Burrender. Cabtain Towse ordered his uieu to fix bayt netr, and rudiiug the •nemy «wept through them with gnat slaughter. Towse was blinded in both tyes fey the enerny'B fire. The cold at Biggarsberg is forcing the Boers to evacuate their position on the ranges to come to the foot of the pa.-see. Britain has responded to the Natal fiovernment'a request for temporary financial support.

~ Wellington, May 5 Sir A. Milner has tvclvised Government that Irooper Fahey was dangerously wounded at Thaba Nchu. Fahey comes irom Southland.

THE LATEST.

Australian

United Preaa As«i.ciation—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyrighb

(Received Wakupuaka May 5, 1015 a.m, 3 his Office 10 43 ft. m Heavy Floods. Perth, May 5 The floods are unabated in the northern gold fields aud miles of country are under water. The roadu At Gooigitrdie and Norseman are im passable, A famine is threatened and many batteries are stopped.

SOCIAL TO THE PREMIER.

Wellington, May 4 The social to-night to celebrate the fcvenih •Buivers&ry of Mr Seddon'a Premiership was very successful. There was a very large attendance ot prominent cit zea», among them being many ladies The JVayor pre sided, and presented Mr Seddou with an illuminated uddreas congratulating him on attaining hia seventh year as Premier which Was unparalleled in the history of any colony with renpomible govrrnmeir. Reference waa also m&de in the address to the action of tho Premier in Bending the contingents to South Africa, and to passing the old age petition scheme, a soheroe regarded as amorg the most humane end enlightened of the age. A congratulatory message was received from the Hod. John McKerzie, who regreUed hie inability to attend. Mr H D Bell ipoke brif fly congratulating Mr tieddon. The Hon Mr Ward said that whether they ■greed politically or nob whh the Premier all mast agree that Mr Seddors had by ability »nd striking chatacterietica risen to the highest pi si lion in the colony and maintained it Since the Premiers entering public life in 18' 9 he had been marked as a leader of men. He eu'ogised his chief for his many good quali ties, and congratulated him on attaining a position bo worthily won. Mr Jihn Plim mer, senr, then presented Mr Std Jon with his portrait in nils. The Premier, »ho was received with cheers, spoks of hi-* splendid reception and eaid that nothing to equal it w%b ever witnessed in Wellington. He fait deeply touched, bat could noi think what he had done to warrant such reimrka'oie enthu siasm. He declared that he had the beet interests of the colony at heart, and as 'oog as he waa spared and if the people so desired it he would continue to tail for them Ha then brk fly referred to the Liberal pirty, and mentioned that some members of it had passed away, whilst others were compelled to retire from politics owing to failing health. The robust health he himself had enjoyed was giving way, and he had been informed that unless there was a stoppage something must hnppen. His old colleague, Mr Cadman, had offered to cms io Welling ton and take the departmental work in ord' r to allow him to have a reßt. Referring to Federation, Mr Soddon urged the open door policy, and said that if the right of appeal to the Privy Council waa removed it would be a grave injustice to the colonies. He instanoad the Midland Railway case, pointing out that no Fedetal Court cou'd n*ve given confidence to the English share holders, such as the Privy Counoil had. He referred to the danger to New Zealand through the control of Samoa being handed over to a foreign country, and said that the New Zealand Government had sent word to the Imperial Government that they were prepared to take tho responsibility of extending tho boundary of New Zuland so as to include Cook and other islands in tho Pacific* After brufiy touchieg on tho ex cellent work of the New Zsaianders in South Africa, Mr Seddon made an important announcement re the surplus He said that the surplus on March 31 w<jb £495,851, less amount transferred to the pub lic woiki account, £450,000, leaving a balance of £45,681. The actual receipts for the financial year were £5,699 617, and actual expenditure £5,140,127, leaving a balance of £559,490, which added to the above balance, left » surplus for the year of £605.351. The Cuitotm increase was £142,549; stamps, £81,499 j railways, £156,106 ; all the items of revenue showiog an increase. Mr Seddon further announced that the Cabinet had .. decided to send £5000 to the assistance of the Canadian Government for the sufferers by the Ottawa fire, and intimated that it was the intention of the Government to ascertain the views of members of Parlia ment in respect of assisting the ludian famine fund. The meeting broke up with cheers for Mr and Mrs Seddon.

The Patriotic Fund.

Acknowledged £1067 11 10 Mayfield Sporte, Concert M Coin Shower" when Mb Jago sang the "Absent Minded Beggar." 1 18 0 Total 1069 9 10

ALFOBD FOREST DIAMONDS.

Mora Finds

& correspondent, iv whom we have every confidence, sends us the following re the above:—''l had the honour of eeoorting two tourists up to the Alford Forest Diamond Fields to-day, one a gentleman from Dunedin and the other from South Africa, both diamond experts, and they were highly pleased with the appearance of the field. They managed to gather about 160 beautiful specimens, snd amongst them three of the largest! ever found on the Alford Forest, fields and from what can be gathered it is uiin probable you will hear more about it.'

COMMERCIAL.

