Sporting.

NORTH OTAGO RACSS

SECOND DAY.

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Oamabu, May 31

Concluding results— Tradesmen's Handicap — Grnndshot 1, W»nington 2, Te Taiah* 3 ' Won by a Rhort head. Dividend-£9 7a

Beookstead Trot—Terry 1, The Gossoon 2, Moate Carlo 3. Won by a length. Divi deed—£2 5a

Waitaki Handicap--Goldspui 1, Roman off 2 First Blood 3. A cose naieh. Divi dead—£2 2i

CABLE NEWS.

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.Brisbane, May 31

An attempt to float the Queen Christina, which stranded on Libon Reef, failed. A portion of the cargo was saved.

Sydney, May 31

The opening of Parliament has been postponed for a week, as Bit W. J, Lyne has left for Tabiaania, where his father is seriously ill. Melbourne, May 31 At the meeting of the Colonial Mutual Life Society, the report, which , showed that with increasing business directors had managed to reduce the j cost for the year several thousand pounds, was adopted. Messrs A gar, Wynne and Arthur Bonviile were elected directors. The new business for the year w»a over £739,000, and income £409,700. After providing for till claims the sum of over £123,000 was added to the funds, making a total of £2,885,000, Paris, May 30 The French Nationalist**' Press re ceived the appointment of General Andree very coldly. New York, May 30 A seventy seven pound weight nug gefe was found on the Klondyke gold field.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

The Outlook Considered Serious.

Russian Demands in Corea.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right HokgKonq, May 31 China has forbidden Russian troops to pass the Taku fort?. Sydney, May 31 The Japanese Consul considers the outlook in Core a serious. He says Japan is ready for war, and will not allow Russia to push her too far. He hints that Japanese opinion is that England will help her li attacked. Melbourne, May 31 The Japanese Consul says that Japan does not desire war, but if Russia^ arbitrary action forces her she will fight. to the bitter end. Jjpan could in a short time-pour ha'f a million troops into Oorea.

Bkisbane, May 31

The officers of a Japanese mail steamer declare that the position U very Btrained, and that war is inevitable unless Russia eases the situation in rt-

gard to Oorea.

Received Wakipuaka June 1, 9,M am This offioe, 10 22 am.

Hongkong, May 31 Many warships chiefly Russian, have assembled at Tientsin, ,

THIS LATEST.

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(Received Wakapuaka June 1, 9.40 ft.m This Office 10.22 a.m) Fatal Accident.

Bbispane, June I Seven men were entombed by a fall of earth In a railway cutting at Gairosj threa have been extricated dead, and one is seriously injured. The others are still entombed.

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lart Hamilton's Column Captures

Hand Defences

(Received Wakapuaka June 1, 950 a m This Office 1045 a m)

London, May 31 The British have occupied Heldel berg. Lord Roberts cabled on Wednesday night that at the Commandant's request he had deferred entering Johannesburg for twenty four hours to avoid disturbances in the town, where there were still many armed burghers.

General lan Hamilton c-n Tuesday, while supporting Genpral French's cavalry, captured the ridges three miles south of the Rand, which were defended by several guns. The chief casualties were amongst the Gordon Highlanders and the Oity of London Volunteers.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the County Coun cil was held this morning. Present—Messrs G> J. Harper (chairman), Hugo Fried lander, J Johnston, GAM Buckley, J Lam bie, 8 S Chapman, M Stilt, Vv Morgan. An apolopy for non-attendance was received from Mr E G Wright, who was detained in Christ church on Mai hour Board business. He asked for the motion in his name to again stand over till next meeting.

A telegram -vas received from tha Acticg- Premier announcing the unofficial report of the abandonment of Pretoria by the Boera. He had no doubt the news was correct. The chairman remarked the Acting-Premier w,b extremely prompt in notifying the public of the news received from She fronb. It was thought probable an official confirmation of the report would be received daring the Council's meeting, and action was held over for a time.

