The Fifth Contingent.

Wellington March 14 The Government have practically cm pleted the arrangements for the departure of the fifth contingent. 'ihe New Zealand Shipping Company's fine steamer W aimate has been chartered to convey a portion, and she will probably take something like 300 men and about the same number of horses. Another vessel, now in Australia, said to be the Toroa, is also under charter, and she will take tha balance. The Waimato, so far as present arrangements go, will leave here for South Africa on March 31. Captains Abbott, Auckland, and Tanner, Napier, receive captaincies in the Fifth Contingent. Names, March 14 Captain Tanner, who boa been appointed to tho Fifth Contingent, is a son of Thomas Tanner, Napier, and was formerly in the service of the Chartered Company, and went through the Maiabele War.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Hamnstead A meeting of the Hampstead School Com mibtee was held lasb evening (Wednesday) Present—Messrs Hardiey, Sage, Hardy, Hunt, and Ramsey. Apologies were received from Messrs Cawsey and Strange. STAFT The Board of Education advised that Mr Coles had been appointed assistant master. TRUANTS The Truant officer reported on several cases of bad attendance, and it was resolved that the offenders be cautioned and the question of prosecuting rome of them held over till next month. BOLL The masters report showed average for quarter 292, and stated that whoopiug cough is prevalent and affecting the attendance. { HOLIDAY It w*B resolved to give a whole holiday on St, Patricks day. rXCUB9ION. The Secretary stated that notwiihstanding the other excursions and postponement of the school's excursion, it had been a greater suc cess than anticipated, in fact there would only be v deficiency of 12* 6d when all ac counts were paid. I A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr j H. M. Jones, for hi) kindness in selling tic- i kebs and allowing hia shop to be used for I that purpose on the night before the ex- j oarsion. ACCOUNTS An account of £1 6s was pissed and the meeting adjourned.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY. (Before C A. Wray, Eiq., S.M.) Prohibition Order—Go the application of George Hydes, a prohibition order was granted against Jo n Ho'mee, who con tented. Riding a Bicycle on Footpatu.—Thop. Higcios was charged ou the information of W Kennedy, Inspector of Nuhances, with riding a bicycle on the footpath, Wakanui Road. Deftnlant admitted the offence— His Worship said he world let him off lightly this time, but if it occurred again he would be punished as severely as an adult. He was fined 2s 6d and costs.—H 0 Percy, similarly charged, said he went on to the footpath for a few yards to escape a bad piece of road—Fined 53 and costs. Civil Casks—John Orr and Co. v Hugh Jttainey, £19, on a dishonored promissory note ; judgment by default for plaintiff, with costo. A. Lwrie v A. James (Mr Cuth bertson), £9 10s — judgment summons. Plaintiff failed to prove defendant's ability to pay, and no order was made. A Bicycle Collision—L Craighead v H Datley, £40; being £23 damages to a bicycle, and £17 for injuries to plaintiff" Mr Watson appeared for plaint, ff, and Mr Cuthbertßon for defendant. Mr Watson stated his case to the iffdCb that his client was riding along East Street on the right hand side of the road, when defendant drove up behind and ran over him. He then drove off without waiting to ascertain what damage he had done to man or bicycle. He called Leonard Craighead, the plaintiff, who said that on the evening of Mrch 6 he was riding along Eest Street on the right hand side of the road, and defendant came up behind. Plaintiff was about six feet from tbe edge of the footpath, Heard the trap behind him, but did not think de'endant would drive over him. He did so. The horse struck him, and the wheel of the trap went over the bicycle Tl c b cycle was in Court. Was thrown down, and had his arm hurt and his face cut. Was unable to go to work the next day 3tw defendant the next morning. He said plaintiff was coming in the opposite direc tion, and had no light. Had had the bicycle barely three weeks. It cosh £23. Con sidered the machine was of no use now. Had had no liquor that evening and was perfectly sober. To Mr Cithbertaon— Heard the csb two or three minutes before the accident occurred. Continued to keep going at a walking pace, as he did not think defendant would drive over him, Had a light. It was a fair one. The pab had a light. There was plenty of light from the Post Office, where the accident occurred, He claimed £17 for damages, because he was thaken np, and also could not go to work. He was absolutely certain he had had no liquor that day. Had had a little spree the week before, but was not suffering from the effect* of it. To Mr Watson—There was plenty of light at the time. To the Bench- Did not take the other side of the road, as he wasjuebnearthecomerhewasgoingtoturn.— Horace Oookson, called—said he was about ten yards away when the accident occurred. Was on the same side of tho road, and saw the bicycle going along very Blowly. Then saw the cab following. The cab waa going at a good pace, and witness sang out to Craighead, but it was too late ; the cab was on him, and ran over the bicycle. Plaintiff was thrown to the grout d. There was plenty of light at the t:me, there were two incan descent burners at the corners, and the Rail way Station was lit up. Defendant drove straight on. Saw him afterwards, and he said Craighead ran into him as they were meeting, and that plaintiff had no light, fitness saw the light on the bicycle. Saw plaintiff after the accident that night. He was not under the influence of liquor or suffering from ice effects. Witness parried the bjoycle to the stables and then walked dqwn the streeb with him. To Mr Cubh : bertson—Had juat passed witness riding very slowly. The ground was very soft. Would not say the cab could be heard at a distance. To the Bench—Defendant should have seen plaintiff easily as there was plenty of light. Had seen the cab previously go down the street. It was going very fast, and defendant made no effort to pull the horse up, but went straight into the bicycle. —R. H. C> Boyle said he was within three qr four yards at the time of the accident. His evidence was practically the same aa that of the last witness.—William JJLoena eaid he heard Boyle and Dilley talking abput the accident, and defendant laid plaintiff was meeting birr. They laughed and said it showed how little he could have been looking out.?— This was the plaintiff's case — Mr Outbbertson said plaintiff mnst be non iui'ed. He contended thab the evidence given, proved contributory negligence on the pirt of plaint;ff He had taken no steps to get out of the way, and under those cir cumHarces he eonld not recover. He quoted ca«ea in support of hia contention.—His Worship said there waa a case to answer — The defendant, Henry Daliey, cab-driver, Ashburton, said he had been handling horsee since he was ten years of age, and for yeare was a gentleman's coachman in England. On the night of the accident he had driven fome fares and was returning to the Com mercial Hotel at about-five or six miles an hour. Craighead was on the wroDg side ol the rotd, and defendant never saw him til] the cab struck him. Next day plaintiff asked him if he were going to pay for the bicycle, and defendant said certainly not, ac it was plaintiffs own fault. To Mr Watson —Did not see the blcyc'e before the accident. Said to Boyle he must have been coming the other way, as he did not see him. Did not know it was the practice of cydiets in Aslv burton to ride on right hand side of the road. Was a trifle to the right hand side. There was plenty of room for anyone to pasp, To the Beach—Accounted for not seeing plaintiff by tbe fact that he (defendant) wai looking straighb ahead, and plaintiff musl have onfc into him.—Robert Bhieldi laid h<

