they kept the children at Allenton and appointed another pupil teaoher there ib would have beeu the sole expense and would have satisfied the residents of Allenton. He had taken a very active part in the establish ment of the school (hear hear), and still took a deep interest in its welfare. He was hardly satisfied when he found they would only teach up to the third standard, bus still he was inclined to bury his dissatisfaction and fall in with the arrangement. Now the Board, in its wisdom, cr foolishness, had seen fit to remove thab standard and try to dictate to the committee and householders. He would do all he could to get the Board to fall in with the committee's view?. They were justified in using their strongest efforts to compel the Board to do to, Mr Phaup said the last reason the com raittee got from the Board was that the attendance had not come up to what the Board expected when the school was built. The committee were asked to furnioh the number of children between the ages of five and fifteen and had done bo. They did not agree to any set number when the e'chool' was opened, and he did not know why the Board should say the attendance did not oome up to expectation. There were seventy-1 four on the roll when the third standard children were taken away.

Mr Siicock explained bhe oommibbee were aeked to furnish bh« number of ohildren of school age, and this they did. I hay also furnished the number of children under sohool age. They fully thought the Board Would teach up to the Sixth Standard. Had they done bo, the estimate of the committee would have been much too low. The Board flad practically charged tho committee with doing something they had not done. Mr Steel spoke to the same effect. Mr Phaup referred to the fact thab the falling off in the number of children in the North Canterbury dletriob had seriously effeoted the attendance at som« of ths schools, and the teachers had suffered in consequence, gome to the exfcenb of dis missal. He thought the Board must have taken the ohildren away purely to save the talariea of the teachers at the Borough Sohool without considering the children or the householders. The extra children al the main school increased the salaries of the i staff there, and also necessitated the employ ment of another pupil teacher. Had they remained at the Alleaton school, oaly the pupil teacher would have been required, consequently the Board could not have made the change for motives of economy. Mr J. Steal moved, "That the hou«e holders of the Alienton district consider that the action of the Board in removing the (Third Standard to the Borough Echool is strongly against) the wishes and the intereiba of the children and residents of this district, and would requeafc that the teaching of the (Third Standard be immediately resumed in the Allenbon school." After a good deal of trouble, the residents of the district had secured a well-appointed school and it was nob fair to the people or the children that tho latter shou'd have to pass by the build ing and go away to the Borough school. He favoured the above resolution being senb to the Board, and also a petition signed by the householders, asking the Board to re consider their decision and to teach the

(Third Standard ab Alienton. Mr Norbhcote seconded the motion. He thought it very hard on the little children they should have to leave hoim ab say 3-30, take their dinner in their bigs, be out of their parents' sight the whole day, and get baok ab five o'clock ftb night. His own boy, eight years of nge, had to do this, and he (the speaker) strongly objected to ib when they had a school ab their own doors. He would support the petition to the Board, and if that would nob secure them redresa, he would go further and appeal to the Minister for Education. (Hear, hear.) Mr Preston thought) they should go fur ther, and ask to have the sohool made into a main one. He would move an amendment to thab effect. Mr Siicock said he would second bhe amendment fro forma although he was very Btrongiy against it. They had in the Ash burton school, seme of the best teachers in Canterbury. (Hear, hear.) Ib was no doubt very undesirable,?th»t the children of one family should be separated, but if tha side school were made into a separate one, they would bs very fortunate indeed, if they gob a teacher like Mr Hardio. It would give the borough school auoh a blow, that ib would full to a second rate school, and tho position would cob be sought afber by first class -masters. He was very sorry this matter had cropped up in the way if had for fear friction should arise between the staff and the householders. They should by all means strive to avoid rows. If, how ever, the Board would cot give way he (ths speaker) was prepared for a big row. The question of agitating for the side sohool to be made a main echool, was spoken to by Messrs Kersel, Siicock, Northoote, Greensiade, Phaup, Gardner, and Steel* it was thought best thab the meeting should confine itself bo the removal of the third standard, and eventually Mr Preston's amendment was withdrawn. Mr Gardner said bhe committee was eleobed by the householders bo look after their intereatß, bub the Board appeared to Ignore bhe committee, and study only the interests of the teachers, without reference to the interests of bhe householders or the ohildren. He thought such a state of things deplorable. Other committees had, do doubb, received bhe same scant courtesy, and he suggested thab they mighb combine, and lay bhe matter before the Minister for Education, (Eha motion was then pub and carried unanimously. A Committee consisting of Messrs Steel, Gardner, and bhe chairman, was appointed to obtain signatures to a pebition to the Board, asking them to re-consider their deoialon bo take the third standard away. A vote of thanks Jto the chairman, for calling the meeting, terminated the pro ceedings.

