COMMERCIAL

RANGIORA MARKET.

There was a large attendance at the Northern Central Yards, Rangiora.on Tues day, whoa there was an entry of 7000 sheep, 150 oattie, 220 pigs. Prices were :— Freezers, 14s 6d to 15a 3d; butchers' ewee, lla 6d, 13i 3d to 13s 9d ; fat lambs, 11s 6d to 12s 9d ; good fresh conditioned lambs, 10a 9d to lla 3d ; store lamb;, 9s 6d to 10a 6d; halfbred breeding owes (sound), lla 6d to 14a 9d ; crossbred do do., 10s to 10s 6d ; older sorts, 8a 6d to 9a 5d ; two-tooth breed log ewes, 15s, 15s 6d to 16a 3d for a line of 700. Oattie—Beef equal to 20s per 100b ; springers, £3, £3 12« to £5 5b ; dry cows, £2 10s 3d to £3 s*; yearling*, i?. 5», 28a to 33a, Pigs—Porkers, 25s to 28s; good •tores 18s to 234; small do., 12a to 14s; weavers, 7s to 10a ; suckers, 5s to 6a. At the North Canterbury Yard?, an entry of 2500 sheep, Halfbred sound mouthed «we«, 9s lOd to 10s 4d ; fafc crossbred ewes, 13j 61; two-tooth halfbred ewes, 14s 4d ; a Hoe of 526 halfbred two-booth ewes, account Mr R. W. Chapman, 15s lOd to 16?. In the produce yard*, sheepskin*, 2« 8d to «H 3d j pelts, 6d to Is 8d ; fat, ljd per 1b ; hides, 3d; calf Bkins, la 7d ; fowls, 2s 6d to i 5s 3d per pair; ducks, 2-, 8i; geese, 4s; ohf ok wheat, Is 4d to Is 8J bushel; oats, la 9d to la lOd ; Cape barley, 2s 6d ; beans, 2s 6d ; crashed do., 2s 9i ; whe*tm«al, 6d 3d, 180lbij oatssheaf ohaff, Loi ton; straw, 25s | sharps, 5s sack ; bran. 33; ouions, 6d to 8d string; potatoes, 2d to 3s sack. Tha grain market at Baneiora opened at Hunter's wheat Is lo£d to Is lid ; Tuscan, 2s; short o»ts, la 9J ; blue peas 2a 3d ab count y station*. Most of the grain is, how ever, being pub in stack, and there was little business doing.

TEMUKA STOCK MARKET.

At the Temuka Bile the entry was large in all sections) but pigs. The following are prices actually realised:—Shaep—Fat ewes 10s 91 to 12s 23, full-mouthed ewes 10s to 13 3J, sound iambs* 10s 3d to 11s 6i. Pigs— Baooners 10a 3d, 11b 6d, 12* 6d, 14a. Cattle —Fat steers and heifers £5 2a 6d to £6 Ih, springers £3 2s 6d to £4, fat heifers £4 B*, stores, 2yrß, £3 to £3 3s, 18 months £2 to £2 ss, yearlings 30s, elves 14a.

A Remarkable Occurrence.

What the Chriatohuroh Ptess truly de" ■oribes as an unexpected and remarkable event took place at the Magistrate's Chart, Ohristchuioh, on Tuesday morning. Four young men were charged by their mother with being grievously in arrears towards her support. Nothing had been paid for a consioerable time; aha was almost; destitute, had get into debt, and was behindhand with her rent. Sho would not accept charitable aid, and was not old enough for a pension. Ab the conclusion of the case, Mr B'.etham delivered to the four young men a burning dissertation upon filial duties and responsibilities. He said they were worse than Boer*, but alterwarda with drew this statement as being a libnl on the Boers, whose devotion to their parenta was one of their most redeeming feature?. So carried away were those present) that Mr T. W. Stringer stated that the members of the Bar were raising a subscription a-r.oDtj themselves for the purpose of paying the old lady's rent, and also for the purpose of giving expression to their fsejiugs on the conduct of the defendants. The members of the Bar present wera Messrs Stringer, Kippenberger, Oaesidy, Fleahcr, Mailey, BeaUie, and Smithaon, each of whom con tributed his quota. When the Bar had fioiaher), Mr Beetham, on the Bench, said that he also w^uld be glad to contribute his ••* whack," and he forthwith handed his aur ■cription down to the p-0 tent treasurer. The climax was reached when the two members of the Fourth FfTa'e present, having mastered their emotion, drew ont their " whacks," and handed thtm along to the same gentleman. Altogether, the sum of 22a was c illected, and handed over to the old lady.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

