Th« proceedings in the all were ac ZH ht «?^ oOnS ÜBiu? by BarSeant Schwartz nging "The Death/ess Army,' and the udience "Rule B itannia" and "God Save

During the interval between the enter tainment and the processioa from th« Arcade to the station the contingent were the guests of His Worship ie Mayor, who tr.aed them and thoir frier ds in the | most hoapit tnVhlTn 11?-'' , .lhV om P*ny drank BnooeM to the contingent m champagne. Lieutenant lucker warmly responded for himself and comrades.

ALer the public ceretruny at the hall iroopet Upton w 8 met at the Union Bank »y the officers of the various Banks repre sented m the iown, where a presentation was made of a diver combination sovereign case containing sovereigns Mr Wrouchton made the presentation/and in a neat speech alluded to the loss Mr Upton would be to his friends in t,n» town, and offered to remit bia monies to Pretoria free of charge. Mr fV5° Ba,a"8 a,a" and Mr JR- Harcalso tes tified to Irooper Upton's good qualities as a comrade and a Bank officer, and hia health was then drunk with musical honors, the recipient having replied shortly and feel ingly, the proceedings terminated.

At six oolook, the hour ab which ib was announced the natron from the Arcade to the Btation would take place, crowds* lined the fully 2000 people lined the street.. The JJand, and voluotaera, with the member of the contingent in front, were greatly ham pered by the large number of persons anxious to get a last glimpse or handshake on the way to the ata'inn, and on arrival there, our boys were received by the Mayor. The volunteers were lined on tha platform, and cleared the passage to the oarriage. The en th usiasm was now at ita highest, and as the time for the departure of the train grew near, the scene of farewells between the lads and th»ir ! parents, friends, or comrades waa at time i very pathetic, and it was a happy change when the Guard blew his whistle—a Bignal for hearty cheering for the contingent, Mr Buokley, and the exchanges—and again when the express Bteamed out of the station. Thus ended a day that will long be cherished in remembrance, by »11, and especially so by •• Our boys in kharki. '

ROYAL COMMISSION.

Mr Poynton, S.M., who has been entrus ted with ft Royal Commission to enquire into certain matters, sat at Rakaii on Monday kit to enquire into the cause of the rece it fire ou the property of Mr Gardner at Rakaia. Aftor hearing the evidence, a full report of which is unavoidably held over, the Commission adjourned to Ciristchureh. Fire at Hinds.—At the Courthouse on Wednesday before Mr Poynton, S.M, who ■at as a Royal Commissioner, claims ware made by Messrs H. Mackle and Moore for damage from fire alleged to have been oaused by sparks emited from a railway engine. Mr Cresswell, of Messrs Stringer and Cresswell, solicitors, Cimstchurch. appeared on behalf of the railway, while Mr A. L. Beattie, locomotive engineer Huruni-Bluff section and Mr A* McAndrew, distr cb engineer, watched the ease for the defence;

Mr Cameron, secretary and shorthand reporter, took the evidence for the Crown.

Mr Purnell, who appeared for the petitioner*, opened the case at much length and then called :—

James Moore, farmer, Hinds, (200 acres). His land was between the railway and the sea. Id approached within 9 chains ftom line to boundary fence. The railway reserve and the road lies between—a p antatfon forming Mie reserve. When the fire occurred the plantation was two or three feet, grass and tussock, between tha Una and the reserve. The fire occirree In 1898. The express passes at 1-30. Saw the express come, saw the express pass the plantation, and saw smoke after the train passed. Went on foot to Fleming. The nor'>we°tar blowing the 6re swept the whole thing, It pa sad oa to Mackle, and was not pub ou', tin- a length of time Witness saved his hoises anH cittie. The fire started between the planta tion and the Hinds. There was any qmn tity of tusßoek and grass in the plantation. There were no men about th»t he saw. He oame to tbe conclusion that the engine Bet fire to the plantation. Oa the road a part of the fence was destroyed. Would cost about seven shillings par chain to replace, Claimed for 50 acres, but 60 cores were burnt. Allowed ten acres that were burnt in another paddock, Feed was scares that year. If the paddock had baen let it was worth $16. Owned some sheep and lambs, but owing to the destruction of feed was forced to tell.

By Mr Purndl—Tha fir a could beat a a little against bhe wind: The grass win tussock and grass and good feed. Lost: eigh teen months' feed,

By Mr Poynton— The fenoe had been up biz year*.

William Fleming was eworn. Remem bered the fire, was standing near Mr Moore whan the fire commenced Saw the fire after the express passed, Mr Moore drew his attention to it, and he concluded that the engine had sen ib on £Ue. The firo spread rapidly* Passed she place a month after and saw where it was burnt* Ib was burnt) close up to the railway line. By Mr Oresswell -Was standing fc-fcy cbaina away. Could nob swear that) the fire atarbed from the engine. The fire started when the engine was three or four chains away. Mr Samue} Horzell was sworn, and said he Was a railway guard. Was guard on the day of the Qre. Made a report of the fire aiterwards—the report was read. " I beg to state that the southern express was passing the plantabion south of Hinds station on bhe 2?6b. Mr Clark who waa in the van drew my attenbion to a firo that started near the plantation. Two gangs of platelayers gave aisistance in putting oub the fire. Never saw the fire, only smoke. Saw no spark?. Do not know how the fire started. The train was half a mile away when his atten tion was attracted."

