Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1900. THE END APPROACHING.

Tub war news continues to be cmi nently satisfactory, and the cables we publish to-day indicate that the end is not far off, The Orange Free State has been formally annexed, and panic and confusion reign at Pretoria. The splendid mobility of the advancing British columns gives the Boers so little opportunity of rallying that it seems likely that Johannesburg and Pretoria will be occupied without trouble by Lord Roberts. The despatches, how ever, contradict previous messages, which stated that President Kruger had left it to the Ocmmandants as to whether the war should be continued or not. Kruger is said to be obdurate, although General Botha and President Steyn advise him to sue for peace. No discussion of peace proposals is pos | sible until the Boers have uncondition ally surrendered and Lord Roberts and his army are in possession of Pretoria, That is a sine qua non. Nor can there be any talk of independence. The British Government and the British Empire have made up their minds on that point irrevocably. The Transvaal and the Orange Free State must be incorporated in the dominions of Her Majesty. H< nceforth no flag but the British must fly in South Africa. 80 strong is this determination that the British public, not only at Home, but throughout the Empire, would uncom plainingly submit to any sacrifices rather than acquiesce in a settlement which fell short of that consummation. This truth we do not doubt is at last beginning to be borne in upon the «low moving minds of Mr Kruger and his party. And it is evident also tbat the oligarchy in Pretoria, which forced the Transvaal and the Free State into war, is realising that the game is up. This knowledge is probably being quick ened by the revulsion of opinion which has begun in the Transvaal, in addition to the irresistible progress of the armies of Lord Roberts and Sir Eedvers Bai ler. The statement that the Pro gressives in Pretoria, including the judges, are Becking to dppose the President and overthrow the Execu tive, with a view to tendering sub mission, is highly significant. However successful the Boer Government may have been in deceiving, by deliberate fabrications and lien, the more ignorant section of the Boers, intelligent and enlightened burghers recognise that the end of the struggle is now inevitable, no matter how tenaciously or bravely the Bders may carry on their resist ance. The ring of steel and shot and shell is being gradually drawn around them, and nothing can prevent its closing in and hopelessly crushing them. This iac% as we have said, is recog nised by the Progressives, and we fancy V.y the Pretoria oligarchy as well. But there are throe other facts which have an important bearing on the changed or changing attitude of the Boers—(1) The expected rising of 50,000 Oipe Dutch did not eventuate ; (2) no foreign intervention can be looked for, and (3) the supplies of ammunition are giving out. To con tinue the struggle is now seen to be to cause further bloodshed without the faintest hope of success, or even of obtaining better terms.

[-ince the above was in typ«, news of the capture of Johannesburg by the British has come to hand.]

Local and General.

*»* Ok the fourth page to-day will be found the concluding column of a story. Indian Famine Fund.—At the services at the Baptist Chmoh on Sunnay evening, a donataion of £1 was handed in for this fund. Baptist Chukoh.—A limelight lecture in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund is to be given in this church at an early dale, of which notioe will be given, Acetylene Gas Genbbator.—Mr William MoAuslin, woolspioner, of Alford Forest, has lodged complete specifications for an Improved generator for acetylene gas lamps. Fabewell Social.—On Tuesday evening the friends of Mr John Smith, who is leaving the district, entertained him at asocial gathering ab Mrs Knight's. Music was supplied by Misses White and Kennedy, and Mr F Turner acted as MC. Dancing was kept up for some hours. An excellent supper was provided by Mrs Knight, who was assisted by Misses Knight and Breen, AcciDßNtt—lb will be remembered that Mr Bushell, of Ashburton, was severely in jured in the Rakaia Railway accident. On Friday last he met with another accident, when he was thrown from his bicycle and broke his collarbone. On the same day his brother was thrown from a pony, and he, too, broke his collarbone. Both are progressing favourably. A ** Body Hand "—A well-known district firm of coach-builders, says the Matwra Ensign, recently had oooasion to advertise in the public prints for a b,>dy hand. One of the applications received in answer was from a young lady resident in Lawrence, who stated that she had been *• for some con siderable time ab the dressmaking," and for warded references as to her ability in bodice making from a mistress of the needle of high repute.

