PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association -By Bleoric Telegraph Wellington, June 21

The first session nf the fuutteenth Parlia ment of New Zealand was opened to- lay by Commission Only three of the five Com missioners were ptesenfc in the Legista'ive Council Chambar, uainely, tha H m Mr M'ller, the fcion Mr W*iker, and the Hoi. Captain Biillie. Tr c H<m Mr Cadman and the Hon M,r Montgomery were i-bsenb. The proceedings were purely formal, and there waa only a tm Ul attendance of the public.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

i In the lower House, the g.limes wer* ; fall.

BWEA»INa IN TBE MEMBERS The fii st business w„s the swearing in ol tbe numbers. Nearly all were present. ELECTION OF SPEAKBR.

They then proceeded to elect a Speaker. M»j>r Steward proposed Sir Maurice O'Rorke. He believed the proposal would be unanimously adopted. Ihe high status of the New Zealand Parliament was due in great measure to Sir Maurice O'Rorke. whose kaowlodge of Parliamentary procedure and the Standing Orders was unequalled. Sir Maurice O'Koike was first elected to Par liament thirty-nine years ago, and had sat. ia eleven Parliaments and forty sessions He had seven times been elected Speaker. Mapr Steward hoped that Sir Maurice O'Korke would be spared ro fill the duties till the end f his term. 't

Mr J W i i.omson seconded the motion. There w»s especial fitness in Sir Maurice O'Korkfl being proposed by Mapr Steward and < iimeif, inasmuch as I hey were the only three men hers who sat in Parliament to the »fc> «n. of 1871. If Ht Maurice O'Rorke «i*id wot givensatisfaoion, he would not have been elected so often. He (Mr IFhom*"' I had every coi tiience in the im partiality and ability of Sir Maurice O'Rorke tn conduct the important duties of the oflice.

There being no other nominations Sir Maurice O'Rorke returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him. He tellingly referred to the loss sustained by the colony through the deaths of Mr Joyce, Mr Field, and Mr ©rowther (former members of the House) aii ca last the House met; also to the Ulneaa from which Mr McKerze and the Premier suffered. He was sure that all would be glad to see the Premier amongat them, and would be equally pleased if Mr McKecze were sitting beside him. Ho ex- Sreaaed pleasure at seeing so many young few Zealanders returned to Parliament, at the same time regretting the absence of old friends, who were missirg He did not pre tend to be infallible, bathe would, he hoped, do nothing that would forfeit the confidence that had been reposed in him. The Premier congratulated Sir Maurice O'Rorke on being rc-aleoted to the high and honourable position of Speaker. While all j were liable to err, he asserted that Sir. Maurice O'Rorke had always tried to do his duty impartially and fearlessly* No doubt the New Zealand Parliament held the highest reputation of any in the colonies, whioh Was greatly due to Sir Maurice O'Rorke. He referred to the deaths of Mr j Joyce, Mr Fie'd, and Mr Crowther in feeling terms, and said that the House would be adjourned till to-morrow as a mark of i respect. He considered that the House was indebted to Sir Maurice O'Rorke's con stituents for rr-alecting'him as their repre sentative,' so that the House wag able to place him in the Speaker's chair. He acknowledged the kindly retere-oce to him self and hia colleague, and expressed plea sure at Captain Russeii's re-appearance after his severe illness.

Captain Russell congratulated Sir Maurice O'Rorke on being re-elected Speaker, and hia unique position of having been re-elecfcod po often. Representing aa he (Captain Russell) did, a small minority m the lit.use, it was very important that there ahould be a strong and impartial man in the chair to protect the privileges of that minority '1 he House adjourned at 3.45 p.m till 2.30 p.m to-morrow, when the formal openi g by the Governor will take place.

A Fire Alarm.

Shortly before three o'clock this morning the fire bells rang out an alarm, and the prolonged and unearthily scratching of the whistle at the engine shed gave people the impression thab atTleast Saunders' Buildings or ooe of the big hotels must be in a ble„>. To those who turned out of their warm beds into the bitterly cold morning, the sounds of galloping horaes, shouting men, and barking dogs, were borne on the clear froaty air, but no blezi was visible. The whole force of the Fire Brigade turned out very quickly, and it was discovered that the lid of a coal box at Mr R. Leohoer's house had been fired by some lignite ashas, which, thrown into the box, had evidently contained a little fire. The box had, in turn, fired the macrooarpa fence olose by. Before the Brigade arrived, how ever, a member of the staff of this paper had extiuguiihed the flameß. It appears he was escorting a young lady heme from the butchers' ball, when they saw tbe flamss. They hammered at the doors and windows, but finding no on* at home, tackled the fire. The lady lent prompt and valuable assistance Evening dress or muslin frock, t'was all the fame to her, she pitched in with the grit aod determination of a born fireman, and eventually had the satisfaction of saving the fence and probably the house. Several other ladies and gentleman, who arrived shortly before the bell rang, also lent valuable aid in carrying water from the channel. Mr and Mrs Leohner, with their family,' were staying at a friend's house that sight, and Mr Leohner was not a little aur pri«ed|to find the cause of all tho hubbub in hia^own back yard. „

The Science of Palmistry.