JIBHBURTON STOCK MARKET

Mr David Thomas reports upon the Live Stock Market in the Ashburton county for the week ending May 5:—Oo Tuesday at the Ashburton Yards, the usual weekly sale was held, when there was a fairly good attendance, and amongst them a large proportion of buyers. The butchers' sheep were very scares, and for those yarded good prices were obtained, especially for crossbred ewes, realising from 12s to 13a 9d, and merinos 6s 91 to 9s 6d. The yarding for the day was made up of orossbred lambs and breeding ewes, and for the latter the demand was good, but for Samba the sale dragged, yet a good clearance was made ab satisfactory prises to the vendors. The totals for the day consisted 6120 sheep, 73 rams and 29 head of cattle, my entry comprising 2510 sheep, 35 rama, 10 head of cattle, which I clear* dat the following prices :—SO merino wethers 8» 6<l, 19 lambs 14s Id, 236 lambs 11« Hi, 50 lambs 10b lOd. 240 crossbred lambs 12s, 440 crossbred wethers not sold ;70 lambs lla 9d, 32 lambs 11s 9d, 613 crossbred wethers not sold ; 22 hmbs 10s 4d, 24 lambs 9j lid, 240 crossbred ewes 12s 6d, 169 crosa bred ewes 11s 6d, 100 ewes 9a Id, 154 cross bred ewes 12s lOd, 86 crossbred eyres 12? 9d, 1 cow £3,2 cattle £57* 6d, 1 cow £2 12s6d,

Correspondence.

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THE TOWN CLOCK.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l observe, from what appears in your column*, that a movement is on foot to shift the town clock from its present pita to the new Post Office building, when the latttr is erected. I hope the borough authorities wili p»ue before aanotiouiug this change. The übek is at pret-ent in a conspicuous position, and can be seen over a very con siderable area, whoreas if ib were removed to the Pcs' Office it could hardly be placed ai.y * Iri-rt o't-a tlu n frtn'ing X* t Street, and woulil be of liti le use to any bo y. Then, t•■>(•, it is tnggeslf'd trat the burgeeses sluuld put I heir hands into their pockets, tuid pay for the cost of a clock tower at the new P< s Offiur. Why, in the name of common sense, should they do anything of the sort ? Po we not pay rates and taxes like other people, and why BhouUl not a proper Post Office building, clock tower and all, be erected in this town, and its cost, defrayed out of the public revenue, or Joan fund?, aa has been done in other places? The recent issue of the Weekly Press contains an illustration of a really handsome Post Office building, with a tower 67 feet high, which has juat been erec ted at M»Bterton by the Government. Why should we not nave a similar edifice here ? — I am, etc., Burgess.

To- Day's Telegrams.

Unittd Press A*sooiition~By EleGtrio Telegraph We lington, May 5 The only item in the revenue, which shows a decrease is territorial £11,571, other in crease ure land and income t»x£8,923, diry £4.079, marine £2,330. mifoellaneous £9 491. CuutO'i'B revenue shows increase^ in spirits £29,199, tobacco £15,952, sugar £12 237, and valorin £68,410, goods b> weight £10,873. In coi-ftqaence of hi> impaired health, Mr Sertdou wilt shortly lea\e on an extended hnhd*y for tome pltc e&tire'y removed from buaiiirsr. During hisabsuce Mr Ward wi'l probably be acting Premier Dr Baldwin has wired to the Hon J. G. Ward, from Auckland, that the c»fe tfiere has been definitely decided not to be one of plague. Id reply to a message of congratulation as grand master of the New Zealand Masons, Mr Seddon has received the following i — Th<» Piince of Wales warmly thanks 'ht brethren of the New Zealand Grand Loige foe kind and fraternal message. Thames, May 5 The body of Captain Fern •ndez was found in the Thames river yes erday. At en iDqueat this morniop, a verdfet of accident ally drowned was returned. Auckland, May 5 The Ovalau, from Tahiti, brirgs news of the burning at sea of the Ch'lian shi; Hindustan when a month out fr< m Fri-co t< Valpariso, with timber. The fire broie out in the cirgo under the Donkey engine. The crew fought the flames for six hours and then abandoned the ship in two boats, 1000 mile* east of Marquesas, which they reached in 11 days. Four of the crew came up by the Ovalau.

OUR BOYS AT THE FRONT.

