Mr Schwartz aaid, an Sergeant of th? Guards, he was proud to belong to a corps that fleet suchmn aa Lieutenant Tv kei' and Messrs Willis, Heasley and Bennett, He told how Mr Upton in his eagerneas to go had come along to the speaker anr! had a little drill. He and Mr Harper were now away, and no doubt knew considerably mor. drill th^n the speaker. (Applause.) Mr Harper said it fell to his lot to ask thorn to drink the health of Mr I; Sargent. (Loud applause.) He also had the pleasing duty of making Mr Sargent a Bmall present before leaving the district:. The gentlemen present) were only a small portion of those who had subscribed to the p-eßentation. The weather had prevented many from coming to do honour to a gentleman who had been ia the district for so many year?, and throughout the time had acted in a manly, straightforward, and altogether splendid manner. (Applaude.) MrSsrgent had for Borne twenty years been tl c colleague of the speaker on a sm*U local body, and had been there continuously. No body had thought ef opposing hia seat. This fact alone was a splendid testimonial to his worth, Ab chairman of the Upper Ash burton Road Board, the speaker regretted exceedingly losing Mr Sargent,-who h*d always taken a most practical and level headed view of any matter that had come before the Board. (Applause.) They all regrebbed excremely loßing such a man. They were all too few. Their guest was looking well that evening, and they hoped fee would have many years yet to enjoy the part of the country to whioh he was going' (Applause.) Ashburton's losa was the gain of the people there, and they would, no < doubb, soon appreciate him as his friends here had done. He asked their guest to accept for himself a pair of field glasses. They understood he had acquired an estate very much larger than hia old one. Hia j friends had therefore parohaaed a pair of good field-glasses in order that) from the roof of his house he might be able to look over fcha who!e of his nearly 4,000 aores. (Loud applause.) The speaker know the house and was satisfied bhat Mr Sargent), if agile enough to climb to the roof (laughter) would be able to do as the sp§aker had said. They also wished Mr Sargent to convey to Mrs Sargent a small token of the respect those around him felt for hia family. (Applause.) It was k small teapot of sterling silver, and they thought it aa appropriate gift to the sterling wife of a sterling man, who had proved her self to be the sterling mother of many sterl ing children, (Applause.) When they found people doing their duty aa this family had done, it was only right to honour them. He asked their guest to accept the present*) as a small mo men to of the respect and esteem with which they were regarded. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Sargent and family. Mr J. B. Bland said he had known Mr Sargent since his (the speakere) boyhood, and had always prized him as a valuable friend. His advice had always been f eely given and his judgment had been of xhe lonadosb. His kindness and geniality were remarkable and the speaker regretted extremely that Mr Sargent was leaving them. Mr T. Stene spoke in the same str&ict He had lived on the next) farm to their guest, who was an ideal neighbour, while his hos pitality was of the most liberal. Mr T E Upton said Mr Sargent was more than just to his neighbours, so much ao, that he was scarcely just to himself, Mr J H Pauling was exceedingly sorry to lose Mr Sargent. In the course of business he'had received a number of most useful hints as toimprovements of machinery, etc. He was a most valuable man in the district and his departure a severe loos. Mr E Saunders had had many pleatant experiences of the hospitality of Mr Sargent. He was in the country in the rough old early days, when it was only the men of hia pluck and stamina who could get there. Messrs Hanmer and Bland were no doubt right in celling a properry to Mr Sarcent, but he, th« speaker, withed they had chose someone else to sell it to.—(Laughter and applause). Mr Molcolmson spoke of the cordial v,-ol come extended to him by Mr Sargent when hf( the speaker), first arrived in Aehbuvton. He regretted very much his departure. Mr E J Paul said Mr Sargent had co lver ted a very wild spot into a fertile farm, He kne-v the estate their gueab was going to, and it was a good one. He regretted their loss bub it would ba a great gain to the people there, Mr Purnell said he had had a good many business dealings with Mr Sargent, and had ooma to the conclusion he was a most honor able and straightforward man. He wished him every success where he was going, bub hoped he weald yet come lack again. Others h*d gone away from this district bafc still found Ashburton a desirable place to live and had come back again, Mr R. Bird spoke to the same effect. Mr Sargent, who was reoeived with loud and continued applause, said he returned very many thanks for the flattering re marks made concerning himself and his family. In leaving he would be ahaent in body but present with them in spirit. He had two regrete, hewaa leaving |,'ooc (Viends, also the best stock market in the cioutti Island. In accepting the presents he thanked them most cordially, They would be some of the beet pieces of furniture he possessed. On behalf of his family he thanked them* If at any time his friends could visit him in hie new home, he would be pleasod. If they could go down for a week's holiday they would be most welcome. Ha thought he had made a good bargain. He had been asked why he was going. W«ll he had got tired of growing wheat at 2i a bushel, and he was now going into cheep. He again thanked them very cordially for their handsome presents and their kind

