Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. THE THIRD CONTINGENT.

Mb Gr. >.. M. Eucklky, who, as our riMidcis nre aw;.rc iakH» a keen inter* at in rverytliing c■ nneotud wi*b •he third contingent Las returned from Christ-' •;liurch, where he had m^de enquirii s as o the method in which rhe men were being se ecu d, iv order, if possible to prevent disappointment to intending volunteers It is 'o Mr Buckley, there fore, that we are indebted for the following information. He was in formed by one of the officiuls connected with the movement that ifc was not considered advisable toal'ow the names of the committee entrusted with the first weeding oat of applicants to trans pire, lesf attempts should be made to bring influence to bear upon the matter of dealing with the list. This was d?alfc with on the following lines :-— The nurußs of all married men were at once struck cut, also all over 6ft in height and over 13st io weight. Farther, in the cabe of members of volunteer corps, only those whom were specially men tioned ns good riders were retained, it being thought that as the volunteer corps were entirely represented in the two contingents already sent away, outsiders should cow have a chance of going, the staff officers will examine those left in. Of course if Canter bury can only contribute about 100 men to the third contingent, the above method of cutting down the number of applicants seems fair enough. Bufc under such a system it is very evident that few Ashburton applicants for the front have a chance amongst so many as 500, the number reported to have volunteered from Canterbury. This being so, it has been suggested that our "More Men Fund " be specially devoted to equipping our own young men. Mr Buckley's handsojne offar to supply horsps, reduces the cost to the district to £75 per man, and as a cor respondent suggested in our last issue, it would not be too much to expect from the liberality and patriotism of the people of this county that they could send off ten such men equipped entirely by themselves. Of her places in the colony have done this, and why should not Ashburton 1 We believe Mr Buckley strongly favors this idea, as he naturally prefers that his gift should benefit young men of his own district and not strangers In fact his offer was to horse Ashburton volunteers. He intends to consult with the Mayor and the Chairman of the County Council, with a yiew, if possible, to carry out some such scheme as we have indicated. There is another thing about this third contingent that strikes us as worth a little more consideration than appears to have been given to it, and that is the name of the corps. We frankly eonff hs we are not taken with the term " Hough Rider?," and we suggest that before it is finally decided upon, the men themselves should have a voice in the matter,

SPION KOP.

Tiik cablegrams published to-day ap ppar on the face of them to indicate the capture of Bpiou Kop by the British, under °eneral Warren. But without being inclined to discredit or doubfc the achievements of that gallant officer, and of the brave soldiers he commands, we confess that we are inclined to think we are not correctly advised of the position. General Buller informed the War (ffice on the 28rd, that the cap ture of Spion Kop was to be attempted on the evening of that day (Tuesday ) A cable message published yesterday in the Guardian and dated Durban 24tb, stated that Warren had received a check which had enabled the Boers to " bring men, guvs and supplies to their main position, and complete the entrenchments on Spion Kop." To day we published as an extra and republish in this issue, the announcement that General Warren surprised and captured Spion Kop on Tuesday night. But in one of the cablegrams to hand this morning, was a line which as it was quite contradictory of what went before it, and could not be made to fit in with what other cables had stated we struck out. But it ran verbatim thus j—'• Boers hold position great force."—This came immediately after the announcement that the Fritish held Spion Kop during Wednesday ander heavy fire. Under the circumstances, therefore, we think it would be well not to be too sure just yet that the British have got Spion Kop. It was to have been attacked on Monday night. Warren certainly surprised the garrison, and got possession. His force was vigorously attacked during Wednesday by the Boers, and ha "received a check" between Wednesday and Thursday which permitted the Boers to get in supplies, etc, The question is entirely one of date?, and the people throughout the Empire have great reason to complain that they can be so often misled upon a matter which concerns them so vitally as do all the facts about this critical struggle, It is to be hoped that Spion Kop is still in the hands of the British, but reading between the misty lines of our cables we cannot feel complete confidence about the fact.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found an item of War News. A Katipo in Bakaia—A man was bitten by a, katipo spider the other day near Rakaia, and subsequently suffered great pain, his hand swelling up to a great sizi. Magisterial—The following business was transacted after the midday adjournment of Thursday's sitting of the S.M. Court:— Hughea v Smithel, £1 10a, and Carson v Parkin, £1 4a —iv both cases was for plain- I tiff. A number of old ago pensions were ' renewed. There are several in receipt of pensions who have not yet applied for renewal, and unless immediate application is made, they will lose a month's pension. Frozen Meat—Mr Oameron, produce conr.r missioner for the colony in London, writing regarding frozen meat, states that he is con vinced tiiat the question of improved dis tribution is one that should be seriously entertained by producers in the colony. He is satisfied that if any satisfactory and per manent advantage is to be secured, attention must be devoted to the retail as well as the wholesale distribution, and whether this is to be done by advertisement, bj demon stration, or by meat matkin/| or by both j is for the earnest consideration of all those I iateroited iv the welfare 9* tb« colony,

