Fbildino, January S3 Ef The men selected provisionally from 45 ftpplio&nta from this district are F. Pleasant?, J Stewart, R Simpson, W Andetsoo, F Moore. Four of the men selected provide the'i own horaea

The Boers Sick of the War.

Their Heavy Losses.

United Press Association-—By Eleotrlo Telegraph

Wellington, January 29 A telegram from Durban in the Cape Times Bays that a lady who had ]ust arrived from Johannesburg said there waa grenfc poverty among the burghers, whose women and children are starving. At the railway stations where the nvn commandeered were embarking for the front the acenea were pathetic. Men were blubbering and women teariog their hair; The commandant threat ened to shoot those who demurred to going. The Boers are heartily sick of the war. Their losses have been very heavy, and they are appalled at the loss i.f life. From what •he gathered from the most intelligent burghers, they reckoned their killed alone Amounted to about 4000.

OFF TO FETCH IT NOW.

Daring the la&fc Transvaal war, by some chance or another, the Boers managed to capture a fl.*g from the English. Of this faob they huve always been extremely prond, nod hare never Ipsn an opportunity of boast fully showing the same to any English who might be visiting the Transvaal. During the Queen's Jubilee of 1897 an opportunity pre sented ifcaelf to the Boers of making known their magnanimity. President Kruger, on behalf of his countrymen, offered back the fl*g which h»d been takon from the FJngUsh ia the last war. In reply, the 1 nglish Government) thanked the 80-ra for their courteous offar, but begged to say fchatjwhfn they required their fhg they would go aid fetch it.

LYDDITE.

The Eastern Province Herald, published at Port Elizabeth, in its issue of December 6, throws the following new light on the use of lyddite by the British troops:— "On Tues day, before the rrail left, 1276 rounds of lyddite, weighing 501b each round, were put on board the Algeria at Chatham, ex route for the Transvaal, fn a short time another consignment will follow, till sufficient have been despatched to serve the three howi'z-r batteries (18 guns), which will shottly be turned on ihfl Boer levies. The lyddite ia in charge of on ammunition column of three officers and 106 non-commissioned ifficers and men, the whole being under the control of Captain M'Munn. ' I have experimented with lyddite at Lydd,' said this genial officer, with a noachalenb air, ' bub I don't really think it has ever been used in grim reality against an enemy yet. I think Joubert was quite mistaken in bis protest. Ib is extremely doubtful whether there is any lyddite ab Ladyemithj and in talking with the Woolwich Arsenal people, I fiod they are quite as dubious as I am. What has probably happened is that a number of big shells, cleverly directed, pitched among tha commandoes, and bo disgusted Joubert* Whet the lyddite is used there—well, I think they'll be astonished,' says the captain quietly. The Algeria arrived at Capetown OB Monday."

CYCLING.

United Press Association—By Eleotii Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, January 28 The A.N.A. Wheel Race, two miles, re sulted in a win for Roberts, Robartßon second, and Schneider third. Won by a wheel. Time, 4min 20 sec. The Grand National Motoi-paoed Tourna ment, three miles, was won by Sutherland ot New ZaalßDd, Time, stnin 39 3-sth sec.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph.

Wellington, January 29

The Agent General cables that there is no altera.ioi in the butter market since last week. The arrivals of colonial this season to date are 416,269, last year 263,459 cwt. No alteration in the cheese market eince last week, Bmall Canterbury mutton 3d, other brands and Plate 2|'. The lamb season his nob commenced.

THE PLAGUE.

(Received Wakapu&ka Jan. 29, 9 30 a.m, This Office 10-9 a.m) HobarTj January 2£| A case resembling bubonic plsgue baa been isolated at Queenstowa, the victim being a laborer recently re turned from a visit to Sydney.

SPORTING.

United Preßs Association—By Elec^rio

Telegraph

Takapuna Racecourse, Jan 29

The weather was fine and tha attend ance large for the first day's racing of the Takapana Jockey Club's Summer meeting. Basalts : — Maidkn Plate one mile.—Brlgham Young 1, St Innes 2. Khama 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time— 1.47 2-5. Dividends—*"32 di and £15 6s

Zealandia Handicap—Tolstoi 1, St. Eiml 2, Biairina 3. Scratched, Minerva 11, Tiki. Won by three parts of a length. Time-~1.4|. Dividend—£3 5s and £3 10s.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

Feilding, January 29

A special horse sale took place on Satur day with the auctioneers, the commissions from which go to the Patriotic Fund, and resulted in about £55 being added to the fund, which now amouats to £340.

A Liberal Gas Company—The Napier Gas Company at its annual meeting, declared a dividend of ten per cent for the pact year, £1500 was added to the reserve fund and £207 6s 81 was carried forward. The direc tors voted £100 towards the equipment) of looal troops in the third contingent.—-Presa Association telegram.

