Longbeach District Horticul tural Society.

Th« above Society held its annual Chry- Banthemun Show on Thursday, May 10. Despite the bad season for this favourite flower, the exhibition was a tnosb satisfac tory one. Mn Bushel!, and Mr Robinson (gardener for Mr Grigg, Locgbeach), were the competitors in the professional olats. Mrs Bucheli succeeded in carrying off Mr Buckley's piize for the mott successful exhi bitor in the open class. The exhibitors in the amateur olasaea were very numerousl. A very interesting exhibit waa a decorated pram with doll shown by little Vida Watsoa. Although there was do class for this entry the judge, Mr Pitt, was so pleased with its excellence that he gave a special pi z himself for it. Mr Pitt aot' daa sole judge for the show, and gave vuiy general satis faotioo. He also, while complimenting the Society od the general excellence of the show, suggested that provision should be made in future Bhows for decorated tables, as a cultivation of this taste would tend to make home life happier. A strong committee of ladies had charge of the refreshment booth and did a satisfactory trade. In the evening ft promenade concert was held and was much appreciated by the very large audience that assembled to see the show. The following contributed to a very successful programme : Misses Thompson and Harding, and Messrs Jamieion, Wheeler, John Williams, John Bond, Dakers, aad Pittt Miss Thompson and Mr T Chapman aoted &s accompanists. Daring the evening Rev J Sknner addressed tha gathering and thanksd all who had in any way contributed to the success of the ■how. Mr Pitt also gave a short address. The following is the prize list :— POT PLANTS. Opik Class —Pot: plants staged for effect —Mr Robinson 1, Mr Grigg'a prize, Mrs Bushell 2, Mrs Rich's prizs. Specimen plant—Mrs Bushell 1, Mr Robinson 2

Amatkvr Class—Specimen plant—Mrs Pearson 1, Mrs Cray 2. COT BLOOMS.

Opjsn Class -Bent collection—Mr Robin ton 1, (Mrs Grigg'B) ; Mrs Buahell 2, (Rev. Skinner's priz ), «nd highly oommended, tEwelve trustes oat-door grown, three trusses in » cup—Mr Robinson 1, Mrs Bushell 2, Mr Robinson highly commended. Twelve varieties incurved—The exhibit not acoord ing to schedule, -Twelve varieties Japanese —Mr Robinson 1 atd 2, Mrs Buahell highly commended. Stand of six, one variety—Mr Robinson 1 and 2. Stand of six, reflexed—Mr Robinson 1 and 2. Best bloom in open class (special entry)—Mr Robinson I, Mrs Bushell 2, Mr Robinson highly oom mended.

Amateur Class—Beet collection — Mrs Croy 1 (Mist Grigg'a prizs), Gordon Watson S (Mr JaineY prize). Twelve trassea out door grown, six varieties—Mra Dare 2, Miaa If Houston 2, Mra Croy highly commended. Six trusses pompoms, out-door grown, three In a oup—Miss F Houston 1 and 2 Stand of sir, incurred varieties, two of each—Mrs Croy 1, Miss H Read 2, Mrs W F Jaine highly commended. Stand of cix, one Tariety—Mr Moses 1 and 2, Mra Croy 3 Mr Wabaon highly commended. Best bloom in amateur a'ass (special entry)—Mra Wataon 1, Mr W F Jaine 2. Open Class —Three vases beat decorative effect—Mrs Busheil 1 and 2. Beat floral design—Mrs Suahell 1 Beat basked of chrysanthemums—-Mrs Busheil 1, Best bouquet (Brdal, not wired)—Mra Bushell I and 2. Best hand bouquet, not wired—Mrs Bushel! 1 and 2. Best table bouquet, sot wired—Mrs Buehell 1. Amateur Class—Three vases beat deeort tite effect—Mrs W F Jaine 1, Mias Watson 2 Beat floral design—Mra Houlton 1, Gor don Watson 2, Mrs Houlton, highly com mended. Beat basket of chrysanthemums— | Mra Mosea I and 2, Best bridal bouquet, not wired—Misa Watson 1. (Mias Gngg's prizi). Best table bouquet, not wired—Mra Houlton 1, Mra A McLauohlan 2. Best hand bouquet, not wired—Miss E Watson 2. Childeens' Classes— Bjsb basket of chry santhemums — Harah Carrubhers 1, Elsie Bushell 2, May Pearson, highly commended* Best floral design—Susie Bell 1, Sarah Car-; ruthers 2, Hedley Watson, highly com mended. Beat bouquet—Vida Watson 1, Edie March 2. SPECIAL PRIZES