remarks* (Loud applause.) Mr Harper said with regard to Mr Sargent coming back again. A few months ago he attended a send off to a gentleman in Tin« wald. The gentleman they had sent oft' had sow returned, and settled down. He trusted Mr Sargent would do the s«mo, He would be in an isolated position down there, would miss the daily visit to.the town, and the many friends, and in all probability would be iuduced to return. (Applause.)

Mr T Stone proposed the toaßt of " Wheat wooli and frozen matton." The toast was coupled with the names of Mr Shearer (for wheat), Mr Bonifanfc (wool), and Mr Mal oolmaon (frozan mutton). Mr Shearer, deplored the low price of wheat-, and hoped to ccc it 3i and 4a before long. Mr Bonif&nt thought Mr Sargent was making a wise ohoice in the new departure. Mt Malcolmßon said, that whan firet ap pointed to Anhhuiton, he waa told he would have an easy time for about four months in the year. As a matter of fact he oould sot get four days holiday, bo busy wan the factory. The only trouble was they conld not freeze fast enough. That was the fau't of the district. It produced so many fine Bheep. Wool went up and down, but the farmers were going ia for sheep more. The demand for frozen mutton in England was un limited. The flroable was the middle man got too much profit. But fr^m the Fahfield works the mutton went straight! to the markets. He hoped Mr Sargent would soon send Bheep to Fairton from Rockwood. Mutton and wool were now up, but wheat would h»ve ita turn. [Mr Sargent inter jected he would soon send some, as he bad ome almost ready now.]

Mr E. Thoma* claimed that his excellent milling had built up the magnificent frame jjn«i' brain of Mr Sargent. (Laughter). Through many years of business he had found their guest a remarkably straight forward man to deal with. He was a typical British farmer, and his hospitality was unbounded. He wished him every success he oould desire for himself.

Mr Stone proposed "The merchants of Ashburton," coupled with the name of Mr E. W, Hanmer

Mi B W flanmer returned thanks for the toast. The merchants did their best to meet the farmers and give the best prices they could afford. They did their best, and often gave the farmers of Ashburton a trifle better prices than they could get in any other part of the colony. Mr J Heseltine proposed " The Business and Professional Men of Ashburton." This was responded to by Mr C W Pqrnell, who said he was glad to be present at any meeting of farmers. He knew many of them Bg long he felt a farmer himself, He took credit for the fact that the men of his pro fession, of whioh he was proud, had always been the greatest upholders of the great liberties the English now took as their right. Mr Pauling briefly replied* Ashburton was an exceptionally good district, and good business could be worked up in it by care and industry. Mr Q MariQtb Watson was glad to foe ptft.

sent, but regretted the circumstances that brought them together. Mr J V De leer acd Mr J H Stephens also responded.

Mr Sargent Baid he could confirm Mr Kanrner's statement that he did his best for the farmers, as laat year he (Mr Sargent) got tho highest price obtained in the district, Mr Malcolmaon proposed the toast of "Tne Chairman." Mr Harper had always kept himself io tiio back ground, but if ho wou'd oniy come to the front there was a peat future before him, (Applause). Aa a man with the iutereits of the district at heart, he was second to none. Whenever duty called he was at his post, rain or shine. He trusted their chairman might long remain in the district.