Yesterday afternoon Mdlle De Norvell, scientific palmist and character reader, whose advertisement appears elsewhere, called at this office and offered to demonstrate her ability to read the oharaoter and the palm of any member ot the staff who would snbmit to the teat. The offer seemed fair enough. At any rate it proved the lady's absolute faith in her profession and belief in her own powers. Accordingly, after it got dark, a reporter might have been seen wending his way to Mdlle De Norvell's rooms, at Mrs Lester's, E»st Belt. He was shown into the palmist's rooms, and found that tbe lady, handsomely attired, and wioh an opera cloak thrown loosely over her shoulders, looked radiant and charming. A~ heart j welcome was accorded, the reporter announced his mishion, and in response to an inivitation took his seat at the table, on which lay a powerful reading glaes. The inevitable note book and pencil were produced, and the re porter was about to proceed on the usual lines pf an interview, when the lady smilingly said she always preferred to read the palms first, as the interviewer was then in a position to |udge as to her ability. Taking his two hands in hers, she carefully examined them, afterwards scrutinising them through the reading glass, He was considerably impressed, when she told him of things he had been conversant with all bis life. As she described his wife the reporter, as a test protested he was a single man, but tbe palmist would have none of it. The palms of both hands, she declared, indi cated emphatically he was married, what ever he might say, and if he were not mar ried he ought to be. Finally he bad to admit ha was. What interested him most waa the forecast of his future, but time alone will reveal the oorreatness or other wise of this. After an Interesting half hour, the talk drifted on to other subjects. Mdlle De Norvell said she had been practising and studying her art since she waa fifteen years of age, had travelled the whole time, and had met with very great auooesa as a reader. ABked as to how she got on with the police, she said she had once been prosecuted, but the case was dismissed without heaitation by tbe S.M Ib waa her intention to visit the outlying districts of Ashburton. She generally did well in outlying districts, for as a rule they were not visited by palmiata. Members of ihe profession were generally on good tsrms with each other, and frequently exchanged readings. In addition to palpiiitry ihs

studied a practised physiognomy, phre no'ogy and astrology. By the aid of the laier she could teli what star her clients were born under. Replying to questions Mdile. de Norve I said, the small marks on the hand ohaoged every nine monthe. She could, therefore, see e'ear y what was going to happe.i dv in_ the n« xb nine months, lhe hand was the indica or of the heart, and anything special lefb its mark on the "hfe line." After having the various *' lines," '* marks," etc., on the hand pointed out to him, the reporter thanked the Jady and retirtd, h-vicg spent a very interesting hour in her oompany.

AUSTRALIAN FEDER TION.

THE COMMONWEALTH BILL.

I nited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, June 21 Tn tho Legislative Assembly, Sir A Lyne submitted a resolution in favour of accepting the latest Common wealth (ompromise, and the House is now discussing it.

Sporting.

HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE MBHTIN--.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Hastings Racecourse, June 22

The weather is fine but raw for the seooa 1 day'd racing. The attendance v moderate and the course improved. Results : —

Kuntbhs' Hurdles —Fire Cross 1, Rivr dale 2 Dubious 3, Sora'che i—Barbaro s» and Chance. Won, hard held, by bhree lengths Dividend—£s 19 . NECKLACE—Cora Linn 1* Bradford 2, Tirea 3. Scratched —Lady Kemp, Hawkes P-ay Steeplechase.—Roller 1, Blackt erry 2, Ta lyho 3 Fc/atched— Mort g, Torplna, Sylvauu . Magnificent , race, not a single mishap uccarir g Kauri Gum ran off t l c third time round. W>n by a length, Tallyho fair third. -Div, £2 5.

To-Day's Telegrams.

Unite i Press Asßociation-By Electric Telegraph We LiNGTOtf, June 22

James Donnelly, for many years Sergeant of Police in New Zealand, and formerly connected with the escort in Victoria, died this morniLg, aged about seventy-four. Deceased retired from the Po'ice some ten years ago, and has since held the position of Inspector of Weightßand Measures. The Trades'Cmncil considered the dockers strike in London was not officially before them. A motion thai a levy be mide, and also that non-affiliated unions be asked to make a levy, therefore was rej-cted.

GOERNOR'S SPEECH.

United Press Association—By Eieo rio Telegraph

Wellington, June 22

The first session of the fourteenth Parlia ment of New Zealand wan this day opened by the Gbvermr, when Hib Excellency was pleased to m*ke the following speech. :•—

Hon. Gentlemen op tub Legislative COONCIL. AND GENTLEMEN OF TUB House op Repbeskstatives—

It ia with sincere'pleasure that I again meet you ia Parliament assembled. The favourable impression I formed of your colony in the past, ia fully borne out by the 'mproved condition and well-being of the people, evidence of which I have witnessed with pleasure, and my belief in ifci large resources, grows stronger from further and more intimite knowledge. IJuring the re cess I have visited many parts of the o >lony and have noticed with gratification, the general prosperity, which obtains amongst all classes, i hose engaged in pastoral l*nd agricultural pursuits are prospering, indus tries flourish, labour is plentiful, and better paid than in other pai ts of the world, and the mining industry haa developed in a marked degree. The attempt made on the life of the Priuoe of Wales, cursed a sheck throughout the ciyt'ited world. Tha people of New Zaaland heartily njoiced at the escape ot His Royal Highness aud, on their behalf, I forwarded the heartfelt congratu lations of the Colony, in reply to which a gracious acknowledgment was received. During the recess there have been changes in the Ministry. The Hon Mr Cadman having, through ill health, resigned the several portfolios held by him, to take a well earned rest from labours which bave been for the good of the colony, he has been called to the Legis lative Council, and retains hia s^at in the Executive Council. The Hon. Mr Thompson has also retired from the Ministry, and I have called to my assistance the Hon. J. G. Ward and the Hon. Jan.es McGowan. The loyal devotion and affection of the people of New Zealand to Her Graoioua Majesty, and ' their determination to uphold the supremacy of the Empire, have been demonstrated in a manner that haa evoked the commendation and well wiahera of the British nation. The Parliament of New Zealand was the first to offer assistance in the emergency of the Empire that had arisen in South Africa, and that a Contingent, from our ahores ahould be the first to land at the seat of war is a matter for proud recollection. In view of the continued necessities of the campaign, this colony has, In addition, sent four other Contiagente to do battie in South Africa for justice and freedom on behalf of those of our kindred who were dented liberty and who suffered oppression, and, if need be, ia qnite | prepared to send more and larger Contingents to follow. By their spontaneous, ypfc deliberate and determined action, the people of this colony have of their own volition, j assumed a responsibility in regard to the I Empire far reaching in effect and self saorific | ingand patriotic in its nature. Ib ia gratifying to know that our actions and the motives ! inspiring it have been fully appreciated by | our kinsmen aoroas the seas. The arming, i equipping, and sending free of cost to either the Imperial Government or the Government of this Colony of one contingent, and the sending of another on similar conditions, with the exception of the coat of transport, are mattera for which the Colony has every reason bo feel preud, and demonstrate a patriotism which is lasting, solid, and sincere. The New Zealand aoldiers in South Africa have acquitted themselvea admirably, and have well maintained the traditions of our nation, and proved that climatic changes and distance from the Mother Country have in no way damped the nvlitary ardour, curtailed the powers of endurance, or other wise deteriorated the race. Our soldiers fighting on the veldt in South Africa bave done our Colony credit, and have won the corrmehdation of the distinguished Com man'leMin.Chlef, and of the able Generals under him, and are entitled to our gratitude as they have won our admiration. Tie Call of the Empire to her sona has been cheerfully responded to, but nob without suffering, for in the struggle many valuable lives have been lost, aod ere the end comes others no doubt will be sacrificed. I feel sure that you will join with me in offering to the bereaved relatives our heartfelt sympathy. Much to their disappointment, it was not found possible to accept the offer made by the Maori people to furnish a Con tingent. TheSr devotion to the Queen, however, found expression in the generous contributions which were made to the several patriotic funds. The surrender to Germany of British rights in Samoa has caused considerable disappointment, but I hope countervailing advantages to Great Britain have been secured by the cession of certain valuable rights in other islands. I feel satisfied that the matter was well considered, and that thrse upon whom the responsibility rests deemed the arrangement to be in the best interests of the Empire. My advisers consider it to be of the firet importance to the Empire and this colony that British interests in the islands of the Pacific should be definitely oonserved. %a respect to eeveral of the islands that with the concurrence of the inhabitants annexation should, where possible, sake place with a view of removing difficulties »ud providing satisfactory ad

