ASHBURTON MOUNTED CORPS.

The following are the names of those who will be enrolled in the above corps :—

Ashburton and Wakanui District— A Bray, C Baker, E Corbett, C Clark, D Cambridge, J Cow, S C Curd, W B Denshire, W Doak, D Friedlander, T N Grange, T F Gibson, J F Heseltine, J J Murphy, A Maxwell, W H Rose, H Rule, James Rule, R Rickmaa, Edward Saunders, W J Shear man, W Siloock, Thomas Scott, G M Watson, Arthur Willis.

Chertsev, Rakaia and Seameld Dis- TBICT-H E Blunden, L W Blunden, J Bruce, J B Christian, Gordon, Percy Jones, A Ironside, F A McDonald, T Mulligan, W H Mulligan, F Nelligan, R Pocock, FAB Stewart, G H Sharp, W Stringfellow, J Stringfellow, D T Todd.

Laqmhor, Western eld and Winchmobb District—J B Beckett, D J CUrk, H Farrelly, A Gilmour, James Giimour, A E Harb, T Mahoney, L M Moore, G Morrison, J McOann, E Stone, C H Walker, W B S Willoughby.

ILONGBHACH, COLDSTREAM, AND FIEMING ton District—J H Bond, J Garbutt, Gorman, T J Hayman, B S Jeff, G H B Lill, W J Moses, W McLauchlan, J McLauchlan, J Robertson, E Stoddart, Warnes.

Mount Sombes and Mavfielb Distbics— J Brown, W Gallagher, T S Johcstun, S R Johnston, F J 6 Johnston, D G Johoabon, D McLaren, N Orr, C Peter, S G Roberts, D Wright. Mkthven—W Houston, B Devery. Proposed Officers—G A M Buckley, captain ;A A Fcoke, first lieuteuant; JON Grigg, second lieutenant; J Studholme jctnr, third'lieutenant; Dr Maude, medical officer.

As will be seen from the above Hat the county has been divided into districts, and a number adequate for drilling purposes apportioned to each. This was considered necessary in order that the efficiency of the corps should not be impaired. Due notice of the date of enrolment will be given to each person.- G Mabriott Watson, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Mounted Corps.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(BefrsC.A. Wray, E E q, S.M.)

Beeaoh m the Education Act—John Solway and A. Gagahan, who were charged on the information of E. Williams with nob sending their children regularly to school, were dismissed with a caution on their undertaking to send the children regularly in future.—O. Wellman, similarly charged, proved his child was attending the Convenb school.—His Worship said in future he mv b satisfy the Board of Education to that effect! No fine was ii/flicted;

. Bioyolbi on Footpath—A hd named Meaolem, for riding a bicyc'e on the foot path, was fined sj.

Civil CASES-Judgment for the amount claimed, £4 9s, was given in the case Mrs Leahy (by her agents, Messrs Nicoll Bros.) v. D. Broom J. Copeland (Mr Purnell) vJ. G. Cox (Mr Crisp), claim £38 7s 9d. Judg ment summons.—J. G. Cox, the defendant, eaid he occupied a farm which belonged to hit wife. The area was 210 acres. The debt now before the Court was incurred last year for threshing. Mr Zander had the I crop last year to liquidate a liability, and subsequently the sum still owing to Z»nder was taken over by Mr Friedlander. The ■urn of £130 wis owing Mr Friedlander, and he took security over the crop, stock, and farm implement?. There were fifty acres of oats andsixty of wheat. The yield was 1550 bushels of wheat and llOObuahela of oats. Expected to get 2; per bushel for the wheat — about £150, and la 8d for tha oats—say £100 The hor&es were worth say £85. Reckoned the farm implements at say £190. Friedlander had made some further ad vances since July, in the way of rent. The lease was a seven years one from Mr Money. Did nob consider the goodwill of the lease worth anything. Got nothing out of his 50 acres of grass seed, as it was a fail"'"f ■ The grez'ng of the farm, was let for £20, which his wife received. Had earned some money by contracting, &o , bub had to spend it for his own harvesting. Had re ceived advances of £100 from Friedlander for rent, and £7 for seed wheat. Fried lander had a security of about bbtii for his debt of about £320. —lo Mr Crisp—Owed Friedlander now £3.40, against which thpy held all defendant's crop as security. Could pay all his creditors out side of Friedlander with about £73. About £400 would cover all his debts, and against that there was his crop, imp'ements, stock, etc. As soon as Friedlander received the grain and everything was settled, Fried lander would make him further advances and carry him on again. Defendant would be quite prepared to pay the present claim, and could pay everybody if he got time to get his crop threshed and delivered.— xo the Benoh-Friedlander was quite prepared to make this claim a firßt consideration in making advances when all wan settled up.— His Worship suggested the matter should stand over for a ehorb time to be adjusted*— This was agreed to, and the case adjourned for a fortnight.—David Cochrane v Oreen away, £7 13a 3d; judgmenb summons, No order was made.

