Sporting.

HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph

Hastings Racecourse, June 20 ' H*avy rain fell during the night, bat the Weather is fine, although threatening, for the Jockey Club's races. The attendance is goad, and the course is heavy. Following are results:—

Irial Steept.ecbasb — Apremete 1, Cbai cc 2, Dubious 3. AH Btarted. Pistol Grip and Christ man fell. Won by five lengths. Dividend—£4 lis.

Winter Handicap—Ruamahnnga 1, Bush Ruse 2, Will-o'-the-Wisp 3. Scratched— Jadco and Davy Jones. Won by a length. Dividend—.£6 16e.

Bracelet—-Pearl Shot 1, Cora Linn 2, Bradford 3 Scratched-Bank, Czmna, Waitio, and Honors. Won easily by ten lengths. Dividend—-£2 11a.

Hawkes' Bay Hurles— Roller 1, Trouba dor 2, Kauri Gum 3. All started. Wop, without pressure, by four lengihs, Kmii Gum, the same distance away, third, Tim fourth, Coin la«t. Dividend—£3 3',

The Maori Tragedy.

Unhad Press Association-By Bleotric Telegra; h Napier, June 20 The trial of Rop<Ua for murder is still proceeding. The ease for the dt>fence is that thf» nrui was distracted by hn wife's Infidelity a-nl persistent refusal to return to him The prisoner is now giving evidence at length in regard to some extraordinary j Miori supetstitions and spells recommended by the tohuncn to retrain his wife a love.

The Law Relating to Illegiti macy-

At a meeting of the Council of SbSaviour's Guild on Monday, tbe following resolutions were passed :—• (1) Thab whenever the male parentage of a child born oub of wedlock is proved, the father's name ought; bo bo entered in the register of births, and the child should be entitled to bear its father's Bame, (2) That, for the purpose of such registration, the proviso to Clause 16 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1875, which (Xonerates bhe fathers of illegitimate children from any of the responsibility attaching to parents and others in respect to the registration of the birth of children, Should be revoked, and any of the following proofs «f male parentage should be Sufficient: ~{a) The father's signature in the register ; (b) his written admission cf parentage, duly attested; (c) the finding of the Court in affiliation proceedings, or of any Court hereinafter authorised to enquire into parentage. (3) That authority to ini tiate or join in proceedings in any such Court should be given to persons having the control or management of maternity Institutions, or the care or charge cf children born oub of wedlock." It was further resolved that the foregoing resolutions be communicated to the Government, and that in the event of action being taken to amend the law of the registration of births in tho direction indicated, bhe legislators be asked to support it.

THE NAPIER MYSTERY.

The Hawkes Bay Herald says :—A corres- Sondenb Bigning himself " Red, White and Hue," writes from Hastings anenfc tho inner harbour mystery. Some of his assertions are distinctly libellous, involving as they do a charge of murder, and for that reason we must decline to inaerb his letter iv full. He remarks inter alio:—"There is a strorg feeling, both heee and iD Clive, thab the body found last) Sunday week is that of a girl well known, and thab from 'the chcum atances disclosed by the posb mortem exam ination she was made away with. . . . Do the police intend to issue photographs of the body found, affording the chance of identification? Would any useful purpose be served by exhuming the body, as in view of the rumours referred to, several would go in to view the body, if not too late ?'' The Napier Telegraph ia strongly urging that an enquiry be held. It makes out a very strong case in favour of the same, »dc! is confident the facta elicited point to a foul murder having been committed.

SALVATION ARMY RESCUE WORK.

In the Lyfctelton Salvation Army Barracks, on Monday night, a public meeting in co»J necbion with the Army social re cue work was held, |Mr W Radcliffe, the Mayor, presiding Mr George Laurenson, M.H.R., gave an address, in which he eulogised the Work done by the Army, and especially re ferred to bhe necessity for providing means to keep boys off the streets. The Rev. A H Treadwell alao expressed hie sympathy with the Army's social work. Mrs Hollands, an ensign fa the Salvation Army, gave an ac count of the work dore by the Army in the Melbourne alums, and in various towns in New Zealand. Before the meeting the Marine Band, whose services were gratuitous, played selections in front of bhe Barracks, and dur ing the meeting Beveral members of bhe Presbyterian Church choir sang hymns.

