Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1900. Local and General.

*»* On the first page to-day will be found War'lrcms.

Botha's Daughter — A daughter of Botha, the Boer commandant, is being educated at a school ne^r London. Match Factory Girls—The Waiwera brought out from Londen to Wellington a batch of twelve girls for Messrs R, Bell and Co's match factory at Newtown. Skating in the Domain—Thbre is po«d ice in the Domain now, and quite a number of people take advantage of trie opportunity to enjoy some skating. Tbe present cold snap is causing the ioe to become thicker every day. Dr Jameson-According to a Renter's message from Kimberley, under date May 17th, Dr Jameson has been appointed a director of De Beers Company, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Mr Henry Robicow. Peace Medal job the Schools—A Wel lington telegram states that tbe Government have decided to have a medal struck for presentation to the school children on the proclamation of peace. Clever GiKl—An exchange sayß :—-One of the young ladies who recently passed her ambulance first aid examination has lost her right hand. She did her bandaging with her left, and in tying knots assisted that band with her teeth. Her examination paper was written with her left hand. Kisa Penguins—The splendid pair of king penguins that were secured at the Macquariea during the last cruise of tbe Hinemoa to the southern outlying islands are being mounted by the chief steward, Mr Woods, for presentation to the Premier. Botchers' Ball.—-The second annual ball of the Fairfield and Ashburton butchers is to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow (Thursday) night. Judging from the freedom with whioh tickets are selling, there' ahould be a large attendance. The Committee report that very complete arrangements have been made for securing the comfort and enjoyment of the danoers. Bullock Fight, —A rather singular inci dent, says the Westport Ntws, occurred on the Granity and Millerton track recently. Two bullocks were fighting on the track, and one was pushed over tbe bank and rolled down a steep cliff for about 50ft until its progress was atayed by a tree. To the sur prise of the onlookers the bullock picked itself up and moved away as If unhurt. Fairton Boarding House —The boarding house erected at Fairton some few months ago is proving a boon to the men working at the Freezing works. Mr J Hu£F*m opened the building at the commencement of the year, and although he bas some 25 rooms he finds his accommodation none too much for the business he is doing. Mr Huffam attributes his success to his providing a comfortable home at a low price. Might is Right.—The Nelson Mail of the 2nd iust. has the following tit-bit: —Ac instancing the prevalence of the doctrine "Might is right" in regard to drivers and cyclists. Mr Moller remarked at a meeting lately that, under existing conditions, a bicycle will generally get out of the way of a carti " Bub," said the chairman, •* the cart will not move out of the way of the bicycle." ' No,' repined Mr Moller, * but it will get out of the way of a traction engine,' London College op Music—The half yearly examination of this college will be held to-morrow afternoon, at 3.39, in the Arcade Chambers, There are five candidates, who will present themselves as follows :— Senior, Miss Jones ; Interimdiate, Miss Kitty Bell and Miss May Collinß ; Junior, Miss V Willis and Mr R Collins. Theae itudeuts hive been studying under Mr Llewellyn Owen. Accident.—While Mr T. Stone, of Wester field, was riding round his sheep on Sunday morning his horse slipped on the roßty ground, throwing his rider, who fell on the point of his shoulder, whioh was dislocated, Mr Stone had to walk six miles to his home. Medical assistance was summoned from Ashburton, and the dislocation reduced. Mr Strn'i was also' greatly shaken by his fall, und has been confined to bis bed since the accident Grace— The Hon R Reeve?, says a West Coast paper, was called upon to say grace ai the opening of the Westport bacquet to Hon McGowan recently, which was right and proper, seeing that the hon gentleman for years filled the office of church lay reader ; and he improved the occasion by adding the following petition to tbe usual prayer:—"Oh Lord, we pray Thee soften the heart of the Minister of Mines, and incline him to grant us the little requestß we may mako him." Ihe banqueters were taken too much by surprise to say " Amen."

