of 90(000 men is advancing on Tientsin. Fifteen thousand Japanese troops nrp afloat for China, and another 30,000 is ready for embarkation. Beblin, July 5 { The Emperor declares the Powers k, aV® "° idoa of the P artit*°n of I hin<\ Their iatentiou is the re-establishment of a powerful Chinese Government. Mr Brodrick in the Commons, etatrd that though unable to advance, there was no reason fco bslievw the Admirals contemplate any backward movement. The British legation was resisting according to his first message, which, however, was not bo late as Renter's Shanghai message.

ACETYLENE GAS

At the invitation of Mr H. Davis, a large party assembled at hie villa residency Adjoroft, Tinwald, last evening, to witness the effect of an installation of acetylene gas, which has just bean pat in by Mr McAuslin, Who hat invented and patented a generator by which alt danger of explosion has been absolutely done away with. Amongst those present were Mr »nd Mrs D Thomas, Mrs T Scaly and Miases Scaly (2), Mr and Mrs C Reid, Mr and Mr» A Curtis, Messrs B W Haamer, J E BUnd, E Gates, £ J Paul, J Cooheane, Whitfcaker* J Meßae, G Keeley, P NormaD, and a number of otherc Mr Da via is one who has takeu a very keen interest in the question of lighting, and is, as * matter of fact, * strong advocate for electricity, provided the necessary power can be obtained cheaply for driving the dytftmoß. Failing electricity for his own place, and having a firm belief in the effi ciency of acetylene gas. he resolved to give it a fair trial. An order was recently given Mr MoAualin to put in the necessary fittings, ■ad »1I other requßites for » complete instal lation. This work has been done to the infi nite credit of Mr McAualiu and tho entire i satisfaction of Mr Davis, and when the visitors assembled iait evening one and nil expressed themselves as highly pleased with the illuminating power of acetylene gas and the beaatifully soft equally diffused light it gives to all .parts of the rooms. Without going into any technicalities it) may be brief]/ stated thai) the generator which, as above stated, is a patent of Mr McAualm's and is Absolutely safe to use without any fear of an explosion, has b en p'aeedin a neat enclosure about twenty (eet from the main building, »od there are in all ten quarter foot per faourbmners and ona half foot burner, mnd the quarter foot burners giving a aoft, white, and brilliant light, equal to fifteen o&ndle power, and the half foot burner of oonme being equal to thirty candle power, Mr Davis' handsome villa residence is a large roomy building, and the eleven lights which were set going lavt evening, brilliantly illuminated every nook and corner of the house. After a thorough teat of the light), Mr Davis invited hia numerous guests to a glass of wine round the table in the dining room.

Mr D Thomas, in one of his well known happy speeches, proposed the health of Mr JDaris, and in doing so referred in highly complimentary terms to the keen inter est; their host had always taken in the question of lighting, mare especially in respect to the Borough of Ashbur&on. The present} installation had been put its with two objects in view, one being to effectively and ohcaply light up his own house, and the other to demonstrate to sho public that acetylene gas was & thorough success and was destined to become one of the illuminants of the future. He thought Mr Daris deserved very great credit indeed for hit generous enterprise, and for the manner in which ha had always advooafced improvements in tfee methods of buildings as well as our public streets.

The toast was mosboordially received. Mr Divis, in briefly responding, said he felt satisfied that acetylene gap, as a cheap and effective light would come la gely into me, more especially in places where it was not practicable to procure either coal gas or electricity.

Mr E J Paul then proposed the health of the inventor and patentee of the generator, Mr iYlcAusliu, and was of opinion that gentleman had rendered a great public ser vice in demonstrating that acetylene gas pould be used with absolute safety. Mr Me Aualln briefly responded.

Mr W Mcßae then stated that he had used acetylene gas in his own house for over a year, and was more than satisfied with the result. The cost per hour, with the present price of carbide, was one farthing per hour for each fifteen o&adlo light. In addition to this the light was clear and there sever need be any trouble with the generator.

Several other toasts were honoured and the company separated, highly pleased with what they had seen.

ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE.

Presentation to Captain Fooks.

Captain Alfred A. Fooka, so long identified with the Ashburtion Fire Brigade, having held tha position of Captain for many year*, was entertained by the members of the Brigade at i" supper on Thursday evening, on the occasion of his resigning the Captaincy. The Mayor occupied the chair, and there were present Captain T. Barber, Lieutenant Nokee, Foremen Baker and Cootie, Firemen Hefford, Boroughs, Blade, Kidd, Stribling, MoFaif, Spioar, Lei tab, Gates, M»s«ey* Cowan, Ex-Firemen J. Miles and T, Hayes, together with several visitors, amongst whom were Messrs D. Thomas, J. H. Pauling {fnspeofcor), J. V, de Beer. After tha usual formal toasts had been disposed of,

The Chairman said it give him great pleasure to make the presentation bo Captain Fooki, which was so well deserved. He had formed the Fire Brigade in 1882. It was then called the Western Brigade, but after wards fchs Eastern, and ultimately the Ash burton. During the late Captain's service be had conducted it to the credit of himself •nd the Borough. The large number of competitions secured by the local Brigade whs a proof thai it was one of the best in the colony. They must hare good officers if the men were to be proficient, and this should point a moral to the new members. If Captain Fooks had not been capable ha would not have been appointed President of the Association's Accident Society, and also of the Fireman's Insurance Association. Addressing Captain Fooka, he (the Mayor) ■aid thai he had much pleasure in presenting, on behalf of the members of the Fire Brigade, »centre seconds watch, together with aa illuminated address in a handsome frame, aad »b the nine time he proposed the health of Captain Fooks—a toast that "pas heartily honored

