Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1900. Local and Genera!.

%* On the first page to-day will be found Mr D* Thomas's report on the Aahbmton stock market, etc. Personal—A recent) arrival at Geraldina the sod of a newspaper man, has been chris tened Baden-Powell.

Mubsb Carston— Before leaving Timaru for the Trausvaal, Nurse Oarston was pre sented with a purse of sovereigns by well wishers. Ashburton friends also presented her with articles useful on the field*

The Fourth Oontinsent.—Seven men of the fourth contingent left Greymouth per | the Wftinui this morning. They received an enthusiastic send off.—Press Association telegram. ' Personal.—Mr W. H. Triggs, editor of the Christohuich Ptess, passed through Ash burton yesterday evening, returning from a trip to Mount Cook. He was looking decidedly well after his week or two in the open air Review.—" The Young Man's Magazine," a periodical published by the St. John's young men's Bible class, Wellington, is to tiand. Ib is a bright, well written magazine, containing some twenty-seven pages of read ing matter, illustrated by a few good photos,

Dancing Class—-It will be noticed by an advertisement which appears in this issue, that Mrs A' ZepSin, of Christchuroh, teacher <if dancing in all its branches, will, if suffi cient inducement offers, make arrangements tor visiting Ashburton at regular intervals for the coming season.

Ths N.Z. Wheelman—This week's issue of this well informed cycling paper is to band. As usual it contains a quantity of

chatty news., specially interesting to cyclists,

including letters from correspondents from Auckland to the Bluff. & public analyst writes learnedly on aoebylene, and an Eng lish correspondent contributes notes on cycling in the Old flountry, also some notes about the forthcoming championship meeting at the Paris exhibition.

(Ehs PiGEON, — An exchange says :— Pigeons can walk, but cannot hop. Most other birds can hop, bub oannot walk. Pigeons are not exactly polygamhst«, but the males have no parliou'ar mate and they will feed the young of any mother." The pigeon is the only bird that drinks by draught or suction, »a we do. All other birds raise their heads and leb the water run down by gravity and dip the bill for another drop.

Nurse for South Africa.—Miss Oarston, late nurse at the Ashburton Public Hospital, but now of Timaru, who has offered her services as a nurse for South Africa, passed

hrough Aehburton by the express last evening en tonte to Lyttelton, where ehe will leave for the front on Thursday next. Mrs McKay, matron at the Hoßpital, was at the station to bid nurse Carstcn good-bye. Qiite

v crowd of old friends were also down and g;ave three hearty cheers as the train steamed out. Mies Carston appeared in the best of health and sp:rits and was looking forward so her experiences at the front with great pleasure.

, Returned From Johannesburg —Mr H. BT, Stephens, formerly of Ashburton but Utely of Johannesburg, arrived back at

\ehbnrton by the 8 o'clock train last night;

Mr Stephens is one of those driven out of the Trans yral by the war; He sent his wife

md family back to New Zealand last October twelve months and was promised by the Transvaal authorities a permit to remain md look after hia buaineag. War was declared

on October 11 and on the 24th Mr Stephens

was put over the border: He aoted as clerk at> East London in connection with General

'Jatacre's division for some time, and then

mot getting letters from Mrs Stephens for some months, he became anxious, and decided to coma over to New Zealand and see for himself how matters progressed. The African sun has left) its mark on Mr Stephens, but otherwise he looks none the

worse for his adventures.

Ihe Famine. —A London paper of January 3 says :—Very serious news comes from the Indian famine districts. Ho enormous have been the additions to the numbers oi the dis tressed seeking emp'oysnent within the past few days on the government relief works that the authorities have been compelled to give notice that they must reduce the amount paid to the peop'e engaged. The funds alloted for relief purposes are altogether in adequate to the entire'y unbooked for demand upon them. We have point d out how far, how very far, the extent) of the suffering caused by the present dearth exceeds the J anticipations of the r xecutive and the as sumptions of the Commission upon which the existing relief system was organised, we are constrained to admit that even our estimate did not come near the reality. Not alone will the one and a quarter millions sterling thab was to suffice till March be ab sorbed but double that amount will not cover the expenditure that will have to be incurred before the end of the dearth is in view. Un fortunately, too, we have nothing of the winter rains that should hold out promise of a better season to come. And if the out look doea not shortly improve, we shall have a condition of destitution to deal with the like of which will be without parallel in the history of the Dependency under British administration. Tennis—-In spite of the high wind blow ing on Thursday afcerooon, an interesting tennis match was played between teams representing the Trevor ton and Baring Square Clubs. The gk.nia was played on the Baring Square ground, and the suburban team won by one game, the points being 285-255. In tbe evening a social was held