Mr J. Studholme, jar., bw»-o, said he remembered the fire. Was ndtng to the Hinds andaaw the fire, and helped to put it oat. Did not notice if the grass was burnt oeac the line. The boundary fence w*s burnt. Had examined Mackle's fences. One hundred and ninety-nine chains were burnt Knew the fences before the fire, were thoroughly stock proof. If made stock proof again, would be worth 6a 91 a chain. It would bo worth a shilling a chain to clear off old debris. Knew the p«ddock that was burnt. Was better feed than anywhere elae that year. The valuation for own purposes would be 2s 61 per acre per year. Feed was very scarce.

By Mr Cresswell—Measured entirely by the map. It was very correct. Did not know how lorjg the fence was pub up. Was np several years as a gorse fence, and was no worse for that. Ifafoßcspub up for 63 91 per chain ib would not be better. The old material would ba worth nothing. The btakes that were burnt had no value for fenc ing, and the wire would nob be worth Is a chain. Mackle'e was in English grass, and Moore's in native grass. A fire in summer ruins the native grass, bat in the spring ib improves it. Ib was a very dry season.

I and wirea* Had not re-areoted it for waat of means. Oould not put up ai good a fence for eight shillings a chain. The bank was permanently injured. The feed was good, bub about eighty aores were utterly des troyed. The paddock had been no good sinoe. It was let to a tenant at the time, and had lost £6 10s fr- m the tenant for want of feed. A little feed grew last year. Claimed £64 for fencing, and £24 for loss of feed.

By Mr Cres3well~Made a claim some months after. He did not see the full damage. John Brooker, the engine driver, was examined hy Mr Ciesswell—l he engine had spark traps, and all were in perfect order. He had examined them daily. Saw no fire on the day in question. Did not think it could occur on the engine, as all nececsary appliances were on the engine to prevenr. sparks. The engine does not throw out sparks even wkh a big load. It might be caused by pisaengerß. Was burniDg hard ooal Brunner and Car! ff.

By Mr Purnel!—lt was possible that o f spark may have been emitted. A strong nor'-wester would cause a heavier draught. Alexander McKee—Said he had b^en sixteen years in the service. Was on ?hc eugine the day of the fire. Recollected passing the Hinds station. Saw no fire, and examined the spark trap before starting, and again before leaving at night. Did nor. think any spark could have lit the fire, as the spark trap was in perfect order. The engine did not throw sparks. Had seen mxtehes thrown eff from the pasaenger carriage?. By Mr Purnell—Did not see any one throw a light out on that day. The o*ee was then adjourned.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASttBURRW-THURsDAY,

(Before J. W. Poynton, E>q,, 8.M.)

Trespassing —Kd-vard Frieby was charged od tbe information of E U. Shoard that he wilfully tresp:»sed on the premises of tbe informant in East Street, and refused to leave when ordered to do so. Mr Cuthber! -Bop, who appeared for the prosecution, said th<a the inform mt who was a billiard-room proprietor, had brought this action more with a view to letting the public know that they ha 3 no right to trespaßß on MrShoard'a premises against hia w<lU Although Friaby )hid acted in a very objectionable manner, ha was instructed not 10 press for a heavy penalty. After heating the evidence, hii Worship said that ib must be distinctly understood that no person had a right on Mr Bhoard's premises against hia will Frisby was ordered to pay the costs, amounting to £1 15f, and severely cair.ioued to behave himself in future.

Civil Case—Hughes v Trigance, claim £30, ou dishonored promissory uotep. Mr Cuthbartson for plaiutiff, for whom judg ment went in detauli.

THE LATEST.

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United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 15, 9.45 a.m, Ihis Office 9.50 a.m) Wreck of the Emile Iteiiouf Sydney, February 15 News from Noumea showa that the Eniile BeDOuf struck a sunken rock uncharted. The captain had his wife and child on bemd. All the ship's company were left in the boats, and were without food or water for nearly twenty hours before being rescued.

The Third Contingent

United Press Association —By Eleotiic

Telegraj h

Wellington, February 14

There will be no representation of the Wellington volunteers as a whole at the send-off to the third Contingent as Ooverr ment consider the Department has already done enough at previous demonstrations, ami northerners have hai their fill of these celebrations. Free patsea, however, will b^ issued to every unii of not Iphs than 100 volunteers in the So :th to enable them to v;sit Christchurch for what is looked upon as a special South Inland ceremony. The College and Post and Telegraph R fl;s here are making private arrangaments to be represented.

Tne Commissioner of Police has forwarded £248 6j to the Lor.l Mayor of London as the c mtribution of 561 members of the fores to the Patriotic Fund.

