TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb London, April 27 Lord Roberts reports that General Hamilton on Wednesday expelled the enemy from a strong position at Israel's Poort, Colonel Ridley, with the Second Mounted Rifles, and General Dorrien Smith, commanding the 18th Brigade, admirably executed a wel'-conceived turning movement. Th© losses were slight. Both columns are advancing to Thaba Kohu. General Hunter's division is arriving at Kimberley. Colonel lan Hamilton, with the naval guns and howitzers, has occupied a mountain dominating the Lady brand district. General French, with cavalry, and General Rundle, with yeomanry, are closely following the enemy in the direction of Ladybrand.

General Brabant on Wednesday found the "Boers occupying a kopje commanding the eastern rood to Wepener, He ported 100 of the New Zealand Rough Bidera on a kopje in front of the enemy. The New Zealand Contingent, with Brabant's Horse and n couple of guns then made a wide detour from the east, outflanked the enemy's left, and gained the eastern slops of a kopje adjoining the Basufco land border. The enemy on the south west subjected the colonials to a terrific fire. General Brabant, placing the men under cover in a mealie field, shelled the enemy at a range of 700 yards, ou&tiug them from their strong hold and shelling them again, as they retreated,- with deadly effect. The result of the engagement was to open the road for miles.

In connection with the men of the Worcester Regiment, who were re cently reported missing, it now trans pires that the men lost their way searching for water. They stumbled on a Boer camp and were captured.

By an explosion in the arsenal at Pretoria, ten people were killed and thirty twa wounded. Two hundred French and Italian workmen had a narrow escape. The Boers captured and sentenced Vauderhoven, ths British landdroat at Wep«ner, to death Mr Wyndham, in the House of Commons, stated that prior to March 13, the horses despatched exceeded Lord Roberts'* demands. Twenty seven thousand and forty one had been shipped since December, towards the neweat estimate of 42,000, and 17,000 mules towards the 23,000 asked for. Lord Roberts was delayed less by lack of remounts and rolling stock than by repairs to the railway in order to transfer the base to Bloetnfontein. A single line of rails existed, and opera tions were now being completed to defend the line of communication.

Mr Wyndham stated that Lord Roberts offered no criticism of Lord Methuen's conduct at the battle of Magersfontein. Everybody, he added, was anxious about Mafeking, but the revelation of the objective point of any of Lord Koberts's forces would not hasten tha relief.

It is officially announced that good news haa been received from Colonel Baden-Powell, under date of the 10th instant. All the wounded were pro greasing favourably. The Boers stripped and sjamboked native women, refugees from Mafe king. { Several Free State homesteads have been burnt, owing to the occupants abusing the white flag, sheltering com batants, and concealing ammunition. Oolonel Pole-Oarew, northward of Bewetsdorp by way of punishment, seized cattle and horses belonging to the Free Staters who had surrendered and then broken their oath of allegi ance. The prisoners admit this to be the only method to crush the risings. Numerous small commandos which he met with in his advance melted away, the farmers Blinking home. Melbourne April 27 The widow of Oolonel Eager, who died of his wounds at Stormberg, the daughter of an ex-Minister of Defence here, has received a message of sym pathy from the Queen, who expressed a desire to become godmother to her child. Brisbane, April 27 Ab the transport Manchester was on the point of proceeding to Pilcenba j to embark the Bushmen, she struck a rock below New Farm Reach and evidently knocked a hole in her bottom as water was found in the hold. She may have to proceed to Sydney for repairs. The departure of the troops has been postponed. _

A Race for Possession.

Botha and Pc Wet Retreating.

Rsoeived Wakapuaka April 28, 9.55 a.m, This Office 10,14 a.m} Loxdon, April 27

Lan Hamilton* Mounted Infantry are straining every nerve to reach Ladybrand first. General's Botha and De Wet's column are retreating through the ranges, dividing Dewets dorp from Wepener.

School Committee Elections.

LONGBEACH, A meeting of the householders for the purpose of electing a School Committee for the ensuing year was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr O Houlton presided. The report of the retiring committee showed the school to be in a satisfactory condition, while the finanoee showed a neb balance of £15 10i There were fourteen nominated lor the Committee, and the following were declared elected:—Messrs Frank Soal, W Iforris, W Houston, James Fisher, 8 Burkltt, P Prendergast, and T Gollinß. At a subse quent) meeting of the new committee Mr GSollhjs was elected ohairmatt BALING There wsa a large attendance of houso holders at the annual meeting. Mr Tilson, chairman of the outgoing oommitte, read the annual report, which was considered satis factory, and showed a credit balance of £7 15s 2dt Mr Tilson. was voted to the chair for tha householders' meeting, when the following gentlemen were elected for the new committee:—Messrs Withell, Mont gomery, Ttubotton, Clement, and Tilson, The new committee met subsequently, when Mr G Tilson was re-elected chairman. It was resolved that Mr Montgomery or Mr Withell sign cheques with the chairman. ■ NEWLANDS.

