MAGEKING HOLDING CUT

The Boers Still Shelling tha Town.

Their Practice Worse than Ever

(raoM 'press 1 special correspondent at

TUB CAFE,) Capetown, April I

The following, under date April Ist, is gratifying, in view of the many rumours that Mafeking had fallen, and shows the determination with which the gallant garrison is holding out :— The enemy have again retired, falling back on tfaa trenches more distant from the town.

Our men visited the vacated forts, and brought in a bundle of newspapers —old, but welcome—which were on view yesterday at the office of thr Mafehing Mail. Scores of people wer» engaged all day in perusing the papers, which total several hundred.

Yesterday an exhibition of needle work, paintings, sketches, photographs, models, and music.) I, poetic and prose competitions was held. Ali the exhibits consisted of work done during the siege. Colonel Baden - Powell exhibited a collection of sketches, which hit oft cleveily the salient points and interest of the siege.

The enemy's musketry fire is now confined to our outposts, who were very busy on Sunday last and Monday. This morning we opened the bail with ft 5-in howii z ir, the H Wolf," which wps constructed here. Twenty rounds of 18!b s^ell were fired at the enemy'tf big gun at the fort. The enemy replied with some dozens of rounds of 94;b shells, but their practice was worse than ever. Their ambulance was posy afterwards. Our casualties were nil.

Inspector Browne received two flesh wounds in the arm this morning from a Mauser bullet.

It is reported that 300 Boers have been seen coming from a western direction, but it is possible that the force was a portion of PJumer's ""column.

Everybody feels cheerful at the approaching end of the siege, although rations are fearfully short, and bread is getting darker in colour every day, like a well-coloured meerschaum pipe.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

PAIMKRSTON NORTH, M»y 16

At ft meeting of the Borough Council last evening, it was decided to take steps to celebrate the relief of Mafeking if the news were received that the siege had been raised. A demonstration will be held on aimilar linea to the one arranged here to celebrate the relief of Ladysmith. Wellington, May 16 The Thbrndon school was burned down this morning. It was uninsured. Ihc losb on the Thorndon school is £4000.

The plague hospital dispute was finally settled this moreing by the judgment of the full Bench of the Supreme Court. Judgei Williams, Edwards, and Conolly again de cided in favour of the Corporation, htldlng that its power to leate was valid, aud the lease by tho Corporation to itself as a Board of Health was good, aud did not contMvenr the Municipal Corporations Act, or any rate of equity. The Chief Justice held the power to lease and the lease itself were both bad. Judge Martin held the power to lease good, bat the lease was void. The effect) ia thai \ the hospital will not be disturbed. Formal leive to appeal to the Privy Council was granted. Napier, May 16 lieutenant IJovell, (son of Dean Hovell), and lieutenant Collet, of Waipawa, havej received orders from the Defence c^ioe to i j nn one of the contingents in South Africa. They leave by the Cnnagm next week. 13unepin, May IS Ben Fuller h*a purchased the Al&mbra thsatre from S*rgood Son and Ewen for £3000.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 16, 10 35 am, THI9 Oimce 113 am) Melbourne, May 16 ■ The expert reports that Mrs Ohildere, «f Gee!ong, a victim, died of the plague in the very worst form. She recently visited South Melbourne. •Three rata caught in Melbourne showed full plague bacilli.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

t tDhe weather was perfeob, and the course in good order. There was also a large attendance.

Lag^hou Teo^—Miataka |I. 1, Miracle 2, J*ck Sefton 3. Dividend—£2 lla. Time -5354 FLfiNG HANDipA.P--Te Taiaha I, Rouf?e- H)ont % Tbe Orphan 3. Splendid finish. Won by a short neck, third horse half a length away. Time—l.4|. Dividend—£2 14s.

Mki.rosk Pony—Taranto 1, St Loando 2, Weßael 5. Won by a short bead, second horse half a length away. Time—s2*eo. Dividend—Jß6 12*

Co^ntt Handicap— Djin Djjm 1, Suzin nah % Whario 3. Splendid §aiah. Won by a short head ynder punishment, third florae three length away. Time—2.44l -]Pmdend-£2 3s.