The Imperial authorities have not, so far, bean able to arrange for a troopship to be sent for the remuniug Rough Riders, but are stil! endeavouring to get one.

Tha local Committee have offered the Government 62 men

The fund is over £3200. The Chinese residents contributed £36 8i 6d, and the Phoonix Assurance Company 50j»a.

Tt.mabu, February 14

The Mayor forwarded to Christohureh to-day £575 for the Canterbury War Fund. Other sums will follow. The Chief»Pos'-» master forwarded £32 Oi 9i to the head office fund.

Auckland, February 14 £2§oo has been raised for tha Rough Riders Contingent.

All members of the Ashbnrton Fire Bri gade who wish to take part in the Farewell Contingent Demonstration in Ch'istchunh, are requested by the Superintendanfc of the Christchurch Brigade to attend on Saturday at the Chester Street Station, at 9 a-rn.

THE ASHBUBTON CTARDIAN / THUBSDaY, FEBRUARY 16, 1000



By Mr Purnell—Ths wire is valueless if the fire is a fierce one. D Millar swora : Said he was a store keeper at Hinds. He was not at the fire, bub bad examined the fence. Knew the value of fencing, and had measured the fence burnt. About 160 chains of Mackwell's fence was actually destroyed. The oosb of material, stakes would be £13 8s 93, posts, £2 si; 33 owb of wire, £13 10*; — Total £71 As 2d. Had some exporienoe in making out quantities. The fences were in good ! order; and bad let a section at 4a per acre that year, bob feed waa scarce. Noted the nbreage, and put down the amount Moore's ! ffnoe, 116 chains were destroyed, & estimated the cost a<i about £39 17s 6d. ' By Mr Greswell—Bad a farm five or six ] miles away from Mr Maokwell'a. The gorae had nob be«n attacked by blight in that district. A post and wire ia not as good aa a gorse f«nbe. Do not know how old the fenoe wae { had known ib for five or six years. * By Mr larnail-Believed the aod banka yrero permanently injured. Mr Thorns Santon, farmer, was iworn, and gave ocmkmative evidence, Henry Mjaokwell, farmer, Hinds, examined by Mr Purbell—Hf d over 420 acrei. Was away from {home whan the fire occurred. Did not get back for a week after. One hundred »R 3 aixby ohftias oi fenoo were barat. . h wtu s gmi (mm of put, •t*k*» l |



The Saturday Fend-Off—The business people of Ashburton are endeavouring to get i*. general agreement to cose on Satur day, in order to enable everybody to attend the big function in Christchurch on that day.



The Third Contingent—The men of the third contingent were reviewed by Lord Riofurly in Hagley Park this morning. There was a very large attendance of the public, and the various movements of the men were marked with much precia'o § md generally the affiir was a great) success. Admiration was expressed on all sides at (he physique and steadiness of the men, and the excellence of the horßec The Premier, the Hone. J. McKerzie atd Walker, were present during part of the proceedings. This afternoon the men are being cntr-rlmned at lurcheon by the Mayor, Mr W Recce, at which the Governor and Ministers and about 400 peob'e are present. The Union Com rany is providing staamsrs oapabh of, carrying 7000 people.



THE NBTHEKBST CONTIKGENTj'— Much amusement was caused yesterday at the 14 Send Off," by the appearauce on the scene, just when the volunteers assembled at the Arcade t« march to the station, by a band of youngsters with wooden guns and other acjoutri mer t , imi ating march:ng behind the volunteeiß, me or two of them



playing tin whistles, Later on these appeared ranked up ab the station, some enterprising individuals led them to the fronb of the Rifl s and the Guards, where for a time they presented quite a serious and determined appearanc. This band appears to be the same referred to in our columns, a day or two ago, and some of its members should supply good material for a cadet corps.



The Otago Daily Times says that the Dm« den Piano Company, (Mr H. Stephenson local agent), g^ve apiaro for the use of the Fourth Contingent.



CLARKE'S B « PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4a 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln- England Pmoke New Venus



kk T7" ITA DATIO THE GREAT HF.RHAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT JRtUMPH CVER "HYDaTIDS" A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this (Treat Herbal K»nr»«*-iy, Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Packingston st., St. kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke at. Sir, —As I consider Webbers' Ureat Herbal Remedy, '«Vitadatio," has been the sold means of saving my life I think the least J can do ie to hawd you this testimonial, so that others suffering the same as myself may know that ohere is a certain reliable euro for them in " Webber's Vitadatio," if ib ia only given a fair trial. The s.Kiple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10years I have been under rhetreafmentofdoctors in Fitztoy and St. Kilda, as well as some of the best in Colons B'.reet. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cur>,d. But one dayl noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give 'b a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I hud taken eight bottles I waa wonderfully recovered, but ona day took very ill, and vcmited up a lob of slimy matter, which was aftsrwatds examined by the doctor, am! pronounced to be Hydatids. I continned to vomit those "Hydatids" for soms t me, but at last it died away. This naturally left Tie weak, but I continued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I aan honestly state I have never felt better in the whole of my life. I oonsider •• Webber's Vitadatio " a miracle-worker. I am well-known in Fitzroy, and tbers are ma: y others just &s much astonished at my euro as I am. 1 shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth oi , " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perftct liberty to make what use you like of thin testimonial, I may add I am now able to do ali my own hou&ehold work ; a thing I have been unable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, .