Assessment C<mjrt—A sitting of ohe Assessment Court for the Borough of Ash burton was held this morning by tho Sti pendiary Magistrate. Mr F Makeig, borough valuator, appeared in support of his valu ations. Two or three slight objections lodged had been arranged, and there was no farther business.

A largo quantity of shrapnel and \ machine gun ammunition was found on the farois.at

Roberts, of the New South Wales Lancers, has been discharged from the Pretoria hospital.

Received Wakapuaka March 29, 10 10 a.m. ThisOffioe 11.5 a. m, London, March 28 Lieutenant M Lindsay, of New Zea land, has received a commission in the 7th Dragoons. j Major-General Clements occupied | Jagersfontein and Fauresmith unop posed, receiving a cordial welcome from the inhabitants. The Boer version of their movements is that Olivier's column joined with the Grobbler and Lemmer's commandos, and that the entire forces will make a junction with De Wet to oppose Lord Roberts near Winburg,

(Received Wakapuaka March 29, 9,35 a m This Office 10.2 a.m) I@ndon, March 28 The reply of Russia to a note to the Powers by the two Presidents, shows the greatest sympathy with the Boers, and the greatest regret of her inability to comply with their request for media tion, explaining that had the Presi dents applied to the Powers before telegraphing to Lord Salisbury, there was reason to believe England could have been approached. The reply, however, would have been the same, as mediation would have been impossible after Lord Salisbury's categorical statement of the subject, The Chronicle states that 400 Free Staters threaten the railway, near f Jacobsdal.

Reuters Agent states that a strong force of Boers re-occupied Ladybrand, whence it is inferred their retreat upon Kroonstad has been intercepted,

The First Contingent.

It is understood that the Government have decided to keep the First New Zealand Contingent tip to its full strength, and the required number of men will be despatched shortly.

The Fifth Contingent.

Wellington, March 28

Tho Evening Post publishes a letter signed by 90 men of the Welliagton-Wairarapa section of the Fifth Contingent protesting against the " shameful way '' in which they have been treated. The points which they emphasise are that they were lo'.d they should go with the Third Contingent, and the promise was not kept, then that they should go by the M mowai, no matter what boat the southern men went by, Instead of that they had to quietly look on and see the others depart. They assert the Gymeric is in a filthy sUte, and they have not had a decent wash on board. Both they and their horses had salt water to drink, and even now they do nob know when they will start. They contend that as the contingent was . equipped by public subscription, and accommodation ia barely sufficient for the men and horses already on board, it ia'«scanduloua " that 100 of another Government contingent should be thrust on them. Tho Aucklanders, as it is, have had to sleep with the horses in the hold.