Captain Fooke, ia reply, stated he had prepared a nice little speech, but on rising wtvi so taken bauk by their generous remarks And handsome presents that he felt quite unable to adequately express his feelings. He only hoped that what) the Mayor said was true* He certainly always did his level foesb to make the Brigade happy and pros perous, and referred to the sterling officers And men under him, who had done so much to make It a success. They had several brushes together, and it) was with fealings of regret) he had sent in his resignation. He could not speak too highly of the men, who had Btuok by him. A volunteer fireman was so very sensitive that sometimes he ran •way. He must congratulate Captain Bar' ber on his election as chief ofioor, »*BO Lieutenant Bonn, both of whom he assured the Brigade were good men, and thoroughly practical and experienced. To the new fireman he would state that he hoped they would do their work well and trust their officers. He thanked them all for their remarks on his endeavours, and if he could help them ia the future in any way he would be pleased. He had ielt lately that the numerous contracts and business that took him too much away from town, and he wa« afraid of the responsibility of hanging on longer. (Loud applause). Captain Barber assured the Brigade that he was sorry to lose the service* of Captain Fooks, and he waa certain it would take a good man to succeed him. He himself had done good work in the past, and with the assistance of his men it would continue in the future. H knew he could depend, in the cast of a fira occurring, on the assistance of Captain Fooks, who was one of the best officers in New Zealand. (Applause.) The vice-chairman (Lieutenant W Nok.es)

made some complimentary remarks, and detailed snma of his expeneacoa as & member of the Brifji :e since 1886 '■ Fireman Miles, Fireman Hayes, and Mr J J H Pauling one of the Fue Inspectors also ! spoke, fttirt added their opinions of the value tof the work .*ono by fkptain Fooks, the ! latter taking oecasi n to congratulate the Brigade, upon atill having some good men left, mentioning Captain Barber and Lieu tenant Dorm. Councillor D Thomas in proposing the toast of the new officers, eaid he recognised that) they had one of the besfe fire brigades in New ZaaSand, and said ho had strong hopes th&6 within the next few yeare, it would be better paid. Unfortunately, the Insurance Companies had nob done their share, but they could not do without them. He would promise to do hi« best to increase their subsidy from the Borough Council. (Applause) Captain Fooks, hero informed Cr Thomas that the Aahbuttoa Brigade was one of the mosfc economical in the colony, (Hear, Hear.) Cr Thomas (continuing) said that the Council spent one fifth of ita t>ui revenue on fire prevention and lighting. Captain Barber briefiy responded, and apologised for the Absence of Lieutenant Dorm.

Fireman Miles, proposed the Press, which was duly acknowledged by the representa tives present, and Captain Foots proposed the health of Hia Worship the Mayor and Borough Council, who had stuck nobly to the Brigade. The Mayor responded, and a re y pleas ant gathering concluded by the siuglns of *' God Save the Queen."

HOCKEY.

North v South Canterbury,

The following account of the above match i 8 from the Lyttelion 7im,'s: —The annual representative hockey match botween teams representing North and South Canterbury, was played yesterday afternoon at Lancaster Park, in the presence of a fair number of spectators. The weather, though fine over head, was very cold, and the ground was rather slippery. After the bully«off, North Canterbury (red and black), playing with the wind, carried the game into South Can terbury's (blue and white) half. For some time the Rede kept up a 6trong attack. Several good dribbling rnahei by the Blue forwards were nullified by the R&fe play of Ford and Vu.tr, who invariably cheeked their opponents, Foid in particular showing very sound defence. A dangerous rush by the southern forwards was well stopped by Loo, and then Jacobs, who was playing a fine tor ward game for North Canteabury, dribb ed the ball right up to the cirole, and shot a goal, bub was uosuccesiful, the ball just going outside the post. The Soiuh Can terbury forwards, by good play, re lieved the pressure temporarily, but a rush, in which Strange was conspicuous, brought play back to their twenty-five. A shot at goal was unsuccess ful, and half-time was called with play atill in South Canterbury's half. On the resump tion of play, the Reds at once attacked, but H. Milliohamp relieved by some good work. The relief was only momentary, and good passing between A W Rankin, Stranga and Jacobs endad in the last named making a 1 attempt at goal. The shot, though a good cne, wasnot successful. After the hil-3u<-, VY IVzgerald waa noticeable for some useful work. Some up and down play followed, the South Canterbury men proving themselves rather more clever than their opponents %uth their sticks. Finally H. Millichamp and the Fi'zgerald brothers carried play to the North Ointerbury twenty-five, and Burns saved by hitting out Afier a corner hit to South Canterbury, Strange relieved by a good drive past) tha half-way flig. South Canterbury, however, ra urned to the attack, and W Fitzgerald shot at goal, but the ball went over iuatead of under tho cross-bar. Strange cleared North Canter bury's line, and some evea play took p'aee. Watte and A W Rankin headed a rush to the Bines' territory, but the Reds were] soon driven back. South Canterbury maintained a ttrong attack, and tima was shortly afterwards called, with play still in ftorth Canterbury's half. The givmß thus ondad in a draw, neither aide having scored. Mr J E Schneider was referee

[Notes on the game by an Ashburton spectator will appear to morrow]

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The mo •■thly meeting of the Ashburton County Council waa held to-day (Friday). Present—Messrs 0 J Harper (chairman), Hugo tViedlander, GAM Buckley, S 8 Chapman, J Johnston, M Stitfc, W Morg&ti, Apologies were received from Messrs E G Wright and J Lambie.

