LIAVB OF AB-KNC* Leave of absence was granted to Mr Napier and Mr Kail au. adbie-s in a*pi* Mr*Witheiord moved the Address in Reply to the Governor's Speech. He prefaced his speech by saying that with no disrespect to the present Governor he hoped the day would come when the people of the colony would have a voice in the appoint ment of Governor Ha congratulated the Premier and Captain Russell on their res toration to health, and eulogised the former for his action in cementing the bonds of brotherhood between the colonies and the Umpire. He agreed with the proposal in the Speech to increase the number of Minis ters, whose health, had in the past suff red from overwork. He congratulated the House on Mr Ward* re-appointment as Minister, and gave his views respecting ! he Ban Fran cisco mail service, contending that it should be supported!, and that the whole of the Pacific Islands should be dominated by the English-speaking race. Referring to the war in South Africa he considered that every encouragement should be given to the establishment of rifls clubs. An impor tant matter was alliance with some friendly power, such as the United States. It had been customary to begrudge support to the volunteers, but the present war had showed how important it was to enoourage them. He regretted, however, that so many young New Zeatandera had left its shores for Africa, but despite the efforts made to induce tbem to seek homes "there he hoped they would be attracted back. Ie would be necessary to make provision for the wounded and tin I relatives of those who had been k lied. . Mr Field seconded the motion, and com plimented the Governor on the great interest he had shown In the affairs of the colony, and the efforts he had made to promote its welfare. He agreed with the regret expressed afc the attack on the life of the Prince of Wales. With regard to the Pacific Island question he regretted that other nations had been allowed to obtain a footing there, and hoped that an effort would be made for a more extensive domination by Britain of those islands. He approved of the vote of £5000 to the Indian famine fund; On the questions of defence and railway management he was in accord with the Government. Rednoticm in the Customs tariff was. a question of finance, but he hoped that as soon as ppssible the duties on the neoosefcrios of life would be reduced, not by reducing the duty on a number of articles by a small sum, but rather by abolishing altogether the duty on the same. He agreed that it was necessary that not only should the number of Ministers be Increased, but that the salary of eaoh should also be increased. While looking at the manner in which the Governor had carried out his dntiea, his salary was altogether inadequate. Speaking on the education ajuestion he hoped the Government would see their way to increase the amount of capitation and encourage technical schools more generously. Captain Russell congratulated the mover and seconder of the Address for the manner £n which they had proposed the motion; He wos thoroughly opposed to in increase in the number of Ministers and increased salaries for the samei He considered that it Was a , mistake that Che salaries of of Ministers had been reduced, and considered that the amount paid private membsrs was altogether out of proportion to the sum paid to Minis ters. The amount paid the latter should be Increased, bub on the understanding that » there should be no more travelling expenses, and deluging the country with free party telegrams and services. With regard t6 the question of defence, ha did not approve of the proposal to create a military system that would compel the young men of the colony to go upon foreign service. He hoped that pensions would be given tothewoundtd, and to the relatives of those who had lost their

lives in South Africa.

Mr MoGbwan contended that Captain ■k Russell's speech contained the claptrap they had been aoaustomed to for che past ten years. Reduced Customs taxation was desirable, and ho approved of the suggestim thab in any reductions thab were made it would be better to strike off the duty on some articles rather than temporise by taking . a small sum off a number of different articles; Mr E M Smith said that it the Govern ment had followed his advice thsy would have borrowed a much larger Bum than they have done. With regard to defence, ha contended thab our young men should be sent abroad to gain experience. He obj ?uted to officers being brought out from Home to control our forces, condending that such a position shonld be given to our own yourg men. He condemned the slow progtess in completing main lines of railways, and asserted that he would support a proposal to borrow ten millions if neoaasary, for that purpose. The debate was adjourned. The House rose ab 10,45 p.m.

Correspondence.