Wellington, March 29 At a meeting of the sond-off committee for the Fifth Contingent, the Mayor said he had wired the Premier stating there were many complaints ie Wellington at the treatment of the WdHogton section- of the Fourth Contingent received, in not being amongst those despatched by the first steamer, and also of the accommodation 1 provided in the Gjmerio. He saked the Premier to give an assurance of improved arrangements in order to allay the anxiety of friends and relatives, Mr Beauohamy, a member of the oommittea, stated a gentle man just arrived from tho south informed him that by the time of hor departure, the j Gymeric would be in every way & suitable j vessel for a transport; The question would be further discussed at a meeting to-morrow. The Union Company place four steamers, ] capable of carrying 5000, at the service of j the committee for Saturday's send-off, but insist tho troopships must be away shortly after 3.39 p.m. The committee agreed to this, and the speeches will be confined to those made ab the luncheon to the men. The Maori will take .136 men. 25 commis sioned and non-comrnisskrifiii officers, and 330 horses.

Anniversary of th« Battle of Waireka.

United Press Associate -By Eleobrio Telegraph Nkw Plymocth, March 29 The fortieth anniverany of bhe babble of Waireka was celebrated tc-day by a monster picnic on the battlefield.

Impebial Commissions—-The Mayor of Timaru has, says the Herald, received a tele gram from the Premier thab Llenbenant Wood (Port Guards, Timaru.) has been granbed a commission in the Imperial Army. The other two gentlemen are Mr Walter Russell Russell and Mr Holderness, there being three aommissions available!

Deputation to the Minister of Education.

Teachers' salaries.

Unite! Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Maroh 29 A deputation from the Education Board waited on the Minister of Education in con nection with teachers' salaries. The Hon. W. C. Walker, replying, said he recognised the importance of the subject from every point, especially as to the finances of the districts, and the efficiency of the education in the colony. He mentioned that the standard of attainments of teachers ia various parts of the colony varied, some being nob so high as others, and he would like this remedied. He did not approve of teachers salaries being reduced, when a board found itself in finanoial difficulties, He was preparing a scheme for fixing the rate of salaries, and when ready for discus sion, it would be submitted to the boardß throughout the colony, and he trusted would be discussed in the fullest sense. In this manner he hoped to get an pxpression of opinion and tbeir professional criticism of his proposals. Under the estimate, only a margin of capitation would be at the dis posal of the boards for general purposer, bub their financial position wauld be im proved, and their work rendered less difficult.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association-—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Amberley, Maroh 28

The Premier delivered an address at Amberley to-night to a crowded and en thusiastic audience on his return from being present at turning the first sod of the Waipa'a-Blenheim railway at Waipira, and met a splendid reception. He first replied to the speech of Mr J Allen, MHR, at Wyndham, and showed that he had mis represented the facts to serve his own and party ends. The Premier quoted from the year book to show how the figures had been twisted, and hoped Mr Allen had been misreported, assuch remarks might be detri mental to the colony. Ha referred to Mr C Lewis as the funny man of the House, and attributed his remarks at Mr Allen's social to an after dinner speech. He quoted figures to show hrw much better position the colony was in now than when the present Government took office, and an nounced the intention of reducing the rate on the railway, and said that all over tnree per cent of earnings should bo returned in rebotep. He intended to continue to endeavour to get cheaper freights to the Old Country. If the Steam ship Companies would nob do their duty h might come to a Government lino of steamers having to take New Zealand produce to tbe various ports of the world. He announced the probability of legislation in the shape <f workmens houses, to do away with the slums. In concluding he read a cable message received from Lord Onslow, coi gratulatingthe colony on the *sgistar,c i sent to South Africa and expressing himsnlf as proud to have been Governor of the colony. A hearty vote of thanks for the address and of continued confidence in the Ministry was carried by acclamation. Eaweba, March 29

The licensing election returns so far give a lead to the moderate candidates, and iti s doubtful if the other returns can alter the position. The Governor is here to-day visiting the looal institutions and historical spots.