THE ASHBDKION GUAJKDIAK WEDNESDAY, JCNE 20 1900



A Dmr Country—The dryesb spob on earth—ao says Professor David Fairohild—is at Payta, a district In Peru. Ib is on the coast, about sdeg south of the equator, and |n spite of the nearness of the ocean, is dryer than the Atakama Deserb of Chili, Sea eloqds are plentiful, bub as a general thing several years roll by between showers.



Roman Catholic Church, Pleasant Point—lv January next a b»zaar will be held at Pleasant Point to raise funds for the building of a spire to the Roman Catholic church. Meanwhile, besides preparations for the baz»ar, subscription lists will be got out, and it is hoped that enough will be raised to not only procure and pay for the spire, which is to be in brick, sevente five feet high, but also to add two more bells. The spire will add much to the beauty of the church, and would have doubtless been erected before but for other calls on the congregation which had to be attended to fi'Bh The Rev Father Galeirne has the matter in hat,d, and ia being assisted by many enfchusias ie workers.



The Wajcwobks —The Dannevirke Mow ing Press says .-— Ihe Town Hall was crowd ed to overflowing on Thursday evening, when Waxworks and Variety Company presented an entirely new programme. After the large audience had feasted their eyes on the pplendid cyc'orama and waxworks, the variety entertainment commenced. Rexo again caused those present to marvel at his wonderful juggling and balancing feats, his performance of balancing two billiard balls on a cue, and placing the 1 \ tier on his ohm evoked exclamations of astonishment. Carl Matzoni delighted the audience with a coc~ juring performance, introducing " Time's flight" with a watch, "The Birth of Flora." etc. The ever smiling Prior was greeted with a bowl of delighted recognition by the boys, with whom he is a prime favourite, He gave a splendid im personation of Coster character, and sang in his own particular and fetching style, being twice recalled. Lily Smith was very sue. cessfnl in her medley, and was repeatedly ecoored, Sheldon Kindley was even more Bucceasful than on the previous nights, his ventriloqulal turn with his two "children" being wonderful j uhe vocal trio is a revela tion in the art of voice-throwing. A screaming farce concluded the performance. Last night there was also a full house, and the fun was fast and furious. The comic singing competition was won by Mr Keen. The Company appear in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on Friday and Saturday next.



