MONA fQUARK. CCha action of the Mayor in granting the use of Mona Square to the officers of the Salvation Army for a plcnio on Easter Monday was approved of. STKEKT OBSTRUCTION.

It was deoided to call the attention of the officers to the fact that Burnett Street) was obstructed by the Army's parade on Monday night. WOBKB COMMITTBB AND ENGINEER'S EBPOBT The report of the Works Committee and engineer waß as follows :— li Men on Labour Gang—The Werko Committee recommend that in accordance

with a previous resolution of the Council married men who are fully able te do the

woik required be employed en day labour,

and that thoee, who in the opinion of the engineer and Works Committee are not able to do a fair day's work, be employed when practicable on piece work. 2 Estimates — The Works Committee have drawn up ihe estimates of receipts and expenditure for the year ending March 31, 1901, which they submit for the Council's approval.

3. Library Building — Your ootemittee having considered several designs for the alteration of this building, recommend that the ground plan of No. 3 design be adopted by the Council, and that Mr Fooks be instructed to prepare the working drawings and specifications. 4. Repairs—Your committee recommend that) the roof and walls of the present library building be properly overhauled as soon as possible. 5 Metalling—As a quantity of mabal for theatres; a and footpaths will be required, we would ask for the necessary authority from the Council to call for tenders for from 800 to 1000 cubic yard a. 6. Labour Gang—The men have been •ngaged during the past two weeks in ploughing grass off streets and carting to sections, re-forming Btrsets and footpaths recently channelled, cleaning oub water races and cirtiDg rubbish from same, oarting material to contractors, watering streets, attending to the water supply and general maintenance work.

The reporb was adopted. MUNICIPAL OFFICES

Councillors considered for some time, the ground plans for the new municipal cham bers submitted by the engineer. The plans were finally approved of, provided the engi neer could carry out the work at a sum not exceeding £1100. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES The Inspector of Nuisances reported the yards in the borough in fair order, the drains were being attended to at present. A fence on a street waß in bad repair, the wire fre quently being on the footpath. It was decided to communicate with the owner.

The Inspector also reported at aome length on the Hinds reserve leased to Mr W Suther land. Some paddocks were terribly in fested with grub and others with sorrell. The boundary fences were in good repair, but the dividing fences needed attention Some sowing being done at the time of his visit should have been done bix weeks ago.

Councillors agreed the late rain would benefit the seed and the matter of putting in a root crop to deal with the grub was left to the Mayor.

OVBBHAKGING TRBES ! On the suggestion of Cr Thomas, it w»B decided te ask the County Council to clear the trees obstructing one of the lamps at the far side of the traffic bridge. EXTRA SANITATION Cr Willis suggested that a sum of £100 be set apart for special sanitation in view of the threatened visit of the plague.

Cr Thomas thought tha sum was cot aearly enough. They would hive to pay the cost of eradicating the plague when it arrived whatever the cost might ba. Cr Willis pointed oati it would pay for a large number of rats (24 000) at Id each.

THE ESTIMATES The estimates for the year prepared by the Works Committee were coDßidered. Or vVillia moved "That the sum allocated for the reduction of the overdraft this year be £300 in lieu of £6:6 ' This woul' liberate a sum of money f»r at once takiug precautions against the plague. The Government ought to allocate a Btim of money for the same purpose. Councillors were of the s.%me opinion.

The Mayor thought it would be better, for the Government to gefc a supply of serum for Inoculation purposes. When the plague did break ont, the Council would have to spend tha money, whatever the coat. Among other things Or Jolliffe pointed out, that there was no special sum set apart in the Councils estimates for dealing with the matter. He would second the mooiou. Cr Paul was satisfied the plague would never reach New Zealand. After a conver sational discussion, ifc waa decider! to give the Inspector of nuieanoea strict it junctions to ice that all drains, back yards t»nd rub biah deposits in the borough wore kept- in a thoroughly sanitary condition. After discussion, it was agreed to reduce the amount to be paid off the overdraft to £350, and the estimates aa amended were agreed to. TENDERS FOR FIRE BBIGADB UNIFORMS Two tenders were received for supplying new uniforms to the fire brigade. The Mayor and Ora Pauling and Paul were ap pointed a committee to inspect the samples of cloth and make a selection.

THB SUFPLY OF TAR The Mayor seated they had bought 6000 gallons of tar at a cost of 6|d per gallon landed ab Ashburron. It was intended to aaei it on the work now in progress, and to accumulate a store during the the winter. NEW BATE The Clerk tabled the usual notice of the Council's intention to strike a rate of Is in the & on all rateable property within the borough, the same to be due and payable on May 27. STOCK IN THE BOROUGH The question of people driving sheep through the streets and trampling up the newly tarred footpiths was referred to the by-laws committee to report upon. ACCOUNTS

Accounts amounting to £321 16s 86", in cluding £45 9s 9d pay sheet, and £68 15s 8d to the Ashburton County Council were passed for payment.