Mr Fdedjander moved, Mr L'unbie seconded, and it was carried—"That this Council thanks fcbe aotingrPfemier for hie early notification and joins with him in supporting the congratulation of the colony K9 jjocd Roberts. j inspector's befobt. The inspector of slaughterhouses reported that h* had inspected the slaughterhouses in the district. All were in first-class order with the exception of one, which was in * dirty condition, IHfiINEiBK'S REPORT. The engineer's report was read &a follows : Ruapana Water Supply From R»ngitat» Gorge.-jThe .water haa now advanoed to a point »few chains from top of main terrace, ■ix milai from intake at river, and by Mon day firifc I expect it will be on top of terrace,

These six miles ofehanael in the sbiagle terraces will then have absorbed during fifiy days, no less thau five hundred million gallons of water, which would be equal to rilling a reservoir hUfa mile i^nare to a depth of fully eleven feet. The percolation in the terraces is now beginning fco abate, except over a few chains in No. 4 contract, but the turfing being done will overcome that also Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— There ia vow & good supply throughout the district The mains and river flumes have been overhauled and are now in fair order. The wet weather interfered with the annutl overhaul of the distributing races to a con siderable extent), but since the water was let on, a good deal of ulearnng has been done and is still proceeding, with the result

that fully ha'f the mileage is in good order. Several of those in the accompanying list are doing very little towards tflaoient o'earanoe, and I go over the district next week to arrange to have deficient) portions done at oocupierV expense. The clearance of Water ton main is proceeding satisfactorily^ Good progress is being made with the construc tion of race*, asked for by Coldebream Road Board for perpetual leaseholders in Hinds- Eating district.

Ashburton-Rftkaia Water Supply*—Ther© has been a good clearance made in all the main channels, and all the flumes have been overhauled and tarred. The shutting off the water for five days has proved advantageous in this respect. As to the distributing races about two-thirde of the whole have been fairly well oleaned. As to the remainder, although some clearance is being done, I find on inspecting many of the races oa the accompanying list, that the work is of such a flimsy nature that ib cannot be acoepted, and I have instructed the rangers to see that the work ia fo'lowed up till a proper clearance is made, and the original capacities of races attained. I expect that during the next two or three weeki a satisfactory result will be obtained. The fords and cul verts in Rakaia Road District are in good j order. Some clearances of fords are neces sary in the Upper Aehburton Road District.

C 'uuty Bridges—Very little has been necessary in the way of repairs during the month.

County Plantation!!-—As requested by Plantation Committee I have prepared speci fication* and invited tenders for filing up plantations at Pudding Hill, Hckeao, Haok thnrnOj Cavendish and Fairfield, and will get all particulars a: to fencing, etc, required for new plantations in a few days. The sowing of gum seed cannot be undertaken till the spring. I may Btate that on that portion of Reserve 1774, at Fairfiald, con taining 122 acres which the Couocil prc posed to let in eight^sub-dirisio^s last year, there is now good feed which might be let for gr»z;.Dg for a few months.

Members r< marked the results of the Ruapuna water race were satitfactory. Tne soak ago spoken of occurred in every new race.

Ib was resolved that the engineer instruct the ranger to see that the roues were pro perly and effectively cleaned, and to supp'y a list of names to next meetiDg of those

persona who had nob cleaned their races, with a view to stringent measures being taken.

I was decided, on the motion of Mr Fried lander, seconded by Mr Lambie, that ten ders be invib'd for grazing for six months reserve 1774, the chairman to accept a tender.

The report as a whole was adopted. ACCOUNTS 1 Accounts amounting to £544 15j 4d were I passed for payment. THB WATER RACEB. A long discussion took place on a ttuggesed new arraogement for tho management of the water races. On the suggestion of Mr Buck ley, seconded by Mr Friediander, it wae decided to hold over the npxc mcc ing the clause referring to the Longbeach road dis trict). THSDBRS FOB PLANTING Two tenders were opened for the eupply and planting of treea, and tho^e of H Milli champ, £38 10a for No 1 on tract, and £35 for No 2, accepted. While dealing with subject of plauting, tho Chairman said ex perience taught that no deciduous tree would grow well in poor land, unless it were cultivated and b&i a water race near. Re plying to the Chairman, Mr Lambie said the deciduous trees planted near the R*kaia were makiug a poor growth, TENDERS FOR DEAD TREES The acceptance of a tender for the pur chase and removal of the dead eums, on plantation near Willowby, was left in the haudb of the chairman and engineer to arrange. The prices ranged from 10* to 41s per Here, butaome oi the tenders overlapped each other in the areas applied for. STEAM ROAD ROLLER , Mr Lambie aeked for an extension of i time for reporting on the cost of a steam roller. The information he had received so far indicated that a new steam roller would cost £850. Sttch a roller would do about 12 chains, 40 feet wide, per day, at a cost of aboub 2j 6d per chain. Members were agreed a roller of not less than 13 tons was urgently required, and would be a great boon to the district). Id was resolved to ask tne Christchurch City Council to put a price on the roller they had to dispose of, and allow the Council to have the use of it for a month on trial.

