enttiQsusiu, The city was bedecked with bunting. The public schools, Mafeking day demonstration on the cricket ground, prt-vioosly postponed owing to the rain, was most successful. Twenty thousand children took par»\ The chief features were a parade of the cadets, and the singing of patriotic airs by a choir of three thousand children with a grand chorus of twelve thousand. The fine weather and the weekly half-holiday were responsible lor the attendance of over thirty thousand. The proceeds go to the patriotic fund.

Received Wakapuaka May 30, 630 p.m, This Office 7 30 p. m

Lokdon, May 29 Mr Wyndbana, in the House of Oommona, Btated that 221,000 troops ■were in South Africa, 102,000 regulars and reserves, and 7,700 militia in Britain.

The Colonies and the Capture of Johannesburg.

Relief of Soldier's Wives.

(Received Wakapnaka May 31, 9 30 am, Thia Office 10 11 am)

Sydney, May 81 All the colonies showed great enthu siasm re the capture of Johannesburg. Melbourne, May 31 Twelve wive* and relatives of boJ dier» serving in Sooth Africa, have applied for relief from the patriotic fund, and were granted from ten to twenty shillings per week.

the Annexation Proclamation.

(Received Wakapuaka May 31, 8.55 am, This Office 9 60 a tn)

London, May 30

The refugees report that tho Boers generally looted private houses in Johannesburg. The sanitation of the city has been completely neglected daring the war.

A great flight of foreigners took place on the approach of the British. Thou sand! of Outlanders, are registering their names as being desirous to return to Johannesburg directly military passes are granted. Major General Pretty man, proclaimed the annexation of the Free State in the Market Square of Bloemfontein, with great coremony, in the presence of an immense concourse of people. The proclamation was re ceived with cheers for the Queen. General Crery is bombarding tho Boer poaititons at Laing's Nek and Powani Hill, in the northern angle of Natal, with naval guns. The British bold^stroog commanding positions. The Boer reply is ineffectual.

The Siege of Wepener.

(Received Wakapuak a May 31, 9SS a.m This Office 118 am) Sydnkv, May 31

During the fifteen d*y« siege of Wepener the British lost twenty-nine killed and HO wounded. The Boer losses were very heavy. General Bra bant's defence of the position covered seven miles. The defenders numbered ■eventeea hundred, and attacking force four to six thousand. The attack was carried out with the greatest determi nation, ' but the garrison although cooped up in the trenches and badly off for hoots and clothing, beat off every attempt.

Another Death.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 31

Sir A. Milner wires to the Government, under date, May 30, reporting the death of Trooper J. Wytlie, No. 1 Company, Fhsb Contingent, who died of tumour, at Pre toria, on May 18 (Trooper J. Wyliie, of the Alexandra Mounted Riflas.)

AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright Hongkong, May 30

The '• Boxers' destroyed the Railway Workshops at Fentai, eight miles from Pekia. A. number of Belgian engineers engtged at the workshops are sur rounded and besieged on a hill. A party of Frenchmen and Germans, has gone to the rescue. The Powers have announced to the Chinese Government that parties of Bluejackets from the warships will return to guard the various legations. R«c«lT«d Wak»p«aka May 31, 8.55 am,

This Office 9 50 am)

Hongkong, May 80

Twontyfive Belgian engineers who were surrounded by " Boxers" at Fengtai have been rescued.

Magisterial

ASHBURtEON—TEURSDAY.