Obitcaby—-The Napier Telegraph of Thurs day last says the flags at the gpib were haif mast in respect for the memory) of Mr George Angove, a highly reapeoted member of the community who died on W«dnesd»y at the early ago qf twenty-six, after a lingering jllneas.

THE^^BimTO^^ JANWAEY 29, 1900



?i l heir defloienoy in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract) develops mosb freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear anoe being reduced in specific density through tee presence uf aoids. 3JBy their taste, the reßult of the contracting tendency of resins and fcenuates, if these crude oils, go-c led eucalypti extracts, are applied by miata ;e in cases of oroup, bronohitiß, diphtheria, internal iaflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety »*ke ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand urat, Victoria, Australia. SANJDEK & SONS. EJ A I D make it neces .O i% 1 1%. .sar y for them to have thin hair. One thing | Am^ *****•*& you may ?HvlJlv 13 rely upon- M*Jl makes the fe£9k I IT^I hair healthy flO^l 1 I and vigor- WfIOAIT^ ous; makes WlXlil I it growlr'^ v' 1 thick and long. It cures dan druff also. It always restores color to ' gray hair, —all the dark, rich color of early life. There is no longer need of your look ing old before your time. Ayer's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, and clears the complexion. Prepared by Or. J. C. Aytrk Co., Lowed, Mats., U. S. A Wanted. LOST— Bridle, in BUafc or West Btreeb, between Haveloik and Tennred Street. Finder rewarded,—Apply this Office. 1 207 TTTfANTftD—A Youth for an Office.— VV Apply to 0. W. Purnell, solicitor. 215 TO LET—A House of eight rooms in Burnett fctreet. Apply Charles Reid. 1 210 WANTED, at once—About 501bs of i Honey. Apply this office. 1 204 I and see the prices at Mes Alco*n'B '. V,7 Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins i from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, ' Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jacketr, Capes, i Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped i Needlewoik, etc , all reduced during the i Sa'e. ■ |3ARLIAMKNTARY Decision against ■ JL Ttading Coupons. No such legislation neceßaary in the case of a 6tr»i^ht-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in the Pound off every purchase of Nine-pence worth and over. The same all round sterling va!m as usual in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. Babbkttß (late Barrettßrop.) "The Hall," E»st Street. MRS ALCORN hopes by Belling for a few weeks at - and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases JS'evv Goods bought; at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. fTlHE~Encycioi aidia Bdtaiinici 9i,h Edi Jl tion is the standard work of reference 11 The Nations Gre;it Book." It is uni versally acknowledged to be the best work of referenca tver published for Divines, Scholars, Profeseional Men, and the general reader. Orders now being booked.—/. H. Williams, Tancred Street. EW~KRDITS at less than ChrTstchuroh Prices atFLETCHHR Bttos. Cash Sup ply Stores. Finest New Currants 5"! per Ib, New Sultanas 7d per Ib, New Valencia Raißins 61 and 6£d per lb. Beat Cane Supat 14a per 70ib b»g or with Tea 13s 3d per 701b bag. N~~ EW^BOOKS—The IdeaT Life, Drum mond ; Other People's Lives, Cavey ; Wines on the Lees ; a Corner in the West ; The Crown of Life 5 Soldiers of the Queen; Old Convict Days ; Blade o' Grass ; The Sailor's Bride, Boothby ; Great Boer Trek } Transvaal Boers; Story of War Alarmß; Citi/, n's Atlas, a splendid up to date Atlas ; Christmas Number Magazines, English anrl American papers every Mail.—H. M. Jones Tenders.



•TENDERS. /THENDERS are invited up to four o'olook X oa MONDAY, February 5. for the erection of a Residence for Mb Jennings, at Tinwald. Plans and specifications map be seen at my office, Arcade Chambers,—A. Aghk, Architect. * 219 TENDERS rpHE Tender of Mb William Madden L for Stocking 180 acres haa been ac • ipted. 1 220 P. MADDEN. C~: HE~itTdEY—Thiß~is a new advertise ment, reminding you that if yon have not yet tried M'Kenzte's Hondai-LinkaTea, you're behind the times. Go to M R John- SOM"s Store and get it. LEGAL. I BEG to announce thai I HAVE COMMRKCED THE PRACTICE OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street Trust and other moneys to lend. G, MARRIOTT WATSDN, 14 Solicitor. A SHBURTON — A'body kena that .£__ Scotchmen drink M'Kenzie'a Hondai- Lanka Tea, because it saves the siller, at»< gangu faur. Messrs Shearman Bros, ceomme SHEEP COUNTRY—HINDS DISTRICT. Not far from the Railway Station. 509 aoTes 509 MOSTLY in its native Btate, being R.S. 33453, 33456, 33457 8 and others ; all fenced, watered with County water races. Liberal terms of payment can bo arranged. For further particulars apply fco T. BULLOCK, TO LET IOEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSE with •*-' Verandah, plastered throughout, situated at Corner of East Town Belt. T. BULLOCK " iro~i7_aT NEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSE with Verandah, Plastered throughout, j Situated at corner of Bast Town Belt. ! T. BULLOCK