Mr D T Todd, of Chertsey, h%B received » letter, dated Knight Templar, February 18, from Trooper R. O Giil (Ben) No" 642. Third Contingent. Ha sa>s:—"Lol (hit brothet) will have to!d you of the trip t< Albany. A steamer just leaving told us of the relief of Ladysmith. We did no* credt it at firs*, but when the pilot con firmed tbe news, you should have heard the boys cheer. For fifteen minutes the cheers' *nd war cries were deafening. We were ashore from two till twelve. Didn't we ci.joy ourselves too ! We ate all the after noon, and at six we ate our way right through the hotel menu, and only shame saved us from eating it through again. We went round the town for shopping, and laid in a stock of goods. Taken all round thing are pretty cheap in Albany except meat. It nearly knocked the breath out of our butcher when ha was told in one of the shop , that a Bhin of beef cost two shillings. W 4 > got lovely grapes for sixpence a pound. Albany las the most miserable set of girls I have evar came across. They all wear keepsakes from one or other of the contingents. . . . By the way I got some lovely tobacco thrre, aud am enclosing a crooke. . . , You will be please.l to know limb Lieutenant Tucker's division of No 1 Company, h&i been pronounced by the Major, as the smartest of the whole troop. His stabler j are a'so praised by the Major as the besb in the whole ship. In fact, the Msjirhas asked him to go for a few days I and take one of the North Island afcablee which are not up to the mark. Not bad for the supposed most inexperienced horseman of the lot! All the Ashburton boys are in his division so keep a look out for No. 2 Division of No. 1 Company if we have any fighting. Ihe news at Albany made every body afraid it would be all over before we got there. I dou'b think so myself. I for got to tell you that the New Zealanders have a greab reputation at Albany for spending money. The Australians are said to be more careful. The second contingent left £400 behind them, and on Saturday our fellows spedt about £700. I quite believe it*, as myself and mates each spent over £4 on the average. Last Sunday we were busy shift ing coal. On getting into the hot weather it was decided that if any of the main hatch hordes were to be landed alive, the only way to do it wag to clear away about 220 tons of coal, which almost completely kept them air tight). So with the skipper's permission it waß moved. A gang of three sergeants and twenty-three men, making three shifts of eight men each, started at 6.30 a m Sun day morning, and worked until relieved by another garg at 6 p.m , among whom w»s your noble. Ono gang worked until 4 a.m. Monday morning I can tell you it wasn't lawn tennip. Threshing is a joke to it. We all volunteered for it &s they could hardly compel us to do the crew'a work. The coal ran right along the engine room bo you may gufßS it wasn't «old. It was on the third deck, bo there was very little fresh air. The temperature waa 120 We worked with only a pair of canvas shoes and our trousers oa. D dn'b we tweib for New Zealand's sake. The ship's captain said we would not do it by Tuesday night. Now he says it is i the fastest piece of work ever done on the ' ship. The coal had to be shovelled into baskets and carried away into other bunker?. Harper and I wotked together, and ihe otherß nick named us " the ponies." Lieu tenants Tucker and Lewie went in with the first gang, and never left until the job was finished. We never thought old "Monty" Lewin was bo toogh. How would you fancy twenty-four hours in a hot, filthy coal bunker ? They were taking their turns at shovelling and carrying Lieutenant Tucker owes his popularity nob only to his ability but to his friendly maa uer, and his being always ready to take his fcfaarp, and more, of the dirty work which is goii g. Later (written in Durban}—l suppose you have heard all about our Captain's resigna tien, perhaps he deserved it,but it is cruel to see him walking about thesh'p quite broken down. We all hoped he would be taken on again but tc-aighb we hear that Lieutenant Bourne hus been appointed Captain, and the Sergeant Major to the Lieutenancy of the firut division of No. I Company. Ihe writer gives in great detail, dis criptions of the appearance of Albany and Afiican coast near Durbar. He encloses a wondeiful list of the goods each man hus to carry with him.

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THE ASfifeUBTDH GtJABDIAtf » &A!TUIU;aY, MAY 5. 1900



Pbivaxh Hospital—Elsewhere Mrs Mc- Kay, for so many years matron at) the hos pital, notifies she has opened a private hos pital where, after May 14, patients will be received and can be attended by their own doctor if bo desired. Sale of Race Privileges — The race privileges in connection with the autumn meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club's meeting, on the 16th and 17th inst. s were submittea to auction to-day by Mr E. W. Hanmer (per Mr J. R. Bloni), and i realised the following prices :—Publican's booth, £17, Mr T. N. Grange ; luncheon ! i booth, £2, Mr J- Cusack ; home yards, 255,'



The Rainfall—Mr Herring reports the rainfall during April:—Alford Forest 9.Gin ; Aiford Station 4. Sin.



Ukpib Ashbceton Roab Boabd.—-The annual n eetiug of the ratepayer* in the Upper Ashburton Road Board district wai held this afternoon. There was a fair 1 itendance. A report of the meeting is held over. ASHBTJBTOK COONTY KACINa CtCB — Arahura and Bella have been scratched for the Lbgmhor Trob handicap, to be decided at the first day's racing of the A.C.R C.



WINS* OW ttPORTS AND RACING CLFB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING THURSDAY MAY 24, 1 CO. *O BH HKLD AT WINSLOW, IN AID OF MOUNTKD OORP3 FOND. President—Mr Donald McLean ; Vice-Prrs" detifcs—Metsrs J 0 N Grigg, GAM Buckley, and W Sutherland ; Judge- Mr B G Criep ; Starter—Mr D Tfomat j Clerk of the Course—Mr W Huston ; Clerk of the Boales—Mr P O'Halloran ; Handicappera—A Committee; Treasurer —Mr VV Sutherland ; Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Houston, G Jams*, R Kennington, J Mcßohan, J Cusack, W Thompßon, J Sutherland, H RaiDey. PROGBAIVIME, (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the South Island Tirotting Association.) TIRST RACE TO] START AT 11.30 A.M. I—Maidkn Haniicap, of 5 toys; second horse to save entry fee ; six furlongs. For horses th tt hive never won a race. Nomi cation 5«; acceptance, free. 2— Maidkn Trot (optional of «add'e or har oe»>-). of 7 *ov-; second horse tn save entry fee ; 1J mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination 7s 6J ; acceptance free. 3—WiNSL'W Cup, of 10 eovs ; second horse 1 soy from the stftk? ; 1 mile. For horses that have nev«r won uver £20 in stakes, Nomination, 10i, acceptance free 4-Pdbi,ican's Trot HANDicAr (in saddle), of 10 soy« ; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stakp ; 2 mi!op. Nomination^ 10s; accpptance, fr^e



