COURSING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph* Oamaru, May 9 ihe following is the result of the coursing today :—

Oamaro Challenge Stakes, winner £55 runner up £20, third dog £8, two doga £5, five dogs £3.—Royal Oak beat Multiform, Maba beat Blaokloa, Lady*mith beat Troubadour, The Miser beat, Vagrant, Hero Again beat Pibroch. Erebus beat Warrig&l, Nellie May beat Zealandia Lad, Fetlock beat Frisky Girl, St. Cannon beat Flying Shot, Parthenia beat Wild Wave, Charming May beat Field Rose, Secrecy beat May Kiog, Irish Girl beat Dealer, Elaßtio beat Ixion, Wildfire boat Wi d Harp, Matchlock beat Baker Boy, Faster Yet beat Fiintlook, Blaok Mud beat Platelayer, Btar Shot beat Priroa Donna, Duntroon beab May Quean, Second round-Mabs beat Royal Oak, The Miser beat Ladysmith, Erebus beat Pibrooh, Fetlook beat Nellie May, Bt. Cannon beat rarthenia, Charming May beat Secrecy, Elastic beab Irish Girl, Wildfire beat Match look, Blaok Mad beab Faster Yet, Duntroon I beat Starshob.

SUNSHINE AND THE PLAGUE.

At a time when that terrible scourge called the bubonic plague is almost at our very doors, a pamphlet written by Dr J, da Silva } and issued by the French Government, is of special in terest. Dr d» Silva wag chief health officer at Macao, in Portugal, in 1897, when tb» plague broke oat there, and caused a large number of deaths. Bis pamphlet is a deep and learned treatise on the subject, but the conclusion at which he arrives is that the re&l remedy is a simply one. The deadly foe of the plague, he says, is oxygen, and the best thing by which to keep it at bay is sunshine. Experience has shown him that, in a spot that is close, ill-ventilated, and shady, although fairly clean, the plague rejoices, and to reach that spot will pass over much more filthy places that are sun-baked and wind-swept. First of all, and above all, the influence of oxygen on the progress of the plague seems to Dr da Silva to be well demonstrated. The conditions most favorable to its deve lopment are insufficient ventilation, want of sunlight, overcrowding in sma'l places, and filth. In other words, when the air is robbed of its oxygen, •the plague is given its chance; In all that part of the town of Macao which extends over the hill of Fenna, by the Grand Praia to the village of Brancha, which comprises the military hospital, and which is well exposed to prevailing monsoonal south-west winds, there was not reported a single case of plague. In the homes of the Grand Praia, crowds of coolies are employed aa servants, but not one of the coolies was stricken. It is the same in the miserable quarter of San Paulo, where there is plenty of dirt, and also plenty of fresh air, and where the filth is not able, of itself, to deoxygenate the air, which is renewed every minute. The Chinese quarter, on the other hand, is comparatively clean, yet there the disease makes periodical ravages. Dr da Silva says that if the visitor goes down into the lanes of this quarter, he will find the entrances of houses which are apparently clean themselves, lead into alleys where the sun never pene trates, and the reason for the presence of the plague is revealed at once. Dr da Silva is so convinced that oxygen is the remedy that he advocates the inhalation of it, possibly a little diluted with nitrogen, in order to destroy the toxins of (be pest.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before O. A. Wray, Esq., S.M.) WifbDesebtiox—Louisa Ailwood charged her husband, JfrnDk Ailwood, with deserting her. Complainant said they had been mar ried about six years, and had been living together till October last, when he went away shearing at Martinborough, Waira rapa, Reoeived a letter containing £10, and another in November containing no money. Ha was then in the Wairarapa dis trict. Did not see him again till she saw him at the police station. Replied to the letter, acknowledging the £10 Had received no money since November last. Had four children, and had been supporting herself ever since, but was unable to continue doing bo, and did not intend to. Was receiving Charitable Aid. Her husband was a general labourer. To Defendant—Did not receive a letter containing £5 in February.-—Defen dant, id reply to the Bench, said he had offered hit wife a good home in the North Island. Had got a friend to write the letter, enclosed £5, and entrusted it to ano ther man to post. Had received no acknow ledgment of that letter. Had been unable to send more, as he had been ill with indi gestion, for five weeks. Was working when arrested. He was quite willing to support his wife and family.—His Worship said it was useless for a man to talk about beiDg willing to support his wife and family if he did not do so. Defendanb had rendered himself liable to imprisonment, in addition to having a maintenance order made against him.—Defendanb Baid he had £1 in hand,' and several pounds coming to him from the > station where he was working.—He was ordered to pay £1 per week ; in default, he would have to go to gaol. His Worship was satisfied defendant could earn money if he wished.

