buckley, of Lagmhor and other public men will give short addresses, and the whole affair will conclude with a Ball in the evening. The Government have granted the use of the grain shed for the occasion A trac tion engine, with half a dizm trucks will leave the Post Office Ashbarton, soon after midday, and convey the Band, Vol unteers, and visitors to the Domain— where the sports will be held.

THE dgHBUitTOIS GUARDIAN ; J^BIDaY, MAKCH 2, 1900



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M .lON'S hAV LINKS j isi< opened up in Per fumery, Purses, Waileti.B, Birlhday Ctrdp, Photo Frames, I'arlour Games, Third Cmtingent Booklets and Badges, General Stationery, »tifl New Books, including Life of Htury Drjmmood, htalky and Co, Romance of the Victoria Croßs ; also a lot. of cheap paper bound books.— &. H. Williams, Taocred Street. OST, from F-»irfield Fceisiog Works, on FRIDAY last, Young black and tan aheep Dog ; answers to name of *' Rover.' Finder rew»rded oa returning tame to R Giodikgs, Tinw»ld. 2 20 BOAKD and Residence. — Comfortable Bo»rd and Residence is effjred to Ladies or Gaotl«men, at Very reasonable charge For particulars apply Guardian Office. 2 39 ~"SPKCIAL~ENTRY."' Saturday, m*roh s, >900 FRUIT. FRUIT, FRUIT. 40 Casks. TJIiUMS, Apricots, Peacheß, and App'en, Also~CJothing, Hats, Boots, Tice, and i Fancy Goods. i HENRY STKPgENSON. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. j EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY I HEREBY give notice that tha following persona have heeu duly nominated aa Candidates for the office of Councillor, in the place of Mr John H. Maynard, resigned : GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS j HENRY WILLIS And I further give notice that a Poll for tho i election of ONK of the above mentioned i Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Fqiare West, oo THURSDAY, tho 15th day of March, 1900, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. H» H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Marod 2, 1900. 2 16 THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltb. fTpHE FAIRFIELD Offices of the above 1 Company will be CLOSED on MONDAY, sth March, 1900, on the ocoasion of the Employees' Picnic. F. WAYMOUTH, ! Secretaf 139 Hereford Street), Chrietohureh, Ist Marqh, 1000, 5 15 Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Aeh burtor. NOTICE ia hereby given that William Hamilton Landells, of Ashburton, Engineer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my rffioe on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of March, 1900, at U o'clock a.m. JOHN DA^TSON, Deputy Official Assignee Maroh 1, 1900. 3 14 TO THE BURGESSES OF ASHBURTON f ADIES & GENTLEMEN,— | Xj I I have been repeatedly asked fco permit myself to bo nominated for a aeat in your Council, but hitherto I have always declined, feeling that there were many ratepayers wfeoaa longer residence in the Borough guve tbem greater claims to your support. However, as I have been amongst you now for a good many years, I have decided to offer my services. Needleas to say that should you do me rhe honor to elect me, I shall do my utmost to further your interests^ Yourß Qbjs&ie&tly, HBNRY WILLIS. WAR, WAR, WAR—Contingent Ties and Hat Bandi at Nobthoote & Hefford's, •*»



11 £<ai ¥H«5 Blood is thb Life "— QLAKKE'S WORLD. FA MED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. Ifor Scrofula, Scurvy, Ec zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, %,< aid, and lla eaoh, by Chei&i&fca and Paten. Medicine Vendors' everywhere. Sole Pro p?ie&6&, T&E LINCOLN AND MIDLAND OoUJS. ?iis Co, Lincoln, SogliQd,