WANTED-General Setvanta {town) ; wages—l2^, 10*; (country) 15«, 12*. Alpo Boys for farm work.—Mbs Adams Registry Office. 5 59 ft\O LET—A House of Six Rooms, with J_ copper set in ; Cameron Street wes , latPly occupied by Mr Andrew*.—Apply J. Moison 5 34 ' > APTIST Church To morrow.—Continu » ' ation nf Thanksgiving Services. Morn ins;—"Security from plagues j" Evening-— 11 Heaven, ' Soles, Qjartetts. Preaoher — Rsv. W. Lamb. S 48 LOST— Between Post Office and The Arcade, Stamps to the value of Three Pounds Four Shillings. Finder rewarded on leaving tame at this Office. 5 2* WANTED— Oat and Wheat Huske in any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Fletchkr Bros., Cash Supply Store. 1 THRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and / ad kinds of fresh fish by Express to night ; aleo rabbits to-morrow at~-J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB. MOMINATIONB for tb.3 Maiden Handicap, Maidsn Trot, Winsl w Cdp, , POBLIOAKS* 'iROT, Pony Handicap, Ladies' Pursk, w



Cloae THIS (SATURDAY) Evenirg, at 9 o'clock, at the Wius!ow Hotel, o? with the Secretary (Mb R. J. Henry), at his Saddler's Shop, Burnett Street, Ashburton VV. SUTHERLAND, 5 46 Chairman ASHBURTON PRIVATE HOSPITAL "Burford House." Conducted by—Mes Mack ay. Patients atn be received on an after MAY 14, 19C0. . i MRS MACK AY trusts that her long connection' wi h the Ashburton County Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee that all Patients who can bo attended by their own Doctors, will receive every oare, attention, an I comforc. For terms apply to 5_44 MRS MACK AY. longbkToh huad boakd" rnENDKRS are invited to be sent; in not X later than N"on on SATURD.i V, May 12, fo- PatohiDg Ford's Road, about Four Miles. rOOKS A; SON, 5 45 Surveyors to the Board NOTIOF, ACBJQUE for £81 2* 4d, No. T 186419 <?rawo hy Messrs Chapman Bros , on ihe Union Bank ef Australia Ltd, ishburfcon, in our favour, is missiDg, and payment has been STOPPED. 5 45 FRIKDLANDEB BRQS-, Ltd. TINWALO TOWN BOARD. AS the Concrete Channelling in course of construction has been wilfully and repeatedly damaged, any Person foun 1 damaging the work will ba posecuted. 5 41 By Order. MR GREENES ART UNION. TIHE following h a correct list of the X winning numbers and winners' cames in Mr Greene's Art Union, drawn last night, the prizes being in order of the name«, fics% second, third, etc :—1725, G H Rhodes; 162. C Perry ; 1018, W Wade ; 1363,—King, Waipori; 1401 P O'Meeghm; 1510, T O'Connell; 1776, — Pifcaithly, Waimate ; 798, D Farrier ; 823, Miss Stewart; 1035, Miss Julius ; 108, M Shepherd ; 8, J Turn bull; 1468, J Underbill; 24, MoLcod, Rirerslea; 648, R R Bowie; 1681, Mr« Crawford ; 3i, V Waddell; 661, -- Q linn ; [ 1797, W R Wood ; 740, Mrs Chapman; i 1139, Mi«is Frwer ; 369, J A Johnson ; 589, O Ferens ; 524, J McGowan ; 437, D Mur doch ; 1£64, Miss D*le, Washdyke. 5 49 SATURDAY, MAY 12. TOWN PROPERTY, centrally situated in Cox Street; modern House with conveniences. MR T. BULLOCK has received imtrnc tions from Mrs A Johnstoke to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— Her Property in Cox Street, being Town Seotieo 560, containing £ acre, on which is erected a well built Dwelling House of eight rooms, with verandah in front; wash house, copper built in ; coal shed, etc., surrounded by garden. The property is conveniently situated in a good locality, only a short distance from the Railway Station and Post Office, Further particulars furnished on application Terms liberal. Note time of sale—ll 30 am T. BULLOCK, t 40 Auctioneer. t. BULLCCK



s—Pont Race Handicap, of 7 boys ; ?eoond horae to receive 15. For ponias 14.2 and under; 4 furlong . Nomination, s*', ac ceptanci free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Ladies' Pr/Rsra, of 5 soys ; eeconl horse to receive 10a. for horses that have uev. r won a r&ce of 5 boys or over at time of entry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10 -, ; acceptance free. 7 -Consolation Tkot Handicap, of 5 «ov (optional saddle or harness) ; 1 mile. Fo beaten horeee, Nomination ss. To be made immediately ufter Pony Race, PULES & RI GULATION3. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. Trotting races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Assooia tion. 2> No entry will be received except on tho condition that all claims, disputes, »n* objestioDß arising out of the racing (hall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out ot this programme ahall be fiual. 3. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4 Winner of any event to incur a penalty of lOlbs. ! 5. NOMINATIONS for all races rxcept Cumulation Trot, accompanie 1 by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of hor«9», and colours of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, atj Winslow Hotel, Winslow, not later than 9p,m on SATURDAY, sth day cf M»y, 1900 6. All riders go wear colours, and weights in " rotting Events to be not less than lOat. 7. All stakes will be paid in full. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS will bo declared on or about SATURDAY, 12 h day of May, 1900. ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCES for handicaps not later h>n 9 pm on SATURDAY, May 19 h, 1900, Winalow Hotel