j ministration. The extension of the bound ' arias of thia colony may he found necessary, . and if so, bhe people of New Zea and may be rtquired to assume the inureaied responsi bility. The prospect of the early federation of the Australian colonies is a muter < f

greet interest to New Z aland, t»ud a the ugh

|my advisers deem it not desirtb'e or opportune for us to federate at the present time, we entertain no unfriendly feeling towards the natural aspira'ions of our Aue traLan neighbours. Look'ng to the future, as au outlying state, direcUy interested, representations were madu to t! c Secretary of fetate on the sul ject. In the litres of v terrible famine, tr.e Viceroy of India appealed to this country bs we 1 a 9 to other

portions of the Emphe for help on behalf of the millions of hunun bsiugs of our feliou su> J9CGS famine atrieken and help ees in that part of bhe Empire, and afi er con; v ting members of Parliament, my ministers decided that substantial aid from the colony he forwarded. A conflagration, except on aliy widespread in iis devastative effects befell the city of Ottawa, and thousands of people were lefb homeless and destitute. My advisers, after ascertaining the wishes of members of Parliament, contributed sub stantial a Bistance on behalf of the oniony. Grateful thanks from Canada came in return.

Mb r _ baker, and gentmjmen of the house of Representatives—

The Estimates of the year will ba laid before you and they have been prepared with due regaid to economy, and the necessities of the public service. In respect bo the Defence Forces, harbour defences, the cost of sending and maintaining the contingents, acd general y placing our defences on a eafar and satisfactory footing. As yon will natu rally buva concluded, a largely increased provision wi'l have to be made, for the increasing traffic on our Railways demands that a proportionate prc v sion on the Estimates should be made to meet the growing reproductive expenditure, inasmuch as moneys intelligently expended on the railways is mors than compensated for by increased revenue. My advisers find themselves in a position to grant large con cessions in respect of passenger fares and freights' lb will be pleasing to you to know that we have a steadily increasing revenue ample to meet present n quiremente, notwithstanding bhe extra calls made upon it. During the present peiiod of universal prosperity, the opportunity is afforded of calmly and equitably considering the inci dence of taxation, it is undoubted that the great buoyancy of trade has added largely to the revenues raised by indirect tsxuion. 1 trust you may, ab no distant date, consider the i cider.ee of indirect taxation with a view of reducing customs duties levied on the necessaries of life*

Gentlemen of tub Legislative Council, and Gentlemen of the House of Rep resentativeß —