Old Men's Home—The master, Mr T M Morrisey, desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following gifts for the use of the inmates :—Mrs Clarke, tobacco ; Waterton Church, apples (per Mr Brown) ; Secretary of Ashburton Club, papers j Mr Drummond, clothing and apples ; Rev C Taylor, clothing ; Mrs Wil lis, paptrs ; NZ, Clothing Factory, hats ; Mrs C Jennings, magaz nes ; Mr W G Brittaia (Ohiistohuroh), magazines j Mrs Stephens, papers. The Gmnkseand the Egg Trade—The Sydney Daily Telegraph publishes particulars relative to the rapid development of the import trade in eggs from China, Such proportions is the business assuming thai io threatens to beoome a serious menace to

the interests of poultry farmers* Few house wives are aware that bhey have probably been placing eggs laid in far off China upon their breakfast tables, or using them in tbe concoction of delectable custards and the like. Yet thousands of these eggs have been on the market during the last few weeks. And in eueh good condition have they been turning oub that no reasonable objection can be raised against them on the score of quality. "They are so good," was the burthen of the merchant's eomplainb, ••That the competition is killing us*" Chinese eggs have been on the Sydney market for several years, tut ib is only recenbly—since a New South Welshman has discovered and adopted a reliable method of preserving—that the trade has made any distinct headway. Last year 5000 dozan i were imported. . This season the importer says he has had aboub 25,000 dozen, and further shipments are coming forward. What makes the competition more serioas is that the eggs, which can be sold profit ably ab6d per dozen, come on the market during the autumn months, when the pains baking poultryman expects to get his Is 6d or 2s per dozen*

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

Tha ordinary monthly mooting of this Board was held in the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton,on Monday May 28, 1900 Present—Messrs C J Hhrper, J Tucker, E Herring, M Stitb, and G. A. McLean Buck l«y. An apology was received for the ab sence of Mr Campbell. Ihe Clerk took the chair, and stated as reluming officer, that the annual elections had resulted in the return of Messrs O J Harper, M titb, and J Tucker, and that he had declared them duly elected. The elec tion for the extraordinary vacancy, caused by the resignation of Mr I Sargent, had re sulted in the return of Mr E Herring, and he had declared him duly elected.

CHAIRMAN. It was proposed by Mr Stitfc, and seconded by Mr Tucker, that Mr 0 J Harper ba again elected Chairman and Treasurer.—Oarried unanimously.

Mr Harper having taken the ohair the business of the Board was proceeded with.

COBBiSFONDBKOII.

The following oorrespondonco was read :— From the Receiver of Land Revenue inform, ing tho Board, that he had paid to its credit Union Bank., of ..Australia, the sum of J133 9asd, on account of thirds for period to 28th of April 1900 —From the Mayor of Ohriatchurch, soliciting hearty cooperation I for the furtherance of the Indian Famine Relief Fund. From the Lyttelton United Friendly Societies Dispensary, forwarding a sample of rat poison.—-From Mr E Gates, applying to have the road along the terrace on the south west bank of tho River Ash burton opened to give him access to land, he Had lately purchased.—-Resolved thab the road as requested be opened. From Mr James Lilley, declining to sell any portion of his land for a shingle pit. — The matter was held over for farther con sideration.

From Mr R. Tout, applying to have the Ford deepened one foot on the Swamp road, Hindi, betwean Lots 8 and 13, Lagmhor •ale plan, as in its present state the water could not get away.—The Clerk was in structed to have the Ford deepened. From Mr A. Letham, drawing the Board's attention to the bad state of the portion of the Miteham road between the South road and the road leading to the Winchmore school.