(Left sitting)

Hospital Committee.

A meeting of the Hospital Committee was held this morning. Present —Messrs Hago Friediander (chairman), W Jolliffe, S S Chapman, and M Sfcitt. MEDICAL omCßK's REPORT. The medical officer's report for the month was read. He stated inkr aUa that there were no deaths during the month There were now sixteen patients. The nursing staff was giving every satis faction. 6AS AT THE HOSPITAL, Messrs Hardley Bros.'account for laying gas at) the hospital was passed. A claim for extras for locating leiksin the old piping was not allowed, aa the work was provided for in the specifications. STOCKTAKING. Ib was decided to take an inventory of ail the furniture, etc , in the hospital, and check the sam annually. TENDERS FOR BREAD. The tender of W Bryant for the supply of bread, at 4d per 41b loaf, was accepted. VISITING COMMITTEE. Mr Wright was appointed to the visit icg committee for the month. ACCOUNTS- Accounts amounting to £95 were passed for payment. NEXT MEETING. The Committee adjourned till July 6.

AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Hia Worship the Mayor received thia morniag the following acknowledgment from ihe Lard Mayor of London:— April 19, 1900. The Mansion House, London. Dear Mr Mayor—l have had the pleasure of receiving the generous and gracious contribution of £XOUO from Ashburton, New Zealand, for the War Fund. I beg your Worship to convey to the donora my sincere thanks, and to assura them that these manifestations of the colonies sympathy in the Empire's anxieties are greatly apprecia ted hers.—Yours truly, Alfred J. Newton, Lord Mayor His Worship The Mayor of Aehburton.

Mr Patterson provided an excellent supper, which was much appreciated. During the evening loops were sung by PO R Bro. Kersal (2), and Bro. Hodgson gave a step'dance. Bro. Kernel also returned thanks to the visitors for th«-ir presence there that evening, and m»de a short and inviting speech on the bamns of friendly societys. It may be mentioned in passing that the lodge is making excellent progress and is constantly adding to its list of membersl.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Teletraph Wellington, Jme 1 The City Council has dec ded to abmdon the holiday and demonstration, on ticcouui of the inclemency of the weather, but at a meeting of c t'zans ie was decided to prepare for a monster demonstration when peace is proclaimed

Ghristchurch, June 1

A whole ho'iday h»s bieu arranged for Thursday next in celebration of the occupa tion of Pretoria. There is a big display of bunting in tha city to day. The weather is showery.

THE: ASHBTJRTOK GtJABrfAN i fRtDAY, JUNE 1, 1900



R'usio L—The local secretary of Trinity College, London, (Mr Horace A, Gate*) has received the papers for the theoretical examination to be held in the - Borough School on Saturday, June 9, at 10-30 a m



Personal,—The many friends of Mrs £ S Dobion, of Lowcliffe, who has been ssrionsly ill, will be pleased to learn that she has token a decided turn for the better, and may soon be expected to be well again.



FIBE BRIGADE—At a srteci.l 1 meeting of the Ashburton I ire Brigade laii night, Lieutenant T. Barber was unani mously elected captaiu, vice-captain A. A Pooka resigned.



Gkogbaphioai. Handkebchiefj. —Mr A Orr received this morning a shipment of handkerchiefs that has come to baud moat opportunely: They are practically rr.»ps of the seat of war in South Afric*, and contain a surprising amount of detail. They are excellently printed in clear type and are quite interesting little souvenirs. Good portraits of the leading generals are alto given.



A Hardy Tree—At the meeting of the County Council the chairman naid no known tree was equal to the pious insignia far plant ng in poor gr und. It would push its way through anything. Last season he had plantar! w.fch a crowbar a number of seedling insignia he had over. The bar was simply driven into the shingle and the trees pul into the holes, and now they were higher rhan the tussocks. No other tree would stand such treatment.