r „________ Wanted. TT/'ANTEU, at once — Good Rhepherd, m« wi£ go? d D°sß- — App'y fco d. Morrow, Montalto. 2 102 THE SCHOOLS EXCURSION has be^ , postponed til! about the Ist March. Date in future advertisement. Tickets already issued will be available, 2 105 TRANSVAAL— AsHburtoa's "SeiH-Off " to our Rough Riders. Mr Cooper secured some splendid photographs of the Contingent.—Cooper, Photographer, Wak anut Road. 2 108 \I7 ANTED—Young Girl~to~~»ssißtTn V* house, and sleep at home;— Apply Mail Offio». 2 107 WANTED at o?!oe— A Good Boy to make himself generally useful, in a private house ; must be able to mi'k Apply this office. 2 106 WAR, WAR, WAR—New Lot Con tingent Ha>. B»nds and Tieß at Northcoth & Hefford's. E& S. KNIGH I" have a large stock o • i^econd-iund Goods for Sale, adjoin ing Mrs Kkight's Boartlinghouae -2 67



WAR, WAR, WAB. Contingent; Ties and Hat Bands at Northcote & Hefford's. NEW BOOKS—Sir Redver Buller ; Im pressions of South Africa ; Via Cru cis j Idles of the Sea ; Mammon No ; New Rsdo to Khiva; Ihj Revenge af Valeri ; The Violet Fiame ;* Moody s Works, 8d each ; I Our N*vy for 1000 Years ; CMIs to Christ ; Tom Brown's Comic Annual; English and American papers, Magazines. .New lines in Stationery.—H, M. Jones, WANTED KNOWN. — That anything you wuubin Drapery or toothing can be bought very cheap at Mitch, ll and Tdrnkr s removing Sale. Remnautß of ail kindts and Nibulcß in every Depaitment. C*t' early Lots of lines already cleared. First come first served. AT the Request of a number of Ashbur ton Lanies, Mr Coxon will giva free Exhibitions of Shirt and Col<ar Ironing, in the premises next Mr Segei'a shop, for a fortnight. Everyone invited. Ladies are requested to bricg their own collar.", &c.



Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness—G X Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATI.J IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5a 6d and 3, 6d Head Office for N.Z. —39 Manness Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for t. DEATH. Johns.—On the 24th January, 1900, at 274 Chapel Street, Pdrhan, Melbourne, Har riet, the dearly beloved wife of Jambs Johns, late of Ashburton, after a long and painful illness. Aged 35 years. PUBLIC NOTICES. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTOn! NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST rpAKE NOTICE—The Valuation List of I tbe Borough of Ashbsrton for the year 1900, is now open for inspection ab the Borough Uounoil Office, Baring Square West, Aahburton. All otj ctions thereto muat be left at the Magistrate's Courthouse, Ashbur ton, on or before the 15 h day of March, addressed to tha Assessment Court ; and a copy of Buch obj?ction must be left at the Town Clerk's Office, not le s than B&VEN days before the next sitting of the said Courtt CHAS. E FOOKS, Towa Cierks Borough Council Office, Aehl>urton, Feb. 15, 1900 2 110 SPUINGJBITKN,



MRS ALCORtf hopes by Selling fora few we. ki at - and in aoma cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases .New Goods bought at large ducjuuts will be included, so that customers miy rely on getting genuine bargains at this Bale WANTED KNOWN That tho7e~wlTo want cheap Drapery or Clothing should pay us an early vi«it, as we shall soon bs •• Moving on." — Mitchell & ■ ORNKR. riIHE height of the rock of Gibraltar is X about 1437 feet.—The height of every tea-drinker's ambiiion should bb to uae Me. Kir,z:c'B Goldea Tipped Ptkoe or Broken Orange Pekoe Ceylon pickod Tea, not be cause we say so, but because it is the bast tea and goes furthest. | HOW IS IT the alcorn's can sell so j cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent v leas thaa one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, orß>ots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robbr Alcorn's, Havelock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap.