(We do not held ourselves responsible for opinion* expressed by our correspondents

THE LIGHTING OF THE TOWN.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir,—l notice that certain of our City Fathers are still hankering after the Ash* barton Gas Works, and fchab the Borough Council has determined to employ an experb to report upon the value and efficiency of these works, I trust the ratepayers are not going to have this gas factory thrust upon their hands. It is over twenty years sinoe the Ashburton Gas Works were ereoted, daring which period, I believe, nothing whatever has been done to them beyond keeplag them in proper working order and repair. Moreover, the works have been ereoted in an obviously unsuitable position, £>he gasometer being at a higher level than most of bhe burners which have to be supplied. That the works do not produce gas of the highest illuminating power is patent to every resident in the totvOt If we must go into the gas business—if the mania for borrowing has seized us— let us at least expend the borrowed cash in erecting bran new and up to-date gas works on a proper site. Bub is ib not folly for the Borough to look to gas at »U for lighting purposes, i.c , if it is going to be made a municipal undertaking ? Twenty years ago electricity wsrs unknown as an Hhiminanb for ordinary purposes ; the electric lighb was a scientific cariosity; while now its use is spread throughout the civilised world, and as time goes on and itnprovemsnta are effected In the method of production, ib will assuredly supplant gat as an illutmaanb, except perhaps in a few special nates. I, however, invite my fellow rate payers to seriously ponder over the question whether it is wise for this -little borough to raise another loan for lighting purposes. We I have thready resolved to borrow £7500, and since thd population of Ashburton is only about 2000j ib follows that, when the loan has been raised, we shall owe £3 10s a head, man, woman,, and child, which is nob bad for a'beginning. -We have already raised one half of the loan, and are now paying interest upon it at the rate of 4| per cent per annum, instead of 4 per cent, as we were promised, and this, too, although the £3750 was put on the markeb at an exceptionally favorable fcime* The difference is nob a serious matter, bub ib should warn us thai wo shall not be able to borrow whatever sams we choose to ask for. Then, there is the bank overdraft which, I fancy, we shall always have with us, although in diminished proportions, Now, if the population of bhe borough continues to increase, aa we may fairly hope that it will do 8 an artificial" water supply wjJJ, before long, become j indispensable,, ano^this is a work which dknuot be left to a |<j|nt atook oompany—ib tmust be undertaken by the Borough Counoil. Need I remark that it will be a very costly undertaking #" Probably £25,003 or £39,000 will be require^ v and if we damage our credit by borrowing too freely beforehand, we shall assuredly find ourselves in trouble when we ask forsjibsorip lions to a waterworks loan. Let us hußband our credit for this moat essential ifork, and not fritter it away upon loans for ejther gas or electric lighting, which can very well be left to private enterprise for the present— I am, etc., * Cauxion.

Fug Fob the Borough School—There is on view in the window of the Ashburton Drapeiy Company, Burnett Street^ a hand some fUg presented by Mr John MtiLtoblaD, M.H.R., to theborough school, and obtained through Mr H. CfctJteimpton.

Sporting.

Askburtou County Racing Club.

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club was held in the Arcade Chambers last evening. There were about twenty-five members prcseut. The Presi dent of t^e Club, Mr J Studholme, jar., occupied i he chair. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET

The report congratulated members on the Bteady progress of the Club, and its strong financial position. The amount re ceived for nominations and acceptances had increased from £371 last year to £435 this. The stakes had been increased by

£59. The increase in the amount paid to the handicapper had been amply justified by the success which had attended the meeting on tho Ashburton course. This fixture had been marked by it punctuality and absence of protests. The nominations had been record one?, and the racing iiual to the best ever seen in the county. The handioapper, Mr Henry, had every reason bo be pleased with the success attending his eff rts. The meeting on the Tinwald course on January 1 and 2 had provided good sport for a large number of people. The ground committee reported the build ings in fair order. Some improvements made had been much appreciated. The incoming committee was recommended to j consider the erection over the weighing room of stewards and reporters' rooms. The oouree was now in good order, having been harrowed and rolled after the last meeting.' Several small matters were enumerated, and the report complimented the olub'd officers on the way they ha.J carried oub their duties;