The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed.

CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT.

The Chairman's statement was read as follows :~Tho accounts for the six months and year ending Slat March last have been duly audited and forwarded to the Auditor* Genera!. The amount of subsidy for the Mayfield telephone service is payable today. I have asked the Government to furnish the Council with a statement of receipts and expenditure for the list year, and have received a reply that this statement is not made up until the 30th instant, and will be forwarded ac soon as it is ready; A flw has baen procured for the use of the office. I found that a Union Jack cmld not be obtained for some time as there has been such a demand for fhgs lately ; so I have got a St. George's Cross in place of a Union Jack. Mr Bale's tender for grassing 122 acres of part reaeive 1770 his been accepted. A

circular from President New Z-jaland County Council Association has baen received asking the Council to appoint its delegate, and intimating that Government intends to bring forward & Local Government Bill on the lines of Local Authority Bill of 1897. Notification from the Government will bo paced bafore the Council to-day, staflingthat the 18th of this month has been appointed Arbor Day and a general holiday throughout the co 1 nay for the observance of that day. The auditor intimates to me, in answer to my enquiry, that the proposed vote for the Indian Famine Fund is not authorised under section 3 of the Public Reserves Act 1893, or by anything in any other Act. The Com mittee appointed by this Council to consider the question of procuring a steam road roller have met, and will present their report to day. Ihe Town Clerk writes stating it is the intention of the Reserves Committee to waib on the Counoil to-day at 2 p.m. respecting the queation of providing a reserve at Wakanui beach for recreation purpoees and planting same.

FREEZING COMPANY AT FAIRFIET-D After discussion it w^as decided that the* Inspector obtain returns of sheep and brands, as required by the Abbatoira Act, 1894,

THE MINISTER OV LANDS Mr Friedlander asked that before proceed ing with general business of Council, he wished to move the following resolution ;~ '• That the announcement of the resignation of the Hon Mr Mckecjs'.e the Minis:er of Lands, has been received by this Council with deepest regret, and the sincere hope that he would coon be abe to report im proved health, ani ultimately complete restoration." He thought that no matter what political opinions might be held by member*, they would all admit that the Hon J McKenzie had done his best in the interests of the people of New Zealand. Whether he, the speaker, sided with Ministry or not he felt satisfied Mr McKenzie's land policy has been & most successful one. The motion was seconded by the chairman, who, alhough members and the public were aware he was not favourabJe to tho present Government, he was satisfied if the rest of their Government had been carried oat as well as Mr McKerze's portion, things would be better. The resolution was carried and it waa decided to forward same to Hon Mr MeKenzie at Palmeraton South.

ENGINEERS REfJBT.

QDhe Engineer's report was read aa follows; —

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply,—Since last meeting of the Council a great improve' meet has been effected in the condition of the water races iv this district. The races in the upper section are satisfactory, and in the lower section the list of defaulters, an the Council will observe, has baea reduced to fourteen in number, and even those have made a partial clearance, and have under taken to follow up the work of overhaul to completion. The mains are now also in a saMsfsofcory condition. The intense frost,

; which occurred about a fortnight ago, locked , up the supplies to some extent, but no in \ convenience seema to have been felt on that | account. j Ruapuna Water Supply from Rtugifcata i Gorge.—The late severe frosts in the gorgo have prevented the water from m vking much progress in the main in the terrace?, and the alternation of web weather brought down some slips in the deep cutting at the intake, which had to be cleared away. If frost should abate soon, the water will hereaf er make mire rapid progress, as it will have cleared the terrace portions whrre euch abnormal percolation has been taking place ABhimrton-Rangirata Wa'er Supply —A good fieal of race clearing haa been accom plished during the- hv»t month, and about threr-fourths of the whole are now in fair order. The more defective portions aro noted on the liab accompanying the Banger's report, and a few seem to be hanging back under the impression that they will get the work done free of charge by tha Couucil under the proposed contract system. Some clearances have already had to be done by the Council at occupier's rxpensa, and I have instructed the Rangers to take similar steps with regard to any of the unfinished portions not now in hand. The clearing of Waterton m&in to the »outh of Tinwald has been f aished, and chat; fo the north of Tinwald is in progress. The construction of new races at) Eating was retarded by frost, but is now on the point of completion. I Mad the new races applied for in extension of presenb races in the. Coldstream district would extend to ejghb mi!es or so. I have some doubts whether in present circum stances these races could be permanently supplied in summer, but if the applicants take the risk of an intermittent supply, the construction might be authorised, is it would not affect oTiher interest than ih» applicant. OouDty Bridges—Upper Ringitata Bridge. •—The painting of haudrnils waa Goisheu some time ago. Some of the hearere will shortly rtquire to b« replaool The»o have | been provided. I find the scour in riverbed where cylinder was washed away has now , abated,and the trend of the river s >uthwards has caused seme filling up at the point. The making up of the south apprnsoh has been completed, and I have arranged to have the thicket of broom on upper side re moved, as it tends to ke<?p the road damp. Very little haa been required ixx th« way of repairs to any of the bridges during tha month.