in the schoolroom, which was tastefully

decorated for the occasion. Vocal or instru mental itema were contributed by the following:—Misaea Steel, Jones, Parsons, Lilly (of Chrtstchurch), Mra Hiskena, Messrs McClyinont, and Tucker (of Chriitohurch.) Various parlor games were heartily enjoyed. Refreshments were dispensed, and a pleasant evening was brought to a termination by singing the National Anthem,

Messrs Hardley Bro?, of East Street, who have just opened up their newly impojted stock of tartridgea, ammunition &c, for the ooming shooting season, have made a most effective display in their window. The de sign being a fortress built up of cartridges, with imitation guns appoaring, including the famous "Joe Chamberlain." Shootists may therefore rest assured of having their wants well looked after by the above firm. The firms new advertisment will appear in Mon day's issue!

ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND.

Tlie Queen and the Irish Kegiments

A Grateful Tribute

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph,—Copyright. London, March 8

The Queen will stay at Buckingham Palace from today until Saturday, While visiting Ireland she will reside at the Vice-Regal Lodge in Dublin.

The Queen hag ordered the ranks of the Irish Kegiments in future to wear, oa St. Patrick's Day, a sprig of sham rock in their head dress. The order has been made to commemorate the gallantry of the Irish Regiments serving in South Africa.

Irish newspapers are uniformally respectf al to Her Majesty, and cordially acknowledge the Queen's courage in braving, at her advanced age, the rough channel. Several express a hope that her visit will be the prelude to the extension of Home Rule.

Mr Redmond, in the House of Commons, expressed the Irish gratifica tion at jfche Shamrock badge being awarded to the Irish regiments. He said it was a graceful recognition of their valour in the field. The venerablp govereigrt would receive chivalrous hospitality in Ireland, but that would not imply any abatement of the Home Rule demands.

CORRESPONDENCE

(!7e do not hold ourselves responsible for opfnions expressed by our correspondents

THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.

TO THB EDITOR,

Sir,—What a variety of subjeota are I brought under the public notice through the | medium of the correspondence columns of the newspapers. At the present moment the origin and signification of the British ooourB; viz, the red, while, and blue, might, with considerable profit, be ventilated in your paper. I have fcried to imagine myself a recluse, coming suddenly from retirement into the midst of a patriotic British people during the present crisis. Imagine my surprise when I enquire the meaning of the colours—red, white, and blue, whioh almost everybody is wearing; scarcely anyone can tell me their origin and signification. Ofl course I hear from everybody that the British are at war with the Boe.M. Igo to the patriotic meetings, but I am bewildered at the enthusiasm of the people who sing 11 Three cheers for the red, white, and blue," but regard me with suspicion when I enquire the origin and meaning of the Union Jack. I am, etc., Ben Trovatos

THE LICENSING ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—lf the arrangement made for the election ot a Licensing Committee for the Ashburton electoral district holds good, and a poll is taken only at the places specified in, the returning officer's official advertisement in your Thursday's ißsue, a very large num ber of electors who voted at the general election in December, will find a great diffi culty in doing so on March 22. From your official figures in December I find that over one thousand votes were recorded at polling places which are not included in the list for the election of a Licensing Committee this month. I understand the Act under which the election will take place specifies that the voting is to be taken in the same way as at a general election for the House of Repre sentatives. If this is so, then the action of the County Council is surely unfair, and not in keeping with the law. On the face of ii, the retention of both the Ashburton booths and Tinwald, all within Bay two miles of one another, and the striking out of such booths aa Longbeaoh, Staveley, andßnapuna, certainly looks very unlike giving the out side country voters a fair chance of record* ing their votea on the question.—l am, etc, P.B.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph. Auckland, March 9

Samuel Baxter, one of the victims of the boiler accident at Western Springs, has made a claim of £550 as damages for injuries sustained. The widow of the man killed claims £2000.

