COURSING.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Oamaru, May 10. The following are the concluding courses for the Oamaru Challenge Stakes :—'i bird round-~Maba beat) The Miser, F.tlock beat Erebue, St. Ganuon beat Charming May, Elastic beat Black Mud, Duntroon beat Wild fire. Fourth round—Maba beat Fetiock, ttt. Cannon beat Elastic, Buntroon a bye. F fth rouud—Mabs beat Duutroon, St. Cannon a bye. Final round—Mabs beat St. Cannon, and won the stake.

ASHBURTON GUARDS

Farewell Social and Presentation to lieutenant It ill. (tathbertsoit.

There was a large attendance of members of the Ashburton Guards preseni) ah the farewell social tendered to Lieutenant R M Oubhberfcßon, (who is leaving for Sou h Africa), which was held in the meeting room at the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursdiy even ing. The details in connection with the function had been undertaken by Color-Ser geant Schwartz and Private R Shearman,

and their efforts were fully appreciated by •II present. The room was decorated with the usual patriotic bunting. At eight o'clock the company lined up for the reception of the guest of the evening, and officers and visi tors. The chair was occupied by Captain Sparrow, with Lieutenant Cuthbertson on his right, and on right and left were seated Captain W Dolman and Lieutenant A Clarke (R floe), and Liouienant Nicoll, and Lieu tenant-unattached E J Paul, Mr J H Paul ing, Mr F Nokes (Fire Brigadr), and other visitors were preßenfc.

After duly honouring the usual loyal toast, the chairman invited Mr J H PauliDg to propose the first toaab of the evening, *' The Army and Navy."

Mr Pauling said it was apparent that the Army had its hands full at present, but they were able to cope with almost any reason able demand. We, in the colonies, were recognised as a part of that great Krnpire, and must take our part in iv defauca. The appearance of our (the colony's) boys at the front had been an eye-spener to the whole world, and their deeds at Sllngerafontein spoke for their va'or and capabilities. Re garding the Navy, the Transvaal did not possess one, which was perhaps fortunate for them, for we had nothing to fear in that direction for the defence of the Empire and Queen. (Applause) He was sure, if neces sity arote, every man in the colony would take up a r!fia for our noble Queen. He ; coupled with the toast the names of Captain Dolman, Lieutenanb A Clarke and E F Nicoll. J

Captain Dolman said he had had no con nection with the Aimy and Navy, his time bad been entirely devoted to Volunteers. He was proud of the Army's doings The Nftvy waa not engaged in the present B'ruggle. He felt sure that no other Power could have put such an army in the field as Britain had done, and yet undisturb her naval protection of commerce. Not a single station had been weakened. The colonies' spontaneous answer to the call was like a thunder-clap. Although many were born in the colonies they realised the old country aa Home, and were prepared at all times to rally round the flag. The present war had cemented the whole Empire, He thanked them for coupling his name with the toast, and hoped the fl*g would long wave over the brave and the free. (Applause) Lieutenant Nicoll briefly responded, Lieutenant A Clarke (Riflba) waß pleased to be present to Bay farewell to Lieuteninb Cuthbertson, and felt certain he would worthily uphold the credit of the colony. When the present tension was relieved he thought Government should put their own house in order. Wore wo at the present time prepared to meet a foreign Power ? He said decidedly no, Our weapoas were obaelete, which greatly hundicapped the Volunteers, and be trusted that Govern, ment wou'd arm the men with up-to-date weapons. Government had promised new weapons twelve months ago, but so far they had not) made their appearance,;but he hoped they soon would.The county's representatives at the front had done excellently, and when brought face 'o face with the enemy had not shirked their responsibilities. (Applause) The Chairman said thfy had met that evening to bid farewell to their Lieutenant— Lieutenant CuihbertEon. He paid high bri- j buteto the qualities of that gentleman, who ' he said was a keen enthusiast in sports, and military matters, and a thorough supporter of aii exorcises, which tended to physically improve our youDg men. He was a trust worthy officer, and would materially strengthen our representatives at the front. The Guards had now four privates and one officer ia South Africi, and with the guest of the evening an additional officer in prospect. He had been deputed by the Company to present to Lieutenant Cuthbert- Bon, on their behalf, a pair of field glasses subscribed for by them, and he hoped they would assist him to find the Boere. (Ap plause). After the war be hoped to welcome him back with others, and he promised them a roisy time. He asked them to drink the health of Lieutenant Cuthberteon. {Applause and cheers for Lieutenant Cuth berfcaon.)