THE PLAGUE

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph.—Copyrlghfc. Sydney, March 29. A conference took place today be tween the Premier and the represen tatives ofihe Darling harbour wharves, to consider the isolating of the infected area. The representatives were rather pleased than otherwise at the oppor tunity of moving to clean quarters. Their intercolonial trade will be all the better for the change. One of the points pressed upon Mr Lyne waa the desirability of the Government resuming the whole of the wharves. It was considered that the plague would never be stamped out until the wharves were pulled down und rebuilt, Mr Lyne said this would involve the expenditure of millions, and it would be impossible to come to a defi nite decision on the matter at present, The conference agreed to the area, lying between Darling Harbour, Sussex street, and Erskine street and the Gasworks boundary being declared j infected, including beside the companies previously named, a number of ferry companies. The area, will be increased if necessary. "*A proclamation declaring the infected area will take effect wifchin forty-eight hour?, after which it will be entirely cut off from the rest of the city, and no traffic or business will be allowed within its limits, A large amount of produce is quaran tined on the wharvef. A portion, including 8000 bags of maiz» } will be allowed to be removed. The remainder, if necessary, will be destroyed. Arrangements have been completed for wharfage for the affected companies opposite the site of Darling Harbour. The Union Company's new qnarfcers are on the eastern side of Darling Island. Tho Zealandia has arrived, and has anchored in Neutral Bay, The Government are employing a thousand men in cleansing the declared area. Business in the vicinity of the pl&gue.ftfiected areitfi eaterioggrefttly,

I A deputation of interested persons asked the Premier to use preventive, ! but not the proposed extreme measure?. Mr Lyve, in declining the request, said the inconvenience was only temporary, j Another case of plague is reported, that of a man named Gunaon, in a Sussex street boarding-house. Several i residents learning the nature of the' disease escaped, to elude quarantining. Brisbane, March 22 The Indian Government has stated that it could not spare two experts, and suggested that the services of Dr Hornabrook, who ia now in South Africa, be obtained. He was previously engaged on plague work in Bombay. Ac a precaution against rats, vessels will be kept four feet from the wharves, all ropes and fenders will be tarred, | and the gangways raised after 6 o'clock at night.

CABLE NEWS.

r United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 21 The Central American Governments oppose the amendments in the Nica raguan Convention, on the ground that it opens the way to the United States to secure their territory, and destroys the guarantee of the international neu trality of the canal. Constantinople, March 21 Eaimil Bty, the Sultan's Secretary, has been suddenly exiled in counection with the Young Turkey party move ment.

CONCERT AT DROMORE.

On Wednesday evening a very enjoyable concert, in aid of the Sunday school pria« fund, was he'd in the Droinore school. The Rev. Mr Woodthorps was chairman, and the room was well filled by an appre ia'ive audience The piano for the eonoerfe was lent by Mr A. C. Maxwell, and the musical part of the programme, supplied by friends from Asihburton, consisted of selections by Gates's band, glees, and songs by Mrs Dee, Miss Fooks, Messrs Brooking. Schwartz, Northcofce, and McOlurg. Recitations were welt rendered by May Wilson, Gladys Max well, Nellie Wilson, Hilda, Simpson, Stanley Wilson, Sam. Allen, and G. Hopper. Rf freshments were provided by the ladies of the district* The Rev. Mr Woodthorpe gave a short address, in which he referred bo the energetic and self-sacrificing manner in which Mr Gates carried on the Sunday sohooL Mr A. Wilkio, now serving wi'h the Firtt Contingent in Soubh Africa, had been one of their moat valued teachers. Ho also referred in feeling terms to the late Mr Twentyman, who had boon a hard worker in connection with the Dromore services. Mr Woodbhorpa spoke in complimentary berms with reference to the way in which the children who had recited had been trained by Mr Maxwell and Miss Dickinson. A hearty vota of thanks accorded to Mr Woodthorpe, concluded the meeting.