(Before 0 A. Wray, Esq., S.M.) Supplying Liquor to Prohibited F«t-1 sons—William Baker was charged with sup plying James Burgess, William Simpson, .and Robert) Anderson, prohibited person?, with intoxicating liquor. He admitted the offeree.—Sergeant Barlow conducted the prosecution. He explained that on May 18 ' defendant was teen by Constable Kado com ing from the Commercial Hotel with liqisor, whioh he took to the premises of Burgess. Co: stables Eade and Moore made a raid on the place, and found the persona named, who were prohibited, partaking of the Lquor.—Mr O. Marriott Watßon urged in extenuation of the offence that) the liquor was got on Mafekirg day, on which day most people loat their reason a little and let themselves loose. The four men were going to have a jubilation to celeb: ate the relict of Mafeking.—The Bench said, even under those circumstances, there waß ne excuse for breaking the law. Unfortunately, there was a class of people who made a practice of giving prohibited persona drink* He generally irnpoßed the full penalty ia these oases, but, under the ci> cumstances, a fine of 40a and costs would be imposed. Wife Desertion—Francis Daly, charged with wife desertion, admitted the charge.-— Mis Day said her husband had gone away some six years ago to look for work. He had from time to time written, and had seat her £2 during the whole time. About twelve months ago he failed to write, and as she dii not know where he was she informed the police, who arrested him. She had had to Bupport her two children the whole time —His Worship pointed cut to defendant that he had tendered himself liable to imprisonment for six months. Replying to His Worship, defendant said he had not sent more money as he had not had it to send. He was a blacksmith by trade, bat had only worked occasionally. He suffered from rheumatism.—James Daly, father of the defendant, gave evidence as to his going away and leaving the wife and fami y on the hands of wi ness, who oould not afford to keep them, and had therefore had defendant brought back. They simply acked for him to support his wife atid family. Witness had not led his son to suppo-e that he would keep the wife and family whi c he was away. He was prepared now to keep them till the defendant got work.—His Worship said he was averse to sending a man to gao 1, but defendant had aot«d in a most cruel manner, and he was obliged to punish. Defendant was sent to* gaol for three months, and ordered to pay his wife £1 per week when he cime out. Civil Casks—E> Leahy v John Stock, £5 ss. One pouud had been paid into Court, and judgment was now giren for £4 5s and costs.—lv the cases A. Polkck v FPaskin, £4 16s lid, and 0. Beeoo. v P. Parkin, £1 13s 4 j ; judgment was given by default for the amouni claimed and costF. A Shebp Worrying Case. —T. E. Upton (Mr Wilding) v. W. T. Corbett (Mr G. Mar ri >tt Watson), £80, for damage done to plaintiffs sheep by defendant^ dogs.—Mr Wilding explained the case, and produced a pan showing the positions of the padd< ck. and the spot where the dead sheep were found. A dog was found gnawing at the body of one, and this dog was carefully fol lowed to the house of defendant, who ad mitted the dog was his, but after some con versation with Mr Upton refused to pay for the sheep. He called Edward MoSweertey, shepherd, in T E Upton's employ who said that on the morning of Thursday, April 19, I he went into the twenty acre paddock ahowu I on the plan, and leased by Mr Upton from Mr Cox- Fifty-eight) stud Shropshire ewes had been put into thab paddock about a week befora. Had. last seen the sheep two or three days previously. On the Thursday morniDg he noticed the sheep scattered and running. The running drew his attention as the sheep were usually very quiet ones, more like pets. Found in the paddock a dead sheep which bad been worried. Searched the paddock and found five more dead, Found in a corner, near a water race, a dog eating at the dead body of a sheep. Witneeß called to a man named Cox who was not far away, and the dog started off. He got close to the dog whioh stayed bo b<\rk at witness, Went back to the sheep examined them and found several more were worried and bleeding, and took the live ones to the homestead. From the appearance cf the bleeding sheep he judged they had nob been 1 worried longer than an hour and a half at the outside. Drove with plaintiff to defen dant's house on the following Saturday i morning. Had found out; who the dog ' belonged to in the meantime. Aeked defen dant to come out and see plaintiff He came out and the dog accompanied him. Plaintiff asked defendant what he was to do about the sheep. Defendant said he did not know his dog had worried the sheep. Piatn t^ff asked if the dog present was defendant's dog. He Baid it was. Plaint:ff asked wit ness if it was the same dog that he found eating the dead sheep, and witness identified -it. He had no doubt on the subject, but waa certain it was the same dog. On the Thursday morning the sheep were greatly frightened. The five injured ones, whioh they treated at the house, were now alive. After hearing for plaintiff's case, the evi dence of plaintiff, and Messrs W Ford, P Roberts and D Thomas, as experts, as to the value of the sheep, and the probable damage done by the worrying to stud ewes j and of Sarah Begg, her daughter, Ruby Bsgg, Joseph Harris, J G Cox and the defendant, for the defence, his Worship said that from the evidence of Mrs and Miss Begg, he thought it probable from all the surrounding circumstances, the damage occurred on Wed nesday morning. Against that there was only the fact that 'the dog was found near to his owner's paddock gnawing at a dead sheep. Of course that was a suspicious circumstance, and it might easily be supposed he was the author of the muohnf. Looking at all the circumstances of the case, it was impossible for the Court to come to the conclusion, that the dog had anything to. do with the damage beyond eating at the dead sheep. —Mr Wilding asked for ja nonsuit—His Worship agreed, but said it was a pity the case could not be disposed of finally. The nonsuit was grafted with costs against plaintiff, Cattle Trespass.—T. Hisiop, station master at Tinwald, sued M Lagan for allow? ing hia cattle to trespass on the railway. The charge was admitted. Mr Wilding instructed by the Crown, proeeouted, and iskeii the Courb to consider the great danger lo the public of cattle trespassing on the railway. Some day there would be a very serious accident. Over and over again people had b«en warned, bub the practice still went on, and the Government wished to put a atop to it. Defendant was fined 10s and ooßts. A solicitor's fee of 21a was allowed. His Worship dsprecated the em nlovmenb of solicitors in such casts.