Chills Ever become chilled through and The acute sen sation of cold is followed by fever ishness and aches in all parts of the body. Finally the whole €h«srra Pectoral will cure these chills and coughs. A few doses are sufficient at first. More time is required later on. Stop coughing and you will get well. Keep coughing and you invite bronchi tis, pneumonia, or even consumption itself. Better stop your cough at once and thus end the whole matter. PnparsdbyDr. J. C. Aver kO . Lowell, Man., U. S. A. Wanted. AN Elderly Gentleman is in want of a House-keeper. An elderly person preferred.—Apply to Mrs Tasxer, E»st street. 6 126 FRESH Oysters, Crayfish ; =»Iso Rabbit. Flounders, and all kinds of freFh Pish by Express To-night at J. H. J c. witt's. WANTED-A Strong Lid to Milk, and do General work on a Farm. Apply !o the Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ash burton, Friday, at Noon. 6 129 SEVHiN 400 Gallon Tanks for Sale pain ted and galvanised), at FIiETBHEtt 3ros. Cash Supply Storps National Mortgage & Agency Company, ! IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF SHEEP, AT RAINCLIFF ESTATE, i ON MOXDAY, JUNE 25 THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY CO. OF Is.Z , Lx>., asso. siated with the Canterbury Farmers' Co >perative Association, have received instruc tions from the owners (in consequence of a portion of the Estate having been disposed >f), to Sell by Public Auction, at the Homestead Yards, on above date, WITH OUT RESERVE, 6300 BHMP aAn 2-to°th i br°d ewes ia iamb ttUU to Shropshire Rams A C\Ci 4-tootb i bred EWES in lamb _t\_/vx to Shropshire Rams 1 1 C\f} 6 and 8 toofch 4 bred EWES XX v_/^ * in lamb to Shropshire Rams 4£\v F.M. .bred EWE 3 in.lamb fyt) to E. L. R^ma 3C\f\C\ 6 and 8 tooth X bred EWES \J\J\J in lamb to B. L. Rams £\C\(~\(\ Ciossbred Ho.gets (very IN LOTS TO SUIT. The Auctioneers wish to draw special attention to the above sale, as it will provide a favourable opportunity to those requiring straight lines of good Sheep. A Drag will await arrival of Morniog Train at Pleasant Point). Sale commences 12 o'clock. ALEX SCOTT 1 Joint J. MUNDELLj Auctioneer?, 6 131 Timaru. @HUROH~~SERV7CEB. " 'PRIMITIVE Methodisfc Church Band of X Hope Meeting on Thursday 21st inst a*i 7 p.m. Everybody invited. 6 13' ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton, THURSDAY-Stephen's Guild and Missionary Association, 730 pm, Paper and discussion on " Bishop Webb and tha Settlement in South Africa " FRIDAY-LitaDy and Address, 715 pm ; Choir Practice, Bpm SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (June 24.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins and Sermon 3 p.m-SEAFIELD, the Vicar DROMORE, Mr T A Gates 6 30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Vicar PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. ALL Rates unpaid by JUNE 29, will be charged ton per cent, additional, and Sued For, By Order, J. C. BELL, 6 130 Clerk Hempstead Town Board. ASHBURTON BOtfOUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS aro invited for tho work of re-forming abouc 17 chaius pirb of West Street, near the Domain. Specifi cations may be seen at tho Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders, accompanied with a guaiantee deposit of £2, will be received till 4 p.m on MONDAY, the 25th inst, C. E. FOOKS & SON, 6 137 Borough Engineers. A CARD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Nicoll Bros , Eatt Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend at Lowest Currenb Rates on Fteehoid Security. I No Procuration i?ee. MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Ashburton. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, JUNE 29, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held tn the above date, EDR WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. ~D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



Lots of people have bought a small t ample packet of MeKeazie'e Hondai Lanka Cey- LOir Tea oat of pure curiosity. Didn't be lieve it—why, certainly not—why should they. Bub somehow or other they are using it right along; wouldn't forsake ib on any account. Of couree they were sceptical at first; go many things advertised now-a-days; but a teapot test sets doubt) ab rest. All disinterested stores sell Hondai Lanka,