Oonn'y Plantations —The repairing of de cayed tress on portions planted lasfc ye-.tr has been satisfactorily executed. The planting of 5£ acrea at Fairfield has baf<u completed, and in accordance with your instructions sal the tendors acop'ed by ynu, I put tha ploughing at Anamn anri Baccleuch io hand, preparatory to c*)!ina tendors for planting at thoan places. Ten ders for the tree planting might be called before nexb meeting if the Council bo directs. Tenders wore also revived for b&S ar.cj of wire required at the diff ;ren places. The stakes you propose to substitue for iron standards hava not j ret beea ordered. Tho Ifinsyfch of tramway reserve at Spread Eagle, adjoining Mr McCormick's property, ia 43 chain*. This would make a atup of similar length to that about to be planted at Buccleuch. I understood the mutter of exchange in connection with Reserve 2568, 89 acres, is proceeding. I pointe 1 out on the ground the various plots to the Crown Land'd ranger, who was deputed by th ■ Lands Department to report on the que tion.

Deciyed Trees. —Aa requested, I arranged for the sale by tender of dead trees on Be ae-ve 1905, near Winslow, Reserve 1775 aear Ashburton. cemstery, and dead wattles, Re serve 1782, Winclermere, in areas of one acre and upwards, in all aboub 80 acres, yielding fully £80 Some thinning out of dead trees in other plantations might still be done, if aty further demand should aiise.

[L fc Sitting]

A STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.

Plague in Rats in Duneriin

Uahod Preß3 Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 6 ( The Premier's statement, ha* been veri fied, that (he plague cxi ted in rats in places other than Auckland. In Dunedin rata have besn discovered suffering from bubonic p'ague, and at Balclutha and other inland fow;>B in Otago, the rodents have bean recently dying in numbers, and it 'n believed the plague bacillus ia the came of mortality. There i* no doubt about Duae din, as Roberts has reported as much to the colonial eecr. tary »r the result of scientific investigation, Dr Fyfe made ft similar report regarding the rats in Wanganui and Aramoho districts. The authorities state there is no reason for panic, but the discovery should impel people throughout the colony of New Zealand to para'et in sanitary precautions.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

TiMARtf, July 6 In the S. M, Court a conntry labourer was fined 20s and costs for disturbing a school. He objected to his children being given dictation lessons by a monitor, and told them to refuse to take them. They obeyed their father and the ouster Beat them home. The defendant went to the school and abused the master for sending his children away, and for nob giving all the lessens himsolf, The committee had had the matter boforo them, but defendant refused to apologise, and the Teachers In stitute took the matter up.

- WELUNttTON, July 6 Government have decided to maiatftin quarantine in a meeiure at Auckland for 21 days from Kelly's death. Should anything occur, the period may be extended.

Free Lance, a new weekly illuitrated paper, published by the proprietors of the Auckland Observer, made its first appearance to-day

Napier, July 6 Mr WFJ Andersen, of Murray, Roberts and Co, has been appointed Secretary of the A and F Association, out of 102 appli cants.

DUNEDIN, July 6 The Aotea brings 59 passengers for thin colony. Saloon—Mrs Fitzherbert, Muses Laird and Nicolls, Messrs Docneil, Dythes, Jeans, Kerr, Marshal!, Master Bond. William Heron, a Scottish passenger, od the way to join friends a 1) Auckland, died of phthisis on the night of June 24, and was buried at sea.

New Zealanders in China.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunidin, July 6 As a result of careful enquiries it in ascertained that there are no Australian or Mew Zealand Missionaries in the Chili province, which ia the seat of tho present disturbances in Chira. Ia the Shansi province Mias Searrell, of Ohristchurch, is located at Hoiaoi; Mies Reid, of Dunedin. is at Kiangsu province, in Uanhwuy is Mr G Falls, of Auckland, Miss H L Reid and L Reid, of Akaroa, Mies B Webster, of Oust, and Mr W R Malcolm, of Auckland.} Io Kiangd, Miss Jensen, of Dunedin, is at Shangstsing, and Miss J Blakely, of Auckland, is at Yangkeo.