News in Brief.

Mr T. J. Sullivan, representing Tonking's linseed emulsion, was in Ashburton to-day, making arrangements for the sale of the remedy. Mea&raKempthorne, Prosser k Uo. are wholesale agents for the South Island.

Intending exhibitors at the show of the Christchnrch Poultry Association are re minded that entries close on Friday with Mr E. Stephen*.

SUPREME COURT.

Dunedin, May 30 At the Supreme Court the charge of man slaughter agaiust Alexander Hamilton Ed ditgton, Henry Hughes Eddingtou, and Robert Burns, was concluded. After de liberating an hour and a half, the jury re turned a verdict of not guilty, and the accused were discharged. Charles and John Price, and Joseph Smith, were convicted of assault and robbery, and sentenced to four years' imprisonment.

BuNEbiN, May 31 Annie Nisbeb, charged with peijury, was acquitted by the Judges direction. Bis Honor commented severely oh Bending such a case for trial, flaying it was ridiculous, and that the woman ought never to have been committed!

Sporting.

(Received Wakapuaka May 31, 865 a m This Office 9-50 a m) London, May 30 At Epsom Summer Meeting the Derby was won as follows :—Diamond Jubillee 1, Simondftle 2, Disgust 11. 3.

NORTH OTAGO RACES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Oam A3 v, May 30

Concluding results, first d»y— Rki castle WELTiK—St Denis 1, Th« Serf 2 Firat Blood 3 Dividend—£2 is.

Hack Race—Lakefiald 1 Dividend—£2 14*.

Flying Handicap—Goldspur 1, Conqueror 2, Vaaill* 3. Won by ha'f a Ungth, after a great race. Dividend—£3 13s.

SECOND DAY.

May 31. The weather is overcast, and there is a good attendance at, the North Otago Jockey Club's race?. Following are results :—

Bubbles—My Lord 1, Waikaia 2, The Fly 3. Clinker was scratched. Won easily* Time—3.6. Dividend—£3 10a.