The balance sheet was a highly satisfac-

Tory one. It showed that the year com menced wibh a credit) balance of £89 8s 51 After paying everything there was a balance in the bank of £280 Is 3d, which, with the subscriptions to come in, was practically £300. There were no liabilities Mr Studholme, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, referred to the prosperous condition of the club. The liberal programmes submitted during the year showed that the club had resorted to no cheese-pairing or niggardliness, and a good deal of the prosperity was attributable to the confidence placed in the Committer The nomination and acceptance fees had increased to the extent of £64, and, with a growth in that direction alone of so substantial a sum, the olub had little to fear. A meed of praise was also due to the Chairman of the Com mittee and the Secretary 'or the manner in which they had-dkeh»*f.«t- their vsriOTr duties, and to them wal? an amouat of the year's success attributable. TheC mmtttee had undoubtedly acted wisely in securing the services of Mr 3 E Henrys as handt carper and Mr H Piper as starter, and visitors had been loud in their praise of the general management of their race meetings. He would like to see an increase in the value of stake* offered

Mr T E Upton seconded the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which was carried

ELECTION Oi" OFFICERS The election of officers-was then pro oeeded with, and resulted as follows: — President—Mr John Studholme, junr (re elected); Vice-President—Mr M Stitt (re elected); judge—Mt M Stitt (re-elected); Treasurer—Mr R Friedlander; Clerk of the Scales—Mr T Stone ; Stewards — Messrs QAM Buckley, F de .0 Maleb, J C N Grigg, TE Upton, F Russell, D McLean, Dilgetty, P Jones, J Hampton, D Thomas, Roberts (Westerfield); Committee—Messrs M Lagan, B Gates, O Doherty, Marriott Watson, F Russell, T E Upton, E G Crisp, E J Paul, James Hampton, H F Niooll, 8 Brown ; auditor—A H Shury (re-elected). THE TINWALD RACING OLUB

A letter was read from the Secretary of the Tinwald Racing Club, detailing the decision of tho meeting recently he'd, and proposing terms on which they could hold a Sports Meeting on New Yeir's D*y, also referring to the disposal of funds, now in the po?S3Heion of thab body, and which by the terms of the ann'g=tmukn, agreement would have to be dealb with. Trie letter enclosed the minute passed by the committee of the Tinwald Ciub oh June 23, 1900 as follows :—Mr C Doherty proposed and Mr M Lagan seconded "Thab if the Ashburton County Racing Club are agreeable, the old Tinwald Racing C!ub are prepared to release them from the agreement entered into at amalgamation of the Club?, provided they recommend the pa-sing of a programme of sports for New Year's Day to be held at Tinwald, and that all monies now in hand belonging to 1 inwald le held by them for said sports.'—Carried, seven voting for it and two against. Mr R Friedlander stated that the mattter had been brought up at the recent Committee m eting of the A.C.R 0,, and he was sur prised that the question had been discussed withcut data, and all members of the Club, should be given an opportunity to discuss the matter. He gathered from the letter now before the meeting that all heart burnings were over, and thab the Tiowald people were with them in the endeavour to make the Ashburton County Racing Club one of the best country C:ubs in the island. Regarding the proposals contained in the letter, he cordially supper ted the idea of holding a Sports Meeting, at Tinwald, on New Year's D»y. Pasb experience had proved that it was a difficult matter to hold a successful race meeting at New Year time, the Canterbury Jockey Club had also experienced this difficulty. lb was very inconvenient for the Club's handioapper and starter-in fact, they simply could nob be present. Ab thab time of year there were a large number of meetings in the North Island, and as owners from there had broughb horses and competed at the recent meeting, we should cotoßlder them. It was also desirable thab the stakes should be increased. He moved "That the letter be received, and the recommendations contained therein ba recommended for adoption by the incoming Committee. MrF. C. d» Maleb seconded.

Mr Upton said Mr Friedlander was evi dently labouring under a mistaken impres sion, as there was no discussion ab the Committee meeting ab all. At that meeting he, Mr Upton, had said that the matter could nob be discussed fay thab meeting. The initiative must be taken by the Tinwald Club. The Committee were bound bo stick to the old arrangemenb till the Tinwald Club approached shem. Mr Hampton oould hardly understand the intention of the Tinwald Racing Club. He certainly did not approve of any breach of the amalgamation agreement or the with drawal of interests' He bad approved of amalgamation, after consideration, and he thought they ('he Clubs) should continue so. Mr Studholme agreed with the remarks of Mr Friedlander. Ib was hard to get good horses at Tinwald on New Yeai'a Day, and he thought a Sports Meeting would be pre ferable.