LIHE Encyolor iblia Britannici 9;h Fdi tion is the standard work of reference, "The Nations Greit Book." It U m, versally acknowledged to be the best, work of reference ever published for Divines, Scholars. Professional Afen, and the general reader. Orders now being booked.-^/. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WANTED KVOWN—That one is a Real Livb Salb, because we make a substantial redaction off nearly every at tide in our stock. Ladies Jackets and Macintoshes are the specialty this week, and are marked at prices that wou'd aston ish the makers.—Mitchell & 1 urner \\J ANTTKD KNOWN — NoBTHOoid~& V V Heffobd will give you New Goods >t Bt«rb ing Oaßh Prices at their Clearing ; Sale I BOARD and Residence.—Comfortable and Residence ia effjred to '



FEBRUARY, 5, 1900, IT7^l the undersigned, beg to inform the »'V Public generally, that owmg to the increased expense in getting Stakes, the prices in future will be as follows. Sup Stakei lOiper 100 Heart Stakes 17s 6d per 100. At the Buab. SHARPLIN & CO. B EVANS F EVANS J ELLEN WILL FITTOCK JOHN A OARNEY 2 109 WILLIAM GILHAM. SALE OF THR LARGEST PUREBRED SHROPSHIRE DOWN FLOCK id New Zealand. Tj Fleck masters, Farmers, and Stud Sheep Breeders. HMAT3ON & CO. have been favored • with ioatruotions from the Owners of the Brown's Farm Estate, to Sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1900, Their Splendid Flock of Shropshire Downs, ; comprising approximately SSOO. AH in the N Z. Stud Flock Book This flock was started by G. G. Stead Etq. The first ewes were bought from T. E Upton, Etq., Sherwood, Ashburton ; while the rams were purchased from John Grigg, Eeq, Longbeach, and Messrs Rowley and Hamilton, Invercargill. Rama were after* wards purchased from the flock of J. Bsaoh, Esq, The Hattons, Wolverhampton, Stafford shire. Subsequently, r«mi were purchased from P. L. Mills, Esq. of Ruddington Hall, Nottingham. These rams were by the cele brated ram Ruddington Eclipse (8718), and were named Gold Medallist and Conqueror. Note—Pamphlets containing full pedigrees post free on application. H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers PHOTOGRAPHY.



Ludies or Gentlemen, at very reasonable charge For particulars apply Guardian Office, 2 39 PARLIAMENTARY Decision against JL Trading Coupons. No such legislation necessary in the case of a atraight-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in the Pound off every purchase of Nine-pence worth and over. The same a'l round sterling valu« as usual in General Drtpery, Clothing, Boots, etc, at H. C. Barretts (late Birrettßros.) "The Hall," Bust Street. OE RFEOTION IS TEA^McKeme's IT pure Ceyloci packed, unblended Hondai Linka Tea aurp issea all competitors, ask any consumer ; your Grocor will supply it. PRIZE POULTRY—For sale, che*p, to reduce stock —Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, AnJalusian and Orpington cull chicks about three months old; as good aB show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply offica of this paper or Pelham yards, Peter Street.



A N OPENING for & Smart Young Man in an Auctioneering and General Stock Business-—either aa an Employee or can acquire an interest in the Business. Must have a knowledge of Stock, and, if suitable, could act aa Auctioneer. Apply, in the first place, giving full information as to capaoity,-etc, to P.O. BOtX 152, 2 J.Ol Crriatehurch. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. INSTRUCTIONS as \o the insertion or withdrawal of Advertisements must be in writing.— Advertisements received without written ofdeps will be inserted antjl countermanded, and charged accordingly.



HALMA & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, Saujndkrs's Bpildings WE are still doing 3 Enamelled Cabi nets for 4?, 6 for 6s, and 12 for 10a. PHOTOS Of our BOYS in the ROUGH RIDERS CONTINGENT from 2j a Copy. All branches of Photography at popular Prices STUDIO at S.undei'a Buildings. Note the Address, and do not be misled, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. £10 EEWABD. riIHE Council offers this Reward for such JL information aa will lead to the convic tion of the person or persons who dammed up, and diverted water from L&gmhor Creek, ab Willow Bridge, Lagmhor Road, about 15th January laa^. Also a similar reward on conviction for any other cases of Tampering wilh County Water Baces. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, i Clerk. Ashburton, February 12, 1900. 2 88 TO FA.RMERS. HAYING this day purchased the Chsfk cutting Plant of Mr Thomas Bradford, all work done on ai)d after the 12&h day of February, 1900, will be on our account. J. T. KILWORTH&CO. With referenoo to the above, J. T. Kilwohth & Co ask for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr Brad ford, and assure the Farmers that every endeavour will be made to carry oub all work promptly and in the be3t possible manner. The Plant will be in charge of Mr J. T. Kilworth. Pleao send any orders on posb oard or otherv tee to J. T. K/LWORTH & CO., | Creek Road, AshfcmrtQo, g6l



Advertisers and Subscribers in other parts of the Colony, and the surrounding ■ di3'iicts, cm remit payment of moneyl orders, postal notep, postage stamps or cheques (with exchange added ) ; AdvertiHementß inserted by the month or quarter, and withdrawn at any time before the expiry of a monthly or quar terly peiiod, are charged for aa if inserted for the full f.crra. While ca c is exercised in regard to the i due insertion of advertisements, the Manager dots not hold himself responsible for non-insertion through accident or for other causes ; and the Manager reserves to himself the right of omitting advertise ments I hat ho msy deem objectionable, cvi M. althongh such advertisements may have been rtqaived and paid for in the usoal course of business.