DOMAIN BOARD. A meeting of the Domain Board was then held.

Permission to use the Domain for a sports gathering on May 10, and make it a close day wai granted to the committee managing the athbiic gathering of the combined schools. *

In connection with this matter Mr Thomas said the committee proposed to make the gathering an aunual ona. They had asked for a close day because the committee had no funds to work on. Eaph winner would receive a medal or trophy, and the only means the committee had of obtaining the necessary funds was by charging for admission. The movement; was inaugurated to encourage a love of athletics in and im prove the physique of the young peeple, and the committee trusted the public would sup port them heartily. Members approved of the idea, and on the motion cf Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Paul, the permission was granted: The Chairman said members would re member one ot the deputation from the Sports Association, at the previous meeting, complained that the oaretaker had not spent much money on the croquet ground. The caretaker was now present and could give them details. Referring to his diary, the caretaker, Mr W Smith, said the sum Bpent on the maintenance of the croquet ground calculated at Is per hour was £15 4<», on bowling £10 16s, and on the tennis ground, including the formation, £20 9a 6d. Two nien'had been employed nearly every day on the croquet and tennis lawns. Replying to the complaints re hio nob doing enough to the grounds, the caretaker Baid it was impossible to satisfy the croquet and tennis people. Mr Willis drew attention to the fact that) very little money had been Bpent on the cycling track. He moved that £15 be voted to subsidise the awo-ant to be devoted by the Sports Association to banking and asphalt ing the track. Mr Thomas Baid 75 or B0 loads of earth would do the banking, and the asphalting would coat another £50 or £60. Let the Board vote a sum of £10 towards the work.

A long discussion, followed in conver sabional form.

Mr Willis claimed that the Board gob good value for the money they spenb on the cycling traok. They provide good amuse ment for a large body of the people, which could hardly be said of the smaller clubs. It wm Eot too much fco aak the Board to

ipraiaii them a subsidy of £15, when the club was wilting to spend £50 or £60 on the Board's property. Mr Pauling claimed that it waß the Domain itself which attracted the people—not tha cycling. Me objected to spending any more money.

The Chairman was not prepared to spend any more money. Eventually Mr Willis'motion failed to find a seconder, and consequently lapsed. Replying to questions, the caretaker said he could get the grounds into good order by the opening of nexb season, and membra thought the best plan would be to then make fresh arrangements with the clubs for the maintenance

(The Board then adjourned

THE POST OFFICE FIRE.

The Brigade Complimented.

Captain A. Fooks, of the Ashburton Fire Brigade, has reoaived a letter from the Secretary of the Post Office Department, Wellington, from which he has permittee! us to make the following extract:—" The reports made on the oireumstanoes attending the fire, which recently partially destroyer! the Post and Telegraph premises at A'hbur ton, very favourably refar to the service* then rendered by your Brigade. The Post master-Genera), after perusing the papers o& the subject, has directed me to convey to you his thanks, for the very creditable work performed, and to say that in appreciation of the services rendered, he has much pleasure in donating the sum of £10 to the funds of the Brigade."

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY

(Before G. Colemaa and T. E. Upt v, Etqe, Js.P.)

Bicycles on Footpaths.—S. Heseltiae, A. 0. Cameron, Alfred Ghrk, Robert Gourley, J, Lynakey, J. Cow, E. Saunders, and H. Lagan were each fined 5i and costs for riding bicycles on a footpath at Tinwald. The caaea were proved by W. G, Biggs, the ranger for the Tinwald Town District.