P. THOMAS. ABO*l>E. SATUBDAY, JUNfc 23. MRD. THOM »8 hosreceived inptruotioi to Sell on the above date, a Qaanti! tt FURNITURE, v'_:- Double Bedsteads, Bpring Mattress, Table: Chairs, Cupboard, Chpus Drawers, Carpe Linoleum, Harness, Winnow Machine (i good order). ' Sale at 1130 a.m. D THOMAS, 6 138 Auctioneer Friedlander Jbros. WEST STREET HORSE MAR. SATUKDAY7 JUNE 23. In th« Estate of the late H. Butikkiokj MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, to, have received instructions from the Executors in the Estate of the late H BrjTTERiCK to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, the following— 0 Draught Mares and Geldings -I First-class Harness Mare -j Yearling Draught, 1 Yearling; Hack 1 Drey, 1 Anglc-Ameriosn Drill, 1 Sot six-leaf Harrows, 1 Duncan Roller, 1 Dog Cart by Brabner an! B<n, 2 Sets Harness, 1 Spring Trap, 1 Sheep Dog Also, f n account of a Client,— £> Firs'.-class Draught Mares and Gelding?. SALE AT 1 p.m. R. tRIEDLAND&R, 6 134 Auctioneer. a—— mm in vmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm E ~W~"haNMER7 THURSDAY, JUnIT2I, 1900 I HAVE received instructions from Mr M O'Brien, who is leaving Ashburton, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, at his residence in Eaton Street, just off the East Belt, tbe whole of his FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Solid Mottled Kaari Duchess Pair, M.K. Chest Drawers, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, W. W. Mattresses, Kapocand Flax Mattresses, Bolster?, Pillows, Child's Cot, Carpets, Linoleums, Sets of Ware, Washstands, Dressing Tables. Matting, Couch, Side Board, Rattan, Wicker and Austrian Bent Chalrc, ' 'vermantles, Two Pictures. Fenders, Fire Inns, Ornaments, Vases, Books, Dinner, Tea, and Break fast Sets, Japanese Screen, Meat Safe, Dresser, Blinds, Curtain Poles, Coal V»se, Clock, Perambulator, Singer Sewing Machine, (treadle). Tables', Preserve and Jam Jars, Portable Boiler (new), Car penter's Bench. Etc., Etc. Sale at 130 pm. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 6 115 Auctioneer NOTICE. TTAVING Sold Mr Graham Roberts' Property and Furniture Privately, the same ia now W 1 THDRAWN from Sale. 6 139 Clearing Bale OP LIVE & DEAD STOCK. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd., in conjunction with DALGETY k CO., Ltd, have received instructions from Mr W. Widuowson, who has sold his farm, to sell by Public Auotion, at the Hoaneatead, Lauriston, the whole of his SHEEP, DRAUGHT & LIGHT HORSES, UNBROKEN HORSES, CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS, 4.0, ke„ ps follows :— HORSES,— 4 Good Staunch Draught Horßes 4 Draught Maret In foal to 'Lord Stanley' 2 Unbroken Draught Fillies, rising 3 years ?. Yearling Fillies (Draught) 1 Mare and 1 Gelding, each by * Young Cheviot,' broken to saddle and harness 1 Unbroken Colt, rising 3 years 1 Yearling Colt by B'a k Cavp, dam out of Miranda, by Dan O'Rourke SHEEP,— f)NA MERINO EWES in Limb to jhJI \j English Leicester Rams ( AC\C\ HALFBRED EWES in Lamb 4tvlvJ '° English Leicester and Shropshire Rams AKf\ Forward Halfbred WETHERS 1 rV RAMS Kf\ STORK LAMBS q Sheep DOGS OATTLE, ---2 MILKING COWS 3 SPRING BBS 2 STEERS 4 CALVES \ 1 BULL IMPLEMENTS, &c ,— 2 McCormiok Reaper and Binders, 1 Double and 1 Treble Plough, 5 leaf Harrows, 7 leaf Seed Harrows, 2 Cambridge Rollers, 1 Grain Drill; 1 Grain, Manure and Turnip Drill, 1 Maasey-Harris Cultivator, 1 Disc Harrows, 1 Wood's Mower, 3 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Corn Crusher, 2 Strippers, 1 Horsepower and Chaffautter, 1 Grass.Seed 1 Cleaner by Andrews and Beaven, 1 Spring Trap, Saddles and Harness of every descrip tion, Avery's Scale (£ ton), Sheep Feeder, Quantity of Superphosphate, Timber, Grind stone, Tools, Empty Sacks, Mangle, Churn, Furniture, and Sundries. The Sale will start punctually ab 12 o'clock Luocheon will be provided, and no ?xtra Stock taken in. Everything will be sold absolutely to the highest bidder. J» J. ISBISTER, C. T. NEWTON, 6 lgg Joints Auctioneers.



