CHERTSEY SPORTS AND RACES

Executive Officers —Judge of Horse Events: 0A 0 Hardy ; Athletic Judges : L Oxley, R Mulligan, J Stringfellow, eenr., J Copland. Starters—(horse) OD E Uptca; (athletic) H J Harrison ; Clerk of Coarse : T Ward ; Clerk of Scales : John Btringfellow ; Super visor : D T Todd ; Secretary : John Shan non. (

Despite the threatening weather of Easter Monday morning, a large attendance even tualiy gathered in the Ohertaey Domain to witness the annual sports and races, The ground was in fait order and the arrange ments for the sports were very complete. Both the starters did good service, carrying out their duties in a moat satisfactory man ner, and though some of the finishes were veiy close the judges had no difficulty in giving accurate decisions. Messrs J Shan non, Beoret*ry ; D T Todd, Supervisor; John StriDgfeltow, Clerk of Scales and Notice Board ; and T Ward, Clerk of the Coarse, worked hard and successfully to keep things going. Messrs G Scarlett and J and A Iron side, did good asrvioe at the gate, Tfea meeting was carried out without an accident or hitch of any kind and its most noticeable feature was the entire absecoe of thoee dreary waits frequently found at country meetings, and in addition almoßD every event was keenly contested. Out of the married men's race an interesting challenge race arose. Two spectators arguing about the race, organized another trial for £10 a side be tween two of the former competitors.. This event caused keen excitement. The Cup and Scurry and District Trots were keenly contested and provided excellent eport. Unfortunately the leniency of the handi c&pper to Scottish Lass robbed the two, open trots of their interest. It would be well if the management would secure numbered saddlecloths for their next meetinp. The Burnham Band enlivened the proceed ings with some excellent music, and were much appreciated. The catering both on the ground and at the hotel was in the hands of Mr F. Nelligan, who, ably assisted by hi* wife and much experienced men as Messrs Gordon, Hill, and W. Smith, besides a large staff of assistants, did everything possible for the oomforb of visitors. There w*re several side shows that seemed to do good business. The cash fielders helped to keep things lively, and seemed to be generally busy. Constables Stanley and Hammond were present in the interests of law and order, but fortunately were not called on to Bhow any severity. (The usual ball was held fn the schoolroom in the evening, and was well attended. Mr W. Syme provided the music, and Mr W. Pearce acted as M.C, School Boys' Back—R Eowntree 1, T Manion 2, T Cromie 3. Maidbn Trot (saddle or harness, ot ho. One mile and a quarter. Mr GStringf ©How's eh g Lieutenant ß flyrs, 6aen (Owner) 1

Mr W Johnston's rag Joubert, 3yrs, (Owner) 2 Bermerry, Diploma, Might-as-Well, Miz pab, and Daisy Ball alao started. Jouberb hold his lead to the straight, bub was even tually passed by Lieutenant a length between eaoh horse, Time—4.lo Grand Handicap, 100 yards—First heat —A Rippio, syde, 1 ; W Huston, lyd, and F Ironside, scr, tied for 2. Second heat— H R DavisoD, 4yds, 1; G Ironside, 4yds, 2 ; T Nolan, lyd, 3. Final ~-H R Davison 1, G Ironside 2, W Huaion 3. These heafce were finely contested, all the men landing in » bunch ab the tape. 31 Mile Open Tbos, of £10. Mr H Sharplin'a b m Scottish Lasa 4 yra 22seca (Sharplin) 1 Mr W Oromie'a b m Impudence, 5 yra 20aeca .. .. (McDonnell) 2 Edward R, Cameline, Macaroni, Cass, Fanny wood, Brandon, Lena Bell, Nigger, Miracle Jack, Blue Boy, Simple Harry, and Besaie also started, Won very easily, lime—4min 328ec. ' . Grand Handicap, of 220 Yabds.-G Ironside 7yda 1 ; W Huston 3yds, 2; P Shephard 9yda 3, Nolan 3yds, Davison 7 yds, Wilkie 7yds, J McGee llydp, Dur:atar. 14yde, Hebb!ewhite 7yda, Mfjor 7yds, and J McAnulty 10yds also ran. Thia was a good race, the placed men gradually draw ing clear of the others. Mabried Men's Baob, of 120 Yards— RJ Henry, 12yds 1; W Danstan, scr 2; J Welsh, lOydo 3. Todd syds, Ironside 10 yda, and Rielly 20yds »lso ran. Hesry won easily, otherwise it was one of the beßb con tested rac°B of the day. Chbkisey Ctjp, 1| Mils, of £10. Mr H Parson's b m Gloaming, 6yre, lOst BLb .. .. (McCoinoohic) 1 Mr J Nes'a eh g AU Saintß, 6yrß, lOst 121b (TiHet) 2 Mr T PritchardV b g Actor, syre, Hat 31b .. .. •■ (Cotton) 3 Sobriquet, Village Lad, Aetonishmenf, No Hope and Lucy Glitters also ran. After many attempts ab the posb, all the horses got away to & fair start. A splendid race found the three top weights ia a bunch at the fiouh, Grand Handicap, 440 yards. — R H D*vison, 12yds, 1; G Ironeide, 12yds, 2 ; P Shephard, 14yds, 3. W Huston 6yds, T Nolan 6yds, J M Wilkie 12yda, J McGee 16yds also ran. The tinee placed men very toon had this race all to themselves, making a good finish as above. This "distance finished the Grand Handicap, which was decided as follows ;—G Ironside, 7 po'nts, (i), £4 ; H RDavison, 6 points, (2), £3; W Huston, 3 points, (3), 10s.- Sack Rack—D J Cornelian, syds, 1; J Oof ey, ecr, 2. District Trot, 2 miles, 6 bovbj Me W Hood's Skiff, aged, lOsecs, (OwnerJ 1