An Amusing Case.—-Maude Denise wa> charged under section 50 of the indictab c Offences Act, 1894, with having on April 17, by subtle craft; and means, to wit palmistry, deceived and imposed upon one of Her Majesty's subjects.—Sergeant Barlow con ducted the prosecution. Mr R. M. Ouoh bertson appeared far the defendant — Constable Drummond eaid on the datt mentioned he went to the houae occupied by the defendant, and asked her to tell him hit fortune. 'J his she did by means of pshniatry. He asked her the fee, uud she said 21 6d. which he paid. To Sergeant Barlow—She told him he was good natured, but had been taught to be suspicious of otheis ; he would go a long voyage, and would have a gift j sent to him shortly ; he was fairly dater mined, preferred giving orders to taking them; had been ill, but would get better, and that he did not like his present employ ment. Witneeß suppossd her story was about the same ai she would tell t< the average man visiting her. He was satisfied with his present employment. To Mr Outhbertsaon — Witness had con sulted Dr Da Renzy a short time ago, but waa not seriously ill. Had gone to see defendant thoroughly determined-to dis believe her whatever she might say. He had no faith in her. Mr Cuthbertson— You distinctly swear that you were not deceived by Madame Denise ? Witness—" Not to a certain extent." Me Cuthbertson—" Well to what extent were you deceived V Wit ness—-" By her saying I had been ill, and had a severe mental or physical shock, which I had not." Mr Cuthbertaon—" You did not believe in her when you entered the premises ?" Witness—" No." Mr Cuth bertson—-" Then you cannot §ay how you were deceived?' Witness —No." Continu ing, the witness said he had been instructed to go to the place, and went. He found the 2s 6d, and was to get it back again.—This w.'.b the case for the prosecution.—Sergeant Birlow was about to address the Court when Mr Cuthbertson strongly objected. The sergeant, he claimed, had no right to address the Court. It was olearly laid down in the Justices of the Peace Act). The prosecutor might open his case and call hie evidence, but there his opportunity ceased with the exception of cross-examination.— Sergeant Barluw maintained hthad a perfect righb to address the Court. He did not wish to do anything unfair —Mr Cuthbert son was about to quote authorities la support of his contention when the Bench said they held he was right,—Mr Cuthbertson sut mitted the case muat be dismissed. The section under which the information had | been laid, read as follows :—•• Where any person ia charged before Justices with using any subtle oratfc, means or device by palmis try, or otherwise, to deceive or impose on one of Her Majesty's subjects, the Justices may, on conviction, order such person to be imprisoned, with or without hard labour, 'for any term not exoeedlng one month, or may impose a penalty not exceeding £5 The prosecution must prove one of Her Majesty's subjects had been deceived by his clteut.—The Bench said the praotice of palmistry waa entirely against the law. —Mr Cuthbertson said it was practised regularly in Christchurch and other largo towns. If their Worships would read the papers they would see half a dozen advertisements of palmists. In the present) case there was no evidence whatever that anyone was imposed upon. The only witness called went to the house disbelieving in the whole thing, and could not be imposed upon. In America whole colleges were devoted to the study of palmistry. Such a reputable firm aa tieo. Routledge and Son, had published an inter esting book on the subject which he advised their Worship to r*ad, The Bankets Maga zine of Australia and the Strand of London had devoted long articles to it. The prac tice of the art was perfeotly legal. Hie client had a paralysed husband, and also one boy to support, and for four years she had done bo by the practice of her art at Maeter ton, Napier, Wellington, Nelson and else where. At Nelson she was prosecuted, but the case was dismissed* A similar case wae heard before District Judge Kennedy, who held that no action could lie. Mr Cuthbert son quoted the decision of the judge to the effect that the prosecution must prove that a person had been deceived or imposed upon He claimed the prosecution bad entirely failed to prove that. Their Worships would hardly fly in the face of a decision of a district Court Judge. Mr Cuthbertson put in a scrap book, containing testimonials and newspaper cuttings to show that hie client had practised her art all over the oolony* If their Worships had any doubt on the matter he would call evidence. —The Bench re-called Constable Drummond, vvho, in reply to a question, paid he waa not deceived or imposed upon.—The Bench dia missed the case at the same time holding the practice of palmistry was entirely against the law. They advised defendant to dis continue the practice. —Mr Cuthbertson said with all due deference to their Worships he had advised his client to continue the prac tice of her profession, and she intended to do so.

Ciyil Cash—W Simpson v Robert Webber 15*, judgment summons. Ordered to be paid within a week, or in default a week's imprisonment.

DUTCH NEW GUINEA

An Act at Cannibalism.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright (Received VVakapuaka April 19, 9.10 a.m This Office 9.31 a m) Sydney, April 13 Advices from Dutch Wew Gujnen state that the officers of the Dutch mail steamer General Pel, whilst ashore, were captured by the natives, killed, and eatsn,

THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

United Press Association—By Electrlo ;. Telegraph—Copyright

| Received Wakapuaka April 19, 9.15 am, i This Office 9 30 a.m) I H.OJABT, April 19 Replying to an address of welcome, Captain Borcbgrevinck said he would •ike to say something, but his handa were tied. When the time came, the result of the expedition would come like a Btreak of lightning from the sky.

To-day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright

New Plymouth, April 19

Owing to the voaderful growth of ihe Dairying industry, the Dircotors of the Tara naki Freezing Company have deoided to oon siderah'y enlarge the works at Moturoa. Over 160,000 packages of butter and oherse have passed through the works this Boa»on, Dukedin, April 19 The Minister of Mines visited Kaitangati yesterday, and was cordially welcomed by the minors. Having been officially welcomed by the Mayor, in the name of the inhabitants of the district, the Hon. Mr MoGowan nid that with his previous knowledge, and forti fied with additional information be won d gain during his present tour, he would be able to defend the Mining Industry when attacked in the House. He wished to see the capitalist receiving a fair return for the money he had invested, but was equally im portant that the miner should receive remu nerative payment for his labor, Thia was one of the principal tenets of'liberalism. The Minister visited Gore, Waikaka, and Wsi kai to-day, i Chbistchdroh, April 19 To the astonishment of the people ef LytteUon, V. S. Wardle, who was f-upposed uo have fallen overboard from the Te Anau on the passage from Wellington toLyttelton, armed solely by the Rotomihaca this morn ing. He had put his li ggape on the Te Anau but miß3ed his passage.