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALLp" FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 22 k 23 CYCLOKAMA k WAX-WORKS OF THE BOER WAR. 1000 Feet of Canvas Painted at great cost by the best Australian Artists. THE Siege of Ladysmith, Battle of Modder River, Battle of Belmont, Elandslaagte, Relief of Mafeking, Rorke's Drift, New Zealand Contingent, etc. Life Sizs Wax Models ofKRUGER, ORONJE, Etc. MYRIO RA M A OF THE ENGLISH HEROES. Special Engagement of the following Talen ted Artists:—REXO, Inventor, Originator, The Juggler Prinoe, in a number of new, novel, and startling Balanoing ' Feats ATHOS, tbe White Magician ; ETHELE, the Queen of the Rolling Globe; MISS LILLIE SMITH, Serio-Comic Dancer, direct from the principal Music Halls; PAUL BERESFORD, Descriptive Vocalist; PROF. RYAN, with his Royal Marionettes ; SHEL DON KINDLY, the Premier Ventriloquist, with his Happy Family. To conclude nightly with a Laughable Faroa. Side Shows and other attractions. Doors open 7 pm. Stage Performances from 8 till 10. Prices admission, la ; Children 6d. 6 132 JAMKS KLAER, Agen'. ] »»?T »«il«ll»Wll»«BW»liaMMWWß_Bp_M_B^__Baßß___a| MONO TO LEND. I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in ] sums of £500 to £5000 on FiBST MORTGAGE at lowest current ratep. | DAVID Z INDER, j 6 119 Tai cred Street, Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Fr ends of Mr Patrick Whearty. are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved son, Richard, will move 'rem his residence, Longbe«ch Road, on FRIDAY, the ?2ad inst., at 2.30 I p.m., for the Waterton Cemetery. T. H. UNDKILL&O.)., j 6 133 Undertakers. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD npENDEBS are invited for the following : 1. —Carting some 300 yards of shingle, more or less, on Creek Road, Allenton. 2.—Formation of some 20 chains, more or less, of Middle Road, Allenton. 3.—Carting some 300 yards of shingle, more or less, on Koxborough Road. Particulars of the above can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Offioe, West Street, Ashbur ton, not later than 4 p.m. oa SATURDAY, June 23, addressed to the Chairman and marked "Tender." The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By order. JOHN DAVISON, 6 116 Clerk. FIREWORKS in great variety at Fletcher BROS.—Oraokers 2d and 3d per packet or Is 9d or 2a 9d per dozen; also Rockets, Roman Candle. Catherine Wheels, Blue Lights, etc.



THE DECLARATiCN OF P£ACE WILL BE A "Great Day" in Ashburton. __( X ) BE PREPARED FOR THIS A _?|D VISIT " THE CORNER." Wher;e we hold laroe]|a,ss;oktmentß of Pretoria Hats,* • lancer Felts, f oseftes, Johannesburg Badges. FLAGS Iff ABL SIZES, Em [ ___, WE would "specially" remind our Lady friends to invest in some of our WINTER UNDERCLOTHING Which has been specially selected by nitoiuit thia ditrict, and is meeting with READY SAL K. [JUST OPENED -103 Dczen L^dus,, Chi'dren'e, and rfen's « OOSY SLIPPERS," for Winter Evenings. All prices, all sires. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT IN FULL, SWING, AT PBXCESJ TO SUIT ALL. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD NEW ZEALAND CLOTIITOJICTORY. NOTWITHSTANDING the advance in Wool, we are selling our Stock of Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'B LW. PANTS from .. 2s IH. SINGLETS from .. .. 4s 6d FL&NNEL UNDERS .-. .. 3s 6l\ CARDIGAN JACKETS .. 4« 9J In our Boot Department we have a splendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Shoes, also Walking Shoes and House Slippers, WARM FHLT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN^ MKN'fct AND WOMEN'S GALOSHES FOR THE WET WEATHER. Call and Ins pc c t\. N.Z. CLOTHING" FACTORY. F. JJL BECEXNGSALS, Manager. SMOKE ONLY NEW ": ■ VENUS !—(o) k PERFECT . TOBACCO.



WE ABE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed ot the Lyndhursb Farm on account of Mr Max Fbibdlander we are instructed to offer his Ardagh Farm, adjoining the above, containing 2560 acres, either in one Blook or in lobs fcj suit purchaser < For full particulara.apply tc FRIEDLANTDEK BROS, Ltd., 64 Land and Estate Agent', TO OTJR SUBSCRIBERS. (1 HANGE3 having been reoontly made in J the Staff of Guardian Runners, our Subscribers are now informed that the following are the names of the present Runners :—Amos (East Aehburton round); Tutty (Hampstead round); Young (North- East round); MoGeb (Neiherby round) ; Silcock (Allenton round); Willis (Wast AshburtoD); Biggs (Tinwald round). Subscribers may arrange with any of the above to p»y tht m weekly or monthly, or may settle quarterly, half yearly, or annually at thia Office HENRY WILLIS, Manager ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ass: orATioN. THE ANNUAL MEETING of Members will be held in the Association's Rooms on TUESDAY, JULY 3rd, at 2 p.m business : To Receive Annual Report and Balance Sheet, To Elect Officers for Ensuing Year, And General. W. SIMPBON, 6 77 Secretary. FOR SALB. STERLING BICYCLE, in first-clans run ning order; fitted with new Dunlop Road Racing Tyres and the latest Sterling Roller Chain, and an extra pair of Dunlop Path Racing Tyreß, also Handle Bars. The prettiest machine in town. .Apply MAIb Offioe