THE LICENSING ELECTION.

The licensing election for the Ashburton electorate took place yesterday. Not nearly as much interest, was taken in ib as was expected, the total Totes polled being much less than usuil. The final result was not known until this morning, owing to the nun arrival cf the Alford Forest returns. The voting for each candidate is given below, from which it will bs seen chab Mr D. lhomo,i headed the poll, and that the old committee, with the exception of Mr Mc- Quilkin, who was juat beaten by Mr Hugo Friedlander, being again returned.

Ib happened every night when father fell asleep, His little kid awoke to cough and Bueeee and weep, Then fathsr swore oub loud and wished ha kid wai dead, And tore his new pyjamas, jumping oub of bed; He dammed the cold linoleum stuck to feeb like glue, As in his arms the child was howling all he knew, Bub mother found a ch&rm to make their resb secure, The kid now thrives and sleeps on Woods' Pepperminb Cure.

A NEW ZEALAND ABROAD

The following chatty klter i 3 from a young man formerly a resident of this district. He evidently keep- hie e-rsaud eyes open in a new country, and has the knack of detailing hia experiences in an interesting manner :— TO THB EDIXOB. Sir,—Ac a large number of my friet»ds and acquaintances in the A'hburton district, are constantly esquiring about my adventures and this country, Canada, in genera?, I have been requested to write a letter for publica tion in your paper. In compliance, I send along the following, which you can use at your discretion. I arrived safely hero afc Regina on the 15th of last August, after a very pleasant trip from Sydney. I especially enjoyed the railw&y trip through the Rocky mountains, the scenery is magni ficent* There is plenty of work to be had here in the summer, especially at harvest time. I got work ab twenty-five shillings per week, before I was here half a day. It was estimated that about 10,000 men came from Ontario and the States to Manitoba and thj North West, for the harvest, last August and September. However, men were very scarce about here all the fall. I worked a month for a farmer, and then I went out with a threshing mill. Threshing i* done differently here to what it is in New Zealand. The machines are much smaller, but as they do not clean the grain, they can thresh very fast, having a capacity for 500 bushels per hour. Portable engines are mostly usad, and straw is the only fuel they burn. The men are paid by the month, 30 dolors, about £6 ss, being the usual rate. The price paid for threshing is cents (2£d) per bushel for wheat, and 3Jd for oats. Land is very cheap here, but it is gradually rising in prioe. The Dominion Government give a homestead, 160 acres, to a settler for a fee of $10 under the following conditions :— You have to live on the land six months in the year for three years, build a " place to live in "and a stable for two horsos : and break up thirty five acres in the three years, at the end of which timeyouget your patent, or deeds, and henceforth do a<s you please. Such conditions make it very easy for a man to start farming. AH he needs the first year is a team and a plough. He can then do the required amount of breaking, and have plenty of time to earn as much as will keep himself and the horses. A man and team, two horses, can earn three, and of en four, dollars a day all the summer. If he has a mower and rake, he can make hay. A permit to cut on unoccupied sections can be had for twenty-five cents (Is), and the wild prairie hay will sell in town in the winter for rive to ten dollors a load, as the demand varies. The farmer just starting an these prairies has this advantage, that there is no clearing cor draining, and, as yet, no fencing to do. In summer, when the crops are growing, no stock is allowed at large without someone to herd it. The land varies a, great deal, from rich black soil twenty feet deep, to light sandy loam mixed with limestone. The best land is little use here on account of the very short summer. Sixty bushel crops, which it is quite capable of producing, have not time to ripen before the frost comes. The medium land, that grows about twenty-five bushels to the acre, is the most profitable for farming purposes. The price of wheat !s usually about the same as it is in New Zealand. For its delivery large elevators are built beei.de the railroad by companies, who send agents to every station to buy wheat. The farmer drives up to the building and dumps hie wheat into a bin, from wheace ib is run through a cleaning mill and into another bin built on a weighing maohine. Here ib is weighed and the grade determined by the buyer. Each "load is bought separately. Finally, the wheat is taken by machinery to the top of the building, and shot into large bins, from which it can be run by spouts into the railway cars. Garden stuff, such as pota toes, cabbage, onions, &c, grow well here, and, aa there is a good local demand, fair prices can be relied on. Small fruits, such as ourrantp, strawberries, gooseberries and a native fruit, resembling a black currant, called saskatoons, grow wild in abundance; but larger fruits as apples, plums, etc., will not grow here. In localities where the land is unfit for farming it is taken up In large blocks or " ranches " and horses and cattle are kept. Horses are very dear here now, a decent team (2) is worth 250 to 300 dollars (£SO to £60), and good horses are not to be got. Fat cattle sell at from 30 to 50 dollars (£6 to £10) each, and milk cows from 20 to 40 dollars each. As yet I have Been no sheep in the country, though they are kept in some parts. Winter sets in here in November, thia season it frc»»3 up to the 3rd of December. Thia winter, so far, has been remarkably fine for this country. 16 is just cold enough to prevent the snow from melting. During Christmas week the thermometer was down to 30 below zero, but only for a few daye. In the winter travelling is usually done on sleighs but this season there has not been much snow and in many places the waggons are still in use; I am enjoying the winter fine ; it is nice and dry and clean getting about, There is not much doing now. Some of the farmers cart wood and others cut and draw ice, which is packed away for use in summer. With a team they earn aboub 1 dollar 50 cents (6s) a day. The houses have to be built according to the climate. Whea lumber is used two thicknesses of weatherboard with tar-paper between have to be put on.and they are mostly lath and plastered inside. Some people have t brick or stone houses and among the poorer oiaases mud and sundried brick are largely used. Barns are few And far between and the sbablea are made of poplar poles, mud, i and lumber. Firewood is rather scarce | bo , far the scanty supply has been sufficient for ; the population; bub in the near future all firing will have to be sent in by rail. In town firewood costs about 5 dollars (£1) per cord and coal 5 to 7 dollars (20s to 355) per ton. My own opinion of this country is that it is a good place to make an easy living and get a home in; but at the same time it is not a nice country to live in. lam told on every hand that nobody likes ib until they have been here fnur or five years. I have not written so fully here as I might hare done; but if anyone wishes for more information I shall be glad to do the best I can.—l am to., Edwin Gkaxburn. Begina, Assa, Canada. Jan. 19th, 1900.