Mr T Rollinaon's bra Bermeiry, syia, ISseoa .. (W Rollinaon) 2 Impudence sor, Mighti-RB-well 19<secs, Dolly Varden 193e0a, Lieutenant 19secB, and Jouberb 22»eoa also started. Thna—6.22. Hal? Milk Baoh—DJMoKenzia syds, 1; F Ironside, 20yda, 2' Donnithorne acr, J McAnulty 20yda, G Parry 25yds, and E Dunstan 40yds, also Bfcarted. The field radually dropped out, leaving the two laced men to finisb as above, McKetzie f inning easily. r OBSY SCUBRY, aboub five furlongs, a ~ sweepstake of 10b, with 1 soy added. Mr J Gibson's eh in Lucy Glitters, 6yrß .. .. (Cotton) 1 Astonishment and Village Lad also ran. A bib of buetling shortly after starting handicapped one of the horses a bit, but he came gamely ab the leaders and a ding dong race resulted as above. Mile Racb.—F Donnithorne, ecr, 1; J Coffey, 35yo>, 2; D McKeozie, 20yds, 3. P Ironside 3QyOi, P Sheppard 30yds, ® Parry 45yds, and E Dunsban 60yds also competed, Two Mile Open Ikot, of 10 sovs-. Mr H Sharplin's bm Scottish Lass, 4yra, 15 sees .. (Sharplin) 1 Mr W T Hmith'a m m Fannywood, aged, lßsecs .. (J Smith) 2 Mr W Hood's br g Macaroni, aged 133808  .. (Owner) 3 Aestella Ssece, Wart 209608, Impudence 23secs, Nigger 249eof,Infliece SOsecs, Miraole Jack 31seea also started. Scottish Lass waa penalised 12seos, but despite this she again wob easily. Time—ssl Challenge Back, 100 yards, for £10.— W Dunstan, sor, 1 ; R J Henry, scr, 2. This race, which arose oub of some talk about the married men's race, was arranged by friends of the runners, and caused a good deal of excitement. TyQ of Wak.—Two teams entered the field and after a capital pull—blacksmiths v farmers, etc—the former prevailed.

CABLE NEWS.

St. Peteesbukg,. April 18 The Czar has presented Franco with a map in Mosaic, valued at four million francs. Gems represent the chief towns. Berlin, April 18 The Kaiser attends Oowes regatta in August. Lisbon, April 19 Portugal declined the Transvaal's ofier of a loan to pay the Delagoa Bay railway arbitration award. Capetown, April 18 The enquiry into the loss of the bteamer Mexican after being in collision with the transport Wingfield, elicited j serious statements of the drunkenness and lack of discipline amoogst the crews of the vessels.

St Stephen's, Ashburton.

Ab this church, on Sunday morning, the Vicar, tke Rev R A Woodthorpe, MA, dedi cated a brass memorial tablet erected in the church, to the memory of the late Mr Jamee Detsb. The Vioar read the lioense received from the Bishop authorising the tablet to be plaaed in the church, and also read the special dedication prayer, the congregation standing meanwhile. The tablet, a very i handsome one, has been placed under the east window in the new transepts It bears the following inscription : — IN MEMORY OF JAMES DENT, Vestryman. Born at Burnley, Lancashire, whose last service to this church was the faithful super vision of these transepts, Entered into rest, May 7, 1899, in his 73rd year. "Bl'wed are the dead, which die in the Lord."

Hospital Committee.

A meeting of the Hospital Committee was held this morning. Present — Messrs H Friedlander (chairman), al Stitt, S S Chap man, and VV Jolliffe. An apology for non attendanca was received from Mr Wright. The meeting waa held for the purpose of making appointments of two p'obationers, a wardßinan, and a gardener.

Mr C J Taylor, of Dunedin, was appointed, and failing his attendance Mr Beeoh, of Auckland, wardeman.

There were 46 applications for tho poet of probbliouers, and these were narrowed down to five, whom it is intended to interview before the final selecioa is made.