The Clerk stated that ib was the intention of the member for the ward to go with him at an early date round that portion of the district ani see the requirements, with a vicvw to having tho most, urgent works at tended to as soon as possible. .From Mr G. M. Watson, Solicitor, for Mr W, J, Silcock, requesting that the work of filling in the depression on Creek road be stopped until his client oould interview the Board. The member for the ward stated that he had givan instructions for the work to be stopped to give Mr Silcock the opportunity to interview the Board. The Oaairmap and himself had inspected the road, when in specting the water races, and their report wonld be laid before the meeting. Mr Silcock here interviewed the Board, aud stated thai he considered the depression it intended to fill in, was his private property. The matter was fully considered by the Board, and after interviewing, Mr A Fooks, licensed surveyor, who had surveyed the road line, it was resolved that the work of fiiliog up the depression be proceeded with. Mr Kilworth also interviewed the Board with reference to Creek road, requesting that it be repaired and made passable The result of the interview was, that the Board resolved that a separate rate of gof a penny in tbe £ be struck and levied in the Allenton Ward, for urgent and necessary works as follows i—Ci Mk Mid, Middle road, Alford Forest road and Cox Street.

From the Mount Somers Road Board, asking if this Hoard was prepaitd ta sub scribe one half the amount nquired, in making a cutting on the face of v steep ter race on Boundary road at Taylor's Stream. The estimated cost of the whole not to exceed £30.

The member for the wird pointed out that at present, there was no connectiug road on tho other tide of the river.—Re solved the Clerk to reply that tins Board will be glad to join in this work, wheu the Mount Somers Board has made arrange ments for connecting the other aide of the river.

From Mr J D Paterson, applying for the use of shingle Reserve No. 1913 at the cor ner of Glearwell estate. This bsingx partly planted.—The matter was left in the hands

of the Chairman with power to act. From the Public Trustee, asking the Board to have the matter of gorse clearing fronting the property of the late Mr J W Anderson attended to, and forward the ac counb to him, whsn the work is completed. The Chairman stated he had instructed the Clerk to call tenders for the work.

BOLL ALTERATIONS

The clerk was instructed to submit the following to the supervising valuer for alteration, suhjecb to all rates being paid to date:—From Mr J H Maynard to Mrs Matilda Bruoe, lot 1, part R S 27196, twenty-five acrea twenty-six perches ; from W H Collins to Mr A A Carson, lob 124, part R S 4906, two acres.

ALLENTON WATER BAOE3

Report of the committee appointed to inspect the Allenton water races was as follows :— 1. Water races, Alford Forest road, Charles Street and Winter's road.—These oan be dealt with at one. We found the race from five to eight feet wide, and ef a ' depth of some three feet. There is no Suestion as to its being a great source of anger to the residents and to the travelling public. We consider that the water should be brought down in a concrete channel or pipes, and the present race filled in.—-Agreed to. 2, North-West Belt—There is a depression here in whioh the water does not get away. This is owing to the Borough Council having filled up, on the borough side of the road, and stopped the natural course. The Borough Counoil should be requested to find an outlet for the water.—Agreed to. The report was adopted. WOBKS Black's Road—lt was decided to shingle a small portion of this road, and the matter was left in the hands of the members for the wards. Bad state of Maronan Road—The clerk was instructed to inspect this road aud report. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £61 17s 3d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last. Present—Messrs O. Doherty (chairman), J. Gudseil, M. Lagan, T. Scaly, and T. Williams.

CORRESPONDENCE

Correspondence was reoeived from the Ashburton County Council, explaining how license expenses were apportioned, also stating the Council had repaired the race ford on Thomson Street, and thab the ford to the natural creek must be maintained by the Board.

Some discussion took place as to the posi tion of the two on this street, and it was generally considered that two fords so close together could have been avoided by making the sluice below the street.