A Seriouj Loss. — Among the at tractions of the Ashburton Domain the water fowl, which, finding sanctuary there, crowd the mitsature lakes. They provide much intereat and amusement for old and

youngs who seem never tired of feeding and watching them. The general public will regret to learn that the big Muscovy duck, which had established herself as a prime favorite with visitors to the Domain, was killed on Tuesday night by a dog. The unfortunate bird had its neck dragged clean out of its body, and was otherwise mutilated.

It ie extremely discouraging to the curator, Mr W W Smith, that the birds, in which he takes suoh a keen intereet and Justifiable pride, should be thus ruthlessly slaughtered from time to time.

Proposed School for Smithfield.—A meeting of householdera in the Smithfield district, was held at the office of Mr T. M. Jones on Monday evening, for the purpose of taking steps to secure a school for the district. There was a good attendance. Mr IYM. Jones was voted to the chair. Several of those present spoke on the rapid growth of the district and tho necessity there was for a school there. It Was ascertained about sixty children would attend the school, if erected A petition was drafted for presen tation to the Board of Education, and Messrs T. M. Jones and J. Hayman were appointed & committee to obtain the signatures of the householders, and forward the petition to the Board, The committee went to work en Tuesday morning, and before evening had obtained nearly all the signatures

Missing Friends.—The following lost relatives are enquired for through Lloyd's newspaper of April 29 and May 6:—William Bowen, of Birmingham, went to Christchurch, [ N.Z., 1878; sister Kate asksi John J. Cooke, was at Aratapu, Northern Wairoa, Auck land, N. Z,, when last heard of; sisters at Brighton ask. Fergus (Mrs Samuel), nee Watts, last wrote in 1898, when leaving Christchurch for Wellington, N.Z.; sister Bertha asks. B*rah Skeggs, nee Key, and her children Amelia and James, went to Auckland, N.Z,, in 1574 ; mother and sister Esther ask. Frederick Snelling seeks brothers William and Isaac J. William took his discharge from the 65th Regiment of foot in New Z aland about 1865] Isaac left H.M.S, Virago and was in Rio de Janeiro in 1864.5.

Volunteers—The Guards usual weekly parade on Monday was fairly well attended, Captain Sparrow in comn.and. The evening's work consisted of squad drill and Company exercise, under the direction of non-coms. Tha practical test of candidates for position of Corporal will take place at the next Com pany parade—Monday, Bth prox,—Tho Rifles were well represented at the Government inspection parade on Tuesday evening. In accordance with the Governments order that tba months of June and July should be devoted to musketry instructioaß, the Com pany, in sections, were put through the varicusi exercises, in detail, by the Sergernta. As this course of instruction must necessarily have a great effect regarding the results of the annual class and volley firing, it behoves every member to attend, more especially those who have enlisted during the past twelve months, Captain Dolman, who was in charge of the parade, announced the reslana tions and appointments in the South Canter* bury Battalion, whioh have taken place recently,

Personal—Mr T Arthur, District Traffic Manager, at Dunedin, who has b?en trans ferred to Christchurch, was on Tuesday presented with a purse of sovereigns by the leading mercantile men. Mr J Moloney, president of the Chamber of Commerce pre sided. Mr Arthur was at one time station master at Ashburton.

A Generous Action —At the annual mcc i>g of tin Canterbury Horticultural Society, on Monday evening, it was stated that there was a loss on the year's traosac tio. sof £30 odd. gimce the balance-sheet was prepared a member of the Council has presented the Society with a cheque for the amount, thus enabling them to commence tbe year free of debt, owing to his generous action.— Press

The Libel Bill—A deputation from the Wellington br. nch of the Journalists' Insti tute waited on the Acting Premier yesterday urging the passing of the Libel Bill during the forthcoming session. Mr Ward promised to obtain a report from the Crown law officers in respect of the Bill, and communicate with the Chief Justice for Queensland and obtain his opinion on the Libel Aot in that colony, which was esteemed as a most reasonable Aot,

"Ourselves as Others See Us"—Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; bub they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind tha»>''appearanoa goes along way.'' An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it 1 If you area stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors " wher* you will always find a large assortment of " Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Craighead and Berryman speaks volume?. This fi.-m has just imported probably the finest stook of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range >f the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.