Cutting off the city water supply at night had the effect of saving half a million gallons The City Council holda a special meeting on Saturday to consider the proposal to obtain a temporary supply from the Onehunga Springs. No cue was obtained to the identity of the body of the fema c infant found in the Catholic Cemetery at Symonds Street. An open verdict was returned. At the Supreme Court Daley pleaded guilty to three charges and was sentenced to 18 months with hard labor on each charge, a total of four and-a-half years. Wellington March 9

John William Pickergill, aged aboub SO, employed lathe Bank of Australasia, died suddenly this afternoon. No cause is assigned. An inquest will be held. Speaking at a social the Premier, referring to the Federal Enabling Bill, said : "1 hope tha Imperial Parliament, in passing that measure, will make some alteration in it and go further than those in the other Colonies prefer to go. I hope they will ieive it open for other States to come in subsequently on equal berms. If federation is to be cairied out on broad federal lines, and for the adTaneemeut of the Empire, no exception can be taken to this coursp. My idea haa always been that there ought to be a Council established which, on all great questions affecting the colonies, should confer and discuss and advise there on, an advisory body, composed of representa tives of the mother country and her colonies and dependencies, because we can advise, and soundly advise, on colonial qufistioas. Had the advice oit Cecil Rhodes and othor statesmen in South Africa been taken there would not have been tho war that now exists. If there had been such an advisory body we should not hava had 'Samoa handed over to the German?; Further I don't see why the co'oaiea should not be represented in the Imperial Parliament "

March 10

At the inquest on the body of the Rev, Gilbert, medical evidence tended to show that deceased fell into the harbour iv an apoplectic fit, and was drowned. A verdict was returned to that effect.

The Wharf Laborers' Union decided to confer with employers with a view to settling the dispute which was recently before the Conciliation Board;

The Bank of Australasia declared a divi dend of 8 per cent, equal to £1 123 per share. £37,000 was added to the reserve fund, which now stands at £835,000, while £20,000 was transferred to the bank premises account and £11,150 oarried forward.

MURDER AT WELLINGTON.

A Father Murders his Infant Daughter.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph

Wellington, March 9

A horrible murder was committed this evening. John Deighton, described as a cabinetmaker, aged 39, residing in Upper Cuba Street, murdering his twelve weeks old infant named Moana Caroline Rebecoa Deighton. Deighton, who is said to have beea a rabbiter, employed on Beetham's station, Wairarapa, some short time back, contracted & marriage with & Mrs Strange muir, and the union is believed not to have been a happy one owing, it is alleged, to domestic infelicity. For some time Deighton has complained of the neglect) of the murdered infant by its mother, and daring the absence of the latter from home this evening, Deigbton took a razor and cub the infants throat almost from ear to ear. The spinal cord was severed, death being instan taneous. After committing the crims Deighton proceeded to the Mount Oook Police Station and gave himself up, giving as the reason for taking the life of the child that he thought she would be better off dead than neglected as she had been. He was quite rational. The Deightons appear to be people in fairly good circumstances, Mrs Deighton on the death of her former bus band being left in the possession of some property. Deighton bears a good character, and what was the reason for the sudden im pulse has not yet been explained, as the man had not been drinking.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

The following copy of a letter, recently despatched, explains itself : —

Ashburton, Canterbury, N.Z. February 26, 1900. The Bight Honorable Lord Mayor of London