Ib was resolved " That the Council be requested to either remove the present water race crossing on Thomson Street or eretfc a sufficient bridge the full width of the road." From Mr M. Charles, requesting that his name ba taken off the roll and that of Mrs H. Ward substituted,-—The alteration was ordered to be made.

From Mr E. B. Hannaford drawing atten tion to a pool of water in Harland Street.— The matter was referred te the Works Com mittee.

From the Mayor of Christchurch, re Sub scription to Indian Famine Relief Fund. —The matter was left iv the hands of the chairman to deal with.

From Mr T. A. Garrabb, forwarding sample of rat poison,—Received.

INSPECTOR'S BEPORI

The Inspector's report, which dealt with two breaches of by-law and some minor matters was read and adopted.

WORKS COSCMKTTKE

The chairman on behalf of the Works Committee reported that it had been decided by the Works Committee to re-grade Thom son Street, but in view of more pressing works ib was decided to postpone the work for the present.

The committee suggested the patching with shingle several roads within the dis trict ; also that footbridges be repaired. The report was adopted, and the commit tee authorised to carry out the proposed works.

It was pointed out the danger thab arose from the anfenced portions of the railway reserve, and it was cocsicered that the rail way authorities' notice should be drawn to the fact.

It was resolved, " That the Railway Be prtmeat he requested to plant and fence the railway reserves within the district."

ACCOUNTS

Accounts amounting to £19 8s lid were passed for payment, and the meeting ad journed.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka May 30, 910 am This Office 10-0 am) Deceased Wifes Sister's Bill. London, May 29 In the House of Lords the Deceased Wifes Sister Bill, introduced by Lord Strathcona, was read a second time by 116 to 31.

The Trouble at Aghaiiti

Lieutenant Colonel James Wilcocks, with a relief column, is marching on Kumaggi.

The Rebellion in China.

HONGKONG, May 29 The Boers are plundering within 29 miles of Pekin. Japan has landed a force of blue jackets at the treaty port of Tienstin.

Australian

(Received Wakapuaka May 50, 930 a.m This Office 109 am) Address by the Bishop of Newcastle

Sydney, May 30

The Bishop of Newcastle, in bis opening address at the Synod said aa in tbe natural world volcano?, and storms were instrumental in doing good, so war, hateful and horrible though it might bf, was used as an agent to realise the same end. The Transvaal struggle had resolved itself into a ques tion of the survival of the fittest.

Da stern News

Eastern news is of another revolt at British North Borneo early in the pre sent month. Two hundred rebels at tacked Kudat and captured the maga zine and the Maxim gun. Two police were killed, and six wounded. Fifteen Chinese were killed. Later on a party of Sikhs recaptured the magazine and Maxim and shot two leaders and about twenty others.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright BeisbanEj May 29 A fresh case of plague is rtported— William Buchanan,

Sydney, May 29 Fresh cases of plague are reported— Fred Price, Paddington; and a child named Rendall,at Manly. Nine more patients have been dis charged cured.

No further pkgue areas • have been declared, and » large number of o'eaners have beea discharged Melbourne, May 30 The auspicious cases proved not to be plague,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aisociation—By Electric

Telegraph Copyright.

Sydney, May 29

Hardcock charged with the murder of Laweon at Kempsey, has been ad judged insane, and is to be detained during the Governor's pleasure.

Melbourne, May 29

Owing to the lack of unanimity, the Premier's proposal that the colonies should make a joint contribution of £10,000 for the Ottawa Fire Relief Fund will be dropped.

Fifty thousand sovereigns have been shipped to India.

Brisbane, May 29

The Government has issued a writ for over £68,000 against the adminis trator of the Tyson estate for succes sion duty on the whole estate. The object of the action is to test the domicile question.

Milbovrhi, May 29 The Japanese warships Hu-yei and Kongo have sailed for Fiji. Sydnky, May 21

Sir W, J. Lyne states that the Government assume the same attitude in regard to the Cape cable as that outlined by'the Victorian Postmaster General.