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SATUBDAY, MARCH 24t* 759 aobeb 759 ALFORD FORFST, PRINCIPALLY BUSH LAND. BEING R.B. 20743, 22047, and others, in its native state. A portion of it supposed to contain plenty of Limestone, Coal, &c The Public are reminded that the Sale o the above takes place at the Arcade, on the date named, at 11.30 a.m., as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 2 r?8 Auctioneer. E~~ &S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second-hand Goods. Ad oining Mna Knight's Boardinghouae- PREBH Oysters, Shrimps, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by express To-night,—J H Jhwitt. Telephone 96, Opposite Mail Office. 31 42 NOTICE TO CARPENTERS. mENDERS for Messrs Collins k Co.'s JL Buildings are extended to FRIDAY, March 30. Specifications may be seen at my office, R. BIRD, 3193 Arohitect AgHBURTON """ MOUNTED COKPS. A MEETING of all those who hava submitted their names for enrolment will be held in the Orange Hall on TUES DAY, March 27, at 7.30 p.m. B0SINI93: To take the neomary steps for the initiation of the Corps. Personal attendance at this meeting is necessary, as the names submitted are in ' excess of the namber required. k G. A. M. BUCKLEY, [ Captain Commanding, Any farther information can be obtained from me, or from the Seoretary, Mk G. ' Mahkioxs Waxson. Solicitor, Aahburton. ,\ 318S