Pie.vie— Ihe employe s of the Woolston tanneries hold tier annual picuic in the Ashburton Domaia tr>-morrow. A WATCH Thief—-At J imaru ya-terday, the man Max Barak who was remanded from AsLburton last week, ws« commuted fm trial in two charges of stealing watches from residents of St. Andrews. A third change of the sbme kind w*a withdrawn. The evi dence was that accused advertised hiimeif j as & watch-maker and working jeweller, and a number of wu'oha- wt<re taken to him to repair. He left St. Andrews, taking three Witches with him and in one case ho recaived 12s 6d for the repair of a watch tuk..n wiih ' him. His excuse was tha'he h-d ogoto j Tinmru or Chrisfcchurch to get ma'.e-ul, but one of ths watches he sold ut Tomuka »a his own. ' A Prudent Manage—At tho farGwt>.l | gathering to Mr Thompson last evening, Mr Andrew Orr took occ&aion to compliment Mr Malcolmson upon hi? exe< lient management! of the of the F&iifield Fteez'wg Works, also upon the manner in which he worked in the interests of the town by his endeavours lo divert what pecuniaty advantages he could to the town and district, iustead, as is often the case, assisting the welfare cf the large aitiea. The works had baen constructed through the enterprise of county residents, and maintained principally by thewi, and Mr Malcolmson apparently viewed matters from that standpoint. New Zealand Horses at the Front.— A telegram from Capetown to the London Daily Telegraph, dated 4th Deoember, says : "It is now certain that the unfit condition of the cavalry horses was the only thing that prevented the complete annihilation of the Boer force after the battle of Belmonfc. The I difference in condition between the Aus tralian and the English hors-s on their arrival is very marked. The majority of English horses suffer greatly on the voyage, and arrive with their joints stiff and swollen, whilst the Australian horses reach here in good serviceable condition. The New Zealanderb' horses were especially tit, and this Contingent was better mounted than any that has yet landed." Young Braves.—Springburn residents inform us that a remarkable demonstration took place at the railway station there on Thursday, which throws a strong light upon the military spirib of young New Zealand. A number of boys had paid a visib to Springburn, and when they left by train a body of some score or more Springburu youngsters averaging ten years of age marched down to the station with arms and other accoutrements to represent a real troop. The biggest boy aoted as command ing officer, and the way these young braves marched along and finally cheered their departing friends was a sight not seen every day in any oountry village. " Chuck-Farthing."—. Before commenc ing business at the Police Court at Dunedin on Wednesday morning, Mr F. Mailard, J.P. {acoording to the Otago Daily limes) said he wished to draw public attention to the f»cb that " chuck-farthing" playing was becoming too frequsDt on Sundays in this oity. Tho game was mostly played by voting men ani boys. Chuck-farthing was an old English game, and numerous Acts of Parlia ment had been passed to put a stop to it. From personal observation he knew that youngsters were playing when people were in church. He was well aware that the police could not be everywhere at once. Be did not blame them, bub felt ib his duty to call public attention to the matter.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(Wo do not hold ourselves roßponeible for th» opinions expressed by our correspondents)

BELLS, BELLS, BELLS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —May I ask your correspondent Anbi Bells in your yesterday's issue, if he is a new arrival in this world, and if he has travelled and found a town ashore or afloat, where there ia less be'lringing than in Aehburton ? There ore those who regret more use is not made of the balls attached to the different churches, especially in regard io the peal at -he Church of Kogland, which rings out the marriage bells and tells of happiness to many, 'the bel'a hera are not tolled to tell of the death of the departed, and very seldom at funerals. I would like your correspondent to try living near the Post Offica chimes in Dunedir, or Wellington, or say on board ship, at each of these places he will hear the bells peal out every fifteen minutes day and night, Sundays and week days, to s»y nothing of the bells attached to the churches, echools, fiolories, and even the telephoce in either of the two cities, to say nothing of the bells that call ua to dinner. Leaving for Russia, France, Germany, Switzerland or Italy, the bells still follow us, from the hugh bells of Moscow to the bells at; the railway stations and the jing'ing sledge belli. I have purposely left England out because it ia a bell loving country ; between the fog bells on the ciaab to the big seventeen ton bell in St. Peters. There is a long list of factories, echools, house,s and churches, many of which ring at intervals from sam to 6 or 7 p m, and last but not least are the club bells which receive many a rough pull long after midnight. The bellringing asso ciations are sought after to ring nut ttieir peals on festivals with little intermission from dawn to dark, and the city or town is favoured that receives their annual visits. — I am &c, Bells.