Mr D. Thomas could not agree, with the proposal*. There had undoubtedly been quiet bickerings among members, and a matter of such importance should be dis cussed by a larger meeting of member?. He was not aware that the matter would be dis cussed until that day. The Ashburton County Racing Club bad amalgamated with the Tinwald Racing Club, and members could fiew ib in their own light, bub ib certainly meant an ultimate severance of the Club's members, and the apparent loss to the Ashburton County Racing Club of i»100 worth of assets. He maintained thab a good race meeting could be held on New Year's Day. He certainly would nob favor an increase of stakes, as paßb experience had proved there was nothing to be gained by so-doing. Until he was perfectly sure that tho Tinwald Club was keen on the subject., and that the proposal emanated from that Club as a body, he wcu'd not support the proposal. Mr E Gates did not think the Ashburton County Racing Club could afford to maintain two courses, and as the officials could not Conveniently attend on New Year's Day, he considered a Sports Meeting very desir able. Mr Doherty said the proposals had been quietly dißcnssed for some time. There had been nothing sudden or underhand in the matter. He was not aware, until he read the local papers that the Ashburton County Racing Club had discussed the matter. He was positive the old members of the Tin wald Racing Club would not sever their connection with the present Ciub. He

favoured the proposals. Mr Hampton maintained that the assets of the Tinwald Club should nob he divert d from the original . intentions - of the old members of that Ciub.

Mr E G Crisp moved aa an ameadmrnt " That the matter be left in the ha dn of the Committee for consideration," Be under stood that the assets of the Tinwald Racing Club were to be handed over in inetal ments ti the Ashburton County Ric;ng Club, bub there now appeared an inclination to falter in that respect. He supported the Sports Meeting and would subscribe to it if requested, bub would not be a p*rty to allowing any breach of the original amal gamation agreement.

Mr EJ Paul thought the matter should be disposed of thab nigbt. The fixtures for next Beason would have to be considered, and the matter could not be delayed in the interests of the Club.

In replying, Mr R Friedlander refuted Mr D Thomas' assertion that the proposal emanated from members of the A.C.X.C. The letter had come spontaneously from the Tlnwald Raoing Club. Members should have attended the meeting that evening, and discussed the matter. They had ample notice, and the word *' General " on the circulars was sufficient. In accepting the proposals he considered they would be consulting the best interests of both Clubs.

The resolution was carried. RACE FIXTURES It was resolved that a recommendation to the incoming Committee, to fix the Spring Meeting shortly after the CJC Spring Meeting, and the Autumn Meeting for May, 1901.

VOTES OF THANKS Votes of thanks to the outgoing Com mittee, the officials and the auditor, were passed, and the meeting adjourned.

Udied Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Napier Park Racecourse, June 27 There is beautiful weather and the course in fine order. Results —

Hack Hurdles —La Marquise 1, Haydn 2, C oeir de Lion 3 Scratched — Bradford. Dividend-£8 6s.

Welter—Sb Brigld 1, The Miner 2 The Dude 3 Scratched -Bush Rose and Teha. DivHend-£7 10*

-Napi*.!* Stbepsechase—Kturt Gum 1, TalJyho 2, Carnival 3. Scratchtd- Barbarossa. Fine race throughout. Won by a length and a half. Tataramoa fourth, Scallywag fifih. Blackberry and Christum fell, and others ran off Divi dend—£s 11b.

Stewards—Bush Ro « 1, Lady Lome .apHrTttt-trHie""Wisp 3. Scratched— Raamahanga, Cora Linn, and Weaver. Won by three parts of a length. Divi dend— £7 U.