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Unconditionally Desperate Fighting

Croaje's Entire Forces Captured

Brilliant Work of the Gordon Highlanders

The Advance to Ladysmith

Heavy Fighting at Groblers kloof

Capture of Boor Supplies

Heroism of the Inniskilling Fusiliers

Boers Retreating From Natal

Concentrating at iloemfontein

Tue Enemy Dislodged from Yaalkop

The JBritisli Ke-occupy Barkly East

The Situation at Ladygrey

Death of Admiral Pearson's Son

Kruger Be-opens Robinson's Bank

The First Man to Enter Kim feerley

Uait«d Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Apoki an», February 28,1.30 Ths Premier has received tbe fo lowing message from the Agent-Gene ral, dated London, midnight, February 27th:-

•' Lord Roberts has telegraphed that Oronje and all his force capitulated unconditionally at daylight today, They are now prisoners in Lord Roberta's camp. This is the anniver sary of Ma j aba Bill."

The Premier received the Agent General's cablegram conveying the news of Oronje's capitulation at 12.30 a.m. The message is dated February 27th, 12.20 am.

The Premier thinks that as a fitting reminder of this great occasion, the whole of the schools of the colony, on opening in the morning, should have the message read to them, to mark a brilliant epoch in the history of the Empire, and that to celebrate the occasion of this glorious victory, the children should be given a holiday. As it is too late to communicate direct with the School OoKumtiees and teachers, he hopes that his suggestion when seen in the public press in the morning, will be generally acted npon. The Premier has also advised his Excellency to convey to Lord Roberts, on behalf of the people of New Zealand, their heartfelt thanks for, and con gratulations on his brilliant victory, which in his opinion must have a potent effect on the future operations con- Wfcad with the war,

LoNDtN, February 27 The cordon round Oronje is daily drawing closer.

I The Gordon Highlanders rushed two hundred yards beyond the *hropsbires' advance. Several thousand Boers made j determined but ineffectual efforts to relieve the position, but where every where repulsed with loss. General Buller's force* captured great quantities of supplies, including a new searchlight apparatus, near Gro blerskloof. Another of Kruger's grandsons was killed. The Boers are showing a Bplendid stubborn defence. The British attack was magnificent, Tha Inniskilling Fusiliers on Friday made repeated heruic attempts to storm the hill, but were unable to reach the summit, where they encountered a perfect hail of lead. Confused, close, end ssmguirary fighting continues. Five thousand troops were with drawn from Natal by Friday. From all directions commandoes are hastening towards Bloemfontein, and concentrating thirty miles outside the town. The Free State Government is mov ing from Bloemfontein to Winburg. Early on Sunday Mujor General CUmente, in command of the Innis ; killings and artillery and a strong force of Australians under Oolonbl Pric >, of Victoria, dislodged the Boers : from Vnaikop, compelling them to retire to Kuilfontdn. The British have re-occupied Birkiy East The Landdrofet of Ladygrey tele graphed to President Steyn that he would surrender if reinforcements were j not sent. Sydney, February 27 Admiral Pearson has received a cable message announcing the death of his eldest son, Lieutenant Pearson, from typhoid, at Ladysmith. London, Feb 26 President Kruger has reopened Robinson's Bank, restoring its cash security, on Friday.

Colonel Paterson, a Queenslander, was» the first to enter Kimberley.

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(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 28, 8 32 a.m, Thin Office 9-5 a.m) London, February 27 After desperate fighting Oronja has surrendered his entire forces un conditionally. « Oronje is a prisoner in Lord Roberts camp. The surrender took place on the an niversary of the disaster at Majuba Hill.

Lord Robert's Despatch.

Tne Queen Congratulates Lord Roberts.

Enthusiasm in London

Fighting in Natal

General Bulls? and "WMta's Forces Joining.

Why Buller Attacked Spion Sop-

(Received Wakapuaka Feb 27, 913 ft.m) This Office 9.40 a.m, London, February 27 Lord Roberts' despatch, dated 27 th, states —- "Oronje and all hia force capitulated unconditionally at daylight to-day, and he is now a prisoner in my camp. I hope the Government will consider the event satisfactory, occurr ing as it does on the anniversary of General Oolley'a defeat at Majuba Hill." The Queen congratulated Lord Roberts, ft is supposed there are six thousand prisoners. There is great enthusiasm in London and throughout tho provinces. On Monday the forces under General White co-operated with those of General Buller. The naval brigade shelled Bulwana Hill to the south west of Ladysmitb.