Presentation-At the meeting of the County Council to-day the chairman (Mr C J Harper) presented the Council with an enlarged poi trait of himself. The picture, which is a striking portrait of the original, is a bromide enlargement in black and white, of marly life sizi. Ib ia handsomely framed in gilt, aod ia a valuable addition to the portrait gallery of the Council. The enlargement was executed by Mr F Cooper



Fir Grorqk Wuitb- —Shortly before the outbreak of the Boer War, Sir George White met with an accident to his leg. He had by do means recovered when hostilities were in sight, and Lord Wolsoley told h'tn that he feared that his temporary lameness must be a reason for keeping him at home. But; Sir George White, who was lunching with his Chief at the United Service Ciub, had an unfcwer ready which cliuched the matter. "I beg your pardon sir," hs answered ; •' my leg is well enough for anything except run ning away!" Kir George started for Natal by the next steamer.



Wanted. WANTED Known. —Glorious News. 10 dnzsn Handkerchiefs, seat of war, 31 ; 10 dozen Handkei chief i, Ladyfinith relief, 3d ; 10 dozen Ladies' Kharki Collars and Caffs; Fl»f?8 of all kinds: Patriotic Ribbons—red, white and blue.—Andrkw Obr « 6 4 FRKBH Flounders, Warthau.Gysteiß and all kiads of freth fish by Express to night ; also tvbbics to-morrow at—J, H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. WANI>D~A Good General at once— Apply Mrs Fijheb, Tiowald. 6 2 LO *T, between Hampatead and Ashburton Forks—l Screw off a Cbaffcutter, Finder rewarded on leaving Bame at thi office 6 i WANTED, at odco— A good Ploughman a young man preferred. Apply. »t 2 p.tn, To-morrow, at R. MoOalldm's, Grocer, Taucred Street. 6 1 IjflED KNOWN-ThaTl have ac commodation for Lady Patients.— Apply Mrs Ainswobth, Ladies' Nurse, Et,on Street, Hampetead. Terms on application WANTED KNOWN-Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell, & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street Now Shop in Burnett Street. lAMPIY Crates for Sale suitable for Li Sheep Feediug. Only Is 6d eacb. Fletcher Bros., C*eh Supply Store. N' KW BOOKS—Breaking the Shackles Ordered South ; On the eve of War; The Natal Campaign; The Wallet of Kai Lung; Joan of the Sword Hand ; The Boer State* ; The Standard Dictionary of the English Language, beautifully illustraced, and containing 30,000 more words than any other dictionary, half bound oalf £2 10s, a marvel of cheapness; Legends of the Black Watoh 9J. Cheap Editions of popular works, from 4d each.—H. M. Jones ANTED KNOWN-That Mas~Mc Grkgor has commenced business in > Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, fraat Street, and wishes to solicit a fair afaare of the patronage of her old customers and tne general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, lea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 C~7aEAP Reading for the Winter. Just _J received 200 volumes of standard works, c'oth bound lOd each. The following new Hooks are also in stock—*A maker of nations,' Boothby ;' Jone March,' Crocket; •Wiles of the Wicked,' Le Quex ; «Eeo,' Pemberton ; • A Welsh singer,' Kaine ; • Was it. right lo Forgive,' by A K. Barr ; * Home Gymnastics,' arid others War Numbers of Migaznea. —A. H. Williams, Tanored Street. ASHBURTON BOBOUGH COUNCIL fIIENDERS are invited for the supply of _L 600 yards (more or lees) of Shitigle for Streets. Particular* may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders en closing deposit ot £2 will be received till 1 p.m. oh MONDiY, the 4ih June prox. CHAP. F. FOOKS, 5 241 Borough Engineer, ASHBURTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF BLACKSMITHS &COACHBUILDERB.. A GENERAL Meeting of Members will ii. be held in the back room of the Orange Hall on SATURDAY night at 3 o'clock, to arrange for trade display at Pretoria Demon stration. Large attendance requested. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and Bub iaob to croup X If so, try Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles. Is 6d and 2s 6d. 3 246 "LUNGBEAOH ROAD BUARD. ~ , rpENDERS are invited to be sent) in not X Later than SATURDAY, June 2 next at Noon, for the Supply and Delivery of about 900 yards of Shingle on Wheatstone Road. FOOKS k SON, 5 245 Surveyors to the Road, FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLA.NDER BROS, Lro