Beab decorated lady'a bicycle—Mrs Bua hall 1, (Miss Reed'a prize), Mrs Croy 2, Mi«« T Shearer, highly commended. Beat decorated gentleman's bicyolo—-Mr George Buihell 2. Beßb decorated pram or go-cart— Mica F Houston 1, Mr Jomraott 2. Most BBOsoeaful exhibitor in Show (Open Class), Mr Buckley's prize—Mrs Bushell. Most successful exhibitor in Show (Amateur Class), Mr Buckley's prize—Mra Croy. Bssc bou quet in Show—Mra Busheil, (Miss Grigg's prizi). Special prize*, given by judges for decorated dolls, pram with doll—Vida Wat ■on.

THE LATEST FROM THE FRONT.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 12, 11 45 a.tn, This Office 12-8 a. m London, May 11 Lord Roberts at Beitspruit, eight miles north of the Zand River, tele- j graphed he had a successful! day on ■ Thursday, and drove the enemy from points to point. The Oaralry and' Mounted Infantry reached Venters berg station about 25 milei south of ELroonatadt. General Tucker's divi sion is at Dulfoatein, and General Hamilton »fc Ventarsbnrg, the latter met a stubborn resistance. The Boers again attempted to occupy the Tha banchu district. Oolonel Brabant is trying to prevent themr General French and Hatton after a series of Artillery duels, crossed the Zand at Vermenlene Kraal, thence worked to the north-east. Three thousand of the enemy continuously opposing them. The Infantry carried some kopjes at the bayonet's point with great gallan try, •specially on the part of the Sussex and East Lancashires. (Received Wakapuaka May 12, 9 10 a.m, This Office 9.45 a.m) Pretoria, May 11 The Volksraad by 12 to 8 haa rejected Kruger's proposal to sell the underground mining rights belonging to the machinery of the Companies on Witwaters Rand for £1200 per claim. This intention was in favour of the German firms, whose representatives remain in the Transvaal. London, May 11 Steyn has 10,000 raen north-east of Thabanchu. Tt is expected that his cattla will be captured. Lord Roberts has wired, that the enemy is north ole the Zand. Before tbeir retreat they occupied a position extending over twenty miles, and oui lines were necessarily longer than theirs jam hopeful our men have not suffered much.

Winslow Racing Club.

The following are the h&ndioapa for the horse events at the Winslow Bacing Club's meetlatg, to be held on Queen's Birthday :— Maiden Hahdioaf—Astonishment lOafc, Lord Hopetoun 9st 101b, Fairy Rose 9at 7lb, Clancy 9at 31b; Artilleiyman, Miss Ann, Mursegirl, Jaju, Bye, Chestnut Filly by Marlborough 9st« Maipek Trot—Straau aor; Secret 18ieos ; i Dundonald, My Susy, Mazurka, Don, Jean, Brandon j, Diploma, Braemar, Qaeea B SOiecs; No Hope (pony}, Dinah (pony), Jacko (pony) 25aecs. WINStOW Cup-Gloaming Hat 7ib; As toniahmenb and Weaeel 9«b 71b; Cure 9at 51b ; Lord Hopetoun and Lucy Glitters 9st 31b; Clancy 9st. I Publican's !Fs|jt—Scottish L&bb sor, K&Mpo Isec, Hard Case 3secß, Gillie Ria back 6seo, Struan, Gimbler, and Linwood 7aec« s Ishuleb 13aece, Miss Wilkin, Fanny wood and Case lOaecs, B'airchild 17aees. Miet Wood and Seoret Zlsecs, Lieutenant 255e08, Braemar, Don, Brandon, and Queen B 30 ■«os, Orcerai 35ee08, and Jako dSseos,