Letters from officera received at Natal reveal the fact that General Buller ordered the attack on Spion Kop solely in order to relieve the pressure on the division under General Warren.

New Zealanders Share the Vic tory

Congratulations From Sir A Milner.

United Pjbbs Association—By Kleotric Telegraph. Auckland, February 28 Sir A. Milner oabled to Lord Ranfu !y " Oronje has su rended. Congratulate you on the noble share taken by tha troops from your colony."

In honour of the victory, Ministers g&va a half»holidi*y to all the Government offices in the colony.

The Surrender of Cronje

Bow tke Fews Was Received.

United Presß Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, February 23 There was great rejoicing ovor the surrender of Cronje, and a laviah display of flags and bunting everywhere. The town hall bell was rung The whole of the oily schools had been granted a holiday owing to the floral fete in aid of the Contingent Fund going on. Heavy rain fell last night and this morning, but it is now clearing. Thousands of people from the country are in town. Wellington, Feb. 28 The news of Cronj )*8 surrender wae sent to the Rough Riders' camp early, and there was a scene of great excitement and enthusiasm. At the same time a feeling of disappointment was manifest, the men fearing they would not reach South Africa in time to participate in the fighting. Jhe Lieutenant-Colonel paraded and addressed the men. He referred to the great triumph of the British arm*, and said that, notwith standing the victory over Cronje, there was yet time for the men to arrive and to fight, aa the thorough subduing of the Boers'would be a long and arduous task. The Rough Riders gave three cheers for Lord Roberts and the army, and hoisted the Union Jack. Bunting ia floating over the whole city &nd all the State Schools are closed, the children enjoying the holiday at the request of the I Premier.

Ohristchurch, February 28 Grea*; enthusiasm was displayed in the city to-day, over the nawa of Uronjw's sur render* The streets were filled with knots of people, discussing Lord Roberta' victory. The oity is gay with banting, and all the ephools »ire cloied for to-d»y. Aasious

crowds waited at t! a newspaper offices throughout the day, hop ng for the receipt of further particulars.

The Fouth Contingent

' United Press Association—By IClecrric Dunbdin, Feb.uary 28 The Premier le'epntph'ed to the Organising Committee of the Fourth Contingent this morning:—" Chartering of a boat completed yesterday, should be in the colony in about, >en day?. Think she ought to be in Dunedin between March 17 and 20. In any case your Committee should be prepared to fit. in with those dates.' 1

Wellington, February 28 At a meeting of the local executive of the Hough Ki'Jers, it whs stated th*t sufficient 'nrnty wa» on hand to iqnip 78 men. If. «*i»k ■leciije-l to hand ovtr £300 to Government nr.m«di*tely. with a s ipuUuion that if i.he Tmpsriil Government whs detrayiug the cost of transport a refund would be made to th« Committee; It was announced that Mr

'■oh PJimmer, who hn 1 already subscribed £325 to the War Fund, was willing to in crease the amount to £500 if necessary.

vVo dip the following from the New Zealand Herald: —

ROBERTS OF KANDAHAR. " Lord Roberta is going,"—'tia heard by a'f Thitt tho gr*nd old leader for England's Crown, Goes straight to the front at hia country's

call On the self-same day that his eon went down. Cheers ootnc with a sob while the Bight we

scan Of a soldier's duty so nobly dons • While the laurels wait for the old grey man, There* a cypress wreath for his only son.

Amidst shattered hopes stands the old grey chief, While around hit borne gather darkened hours, But. he gives no place to his own greab grief, He oarr os the he pas of I his laud < f ours Ooce more in our battles he'll load the van. And England, for whom he his often won, Furs her true-, her pride, round the old grey man, But i.cv aatn w, her tears, round hia only eon. Oh, where a more noble, more touching, sight, In pages of history can wo trace p When his gallant boy has gone down in figh\ Then the father steps in the dead man't place ; Ba it viscount or commoner, artiaan, Be it peasant or peer, they ev'ry one Lst their hearts go out to the old grey man And the glorious death of his only son. Send out this message : We feel no alarms ; To oar old records we're faithful and true, England is up, lads, we're standing to arms— We are determined to see this thing through, We are t*r more keen than wh^n wr r he^an, That, the day be our?, that the fijht be won. And victory waits for our old grey man By the long, last home of his only boo.