SATURDAY, MAY 12, WILLOWBY, QA A ORES Qf\ (C\J ACRES <&\J Good Land, originally part of the celebrated Longbeach Estate. MR T. BULLOCK hai received instruc tions fiom Missus Chapman Bros. to S<»H by Public Auction at the Arcade on , the above date,— 20 Acres, part R.S. 15619, situated about two miles below the Willowby School, fronting the main road leading to Longbeach, originally knows »a Campbell's paddock, and formerly a part of the well-known Longbeach Estate. Well watered with a natural stream. Further information respecting this furnished on application. Easy terma of payment Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK. 542 Auctioneer WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, I BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited ,



ATHLETIC SPORTS. An Athletic Event will be run immediately after a R cinq Event I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. First prfz! 30*; secmd 103 2— Meu's 120vds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 fl grits). First pr'za £2 ; second 10s, 3—Boya 1 R&C3, 75yds (14 ypars and under) First priz* 10a ; second 2» 6d 4-Men's Race, 220 yds Handicap. First prizs £2 ; necond £1. ; s—Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and under) I First pr'zi 10s; second 2s 6d i 6-Old Men's Race (over 50 years), 75yds. First prize £1; second 5a 7-Men's Rice, 440 yd*. Firsts prize £3; second £1, third 10a 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prizi j. 2. No second prizs will b» given unless i three or more compete 3 The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of eventr. ' 4. Nominations, with entry fees and previous perfonnancps for Men's 100 yds, 120 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds muab be lodged with the Secretary noo later than 9 o'clock lon FRIDAY, llih May, 19C0. All other events, post entry. 5 Winners to be subject) to be re-handi ospped Admission to Ground, Is each adult; children half price, and Is each horse Trains stop close to course. Refreshments and amusements oa the ground R. J. HENKY, Hon. Secretary DAVID THOMAS. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, MAY 8. I SHALL have the following lines of good Sheep for sale at the above fixture, viz On account of E, G. Wright, Ktq, j Windermere, fi Kf\ Two-tooth Halfbred Forward OOU STORE WETHERB On account of E. E. Gualter, Esq, £?£rrv Anama CROSSBRED LAMBS Also—Fat and Store Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs D. THOMAS, S 23 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FJRIDAY, MAY 11, — 1900 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, SDR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, Friedlander Bros. SYNOPSIS OF SALES. „ B—Tinwal<? Yards  9—Mr Evan Davies' Clearing Sale 1 at Waterton », 10—Methven Yarda  14—MrJ. Devery's Clearing Sale at Lyndhurst ' 9 , lg—Aehbutton Yards  18—Mr A A Jamieson'ft Cleariog Sale, Beach Road FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd.



.NOTICE-TO FARMERS. yy c ahe cash buy:is of PRIME MILLING- WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the MillJ We oan supply Oorn ß acks>t coat price. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND 00,,) 17th M^h, 1900. * B. HOBART, Manager "the afflicted rejoice? THE POLYP TBS HAVE CAPTURED the HEaBTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL°~*OVER THE OOLONY THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latiraer Square & Gloucester Street, CHRISTCHDRCH the NKW METHOD OF .AAI IJvtjr»is t"e sure^t and most rapid Sy,tem, as A »,£ "■■ curea _wi lh •bfO'u'o certain y euch disease an S^HHQBHh o!d DCer ' pilqßy stid A* h|DH ' ""^ar the jWpjJHjSSjjrjj ar m jj|ain ur f W '°ni " Btlrf Men MORE CUREfi J«2gjg2^EgHp3 The wisest, best cdacatedj and mobfc enlightened jSß^Ej&WßSi^^^Sm f e.°Pl e are dally becomipg converts to those new y^faSSgF^S^^^SM vni)ClPles and methods which are supported by such f_^P3gsSgggsag» overwhelmicg evidencs, bustained by the public, |H|HBWipßH|lraHi remarkable success of the POLTPATHIG SYS ' ~EM. Their wondcrfal rucccbs has spread like wildfire WKMSBB^^^^SoBL who had given up all hopes of ever being well ffiß|^Hß| a«a'n> l\) d thiy are by hundreds availing themselves n^^W nigea^e^ r PATH1° STSTEM of treatin § C. hronic WHB^^S^^ShP *«i^ m jSt relirb'e me»ns of Cure ever offered an fftfflHHBSS^HiP b p' Cte d pf°ple ,When tlck»is lhe time we need the V^B^mSrSSmJT ™t? r™?m v£ s, elvey ' y°u who are sjc k ' write "to 8 the ■M I I r-^illwSrilMlß POLYPATHIOINSTITUTE, and then actpt proofs «»•■■■ J WJWii.^^!«m_ of the mysterious skill—more convincing thaifwords — that is possessed by the Polypathe. Thiy treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathlc Method, which does away with All examination nnd all local treatment' They afro de eire to impress tsp-n all men who are suffering that they'have the justly celebrated Hindoo Kemedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World aath c " AntkAgnechalTabloid Method." Ail desiring to test thd system will ha^e such opportunity. Ifytu cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Christchurch, with Stamped Envelope ani you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine pack d Free from Observation Carriage Paid Parcel Post THOUSANDS CUR&D ANNUALLY BT LETTER.