Pony Rack-Rosi* O'Shea lOat 51b, Wea sel 9at 121b, Pau!ino-you-are-i-belle§st 101b, Phylis and Rose Agnew 9st 71b, White Wings 9st, We We 9 ? t 31b, Ju Ju 9st. Ladies" Ppkse—Astonishment and Wea sel lOst, Lord Hopetoun and Lucy Glitters BitlOlb, Fairy Rose 9.t 7ib s Clancy 9st Slo, Mi ß s Ann, Nurse Uiii, Ju Ju and Rye y^t.

j The horge events have filled up splendidly, i and judging by the quality of the horses en. gaged, a first class days sport should be ob tained. The proceeds of the fixture will be devoted to the newly formed mounted corps, an object th»t will undoubbadly commend itself to a very great many. As captain and lieutenant respectively of the corps.MrG A M Buckley, and Mr J C N Grigg will naturally p'eaaed to see a substantial financial balance and are giving their em ployees every opportunity to be present, In order to assist the corps as much as possible, the coursing club has decided to postpone till early in June the coursing meeting, held annually on May 24. The date of the latter fixture will be announced.

CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB.

Christgkurch, May 12 Results of to-day's races— High Weight Handicap—Cameo 1, Speculator 2, Lady Medalliab 3. Time— lminSOJ. Dividend—£4.

Maiden Plath—Bonaparte 1, St. Martin 2, Jibboom 3. Time—lmin 36 sec. Dividend — £1 16s.

Christchurch Autumn—Djia Djin 1, Paladin 2, Ban Farley 3. 'i imo—2tr.in 17£secs. Dividend—£2 12?.

DEATH OF LADY HALL.

Christchurch, May 12 The wife of Sir John Hall, K.C.M.S, died here to-day, aged seventy-one years.

To-Day's Telegrams.

Wellington May 12 Owing to difficulties connected with the bond aystem in the South, the Colonial Secretary has decided to revert to a quaran* tine of seven days from departure from the infected port. The Premier leaves for the South this evening. He visitß the Eon J. McKecz'e and returns ob Wednesday, and thence visitß Cook Islands in the Tutanekai.

!TME ASfifeUBTOK dOABDIAIT; SAIUBDaS, Mas ±2, 1900



DAVID THOMAS. ] ~~~CLEARUfG SALE AT HILL PARk, METHVENj HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HARNES Ktc FBI DAY, JUNE 1, 190®. MR D. THOMAS, in cor junction with, Messei FRiFuriANDFR Bros., Ltd, has received initrucfions from Mr Thomas Matherson to Sell by Public Auction, on the Farm, the following Horses, Implements, Harness, eto :— ---| X O 'Od Draught Mares and Geldings, 1 O and all their Harness Q Harness Horses Q Saddle Horses 4 Unbroken Light Horses, by Whale bone . 3 Double-furrow Ploughs and Trees, Blocks and Tackle, 2 Drays and Frames, Gig; betide a large lot of Sundries. Sale at 11 o'clock Luncheon provided. D. THOMAB > Joinb FRIEDLANDEB BROS, j Agents 5 109



I AM A CASHBUYERi or WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AND] OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID ItHOMAS.