At the annual meeting of househprdera held at the Newlands schoolroom on April S3e<l, thera was a Bm&U attendftaoe. Mr

Peroy Jones occapied the chair, and after the balance sheet had been read, the follow* ing were eleoted aconrmittee for the coming year :—Messrs Percy Jonee, T Kelly, J Clue s, J Lloyd and T Kermean. At a meet ing of the committee held afterwards, Mr P Jones was re-elected chairman.

SPORTING.

TIMARU RACES.

SECOND DAY Timaru, April 27 Concluding results— Shobts Handicap—Bristol 1, Wairingfcon 2, First Blood 3. Won with great ease. Dividend—£2 la

Tony Race—Ukase 1, Little Daisy 2 Won by a hear*. Dividend—£4 Farewell—Jnpiter 1, Seabrook 2. Divi deod—£l 12s

The sum of £2429 was put through the machine, as against £2319 10s at the last) Autumn meeting

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

Nominations for all handicap events to be decided ab the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club must be in the hands of the Secretary, Mr A A Fookß, Arcade, not) later than 9 o'clock to-night.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB

Owners and trainers are reminded that accept&dces for the Ashbutton Trotting Club's Autumn Meeting close with the Secretary, Mr R J Henry, Davane's Hotel, at 9.30 to-night (Saturday).

MEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIA TION.

Christchurch, April 27 At a meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association to-day, it was resolved that io ! view of the Colonial Secretary refusing to grant) the Canterbury Trotting Club another totalisafcor permib for the season, and the desire of the Colonial Secretary to promote the amalgamation of the Canterbury Olub with the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Olub, having fallen through, al though the latter club was prepared to amalgamate ab once, the programme sub mitted by the Canterbury Club for their May meeting be not passed by this Assccia tion. The Association passed the programme of the New Zealand Metropolitan Club.

THE PLAGUE.

Price of Rats in Sydney.

A Discovery in Queensland

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 27 The fresh cases Of plague are : J. Smith, of Paddington; W. Evans, of Redfern. There has been one death, Florence Young, in quarantine. Owing to the small catches, the Government has increased the capi tation for rats from twopence to six pence. Brisbane, April 27 A rat died of plague under the State school at Kangaroo Point. (Received Wakapuaka April 28, 9.55 a.m, This Office 10 14 a, m Brisbane, April 28 Drevison a dragman, engaged on a wharf, was seized with plague. A case is aiso reported on board the Ointra, at Townsville.

THE LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET.

London, April 26

The Duke of Cambridge, Mr J. H. Choate, the United States A mbassador, and the Australian Federal delegates were present at the Lord Mayor's ban quet at the Mansion House. The pre dominating sentiment of the speeches, during the evening, was Imperial con solidation.

Mr Kingston expressed himself as proud of the Australian troops, whom he considered had earned the right to be counted equal to any in maintaining, the honour and integrity o£ the Mother land, The delegates Bought the sanc tion of the Imperial Parliament to the Australian agreement dealing with Australian interests for the benefit of Australia, with the interest of the entire Empire. They asked for nothing that would interfere with the integrity and welfare of the Empire, and, there fore, they were sanguine of success. The Motherland had safely trusted Australia before, and a renewal of the trust was in no wise likely to be abused. (Oheera.)

The Papaka Ballot.

[By Telegraph.]

(From Our Special Reporter.) Timaku, April 28

The Papaka ballot results are : —Mary Hill, 123 acres, 35 applicants ; E. Vague, Cusb, 303 acres, 10 applicants ; Robert Michael, Sb Andrew's, 139 acres, 53 appli cants ; Edward Gallaghar, Kaiapoi, 219 acres, 44 applicants ; Andrew Boyd, Tem pleton, 127 acres, 68 applicants ; W. Con nell, Waitaki, 98 acres, 36 applicants ; Henry Baker, Templetoo, 90 acres, 33 applicants ; John O'fteil, E.aiapoi, 173 acres, 27 applicants ; R. Coleo, 190 acres, 41 appli cants.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Timabu, April 28 The ballot for Papaka Settlement, 1564 acres, in nine lota, took place to-day. The applications ranged from twenty- even to sixty-eight per lqt. North Canterbury people got %ix lots. Ruatariri, 123 acres, six lots, applications three to eleven, were BUCoeßßful. All are local residents.

PECULIAR ATMOSPHERIC DIS TURBANCE.

An Electrical Discharge

four Sheep Rilled.

Two Buildings Struck.