MORE MEN FUND.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,—l read your leading article the other day, aaying that you {considered the Imperial Government should now pay the oosb of arming, andjearrying to the front any more colonial volunteers who may with to go there, I urn quite with you in this on fcha broad ground of common jaatioe, All we had to do was to assure the Mother counbry that we were with her in this, or any just quarrel the might be drawn into. But we have no call to plunge our own country into expense to Bend more men more particularly as we cannot recover the outlay from the enemy, while Great Britain can, and no doubt will ; she is not in great need of soldiers, for if she were, she could gei thousands from Itidia, Canada, or from the United Kingdom. Bub she does not take them, and is not likely to while her colonies will bear all the cost of leniing troops, and paying them too I suggest that the War Office beaskad point blank | any of the more men money can be recovered from the Boers, and if so whether we can get our quota. If not, then I think we have done quite enough.—l am &c , Colonial Bkitisheb

ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB

On Thursday afternoon a good scratch game was played by the members of the above Club. Thanks to the liberal gifts of Mr D. Thomas and the attention of the cura tor, the ground is fast getting into good order, and some very good " heads" resulted from yesterday's pl»y, the new members beh g particularly noticeable for some fine shots at the "Jack." The Committee in vite all members and intending members to practice every evening thereby getting into form for the formal opening of the ground early in February, when they trust to have a visit from Oamaru, Timaru, and Christ church players. Subjoined are the scores : Clarke Davidson Northcote Craighead 20 15 Dr Hunter Meddins Cawsey Bonniogton 23 II A game of eleven up was afterwards played resulting, ss»nder, Burgess and Northcote (11), Davidson, Qraighead and Thomas (9).

TRANSVAAL WAR.

btorming of a Kopjj. Publication of Buller's Plans Criticism by the British Press A Possible i use A VI ar Balloon Hit. Pieadent Ste;n under Fire. United Prese Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Durban, January 25 A kopje near Spion Kop was gtormed on Tuesday, after howitzer and infantry fire. Tbe Boers, in retreating across a ravine, suffered severely from shrap nel and lyddite shells. London, January 25 The newspapers blame the censors and the War Office for publishing Sir Redvers Buller's hazardous plan of driving the Boers from their position and relieving Ladysnoitb. They state it will cause cruel suspense. News is anxiously awaited from Spioa Kop. Many connider that General Jiuller's ' announcement of his intentions, and | that be was hopeful of success over tbe Boers, was a ruse to circumvent the enemy. Dwkran, January 24 The British have established an im mense commissariat depot at Waggon Ford, north of the lugela river. The heat an the Tugeia is frightful. A shell struck a balloon used in con* nection with General Lyttelton's force. The balloon closed automatically. Dvrban, January 22 Commandants Fretorius, Botha and Oronja were engaged in the late fight ing, while President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, was under fire in the foremost Boer rankg, January 25 Botha commands the Boer forces at Spioukop The Boers admit that Sir Oharle* Warren's and General Clery's can nonading was the fiercest they have en countered. A hundred British troops who were wounded at the battle of Colenso have recovered, and participated in Sunday's fighting. Capetown, January 55 Sir Redvers Buller holds troops in readiness to follow up successes. Generals French and Gatacre are moving forward, and Lord Methuen keeps the enemy alert in their trenches. During a reconnaissance of Lord Methuen's force at Modder river on Tuesday, a lyddite shell exploded the Boer powder magazine and silenced the big guns.

