Mr lyne telegraphed the message to the Victorian Premier, adding : " Do you agree to the proposal as to making Joint representation to New Zealand V Mr McLean immediately replied, agreeing. (Received Wakapuaka March 22, 9 50a.ni, This Office 10 58 a m) Melbourne, March 22 The Premier is surprised at M. Beeves' attitude toward the Common wealth Bill, which was wholly unex pected. That was why he so heartily agreed with making a joint represen tation to Mr Seddon. The Premier says he has no doubt if New Zealand desired to federate at any time, the other colonies would give every facility to do so.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Message from Lord Roberts

A Proclamation by Steyn The Trial of Bebels for Treason Kruger's rJ treats and Lord Salisbury's fieply British Occupation of Prieska Surrender of the Bebels Stopping Kruger fs Comman deering j A Bridge Destroyed Plucky Feat by Two Officers Explosive Bullets in a Grave A New South Wales Officer Promoted Colonial Support of British Policy United Press ABeooi&tion—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb London, March 21 Lord Roberts telegraphs :— " Captain Cameron, Tasmania, haa been mounded in the hand and leg, but is progressing satisfactorily." 11 Steyn, in reply to my proclama tion, is circulating a notice that any burgher signing a neutrality bond will be treated as a traitor and shot."

Upon bearing that the rebels were to be tried for treason, President Kruger made threats. Lord Salisbury ! replied that if a British soldier "was j injured Mr Kruger would be held personally responsible. Mr Kruger said he despised Lord Salisbury's threats. Great Britain is issuing a proclama tion that personal penalties will be inflicted for wanton damage to mines, Lord Kitchener occupied Prieska unopposed, and the rebels surrendered. Lord Kitchener, when he occupied Prieska, took thirty-three prisoners, 200 Btands of arms, and a quantity of supplies and explosives. The Trans vaalers escaped across the river. The Boers are surrendering in Basu toknd. Major-Qeneral Brabant sent four hundred mounted troops to Rouxville, where, by Krager'a orders, Britishers, Boer8 s and natives were being com mandeered. [Rouxville is in the southern portion of the Free State.] Boers exploded the Glensiding Bridge over the Little Modder river. Prior to capturing the train on behalf of General Gatacre, two officers —Captains Hennessey, of the Cape Police, and Turner, of Montmorency'a Horse—single-handed trollied at night fall from Springfonteia, disarmed fourteen Boers, and overawed the engine-driver. A grave at Pieters station, with ft cross, was found to be full of explosive bullets. Lieutenant Cecil Lamb, a New South Wales special service officer, has been appointed a sta2 officer on the lines of communication and Provost Marshal at De Aar. Melbourne, March 21 The Argus considers Mr Seddon's action might serve as a model, and suggests a general endorsement of Lord Salisbury's policy in respect of the war by the Governments of Aus tralia and Canada.

Mr Hume, mentioned in the Perth cable gram as being appolated to the Imperial forces of Australian Buahmen now being raised, is Mr Frank Hume, a son of Colonel Hume, of Wellington, and brother of Lieu tenant Hume, of the Permanent Force of New Zaaland, who went with the Second Contingent as a special officer. Mr Frank Hume was employed in the New Zealand Insurance Company's office in Perth, and prior to that was an officer in the D Bat tery of Volunteer Artillery in Wellington* Lieutenant F. Huma was formerly in the New Zealand Insurance Company's office here, and was recently transferred fco the Perth branch.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph Wellington, March 21

The Boer Misuse of White Flag.

Steyn's Explanation.

Received Wftkapuaka March 22, 9 15 a,m, This Office 9 41 a m) London, March 21 President Steyn replying to Lord Roberts' telegram, protesting against the misuse of the white flag, notably by the De la Rey commando at Oafontein, and the use of explosive bulletß, declared that Lord Roberts must | have been mistaken. He say& De la Rpy denied the allegation. Steyn gives several instances in which he alleges the British themselves misused the white flag. With regard to explo sive bullets, Steyn stated that these were neither purchased by the Re publics nor their use alloyredj but a quantity of Lee Metford dum-dunis had been taken from the British. Lord Roberts commenting on the stater ments declares that enquiries proved Steyn'fl allegations to be unfounded, as b,e himself sa^ what Steyn denies. He thinks it undesirable to continue cor« respondence.