Gkeymouik, March 29 i A meeting of the directors of the Pactolus No. 2 was held to allot shares. The Com pany was considerably oversubscribed, and applications for over 3000 had to bs declined. The property of the Company is situated in Nelson Creek, and ia highly b'icug'it of locally.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

There was nob a good attendance in the Domain this afternoon at the opening of the High School sports. The following arc results of t vents up to the time of our going to press:— 100 Yards Handicap.—First heat—lnglis 1^ Sinclair 2, Stoddart 3; time—l2§sieos. Second heat—Scaly 1, Baxter 2, Bonifant 3; time— 12:sec8. Final heat —Scaly 1, Stoddart 2, Baxter 3. Throwing the Cricket Ball—Rovell, 68yds sin, 1; Williams 2, Hardie 3

TRANSVAAL WAR.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, —Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Maroh 29, 1 30 p.m This Office 2-18 p.m) Hobart, March 29 Files by the Whakatane contain particulars of the battle of Labus chague's Fek, in which 1800 Colonial troops were engaged. Shortly before daybreak the men scrambled up one of the Boer main position, but found it unoccupied, the men being asleep in their laager, At sunrise, the Boers came within range, and being complete ly nonplussed by the Colonials' sudden fire fled. The action subsequently b came general, the Boers fighting pluckily and bravely, and actually succeeding in getting to the top of the ridge held by colonials, but were driven back by the superior fire of the artil-s ---lery. They then raced to the other great hill of the enemy's main position, and the men worked iound and engaged Ihe enemy on the right. The hill w»s eventually taken, and the enemy retired, leaving the colonials in possession.

THE ASHBURTON fItJAEBIAN .• TIUBSBAY, MARCH 29, 1900



SANDEU &; SSoansJEiuca lypti .Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, Maroh 14, 1878. Awarded diploma ab the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are Imitations of Eucalypti Extraot in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may nob be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRAOT, 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 2, 1878, we bate i-r It ia proved by tests by the Mcc" 1 ml Client of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmacology, atßon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director uf the Medical Clinics as Greifswald, that only products that aro Mfcaratedjfith oxygen a.id freed of acule resinous ■lT^j^: substances, adherent to primary 11 * w'^ develope the sanative qrnlities proper to the pi in All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract are to be classed according to the named Authorities, Among the turpenoinee, which are abandoned long since as an interna! medicament. These crudo oils, or so oalled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops mosb freely through its surplus oxygen. % By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through toae presence xi acids. 3JBy their taate, the result of the contracting tendency of reeins and fcennates. if these crude oils, so-c lied eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista ;e in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamationa, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are mosb appalling. For safeby cake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand urst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER k SONS.



"YT ITADATIO, THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY IS YOUR FRIEND, TEST THE TRUTH OF THIS STATE MENT?



CLERKS AND BUSINESS MEN. IF STOU SUFFER FROM COLLAPSE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, DUE PERHAPS TO HEAVT STRAIN AND PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, READ THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIAL :— Dear Sir— Aboub 18 months ago I was forced to give up my position, owing to en attack of Con gestion of the Brain, caused by EXCESSIVE STUDY AND WORK. For some time I was very ill, and was under the care of four of tht beat doctors in New Zealand. I found thab although I had recovered from the Cerebral Congestion THE NERVOUS SYSTEM had received such a shock and had become so weakened that my medical advisers informed me that I would have to take perfect resb for a long time, .and that it would be from 2 to 3 YEARS before I would thoroughly regain my strength and be what I had been prior to my breakdown. Knowing of the wonderful results which had followed the taking of Vitadatio I resolved to go in for a course of it, and after drinking about 12 LARGE BOTTLES of the MEDI CINtf, I rrjoice to be able to Bay thab I am now WELL AND STRONG again, and en joy the best of health. I feel that I cannot but let young men who struggle through the weary days of their office work, feeling so weak and ill thab life has very few pleasures for them, know what your medicine has done for me. To all snch 1 earnestly reoom mend Fitadatio, as I am perfectly sure it will thoroughly tone up the system and drive all impurities out of the blood. Yours very sincerely, EDWIN 0. SERVICE. " Linthorpe," Newtown, Sydney, Dec. 16/99 S. A. PALMER, Distributor-General for Australasia. Price of Vitadatio, 5s 6d and 3a 6d. All Chemists and Grocers Head Office for N.Z. 39, Manners Street, Wellington. Smoke New Venus