Lieutenant Cuthbert&on, in reply, thanked them for the manner in which they had received the toast, and the gathering was significant of the good fellowship which existed between officers and men. He re gretted the absence of Lieutenant Hayes, of the R'jles, who was, he regretted, too ill to attend, bat bad wished him a hearty fare well. Fiom his first entering into a corps, which took place many years %go in South land, when the Terry carbine was the best weapon obtainable for cadets; until the pre sent time, he thought he had maintained the necessary enthusiasm for the cause of

volunteering- His attachment with the Guards, ten years ago, was but short, the company disbanding shortly after his election as junior subaltern. Perhaps he had fright ened them. However, the Guards of to-day were a company of whom the colony might feel proud, and Captain Sparrow was to be oongritulated. The thanks of volunteers were also due to Captain Dolman, for the manner in which he had steered his company through & long period of apathy to the cause, and to bis efforts were due a deal of the spirit which now prevailed. He had been acoused of laxity of office by a prohibi tionist, during the late local er campment, on account of his refusal to be severe on tho j men, when acting as officer of the day. Perhaps he had been lenienb, bub amends had been since made, and he hoped that all would realise that discipline was the golden rule of a true eoidier, for without that, they would surely corns to grief. Every man who donned the Queen's uniform should respect it, and bhe Guards had done so, and that waß the secret of their success. He felt the parting keenly, but he had a duty to perform, and intended to fulfil it, and hoped to return and find the Guards healthy and pro perous. He thui-ked them for their appropriate present, which wou'd on or off the battlefield remind him of the pleasant times he had spent with them. (Applause.) Lieutenant Nokcs (Fire Brigade) tendered on behalf qf the Fire Brigade their wishes for Lieutenant Cuthbertson's future, and a good voyage. He (Lieutenant) Cuthbertson) had, when a member of the Borough Council rendered great assistance to the Brigade, of which they were thankful. He hoped he would reach his destination tafely and hare plenty of shooting Captain Dolman proposed the toast of " Our Boys at the Front." He could nob apeak in too high terms of the motives which prompted their offering their services, and he was pleased to note they were odjoying a <• good time " with the enemy, and acquitted themselves with credit. He would have liked to join in the fray, but there were plenty who had prior claims, but he had done the next beet thing, and had advised scions of his own blood to proceed there, and he would carefully watch their actions. His corps was pr ud of Lieutenant Tucker, and bo was he, as he had taught him hia military ABC. He asked them to drink to the health of " Our Boys "in bumpers. (Applause and cheers for "Our Boys.") Sergeant Grant proposed " The Press," and was pleased to note that the Guardian reporter was present at all parades, and that that journal took a lively interest in the welfare of the corps He coupled with the boast the names of Mr A J Tyrrell-Baxter and E J Paul

| Mr A J Tyrrell-Baxter, in responding for ' the Guardian, said he was pleased to note that the efforts of the local papers to farther the interests of the corps were appreciated. The receut article re the canteen affair at the camp had busn favorably commented on, and he felt sure they would ngroe that itß senti i meotß were for the common good of the [fotcp. (Aiplaust). As an oid Volunteer, aud a resident of the West Coast of the North Island during the early seventies', when almost martial law prevailed, he made; - stood the necessity for attending to our defences, i here, farmers had been repeatedly burnt, out by the natives, but had time after time reestablished their homesteads. The protecting force and armed constabulary were as but odo to twenty, compared with the natives ; but these were, as were the pioneer settlers, descended of a fighting raoe, and in the end they triumphed. Hp, liko Lieutenant Clarke, wae of opinion that weic

the colors luksu inio th field of battle men would rally lound so loDg as there wan enough left to diy a dinner's platp. Had

the colors been present at Stormberg and Magersfontein it was just possible we would not bave to record in history those reverses. (Applause). He thought i hat the Press of the colony thould advocate an increase in the capitation grant, and fell suie the looal press would assi§| in that direotion. (Applause). The present amouut, £2 Kb, was a miserable | pittance. He wished success to Lieutenant Cathbertson in his future carear Lieutenant E J Paul (Feess) responded on behalf of his firm