SANDEu «&c »on» Euca 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, afc Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe, There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract In the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these orude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT EXTRACT, 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 tbkte :— It in proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Bop, and Professor Drt Mossier, Director sf the Medical Clinics a Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aad freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will dovelope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All erode oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, Among the turpendnee, which \ %re abandoned long since as an internal j medicament. These crude Ails, or no called ] itaotlyptl Eibrjkcti, »r« dlaoeroibln;— i



Friedlander rtPos. 9 -— ; — —» r WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT ' HORSE FAIR Wiil be held on FRIDAY, February 2, 1903, For which we are now booking entries. I JEIEDLANDKR BROS.. Lti> R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 119 Auctioneer* PRELIMINARY ADVKRiISEMENT. ! Sale of Town and Suburban Properties, Household Furniture, Builders' Material Etc. . \Ji ESSRSPRIEDLAND^RRROS., Ltd, XVX have been favoured with instructions from Mr.?. H. Maynard (who ia leaving for England shortly) to Sell by Public Auction en THUR-DAY, Much 1, 1900, the following Properties, viz;— 85 Acres en Mitoham Road, about 2 miles from Town. 2 Co rages, each with half acre Laud, on N.E. Belt. 2 half acre Sections, adjoining abtre. Cottage, with half acre in Princess Street, Metherby, and half acre adjoining same. 6 |-Acre Town Sections, near High School Also,— Hosehofd Furniture and Effeots, Builders' Mve ial*, Hardware, Timber, etc., also 4 Jer 6/ Ci ws in profr. Full particulars in future advertisement. R. FKIEDLANDER, 1 172 Auctioneer I WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. CLEARING SAJ.E OF FURNI'URE AND EFFECTS. MESSRS KRIEDL4NUKR BROS,, Ltd, have received ins iiictiou-f fiom the Executor in tho eetate of tha late Mr Habry JfRiEDiiANDEU, to Sell by Public Auction on the above date,— IHE WHO E OF THE POU3EHOLD FUBNIigRB IN ABOVE ESTATE. Sale at 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, A 216 Auctioneer.



J. V. DE BEEE, JEWELLER ir WATCHMAKER mHE LATEBT NOVELTIES just t( JL hand in all classes of Watches & Jewellery, rqthelws english lever watches IN THE FOLLOWING GRADES: — Gold Keyless Hunting Go!d Keyless Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting Silver Keyless Hunting Silver Key wind Fusee Hunting Silver Keywind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silver Knyless Open Face Silver Keywind Fusee Open Face Silver Keywind Going Barrel Open Face Also, a FULL STOCK or ROTHERBAM'S LAUES' COLO WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE TO MY ORDER. SIX DOZBN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPEN FAOK NI.KEL LEVEfi WATCHES, Compensation balance, full jewelled, two years' Guarantee, S7s 6d EAOff. 'fWm (Id Also, a Full Stock of all other olassei of Ladies.' and Gentlemen's Watches. WATERBURYS at four prices— I*B 6d, 19s 6d, 20s, 22s 6d J. V.DE BEEK, (Ute S. Salek) EAST BTREET, ASHBURI'ON FOR BIOYO'B ACCESSORI&S GO TO OATE& LOWHY AS 3 CO, THE LEAPING CYCLE DEALERS. OUR. Repairs are done in a neat and workmanlike manner, AH work guaranteed, and charges reasoc able. LLtWELLYN OWEN. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muaic, and of the Musical International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, TIOLIN, MAN DOuINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate ! early. J ""PIANOFORTE, SINGING, Et#T MRS JOHNSTON, having taken over j Mrs Bowman Fox's music practice, will be »t home from 2 till 4 daiy, to arrange with Pupils, Teim commecces 6th February. 165 Havelock Street. MISS M. BICHAKDSON, nPEACHER OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Alienton. Terms on application. First term commences on Ist February, . 1 88 MISS KITTY BELL, mEACHER OF THE PLATSOFORTE, j Will oommenoe professional duties on j MONDAY, January 29. j Address : Cass Street, Ashburton. 192 MISS BESSIE SIMM9NDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN; Will Resume Teaohing on TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1900. Burnett Street. 1183 "MR DONGES7 HAVELOCK STREET, fTIEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony, resumes teaching 29th mat. Terms on application. 1173 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. TQ 117 Havelock Street West. Fine •O • healthy cite for dwelling. I BAVE FOR SALE, THAT Convenient Residence with 3| Acres of Land, situate West Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. O. Segers. The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surrounding* and land are first-clas, For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1 143 ~ ASHBURTON ~~ BOROUGH AND COUNTY PATRIOTIC FUND. GALA DEMONSTRATION DAY. mHE LADIES' COMMITTEE of the X Patriotic Fnnd solicit} Donations for a Refreshment Booth in the Domain on THURSDAY, February 1. Contributions of Bread, Butter, Eggs, Hams, Cakes, Lollies, Fruit, and Summer Drinks will be received up to SATURDAY, January 27, by Mesdames Hugo, Rudolph, and Max Friedlander, Alfred Curtis, C. W. Purnell, W. H. Collins, John Orr, E. O. Crisp, and Miss Williamson ; also may be left at the stores of Messrs Friedlander Bros, John Orr and Co., David Thomas, W. H. Collins and Co., and Donald Williamson. M. A. WILLIAMSON, 1 123 Secretary WANTED KNOWN. — That anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can be bought) very cheap at Mitchell and Tubnebs removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every Dep»rtm«nb. C»I1 early. Lots of lines »lr»»df olwred. Firit dome first served,