The Fifth Contingent.

United Press ABsociation~By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright New Plymouth, March 22 fifty men It ft here tbia jaeroJng fos |he

i camp of the Fifth Contingent. A great • } crowd assembled at the railway station. The Mayor gave a Bhcrt address and the baud played National Airs. The Auok land section ia detained here till four o'clock transhipping horEee. Christchurch, March 22 Thirty members of the Fifth Contingesit under Corporal Parkinson, leave by to-night's steamer for Wellington, The remainder probably lewe on Saturday if the steamer Waimate is ready.

Wellington March 22 Lieutenant Bailey of T*maru, has been appointed to the Canterbury portion of the Fifth Contingent-

Ashburton Hospital Board.

The following completes our report of yesterday's meeting :—

The Board proceeded to consider the by-laws, which were read over clause by clause, and as altered were adopted. The Committee were instructed to invite applications at once for the follow ing positions :—Non-resident surgeon, salary £150 per year ; matron, who must be a certificated nurse, £100; two probationer nurses, £16 each; one wardsmaid at £26 j one wardsman at £52 ; a gardener at £52. In all cases except the house surgeon, beard and lodging would be provided by the Committee. Mr F. Main waring was appointed, secretary, subject to the approval of the County Council. The offices of the Board were also fixed ab the Council Chambers,subject to the same approval. Referring again to the subject of Mr Stephenson's letter, Mr Jolliffe reminded the Board that he had undertaken to re-open the question of a consulting surgeon when the appointment of the house surgeon was being considered.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN J.C. MEETING

Dunxcdin, March 21 1 Concluding results, first day— i Maiden Plate—Deadbeat 1. Dividend — £1 14a Publicans' Handicap — Dundas 1, Nihi list 2, Brisa 3. Dividend—£l 163 Selling Race—Far Niente 1. Dividend -£2 7a Welter—St Denia and Off Chance dead heat 1, Decoy 3. Dividends—St Denis £1 16s, Off Chance ±55 163

Dunedin, March 22 The sale of blood stock this morning re salted in a few sales* The Musketry Pione filly was bought) by Mr McGuinneas for twenty-nine guineas, the Musketry-Mistral filly by Mr Dalgety for eighty-five guineas, Stepniaks progeny ranged from nine to fif teen guineas.

News in Brief.

Messra Strange and Co., drapers, etc,, of Christchurch, in their new advertisement, which appears in this isane,, announce^ the arrival of new Autumn and Winter goods. A trial of Mr H. L. Bennett's Bturop puller (Mr David Thomas, local agent) is advertised to bo held to-morrow (Friday), at 2 o'clock, afc Mr Henry Divis's private residence, Tinwald

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka March 22, 9 50 a.m This Offioe 10-58 a.m) Obituary. London, March 21 Admiral Fairfax, of apoplexy, at Naples, aged sixty-three.

Heavy Rain, Sydney, March 22 Extremely heavy rains have fallen in the western districts and the towns of Orange and Molong were flooded. There has been considerable damage to property. «^ — __

Licensing Election—There ia consider able interest in the Danedin licensing elec tion. General opinion favors the return of the bulk of the last committee. If there ia any change Colonel Morris may displace one sitting member, —Presa Association tele gram. Mounted Cobps for Ashburton.—-Yes terday Mesara A. A. Fooks and G. Mariott Watßon, who have been keenly watching the interests of the mounted corps, received wf rd from the member for the district, Mr J. McLichlan, that the services of the corps had been accepted by the Government. An advertisement of importance to intending members appears elsewhere.