Mr A J Tyrrell-B»xter proposed the toast of '• 'lhe Chairman," andsaid that but for the efforts of Captain Sparrow, in resusitating the Guards, after lying dormant for a number of years, they could not have been present that evening to erjoy such a send-off. He (Captain Sparrow) was a most unselfiah officer, giving his subalterns and non-coms every opportunity to become efficient. He displayed energy and z?al of a m>n of much younger years, and hoped he would be long spared to wear the uniform of which they were al! so proud. (Applause.) Captain Sparrow, in nsponding, said what he had done was on account of his enthusiasm for the cause, coupled with duty. "Auld Lang Syne " and "God Save the Qicen " brought a most successful gathering to a olosp. Duiiug the evening eougs were sung by Cnptain Dolman, Lieueuanls Claike and Nicoll, Color-Sergeant Schwartz, Sergeant Grant, Private W Ander«oo, and Mr Byrnr, and a recitation by Private I Baigenr. Mr F Curtis acted as accompanist.

HORSE FAIR.

Mr D Thomas held his usual monthly horse fair in the Arcade to-lay when he was favored with a good atteudanca of farmers and outside buyers. The number of horses entered waa about 160. The rm>j >rity being draughts, broken and unbroken, also hacks and harness horses. The fol'ou ing are some of the prices obtained :—Draught*, vi - broken, bay colt, two years old, £37; b«y filly, two years old, £38 ; roan fiUy. two years old, £55; bay filly,Joneyear-old, £21; one bay gelding, two years old, £23. Draughts, broken, £14; chestnut mare, £25 ; bay gelding, £41; brown mare, £11; hack, brown mare, seven years, £9; bay gelding, £14 ss; brown mare, hack, £10 19a; brown mare, draught, five years old, £33.

INDIAN FAMINE FUND

The following *übcr ptions have beeu placed to the credit! of the Indian Famine Fund at the Union Bank of Australia, Limited, Ashburton :—

Guessing Competition—A guessing com petition ia now on ot Mr WJ S Icocks. The funds are to be devoted to the Ind an famine relief fund. Two large sheep are up, and their weight has to be qua sed. The price for each guess ia Is.

Canterbury Fkozhn Mbat Company.-- This Company advertises its winter rate?, f I per lb for mutton and 9-lOths penny per 1b for lamb, which include all charges, from receiving the stock at the works to- the ar rival of;the mutton at London. The Fair field works will be closed down for a week com mencing on Monday next and the Belfast works will be closed on May 26, and resume operation on June 11*

The Amt Murphy Concert Company— This Company is to open in the Oddfellows' Hal), Aehburton, on Friday evening next, and judging from the press notices in the Wellington and other papers a treat is in Btoreforthe musical people of Ashhurton. The New JJaaland Times reports " The limpid quality of Mtss Murphy's voice is undeniable, and her management of it ia tasteful as well as skilful. Her technical qualification* were well illustrated in Chaminade's " Summer," the colouring of which she brought out with artistic judgment. The lullaby with its delicate gradations of maternal tenderness was delightfully treated. Miss Murphy is also said to have a particularly fine presence and most attractive manner. She ia accom panied by Mrs William Murphy, one of Danedin's leading pianists, the Black family consisting of Miss Nellie Black, contralto and violinist, Mr Black, clarionet, Master Beitie Black, cornet soloist, Mr H Mosp, baritone. Mr Moss is an ' Ashburton boy.' He has undergone a course of training during the past three years, and made hia debut on Good Friday night in Dunedin, creating an excellent impressfon, the papers speaking very highly of his abilities as a coming vocalist.