It was decided to advertise for a certifica ted nurse, the applications to be in by May 5 The Committee adjourned till 9 45 a m on May 7. Miss McAndrew will take charge tf the Hoepital on May 10

To-day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunebin, April 20 The aheds belonging to the Iness fish curing establishment, Port Chalmers, waa burnt down this morning. They were insured in the New Zealand office for £350.

U.A.O.D.

The members of the Ladies' Success of Ashburton Lodge, No. 2, U.AO.D., cele brated their anniversary by a social gathering in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening. There were about 100 couples present. Music was supplied by Miss Simpson (piano) and Messrs Lsitch and Terris. Mr J Reid made an efficient MO. Daring the evening aongs were sung by Mies Wakeham, Mrs Gobbe, and Mr Higgina, and recitationa given by Mifsea Taylor and Summers. Mr Higgina made a short speech advocating the claims of Druidism. Ad vantage waa taken jf the opportunity to present the secretary, Mr D Stock, with a gentleman's travelling campanion. The presentation was made by Mrs Huff am, who apoke of the aervieea Mr Stock had rendered the lodge. Mr Stock bri-fly replied, thank ing the donors for their handsome gift. The refreshments were provided by Mra Morton, who deserves a speoial word of praise for their excellence. The gathering broke up shortly after 2 a.m. It may be mentioned that the lodge ia going along splendidly. Although only eatablished about twelve months it has already some thirty-five members

GREENSTREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.

The anniversary tea meeting in conneo tiou with this church, was held last night in the public schoolroom. There was a large attendance, the tables being filled more than onca. One feature of the excellent tea pro vided waa a large cake, apparently of the wedding variety, for which there waa a big demand* After the tea a public meeting was held in the church, which had been handsomely decorated for the occasion. The chair was occupied by Mr Hydes, a former resident of Greenstreefc, who came from Mayfield to be present Speeches Were delivered by the Rev. G. B. IngHs on Ihe importance of having a purpose in life. The Rev. W. Lamb 00 " Earnsniiees," Rev. T. Fee the newly appointed Viaister for the Asbburton circuit of the Wea'eyan Church, also gave a racy and humourous address during which he congratulated the congre gation on the succefß of their anniversary, and expressed the hope that the Church in this circuit, would continue to grow during hia pastorate. During the evening, songs were sung by Mra Mareden " Ora Pro Nobis " Misa Steel "The Better Land," MJbb Duff " The Pardon came too Late," Miaa Barratt the anthem, " Oonaider «the Lillies." Mr Dellow contributed a number of selections and accompanied himaelf on the violin. Miss Laurie accompanied the singers during the evening. The usual votes of thanks ter \ minated a very pleaianb gathering.

News in Brief.

To-morrow Messrs Friedlander Bros., and the N.Z. Farmers Co Operative Association offer for sale Mt A A Jamison's farm on the Wakanut and Beach Roads. The farm is one of the most compact in the district, close to the town, and the sale will no doubt at tract a large number of people.

Amongsb the Ashburton Trotting Club's Dominations are soma of the very best horses that are trotting in New Zealand, and if the handicippercan only satisfy owners, the Club is sure to have a good meeting. The handi caps are due on or about to-morrow.

Lots of Rakaia and Methven people have bought a small sample packet of McKerzie'a Hondai Lanka Ceylon Tea oub of pare curiosity. Didn't believe it—why, certainly not —why should they. But somehow or other they are using it right along; wouldn't forsake it on any account. Of course they were sceptical at first ; bo many things ad vertised now-a-days ; bub a teapot test sets doubb ab rest. Disinterested stores sell Hondai Lanka.

Latest Items.

Ths Ashburton Hospital—Miss MoAn drsw, the newly appointed matron of the Ashburton Hospital, will enter upon her duties on May 10.

A Pertinent Question—" What is the use of our fighting ?" said & Free State Boer to a correspondent of the London Daily mail. ••We've lost our country now, whatever happens. If the English win we become an English colony, and if we win the Transvaal will annex us."

Lord Kitchener's Guns—At the begin ning of the Omdurman campaign (saya " M. A. P.") General Kitchener sent to the Homfi authorities for some special kind of breaching guns. The Home authorities im mediate'y suggested another kind, but the Sirdar replied, saying he preferred those he had suggested. Shortly afterwards, however, he was informed that the guns the War Office had preferred were being sent out to him, whereupon he despatched a polite mes sage to the authorities, saying he thanked them, but they could keep their guns, as he could throw stones at the dervishes himself. After that, the guns he asked for were aent with as little delay as possible.