 =FOJfct SALHI 1 AtyV ACRES, "I A rVI/ I 14b # /2 ACRES, 14:1 /2 | "OANGITATA District, being R.S. 26204 X\ fronting the Road leading <o the Rangitata Treffic Bridge, somn dictates above the Hinds station. I Easy teims of Payment. T BULLOCK, """ HAMPdTKAD. FOX SALE, Settion 36, containing £ acre, fronting Church Street, with three-roomed Oottagp, store room, e!e, thereon, the property of Mr F J Hydes. ?> This not having been disposed of by auction, offers are invited for same Fall particulars furnuhe'l on application T BULLOCK TINWALD. NEAR THE COUNTY SALEYARDS. on acrrs an 4>U ACRES 4t\) WITH Commodious Dwelling Housn and other extensive improvements, the Property of Mr F. Bonninston. This nob having been sold on SATUR DAY last, Offers are invited for the purchase of same. Full particulars furnished on application. I T. BULLOCK, N. Z. FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Joint Agents. TO LET. HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK Agent. AT a Low Rental, viz 5a 6d per week, Small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East; Street South. Apply to T. BUjILOCK, Agen FOX SALE" BUILDING Allotments near the Canter bury Mills, No 39, 40, 64, 55, each containing \ aore, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as j paddock. Good Land—Healthy position. fl) -BULLOCK. TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS RAKAIA. TOWN PROPERTY Eitate oi W. Cox, deceased ; on account of the Public Trustee. Being Lots 356, 354, and part of 352, con taining in all 2 Roods 20 Perches, fronting M*ckie and Roiieaton Streets, with Build ings thereon ; let to tenants Offers are invited for the purchase of this Fall particular* on application T. BULLOCK TO LET ROOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK I AM A CASH BUYER WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AND OAT SHEAF GHaFF. DAVID "THOMAS. U TxJBTEnTATB^SALEf 9 A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, \ acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FKIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



CROWN LANDS NEAR RANGITATA FOR LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER. NOTICE is hereby given that Written Tenders will bo received at this office "P 'o 12 Noon on WEDNESDAY, M»y 16, 1900, for the LEASES of the unJer-mei tioned Reserves :— Part cf North Rangitata Township Reserve, Baling ; 147 acres ; upset lental, £7 7a per annum ; term of lease, 3 years Part of Reserve 1237, Upper Ranghata Traffic Bridge ; 335 acres ; upset lentai, £25 2i 6d per annum ; term of lease, 5 year?. Sale plans, containing full particulars and coudi'ioas, may be seen at principal Rail way Stations and Post Offices in the locali ties, and may aieo be obtained from this office; SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Land and Survey Office, Christchuroh, April 25. ISOO. 4 245 KARAMEA CONSOLIDATED GOLD * DREDGING CO. Karamea River, Westport. A PPLTCATICNB for Shares in the above XX, Company will bo received by my Repre sentative, Mb Albwrt Roberts, West Street, irotn whom reliable information can be obtained. S. H. GRAVES, 5 16 Sharebroker, Christohurch ZEALANDIAS" at thk FRONT* 81ILL BOOMING. rpHEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, JL Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gbntleman'B $31. Lady's £22. A large stcck of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4* 6d, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from Is fid, Dunlop outfits 9d, Elastic anklets 2s 6d, Fancy handles from 2?. Inspection invited. GATES, LOWRY ANO CO, Burnett Street. KOTIOB. "OERSONS indebted for the services of the JL horse "Telemeter," are notified that all Accounts are to be paid to Mr R. D. "etbie, Rangitata, whose receipt alone shall ba a sufficient discharge. K. M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor for the Owner. May 4, 1900. 537 ~~ WANTED. ' WANTED-50 Men : Fitter*, Turners, .Blacksmiths, and Strikers, Boiler Makers, Moulders, Ac, also Improvers in all Branches of the Trade. Highest wages and steady work to good hands. Apply—The Southland Implement k Engineering Com pany, InvercargiiJ. 5 29 FRESH Supply in Accordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Purses, Fire Screens Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; also, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3b 61 per IGOO, grand value in boxed Stationery ; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. NEW BOOKS—Babes In the Wood, Bolderwood; The Transvaal Question; In old New York ; For Faith and Freedom, W Bisend ; The Suicide Club, R L Steven son; A Fatal Mistake; The Adventures of Martin Hewitt; The fighfa for the Flag in South Africa, la 3d; Windsor Magazine for March ; Bible?, Prayer & Hymns, and Birthday Books.—H> M. Jonss. A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in Eoglish grassed For terms and partiou- i ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent,