Ashbtjrton Races—The Railway Depart ment notify that cheap fares will be available at all stations between Chrlatchurch and Timaru, and on the Methven and Mount Somers branches for the Ashburbon races on May 16 and 17, available for return till 18th of May. Alterations in the time table, making late trains are also notified.

gg A&BfetßlOH dOAHDIAK; FBIDAI, MAI 12, 1900



£ a i

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Sb Stephen's Sunday School, in lieu of prizes .. .. 6 6 [/huroh collections from children 1 9 ; F W .. 10 10 I D Thomas .. ... .. 3 3 I McDonald and Go. .. .. 2 2 « W J ... 010 I J S ..  .. 010 I W Hayman .. .. .. 1 0 I ) Smdholme .. .„ .. 1 0 < B W Hanmer 10 1 John Thomas.. ... .. 1 0 I Me ... .. .. .. 010 I J Wroughton.. .. .. 11l W 3 Silcock ... .. 1 1 < rHUndrill .. .. ..101 Hardley Bros. » .. 111 3oiiections from box ... .. 2 12 I Collection at the school sports .. 23 II

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Total ... .- £37 18 X



WINS* OW OPORTS AM> '.RACING OLVB. QUEEN'S BIRIHDAY MEETING THUBSDAY MAI 24, 1600. »O BE HELD AT WIJSSLOW, IN AID OK M OUNTKD. OOhPS FUND. President—Mr Donald McLean ; Vice-presi dents—Messrs J O N Gri#p, GAM Buckley, and W Sutherland ; Judge- Mr E G Criep ; Starter—Mr 1> Thomas j Clerk of the Course—Mr W Huston; Clerk of the Scales—Mr P O'Halloran j Handicappera— A Committee; Treasurer —Mi W Sutherland ; Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Houston, G Jamee, R Kennington, J Moßohan, J Cu9ack, W Thompson, J Sutherland, H Haiuey. I*lß OGBAMMJE].



IIRST BACE TO START AT 11.30 A.M. I—Maidbn Handicap, of 5 .boys; second horse to save entry fee j six furJongß. JPor horses that have never won a race. Nomi nation s<; acceptance, free. 2—Maiden Trot (optional of saddle or har ness), of 7 nova; second horee fco Bave entry fee ; 1£ mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination 7s 6d ; Acceptance free. 3—WiNSLOW Cvp, of 10 boys ; second horse 1 «ov from the stake ; 1 mile. For horses that have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination, 10a, acceptance free. 4—Pdjsmoan's Tkot Handicap (in saddle), if 10 soys ; second ho?ee to receive 1 soy from the stake ; 2 miles. Nomination, 10s; accept knee, free. s—Peux Race Handicap, of 7 soys; seoond horse to receive 154. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs Nomination, 5a ; ac ceptor Oe free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 nooti. 6—l adiks' FuhSe, of 5 soys ; second horse to teceive 10*. For horses that have never won a race of 5 eovs or over at time of eDtry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10s; acceptance free. 7—Consolation Teot Handicap, of 5 boys (optional saddle or harness) ; 1 mile. For beaten horses. Nomination sa. To be made immediately after Pony Race.



BULKS & REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. Trotting races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Associa tion. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out; of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out ot this programme shall be final, 3. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4. Winner of any event to incur a penalty of 10ib*. 5 NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse?, and colours of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at) Winslow Hotel, Wioslow, not later than 9 p,m on SATURDAY, 12th day of May, 1900. 6. AH riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting Events to be not lees than IOJr, 7. AH stakes will be paid in full. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS will bo declared on or about SATURDAY, 12th day of May, 1900. ACCEPTANCKS ACCEPTANCES for handicaps not later than 9 pm on SATURDAY, May 19 h, 1900, Winslow Hotel.