Special Train.—At 1.45 p m tc-3ay a special train passed through Ashburton carrying to Dunedin the Premier and his son The latter has been appointed lieutenant in the fourth contingent. Miss Seddon ac companied her father and brother* The Premier was also accompanied by his private secretaries.. The Hon Major Steward joined the party at Ashburton.

The Licensing Election—To-day the town was very quiet» All the hotels and business places closed at mid-day. Very little interest appeared to be taken in the Licensing election. A cab or two was run ning about, and in front of the two principal booths a little knot of men patiently ticked the rolls as the voters passed in. The party at the Council Chambers certainly had the best of the deal, as the building threw a grateful shade throughout the day. The men ab the Court houae stood the whole time in the broiling sun, the day being excessively hot. By mid-day not 400 votes had been taken at this booth. A great many of the electors voted at Tinwald, where the ram and ewe fair drew a large attendance!

RAM AND EWE FAIR.

There was a good attendancs at the ram and ewe fair to-day. A! out 60GO ewes and 300 rams were yarded. Ihe sale waa fairly good. The following are some of the priaea ;—Halfbred ewes 7a lOd to 13s > lid. Mr C. J. Harper sold a line of ewes from 13s lid to J4a. Merino ewes 4a lid to 8< Id ; young ewes, ,four» aix, eight-tooth 13s 9d to 15a 2d. Old sheep up to 10s 8d ; rams, balfbreda 2 gui neas to 2J guineas ; English ram lambs 2£ guineas ; Mr Grigg's two-tooths from 4 to 5 guineas; Digby'a rams 4 guineas; Boni font's ram lamba 2£ guineas. Old ehe<sp, 4 guinea to 1| gaineas ; Shrop shireß, old sheep, f guinea to 1£ guineas; ram lambs, 2£ guineas; Mr Grigg's, from 4jj guiu«as to 6 guineas ; Upton's, from 4 to 5 guineas; Border Leisters, 2£ to 5£ guineas ; Lincolns, 2 guineas; Hampshire*, 3 guineas.

ALFORD FOREST RACES.

The annual race meeting of the Alford Forest district took place on Saturday last, in a paddock kindly lent by Mr Herring for the occasion. The track was somewhat rough, but next year it is the intention of Mr Herring to plough up and prepare a suitable track. The day was all that could be desired from a weather point of view. There were perhaps not so many j present aa on previous occasions ; this pro bably was due to the fixture faking place on Saturday, which is always a> busy day for the housewife and her daughters. The racing was up to the average form of pre vious years, although one would have pre ferred to Bee the gal loping events better filled, as only three horses entered for the cup, and the same number for the hnrdlee. Next year it is hoped the com mittee may ccc their way to give bigger Btakes, and throw open some of the erents, instead of retaining ail as •• district" ; others, then, might be inducsd to bring their horses from a distance for a day's outing and exercise. The committee worked assidu ously to bring everything to a successful ending, and must be complimented on hav ing so energetic a secretary as Mr John Oiaptnan, who was very ably assisted by Mr C McWiSliams. The success of the meeting was largely due to these two. Mr Morrison, as usual, wielded the starter's flag, with every satisfaction to both rider and pubic, and gave general satisfaction when he sustained his protest against l*\nny wood receiving first place m the two mile trot, as her jockey started two seconds before t her time, and when warned by the starter, refused to take any notice. Mrs Goldsmith, of Staveley, had charge of the catering, Throughout the day Mrs Nell and Misa Lockwood were busily engaged in making and Belling patriotic* badges. The following are the results :— Handicap Hurdlb Back—J Smith's Lap wing, 11 7, 1 ; fl H Sharplin's Alacrity, 10.5, 2. Goldfinch fell at the second hurdle,! Maiden Handicap Trot—Whakahe, 38ec, 1; Black Angel, 9aec, 2. Moat a ssec, Dople GaDger ssec, No Hope 33ec, Tracy G. 9aeo, My Jack 9,ec, Miss Staveley 9sec, Gambler 3aec, and Taffy scr, ako started. Alkobd Forest Cup, (handicap)—H H Sharplm's lochcape, 10 10, 1 ; J Smith's 107, 2 ; D Fergus' Goldfinch, 3. Two Mile Trot Handicap -Whakahe, llsec, 1 ; Sefton, scr, 2. Ambition scr, Fanny wood scr, Scottie Bsec, No Hops llsec, Tracy G llseo, My Jack 15sec, also started. Fannywood was first past the post, but was disqualified. Hubby Scurry—Goldfinch I, Roee Agnew 2nd. Consolation Tkot—Sefton ecr 1, Ambi tion scr 2. Six starters. ATHLETIC EVENTS. IOOYas Maidkn—D Fergus 1, Cimpbell 2nd. lOOYds Handicap— Campbell 1, T rebble whire 2 440Tds Fiat—J Stephen 1, Trebblewhite 2, Johns 3.