Capture of a British Traitor

Court-martialled and fc-hot War Must be Carried to a Finish Englishmen Shot in the Free t tate i Capetown, January 25 Sergeant-Major Greener, who de deserted from from the Engineers at Aldershot, was captured at Magers fontoin while fighting for tha Boers. He was court martialltd and shot at Capetown. He taught the Boers trench work. The Englishmen possessing passes who remained in the Free State were 1 shot at Harrismith for refuting to fight. London, January 25 Mr John Morley, speaking at Forfar, said Liberal Imperialism was simply Chamberlain wine with a j Rosebery label. He disliked the name of Empire, and preferred a great confederacy of States, whereof Great Britain would be the centre. He declared this war must be carried to a finish. Five hundred men have volunteered 'for the mounted corps Sir Peter Lumsden is raising for service in South Africa. Private firms are contributing largely towards the expenses of equipping it. Sir Montagu White, the ex-Coosul- General in London for the Transvaal, had an interview of over an hour's , duration with Mr Hay, the recently appointed American Consul at Pretoria. Mr A A Daogar, of Sydney, has given .£IOOO to the Australian Bushmen's Contingent Fund. A Johannesburg Dutch solicitor hut induced Kruger to renew all J B Robinson's mining claims at Johannes burg.

Capture of Spioakop.

The Boers Surprised.

Many British Casualties.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, January 25 General Buller cables that Sir Charles | Warren surprised and captured Spion Kop on Tuesday night. The Boers' artillery fire was severe all day Wednes day. The British had many casualties, including Colonel Woodgate, who was severely wounded. Sir Charles Warren considers the enemy's position is untenable.

The Boors Attack

No Quarter Unless Absolute Surrender.

Received Wakapuaka Jan. 26, 9 5 ft.m, This office 9 3? a m) London, Jan. 24 News has been received that a small night garrison which was holding Spionkop fled when surprised. The Boers heavily attapked the British on Wednesday. General Bailer states that the soldiers are in splendid spirits The public are intensely relieved by the news of the capture of Spionkop. General Buller has directed that the white flag shall be disregarded unless the enemy halt, lay down arms, and throw up their arm?. He accuses the Boers of treachery, deceit, ani con spiracy.

Capetown, Jai>u>iry 2& D< sorters doc arc '.hat the insanitary condition of the J3oersc-unp nl Magers f >nlein and the scarcity of foo i, except ing raeif, is causing much iilness and despondency iv the ranks of the en my.

The Waiwera's Destination.

Wklmsoton, January 26 On this trip ih» Waiwera will u*ll first at Durban, from which it is inferred that the second contingent in»y be attached to Bulier's army.

Agent General's Cables

Wellington, January 26 The Agent General cables that Sir 0. Warren took Spionkop, the highest point of the south west ans»ie of the Boers line, holding it all Wednesday under a heavy fire,

The Third Contingent.

It ia reported thafc the men who went by train this morning to Christohuroh Had to pay their own farce, the railway authorities having received no instructions »b to giving them free paaee?. Abont half a dozen left in the early train* At the south express pasted through Ash burton last evening, the Athbarton Riles and the Guards, under their respective commanding officers, Captains Dolman and Sparrow, were drawn up on the cud of the platform and loudiy cheered Major Jowsey aid Captain Adjutant Boarne, of the South Canterbury Battalion, who have volunteered fur the front. Both of these officers acknowledged the compliment, and addressed the men, expressing a hope that they would meet at the front soon. As the train moved off, ihe companies gave ringing cheers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DuHxpm, January 26 The Mayor has convened a meeting for Monday to consider the raising of the Otago section of the third contingent, and to decide on the disposition of the local war fond.

THE PLAGUE.

United Prose Association—By Eiflotriu Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, January 25 The health authorities have definitely decided that Payne it suffering from the plague. Four more persons who are supposed to have come in contact with Payne have been quarantined. It is thought the disease has been in troduced from Mauritius. The Gov ernment has aiked shipowners, whar fingers, and others to keep a sharp eye on rats. (Received Wakapu&ka Jan. 26, 9.30 a.tn Thia Office 10.8 a.m) Sydney, January 26 Payne is progressing satisfactorily. One explanation of the mildness of the attack is that it is the initial caie, a peculiarity of the disease being that at it passes from body to body its viru lence increases. The health authorities believe it was introduced by rats. A war is raging against them, especially in suspected districts. A rumour is current that the girl shows similar syoaptoms, and that Payne has been removed to the Sydney Hospital, where he died, but the health authorities deny any knowledge of the matter. Abelaipk. Jsn 2$ The restrictions placed on the Ade laide Hospital in consequence of the plague have been relaxed. The authori ties believe danger of its spreading has passed.