Amberley, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy 3 Messbs Ckaighkad And Berryman ABhburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once. I am aorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last one is still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has given the greatest) satisfaction. If yju have time to make one for my son ab Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to aend patterns, I will truab you to choose for me, something like the last.—Yours truly, 1 tW The original letter as above from a known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen ab our Office—CKAIGHEAD AND BeKBYMAN, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : tffitDA 1?, AI>RIL 20, 1900



The doctor may sooff, and likewiie may sneer, When to his advice you lend him no ear, But tell him his fee is a little too dear For the good that he dues when you fee! a bit queer. He from you the secret may try to allure The cure for all coughs so cheap and so sure, Suspense you'll not leb him thm foo long endure, Bub explain that it's Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. Smoke New Venus



Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children. Price, Is. Wanted. LO^T, in Afctiburton —Back and Tai> She«p Dog. Apply this office. 4 150 YTGUSEHGLDERS are reminded that OL the Annual Meeting of the Aahburton Borough School will be held at 7 30 p.m on Monday Next. 4 153 LOT— Gold Maltese Cross and Teapo atta^heH, Finder will be rewarded bfle vingat Mail Office. 4 151 TTTAN'IED—The Owner of a you«g *V C> He Dog. whoever provs his claim and pays for this advertisement will have hm. Apply Manse, Flemington. 4 154 UUND in Cox Street on Fbiday, 13, a braes Key. Owner can: have same in paying expenses at this Office. 4 128 WANTED KNOWN —That Fbiday March 9, is our last date for busi ness in pld shop. New Autumn and Winter Goods now opening in New Premises.—Mit chell & Turner T7l MINKNT Physicians—Expert Analysts JL2J and Food Special's all favour Hon dai I.ANKA Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most nutritious of all teas. Don'o take substitutes' Sealed lead packets and boxes only ; sold by disinterested stores. TO LET, Winter's Boad.—Comfortable Three-Roomed Cottage, sa; one or more acres of land if reqa red.—Apply J. ?a eelb, Alford Forest R»ad Store. 4 143 to Let — Engineer's Shop, wJth Tools. First-class chance for steady man. -Apply T. GoRMAK, Black smith, Timaru. 4 116 O~KfA AA?T"~ENVRLOPEB impor &O\J)\JVJ\J ted direct from the London Manufactures j good commercial envelopes from 3a 61 per 1000, 5000 at 3a. Latest styles of boxed and floral stationary, Aoooun' and Memorandum booka alt aiz^s Ladies Books, Magazines, by every Mail*— H, M. JoNiiS. FTIHERE are others, bnt they doc't count JL in » Tea-Pot test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. The unblendid worth is there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Puckete, packed in Ceylon at J T Cooch's. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of all • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad orning Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse- FOR &ALB, Suburban Property, Allenton District. T aon a 7» 8 PORTION fronting Alien'a Road. It i« all divided into 3 Acre Sectionß, being No 1, 2» 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, and being part oi H.B. 8767 There is a cquaro Dwelling House with Verandah erected on the Property, and other improvements. Its hiving been laid off into \ acre sections is an ad vantage, as this was originally done at considerable expense, and of course the purchaser would get the benefit of it. If not sold as a whole will be divided into blocks to suit pur chasers. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK TO BAKERS TO LET, ab a low Rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop, centrally Bituated, I nrfc far from the Railway Station. 1 T BULLOCK T O LET HOUSE of Five Rooms, well situated in ] Grey Street, healthy locality. Apply T. BOLLOCK. ; "TOE~SALiii \| B' UILDING Allotments n<mr the Canter bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each containing | acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block kn ;vvn as i paddock. i Good Land—Healthy position. T BULLOCK.



DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MAY 1), — 1900 — MY NexbIFORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, BI>R WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. "dT THOMAS, Auctioneer. I AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS. David thomap. 3 £6



T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, APtttL ~2L~ Estate of S. Burfoot, deceased. I Rood 36 Perches, part of R.S. 14380, fronting the road continuation of North East Belt, Hampetead, with two Cottages thereon. MR T. BULLOCK will offer this Pro perty by Auction at the Arcade on the date namecJ, at 11.30 a.m., on aoooant of the Public Trustee, as Administrator in the above estate, as previously advertised. Particulars on application Terms at sale. ~~ T. BULLOCK. 4 144 Auctioneer SATURDAY, APBIb 21. Lot 36, i acre, Church Street-, Hamp9tead, with three roomed cottage, storeroom, fowlhouse, etc , thereon ; first-class land, good garden and orchard. MR T. BULLOCK will offer the above by auction at the Arcade on the date named, on account of Mr F J Hydks, at 11.30 a.m., as previously,announced* Easy terms of payment. 4 152 T. BUILOCK, Auctioneer. S~t. s t!bTh"bn ts~~o huFola Aehburton. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. {April 22.) 8 a m—Holy Communion II a m—Matins and Sermon 3 p m—SEAFIELI), the Vicar DKOMORE, Mr T A Gates 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon The annual meeting of Parishioners will be held in the Schoolroom on THURSDAY, 26:h April, at 7 30 p m. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.. Vicar _ NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up apringa a multitude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls" sat to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold by disinterested grocers everywhere. NOTICE. A NY person or persona found Trespassing on the Riveridale Estate fin permit) of game or otherwise will be] prosecuted. W S STRANGEj MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. IN accordance with the proTisions of the Road Board Act, 1882, the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and subsequent Acts amending the same, { Public Notice is hereby given that an Election of THREE MEMBERS to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement by rotation of Messes William Taylor Chapman, Ecward Hbrking, aud David Symb, (and who are eligible for re-election) will be held on SATURDAY, May 5, at the following places :— The Office of the Monnt Somers Road Board, Mount Somers, The Schoolhouse, Bn&heide. Nominations in the prescribed form (obtainable from the Returning Officer), must be delivered t© the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered afc the Office of the Mount Somers Road Bjard, Mounb Somers, not later than Noon on SATURDAY, April 28,1900. L. J. McSREGOR, Returning Officer. Sprirgburn. April 20, 1900. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District, will be held at the Board's Office, Mount Somers, on FRIDAY, May 4, at 2 p.m. W. T. CHAPMAN, Chairman Mount Somers Road Board. 4 149 HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS T BEG to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. S A D D L E X, Burnett Street. W~ ANTED KNOWN—Removal of tb« old established firm of Mitchell tk : Turner, from old premises in Tanored Street ' to New Shop in Burnett Street.