ATHLETIC SPORTS. An Athletic Event will be run immediately after a Racing Eveut I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. First prize 3Ch ; second 10a 2—Mei/s 120vds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 flights). First priz9 £2 ; second 10s. 3—Boyo' Race, 75yds (14 y?arß and under) First priza 10a; second 2a 6d 4—Men's Kace, 220 yds Handicap. First prize £2 ; second £1. 5-Girlu' Race, 60yds (14 and under). Fiiat prizs 10s ; second 2s 6d 6 -Old Men's Race (over 50 yeurs), 75yde. First prizj £1 ; second 5a 7—Men's Race, 440 yds. First prize £3; second £1, third 10s 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize 2. No second prize will be given unless three or more compete 3 The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. 4. Nominations, with entry fees and previous performances for Men's 100 yds, 120 yds, 220 yds, and 440yda must be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 11th May, 19C0. All other events, poet entry. 5. Winners to be subject to be re-handi capped Admission to Ground, la each adult % children half price, and Is each horse Trains stop close to course* Refreshments and amusements on the ground R. J. HENRY, Hon. Secretary.



WINSLOW SPORTS AND RAO ING OLT7B. "VfOMINATIONS for all Pedestrian Jl\ Events must be made with the Secre tary, Mr R. J. Henry, by 9 o'clock on SATURDAY, May 12. W. SUTHERLAND, 5 83 Chairman.^ WINSLOW SPORTS AND RAC ING OLUB. OWING to a misunderstanding that the Nominations for Horse and Pedestrian Events were to close on May 12, and nob on May 5, the Committee have decided to close all events on SATURDAY, May 12, 1900. W. SUTHERLAND, Chairman. x 7 8 Ti~P HEN' S*"6 HOR 0 H Ashburton. FOURTH SUNDAY AFfER EASTER, (May 13 ) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—Dromore, the Vicar 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R« A. WOQDTHQRPE, M.A.. Vicar POSTPONED, mHE Longbeach Harvest Home Ball will be POSTPON ED till further nobioe. 5 100 W A PEAT, Secretary. O Iten You feel worn out, blown out, After tired oub, and unfit for work, M.e»l s all energy seems to have left, You awaken with a bad taste in muutb, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that should be attended to. LOASBY'S WAHOO will speedily alter all thia. Ib stimulates the liver, renders the bowels active, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole system. One bottle usually cures. Price, Is 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD. Woods' Great) Peppermint (jure for Coughs and Golds never ails—ls 6d and 2s 6d



FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. WE beg to return you our sincere thanks for the very liberal support we have | received during the past three years. We I have had a STEADY INCREASE OF BUSINESS from the commencement, and by strict attention to business, and SELLING the BEST QUALITY of MEAT PROCURABLE ab the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, We hope to continue that eucceea. We have secured a Slaughterhouse near the Fretzlng Works, and have spared no coat in making it an UP-TO-DATE SLAUGHTERING PLACE & PIGGERIES, to comply with the Abattoirs and Slanghter houeee of 1891 The bounty Council has appointed an Inspector under that Act, who regularly inspects our premises and the | meat slaughtered on the premises. Our Shop is the only one in the Borough that cornea under that Act; the cost of inspection is paid by up. We have commenced our BACON CURING, and shall always have PORK SAUSAGES on sale. J. H. RULE, § 107 Manager,