Attention is directed to the announcement of Mra Alcorn, of big reductions io prices with a view to clearing goods to make room for builders. She offers large discounts on certain lines.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 19 Mr Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that three months' supply of food and ammunition for three hundred men were stored at Kumassi. The dockers'strike has stopped the discharge of Australian meat steamers Ottawa, June 18 Sir Wilfred Laurier proposes to increase the poll t*x on the Chinese to one hundred dollars

Melbourne, June 19 The Chamber of Commerce Council recommended the support of the action of the Postmaster-General, in his deal ings with the Eastern Extension Company, and urgehira to expedite the laying of the Pacific cable. The Commissioner of Customs has decided that Henry Pearson, who deposited £3000 in connection with the evasion of duties, most pay that amount for duty and fines.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Hildyard's Force at Wakker stroom.

Boers Surrendering

Baden IWell at Pretoria

Tab Situation at tbe Cape

United Press Association—By£|Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 18 Boer reports state that General Buller'a force is now beyond ErraeSo. June 19 Major-General Baden - Powell has arrived at Pretoria.

General Hildyard's column has reached Wakkorstroom unopposed,

One hundred Boers surrendered to him, and swore allegiance.

The Earl of Airlie was killed while leading a charge of a composite regi ment and the 12th Lancers.

Surgeon Captain Fen wick, New Zealand, has been invalided home.

Mr Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons that the settlement of qualified troops in South Africa at the close of tbe war was receiving the attention of Government. Capitown, June 18 Sir J. Gordon Sprigg has completed his Ministry. It includes the Hon. T. L, Graham, ex-Attorney-General; Mr Rose Innes, the Hon. J Frost, ex- Minister of Agriculture; Sir P H Faure, Colonial Secretary in the second Rhodes Ministry; and Dr. T W SmarttJ

Treatment of British Prisoners

(Received Wakapuaka June 20, 9.20 am, This Offioe 10 9 am) London, June 17 Nine hundred British prisoners at Novitgedacht are being fed on mealies. Their uniforms are in rags, and they are being clothed by the British Con sul at Delagoa Bay.

One hundred and forty eight officers and 303 d men were released at Pre toriat Two thousand are being armed with Mausers.

The Plague.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jane 19 A fresh case of plague has been reported, the victim being Albert Fox, of Newtewn.

Another fresh case is reported—A boy named Aubrey Harcourt., of Burwood.

THE MINISTRY.

Wellington, June 19

It is now stated, though only unofficially, that the Hon. John McKenzie intends to resign his portfolio in the Ministry, and that I c will be unable to attend the House this session. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr McKenzie in his severe trouble, and needless to say both friend and foe would like to see him in his place again. Messrs Hogg and CH. Mills (senior Government Whip) are said to be in the running for the . vacant portfolio.

THE CRISIS IN CHINA.

Bombardment of the Taku Forts

The Forts Stormed lj Russian Troops-

Hundreds of Chinese Killed.

Beported Capture of the Lega tions in Fekin-

British Force Retires

27.000 Foreign Troops to land

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Hongkong, June 19 Tbe Seventh Bengal Infantry, sta tioned at Fyzerbad, has been ordered to Hong Kong. An American regiment from Manila has been ordered there.

Foreign detachments were landed on Saturday to protect Taku.

British troops from Hong Kong are expected to reach Tien tsin on the 21st. Detachments of French, Russian, and Japanese troops reach there the same day.