j SPECIAL NOTICE j TO Our Customers & the Public Generally, WE have just landed (per "_.p. Femfield from America) tha following * « "nes-which were bought before the great advance on all ciaasM of Goods in the American Market:— »»««■«■ 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Watohes 10 Caseß and Crates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. Also, to arrive per s.s. Hawke's Bay,— 6 Cases Amcnia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Casks and Hogsheads Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Case? American Plated Goods ,« m ,Also' to arri7e per 88 * J****** from England.— 10 Tanks and Cratee of Diruerware and Chinaware. We have Goods'arrlvfeg by almost every stearrev LAMPS & LAMPWARE. Our Great Lamp Show commences SATURDAY, May 12th, when we show the latest styles in Briquet, Library, Table, and Bedroom Lamps; and no mat! or what your lamp -weds are they cm be fully met from our comprehend. Stock, and the prices asked will meet with your approval r ROCHESTER LAMPS, with Paten Llghtjr^ Attachment, as shown, "' " ' i. "iiw w if ...Hi. i m-,.-«.' | : iiiiinjMnVrrf iHnii i^ fi, l—i in 'ji i n ■ IMIi ,  J^^f? Rr.MQVIItf.CHIHNEVi ' j^v/-.^v7"j^'-r"i^^^iX _^B_^BPa'a_^_^_C j. v. jvm, r, t! T /^>Tilleß;,S\ Nickel Plain - Smboiaed Niokle Little Juno tK^««_P^ l No 1, 50 candle power, fc 6d „. l-SOJOaSlJ?Power 8s 9d N° * **°"dIeP°WW» "' "" „ 2 85 „ „ 12s 6d $&P»W -—--——___^-_ Jhimneys, Kest Quality, 7d %(m&W i ,9dand,lodj ysy Rochester Hanging Lampi^ Magnificent Hall Lampslin u«>„_. ani v Etnby, Pink, and Ruby etobed P hJmn™,?7? qTim / I from 25a each; Chimneys 7d, 9i. 10d / t Library or Drawing Room . (Polished Brotzs Metal) I LXf J With Patent Spring Extension \ jfcaL J Dv'corated Shades & Fronts, W-^^WX 85 Candle Power, %'Vil_r 10 Different Patterns No 1, 50 candle power, 11* Jed ,_gdS^_ vo 2, 85 candle power, 14a ed |B§ No 3,300 candle power, 22s M Alt with n ckel fronts, harp, ('4Q»| and bel, «iih ensmelled T ] Chimnf ya fi>'r the above, 9d, mSHk 10d ' *ucl u9d each £_J___^a__L JR_____v AH Our Rochester Lamps Little Brownie Bracket Lamps fitted with the latest Nickel plated la 9d Wick Baiters I ig Brownie Brass 2s lld ~ ■ — Oil 3a 3d I go out in any wind,; * _i^P__w___^__H__p: ! Remember, No 1, 2, and 3 (2s lld each «H£ | Rochester Lamps fitted with Extra Globes Is 3d I^^^^ | patent lightingfattachmentsl Oil Stoves frcm sia>d I * ■ — ■ .__: „ ' ,sr*z ■ • : [1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.^.^1^.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1^ I^W?^ ______________________________________________ 1 fel _^_^_^_^_^_^_[_E'_SOl>^BaVßaißaißaißaißaißaißail ■ |_________________^____|_________________| |_^_^_^_^fl_^_VSN^n____i^_^_^_^_H . „ AP MF, AMP _ CHIMNEYS will not hreak with heat. Stocked in the following kinds ;—Juuo, Nos; 1, 2, and 3 Rochesters, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 • Victor Top Nob. 0, 1, and 2; Snn Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nu'meg, Gem; also Globes fo 4 « Tabular Lanterns Remember, these are the Finest Chimneys manufactured, but,we sell them at alo *rjce than manytstores charge for the ordinary|make. © BROS., CASH SUPPLY BTORIUS, ASH-BURTON' & CHRISTCHURCH, Box 67, Thlbphonh.