Forresters' Social. . —«. The anniversary of Lodge Aehburton Nc» 6729, A.O.P, was colobrated on Thuißday night by a social gathering in the Orange Hall. The gathering was a pronounced sueeese. Over 50 couples were present), and the hall was none too large to accommodate those who wished to dance. The floor was in perfect order and the enjoyment of the dancers was enhanced by the excellent music provided by Miss Beasie Simmonds. Tiei tors from Bieter lodges were present), includ- I ing representatives of the ladies' lodge of Druids, and the brilliant sashes and regalias helped to make the Bcene a bright and animated one. Mr J Reid made ail efficient M.C. Dancing was kepb up with great spirit till well into the following morning.



Friedlander fc*ros. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will' bej held >n THURSDAY, JOKE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 98 JRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. WE ARE ~ CASH BUYEKS OF WHEAT, OATS, . BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros." Limited _______ TpEACHER of Pianofotte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Will* and William Streets near Wakaaui Road East). MRS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M terials. AH the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited. FOR PRIVATE BALK/" A SEVEN-ROOM RD HOUSP, with Scullery and Wash-houee, £ acre, in Tancred Street East, clone to Masouio Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd Frank Curtis. Wutohmaker, & Jewel lerj WEDDING PRESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Electro-pate and Sterling Silver, including a brau* Hful lot nf Doulton ware, ate , at prices to suit) the titnei. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings ai d i Brooches, Charms, Miff Chains, Watchrip, **c , i* the largest and/ beat selected in tie district, A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IP REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of tnyown manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Tour old gold, rings, etc, rc-m ide in the same style and finish at nominal coat. Wedding rings ALTERED TN SIZE WITHOUT COT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a ful a took of Ooilieni'iiK, WaUliams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is n guess work, glasses being fitted to suit tl • sight perfectly in every c*se. A speciel room or testing. Glauses from 2s 6d. lest* ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt) and reason" able. Silver chirms in great variety from Ja upwards LUWELLYM OWEN, M.as.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL' Representative of the London College of Mdsic, and of the [Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 2nd. laten ding pupils kindly communicate arty. Mrß Robottom, PHOTOGBAPHEB, MOORE STREET, A6HBURTON. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THE ONLY RRLIABLB SHIRT POLISH IN THB WORLD. Tt/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, tho Pro fessional Laundress, lays:—lt is the best I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing pleaßure. .Wise Mothers and Sisters tty it ani save your strengtl, temper, and patience. Once tried, always Used Sild in tins at SHEARMAN BROS' * JOHN ORR & CO 5 136 FOR SALE, '[)RIOe~-;4SI 15m per aore. A 43ac 2r, 20p l43ac. Being R.S 29024, Wakannl Plains Seafield District Estate of W. A. Knapman, deceased; to close accounts: Full particulars furnished. T. BULLOCK, Agent. N 0 T I 0 E. PROPOSED BACON FACTORY. A MEETING wilt be held in the A. and P. Association* Rooms, Aroade, on SATURDAY Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to hear the decision of the Directors of the Belfast Freezing Works re Proposed Bacon Curing Factory at) Fairfield. 5 244 G. W. LBADLEY. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Kootibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Cooch, Storekeeper. Smoke New Venus ~ ""*