Noysi.—M»(?g ), BelUtferent 2, Izal 3 Time—l.s. Dividend—£s Is.

TIE ASHEtJBTON QUABPIAK; WEDNEBDaY.wJSCAY 18, 1900



••Odbselvbs as Othebb See Us."—Oar friends sre generally too polite to tell us oar faa'ts; but they soMom fail to observe the fit a=\d stylo of ■ our c othes. Young men who wmt to niike good impressions, must bear i > mind • h«t •' appearance goes a long way." An'l'-fitlirg guifc is uncomfortable, ) and »n "eve sore" to your friends. Don't I n 6 k it ! If you are a stranger here, the nrsb well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct jou to "The Leading Tailors" where yon will always find & large assort-



ment of "Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend id getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messes Gram head & Berrymaw epeake volumes. This firm has jast imported probably the fiaeet stock of new Seasons taiioriDg goods ever shown ie AshburtoD, inoludiug a beautiful range of the new raic-proof Beavers and, Meltons for Coverb coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.



f ft WL& Lots of peo -1 n 1 tSk pie have thin 0 hair. Per make it neces sary for them to hay© thin hair. One thing rSTJSSSSSt you may JljWfllyW relyupon-AJVM makes the ft£9k 1 V^l hair healthy Fid. I I I and vigor- AAlfll bus; makes W . ■XIII I it c — ~lw■■m*m 3 um I 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. Pttpartd by Dr. j. C. Aytr & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. 8. A



Wanted. E""" &S. KNIGHT are buyers of al, • kinds of Second htni Goods. Ad joining Mrs Ksiqht's Boardinghouee- WANTED— Oat and Wheat Huska in any quantity, also Beeswax. Apply Fletcher Bbos., Cash Bapply Store. WANTED— A Good Nurse for young children, or Mother's Help—Apply Mrs Snodgrass, Koromika, Wakanui Road -_ 5 134 WANTED KNOWN That I have ac commodation for Lady Patients.— Apply Mrs Ainsworkh, Ladies' Nurse, Eton Street, Hampstead. Terms on application THRESH Flounders, Warehau, Oysters and Jj all kinds of fresh fish by Express to night; also rabbits to-morrow At-—J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. fT7 ANTED—General Servant and House- VV maid, for country; good wages.— Apply Mrs Mobbow, Montalto, Mayfisld. 5^99 MISS BARRATI'S sOHOOL will re open May 21st inst. Subjeots taught—Knglieh, Music, Singing, Drawing, and Litin Miss Birratt will be at home from 19 h inst. 5 145 FUR S3ALU', a bargain—Roadster Bicycle, nearly new.—Apply office of this piper. FRESH Supply in Acoordeota, Parlo Games, Footballs, Purseß, FireScreeDß Gold Paint, Sponges, Cheap Buoke; also, large purchase of stationery at a discount, j Account Knvelopea fiom 3a 6i per ICOO, grand value in boxed Stationery; superior goods, lowest possible prices. —AH Williams, Tancred Street. GRAPHIC, Black and White, Windsor, Strand, Wide World and New Zea land Magazines; New Books, From Cape, town to Ladyemith, From the Front, Stories j from the Seat of War, The Boers in Peace I and War, South African War Atlas, Among the Man Eaters, A Man of hie Age, From Sea to Sea, A Man of Genius, Life of D L Moody, A Maker of Nations, cheap editions. —H M Jones. x T. BULLOCK SATURDAY, MAY 19. na 3/ acre na si \}V /4 ACRE XJV /4 LONGBEACH. MR T. BULLOCK has received inttruc-, tions from the Agent for the Focecutrix of the late H B Johnstone to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on th« above date,— R.S. 33336, containing 09 acres, 3 roods, Longbeach District, Bituated near the sei beach Terms at Sale—Note time 11.30 a m T. BULLOCK, 5 111 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1900 fTTHE Public are reminded that the Sale o* X Mh Wm. Dakbrs' Property, situated close to Flemington SSchool and Dairy Factory, comprising Ql ACRES Ol AX ACRES Jj-1 With Dwelling Bouse of four rooms, Dairy, Bhed, etc.. thereon, will take place at the Arcade on the above date, at 11.30 a.m, as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 5 148 Auctioneer. LADIES wishing to learn the art of Shirt and Collar Ironing and Glossing, also the best method of m&king Starch, either with or without Coxon's Gloss, can do so by applying to this office for address of advertiser. 3 061 81-GHLuHtD£ tF COLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I BUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless }QU re cultivate ib. No cure-^no pay. Address : BI.CHLORJDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE poray Bouse, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Lots of Rakaia and Methven people have b,ough.t a small sample packet of McEer zie'a Hokdai Lanjea Ceylon Tea out of pure curiosity. Didn't believe it—why, certainly not—why Bhould they. But Bomekow or other they are using it right; along; wouldn't forsake it on any account Of course they were sceptical at first; ; so many things ad vertised now-a-daya; but a Teapot ttJßfe sets any doubt) at reafc. Smoke New Venus