A Beavb Fireman—-At the fire at the Post Office on Tuesday morning, fireman J. Dorm had his hand severely burnt by molten lead falling on it. He merely tied up the hand and went on with his work. The Mayor of Christchurch received a telegram from the Premier to-day saying it had been arranged that the Canterbury section of the Fifth Contingent sha'l leave Cniistchurchon Tuesday next for Wellington by the steamer Maori —Press Association telegram.

TEE ABBBIMTON &UAEDIAN t THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1900



NOTICE, ALL BOOK DEBTS owing to The Ash burton Publishing Co., Ltd, as at Ist April, 1898, have been placed in my hands { for collection. All Accounts not settled by the 14th April will be SUED FOR, without further notice. DAVID ZANDER, Commission Agent, Tancred Street, Ashburton Maroh 22,1900. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. A PPLIOATIONS are invited for the jCX. undermentioned POSITIONS :— House Surgeon; £150 per annum Matron, who must hold a Nureing Certi ficate ; £100 per annum Two Probationer Nurses; £16 each per annum W/udemaid; £26 per annum Wardßman ; £52 per annum Gardener; £52 per annum Board and Lodging provided in the above cases except in the case of House Surgeon. Schedule of duties may be obtained on applying to the undersigned. Applications, in writing, accompanied by Certificates and Testimonials, will be re ceived up to 4 p.m on 11th APRIL Next, at the County Council offioes, Ashburton, addressed to Chairman Ashburtoa Hospital Board. By order, F. MAINWARINU, Clerk. Aahburton, March 22nd, 1900. 3 185 ~~SATUBDAY, MABOT^iT WAKANUI DISTRICT, 1 A Ql/ ACRES, 1 A Qlf 140 (2 ACRES, I4d /2 Being R.B. 29024, Wakanui District. MR T. BULLCCK will offer the above by Auction on account of the Execu tors in the Estate of W, A. Knapman, de ceased, at the Arcade on the date named, at 11.30 a.m., as previously announced, Terma at Sale. T. BULLOCK, 3184 Auctioneer ~SAT^DA^"MAKOH~~2i7 RAKAIA. SHOP AND DWELLING HOUSE, and i-acre of land, a!eo Stock-in-trade, Furniture, Etc., ia the Estate of W Forbes, deceased. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade m the above date, on account of the Public Trustee In the above estate: ■— His interest in Lots 442 and 444, con taining | an acre, situated in the township of Rikaia, on which is erected a Dwelling House, Shop, etc., also Stock-in-trade, Furniture, etc. The whole to be offered as a going con cern.— Texma and conditions at sale Note time—ll.3oa.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 156 Auctioneer ASHBURTON MOUNTED COKPS. A MEETING of all those who have submitted their names for enrolment will be held in the Orange Hall on TUES DAY, March 27, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To take the necessary Bteps for the initiation of the Corps. Personal attendance at this meeting !b necessary, aa the names submitted are in excess of the number required. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, Captain Commanding. | Any further information can be obtained from me, or from the Seoretary, Mb G, Mabbiqtil Watson, Solicitor, Ashbu.rton. 3188