An atmospheric disturbance of a peculiar nature passed over Aehburton on Friday, During the forenoon the movement of the barometer indicated a serious disturbance, and as mid-day approached the weather became bitterly cold, and a heavy downpour of rain and hail eventuated. ,Two extremely vivid flashes of lightning, followed instantly by loud thunder claps, indicated that the storm overhead was exceptionally close. It appeared to pass away in the ordinary course, bub this morning we ascertained that MrT Pitt, the well known florist of the Smithfield gardens, had an experience of a startling and costly nature, and one he is not likely to forget. Those who know the legalities mentioned, will resize the srea covered by the discharge. He was at the time freeing the damper at the kitchen fire, when there came what appeared to be the sound and shock of a terrific explosion. The room seemed to be filled with red and blue Ham« or vapour, while some force came from the chimney, which staggered him, and made him quite sick and dezed. At first he thought the chimney had fallen on the roof. When he had somewhat recovered from the shook, he went on a tour of inspection around the place, and found he. had sustained consider able loes. One large pane of glass in the kitchen was blown to pieces ; forty-one in the greeohouae and foar in the vinery had suffered the same fate, the perpendicular glass being the moßb shattered. In the vinery the solid brick wall had got a severe shaking, and one brick was found driven almout out of the wall. On inspecting the inside of the greenhouse a curious, and with al greviouß, sight met his gaze. Pot plants had been thrown down off the wall plates, others were overturned on the stages, while others again were thrown out of the pots to a distance of several feet, and the pots broken to atoms. The sand on the stages had in places been driven with foroe up to the glass and rafters, while some strips of zinc, put to keep the Hand from running through, .had been torn up in places, and Bhowed signs of having been slightly fused and burnt. The front gate, a good many yards away, was broken and torn off the bottom hiDge. Mr Pitt says he will never forget the shock he received, and it ia the only time in his life he has ever felt really shocked by lightning or afraid of the elements. It is more than probable that Mr Pitt will be a further heavy loser through the discharge* (The atmosphere in the greenhouse is now wet and bitterly cold, and the prospects are that before he is able to put the houas in proper condition again, many of his plants will be destroyed. Mr Pitt has been extremely unfortunate since taking over the gardens. His first and greatest; loss was a death in bis family, then winds and frosts destroyed hie crops for a coupls of seasons, and jaafc now when he needs all the assistance he can get, the eldest boy is in the hospital. After looking round his own property Mr Pitt went to see if his neighbours were all right, and found the discharge had be^n practically confined to the immediate vicinity of his own residence and greenhouses. He crossed the road and ia a paddock belonging to Mr Moorhead, found four sheep which had taken shelter under the fence and been killed by the discha.ge. The sheep were the property of Mr Hay Smith. From enquiries made this morning, it would saem the disturbance was a purely local one, as residents in localities not far removed from Aahburton saw nothing of the flashes. Seve ral of the townspeople confess to experienc ing a slight shook and dazing ab the time, and quite a number were decidedly alarmed,

To-day's Telegrams.

Dunesin^ April 28 The Electric Dredge report a yield for the week of 320 ounces.

Ashburtojt Baptist Church—Afe the Baptist Churob, special harvest; thanksgiving services will be held all day, to-morrow, The church building wi'l be beautifully decorated with practical tokens of the late abundant harvest. Solos, dueta and qnar tetfcß will bo auog by Mrs Steel, Miaa ,Tait and others. Special thank offerings are to be made, when all interested in the work of ths church will have a practical opportunity of expressing thoir gratitude to God. To morrow, pastor W. Lamb will coaduot all the services.

Land Sals—There was a large attendance of farmers and others ab the Arcade this afternoon, when Messrs D. Thomas and Matson and Co., as joint agents, offered for sale the property known aa Brown's farm, situated at Mitcham and Dromore. The property, which consists of 3764 acres, had been cut up into several blocks. Bidding for b'oek 1 was started by Mr Stephen Kurd at £3 10s per acre, and fche block, which contains 202^ acres, was eventually knocked down to thab gentleman ab £4. The other blocks weife withdrawn*

Glass-Making Sands At Ashbubton.— The Agent-General has forwarded a report by the Scientific and Technical Deparment of the Imperial Institute on samples of quicksand and grey clay from Ashburfcon In respect to their usefulness for the manufac ture of glass, porcelain and fire earthenware. The analysis indicates that the Band is likely to be of considerable «ervice for the manu facture of glass, ss it resembles the best Belgium sands. One of the largest manufac turers of plate glass in England reports that the sand would be worth 7s 6d per ton at 8b Helen's, Lancashire. It is esti mated thab 3000 tons per month could be used ab thab place alone. .The grey clay is suitable for making certain kinds of pottery, bub owing to the quantity of iron contained it is unsuitable for the manufac- ture of china and fine porcelain. It is sug gested that five tons should be sent for a trial. The Government Geologist adds that the Ashburton district contains an abun dance of salmon-coloured sands fib for bottle- I making, bub it would scarcely pay to send them Home.

THE A6HBOBTON OOABDIAN : SATUEDAY, APEIL 28, 1900



Fall of Snow—AbSpreadeagle yesterday there was a very heavy fall of snow, which lasted from about 9 am. till midnight, and was followed by a heavy fall of raiD, which melted it all by morning. Residents of this district say that ib was the heaviest) snow t storm seen for years. MirsiCAL—We have just received the latest ! patriotic song, " The Oid Flag," composed Iby Mrs Donald McLean Mus. Bao. From the many of thiß class of song published lately we pick this out as one of the bests The spirit of the words is wonderfully caughb by the composer, especially in the refrain, which is an ideal marching chorus, and one that the "boys" will relieb. The wordß are by Vincent Fyke of Dunedin. Willowbt Band of Hora—On Thursday last the Willowby Band of Hope opened for the season. Mr W. Harding, sen., occupied the chair. The speech for the evening was delivered by the Key. J. Jory, and was much enjoyed. The programme submitted was of its usual high character. Items were given by Mrs R Stoddart, Misses G Chap man and Watson, Mr B H G Lill, Win boult Harding, J Watson, &nd J Parker. It was proposed by Mr W T Lill to abolish j the penny entrance fee. After spirited dis cussion, the motion was carried by a large m&jority. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : —President, Rev Jory ; vice-presidents, Messrs 8 S Chapman and W T Lill ; secretary and treasurer, Winboulb Harding ; Committee, Mrs Stod dart-, Miaees Grayburn, Prabley, and Wil liams, Messrs S Hayman, T Wheeler, G Aston. J Watson, and W Harding, sen. At the close of the meetiDg several pledgee were taken,