THE GARDENER'S DILEMMA.

From the Otaki Mail,

Nawe-gathering fa not a stationary art. Newspapers to-day aim to oolleot their facts at first hand and bring the news of the people to the people. The reporter's nrn dion brings to light many quaint facts, The following is an example not uiworthy of record. An Otaki Mail reporter called on Mr David Evan*, who is engaged aa gar dener on a gentleman's estate at Te Horo. " I am now in charge of Mr Percy Giiles' garden and grounds," said Mr Evans, " and have lived in the colony for the last twenty of my 55 years of life. For 30 years I have been troubled with rheumatism, and in July last rheumatic cci* ica came on, The aching pains spread fr< m the left hip j >int to the foots They became worse at night, and I could not have suffered more if I had been flayed alive. Sound sleep was impos sible, and I lay in bed moaning and crying with pain. From the first week I gave up work, and for some time afterwards was hardly fie for anything. I tried ointments, liniments, and piasters, but without perma nent effect. I was in a terrible dilemma, and did not know what to do, I had been for three weeks in agony when I read in a pamphlet of a person who had been cured of similar troubles by using Dr Williams' pink pilla. I tent for six boxes »nd took the pills according to dircc ions. Upon finish ing the fourth brx I felc a marked improve ment and I continued them. Dr Williama' pink pills cured me of th» moat acute rheu matic sciatica a mac could experience. It is six months since I took any, and I have had no return of my trouble. I also suffered from partial paralysis in my left foot, but since taking Dr Williams' pink pills the paralysis has left me, and I am now dili gently at work again."

The medicine best fitted to counteract rheumatic sciatica and all diseases of the blood and neives is Pr Williams' pink pills, which by their streugthening effect on the nerves, and their unique power of enriching the blood, fortify the system against attack by disease. They thus pure acsetnia, de bility, coESumption, bronchitis, St Vitua' dance, rickets, skin diseases etc Pillß sold loose or iv glass bottles, although coloured pink, are not Dr Williams', these are ob tainable only in boxes, the white wrapper of which beara the full name in red ink. They are sold by the Ur Williams' Medicine Go., Wellington, three shillings per boy, six boxes sixteen and sixpence, post free, and by all chemists and storekeepers—But mind you ask for Dr Williams'. As Dr Williams' phik pills have been somewhat extensively substituted, the proprietors are devoting considerable energy to the detection of that praotice, and will repay a reward for infor mation leading to the conviction of offenders.

Catholic Litebabt Society. — Thi. popular Society held its usual weekly meet ing on Wednesday evening. There was an average attendance of members, and Mr W. Soal occupied the chair. The preliminary business having been disposed of, the pro gramme for the evenings entertainment was proceeded with. It took the form of a debate, namely—" It Ashburton entitled to a new Post Office," Mr D. Moriarfcy took the affirmative and Mr J. Healy the negative side of the question. The two leaders delivered lengthy addresses, in which they adduced, by the help of statistics and other valuable in formation, telling argument* in favour of their respective sides. The leaders having given their views, several members took oocasion to speak on the subject, the majority of whom expressed their thanks to those connected with the granting of a new Post Office for Ashburton, On a rota being taken it was found that Mr D. Moriarty's party had scoured the verdicb by a large majority. The meeting wis brought to a close in the usual manner.

THE ASBBURTQff GUARDIAN .• A?EIL 19, 1900



Wanted. ITIutJND in OYx Street on Friday, U, a JO brass Key. Owner can have same on paying expenses at this Office. 4 128 O LET, Winter's load".--Comfortable Three-Boomed Cottage, sa; one or more acrea of land if required.—Apply J. STEKLB^AIford Forest Road Store. 4 143 WANTED to Let — Engineer's Shop, with Tools. First-class chance for steady man. Apply T. Gorman, Black smith, Timaru. 4 116 rpHE strength of two horses equal that I _1_ cf fifteen men. The strength of one pound of McKenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea at 2* 4d or 2s 6d equal one and a half pounds of any other brand, and is abao lutely free from colouring matter. Save money by using it. Sold by Mr J' T Cooch, Saundera' Buildings