THINGS "TOMMY" MUST NOT DO WHEN UNDER FIRE.

There are many oots perfectly right atd proper in themselves which a soldier mm(, nevertheless, carefully refraia from doing when fico to f*oe with the foe. To assist a wounded comrade, ior instance, is, under ordinary oil cumstat cc^ t an altogether com mendable performance. Bub when a force are advancing ajjaiost an enemy's position, he wouuded tiusr, wait for attention, and anyone who stopped to help them would be punished for it. But what) is criminal in an advance i 3 heroism in a retreat. For the first mnny a man has been shot down like a dog. For the second, perhaps more Crosses hava bt-ec granted than for any other single act of bravey. A story came to hand from >ha Trdnsvual the other day of a British pitrol who held one end of a bridge feeding a-'me starving B^r gentries at the other end If such a thing were really done, then '.he men who did it were guilty of "corres ponding with and assisting the enemy," &b offence punishable with death in our own, as in alt other, armies. In time of peace oieaniinrsi 8 to a soldier the most important factor in tho ordinary routine of hia daily life. More than half his tin?e, in fact, is taken up in brushing hia clothing, and in pipr-claying, polishing, and burnishing his arms and equipments. In time of war, on fche contrary, he must, perforce, allow his arms and accoutrements to assimi late to that sombre, muddy-brown hue which constitutes the dominant color note of a khaki el vi battalion. A man who pipe clayed his helmet, for instance, or polished hia collar badges would simply be courting death, for experience has shown that any distinguishing mark, do matter how slight, is sure to draw the enemy's lire. Dirtiness, therefore, under these circumstances, becomes a virtue, and cleanliness a crime. It is tho same with many other conditions of military life. On active service he may sing and shout while on march to his heart's content, or even when deploying for an abtick. The noise seems somehow to cheer the men's drooping spirits and to rouse their flagging energies). Bug let the same man sing the same tongs during a field day afc Aldershot, or whib marching to a review in Hyde Park, and the military" authorities would stand aghast, Ordinarily, again, an effioer is so sacred a personage that Tommy date not approach him unattended for the purpose even of preferring the most eimpla r« quest or asking the most simple qnestion> Instead he must first; eeck out a non-commissioned (ffiaer who will accompany him in front of his superior officer, and, if necessary, speak for him. In time of war, however, all this formality i§ done away with, and it is " Hi, you, sir, lend a hand here, please !" or " I say, sir, there's a beggar over there taking aim at you !' ju^t exactly as though there were do immeasurable and impassable gulf separating the bearer of the r fla from the wearer of the 6 word.—(Exchange.)

WAR ITEMS.

Here is a painfully p thetio picture of the seqaal to the battle. A sapper of the Royal Engineers, who helped to bury the dead on that occasion, writes:—"The first grave we dug was about 70ft long and 3ft deep. We put 53 Scotsmen into it—34 of the Black Watch alone. It was something horrible, and every m*n of us was crying al! the time we worked, when, after we had placed them all i , and the burial aervice was going on before we covered them over, three or four fainted. After the bagpipes had played the ♦"Dead March" wb covered them over, and started on another grave, when some of our gallant sailors came and relived ua, and we all went back to our train crying "

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association-By Eleotiic Telegraph

NAPrER, Feb 28 William Hoskinga Marriott was found guilty of uttering forged totalisator tickets, and was admitted to two years' probation, and ordered to pay the costs of the prosecu tion.

Statement by the Minister for Education.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, February 28 Replying to a request for better financial provision for school committees, and an in crease in the capitation grant to Education Boards, the Minister tor Education explained that the Bill to amend the education act, which will be introduced next session, would provide for a uniform scale of salaries for state school teaohera. Education Boards, thus being relieved of the responsibility of fixing and paying salaries, will be in a posi tion to make a more generous provision for school committees. The minister also promised to promote technical education.

THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

Received Wak-pu^k* Feh 28 9 40 a.m. Thi-. OnriCK 10 17 » m. Sydney, February 28 Ninco the last report irom Noumea, 15 deaths have occurred from plague.

Amberley, Deo 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs Crak.heajj A^o Bbbbyman Ashburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once. I am sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last one is still wearing. It fittei beautifully, and has given the greatest satisfaction. If yju have time to make one for my son at Geraldiue, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the kat,—Yours truly,

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FOR SALE. WANT to Sell — Good Butchery and Bakery Business as a going concern, or will take in Partner. Apply— "BUTCHER," 2 222 Mail Office, Ashburton. FOR BICYCLE ACCESSORIES GO TO OATES, LOWRY AND CO, THE LEADING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done in a neat and workmanlike manner. All work guaranteed, and charges reason able.