TstiaEAPHic Commwnication—The fol lowing notice has been reoeived from the Telegraph Department :—"British adminis tration advise that telegraph communication having been restored with Bloemfontein, and a military telegraph office having been established there, telegrams in ordinary lan guage may be accepted for that city at the risk of sender." LOST— Gold Buckle Ring. Finder re warded on returning same to this office 3 190 ~~ FOE SALE, DARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD. I HAVE been instructed by Mb Alex. Hbwson to Sail his very desirable property situated on Carter's Terrace. The House contains 8 convenient rooms* and has all the necessary detached offices, including Wash-house and Dairy. Thp Stabling consists of 3 roomy Loose boxes, Trap house and loft. I The Land is of the very besb quality, and contains 3 acres. Mr Hewson having purchased another property in Aahburton, is determined to Sell. F. FERRIMAN. W" ELDOFS Ladies Journal, Weldon' Baz*ar, February Numbers, Young Ladies Journal for March, Richard Carvel, (Winton Churchill), New Ride to Khiva.Our Navy, Soldiers of the Queen, (Wyndham), Strength and How to Obtain it, (Sandow) — H. M. Jones. Keatino's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It) is perfectly clean in application. See the article you purchase is "Keatxngs," ie, with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual* Sold in ting, 6d and Is each, by all chemists The great success of Chamberlain's Coiio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat ment of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the civilised worlds For sale by AjhbHEtQQ Prog Co.



J Wanted I ¥71OR SALE—Seven paid-up Shares in the 'Sj Industrial Building Society No. 2. I Apply Mail Office WANTED— A really good qoiefc Cow, about four years old. Apply MAIL I and Guardian Office. W" ANTED to Sell, cheap—Three horse power Chafuutter; everything com- | plete ; nearly new (Andrews and Beaven). Apply A 0 Cameron, Dromore. 3 81 X OBT or Stolen—A Brindle Greyhou-.-d JLJ Bitch. Finder kindly return *ame to T. Dinben, Fast Street, Anyone retain ing aauie after this notice will bo prosecuted. FOR TASTE and Design, see Northcote and Hkffobb's Windows I efore buy ing your Autumn and Winter Millinery. VISIT Korthcotk AND"HiiioBD'B for your Autumn and Winter Millinery. See windows. ANTED—The Publio to kno»v"lhe best pl«oe for Picture Framing is a: J. Wriohi'3, Tanorsd Street. A splendid variety of Mouldings to pick from ; also a stock of framed and unframed Pictures always on hand. Special reductions for framing two or more pictures 3192 WANTED KNO'VN-That Mas Me- Orkgor has commenced business in I Ashburton again, next to Wii Pazohika's, East Street, and wishes to solicit! a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hour*. Vacancies for a few boarders. _ 3 117 ANTED KNOWN-~Galv^nlsU Barb Wire (hog or cattle) 15s 9d per cwt, No. 8 Black Wire 13s 6i per cwt, Bran 3a 3d per bag.— Fletcher Bros , AshburtoD and Ghr'atchnrch.



! Friedlander Bros. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR B. BROOMFIELD. A NICE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from tne Executor in the above Estate to sell by Public Auctioc sfc their West Street Mart on SATURDAY, 24ih MARCH, 1900, THAT YEHY DESIRABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, j Situate on Allen's Koad, Allenton, and containing 4 Aosea 15 Perches, being Lot 1, part rural section 6085, with six-roomed House, Outbuildings; well stocked Orchard, and nicely laid out Flower Garden. The laud is of first-class quality,, and the situation admirable for a private Residence. Full particulars on application at) Bute, at 12 noon< K. FRIEDLANDER, .._ Auctioneer. WEBD STREET AUCTION MART" OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on FRIDAY, April 13, 1960, For which we are now receiving entries, 3 155 J'RIEDLANDER BROS., LidT FOR SALBj ~~~™ HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Bond, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply BROS., Ltd. WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND OBASS;SEEDS.