Am Acknowledgment—The Agenb-Gene ra! wirea the Premier as onder:—May 15. Mr Chamberlain in bia speech on the Australian Commonwealth Bill yesterday, made an eloquent reference to New Zea land's great display of affection for the Mother Country, and her serrioea in South Africa ; and warm regard is felt) by the Mother Country for New Zealand in return. Bia words were loudly cheered, Killbjd By An Explosion—The Press says :•—LytteltoD residents will be interested in» letter just received by Miss Macey, daughter of the late Captain Macey, who Eap for many years Marine Surveyor at yfcteltofl. Her brother, Ernest Charles was an ofpcer in the Royal Mail Bfeajyi Packet Company's Thames. Whoa th,e gteamer was at Monte Video last year a puncheon of rum was dropped accidentally into the hold, and bursb. Mr Macey wont down with a lantern to locate the damage, and an explosion resulted in the young officer losing his life from the injuries sustained. Go their return to Southampton his brother officers erected in the cemetery there a very handsome monument) to hi« memory, and. the letter advises of the despatch of a photo graph of the headstone, which ia a fins speci men of the mason's art. < HaßitM»rlafm'* Pain Sulin Cure* Other*. Wlay Hot Xouf My wife has been using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, with good result', for a lame shoulder that has painod her continually for nine years tav^ tried all kinds of Siediolneß and. doctors wibhonfc receiving any ane^b from »ny of thsm. One day we saw ajn of this medicine, and! thought ot trying ifc, which we did with the best of aAbitfao&ion She has used only one bottle, and her shoulder ia almost well— Adolph L Milletx, Manchester, NH. For me by Aahburtoi! Drug Company MEN'S Tweed Suits, heavy winter lines ,S?l 6d at « he Qorner



WANTED TO LET-Six-roomed Home all conviecces ; asphalt path* ; 1$ i acres land—Apply Morrow Bassbtt & Co. ' 6, m APPLIS, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKPEED, Etc.



