at the Tugela. Broiled under a fierce hot sun during the day, and drenched with rain during the night, they faced their enemy at a distance of three hundred yards, and were able to hit if only a finger were showing. Dr Leyds mtt delegates at Milan, where they opened sealed instructions. The German journals assert that Fischer has been directad to propose to the Powers that America will guar antee th® neutrality of the Republics conditionally, on the fortifications being dismantled and artillery surren dered. {Received Wakapuaka April 14, 9 5 a.m Thia Office 10 51 a.m) Albany, April 12 The Gymeric, the New Zealand transport, has arrived.

WEDDING BELLS.

A very pretty wedding took plaoe at the residence of Mr John Lambie, Kyle, on Wednesday laat, when Miss Jeannie Lambie, fourth daughter of Mr John Lambie, was married to Mr Jas. Bruce, of Seefield. Miss Ellen Lambie acted as bridesmaid and Mr Murdoch Bruce aa best man. The officiating olergyman waa the Rev. G. B. loglia, The weddii g breakfast was laid iv the Kyle schoolroom, and about 150 guests sat down to ib. The wedding presents were both numerous and costly, and made an imposing array.

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United Press Asaooiablon—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright A Severe Cyclone. Sydney, April 13 A cyclone wrecked the township of Mullaley. The majority of the build ings were unroofed or blown down. A man, named McCronin, was killed.

MADAME MELBA DIVORCED.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright , Received Wakapuaka April 14, 9 5 am, This Office 10.51 a m IOHDON, April 13 The Daily Mail states that Mr Armstrong, the husband of Melba, obtained a divorce in Texas, on tho ground of desertion.

PRESENTATION.

On Friday evening Mr and Mra Richard Cook, of Newlands, who are leaving that diatnoc to take up their residence in Ashbur ton, were entertained by their neighbours at a social gathering in the Newlands Bchool room- There was quite a large gathering, and with dancing, song, and story a very pleaßant evening was spent. Mr J Lambie, manipulated a phonograph, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Lambie, of Kyle. Mr and Mrs Cook have always taken a keen interest in the welfare of the district, and Mr Cook haa for some time been a member of the school committee. Advantage was taken of the opportunity to present Mr and Mrs Cook wit h a very handsome eighb-day striking clock, and a sec of ivosy handled dinner knive?. The presentation was made by Mr Joseph L'oyd, senr, who expressed the rr-gret they all ielfe at tho departure of the guests from among them. Mr Cook had proved a sterling neighbour, upright and houourable in all his dealings, and they were aorry to part with him and his family. Messrs T. Kelly and D, Margetta spoke in the same strain. Mr Cook briefly responded thanking those present for their handsome gifts and for the kind words to himself and family. Dancing was kept up for some hours, the music being supplied by Mr A. McKay.

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Salvation Abmy.—Special harvest feati vitiea will be held at tho Army barracks tomorrow ; on Monday a picaic will be held in Mona Square, and a tea meeting in tho barracks ab 5.30.

Ashbubton Cyclists—Amongst the paoera in the recent best match between Sutherland and Reynolds ware three Ashburton riders, Charlie Willis for Sutherland, and A.Huston and Hughie Holland for Reynolds. Each had to go twelve laps, one rider at a timet

Accident.—Mr R. Scott, the well-known driver of Mr Mundell'a coaches between Geraldine and Orari, met with a rather nasty accident on Thursday morning laßb, having been kicked by a horse j«st above his left eye. He went as soon aa possible to Dr. Teevan, who dreaaed the wound. For tunate'y thia waa clear of the eye, or serious result might have occurred, and ib has not prevented Mr Scott from following his usual avocation.

Fbisco Mail Service—News has been received in Auckland that tbe Government of the United States has accepted tho tender of J. D. Spreakela for the mail service be» tween San Francisco, Auckland and Sydney. A steamer is to be despatched every three weeks, and a speed of sixteen knobs is to be maintained. The contract ia for ten years.