TUN WALL) fobTalb SQUARE Dwelling Houae and section, centrally situated in Archibald Street. Ihere Is also a email Stable on the Property. Terms and particulars furnnhed on appli cation. T. BULLOCK, Ageab. TO LET. AT a Low Rental, viz 5a 6d per week, Small Shop with Rooma attached, fronting East Street South. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET EOOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. BULL CX "notice to advertisers INSTRUCTIONS as to the Insertion! or, withdrawal of Advertisements j must be In writing,— Advertisements j received without "written obdebs will be inserted antll countermanded, and charged accordingly. Advertisers and Subscribers in other partß of the Colony, and the surrounding districts, can remit payment of money orders, postal notes, postage stamps or | cheques (with exchange added ) Advertisements inserted by the month or quarter, and withdrawn at any time btfore the expiry of a monthly or qnar terly period, are charged for as if Inserted for the full term. While care Is exercised in regard to the due Insertion of advertisements, the Manager does not hold himself responsible for non-insertion through accident or for other causes ; and the Manager reserves to himself the right of omitting; advertise ments that he may deem objectionable, ev<n although such advertisements may have been received and paid for in tbe rascal course of business. Disclaimers will ir all cases be treated as advertisements, and charged accoid ngly. All Business Communications are re quested to ha addressed to " The Mana ger Ashbnrton Publishing Company." THEATRICAL ADVERTISE MENTS MUST IN ALL OASES BE PREPAID. All communications intended for the news or correspondence columns must be written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the name and address of the writer—not necessarily for publication bub as a guarantee of good faith—and addressed to " The Editor." THE SHOW SEASON^ PRIZE "POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc* For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POOLTBY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. M» "■ ■■■■■■■M""'"""1''? 1' For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently bi tfeoommeudedas being mild in operation and absolutely tree from injurious drugs Acting at once as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have pro Ted unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints t Sold in bottles, Is IJd, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medicine I vendors throughout the world



Return Visit to Ashbnrton. FRIDAY AFTERNOON* (20th.) SATURDAY, 21st, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE. (CHRISTCHUKCE BRANCH—Corner of Lafcimer Square & Gloucester Street, SECOND VISIT JIT ASHBURTON. FRIDAY APrERNOON, April 20. SATURDAY, April 21, 9 a.m. until 4:30 pm " ! CONSULTING ROOMS-GRANGE'S HOTEL. | And during visit will on this occasion only give FREE TREATMENT, i m^k^^^^^^^k OONSULTATEON, ADVICE AND FULLEX :^^^^^^^^., AMINATION, INCLUDING THE LOCA- ' t^M»f|pMffißß|B3l^Mj| If your Case is then Pronounced Curable, fSj^^fiJHHHf MEDICINE ONLY to be Paid For. *olypatby Cubes with certa'nly where the old P^WH PnWpilllllW W "" "' ' ' '' Epii'psy Fits, Cancer, Piles (hither- Cj» > Htw^ r considered incurable previous to our new (system), Early Conßun»ption, etc. ■■They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathlc Method,|whlch does away 1* with ill examination and all local treatment* \^ 7 f 1! 0 '"^""."P 011 all,, men who are suffering that they have the l?l V ?, » ff A ed Hi ud,°^^r^/V B,° T,} l ftnd fcvoorably known in the Old World as the "Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to toßt the eyatem will ha»e fiuohnpnorfcunity. *