Chhrtset Cemetery and Domain Boards —The annual meetinga of the Chertaey Cemetery and Domain Boards were held in the Library room, Ctiertaey, on Thursday evening: There were present—Mr R Camp bell, in the chair, and Messrs P Murphy, J Stringfellow, aenr., G Scarlett and J Cop. land. The balance sheets showed credit balances of £5 7s 91 and £6 7* 9d respec tively. The secretary was instructed to enquire whab progress waa being made towards vesting the cemetery in the Rikaia Road Board* Arrangements were made with regard to grazing part of the cemetery, and it> was decided to call for tenders for cropping the Domain. J Ironside and Bon's account of £2 was passed for payment and he usual bonus to tha seorotary. The kharki ernza is by no means confined to soldiers' uniforms and the like. Zealan dia bicycles are being enamelled kharki colour every day at Messrs Dates, Lowry & Co'a works, Christchurch. Many prefer the kharki above all other colours, as it tends to give the bicycle a very light appearance, as well aa being in keeping with the latest in colours.



T. BULLOCK SATUBDAY, MAY 19. AQ 3/ ACRE f*(\ 3/ XJ& k ACRE b^ /4 LONGBEACH. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Agent for the Executrix of the late H B Jobnstone to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,— R.S. 33336, containing 69 acres, 3 roods, Look beach District, situated near the sea beach Terms at Sale—Note time 11.30 am T. BULLOCK, 5 111 Auctioneer. &ATUBDAY, MAY 17, 1900 PLEMINGTON. Q-I ACRES Ql fCL ACRES 4IL With Dwelling, &o. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr Wm Bakers, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Aroade, on the above date— Hia Property at Flemington, comprising— 21 Acres 31 Perches. There is a comfortable dwelling-house of four rooms, small dairy, shed, &a., erected thereou, in good order, surrounded by garden and orchard, enclosed with well • grown maorooarpa fence. The Property ia nicely situated close to a school and dairy factory. Very suitable for an industrious working man, Liberal terms of payment. Note time—ll.3o ~" T. BULLOCK. 5 74 Auctioneer. FOR SALE



Wanted. VJT7 ANTED—General Servant and House- VV maid, for country; good wages.— Apply Mbs Mobbow, MontaHo, Mayfi«ld. 5 99 FOR SALE—A bargain Roadster Bicycle, nearly new.—Apply office of this paper. Oil PIES, Cold" Ham, 7ea~7nd Oofee, at MBS JAMES', facing Arcade, Tanorod Street, To-Njght. API'IST CHURCH, To-Morrow — Morning, •' Enoch"; Evening — Straight Talk : ** Where art thoa 3" Bright Service, Solos, Quartette. A Hearty Welcome. 5 117 "PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH— X Rkv. Cloveb will (D.V) preach twice ia the above Church TO MORKOW—Morn ing 11, Evening 6.30, and at Wiaohmore at 5 o'clock. 5120 WANTED -A General Servant, mast be a Good Cook and Laundress. —Apply to. Hugo Fbibplanpeb. 5 102 WANTED— A Boy for Parcels Delivery Apply to Mitchell and Tprkkb. ANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell k Turner, from old premises in Tailored Street N^W Shop in Burnett Street. ipRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and 1 all kinds of fresh fish by Express to night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H, Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. ' T7ISIT Noethcote and Bbffobd's for V your Autumn and W'oetr Millioery See windows. FRESH Supply in Accordeons, Parlor Games, Footballs, Parses, Fire Screens Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Books; alto, large purchase of Stationery at a discount, Account Envelopes from 3s 6d per ICOO, grand value in boxed Stationery ; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. T) IS VIEW of Reviews for April.—Third X\ Wi*r Contingent, To Modder River with MethueD, Babes in the Bush (Bolder wood), By R'ght of Sword, Fight for the Flag in South Africa, Lord Roberts of Kan dahar V.C. Celebrities of the Army, Illus trated and other new booke.— H» M. Jones. "tenbkrs fTIENDERS are invited for Building a X SUble, and Additions to House on Winter's Road. Plans and Specifications may be seas eb my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, May 19, ab 4 p.m. The lowest or any tender not) necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 5 121 Architect. ADDFELLOWS' HALL GRAND Vocal & Instrumental GoncerL ONE WIGHT ONLY feiday, may 18, 1900. miss amy"mtjbphy, The Young Talented and Charming Soprano from Dunedin, who has just completed a tour with the Rev Charles Olarfc, ha« decided to give ONE Concert in Ash burton, assisted by the following ;— Mb 3 William Mot.phy, Pianist. Mr Black, Clarionet. Miss Nellie Black, Contralto & Violinist Master Bertie Black, Cornet Soloist, whose Cornet playing in Dunedin has Ciuaed such a furore. Mb Heeceht Moss, Baritone. Remember ONE Night Ooly Do not miss this opportunity of hearing the fine3b .soprano voice New Zealand haa ever produced. Prices—Reserved seats 3s, Stalls 2s, Pit le c Box plan at Mr Horace A Gates, Burnett Street 5 115 FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLA N PER BROS., Ltd. WANTED— Oat and Wheat Husks in any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Fleioheb Bros., Cash Supply Store.