VT7 E have made arrangement; with growers for Regalsr Supplies o all descriptions of Fruit and Produe< riglit through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. _ 5 I*6 ~ TEN DEBIT npENDERS are invited for Cartiog and X Spreading 1000 Yards of Road Metal t The Speoifioif ions may be seen at) Mr Twenty man'a, or at the Mail Office. Tenders to bo sent to the undersigned not later than Noon on MONDAY, 2lst U»y. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 5 108 Chairman An&ma Road Board. FOR SALE HALF ACRE of Land, oo Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For particulars aj ply FRISPL WOHS'i B'V}3., Ltd. TENDERS are invited up to four o'clock p.m, FRIDAY, 25i;b May, for Building a Dwelling House in Aehburton for Mr Beckinsale. Plan* and Specification! at my office, Arcade Chamber*. 5149 A. AGER, Architect. A SOCIAL AND SALE OF WORK WILL be held in ST. STEPHEN'S Schoolroom, on THURSDAY, MAY 17. Sale of Work  3 pm. Social ...  7.30 p.m. Admission—Adults, la ; Children, 6d. The Tickets are available for Afternoon and Evening. 5 93 ALLENTON SCHOOL. A MEETING of Householders will feel held in the Alleoton School on THURSDAY, th» 17th Inat.,at 7 30 p.m. re rercoval of Standard 111 and other Business. 6 135 - JOHN KERSEL. NORTH CANTERBURY JOOKEY CLUB RA.KGIORA. TVTOMINATIONS close To-morrow, JLN (THURSDAY.) A. S. OLARKSON, Secretary Please Note—Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. 5 141 hO>T, LOST, on SATURDAY Night last-Kaia poi Trap Rag. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Mail Office, 5JL44 ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. A SPECIAL MEETING of this Brigade will be held at the Meeting Room, Burnett Street, on FRIDAY Next, the 18th mat., at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 5 149 Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGE COUNCIL. T^TOTICE is hereby given that Constables 1.1 Eade and Hogan have been appointed Inspectors of Nuisances for the Borough of Aahburton. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. May 15,19Q0- 5 147 THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS SHE OIfLT RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IK THE WORLD. 11/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro* feßsional Laundress, says ;—lt is th» best I hays ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure, .Wise Mothers and Sitters try it, and save your atrengtl, temper, and patience. Oace tried, always used. Sold in tins at SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORR & CO 5 lib Friedlander Jaros. SYNOPSIS OP SALES.  18—Mr A A Jamiesoa'a Clearing Sale, Beach Road FRIKDLANDER BROS, Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART i OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THURSDAY, JUKE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 98 JRIEDLANDER BROS. Lti>, WE ABB CASH BUYEES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. 1 Limited



• COUHSING. I l\/r R WEEDON is willing to Present „ IVI either of hjs Greyhounds, Pwthaom or Instar, to any person duairous cf obtain ing a good dog or two to commence Coon ing with. Address — MAJL^ OFFICE. ALL Loasbt's Preparationi—Oincftinon Cure, Ko<ilibaih, Wahoo, andßoßJsmio Gum—at J T Cooch, Stortkeeper. • i



WINSLOW OPORTS AND RACING OLVB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING THURSDAY MA* 21 1900. SO BE HELD AT WIFSLOTT, IK AID O» MOUNTED CORPS FUND.