To Bicycle Purchasers. the: straight tip Fob Racing Cyclists & Others who would secure a GOOD START in the RACE For Success in Life, And get "well placed," is to be WELL MOUNTED ! ! Now, to be well mounted costs no more than to be ill-mounted, so long aa ! you patronise the right BICYCLE ESTABLISHMENT. R. P. JOHNSTON can supply intending purchasers with the Best Bicyclb ever manufactured, viz., the Budge ~ Whitworth! These Bicycles are manufactured at Coventry and Birmingham by the oldest established Firm in England. They carry the usual twelve months' guarantee, which is quite unnecessary in the case of bhp Rudge-Whitworth. Gome and Inepeet the 1900 Models. They are real Beauties, STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. All Makes of Machines Repairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. 11 mm BURNETT STREET, Next Orakgb Hail, ZBALANDIAS" at the FRONT SI ILL BOOMING. fTIHEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, JL Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gentleman's $31. Lady's £33. A large stock pf Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4a 6d, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from 1b 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d, El&Btic anklets 2a 6d, Fancy handles from 2a. Inspection invited, OATES, LOWRY AND GO, Burnett Street. Harvest Supplies \ T¥TE ,EAVE JUST LANDED ! ex Paparoa, Rakaia, and Aotea, NEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA. Every line up tt date, an-i at Jowean Cash [qj -taSions. English and America FRUIT JARS at lowest prlcea in Town. Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUG\R 701b Bags 14a. Only dry Sugar should be used foe Preserving. Two 'and Three Prong Forka, [Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cans, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, in any quanbty. 61b Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7a 6d each. bio yITI c a In BICYCLES we can offer the beet value in the Colony, We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts* We are also Agents for Columbias, Hartfordsj and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glajs and China Tanceed Street and Arcade, Ashburtcn. NOTICE TO PATIENTS. MR C. W~SEYMOUR, Surgeon Dentist, < TTTILL be absent from his place of business from April 19bh till May Ist. 4 127 TTpRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and X? all kinds of fresh fish by Express to night ; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. jEwm, opposite Mail Office.



Fjpjeaiander jtsros. SALE OF RACE PRIVILEGES. SATURDAY, APEIL 21, 1900. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received instructions from the Ashburtoa Trotting Club to Sell by Public Auction on above date, the Privileges in connection with their meeting on May 4, as under. Lot I—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH Lot 2-CONFECTIONER S BOOTH Lot 3-SALE OF RACE CARDS. Sale at 1 p,m FRIEDLANDfcR BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4132 Auctioneer! PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARFFe SALE AT METHVEN, WED3SESDAy7maY 2, 1900. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid, having sold Mr R Lyne's Farm, have received instructions to hold a Clearing Sale on the above date, consisting of SHEEP, CATTLE, HORSES, IMPLE MENTS, Etc. Full particulars,ln future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS., R. FRIEDLANDER, 4 131 Auctioneer, WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, # ■ ■< OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ________ . HALF ACRE of Land, on AUora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. S~EOR~PKIVATE SALE?" __ -i A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, £ acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd; CEL'JU __ [ ______mmmmmmm FOB SALE," BY PUBLIC AUCTION. SATUBDAy7aPKIL 21 1900 THE Undersigned have been favoured with instructions from Mb A A Jamibson, to sell at Messrs Friedlander Bros 1, Limited, West Street Mart, on the above date,—• HIS COMPACT LITTTB FARM OP 190 '18SSS 190 Situated on the Wakanui and Beach Rokls, and containing every possible im f provement and convenience. The Farm contains 120 acres of the best land in the Ashburton district, and 70 acres of lighter land Splendid Dwelling House, containing 3 rooms and scullery, with every modern con venience ; wash-house and storeroom, gran ary ; stables, 9 stalls and loose box ; chaff house, cottage of 2 rooms piggery; cow shed ; implement shed ; windmill; nioely laid out garden and orchard We can especially draw the attention of all farmers to this advertisement, as the land is in first-class order, and will very shortly become valuable property for cutt ing up in small blocks for suburban resi- i dencss, being situated so close to the town of Ashburton j The Property will be offered as a whole or subdivided in six lots to suit purchasers Sale at 1,30 p m sharp N. Z. FARMERS' CO-OPE- 1 RATIVE ASSOCIATION OF I Joint CANTERBURY Ltd. f Agent? FRIEDLANDER Bros, Ltd. J I G Markiott Watson, Solicitor for the Vendor. 4 gQ FRESH Supply in Acoordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Purses, FireSoreens,, Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; also large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3s 6i per 1000, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH i Williams, Tancred Street. DON'T "Worry-Use ~" Hondai Lanka Unblendid Cbylon Tea." There is i no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious . t Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; sold by J 03 Coooh, Saunder*' Buildings.