Diec'almers will ir all cases be treated as advertisements, and cbargfd accoid ngJy. All Business Communications are re quested to t>a addressed to " The Mana ger Ashburton Publishing Company." THEATRICAL ADVERTISE MENTS MUST IN ALL OASES BE PREPAID. All comninnicatlona Intended for the news or correspondence columns must be written on one Ride of the paper only, and ttccompanied by the name and address of the writer—nob necessarily for publication but aa a guarantee of good faith—and ad reased to »• The Editor."



E. W. HANMER, MR E. W. HANMER has received In structions from Isaac Sarsknt, rs^, who has purchased the Rock wood Estate, near Albuiy, to Sell by Public Auction at Ashburton on SATURDAY, MAECH 10, THE WHOLE OF HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY, Situated four miles from Ashburton, in the Asbburton Forks* The property will be offered as a whole, and if not sold in this way will be offered in six lots. IT COMPRISES SOME 907 AC»«» 907 More or less, with a good, substantial eleven roomed house, in which there is hot/ and cold water service ; an eleven-stalled i stable, with harness and chaff-room ; a large iron Grrtiu Store on concrete foundation with 14ft Btud, and size 50ft x 25ft. A large Implement Shed, Chaffcutting House (wiih steam appliances), Sawbeuch, Sheep Y-rds, and Sheds.



The water supply to the house is by wind mill and four 400-gallou tank?. The Property is well watered and bounded Hy the north and south branches of the Ashburton river. It has gained a reputation of growing wheat of the tiaest quality, while quantity has always been a great featuce, 70 bushels per aore being threshed in a good season. Plans of the sub-divieion are now ready for distribution, and inspection of the growing crops ia invited to show to intend ing purchasers the capability of the land. If sold in sub-divisions the sub-division will be as follows :•—. Homestead—lCO acres, with the option of purchasing 280 acres in addition, divided into 12 p*tidocks, with 6 acres of otchard and garden. Knox's Fnrm—246 aores, divided into 7 paddocks Greemtreet Farm—lso acres, divided into 3 paddocks. North River Farm-81 acres, divided into 2 paddocks with a lurge area of riverbed aba nominal rental. No. 1 F=»rni—so acres, divided into 2 pr.d dookr. For teime, plans and further particulars, apply to E. W. HANMER. lfla J » BLAND, io° Auctioneer



JS. W. HiNMßii. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, 422 AORES> Bear Methven; sweet watm land, with eix-roomfid House, Stable, Woolahed and Yardß; all in first-class order. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ONOH3. /COMFORTABLE HOMK, comprising 10$ Acres of good land, five roomed House with outbuildings, stable, etc. ; situated about half-.nile from North Helt. Easy Term?. Apply F. W. HANMER. 2 51



T. Bullock. 4i\J ACRES 4i\J WELL situated on R'-cecourse Road, together with Dwelling Honse of 5 rooms, verandah, etc. Tais not having been deposed of on Saturday, offers are iiivied for the purchase of tame. It is conveniently si.uated near town. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished ou application, T. BULLOCK



TO LET Y)REMrSES in Ea»t Street at. present JL oecnpiedhy Mr E. Knight. Possession can be given next week. Apply, T. BULLOCK SHEEP COUNTRY ABHBURTON GORGE 3018 ACRES 301? Being R.S 31832, 31833, 31834, ah, there. 1 his property nob having been sold by auction, offers are iavited for the pur chase of same. T. BULLCCK. TO LET. DWELLING of 6 Rooms, also Stable; together with 2 aores of Land, front ing Charles Street, Alienton, and near the Woollen Factory, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO FABMSRS. "~ FOR SALE. 99>V ACRES mostly First-class Land, "« / suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnibhed on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. FOX SALE A SHEEP FARM.



Rangitata District, not; far fm.-n Baling Railway Staiou. Good, healthy Sheep Country, l»£*l ACRES 1181 WITH extensive improvements, viz : — Good Homestead, Stable, Loose Boxes, Shsariog Shed, and Sheep Yards, also Dip, surrounded by a number of paddocks—4sl *cres freehold, and 730 acres leasehold, at a low rental. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. GOOD uyjLDING BITK. Realisation Sate—Town Section 1169 PRICE £S8 This section, which contains 1 Rood 4 Perches, and having aboub three chains fron. tage on Havelock Street and West Town Belt, was purchased from the Crown in November 1883 for £60, and resold imme diately after at a ooDsiderable advance profit, but thepreaeatownerjwho is an absentee, has now decided to realise, and has authorised the acceptance of the above figure, Apply to— T. BULLOC^, Agent toTeF~~~ ""*""