A Maintbnanoe Cash—J Toner, Benr, vB. Toner and Jai. Toner. This was a case where the father, who is an inmate of the Old Men's Home and an old age pensioner, soughb an order of the Court for his sons to contribute to his support. Mr Marriott Watson appeared for J. Toner, senr., Mr Cuthberteon for the sons. The caee was settled out of Court, the three aona of the plaintiff agreeing to pay 5s per week between them. This arrangement was entered up on the Court books. The applicant was said to be nearly ninety years of age.

Licensing Cask—Jas. Nee, licensee of the Methven Hotel, was oharged under sec tion 155, of the Licensing Act, 1831, with, on April 26, keeping open his licensed pre mises at 11.30 p.m. for the sale of liquor.— In the absence of Sergeant Bxrlow, who was conducting the perjury case elsewhere, Con stable Dillon, of Methven, conducted the prosecution. —Mr Crisp appeared for defend ant, who pleaded not guilty.*—Constable Dillon said on the date mentioned he saw the hotel lib up ab 11.30. Defendanb held a ten o'clock license. Knocked, bub could geb no admibfcanoe. Went round to the back and walked io. There were a number of people there. The slide of the bar was open, and defendant was 1b the bar serving drinks. Asked him why he was open and he said they were traveller!. Two local men were there, bub did nob appear to be drinking. There was a St. Patrick's concert at Metbvea that night. Went back at 12.30 a.m. and found a good many people still bhere, they again said they were travellers. Saw some local men. To the Bench—The fronb door was not open, and defendant was merely retailing liquor from the bar. To Mr Crisp—Two drags full' of people, «ay forty or fifty, drove up to Meth ven a distance of over 20 miles for the oon cerfc. Everything was very orderly, and the front doors were Bhub Had had a com plaint made to him about the matter. He did nob e»re to say who It was that com plained* Mr Crisp said he would not push it. Mr Miller kepb the other hotel. Tfaera wae a dance after the concert. Saw there were some local people, and bold defendanb they mmt go, and defendanb then told the people to go. One man refused to go, and said he was a traveller. The bar was shut with th» exception of feh« slide. H«ir4 no

J one call for drinks or who paid for them, but saw several peop'e served, some with beer To the Bench—The people had been attending iho conceit, and were not travellers just arrived from a journey.—His Worship dismissed the case without calling upon Mr Crisp for a defenoe. His Worship said tohere were o c or two points he would like to mention. One was that publicans did not seem to remember they were not obliged to serve thesa travellers unless they choso to, and when people went to a coacei t it was no reason why they should bo served after hour*. They were not entitled t?> be served with drinks except they were just arriving from a journey. They were certainly not entitled to call themselves travellers after attending a concert for two or three hours. It was very possible that had the ch'.rge been one of selling to any particular persons after closing hours, and that person had been identified, the publican might have been convicted. Bis Worship did not think it a proper thing that a house should be kept open to serve liquor at 12 30 to people who came from Ashburton three or four hours before. He hoped the present case would aob as a caution to defendanb. The case would be dismissed.

Sheep Worrying—T B Upton v W T Corbett, £80. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Marriott Watson for defendant, As the case was likely to be a long one, and could not bs finished that dajyt was agreed to hold i over, hext Thursday being race day, and the Thursday following the Queen's Birth day, the case was adjourned for three weeks.

Committed fob Trial—At the Magis trate's Court, this morning, before Messrs D. Williamßon, W. H. Rule, and A. Harri son, Esq», Jas. Nicoll was oharged with perjury. After a lengthy hearing, he was committed for trial. Hail was allowed.

MONTGOMERY'S KINEMATO GRAPH & CONCERT COMPANY.