SOUTH AFRICAN WAR NEWS British Troops Advancing Fast. AND so are Store Goods of every description advancing in price In «he.Ho American, and Continental Markets. We receive advices by almost ever mail notifjiug the Advance in Price of varu us clams of Goods. Most of the Goo priced below are worth from 2&s6d to 25a to the £1 at the present lime, and we w not guarantee to sell at these prices after the 30th April, so if you with to b&v money Becnre your Winter's Supply, Rtmember—The Advance Prices are not yet pat on FLETCHER BROS.' April Price List:— The BEST SUGAR that Monoy can bay 2Jd per 1b with Tea, or 13a 3d per bag wiihont Tea, 2£d per lb, or 701b bag 14a, guarantee over weight DUOHESS TEA (once used always used) la 9d per 1b by 5 or 101b Tins, Is 8d per lb by half chest, and la 7d by the cheat). v CEYLON ORANGE PEBLOE (Golden Tipped) 2s per lb f or Is 9d by 5 or 101b. 50 Chests and Half Chests of INDIAN and CEYLON TEA from Is 3d per lb by Tin, or by the Chest from Is 3Jd per lb. ? Samples supplied Free on application. FINEST BOLUtB FLOUR (Rollitt's or Timaru) 2COlb Bag U% 1001b Bag * od, oUlta bag 06 iUd suib Jt>ag 2s. Finest Brand Oatmeal 251b bag 3a Finest Factory -Cheese, 6d per lb Finest New Currants 6d per lb Pineat Whire Saao 2d per lb Finest New Sultanas, 7d per lb Finest Flska Tapfoca 21 per lb Finest New Raisins 6£d par lb Finest Pearl Tapioca 2d ocr lb Quaker Oats lOd per packet Finest Japan Rice 2*d per lb, 51b a Is Finest Cut Loaf Sugar 3§d pec lb Soerine Candles 5d perlb Pure Coffee 2s per lb Wax Candles (fluted'or plain) 6|d par lb French Coffe Is BJ, Harp Coffo Is 41 per Price's National Sperm Candlss 8d per lb lb 7|,j by the box Finest Roasted Coffe Beans la lOd and 2s Carriage Uandles 9i per lb w a per» lb Tr n* Jft i • Colonial Essences, 5d per bottle or-4s per New Season s Honey 7d and 9J per jar, doz per bettle (Lem Almo * d or oja per lb by foyib tin Vanilla etc Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) }1b Non-Alcoholic Wines, per bottle 1 3 tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3i Ship's Lime Juice „ 1 ? New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6Jd per lb Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 New Valencia Raisins 6d per lb Jordan Almonds „ 2 4 Eleme Raisins 4£d per lb Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Finest New Dates 6d per lb „ Dried Apricots „ 11 Fine Muscatels, per lb, 10 „ Dried Peaches 10 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Preserved Ginger  0 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb 010 Mixed Spice, lid per packet, lib #<„ Stewing Pruned „6d and 0 8 tin 6d New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, Lemon Syrup, per bottle 1 0 and citron, per lb 0 8 Peppermint Syrup „ 10 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Pi ne Apple Syrup  10 Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 Lemon Squash „ 10 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 Lime Juice Cordial, per bottle 1 0 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 5 Golden Syrup 2.b 6H, 4!b Is, 71b la U Orosse and Blackwed's Essences 9d per 141b 3* 3 .» f 28!b 6< 61, 66b Us 3d r  b°tlle , „ .. Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 7'b Is 8d Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or side 141b 3 3 3d, 28:b 6s, 561b 10, 9d perlb _  ' X Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 NtW* Food lid, Mellin's Food Is 9i Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id Benger's Food Is lid and 3s 6d per tin and, J t RoWfiSon's patent Groats and Barlfy Dessicated Coaoanut „ 0 7 per tin Edraond's Baking Powder, 6d and 8 Nelson's Gela'ine loz. packet 6d _ lid per tin  Isinglass, 1. z packet 8d Walnuts  U 0 Brown's Corn Fiour 3d lb Pea Nuts „ 0 5 Brown's Maize Flour 3d lb lib Tins St George's Jams, 4s 6d Mafzena 8d lb, Queensland Arrowroot 6d dozen, per tin 0 5 Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, 4lb Is 8i lib Raspberry Jam, 5a 6d doz , tin 0 6 Van Bourn's Cocoa *lb Is 9d, ilb lid, lib „ Crospe and Blackwell's Mar- lib tin 3s 3d malade 0 9 Fry's Coco* Jib 4M, }lb 8K lib Is 4*d Concemrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp- Choco'ate 4d and od per cake berry, Vanilla—pint packets, Gulden Vale Milk 5s 6d dtz, 6d tin 5s 6d doz. per pacVet 0 fi Fancy Lunch 3|d lb by tin or 3*d lo DeVere's Jtliy Powi-itrs, assorted College  „ flavours, per packet 0 6 Super. Wine s|d lb by tin, or 6d lb Bird Seed—Hemp,Rape, Canary,ibO 3 Vanilla Wine „ * lb Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, p^r !b 0 4 Ri ch Tea «?d lb by tin, or od lb Auskbrook'sCocoß J!b4d, *ib7*S People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4*d lb Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d d« z, 7£d tin p ßrwy Mixed 5^.1 Ih „ or 6d lb , » CHEf^ CALS- „ , o De«sert 9dlb „ orlOdlb Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 O a riba!dt sid lb ' of 6d lb „ Carbor ate Soda  0a- Sultanas „■ „lb „ Tn^aric Aciii  110 Sncwflakes 4M lb  or 5d ; „ Citric Acid. 3d oz. „ 3 6 Water „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Ginger Nuts 5U b " or 6d lb „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 000-.itiab ?