A Raid on Rats and Fleas

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph Wblmkgton, January 26 The Premier has received a cable from the Sydney Board of Health, stating the case isolated ir» Fydney is undoubtedly bubonic plague, though in a mild form. There is risible evidence th%t the man was inoculated by the bite of ft flan. It is hoped that no one else is infected. The greatest precautions are being taken, and the members of the patient's household r are isolated and his house closed.

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

The following handicaps have been de clared for the Midsvmmir Handicap, of 350 »oti j on* mile and a half—Boreas lOst 21b, Ma.li.tua Bst I3tb, Jupltor Bst 91b, Djin Dim Bst Bib, Fulmea Bsb 21b, Sbraithnairn Bat lib, Dnndaa 7st 151b, Pitch and Tosb 7at 91b, Haku 7at 81b, Skobeloff let 61b, Harfa 7ib 21b, Ben Farley 7at lib, Cameo 7st, S«abrook6it> 131b, Hermosa 6sb 111b, Sequin 6st 101b, Red Banner 6sfe 71b, Derringahot 6at 71b.

CABLE NEWS.

United Prem Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.—Copy rigb t. London, January 24 The death is announced of Professor David fid ward Hughes, the famous electrician, aged 68 years. Mr Buskin's body is lying in state at Goniston Church, in Lancashire. The late Mr Ruskin's relations have declined the offer to inter the body ia Westminster Abbey. It is to be in terred at Ooniston Churchyard. Sir Julian Salamons, the New South Wales Agent General, tor personal pri vate reasons resigns his position ia April. London, January 25 Bryant and May have abolished the use of white phosphorus in making matches owing to its hurtful effects upon the workers. The newspapers applaud the firm's action, Paris, Jan. 25 The Assumption Fathers arrested here were fined in nominal amounts. The confraternity was declared illegal, and wab dissolved. Sydney, January 25 The International Labour Conference adopted a fighting p'atform for the Federal elections. It includes one adult one vote, old age pensions, the exclusion of coloured races, national referendum, and settlement of dead locks.

THE LATEST. Australian.

Unitsd Presa Association-—By Electric . Telegraph—Copyright

Rsoeived Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 9.30 ft.m, This Office 10,8 a,m Wreck at Thursday Island Thursday Island, Jan 26 A passing steamer reports that the Airlie remains on an even keel, her bows high out of water. There are very little hopes of saving her.

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New Zealand OLOTHIHG FACTORY Stocktaking Peductions, Tremendous Bargains. HARD and Soft Felts 7* 6d, 10 6d, re duoed to la and la 63. Straw hat*, le 9d, 2s 3d, all reduced to Is A few odd lines in Shirts reduced to 2% 6d Boys' Tweed Caps, reduced to 3 J Boys' Paper Collate Id per box Men's Ties, Is 9d, 2b 6d, reduced to 61 and Is Men's Sac Suitp, Good Lines, 23s 6d Boys' Sac Suits. 253 6d, reduced to 19a Boys' Washing Suits, 4a 6d, 3s 6d, reduced to 2s 91 Boys' Alpaca Goats, 7* 6d, 9s 6d, reduced to 3s 6d and 4s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers, 6^, 7a 6d, 9, 6d, etc., BOOTS! BOOTS BOOTS ] Canvas Tennis Shoes, 5s 6d, reduced to 2s 6d Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes reduced about half. We must clear out these odd lines to make room for New Good, etc. CALL KA RLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE NKW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BKOKINGSALB, Manager.



LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, S(NGINO. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate early. WANTED KNOWN—To be had for 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combina tions Sb Jld, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Is, 25e 6d Macintoshes for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now is. AH sorts of underclothing, 1 children's pinafores, coats and hats at clear ! in^ prices at Mitchell & Tusker's remov ; log S»le, Thi »»f!y buyer gats the aibi^Ui ]