BOARD and Residence.—Oom for table Board and Residence ia offered to Ladies or Gentlemen, at) very reasonable charge. For particulars apply Guardian Office, 2 39



FRIEDLANDER, BROS. Ltb, IMPORTANT SALE OP TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Etc. thubsday,"march i. MESSRS FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Limited, have been favoured with instructions from Mr J. H. Maynabd, who is leaving for England, to Soil by Public i Auction, on the above date, his Household Furniture aod Effects, also the following Properties, viz: — £ Acre, with 8-roomed house, fronting N.K Belt, with Bathroom, Scullery, Wash-house, Stable, Cowshed, Fovtl t ouae »i d other outbuildings. £ Ao<c. fiiij icg above, with Carpenter's S^op and Stable for removal. £ Acre, .wi'h 4-room<-d Cottage, N.K. Belt, I rental s'. with vegetab'e garden. £ Acre adjoining above, empty; | Acre in Princess Street, with 5-roomedi house. i Acre adjoining above, empty. 6 Quartet-Acre Sections, fronting Grey Street and N.M. B-»lt, being T.iS. No's. 947, 945, 949 and 957, 953,' and 959. 25 Acre Suction on Mitcham Road. Ths Furniture includes Piano by Poeener, new instrument; Organ by Cornish, 14 stop ; Violin, Diniog Table, Book caee ; Sofa, Easy Chairs, Double and Single Bedsteads and General House hold Furniture, large quantity of Tim ber, Builder's Tools, etc , four first class Djtiry Cows, Gig, Horee and I Hurnesi, Spring Trap. 2 Baconers and 1 large quantity of Fowls. SALE AT 12 30 p.m. R. FRIEDL ; 'NDER, 2 89 Auctioneer. l tFndehlT rpENDERS are invited for Building House J in Burnett Street. Plana and Specifi cations at my Office. Tenders cloee on TUESDAY, March 6. The Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 2 191 Architectl ASHBURTQN BOROUGH COUNCIL, EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY I HEREBY give notice that an Eleotion to fill the extraordinary vacancy in the Ashburton Borongh Council, c*uced by the resignation of Councillor, Maynakd, will be held at the Borough Council Obr'.mbers, Baring Square Weat, nn THURSDAY, the Is'h day of March, 1900. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock, on FRIDAY, the second day of March, prox. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, February 20, 1900. 2 159 iuFT I U E. MISB B\RRATT'S " Danoinp Clasa " wilt be resumed on Match 12. Intending Pupils will kindly cil! at an eariy date.—The School, Cameron Street. Ashburton. 2 207 CH ERTSEY SPORTS. IMPfiOVteD PRGGKAMMB FO^ T7l ASTER MO>DIY, APRIL 16th. jTj OPSN HOKSE & ATHLE7IC ETENTS Programmes itsuecl in a Jew days. 2 100 JOHN SHANNON, Secretary. PRELIMINARY JSTOTIOK. CROWN LAND =5 IN SOUUH CANTER BURY TO HP; OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT. r jiHE Remainder of tha well-known JL PAREORA JbST'iTE, near St. Andrew«, having been purchased by the Government, from the New Zealand and Australian L»nd Company, Ltd., will be OPENED FOR SELECTION on THURS DAY, March 22, 1900, under the lease in perpetuity system. The Estate comprises 8108 Acre 3of first c'ass agricultural land, buhdivided into 32 farms, ranging in area from §3 Acres to 603 Acres, at rentals varying from 7a 31 to 11s per acre per annum. Sale pamphlets, containing full particulars as to rentals and conditions, and plans of the land, will shortly be obtainable from the Land Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and the principal Railway Stations and Poet Offices within the district. The disposal of the Pareora Estate will be followed, during the month of April, by the under-mentioned Estates : — PUNAROA Settlement, now known as Threa Springs Estate, 7035 Acres, near Fairlie. PAPAK4. Settlement, now known ag part of Sullivan's Farm, Levels Valley, i 1562 Acres RAUTAWIRI Settlement, now known as ClifPa Farm, Winchester, 113 Acre-. SIDNKY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Chriatchurch, February 23, 1900. 2J95 PUBLIC JSOTIOE. - ASHBURTON MOUNTED CORPS. ORANGE HALL, SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd, 8 pm. A MEETING will be held on the above date to consider the question of forming a Mounted Corps for this district. All tho;e interested and willing to enroll are requested tn attend. HUGO FRISDLANDER, Mayor of Ashburton. O. J. HARPER, 2 212 Chairman County Council "~FOK BALIS IN Moore Stree 1 — k block of land with 99 feeb front?ge and Buildings thereon. Apply, H W. BAERETT, ARCADE. FOR SALE EOR REMOVAL, I HAVE a 4-roomed House fer Sale for immediate remova'. For price and terms apply W. H. BARKETT, Agent, Arcade, Ashburton. FOX POSiriViS SALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. 'T'HREEQUARTKRS Acre Land, with -L Fom-roomed House, Washhouse and built-in Copper, Verandah and Conveniences, Apply for price and particulars to FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. TQ 1171 Havelock Street West. Fine •C? • healthy site for dwelling. I HAVE FOR SALE, HpHAT Convenient Residence with 3£ X Acres of Land, situate West Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Sejyere. The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surroundings and land are first-olae. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1 143 E& S. KNIGHT are buyera of all • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad . oioing Mas Kfigbt's Boardinghowae, I