eng»« ge,i efendaufc t0 drive 6wo young ladies to Mr Wilson's, and then went back to the Commercial Hotel. The p»oe was nob excesHve cither going or coming. After the accident the defendant partly pulled u P ; Witness was riding inside —W. Sohwarte, manager of the Ashburton branch of Oates, Lowry, & C<>, said he had inspected the bicycle. Would undertake to make it better than ever it was for £6. The lamp was a second rate lamp, which would lasb about six months. To Mr Watson—A ftor repairs, the ma hine would always bo kuown as a machine that had been damaged. When j he had finished with it, it would be vrorth i about £15. Could buy ib new anyvphere for £21 Once a machine had bren ridden on the road, it was deter j. orated a greab deal in value —Mr Outl. bertsoa said if drfendant had taken thr trouble to pedal a llitlo fas er he c u!d have avoided the incident.— • r Wauori claim <i that the accident was couiod jjuirely through negligence oi the defe dant.-—HU Worship said tha accident was undoubtedly o ving to the negligence of defendant. If plaintiff on hearing the cub behind him had commenced to dodge about, he was more likely to get hurt than if he kept his course. The defen dant should have seen him, and was evi dently not keeping a proper look oub. Judg ment would be for plaintiff for £8 and costs on that scale. The costs amount to £3.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign ' United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 15, 10 40 a.m, This Office 11-50 a.m) Colliery Fires Extinguished. , Durban, March 1_ The coolies have extinguished the fires at the Elandslaagte colliery, which will soon be in working order again. Expelled London, March 14 i Three London clubs expel the Duke of Orleans for complimenting Willette, the caricaturist of Queen Victoria.