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Wanted WANTED-By Steady"m7d, employ menfc as Gardener or Genetal work. Apply Guardian Office. 3 1?£ WANTED to Pur^hTse^GoTTJTr^ la-jre Section within the Borough. Apply " Be3fcioD,): Mail Office. 3 187 fj^OK S&LF;—Seven paid-ap Shares in the JC ladustrial Building Society No. 2. Apply Mail Office WANTED— A really good quiet Oow, about four years old. Apply Mail and Guardian Office. ANTED to Soil, cheap—Three horse power Chaff.utter ; everything com plete ; nearly new (Andrews and Beaven). Apply A 0 Cameron, Dromore. 3 81 r ; _____ LOST or Stolen—A Brindie Greyhoaad Bitch. Finder kindly return name to T. Dineen, Kast Street. Anyone retain ing same after this notice will be prosecuted, E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of a! • kinds of Second-hand Goods, Ad oining Mrs Height's Boardinghouae- _ REBH Oysters, Shrimps, and all kinds of Freah Fish by express To-night,—J H Jhwitt. Telephone 96, Opposite Mail Office. 3 42 FOR TASTE and Design, see NorthCOTe and Hefford's Windows before buy ing your Antumn and Winter Millinery. VIBIT Kosthoote and Hbffoko's for your Autumn and Winter Millinery, See windows. ANTED KNOWN-That" Mas Me Gbegor has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, JEast Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of tho patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 5 117 WANTE~D KNQWN^Galvanißed larb Wire (hog or cattle) 15a 9d per cw6, No, 8 Black Wire 13a 6d per cwt, Bran 3e 3d per bag.—Flexcheb Bros , Ashburton and Ghristohurch, ANTED KNOWN-Honey Kegs, 4i 6d each, 601b Honey Tins (patent lids) 2s each, Butter Boxes with parchment lining Is lid each, at Flbtchbb Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few weeka at—and in some oases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. WANTED KNOWN-That Friday, March 9, is our last date for busi ness in old shop. New Autumn and Winter Gooda now opening in New Premises.—-Mit chell & Turner, OW IS IT the Alcorns can sellTo cheap? Easy, when you know that their rent ia leas than one-third it woul<? be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots of Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcobn's, Havelock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. OUR Soldiers are told to rernembo " M» juba " when fighting the Boers. But to come nearer home it will pay to remember A. H. Williams' when in want of books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, newE papara, etc. Lowest prices. Plain figures. New goods weekly, Large stock of school books and echool requisites.—A H Williams, Tdncred Street. WELDON'S Lidiea Journal, Weldon' Bsziar, February Numbers, YouDg Ladies Journal for March, Richard Carvel, (Winton Churchill), New Ride to Khiva, Our Navy, Soldiers of the Queen, (Wyndham), Strength and How to Obtain it, (Sandow). — H. M. Jones. ! " NOTICE, NOT£OE. " Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wiehes the General Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 x 10 ENLARGEMENT, wotked in Indian Inks by ft first-class , artist; framed ia Gilt, si»3 22 x 18, i for the sum of £1 Is. £1 Is. Specimens on view at the Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, East Street, Ashburton 3 129 ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. THE Half-Yearly inspection of the Bri gade will be held ou THURSDAY, March 22nd, at 8 p.m. Members will fall in ftt 7.50 sharp. Full dress. A. A. FOOKS. 5 174 Captain. ' HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. THURSDAY, MARCH 29. THE following Events Are open to Old Boys :— I—loo Yards Handicap 2—440 Yards Handicap 3—li Mile Bicycle Handioap Entries to be made with Mr Percy Orr, Kast Street, before TUESDAY, 27th March T. STEPHENS 1 Hon. Secre -186 X, BAXTER j taries ~FOR SALE IN Moore Street—A block of land wit 99 feet) frontage aad Buildings thereon Apply, H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. FOR SALE FOR REMOVAL. I HAVE a 4-roomed House fer Sale for immediafco removal. For price and terms apply W, H. BARRETT, Ageni, Arcade, Ashburton, FOR POSIFITE SALE. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. rpHREEQUARTERS Acre Land, with X Four-roomed House, Waahhouse and built-in Copper, Verandah and Conveniences, Apply for price and i particulars to FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. TQ 1171 Havelock Street West). Fine •O • healthy site for dwelling. i haveTpor sale, THAT Convenient Residence with 3£ Acres of Land, situate Wesb Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. 0. Segers. The House contains fourteen rooms, and,the surroundings and land are first-clas. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, AROADE, ASHBURTON. 114 3 OHERTSEY ANNUAL SPORTS AND~ RACES. NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Chertsey Domain will be set apart for the Chertsey Annual Sports and Raoee on the 16th day of April, on which day charges will be made for admis sion thereto on the following scale, viz:—■ For each Adult, »„ le For each horse, t « Is R. CAMPBELL \ Chairman C&ertsey Domsio Board } March 1,1900. 3 104