DAVID THOMAS. ~~ ARCADE! ~ HORSE FAIR., THURSDAY, MARCH 15. — 1900 - I WILL hold my Next HOESB FAIR en the above date, IJ& WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. I D. THOMAS, °5 Auctioneer. E W BANMER. AsHBURTON YARDS. TUESiJAY7~M^KCH 6. IvSHALL OFFER, on account of C. J. Petkr, Eau,—- Q/"W"| Bound Mouthed MERINO OUU EWES, iii very good con dition These Sheep are from the original Anama < fi 'ok. E. W. HANMKR. J. K. BLAND, * 6 Auctioneer, FRIKDLANDKR BROS." Ltd, Patent Bag Lifter. 11HIS SIMPLE APPII4NCB can be fixed to a Dray or Waggon, and, by the aid of a horse, will hoist Bags o£ Grain, etc., over the aides of a dray, or on to a platform, fti the Rate of 50 Bags ia Ten Minutes, 1 be Appliance is made of Iron P.ping, and weighs only 40 bp. It can be fixed ou to ar.y kind of Dray or Vehicle, or Loading Stago, and ia bo simple that anyone can use it. If a horse ia not available, two men can supply the necessary power to work it by pulling the rope instead of yoking the horse to it The Patent Lift*r is an appliance that will do all the Bag Lifting of a large farm in a few minuteß, aud no Farmer or Htoreman should be without ib Prices made so low to bring i 6 within the reach of all. Ib can be used either in the Paddock, at Barn, or at the Storp. FRTEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Agr-nfg. ______ „ HALF ACRE of Land, on Alford Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars app!y FRIEDLANDER BROP., Ltd. ~COBN SACKS. 1500 BALES NOW LANDING. IHAKMBa-S will pease give us their Orders promptly if delivery ia requ icd ex shp. Stocks will be kept at our Ath burton, Tinwalr?, and Lynri burst Stores. FKIKDLANDBR 8K03., Ltd SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAKCH 3. DOUBLE and Single furrow Plough', Disc Harro%vs, Potato Grubber, Garden Grubbur, He s of heavy and light fcUir w% Block and Tackle, fcihoep Netting, Barb Wire, Hurdleß. Seed Sower, Sundriie, etc. Wi'hont ■' eseiv . 3 7 IT. STKPHENSON, Auctioneer ! CBKRTSEY BFORTS. li\lPB(;V(iD PKCGKAMMB FO'l. S TpASTER MONDAY, APRIL 16th. [OPEN HORSE & ATHLKIIO INVENTS j Prograinmea ieau^d in a lew days. I 2 100 JOHN SHANNON, Secretary. a H t3 ua. ho ' P^ -*of' 3J< *» i" » ' H 111111 l I^l r*i 6jo *>.2 § h aj aa.s~, .S <v 03 i ■» la oj * S 5 —. -» i §8 R 8 £^ % § PQ g O} ; FOR BICYCLE ACCESSOBIfcS GO TO I DATES, LOWBY AMD CO-, THE LEADING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done in a neat and ! workmanlike manner, All work guaranteed, and charges reason able Lord Roberts HAS considerably reduced the number of Boers during the paßt week. Thin is the talk of the town, and so ia the faeb that) the Crown Studio have reduced the price of first class Photography. Cabinats j from 78 6d per doaen for the month of March. COME AND SEE OUR Brilliant Victory IN HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGBAPHY. MITCHELL, BURNETr STREET.- 3 12 ]7*INEST New Oatmeal, 251b bags V Roller Flour, 200 b bags 13s j 1001b 7a 6d; SOlbs 3a lOi ; 25!bs 29, and further reductions by the ton at F&etobeb Bros. Cash Supply Stor«e



FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STOKES. it::: preserving --- to potting «, bIiAbUJN, confidence a.d ln a Eank on ke^ps .it by Interest. *on 1900- giving ho«rt dn*iteloten«t value# JnValue'' £ for £ PRIS B.RV[NG PANS "in Brass, Oast Iron, Enamel, arid Lffcat Steel, Knamled, 1 i If you w >nt to make a Light Paree.do eavy work, this is the Store tor y«ci JARS. JARS, JARS. NC^ 0R YOUBJBJERVJ CS, BfJT FOR THE SEASON'S FRUIT[OR JAM. ]K!^^L />n;eiicau m»nt>factire. The bottom' JPVBL WOOD "JiM|BPOONS-3J. 4d,>nd;6diltach. PRESERVING BUG^K. GUARANTEEDIPURE OABM, ani the BEST PROCURABLE. iiWCKLAND No 1, and No 1 a, 70ib Bi^ 14 1, or with slb Tin Tea 13s 3d p§ 70)b Bag, 2£d per pound with Tea. GALYANISEtTTbB^P NETTING. Stocked ia ths foilo^in^ Sizes : — 4 InchjVleah, 24 Inches Wide 14 Grange 4 » » 36 „ , 14 Centre Stran I 4 „  36 „ „ 14  4 » » 38 „ „ 15  4 „  36 „ „ 16 „ injtheJfollojriDglSizes :— | InchlMesh, 24 Inches Widi 1 » »» 36 „ „ 2 „ „ 24  „ 2 .;, „ 36 „ 1 * »» »» 72   GALVANISED STEEL BARB WIBE; (Pig and Cattle). £AND FENCING WIRE IN STOCK TOMAHAWKS,'.SHINGLING HATCHETS, AND AXES, from Is 6d each. AT FLETCHEE EROS. CASH SUPPLY, STORES, ASHBURTON & FaIIJILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE Free en application. Sole New; Zealand Agents for. fcha Celebrated DUCHESS TEA.