Welter Handicap-rCzirina 1, Sub Rosa 2, Blackpool 3. First Blood was scratched. Won by half a nose. Time—l.22, Dividend -£4 lOi.

Tkot—Gertie 1, Teddy 2 t Monte Carlo 3. All Btarted. Dividend—£l4 19s.

Hendebe on Memobiat, — Conqueror 1, Vanilla 2, Proposal 3. All started but Black pool. Dividend—£6 10s,

ME ASSBtUJTdU 66ARB1AN i tHtJBBDAY,MMA* 31, 1900



SAItfDEfcC Sc sons JEJuca lypti JExtrnet. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per eommumoa fcion made by the Minister for Foreigu Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical GKnics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract io the market, products of simple distillation forming orude resinous oils, In order that these orude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT EXTBACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March % 1873, we tote :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities as Bonn and Greifewuld Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sobulz.Professor f Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director »f the MtJieal Clinics a reifßwald, that only products that ar saturated with oxygen aid f reod of acid resinous and other substances, adherent t primary distillation, will develope th j ■anative qualities proper to the plan ' All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract, are to be classed according to the named authorities, Among the torpenainee, which we abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odoar— which our_prodact, 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 tae presenoe tA acids. 5 By their baste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tsnnates. if these orude oils, so-c lied eucalypti extracts, are applied by miata :e in oases of otoup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iaflamattone, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety lakfl ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandnrst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEB k SONS. MBS ALGORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M berials. AH the latest styles to hand Jainaetion Javited.



Volunteer Fiee Bbigadk —Members of the Brigade are specially requested to attend the meeting advertised to be held in the Brigade room this evening, at 7 30, for the purpose of electing a Captain, in the place of Mr A. A. Fooke, resiguod. Gooses vjsbkto Gooses—The following is clipped from the Kaiips, a bright little paper circulated among the post and telegraph employees of the colony;—" Speaking of funny experiences," said the receiving clerk of a western office of the Postal Telegraph Co., " reminds me of what happened a few days ago. I was busy at the window when a well-dressed gentleman entered and went to the counter and began writing a message. For five minutes he wrote and tore up messages until 1 thought, perhaps, I could j help him, so I ventured to ask ' Well, you see,! said the stranger, * I am a tailor, and ' wish to order a tailor's goose—in fact I want two of them, but how I am to do it I don't just know. If you order more than one goose you nvisb say gooses, and that would be very bad grammar, so I am at a loss as to which will be the proper way to word the message.' Then we both gob our heads together, and after a few minutes of delib eration evolved the following message :- ---' Rogers, Brows & Co., Cleveland, O.: Send me one tailor's goose and while you are about it send me another one.' The message waa sent and must have been understood, for two days later the same man came in and said he had received fche two 'gooses.' " ""'" Smoke New Venus. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never ails—ls 6d and 2s &d.