[ Friedlander Bros. "l WEST STP.EKT AUCTION MART j ____ c OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FEIDAY, april 13, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 3 155 JRIEDLANDER BROS., Lti> FOR SALE HALF ACRE cf Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm WE AXE CASH BUYEKS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS^SBEDS. Friedknderlßros. Limited -*• f ~~FOB PRIVATE SALET" A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with ] Scullery and Wash-house, £ acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FBIEDLANDER BROS., Lw»; aroade! * ; SATUEDAY, MAKOH 24. J3ICYCJL.ISS. MR D. THOMAS haa received imbrue tiona from the Importer to Sell on the above date, — V GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES. 3 LADIES' BICYCLES. The above will be on view from Wednes day afternoon. Sale at 12.30 p.m. 8 168 D, THOMAS, Auctioneer OSBdRN~COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT \ (Late of London), IS NOW IST ASHBURTON for busi ness, and will remain in the district until 23rd mat. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELL4N OWEN ati hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. SOUTH AFRICA AFTER THE WAR.



AS lam returning to South Africa in the course of a few days it has occurred to me that I might be able to exeoute com missions there, either in connection with shipments—supplying information as to the msikets, and the best openings for new arrivals. I shall also be in a position to supply reliable information of all sorts. Communications may be addressed for the present, to the office of this paper. 3 170 H. H.STEPHENS. _ ______ __, TOWN PROPERTY IN PETER STREET, viz:— DWELLING of 4 rooms, with scullery, and | acre, opposite the Baptist Tabernacle, being Town Section 782, good land, nice garden, and orohasd planted with fruit treei ; there is also a small stable at back ; the Property of Mr T. Slbem_s, who purposes remosing to Tinwald. Terms and full particulars furnished by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. "~ FUB SaLK ~~ DOBBON STREET, ABHBURTON. I HAVE been instructed to Sell Town Sections 373, 374, and 375, either singlj or in one lot. The ground is of good quality and is an excellent) site for building purposes. JF; FERRIMAN. FOR SALS, AT LATJEISTON. HOUSE OP FOUR ROOMS AND OUTBUILDINGS, AND TWO AND A HALF ACRES OF LAND. T HAVE been Instrncted by Mr Wiiuam ButHAN, who has leased a farm, Ito sell the above Property, situated close to the Railway and Pctblic School. A working man can always find em» ployraent in the District. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. i ABHBURTON POULTRY SOciETY?" \ COMMITTEE Meeting of the above ' Xjl Society will be held at the Treasurer's office, on THURSDAY, 22nd, met., at 8 p.m, \ to be followed by the ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting. Business ; South Island, New Zealand Poultry Association; Date of Show f Art Union and Important* Every Committee man is requested to attend. B.B..RBSTBLL, 3 173 Hon. Sec* I HAVE received instructions from Jt J. Hamilton, Esq, Distriot Agent) of the , Public Trustee, in the estate of the late Mr : J. Ws Anderson, Prebbleton, to call for 1 Tenders for a Lease for ten years, from Ist 1 April, 1900, of Rural Section 29186, contain. 1 ing 500 Acreß, situated new Westerfiald. Rent payable half-yearly in advance. Tenders to be senfc to me not later than 4 p.m, on SATURDAY, 31sb March, 1900. D. THOMAS, J163 Ashburton 1 Smoke New Venue, A