WANTED KNOWN—Honey Kegs, 4s 6d each, 601b Honey Tina (patent lids) 2^ each, Batter Boxes with parchment lining Is lid each, at Fletcher Bros. 1 C»tsh Supply Stores. OUR Soldiera are told to ramembe "Mnjuba" when fighting tlie Boera But to come nearer home it will pay to remember A. H. Williams' when in want or books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, news papers, etc. Lowest prioeg. Plain figures- New goo-Is weekly, targe etook of school books and school requisites.— A H William* Tanored Street. ARCADE, SATURDAY, MaKCH 24. MR DAVID OLHOMAB has received iuetruotions from a Contractor to Sell on the above date,— DKAUGHT HORSES. Good in all farm work. 3 188 D. THOMAB, Auctioneer " BULLOCK'S ABGADE! SATURDAY,~MAEUH 24 D THOMAS has received iratruotiona « from Mr A. H, Moobe, t.i Sail as above by PUBLIC AUCTION Goodwill of Perpetual Lease, contaicing 20 acres, close to the Fairfield Freez ing Works. The land is well im proved and watered and has a good 5 roomed House, garden, and orchard upon it. Also,— 24 Acres freehold, situated opposite the Dromore Bohool. Well fenced and in English Srass. 3_12l D, THOMAS. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE AT TERRACE FARM, METHYfiN, ON FKIDAY, 6th APRIL, 190*) D THOMAS (in conjunction with « Messrß Matsoa and Co.) have received instructions from the Attorney of A F Sommerville, Esq., England, who has Bold his Terraca Farm, Methveo, to Mr P C Threlkeld, te hold a CLEARING SALE &3 above of the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK upon the Proparty, consisting of HORSES, SHEEP, CATTLE, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, & SUNDRIES.



; Friedlander Bros., Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, £ acre, in Tancrad Street East, closo to Masonio Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ln, OSBORN 000MBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT ' (Late of London), IS NOW IN ASHBURTON for bust ness, and will remain in the diatricb until 23rd inst. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN aH his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel. FOR SALE, TOWN PROPERTY IN PETER STREET, viz :— DWELLING of 4 rooms, with ecullery, and £ acre, opposite the Baptist Tabernacle, being Town Section 782, good i&nd, nice garden, and oi-chasd planted with fruit trees ; there is stlno a email stable at baok; the Property of Mb T. Slbeman, who purposes remosing to Timwald. Terms and full particulars furnished by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOR SALE DOBSON STREET, ASHBURTON. I HATE bean instraoted to Sell Town Sections 373, 374, and 375, either ilnglj or in one lot. The ground is of good quality and is an j 1 excellent site for building purpoeei* J: FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, AT LAUKISTON. HOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS AND OUTBUILDISGS, AND TWO AND A HALF ACRES OF LOD, T HAVE been ilnstrncted by Me | Wiixiah BwHAsr, who has leased a farm, to sell the above Property, situated close to the Railway and Public School. A working man can always find em* ployment in the District. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN,



D. THOMAS > Joiub 3 191 MATSON & CO. j Agents. NOTICE. ALL BOOK DEBTS owing to The Ash. burton Publishing Co., Ltd, as at Ist April, 1898, have been placed in my hands for collection. All Accounts not settled by the 14th April will ba SUED FOR, without farther notice. DAVID ZANBER, Oommiiiiou Agent, Tanored Street, Asbburfcon _March 22,1900. """ FOR ""SALE IN Moore Street—A blook of laad nib 99 feet'-fronuga and Buildings thereon Apply, H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. FOR SALE FOB. REMOVAL. I HATE a 4-roomed House for Sale for immediafca removal. For price and term* apply W. H. BARRETT, Agent, Arcade, Ashburtoa, FOR POSITIVE SALE. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. HTHRSEQUARTERS Acre Land, with A Four-roomed House, Washhonse and built-in Copper, Verandah and Conveniences, Apply for price and particulars to | FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. \ TQ 1171 Harelock Street West. Fme •k5 • healthy site for dwelling. ! I BAVE~FOR SALE, mHAT Conrsnient ReiideHce with 3^ X. Acres of Land, situate West Hide Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Segere. The House contains fourteen rooms, aed.the surroundings and laud are first-olas. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ABHBURTQN. 1143 PUBLIC NOTIOJS. DATES* LOWRY AND CO- TfTE HAVE now taken over larger premises in the Jubilee Buildings, thus making our Ashburton branch the largest Cyole Works in the District. Enormous Stoofc of NOVELTIES; and ACCESSORIES just to hand. GATES, LOWRY k 00., Burnett Street.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aehburton. Daily Prayer— fa.m Communicants' Glasses—Girls, Tuesday, 4pm; Boy's, Thursday, 730 p m FRlDAY—Litany and Sermon, 715 pm. " The Baptismal Tow of Repentance." Choir practice—B p m MID-LENT SUNDAY, (March 25.) Harvest Thanksgiving. 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins and Sermon 3 pm- SEAFIELD, The Vicar, DROMOKE —Mr T. A. Gates. 6 30 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon The Church will be decorated for the Harvest Festival Gifts. Vegetables, fruit, or grain may be sent to the Sohoolroom on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.. Vicar —i i i ... 1,. HOW IS IT the Alcokns can sell so cheap 1 Easy, when you know that their rent is less than one-third it wouW be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots of Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Ro»brt Aloobh'i, Havalock Street, where you wil get them good as well ai cheap.