1 NOTICE. PROPOSED BACON FACTORY. A MEETING will be held in the A. and P. Association's Booms, Arcade, on SATURDAY Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to hear the decision of the Directors of the Belfast Fmssng Wo ks re Proposed Bacon Curing; Factory at FairfieJd. 5 244 G. W. LEADLE¥. D. TEOMAsT '~ " "~~~UNDER BILL OF SALI. TO BE SOLD AT THE ARCADE. SaTUBDAY, JUNE 2, 1900 HORSES, HARNESS, COVEtfS, IMPLEMENTS, Eve. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to sell by Public Auction at the above fixture and date, the following HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, COVERB, Etc , viz. :— A DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS 1 DRAUGHT Two-year-old, broken (o Chain* Q Yearling DRAUGHTS q Harness MAKES & GELDINGS Dray, Masiey Binder, Stripper, 3-Leaf Harrows, 6-Lealf Harrows, 4-Leaf Harrows, [).F. Plough, D F. Plough with 3d furrow, Whats, beiide Plough Tackle, Treer, and i Sundries. . Sale at 12,30 o'clock. DAVID THOMAB, j 227 Auctioneer SATUKuAY, JUNK 2, 1909 300 SSiSS 300 Fronting the Road leading from Dromore io Winchmore, being R.S 28216, 28217, and 28213 fenced, and in English grass and watered wfch aounty va f.er raor, MR D THOMAS - will off* the above by Auction at the Arcade, on account if Mr E. S. Coster, as previously adver ted. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. - D THOMAS, > 235 I Auctioneer. Fp;edlancler ,/aros. WEBT STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Willj.bel held lon THURSDAY, JUJSB 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries, i 98 JRIEDLANDER BROS. Lro. We are " CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY; AND GRASS SEEDS. Fnedlander Bros.l Limited FOR SALE HALB ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply __ FRIEDLANDER BROS, LrD ~~FOR PRIVATE SALE). A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSR, with Scullery and Wash-house, \ acre, in Tancred Street East, close to Masonic Hall, . Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd MURGATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Christohuboh, Auckland, Patea, etc BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Asbburton Dis tiiot that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr C. E. Khndall as Buyer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINS, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Eto, At Highest Rates Current. MURGATROYD BROS. OPPOSITE BULLOCK'S ARCADE, Burnett Street, Ashburtoo. _^__ s m MF.TBVEN, Rakala, and Tlnwald.- Hondai-Lanka Teas sold by Local Storekeepers ; were awarded Gold Medals at Cbbago, Kiniberley, Tasmania, arli Brussels World's Fairs. Sold in Ceylon packed packets, and 51b and 101b boxes, with name on every package, , NO SOONER does an article of geoaine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, " Pitfalls " set to catch the unwary. Hondai Lanka Tba must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated ARTier c j sold by lismtcrested grocers everywhere. J f WILSON, BURNETT STREET. X HAVE JPST TO HAND a very large variety of MIXED PAINTS Very Suitable for Painting Drays, Traps, Kitchen*, Interior and Exterior of Houses, 8t0... ■.. •■ '• .  ___ Lets of Rakaia and Methven poople have bought a small sample packet of McKeDzie'i Hondai Lanka Ceyumi Tea out of pure curiosity. Didn't believe it—why, certainly not—why should they. But somehow 01 other they are using it right along; wouldn't forsake ib on any account. Of course thej were sceptical at first); so many things ad vertised now-a-days; but a Teapot tust eeti any doabt at rest.



Wanted. mONKING'3 Linseed Emulsion, which JL has come to stay in Ashburton is a oertain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers in bottles, la 6d and 2* 6d. 3 24? WANTED Known.—Reminder to those received invitation for Foresters' Social—Orange Hall, Thursday, 31st. 5 239 WANTED KNOWN —That I have vacancies for two or three gentleman I boarders. Friends preferred, that would share a room ; comfortable home. Apply ! "X"this office. NI'KIES for Lhristchuroh Poultry Show close with Me E t-TKPHBNs, at his Office, Tacored Street, on Friday at 4 p.m. | £248 WANTED KNOWN-That I have ac commodation for Lady Patients.— Apply Mbs Ainsworth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton Street, Hampstead. Terms on application. IpRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and all kinds of frebh fish by Express to night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. CHEAP Reading for the Winter. Just _ received 200 volumes of standard works, cloth bound lOd each. The following new Hooks are also in stock—'A maker of nations,' Booth by ;' Jone March,' Crocket; •Wiles of the Wicked,' Le Quex ; 'Eeo," Pemberton ; * A Welsh singer,' Kaine ; • Was its right to Forgive,' by A E. Barr ; • Home Gymnastics,' and others. War Numbers of ' Magazines, —A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. NEW' BUOKS—Breaking the Shackles ; Ordered fonth } On the eve of War ; The Natal Campaign ; The Wallet of Kai Lung; Joan of the Sword Hand ; The Boer States ; The Standard Dictionary of the English Language, beautifully illustrated, and containing 30,000 more words than any other dictionary, half bound calf £2 10s, a marvel of cheapness; Legends of the Black Watch 9d. Cheap Editions of popular works, from 4d each.— H. M. Jokes.