IpRESH Supply in Accordeons, Parlor " Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Screenß, Gold Paint, SpoDges, Cheap Books; also large purchase of {Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3s 61 per IGOO, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tanored Street. OSTwTnJnT~ENVELGPES impor ts'tJU jUUU ted direct from the London Manufactures ; good commercial envelopes from 3s 6d per 1000, 5000 ab 3s, Latest styles of boxed and floral stationary, Account and Memorandum books all sizes Ladies Books, Magazines, by every Mail— H, M. Jokhs. Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at) Ash burton. i NOTICE i« hereby given thab Thomas j Welch, of AshburtoD, Carpenter, waa this day adjudged bankrupt; and i I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, I to be holden at my office on WEDNESDAY, | the 25th day of April, 1900, at 11 o'clock | in the forenoon. j JOHN DAfISON, Deputy Official Assignee April 18, 1900. 4 146 I" Smoke New Venus



Musical Union—There will be a practice of the members of the above to-night, and the final rehearsal will take place on Tues day next. Horse Sale,—Messrs Friedlander Bros, held their usual monthly horse fair afc the West Street Mart to-day. There were some 130 horses yarded. The attendance of tno public was excellent, and bidding brisk. Qood draughts and hacks were in much de mand, and brought first-class prioea, Details of the sale are held overt



t DAVID THOMAS. AROADS HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAY 11, — 1900 — MY Next FOESB FAIR will be he!d en the above date, TOR WEIGH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Clearing* Sale AT WILLOWBY. THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1900. MR DAVID THOMAS has receired instructions from Mb Fbancis Oass to Sell at hia farm (Fords Road ou THURS DAY, May 3. The whole of hia Horses, Hheep, Cattle, Implements &o. Full particulars in future Advertisement. 4 118 " Mil F i k LJJ Fl IDAY, APKIL 27, 1900 MR D. THOMAS has reoeived instruc tions from the Mortgagee to hold a Clearing Sale by Public. Auction as above on the Farm occupied by ME W. P. S Elmsme, of the whole of the Live and' Dead Stock thereon as follows :— I KAA SHEEP, Wethore, Ewee, and LO\J\J Lambs 1 DRAUGHT Stallion, Grand Duke . •M FIRST-CLASS Draught Horses 5 UNBROKEN Draughts and H.cks O LIGHT Hones p" HEAD of Cattle Liege number of implements and sundries Luncheon Provided S «Ie at 12 Noon D, THOMAS, I 147 Auctioneer. I AM A CASH BUYEE OS WHEAT, OATS, AND f GRASS SEEDS. DAVID THOMAS. . 3 26 »——— -iiii ■■— im n ii i.i i-i ■■■—a wk T. Bullock. "~SATUKDAY, APKIL 21. Cottage and Section, Church Street*, Hampetead. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr F J Hydes to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on tie Ekbovs date, his Property at H'irpstead, being— l-iOt 30-Containing \ acre, fronting Church Street, on which is ere cbed a Cottage of three rooms, store-room, fowlhouee, tc. The land is of firat-olass quality, and the garden well stocked with fruit trees Easy terms of payment). Mote time of sale—ll 30 a m T. BULLOCK, 4 125 Auctioneer. " SATUEDAY, APRIL 21™ Estate of S. Burfoot, deceasad. 1 Rood 36 Perches, part of R.S. 14380, fronting ths road contiftufttion of NorthEaife Belt, Hampstesd. with two Cottages thereon, MR T. BULLOCK will offer this Pro perty by Auction at the Aroade on the date named, at 11.30 a.m., on aeoount of the Public Trustee, as Administrator in the above estate, as previously advertised. Particulars on application. Terms at sale. """5. BULLOCK, 4 144 Auctioneer ABHBURTON MUSICAL UNION. A FULL attendance ot Members is requested at the Praotioe TO-NIGHT. The final Practice will be held in the Odd fellows' Hall, on TUESDAY, the 24th inst. J. WARD, 4 145 Hon. Sec. HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS T BEG to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stuck of . HORSE COVERS j OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. K. J.~GUY. SADDLEB, • Burnett Street. SCIENTIFIC PALMIST AND MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANCY. OiHE * IMMEDIATE SCIENTIFIC PALMIST. Madame Denise CAN be consulted at her roomß, Moore Street, one door from Davis' Royal Hotel. MADAME has many excellent testimonials from leading citizens of Wellington, Master* toa, Auckland, and other places, which may be seen at her office. 4 102 &~S7~KNIGHT. are~buyers~oT"a[l • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad joiaing Mrs Khiqhx's Boardinghouse ;