DAVTD THOMAS. ATI CADE. HORSE FAIR THURSDAY, MAKGH 15, — 1900 — I WILL hold my Next HOUSE FAIR g^cn the above date, B J»i WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. 1 £— — D. THOMAP, 55 Auctioneer, NOTICE, rITHE Dorcas Society will resume their I_ Sewing Meetings on MONDAY, the sfch of March, at the Road Board Office, at 2.30 pm. The members thank the Public for the generous contributions given to the Ladies, who were c*uv&ieing during Decem ber, and the .Society will be glad to have a few more working members to help. E. T. CURTIS, 2 202 Hon. Sec SIGN-WKiriSK. LARGE STOCK OF wall papers, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTFFEJ&IOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, Ac. BDPNETT STREET, oppoeire;MAH. Office Telephone 65 E. W. HaNMEB, FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, 4(22 ACRES, near Metbven; a* jet warm land, with six roomed House, Stable, WooTshed and Yards; all in first-class order. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ONOS. /COMFORTABLE HOME, comprising lO£ Acres of good land, five roomed House wit •. o-.it buildings, stable, etc. ; "situated about half-mile ftom North Belt. Easy Terms. Apply F. W. HANMER 2 51 WAR, WAR, WAR. Continpent Ties and Hat Binds at Nokthcotb & Hefjords. I • n I F* 1 5 '5* -S t U c^ »-js - 1 sg • 5 1 O*S .2 ®t^-° "• H HH o, qo,S« .5 >m ti W 2 D o C/J i^_ FOR~SALE~ HALF ACRE of Land, on AHord Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd. COBNSACKS. 1500 BALES NOW LANDING. FARMERS will please give us their Orders promptly if delivery is required ex sh p. Stocks will be kept at our Ash burton, Tinwald. and LyDdhurst Stores. FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd perkins; Patent Bag Lifter. mHIS SIMPLE APPLIANCE can be [ X fixed to a Dray or Waggon, and, by the aid of a horse, will hoigfc Bugs of Grain, etc., over the sides of a dray, or on to a platform, at the Rate of 50 Bags in Ten Minutes. The Appliance is made of Iron Piping, and weighs only 401b?. tt can be fixed on to any kind of Dray or Vehicle, or Loading Stage, and is so simple that anyone can use it. If a horse is nofc available, two men can supply the necessary power to work it by pulling the rope instead of yokiDg the horse to it. The Patent Lifter is an appliance that will do all the Bag Lifting of a large farm in a few minutes, and no Farmer or Storeman ehould be without it Prices made so low to bring it within the reach of all. Ib can be used either in the Paddock, at B*rn, or at the Store. FRIEDLANDeITbROS., Ltd, Agents. FOB mVAra~SALKT' ■? A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSP, with Scullery and Wash-house, I acre, in Tanored Street East, dose to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FBIEDLANDER BROS., Lid.