FOB SALE, T)PRIOK~-cJSI 15H per acre. i43ac. 2r, 20p. l43ac. Being R.S 29024, Wakanui Plains Seafield District Estate of W. A. Knapman, deceased; to close socouote: Fall particular! furnished, T. BULLOCK, Agent. ASHBURTON COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF BLACKSMITHS ft COACBBUILDERB. A GENERAL Meeting of Members will XjL be held in the back room of the Orange Hall on SATURDAY night at 8 o'clock, to arrange for trade display at Pretoria Demon stration. Large attendance requested. TUENI P~S~~~~* fTIENDERS are invited for Feeding off X about 200 Acres of TURNIPS; will be kt in one or more blocks. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Apply to R. F. SPENSLEY, 5 249 Red Park, Ruapuna. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub ject to croup' If so, try Tonking'a Linseed I Emulsion, which will cure where nil other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, la 6d and 2s 6d. 3 246 LUNGBB rdS~RO AD B;JAUD.~ i HHENDERS are invited to be senb in nob JL Later than SATURDAY, Juno 2 next at Noon, for the Supply and Delivery of about 900 yards of Shingle on VVheatatone Road. FOOKS k SON. 5 245 Surveyors to the Road. CLEARING SALE AT WINSLOW. MR E. W. HANMER (in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock) will sell by Public Auction on the above date, on account of Mrs Makgabet Williamson, At her residence, Winslow, her property, etc., as follows— 26 acres, 2 roods, 12 percheß, part R.S. i 17358 and 18000, a short distance above Wicslow Railway Station, fenced and watered. 2 aores, lota 75 to 83, Winslow Township, with cottage of 3 rooms, stable, etc. Also — Stock, Implements, Household Furniture, Tools and Sundries, Particulars in previoui advertisement. Sale at 1,30 pm B. W, HANMER} Joint T, BULLOCK j Agents J R BLAND, 5 249 Auctioneer



RARE CHANCE OF SECURING FIRST-CLASS PIAIO QROBGAN. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS, rjlHB DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, torcugh their Repraentatiw (Mb Wm. ewvaNSOK) will hold A CLEARING SALE at their Aahburton Agency, Mr H»net Sxiphinson's Auction Roomi FOR TEN DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING ON WEDNESDAY, 30tb M»y, when all instruments *.11 besoldat GENUINE WHOLESALE PBICES FOB CiSUI OR ON OUR EASY HIRE BYSTEM— PIANOS FROM 20s MONTHLY. OftGANS FROM 10« 6d MONfHLY. OTHER INSTRUMENTS IN PROPORTION. T5 224rBARS GUaRANTEJB &" with cw 7 P«»«>, Organ or Hftrmonium Sold.