FLETCHER BROS. ~~ ' Illustrated Advertisement, —■ Oar Prices BO0TH"aFBIOAN °ash 22 war news. ; nd;: Features. NEW ZJESAIJAINJDKRS ! v —.- ——AT THE FRONT—— I £&T> so are FLETCHEK BROS', in their aim to save thelt Outoinen money. Notwithstanding the greatly Advanced Pricea o£ all classes of Goods in the Home, Continental, and American Markets we are Btlll selling the undermentioned Earthenware, Chinaware, etc., at Low Rates. We bought before the Rise and -—— we intend to give our Oastomera the benefit) —- — Snggestlon of the lucky Purchase. Now la fche bime to SaYi"g- bny> 8S onr S^k la limited and we cannob Economical -———— replace to Sell at the money. » ■ —- Toiletware, Toiletware, FROM THE BEST 8 rAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES. Cjf&" (^^tifihJßssz^MFi J&a 7"^ Plnk •Band Bnd Woh Gilti 6d* TOjf|Eggg||^g^i*^«*^J^ {Maroon and Chocolate Brand same price) Enamelled Colors, with richly etiffled /^^SBifiilS^XlF Gold Fdges and Handles from .^«^SS^ \ 'I'-s JS^^-^^s^



Doulton'a Celebrated China Teaware and Breakfa9tware. Just Landed per "s.s. Wairaate," and purchased before a 15 per cent advance on all Chinaware in England. C »nada or Paris shape Cups and Faucets, full size, \SKfc i M/ 6s 6d per do?.en, Cups only, 5s per dozers Pink, Celeste, and 3 Gold I ines. 6 InchPiates ... ss6Jperdoz. Slop Basins .. Is 3d each Sugar Basins ... Is 3d  , Pink. Oelete, and 3 Gold Cream Jugs ... Is 3d „ Line Cups and Saucers Milk Jug? ... Is 9d „ | from ... 6s6dpei?doz. Onpa and Saucers to match I from Is 6d per doz. _y 50 Sets of Juga from Ss 6d per Set, fall size. Odd Jugs from 8d each. Special Line 4 Quart Jogs (Gladstone JbSmbrossed) Is 6d each, PIE DISHES. Padding Bowls from 4rt each. Pheasant Pattern, Printed Bowls from 4|d ea«h.' Belgrave Pastern and Yellow ware from 3§d each. Special Cheap Ltoe. Special Cheap Line. Printed Cap and Sancer ! fifel Cups and Sancera 2» lid and 3s 6d a dozan. "<* and 3s 61 a dozer?. Enterprise Mincers, 2s 6d and 10a 6d each. j Tanglefoot Fly Papers, IGd per dozen. FULL ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. fletchiSTbros i CASH SUPF&T STORES, ASHBURTON & QHBISTOHUJROH.



£3. A. *V <1> O t H»» WEN LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Coated A WONDERFUL and extraordinary combination of concentrated medicine. The victoriesof Scienoe—Electric Telegraphs, St6am and Printing — revolutionised the whole system oi the globe, and made man» kind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills used for disease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark able discovery of Dr. Haydook has eclipsed j them all, and has founded a | NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whoao vast doaes of four or five pills, enfeeble Ihe Btcm<ch and paratyza the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One or two of Db. Haydock's New Liteb Pills suffices to place the stomach in perfect order, creates an appetite, and renders the spirit) light and buoyant. If the Liver Is affected its functions are restored, and the Nervoui Syßtom is enfeebled, it ia invigorated and sustained. SYMPTOMS OF BILIOUSNESS. 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the stomach. 2 Distension of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn



4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste in the mouth and furre tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrheas 7 Headache in front tit head