The telegraph wires between Taku and Tien-tsin have been restored. The Ist Sikhs will garrison Hong Kong.

The Chinese laid torpedoes in the Taku river, and massed Shan and Haikwau troops. The Admiral sent an ultimatum that they should with draw the troops before two o'clock on Sunday morning. At one o'clock in the morning the forts opened tire unexpectedly. The British, French, German, Russian, and Japanese gun boats responded vigorously, keeping up the bombardment for six hours. A thousand Russian troops went ashore, and co-operated with the French.

The sloop Algerine was damaged, and two cflcers and four men were wounded. A she«l txploded in the magaz tie of the Russian gunboat Manshur, kilting seven blue-jackets. The commander of the German gun boat litis was seriously wounded. Two forts were blown to pieces, the others were stormed by Russian troops and the occupants bayonatt«d, hundreds being killed. A shell caused a maga zine in the forts to exp'ode. The Chinese then surrendered. Many, however, previous'y fled northwards.

The Germans lost three killed and seven wounded, the Russians sixteen killed and forty-five wounded.

M. Francois, the French Consul- General, and his etaf at Yunnan-fu, have been taken prisoners to Yunnan hu-sien. Their houses were plundered and burned. The Viceroy said he would answer witli his life for the safety of the French.

Japan is landing 10,000 men, equal ling the Russian force.

Ten thousand French troops are leaving Saigon. Eighteen hundred Germans land to-day. Five thousand more Russians have been ordered to ihe front.

London, June 1-9

Lord Salisbury announced in the House of Lords that Admiral Seymour had returned to Tien tsin. His reasons and intentions were unknown, but later information showed that his retreat was due to lack of food.

The German Consul-in=Ohief tele-? graphs that a Japanese torpedo boat reports the capture of the Legations at Fekin. and that the warships are now bombarding the Taku forts.

The Chinese are asserting that Russia helps them, but there is no present indication that Russia or Japan is out of line with the other Powers.

Mr B rod rick informed the House of Commons that the latest information from Sir Claude McDonald was dated Tuesday. There had been nothing since confirmatory-of the attack on the Legations,

The Russians Massing in Great Forces

(Received Wakapuaka June 20, 9 20 a m, Thia Offioe 10.9 am) LoNBtN, June 19

Tbe Standard states that forty thousand Russians and 42 guns are massed at Kiach-ta on the northern Chinese frontier, and hare been or dered to occupy Maimatchin, immedi ately across the Border, and XJrga, about two hundred miles farther south.

The British sent a gun boat to every port on the Yangtse, where the Viceroys declare they can maintain order.

Hong Kong, June 19 It is repo ted an outbreak occurred at Szechuan

Three American regiments compris ing five thousand men, have been ordered from Manila to Tien-tsin.

The British torpedo boat destroyers, Fame and Whiting engaged in a fight at Taku forta, captured four des troyer Paris, June 19

M. Delcasse states that with all the Powers, especially Russia, there is no question of conquest, but of guarantees pledges, and respect to treaties'. Tmwrsday Island June 20

News from the East, states the Boxers completely destroyed the vil lage of Larshan, 70 miles south west of the capital, There was only one high official at the capital, General Junglu, who had the courage to de nounce the Empress' weak minded policyi with the result that an intrigue is proceeding to undermine Junglu's I influence. He has been charged with poisoning the Dowager's favourite eunuch Junglu has a fine body of organised troops under his command. The hatred of the offi ial clique is specially directed against Britain, for orging cleau administration, and for sheltering the reformers. The feeling extends throughout the Fmpire.

INDIAN FAMINE FUND.

Collected by the Alford Estate employee* —Chas. Wiokena 10s, R J Anderson 10s, J H Muirhead 10s, J Johnston 10s, Geo. Htockdill 10s, C W Bennett ss, C MoWUUam Ss. Tctal—£3.