My Lord, —You will have reoeived on or about; the 10th msb , through the general manager of the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd, a telegraphic remittance of £1000 (one thousand pounds). This donation we wish your Lordship to accept towards the Mansion House Patriotic Fund raised in connection with the Transvaal War. The amount has been subscribed by Her Majesty's loyal subjects residing in this Borough and County of Ashburton, Canterbury, N.Z., and we hope that it will fre received in the same kindly spirit as ib has been donated by the subscribers. Trusting that the war will soon be at an end and the Empire victorious,— We have the honor to remain, your Lord ship, Hugo Friedman per, Mayor, O. J. Habpbr, Chairman O C.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio [Telegraph—Copyright London, March 9 The Prince of Wales held a levee at St James's Palace, The Agents- General were presented after the i foreign ambassadors. The Hon W. P. 1 Reeves was unavoidably prevented from attending. Sir Andrew Olarke, the Victorian Agent-General, is arranging with the other Agents-Genera] to reopen the agitation in favour of the investment of trust funds in colonial stocks. Mr Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for the colonies, will entertain the Australian delegates now In Eng land to support the Federal Enabling Bill on March 21.

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET.

The War Loan.

United Freae Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-- Copyright* London, March 8 TE'ere have been dealings in the new war loan security at a premium of from Ito 1| per cent. It is believed that the loan will be issued to-morrow at a fixed price of 98 or 98J, and will bear interest at the rate of 2| per cent.

FATAL FIRE

Destruction of the Conudie Fraueaise.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, March 8 The Oomedie Franchise at Paris was bnrtsed in a gigantis fire. Some pictures were rescued. March 9 Mme. Heoriofr, the talented actress, who was rehearsing, was suffocated in the fire at the Ooraedie Francaise. Th 9 fire occurred an hour before the matinee performance.

THE QUEEN IN LONDON.

Enthusiastic Reception.

United Press Association—By Electing Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 9 The Queen will shortly create a Royal Irish Guards Regiment.

The Queen has visited London, and at her Majesty's invitation the members of the House of Lords and House of Commons awaited her in the quad* rankle at noon. Her Majesty was radiant and eniotioued at the spoc tanienty of the City's fervour, which equalled that of the Jubilee cele brations. After resting, the Queen traversed the city with Princess Christian, and was officially received with ancient ceremonial at the Temple Stairs. As -she passed the Holborn, iUgs and tricolour favours were universally displayed.

THE LATEST.

Australian

Uaifced Press Association-—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapimka March 10, 9 20».m, Thiß Office 10 10 a.m.) Stickiiig'-np Case. Mklbourne, March 10 Two men, Jvegus, and Sparkes, have been si ntenced to ten years, for sticking up Rutherglen, a bank manager,

BRITAIN AND THE POWERS.

ANGLOPHOBIA IN FRANCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrights Paris, March 1 A hostile demonstration w»s made at the British Consulate at Bordeaux. Subsequently the Prefect of Gironde and the Mayor of Bordeaux apolo gised.

March 9

M Delcasse has apologised to Sir Edward Monson for the Bordeaux Consulate incident.

THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

United Press Awocia&ian—By Electric (Telegraph

Sydney, March 9

Dovey, the plague patient, is dead.

Another case, a youth named Owles, was discovered at Bedfern to day. Jn connection with nearly every case the outbreaks can be traced to water-side employment. Wide reaching pre cautionary measures are being taken. Received Wakapuaka Mwoh 10, 9 20 ».m, This office 10.10 i.m) Sydney, March 10 Owing to quarantine, consequent on plague, rates for freight and passage money has been increased for New Zealand plague.

Sydney, March 9 King, the plague patient, was em ployed on the wharves at Darling Harbour.

The Union Steamship Company is taking great precautions to prevent rats boarding ships.

The City Council has decided to close the rubbish tip and carry the rubbish to lea, The Council is syste raatically destroying rats. Over 9000 were killed last week. The shipping companies and other firms also killed large numbers.

The President of the Board of Health says that although in some countries white people have not suf ered to an alarming extent, the case may prove different here.

The Cabinet has rejected the Board of Health's suggestion to set aside a hoßpital for the treatment of plague sufferers. It is proposed to erect a temporary building and destroy it when the epidemic is stamped out.