CORRESPONDENCE

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FRIDAY'S HOLIDAY.

TO THE EDITOB. Sib,—The Catholics of Ashburton are to be commended for their boldness in canvass ing the business people lo close on Friday next. I wonder if the Presbyteriars or the Solvation Army had made a similar rcqaest to the merchants and shopkeepers, would they have met with a like response. Now that the burgesses have deeded to olose the full day for the Catholic body, I think th« same concession should be made to all others once a year. Some Protestants speak of the Catholic* as being in fear of the prieotf. This may be a good thing, for many of the priests are excellent men. Query? Which are vre to admire most, the CathoLcs who reverence the priests for their goodness, or the so-called Protestants for their far of priests and people alike—for what ?-l am, etc, Fa IB PLAY,

A Useful Present— A subscription waa some time ago raised by Miss, Gates bo obtain an invalid chair for the late Mies Bruce, L being no longer r<qured, the subscribers have ccnsiderotely presented it to the hos pital for the use of the inmates, It ia very meful and is most thankfully ackeowl* dged. St Patrick's Day Concert—To-morrow St Patrick'o Diy g*la will wind up with an cxc llent national concert in the Oddfellows' Hal', The programme ia issued with to night's Guardian. Holiday—Tomorrow will bo observed generally as a holiday in Ashburton, al though the banks will be open their holiday takiog place oa Saturday, wheh is actually St. Patricks day. The Gcjarhan will go to Pres=iab 1 o'clock. Licensing Committee —A special meet ing cf the Ashburton licensing Committee was held this morning. Present-—-Messrs C, A. Wray, S M. (chairman), D. Thomas, A. McFarlane, and J. Scaly. The sole business was the consideration of in application for a temporary license for the ram and ewe fair. The application was refused.

The Licensing Election—The prohibi tion party have nominated Messrs H Fried lander, S S Chapman, W Harding, T Taylor, and H M Jones for the Licensing Committee. The moderate party have nominated the old committee — Messrs Andrew McFarlane, Donald McLean, John McQuilkin, David Thomas, and Joseph Scaly. Horsi Faik—Mr D. Thomai conducted a highly successful horse fair in the Arcade to-day. There was a good yardiDg nearly I^o horaea comiDg forward. The deme.nd was keen, and good heavy draughts brought £31, £36, £40 and up to £45. Light har ness horseß and hacks realized from £1% for inferior sorts to £20 for good, with £20 IQg for a handsome unbroken animal. The attendance of the public was large and the Bale a spirited one. > 1 : '

= I ■ ■■■■ '■■■-=-= Amjkrley, Dec 7, 18953 [Oorv] Messrs CRAiqpEAD And Berryman Ashburton, Dear Sirs,—Could yon make a suit at once. lam sorry I forgot to order it aooner. The last oneie still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has given the greatest satisfaction. If >ju have time to make one for my Bon at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will truab you to choose for me, something like the laab.—Yours truly, «3T The original letter aa above from a we known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen at out office—Craighead and Berryman, the Leading Tilors and Outfitters