London, May 29

The widow of the late Mr W. E. Gladstone is seriously ill, and in a critical condition.

Mr Copeland, Agent« General for Few South Wales, in a letter to the newspapers, warmly advocates Lord Strathcona's Deceased Wife'B Sister Bill,

The battleship Majestic, ia a few minutes, at a distance of 1800 yards, sank the coast defence battleship Belle Isle, oil Selsey Bill Tbe experiment demonstrated the danger of wood work on warships, as the Belle Isle was ablaze two minutes after the Majestic commenced firing.

Splendid observations have been made of the solar eclipse in the Me diterranean -and in America. The corona was the exact duplicate of the corona of 1889, confirming the theory of the eleven-year period and the variation with sun spots. Venus and Mercury were conspicuous.

THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.

Sydney, May 29

The Daily Telegraph states that the Pacific Islands Company has practi cally completed arrangements for leasing two hundred thousand acres of the Solomon Islands.

To Help the Distressed.

Wellington May 29 Col. Pole Pentoa has received frem Mr N E MoTaggart, of Lepperbon, Taranaki, a cheque for £50, the proceeds of an enter tainment held there in eo-icecbion with the War Fund. Tho money has been placed ab Colonel Pen ton's disposal, to bo used according to his judgment, and he proposes to make it the nucleus of a fund for the purpose of giving immediate temporary assisUnce, where required, to the relatives in the colony of members of the Contingents who have been killed in action or died of disease, or tp men who may return invalided.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

General Hamilton's Forces.

ifirWJ Lyne and ethers, in patriotic speeches, warmly welcomed the invali* ded Australian soldiers from South Africa, including the New Zealanders, Pending their departure for New Zealand next week, the New Zealan ders are quartered in the barracks. Tbe men have immensely improved on the voyage, and are pulling round nicely. Albany, May 29 Arrived—-Torpea, from New Zealand.

There was little enthusiasm to-day over the arrival of tbe invalided soldiers from South Africa, though crowds in the streets witnessed the procession from the wharf to the barracks, No military display was made, and the absence of music made the function tame. The public also had apparently exhausted their enthusiasm over Mafeking, The military authorities entertained the men and a number of leading citizens at lunch.

A female shopkeeper, convicted of provoking a Mafeking Day riot at St. Heliers, has been sentenced to four days' imprisonment. Mr Brodrick and M. Cambon, French Minister in England, have made representations in regard to St. Heliers disturbances. The Governor of Jersey has taken every precaution to prevsßt their recurrence. Bydnby, May 29

Lord Roberts telegraphs:— " Lieut. Webber Ewitt, who was on telegraph duty at Heilbron, being unaware that we had temporarily withdrawn from the town, was captured."

The Kensington bazaar, in aid of the wounded, realised £50,000,

Forty rebels surrendered at New castle yesterday, took the oath of neutrality under penalty of death, and were allowed to return to their farms.

General Hildyard discovered barrels of dynamite at the Town Hall in New castle,

There were 924 casualties during the Mafokiug siege. Out of 44 white officers, 6 were killed and 15 wounded. Out of 975 men 61 were killed and 103 wounded and 26 are missing. Twenty five coloured men were killed and 58 wounded. The non-combatant casual ties were chiefly amongst the Baralong natives. Only four whites were killed and five wounded.

[A Ope Colony trooper named Symthe was intercepted and disarmed by the Been at Donkerspoort, and then to!d to go. As he attempted to do co, the enemy Bred at and shot hfm in the head, shoulder and leg. He immediately dropped, and feigned that he was dead, when the enemy, after kicking his prostrate body, left him. He was ultimately rescued and taken to Mafeking.]

The Boer who shot Trooper Smytbe at Donkerspoort, aa stated in details given in a cable message, dated May 6 b, was captured, uourtmartialled, and shot at Oioeolan.