The health authorities report another plague case at Pyrtnont, The victim is a man named Prescot, No detail! have been received.

Melbourne, March 9

Aa & precaution against the plague the Board of Health is destroying rati throughout the city.

United Prosa Association—By Eleetrio Telegraph. Wbllington, March 9

The City Council is taking precaution against an outbreak of plague. Additional refuse removal carts are being engaged, and a strict inspection of the city stables hai been arranged to prevent the aoonmulation of manure. A epecfol committee waa appointed to acb with the neighboring boroughs in watohing sanitation matter** The Central Board of Health met this after noon, the Premier presiding. On the motions of Dr McGregor, three resolutions wen carried. First, that Government be recom mended to appoint a thoroughly trained expert to take charge of the health depart ment ia the colony; secondly, to treat Australia aa a whole and quarantine all vessels from there; thirdly, that) a letter be indited to the authorities in all parts of the colony instructing them to start a crusade of extermination againsb vermin, especially rats

SPORTING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright,

London, March 9

At the Burst Park Baoe Meeting, th t New Zealand horse L-v*nter flushed third in the Riverside Steepleohua^-he also gained third place in the Coombe Handicup Steeple oh»ee at the cume meeting. M E Blano, the well-known sportman, haf bought the racehorse Fiying Fcx for 57,600 guinea?.

WANGANUI AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph WaNOANUI KACECODRBE, M*rch 9

Concluding results :— Wiltbr—The Hempie 1, Philanthropist 2, Toa 3. A slashing finish ; won by a Deck. Divider,d~£S3 8*

Autumn Handicap—Bona Fide 1, Latting 2, vviii.o'-ihr-Wi»p3. Palaver also started. Dividend—£s 15s.

Second Back Back—Whitney 1, Royal Guard 2, Black Rose 3. Sixteen started. Dividend-£lB 17s.

Farewell Handicap—Jadoo 1, Donovan 2, Sedgebrook 3. Six started. Dividend— £119s.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB.

Oamabu, March 9. The following nomination! have btan re ceived for the

Champion Tbot (in saddle or harness), of 100 uovsj two mUes—Taogee, Vickerj, Monte Carlo, Dictator, Liberia, Rosaline, Victor Hugo, Mis* Brownwood, Cling, Thra* Cheers, Gertie, Cruiser, Collector, King Joseph, J. J , General Shatter, Duke C, All Day, Young Bnriington, Booby, Taddy, Rex, Premier, Garfield. Ravennwiog, Fiettwood, Sam Slick, Principal, Weinachten, Terry, Sue Dudley, Almont, Jimmy, Fairy, Prinot Albert, Prince Imperial, Bszttin*, Bed of Stone, Katipo, Riogwood 11, Chicago and Delaroo

TRANSVAAL WAR.

A Tribute to the Australians.

lord Roberta's Headquarters

The Enemy's Withdrawal From Xadywnith

The Zululand JTlying Column

A Grave Charge

A Bint to the Imperial Govern ment

Volunteers and Militia

The Kharki Hoan

The Engagement at Csfontein

The British idvanee

The Undaunted

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Capetown, March g President Steyn assured Mr Hales, the West Aastrftlian war correspon dent, that the capitulation of Pretoria would be preceded by events which would astonish Europe. The operations round Cqlesberg tried the Australian troopa and horses to the utmost. Lord kitchener inspected them, and stated that he highly appre ciated their excellent work, and com plimented them upon their general ffficieucy. , .•■ Poplar Grove, Lord Roberta* he*d? quarters, ia twenty miles eastward of Qsfontein. '^he^oers at Ladysmith Attribute their retreat to the comma.ndants' withdrawal from the key of their position,.