THE CHRISTCHURCH AFFRAY

The Inquest.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph

Christohurch, June 27 The inquest on Daly, the victim of the High Street affray, was continued this morning. The accused, Trounson and Divers, were present. The facts elicited so far in conn; ctlon with the affair are almost identical with those telegraphed at the time. The trouble commenced in Fail's restaurant, and on Daly and his friend, James Peter, going outside, they saw the two accused on the footpath Daly asked Peters to wheel his bicycle, and deceased walked towards accused. Then there wa9 a scrffi-j, and Peters saw Dily lying on the ground insensible. One of che accused struck Daly some blows with a stick. Daly was quite sober. In Peters' opinion accused were not sober. The grea'or portion of the m >rnicg was taken up with the evidence of Dr Crooke, house surgeon at the Hospital, and Dr Symea, who mude the post mortem, as to the nature of the injuries. Alfred B >wden. waiter at the restaurant, sail he heard Daly say to accused, after some argument, "Go outside and waib for me ; when Ive finished my supper I'll come out." The rest of the evidence whs unimportant* The inquest was adjourned at one o'clock.

Football—-The following are the teams fo: tomorrow's matoh ;—Banks—Pilbrow, Salmond, Cromie, Rickmm, Crisp, Fisher, King, Cox, Johnston, Heasley, Stephens, Bone, Tennant, Maude and Brock ; emer gencies, White, Joo Ward, Eaton and Purchase. Auctioneers—Amos, Lynskey, Sildon, Denshire, E Niooll, Moon, L Nicoll, Friedlander (2), Cookson, Treston, Woods, Rickman, Bruce and Buchanan.

THBi ASHBURION GUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, -JUKE 2T, 1900



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HIeOTOB MACDONALD, Sir Redvers Buller, Lord Roberts, The Natal 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 ■ah, The Plunderers, Haromi (a New Zealand story), and other new books. The Siege of Ladysmith, in 64 photography Pearson's Strand, Wide World, Cassel's Royal, Wind sor and other Magazines for May.—H. M, Jones EW BqOKS in Stook-On the Track (Lswson), Only a Ciod (Miss Braddon), Prinoass M»zaroff (Joseph HattOD), By Right of Sword (Marchmont), Ba. viola (Churchill), Riflu and Carbine Exercises, New Lines in I Devotional Books, Purse?, Parlour Games, 'etc.—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. APPLICATIONS are invited for a Medi oal Offio r of Health for the Borough of Aahburtoi?. Schedule of duties any be seen at the Town Cork's Office, where applications will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the 9th day of July prox. CHARLES E. FOOKS Town Clerk June 27, 1900 6 176 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE Is hereby given, that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on the 7th day of May, 19CQ, two Resolutions were parsed for re-ad justing the several Loans borrowed by the Council under the provisions of "The Government Loans to Local Bodies Aofc, 1886," for the construction of certain Works for the supply of water to the Ruapuna Subdivision and the Ruapuna Subdivision No; 2 of the Ash burton-Rangitata Water Race District, by reducing the rate of interest payable in respeot of the said Loans from Five Pounds per centum per annum to Three Pounds Ten Shillings per centum per annum, and ex tending the term of years during which such interest shall be payable from 26 to 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 ab the Council's Offices, Baring Square, Ashburton, on July 6, 1900, at 11 a.m. Copies of the propose! Special Orders are deposited at the said Offices of the Council, and will be open to the inspection of (he Public every week day during office hours, up to July 6, If the proposed Special Orders be paired, the readjustment of the Loans will take effect on the list day of February ntxb. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of the A'hburton County Council June 9, |1900. ' 6 68 D R LAVILLE'S LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best Specific. LITERATURE ON .APPLICATION ■ i n .I iii ii F. COMAR & FILS, SO, ftut fles Possis-St-Jaequis, PARIS AND or ALU CH«MIITS _____ , _ _ P-tIZES COMPETITION THE " TRIAD" offers a prize of two guineas for the beso conundrum on the present war. To close 20th August, CONDITIONS. AH thab is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down yonr conun drum on the war, and post same (enclosing a receipt for 5s or more from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Triad, Dunedin." For a competition for the young folks see June Triad. Anglo N.Z. 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BULLOCK. -■- BtNJAMIN GUM—For Coughs and Col A CONVINCING STATEMENT The Manager, Loasby's •« Wahoo " Manu faoturing Company, Ltd Christchurch, May 16, 1899 Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in testify ing to the value of your Benjamin Gum. had been much troubled with a very serious cough, whioh I was unable to get rid of, when I was advised by a friend to try Benjamin Gum. I did so, with the result thab my cough has completely gone, al though the eighteen-penny bottle is nob yet used up. lb is impossible to over-estimate the value of this medium-%i_urs faithfully, A Lawrench Gee "^SjT Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d; obtainable every where, "Wholesale agent — Kbmpthobne, Prossir & Cot