The demand wag complied with, and the murderer was shot.

Lord Gheshain, commanding the Imperial Yeomanry, in which Camp bell was Sergeant, threatened to shoot every Boer unless the abuser of the white flag surrendered.

. Details o! tbe engagement at Boehol last month, in which Patrick Campbell, husband of the well-known actress, met his death, show that Campbell w»s killed while advancing to receive the surrender cf the Boers.

The Boers at Laing's Nek have been reinforced.

A train is in readiness for the flight of commandoes in the direction of Delagea Bay, and they are keeping the way open.

Botha and Steyn strongly urge Kruger to capitulate, declaring that neither persuasion nor sjamboks could rally the men, who were being driven like geese. The peace party ia strengthening. Kruger is obdurate.

Farmers near the line of advance are surrendering arms and horsei. Panic prevails in Pretoria.

Generals French and Hamilton are engaged ten miles westward, and firing has been heard since noon.

The official report of Lord Roberta shows that on Monday the British . marched twenty miles to Klip River, within eighteen miles of Johannesburg. The enemy abandoned sucoessive positions whenever they wen ap proached., and were just in time to entrain their five guns as some West Auatrtlians dashed into Slip River station.

United Press Association—By Kleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Loudon, May 29 General lan Hamilton marched 180 miles in eight days, fighting one battle and three skirmishes on tbe way.

The Murderer Punished.

How Sergeant Patrick Campbell Was Killed.

Abuse of the White Flag.

Preparing for Flight.

Advice of Steyn and Botha.

Kruger Urged to Capitulate.

Panic at Pretoria.

Johannesburg.

Within Eighteen Wiles of

Continued Advance of the British

A Long March.

British Formally Annex the Free State.

Kruger's Exhortation.

Panic and Confusion Throughout

tbe Transvaal

British Occupy Zeerust

(Received Wakapuaka May 30, 910 am, This Offioe 10 0 am) London, May 29 The British formally annexed the Free State yesterday. Kruger is urging the burghers to avert God's wrath by abandoning loot and observing two days' humiliation and prayer. Punic and confusion reign through out the Transvaal.

The British have occupied Zeerust. A large force is marching to Lichten* burg.

TH?; ASHBURTON GMftDIAN : WEDNESDAY, MAY 39, 1900



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New Zealand ' CLOTHIHC FACTOR TTtTHY get wet when Sis will buy WATERPROOF OOAT? We are showing a large gtoekof Coats, j all our own make and guaranteed tnorougmy j Waterproof. We also have the latest shape Double Breasted Chesterfield Waterproofs, »nd « there is nothing to suit yon we will tafce your order and make you one. 150 Patterns to Choose From Tweed Overcoats and Capes from 19s 6d. WILL KKBP YOU WARM & DRY. Covert Ccats in Fawn and Black. Good value. Now is the time for warm Under clothing. Sfk (. us Stock. The Labovst in Town RIBBED L.W. PANTB from 2s lid Notwithstanding the advance in Wools WC are selling at the SRine prices as laßr. Season having bought before the rise; •'NKW 9EK'>JL.AND CLOTHING FACTOKY. F. H. BKOKISGBALK, Manager wmm «jj * __ i *"^H r—' ft « 1 ■§ r*" "*■ -y ot co r^ .Qfl r-j ** *© of " « *_• r__ *- m _ t rH ■SMHf © n «—> « ■ —— • * • ■ — ■* MHS JOHNSTON mEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street, '. . MISS BESSIE SIUAIOADS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violin, Musical instruments of every deßcrip. lion' VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Mnato mi Songs by frvory mail. First-olass Quad. jrilleßand. Burnett Street, # 83 Opposite Publifehing Company SHEARMAN BROS, have large stock Loasbx's Wahoo, Ben junto Gum, Koaiiban, tad Oinnftmoi Cure.