President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice-presi dents-Messrs J 0 N Grig*, GAM Baokley, and W Butheriaod; Judge- Mr E G Crisp; Starter—Mr D Thomas ; Oleik of the Course—Mr W Hiuton; Olerk of the Soalea—Mr P O'Halloran ; Handicapped— A Committee; Treasurer —Mi W Sutherland ; Stewards—Messrs W Sutherland, W Houston, G Jamet, R Kennington, J Mcßohan, J Ctiiack, W Thompson, J Sutherland, H Kainey. I*l* OGt<RA.Af AIE2. (Ar/pioved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the South Inland Trotting Association.) fIRST RACE T« START AT 11.30 A.M* I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 sovsj second horse to save entry fe»; six furlongs. For horses (hit have never won a race. Nomi nation 51; acceptance, free. 2—Maiden Trot (optional of Baddle or bar nest), of 7 i ov.«; Bfoond horee tn save entry fee ; 1£ mile. For horaei that have never won a stake. Nomination 7a 6J ; acceptance tree, 3—Winsi/.w Cup, of 10 soys ; eeoond horse 1 soy from the stike ; 1 mile. For horses that hays nevar won over £20 in stakes. Nomination, 10j, acceptance free. 4—Pdbmoans Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys i second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake; 2 miles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, free. 5— Pont Race Handicap, of 7 soys j second hotse to receive 15*. For ponies 14 2 and under; 4 furlong*. Nomination, ss; ac ceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground fur measurement at 12 noon, 6—Ladiks' Pubse, of 5 so?b ; second horse to receive 10s. For horses that have never won a race of 5 soys or over at time of entry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10s ; acceptance free. 7—Consolation Teot Handicap, of 5 soys (optional saddle or harness); 1 mile. For beaten horses. Nomination ss, To be made immediately after Pony Race. PULES & REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. Trotting races under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Assooia tion. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that.ail claims, disputes, and objsstiona arising out of the racing shall bi j decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their deciai.n on all points con nected with the carrying out ot this programme shall be final. 3. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4. Winner of any event to inour a penalty of lO.ba. 5 NOMINATIONS for all races rxcapt Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horeep, and colours of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the -Secretary, at Winslow Hotel, Wioslow, not later than 9 p,m on SATURDAY, 12bh day of May, 1900 6. All riders so wear colours, and weights in Trotting Events to be not lees than lQst. 7. AH stakes will be paid in full, WEIGHTS WEIGHTS will bo declared on or about SATURDAY, 12ih day of May, 1900. ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTANCES for handicaps not later ih*n 9 pm on SATURDAY, May I9.ii, 1900, Winalow Hotel. A T H L E T I~S P O R T S, An Athletic Event will be run immediately after a Racing Event I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. . First prize 30«; second 10s 2—MWs 120 yds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 flights). First prize £2; second 10s. 3—.Boys' Race, 75yds (14 years and tinder) First prize 10a: second 2i 6d 4—Men's Kace, 220 yds Handicap. Firib prize £2 ; second £1. s—Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and undei). First prias 10s ; second 2a 6d 6-Old Men's Race (over 50 yet.ru), 75yd», First prize £1; aecond 5s 7 -Men's Race, 440 yds. First prize £3; .second £1, third 10s 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize 2. No second prizo will be given unless three or more compete 3. The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events, 4. Nominations, with entry fets and previous performances for Men's 100 yds, 120yde, 220 yds, and 440 yds must bt lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 o'olock on FRIDAY, 11th May, 19C0. All othar events, post entry. 5 Winners to be subject to be re-handi capped Admission to Ground, la each adult % children half price, and la each horse Trains atop close to ooarse* Refreshments and amusements on the ground R. J. HENRY, Hon. Secretary. NOTICE. IITR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HIiNRY WILLIS, Manager. Ashburton, 20th April, 1900. EMPTY Crates for Bale suitable for Sheep Feeding. Only Is 6ci eaob Fletcher Bbos., C*sh Supply Store. DAVID THOMAS. I AM A CASH BUYEE OB 1 WHEAT, OATS, GRASS SEEDS, AND OAT SHEAF CHAFF. DAVID "tJEOMAS.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBtJRTOff. Sola Lessee and Manager—M* Eimund M«kvooicibt TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. T AST Appearance here of Montgomery's Kfnematosraph Ac -■-' Concert C ompany. v«?#- Cf? tMm .Mt Nighb by a Del'ghted Audience. AH the latest War Poenet. «ew JSjaematograph BuooeHsen. New IlUstrated Sours. New Comic Songs and Sketohet THE GIABT THEATREPHONE. «•«•"■ Boy«l Spanish Bull Fight, lasting half an hour; and our Premier Company of Rannnd Entertainers.— Popular prices— 3t, 2s, and Is WILL JAMEBON, Touring Manager ■ GEORGE DUNCAN & Co. BEADY MONEY DRAPEBS, TANORID SjT|REET, ASHBURTON. Winter Fast Approaching. GF] JP T f^f} WERE fortunate in securing their stock of • ■*-'.. • 436 \y\J») Blankets and Flannels prior to the consider able rise in price of wool, and all purchasers will get the full benefit thereof. Large stock of Winter Oapea and Jackets at rock bottom prices. Flannelettes, Calicos, Sheetings, Dress Stuffs, and other lines in General Drapery *re quoted at lowest cash prices. Please call and judge for yourselves, sand the verdict will be that yon s&v« money in purchasing from G.DUNCAN & CO., CASH DRAPERS. irmwiimn „ mm im—— him imi—lx_j „ mm — ia NOTICE TO FARMERS. are CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY .QUANTITY Plowe take your Samples to tha Mill] We on wpply «tetn«»ck<at cost price. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) 17th Marah. 1900. J- B. HOBART, M. n . gw ~~ SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS . (o) k PERFECT TOBACCO. DRESS AND FASHION.