The publio of Aahburton will be pleased to hear that this popular company (who gave such an excellent performance on there visit here last January) will commence a two night's season in the Oddfellows' Hall next Tuesday, May 15th. Smce their last visit here Mr Montgomery has secured all the latest TrftDßvaai war films, amongst) which are ' A Boer attack oo an armoured train,' ' General Bullet's troops on the way to Colenso,' ' Battle of Glencoe,' ' Shipping horses for the front,' • Charge of the sth Lancers,' * Navals firing Maxim gun,' * Royal Artillery in action,' 1 Attack on ft Boer position by the British,' * Shooting of a Boer spy,' and ail the latest kinematograph suc cesses. The southern press speak in high praise of the new pictures, and we have no doubt that tbia company will have a good season on their return to Aahburton* The box plan is at H. M. Joneß'. The enterprising proprietor of the above Company has always made a strong point in being up to date, in the way of providing the lateab novelties for hia patrons, Mr Montgomery learea Auokhnd by the Moana on June 11 for San Francisco, thence to the Paris Exhibition in search of the latest novelties in the Kinematographio art. He expects to be back about October, and all going well will pay Aehburton a return visit about Show week, Mr Montgomery de serves the bsab of good fortune in his endea vour, to raise the Kinematograph entertain ment above the standard in securing the latest gems, bow being shown in the old Country and on the Continent.

The Plague.

THE FIRST CASE IN MELBOURNE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, May 9 The first case of plague reported here is that of. a carter named Cooper, who was engaged in handling Sydney cargo. He is residing at Oollingwood. It is a mild case. Sydney, May 9 The fresh cases of plague are :— David Fatzen, the Glebe \ John Nutt, Reelfera; Ah Hon, Macquarie street south; George Carroll, a hospital patient; Peaker, Woollahara. Another patient, Hardwicke is dead. Albany, May 9 The mail boat which has arrived here brings a supply of the Yersin serum for Sydney, (Received Wakapuaka May 10, 9.10 am, This Office 9.56 a m) Loxdom, May 9 Plague has broken out at Alexan dria. The disease is declining through out India,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 10 Dr Mason and Mr Gilruth, genera! sani tary Commissioners leave for the South to-morrow.

THE ATTITUDE OF THE EDUCA TION BOARD.

At yesterday's meeting of the North Can terbury Education Board, the following para graph was read in the report of the Build ings Committee :— •• In view of the proximity of the plague, the question of the sanitary condition of the Board's schools was brought undar review, and discussed at considerable length. It was resolved that your committee are of opinion that tht schools and premises are generally in a clean and healthy condition. The clerk of works was instructed to make a further inspection in one or two oases, and to report) bafore the next meeting of the Board."

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric < Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 10, f.lO a.m, This Office 9 56 a.m The Peerage. London, May 9 Sir Richard Webster has been raised to the Peerage ; Sir Robert Fiulay has been appointed A-ttorney-Geoeral and ia succeeded as Solicitor-General by Mr Oarsonj member for Dublin Uni versity.

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka May 10, 10.10 am, This Office 10 49 a.m) Vessel Ashore. Mblbournb, May 10 Word baa been received at Leon Gatha, that a vessel in ballast, bound from Capetown to Newcastle, is ashore between Gape Liptrap and Oape Pat terson. The crew of seveateen are reported safe. Incoming steamers re port terriffic weather in the straits. Received Wakapuaka May 10, 2.0 p.m, This Office 2.34 p. m) Melbourne, May 10 The wreck at Oape Patterson ia the German barque Magnet.

To-Day's Telegrams.

Ualtad Press Association -By Electric

Wellington, May 10 Replying to a Mastertou deputation, ask ing for a techtuuJ rc'sool, the Minister tor Eduoation eaid he praposied to introduce a general measure next resaion which would meet the request. Nbw Plymouth, May 10 Mr Stanford, S. M,, ruled this morninc; that a prohibition order issued in Wellington applies here, and all over she colony. Wellington, May 10 Speaking at a social at Masterton las night, the Han J G Ward said he recognised ie was the duty of the Government to return the pe.-pJe of the oolony, as much as possible out of '.he earnings of the Railway. Wiih that view the oouoeasions would shortly be announced, which would show the Govern ment was sincere in th<» intention to use the Railways for the benefit of the people ac a whole. Government would also endeavour to cheapen the ooab of sending produce to the seaboard. In eulogising the laud polioy of Mr McKenate, he said Government would acquire further estates for cutting up, aud he held the opinion that any such land ttken, should be paid for to its full value. Government he added would continue its endeavours to obtain ch«ap money for settlers. In conoiuding the hon. gentleman referred to the vastly inoreaeing prosperity sf the oolony.