In India the jackal is more dreaded than the tiger. In this countay it is the substi tution fraud thab one has to guard against, high profib bearing substitutes being often pushed for the sake of extra profit. Wibh Hondai-Lanka Tea you are quite safe so long as you trade with your eyes open, every genuine packet bearing the registered and Government protected name, Hondai-Lanka, on packets and boxes.—Sold by J T Coooe, lauaaers' Buildiogs,'Afihbujfton



Wanted. ];IRKSH Oysters, Soles, Bhrimpi-, am) all 1 k nds of Frefh Fish by express To-oight. J II Jewitt. Telephone 96. Opposite Mail Office, . .- —-— ■ — " "—--—-————- — ■■—'■■-■ j



WANTED, at once—Message Boy ; must have passed the 6bh Standard.— Ashburton Drapery Company 3 245



WANTED, for the Winter, by Young Lady, Companion to shuf j room to gether, with or without board. Terms moderate—Apply Mail Office. 3 241



FOR TASTE and Design, see Northcote and Heffobb's Windows before buy ing your Autumn and; Winter Millinery.



WANTED— A Lad about 15 years, to milk and,'make himself generally useful; wages 10s per week and found. Apply Mail Office 3 237



bl OU.ND— Blai k and Tan Sheep Dog hlut Owner can have same by paying expenses, Apply this offioe. " 3 211



INFANTRY and Mounted Rifia Drill Books,. Is ; Red Pottage ; Wine on the Lees ; Corner of the West ; In London's Heart; South Africa ; Windsor Magazine; Royal; Wide World ; Pearson's; Ludgate, Strand, etc.—H M Jones



WANTED KNOWN-Galvanised Barb Wire (hog or oabfcle) 15s 9d per owt, No. 8 Black Wire 13s 6d per cwt, Bran 3s 3d per bag.— Fletoheb Bros , Ashburton and Christ church.



WANTED Known—Mrs Chbistensbn begs to announce that she has taken over the premises lately occupied by Mrs Rainey, in Tancred Street. She has vacan cies for a few more Boarders—ladies or gentlemen. The house will be under the supervision of Miss C. Chbistensbn, who will also take in dressmaking and plain sewing. 3 229



WIIH Your • Consent, I'd take another cup, is the general ex presslon of approval from those first tasting Hondai-Lanka Ceylon Tea. Sold hy Mr J T Cooch, Saunders' Buildings, East Street.



WA TED KNOWN-Jam Jars- Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4s 9d, quarts 5s 6d, half-gallons 6s 9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6i per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletoheb Bbos.



WANTED— Healthy boy about 14, to mike himse'f useful ; one who can milk preferred. Wages 5s per week, with board and lodging, and good prospects.



WANTED KNOWN—Honey Kega, 49 6d each, 601b Honey Tins (patent 'ids) 2^ each, Butler Hexes with parchment lining Is lid each, at Fletcher Bros ' Cash Supply Stores.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Grazing the Domain Paddocks for 12 months. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Ashburton, where Tenders are to be delivered before 4 p m, on MONDAY, the 2nd prox, 1 CHAS. E. FOOFS, 3 212 Secretary to the Board, "IONGBEACH ROAD bTTrO I LENDERS are invited to be sent in not hter than SAIURDAY, March 31st, inst., for the formal ion of the new Road through Reserve 737, about,' 2| miles. I'OOKS & OS, 3 2 6 Surveyors to the Board.



BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOOIEIY THE Annual Meeting will bs held in the Orange H*UTOMORROW. FRIDAY, 30th mac, at 7-30. Lantern Lecture on Malaysia by Rev. F. H. Spencer, 3 244 TO LE T. BURNETT STREET. /VFFICd! adjoining Ma Purneli,. __ F. FERRIMAN. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. /OSBORNE'S Road is CLOSED until further notice, pending repairs to Bridge opposite Mr Wheelers House. JAMES BISHOP, 3 215 Chairman,



PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Lessees and Proprietors: The Christchurch Transvaal War Kinematograph Syndicate WE will show the Latest Animated Pictures of INCIDENTS in the TRANSVAAL WAR, By means of our Latest 1900 Edison's KINEMATOGRAPH, on FRIDAY, MARCH 30, In the Oidfellowi' Hall. We hold the largest supply—over 4730 feet of N.Z. Kinematograph War Films. For particulars, see posters and day bills. Priceß—3s, 2a, Is ; Children, half price ARTHUR BLANCHARD, 3 239 Advance Representative



TO LET EOOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. gBULLOCK SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, TlsT MARCH, 1 REMMINGTON BICYCLE NEARLY NEW Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 5 242 Auctioneer. NOTICE. POISON will be laid in all my Paddocks, (Duaorb Farm, Staveley), from this date, March 29, 1900. WM. SUTTON, 5 243 Sbaveley. "jcs^^^Eair* ASHBURTON GUARDS. THE Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton Guards, will be held at the Drill-Shed on MONDAY, 2nd April, at 7 30 p.m By Order, W. SPARROW, 3 245 Captain Commanding A THAT SAVED Mft 81-CHLORIDE OF COLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe- I tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chlokidb os Gold Treatment cured mo permanently, ' I It Eradicates ALL. Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. j4 TjTvTDincia » BI.CHLORIE)E OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorrje, Prosaer and Co, Agents



wosi»eiifijjl mbiuciujb; BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling alter Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Flushings of Ilea*, Lossof Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sle3p, Frightful Dreams, and all Ner vous and Trembling Sensations, etc: THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES- This i* no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be 1 Worth a CJITIWEA a BOX: BEEOHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore to complete Health, They promptly remove auy,£'oostructioc |or irregularity o the system. For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, Ttaoy act like- magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring tbe Jong-lost complexion, bringing toack the keen edge or appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These'are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH VMS PIILS have tha Largest Saleoi any Patent Medicine in tho World. BIOISCIIAJML?S PILLS I Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the Britißh Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. rREI»A.BED ONLY BY VHOIfAI BJEBCHAtar, St. Helen's, Enq Sold everywhere in bottles—9£d, Is IJd and 2s 9d each COME and see the prices at Mbs Alcorn's Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc, all reduced during the gale,



Henry Stephenson.



BPUCIAL ENIRY. O ATUR DA V, M A RCH 31, 1900 FIRST-CLASS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ' COMPRISING i Double Brass Rail Iron Bedsteads, Spring j Mattresses, Chest Drawers, Occasional Chairs ; Settee, etc, in flowered rip, very choice ; Austrian Chairs, Wash stands and Sets, Linoleum, Copper Boiler, Tables, Looking Glass, Crockery, Kitchen Utensils, Sundries, etc. No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 3 236 Auctioneer.



DAVID THOMAS. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE TERRACE FARM, METHYEN, ON FRIDAY, 6th APRIL, 190G D THOMAS (in conjunction with • Messrs Matßon and Co.) have received instructions from H; T. Rosendale, Esq., Manager of The Terraces, Methven, which has been sold, TO HOLD A CLEARING SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, Of the Whole of the



LIVE AND DEAD STOCK Upon the Farm, as follows, vie., OK A Two-tooth threequarter . bred #OU • EWES. OKA Fo«r»tooth Halfbred EWES; '1 1 ()0 S'x and ci Bht-tooth Halfbred j ■M.X.KJyj "EWES. AAA Four-tooth WETHERS, (in \j\J\J very forward condition.) j ~\ Kf) Four-tooth Fab WETHERS, QAA Crossbred LAMBS, (in forward tjKJKJ condibion.) Q r~\ Eaglish Leicester RAMS. 5 Draught Mares and Geldings, 4 to 7 years old. I Draught Filly, 2£ years. Q Draughb Foals. 2 Hacks and Harness Cobs, 2 Milk Cows, in profit. 4 head young Cattle, 3 Pigc. Double Furrow and Single Furrow Ploughs, Set New Dunom Disc Harrows, Maasey Harris Cultivator, Duncan Grubber (oearly new), Massey Hards Reaper and Binder, Massey Harris Mower, 2 Farm Drays.|Duncan Grain and Manure Drill, Cambridge Roller, Broadcast Grass Sower with Harrows, Wool Press (Reid and Gray), Five leaf Tine Harrows, Blacksmiths Forge ' and Tools, Fencing Material, Harneßß, and Sundries too numerous to par ticulate.