RARE CHANCE OF SECURING FIRST-CLASS PIANO OE ORGAN. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS, rjIHE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, through (heir Representative (Mr Wm. Enramos) will bold A CLEARING SALE at thefr AthburtonAgency, MkHinM ' fTIPHBN9ONS Auction Rooms FOE TEN DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING ON WEDNESDAY, 30tb lfey, wh.n .11 instrument, wi 1 ba .old a 6 GENUINE WHOLESALE PRICES FOX CASH! OR ON OUR EASY HIRE SYSTEM— PIANOS FROM 20. MONTHLY. ORGANS FROM 10a 6d MONTHLY. OTHER INSTRUMENTS IN PROPORTION. TEy BARS GUARANTEE giv. D with m, Pi* B o, Organ or Hirmcafom Sold. GOOB NWS. f/GOGI^EW<3 GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. GT^ It f*lf\ RECOGNISING by their increasing business thit the • JLJm %30 V^V/«a inhabitants of Ashburton and turroanding Districts appreciate their efforts in providing them with General Drapery «b astonishing low price*, propoie to give them farther practical evidence a* the nndernoted quotation* will prove, viz. Grey and White Calicoes, 2fd upwards Cretonne*, 3|d upwards, Long Laca Car- Stripe Flannelettes, 2§d upwards tains, Is 6|d upwards (special value) 33 inch Pink Twill Flannellette (■pedal), Ladles' (Japes and Jackets, 6s 9d upward*. 4|c! upward* Ladies' Umbrella*, 2s lid upwards 72-inch Unbleached Sheeting, 10$4 up- Ladies' Fur Necklets (Urge variety) 2a lid wards upwards Grey and White Caliooei, 2d per yard Men's Ribbed Lambs' Wool Drawer*, 2s upwards J Hd upwards Cotton Shirting, 3|d upward*, Leather Men'sFanoy Cotton Shirts, 2i lid upwards Shirting, 4|i upwards, Union Shirting, B|d Men's Fanoy Union Shirts, 2t 91 upwards upwards Men's Colonial Koitt Book*, la per pair Contingent Bush Rug*, 2* lid (selling Men's and Boys' Braces, Tie*, Haudker freely) chief*, &<%, *c. White and Brown Turkish Towels, 4fd up. Men* Moleskin and Btaver Cord Trousers Toilet Cover*, BJi upwards; Antimac- Special—4-ply Fingering Wool, 2* 6d per erasers, 7£d upwards, Muslins, 2|d upwards lb, Black, White, and Coloured. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY, DONT FORGET GEORGE DUNOAN k CO., Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. GOOD .NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have juafc landed, per the s s " Whakatanp," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. O«ll early and see for yourselves. Aho-Jt 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes;.all price?. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHER UTRECHT VELVET*, ORETTONES, Etc, for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upbolsforpr (kte of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. • Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Cirpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per gs"lonia.', At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order. Oall and inspect them. | For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Te* Ware, Fancy Goods, Picture! (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where. r Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Foldiag* Chairs, Camp Stoola and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, aH Bizes and prices ' Ducheese Tables and Chests, W»3hstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock jand made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL, DISCOUNT FOR CASH, * • AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., | CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, (opp ositt Ajrcadb. MURCATROYD BROS. A* ACER WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS * v J ' Chsistchubch, Auckland, Patea, etc AliOxllliiGT. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND ARfIADM nvr&Twn\t'Q<s. BUTCHERS of the Aahburton Die- AKUAUK CHAMBERS, tiicb that they have decided to Establish a AcnomiTnw WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY AbHBURTON. ]N ASHBURTON, , and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mb C. E. Kendall as Buyer, who TF yon want a NtiW HOUSE, or Alter* will be in constant attendance at the below JL address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, time, or Newest Style of Decorations, SHEEP SKINP, HIDES, ROUGH FAT, OONSDi/T MR AOFR TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, _^ ' At Highest Rates Current. Call and see th« MUBGATROYD BROS., FIBROSE BLIND, OPPOSITE BULLOCK'S ARCADE, T mif»hi« n »v ♦• *i. »ti. Burnett Street, A.hburton. Imitation of Venet.ap, at half the price. " 6J37 — 2i£ ASHBORTON ASHBURTON PRIVATE HOSPITALi pe *Manekt building :a»d ..BurfordHoase." # INVESTMENT, SOCIETY. Conducted by—Mrs Maokay. t,.- ♦ v *~~- . '1 OANS GRABTBD:FROM Patients esn be received on an after < I i MAY 14, 1900. | jg g g MRS MACKAY trnßt» that her long \ and upwards, at current rates, connection with the Ashburton ' Wnii p a ...i An i »• ,i County Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee ; *U" Particalars on application, that all Patients /who can be ittendedby EDWARD STEPHENS, their own Doctors,) will receive every oare Manager attention, and comfort. Office'.-Tancred Street] . For terms apply to 44 MRS MAOKAY. i " ~ — __ . EGrGrS. mONKINS'S Linseed Emulsion, which —— X has come to stay in Ashburton is a [ TIfITNORCAS are recommended by the certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest ; Ixl. Government Expert aa being the beet complaints. Sold by all local chemists and j Ilayert. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels grocers in bottles, Is 6dand 2» 6d. 3 247 :for itfte, cheap, bred from first prize Stock. MRS ALCORN is~now ahowing a well j. 6 "71 H. G. BERRY MAN. selected stock of Now Winter Milli- ; "^~—— —— — nery. Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac- ] TTI it S. KNIGHT are buyers of al intoahes, etci Ladies' and Children's Under- ' Hi* kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad clothing in stook and made to order Mqas EjtiQHt's Boardioghouae.