AMERICAN FALMISTRY, MDLLE. DE NORVELL, the famous Scientific Palmist and Character 1 Render, has arrived, and may be consulted ab Mbs Lester's, Easb Betb. Hours :Ipm. to 10 pm; mornings by special appointment For this week only. 6 122



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UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOAIsD TENDERS are invited for formation of some 60 chains more or Ices of the Three Chain Road Dromore. Particulars can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office West Street, Ashburton, nob later than 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, July 3, addressed to the Chairman, and marked Tender. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. . By Order, JOHN DAVISON, ' j 6 178 Clerk



ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1900, MR D THOMAS has received instructions to sell on above date- Chestnut Mare " Bonnie " Byrs, by Early Morning, Cam Kate. Full pedigree at sale. Account Southern Client, 5 Draught Marea and Geldings. D THOMAS, 6 177 Auctioneer



Bubonic plague has broken oub To leave a trail of death no doubt, • A vile, detestable complaint, O'er which few medicines have restraint. Now if ib were a cough, or cold, Though e'er so deeply taken hold, It could be cured with remedy sure, Wm E Woods Great Pepperminb Cure Lots of people have bought a small sample packet of McKenzie's Hondai Lanka Cey lon Tea out of pure curiosity. Didn'b be lieve it—why, certainly nob—why should they. But somehow or other they are using it righbalong]; wouldn't forsake it on any account. Of course they were sceptical ab first } so many things advertised now-a-days; but a teapot test sets doubs ab rest. All disinterested stores sell Hondai Lanka. The reliabieFamily Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds— Is 64 and ft 6d



1. NEW ZI'.'ALAND CLOTHNGJACTOET. NOTWITHSTANDING the advance in Wool, we are selling our Stock of Winter Underclothing at last year's prices". MEN'S L.W. PANTS from .. 2s lid. SING LEI S from .. .. 4* 6d FLANNBL UNDERS .. .. 3s 6d. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4< 91 In our Boot Department we have a splendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Ihoes, also Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM F«LT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S. AND CHILDREN'?. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATHER. Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTmNG 7 FACTORY. P. H. BECKIAGSALE, Manager, NOTICE TO FARMERS. are CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY quantity Plomo Ukeyour Samples to th» Mill We can supply Oorawck. at cort pricp, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) ,*u.'™ _ ,„ nft J' B« HOB ART, Manager] 17th Manh, 1900. 6 '