THE ASHBUETON GUAKDIAN; FEIDAI, JULY 6, 1900



Wanted. MISSES CAMERON 8c McRAB, Dre»t makere, next to Oddftllows' Hall; late of Moore Street. Charges moderate 7 33 WANTED— A Smart: Girl. Apply this evening at Flower's Refreshment Rooms, East Street. 7 32 T7IOR SALE— A Four wheel Cub, io good V order.—Apply this Office. 715 £T AA PI EONS wanted at, onoe at J. fJUU H. Jewitt's, opposite Mail ifiCrt. \\f ANTED Known — Great"btock ?T taking sjala at "The Corner" now on. Sh' p early.—Northcote and Heiford. EMPTY Cross for Sale sauitanle for Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6) eaob. Klktoher Bros.. O*sh Sappy Store. WANTED KNOWN—That I have no | commodation for Lady Patients;—• Apply Mrs Ainwooth, Ladies' Nuree, Eton street, Hampatead. Terms on appli cation. WANTED KNOWN -1 hat our Ladies Winter Jackets and Capei are an exceptionally choice lot, being at onoe stylish and moderate in Prices.—Mitchell W~~ANTED KNOWN-Removal oTthe old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street o New Shop in Burnett Street NJfiW LINKS received in Birthday Cards, Sunday School Cards, Wall Texts, P o ore Scr.-pi (in packets), Oleograph Pictures, Cheap Magic Lantern», Oheap Baoks, Peaca Badges, Footballs, Children's TricycSes; also Fancy Goods, including Red, White and Blue Garlands (for decorat ing), Artificial Flowers and Leaves, C-ke Stand*, Photo Frames, Purses, etc—A H Williams, Tancred Street AT Mrs Alcobn's «ale—A Urge Jot of Jackets and Capes just bought at great reductions will bo offered much üßder usua prices to make toom for the Builders Aleo »ii her Diess Goods. A choice variety at prices from Is per yard double width F Hnneleitee, Calicoes, Pinafore and DroBS llu'-lios all much reduced to clear. I __ lt _ _, . : | | b[||| >||jai| liiilii[ir ~M"Q PdDDINQ, no coupons, no schemes, LAI no guessing contests, notbiug but legitim »te, persistent pushing of the best and purest tea Ceylon products. HONDAI LANKA preserved in thesealed lead packets and bixes, ia which it ia only Eold, and packed in Ceylon. A LL Loasbv's Preparations—Cinnamo /». Cure,"Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J TCooch. Storekeeper KCTOR MACDONALD, Sir Kedvers Buller, Lord Robert, The Na-al Campaisn, Capetown to Ladyemith, Fight for the Flag in South Africa, Stories from the Front, On the eve of the War, Wallet of Xii Lang, Maker of Nations Story of Han nah, The Plunderers, Haroni (a New Zialatid story), and oiher new books. The Siege of Ladysmith, in 64 photograph?, Pearson's Strand, Wide World, Cassol'a Royal, Wind sor and other Mag^-z'nes for May,—H. M. Jones. SHEARMAN BRO Ji have larg« stock Loasbys Wahoo, Benian:ic Unm, Koolibah, aud Cinnamon Cure f^ IVING SOMETHING for Nothing is vT all poppycock and hunbus, and any sensible person must know this—lt's a sprat tc catch a mackerel. HOND.AILANK4 pure unblended Gsylnn packed tea is sold purely on its merits—You pay for the tea and you get (he beat v.ilue in the market— THAT'S ALL. g"™'.L'!H . _J Funeral Notce.



FUNERAL NOIICK rpHE friend* of Mr Go". Fasten Nicholas, X Ute of Ashburtou Forks, are respec? fu'ly informed that the Fuaeral of his Ia»o beloved wife, Mary Ann, will move from his resilience, Havelock Street, on TUEvSDAY, JO h inst, at 2 o'clock, for the Ashfaurton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 35 Undertakers Henry Stephenson. ~~ SPECIAL ENTRY^ To-morrow, July 6th DUCHESS Chest Drawers, Tables, Iroa Bsdtt^ada, Sofas, Chairs, Sundries, etc t Aso-O^RDges, Apples, Pears, etc. HENRY STEPHENSON, 7 34 Auctioneer* " K. W. HANMKR. E. W. HANMFiB. TO FARMERS. I& i prepared to make||very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc, which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. , I shall not charge, any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will nob sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding' for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, i which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. PUBLIC NOTICES. ~_ MBS HUNT. REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at All Hours ; Tauered Street, opposite McConKll's Stables. Busiest shop in town, 7 30 ~~ TENDEIiSS^ WANTED-rTenders for Clearing Swamp and for Cutting and Grubbing about five miles of Gorae Fences. The first sitis factory tender will be accepted. JOHN STUDHOLME, Junr, 7 31 Coldetream, Hinds * _ , _,__ FIREWORKS COMMITTEE. FIRMS, Societies, *c, intending to take part in the Torchlight Procession, on the occasion of the Pretoria Demonstration, I are requested to send representatives to attend a Meeting of the Committee, to be held on FRIDAY evening nexfc, the 6th inst., in the Fire Brigade meeting room, at 730 p.m. Those who can cob attend the meeting are requested to send a written communication to the Committee, stating what part they wish to take in the Proces sion. ! A. A. FOOK9, [ 29 Chairman. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), WILL make his usual business Visit, to Ashburfcon on MONDAY KEXT,| 19th July ! ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muslo > Studio, Arcad* Chambers, Ashburton j or at j Commercial Hotel* j



1 ELKGRAPHIC INTERRUPTION-—The Tele graph Department of Sydney advises business for Victoria, Tasmania, South and West Australia, and for all southern and western stations in New South Wales, are subject to serious delay owing to interrup tion lines. What brings the colour to the cheek Of those that suffer and are weak, Whose ailments have bub made them crave To be released and in the grave ? What now has given such desire To live again, you may inquire, Consumption cannot well endure The strength of Woods' Great Peppermint : Cure



WANTED KNOWN—That we have just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettei for this Season, and we are pleated to say that our buyers has secured them at old Price*. See the value; —Mitchell & Turner.



SEVEN 400 Gallon Tanks for Sale (psui ted and galvanised), ab Fietrheb Bros, Cmd Supply Stores



D. THOMAS; ARCADE SATURDAY, "JULY 7, 1900 DRAPEUY, CLOTHING & BOOTS MR D. THOMAS has received Instruc tions from a Client, who is giving up business, to Sell on above date,— Drpea Material, Flannel, Sheetings, Cisrtalnß, Suits, Bootu, etc. Ba!e at 11.30. D THOMAS, 7 16 Auctioneer Friedlander tiros. WEBT3 STREET HORSE :MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held ON THUBSDAY, JULY 19, For [which we shall be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltdl Grrain Freigfht* TO LONDON. \ITE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, available by Bteamer at lowest enrrent rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with us promptly. FKIEDLANJBK Bros., Ltd. FOR SALE. ALGERIAN SEED OATS, i Grown from Imported Seed. \ fTIHEY are a very f<ut rowing O*b, and will ripen from 10 to 14 dnyss sooner than Canadians. Th«y are heavy yiddere, having produced over 80 Bushels per acre in ordinary seasons. Only a limited quanfciby left. FRIEDLANDER BROS, L»o. FOH PRIVATE SALIT" TTAVING disposed ot «he Lyndhurst Farm on account of Mr Max Friedlande we are instructed to offer hia Ardagh Farm, adjoining the above,"containing 2560 acres, either in one Block] or] in lots to jjsu purchaser■ For foil particulars »pply tc FRIEDLANDER BROS, LrD-, 64 Land and Estate Agents. WE ABE CASHBUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited



PUBLIC NOTICES. LADIES' Oashmera Gloves, 6 pairs for la, at "The Corner" Sale.— Northcote and Hefford. MOTHERB ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub ject! to croup? If so, try leaking* Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 3 246 MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE Trnsb Monies for Investment in •urns of £500 to £5000 on Fibst Mortgage at lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, 119 Taucred Street. N~O~TIC JB. J XN Pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, notice is hereby , given that the Tinw§]d Domain will be set ap&rb for the Ashburton Coursing Club's' meeting on July 18th, 1900, on which day j charges will be made for admission thereto i on the following scale:— ' For each Adult .. One Shiling Horses and Traps .. Free C. DOHERTY, l 724 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board, NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and j approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls" set to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; Bold by lisinterested grocers cv where. on FOR YEARS ) MOATE&CQ'sJ



F. FtCRRIMAN. __________ FIFiTY-FIVE YEAHS UN INTEBRDPTED SUCCESS, rr*HIS Chemical Preparation is CAR BOLISED as a remedy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, o • other Peeti taking the seed dressed with ir. | . - _ ! Thta Preparation is now FEING USED EXTENSIYBLI In the Colonies of NEW ZEALAND, At STB ALIA, AND OFNTRAL AFRICA. Wheat Sowing Best and Cheapest Dressing for Seed Wheat, Carbolifled. Patronised by thousands of the First Practical Farmers in the Kingdom. PBRBECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. D. CLABKE'S CAKBOLISIO WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, No. 13,796 and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-FIVE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCOESS. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pitts, Ledbary, Herefordshire, October 231889. Dear Sir,—l am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your *• Oarbolised Whea Pratcctor,' 1 having nsed your Protector for 40 years and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn in my Life ; therefor can confidently recommend yonr ** Wheat Protector as a cure preventadve for Sir a &c.—l am, yours truly, Mr G B Clarke. G B JONES. PREPABED BY G B CLARKE, ' M.P.S., MANUFACTURING CHEMIIT, Woburn, Beds., England, (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Can position}. In Packets containing Sufficient to dress eight bushels of seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. F. FEI^IMAK POB SALE CORNER WEBTSTREET AND N. W. TOWN BELT. ~T HAVE received instructions from Mss JL KM COTUBERTSON to sell her comfort able dwelling honae of seven rooms and land at the corner of the Bslt. This property is situated in a splendid locality ( within a few minutes walk of P.O. and it for immediate sale. Easy terms may be arranged. FFERRIMAN TO LET SUFFOLK STREET, TREVORTON A COMFORTABLE house containing six XjL rooms and pantry, together with out houses and stable and | an acre of land. Good orchard and garden F FERRIMAN NEW GOODS FOB WINTEB. NICHOLAS & PIGKFQfID TTAVE pleasure is informing their numerous Patrons that th»y hare tended * ex M*mari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, SlSppers, and E v en i n g Hh. o c s FOR WINTER O^^AUJS Inclnded amon&st these ara LuHetf* Gentlemana', and Children*' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variet/,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchased direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; 5 and we confidently assert that in no other shop ia the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found 1. EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles In Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3g to 13s 6&; Gentle mena' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices, NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD EAST STREET. mONKIN'G'S LlQueed Emu'Siow, which X ha» o«im« to stay io Aihbuurton it a oerfcam cur« foe ouughs, oold«, and All chest compiaiutsi gold by all local cheniiiti and grQoewinbotill«B,lt6(|»nd s 6d. g