Cotton cloth was first nude in India, an was in nse there 2000 years ago. Hondai- Lanka pure unblended Ceylon packed Tea has only been upon the market four years, yet it is the Tea that has revolutionised the trade, "Seoret." Ib is better than any o her Tea, that's all.—Sold by J T Coook, Saunders' Buildings

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[ Onited Press Association—By Electric j Telegraph _, „ Wellington, April 14 The Premier leaves for Auckland this afternoon, and will be absent 10 or 12 days. He then visits the West Coast of the South Island. Speaking of the plague, Mr Sed . don considers that not enough is being done by the City Oounoil bo prevent its introduc tion. Should the dreaded disease make its appearance here, he says, ib means the ruin of traders and merchants, would depreciate property, impede shipping, and commercial intercourse would almost ceaße. The local authorities are nob backing up aa they should the strenuous efforts of the Govern ment bo prevent its entry into the colony. He estimates if a couple of cases appeared here, it would c^st the City Council from £100,000 to £150,000 to eradicate it. Should the plague visit Wellington he would not take the responsibility of bringing legislators here, bub.Parliament would hold itssesaion in the ProvincialChambera, Cfariat ckuroh. Dunbmw, April 14 T, Hartley and Riley's return for the week is 14Q£oz. The dredge met with a mishap. The master cannot tell exactly how long ahe will be out of work. Unofficially it is gueased that the delay will be about a week. Tho Waikare ia detained outside owing to thick weather. She was quarantined to day, and will be released, all being wall, on Tuesday next. Wellington, April 14

The Colonial Secretary has arranged thab ' J. A, Gikufch, the Government bacteriologist, and Dr Mason, Otaki, shall make an imme diate inspection of the sanitary conditions of the ports and ohief centres of New Zea land. Auckland will be visited first, owing to the frequency of the visits there of vessels from Australia. From thence the inspectors go te Kaipara, Napier, Wanganui, Welling ton,.Cbrietohuroh Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Bluff, Invercargill, and other towns if deemed desirable. Government have asked the Ship ping Companies that when cargoes are beiDg fumigated and discharged, eratea, and such packages likely to contain rata, be landed ao that they may be cleared of rata, either by extra fumigation or opening. Fumigation is to be carried out under the supervision of Government officers.

The Gymerio arrived at Albany yesterday. The Colonial Secretary proposes next session to introduce draßtio legislation deal ing with the question of sanitation. He considers the present local and central Boards of Health almost uselesa, and he will suggest thab these be abolished, and a supervising medical officer for the whole oolony, and local medical officers be ap pointed to take the whole sanitation of the oolony into their hands. Dr Mason and Mr Gilruth, in their inspection of the colony, will ask power from the municipalities to enable them bo make a thorough inspection of each place desired. They will communi cate by telegraph to the Colonial Secretary | the condition of each town inspected, and < also such recommendations as they oonaider necessary. The Government received a telegram that the Hon J. McKenzie is able to be up a little occasionally, and ia in exoellent spirits. The following cable has been received by tho Premier from Colonel Somerville :— " Gymerio arrived at Albany ab 9 o'clock last night. Contingent in good health. Ex perienced heavy galea from 3rd to 9bh. Ship too light. Invebc&rgill, April 14

In the championship draughts tournament, Brodie leads with five points, Scott four, Morris three, Langaton three, Lucaa, Gray and Cooper two and a-half each. A large stable belonging to Mark Shaw waa destroyed by fire ab B*yswater. Pour valuable horses perished, and a number of firm implements were destroyed. The stable was insured for £300, bub the loss considerably exceeds this.