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>"""■'■■ "■■ ' .. ' ■———-■ m* S_k_*X>X-Jbt &, »ons __ucn lypti JExtract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Obneul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitatipns of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distiilatipn forming crude resinous oils. In order that thoße crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT EXTRACT, which ia recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, aa per ioformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate: — It is proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities ab Bonn and GreifsWald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz.Profeaaor of Parmacology, at Bop, and Profesaor Dre ! Mossier, Director ni the Medical Clinics aa Greifawald, that only products that aro saturated with oxygen aad freed of acide resinous and other substances, adherent t primary distillation, will develope th sanative qualities proper to the plan All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract are to be claeaed according to the named authorities, among the turpendnee, whioh are abandoned long sinoe as an internal medicament. Theße crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible:— ---1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. ' 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density ' through tiie presence .iff acids, 3By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, aoc led eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista c in cases of croup, bronohitia, diphtheria, internal ' ioflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are moat appalling. For safety s*ke ask always for SANDER & SON'S ' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. - Sandiarst, '. Victoria, Australia. ; SANDEK & SONS, I \ Smoke New Venus



' J NOTICE. NOTrCB. ' Mrs Robnttom HAVING again takpn over her Studio, wishes the (Jtneral Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINKT PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, iAnd oae only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT, worked io Indian Inks by a first class artisi ; named ia Git, *iz 22 x 18, for the Bum of £1 Is. SI l.«. Specimens oi v'cw at 'ho H'ii'l o, Moon Street, opposite >-yu.\ Ho'el, aid Mr A ■< • s=, Kast Street, AshburUm 3 129 ASHBURTON ELECTORATE ELECT UN OF LICENSING COM MITTEE NOTICE OB 1 NOMINATION IN Pursuance of Section 76 of The Elec toral Act, 1893, I hereby give notice that the foflowing persons have been duly Nominated as Candidates for Election for the Licensing Committee for the above district, viz., FRIKDL\ND-«:R, Hugo, Merchant, Ash burton TAYLOR, Taomas, Farmer, Ashton CHAPMAN, Stephen fciEPHBNSOir, Wil lowby, Farmer HARDING, William, Farmer, Willowby THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLJSR, 3 130 Hemming Officer THE SIGHT OF THE CENTURY maE NEWS, WHEN RECEIVED, OF THE RELIEF OF MAFEKIHG Will gladden many a heart, and so will the ST. PATRICKS DAY SPORTS IN THE DOMAIN TO-MORROW. DON'T FOt.Gto! THEM. Record Fielda and Record Breakers. No Waiting and no Delay. tO EVBNTi 3, to which onn Colonial " R-jbsrt" will admit you. LET 'tMALL COM:. 3 124 i



HOLIDAY riIHE Guardian will go to press TO- X MORROW ab 1 pnv Advertismenbs should be delivered before 11 30 a.m. if. WILLIS Munikger