'SOUTH AFRICAN wTl\. ■111-JWUIIL tf\\ *.. .....^ jXewa from mtein CD * I^EW ZEALANDERS to the wrirtaroe of the Yorkshire R,g:men., bufc I. Ashburton ifc i Yorkshiremen to the aßßfßtar.ee of N e * Zealamlers when 1 LETCH KR BROS. Bionght down ihere prices nearly six ye & r 3 ago, and wa have kep, them down M low as we oonld possiWy do s », and pay 20s In the £. Brlcish Troops advancing slowly In South Africa, bufc the Pnces of ever* dim «# -FLETCHEE BROS. PRICE LIST.- These Prices are subject to cf ange at once by giving one day's notice. .Money .pent here Finest fnowdrop Sugar. Everything we ' well spent . sellis worth __ every penny we TEA. XiTZT I'EA. ] We have just nerved anolher Shipment of the CelnhrAto^ n,,,,u*. n> j supply our Customers with any quantity of thi Sm oß i B™»7 a"* M<l *" fl° "^ tried it, csn fa* supplied with » free wmple. WoteThrnS^ o y°De "j'^H per Ib l.y the sor JOb tin. Further reLmoab? tt filif pk .^EL"! °« 1»" J t4 Tipped Orarge PekoeSe per Ib, reduction bVtheVn <i° lf?s per 1b by (he Chest. y tho tln' Good b*»tion Tea from ls l*d COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH THE PRICES OHM* STORES ARE CHARGING Finest JSew Curiants 5i perlb Finn«.i-IP.I/.1™.., ni. »j n. Finest New Sultanas,.7J per Jb ?k P" lb Finest New Raisins 6£d perlb Wax CaSuJ?! ?/" •1 »i .w Quaker Oats lOd per packet Price??!S. ft" & 70/ M \ Finest Cnb Loaf Suga?3*i per lb BJW " *" ™PM lb Pure Ct five 2s perlb *P C-tfriaJSLrfT ,k French Coffels^, Harp Coffe is 4i per oZESS^^^U. or 4. j. Finest Boasted Coffe Beans Is lOd and 2s v °* S°« t^* (W "' AlmOlldf NewSe|o^Honey7dand9lp e rUr g^^^ } | P«eka Ohoeolate Powder (deltoons) i>b Sicily -Almonds per -b 1 4 w « «I!l^, d 'llb4 in.^3^. , L Jordan Aim ndn.. 2* New Spanish Valencia Baisms 6£c per lb Finest Dri.d A ppies. per lb 0 9 Fin. Muscatels per fb, 10 P,;^^ " „ 0»J SC? Shanes, per' lb" 2i? M*J^ P^*. *'• „» Steujr-g Pruned 61 and 0 8 L«non-Syrnp, per bottle 10 New Hiseti Peel, orange, lemon. Peppermint lyfup  £ 0 r i.r>! » v i« v 141b S s 3d, 28 b 6-, 561b 10<j 9d Lewis Prtae Bacon, by roil or side p 6senC3 Renn(Jt gd Md ' iw b^le yrt r F^d • rr 11 q* Neave'^ Food lid, Mellin's Food Is fd Lewis Priio Hams per 0 8 Bengert Food und %nd g 8 gd " Finest K,nn P d Lard, per tin Is Id Robinson's patent Groate and ffiey atld 0 6 per ( j n * . Des.|oated Ooaoanoi 0 7 Nelson's Gelatine lcz. packet tdnu>nd 8 tUkinjj Powd«r, 6a and t ■„„].„„ , F , , o „,,„•„* »i J&ingiase, 1. zp[«ketß lid per >m Brown's Corn Fiour 3d lb |^ R]tJ uts ! J f .Biowt.'»Mai«e Floor 3d lb iTt I. r ■•" - A -*a Mrlz nsßd lb« QaeeusUnd Arrcwroot W l.bln.s hi (»e,.n.« - asms, 4« bd Oadbuiy's Cccoh Jib 10), lib Is 81 mal^e 0 9 Cboeu.aie 4d and 01 P ?r c.ke * Conceinrated J«llws~L n». .n. Rasp- G ]df „ Vale Mufe gs^ d di g^ fa be«y/V»mila- nut packets, Lunch SJd lb by tin or 3W It, 5o 6<i dt z per packet 0 fi College DeWsJeVy.Powders, assorted fioper. Wine ik lb by Tin, or &lb flavours, per packet 0 6 V H ni!l» Wine " ik Bird Seed—TUmp,Rape, Canary,ibO 3 » ich T _. L l.  .'» .. •• Jp Linked, wl,o?e, 3d, c^hed,>Vlb 0 4 S', Mixed 4d lb 7 'Z£i \l A aß l«brook'sOooo«i!b4'l l i>b7id Fancy MUed 5M b " O rld b Milkmaid Milk 7a 3d do* 7*d tin] oSStt Id 1 b " „\2 M , n CH™OAM- „ t „ Garibaldi 6^d lb " or Sb Morton's Cream ot Tartar, per lb 1 3 Sultanas n, " g«J»ocate Soda „ OS Sncwflakfß 4 J d lb " g d ID „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 Water - „ Citric Acid 3d os. „ 3 6 Ginger Note 6&b ," or 6d lb " p «m'iVi. erf '* ft t Cocanut 7{dlb orWlb „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 orftcknAlß lß | dlb » ot , 8 g d J „ Borax, powdered „ 0 8 p ef h Treensand Co Blseni-a txr T- | a'phQt ." « ? Chocolate Fingers Is 6J per lb Washing Soda 01 Caje Nolr Is p«r Jh P Disinfectant Powder, hrfre »ms Jpi Gream Q m6^ieh lg 2d . per lb Oamtio Soda 7d BJ. and 9d per tin Neapolitan Wafers 2, 3d per lb Carbolic S *nd boap 5d per bar Florence Wafe« 2s 31 pc? Ib Blue Stone 3J perlb European Mixed Is 31 per lb « m. %a xi » . tm 1 « j a Raspberry Boudoir 2* per lb Day & Martin's paste Blacking.doz. 0 4\ Patent Medicines, etc PeeXsGrot^ pStot 0 6 a nd Violet Powd.r Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bofc. 0 9 Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d dos ••„..iD tins. J I Vaseline 5d and 9d j »r. lib tins Is 9d Brnnswick Black per tin 07 Pare Glycerine 6d and 9d bottl. Keen cOx ord Blue, per lb 010 Glycerine and Cucumber lOi per bottle Feeknfa Bag Blue, 0 10 p a { n Killer Is 4d and 2 S 6d UGeorpsßlae, „ O 8 Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 10J Colman'sD.