|dlb „ or 31 lb „ Borax, powdered „ X Crackn«la Is Id Ih  or Is 2d lb „ Sulphur „' 0 6 Peeh Treens and Co Biscuits WaFhingSoda, „ 0 1 Chocokto Fiugera Is 6 j per lb Disinfectant Powder, l&rjre-tms IQi Caje Noir Is p-r lb Caustic Soda 7<i Bi. and 9J per tin Cream Sardwich Is 2d per lb C«bolic Sand Sv)»p 5d per bar Neapolitan Wafers 2a 3d per lb Blue Stone 3d per lb Florence WafeJs Si 31 per lb T,  , . .. European Mined Is 3 {per lb Day «fe Martin's paste BJacklng.doz. 0 4$ "Raspberry Boudoir 2* per lb Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Patent, Medicines, etc Peerless Glow per bot. 0 8 Pears'FalJer's Karth and Violet Powdw Biack Lscquer, (CasUe Brana) bot. 0 9 8d box i» " ln tins p. I Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d doz Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Vaseline 5d and 9d j»r. lib tins Is 9d Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 Pare Glycerine 6a and 9d-bottle Eeckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 Glycerine and Cucumber 10J per bottle St George's Blue, „ 0 8 Pain Killer Is 4d and 2s 6d Oolman'9 D.SF- Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 101 |1d tins 10|d, |lb tins 6d Selgel'a Syrup Ih 9d and 3s bottle Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3. Pilla—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box 71b tins 6s 9d Beecham's and Selgel'a is 5d box Finest Dairy or Table bait, 5s per cwb Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts 6d doz „ ,- Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14ib E nca » p eulb Salta.3s 3d bottle bag, Is 3d Fluid Magnesia la bottle Gi-ger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb Hood's and Ayer's Sareaparilla 4s 8d bofc White Pepper (guaranteed pare) Is 4d lb Oondy'a Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver 1 lib Tin Rabbit tn Jelly 7d, 21b, lOi and Is Barry's Tricopherus Is 5d bottle prksebvei) fish. Scott's Emulsion 2s 6d and 4s 6d Salmon, Californian Bd, Fiat 9d, Cutting bottle lOd, Cocktail lid—per tin Powdered Magnesia 33 per packet Sardines, Albert patent opener la per tin Morton's Seidlite Powders lOd per box Small, 4d and 4R large 8d Benger's Food Is lid and 3i 61 per tin Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4|d per tin Baxeer's Lung Preserver Is per bottle Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip gjfi Jacob's Oil 2s 91 per bottle pered lOd, Herrings in tomato saacc Himrod'e Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin lOdpertin Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 31 ane Red Herring 9 at Is, or 1 j fish 10a 8d per bottle Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Kipler's Extnct Malt 2a 6d per bottle Preserved B!oaters lOd per tia Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil . . 2s 9d per bottle Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle _ Mellin's Food la 9d per bottle *' White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Ji(Ground Rice 3|d Washing Soap—Silkstone lOd bar or 10 liSpiit peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb 6d box j Pearl Barley 51bs Is, or 24d lb MeLood's almond scented 9d bar. 10p Egyptian Lentils 3£d lb 6d box Qarlcot Beans 3|d lb i Rawllng'a almond scented, 91 oar, 9* Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o lid box * 6dlb i Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d ocr doz or lOd Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 63 3d box pep bottle Barilla Ash 9d bar 0 and B Currie Powder 10s per doz or lid Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4Jd bar bottle Lifebuoy (Carbolic), Is 4d box, 6d bar Mellor's Sauce f pint B£d, pints Is 3d bo Toilet Soap—Pear s assorted tablets, 4in Lea and Perrin's Sauce *-pint Is 4d, pin box, la box 2a 6d Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, 5j 6 J Our Own Sauce |-pint Set, pint 94 doz Tcmato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Oieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Anchovy feauee Is 3d pint bottle Brown Windsor, lib bar 10d, 10 tablets Tobacco- Williams' Juno 5a lb ; Nalirod for la 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d lbf Golden Glycerine Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars 8 Eagle 6s per lb Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Matches Plaids 4s per gross, 4£d doa Hops, loose, la 4d, and Is €i lb pressed 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 5d Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle box ; ICOO Vestas, German, 3s lOd Lieblg's Extract Meat 1 s 9i par jar doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's," Is 6d Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d - doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, packet, email 3d packet Is lid Starch, Column's, Sib pk^ bM lb Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d, Is 6d and „ Lily, per lib b, xsd la 8d lb Borax Starch Glaze, Is d< z. j l|d packet Full Illustratei Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt Nett Cash with tho Orders] No charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway station and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EASS a BEET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, CfIRISTCH ROB Wholesale and Retail Agent for Kimao and Blair's Seeds