3, Wanted. WANTED— A Good General ServanK— Apply any evening to Mrs Nokth cqte, Cavendish Road, Allenron 3 112 WAN 1 ED—A gent lem*n boarder, woi k iug olabs preferred. — apply Mrs Massky, iuncred blreet. 3 118 || < ).«.-;• _ i q„, 0 , 154323 datfo i j M. oh 6 ,-£2, drawn by 1) I) (Ja»!M!,ll in favor oi H. Bbocklky, on the B-iuk of _ustraldeia, AshbutiOi. Payment stopped. 3 125 A ii R6 KNIGHT, Boarding-house keeper, IUL bus a good Stable and- Paddock, foi ihe accommodation of her boarders' Hnrso». 3_107 ■Li* & S. KNKHI' are buyers of all XJ» kinds of teoond-taand Goods. Ad pining AIBS Kmiqht's Bjardinghouae. BOARD and Residence.—Comfortable Board and Rasidence ia offered to Ladiea or Gentlemen, at very reasonable elwrge. For particulars appiy Guardian ■ Office. 2 39 WANTED KNOWN—Honey Kegs, 4s Od each, 601b Honey Tins (patent lids) 2a each, Butter Boxes with parchment lining Is lid each, at FIetCIIKR Bros ' Cash Supply Stores. WANTED KNOWN-GalvanTteTßlTb Wire (hog or cattle) 15a 9d per cwt, No. 8 Black Wire 13s 61 per cwt, Brands 3d per bag.— Fletcher Bros , Ashburton andUhristohuroh. t?OR SALE—Seven paid-up Shares in the X Industrial Building {society Nc. 2 Apply Mail Office M~~OUi\TrD~Ki flTDfill ManualTfor New Z aland Force?. Published by New Zealand Government. War map of South Africa alßo by New Zealand Government, U each. South Afrio in" Peace and War, beautifully illustrated.—H. M. J«Bf. _______ 385 ] WAN lED KNOWN-Thab Miss Mo- ! Gregor has commenced business in Ashburton ag*in, next to Wu Patching's, ' East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair .-hare ' of the patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, ' tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacations ' for a few boarders, 3 117 ' TXT ANTED— A young Girl as mother's ; VV Help. Apply Mrs Maxwbll Suhoolhouse, Dromore. 3 120 ' FOUSD At back of Orange H*U, a , parcel. Owner can have s»me by p*y. { ing expenses Apply to—William Pater- i 80N, Orange Ha 1 lessee, 3 122 ] ■ . j OUR Soldiers are told to remember A c "M.juba" when fighbing the Boerß. But to come nearer home ib wili pay to remember A. H. Williams' when in want of books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, news papers, etc. Lowest prices. Plain figures. New goo-? 8 weekly, Largo rtock of school books and ephool requisites.—A H Williams, Tanored Streeb. W" ANTED KNOWN Zrimb Friday, , March 9, is our lasb date for busi ness in old shop. New Autumn and Winter Gooda now opening in New Premises.-—MiTf CHELL & TfRNER. CIOME and see the prices at Mbs Alcorn's S Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses Miliuery, - Rib 1 ona, Flowerp, Laces, Jackets, (Japes', Ui derclothing, Pinafore?, Aprons, Stamped a " Niedie.ork, etc, all reduped duriog the ale. WaNIED KNOV\N-Ruinoval^f the old established firm of Mitchell.s TrjRNBR, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. WELDON'S Ladies Journal, Weldon' B»snar, February JSumbers, Young Lades Journal for March, Richard Carvel, (Wtnton Churchill), New Ride to Khiva.Our Navy, Soldiers of the Queen, (Wyndham), g Strength and How to Obtain ib, (Sandow) — « H. M. Jones. ANTED KNOWN—Thab our old pre mises will bs closed on and after Saturday, March 10. Castomers will fiad r us in New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell - & Turner " WANTED Known—That J. Moison j has received a large supply of Summer B-jots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the *' beet brands and makers, and never 3 equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There- T fore the public have no need to wonder where bo go for reliable Boots and Shoes. P Discount for cash as usual. Repairs deno 0 ab once, Best Sole Leather used and work- ti mmship, ab The Hall, Easb Street, Ash burton- 5