Note.—Tha Breeding Ewes will be found a first-ciass lob. The wethers are nearly fab. Tho draught horses are young and of the right stamp, and the implements are all in good order. The farm being sold necessitates every lob being cleared. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided* D. THOMAS \ Joint 3 235 MATSON & CO. j Agent c TENDERS. I HAVE received instructions from J» J. Hamilton, Esq, District Agent of the Public Trustee, in the estate of the late Mr J. Wj Anderson, Prebbleton, to call for Tenders for a Lease for ten years, from Ist April, 1900, of Rural Section 29186, contain ing 500 Acres, situated ne&r Westei field. Rent payable half-yearly in advance. Tenders to be sent to me not later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, 31sb March, 1900. D. THOMAS, 3 165 Ashburton



Ti.BC ISHED 1874. i Mcdonald <& Co., TAILOBS, T> EM 0 V E-D to See our Samples JIT-BIJLJSIij Compare our prices Buildings, Burnett Street. We can't be beat 5 235 HORSE COVERS. HORSE OOVEES T BEG to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Tnvited. Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. R. J."GUY. SADDLER, Burnett Street.



Friedlander uros. WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, *pril 19, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 55 JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd i' " FOR SALE I HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



WE AES CASH BUYERS \ OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. ? Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, i acre, in Tancred Street East, close bo Masonic Hall. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



' IMPO s KANT NOTICE. * _ THE atten'ion of Subscriber* and Clients is agaiti directed bo the Aocounts lately sent oub from this Offioe, for it is soaroely neeesnary to say that the very heavy addf ibional expenditure incurred since the com mencement of the War, in cables, &c, renders it absolutely necessary that Money should be gob in without delay. We trust our Clients and Subscribers will give their prompt attention to this matter. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COY. QT. STEPHEN'7o~H[JROH KJ Ashburton. J!MDAY—Litany and Sermon, ««The Vow of Faith," 715 pm, FIFTH SUNDAyIn LENT. (April Ist) 11am —Matins, Holy Communion aad ko?' WfV*? Phases of o»roan character : (4) Judas the traitor.'' 3 p m-GREENSIREET. 6 3apm-Ev9nlng Prayer and Serman. "Types of Christian Character^ (4) S. Chrysoston, Patriaroh of Constantinople, the brilliant orator." * R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar I



J. WILSON, SIGN-WBIIEJR. I ( LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTU RE|MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 . ~FOR bALtij THAT Convenient Residence with 3 Acres of Land, situate West Hide Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Sogers. The House contains fourteen'rooms, and the surroundings and land are first-olae.



GRAHAM'S ROAD. Qr\ ACRES Good Land, about 2 miles from Tinwald. Several good Town Section Ashburton. Sections in good positions, Fairton, Several Sections Water ton. HAMPSTEAD DISTRICT. /"I OOD Roomy House and about 3 acres of Land. LEABEHOLD Property near Harford, Hinds, 110 Acres, with good improve ments. Annual rental, one shilling per acre. Sheep proof fences, and plenty ,of water and feed. j Full particulars and terms from H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1143



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER SHIP. NOTICE is hereby given that the Part nership hitherto existing .between ALFRED McCONELL and SPENCER OOMPTON, trading as Livery Stablekeeperc, Tancred Street, Ashburton, under the style or firm of MoConelii & Comfton, has been DISSOLVED as from the First Day of February, 1900. Alfbed McConbll con tinues the business, and will pay and dis charge all the Debts and Liabilities of the late firm, and ia alone entitled to receive and give receipts for all moneys owing to the said firm. Dated this 27th day of March, 1900. A. McCONELL. WITNBiS— Edwd.' G. Crisp. Solicitor, Ashburton. 3 223