Wanted. Vy ANTED -A General Servant, rust " * be a Good Cook and Laundress. —Apply to Hugo Fbie»landeb. 6 102 WAN Ti:D—A Boy for Paroela Deivtry\ Apply to Mitchell and Turner. TTTANTED—Strong Smarb Lad—Nor*h ti cote & Befford, "The Oorner." ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinrnmon Curf, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gnm—at J T Cooch, Stor< keeper. ANTKD~«eneral Servant and House niaid, for oountry ; good wage?.— Apply Mrs Morbow, Montalto, Mayfield. .___ 5 99 iI?ANJEi>, at once—A couple of Men Vf nccustomed to making drain?.—For addreßß, apply office of this paper, WANTED— A Good GeneraFSerVont; references required. App!y, between Ham and lpm Tomorrow (Saturday), to Mbs_Ghorqe Fisheb, Tinwald 5 105 WANTED— A Ploughman. Apply R Gilmour, ABhton 5 88 WANTED— Oat and Wheat Husks in any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Fletcher Bros., Caeh Supply Store. <JHOPPING BY POST IS A FRAUD—sTe | O our Goods and examine them at " The \ Oorner."—Northcote& Hefford. ANTED KNOWN —J inwald ~~Wos leyan Sunday Sohool Social, on WEDNESDAY Evening next, May 9, in the Hall. Chair to be taken at 7. 30 p.m. Ad. mission Adults le, Children 6d. 5 70 « ■ THRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and 1? all kinds of freßh fiah by Expresß to night ; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jewjtt, opposite Mail Office. VISIT JNORTHCOTE AND BKFFORD's for your Autumu aod VV-'oetr Millinery See windows. FRESH Supply in Acoordeons, Parlor Games, Footbills, Purees, FireScreeue Gold Paint, Spongea, Cheap Book«; also, large purchase of stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3s 61 per ICOO, grand value in boxed Stationery ; superior troo^P, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. MRS ALOORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M terials. All the latest etylea to hand Inspection Invited. SHKARMAN B'RO3.Tave hrge et^ck Loasby's Wahoo, Benjimiu Gum, Koolibah, and Oinnamon Cure. WNT&D Kn-.wa—We have Jeft our. old premises ia Tancred Street Oustomera wi'.l fiad us iri JNew Shop, Burnetb Street.—Mitchell ahd Tdrnek, NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls" set to oatch the unwary. Hondai Lanka Tea mv fc be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated articiej sold by lisintarested grocers everywhere. REVIEW of Reviewa for April.—Third War Contingent, To Modder River with Methuen, Babes in the Bush (Bolder wood), By R'ght of Sword, Fight for the Flag in youth Africa, Lord Roberts of Kan dahar V.C. Celebrities of the Army, Illus trated and other new book?,—H« M. Jones EMPTY Crates for Sale suitable for Sheep Feeding. Only la 6i each. Flktcher Bbos., C>Bh Supply Store. 4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibah or Berjimin Gum go 2 Ashbubton DbuoCv SATURDAY, MAY"~I2, nnOW'N Property cantraHy situated in X Cox Street, being '1' S 580 i acre with well built Dwelling House of 8 Rooms with Veraudah, Washrhouae &o, thereon, belong ing to MBS A JOHNSTONK. The Public are reminded that the Sale of the above takes place afc the Arcade on the date named ab 11 30 as previously adver tised. T BULLO.K, Auctioneer. q/\ ACRES Good Land near WilJowby, £l\J fronting Road leading to Ltongbeach, being part of. RS. 15619, the Property of Messrs Chapman Bros. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell the above by Auction at the Arcade on the date named at 11.60 a.m aa previously adver tised. Etu-y terms of payment T. BULLOCK, 5 97 Auctioneer TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. RAKAIA. TOWN PROPERTY Estate of 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 Mackie and Rolieston Streets, with Build- j ings thereon ; let to tenants Offers are invited for the purchase of this Full particulars on application T. BULLOCK



THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY LTD. NOTICE TO FKEEZBRS AND SHIPPERS. WINTER Rates, which are |d per lb for Mutton, and 9-10 d per lb for Lamb, and which include all charges from receiving stock to placidgf.o.b ship Lyttel ton, with freight to London paid, with the usual rail charge from Failn'eld, are now in force. The Fairfield W°rk« will be closed during the week beginning on MONDAY, the 14ih IDBt. The Belfast Works will close on the 26th inst and reßume on MONDAY, June 11. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. 139, Hereford Streeb, Chriatchurch, May 10, IQQg 5 103 * ASBBUftTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDEBI are invited for the Supply of JL 600 Yards (more or less) of Shingle for Streets. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders, enclos ing deposit of £2, will be received till 1 p.m on MONDAY, the 14th, insb. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 5 75 Borough Engineer WE ASK— Your inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 years, and still retain many of our first customers, which alone ia proof o lour HONEST WOBK. McDonald & Co, Tailors, Etc. Jubilee Buildings, Burnett Street.