Collected by the Chatmoaa Estate em ployees—R B Coward £1, Mrs Coward 6s, B Coward tt, J Coward Is, R Coward Is, F H< fford J>s, W Reed 2e, B Dnnlea 17a 6d, M Hogao 10s, A C Claridg* 3«, W Lemon 2a 6d, A Muir 2i 6d. Total—£3 8s 6d.

An Appeal.

Mr Ferriman has cabled £75 to India to-day which will make the total amount forwarded £205- This amount will feed 49,200 of our fellow subjects for one day, but when we realize that there are 7,600,000 affected by the famine, and that onr £206 will only feed 1-153 part of those starving for one day, we oan see how little we have done. Yourfil will feed 240 persona for one day and it will reach them by cable a few days after you have paid it into the fund. Mr .Ferriman is desirous of sending £100 within the next few days; will you halp!

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Bieotriu Teleeraph Wellington, June If Mp Poynton S.M., Public Trustee, is holding an enquiry into complaints made by Inspector Pender, of the Police Department, against Chief Detective McGrath, and there are counter complaints, In'peoter Pardy and Chief Detective Campbell of Dunedin, are summoned to give evidence for McGrath, also Inspector McGovern, of Hawkea Bay, and sub-Inapector McDonnell, formerly of Hawkes Bay, but now of the Weat Coast. The nature of the chargea is not disclosed* The erquiry is private. Mrs Margaret Hicks, one of the women who were assaulted on Larobton Quay, early one morning last session, has issued a writ against Mr '1 homes Vincent Byrne, Mayor of Kumara, claiming £500 for alleged de famation of character.

The Hula is atill ashore at Pates, and wilt have to be launched over the bar, the coat ia estimated at £500.

The acting Premier sent a cablegram to Lord Roberts, tbe day after the relief of Mafeking, asking him for information as to the condition of the New Zealanders, wbo had been taken prisoners, To-d»y the Hon Mr Ward received from the Field Marshal the following reply j— Dated, Pretoria, June 8. — " The following were released and are well, Quarter master Sergeant Borland, Troopers Har ris, Pope, Waldie, J Catherall, Batters, Caesar, Franklin, Valentine, Palmer, Jewell and Farrisr R E Smith. In Hospital Troopers Heenan, Power, Miller, and Prosier. Dead, Troopers Tarrant and Wyllie.

The Metropolitan centre of the St John's Ambulance Aaaoolation has received an order, from the Government Department^ for a large aupply of Firat Aid Books and illustrated bandages, whioh are to be distri buted throughout the whole of the colony.

FOOTBALL.

AS BAD AS A BATTLE.'

"Onlooker," writing in the Ohiaemurl Gazette, aaya:— - ■«.,._, A game of football has6iwsJbf*n ljjc»ned to a battle, and judging by tbe number of injuries sustained by the Paeroa players, the comparison is an apt one. 60 far tbe Paeroa senior team has played five matches, and tho list of the severely injured to date Is as follows :—

W Soreusen, out over the eye, necessitate ins five stitches being put in, J Clarkin, broken ringer N Bradley, severely bruised ribs T Pennell, rendered unconscious, necessi* tating removal from the field on a shutter

W Reed, broken ribs W Moore, broken finger T Casley, severely kick<d E Brotnwich, broken rib F Hobba, broken nose E Fathera, eprained ankle. Thia lift, of eourae, does not include those who sustained minor injuries, auoh as kick* and bruises, or those who were stunned or winded for a few minutes on the field of play. I have cot yet received the lists from other places in the district, and the season has only just started, so it ia hard to say What tha result will be when full particulars come te hand. lv future, however, I fancy it will be easier to give the list of the survivors, aa that list promises to be the smaller one. Truly, this football is a wonder ful game !