The New Zealand Glofchiug Factory is ad vertising a special line of men's and boy's tweed overcoats and capea at prices that must ensure a rapid sale, as the season for that class of goods is now at hand, judging by the weather we have experienced this week.



| Henry Stephenson. TO LM\ HAVELOCK Street Boarding House, containing 20 Rooms, where a good business can be done Bath rooms, hot and cold water service, all modern Improvements —a rare opportunity. Immediate posses aion. Apply 4 221 HENRY STEPHRNSON. ""PPELIMJNARY ADVERTISEMENT. /^i LEA RING Sale of Household Furniture, \J Piano, etc., at Mr Andrews' Resi dence, Cameron Street, West. THURSDAY, MAY 3. Further particulars in future advertise ment;. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 219 Auctioneer. UNDER BILI* OF SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. tuesdayT may i HENRY SIEPHENSON has received instructions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale, to Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, Havelock Street (removed therefor convenience of Sale), at one o'clock sharp: HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Blan kets, Sheeos, Pillow Cases, Counterpanes, etc, Wash Stands and Ware, Duohesse Tables, Looking-Glassee, Carpets, Oilcloths, Linoleums, Tables, Chairs, Chests Drawers, Fenders and Irons, Cruets, Cutlery, Crock ery, Table Linen, Copper Boiler, quantity of kitchen utensils, and a host of sundries Absolutely without reserve One o'clock sharp HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 222 . Auctioneer



Entertainments. mHORNTON STEWART HUSTON'S X Royal War KINKMATOGRAPH CO, 1 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, Mayl&2, Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton. 35 WAR SCENES. 35 Received everywhere with unbounded applause. The Biggest, Brightest and Best Pioture Show Touring New Zealand. GREAT SUCCESS Battle of Glencoe—Relief of Ladysmith — Armoured Train—Nursesattending Wounded —Gordon Highlanders—Back Watch — NSW Lancers—Scots Greys—New Z*a landers at the Front—And a Host of other War Pictures Gebat Success ov Feed Foley, Ventriloquist, and his Life-size Family of Seven Talking Figurea General admission, la ; Children, 6d. A few reserved seats at 2s 4 244 FRED NORRIS, Agent; ASHBURTON ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. |^"\ WING to the inclemency of the weather \J the General Meeting of the Society called for 8 o'clock on FRIDAY, the 27th April, ab Devftne'd Hotel, was adjourned to WEDNESDAY, 2od May, at same time and place. . 4 243 i ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. OWNERS are reminded that Acceptances for Ashburton Trotting Club Meeting, which takes place on May 4th, closa with the Secretary at Devane's Hotel TO-NIGHT at 9.30. 4 240 R. J. HENRY, Secretary LOIS G BEACH RO^D DISTRICT f 1 1HE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers in X the above District will be held on SATURDAY, May 5, at Noon, in the Road Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. JAMES BISHOP, 4 216 . * Chairman. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. IN Pursuance of the " Rating Act, 1894," public notice is hereby given that it ia the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council at its ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY, the 14th day of May prox., to strike a ganeral rate of ONE SHILLING in the pound on the iobal annual value of property within the Borough for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, ISOO, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1900, such rate to be payable in one sum at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on the 28th day of May, 1900, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection.



OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk, . April 28th, 1900. 4 247 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, fPIENDERS are invited for Cleaning JL Westerfield and Watarton Mains, in four contracts. Ranger will shew intending Contractors over ground on FRIDAY, 4th May, starting ab Westerfield Flax Mill at 9.30 a.m. Tenders to be sent in to Council Office on SATURDAY, sth May, at noon. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 252 County Engineer. i Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. fIIHE Frieoda of Mr David Butterick, of I Wakanui, are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late eldest beloved son, Henry, will move from the residence of Mrs Collbn, Burnett Street, on MONDAY, 30th inßfc, at 2.30 p.m, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 4 246 Undertakers NOTIO E. TWO Black and Tan Sheep Dogs came to my place on FRIDAY morning. Owner can have same on applicaton to A. LAWRIE, 4 248 .__ Greenstreet. y 4g|gt '■ CROWN LANDS NEAR RANGITATA FOR LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER. NOTICE is hereby given, that Written Tenders will be received at this office up to 12 Noon on WEDNESDAY, May 16, 1900, for the LEASES of the under-men tioned Reserves:— i Part of North Rangitata Township Reserve, Ealing ; 147 acres ; upeet rental, £7 7s per annum ; term of lease, 3 years. Part of Reaerve 1237, Upper Rangitata Traffio Bridge ; 335 acres ; upset rental, £25 2s 6d per annum ; term of lease, 5 years. Sale plans, containing full particulars and conditions, may be seen at principal Rail way Stations and Post Offices in the locali ties, and may also be obtained from this office; SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands* District Land and Survey Office, Chriatchuroh, April 25, 1900. 4 245 ' TINWALD forTalf. OQUARE Dwelling House and scetion, O centrally situated in Archibald Street. Ihere is also a small Stable on the Property. Terms and particulars furnished on appli cation, T. BULLOCK, , Agents