To Bicycle Purchasers. XHK 81RAIGHT TIP Fck Racing Cyclists & Others who would secure a GOOD STABT in the EACE For Success in Life, And get "well placed," ia to be WELL MOUNTED! ! Now, to be well mounted costs no more than to be ill-mounted, so long as you patronise the right BICYCLE ESTABLISHMENT. R. P. JOHNSTON can Bupply intending purchssara with the Bksn Bioyclb ever manufactured, viz., the Budge - Whitworth I Thcae Bicycles are manufactured at Coven bry and Birmingham by the oldest established Firm in England. They carry J the usual twelve months' guarantee, which [ 'a quite unnecessary in the case of the Ludge-WJiitwortli. i Come and Inspect the 1900 Models. They are real Beauties, j STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. All Makes op Machines Rbpairpd. i BICYCLES ON HIRE. I!, 0. JilfOl, BURNETT STREET, Next Orange Hall, ZiSALANDIAS" at the FROJST STILL BOOMING. ITIHEY are Bimply marvellous. For Speed, X Rigidiby, and Comfort they cannot be beaten, Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gentleman's $81, Ladys $23. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4s 6d, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from Is 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d f Elastic anklets 2s 6d, Fancy handles from 2«. Inspection invited. OATES, LOWRY ANO CO. Burnett Street. Harvest Supplies \£T® HAVE JUST LANDED ex Faparoa, Rik&ia, and Aotea, HEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA*! Every line up tt date, an "Tat lotfeao Cash b 'qf -tablons. English and America FRUIT JARS at lowest prices in Town, Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUGAR 701b Bags 14s. Only dry Sugar should be used toe Preserving. Two'and Three Prong Forks, "Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cane, Reaper j Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, in any quantify. slb Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7s 6d each. BIG yTI E S. In BICYCLES we can offer the best value in the Colony. We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts- We are also Agents for Colurabias, Hartfords, and Lovell Diamonds, Quotations on application, CAKSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glajs and China, Tancjred Street and Arcade, Ashbartcn. NOTICE TO PATIENTS. MR C. W~~SE¥MOIJR, Surgeon Dentist, ITTTTILL be absenb from his place of business from April 19bh till May let. 4- 127 FRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and all kinds of fresh fish by Express to- I' night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office.



Return Visit to Ashburton. TO-MORROW AFTERNOON (FKIDAY, 20th.) SATURDAY, 21st, 9 a.m. to 4.30 pm. POLYPATHI^MEDICAL (CHRISTOHUROH BRANOH-Oorner of Latlmer ffqcare & Gloucester Street, SECOND VISIT JcT ASHBURTON. FBTDAY AFTERNOON, April 20. SATURDAY, April 21, 9 a.m. until 4.30 pm. CONSULTING ROOMS-GSANGE'B HOTEL. And daring visit will on this occasion only give FHKE TREATMENT. OONSULTATfON, ADVIGE AND FULL EX. AMINATION, INCLUDING! THE LOOA /s^^^§^^^§j^3 TION °F YOUR DISEASE BY jHj^^fcßd OUR DIAGNGS TICIAN, ■jlMHffifm^S y<rar °! 80 ia tben Curable, fteHffß^Sß^R where the old LJHHUBHHHHJ ,raefchoda fall, EpiUpsy Fits, Oarscer, Piles (hither- 1 '* ' '.' WU.%U*M ™ ' c°aeldered incurable previous to oar new system), M^—p—ga^^^^^^^c^ Jsaxly Consumption, etc.



FrjedlancJer Jfcsros. CLEARING SALE OF TOWN P ROPERTY . AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Faturday, ipril 28, 1900. MESSRS FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Limited, have been favoured with instructions from Mb P. Keli.br, on account of leaviDg for Christchuroh, to sell ab his residence, Havelock Street, adjoining the Borough Council Chambers, that very desirable Town Residence, comprising— Half Acre, with well built 8 roomed brick Duelling, detached Wash-house, Scullery and Coal Houbs, Windmill, Pump, Stable and Coach-house. (The house is fitted up with hot and cold water supply and Bathroom, and is lighted by gas. Also,— The whole of the Household Furniture, 1" including beautiful new Piano by • Kirehuer,' Dining, SitHnj?, and Bedroom Furniture, new Bicycle, »jew Gig aud Harness, and Sundries. Full particulars at Sale at 12 sharp. R, FRIEDLANDER, 4 142 Auctioneer. SALE OF RAGE PriIVILIGES. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received irutructionß from the Ashburton Trotting Club to Sell by Public Auction on above <faie, the Privileges in connection with their meeting on May 4, as under. ...... Lot I—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH Lot 2-CONFECTIOMER S BOOTH Lot 3—SALE OF RACK CARDS. Sale at Ipm FRIttDLANDKK BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4132 Auctioneer! PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE > AT METHVEN. WEDNESDAY^MAY 2, 1900. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, having sold Mr R Lyne'a Farm, have received instructions to hold a Clearing Sale on the above date, consisting of I I SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, IMPLE- \ MENTS, Etc. j Full particulars in future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS., R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 131 Auctioneer. WE ABE CASH BUYERS | OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlaader Bros. Limited FOR SALE ~~~ HALF ACRE of Land, on Aliora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR~PRIVATE SALeT A SEVEN-ROOFED HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, | acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. " ~osbor¥~coombe, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months—viz, March. July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN a* hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton or at Commercial Hotel. WITH Yottr Consent, M take another cop, ie the general ex pression of approval from those first tasting Hondai-Lanka Ceylon Tea, Sold byMKJ T Oooch, Saunders 1 Buildings, Eaab Street. B ' (TO LEI ROOMS oentrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T,«BULLOOK