Government Notice. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ABHBURTON PATRIOTIC SPORTS, FEBRUARY 1, 1900. ON February 1, Cheap Excursion tickets will be issued to Aihburton from Christchurch, Methven, Springburn, Timaru, and intermediate stations for the morning train in each caao, available for return on day cf issue only. A train will leave Methven for Rakaia at 6.0 p.m, and return at 745 p.m, after arrival at Rakaia of the 7 5 p.m. from Ashburtor. The afternoon train from A*hburton to iimaru will start at 5 45, and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than timetable timep. The train to Springburn will leave Ashburton at 6 0 p.m, and run 1 hour 35 minutes later than timetable timec F>r fuller particulars see posters and handbills. 1 215 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICES. "AffIBUKTON BOEOUGbT AND COUNTY PATRIOTIC FUND GREAT DEMONSTRATION IST THE ASH BURTON DOMAIN. THURSDAY "fEBBUAEY I, 1000. PROCESSION of Volunteers with Band through the Town. Starting at 1 o'clock- GRAND SPORTS PROGRAMME. Volunteer Competitions Representation c£a Night Attack on Canrsp. Darktowu Fire Brigade Side Shows in Abundance A Glorious Afternaon's Entertainment in a Glorious Oause. Admission la; Children 6d. Look out for the Programme of the Concert, which will be held in the Oddfellows' Hail in the evening. A splendid Entertainment to wind up a memorable day. BLACKSMITHS' NOTICE*. IN CONSEQUENCE of the increased cost of IRON, amounting at the present time to 60 per cent, and still rising in value, ib hat boon decided to make the following Charges for HORSE SHOEING from the Ist FEBRUARY, 1900 :- HACKS ... 5a 6d Cash, 6s Booked DRAUGHTS... 6s 6d Cash, 7s Booked Removes to be 3s Hacks, 4a Draughts (Signed). Ashhurton. Tinwald. C. Reid J. Stephens G. Kidd A. Oass H. Guilds Weeterfield* W. T. Kingston B. J. Wilson J. Burgess Mount Homers. J. H. Stephens R. Patron F. & H. St^kl Winslow. Methven. W. CopKLB G. Tomlinson Wi'llowby W. Baxter R. Jackman J. Stewart Wheatetona Wakanui H. McConnell J. Cromie Lyndhuret Rakata. A. McFarlane W. CttQMtß Lauriston. J. G. Harvey J. H. Dent D. Bruck Qreenstreet, Chertsey. C. Walker J, Ironside & Son Waterton. A, MoLaughlin 1214



ABHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL PTIENDERS are invited for Repairing the JL Street Lamps. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tendera will be received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, February soh prox. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. January 29,1900. 1 218 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL qiENDERS are invited for the Supply of _L Timber, V.D.Li and Totara, for Bridges and Culvert?. Particulars at tha , Town Clerk'a office, where Tender* will be I received till 1 p.m. on MONDAY, the sth prox. CHAS. E. FOOKS, I Town Clerk January 29, 1900. 1 217 £1 REWARD. STRAYED or Stolen, about 14:h or 15th inst—BAY MARE, white etreak on face, some while on off hind leg, 13 or 14 hands high. £1 Reward. B. PHEJLAN, 1212 Biklia,