H. Jennings, iate a guard, died at Lnms den last night. It is reported he took rough on rats.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

On Monday evening, April 23, the annual meetings of householdera in the achool dis tricts of this county take place; la most districts a good deil of interest ia taken in theae electiocß, bub this year the contest fo r the Ashburton Borough School Committee promisee to be exceptionally keen. Within the lasb few months a crisis haa arisen in the aff lira of the Committee, and somstbing like a deadlock wth the Board of Education. The aubj ob in dispute ia the removal of Standard 111 children from the eide school at Allenton to the main school. The present Committee is composed mainly of Allenton residen.H, and naturally they would like to see the children affected by the removal, aome ten or eleven, retained ab the aide school. The Board of Education insisb, that the children must go to the main school. The present members of the committee threaten to retaliate with a strong effort to make the Allenton achool a main one. The Ashburton people realise that, if thia were done the splendid statuenowenjoyed by the Borough school wou'd be jeopardised. If the attendance, and consequently the salary were lowered, the present head master, who is admittedly one of the best, and most apecessful masters in the Boards servioes might, be induced to transfer his service elsewhere. This would be a calamity indeed, and the Ashburton people are up in arms to avert it. They intend, if possible, to have on the committee more representatives likely to conserve the in terests of the Borough school, and with that end in view, are expected to attend in strong force the householders' meeting on April 23.

ME ASHBUBTON SOAftDIAN .• feATtJKDAY, AML 14, 1900



FURTHER PROOF THAT «VITADATIO' IS GENUINE. A Sydney Lady Cubed of Hydatids by Vitadatio. FRESH PROOFS DAILY. 337 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney. Ist December, 1399. Mr S. A » Palmer, " Vitadatio." DEAR SIK ,—I write to let you know of the great benefib I have derived since taking " Webber's Vitadafcio." About ten years ago my health broke down. I tuffared with Bilious Attacks, Headaches, Constipa tion and Flatulence. I consulted doctors (the best in Melbourne), and bhey said my liver and Kidneys were out of order, and bhab waa tho cause of all my trouble. They trflated me for bhat complaint, bub I only J derived temporary benefit. I aoon became worse and life waa a burden to me. I tried a great many of the advertised medicines for Liver and Kidney Disease, but got no better. I read so much about Vicadabio that I thought I would give ib a trial, and, much to my surprise, after taking Bix large bottles my trouble turned out to be Hydatids. I continued with the medicine and am now fuite cured. I have the Hydatids pre served in spirits, lam so thankful to get rid of such a terrible disease, and am so well j now thab I give you this testimonial, so that auyoirs suffering similarly to what I did might try "Vitadatio." I will be glad to tell anyone about my case, and show them the Hydatids if bhey will call, or will wribe fuller particulars to anyone wishing bo know more of my case, if they will enclose a stamped addressed envelope for reply;— Yours very gratefully, MRS DA VIES. Wibness to signature— WALTER TURON NEWELL. ! The price of this wonderful Remedy Ib 5s 6d and 3s 6d per bottle. All chemists and grocers.



J ll»l _ ' • ' s Sikl>ri>Ei.c <Sc ssons JfDuea lypti JEactract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and » Universities all over the Globe. There are imibationa of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRACT, which ia recognised by the medical division of the PnraianGovernmenb to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate :— It is proved by testa by the Medical Client of the Universities ab Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, ab Bon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics as Greifswald, that only products thab aro saturated with oxygen aad freed of acide resinous and other sabstances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the Banative qualities proper to the plan All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpenoines, which are abandoned long since as an interna' medicament. These crude oils, or ao called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible:— ---1 By their delcienoy in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through toe presence ni acids. 3 By their taste, the reaulb of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so-c iled eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista ;e in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal ioflamationa, dysentery, etc, the con sequences are moat appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. - Sand urab, Victoria, Australia. BAHBEB k SONS.



ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, TINWALD. ABA MAR, SALE OF WORK, & GIFT AUCTION will be held in the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on EASTER MONDAY NEXT, opening at 2 p.m. The Proceeds will be devoted towards enlarging the Church and to meet other expenses. | Any gifts of produce, etc., will be thank- I fully received by the Committee, and may be left at Mr J. Gudsbll's and Mr J. Robin son's Stores. 3 263



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DAVID THOMAS. BULLOCK'S AROADE. SATUBDAY, April 28, 1900 MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Missbs Matson & Co.. Ohriatchurch, haa receive i inatructiona from the Owners, to hold by Publio Auction, as above, a GREAT O ÜB-DIVISIONAL QALE OF jBEOWxYd FARM, MITOHAM & DROMORE, CONTAWINa 3764 iglil 3764 IN BLOCKS OF 160 Acres & Upwards Paws a<e JS p.m. TERMS EASY. For farther particulars apply to D THOMAS \ T .. . . 1 90 MAI SON & Co. j Joinfc A*enU



BAPTISTOeURCH, To-morrow-Eaater Services. Kvtniog—Memorial Ser vice Rev. VV. Lamb will preach, morning and evening. 4 112 WANTED, ftborce^-A Boy for general farm work; good place. Apply at thia office at 11 o'clock on Thursday next, April 19. 4113 QALVATIO"F ARMY,-Easter~Monday, O Picnic; Mona Square. Tea Meeting at 530 in the Barraoks. Harvest Festivitiea extend from Monday to Thursday inclusive. 4 110



SALVATION ARMY.—To-morrow, open iug of Colossal Harvest Festivities. Special Singing ; Triumphant Aroh; Festoon ing ; The Harvesb Field; and the Barracks will be profusely "decorated. Harvest praises bo God all day. Silver oolleotiona. 4 109



ITIKKsH Oysters, Soles, Shrimps, and all Jj kinds oi Freah Fiah by expreaa To-night. J H Jewitt. Telephone 96, Oppoaite Mail Office,



MONSTER .Festival Tea in the Army Barracks on Easter Monday, at 5 30. Tickets Is. Big atbraotiona at night 478



A SERVICE of Song entitled •• Who are the Great," will be rendered ab 3 o'clock next Sunday, in Primitive Metho dist Church. 4 94



PRIMITIVE Methodist Sunday Schoo Anniversary, Sunday Next, April 15 4 92



REV. S. BARNKTT, of Waimau. wil preach Anniversary SermoDf^fAforn ing and Evening. * 93



PUBLIC Tea next Monday, at 5 o'clock in Primitive Church, followed by Pub lic Meebing. Speakers—Local miniatera and others ; interspersed by ainging and recita tions by children. Admission to tea and meeting, ls 6d. 4 95



SPLENDID Band of Instrumentalists as sist children in singing abthe Primitive Anniversary next Sunday, 4 96



QALVATION ARMY Colossal Festivitiea k» commencing Sunday Next, conducted by Adjutant and Mrs Rowley. Silver collections afternoon and night 4 77



WANTED Known—Mas Christensen bega to announce that she haa taken over the premises lately occupied by Mra R&iney, in Tancred Street. She has vacan cies for a few more Boardera—ladies or gentlemen. Tbe house will be under the supervision of Miss C. Christensen, who will also take in dressmaking and plain atwing. 3 229 WANTED Known-That J. Moison has received a large supply of Summer Bvjota and Shoes, suitable for the Holidaya. They are all of the beßt brands and makers, i»nd never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus givee him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boota and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work j manahip, ab The Hall, Eaab Street, Ash burton-



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements tor Christchurch Races and Ashburton Sports. A SPECIAL TRAIN for Passengers from South of Ashburton will start from Timaru at 6.30 a.m on 16bh April, and be due from Rangitata ab 7.41 a.m, Hinds 8 12, j Winslow 8 28, Tinwald 8 39. Ib returns from Christchurch at 740 p m The Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton aud Methven on April 16 and 17 will sb^rt ab 6.15 p m, and run 30 minutes LATER than timetable times. A Specitl Tr kin from Titmru to Ashburton on the 16th April will be duo from Rangitata at 11.6 a m, H nds 11,40, Winslow 11.57, Tinwald 12 9 Ashburton arrive 12 17, and will return at 8.15 p m (^topping ab Tinwald to TaKK UP pasiengers only), Winslow 5 23, Hinds 5.54, Rmgibata 6.29. The train to Springburn v.ll leave Ashburton at 5.30p mon the 16th A..»ril, and run 1 hour 5 minutes LATER th »v timetable times. Night Train, Christchurch to Dunedin, at 8.20 p m on April 16, will atop at atationa eoubh of Ashburton, to set down passengerß from Ohriatchurch, / Holiday Excursion Fares as already not ;' fled. 4 91 BY ORDER.



"DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. OUR TUNER, Mr Gofton, will be here for a few clays. Orders lefb with our Agent, Mr H. Stephenson, will receive prompt attention. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO. 4 108 J. A. X. Eiedle, Manager. "" ' FINAL NOTICE. ' NOTICE ia hereby given that owing to the Easter holidays, the limit for the time in which the Accounts of the late Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, i muat be paid, is extended to SATTRDAY nexb, April 21. All Accounts not paid by that date will be SUED FOR, without further notice. D. ZANDER. ASHBURTON TROTTING OLTJB OWNERS are reminded that Nominations for the Winter Meeting, to be held on May 4, close with the Secretary at 9.30 o'clock THIS EVENING, ab Devane'a Hotel* R. J. HENRY, 4 107 Secretary ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING AKD ATHLETIC CLUB. easteiTmonday GRAND Athletic & Bicycle Carnival. CHAMPIONS FROM ALL PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND COMPETING. /-10 ME AND SEE Harry Amos, New Zealand Amateur Cyc ling Champion. M. J« Lynskby, Half-Mile New Zealand Amateur Champion. W. F. Simpson, One and Three Mile New Zealand Amateur Champion. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF WOOLS TON KHARKI BRASS BAND. Sports start ab 1.15 p.m. sharp. _______________ 4 100 "" SATUBDAY, APBIL 21. COTTAGE PROPERTY, HAMPSTEAD Estate of S. Burfoot, deceased. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of the Public Trustee, aa Administrator in the estate of S. Burfoob, deceased,— i Rood 36 Perches, being part of R.S. 14380, fronting the road continuation of North- Easb Belt, Hampstead Town Diatricb, near Mr J. Orum'a property. There are two Cottages ereoted on the land—let to tenants. Inspection Invited Full particulars furnished on application. Terms at sale. Note time—ll.3o a.m. j ~ T. BULLOCK, i 4 HI Auctioneer ~~~ TO LET i "DOOMS centrally situate in Bank Build



ARCADE. SATUBDAY, MAY 5. MR DAVID THOMAS {in conjunction with Messrs Pvne & Co., Christ church) h»3 received instructions from the Attorney of C. M. Strachey, Esq, to Sell by Public Auction, aa above, THAT MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BABFOBD, CONTAINING 3760 ISSSS 3760 All Thoroughly Improved, Fronting on the Hinds River, and adjoining Lagmhor, Maronan, & Olearwell Estates, This Property is dietanb eleven miles from the Hinds Railway Station, sixteen milea from the town of Ashburton, and two milea from Liemore Post Office. The Improvementa are very complete, con* sistiog of a good Dwelling Houae, Woolshed. Stables, and other Outbuildings, Sheep Yards, etc. The land is well fenced, and subdivided into aboub thirty paddocks (from 2 acrea to 270 acres). Plenty of water; about 75 acres in Plantations, including a section properly planted as a site for a new Houae. A large portion of this Estate is admittedly first-class land, same of it aa good as any in the district; suitable either for agricultural or pastoral purposes; the balanoe being made up of medium to light land. BARFORD for yeara haa had the reputa tion of being me of the BEST ALL ROUND ESTATES in Ashburton County. Inspection Confidently Invited. Sale at 11.30a,m. D. THOMAS \ Joint 4 89 PYNE & CO. j Salesmen. _____ HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAY 11, - 1900 — MY Next; HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, 13R, WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. "dT THOMAS, Auctioneer. I! L-J