POUNDS SAVED EVERY YEAH IP YOU PAY CASH AND BUY TOOK GBOCEBIEB FROM FLETCHER BROS. Cash is Kicg, Piosperity Caano/ rlhme on Credit WE BUST FOR CASH-WE SELL FOR CASH-* TBERB 13 THE WHOLE SB.ORET OF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVE SO JB&D DEBTS. M"ONE of onr Customers hare to pay for Goods other people had fromss, an* il who i ever paH for them jard as for buying for Cash we assert it i a the only key that will sneceasfally open the bargain door, to the wideawake merchant. Everybody likes to save, and enrfbody likes to spend. It io pretty hard to do both, but it can be done by baying from ns. Tour money goes «o far that you can Doth boy mere, and save more at the aame time, Don't take oar word f»r it: read. compare our prices, and judge for j ounelretu * NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON CREDIT, Compare these prices with the prices yon are paying. Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2fi per Ib, or 701b b*g for 15a to. Duohees Tea (very economic*!) 2* per 1b or Is 9i per 1b by the Tin, Golden l ip p«d Orange PtkoeCeylon 2* per lb t or Is U perib by the tin. further reductions by Half Chest or Chest. Station Tea fron? Is 1* 1 per lb by the Chest, Good Sound Onions 201b la, Bran Ss 9d, Sharps '&* 91 per bag. Jax Candle*-(fated, or plain) 7«i par lb Kitchen Candles sid per Ib, or by the Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb box SJJ Finest Oatmeal, 251b bag 2s 9d Owriage Candles 9i and lOd per lb Brown s Corn Flour, 3 i t er lb Pjano q and j c8lOd , nd v * Ib Washing feoda Id per lb 21b Tin Virgin Honey Is tin Whiting. Id per ib 4 b Tin Virgin Honey Is lid Finest New Lvx -an!s 5d per b 7 lb Tiu Virgin Ecaey 3* 3d Finest New Sultanas ?d per lb Colonial Essences, 6d per bottle or 4s per £nMt few Rairini 6*l perlb. doa per hW (L«mo», Almond, Quaker Oats lOd per packet Vanilla etc •»»»»# Finest Cut Loaf Sugar 3Jd perjlb Sicily Almonds,'per lb 1 4 Pure Ceffee 2s per ib • Jordan Almonds „ 2 * French Coffe is Bd, Harp Ooffe Is 4i per Finest Dried Apples, per Ib 0 9 Finest Roasted Coffe Beans le lOd and 2s |* j)Jied Pea'eS? " IJ x> v r^" 1? t> ,„• , , IU Served Ginger "„ 0 8 Peeks Chocolate Powder (delicious) $Ib Mixed Spice, I*4 per packet, JID tm Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3d tin 6d ♦ New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6£d per lb Golden Syrup 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b la fa Eleme Raisins 4£d per lb l 4lb 3s 3d mh s , 6d m h lla Finest New Dates 6d per lb -Superior Treacle, 2ib6d, 41b Is, 71bIs8d tine Muscatels, perlb, 1 0 141b 3s 3d, 28* 6s 661b 10a W gewj.aturai.tjp ; „ 0 8 Fssence Rermefe 8d and lOd bottle , Finesti French Prunes, per lb 010 N 6aTe ', ir ood IJdf Mellin » B Food U M »" £* eW! nS, , ned »BJ»n<U> 8 Benger's JToed 1 8 lid and 3s 6d per tin New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, Robinson's patent Groats and Barley and citron, per lb 0 8 per tin 7Jb Tins Beet Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 K«l 80n » s Gelatine It*, packet Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 . T»inglass, loz packet Fine*: Icing |:ugar, perlb S 0 6 Maizena 8d lb, Queeheland Arrowroot «d  Castor Sugar, perlb 0 5 Caflbury's Cocoa £lb lOd, Jib Is 8d Orosse and Blackweil's Essences 9d per Van Houten's Cocoa tlb Is 9d, «b Hd. bottle jjjj j.j n 3 8 gj Lewis' Pr'Ke Bacon, by roll or side Fry's Cocoa Jib 44d, *lb B*d, lib Is 4W r FfnV n , L 2 J Choco'ate 4d and Od pur cake Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 G Idfn Vale Mi!k 5s 6d dcz, 6i tin Finest F.enned Lard, per tin Is Id BISCUITS. , JJ J Fancy Lunch 3|d lb by tin or 34d lb Oossicated Oosoxnut  0 7 College  lEdmond's Baking Powder, 6d and Super. Wine 5Jd lb by "in, or 6d lb m lldpenin Vanilla Wine   ..ft" Wu^ m* n ,". . J I Rich Tea Sd lb by tin, or fid lb lib Tins Sfe George's o*ms. per tm 0 6 Peoples Mixed 4d Ib  or 4*d lb Ilb BaFpberry Jam, 5s 6d <3oz . tfn 0 6 Faiwy Mixed Bid Ih „ or Mlb - lib .„ Crosseatidßlackwdl'aMaf DGsserfc 9dlb „ or lOd lb n mtAtdt ar ,r to ° 9 ; :al iba!dl H* » „ or 6d lb j Coßceutrated Jelhes-~Len'on, Kapp- Sultanas  , 6d lb , berry, Vanilla-pint packets, Snowflakcs 4id lb ,',' or 6d 6s 6d doz. per packet 0 n Water De Vere's Jelly Powders, assorted Ginger Nots s|'l b ," or 6d lb flavours, per packet 0 6 Cocoanub 7|dlb  or 84 lb Bird Seed—Hemp, Rape, Canary^lbO 3 Cracknels Is Id lh „ or Is ?.& lb Linseed, whole, 3d, crash**?, prlb 0 4 p ef J-. Freens and Co B/scaiis Coco* £'b 4^, |lb ,fyi Chocolate-Fingers Is 6j por lb Milkmaid MUk 7a 3d d< z, 7£d tin CUfe licit Is p-r Ih « CHE^ AIiS .. Ni apjfliian Wafers 2« 3d per lo Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 Florence Wafers 2-i 3 i per Ib „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 5 European Mined Is 31 per lb „ TartaricAcid „ 110 Raspberry Boudoir 2-* vcr Ib „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 prfsbbved kish „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Salmon, Califoruian Bd, FUt Od, Cuttlns „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 lOd, Cocktail lit?