HE WAS A GOAT. ■■:■: Ln/'Thil l y were all the «ame, empty and clean, for the Iwpeetor had beeS Bill Board?™MTM V£' P T°u acy old tin can < and the Posters were glued to the hairier h\ Z»£ atJ hey ooul^'t fc« »oved. Th* more he tried to' Bud a lurch the hSt« faci Uirforhnt? i »' 8 g°afc '? .that,ri)eCt- They «al»e tha*.on.eß.o«t with Utter faculties for buying and iesa greed m selling, can undersell other*, but noted* readf are now dofag. * * '*" hllVe be6D able t0 build up the inunente BueißMi » YOU PAY FOR QUALITY, AND GET tJUALITY, AD FLETCHER BROS. NOTE OCR PRICES. SO MWCH IN SATISFACTION, SO LItCTLE IN BOASI. in New Zealand, per 1b 7 ZFE+nn ai j .. N^SpanishYalenLßaiains *£""* .. New Valencia Raisins par ibO .? S^tfja^ ***** i 5- 6 ' lem°n ' 0 8 MiXt S 6 r' ?*d P« P-&* Jib overwSf °ANE SNGAB ' T°lbb^' 14sP«^ (Auckland No. UJgaarante* FINEST CANE SUGAR with TEA, 13s 3d par 701b ha* AUCKLAND No. 2 CANE SUGAR, with TEA, Us Helper 70ib bag. DUCHESS TEA (once nsed always need) Is 91 per lb by sto Iftlh Ti«« » *««,„•* of the Finest Ceylon and Indian Orange Ptkoe). 7 ° b Tm8 ' * BleDtt CEYLON ORANGE PE« OE (Golden Tipped) 2 8 ncr lb or U M h« tK.Ti^ CEYLON PEKOE, from Is 3d per lb by 101b Tin * eTln§ STATION TEA. in Chests and Half ChestH. from 1 8 lid p3r lb Quality makes them attractive. Price makes them cell. 251b™ E2 8 8 T6d!° LLER FLOUR ' 2°°ib Bag 138 ' lOOlb Ba« 7s W- 50Ib Bsß 36 10d Finest Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 1«  o Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or side Gold, e? 1I ??r^S 21b 6d ' 4!b Je» lb Ia d per lb 0 0? 141b 3s 3d» 28Ib 6b 6<5, 661b 11s 3d Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 teuPe^ Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 8d Sh George's German Sanaage, per lb 1 0 „ 141b 3a 3d, 28ib 6s, 561b 10s 9d Finest Kefined Lard, per tin 0 6 *eßence Rennet 8d and lOd bo, tie OKesicated Ooaoannr „ 0 7 Jfeave s Food lid, Melltn's Kood 1b 9d Fdmond's Baking Powder, 6d and r;e^? er , ood le lld *nd s« 6d Per *■** lid per tin Robinson s patent Groate and Barley U Walnuts  0 8 w ,PVL n, . , I'eaNnts „ 0 5 &e!soii s Gelatine Icz. packet 6d lib Tins St George's Jams, 4s 6d „ " , Isinglass, li z packet 8d dozen, per tin 0 5 g1"0^ Corn Flour 3d lb lib Raspberry Jam, 5a 6d doz , tin 0 6 2? 0. wn 8 5J»j» Flour 3d lb lib „ Cros?e and Black well's Mar- Matzma BdJb, Qaeeusland Arrowroot 6d mahde 0 9 J anbnrys Cocoa Jib lOd, $!b Is 8d Got cemrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp- an, «. OUt«B f C(io,°a 3s 3d per lb berry, Vanilla-pint packets, ?' r *? l Ooc°a, SJ, b 4^d- ilh B^, "b 1 6 4M 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 fi Auslebrook s Coco« 4d, 7^d De Vere's Jelly Powdera, assorted JJn *'? $*?r n ~ Sd Per c^e • flavonra, per packet 0 6 »'»™ id Milk 7.s 3d d.-a, 7*d.Hn BirdSeed—Hemp,Rape, Canary, lbO 3 Golden "ale Milk 5s 6d doz. 6d tin Linfeed, whole, 3d, crashed, per lb 0 4 BISCUITS, CHEMICALS, „ _ , , Fapcy Lunch 3|d lb by tin or 3|J lb Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 C; oI!e 8« » m  „ Carbonate Soda 0 3 *?s?*• T ine s^d lb by tin > ot 6d lb „ TarfaricAcid „ 110 y^"l!l*^inß •«#" » „lb „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 « "Ich, T, ea lb *>y tin, or 6d lb „ A lam, powdered „ 0 6 people o Mixed 4d lb „ or 4|d lb „ Hrfiued Saltpetre „ 0 6 Janay Mixed s|d lb „ or 6d lb „ B rax, powdered „ 0 8 cs 1 8, er, fc, 9d lb ■»• or 10d lb  Sulphur | 0 6 Oaribaldl 6^d !b „ or 6d lb Waihing Soda < %, 0 1 S «8? 