A SOCIAL AND SALE OF WORK WILL be held in ST. STEPHEN'S Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, MAY 17. Sale of Work  3 pm. Social .. .. 7,30 p.m. ' Admission—Adults, Is; Children, 6d. The Tickets are available for Afternoon and Evening. 5 93 ADDFELLOW8 1 HALL PRELIMINARY NOTICE. j FRIDAY, MAY 18,1900. COMING. COMING. COMING. MISS AMY MUEPHY. MISS AMY MTOPET THE GIFTED, .YOUNG, & CHARMING SOPRANO, from Dunedin. Watch for future advertisement. 5 101 I n~otTo^7~ mRESPASSERS with Dogs or Guns ar« warned not to come on "The Terraces" Farm, Methven. 5 84 P. 0 THRBLKELD, Junr GRAND QUALITY BBIF. • I HAVE for To-morrow's Trade-One Polled Angus (Steer, about three years old, weighing 880 pounds ; was bred and fattened by Mr R. Millar, >Vinchmore ; also Mutton, Lamb, and Pork, all of the first quality. JAMES SMITH. Butcher, 5 106 Alford Forest Road. ASHBU&TON BOROUGH COUNCIL A MEETING of the Aehburton Borough Council will be held on MONDAY. May 14, inst, at 7-30 p m, for tha purpose of hearing and determining Claims ' and Objections to the Bu gesa Roll. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor Ashburton, May 10, 1900 5 95 THE NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone in this fair land is proud of •• OUR BOYS "as we so fondly i call them, and while they, are fearlessly and j manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, ifa behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farms and business.' Farmers are always in want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNORUSHERS, ••LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. These things we can supply you with, at prices to suit ail* Give us a call before going elsewhere. - MORROW, BASSET! & 00., ASHBURTON. TO LET. HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK _ Agent. TO LET. AT a Low Rental, viz, 5a 6d per week, Small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street South. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agant. MEN'S Tweed Suits, heavy winter lines 39a 6d at "The Corner." FOE^ALE ~~~~ 1 Atyii acres, -j anu I4fc/ /a acres; 147 /a. "OANGITATA District being jR.S. 26204 JL\) fronting the Road leading to the Rangitata Traffic Bridge, some distanca above the Hinds station. Easy tetms of Payment. T. BULLOOK, WANTED KNOWN~Removal~o7lhe old established firm of Mitchell & Tttjbnbr, from old premises in Tanored Streeb , NW Shop in Burnett Street.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, APFTtfRTON. Return Vinr-TUJWDAY * WRDNFBD,\Y KMf, May 15 and U After a most successful season throughout the gou'h Island. Eleven niahts at ' %*~* * D»nel} ia > !£?* c™*e™* ™gM» jmt concluded at Chrhtobnrob. Montgomery')* Kinematograph & t oncen i o«n nnnv Tb. Bi f geat, Brightest, and bef* org? n f Sft * n on "v?- ** J^P»»y« All the Latest Events in connection with the TRANSVAAL WAR THE GIANT THEATREPHONE Eoyal Spanish Bull Fighfc, lasting half an hour; and our Premier Coirpany of Refined Entertainem-Popnlar ptices-Reeerved 80 at 8 3s, Stalls 2«, Pitls Box plan at H M Jones. WILL TAMRRnv »p« • m* GERALDINB-B.terd»y and Monday, MaySfd s?™** Til" 3KgEWPVS9MBUIHLWH——————^ WATERPROOF CLOAKS. ■— —"— a> I' « ■■ ANDREW ORB, has openad a Special Purchase of Ladiea and Ma!d's Waterproof Cloaks at LESS THAN HALF-PKICE. LADIES' 7s 6d, MAID'S 4 a Hd-FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. ANDREW Oliß.