Grand Show of Winter Fashions and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW ORR T S now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of High-classs Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capes, Costumes, Millinery, Macintoshes, Dress Fabrics, Corsets, Umbrellas, Gloves, Collars and Ties, New Dreßß Materials, Trimmings, Velvets Blouse Cloths, Kid Gloves. Gents' Clothing, Hats Caps, Ties, Gloves, etc. Ladies and Gents' Joots end Shoes in great variety. Blankets, Flannels, Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, Floorcloths. Large purchases have been made previous to the great rise in Wool and other Materials, Customers will get the full benefit. DRESSMAKING.—TaiIor alade Coat and Skirt Costumes—beautiful fit. waterpr"ooF cloaks ANDREW ORR has opened a Special Purchase of lif'n Maid's Waterproof Cloaks &t V LESS THAN HALF-PRICE. LADIES' 7s 6d, MAID'S 4s lid—FOß ONE WEEK ONLY. t ANDREW O R R . LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMm New Designs. New Burners. •"^""■■'■* # X» ■■■■■»■'■ X*TE have juab opened up she finest and raosfe boautiful assortment of TABLE LAMPS ever offered to the Public of Ashburfcon, and invite inspection. These are all genuine English &oods, selected by our Mr Collins when in London, and are not only splendid value, bat are of chaste design and colours, and are ornaments in themselves. We have also a Hoe of OIL STOVES, all sizes, including the celebrated VERITAS lamp, which is not only a splendid heating Stove, but is the best embellishet Oil Stwve ever imported Into the colony ; also, the INFERNO Oil Stove, which will boil your kettle with lfghtning speed; This ia tho most effective Oil Stove ever evented, and will consume less oil than any othtr Stove placed on the Market. Come and see our new designs for 1900- W. H. COLLINS & CO., BEHOVED TO MITCHELL & TUBNER'S OLD PREMISES, TANORED STREET}