j special" notice j TO Our Customers & the Public Generally, rifE have just tended (per g p. Fernfield from America) (he following »n j - ea which were boufe'hc before the great advance on all ciauM of Woods m the American Market: 20 Casks and Oaseß Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glashware 14 Casea Ansonia Clocks ani Watches 10 Cases and Crates Mrs Potta' Ii one, etc. Also, to arrive per 8.8. Hswke's Bay,— 6;G«B68 Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Casks and Hogsheads Table Glassware *o Casea Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Cases American Plated Goods in m ,Al8O» to arrive per Be. Rakala from England,— 1U lanka and Crates of Dinnerware and Chinaware. We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer LAMPS & LAMPWARE. Our Great Lamp Show commences SATURDAY, May 12th when we show R°CHEB^j^^^ 88 shown. "Igj3 Wa Jtounr to Liokt Without jE|Biprv Removing CHinwtY. lfe^H A^y the <^\ Bmbo»»d Nirklo Little Jano tL^[LL^J[ w« 1 W^'^f «. ** 5s 9d No *» "0 oatdle power, w od No 1-50 Candle Power 8s 9d N° 2f °'ndle P o*"' "' M „2 85 „ „ 12« 6d wSmSt Grtimney», Best Qaality, 7d ;;' 9i and lUUi^ |j|g yS Rochc»t«r fl-mging Lamp*" IM*gnificent Halt Latrpi in „ ,"1 . O^ Ruby, PiDk, and Ruby etched „. *Rom 6if' ef ch ni /^ from 25s each M» Ohlmneya 7.1, 91. 10J / Library or Drawing Room }IT I. . (Poiuhed Broi Z8 Metal) ( " WJf j i| I I With Patent Spring Fxtention \.^ui/ j I I j D.corated Shades & Froota, lP^^k[ I j I I 10 Different Patterns 4s£t I I I I No 1, 50 cand!e power, Hi 6d IIIS rOifi^. So 2> M»dl« pewer, 14« M lIM I I^^Hf No 3,300 candle power, 22iM /M^RlJk ll^^l ll w't*l n'**el 'ronti, harp, dljlHDn ||4fl^i »nd belt, with enamelled ■^r^KtimKlx*r T \ Chimrjeys for the above, 9d # ill AI! Our Rcohe-ttr Lamps Little Brow Die Bracket Lamps I |\ fitte-lwiibthe Uicat . Nickel plated li 9d ft I Wick Rai. era ii Brownie UMJ ■ Bra's 2t lid ftjpiF x^ -— — ' ■ • Oil 3s 3d Brass Hand L tnps Is each. /|;f ft | Many other fctylea to choca i^fck| >^^^^^^L. Chimneys from 3d each.* I!V|?!' >'^]/ |^9^^^^H^'\ I I Tabi ar Lanterm will^notj , go out in aDy wind,. -■ Remember, No 1, 2, and 3 2s lid each Rochester Lamps fitted with Extra Globes la 3d patent lighting attachment^ Qil t vci fr mBl 6d X ROSENE PUMP as rhowa i^^^^^^^^^^HHj^^^^^^^^^^H Sarei Its cost in a very rhott ACME LAMP CHIMNEYS will not break with heat. Stocked/In th« following kind^:—Juno, Koa 1, 2, and 3 ; Jiochestera, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 • Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; Sun Hinge Chimneje, Duplex, Ka'xnpg, Gem; also Globes ioc Tabular Lanterns Remember, these are the Finest Chlmnws manufactured, bub we sell them at a lo than many stores charge for.tn« ordinary mike. FLETCHER BROS., [Cash supply stobujs, ASHBURT.ON & C.HKISTOHUEOH, BOX 67. TILETHfNft