Wellington, May 10 In opening the new Post Office at Matter ton, the Hon. W C Walker referred to the enormous increase in Poßt and Telegraph work. Last year's wotk, as compared with 1890, in the articles posted, showed an in crease of 90.9 per cent., letters posted were 4777 per head at against 34.37, the number of telegrams including jree Government messages were 3,469,731 against 1,961,161, or an increase of 77 per cent. The telephone subscribers now numbered 7150 ss against 2592. Regarding the Savings bank transac tions, the balance at the credit of depositors lasb year was £5,320,371 as against £1,441,876 in 1890, or an increase of 118 per cent. The money order and postal note departments also show a great increase. Offices had laordused from 1212 to 1707. The postal and telegraph revenue last was £492,649 against £335,329, au increase of 47 per cent. If the free Government work whs tiken into account, the revenue would be £593 276. The expenditure last) year was £383,531 against £262,597 an increase of 48 per cent, chiefly due to the depart ment, under aking the work of other branches of the public servlot without pay* ment.

Wellington May 10 The Government approved of the purchase of the Langdale Estate, of 10,000 acres near VUsterfcon. It is understood the price la £3103 per acre. The land it suitable foe dairying and sheep farming.

APPEAL COURT.

McFarland—Stewart Case.

Appeal Dismissed.

TJ iited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wkllington, May 10 The Appeal Court delivered judgment in the case Mrs McFarland v. Dr Stewart. The late Mr McFarland was a patient of Dr Stewart's Inebriate Asylum, and shot him self with a nfls left iv the passage. The widow brought an action for damages for negligence. Judge Denniston had found fur defendant, as there was no negligence proved. The appeal now failed. The Chief Justice, and Judges Conolly and Martin, held that even if there had been negligence plaintiff could aob succeed unless it were proved that deceased was insane at the time. The Chief Justice held there had been no negligence. Judge Edwards dissented, holding that there was negligence, and that it was not necessary to prove insanity, and if nectssary, that plaintiff was entitled to a new trial as Judge Dennisbon did not decide that point No coßts were allowed.

Ahbokton Poultry Society.—A meat iag of this S^ciecy was held on Wednesday evening, there being a good attendance. Several letters were road from gentlemen ac cepting offices of patron, presidents, &c., and enclosing donations for the Society's funds. It was decided to affilliate with the South Island Poultry Association, and the annual dates Of the show was fixed for the third Friday and Saturday in July. The secretary was instructed to invite te Judges for poultry, Mr AS Palmer was appointed to judge ex port poultry, pigeane, canaries and pels. This year there will be an extensive Art Union in connection with the show, the prizes being comprised of gold specimans to the value of about £37 10s and several pictures, wood carvings etc. to the value of about £20 Art Union tickets at Is, will admit; to show, which will this year be held in Mr Bullock's now buildings in Burnett Street, which wilt be muc handier to the officials, and should ensue a larger attendance. Several impor tant alterations were made in the prize schedule, which will be printed shortly. The Society offers a£3 3s trophy for the best Hamburg cockerel, and a similar one for best Leghorn cockerel in the show. (Two local trophies have also been given, and will be altogether in the schedule. Next) committee meeting was fixed for Friday 15th inst.