Mr J. R. Biand proposed " The farming interest,''' coupled with the names of Messrs T, vS!o;se, A. Lawrie, anl J. Shearer 'J hse gentiemtsa briefly replied. Mr Lawrio thought the auctioneers might make a decided improvement at the S3.lea, namely, by abolishing trotting. (Applause) Mr Harper, replying to the toast of the ohairman, referred among other things to the recent parliamentary election. He had taken his beating as » Britisher should, but

the defeat would not prevent his coming forward again if asked to. (Loud applause ) If asked, and he felt it was a matter of duty, he would nofc refuse. He thanked them for the manner in which they drank the he&lrh of hia wife and also his boy. He was proud of his boy. It had been a great trial to part with his son, who was his righb hand man on the station. Bat when the lad of hia own free will came to him and asked if he might go, he was intensely proud of him and said if he felt it his duty to go, to do so by all meana. Well, he had gone (cheers) and he (the speaker) hoped that if he came back they would gfva him a hearty welcome. The toast of " The incoming tenant," Mr J. Shearer, was heartily drunk, and that gentleman was wished every success in the farm just) vacated by Mr Sargenb. Mr Shearer brufly responded. "The Ladieß," the "Press," and the ••Host," concluded a longthy programme. During the evening songs ware Rung by Messrs Schwartz, T. B. Upton, G. Roberte, R Lewis, J, W. Maloolmson, J. H. Pauling, J. W. Timmins, and W. Keeley. Musical selections were given by Messrs Arrow and R. Curtis. Mr Arrow acted as accompanist throughout the evening.

Walter Bentley Season

Mr Douglas Ancelon who at present has the famous actor, Mr Walter Beratley under engagement, will appear at the Oddfellows' Hall next Thursday evening. On this occa sion a new drama—entitled, ■• A House of Mystery " will be staged for the first time in Ashburtor. Mr Ancelon's company are at present appearing at the Princesa Theatre, Bunedin, to phenomenal business, night after night, according to the press reportß hundreds of would-be patrons are unab'e to get near the doora of the theatre, owing to the great demand for tickets. "A Houf.e of Mysteryj" was played in | Australia at the Criterion Theatre, in December last, and ran for four weeks to packed houses, and proved the most successful production of the year. This drama is from the pen of the celebrated dramatist, Mr Frank Harvey, author of "The Wages of Sin," " The Land of the Living," " Shall we Forgive Her," etc, etc., and ia at present beiDg played at the Court Theatre, London, where it ia creating quite a furore. On Mr Ancelon's recent visit to London, he witnessed this splendid play and at once secured the copyrights for the Australian colonies. In Sydney, IV mania and in Dunedin, it has hoen received with unbounded applause by delighted audi ences, and it bid? fair to rival the famous " Silver King " in the hearts of all theatre goers. The company which Mr Ancelon is bring ing with him to this city, has been moat highly spoken ofbythn press in Dunodin, and ccmbaitts the nam«a of some of the most talented ac'ors at preeent on the Australian stage. Mr Douglas Auoalon has already gained for himself in th.3 colonies intmy admirers by his t>plendil presence, and his manly acting, and his performances in Sydney were most highly praißod by th« leading dramatic critics in that city. Tho company numberß twenty fix artiste. Mise Ada Woodbill, the leading lady of the com pany, is described as being one of the most charming actresses,'that has appeared in Dunedia for many years past. Misa Lynn Lindßay, who is at present with this com-? pany is an Ashburto's nativo, who haa recently joined the ranks of the theatrical profession, and ha~> already gained fame and position in her new sphere. The box plan will be opened on Mordiy at Jones', and we oaa safely prrdiet a record house to greet this great combination. The management hays decided, notwithstanding the enormous expense entailed in bringing such a large oompmy to thi3 city, to retain their original price?, v'z ,—Front seats 3?, second 2s, back Is, Mr Alec Anderson, Mr Ancelon's agent arrived yesterday from the south to make all arrangements for the season here, he reports greab business in Dunedin, which is corroborated by the newspaper reports to hand.

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Board wasg.held to-day, at eleven a.m. There were present—Messrs P, Stew art (chairman), T Wilson, A H Ayrton, and J Oochrane. POBEESPONDENOS Correspondence was read :— From W Kennedy, resigning his position as ranger to the Board, which'was accepted. An application was received from Mr Lowe for the position.—lt was decided to invite applications, to be in by next meeting. overskeb's report

The overseer's report was as follows :—

I beg to report that with the exception of a few days of a man raking in ruts, no work has been done during the last month. The roadß throughout the district, on account of the dry weather, have been in a very loose oondition for traffic. The rain we have now got will improve them, but if it continue?, no doubt a good deal of patching will be required, As to thecondition of the function of the roads brouehb up at last meeting, I consider Eome of them could be improved three ways (1) kvelling off with a pick and shovel, (2) carting Bhingle to make up any hollowa, (3) the plough and sooop could be employed to do the levelling work. I think No. (1) plan would be sufficient. Certain works have been held over for fur ther consideration, v'z :—Formation of road, parb of Dundas, the Ohertsay road j repairs to a portion of Cochrane'a rord. Io now remains for the Board to decide if any of those works should be taken in h^nd at pre. sent. As authorised :Q2 has been accepted for the blue gums on the Seafleld road, this as well aB the price for cottages haa been paid. | The Board should now determine the con ditions under which the reserves enumerated should be let from May Ist.