NOTICE. ALL accounts against the estate of Ben jamin Broom FIELD, deceased, are requested to be eeno in not later than 2lst March, 1900, to the undersigned, c/j Mb E G. Cbisp, Solicitor. JOSHUA TUCKER, 3 130 Executor. FoTT_l^roiUM,_ only. JB. F. DAVEY, 'lb, Tuam Street, I (HRIhTCHUKOa i J/iNLARGING Photos, 12 xlO worked in Hi Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 X Water colours £1 5 , oils £1 10?. I have been delivering thonsanda of photos in New Zsaland for the last sixyearß, and have given every satisfaction. We cm select a photo from any grouper make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be as good as the ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. I have arranged with Missus Robottom & Co , to receive all orders at their Studio, Moore Street, (opposite Royal Hotel). Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a crossj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists in the Australian colonies. This will last till Jst May. 3 127 IN bankruptcy! """ In the District Court of Ashburton, (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton In the estate of Jambs MoCokmiok, of Ashburton, Stablekeeper A FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND of 28 7d (two shillings and seven pence) in the £ on all proved and accepted claims in the above estate is now payable at my office, Ashburton. Dividends will only be paid to principals, their authorised Agents, or on demand through Banks, JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee Ashburton, March 15, 1900 3 12? TINWALD TOWN BOARD™ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given tha* in accordance with the Town Districts Act, 1881, section 35, and the Rating Act, 1894, section 37, it is the intention of the Tinwald Town Board, at a Special Meeting to be jjeld on FRIDAY, March 30, 1900, at 9 pm, to strike and levy a General Rate of j of a penny in the pound on the rateable values of the rateable properties within the Tinwald Town District, for the poriod com mencing on tho first day of April. 1900, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1901, pay able in one instalment on the 14th day of April, 1900, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the office of Messrs C E Fooks and Son, Arcade, Ashburton. C. DOHERTY, 3 126 Chairman of Tinwald Town Hoard "VpOUtt Doctor is using it himself X became he knows & good article once tried—Hondai- Lanka Ceylon packed Tea, at Cooch's, Saunderß* Buildings, East Street THE SHOW SEASON PRIZE 'POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prists Winners, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POOLTRY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. TENDERS wanted at once for cutting 170 chains gorse.—Apply T. Djent, Lauritton. 3 90 Smoke New Venus



t\ BULLOCK. SATURDAY, MARCH 17. C3tt»ge and Section, Wakaoui Road, West. MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived in abruptions from Mb E. R. Tvwit bo sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date : — Part of Town Section 1225, containing aboub i of an acre having two frontages on Wakanui Road, Weet, and Havelock Street, together with Cottage of three rooma and scullery thereon. It ia fenced with macro carpa fence; centrally situated in a good locality. Easy terms can be arranged. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 71 Auctioneer SATURDAY, MARCH l 7 IMPORTANT RALE OF A NUMBER OF TOWN PROPERTIES, In the Estate of the late JosiiVA PA«B, deceased. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date, on account of the Executrix of the late Jos«UA. Page, a numbsr of Town Properties aa tollowa, viz: Lot I—Bteiog TS. 585, containing | acre, centrally situated in Willa Street and adjoining P. and D, Duncan's Imple ment Establishment. Ltit B—T.S. 504, containing i acre, adjoin ing the abovp. Has two frontages on Wakanui Road and Wills Street, and immediately opposite the Oddfellowß' Hall. Lob 3—T.S, 235, containing i acre, front, ing Cameron Streeb, on which is erec ted a cottage of four rooma, verandah, etc , wash-house ab back. Centrally situated near the Railway Station and Poßb Office. Lot 4—T.S. 89, containing £ acre, front ing Moore Street, on which ie erected four CommodiousSnopa and Dwellings, and known aa Compton'a Buildings. Lot S—T.S. 795, containing £ acre, front ing Cox Street, unimproved. Lot 6—T.S. 797, containing £ acre, also fronting Cox Street; In its native state. Full particulars furnished respecting any of the properties ou applicabion. Terms and Conditions ab Sale. Nobe rime~ll.3oa.m. T. BULLOCK. 0 Auctioneer Smoke New Venus "