A team from the Ashburton Football Club intends journeying to Spriogburn It* morrow to try concluaions with the oountry club. The drag will leave the Somerset corner at eleven o'clock, and playera and others wishing lo accompany tbe team, are requested to be there sharp to time,

TtE ASHBUBTOTS GtJARriAN; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20,.. 1900



The following mbtcn'ptions have been received by Mr Ferrimsin since the last acknowledgment :— £ a d

Amount previously acknowledged 138 5 1 s Uord Estate Employees' List ...3 0 0 W P K-Uock .„ ... 3 10 0 J M Fuze ... .-100 Borough School, per Mr Hardie _ 410 6 John Wilson ... ... 1 0 0 Gen. CW ... ... 1 0 0 M Wilson „„ .„ 1 0 0 Thos. Timms ... ... 1 0 0 Rev. Blakiston ... .* 1 0 0 St Andrew's Sunday School.Tin w*'d .„ ... 0 14 7 W H Ford '2 _. 0 10 0 Watkins Bros. ... ... 110 " Friend" ><# .-110 Wellington Friend '..*. )" 20 0 Presbyterian Churoh, Rakaia .-250 Piimitive Methodist Church, Sea „ . field .« —270 Primitive Methodist Church New. lands ,- -. 0 12 3 H S Orummcnd -» «. 1 I o AH Field ... 010 0 U Chapman ... — 0 10 0 CB, ... ,„ 0 10 0 Fietcher Bros. ,_, ... 1 6 0 Mrs B Hampton ... .- 010 0 (Henry Anderson _. ... 10 0 Wood Bros. ... .- 1 0 Q Robert Gilmour ... ... I 0 0 A Brown ... ._, 0 10 6 W Dakers .. .- 0 10 6 .* Clark .- _ 010 0 P Gourdie and Family ... ... 1 5 6 E Graham 0 10 0 R H Fa_an ... ... 0 10 0 M and F Fagan .„ .- 010 0 "Do not Acknowledge " . w 10 17 6 Bird Allen ' 110 C Chapman ... ... 0 10 0 H Ford, Tinwald ... „ 2 2 0 Chatmoss Estate List ... —.386 J Glassey ... .-100 Collected by Miss Hannaford .-167 Subscriptions under 10s »nd col lections in box (all subeorip tions below 10s are included in this amount) , _ ... 7 6 4 Mr and Mrs J H Cenliffa ...10 0 205 110



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GREAT PROCESSION. THURSDAY HOLIDAY. ■ :o: —— "P L A 0 S — All Kinds, ■MBBOtfS, "IOSBTTE'S, LA! YSMI m HANDKERCHIEFS, i i WAR MAP HANDKERCHIEF^ I LADIES' BADEN-POWELL HAT& [ BED, WfflfE, & BLUE CUFFS & COLLARS. i f • . :o: ANDREW ORR. i 1 SHOOI TNGMSE ASON, 1900. (thus and Ammunition. s NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP, A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all buyers Fleys, Kynoch, and Club Cartridges ; Powder, |Shqt, Caps, Wadi, an Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. lTmTs. LAMPS, TOTE HAVE.: JUiT RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIKTY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low prices. A Large Stock of LAMPWARE always on hand. HARDWARE AND HmibEHOLD FURNISHINGS. We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons^ Saucepans Spoons and Foiks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating Oils Etc, etc. At Prices to suit the times . WINES /TFd~~SPIRITS. All Kinds aud Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. GROCERIES' at "Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poet despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily /SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, 'IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT?, ' BtTKMK.r i-TKEET. Afihbarton. THE NEW DRAPERY." .' . ■ A Bemtif ul EVENING DRESS WINDOW, SOMETHING NEW AND CHASTE. MITCHELL & TURNER. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all h South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice U our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment o Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles am designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Gail early and se< for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices, BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE k ap-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Oe 11 and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' sizes and prices Ducheßse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite aroadi.