1 M*»ORT ASH "r Hi O'i iCEi. GOOD NEWS. GOOD NEWS GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON, OPPOSITE AR'JADE. Cr v T^l /€r f^d RECOGNISING by their increasing busmen that the V_X* -L/« iX) KJ\J a * inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding Districts appreciate their effort* id providing them with General Drapery at astcnuhing low price*, propose to give them farther practical evidence as the undernoted quotations will prove, rz Grey and White Calicoes, 2Jd upwards Cretonnes, 3|d upwards, Long Lace Cur- Stripe Flannelettes, 2|d upwards tains, la 6|d upwards (apecial value) 33-inch Pink Twill Fiannellette (special), Ladles' Uapes and Jackets, 6s 9d upwards! 4|d upwards Ladies' Umbrellas, 2s lid upwards - 72-inch Unbleached Sheeting, IOJd op- Ladies' Far Necklets (large variety) 2s lid wards upwards Grey and White Calicoes, 2d per yard Men's Ribbed Jambs' Wool Drawers, 2s upwards | lid upward* Cotton Shirting, 3fd upwards, Leather Men'sFanoy Cotton Shirts, 2d lid upwards Shirting, 4§d upwards, Union Bhirting, BJd Men's Fancy Union Shirta, 2s 91 upwards upwards Men's Colonial Knitt Socks, Is per pair Contingent Bush Rugs, 2s lid (selling Men's and Boys' Braces, Ties, Baudker freely) chiefs, 4c, &c. White and Brown Turkish Towels, 4|d up. Men's Moletkin and Beaver Cord Trousers Toilet Covers, B|d upwards ; Antitnac- Special—4-ply Fingering Wool, 2a 6d per cessers, 7£d upwards, Muslins, 2§d upwards Ib, Black, White, and Coloured, IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY, DON'T FORGET GEORGE DUNCAN & CO.,»Oash Drapers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. GOOD NEWS FROM 7Ht FRONT.' Eruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numproua lines. We have just landed, per the s s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of ail kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS. ORETTONES, Etc., for Furniture, And haviug secured the services of a First-clasa Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Ruga, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss"lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order, Call and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Warp, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buyiog else where. Pictures framed in latest styles; Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, aH sizes and prices Ducheese Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stocktymd made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices, LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UIN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, opposite Abcadk. ' W. BRYANT; I A. AGESW BAKEE, ASHBURTON, ABCHITECT.; iITISHES to notify lo the Public that ;V; ;..  WPW T>mrMmw* ARCADE CHAMBERS, he has taken over bis NEW PREMISES S in the Triangle, Ashburton. 6 233 ASHBURTON. ASHBORION JF you Wftnt a NRW HOUSBf M Alteri . PR I VAT EHO Sri TA L . tiona, or Newest Bty!e of Decorations, 1! "Burford House." OONSUi/T MR AGER. Conducted by—Mas Mackay. Call and see the Patients can be received on an after NEW FIBROSE BLIND, MAY 14, 1900. ' —~ Imitation of Venetian, at half the Drice. MRS MACKAY trusts that her long ' • nwi m» pnoe. connection with the Aehburton " — County Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee . aqtuvtoiyvkt that all Patients (who can be attended by AOHUvJKIUJN Sntr, SdSK 11 re°elVe °Me ■ WWMANIWT BUILDING AND For terms apply to INVESTMENT "SOCIETY. 44 MRS MACKAY. ____ — oans grabtbd from Your inspection of our an d upwards, at current rates. EXCELLENT TWEEDS ull Partioulars °n application. EDWARD STEPHENS, AND OTEKCOATINGS. „„ _ A Q Manager. Office:—Tancred Street.! We have now bsen in business 26 years, and still retain many of our * " firsb customers, which alone in proof I/*/""I /~1 OJ o our JIiVXVjTO. HONEST WOEK. — MINORCAS are recommended by the Government Expert as being th« best MQUUNHLU CC UO,. 3*y«ri' J h»ve P""bred Minorca Cookereli 1 for aale, cheap, bred from firsb prize Stock. Tailors, Etc; Jubilee Buildings 671 H. G. BERRYMAN. Burnett Street "^ — — —— — MRS ALCORN is now showing a wel E- - »»,..,,.>., _ « „ selected stock of Now Winter Milli fnwLuMK-LB6^ll^ ?°° "' Ad" »*«"*l»f»,«toi Ladiea'and Children's Under jolaiag Mas Knighi's Boardmghouse.. olothing in stook and made to order