EDUCATION BOARD OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELEOTIONB. HOUSEHOLDERS are reminded that ehe Annual Meetings will be held on MONDAY, the 23rd of April, 1900, at 7 30 p.m. H. 0. LANE, Secretary Christchurch, 12th April, 1900. 4 104 To Bicycle Purchasers. THE BXJBAIGHITC TIP Foe Racin* Cyclists & Othbbs who would seoure a GOOD STABT in the RACE For Success in Life, And get "well placed," is to be WELL MOUNTED 1! Blow, to be well mounted costs no more than to be ill-mounted, so long as you patronise the right BICYCLE ESTABLISHMENT. R. D. JOHNSTON can supply intending purchasers with the Best BIOTOLI ever manufactured, viz., the Budge - Whitworth! These Bicycles are manufactured at Coven bry and Birmingham by the oldest established Firm in England. They carry the usual twelve months' guarantee, which is quite unnecessary in the case of th Budgfl-Wiitwortl*. Come and Inspect the 1900 Models. They are real Beauties. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. All Makes of Machines Rbpairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. I!, D. Jill, 1 BURNETT STREET, j Next Orakoe Hae&.



Friedlender Bros. ! WEST STREET AUCTION MART~ i OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THUKSDAY, April .19, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 56 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltc WEST STREET HORSE MART TdURSBAYT APEIL 19. speoial"entries. TyE SHALL OFFER at our Hone Fair, On account W. F. M. Buckley, Esq, Dunaandel, 4 Unbroken Four-year-old Mans and Geldings 4 Unbroken Five-year-old Mares and Geldings. On account W. T. Smith, Esq, g Ik**. Dr.„, W M„ MM ,dG..d tog . Also, on account of various Clients, 1 Black Mare, Syrs, a splendid Cavalry mount Q First-oiass Draught Horaes 1 Brown Mare, 4yrs, by Blackwood Abdallah 1 Chestnut Filly, 3yra, by Merry Lad; 1 Bay Horae, 2yrs, by Baltimore; I Oheatnnb Pony, " Merry Lad," 1 Chestnut Filly, by Sb Ives; Bay Mare, » Ventura." PRESENT ENTRYHeO Head of all descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lie, R. FRIEDLANDER, 4106 Auctioneerl



WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASSJBEED& Friedlander Bros. Limited - . _____ HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particnlars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., to. FOB PBIVATE SALE, ASEVEN-ROOtfED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, 4 acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full pirticulara from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm. ————» ————i limn i mil a a i mi. FOB SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. satubday7apbil 21 1900 j rpHE Undersigned have been favoured J with instructions from Mr A A amibson, to tell at Messrs Friedlander Bros', Limited, West Street Mart, on the above date,— HIS COMPACT LITTTB FARM OF 190 ACRES 190 Situated on the Wakanui and Beach Roads, and containing every possible im provement and convenienoe. The Farm oontaina 120 acres of the best land in the Ashburton district, and 70 acres of lighter land Splendid Dwelling House, containing 8 rooms and acullary, with every modern con venience ; wash-house and storeroom, gran ary ; atablea, 9 stalls and loose box ; chaff houae, cottage of 2 rooms ; piggery; cow* shed ; implement shed ; windmill; nicely , laid oat garden and orchard I We can especially draw the attention of all farmers to this advertisement, as the land ia in first-class order, and will very shortly become valuable property for catt ing up in small blocks for suburban resi dences, being situated so oioae to the town of Aihburton The Property will be offered as a whole or subdivided in six lots to suit purchasers Sale at 1.30 p m sharp N. Z. FARMERS' CO-OPE- "I RATIVE ASSOCIATION OF I Joint CANTERBURY Ltd. f Agent*. FRIEDLANDER Bros, Ltd. J 480



?ÜBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING SOCIETY. rriHE Officea of the Ashburton Permanei • Building Society will be CLOSED from 4 p.m. on THURSDAY, April 12, to 10 a.m on WEDNESDAY, April 18, 1900, for Eaater Holidaya. | EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD ING SOCIETY, THE Seventh Annual General Meeting of Shareholdess will be held in the Arcade Chambers, on ODUKSDAY, the 24th day of April, 1900, at 7 30 p m. j Business ; 1. To receive Directors' Report' and Balance Sheet; 2. To elect Three Directors in the place of Messrs Bryant, Rule, and Barber, who arc eligible for re-election ; 3. To elect One Auditot ; 4. Any other General Business. Nominations for Directors will be received up tiil 5 p m on TUEBDAY, the 17th inst. CHAB J STYOHE, 4 99 Secretary SCIENTIFIC PALMIST AND MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANOY. THE IMMEDIATE SCIENTIFIC PALMIST. Madam© Denise CAN be consulted at her roomc. Moore Street, one door from Davis' Royal Hotel. MADAME has many excellent testimonials from leading citizens of Wellington, Master' ton, Auckland, and other places, which may be aeen at her office. 4 101 OROWN LANDS IN SOUTH OANTE^ BURY TO BE OFFFRED FOR SETTLEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned land will be opened for application on THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1900, ab the Land and Survey Officea, Ohriatohurch and Timaru, under the Lease in Perpetuity ay stem, subject to the provisions of •« The Land Act, 1892," "The Land for Settlements Acta," and regulations made thereunder. PUNAROA SETTLEMENT, formerly known aa Three SpringaEetate, the property of the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., 7021 Acres of Agricultural and Paatoral Land, about 2f milea from Fairlie, sub-divided into 16 Lease in Perpetuity farma, varying in aka from 66 acrea to 795 acrea, at rentals ranging from 4s to 9s per acre per annum ; and one small Grazing Run of 2143 acrea, ab a rental of 2s per acre per annum. PAPAKA SETTLEMENT, formerly part of the property of Mr Jamas Sullivan, aituated about 2J milea from tbe levels, Waitohl, and Pleasant Point Railway Btationa. 1564 Aorea of good lab and undulating Agricultural Laid, aub-divided in 9 Lease into Perpetuity Farma, varying in Biz 1) from 90 acrea to 302 a res, ab renta'i ! ranging from 9s 6d to 13* per acre per annum. RAUTAWIRI SETTLEMENT, formerly known as CLS'b Farm, about one mile from the Winchester Kailway Station. 122 Acrea of Agricultural Land, principally rich alluvi&l soil, sub-divided into 6 farms, varying in size from 17 acres to 24 acres, at rentals ranging from £1 to £163 per acre per annum. Sale pamphlets, containing full particulars of the above lands, are now obtainable from the Land Offices, Ohriatchurch and Timaru, and the principal Railway Stations and Post Officea within the diatrict. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commisaloner of Crown Lands. Diatticb Lands and Survey Orißee, Ohriatchurch, March 24, 1900. 3 223 "ZEALANDIAS" at the FRONT BTILL BOOMING. THEY are simply marvellous. For Speed, Rigidity, and Comfort they oannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colore Gentleman's £21 Lady's £2& A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4s 6d, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from la 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d, Elastic anklets 2s 6d, Fancy handles from 2a. Inspection invited. OATES, LOWRY AND CO-, Burnett Street.



F/ank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PRESENTS AVERY Ch< ice variety in Electro-plate and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooehea, Charms, Mvtf Chains, Watches, etc., is the largesb and best selected in the district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and ace them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a full stock of E£otfiera.m@, Walthams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at nighti Spectacle fitting by my system is no guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Test, ing free. i Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason able. Silver chirms in great variety from la upwards! ■■-- —uggg FOR SALE BUILDING Allotments near the Canter bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each containing | aore, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as paddock. Good Land—Healbhy position. OD BULLOCK.