That the bubonic plague exists in several of the Australian colonies ia unfortunately true, aud the streuuoua efforts made to pre vent its appearance in New Zetland and to minimise its dire effects should it appear here, will, I feel sure, receive your warmest commendation. Nothing has been spared, that science or common sense could suggest, to prevent its spread to this colony, and co far with success. The laws, howiver, re specting pub ie health are defective, and do not give tbe necessary powjr to preserve the health of the peop c, or to grapple with a scourge like tbe one which ihreatens us. Commissioners, both European and native, have been appointed in the seven! districts of the colony. The taf>rmation gained by them, and ihe reports that they furnish, win be rf serv cc Legislation in respect to public health will be submitted The successful results of the policy of si curing the acqu' tsiiion of lands for close settlement, and ihe placing of the people thereon, fully warrant a continued and vigorous develop ment of the system of close settlement has qetn highly beneficial, and the increased products thereby obtained have swelled our exports to a large degree and helped.to bring aoout the general prosperity now ex Bting ihe cheap money lent to settlers under the Advance to Settlers Act haa materially helped to secure a reasonable rata of interest, aod has been of great assistance, particularly to leasehold tenants of the Crown; Tha most sanguine expectations of my advisers have been realised, and the sucoes3 that has attended the operation of this law fully warrants further attention to the question The requirements of the country necessitate that further moneys shall be raised for this purpose. Pensions to the deserving aged have proved to be a great boon to many old colonists requiring assistance* Circum stances whioh could not, in the first instance, have been forseen have caused a somewhat larger expenditure than was anticipated, but notwithstanding this the strain has not proved too great for our re sources, and the continuation of this law is considered by my advisers lo be in the best interests of humanity. It will be gratifying to you to know that the long standing dispute with the Midland Bail way Company has at last been settled. The case was decided in the Colony's favour by the Bupreme Court. Ib waa then taken to the Court of Appetl, which also decided in the Colony's favour. The debenture holders then took tbe case to the Privy Council, which haa decided that the course taken by the Colony was legal, and within the terms of the con tract i Ib will thus be seen that the Arbitration Court, the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Privy Council have all affirmed that the action of the Government throughout has been within the law, ar>d that neither the Company nor the debenture holders have, under the circumstances, any legal ground for complaint. I understand that Parliament will be petitioned, and that consideration for the debenture holders will bo asked for. In conaequeuce of the delay that baa taken place settlement of the laud has been retarded and an amendment of The Landy Act will be required so that justice may be done to occupiers of land within tbe Midland area. As the outcome of the popular will, the duties of the State have been considerably enlarged, the increased administrative work, owing to growth of population and business and increased State departments, has unduly taxed the energies of Ministers to such an extent as to warrant your attention and consideration. The time is opportune to deal with over crowding in our cities and by legislation generally to deal with this important part of our daily life on modern and progressive lines. The commerce of the colony, aati improved connections by means of steamers with the markets of the world, are matters of the greatest importance, and my advisers are of opinion that every effort should be made to open up new markets for our pro duce, and to regulate established markets on equitable framed conditions. The chambers of Commerce, is placed on a satisfactory footing by being m*de trnly representative of the commerce ef our coun' try, should be of more real benefit to the communits than they are at present. To enable ibis to be done, proposals will be placed before you The experience of the past few years points to the necessity for 1 consolitating and amending our labour laws. Owing to lapse of time and altered conditions other laws require revision, amendment and consolidation. Proposals will be made dealing with domestic and other reforms. The lesson taught by the war in South Africa, have not been lost upon my ministers, and heavy liabilities have been incurred by increasing the num ber of volunteer corps, and obtaining arms and munitions of war. In view of late developments, and to meet the altered condition, the laws relating to the defence forces require revising, and necessary amendments will be sub' mitted. The establishment of a fully epuipped reserve force for Imperial and Colonial purposes, within , prescribed limits, and on terms to be arranged between the Imperial authorities and this Colony, is worthy of your consideration. The present system of local Government ia not satisfactory* Reduction in the number of local authorities, greater power and assured finance, are essential, and though the matter is one that requires much attention, time, and thought, I hope that you will not shrink from the task of placing local Government on a more satisfactory basis. Your attention will be required in respect to the carriage of our mails via San Francisco, and also mails for the Pacific Islands and elsewhere. In connection with extended and improved mail services, the interchange of produots.and the development of trade generally should form an important factor. The improvement in the breeding of horses and cattle, the inspection of cattle, I slaughtering of sheep sad cattle, aod grading

of products, are subjects worthy of ccd. siiUrabion. In the interests ot the education 1 system oi the Colony, proposals will bi submitted de»liDg with teachers' salaries. You will also I c uvited to consider legisla tion for gjan-i-ig fur hr aid to technical education, in the interest of bhe youth of h threes ; aUo to consider several nectasa y amendments and consolidations of the lift." a fleeting labor, regulatiog the hours thereof, »nd providing for compensation for acci dents. I am pleased to be able v state that mining in all its branch's maint ia its position amongst the iudustriet of the colony, the ylfld of gold for the year 1899 being the highest for the past twenty six yearp, while the output from the coa! miiiOß shows a steady incie^se. How best ti fun her develope our coal measures and in'lire an increased output ab reasonahlf cost to consumers will, I I ope, not bt overlooked. Our leading quar z mines con i; ue k> yield satisfactory returns, while 'he impetus given to alluvia! mining, bj mprnvrments made in machinery aor. appliances for the recovery of gold from the riverbeds and flUta of the Mfdd^ Island, has been the means oi affording employment to a large number of men. snd extensive areas of agricultural Isnd in the Middle Island are expected to pnvepvyably auriferous. Tbe question of the best means to be adopted for extracting the god in such a mtnner as not to leave these areis thereafter unfit for agricultural purposes is one requiring attention. My Ministers recognine the necessity for a more vigorous prosecution of railway construction, especially between centres of population, and proposals regarding this important matter will be placed before you. Ihe establishment of a Pacific Cable has also enguged the attention of my adviser.', and no «ffjrt hie le n, or will bo, spared to undertake the colony's share ol i»s responsibility in corncction with this imperial work. During the recesn several large and representative meetings have been held by the native', and from them, through their chiefs, every as ur ance of loyalty and desire for the good of both races has been made tome. Measures affecting the native race, and dealing with thetr I. nds, will be laid before ,you. J commend these several matters to your serious consideration and attea»if»n, ami trust that the guidance and blessing of the Almghty m»y enable your labours to be fraught with good to the peop'e of our colony, and the great Empire to whioh we belong.

TBfe ASflfeUtlloN GtlAflfrJANt MDaY, j{Jl« . 25, ; 1,60



Cables to China. — Berne notifies that telegrams for Tien I'sin and Taku, with full iddress in clear language, will be posted from Cbefoo, at the risk cf the render, bj the purntlistic steamship service between Cheioo and lien Ts n.



U.A O D.«~Tne half-yearly meeting of the Success of Ashburton Lidie_" Lodge w«s htld on Thursday night iv the Templar Hall. The lodge was opened in due form by Sister H. Stock, CD. there waa a good attend ance of members, and a large amount of routine businefs was transacted. Next 'odge night being installation of efficsr., it was decided to hold *a potnl social, the members to provide refreehmants. After a pleasant evening had been cpent, the iodg* was closed a. 9 30 by the CD.