8 Depression of spirits and great lassitude All of the above symptoms go to show functional derangement of the Liver ; and row comes the great) importance of anyernx made as to the condition of the patient. Ha should immediately provide himself with a Liver Stimulant, the most common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly s the readiest mode of inciting and promot ing the action of the Liver, and ca*. always be relied on. I have devoted many years or my life in compounding a Pill, that will aob readily and systematically as a Bilious Remedy. I do not be ieve in great purga tives, and therefore have made a Pill, one ef which is an active and thorough dose. I have called it



Haycocks New Livib Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, aßd the greatest blessing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, Genera! Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock'a New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pills; Price Twenty-five Cents, For gale by all Druggists Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills SEN* him free on receipt of his name and address, or a trial Send a postal card for oopy of pamphlet— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable Information to all. HAYDOtK Sc CO., NEW YORK, US; Cadtion !—Druggists are desired to notioe that the Dame of J H Francis, sole agenb, is written across each drz:n packages of Haycock's Liver PiUa. All without thU art counterfeits. KEMPTHOENE, PROSSER & CO., Chkmchukch.



W'onUEltJfrljJL, mmUM.VI.MKI BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Win* and Pain in the Stoma. h, Sick. Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Hu-hingsof Hea% Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breatb, Costiveness. Blotchrs on the Skin, Disturbed Sle:p, Frightful Dreams, ani all Ner vous red Trem><lin<j Sensations, etc. THE FIBST DOSE WILL GIVE II Is LIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES This i no Kctiou. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pillt>, and they will be acknowledged to ba Worth » GUI SEA a BOX: BEE'HAM'S TILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore Female?; to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity o thc_system. Fora



V 7EAK STOMAOff, i IMPAIRED DIGESTION, [ DISORDERED LIVER, ! Thej'act like mngic— a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular Systvni, restoring tie long loss complexion, bringing back the k-'-en e^go of appatite, ami arousing with the ■ Rosebud of Heath tie whole Physical Energy of tha bunion frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climate* they nre sp'cialiy renowned. These are '"facts" ad mitted by thousands, 'in all classes of Sccuty, and on« of the besc guaranttes to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH '■ MS PIILS have the Largest Sale o} any Patent Medicine in the World. BEECHAM'a PILJL.S Have for maoy years been the popular fami'y medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they row stand WIfHOUT A RIVAL. PREP/VTIED ONLT BT THOMAS BKBf'HA M, ST. HELEN'S, EX«



Sold evprywhere in bottles—9Jd, Isljd and ssSdeach R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER," * GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Street, Ashburton. SAMPLES of Wheat, Oate, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers j highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in Ashburton by the Governmeat Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one soon Poultry breeders should call and get ful particulars. 1 am Agent for Messrs D and W Qibba > (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your I wool to look well, shear well, and sell wel?, use



€sil>l>t4' fe lieep JOip, (Established in 1712) The cheapest and most effective Dip in the market. A CHent writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Co-Op. Company aa follows :—" In response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use * of Gibba' Dip on tny b* eep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could not find any live ticks. The sheep in question were fnlly woolled wben dipped, and as you kr.ow wer» afterwards exhibited at the Mani'toto A and ! ? how, where they all secured prizes in tJieir respective classes, i would have readily offered anyone £1 each for every live tick they could find, lam well satisfied with the Dip, and can confidently recommend it ac a thoroughly effectual preparation, which leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed) Edwabb Dow, Ranfurly, Central Otaco



I am Baying Agent; for all classes at Merchandise in the British, .American, as,d Continental Market. Indents a specialty Get your goods direct from the manufacturer! and save money,



A Few Articles You Should Uae :— Use CHbbs' Sheep Dip Uie Richmond and Go, London, Ga3 Stoves Use Henry Welis Oil Co. {!> dor) Oils for machinery Uses J Hollis and SonB 5 Bicyole.-, "The Hollis," easy terms Use S MoCaueland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchis^n'e Scrub Exterminator on Californian Thistles Use Knowles (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Knowles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Blight Use Preeervatis for preserving Butter Use Petaiuma (America's best) Incubators for raising Chickens Use Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridge! when out (looting TSTae Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eegs Use Kempthorne's Crushed Bones an Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for ihoar, Bran, Pollard, Oats, Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff, 2 16 Smoke New Venus *