FOX.SALE /COTTAGE and Section Eton Street, \J Hampstead. Offera are invited for the purchase of Lot 93, containing 38 perchra, fronting Eton Street, Hampstead, with 4 roomed cottage thereon, the pro pf-rty f,f Mrs Andrews, It is situated just! off the Wttkacuißoad. Particulars re terms fee, furnished on application. __ T. BULLOCK ■H£A."YJ>OOKL»S NEW LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Coated.) I \ WONDERFUL and extraordinary A. combination of coccentra'ed medicine. The viororiceof Science—Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Prin'mg — revolutionised tb» whole system of the g ebo, and mude man kind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills uaed for dii-ease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark able discovery of Dr. Haydock has eclipsed them all, and has founded » NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whose vaefc doees of four or five pills, enfeeble the stomach and paralyse the bowels, must give way to the map who restores health and appetite with oria or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. Ona or two of Da- Haydock's jn kw Livsb 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 Systom is enfeebled, it is invigorated and sustained, SYMPTOMS of BILIOUSNESS.' 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the stomich, 2 Disteneion of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn 4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste in the mouth and furre tongue 6 Constipation, with an oeoationa.l diarrhesa 7 Headache in front of head 8 Depression of spirit* and great lasaifco.de All of the above sympromß go to show functional derangement of the Liver; and row comes the great importance of any error made as to the condition of the patient, Ha •houid immediately provide himself with a Liver Stimulant, the moat common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly Is the readiest mode of inciting and promot ing the action of the Liver, and ca^ always be relied on. I have devoted m«ny years or my life in compounding a Pill, that will act readily and systematically as a Bilious Remedy. I do not be ieve in great purga tives, and therefore have made a Pill, one of which is an active and thorough doae. I huve called it Haycock s New Livkb Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest blessing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, Genera! 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 Druggista Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills sen r him free on receipt of his name and address, or a trial Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet—* 11 The L ver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable Information to all, HAYJDOCB «8c CO, NEW YORK, US, Laction !—Druggists ar© desited to notice that the name ot J H Francis, sole agent, is written across each dcaan packages of ffayrlock'e Liver Pills. All without this are counterfeits. KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER & CO., WOaj»Kl|*LJL ittfr.A»l.4JtAK. " BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such a» Wind and Paw in the Stonia h, Sick He^ache, Giddiness. Fnlnessaud Swelling after Meals, Dizzm«ss and Drow siness, Cold Chilia, Kiu hinge or Hca\ Less of Appetite, Shortne=s of Breath, Cosciveuess, BlotclKs on th« Sinn, Disturbed Sle»:p, Frightful Dreams, aivi all Ner voua nnd 'Jremlling Sensations, etc. THE FIKST DOSE WILL GIVE IifeLIEF IN TWENTY i MINUTES. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one' Box of these Pill?, and I they will be acknowledged to be Worth a' OIJIWKA a BOX; i BBBC HAM'S TILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore Females to complete Healta. They promptly remove any obstruction, or irregularity o the system .1 For a] WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders Hpon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring tLe long-lost complexion, bringing back the fa-en edge of appetite, and arousing with the Bosebud of Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climat« they are specially renowned. These are " facts " ad mitted by thousands, in a)l classes of Socii ty, and on« of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH MVt'S PIILS have the Largest Saleoi any Patent Medicine in the World. "" j BEECHAM'B Pitj'JLS I Have for many yearn been the popular j family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVALJ PREPAHBD ONLY BY IHOMAS BKKC'HAB.ST. Helen'S,Bk« Sold everywhere in bottles-9Jd, Is IJd and 26 9d each 81-CHLCRIDE CF GOLD CURE. DRINK FAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from en Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chlobidb op Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Deeire for Intoxicants The deaire will never return unless you re* __, cultivate it;. No cure—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDBT OP GOLD INSTITUTE oray House, Ratiiray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorne.. Pposser and Go. Age&ti RILIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PBEVEfiT FITS, GONVULSiONS, ETC, Preserve a healthy state of tho consti tution thirias the porirssl of Teething. Ihe words " JOXN GTFRDMAN, e^"?*ii:?T, v;-;::^tth, s\h£zy," Are otigi'avuil on V--- <',■•••• ■•.■■> rut affixed tt OTBIFIIONIfiYI CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JP £100 ™ £10,000, ON ' " COUNTRY, CITY, ri' ASI>! SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Afc 4| per cent. Terms of repayment of the moafc liberal character, which can be ascertained on 1 enquiry. -010R forms qFapplicatiok and " PULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTKIOT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, orovernmenfc Insurance Commiisloner. 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