Wakanui Cricket Cl.b—The Wakanui Cricket Club held its third annual 'conceit and dance in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. In the absence of the president (Mr S. Bro»n), Mr D. J. Doak took the chair. Miss Kidd and Mr R. Cullen opened the programme with a duet. The following adies and gentlemen con'ributed songs und rt citations :-Mrs Craighead, Misses Robin a Milier, Barratft, Williams, Messrs Oraig'isad, Flower, Wright, Hammond, Trestutt en I Northcote. Encores were frequently given throughout the evening. Mr W.'Batteries, made a nice little speech, and also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers, which was seconded by Mr J. Murphy. The concert was brought to a close by the stng-ng of the National Anihem, after which bhe desks and forms were oleared from the rrotn, and dancing kept up until 330 a.m. Mr I\ Andersjn made a very efficient MC. Mr W. Anderson and Miss H. Cochrane supplied the music.



The public are reminded of the Cyclo ram^ and Waxworks to be exhibited at 'h-i Oddftllows' Hall this evening. The entertainment provided, bears tho n*nK j. of I eing a first class one.



En tertainments. ADDF E L LOW 8' I~A LI. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. j FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 22 k23 T H 'F CYCLORAMA & W_ X-WORKS ;OP THE BOER WAR. Doors open 7 p.m. Stage Performance from 8 to 10, 6 142 JAMES KLAER, Advance Agent Wanted. ri KESH Oysters, Crayfish ; also Rabbifi. t. Floundnis and all kinds of fresh F.sh by : xpres To-night at J. H. J kwitt s. WANTED— A Strong Grl. for House work, -rApply to Mrs Knight, East Street. 6 148 SEED PEAS.-I have Good Grey Seed Peas for sale, unbroken. Apply to John Bell, Fiemington 6 148 ACCORDEONS, Concertinas, Violins, and Instruments repaired at Gatks' ) Music Warehouse. Campbell's Aocordeons, key D.—Stock of New Music. 6 146 /TMErUGAN PALMISTRY. - Molle ZjL de Norvkll may be consulted for a few days longer ab Mis Lester's, East Belt. 6 145 ErfMPL'Y Cress for Sale sauitaole for i Sheep Feedi'tg. Only 1 61 each. Fletcher Bros., Cwh Suppy Store. A SPECIAL "urchaee of Boys'Buits, new hhspe, sellinjj fasb at " 'J he Corner. — NoRMCOTE & HEFFORD £'~piREWORKS in greaT variety at ' Fletcher Bros.—Crackers 2d and Simper packet or Is 9d or 2s 9d per d(Z3n ; also Rockets, Roman Candl* Catherine Wheels, Blae Lights, etc. AT -Mrs' Alcorn's Sale—A large lot of Jackets and Capes jusb boughb ab great reductions will be offered much under asual prioas to make room for the Builders. Also all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, at prices from Is per yard double width. Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress Mu*lios all much reduced to clear. a AT Mrs Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil-, linefy half price, Felts, Straws.Kibbons, Wings, Qiills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from If lid. 10 per cenb discounb on stumped work, Barlin Wools, Per lines, Silks and Arasenes during th c Bale. ___ iU)TOB MACDONALI),~Tir hedvers Builer, Lord Roberb-, The Naa! Campaign, Capetown to Ladyemith, Fight for the Flag in South Africa, Stories from the Front, On the eve of tho War, Wallet of Ku Lung, Maker of Nations. Story of Hao nah. The Plunderers, Haromi (a New Z aland story), and other new books. The Siege of Ladyemith, in 64 photograph*-. Pearson's Strand, Wide World, .asset'sßoyal, Wind sor and other Magoz nes for May.—H. M t JONES. WANTED KNOWN—That I have *c commodation for Lady Patients; — Apply Mrs A ins. worth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton street, Hampstead. Terms on appli cation. ' C~ HEAP Reading for the Winter. Just _. received 200 volumes of standard works, cloth bound lOd each. The following new Books are also in stock— * A maker of nations,' Booth by ;'Joae March,' Crocket; 'Wiles of the Wicked*,' Le Quex ; 'Feo,' Pemberton j* A Welsh singer,' Kaine; * Was ib righb to Forgive,' by A E. Barr ; ' Home Gymnastics,' and others War Numbers of Maga_'nes, —A. H. WILLIAMS, Tancred treet. * PUBLIC NOTICES. MONEY TO lENIX I HAVE Trusb Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on First Mortgagb at lowest current rabes. DAVID Z4.NDER, 6 119 Tarered Sbreet. Jb'Oti SALiE. HARD to beat for good value for a Suburban Homestead and Poultry Farm—3_ acres drab class land, wibh five roomed House, detached wash house, dairy, and bedroom combined; both buildings axe on concrete foundations ; within two miles of Aehburton. Buyer can get £300 ab low rate of interest, small balance will secure the property. 2% Acres Land and 7-roomed House, Netherby, off Wakanui Road; cheap, and very.easy terms. New Dwelling House, Willß Street West, on _ aore. Good House and f Acre Garden, Peter Street East. ---15 Roomed House and 3| Acres Land near Canberbury Flour Mills. Several Good Town Sections, West Side Railway. Several Sec ions Fairbon. H, W. Barrett, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 6 147 THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS. THH ONLY RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IN THE WORLD. TI/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro fessional Laundrers, Bays ;—lb is the best I have ever used. It makeß Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try ib and save your strength, temper, and patience. Onoe tried, always used, Sold in Tins ab SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORR k CO. 5 136 weTsk— Your inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS f AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 years, and still retain many of our firsb customers, whinh alone ia proof o our honest work. Mcdonald & Co., Tailors, Etc. Jubilee Building _ Burnett Street