THE ASHBURTON &OARDIAN: BATUEDAY, MARCH. 10, 1900



MRS ALCOBN hopes by Selling for a; few weeks ab~ and in some oases bslo- Wholesale Prices to make more room. Sewa! cwas New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. ILKOTORAL DISTRICT OF ASHBUK TON. ELECTION OP LICENSING COM MITTEE. In pnrstKooe of The Klecfcoral Acts, 1893 and 1896, and The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Acfc, 1893, and its Amendments I THOMAS WILLIAM TALLER, Re ft taming Officer for the above D strict, do hereby give notice that an XL MOTION will be held for the return of FIVE Quali fied Persons to serve as Membera of the ( Licensing Committee q{ the aforesaid Dis trict, and that the latest day for receiving Nominations of Candidates will be the FIFTEENTH day of March, 1900, and that the Poll, if neoessary, will be taken ab the mvar&l Polling Flaeea of the said District), OB the 22nd day of March, 1900. Every person desirous of becoming a Oaodidats must be nominated by not lees than TWO Bleotors of the District, by a nomination paper, as prescribed by Section 75 of The Electoral Act, 1893, which must be delivered or transmitted to me oot later than FIVE O'CLOCK in the afternoon of THURSDAY, the 15th day ot March, 1900, together with a deposit of £10. Th« following are the Polling Places for fche Electoral District of Sshburton :— The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Borough Council Chambers, Ashbnr ton The Schoolhoase, Wakanai The Schoolhouse, Dromore The Schoolhouse, TiaWald The Sehoolbonse, Flemington The Schoolhouse, Kiffelton The School house, Kaling The Schoolhouse, Hinds The Schoolhouse, Mayfleld The Road Board Office, \fotfnl Somers The Scboolbouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Oreenstreet ID. W. IDAYLER, 3 47 Ketnrning Officer. &■ I* •0 OU rt O • *«"-s^s git] g 1111:^1 § .•s Sc s s >-. o o _I 3 © * ai OS ■—i ** ' •m C" v. ft) •i! 'fc. •— O W d^j r—i q /—s Q I Oh Ph ■ I PQ « -H § GC New Zealand CLOTHING FAGTORY T|TE HATE STILL A FEW , STOCKTAKING BARGAINS. Left) on hand which we have determined to Clear oat, during the next fortnight, after Whioh we shall be opening our. WiftTEE SEASONS GOODS 00MB AND SEE TBESE LINES. Men's Grained Cookhams 21s for 16s 6d. Men's Crnp Cook hams 26i 6d for 21s. NOTHING BETTSR IN THE j i MARKET. ; Boy's Beal Leg Shooters 8a 6d for 5a 6d — Girl's Grained Leglets 8s 6d ff.r 6a 6d, j Girl's Kid Laglets 7j 6d for sj. j Girl's Glace Kid Shoes % for 4s 6-1. ! Only a few odd Sizas in above Lines, so Come at once and secure them. For other BARGAINS see Windows and Door, as we have not space to enumerate all. NEW ZJEAI^ABID CLOTHING FACTOKY. F, H. BIOKINGSALB, Manager ■ Lord Roberts HAS considerably reduced the number of Boera during the past week. This js the talk of the town, and so is the fact that the Crown Studio have reduced the price of first class Photography. Cabinets from 7s 6d per dozen for the month of March. COMfi AND SEE OUR Biilliant Victory IN HIGH-CLA3B PHO'I OGBAPHY. MITCH LL BUJW' T' BTRKET, 3 12 PHOiUGJtiAjfHY. mO COMPETE WITH THK IIMES. For 14 Days Only B One Dob jq Highly Finished Cabinet Photos FOE EIGHT k SIX. Don't Miss This Change. All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, Tue Photographer, Bobottom Studio, Moors Street,