I FOR SALE, I. 180 ACRE FARM AT MAYFIRLD. IHAVK bafln instructed to sell th: farm of 180 acres situated within J of a mile of tho May Geld Public School, upon which is erected a Comfortable House of 7 rooms, 4-stalled btable, Chaffhouse, etc. Forty 1 acres are in grass and rape, 10 aoree in grass (first year), 50 acres in grass (second year) and the balance is in old pasture. To anyone in search of a small farm, this is well wonhy of intention. The price is moderate and easy terms can be arranged. Full particulars on application F. FKRRIMAN. FOE SALE 320 ACRES LAND NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for Sale a farm of 320 Aores Situated about a mile from the Freezing Works, well fenced and watered,J ; Full particulars on Duplication. , F. FERRIMAN. Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIX'R Gh'rZ More than Twenty Years of est&b* • lisbed success sffirm the really rnarve' . lous properties of tho Elixir (JffZ, which taken at the end of every meal as a delicious liquor at tho dose of a email glass, is unquestionubly the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir ttrez has been adopted f in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world, PARIS. j Messrs Oollin & Go,, 49 rue de Maubeugo. Mr W. Bamsay, Collins &Swanson Sts MELBOXJ R N E BEECHAM'S PILLS Forßillious and Nervous Disord rs, snch as Wind »nd Pain in the Stoua- h, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulne=s and Sweling after Meals, Dtazin:ss and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Flu hings of Hea , Less of Appetite, Shortness of Breach, Ccsiiveness, Blotch's on the Skin, Disturbed Sle p, Frightful Dreams, an i all Ner vous »nd Tremtlins Sensntions, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RKLIBF Itf TWENTY MINUTES This i no Fiction. Every suflerer is earnestly mvitr-d to try ouo Box of these 'Piile, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CJUINKA a OOX: BEB( HAM'S PILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a • WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic -a few doses will work wonders uron the Vital Organs ; Sfcrent'theuitu' the Muscular Syst'. m, restoring tl c long lost complexion, bringing back the k en c :ge of appetite, and arousing wi;h the K'sebud of Heath toe whole Physical Energy of the humin frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates thny are sp cialiy renovned. Tt.cse are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in ail classes of Soci ty, and ot\e of the best guaranti-cs to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH * m 'S fU,LS have the Largest tale oj any Patent Medicine in the World. BEKCHAM'H PIL.JUS Have for maDy years been the popular famry medicine throughout the British Colooies, and they now stand WI HOU1 1 A RIVAL PIIEP\T<ED ONLY BY VIfOSIAS B«B«-If A W, St. Hhlen's,Enß Sold everywhere in bottles— 9Jd, Is L}d and ss9Jeaoh riiUM GEKUINB" Dit GUILLI£R X ELIXIK 'I'on'c, Gluiroas. and Anti Bilious pared by Dr Paul Gago Fild, Chemist of the Ist Oiass. The only proprietor of that remedy ifue rte GrenuJle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Unillie's Elixir is one of the roost economical meeiicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depuralive, it is the bett remedy against all bilious and glairlous dtfiordeis. F«r more than seventy five yf.ars Dr Gaiilie'a Eiixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the epleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevsr, influenza, el in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GuiJlie'a Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine > Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, K.S.W. -^ bulXogkT ~""" TO LET. * /^OTTAGB of four rooms, detached wash \J house, etc, centrally situated on town Becbion 235, Cameron Street, near tho Rail way Station. Apply to J?l_? ULLOCK» A%ent t o~litt: ~~~" DWELLING of 6 Rooms, also Stable; together with 2 acres of Land, front ing Charles Street), Allenton, and near the Waolien Factory. Apply to T. BOLLOCK, Agent FOR J3~AITe jfi|Q/l PRICE required for town scotion <5Cr &\J 818, containing \ acre fronting Aitkea Street, Easfa. T. BULLOCK TO Lfc T, AT A LOW RENTAL, Brick Premises, conveniently situated in Tancrod Street, next to McConnell and Coanpton's Stablei. Apply to T BULLOCK "" ~TO FARMIRST FOR SALS, QO>V ACRES mostly First-class Land, hJfij i suitable for all round farming. E'urther particulars furnished on applica tion, T. BULLOCK. FOit SALE. VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, Corner of Moore and William Streets, Ease, beirg Town Section 420, containing quarter acre. First class land ; nico site for a house. Apply T. BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY ASHBURTON GORGE 3018 ACHES 301* Being R.S. 31832, 31833, 31834, «n tberß. This property not having been sold by auction, offers are invited for the pur chase of same. T. BULLOCK. SUBURBAN PROPERTY 5 ACRES, g Good Land, all in grass, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK. TO LET^ Premises in Moore Street, nexb to Messrs Hitohinfjs and Milsom's Cordial Manufac tory. Rental, 5s 6d per week APPIy T BULLOCK