SOUTII AFUTCA NWA R. JN Tews fsxm SJingersfontein, ]>jpW ZEALANDERS to the Mbtec.. of the Yorkshire Regiment bat I. Ashburton It.i Yorkuhiremen to the assistance of Ke» Zml»i>il,r« when FLETCHER BROS. Brought down there prices nearly six years ago, and we have kepc them down as loir as we could possibly do so, and pay 20s In the £. Brldah Troops advancing slowly in South Africa, but the Prices of ever* elium «# :-FLBTO.HBB" BEOS. -PB.IOK LIST<— '. These Prices are subject! to change at once by giving one day's notice. Money spent here Finest Snowdrop Sugar. Everything «« Will D 0 . «« ■ • ..lUp... evejj X^w. otS/wise bM' S" 8" th" -* « "<* »~& FINEST EOLLBR FLO¥R {A«hburton or Timarii) 200Jb B 9 »« it. inrik k— **4 tea. xiaXl TBAt We have Just received another Shipment of the Cel«hr»t«,i n n «k... rr j ■apply our Customer with anfqawtity of thi, F?mot. B?IS /' "* *' T"^ COMPARE OU PRICES WITH THK r«lOM OTHKR STORES ARE CHARGISO Finest New Cm rants 5d perlb . ><'- n^t W*t*tn**, ni. «j it. Finest New Snlunas 7d per lb s "* •X%7.?A^rt plain, >d perlb Finest Roaeted Coffe Beans Is lOd and 2 8 v?nK^ (Lem°B> Aim°nd> we pcr 'Ibv wj j«i • Non-Alcoholic Winea, per bottle I 3 New Reasons Honey 7d and 91 p«r 3 ir. Ship's Lime Juice P,, 1 ? Peeks Chocolate Powder (delloiooe) *:b Sicily Almonds, por lb 1 4 tin Is 2d, lib tin 2s 3d Jordan Almonds 2 a NewSpanlsh Valencia Raisins 6|d perlb Finest Dried Apple's, per lb S J Bkine Rabins 4d perlb „ Dried Apricot \, li Finest New Dates 8d perlb „ Dried Peaches 10 Fmo Muscatels, perlb, 1 0, Pmerved Glncer « a New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Mi»d Sin. ?S 'I .t» 8 FUieet French Prunes, per lb 010 -\tSd *PW Pa°k" *&* , Stewing Prunes „6J and 0 8 Umoa Syrup, per bottle 1 ft New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, Peppermint Syrup  1 O Tib T^CrinVeel, per tin °3 ! 2^^^ " f C^^^, IL«- S°dp 6er S upeS^^« bkl^ Lewis'Pr^Bacon,byr O llorside Fssenc^tnt ITanJloTbJ^ r iP? F d • tt ii. ao* Neave's Food lid, Mellin's Food Is id Lewis Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 Benger's Food Is lid »nd Ss «d per tin Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id Robinson's patent Groats and Barley and 0 6 per tin DesslcatedCoooanut „ 0 7 Nelson's Gelatine lon. packet Sdmond's Baking Powder, 6d and v Igfnglass,- If .packet ' lid per tin Brown's Corn FJour 3d lb y" 1"111? '» X ? Brown's Maize Flour 31 lb Pea Nuts  0 5 Mateena 8d lb, QueeusUnd Arrowroot «d lib Tins St Georp'o jams, 4s dd Oadbury's Cocoa |lb 10J *!b Is 8i lib £X", 5s 6d *. .H. 0 ■ Va" iib ""• *'b 1U ' ub _^-w^^ , ts&*~ &%.%s.*> *m Concentrated JeUiea-L- mon. Rasp- G ld Fn Vale Milk 5 a 6i «i zs 61 tin berry, VanUla-pint packota, Fancy Lunch 3*d lb 1, tin or 344 lfr 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 n College DeVere's Jelly Powders, assorted Super. Wine i\& lb by !in, or 6d lb flavours, per packet 0 6 VanilU Wine , |v Bird Seed— Hemp, Rape, Canary,lb 0 3 Rich Tea Vrl ik \2 »?„ zl If Ltoeed, whoio, 4 Xhe,lp-i|bO 4 PTpSVixsd «,? *'.." IIl«4{2 Aaslebro:>k'aCoco*£lb4d,*lb7£i Fancy Mixed 6»d Ih r» tU-ik Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7*d tin] Dessert Id lb " or 1M £ Morton's Cream of Tartar, perlb 1 3 sSEmSS 'l """S „ Carbonate Soda „ OS Snowflakes 4|d lb ,!" or 6i „ Tarlano Acid „ 110 Water „ Citric Acid 3doz. „ 3 6 Ginger Nuts 5U H " or 6d lb „ Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Cocoanut 7{d Ih or«Slk „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 Oracknels la Id lb or Is 8d lb „ Borax, powdered  0 8 Pec]r% Treena and C() Bipctif g ™1B  Sulphur „ 0 6 Chocolate Fingers Is 6J per lb Washing Soda ' 0 1 J O ije Nolr Is por lb DisinfecUinfc Powder, lsrge Una lpi Cream Sandwich Is 2d per lb Caustic Soda 7o\ Bd, and 9d per tin Neapolitan Wafers 2* 3d per lb Carbolic Smd feoap 5d per bar Florence Wafers Ss 3i pef lb Blue Stone 3d perlb European Mixed Is 3d per lb Day & Mattii.'s paste Blacklng.doz. 0 4J p a ten?MedTcines, etc $ **" lb S yeiBGt bs LBad P S& °0 ? ""* RBd ViolCt P°WdW Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bofc. 0 « o , n phor> loz b j ookß gdj of 2g M ". ut»i i "fi a I v^linefidand9d j%r, lib tins le 9d Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 P(jrfl Glycerine 6d and 9d hottle Keen a Oxford^Blue, per lb 010 , -.ycerine and Cucumber 10J p"r bottle Reckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 Pjk(n X lUer Is 4d and 2 3 6d St George s Blue, ..,"?