National Mortgage & Agency Company. IMPORTAIvT CLEARING SALE OF SHEEP, AT RAINCLIFF ESTATE, ' :: .-. ON' MONDAY, JUNE 25 THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY CO. OF N.Z , Ld., asso. oiated with the Canterbury Fanners' Co operative Association, bave received inatruc tiona from the owners (in conatquenoe of a portion of the Estate having been disposed of), to Nell by Public Auction, at the Homestead Yards, on above date, WITH OUT RESERVE, 6300 SHBEP- A fifi 2tooth I bred EWEB in Umb *_bv/ \J to Shropahire Rama A CiCi 4"tooth •* bred E WES in ]*mh Q\J\J to Shropahire Rams 1 1 AA 6 ftnd 8 tooth | bred EWEB _LA\_/' ' in lamb to Shropshire Rams AQK F.M. .bred EWES in lamb yt&O to E. L. Rama Of\ r\ f\ 6 and 8 tooth X bred EWB3 &\J\J\J in lamb to B. L. Rams 9000 Croißbrßdl H°BB-t» (very IN LOTS TO SUIT. The Auctioneers with to draw special attention to the above sale, as it will provide a favourable opportunity to those rt quiring straight lines of good Sheep. A Drag will await arrival of Morning Train at Pleasant Point. Sale commences 12 o'clock. ALEX. SCOTT \ Joint J. MUN DELL) Auctioneers, 6 131 Timaru. COOK. WANTED— A Competent Cook. Wages '£45~-Apply personally, or by letter with reference, to MRS E. G. Wright Windermere 6 144 MISS WIBSON. Teacher of Piano, VT Elofcition, Drawing, and Painting, wiii be At Home from the 13th till the 23rd. and every following Monday, to meet with intending Pupils, , Hours—From 3 to 7 p.m. Addrefs—Cameron Street west, Ashburton 6 112 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TENDERS are invited for the work of re-forming about 17 chains part of West Street, near tha Domain. Specifi cations may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders, accompanied with a Kuarantee deposit of £2, will be received till 4 p.m on MONDAY, the 25th inst. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 6 137 Borough Engineers. OAM LOWRY AND CO. FOE Gas Lamps, 16s Each. Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. DATES, LOWRY AND CO. Burue Street



SMOKE ONLY. NEW VENUS (o) A. PEBFECT TOBACCO.



Friedlander tiros. j CLEARInYSALE i J AT LAURIBTON of FARMS, SHEUP, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, A«. Ac, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1900. ____ MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. have been instructed by Mr Dbnis McKbndry (who haa purchased the Kolmar Farm, Lyndhurat) to sell by Public Auction on the above date, at hia Homestead, Lauriston, the K\ A ACRE FARM, about one mile V A _fc from Lauriaton Railway Station, on which is erected a well-built six roomed House, detached Wash-house, large Granary and Woolshed, Stable and Loose Boxes, Implement Shed, good Sheep Yards and first-class Sheep Dip and Outbuildings. The property ia divided into six well-fenoed paddocks, 80 Acres being in oata and the balance in English grasses, well stocked orchard and plantations. C\AK ACRE FARM, all in grass, at U^fct/ Springfield, Methven, adjoining the Properties of Messrs D Cameron, and W Power, and about 1_ milea from Mr Roberb Lynes' Homestead Property. Mr McKendry having purchased tbe Lyndhurst property tbe above farms are put in our hands for absolute sale, and we would therefore advise intending purohaaera to inspect) these farms. We shall also sell the following :— 'rVf_fi Halfbred EWES, in lamb to f \J\J Shropshire and Engliah Lei cester Rams K(\f\ MERINO EWES fiftO PRREZ!NG WETHERB rtKA FRK_ZING LAMBS OKA FORWARD LAMBS QAA Four and Sl*tooth Forward OUU WETHKRS 1 Q First-Claas Draught MARES and X<l GELDINGS "I f\ Draught Twc-year-old ' COLTS XU and FILLIES f{ Draught Yearling COLTS and O FILLIES I O Three-Year-Old HACKNEYS £) Two-Year-Olda by Experience 4 Light HARNESS HORSES, broken Af\ PIGS (Baooners and Porkers) 2 DP Ploughs, 1 4 furrow Massey-H'arria Plough, 3 Fiirm Drays, 1 Tip Dray, 1 Duncan Cultivator, 1 Duncan Drill, 1 10-feet Roller (3-inch uxle new), 1 18-feet Broadcast Seed Sower and Harrows. 1 Seb 6 leuf Harrows, Horse Power Chsffcutber und Intermediate, 1 Gig, 1 Brake, Men\ TTut on Wheeh, McCormiok Reaper and Binder, at d quantity of Sundries ; also, 2 Stacks of Pat sheaves. ■ Sale ab ,11.30 a.m. sharp. Luncheon provided R. FRIEDLANDER 84 Auctioneer. ASHBURION YARDS TUESDAY, Tune 26, .1900 SPECIAL ENTRY. WE shall offer on account of Mb Mai Fbikdlander, as above,— AaOA Merino BWKS, in lamb to UU*_/ Lncoln Rams. 0/~\r\ Halfbred Ewe Hoggets, a grand Also,— FAT AND STORE SHEEP, CATTLE AND PIGS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 Ul Auctioneer. WEST STREET HORSE MART SATUKDAYT «WNE 23. In the Eatate of the late H. BcTxmoXi MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROB, L_o, have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late H. Buttebick to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, the following— •> Draught Mares and Geldinga ~| First-class Harneea Mare -i Yearling Draught, 1 Yearling Hack ) 1 Dray, 1 Anglo-Amerioan Drill, 1 Seb six-leaf Harrows, 1 Duncan Roller, 1 Dog Oarb by Brabner and Son, ,2 Seta Harnata, 1 Spring Trap, 1 Sheep Dog Also, en account of a Client,— O First-class Draught Mares and Geldingr. SALE AT 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 134 Auctioneer. I——■—■«»■—MM—_M_—l_M_—___________—» D THOMAS. »— ■ ■ ■■ . — ... . ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FEIDAY, JUNE 29, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, BDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ~AROADE~ * SATUBDAY, JUNE 23, MR D. THOM A 8 haa received instructions to Sell on the above date, a Quantity of FURNITURE, vi_:- Double Bedsteads, Bpring Mattress, Tables, Chairs, Cupboard, Cheats Drawers, Carpet, Linoleum, Harness, Winnowing Machine (in good order). Sale at 1130 a.m. D THOMAS, ' |138 Auctioneer l : : ■ | Smoke New Venus