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. TENDERS are invited, to be sent in nob later than March 30 next, for the construction of Concrete Channelling on Archibald Street and Graham's Road. | ALFRED A. FOOKS, 1 3 166 Clerk Tinwald Town Board. Smoke New Venus



NOTICE. NOTICE, Mrs Rohottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the General Public to know thab she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 x 10 ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks hy a first-class artist; framed ia Gilt, size 22 x 18, for the sum of £1 Is. £1 Is. ■Specimens on view at thej Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E»6t Street, Ashburton 3 129 HPHE sbrength of two horses equal tha* X of fifteen men. The strength of one pound of McKenzle's Hondal-Lanka Tea at 2s 4d or 2s 6d equal ©ne and a half pounds of any other brand, and is abso lutely free from colouring matter. Save money by using It. Sold by Mr J T Cooch, Saunders' Buildings ANTED KNOWN-ThaTour old pre mises will be closed on and after Bawbday, March 10. Castomers will find us in New Shop, BurMfctSbretb.—Mitchell _ U.URN£R,



FLETCHER JBROS. I"~ Illustrated Advertisement. __^_ Our Prices SODTH"TfRICAN Fay . :::; war_news. r;: Features. NJEW ZESAIL.AIVOICBtH a Year. AT THE FRONT J^B so are FLETCHER BROS', in their aim to save their Customers money. Notwithstanding the greatly Advanced Prices of all classes of Goods In the Home, Continental, and American Markets we are still selling the undermentioned Earthenware, Ohiaaware, etc., at Low Rates. We lou;ht before the Rise and we intend to give our Customers (he benefit ——.——■ Hints Suggestion of the lucky Purchase. Now is the time to for [for the 1 I SaYiag- buyi as our Stock is limited and we cannot Economical v"" —— replace to Sell at the money. "■*" ' ■■—* Toiletware. Toiletware, FROM THE BEST SP AFFORDS HIRE POTTERIES. >MBB^^^^^^j^i|^^JJM^^^ |r {ji sroon an( j Chocclate Brand same price) D^ulton's Celebrated China Teaware and Braakfas'ware. Just Landed per "t.s. Waimate," and pui chased before a 15 rer cent advance on a!l Chinaware in England. Ca^ada'ot P.iris &hape Caps and Taucers, fuU sizl, \ Mr 6s 6d per doien, Cups CDly, 53 per dyzeri img-^^^^^ Pink, Celeste, and 3 Gold Lines. 6lnchPia<es ... ss6jpordrz f-lop Basins .. la 3d each Sugar Basins ... Is 3d  link, Ctlete, and 3 Gold Cream Jugs ... Is 3d, „ Line Cups and Saucers Milk Jugs ... Is 9d „ from ... 6i6dperd..z Cups and Saucers to match from 6s 6d per dor. 50 Sets of Jugs from 2s 6d per Set. full size. Odd Jugs from 8 d each. Special Lina 4 Quart Jugs (Gladstone Embrossed) Is 6'd each. Pudding Bowls from 41 each. Pheasant Pa!torn Punted Bowls from 4|d each! Belgrave Pattern sr.d YtHotf ware from o-|d each. Special Chaap Line. SIiSS?3N\ SP«V Cheap Liae. Printed Cnp and Spacer X^BfKi^^^ 0u Ps ™d Sai cers 2s lid ai:d 3? 6d a cozen. 2* lid and 3, 61 a dozeu. Enterprise Mincers, ?s ©d and 10a 6d each, Tanglefoot F y Papers, lOd per dozen. ; 50 Dozen Jelly Dishes, V^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HT Largest Stock of in Ashburton, FLL ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. FLETCHEEBROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & CHBISTOHURCH.