WE ASK— Your inspection of oar EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 ' years, and still retain many of our first customers, whioh alone ia proof o our HONEbT WOEK. Mcdonald & Co,, Tailors, Etc; Jubilee Building Burnett Street 'i HE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS. TBI OMT BEWARE,E SHIRT 70LISH IK TEE WORLD. 11/TRS MILLErt, of Dunedin, the Pro* fessional Laundrets, says ;—lt is the beat I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mother* and Sisters try it and save yottr strength, temper, and patience. Onoe tried, always used. Sold in Tina at SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORR * CO. 5 136 ~~W. T ALMQUISI\ PROFESSIONAL DYER, Thirty-five Years' Experience in America and Australian Colonies, HAS Started Business of Dyeing, Cleaning, and Pressing, even flrst cla«B Laundry Work, etc., iv East Street, next to Mrs Knigmet. 6 79 jq 9 «■•■ . < _ fill • A Co ■• ' k * __ l!_j * o» Ph 2 g ■! J ° « p* H . I *_? . » ' " FS EH 3 - cd f ) _) C ||a .3 par (/} r-i g NO PADDING, no coupons, no schemes, no guessing c meats, nothing but legitimate, persistent pushing of the best and purest tea Ceylon produces. HONDAI- L&NKA preserved in thesealed lead packets and boxes, in which it is only sold, and packed in Ceylon. MISS BESSIE SIMMOKDS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of tbe Violui, Musical instruments of evet, deacrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Must and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rilie Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing Company BURNETT BTREET. T HAVE JUST TO HAND a very large variety of MIXED PAINTS Vary Suitable for Painting Drays, Traps, Kitchens, Interior and Exterior of Houses, Etc. OATES, LOWRY AND GO. •OR Gas Lamps, 15s Eaok- Shipment of Hells and_Carbid( Just to Hand. OATES. LOWRY AND CO, Burns Street *~ eoiT¥ale7™ "" THE unexpired portion of Appropriation, being about £170 repayable by monthly | instalments without interest, in the Indus trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to W* BULLOOKt TO LET, HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK __ Agent. TO LET. SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings next Ar cade, Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO Lend on approved first-class freehold security, two amall suras of £200 and £250 alao £1600. _• BULLOCK, TO LfcT." NEW Dwelling house of five rooms with verandah and scullery, centrally situated in Triangle, near Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. ™TO __E_\~ UPSTAIRS Rooma in the Victoria Build ings, adjoining the Arcade. T. BULLOCK,



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The Hon. J. McGowan, Minister for Minea and Juatioe, apeaking to a representative of the Press on Tuesday night, stated that although the Hon. John McKenzie would not be present during the coming session of Parliament, the statements made in the Press Association telegram from Wellington were without foundation.



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B ibonic plague has broken out ! (Do leave a trail of death no doubt, A vile, detestable complaint, O'er which few medicines have restraint. Now if it were a cough, or cold. Though e'er so deeply taken hold, It could be cured with remedy sure, Wm E Woods Great Peppermint Cure Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never ails-Is 6d and 2s 6d Smoke New Venus



Foujsp Dead—George Leggott, about 65 years of age, who was living by himself,' wai found dead in hit house at Dunedfn on Tuesday. Fe was engaged as a night watch man. Heart disease is supposed to have been the cause of death. Deceased was married, bub waa separated from hia wife.JJ



Dr Fbnwick.—The cable news published to-day, that Dr Fenwick, who accompanied I the Second Contingent to South Africa, has 1 been invalided home, will be received with widespread regret by his troops of friends here. His departure from South Africa will be deeply regretted also by the members of th 9 Seoond Contingent, with whom he was exceedingly popular, nob only on acoount of his genial manner, but also because of the untiring care he showed In looking after the health and comfort of tbe men.— JPress.



10 THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Desfaeas and Noiaes in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £5000 to his X -titute, so that-deaf people unable to procu ■■« the Ear Druma may have then free. Address No. 667 d. The Nicholson Institute, Xongcott, Guanerabury, London.