f  T. 8 : i PH E •-: ' 8 0 8 U R C H,' AshbiTt.'R. FRID \ V-- 7 30 p m~Kvening prayer and 8 p m, choir practice FOURTH SUNDAY AKTKR THE EPI PHANY. (January 23.) 8.30 °.vi --Holy Communion. 11 am —M-uiiia, Li'wry, &!!•■] Sermo;:. 3 p rn-SK •■ Fli'JL!) t.r c Vio-.- DROMCm!'—MrT. A. GUea 6 30 pm—Evening Player and HifWu R A WOaDTHORPfi, MA., _ Vic*r N OLIOS i" hereby given, in pitpuanca of the Public Reserves Acs 1885, Cluusvs 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Djmnin will be pet »part f<r the Gala Demonstration in air] v.f thf* Pdt.ri.itie Fund on THUKBD .V, the Ist ilay of February prox , on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz:—For each child under the age of 10 yearß, free ; for each chid under the age of 15 years and over 10 year?, sixpence ; for each person of the age of 15 yeara <>nd over, one shilling j for each horse, one shilling; for each trap, one shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER,. Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, January 15, 1900. 1 110 UPPJKR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for the following: !• Shingling portion of MeO*nn'H Road near Westerfield Ss2o chains (mote or leas), 10 yards of Single to the Chain. 2. Formation of some 120 Chains of McC*nn'a Road. Particulars of the above can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashbur ton, not later than 11 a.m. on MONDAY, January 29, addressed to the Chairman, and i marked " Tender." The lowest or any / Tender not necessarily accepted. I By Order. 1 180 JOHN DAVISON, Clerk, FjK SALE EAST TOWN BELT. IHAVE for Sale that comfortable Home at present occupied by Mr William Terras, consisting of a five-roomed House and half an acre of ground, well planted with fruit trees. Prica £165. A large portion of which oan renniu on mortgage at 6 per oont. This ia equal to a rental of 3s 9d par week, F FEBIUMAF. FOR BALE. 8 ACRES |LAND IN THE NORTH ISL4ND. I HAVE for sale 8 acres of land, situated close to the Ekatahuna rtailway Stß tion. Well fenced and watered. &dmir~ ab'y fclaptei for residential purposes. F. FiSRKIMAN. FOR "SALE, 180 ACRE FARM AT MAYFIELD. IH \V»S been instructed to sell the farm of 180 acres situated within | of a mile of the MayOeld Public School, upon which is erected a Comfortable House of 7 rooms, 4 stalled Stable, Chaffhouse, etc. Forty ucres are in grass and rape, 10 acres in grass (first year), 50 acres in grass (second year) aid the balap.cn is in old pasture. To anyone in soirch of a small ft»rm, this is well worthy of attention. The price is moderate and easy terms c*n be arranged. Full particulars on application,, F. FUR RIM AN. FOR SALE KAST STREET, ASHBURTON. riIOWN SEOIIONS 552, 553, and 571, X with improvements, including good stables. These sections would prove a good investment within a very short time. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. F )R SALE. OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. T CIS 53 and 54-ConUining £ an acre, i_J in crop and planted with a macrocarpa hedge, A splendid position for a dwelling, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE 320 ACRES LAND NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for Bale a farm of 320 Acres Situated about a mile from the Freezing Works, well fenced and watered.)! Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. AITKEN STREET, ASHBURTON. mOWN SECTION 563 -Containing \ acre X First-class Land. A eplendid site for a dwelliug. Good locality. Price and terms easy, F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE. CHURCH STREET, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 19—Containing one Rood* Price £22 lOaCash. F. FERRIMAN. FOft SALE. CARTER'S TERUAOE, TINWALD. Mr Alex. Hewßon having purchased a Property at Allenton, I HAVE beeo instracted by hhn to Sell his well ■ known Property, situated on Carter's Terracr, Tinwald consisting of an eight-roomed House comprising Sitting Hoom, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, etc., with a con venient waehhouae and dairy. The stables contain four Spacious Loose Boies and Trap Houao, together with 4 Acres of i First Class Land. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. FOR iSALE, PJiTER STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for Sale-A Comfortable B roomed House and Scullery, together with one quarter-acre of land, well laid out in garden. There is also a 2-stalled Stable, chaff house, and trapshed. The use of a pad dock close by can be obtained. As the owner is taking up farming, a moderate price will be accepted F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. TREVOR'S ROAD, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 37—Containing 2 Roods, at present cropped with potatoes, which promise an abundant crop. Those in search of a building sue where a cow can be kept) should lose no time in inspecting these sections. Exceptionally easy terms can be arranged. F. FERHTMAN. MACHINE OILS FOR THE HARVEST. I HAVE a large Stock of Machine Oils In 5 gallon drums and 4 gallon tins spe cially adapted for Threshing Machine*, Reapers and Binders <fee A trial will prove that these oils are equal to the best lubricants on the market j F. FERRIMAN,



For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d and 2a 6d TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, haß sent £1000 to his Institute, so that) deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may h»ve them free. Apply to Department, N V The Institute, " Longoott," GuonersbHrry London, W England,