ROOMS centrally situated in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chamberr. T. BULLOCK kAbUITATA SFOR'S, MARCH 1, 1900 BUBPLUS TO G) TO WAR FUNK, Maiden Teot —Pretoria, Jacko, Transit, Royal, Ladyssmitl), (Jinderilla, Miss Emerson Jemina, Vixen, Black Angel, Blue Stone, Why Not Fabmers 1 Plate; — Fanny, Soubriquet, Lird Staneburj, Actor, Inchoape, Lord Hopeton, Little Tim. Peel Forest Tbot.—Yout»g Berlin, Ye» Pretoria, Jock McQuilla, Ishuiet, Rambler, Ladysmith, Jaoko, Gillie Riabaoh, Fanny wood, Spotwood, Myra Tracey, Cinderilla, F*irohild. I Akundel Cpp. —Actor, Lord Hopeton, Aklershot, loohcape, Perkiaette, Little Tim, Wild Rata, Talemoter. Hack Rack, - Fanny, Lord HopeW Soubriquet, Grand Cross, Surprise, bolb by Pheatoa, F g gg



I FRIEDLANDiiR BROS. Ltd, PItELIMIJS vRY ADVI RTIBEMEWT j GREAT CLEARING SALE AT WJESTERFIELD. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1900 T\yfESBRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ItX (in conjunction with the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association) have been favoured with instructions from Messrs C. F. and P. E, Todhunter, who have di»pos«d of the Westerfield Estate to hold a complete Clearing Sale on MONDAY, March 19th, 1900, of the whole of their Live Stock, com prising ; — SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSEB, PIGS, Also, — The Farm Implemeits, Household Furniture f Eic,



WITHOUT THE SLIGHT. 8T RESERVE, Full particulars in future advertisement. FRIEDLANJDER BROS., Ltd. JN.Z. FARMKRS' 00-0 PERA TIVE ASSOCIATION. R. FR(EDLANDRR\ .  290 H. A. LLOyi>/AHofclolieeM ~ forsaleT" ~" H*LB ACRE of Land, on Afford Forest Road, near Woollen Faotory. For particulars apply __FRIEDLANI)RR BROS., Ltd. FOB PKIVaTB SaLkT" A SEVEN-ROOMED HOU3P, with Scullery and Wash-house, J a^re, in Tancred Street) East, close to Maßouio Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



PERKINS' Patent Bag Lifter. npHIS SIMPLE APPLIANCE can be JL fixed to a Dray or Waggon, and, by the aid of a horse, will hoist Hags of Grain, etc., over the sides of a dray, or on to a p'atferm, at the Rate of 50 Bags ia Ten Minutes. The Appliance is made of Iron Piping, and weighs only 40! be. It can be fixed on to any kind of Dray or Vehicle, or Loading Stage, and ia so simple that anyone can use it. If a horse is not available, two men can supply the necessary power to work it by pulling the rope instead of yokiug the horse to it. The Patent Lifter ib an appliance that will do all the Bag Lifting of a large farm in a few minute?, and no Farmer or Storeman shou'd be without it Piioee made so low to bring it within the reach of aIS. It can be used either in tha Paddock, at Barn, or at the Store. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, __ Agents. coe^sackbT 1500 BALES NOW LANDING. ? jj'iARMERS will please givo us their X? Orders promptly if delivery is rcqu'red ex sh'p. Htooks will be kept at our Aah burton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurat Stores. FRIKDLANDER BciO.S., Ltd DAVID THOMAS. ~~ iSALft POSTP JiN hD.



/A IS) account of the Canterbury Troop leaving Ohris'churoh on SATURDAY, there will be NO SAL*] in the Arcade on that day. P. THOMAS, 2 104 Auction* e-. , AROADE. HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, M\ROH 15, — 1900 — I WILL hold my Nexb HORSKJFAIR en the above date, BJR WEIGH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 55 Auction eer»



ESTATE OF HENRY MILNER, LATE OF ASHBURTON, IN THE PRO VINCIAL DESTRIOT OF CANTER^ BURY, FARMER, DECEASED. ALL Creditor and others having claims against the above Estate are required to send to J. J. M. HAMiuroy, Fsq., District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurcb, full particulars of such claims, giving the iteml! and amounts of the same, on or before the sixteenth day of April, 1900. Printed Forms for the purpose can be obtained from aoy of the Agents of this Office. All moneys payab'e to the above Estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account at any Postal Money- Order Office, or paid to J, J, M. Hamilton, Esy., District Ageut of the Publio Trustee. Christchurch. JAMES C MA RUN, Public Trustee. February 5, 1900, 2 61



CHKRTSEY SPORTS. IMPKOVtoD PIIOGKA.MMB FOl^ Tj!ASTER MOiS'DAY, APRIL 16th. OPEN HORSE k. ATHLETIC EVENTS Programmes iisued in a few days. Q 100 JOHN SHANNON, Secretary. CHEAP MONEY f~ ~ OREAP MON£Y CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF «' £10,000, | ON " COUNTRY, CITY, AND dUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4| per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry.



|710R FORMS OP APPLICATION AND " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriafiohuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. P~ARLIAMENTARY Decision 7g7fn7t Trading Coupons. No such legislation necessary in the case of a atraigh-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of U in tne Pound off every purchase of Ninepeoca worth and over. The e<M»e all round sterl ing value aa qsqaj in General Drapery Clotbbg^ Bo.ots» etc;, at H. C. Barbetts iTata Baifretb Bros.) "The Hall," East Street. Smoke New Venue <