TIB ABHBPBTOK GPABDUa; IBTBiSDAY, MAY iO, 1900



SATUKDAY, MAY 12. TOWN PROPERTY, centrally situated in Cox Street; modern House with convenience*. MR T. BULLOCK hai received instruc tions from Mas A Johnitowe to Sell by Public Auction at the Aroade on the above date, — Her Property in Oox Street, being Town Seotlen 560, containing \ acre, on which it erected & well built Dwelling House of eight rooms, with verandah in front; wash house, copper built in ; coal shed, etc., surrounded by garden The property is conveniently situated in a good locality, only a short distance from the Railway Station and Post Office. Further particulars furnished on application. Terms liberal. Note time of sale—ll 30 a m T. BULLOCK, 5 40 Auctionear. SATUBDAY, MAY VIT G){\ ACRES Good Land near Wiilowby, £i \J fronting Road leading to Longbeach, being part of R.S< 15619, the Property of Messrs Chapman Bros MR T. BULLOCK will Sell the above by Auction at the Arcade on the date named at 11,iO a.m as previously adver tised, Easy terms of payment T. BULLOCK, 5 97 Auctioneer CROWN LANDS NEAR RANGITATA FOR LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER. NOTICE is hereby given that Written Tenders will be received ab this office up to 12 Noon on WEDNESDAY, May 16, 1900, for the LEASES of the under-men tioned Reserves :— Part of North Rangitata Township Reserve, Ealing ; 147 acreß ; upset rental, £7 7s per annum ; term of lease, 3 years. Part! of Reserve 1237, Upper Rangitata Traffic Bridge; 335 acres ; upset rental, £25 2s 6d per annum ; term of lease, 5 years. Sale plans, containing full particulars and conditions, may be seen at principal Rail way Stations and Post Offices in the locali ties, and may also be obtained from this office; SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands* District Land and Survey Office, Ohrutchuroh, April 25,1900. 4 245



Lots of Rakaia and Mebhven people have bought a small sample packet of MoKeozie's Hondai Lanka Ceylon Tea oub of pure ouriosiby. Didn't believe it—why, certainly not —why should bhey. Bub somehow or other they are using it right) along; wouldn't forsake it on any account Of course they were sceptical at first; so many things ad vertised now-a-daya ; bub a Teapot tost sets i any doubt ab rest). Unequalled and Invincible, Woods' Great Peppermint Oure for Coughs and Colds, Is 6d and 2s 6d Wade's Worm Pige, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children. Prioe, lm



Wanted. r~ H ,11.11., , ■ , ri , _, i WANTED-A Ploughman. Apply R. Gilmour, Aihton 5 83 WANTED-Oat and Wheat Hueki in any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Fletoheb Bbos., Cash Supply Store. UHOPPINGBYioSTKAFRADD-See O onr Gooda and examine them at "The Cor&er."—Nobthoote & Huffobb. ANTED KNOWN -Tinwald WeT leyan Sunday School Booml, on WEDNESDAY Evening next, May 9, in the Halt. Ohair to be taken at 7. 30 p.m. ,Ad mission Adults Is, Children 6d. 6 70 THRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and JJ all kiada of fresh fish by Express tc night; aleo rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. VISIT NORTHCOTB AND HefFOßD's for your Autumn and W'oetr Millinery See windows. fIRESH Supply in Acoordeone, Parlor Games, Footballs, Purges, FireSoreens Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; also, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3s 6d per ICOO, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tailored Street. WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & Tubner, from old premises in Tancred Street New S'aop ia Baraebt Srreat. ON'T Worry-Use » Hondai-Lanka Ukblendid Ckylon Tba." There i 8 no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet: sold by J T Coooh, Saunders' Buildings. MRS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M teriale. All the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited.



THE NKW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPKRATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ud OLE A BIN Or SALE OF LITE & DEAD STUCK, at "Fernyside," Beach Road. FRIDAY, MAY 18th, HAYING disposed of his Farm, Mr A A Jamieson has favoured as with instructions to Bel!, in conjunction with 1 Mbssrs Fribdlandbb Bros, at his residence, "Fernyside," Beach Road, all hit LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, aa follows:— 1 Draught Mare -Molly, by Lord Lome, in foal to Dr Seddon 1 Draught Gelding, 5 years 1 Draught Mare 1 Draught Foal 3-Furrow Plough and tackle 1 Set Five-leaf Harrows 1 Seb Disc Harrows 1 Seed Drill 1 Broadcast Seed Sower 1 Duncan Springtine Cultivator (new) 1 Cambridge Roller 2 Drays and Frames 1 Reaper and Binder (Masaoy-Harris) 1 Reaper and Binder (Deering) 1 Avery Weighing Machine 1 «ig lTrap Tables, Sewing Maohine, Sundries, etc. Saie At 12 noon. Luucheon provided. THE N Z FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid, 5 92 Joint Agents. ■e^^__^__^_.__ "—maa Henry Stephenson. DPEOIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, MAY 12. If\ BACON PJGS. Also Daad Pork. J.U Fed on Peas and Wheat, HENRY STEPHENSON, 5 89 Auctioneer. OPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY, MAY 12. 3 Double-furrow PLOUGHS. 1 Three furrow Plough. In really good order. Must be sold. HENRY STEPHENSON, 5 90 Auctioneer. A SOCIAL AND SALE OF WORK WILL be held in ST. STEPHEN'S Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, MAY 17. Sale of Work .. 3 pm. | facial .. .. 7.30 p.m. Admission—Adults, Is; Children, 6d. The Tickets are available for Afternoon and Evening. 5 93 WAN i'ED. WANTED— A Cook ; muab have good references. Apply between 7 and 8 p m. on SATURDAY, the 12th ins*. 596 HUGO FRIEDLANDER. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING



WIN SLOW O PORTS AFD RACING OLFB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING THURSDAY MAY 24, 1900. 10 BH HBLD AT WINBIIOW, IN AID OK MOUNTED CORPS FUND. President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice-Preßt dents—Messrs J 0 N Grigg, GAM Buckley, and W Sutherland } Judge- Mr E G Crisp; Btarter—Mr D Thomas ; Clerk of the Course—Mr W Huston; Clerk of the Scales—Mr P O'Halioran ; Handicappers— A Committee; Treasure! —Mr W Sutherland ; Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Houston, G James, R Kennington, J Mcßohan, J Cuaack, W Thompson, J Sutherland, H Kainey. I'll O & RA M. M JB. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the Sonth Island Trottfng Association.) JIRST EASE TO START AT 11.30 A.M. I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 aovs; second horse to save entry fee ; six furlongs. For horses that have never won a race. Nomi nation st; acceptance, free. 2—Maiden Trot (optional of saddle or har ness), of 7 hops ; second horse to save entry fee ; I| mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination 7s 6d ; acceptance free. 3—Winslow Cup, of 10 soys ; second horse 1 soy from the stake ; 1 mile. For horses that have nevar won over £20 in Btakes Nomination, 10a, acceptance free. 4—Pobmcans Tkot Handicap (insaddle), of 10 soys ; second horse to reoeive 1 aov from the stake; 2 miles. Nomination, 10*; acceptance, free, s—Pont Rack Handicap, of 7 aova } second horse to receive 15s. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlong?. Nomination, ss; ac ceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Ladies' Pubsb, of 5 hots ; second horse to receive 10s. For horses that have never won a race of 5 soya or over at time of entry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10a ; acceptance free. 7—Consolation Tbot Handicap, of 5 aovs (optional saddle or harness); 1 mile. For beaten horses. Nomination 6a. (To be made immediately after Pony Raoe. BULES & REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Raoing. Trotting races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Aaaooia tion. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, diaputea, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all point a con nected with the carrying out ot this programme shall be final, 3. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4. Winner of any event to incur a penalty of lOlbs. 5. NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performance* of horses, and colours of the rider* must be in writing, and in the hands of the Storetary, at) Winalow Hotel, Winalow, not later than Qp.m on SATURDAY, 12th day of May, 1900. 6. All riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting Events to be not less than lOst, 7. All stakes will be paid In full. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS will bo dtolared on or about SATURDAY, 12th day of May, 1900. ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCES for handicaps not later than 9 p.m on SATURDAY, May I9:h, 1900, Winalow Hotel. ATHLETI~SPORTS. An Athletic Event will be run immediately after a Racing Event : I—-Men's Race, 100 yds Handioap. First prize 30a ; second 10a 2—Meii's 120 yds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 flights). First prize £2; second 10s. 3—Boys' Race, 75yda (14 years and under) First prize 10s; second 2% 6d 4—Men's Kace, 220 yds Handicap. First prize £2 ; second £L s—Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and under). First pr!24 10s; second 2s 6d 6—Old Men's Race (over 50 yet»ra), 75yds, First prize £1 ; second 5s 7—Men's Raoe, 440 yd». First prise £3; second £1, third 10a 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize 2. No second prize will be given unless three or more compete 3. The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. 4> Nominations, with entry fees and previous performances for Men's 100 yds, 120 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds must be lodged with the Secretary not later than § o'clock on FRIDAY, 11th May, 1900. All other events, post entry. 5. Winners to be subject to be re-handi capped Admission to Ground, Is each adult; children half price, and Is eaoh horae Trains stop close to course. Refreshments and amusements oq the ground R.~jT HENRY, _ Hon. Secretary. LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD rfiENDERS are invited to be sent in not X later than Noon on SATURDAY, May 12, for Patching lord's Road, about Four Miles. FOOKS * SON, o 45 Surveyor* to the Board