TT'RESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and JJ all kinds of freßh fish by Express to night ; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jewitt, opposite MAIL Office. *"X SHBUKTON Baptist "Church—Tc-mor- J\, row, Harvest Thanksgiving Services. Special Thank Offerings, Preacher: Rev. W. Lamb 4 249 BAPTIST Church-Evening Service ape cially attractive. Solos, Duet, Quar tete, and the grand, glorious, simple Gospel still able to aave to the nbterfeosti. 4 250 RIMITIVE Methodist Church — Rmv. R. Raine will (D.V.) Preach Jin the above Church To-Morrow, Morning and Evening, and at Wiflohmore, Afternoon at 5 p m. 4 251 FRESH Supply in Accordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Parses, Fire Screens Gold Paint, SpoDges, Cheap Books; also, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3a 61 per 1000, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. EW~WoKS—Babes in"the~"Wood, Bolderwood; The Transvaal Question; In old New York ; For Faith and Freedom, W Bisend ; The Suicide Club, R L Steven son; A Fatal Mistake; The Adventures of Martin Hewitt; The fight for the Flag in South Africa, Is 3d; Windsor Magazine for March ; Bibles, Prayer & Hymns, and Birthday Books—Hi M. Jones.



NOTICE, NOTICE ia hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will ba set apart for the Schools' Sports on THURS DAY, the 10th day of May prox,, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following acale, viz:—For children under the age ot 10 years, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 yearß, aixpence; for each person of the age of 15 years and over, ona shilling ; for each horse, one shilling ; for each trap, one shilling. BmQ FRIEDLATO ER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board Aubburton, April 24bh, 1900 * 224



f DAVID THOMAS. Clear inj? Sale. THURbi)A?,HvI.AY 8, 1900. At Mr F. Cass' Farm, Ford's Road, Willowby. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Francis Oass to Sell by Public Auctiou od his Farm, the Whole of hia HORSES, SHEEP, IMPLEMENTS, Etc X Draught Marea and Geldings "I Draught Mare, by Deplonioie, 6yrs 4 Two anl Three-year-old Colts and Fillies, by Coolgardie QQA Crossbred Ewes and six English Ui^U Leicester Rams 2 Dottblp-furrow Ploughs, Single-furrow Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cambridge Roller and Canisters, McCormiok Reaper, 2 Drays and Frames, Oat Sheaf Stack, and a quantity of Oats and Wheat and second-hand Bags, besides a large lot; of Sundries. Luncheon provided Sale at 1 o'clock. "~~D. THOMAS, 4199 Auctioneer ARCADE. SATURDAY, MAY 5, MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Messrs Pyne & Co , Christ church) has received instructions from the Attorney of Albx. Straghby, Esq, to Sell by Public Auction, as above, THAT MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY KNOWN AS BARFORD, CONTAININa 3760 iSISI 3760 All Thoroughly Improved, Fronting on the Hinds River, and adjoining Lagmhor, Maronan, k Olearwell Estates, This Property is distant; eleven miles from ihe Hinds Railway Station, sixteen miles from the town of Aahburton, and two miles from Liamore Post Office. | The Improvements are very complete, con" | sisting of a good Dwelling House, Woolshed, Stables, and other Outbuildings, Sheep Yardß, eto. • The land is well fenced, and subdivided into about thirty paddocks (from 2 acres to , 270 acres). Plenty of water ; about 75 acres ' in Plantations, including a section properly planted as a site for a new House. A large portion of this Estate is admittedly first-class land, some of it as good as any in the district; suitable either for agricultural or pastoral purposes ; the balance being made up of medium to light land. BARFORD for years has had the reputa tion of being one of the BEST ALL ROUND ESTATES in Ashbuiton County. ,



Fried land r Bros. QYNOPSIS OF SALES. | May I—Ashburton Yaids „ 2—Mr B Lyne's Clearing Sale at Methveu „ 5— Mr J Grigg's Draught Horses at Weat Street Mart „ B—Tinwald Yards „ 9—Mr Evan Davies' Clearing Sale at Waterton  10—Methvtn Yards „ 14—Mr J. Devery's Clearing Sale at Lynrihurst „ 15—Ashbuiton Yards  18—Mr A A Jamieaon'a Clearing Sale, Beaoh Road FRIEDLANDER BROB, Ltd. FOR PBIVATE SALB. ' A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, £ aprG < m Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particnlars apply ERIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE AXE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS^SEEDB. Friedlander Bros Limited v. BULLOCK.