— DAVID THOMAS. I AM A CASH BUYEK WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AN© OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID "THOMAS. Friedlander Jaros. GYNOPSIS OF SALES. „ 10-Methven Yards „ 14~Mr J. Devery's Gloarirg Sale at Lyndhurst „ 15—Ashburtoa Yards  18~Mr A A Jatnieson'it Clearing Sale, Beach Road FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART~ OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, JUKE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 93 JRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm FOR PKIVATB~s"aLB. ASEVEN-ROOJIRD HOUSF, with Scullery and Wash-house, £ acre, in Tancred Street Easb, close to Masouic Hall. Fall particulars from ■ FSIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited] f Hi lIIWIIIII ■WBMMMjMMMMgg WANTED. WANTED— 50 Men : Fitters, Turners, Blacksmiths, and Strikers, Boiler Makers, Moulders, &c, also Improvers in all Branches of the Trade. Highest wagee and steady work to good hands. Apply—The Southland Implement k Kngineering Com pany, Invercargill. 5 29 THE SHOW SEASON"" PRIZE 'POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prissa Winners, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM POULTRY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING ■ AND INVESTMENT BOOIETsT. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Twelve Months 4& per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Tanored Sb NOTICE. jyfß CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburfcon Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HIiNRY WILLIS, Manager. • Aihburton, 30th April, 1900.



! SPECIA I, NOTICE TO Cur Customers & the Public Generally, T\ E have just l an( | e d (per a.P. Fernfield from America) the followin* of Goods inITAl h::Ll7^t he!ore tbe gfeat "*" 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Larapware 1« Ueks and Hogehtads Glassware 14 Oases Ansonia Clocks and Watches 10 Cases and Crates Mrs poets' Irons, etc, Also, to arrive per s.s. Hawke'a Bay.— b Cases Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Catks and Hogsheads Table Glassware X ases Acme Chimneys o Cases American Plated Goods in n, ,Alß °. t(Varrive per ss. Rakaia from England,— «ra l M Crateß of Din«erware and Chlnaware We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer LAMPS & LAMPWARE. Embossed Nightie Juao ,„  „»£& p^llr, 8. 6d No 1-60 Candle Power 8s 9d fiM*ssL No 2, 8b candle power. 11l g* „ 2 85 „ . „ 12? 6d t0i 'M ; .. Ohimneya, Bsst Quality, 7d X^i.;-^ 9S and lOd \:-\; Rooheiter flinging Lampt J^ Magnificent Hall Larrps in -, ,n , . L-Q\ Library or &awing Room -^Spß^|^ F (Polished Brocza Metal) { [,-^M ) With Patent Spring Extension V J Decorated Shades So Fronts, i^^i^^f 85 Candle Power, 10 Different Pattern* No 1, 50 o»nd!e power, 11s 64 JL **&Jm**. No 2, 85 candle pewor, 14i 6d |pi . 4wa9f No 3,3C0 candie power, 22*6 d J p*. / n j^jpl ■» with n'okel fronts, barp ( f^M W^'^ipl • i^w&j * and bell, with enamelled ra ft I' LsansJi Chimnsyß for the above, 93, N'ickle Plated, as shown Is 9d $3m.\ C^^^^^w Z* t\ All Our Rcoheater Lamps Little Brownie Bracket Lanpt M 1\ fitted with the latesb Nickel plated li 9d I_|; Wick Raisers Big Brownie l^tf Brass 2a lid j^OTß^^ -*— —_ Oil 3s 3d Braes Hand Lumps Is each. Jn jl vk Je^L. Many other styles to choose ll3"-~™^ talH /sM^^^±. \H Tabular Lanterns will not go out in any wind, Retnembor, No 1, 2, and 3 2s 111 each Rochester Lampß fitted with Extra Globes Is 3d patent lighting attachments Oil Stoves from cs 6d jHffi^^^^^^^ :k BflilESK&sSi |^n|j^g^gr||^^SHP^Hw9HKßraKH^U time. :i I ACME LAMP CHIMNEYS will nob break with heat. Stocked In the following kinds r—Jano, Nos- 1, 2, and 3 ; Rocheaters, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 * Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, aad 2; Sun Hinge Chimneya, Duplex, Nutmeg, Gem: also Globes foi. 1 Tabular Lanterns. Rsmember, these are the Finest Chimneys manufactured, bub we sell them at a lower price than many stores charce for tha ordinary make. 8 FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY , BTOJRJSS, ASHBURTON & CHRISTCHUROH, ; Box 67> Tm,bpbosb 24. J