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Se? I>B s ls 9d Rnd 3;J feo « ™ Jo tins lOjd, |lb tins 6d PUls-Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d b ' Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Beecham's and Seigel's ls"Sdi box 71b tins 6s 9d Senna^d packef, Epsrm Ba!ta«ddoT ' Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per ewb EnCh > Fr^b Saltß 3 / 3 d boUl " voa ' 8 ' Fluid Mf>g»Ofeia ls bottle bag, Is 3d Hood's ard Ayr's Paissparilla 4s 8d bo Gi.ger whole Is 3d, gro^d ls 4d lb ■ Gundy* Fluid 1- sd, LuSg ?resemr i V umf P^u- <?£**}<}? 4a i Ba"y'B * ricopberu* 1« 6d bottle lib Tin Rabbit In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOi and Is Scolfc \ Frau ls!(n 2s Sd and 4s M Salmon CalifornianSd, Flat 9d, Cutting Powdered M « g n es i« 3 i pr-r r «cket lOd, Cocktail lid-per tm Morton v Hddli » P..wd«.r« t 0 I prr hox Sardines, Albert patent opener ls per tin B , B Fo , jd , {hl B1)d 3g , } « Small, 4d and 4^,)arge 8 j Bax - er g Lung Prwf rVrf j PJ « Sarrmes, in tomato sauce, 4|d per tin s . JiCob . g oi , 2p 9 , Morton's Fresh Herrings, lat 7d, kip Himrod's Astfcma Cure 5s 6d per tin perod lOd, Herrings In tomato saaot Norwe g ian 0 , d Liver Oil la 3d ane lOd per tin p er bottle Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fishJlO. 8i Kapler's Kxfcrt ct Malt 2. 6d per bottle Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin X er . a Exfwcb Malfc and fa J^'q,, Preserved Bloaters lOd per tm 2s 9i per bottle _ ... a 7~ZI . tn , . , Mellin'P Fnod Is 9d per bottle Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle Ground Rice 3*d White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d Ib Washing Soap-bilkstone lOd bar or 11* p oar j Bwrley 51bs ls, or 2|d lb ,P, M X , 4 iamx. 11 Egyptian Lentils 3|dlb McLeod's almond ecented 9d bar. 11« Haricot Beacs 3^d lb peF, b(i X j j «! Macaroni and Vermicelli ls lOd box o Rawllng's almond scented, 9i oar. 6<i lb Domestic, 6d bar Fkg Brand Pickles 9 3 6d per dca or lOd Bond s Clbflnsar, 5d bar, 63 3d box per bottle Barilla Asb 9d bar .... 0 and B Carrie Powder )0 d per d( k or lid Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4£d bar botfc l e ** atß or "a Lifebuoy (CarioHr), 1,44 box, 6d bar Mellor'sSaooei pin*.Bß plntsl* Sdbo " Toilet Soap - Pear * assorted tablets, 4in L9a and p orr i n ' a Sauce *-i im U4 d ,»{„ box, Is box 2s 6d ' " ' y Pear's unscented tablet*, 61 each, 6a 6d O nr Own Sance sd, } int 9d r,doz , si. j mi 01 v Tomato SanceOJ p.-rpiiithotUa 0 caver's Shaving btlcks,9J each Anchovy feaace ls 31 pint bottle Brown Windsor, lib bar 13d, 10 tablets Tobacco-Willinns' J..no 6=lb ; Nallrod GlyTeHne Soap, Jib bars 4d, lib bars 8d f^ i^^ 5d 6i * ' GoW* Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d owt. . Matches Plaids 4< pr pross. 4*d dos Hops, loose, ls 4d, and Is e*l >b pressed 1000 Vestas, Bbll'p, 4« lOd di z 5 Bovril ls 9d and 3s bottle box . IC OO v™»»- German, 3$ lOd Lieblg's Extract Meat 1 s 9d per jit dcZ( 4,1 box ; 250 Vm.-w, Bell's, la 6d Washboards, wood, lid, zinc la 2d df z, 2d box ; Safety's, B s tld jf 8d American brooms ls 3d, la]6d, packet, small 3d p-;ckss ' Is lid Starch, Colman's, 5 b pkh 5W lb Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d, Is 6d and „ Lily, per lib box 6d Is 8d lb Borax Starch Glaze, Ib dcz. j l^d packet We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax ia any quantity. Terns : Prompt ffett Cash with the Ordera] No charge for"packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway sUtioa and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES ASHUETO^ Ss OHRISTOHURCH. i 80*67' ' T«l«piiwie,»l»