TO LE T. SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings next Ar cade, Burnett Street-. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Office or Shop in the Arcade. Possession can be given this week T. BULLOCK, TO LET. AT a Low Rental, viz 5s 6d per week, Small Shop with Booms attached, fronting East Street South. Apply to T, BULLOCK, __ Agent). TO LET ROOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK HAMPSTEAD. foe "sale; Secbion 36, containing £ acre, fronting Church Street, with three-roomed Cottage, store room, etc, thereon, the property of Mr FJ Hydes. This nofe having been disposed of ■ by auction, offers are invited for same Full particulars furnished on application T BULLOCK TO LET, HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in Burnett Street Apply to T. BULLOCK Agent. fokmle; Suburban Property, Allenton District. 7 1 A ORE 7% PORTION fronting Allen'a Road. It is all divided into \ Acre Sections, being No 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9. 10 11, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34, and being part of R.S. 8767. There is a square Dwelling House with Verandah erected on the Property, and other improvements. Its having been laid off into \ acre sections is an advantage, as this was originally done at considerable expense, and of course the purchaser would get the benefit of it. If not sold as a whole will be divided into blocks to suit) pur chasers. Terms and full particulars on application. ___ T. BULLOCK. "ZBALANDIAS" at t»e FRONT" BTILL BOOMING. FTIHEY arc simply marvellous. For Speed, JL Rigidity, and Comfort they cannot be beaten. Beautifully enamelled in fancy colors Gentleman's £21. Lady's £22. A large stock of Latest Novelties to hand. Lamps from 4s 6d, Graphite for chain from 6d, Toe Clips from Is 6d, Dunlop outfits 9d, Elastic anklets 2s 6d, Fancy handles from 2a. Inspection invited. OATES, LOWRY AND CO-, Burnett Street. To Bicycle Purchasers. THE STRAIGHT TIP Foe Raging Cyclist* & Others who would secure a GOOD START in the KAC& For Success in Life, And get) "well placed," is to be WELL MOUNTED ! ! Now, to be well monnted costs no more than to be ill-mounted, so long M you patronise the right BICYCLE ESTABLISHMENT. R. D. JOHNSTON can supply intending purchasers with the Best Bicycle ever manufactured, viz., the Budge "Whitworth! These Bicycles are manufactured at Coven bry and Birmingham by the oldest i established Firm in England. They carry the usual twelve months' guarantee, which is quite unnecessary in the case of bhe , Ru&ge-Whitworth. Gome and Inspect the 1900 Models. They are real Beauties. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. t Am, Makes of Maohinks Repairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. 11. 0, Mil,



Inspection Confidently Invited. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS > Joint 4 89 PYNE & CO. j Salesmen. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAY 11, — 1900 — MY Next; HORSE FAIR will be held en the above date, OK WEIGH I AM NOW BOOKING i ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. I AM A CASH BUYEE OP WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AN© OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID THOMAS.



H. MATSON & Co. MAYFIELD UNDER BILL OF SALE: MONDAY, APKILPO, 1900, H MATSON and CO. have received • instructions from holder of the Bill of Sals to hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction as above on the Farm occupied by Mr W. P. S. Elmslie, at Mayfield, and known as Handoock'a, of the whole of the live and dead stock thereon, consisting of ~~ "I Kf\C\ SHEEP, including Wethera, X.O \J KJ Ewes, and Lambs. ■ Draught Stallion " Grand Duke." rV FIRST-CLASS Draught Horses 5 UNBROKEN Draughts iand Hacks ft LIGHT Horses X MILK COWS Number of Stacks of OATS. 2 Double Furrow Ploughs, Duncan Digging Plough, 2 sets blocks aad chains, 2 Buckeye Reaper and Binders, with extras ; Cambridge Roller, Massey Harris Drill, Maesey Harris . Grubber, Grass Sower, set Chain Harrows, 4 and 5 Leaf Harrows, Disc Harrows, Cultivator, Chaff Cutter, Intermediate and , Horsepower, quantity harness, Dogcart Harneas, Gig and Daisy Cart Harness, Dog 1 Cart, Daisy Cart, ©ig, 2 riding Saddles, 2 • Double Furrow Ploughs, extra strong; also ; large quantity of sundries, too numerous to i particularise. [ Also on account J. Peter, Esq.— " OKf\ p our-tooth Anama HALFBRED ■ Ot)\J WETHERS. i Also on acoount E. E. Guamer, Esq.— Qf\f\ Half and Three-quarterbred OvU Anama LAMBS. . Q{"\(H) Me«"o Anama WETHERS. 1 (T\r\ Half bred Anama WETHERS A f\(~\ Crossbred Two-tooth Anama 4fcV/V7 EWES. Sale at 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided H. MATSON & Co,, 4 169 Ohrißtehuroh.