!$• jl. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. Tanobed Street, (Next MeConell & Gompton's Stables.) AGENT for Billings and Knowle'a Spray Pumps and Famous Insecticides. Spray Pumps, complete .. £2 , Knowles 5 " Sweet Nicotine " 2s per bottle. „ Kill 'Em Quick Is 9d per bottle.  Paris Green 2s 6d per lb*  Helabore Powder 2a per ib. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannot be said of the American Blight Thab to the Orohardisb ib gives delight, So Spray it well without compulsion With French "Kebosene Emulsion." The cherries and pears are covered with slugs, The Vines are infested with naughty wee Buga. But never say die, have you not seen There's death In the apray of "Sweet Nicotine." The Aphis black and the Aphis green Are the very worsb peats the peach has ! seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, | Thenjyhy notgive «* Sweet Nicotine "a show. Your fruit trees will soon be nothing bub stumps If you've not gob the sense to use " Knowles' Pumps." The San Jose Scale is coming your way, And your cry then will be " Let us Spray," •' Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jose Scale Pub a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of his tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with a lighted match—Oh, Lor. ! What a buster ? Catch hold of his throat and open his throttle, And dose him with •• Bobdbaus " out of a bottle, When he's swallowed a pint or a quart at the most, He'll be dead as a nail, or quail upon toaat The larva of the Codlin Moth - Is more destructive than the Goth. So take my advice as soon as he's seen Give him a apray of«« Paris Green." We have "pests by the millions, Whioh give us the Dumps* They are coming in Billions, > Thank "CLARK "for his Pumps.



FLETCHER BROS. "~~* Illustrated advertisement.  > Our Prices SODTHTfBICAN Pay °aah are our <■•---». . -^ _ _ j „....„ Spiols! war_news. -~ Features. NEW ZEALANDERB a Year# —-AT THE FRONT- _ J^BB so are FLKTCHEK BROb'. in their aim to save their Customers money. Notwithstanding the greatly Advanced Prices of all clasees of Gooda In the.Borne, Continental, and American Markets we are still selling the undermentioned Earthenware, China ware, etc., at Low Rates. We bought before the Rise and —* we intend to give our Customers the benefit —— a , Hints Suggestion of the lucky Purchase. Now is the time to for for ■■■■■■k-j-*: the buy, as our Stock is limited aud we cannot Economical replace to Fell at the money. ' — Toiletware. Toiletware, FROM THE BISTISrAPFORDSHIRE POTTERIES. a Assorted Fdnted Patters. Full Size froai 12a 6d per Set.- Pink Band and X lch G lit 17s 6d. (Maroon and Chocolate Bratd same price) Enamelled Colors, with richly stifled; J \ Doulton's Celebrated Chi na Teaware and Br nk fast ware. Jn t8,16- nded per '> 9,' w j"mat,e>" and pa-chased before als per cent advance on all Oh ma ware in England.



Caiada ot Pari-Jshrip. C ipr «tit:Jsaucerß s ful|[sli"9« -\fe=:> &, Mr 6s 6d per!Jdo'en, Cups})i !y,*s4|i erjl^zist Pink,|3elsite, atd^Oold Lines* 6 Inch Pistes ... 6s d'pei[d z. ... v. flop Bisius .. ls 3d each f ugar Basil s ... Is 3d „ Pink, Of lete, and 3 Gold Cream Jogs ... Is 3d „ Lin 3 Cups|and Saucers Milk Jugi ... :-s9d  fron ... 6 1< z. Cups and Suuoob o match from 6a Cdjptr*< i.a 50 Sots of Jugs from" 2s 6d per Set, full s fze. Odd Jugs Jfrom 81 each. Special Line 4 Quart Jugs Gladstone Embrossed) Is 6d each. PIE DISHES. Pudding Bowls from4leach. £ Pheasant Pattern.. Printed Bow!s from 4|d eaoM Belgrave Patternard Yellow ware from Sjd each. Special Cheap Lire. fesSv^ll^ Spcoial.Cheap Line*. Printed Cup and Ssuc?r /gSf,/ 1 " kg! . Cups and Saucers 2s lid and 3a 6d a dozen. \^g^£^Qp^ 2s lid and 3* 63 a dozen. Enterprise Mincers, 7s 6d and 10a 6d each. __PFl^^^^'-'' s=sU> Tanglefoot Flyp a p era , lOd per dozen. FLL ILLUSEBAfJED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. fletoteiTbros. CASH SUPPLtf STORES, ASHBURTON Ss QH ISTOHOROH.