D THOMAS. - ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY/JUNE 29, — 1900 - MY Next HORSE FAIR will beheld en the above date, 13R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Bf* Auctioneer. ■——— ——«w THB NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' 06 OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. Clearing* Bale OF LIVE & DEAD STOCK. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900 THE'NKW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd., in conjunction with DALOETY 4; CO , Ltd, ha^e received instructions from Mr VV. Widdowsojt, who has aold his farm, to sell by Public Auction, at the Homestead, Lauriston, the whole of his SHEEP,"DRAUGHT & LIGHT HORSES, UNBROKEN HORSKS, CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS, & c, tie., >s follows :— HORSES,— 4 Good Staunch Draught Horses 4 Draught Maret in foal to 'Lord Franley' 2 Unbroken Draught Fillies, rising 2 years 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 Biai k Cave, dam out of Miranda, by Dan O'Rourke SHEEP,— QrV f\ MERINO EWES in Lamb to 4i I\J English Leicester Rams A AA HALFBRED EWES in Lamb _UU to English Leicester and Shropshire Rams AKf\ Forward Halfbred WETHERS i IrV RAMS * A STORE LAMBS q Sheep DOGS CATTLE,— I 2 MILKING COWS 3 SPRINGERS a STEERS 4 CALVES 1 BULL IMPLEMENTS, &s.,— 2 MoOormick Reaper and Binders, 1 Double and 1 Treble Plough, 5 leaf Harrows, 7-ieaf 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 Frame's, 1 Corn Crusher, 2 Strippers, 1 florae-power and Chaffoutter, »1 Grass Seed Cleaner by Andrews and Beaven, 1 Spring Trap, Saddles and Harness of every descrip tion, Avery's Scale (J ton), Sheep Feeder, Quantity of Superphosphate, Timber, Grind sbone, Tools, Empty Sacks, Mangle, Chum, Furniture, and Sundries. The Sale will start punctually at 12 o'clock Lußcheon will be provided, and no extra Stock taken in. Everything will be sold absolutely to the highest bidder. J. J. IBBIBTER, C. T, NEWTON, *123 Joint Auctioneer*. STAR OF*ASHBURTON LOYAL ORAN3E LODGE, No* 23. THE Members of the above Lodge an requested to attend the funeral of bhei late Brother, Robert Bennett, ab 2 p.m oi THURSDAY, June 28th. White glove and ties. By Order, 6 174 Rt THOMPSON, W M. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that Mi Thomas P. Babbeb, has been ap pointed Senior Fire Inspector for the Borougl of Ashburton. CHAS. E. FOOKS, ■ ■ Town Clerk Ashburton, June 37, 1900 6 17 •



—_« -* 1 \ Jttros. METHVEN YARD 3. THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1900. BPECIAL ENTRY. WE SHALL OFFER on the above date, on account of a Client,— A f\C\ Two & Four-tooth FORWARD 4tV/U WETHERS 200 PRIMB FREEZBRs Also—Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, °__ Auctioneer. FOR PRIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed of the Lyndhurst Farm on account of Mr Max Fbibdlande we are instructed to offer his Ardagh Farm, adjoining the above,'containing 2560|>ores, either iv one Block or in lots t |«v purchaser!] For full particulars apply (c FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid., 64 Land and RsU c Agents WE ABB CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY,^ a-AND :grass seeds. Friedlander Bros. Limited ~~~ PUBLIC NOTICES. " FOR SALE CORNER WEST STREET AND N. W. TOWN BELT. I HAVE received instructions from Mrs R M Cuthbertson to sell her comfort able dwelling house of seven rooms and land at the corner of the Belt. This property is situated in a splendid locality, within a few minutes walk of P.O. and is for immediate sale. Easy terms may be arranged. ..„ F FERRIMAN PUBLIC NOTICE. (:<EO; WORNErT Butcher, begs to X notify the Publio of Ashburton and surrounding Districts, thab he has com menced Business on the Premises lately occupied by O. Digby in East Street. First Class quality Meat always on hand. Small goods kept. Families waited on daily. The Premises will be opened on SATUR DAY, June 30, 1900. 6 171 ; TO LET. WAKANOIROAD A HOUSE of six rooms and tcallery, bo gether with J acre of land >} F FERRIMAN ' ""roTir" - SUFFOLK STREET, TREVORTON \ COMFORTABLE house containing six xjL rooms and pantry, together with out ■ houses and stable and fan acre of land. Good orchard and garden F FERRIMAN AT Mrs Alcorn's Sale—A large lob of Jackets and Capes jusb bought at great reductions will be offered much under nmal prices to make room ; for the Builder*. Also all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, : ab prices from Is per yard double "width Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress Muslins all much reduced to clear. — _„_ THERE'S ONE THING about Hondai- Lanka Ceylon paoked and sealed tea that Is in everybody's interest—lt's all pure -< tea from the giower a Ceylon, can't seal Packets in New Zsalew ]. Too expensive, "" TO LET. ~~ HOUSE of 6 Rooms oentrally situated in Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK r , Agent. TO LET. NEW Dwelling house of ive rooms with verandah end scullery, centrally situated in Triangle, near Post Office and , Railway Station, ' !D BULLOCK TO LET. J TTPSTAIRS Room, in the Victoria Build; h U ings, adjoining the Aroadt. T. BULLOCK. EMPI'Y Creea for Sale eraitaole lot Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6d each, 0 Fletcher Bros,, Cash Soppy Store*