HOUSE Property conveniently situated in Tancred Street, being Town Sec tion 439, containing \ acre, on whioh ie erected a dwelling house of 6 rooms and wash houat, surrounded by garden, macro o»rpa fence in front, orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees. The Owner, who now resides in the North Island, is desirous of quitting the property, and offers are Invited for th« purchase of same. JJjJ Easy termi of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK NEW ZEALAND RAILWAY^ " Excursion Farea to Aehburton for Races: AT 21 per mils first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4a and 2a, respectively, mileage counted one way only. Tickets issued from Christohuroh, Timaru, and Intermediate stations, and stations on the Methven and Mount Somers branohex, for the first train on the 16th and 17th May, available for return till the 18th. The after* notn train from Aahburton to Timaru on the 16ih and 17th May will atart at 545 p m, and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than time tabia times. The train to Sprlngbnrn on thosj dates will leave Aahburton at 5 55 p m, nnd un 1 hour 30 mina'es later than time table times. On the 17th May an extra trainwill leave Methven for Rakaia at 6-0 pm, and return at 7-45 pm, after the arrival of the express train at Rakaia. 5 114 BY ORDER.



WE ASK— Y<i|r inspection of out EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND i^ERCOATINGS. : We hWe now been in business 26 years, fad still retain many of oar first cmomers, which alone i« proof o iour 1 HOHBST^roBK. McDOiALD & Co., Tailors, Etc. \ Jubilee Buildings, \ Burnett Street. mENDERS are i^itod for Carting and X Spreading 100(Varda of Road Metal. The Specifications Way be eem at Mr Twentyman'a, or at thlMAii, Office. Tenders to be sent tdkhe undersigned not later than Noon on MIDDAY, 21»fc May. EDWARiG. WRIGHT, 5 108 ChairmaD A^ask Road Board. A~SOuI^JL, ~" AKB \ SALE OF VpRK WILL be held in S^ STEPHEN'S Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, l^Y 17.



Sals of Work .. 3\ m . 800UI •• •« ?.? p.m. Admitsion—Adults, la; Child» D , 6d« The Ticket! are available for Afirnoon and Evening. \ 593



Friedlander Bros. QYNOPSIS OF SALES. „ 14-Mr J. Devery's Oleariog Sale at Lynd hurst „ 15—^shburton Yards  18—Mr A A Jttmieeo&'ii Clearing Sale, Beach Road FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid. _________ • CLEARING SALE OF LAND, LIVEIb DEAD STOCK AT LYNDHURST. MONDAY, MAY 14, 1900 MESSRS FRIEDLANDBR Bros, Ltd., have received instructions from Mr J«;hn De\fery, who has purchased a Farm in Southland, to hold a Clearing S»le on hit Farm, Lyndhurafc, of the following THE FARM OF OQ O Aores °' Land ' litaated olo» to the /CO/O Lyndhorat School and Railway Station, well fenced and sab divided, upon which is erected a first-class Dwelling Houis, Stables, out buildings, etc. 9First-olasi Draught Marcs and Geldings. A Hacks and Harnets Horses. 2 unbroken Draughts, 2 yearling hacks, 2 foals, 1 two-year-old fiily, 5 cows, 6 head young cattle, 5 bacon pigs, 140 merino ewes in lamb, 3 drays and frames, 3 tip drays, 3 D F. ploughs, 1 S.F. plough, 1 set 6 leaf harrows, 1 Duncan roller, 1 Massey.Harris cultivator, 2 whardi on wheels, chaffoutter and horse power, crusher, 5 hfasiey-Harris reapers and binders, 2 strippers, 5 sooops, 1 water race plough, 2 gijjs, 1 whiteohapel cart, 30 tons oat sheaf chaff, 200 bushels oats, also the whole of the household furniture i and effects. \ Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. ' 4 200 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART



OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held oa THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 593 JRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. ~ FOR PBIVA^E^SALBr* A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with BouUery and Wash-honse, | *ore, in Tanked Street East, close to Masonic Hall. Fall particulars from FBIEDLANDER BROS., L». THE N.Z. FARMERS'" CO-OPERaTIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. CLEARING~SALE OF LITE & DEAD STOCK, ab " Fernyside," Beach Road. FRIDAyTmAY 18th, HATING diepoßed of hii Farm, Mr A A Jamleecm has favoured as with instructions to sell, in conjunction with MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., at his residence, "Fernyside," Beach Road, all his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as follows :— 1 Draught Mare Molly, by Lord Lome, in foal to Dr Bed don 1 Draught Gelding, 5 years 1 Draught Mare 1 Draught Foal 3-Furrow Plough and tackle 1 Set Five-!eaf Harrows 1 Set Disc Harrows 1 Seed Drill 1 Broadcast Seed Sower 1 Duncan Springtine Cultivator (new) 1 Cambridge Roller 2 Drays and Frames 1 Reaper and Binder (Massey-Harris) 1 Reaper and Binder (Deering) 1 Avery Weighing Machine l«ig 1 Trap Table*, Sewing Machine, Sundries, etc.



Saie at 22 noon. Luncheon provided. THB NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, " . Joiafe Agents. Clearing Bale



LIVE AND DEAD STOOK, AT LAURISTON. WE HAVE been favored with instruc tions from Thomas Dent, Ebq, of Lauriston, to hold a Sale of Surplus Live and Dead Stock on his Farm at L»uriston, on MONDAY, MAY 21, 1900 Sale commencing at 12 Noon. SHEEP are comprised as follow* :— AQfi Pour, Six, * Eight-tooth CROSS 4tOU BRED EWEB 1 Qfs Foar» Six» * Eight-toofch CROSS- X<l\J BRED EVVEB Shropshire and English Leicetter Rams are now running with the above* 6 DRAUGHT HORSES, all good worker! 1 MARE; good in saddle and harness 2 DRATS with Frames 2 Grass Seed Strippers 1 Doable-furrow Plough—Reid and Gray 1 Grubber—Reid and Gray 1 Set Disc Harrows—Booth & McDonald 1 Four-furrow Plough—Maasey-Harria 1 Four-horse Set Blook and Tackle Sundries r etc. Luncheon provided Sale at 12 Noon Sharp. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. ! C 86 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer.



f^i KEY MONARCH GOLD DREDGING VX COMPANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL ... .„ ... £10,000 Id 10,000 Shares of £1 each. 2500 fully paid Shares to be alloted to the vendors, 500 reserved, and 7000 now offered to the public on the following terms: —1b per share on application, Is per share on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 2s per share ab interrals of not! less than one month. BROKERS: Me S H Graves, Christohuroh Messrs Magnus, Patterson an» Co., Ottristchuroh. INTERIM SECRETARY : Mr O L Russbll, Ohrißtehuroh, i * Shares in the above Company are now being reserved by the Ohristchurch Brokers, and draft Prospectus can be eeen at their respective offices. The Grey Monarch Claim lies between the Grey River No 2 Coy. and the Ruby Creek Company's Claimß, and is highly reported on by Mr Bishop. The Grey River Com pany s dredge should be at work within 8 weeks, and as her prespects are considered to be exceedingly good, the Grey Monarch Company's shares are likely to see a sub stantial premium within a very shorb period. 5 119 ST. STEPHEN'SQHUROH, Ashburton. FOURTH SUNDAY AFrER EABTER (May 13.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—Dromore, the Yioar 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R- A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.. Vioar