§ Bonnin«ron'slrish Moss Is and Is 101 Colman'sD.SF.Mu^ard,llbtln & l 8 Seigel's Syrup 1« 9d and 3» bottle t~ «na IW, ilb Una 6d P.lls-Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d b Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Beecham's and Sefgel's Is 6dbe*' 71b tins 6s 9J Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts fid dot ' Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5» percwt. p; nCft » FrDii! Saltß .^ boU , e „ , ; Salt, 71b bag Bd, l^b Pluid Magnesia Is bottle bag, Is 3d food's and Ayer's Satsaparilla 4s 8d be Girger. whole Is 3J, ground Is 4d lb Oondy's Fluid Is sd, LuSg Preserver 1 Whi^? cp upu" a i Barry'B 'Wcopberns Is 5d bottle lib Tin Rabbit In Jelly 7d, 21b, 10d and 1* Sootfc . a Emulsion 2a 6i and L6i PRESERVED FISH. bott ] e - OU Salmon, Californlan Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting p owde red Magnesia 31 per packet lOd, Cocktail lld-per tin Morton's Seidlita Powders ltd per box Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin Bender's Food 1 s lid and 3, Cl per tin Small, 4d and 4id. large 8d Baxter's Lung Preserver Is per bottle Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4s<l per tin j aco b- g Oil 2* 91 per bottle Morton's Fresh Herrings, fl*t 7d, kip Himrod's Asthma Cure 5s 6tf ncr tin pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauc N orweg ian Cod Liver Oil U 3 lane lOd per tin p er bottle Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fishllO a Bi\ Kipler's Exfcrrcfc Malt 2, 6d per bottle Star Brand Mv let 16 1 per tm X pler . a Exrract Malf Bnd d , "^ Pre £ erved Bloaters lOd per tla r 2s 91 per bottle m«« -«-• -j oj i rtJ t\ i Mellin's Food la 9J per tottle Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle Ground Rice 3*d White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Split Peas 61b 8 *is, or 2J lb Washing Soap—Silkatone lOd bar or lls p ear i Barley olbs Is, or 2id lb per box Egyptian Lenti's 3|d lb MeLood's almond scented 9d bar. 11= Haricot Beans 3£i lb per box * Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd box o Rawllng's almond scented, 9d oar. . gi lb Domestic, 6d bar Fiag Brand Picldcs 9s 6d per dri or lOd Bond s Cleanser, od bar, os 3d box p er bof ie Barilla Ash 9d bar 0 and B Currie Powder J.Od per do* or lid Sunlight soap Is per box, 4£djbar bottle Lifebuoy (Carbolic), Is 4i box, 6d bar Mellor's Sauce h pint Bid, pints Is 3d bo Toileb Soap-Pear'B assorted tablets, 4in Lea and Perrin's Sauce *-pint Is 4d. nln box, la box 2s 6d Pear's unscented tablets,. 6d each, 53 6d Our Own Sauce i-pint sd, pint 9d } „ , v ,, ,  , Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Oieaver's Shaving bticks, 9JI each Anch..vy feauce Is 3^ pint bottle Brown Windsor, lib bar li)d, 10 tablets Tobacco-Willi%mH J Jnno 5^ lb; Nallroi for V nu v  , lk , OJ 43 6d lb J Derfcy 53 6d * r GoWafc Glycerine Soap, $lb bars 41, lib bars 83 B ag l e gs per lb Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Matches Plaids 4s p^r jjross, 4&d Ao% Hops, loose. Is 4d, and Is e«?'b pressed 1000 Vestas, Beil'a, 4s ltd dois, 0 Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle box . 1( ;oo Vestss, German, 3s IN Liebig'a Extract Meat 1 s 9d per jar doZt 43 box ; 25« Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d Washboards, wood, lid, zmc Is 2d doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9J, packet, small 3d p-ickefc Is lid Starch, Colman's, 6 b pkfc sid lb Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d, la 6d and „ Lily, per lib box 5d Is 8d lb Borax Starch Glaze, la doz.; l|d packet We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax ia any quantity. Tims : Prompt Nett Cash witk the Oidin No charge for'packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway lUtiob and withinji^ two milea radius of Aahburton. FLETCHER BROS. OAIM SUPPLY STORES ASHBURTON & OHRISTOHI?ROK.