-per tin „ Borax, powderpd  0 8 Sardines, Albert patent, cpenei U per tin . , ■■», Sulphur 0 6 „ Small, 4d\nd 4}d, large 8J Disinfectant Powder, l&r^e «ms Ip t Sardines, in tomato sauco, 4id per tin Caostic Soda 7d.. 84, and 9d per tin Mortbh's Fresh Herrings, fl4t 7d, kip- Car bohc Smd Soap 5d per bar persd lOd, Herrings In tomato sauce "-"—■" lOdper tin Day A Martin's paste Blackln?,<3oz. 0 4$ R e dl fterrlng 9 afc 1«. or 1 . fi^h 10a 8d Nlxt-y's Black Load per doz. 0 9 Star Brand Mullef ?<i p Pr tin Peerless Glois per bot. 0 6 p t9 i;ervcd Bloaters 10J per tia Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 [ t> "• ut>i ,Intins, -J I Ground Rice 3§d Brunswickßlack, per tin 07 Split Peaß gibs is, or 2d Fb Keen s Oxford Blue, per lb 010 Pearl Barl mnl or g- lb Feckitt's Bag Blue, , f 010 Eeyptian Lentils 3*d lb ? bt George a Blue, „ 08 Haricot Beans 3*ilb 18 MTdt snd^-iceui iBiM **•. Keenjs Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d ocr do« or 10* 710 tins os »a p e]f bottle Finest Dairy °% Tf # bl« Sajt, 5s per cwfe 0 atl^ B Oarr!e Powder JO, per do or Ud „ , ; Salt, 71b bag B<l,l4>b bottle bag, Is 3d Mellcr's Sauce | pint Bid, pints Is 3d bo ?^ cV h°Ie V 1 'g l a fi Vit L«» »nd Pewin? B SanceYpint la 4d7pSi White Pepper (guaranteed pare) Is 4d H> 2 s 6d ' lib Tin Rabblb In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Id Our Own Sauce i-pint sd, pint 9d m,. it. 03 ftj j, ftJ , , it Tomato Sance 9d per pint bottle Tab 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle Anckory feauce It % pint nottle White Wlno Vinegar 9d bottle Tobacco-Willi in , B ' J ono 61 lb; Nailrod Washing Soap- Silks^one lOd bar or Us 4(j M lb Derby 5a 6d Ib P«^, V .".„.. „ Bagle 6s perlb McLeod's almond scented 9d bar. 11s . Mrt ches Plaids 4s p.r prosP. 4W dos «pef, b(? X - j * m I®oo Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd dvz, 6 Rawlbg's almond scented, 9d bar. box; 1000 Vestas, German, 3s lOd Domestic, 6d bar doz, 4d box ; 250 Vesta*. Bell's, Is 6d Bond's Cleanser 5d bar, 6 3 3d box doZi 2d bos SaffetyX h and M 8( , Barilla Ash lOd bar packet, small 3d picked Sunlight Boaplrper box. 4y.bar^^ Sta ? oh, Colman'e, 5 b pkt. 6|(J lb Dfebnoy (Carbolic), Is 4i box, 6d bar Lily, per lib box 5d Toilet Soap-Pear's assorted tablets, 4in BoJ M Starch Glaze> 1(5 d(!Z ,w • kc( . box, Is box , Bo^ 1 il Is 9d and 3s bottle Pear'a nnsoented tablets, 6d eacn, 6 8 ;6d Lit blg . B Extwct Meat 1s 9d per jar «dOE , oi. t «w v QJ \ Y?»shboards, wood, lid. zinc Is 2d • Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each American brooms la 3d, Is 6d, ts U, Brown Windsor, lib bar IDd, 10 tablets 'Ja^sSd «,forl, B o iiuv «uc o, Frash Ground Coffee If 4d, l«6d and Glycerin* Soap, |lb bars 4rJ, lib bars 83 1 ]'s 8d lb Hops, loose, Is 4d, and la B<* ?b presse I PATENT MEDTOINBS, Em, AT BARGAIN PRICES. OotlcuraSoap, Is 4dTablet, or 3TMrtets r o ds and Ayer'i Satsaparilla 4s 8d bo Camphor! 3& per Cake "ondy's Fluid Js Bd, Lung Preserver Is Vaseline od and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Ti-icopherus Is 6d bottle Pore Glycerine 6dand 9d bottle Scotl/a Emulsion 2s U and 4s ftd per Llcqnorice Powder, 6d per bottle bottle Pain Killer la 4d and 2s 6d per bottle ' Sulphate Magnesia 31 per packet Bonnlngton'slrish Moss Is and Is lOi French Chalk lOi per )h Mother Beimel's Syrnp In 9d and % bottle Chloride of Lime Is put tin Pills—Hollo way's and Cookie's Is 4d box St Jacob's Oil 2a 9i per buttle Beec ham's and Selgel'i la 5d box Him rod's Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin Senna Leaves 2d per packet Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Ip 31 per bottle Epsom Saltii 6d per dozen Kepler's Extract Malt 2s 6d par bottle Enc«' Fruit Salti 3a 3d bottle Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil MelHn's Food Is 9d, Benger*s Food 2a, 9d per bottle Is lid Eliraan's Embrocation Is 3d, Is 5d and Pears' Fuller's Karth and Violet Powdsr 2s lid 8d box Bile Be»ns Is 5d box Frear'a Balfiam and Carbolic Oil, lid box Solai;*Uuioe 61 and 8d st'nk We are opposed to the Trust, and for that reaion we have h Gash Syatem, and trust mo one. Thii enables [w to Retail our Goods st WHOLES ALB PRIOES. W«are Caeh Buyers of Beeswax in any quantitr. Turns : Prompt Kitt Casb with, the Orders No^chargejfor packing case?, and all orders delivered free at railway italic* and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. ASH SUPPtT|BTORE3 ABHBURTON AND^QHRISTCHUItbE.



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