FOR SALE HALF A ORR ,f Land, on Alfora Forest Hour!, near Woollen Factory. For particn'ars m ply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PKlV_^~SAllrir" A SEVEN-ROOM KD HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, J acre, in Tanored Street Eaßfc, close to Masonic Hail. Full particulars from ___ FRIEDLANDER BROS., L»». W~T_ AH K~ ~~, CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, : OATS, j BARLEY, AND GRASS^SEEDS. Friedlander Bros., Limited ELECTORAL DISTRICT 0? ABHBITK TON. ELECTION OP "LICENSING COM MITTEE, In pursuanoo of The Electoral Acts, 1833 and 1895, and The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893, and its Amendments I THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Re • turning Officer for the above District, do hereby give notice that an ELECTION wilt be held for the return of FIVE Quali fied Pcrs ns to serve as Members of the Licensing Com.nittee of the aforesaid Dis« trict, and that the latest day for refleiviag Nominations of Candidates will be the FIFTEENTH day of March, 1900, and that the Poll, if necessary, will be taken ab the several Polling Vmces of the said District, on ths 22nd day of March, 1900. Every person desirous of becoming a Candidate mu>t be nominated by nob less than TWO Klrotors of the District, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by Section 75 of The Electoral Act, 1893, which must be delivered or transmitted to me not later than FIVE O'CLOCK in the afternoon of THURSDAY, the 15th day ot March, 1900, together with a deposit of £10. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton :•*- The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Borough Council Chambers, Ashbur ton The Sohoolhouse, W»k%nui The Sohoolhouse, Dromore 1 he Schoolhouse, Tiowald The Sohoolhouse, Fleming* oi The Sohoolhouse, Eiffcltoh The Sohoolhouse, Ealing The ?phr>o'house, Hinds The Sohoolhouse, Ma j field The Road Board Office, Mono* timers The Sohoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouso, Greenstreeb T. W. TAYLER, 3 47 Returning Officer.



c. w. hanmer. i IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF STOCK, FARM. IMPLTCMKNTS, FUR NITURE, _0., &c. I HAVK received instructions! from Isaac r'AT-ouNT, Ksq to S"!l by Public Auc tion at the Homebtead, on Wednesday, March 28 , The who'e of his Live Stock, Farm, Im plements, Furniture, &c, &c , comprising— Cl(\f\ $ix and Eight-Tooth Half and a\J\J Three qu.rterbred EWES, (i! splendid line) KAA Prime Freeing LAMBS 1 £\ Draught Mares and Geldings Q Four-year-old Spring C*rt Horses 1 Two-year-old Draught, by "Lord Stanley." "I Yearling, by •«Prince Imperial" 1 Yearling Draught, by ««Spread Eagle " Q Hacks and Harness Horsa A Cows, in full profit T| Springer, 1 Fat Cow *3 Head Young Cattle BHotBC-Power Portable Engine, with Chaffcutterand Saw Bench Q Winnowing Machines X Drays HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, md a large quantity of sundries. Two D F Ploughs, ISJ Plough, 2 Drills by Reid „ Gray, 1 do Anglo-American, I Deering Reaper and Bindets, 1 Side Deliv ery. 1 Horse Rike, 1 Messey-Harris Grubber. 2 Weighing Machines, 1 Duncan Grubber, 1 Disc Harrow by Reid & G.ay, 1 do by Booth and McDonald, 1 Stripper, 1 Spring Cart, I Gig, 1-4 Wheel Englibh Dog Cart, nearly new, 3 Sets Tyne Harrows, 1 Set Chain do, 1 Gcrse Cutter, 2 Casks Molasses, Large Portable Hut on w heela, Shaft and Leading Harnts", Buggy Harness, Saddles aod Bridles, Wheat, Oats, Grass Seed. The Auctioneer lus every cocfi lence in recommending purchasers to attend this Sale, as every lot ib for absolute disposal. Mr Sargent having purchased the Rackwood Estate as a going concern, he will have no further uae for any artiole that will be offered here. Sale at 11,30 Luncheon provided. E. W. HANMER J R BLAND, 5 119 Auctioneer