»■"•">■—" 111 11 II » ■ ■ ,-■ I-1.,. .< .. LAST 14 DAYS OF I Noithcote and Jleffurd's SUMMER CLEARING SALE WILL OFFER YOU FOR GASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4§d per yard Galateas (very superior) 6d per yard Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yard 72m Sheeting (white and grey), 1 8 p<r yard Fannellettes (large choice), 2* lid, 3s lid, 4 3 lid dozen Floral Art Mushn, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all Bi zeß , 21 to 26), Is lid and 2 8 lid each pair White Blankets (single), 8s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 8s 6d, 4a ild, 5a lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job Hnti, 'H H and la per yard S° yS, S, nd Ser S" Baitß» 8^ ud (f®r this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lld (for this sale only) Men s Mole Trousers, 2s 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 8 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 8 Doaen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d each Ladies Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Mast make room for New Winter Goodi. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOIU) "TEE CORNEB."



STILL BOOMING. MITCHELL & TURNER'S GREAT REMOVING SALE. * " OPEOIAL ITEMS FOR^ THIS WEEK, Ladies' Black Jackets 49s 6d, reduced to 23s 6d Ladies Black Jackets 29s 6d, reduced to 10s Gd Ladies Black Jackets 15s 6d, reduced to 8s 9d Ladies Colored] Jackets 20s. reduced to 3a lid Ladies Colored Jackets 16s 6d, reduced to 10s 6d 25 Ladies' Waterproofs 25s 9d, reduced to 12a 6d 18 Children's Waterproofs, all at half price 7 Dozen I adies' Trimmed Sailors, all at la 20 (only) Ladies' Piqae Skirts, from 5s 6d 11 Dozen Ladies' Plain and Fancy Cashmere Gloves, all at 4d Colored Gimps, Blaids, aad Dress Ornaments at Clearing prices We have still a few pieces of Dark Print, at 2a 9d dozen



Tia BTOGE-WHITWORTS LINE. .— », _^. Mr fCaoine: Oyellßt,~You ! have had hard luck lately paying oat lota of entry fees and travelling expenses and getting no return* Notice how the riders of Rudge- Wliitwortbs have been faring. At the 1900 N.Z. Championship Meeting nine out of ten Championships fell to riders of the Rudge-Whitworth. Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal Buocets on any other wheel ? ABk them how the Rudge-Whitwobth stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the final struggle came. The Rudge- Whitwohth has only been on the path » lew months, yet it now Bt&nds alone as the racing man's wheel. Arc you satisfied to be an " also started," or will you lead on a Rudge- Whisworth ? Mr n/ourist,— You want a wheel that is not too heavy but strog enough to cany you over bumpy streets and rough roads, and at) the same time, can show pace when the goiog is good. The Rudok- ' Whitworth answers this description. What is England's experience 1 The battle of the high-grade wheel has ended in a complete victory for the RuDSB-WHirwoRTH, whioh ia now rijjht on top in the Old Country. Gome and inspect the 19C0 Model. lam SOLE AGENT for Ashburton for ! RUDGE - WHITWORTH & TRIBUNE BICYCLES. Au. Kinds ob 1 Machines Repaired. BICYCLES ON HIRE. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. JR. D. Johnston, BURNETT STREET, Next Oeange Hall. EEMOVAL NOTICE E. J. GUY, SADDLER, WISHES to notify to to hia Customers that he baa REMOVED back to his new Premises on the old site, Burnett ! Street. i Large Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS", WHIPS, &c, on hand. Inspection invited, All orders left with me will be prampUy executed, r a9B



FOB POSITIYiS SALE. alford Forest road. THREEQUARTERS Acre Land, with Four-roomed House, Wsshhoosa and built-in Copper, Verandah and Conveniences, Apply for price and particulars to H. W. BABRETT, Agent, Arcade, Ashbnrton. FOR IMMEDIATE SAO). TQ 1171 Havelcck Street West. Fine •O • healthy site (or dwelling. I H AVIS ~FOR BALE, ITIHAT Convenient Residence with 3§ X Acres of Land, situate Weab Hidti Railway, now occupied by Mr H, a Segert. The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surroundings and land are flrat*clae. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBORTON. IMi FOR BICYCLE ACCESSOBIBS GO TO OATES, LOWRY AND CO-, THE LEADING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR Repairs are done is a neab and workmanlike manner. All work guaranteed, and obargea reason able. MR DONGEST HAVELOCK STREET, mEACHEK of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony, resume* teaching 29th met. ( 1175 i MES JOHNSTON i nn BACKER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havefoek Street.



j /~1OXON»S Polishing and Stiffeaioi? Pow !\J der for Shirts, Cuffs ft Oollm. ■ Simplest and boat ever placed before tie . public. To be had at Johh Orb & C©« East Street, and Shearman Bros., Buroetft Street|_Aßliburton. Give it a trial. Igg Smoke Kew Venw