SPECIAL NOTICE TO i Cur Customers & the Public G enerallj, VV/ E have just landed (per s.s. Fernfield from America) the following tn - Ilineß which were bought before the great advance on all class** of Goods in the American Market :— 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Watches 10 Cases and Orates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. »-„ AIeo«to *rrive Per s«B' H*"k«'» Bay,— 6|Cases Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornamsnte 10 Catks and Hogsheads Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Oase« American Plated Goods * m ,AIso» t0 Mrlr* Per 89« Itakaia from England,— 10 Tanks and Crates of Dinnerware and Chlnaware. We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer LAMPS & LAMPWARE. Our Great Lamp Show commences SATUBDAY, May 12th, wh~n we show the latest styles in B?r.quet, Library, Table, and Bedroom Lamps; and no matter what your lamp's needs are they can be ful!y met from our comprehensive Stock, and the prices asked will meet with your approval ROCHESTER LAMPS, with Patent Lighting Attachment, as shown. «. t. jwit r..L. t /^"KiLLEIt^ * Nickel Plain EmboisedNickleLrttleJuno U^^^J No 1, 50 caudle power, fc M No l-50:Cand'le Power 8s 9d fijK- "* % * *""*' "' " i> 285 „. „ 12s 6d WSsMB ——-———--——_-—_. Chimneys, Bent Quality, 7d 9d and^lOd "fir Rochester Hinging Lamps Magnificent Hall Lamps in From^d each ffk * torn S Ohmmeys 7d, 9J. lOd / J nS_T| Library or Drawing Room "^fi^pß^K. I |Ii (Polished bTo P*z9 Metal) ( || 1 I With Patent Spring Extension \ _J!__i J || I || Decorated Shades & Fronts, Jc§>S£9|L| || § § 85 Candle Power, I §11 10 Different Patterns j 911 _ No 1,50 candle'power, lls'M f JL I I No 2, 85 candle pewer, 14e 6d I Sill I I ti_Br No 3,300 candle power, 22s id /^_JiilLr-i T^Ll A" ""^ ni™e" 'roots, barp, •do__^^o i|^>V| and bell, with enamelled _s_bJ Chimneys for the above, W, NiokKPlatad, as shown:is;9d SSk ' fcJBIWIK // \\ All Our Rochester Lamps Little Brownie Bracket Lamps i 1\ fitted with the latest Nickel plated Is 9d I h- Wick Raher* jig Browoie ■ Mj&f ; Brass 2s lid |%H *, ' ■—— Oil 3s 3d Remember, No.l, ?, and 3 12s lid each ' Rochester Lamps fit' ed with Extra Globes Is 3d patent:iighting|atta«hmentt Oil Stovet;from 6s id l_^_^_^_^_^_l^_^R_^_^_r^^^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_rX a*" l___________H^swH__________________B _B____HM__Bo^^^^^^ _^_^_^_^_^_^_^_l^_K <aiwEß39' k_^___^_^_^_^_^_^_^_u ________________li-___-^^S_____________________U H^^^^^^Bflj^BK^^^^^^^Hl 2s j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M in a {very ehor H^_^_Bfflß_aMe^BEßHH_^_^_B time. iJiSfl SAMPt5 AMP t °ai^ NE iV! Wili r b fcwtJCwltli heat. Stocked In'the . followbg klndar-Juno, Nos- 1, 2, and 3 Rooheeters, Nos. 0,1, and 2 • Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; Sun Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nu'meg, Gem; also Globes fw Tabular Lanterns. Remember, these are the Finest Chimneys orSnar mak ™ *' * "dee th*° m*DJl«t<*e« eh*r 8e fOT «"• FLETCHER BROS., i . cash supply stobjks, ASHBCrRT ( ON «%EOJHRISTCHUROH, BOX 67. TlLUWOltft -1 : •