DAVID THOMAS. BULLOCKS ARCADE, " ~ SATURDAY ~MARUH 24 D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mr A. H. Moqbb, to Bell as above by PUBLJO AUCTION G>odw 11 of Perpetual Leisp, containing 20 acres, o'oae to the Fairfield Ftc<% ing Works. Tho laud ia well im* proved and watered and hag a good g roomed House, garden, and orchard upon it, Also, — 24 Acres freehold, siti'atei opposite the Dromore Hehoo'. Well fenced and in Eoglith Grasp. 3 121 P. THOMAS. !■_■»—■■■■■—«■■■_«—■_WMl»_MMW_M___, CTWM | TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for Carpenter's Work to New Business Premises for W. H. Collins & Co. Specifications may be seen at my Office. Tendera close on BAIURDAY, March 17. The loweßb or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 3_§| R. BIRD. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL^ TENDERS are invited for aupply of oats and oat sheaf chaff for 12 months. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the Igth inab. CHAS. E. FOOKS, S 100 Town Clerk NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES AND TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPORTS AT ASHBURTON, MARCH 16. EXCURSION Tickets at fares of 2d per mile first class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second class, minimum 2a, mileage counted one way only, will be iaßued to Ashburton for morning trains, from Chriab church, Timaru, Springburn, and inter mediate fctationß on 16th met., available for return till next day. The 11.§0 train from Timaru, bo Ashburton will run, return ing ab 5.4,5 p.m., running 1 hour §0 minutes later than usual. The train for Springburn Will leave Ashburton ab 6.0 p.m., running 1 hour 35 minutes later than usual. 3 95 BY ORDER. WINSLOW FAQING CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of Members or the above Club will be held on SATURDAY, March 17, at 8 p.m. in the Railway Hobtl, Winalow, Business -To receive draft programme and elect oiliestb, W.SUTHERLAND, s_j°2 Chairman, PHOTOGRAPHY. rjlO COMPETE WITH THE IIMES. For 14 Days Only^ One Dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos FOR EIGHT <fe SIX. Don't Miss This Chance, All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, The Photographer, Robobtom Studio, ____ Moore Street. ASHBURTON POULTRY "~ SOCIETY. A COMMITTEE Meeting of the above Society will be held ab the Treasurer's Office, Tancred Streeb, on THURSDAY 15th, mat, at 8 p.m. Busineaß Important. All Committee men are rcqueabed to attend, [ R. B. RESTELL, 5 ]® Hon. Sec. "IYIRESH Oysters, Shrimps, and all kinds of -L Fresh Fish by expresa To-night,—J H Jewitt. Telephone 96. Opposite Mail Office, * s| a



WANTED TTTANTED-6 H.P. Traction Engine. Send full par ioulara to™ GEOF GE KINO & CO. CHRiSTCHTHCII 1 ( 3 105 TBE BUDGE-WBXTWORTH LINE — ♦ Mr H acinar Oyclist, — You have had hard luck lately paying out lota of entry fees and travelling expenses and getting no return* Notice how the riders of Kudgre-Wfiitworths have been faring. At the 1900 N.Z Championship Meeting nine out of ten Championships fell to riders of the Rtjdge- Whitworth. Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal auocess on any other wheel ? Ask them how the Budge- Whitwobth stood on the bumpy track ab Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rdtoc-WhitWORIH has only bean on the path a few months, yet ib now stands alone aa the racing man's wheel. Arm you satisfied to be an "also tarted,,? or will you lead on a Runsw vVhitwortm ! Mi* Tourist,- You want a wheel that is not too heavy but stro g enough to carry you over bumpy streets and rough roads, and at the same time, can show pace when the going is good. The Bpd«»» Whitworwh answers this description. What is England's experience ? The battle of the high-grade wheel has ended in a complete victory for the Rvdgk-Whi?worth, whioh ie now right on top in the Old Country. Come and inspect the 1900 Model. I am SOLE AGENT for Ashburton for RUDGE - WHITWORTH „ TRIBUNE BICYCLES. [Ahh Kinds of Machines Rkpairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. R. D. Johnston, BURNETT STREET, Nex* Oban«e Hail. SIGN-WRITER. LARGE STOCK or WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTFRE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATKRHL, ft* BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office S Telephone 6o



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