FA RMEES J"N WANT of a CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SHOULD BUY No other than the mccormick; Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Beat in the World. MORROW, BASSETT & Co., ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager H. L. BENNETT'S Stump Puller. A PUBLIC TBIIL OF THE ArOVB VyiLL TAKE PLACE ab MR HENRY DAVIS' Private Residence, Tinwald, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1900, AT J3 P.M. DAVID THOMAS, 5189 Agents. FOR THIS MOOTS ONLY. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHRISTCHURCH



T/» NL ARGING Photos, 12 xlO worked in • Hi Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 la. Water colours £1 5", oils £110?. I have been delivering thonsands of photoa in New Zealand for the laeb six years ; and have given every satisfaction. We can select a photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be as good as the ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once, I have arranged with Messrs Robottom & Co., to receive all orders ab their Studio, Moore Street, (opposite Royal Hotel). Orders re qeived by poßt or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a woes) under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artieta in the Australian colonies. This will last till Ist May. 3 127 LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBUR TON. ELECTION OF UcEIfSING COM MITTEE, IN pursuance of The Alcoholic L'quors Sale Control Act, 1893, The Electoral Acts, 1833, and the Amendments of the said Acts, I, THOMAS WILLIAM TAX LER, Re turning Officer for the above named District, do hereby give notice that an ELECTION of FIVE Qualified Persons to act aa members of the Licensing Committee of the Ashburton District will be held on THURSDAY, 22nd day of March, 1900. The following have been appointed the | polling places :— The Courthouse, Aehburton (principal) The Borough Council Chambers, Aahbur ton The Schoolhouse, Wakanui The Schoolhouse, Dromoro The Schoolhouse, Tinwald The Schoolhouse, Fletnington The Schoolhouse, Eiffelbon The Schoolhouse, Ealing The Schoolhouse, Hinds The Schoolhouse, fifayfleld The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Greenatreet T. W. TAYLERj Returning Officer. v. .gin. v LICENSING DISTRICT OF ASHBURTON ELECTION OF LICENSING^OOM MITTEE I HEREBY give uotice that the following Persons have been duly nominated ac Candidates for Election for the Licensing Committee of the above distdob, namely :— FRIEDLANDER, Hugo, of Asbburton, Merchant, TAYLOR, Thomas, of Ash ton, Farmer; CffAPMAN, Stephen Stethenson, of Wil lowby, Farmer HARDING, William, of Willowby, Farmer SEALY, Joseph, of Ashburton, Seedsman THOMAS, David, of Ashburton, Auctioneer McQUILKIN, John, of Willowby, Farmer M CLEAN, Donald, of Tinwald, Gentleman McFARLANfi, Andrew, of Alford Forest Farmer JONES, Hbney Manwell, of Ashburton, Stationer THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Returning Officer March 15tb, 1900 3 143 ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton. Dally Prayer~9a.m Communicants' Classes—Girls, Tuesday, 4 p m j Boy's, Thursday, 730 p m FRlDAY—Litany and Sermon, 715 pm. " The Baptismal Vow of Repentance." Choir practice—B p m MID-LENT SUNDAY, (March 25.) Harvest Thanksgiving. 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 am—Matins and Sermon 3 pm- SEAFIELD, The Vicar, DROMOKE —Mr T. A. Gates. 630 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon The Church will be decorated for the Harvest Festival Gifte. Vegetables, fruit, or grain -may be sent* to the Schoolroom on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, I R. A, WOQDIHGRPE. M , A ., ; -Vicar-



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