ST. STEPHEN'S OHDROH Ashburton. SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, (March 11.) 8 30 a m : Holy Communion. lla m: Matins, Litany and Sermon Some Phases of Human Character. (2) " Herod the Mocker." 3 p ra . DROMOR&, the Vicar. 6.60 p m : Evening Prayer and Sermon, " Typea of Christian Character." (2) "Bt. Paul, the Ideal Missionary/ R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.. Vioar OSBORNeOOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), WILL visit Ashburton and District for business ou MONDAY, nexb 12th inst., and following week. ORDERS may be lefb with MB ?,LE WELLY N OWEN at hiß Musk Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashborton. or al Commercial Hotel. TBE BUDGE-WEITWORTB LINE. —_——+. — Mr JBtacingf Cyclist,— You have had hard luck lately paying out) lots of entry fees and travelling expenses and getting no return. Nofcieu how the dders ot Kn.Clere-'Wliif^vor'thS have betD fariug. At the 1900 N.Z ChampioDßhsi Meeting oiaa out of ten Championships fe! to riders of the Rudge-Whitworth. Di<l t,he-e risers ever meef. with such phenomenal success on any other wheel f Aak them how the Rudse-Whitwobth stood on the bump} track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when th» final straggle came. The Rtjdge-Whitworth has only been on the p»th a few months, ye> it now stands alone as the racing man* wheel. Are you satisfied >o be an "also t»rtetl," or will you lead on a Rudge Whitwobth ? Mi* Tourist,—You want a wheel that is not too heavy but etro g enaueh fo carry you ov>;r bumpy streets and rough roads, and at the same time, can show p«* v/htn the going ie g«oci. The Bwpok- Whitworth answers this description. What is England's experience ? Ihe battle of tin hiuih-grade wheel has end«? in a compleU victory for the KwnGE-WHirwoRTH, whiot is now rijjht on top iv the O!d Count? y. Coma and inspect the 1900 Model. I am SOLE AGENT for Ashburton for KUUGE- WHIFW^RTH & TRIBUNI' BICYCLES. All Kinds op Machines Repairs BICYCLKS uN HIKK. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. B. D. Johnston, BURNETf STREET, Next Oban&k Hall. PHOTOGRAPHY. iialmTv & 00. PHOTOORAPHE R S, SAONDBBS' BOILDINQB, ONE D.z^n Highly Finished Cabi net Photos for 6?, for the month of March. DON'C MLS3 THIS CHANGE CUMS EARLY. STUDIO at Siundara' Buildings. Noto the Addres-s, and do not be misled, FARMBR3, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to afmoonce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts that he has commedced bnßiness as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH, and hopes by good Workmanship and Modente Charges to naeiifc a share of public patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diaeasfsof »he feet cured. A first-slaas Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address, — WAFANUI X UD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. 3 32 aTshburton borough council. rfIENDERS are invited for the Erection X of a Cottage in the Council Yarde, Tancred Street. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, where Tenders, enoloH ing deposit of £5, will be received till 4 pm on TUESDAY, March 13th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 3 4i Borough Engineer BOROUGi OF ASHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY I HEREBY give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for the office of Councillor, in the plaoe of Mr John H. Maynard, resigned : GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS HENRY WILLIS And I further give notice that a Poll for the election of ONR of the above mentioned Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of March, 1900, commencing at 9 a.m. and dosing at 6 p.m. Hi H. FOOKS, I Returning Officer. ' AshburtoH, March 2, 1900. 2 1 i PUBHO NOTIOJC. DATES, LOV/RY AND CO TTTE HAVE now taken over larger premises in the Jubilee Buildings, thus making our Ashburton branch the largest Cycle Works in the District-. Enormous Stock of NOVELTIES and ACCESSORIES jusb to hand. DATES, LOWBY & 00., Burnett Street. WAR, WArTwaR.~NBw Lob Con tingent Hat> Bands and Ties at NORTHCOTE & HbFFORD's. Smoke New Veaus