SOUTH AFBICAN WAR NEWS British Troops Advancing Fast. not guarantee to sell at these prices after the 30th April, so"?yoa wlS'to my money secure your Winter's Supply. l ' yoa wlbn l 0 6aT Rt member—The Advance Prices are not yet pub on FLETCHER BROS.' April Price List:— CEYLON ORANGB PEKOE (Golden Tlp^d) 2s pßr , b> „lsMby 6or lO l b Th.'- ££ OhJSi^^ AN S°d TEA from la 3d per .b b, Samples supplied Free on anrhVaHnn Finest Roasted Coffe Beans Is lOd and 2 8 Owiage^fodCg^er lb New Season's Honey 7d and 9i per jar, (btonial S^H P?f a',* 8 P? or 3Jd per Id by 601b'ti/ bettle (Lemon, Almond, Pfc6k'B i0D8) i!b J ? NewSpanlsh Valencia Raisins 6|d per lb g^AtaS*? per lb " ! J New Valencia Raisins 6d per lb Jord \ n jUnnA*" 10 \ \ E emc.Raisins 4*d per lb Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 - Finest New Dates 6d per lb Ttt-iaA kJiJiZZ F ■ " v * "r 8 SKjS="-. IS I -d2 IS "^pEp.^* 0 New Mixed Peel, orange, l*mon, Lemon Syrup, per bottle 1 0 BarceonaNuts „ 0 8 Lemon SqtJh P 1 Q Cr'o'sse and BfcSk^ fences 9d per S^bSfi 11 Lewis'pSelcon, by roil or side Bl^h^tf l |l^ b b^rSl 1'M LwrFftta Hams, per lb 0 Food il? 'mV- *££ t oi Finest Refined Larder tin is Id L^^d l^ild^Ts Sd^^ W DessicatedCosoannt „ 0 7 P^ent Groats and Barh T Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and X Nelson's Oelafine lez. packet 6d lid per tin Tsinglsss, 1< z packet 8d Jf al"atf «• J "J Brown's Corn Flour 3d lb Pea Nats „ 0 5 Brown's Maize Flour 3d lb ] n, Bn?r?n ' 0 5 Maiz^Bdlb, Queensland Arrowroot 6d dozen, per tin 0 5 Cad bury's Cocoa Alb JOA l\h 1r 81 lib Raspberry Jam,B«,6ddo. . tin 0 6 ■ Van HJn'SnS!.l^ t^l% b lid, lib „ Crosse audßlackwell s Mar- jj^ fc j n 3^3^ * * malade 0 9 Fry's Occoa Jib 44d, Jib BM, lib la «d Concentrated .relhes-Lemon Ra ß p- Choco^te 4d!nd &d pfr ease berry Vanilla-pint packets, Gi . lden Va l e Milk 5a 6d doz, 6J tin 5s 6ddo Z . per packet 0 fi Fancy Lanoh 3^ lb b 'j 3^^ De Vere's .3 tly P.iWfU-rp, assorted College /"»-•• *v flavours per packet 0 6 H nnf ,f? wina 11a iv v !• cj it- BirdSe e d-He ra p,Rape,Canary,lbO 3 vSlhWine y ' " S Linseed, whole, 3d. crnshwrt. p>r lb 0 4 p,>k Ta« «£j ii, 1," v -'j J? Auslebrook' M Ooco a iib4d i,h P 7 *l SJ^m,^ ™ «,g g Milkmaid Muk7» 3d d.z,74d«a Fancy Mixed 6*.Hh  or 6d b , _ chemicals Dessert Id lb or lOd lb Morton's Cream o Tartar, per lb 13 ,; aribaldi s|d , b or 6d b „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 Sultanas  lb „ Twtaric Ao.d „ 110 Snowflakes 4ji lb , or 5d „ Citnc Acui. 3d oz. „ 3 6 Water „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 o inger Mota gj; lb J| or 6d lb „ Refined.baltpetre „ 06 J Coc . tn , lt n " d Ih gi ,» „ Boras, powdered „ . 0 8 Cr^knola i s Id lb , or] s 2dlb wr- a!, phur " X ? Petl-.-TreensandCoßlPcmta Waging Soda „ 0 1 Chocolate Fingera 1 6 6 J per lb Dtalnfeotanb Powder. Ur»e =vis Jgi o *je Noirla p-r lb P Oapstic 80d»7d.. 81, and 91 per tin Cream Batld^ob lfl 2d , fe Carbolic Sand boap 5d per bar Neapolitan Wafers 2s 3d per lb - - Blue Stone od-perlb Florence Wafers Ji. 31 per lb _ .»»,., . m t j j a European Mixed Is 3J par lb Day & Martin's paste Blacking do* 0 4^ Raspberry Boudoir 2s per lb Nixey's fflaok Lead per do«. 0 9 p ate nt Medicims, etc Peerless Glow per b.ot. 0 8 Pears'Fultec's Karth and Violet Powdßt Biack Lacquer, (Cas^lo Brand) bot. 0 9 fid box _, ". ,„, , ln tinf, 2 J Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2a 3d doz Brunswick Black per tin <> J Vaseline 5d and 9d j »r. lib tins U9d Keens Oxford Blue, per lb 010 Pure GlycerlQe 61 J and . 