POUNDS SAVED LVURY YKAR IP YOU PA. CAsn AW) BUY YOCK GROCERIES ■HKM FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno* Thrive on Credit; WE BOST FOR CASH-W8 SELL FOR CASH-* THERE IS THE WHOM SECRET OF OUR SUOOESS-WE HAVE NO BAD DfcBTS j^TONE of our Customers have to pay for Goods other people had frjm us, and key that will successfully open the bargain doo-, to tha wide awake merchant. h_sT*£_J_? r "ki! B i° "[•» vnd- eTerybod7 "k" to «P«nd. It is pretty hard to do noth boy.more, and Bave more at the same time. Don't take our word for it: read. compare cur prices, and j«dge for yourselves. ' ' NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON CREDIT. Compare these prices with the prices you are paying. Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bag' for 15* Id. Finest Roller Flour 2001b 14s, 1091b 7s 8d v 501b 3a 10*, 25 b 2a. Duchess Tea (very economical} 2s per lb or la 9d per lb by the Tin. Golden Tipped Orange P. koa Ceylon 2< per lb. or Is 9d per lb ty the tin. Further reductions by Half Chest or Chest. Station Tea fron? Is I*l per lb by the Chest. Good So mi Onions 201b 1% Bran 3* 91, Sharps 5s 9i per bag. Wax Candles (fluted or plain) 7dperlb Kitchen Candles 6_d per lb, or by the . Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb box 511 Fineat Oatmeal. 251b bag 2s 9d Carriage Candles 9d and lOd rer lb W«M_!» *_!_ EfT VF" ,b P*»no Oandles lOd and 1, %J lb * WniS fA r * fh r b 2,bTin V,r«in Hon^ 1* «•« Whiting. Id per ib , 4 b Tin Virgin Honey la lid Fine- New tv.int. 6d per b 7 ib Tin Virgin H<.., 3, 3d .52 S^ Rlir__£ d P",L b _J per boui. or 4. per rinear, JJitw KHieiim 6*d ocr lb j/_.~.„_v, i /t .■ r _ Quaker Oat. lOd F « JacKfc y* X etc ( "' Fimst Cut W Sugar 3|i per lb Sicily Almonds, per lb 1 4 PuMCos ee2sp_Flb _ Jordan Almonds  2 4 French Coffe Is BJ, Harp Oo«e Is; 44 per Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Finest Roasted Coffe Beans Is lOd and 2a " SrlSd Pewhes' l! 10 t>„ ;, P" lb „ , .„ . %, , Preserred Gtngei- "., 0 8 Peeks Chocolate Powder (del done) _lb Mixed Spice, l.d per pacW, lib - tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 8J tin tid ?_l! Ps_!_ hJ_i,i nCla B! i8in8 *id *"!b Golden S*rnP 2 b 6d- *,b !■• 71b Is Id Bleme Raisins 4_d per lb 141b 3s 3d, 281b 8 6d, 66 b lis 3d m?ifcL_e_£h^2ff rlb i a Treacle, 21h8d, 41b Is. Tib Is id New ?_S_Vft_i P^ ' n 2 „ 14,b & **• 28ib 6^Mlb ** •* FW French Prunes, per lb 010 Neave'* Food lid, Mellin's Food Is M „ dewing Prune. „6d and 0 8 User's Food Is lid and 3s 6d per tin KW£AS^T^ IM9 0 B Bob^P^-t Groats and ffrley . Fining Sugar! per H> 0 M^^SfS^^^f^^U „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 6 Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, _lbls 8d Crosse and Blackwell's Essences 9d per Van H_utsn's oJeo. 4lb la 9d, *lb lid, lib tin 3s 3d ' LeW,nl Prl ee BBC°n ' b7 r°" °r "We n.. Fry'B 0oco» $b d» ilb Bid. "b !■ *W t iP-d- r. i_ «* Choco'ate 4d and Od per oake ! J« wlB, £ r'M f» ma!, Per lh, _ ° 8 G ldpD V»»« Milk 5s 6d dc_, 6d tin Fineßt Refined Lard, per tin Is Id BISCUITS Deseicate^Loanut „ .7 S^ e LnDCh **lb b^'t,n CT *1& Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and Super. Wine s_d lb by tin. or 6d lb lid per tin ' . A ' VanilU Wine ft „ „lb W. Rbl a!« ' ,-.. Of Rich Tea 4lb by tin, or 8d lb lb Tins bt George»« Jams./" tin 0 5 peop^., MJxed ]b * , b lb Raspberry Jam, 6s edd« ? tin 0 6 Fancy Mixed s_d lh „ or Id lb* lib „Cros«e and Blackwell's Mar Dessert 9dlb , or lOd lb n "^f,,,,, T o ° 9 '«»>«»MI 6_dlb or6dlb Concemratrd Jellies—-Lemon, Basp* Sultanas dd lb £« rJJ. v»»iiift -n»t nack-jts, Snowflakes 4*d Ib *" or 54 6s 6d dm. per packet • 0 « Water " De Vere's Jel:y Powders, a sorted Ginger Nuts 6_d b■" or 6dlb larocrs, per packet 0 6 Cocr.annfc 11A IS „- 04 iw Bird Seed-Hemp Rape. OansrylbO 3 rkna , 9 Jfi.S '»'orJ JJ £ Linseed, whole, 3d, ormhed,pr lb 0 4 Pet >, Freens and Co Bi.cui s m Ti 6 4d'rA^ ?*1 Chocolate Fingers Is 6 j per lb I Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d dr _, 7„d tm| Cafe Noir is p«r lh i_« . >n CHE*I, I.? AIS- ■ ', _ Neapolitan Wafers 2.. 3d per lb Morton's Cream of 'JWiar, per lb *1 3 Florence Wafew 2s 3i pe?lb „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 3 Furopean Mixed Is 3i per lb " vVX Ltn «- " I 2 R»«Pberry Boudoir 2s per lb „ Ctr.cAcid 3do_. „ 3 6 rmuirm nam. '" n« fcT"? " nc Salmon» Californlan Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting „ Beflned Saltpetre „ 0 6 lOd, Cocktail lid-per tin f M ?,S7° WdeWd M S2 1 Sardines, Albert patent opener lsrmr t| B tvi"* i X , , i .