EMPTY Crates for Salt (suitable for Sheep Feeding. Only Is 6d each. Fletcher Bros,, Cash Supply Store,



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ABHBURTONT. t» x ■«.. . ola ii?" e8 and Manager—Mb Edmohd Montgomery. Return Vmt-TUESDAY A WEDNESDAY NJXI, May 15 and 16. After » most successful season throughout the Bouth Island. Eleven sights as Dunedin, and seven nights jast ooncluded at Obristohurcb. Montgomery's Klnematp&raph & Concert Company. The Biggest, Brightest, »nd best organisation on tour- wide Press. All the Latest Events in connection with the TRANSVAAL WAR THE GIANT THEATRIPHONE. Boyal Spanish Ball Fight, lasting half an hour; aad oar Premier Company of Refined Entertainers.—Popular ptice*—Reserved seats 3s, StalU 2s Pit la Box plan ab HM Jones. WILL JAMESON, Touring Manager GERALDINE-Saturday and Monday, May 12 and 14 5 91 GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. EEADY MONEY DRAPBBS, TAKORBD STBRET, ASHBURT.OJN. " Winter Fast ApproacMng, GW RlC^Ci WERE fortunate in securing their stock of • XJ m \JO\J\J») Blankets and Flannels prior to the consider able rise in price of wool, and all purchasers will get the full benefit thereof. Large stock of Winter Oapes and Jackets at rock bottom prices. Flannelettes, Calicos, Sheetings, Dress Stuffs, and other lines in General Drapery are quoted at lowest cash prices. Please call and judge for yourselres, and the verdict will be that yon save money in purchasing from GL DUNCAN & CO., OjASH DRAPERS. NOTICE TO FARMERS.



NOTICE TO FARMERS.



| ABE GASH BJUYERIS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT |IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill, We can supply Oornsacks^fc cost price» ■CANTERBURY!] ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND CO.,){| mh| MwjM l9oo. J- B. HOBART, M. Mg ,r)



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS k PERFECT^TOBACCO.



DRESS AND FASHION. Grand Show of Winter Fashions and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW ORB TS now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of Highclasss Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capes, Costumes, Millinery, Macintoshes, Dress Fabrics, Corsets, Umbrellas, Gloves, Collars and Ties, New Dress Materials, Trimmings, Velvets Blouse Cloths, lid Gloves. Gents' Clothing, Hats Caps, Ties, Gloves, etc. Ladies and Gents' .Joots and Shoes in great variety. Blankets, Flannels, Carpets, Bugs, Linoleums, Floorcloths. Large purchases have been made previous to the great rise in Wool and ; other Materials, Customers will get the full benefit. DRESSMAKING.—TaiIor tfade Coat and Skirt Costumes—beautiful fit. WATERPROOF' CLOAKS ANDREW ORR has opened a Special Purchase of Ladies and Maid's Waterproof Cloaks st LESS THAN HALF-PRICE. LADIES' 7s 6d, MAID'S 4s lid—FOß ONE WEEK ONLY. ANDREW OR R. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS.



New Designs. New Earners. "T\TE hare juab opened np she finest) and most; boaatifal assortment of TABLE LAMPS ever offered to the Public of Ashburbon, and invite inspection. These are all gennine English Goods, selected by our Mr Collins when is London, and are not only splendid value, bub are of chaste design and colours, and are ornaments in themselves. We have also a line of OIL SI7OYES, all sizes, Including the celebrated VERITAS Lamp, which is not only a Bplendid heating Stove, bue is the best embellisher Oil Stove ever Imported into the colony; also, the INFERNO Oil Stove, which will boil your kettle with lightning speed.' This Is the most effeotive Oil Stove ever evented, and will consume leas oil than any othtr Stov« placed on the Market. Coma and see oar n&w designs for 1900.