B-udg* -Whit worth Cycle JJe|iot, Burnett Sslreet HAVIKG been appointed SOLE AGENT for Ashburton District for BRITAIN'S BIST BICYCLF, TSS RUDa^-'WHITWOSTH, Persons in want of a fibst-ciass up-to-date Machine) cannot do better than buy one. These Bicyc'ea hold the position in England of being second to none, and in New Zealand the same proud position is given them by all who have tried them. The numerous riders of thia Machine include E. Reynolds, Chcmpion of New Zealand ; »nd W. TiERNhY, New Zealand's Unpaoed King. L have also the Agency of that HIGH GRADg AMERICAN WHEEL, THE TRIBUNE. This is the Machine on which Mukphy, the New York Cyclist, accomplished his Marvellons Ride of One Milk in 57$ sees. An, Kinds of Machines Repaired. BICYCLES ON HIRE. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. B. D. Johnston, i BURN&Tr STREET, Next Obanbe Hall. 1173 PHOTOGRAPHY. HAVING taken over the Premises known as Mrs Robottom'e Studio, Moo c Street., the undersigned will carry on the business of a Photographer, and hopes that by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. Nobo but the Best Work sent out. ENLARGEMENTS A SPECJALTY. Homesteads Visited Photos ot Groups or Live Stock taken bj the latest instantaneous process Terms— Moderate Special Notice—For 14 Days Only, Por ! traits of Children under 5 years of age Taken Free of Charge ab the Studio. Note Addrest— I>. JONEB, 210 The Photographer, Moore Street Foe 8al& MeOORMICK RSAPJSft & BINDER. rHAVE for Sale — One Second-hand McCormick Reaper and Binder, in good wo;kiog order. Price £8. F. FERRIMAN, ! FOX SALE EAST TOWN BELT. IHAVE for Sale that comfortable Home at present occupied by Mr William Terras, contesting of a five-roomed House and half »n acre of ground, well planted with fruit trees. Price £165. A largo portion of which can remain on mortgage at 6 per cent, This i« equal to a rental of 3* 9J per wesk. I F. FIIUUMAN FOR SALE. 8 ACRES LAND IN THE NORTH ISLAND. I HA YE for sale 8 acres of land, situated coee to the Ekatahuna Railway SfF tion Well fenced and watered. Admir ably adaptel for residentia 1 purposes. F. F&RBIMAN. fobTalb EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. mOWN fcBOHONS-652, 553, and 671, JL with improvements, including good stsbles. These sections would prove a good investment within a very short time. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. ¥OR SALE. OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. T OTS 53 and 54— Containing | au acre, JLj in crop and planted with a maorocarpa hedge. A splendid position for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. AITKEN STREET, ASfIBURTON. mOWN SECTION 563-ContainingJ acre JL First-class Land. A splendid site for a dwelling. Good locality. Price and terms easy. F. FERRIMAN' FOR SALE. CHURCH STREET, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 19—Containirtg one Rood. Price £22 103 Cash. F. FERRIMAN. FOiTiALE. I CARTER'S TERHAOE..TINWALD. Mr Alts Hewson having purchased a Property at Allenton, I HAVE bn&n instructed by him to Sell his woll • known Property, situated on Carter's Terrace, Tlnwald consisting of an eight-roomed House comprising Sitting Room, Dining Room, S Bedrooms, Kitchen, etc., with a con venient washhouse and dairy. The stablea contain four Spacious Loose Boxes and Trap Houso, together with 4 Acres of First Class Land. Full particulars on application to P. FERRIMAN. FOX "SALE, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for Sale—A Comfortable 8 roomed House and Scullery, together with one quarter-acre of land, well laid out in garden. There is also a 2-stalled Stable, chaff house, and trapshed. The use of a pad dock close by can be obtained. As the owner is taking up farming, a moderate price will be accepted F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. TREVOR'S ROAD, HAMPSTEAD. LOT 37—-Containing 2 Roods, at present cropped with potatoes, which'promise an abundant crop, Thoce in search of a building site where a cow can be kept should lose no time in inspecting these sections. Exceptionally easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN^ MACHINE OILS ~* FOR THE HARVEST. I HATE a large Stock of Machine Oils In 5, gallon drnms and 4 gallon Una spe cially adapted for Threshing Machines, Reapers and Binders *o. A trial will prove that these oils are equal to the best lubricants on the market F. FERRIMAN,