SOUTH AFRICAN WAR NEWS British Troops Advancing Fast. AND co are Store Goods of every description advancing in price in «he Ho American, and Continental Markets. We receive advices by almost er mail notifying the Advance in Price of various classes of Goods. Most of the « » priced below are worth from 23a6d to 25a to fche £1 at the present time, snd we w nob guarantee to sell at these prices after the 3©th April, so if yea wish to fe» money secore yoar Winter's Supply. Remember—The Advance Prices are not yjet put on FLETCHER BROS/ April Price List:— The BEST SUGAR that Money era bay 2£d per !b with Tea, or 13a 3d per bag without Tea, 2|d per lb, or 701b bag 14», guarantee over weight. TEA (once used always used)- Is 9d per lb by 5 or 101b Tina. Is M per lb by half cheat, and la 7d by the chest. CEYLON ORANGE PEKOE (Golden Tipped) 2s per lb, or 1b 9d by § or IMb '60 Chests and Half Chests of INDIAN and CEYLON TEA from Is 3d per lb by Tin, or by the Chest from Is IJd per lb. Samples supplied Free on application FINEST ROLLER FLOUR (RoW.t' B or Timaru) 2001b Bag 14*, lODlb Bag T» 6<l, 601b Bag 3s lOd 251b8a 2s. Finest Brand Oatmeal 251b bag 3 3 Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb Finest New Currants 5d per b Finest White Sago 2d per lb Finest New Snlfcanas, 7d per lb Finest Flake Tapioca 2d per lb Finest) New Raisins 6£d per lb Finest Pearl Tapioca 2d dot lb Quaker Oats lOd per paoket Finest Japan Rico 2hi per lb, 51b ala Finest Cat Loaf Sugar 3|d per lb Sterine Candles 5d per lb Pure Coffee 2s per lb Wax Candles (fiated or plain) 6Jd per lb French Coffe Is Bd, Harp Coffe Is 4d per Price's National Sperm Candles »d per lb Finest Roaisted Coffe Beans Is lOd and 2s Carriage Uandleu gd'per lb per lb „.■■„. . Colonial Essences, 5d per bottle or 4s pee New Seaeona Honey 7d and 9i per jar, doz per bettle (Lemon, Almond, or ojd per lb by blHb tin Vanilla etc Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) $!b Non-Alcoholic Winea, per bottle 1 3 tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3d Ship's Lime Juice 1 ? New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6£d per lb Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 New Valencia Raisins 6d per lb Jordan Ahnonds „ 2 4 Eleme Raisins 4|d per lb Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9 Finest New Dates 6d per lb „ Dried Apricots „ U Fine Muscatels, per lb, 1 0 „ Dried Peaches „ 10 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Preserved Ginger „ 0 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb 010 Mixed Spice, lsd per packet, Mb H,« Stewing Pruned „6d and 0 8 tin 6d New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, Lemon Syrup, per bottle 1 0 and citron, per lb .0 8 Peppermint Fy; up  1 0 7lb Tins Best Lea»on Peel, per tin 3 9 Pi no Apple By> up  19 Barcelona Nuta „ 0 8 Lnmon Squash 1 0 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb '0 6 Lime Juice Corci.v. p«. r hnsue 1 6 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 6 Golden Syui 2h6 -. 4i. Is 71h la 9d Crosse and Blackwell's Essenoes 9d per 14ib 3«3 ,28 " 6 6 56 hUs 3d bobllle Superior Ti cacu-. 2 1. 6d, 4lb U. 7 b Isßd Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side 14? i 5 3,3, 28 b 6*. 56ib 10. 9d perlb 0 Fpfcj.c i.ri n-i 8d and lOd b..itle Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 tf^v. > y llOo llflf jMrfiit.-"^ Food Is 94 Finest Refined Lard, per tin la Id Borspei's &V«d 1> lid *ud 3« 6d per tin and .-. * . 0 6 Robireon'e patent Groats and Barley Dessicated Coaoanut  0 7 per ij n . Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and" Nelson's Gela'ine loz. packet 6d lid per tin „ Isinglass, If z packet 8d Walnuts  0 8 Brown's Corn F.our 3d lb Hea Nuts „ 0 6 Brown's Maize Flour 3i lb lib Tins St George's Jams, 4s fid Maizena 8d lb, Qtieeusland Arrowroot) 6d dozen, per tin 0 5 Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, *lb Is 84 lib Raspberry Jam, 5s 6d doz., tin 0 6 Van Houtnn's Cocoa *lb la 9d, Mb lid. lib „ Crospe and Black well's Mar- lib tin 3s 3d malade 0 9 Fry's Cocoa Jib 4*d, |lb B§d, lib Is 4£d Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp- Ohoco'ate 4d and flid per cake berry, Vanilla—pint packets, G- Iden Vale Milk 6s 6d doz, 6d tin 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 fi Fancy Lunch 3£d tb by tin or 3W lb DeVere's Jply Powders, assorted College ' „ flavonrs per packet 0 6 Saper , W!ne s | d ]b by dn> or fa , b Bird Seed—Hetop,Rape, Canary,lbo 3 Vanilln Wine „ „ „lb Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, p< r ib.O 4 R ioh Tea lb by tin, or 6d lb A uslebrook's Cocoa £!b 4d, *' b 7*d People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4ld M> Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d drz, 7^- un Fancy Mixed sjd lh „ or 6d lb chkmicam Dessert 9d lb  or lOd lb Morton's Cream ot Tartar, per U> 1 3 « ar ibaldl 6^d )b „ or 6d lb „ Carbor.afe Soda „ 0 a Sultanas „ „ „lh „ TartarlcAcid „ 110 Snowflakes 4id lb „ or 5d „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 Water „  „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Ginger Nuts s|d b „ or6dlb „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 Oocoannfe ?