W. H. COLLINS & CO., BEMOVED TO MITCHELL & TURNERS OLO PREMISES, TANORMD STREET)



SPECIAL NOTICE TO Our Customers & the Public Generally, XXf E have just landed (per s.e. Fernfield from America) the following «#7 , s which Were bought before the great advance on all clkbmm of Goods m the American Market :— 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glassware 14 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Watches 10 Cases and Crates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. . ran , Al6 °, to arrive per s.s. HawkeY Bay.— '*a „?* Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Caska and Hogsheads Table Glassware to Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Case? American Plated Goods ia m ,Also*, t0 arrive Per ss- Rakala from England,— w Or»te» of Dinnerware and Chlnaware We have Goods arriving by almost ©very ateamer LAMPS & LAMPWARE. RUOHEBTER LAMPS, ,l,h P.fnt h&agffSL*^. ... hown .



Embossed NickleLittle Jam, " fc^J^pl W. 1. 60 ™Sto s£r, fc 6d No 1-50 Candle Power 8a 9d jrffi§\ N° 2< 8b ""^ "' M 2 85 „ 12s6d &^ £ Chimneys, Best Quality, 7d 9d and ICd Roohaater Hinging Lampa Magnificent Hall Lairps in „ ,_, , Lrjwl W** Library or Drawing Room *P Lampa T^'" 'j^^X i (Polished Bcorze Met»l) I IS^T 1 With Patent Spring Extenalon \ *§ILn S Decorated Shades & Fronta, J^^^^kT I 85 Candle Power, >£JNiiv j 10 Different Patterm No 1, 50 candle power, Hi M |JL •No 2,85 candle pewer, 14i M l^i '* No 3,3G0 candie power, Si!2t6d A|M7k ' All with nickel fronts, harp, f*£fj£g§gßfe% »nd bel), with enamelled BWH««mm#^^ __1 Chimneys for ihs above, M t ygggggff From 37a 6d each Jr. WjS&^^&.M Nickie Plated, as shown la 93 WU N Aa^i^K JJ %\ Ail Our Rochester Lamp* Little Brownie Bracket Ljlffiff. if l\ fitted with the latest Nickel plated 1« 9d ffi I) Wick Raisers Eig Brownie iga|( Brass 2s lid §JHP^ » Oil 3a 3d Brass BLaou Lamps la esoh.K M fll B >4^^. Many other styles to choose Ih'-_^^*H y^^B^a^LW Chimneys from 3d each* HN^^'C^^B I V Tabular Lanterns will not go oat in any wind, Remember, No 1, 2, and 3 2s lid each k^^^HIHF Rochester L»mps fitted with Extra Globes Is 3d patent lighting attaohmental Oil Stoves from oa 6d H^BHmßteßraßH^^H| KEROSENE PUMP as ahawn li^^lHHHJl^iHHilSli^i^i^ili^ißl 3 ac^ ]j^9^H9^^^^ a H^B2J^^^H^^H| Saves its cost ie a Tory ehorl I^^^^^WBjß^B^W^Hj^Efl|^Blß^H time.



AOMfl LAMP CHIMNEYS will nofc break with heat Stocked In the following kind* :-Juoo, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 ; Jlochesters, Noa. 0, 1, and 2 • Victor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; bun Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nu'mPg, Gem; aim Globes fo.? Tabular Lanterns. R B member, these are the Pine ß t Ohlmnefs manufactured, but we sell them at a lower price than maoy stores charce for tL ordinary make. 6 «« w* FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBIfiS, ASHBORTON & OHSISTO^UROH, Box-67> _ Telbphokb 24,