J899 CHRISTMAS. 1809. FINEST ]SEW FKUIT. FINEST NEW JFJRUIT. AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. Let the small voice in your pocket book speak and ifc will carry you straight to tkt Cheapest Store on earth. ALL onr FRUITS are Cleaned by Maohlneiy. c d . Finest New Vostizza Currants 0 6 CM™!*! !?„„„»„„ K j v «... * „ New Snltanaa, nothing fixer Oolonkl Essences, 5d per bottle or in New ZaaJand. perlb 7 !l?£»fi /t *, „ Caator Sugar, pe t lb 0 6 L-mon Soua/h T « o.er™ Ehf °Am SNGAP ' rolbb!>g ' ""«»»«. (Auckland No. lA)g O arant.«l FLNKST CANE SUGAR with TEA, 13 S 3d po r 701b b^ AUCKLAND No. * CANE SCGAR, with TEA, 12, Mper 70ib bag. DUCHESS TEA (once need always used) Is 9J per lb by 5 to 101b Tin* * Hu n « of th* Finest Ceylon and Indian Orange Pekoe) f ' * Bl*Dtt CH.YLON UUANGK PE-OE (Golden Tipped) 2* per lb o- Is 9d by thuTln CEYLON PEKOE, from Is 3d per lb by 101b Tin 7 theTln' feT VXION TEA. in Chests and Half Chests, from Is I\ \ p,r lb. 25'b™T7 6 r LLILR FLOUB> °Ib BBg I 3S ' 10 Ib Bag 78 6l ' Wlb Ba« 3* m



Finet-fc Fee! ory Cheese, per 1b 0 6 Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side per lb 0 7 Lnwia' Prz" H:;mg, per 1b 0 8i Sr (jrcorg. '•* Germai Sausage, per 1b 1 0" Finest Kefir pd Lard, per tin 0 6 Oessieated Coso&nut „ 0 8 Fdmnr.fi'B BaMrg Powder, 6d and lid pt-r un Wihiuia  0 8 I'ea Nuts  0 5 lib Tins St Gaorgu'a Jams, 4s 6d d« zm, per tin 0 6 lib Rasp berry Jam, 5a 6<i drz . Hn 0 6 lib „ Gnis<-e and Blackwell's Mar niah^e 0 9 Concern rated Jellies—L-mon, Rasp beiry. Vanilla—tint packets, 5- 6<) df z per packet 0 R De Vort's J* 1 y Puwders, assorted fl ivonrs, par packet 0 6 Bird sei*d -- H mnp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Linseed, who'o, 3d, crashed, pi.r lb 0 4 I CHEMICALS Morton's Cr*>am of Tanar, per lb 1 3  Oarb<v are Sor!a „ 0 S i „ Ti»rtaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric .* cid, 3d oz. „ 3 6  Alum, powdered  0 6  Ptfined Sdlipetre  0 6 „ B rax, powdered „ 0 8 i „ £ulphar „ 0 6 Washing Soda „ 0 1 Day <fe Martin's paste BJaeking,doz.'o 4* Nixf-y's Black Lead per doz. 0 9' I Peerless Glo^s per t'Ofc. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Oas'le Brand) bot. 0 9  in tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 Feckitt's Ra» Blue, „ 010 St George's Bine, 0 8 Colman's D.S F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 *!u tins IOAd, jib tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwfa „  Salt, 71b bag 81, 14 b bag, la 3d Gii ger, whole Is 31, groni d Is 41 lb White Pepper («ui»ranfceed pure) Is 4i lb Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 2:b la lOd Washdyke „ 2 b !6d lib Tin Rabbit In Jelly 7d, 21b, 101 and Is PBESEBVED FISH. Salmon, Californlan BJ, Flat 9d, Cutting 10 1, Cocktail ltd—per tin j Sardsnes, Albert patent opener Is par tin Small, 4i and 4*l, large 7d and I 7*d m Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4£i per tin ' Morton's Fresh Herrings, flit 7d, kip pered 10d, Herrings in tcmato sauce 103 per tin Red Herring 9 at X or 100 fish 10, 61 Star Bran^ Mullot 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters lOi per tin ! Table Vinegar*63, 9d. and 10J bottle | White Wine Vinegar 9.1 bottle Washing Soap— Silktstona lOd bar or 10s 6d box MoLeod's a'mond Ecented 9d bar. 10s 6d box R>vwlit)g's almond scented, 9d uar, ih lid box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s 113 box Bond's Olbanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash 9d bar Sunlight Bo*p Is per box, 4|d bar Lifebuoy (CarVolic), Is 41 box, 6d e *bar Toilet Soap — Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is box Pear's imscented tablets, 6.1 each, bs 6d doz 0 caver's Shaving Stfckc, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for Is l Glycerine Soap, |lb bars 4d, lib bars;Bd Whiting Id per lb, 7a 6d cwfc. Hops, loose. Is 4 i, and Is C<> 'b pressed Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Lieblg'e Extract Meat Js 9d per y\t "Washboards, wood, lid, zinc 1« 2d American brooms Is 3d, ls|6d, Is 9d, Is lid Fresh Ground Coffse Is 4d, Is 6d ' land laßdlb