Wm. Strange f "WEES**"* 1 Thos. Co*.«talo A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WfITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS," LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that AYE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and time we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year vound, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, ! but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department cksely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUD, is acknowledged to be • a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, m have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION, We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Clothing will find our famous «ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market ed at about HALF THE PRICE. .. ;. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Faotory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messes. GEE). . COUNTRY RESIDENTS. If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , , • '; ■...■-■■::■ Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire, Mattresses, &c, Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS,- OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Free on application to • ". CHRISTCHURCH. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot, C a pjK W ads. BEFORE Buying any ofl^tbe above Sporting Requisites call on ".THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery ab Lowest Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLSI I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at prioea which are now recognised as the Stand&id Bedrock Hardware Prices in tbe Ashburton County. „„„^ . -„,„ -~^„ «r REMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED k BUY FROM GTITTFTYTVrVTC* \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON . M.Hi AJ jJL JN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. , Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Borer Bicycles,



TO THOSE WHO ARE 'Not lkeir Own Landlords. WHY Pay Rent when fur a cash | deposit you may become your own j Landlord, and ihn the weekly Rental you are at present paying would leave something every week to go towards rodudmg ihe purchase money. As an I example a house for which a tenant pays 7a per week c >nld in all probability, be purchased for £160. this by keeping the weekly rental p*id for 14 years, would leave tho property fully paid for ; while if a tenant remains in the tame house for the same time without acquiring the free hold, and continues to pay the 7*» per week rental, at the end of that time he will not own one foot if the timber of which the house ia built. The following are a few o r the Proper ties 1 have on my books for sale :— A comfortable Dwelling, situate in Harnett Sir*et. the property of Mr John iUwmin, together with \ acre tf land, planted with' fruit trte&. '1 his property aoj ims Dr. Huntei'a n-si've. cc, at.d as Mr Newman has recently purchased a larger h u^e thia is for immediate sale. F. FKKRIMA.N. A well built houae of 7 rooms, situate jn Peter ■ treet, together with £ acre of land. There id also a detached wash-house (with copper and tank), woikfchop, and bathroom, F. FERRIMAN. SMITH'S KO.A-; , NSIHERBI. A house of 5 rooms, together with 5 acres of l*nd. 'Ibis is an opportunity seldom offered to those workiug at the Freezing Works Giving the workman the privilege of keeping a horse. F. FERRIMAN. A house of 6 rooms with tcullery, | acre of land, titnated on the Wakanui Road, within eaty distance of the centre of the town. F. FE&RIMAN Half acre of Land on the Beach Road, upon which id erected a Comfortable he use of 5 rooms »nd scullery. The land is well etccked with fruit trees. F. FERRIMAN. Four Acres of land at Tinwald, situate on Carter's Terrace, upon which is erected a Dwelling House of 9 rooms, detached Wetshb(»uae» dairy, etc. Also cjnvenient stabling, consisting of 4 loose bcxes, trap, house, and chaff-house. F. FERRIMAN. A capital Building site, situ* c on the North West Town Belt, containing one acre,,beiiiC Lot 71. F. FERKIMAN A Farm of 320 Acres, situate within easy distance ot the Fret zing Works. The pre petty is wull fenced and watered, and is fot immediate sale. F FERhIMAN. I CAPITAL BUILDING SJTES IN AITKES & GRi,Y bTttEfcTS. I have for Sale a block of 5 Town Sections, admirably adapted for building purposes, to Te t SEAFIELD ROAD. AVERY Convenient Accommodation PaddocK, containing seven acres, iaid down in grasß. F. FEiiRIMAN. TO LH.T. A COTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, together with one acre qV s land at Allenton, Apply F. FERRIMAN OATtS, LOWRY AND GO. FOE Gas Lamps, 15s Each. Shipment of Bells and Carbide Just to Hand. OATES, LOWRY AND CO, Burnett Street,



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