•" t_° 6 " Small, 4d and 4_d. larg. 81 D ? sln ecUnt Powder, bm> tins lpd Sardines, in tomato saucef^d pW tin naustieboda 7.' Bd, and 9d per tin 1 Morton's Fresh Herrings, fl.t 7d. kip -0»rbolio S.nd Soap 5d per bar pered 10df Herrings in t, mato saoie a.». -i „,  , 10d per tin Day* Martin c paste Blacking doz. 0 4j Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 , ri h 10« 8d Nixey.a Black Lead per dpz. 0 9 Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin ■Peerless Glon p«r hot. 0 6 Preserved Bloaters 10i per tin Black Lacquer, (Caßtle Brand) bot. 0 9 __; v %!,, J ntinr, S ! Ground Rice 3_d Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 B„in.-p«__ kik-tI „-i»j n. Ws Oxford B,« Pc, per lb 010 Jffi^,^^ ** *, ft St Georges Bine, 0 8 fl/ricot Beans 34Jib Colman's D.S F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 «.,-_-„„! „_^ *"t_ „ : , , A . . .In tins 10_d,ilb tine 6d Wrom and Vermicelli Is lOd box o Keen's Mut-tard Condiment per lb 1 3 m„ n,, ni i w,u_, ««j 3 71b tins 6s 9d Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per doa erlOd Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5h per cwt nJ„S. Pnw/ , ,n i „: „ Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14b Card B Cnrrle Powder JO^perdtaorlld (Hn^ttbl. 3d, grou. dls4d lb f 1*""'" SCr?* B^' ?!nt: J° White Pepper <ga»mt»td pure) Is _d lh L!,B |" fid C" J'p,nt la 4d« pltt lib Tin Rabbit in Jelly 7d, 21 b, 10.1 and 1- ol|r c f pj , t pfnt 9d Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle T?T' 9' p q p Pj 0* hot»l e White Wlm Vinegar 9d bottle t^J? w m '/ %*£* xt .. , Waging Boap-,Ukstone 10. bar or 1U XhjT SS'I^SShJ per box Eel' 6 ncr lb ' <D,»t'iQem i M^^ ftlmoKdßcented9d b"' "* Match^' PlSdH_,p.r .ro,s, 4.d do. RaVfln^a almond scented, M ner. C * 10d *f ,L I Domestic, 6d bar bo* '.™ . ornv ?" »"»'. *_! Bond's oUser, 6d bar, 6 3 3d box 5« 2d boV- ™JZ "v^^V" S Barilla Ash lOd bar 8 3,; af*' V'• B »«d M. W   ... , , .i , , packet, small ad mcke'! Sunlight so»p Is per box 4|d bar * S .arsi. Colman's. 5 b pkt s_d lb Lifebuoy (Catholic), la 41 box, 6d bar ' Tll» nwllhCS TOU CTa^r' 8 M6°rted tabi6t8 ' *ln B"r» «*«V^ Ud?" l|fl packet _ box. Is box . . . Kovril Is 9d snd Ss bottle P Pear's unsoentea tablets, 6i each, 5« 6d Tjieblg . fl ExtMct Meat , s Q(1 per j%r • n »at «__ ci-i ni _ V7ashboards, wood, lid. _:oc In 2d Ci 9 ams ShaTing Sticks 9Je,ch American brooms is 3J, Is 6d, Is 9d Brown Windsor, lib bar 10d, 10 tablets 2* 2s 3i nt 1 a ..ii _, ... „. Fresh Ground Ci ffee Is 4d. Is6d arul Glycerine Soap, _lb bars 41, lib hars 8i 1 8 8d lb Hops, loose, Is 4d, and la f^ »b pressed PATENT MBDTOINES, E^., AT BARQAIN PRICES. °afc\ Co Ur r3s ß»d? lB met* °r 3 ™%tB H *nd AF«'« S«"P»riH» 4. 8d be. Camphor, 31 per Cake r ondy's Fluid Is sd, Lung Prejerrer Is, Vaseline fid and 9d j»r, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Tricop^eru* Is Sd bottle Pure Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Scott's Kmalslrn 2s 6d and 4s 8d per Llcquorice Pjwder, 6 j per lottle battle Pain Xlller Is 4d and 2s 6d per bottle v'ulphate Magnesia 31 per packet Bonnington'slrish Moss Is ard Is 101 French Chalk 10 J per lb Mother Seigel's Syrup Is 9d and 3s bottle Chloride of Lime Is per tin Pills—Holloway'B and Cockle's Is 4d Vox St Jacobs Oil 2n 9i per buttle Beecham's and Seigel's Is 5d box Himrcd's Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin Senna Leaves 2d per packet Norwegian Cod Llrer Oil Is 3d per bottle Epsom Salts 6d per doeei Kepler's Extrect Malt 2* 6d per bottle Encs' Fruit Salts 3s 3d bottle Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil Mellin's Food Is 9d, Benger's Food 2s 9d per bottle l;lld EHman's Embrocation Is 3d, Is 5d and Pears'Faller'a Harth and Violet Powdsr 2s lid 8d box Bile Beans Is 5d box Frear's Balsam aud Carbolic Oil, lid box Solas 1 Juice 6i and 81 stick We are opposed to the Trust; and for that reason we bave a Cash System «irfc^ noone' Th!B eaftbl" U8 t0 Retail o«r Goods at WHOLIWALji PRICES. >«*«*"•*«■ We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity. Temß : Prompt Nott Otah with, thi Oidira a^a^ia, *-, _i. FLETCHIiiI BROS. A3HBBOPPLI STORES ASHBUKTON AKD OHRISTOHUROfc.