Golden Syrup 2 b 6d, 4lb Is. 71b 1b d 14'b 3^ 31, 28!b 6 6d, 66 b 11s U v^uperior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 7ib lsSd 141b 3. 3d, 28 b 6-, 661b 10a 9d Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Ne*Vf'- Food lid, Mellin's Food U Id Bt-r.gei-'s Food Is lid and 3s 6d per tin tlobi. ton's patent Groatfl and Barlry 9d per tin Nelson's Gelatine Ipz. packet 6^  T^inglsss, If z packet 8d Brown's Corn Flour 3d lb Biowi/h M*ize Fbur 3J lb Mais na 8-i lb, QaeeiioUod Arrowroot fd OHf?bu>y's Cccoa |lb 10J. Jib Is 8i V H n Houten's Cocoa 3s 3d per lb Fry'.s Cocoa Ud, j'b B*l, lib U4W -• uelfebrook's Coco« \ b 41, fib 7*l Chooo ate 4d ar.d o i pi r ct"«e Mi knnairl Mik 7- 31 d- z, 7*d tin" G< )d. n Vale Miik 5- 6i d- z 6i tin BISCUITS. F«. C y Lunch 3sUb by tin er S*d 16 College  )t Juper. Wine s|d lb by tin, ot Mlb YnvU Wtne „ „ M jj, Jl'oh Ten lb by tin, or fid lb FVpl.-V» Mixed 411b „ O r 4*d lb Fanoy Mixed s|d lb M or gd lb Dessert »d lb  or lOd lb garibaldi s|d lb „ or 6d lb Soft-anas  iv Snowflakes 4*d lb er 5d Water <  Ginger Nuts 6^i b " or 6d lb Cocanufc 7^l lb „ or Wlb Cracknels Uld lb „ or la 2d lb 2J!b Tins Preserved Frui% apricot* and peachf s, 8d per tin 2|lb Mount Hamilton pear* lOd tin Pearl Sago or Tapioca 61ba, Is Japan Rice slb« Is. or 2£d lb Ground Rfce 3|d Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d lb Pearl Barley sibs Ip, or 2*d lb Egyptian Lenii's 3|d lb Haricot Beans 3*J ib Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o* 6d lb Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per dos or lOd per bottle C and B Ourrle Powder 10s per doz or lid bottle Mellcr's Sauce A. pint B£d, pints Is 3d bod. Lea and Perrin'e Sagoo*- pint Is 4d, pinti 2- 6a Our Own Ssuce J.pict sd, pint 9d Tcmato Sauco 9d ppr pint bottle Ancht vy Sauce U 3 i pint bottle Tobacco-Willi^ raa ' j nno g,^. Nallrod 4^ 6d lb • Derby 6a 6i Ib/Goldw Kisgle 6s per lb Candles- Paraffine Wax (plain oriattd 6*d p-r lb; National Sperm by box m lb; Bedroom Candles self-fitting, 12 In box, 10d ; Pric« Carriage Candles 8 and 10.10J packe Matches Plaids 4a per-groeß. 4*d doz 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s 10J dos, 61 box ; ICOO Vestas, German, 3s lOd d. z. 4-1 box ; 250 Vestas, Bell'g, Is id di z, 2d box ; Safety'fl, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d p'ickeb Starch, Colman'e, sb pkti 6|d lb „ Lily, per lib box 6d Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz ; 1M packet Pears' Fuller's li'arth and Violet Powdsr 8d box Camphor, loa blocks 3d, or 2a 3d dcs Vaseline 5d and 9d jir, lib tins le 9d Pure Glycerine 6i ard 9d bottle Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per botfcle Hudsori'a Extract of Soap 9 packets la Pain Siller Is 4d Bonnington'a Irish Moss Is and ls4oi Seigel's Syrup In 9d and 3s bofeti* Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's la U box Beecham's and Sefgel'a 1b 6d box Senna 2i packet,.Epeom Salts <fd doa Panes' Fmii Salts 3s 3d bottle Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Hood's and Ayer'e Saiaaparilla 4s 8d botj Cundy's Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver 1 Barry's Tricopherua la 6d bottle SUNDRIES. 3J lb, Slbs Is Nails 3d lb, Slbs Is Boss Lanterns Is 3d each



Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt XtMJkdL with tfce Orders. No charge for packing"cases, and all orders delivered free »t railway station and within a two miles radius of Ashbarton. FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES EAS STREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURQ^ WtoktoHi aß«i Eftail Agents for Niiorao aoi Blair'§,Beedt,