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OA\ %Tllli ,7^ ft » "Orßdlb Nliey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Oracknels Uidlh »orlaßd lb Peerless G'ot)s ppr bot. 0 8 Black Lacquer, (Cas*le Brand) bot, 0 9 In tins 0 7 *"" Branswick Black, per tin 0 7 Groand Rice 3id Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 g D j it p 61b 5, 4 ,,  ■f^&^l^^ 1 3 d iCeIU ISl°d b°XO Fin f lJ bDarry 6orTable Salt, 5a per cwb Vhg^^ UUtm 9s M ** or ' " bag Is 3d Sak> 7lb bßg Bd> H'b ° aKd B V™'" Powder 10a per dox or lid lib Tin Rabbjfc In Jelly 7d, 21b, 101 and Is Lea 2 %1 ° mt ls 4d»pin6 PRF , EKTED FIt , H 2 nr Own Sauce ifct sd» P^t 9d ■J^^lteE l9P »r tin To^ JT JSS 1 , S T n, Id ,nd 4M. hq>.P U t g 6, d e i^* fe M»» »M» aaromes, in tomato sauce, 4|d per tin Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip* Candles— Paraffine Wax (plain orSated p^red lOd, Herrings la tomato sauce 6£d per lb ; National Sperm by lOdpertin box 7|d lb ; Bedroom Oandlea Red Herring 9at le, or 1 j fiah 10s 8d; self-fining,.;! 2 in box, 10d ; Price Star Brand Mallet 7d per tin ' Carriage Candles 8 and 10, lOd packa Preserved Bloaters lOd pergtia Matches Plaids 4a pr grog, 4fa $ oz _______ 1000 Vestas, Bell'p, 4 lOd doz, 6d? box; ICOO Vestaa, German, 3slOd" Table Vinegar^, 9d, and lOd^ottle tl[ fa 8d White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle packet, smaU 3d P " cket * 8d Washing Soap-Bilkstone lOd bar orilOs Starch, Colman'e, 5b pkfc Bid lb 6 Tb^ t a lA.OAU ,n » Lily, per llhL x6 d McLeod'a almond ecented;9d bar. 10b Borax Starch Gl&ze, Is doz • lid packet w6s!?o^ ! a ,a qa -, Peats' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powdst' Rawling's almond scented, 9d oar, Us 8d box lld bpx „ „ Camphor, loss blocks M, or 2a 3d do« Domestic, 6d bar, 7a lld box Vaseline 5d and 9d jar, lib .ins Is 9d Bond's Olwnser, 5d bar, 6a 3d box p U re Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Banila Ash 9d bar Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per bottle - fanlight wiplspor box 4|d bar Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packeta-la -- Lifebuoy (Oatbohc), U U box, 6d;bar p a in Siller ls 4d Toileb Soap-Pear's assorted tabletß, 4in Bonnington'slrish Moss Is and Is 101 box, ls box fceigel's Syrup In 9d and 3* bottle Pear s unsoented tablets, 6d each, 5a 6d Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box n dOZ im. ' i Kt . i oj L Beecham's and Seigel'a Is 5d box deaver'a Shaving btlcks, 9d each Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts 6d dol Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets Encs' Fruli Salts 3a 3d bottle fo* la Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Glycerine Soap, *lb bars 4d, lib bars[Bd Hood's and Ayer's Saisaparilla 4a 8d bot- Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwb. Condy fs Fluid Is sd, Lung Preserver 1 ' Hops, loose, ls 4d, and Is ci» Jb pressed Barry's Tricopherua Is 6d bottle 8. 0T. r, i1, 18 *d anf g* h?*f le QA . Fatent Medicines »t Wholesale Price*. Lieblg's Extract Meat Ja 9d per jar ™* Washboards, wood, lld, zinc Is 2d . SUNDHIES American brooms ls 3d, Is 6d, is 9d, a far , 100 qj 1U civ ■, l a us staples 3d lb, s!bs Is Fresh Ground Coffae la 4d, Is 6d and Sllf 61b, 8-L , / l s ßdlb 1 Boss Lanterns la k 3d each / Full lUnitrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt tfetUfcsli with tie Orders; No charge for packing cases/ and all order* delivered free at railway .t 'i and within a two miles radius of Ashburton, «ano a FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES" AS STREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHUKOfI Wholesale and Retail Agenfci for Nimmo and BWriSeecfc