9d , sOtt j e fieokitts Bagßlae, „ 010 Glycerine and Ouoambw lOd per bottle St Georges Blue, „ 0 8 p aln Killer Is 4d and 2s 6d P Colnmn'B D.b 1 - Mastard, lib tins 1 8 Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 10i |1d tins 10R tins 6d Selgel's Syrup In M and 3s bottle Keen's Muatard Condiment per lb 1 3 puu-HoUoway's and Cockle's 1 8 4d box 71b tins 6s 9d Beecham's and Selgel's Is 5d box Finest Dairy or Table Salt 5a per cwb Senna 2d packet, :Ep S flm lalts 6d doz " , Vo»S l ' 7 8 ' Ents' Fr^i> Salts 3s 3d bottle bag, Is fd Flaid Magnesia Is bottle lib Tin BfibUlS JelU 7a, jh, liv »nd I. l lOd, Cocktail lld-per tin Powdered Magnesia 3J per packet Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin Morton . s Sei( f litß p^ \ o \™ fc . Small, 4d and 4jd large 8d Benger's Food Is lid and 3* 61per tin Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4*d pertln Bax ? er . B L Preßerver ls^ Q\f Morton's Fresh Herrings flat 7d, kip- Sfc J acob - E Oil 2« 9J per botUe peredlOd, Herrings in tomato sauce Himrod'a Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin _ , i? dPPer. er , - „.. -. m ft , Norwegian Cod Liver Oil le 31 ane Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fiah 10a 8i ° p er b ott ] Q Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Kipler's Extr. ct Malt 2* 6d per bottle Preserved B!oate^dper tin Kipler's Exiracfc Malt and Cod Liver OH Table Vinegar 6a, 9d, and lOd bottle Me u in . fl Food lf^pw bottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Gronnd RJce m » Washing Soap- Silkatone lOd bar or 10 Split Peas 61bs - lHf or 2d , b ■«6-?--j? t j tinJ i ,a Pearl Barky 51bs la, or 2*d lb McLeod's almond ecented 9d bar. 10 Egyptian Lentiln 3Jd lb 6a, bo* , , ni -, Haricot Beans 3*l lb Bawltng's almond scented, 9i oar, 9s Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o lid box . 64 lb Domestic, 6d bar, 7s 11^ box Fla Brand Piokle3 9s 6d d M Bond s Cleanser, od bar, bs 3d box p er fcottie Barilla Aeh 9d bar . C and B Currie Powder J.Oa per doz or lid Sunlight so*p ls per box, 4^d bar t, otfc l e v Lifebuoy (Carbolic), Is 4d box, 6d bar Me iW ß Sauce £ pint BJd, pints Is 3d bo Toilefa Soap-Pear's assorted tablets, 4in Lea and Perrin ? a Sauce i-piut Is 4d, pin box, Is box 2s 6d Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5, 6.i O ur Own Sauce t-pint sd, pint 9d _doz ,„, . w . f , Q , , Tcmato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Oeaver's Shaving bticks,9d each Anch.vy Sauce Is 31 pint bottle Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets Tobacoo-Williams' J QnO 5s lb ; Nailrod n,forli a a iikk aa iiki. q 4 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d lb; Golden Glycerine Soap, fib bars 4d, lib bars 8d g \ e g g per i b * J Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwfc. Matches Plaids 4s per gross, 4id doc Hops, loose Is 4d, and Is c«? ?b pressM 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 5d 8. 0vJ. i1. l8 w 9<i an?S *i <m« 4 ' b0X 5 ICO° Veflta^Gennaa, 3s lOd Liebig's Extract Meal 1a 9d per jar doz , box . 2 50 Vestas. Bell's, ls 6d Washboards, wood 11J, zinc Is 2d dosst 2 d box ; Safuy's, B and M, 8d American brooms Is 3d, ls 6d, Is 9d, packet, small 3d p-.ckefc }*J- U jn« \ ,j ,CJ , Starch, Colman's, sib pk^. s*d lb Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d, le 6d and M Lily, per lib bt.x 6d IBBd Jb I g orax starch Glaze, Is dc z. j l^d packet Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt XTett Cash with tto-Ordand No charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free'at railway station acd within a two miles radiua of Ashburton. ' FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES c EAST SrREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHaROB Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nimmo and Blair's Seeds