AND INVESTMENT 800IE1 ir. rfiHß SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4& per cent. Fall particulars on application, EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, jmce Tanored St NOTICE. IITR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HkNRY WILLIS, , Manager. Ashbnrton, 20th April, 1900. SWFc c. T ADIES wishing to learn the art of Shirt I A and Collar Ironing and Gloaming, also the best method of making Starch, either j with or without Goxon'a Gloss, can do so by applying to this office for address of advertiser. 3 261 i WANTED. WANTED— 50 Men : Fitter?, Turners, Blackemiths, and Strikers, Boiler Makers, Moulders, &c, also Improvers in all Branches of the Trade. Highest wages and steady work to good hands. Apply—The Southland Implement & Engineering Com pany, InvercargilL 5 29 A DISCLAIMED IN connection with the person of the name of Denia Franois Moriarby, convicted of theft at the Police Court on Tuesday, I wish to state that he is in no way connected with my family. M. MORIARTY, 5 79 Cox Street, Ashburton. REVIEW of Reviews for Aprils—Third W»r Contingent, To Modder River with Methuen, Babes in the Bush (Bolder wood), By R'"ghb of Sword, Fight for the Flag in South Africa, Lord Roberts of Kan dahar V.C. Celebrities of the Army, Illus trated and other new bookß.—H. M. Jones. QHEARMAN BROS, have iaTglTstocli O Loasby's Wahoo, Benjamin Gum, Koolibsh, and Cinnamon Cure. W"""" NTBD Known-We have lieft our. old premises In Tanored Street Castomera will find us In New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell and Turner NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of Bpurious imitations, "Pitfalls" set to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea must) be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold bj k Uninterested grocers everywhere.



ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON. Sole Lessee and Manager—Mr Edbiukd Montgomery. Eetorn Virit—TUBSDAY k WEDNESDAY NEXT, May 15 and 16 After a most eucoeßsful season throughout the South Island. Eleven nights at Danedin, and seven nights just concluded at Christchuroh. Montgomery*, Klnematpjerapll «c Coucert Company. The Biggest, Brightest, and best organisation on tour-^^e Press. AH the Latest Events in connection with the TRANSVAAL WAR THE GIANT THEATREPHONE. Boyal Spanish Bull Fight, lasting half an hour } and our Premier Company of Refined Entertainers.—Popular prices—Reserved seats 3s, Stalls 2s Pit la Box p,» a H M r £- NB _ Sttnrfiy MMWJI i. uri ., M« Tsi



i DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIUAY, MAX 11, 1900. MR D. THOMAB h»i received instruc tions from Messrs Chapman Bros, to Sell on the above date,— 1 BAX GELDING, 5/mj trial; by Lord X Oranley J 5 94 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. i —— -—— - —— _. AROADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MAY 11, - 1900 — ■ MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, B3R? WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auotioneer. I AM A CASH BUYERi I WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AND OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID THOMAS. Fredlander jbpos. SYNOPSIS OF SALES. „ 10-Methven Yardß „ 14-Mr J. Devery's Clearing Sale afe Lyndhursfc „ 15—Aahburton Yards „ 18—Mr A A Jamieson'n Clearing Sale, Beach Road FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. FOR SALE* HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ""for private sale. \ SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSF, with Q. Scullery and Wash-houße, i acre, in Cancred Street. East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltp. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SIEIS. Friedlander Bros.^|Limited[|