j SPECIAL NOTICE 7 . . ■ .'■; ,■ : to Our Customers & tlie Public Generally, T\J B have just landed (per s,f. Ferufield from America) the followiof f.? Lines which were bought before the great adrance'on all claetM of Goods in the American Market;— * 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Lampware 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glasswate 14 Oases Anaemia Clocks and Watches 10 Cases and Crates Mrs PottB 1 Irons, etc. Also, to arrive per s.s. Hawke's Bay,— 6 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornaments 10 Casks and Hogsheads Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Cases American Plated Goods Also, to arrive per s.e. Rakaia from England.— 10 Tanks and Crates of Dinnerware and Chinaware. We have Goods arriving by almost every ateatrer LAMPS & LAMPWAEE. .gFOur Great Lamp Show commences SATUUDAY, May 12th, whtn we show the latest elyles in Barquet, Libmry, T-ible, and Bedroom Lamps; and no matter what your lamp * needa are they can be fully met from oar comprehend** Stock, and the prices oskfd will meet with your approval ROCHESTER LAMPS, with Patent Lighting Attachment, as shown. _ . .„.„..„ ' /^"KiILEIC'^T ■ Wickel Plata Embossed sckle Little Juno tt KrgH3L^'" **• >. 50 c«dle powar, 8i 6d vi inn I-o oa* e^^T No2,Bboaßdleposrer,llii| No I—so Caodie Power 83 9d i*ls£P3sna 2 85 „ ■ 12s6d BS . • . Chimneya, Best Quality, 7d 9J and l(Jd, . . Rocheiter flinging LampJ •Magnificent Hall Lair-ps in'; ;From 6b 9d eaoh S\ Ruby, Jmk, and Ruby.etcheo C himnej ß 7d, 9d. 10i \ from ao3 each ' II jBH Library or Drawing Boon *io^W*w/ML* ■j|| I (Polished Broiza Metal) I Sa^K . I I " I With Patent Spring ExtentiOD liJsfcl/ I I Decorated Shades & Fronts, l!*^Sm[ II 10 Different Pattern! «J|Kt I I No 1, 50 candle power, lit 64 II j^»W c*ndle power, 14i 61 ! 1 9 <|^^fc No 3,300 candle power, 22t*d I /VfJftlJk 'l^^l All with nc*e" front *» o*f» /tITBHhWHiK li^flnVl - and bel), with enemellcd *StVMKm§££s& V ■ j Chimneyt for the above, N f 111 All Our RoeheVier Lamps Little Brownie B^cketLampi I ¥\ fitted with the latest . . jNiokel pUted.UM I i) Wick Rait era lg« wn^,, J V,'-"^->V Bras? 2b lid fc Wst — Oil 3s 3d Brnsa H».n(i Lamps la enob.^ M L in jA^^l \■' Miny other styles to choote M^^stK^M >^^^^^ny v- Chintneys from 3d e>ch«" MNJf''^r^ni a^^L^^^n^n^n^Bk ' I *^iP^ ( Tabuiai 1 a .1. n will do I^Bl^i^^^^^^Bj9tt:* ' ® go i: t ip ■>• v wild, Rcmembpr, NoJ, 2, and 3 2 ldea;li Rocheater Lamps fitted wit I Extia Giobea Is 3d 'patent Hghting:utitachmentß|- Oii fctovt« frcm «• 6d KlvKOSi- NE PUMP m fhown I^^^^^^^^bSJ^l^^^^^^^^^H Saves its cost in a very thort time. ■^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^n^nW '«i l^n^n^n^n^nHßl^^^^^^V . j ACME LiMP CHIMNEYS will nofc break with heat. Stockedjln th« following kinds :—Jano, Nosi 1, 2, and 3 ; Rochesters, Nos. 0, 1, and 2 • Tictor Top, Nob. 0, 1, and 2; Son Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nttfmpg, Gem; aln* Qiobes foA. 1 Tabular Lanterns. Esmember, these are the Fineab Chimntys manufactured, but we Bell them at alo "rice than maoy stores charge for tha ordinary m*ke. FLETCHER BROS., cash supply stores, ASpBjURTON to CHRISTCHUROH, Eox'o7. Telephoni