THE SICK ARE OURID AND THE SCEPTICS LEFT TO WONDER. . THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTES OF SYDNEY, ADELAIDE AND MELBOURNE. I Permahent New Zealand Branch Ohristchurch. -g FIIB.E wisest, best educated, and moat enlightened ** r J ~3*J^L#' -*■ PooP^e are daily becoming converts fco (those :f^^Q^^m-mJ~*fffik new Pfinciplee and methods which are supported by f^^^^^^^^^^P^l such over-whfelming evidence, sustained by the public, who have had an opportunity of testing the remark J^^^^M^iS^^rpl able success of the Polypathic SY6TtM. Their l^fifi^-^-^^^^j^R-% wonderful success has spread Jike wildfire through «^^2j^^^HM^^EQh^ an enlightened community, and amongst those who jy^jq3j^ytEpj^.]]6|^ had given up all hope of ever being well again, and j^^WEaJtWCKfIM^IM they are by hundreds availing themselves of the r fylSSi^^^^^^MW Pol^pathic System of treating Chronic Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, and X^BHHo|B9|SS[^^j4b most reliable means of cure ever offered an afflicted people. When sick is the time we need the best |BiM|ffiffiEflU^^H9 advice and treatment. Therefore we Bay—lnform BPPmBHHBH^^S-M yourselves, you who are sick, and write to the Poly- I EsSSß^ttjßt/^^KEm I'athic Institute, ii you cannot call, and accept 1 proofs of the mysterious skill—more convincing than __n|HffIHM*HQHBfIBVjB Polypatby Cures with certa'nty where the old |BnjyH|HHBMMOHHj^B methods fail, Epiupsy Fits, Oancer, Piles (hither rffßß^^h^BS^SSl^SUw^* to coaßidered incurable previous to our new system), Early Consumption, etc.| They neat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment! They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the iastly celtbrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World ts the "A nti Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test tha system will have uch opportunity. THOUSANDS CORED ANNUALLY Br CORRESPONDENCE. Write for Question list, enveloping; Stamp for Reply POTYPATHIO MEDIC vL INSTITUTE. N.Z. BRANCH, CHRISTCHURCH Consultations i!'ree. COESETS. CORSETS. CORSETS. §/6 per pair. 7/6 P^ 1" Pair- Knowing that if you want a Oostume to sit well you must also see thafe the Corset fforo with it fits well. To m9et this demand, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD 8/11 per pair. 11/6 per pair. m iHNßmniiuii #Q , -■«■"'' • lll«" NORTHCOTE <ft HEFFORD SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS dark, QUEEN, LIGHT. / n \ ,„....,.. v. v/ A PERFECT TOBACCO. in in»Mlliiiiliri—M—ww n ■■ii—uiro—auiMuwiw —iiihii—nrawvyi—aww—r NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER HOPE TO BE IN OCCUPATION OF THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10.



Ths great success of Chamberlain's Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat, ment of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the oiyiliied world* lor sals If AshburtiQa Drug do,



Choosing a Wife. Cupid la not kepc as busy nowadays as he weed to be. The world is advancing, and men and women, especially the former, do a lot of hard thinking before fihey finally enter the "blesaod state.' As the ages roll on man becomes harder 1 to please in this particular. Time was J when a moderately pretty face and neat, ; housewifely ways, were sufficient for the average man. These times, however, \ there are other things to be looked after. 1 A pretty face still has its admirers, and, alas, a large bank account proves very alluring, but the sensible man prefers a woman as nearly physically perfect as is possible, to be the mother of his children. Women generally haa always suffered more or less from ailments peculiar to her sax, and, delicate though the c instruction of the various female organs are, a little care and attention paid at-the right time and in the right direction will greatly alleviate much of the suffering many 1 women go through periodically, Ob servanca teaches that where the digestive organs and bowels are kept hi a pure and regular state, the other organs of the body seldom have anything wrong with thorn. Here then lies the great security of Bile Beans as a cure for female ail mente ; acting as they do in a gentle, soothing manner, they are far superior to the great majority of so called remedies professing to be specially adipted for these complaints. Bile Beans cleanse the whole system throughout, and establish regular ity in every branch, and will be found to bring almost) instant relief in cases of this kind where all other remedies have probably failed. Bile Beans cure bilious ness, headache, indigestion, debility, female ailmeuts, liver trouble, eoetiveneas. influenza, colds, piles, etc. Obtained at all chemists. Price, large Is ty& per box. or di ecb from the Australian Depot, 38| Pitt Street, Sydney. Ba sure you gefe the genuine.



Fatal Accident—Charles Bitohards, aged nineteen, fell off a sleigh at MHlei'e Flat. The horses boded and the man was kicked and killed instantly. A young brother e» caped unhurt—Pres» Association telegram froirt Duoodip,