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUA.L PROYIDEMT SOCIETY . NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay j Wellington. Local Board of Directors : The Hon, Morgan 8. Grace, M.D„ C M.G, ML 0. (Chairmen) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.MG. M.L.G. John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest and' moat Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND TMK Largest in the British empire. Ths only Mutual Life Office which de clarea A BQNUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most strlngen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office In the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force 134,066 Snm Assured £UJM,OiI Cash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,26t, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount* ifcg to £835,000, after making apodal reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five yean, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion^ ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK TKK A.M.P, SUCIEIY. And Secure a BONUS AVERY YE>R. Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchurch. MUBCATROYD BROsT WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Christchurch, Auckland, Patea, bio. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHBRS of the Ashburton Die trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL k SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of thia object have ap pointed Mr C. E. Kkkdall as Bayer, who will be in constant aMpudaoce at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP BKINP, BIDES, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MUBGATEOYD BROS.. NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Aahbnrton. E.W. HANMFJ, TO FABMERS. It ,i prepared t^ make' v^ry liberal caah advancea on a'l ptoduce—Grain, Wool* Frrz-n M tit ton or L»mb, Sheep Skins, eto, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I aha.ll not charge any Commiasion hern for the advance—and my repreaentatives is London having tbe fnll knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which tbey may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not tacrine* anything entreated to their care, if there Is the •lightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately beoanae they do not know per aonally the eonaignor, ie a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business* which has alwaya recommended them. E. W.| HANMER. TRIAD ~~ p«.i zir cojßipjKxxxiom THE "TRIAD" offers appr«rr« of two guineas for the best conundrum on tbe present war. To oloae 20th Acgu t. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition ia to write down your ooaan* drum on the war, and post fm n ( nclcetngn receipt for 5a or more from any Tn*d advertiser) to "The Manager of the 7ti*J, Dunedin." For a competition for the young folks MS June Triad Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulnebrni k'a Cocoa Bing, Harris * C<\ Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F JewelU r Gawne'a S»ucca Pickirs, Vihrgar, etc Jones, H M,''ri»d Agent Kirkratri. k, P, and Co., X J»m« Mra Millet's Cnrktty Bo< ka Meddins, i 3., Ironmonger Mitchell, Pr.otograiher Nel-on, Moate and'Co's Tea N.Z -Express Cullen, agent Ni« hf=lft.- k Pi kford, lou'inekers Ocrufi Acc'-dei t atd Ouamntee Corpora^ • lien, Lul. ' . - Orr, A. Vrnp*r Ssndr ra<r>\ .scotch Whisky Rommßt Hotel, H. S. Druiumond Sntfl <wer >oap Suratuta Tea ' Wahpo' t oanby's, « Koolibah ' Loatby'a Wilsrn. Balk 6c20, F« eh C'ffee, Corah T Yates k Co, Arthur, srrd merchanta E'vMPI'Y Crees for Site sauiuole for J Sheep Feeding. Only 1 61 eaoh, Flktchsb Buos M C*sh Sappy Store. PRIVATE HOSPITAL " Burford House."J Conducted by—Mes" Ma.KAY. Patients can be received on an after MAY 14, 1900. MRS MACKAY truata that her long connection with the Ashburto* County Hospital will be a anffioient guarantee that all Patients (who can be attended by their own Doctora,) will receive every ears* attention, and comfort. A SPECIAL "urchaae of Boys'anita, new fchape, selling fast at " The Corner. — NoßTficoTE k Heffqbd mONKING'S Li. seed Emulsion, wbion X has come to etay in Aahbnrton if* certain cure for coughs,- colda, and all okess. complaints. Sold by *11 local chemists ea£ grocers in bottles, la 6d and 2* 6d. 3 847 !" Saaoka New Venus. " "