EGrGrS. MINORCAB are recommended by the Government Expert as being the best layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels for sale, cheap, bred from first prize Stock. 5 71 H. G. BERRYMAN. THE BHOW SEASON PRIZE "POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keepiDg there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, ; Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc. , For particulars apply the GuABDIAH | Office, or at the PELHAM POOLTRY YAKDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. i KOTloir A LL Persons to whom the late Mr Hbnbt xaL Buxtkbiok was indebted, are re* queited to furnish particulars of their claims 0 us forthwith. DAVID BUTTERICKI,, „ . E. W. BUTUERRK J^" 01™0"' 5 67 N 0 T I 0 E. fTIRESPASSERS with Dogs or Guns are warned not to come on "The Terraceß" Farm, Methven. 5 84 P. C. THRELKELD, Jpra. EMPTY Crates for Sate suitable for Sheep Feeding. Only Is 6ci each. Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Store. 4 Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah or Benjamin Gum go 2 Ashbcbton Dbto Cj. WE ASK— Your inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 years, and still retain many of our first customers, which alone is proof of our HONEST WOEK. i McDonald & Co, Tailors, Etc; Jubilee Buildings, Burnett Street. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of all • kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad joining Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse. 1 Smoke New Venn*



SPECIAL NOTICE TO Our Customers & the Public Generally, T% f B have just landed (per s.b. Fernfield from America) the following T ¥ Lines which were bought before the great advance on all olasie! of Goodi in the American Market;— 20 Casks and Oasea Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Watches . 10 Cases and Crates Mrs Potfcß' Irone, etc. Also, to arrive per s.a. Hawke'a Bay,— 6 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Casks and IJog»headg Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Oases American Plated Goods , m ,Alßo> t0 arri?e Per s8- R»kala from England,— 10 Tanks and Crates of Dinnerware and Chlnaware. We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer. LAMPS & LAMPWARE. matter what your lamp' needn are they can be ful!y met from onr com D rehenslve ! Stock, and the prices asked will meet wirh your approval ™niprenenßlve ROCHESTER LAMPS, with P^nh JJghthg Attachment, as shown. ii~■— - — —. r* v 4w II t-*h t /PtNTILLEICI^ NicktlPiain Embossed Niokle Little Juno vjo I, 50 oatdie power, 8s 6d No 1-gftSl. Power JM ' fßsk No 2, Sbc.ndle power, 11,9 d Chimneys, Bart Quality, 7d 9d and lOd <j^ > Rochester fl%ngii»g L»mp« Magnißoent Hall Lamps in From 6s 9d each MM Ruby, Pink, and Ruby etched Chimneys 7d, 9j, lOd II from 25a each * II Wi m f Library or Drawing Ruom 4^tmr^rl^^^^ I (Polished Brorz9 Metal) 1 \^«r I I With Patent Spring KxtensioD V ' vSt* J I Decorated Shades & Fronts, V^3Hk 9 85 Candle Power, I 10 Diffarent Patterns I No 1, 50 candle power, 11b 6d 1 I j^ss^sbfc. candle pewor, 14s 6d |p| | Xo 3,300 candle power, 22s 6d /4 tf&\ Jk Vlt^ n'c^ e^ fronts, harp, il -db.lSjirt.oam.Ho4 fij»i *SS!sS9l*V^ - J Chimneys for the above, 9J # 10d.audl.9J.Mh - 1 fflß f - l'"rcm 37 6d each J)agWM^flJ| Jl\ All Our Rochester L»mp> Little Brownie Bracket Lump. M l\ fitted with the latest Nickel plated Is 9d 1 I) Wick Raiser. Big Brownie *csa/ * Bran 2s lid jjpjl^ 0U3.3d Remember, No 1, 2, and 3 2s lid each I Rochester Lamps fitted with Extra Globes Is 3d patent lighting attachment. I Oil Stoves from o« 6d iHßsiß^^SEonl^l^B^l^l^l^l^Hlß^l^l^l^l^o^l^i^l^l^l^l^Hl %1H H^m^i^J^g|j^g^^^^^[| KKROSENE PUMP as shown '■^^m|KSß^SH^H^^^^^^^^^^H Saves its cost in a very ehort ACME LAMP CHIMNEYS will nofc break with heat. Stocked In the following kii di:—Jano, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 j Rochesters, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 •■ Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; Snn Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nu'meg, Gem; also Globes fot* Tabular Lanterns. Rsmember, these are the Finest Chimneys manufactured, but we Bell them at a lower price than many stores charge for the ordinary mike. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & CHRISTOHURCH, Box 67. ■ TBfcEPHONB 24,