|dlb or 84 lb „ Borax, powdered „ 0 8 Oracknals la Id lb „ or Is 2d lb „ Sulphur „ 0 6 PeeK Treens and Co Biscuits Washing Soda .„ 0 1 Chocolate Fingers Is 6d per lb Disinfectant Powder, lsrge tins lQd Oaje Noir Is p^r lb Oanstic Soda 7d, BJ, and 9d per tin Cream Sandwich Is 2d per lb Cirbolic Swd Soap 5d per bar Neapolitan Wafers 2s 3d per lb Blue Stone 3d per lb v- Florence Wafers Ss 3i per lb _,  , ... European Mixed Is 34 per lb Day & Martin's paste Blacking.doz. 0 4$ Raspberry Boudoir 2s per lb Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Patent Medicines, etc Peerless Gloss per bot. 0 6 Pears' Faller's li&rth and Violet Powdtr Black Lacqaer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 gj DOX „ in tins 0 7 Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2a 3d do* Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Vaseline 5d and 9d jar, lib tins It 9d Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 p are Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Feckitt'a Bag Blue, „ 010 Glycerine and Cuoumber 10J per bottle St George's Blue, 0 8 p a i n Killer Is 4d and 2s 6d Colman's D.S.F- Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is lOd fclb tins 10|d, Jib tine 6d Bezel's Syrup la 9d and 3s bottle Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d b 71b tins 6s 9d Beecham's and Selgel's Is 6d box Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts 6d doc „  Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14tb r Encs'Frulii Salte 3s 3d bottle bag, Is 3d Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Girger, whole Is 3d, ground la 4d lb Hood's and Ayer's Saisaparslla 4s 8d bo White Pepper (guaranteed pnre) Is 4d lb Qondy's Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver 1 lib Tin Rabbib in Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is Barry's Tricopherus Is 5d bottle pkesebyed fish. Scott's Emulsion 2s 6d and 4e 6d Salmon, Californlan Bd, Flat 9d, Catting bottle 10d, Cocktail lid—per tin Powdered Magnesia 3d per packet Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin Morton's Seidlitz Powders lOd per box Small, 4d and 4Jd, large 8d Benger's Food 1 s lid and 3a 6d per tin Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4£d per tin Baxter's Lung Preserver Is per bottle Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip- Sb JacoVe Oil 2a 9d per bottle pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce Himrod'a Asthma Cure 5s 6d per Mn lOd per tin Norwegian Oed Liver Oil Is 3d ane Red Herring 9at la, or 1J fishJlOs 8d per bottle Star Brand Mallet 7d per tin Kipler's Exbract Malt 2a 6d per bottle Preserved Bloaters lOd per tiu Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Ll?er Oil . I 2s 9d per bottle Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle Mellin's Food Is 9d per tottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle I Ground Rice 3£d Washing Soap— Silkstone lOd bar or 10s I 4 p nt Peaß 61bs Is, or 2d lb 6d box Pearl Bas ley 51bs Is, or 2Jd lb MoLeod's almond ecented 9d bar. 10s Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb 63 box Haricot Beans 3|d lb Rawliog's almond scented, 9i ttar, 9s Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o lid box 6dlb Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Flag Brand Pickles 9a 6d per doz or 1M Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6a 3d box per bottle Barilla Ash 9d bar O and B Carrie Powder JOs per dot or lid Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4|d bar bottle Lifebuoy (Car! olic), Is 4 * b< x, 6d bar Melldr's Sance \ pint BJd, pints Is 3d bo Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4in L ea a nd Perrin's Sauce i-pint Is 4d, pin box, la box 2a 6d Pear's unacented tablets, 6d each, 6a 6d Our Own Sance J-plnt sd, pint 9d doz Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle O.eaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Anchovy Sauce Is 3d plnt*bottle Brown Windsor, lib bar 10d, 10 tablets Tobacco—Willi&ms' Jano 53 lb ; Natlrod for Is 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5s 6d lb r Golden Glycerine Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars 8i E^gle 6s per lb Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Matches Plaids 4s per gross, 4jd do« Hops, loose. Is 4d, and Is W ?b pressed 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, S Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle box ; ICOO Vestas, German, 3a lOd Liebig's Extract Meat Is 9d per js»c doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is id Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d doz, 2d box ; Safety's," B and M, 8d American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, packet, small 3d packet Is lid Starch, Colman's, 5 b pk^ s^d lb Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d,° Is 6d and „ L!ly, per lib box 5d Is 85 lb Borax Starch Glaze, Is d< z ; \H packet -rs ■ ■ . Full Illu3trated"Price£Ljst, containing 29 pages, free en application} Terms : Prompt Nett Cash with the Ordsrs] No"charge'for"packing'cases,? and all orders delivered free at!railw»y [itatio* and^within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS. O.SH SUPPLY STORES, ASHURTO^t & OH ISTOHUftOH,