overseer's report It was decided to get the gorse cleared off the road only near section 2028 KEMRING MEMBERS As MeSirs J Cochrane (No 2 Ward), and L'oyd and Ayrton (No 3 Ward), retire by efiuxion of time the election to fill the three vacancies was fixed for May 5. The annual general meeting was fixed for May 1, at noon, and the ratepayers meeting at 2 30 on same date UNPAID RATES It was resolved to add to all unpaid rates 10 per cent after the 25th May, 1900 ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £8 10a were passed for payment.

Itm ASBBUKTON GOARDfANj SiTUEDAY, APEIL T, 1900



LOST— A. Cash Book. Finder handsomely rewarded on returning same to this office 4 52 LOST —A Bearded Dog; answers to tie name of " Glen." Reward on rot.un - ing same fco H. Bptterick, Wakanui 5 268 BAPTIST Sunday Sohaol Anniversary Beautiful Service of Song by Scholars and Choir, afternoon, at 2.45. 4 42 RIMmVE~MEXHODitiT UHUKCH— Rev. U. Raink will prench twice in the above Church TO-MORROW, at 11 a.m and 6.30 p.m. Winchmore afternoon at 3 ! o'clock. BARING Square Church —The Rev. R Taylor will preach a farewell Sermon ! Tomorrow Morning at H. The Rev, Williams, of Fiji, will preach in the evening at 630; collection in aid of the Foreign Mission Fund. On Monday Evening a nublio Missionary Meeting in tho Charoh at 7 <.'O, when the Rev Williams and Josepha, a fijiain, will address the Meeting ; collection in aid of the Fuud. On Tuesday a Mission '< ary Meeting wtU be held in the Wakanui Church. The Missionaries the Rev Williams and Josepha will address the meeting, com mencing at 7 30. Collection in aid of ihe Fund. 4 47



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASH BURTON. Lessee—Mb Dougias Aucelon. THURSDAY NEXT (12th APRIL) A GREAT DRAMATIC TREAT ! MR Douglas Ancklon has the honour to announce that he haa specially en gaged the popular actor WALTER BENT LEY Prior b> his Tour of the World, which fol lows Now Zealand. For the first time in this town, a power ful new Melo-Orama, entitled, A HOUSE IF MYSTERY-



This Drima was played in Sydney at the Criterion Theatre last December, and proved the greatest success of the year. Mr Ancrlon's Dramatic Company is con sidered by the Dunedin Press to be the moat talented that has ever viaiied New Zealand. Box Plan at Jones. Prices—3<, 2a, la. Early doora 6d extra, 7.15 p.m. Doora open 7, commencing 8 sharp, JOHNSON WEIR, 4 49 Manager.



T. "Bullock. ~SATUEDAY, APKIIUT R A X A I A. Several Properties in the above Township, in the Estate of W. Cox, deceased. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at tho Arcade on the above date, on account of the Public Trustee, ns Administrator In the Estate of W Cox, deceased, the under mentioned Properties iv the Township of Rakaia, viz., Town Section 356, containing £ acre, corner of Macltia and Rolleston Streets, on which is erected a small shop with dwelling, also two loomed cottage, etc. Town Section 35-1, containing £ acre ar'j .inicg and ironting Rolleston Street, on which is erected two small shops and dwellings. Town Section ?52, containing J acre enjoining the nbove, also fronting Koileaton Street. '1 he properties will be sold separately to suit purchasers. Particulars can be ascertained on application Terms declared at sale, which takes place at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 35 Auctioneer



SATUKDAY, APftIL 14, LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, HINDS 185 aobks 185 MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of the Mortgagee,— 185 acres 38 perches, leasehold, situated not far from the Hinds Railway Station, being R.S. 36455, containing 61 acres; lots 7 and parb reserve 1871 containing 24 acres 38 perches, and 50 acres respectively, and lot 47, part Reserve 1381, containing 50 acres, at present in the occupation of Mr B. Bulmer, Further particulars furnished on applijj option. Terms at Sale.—Note lime—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 4 37 Auctioneer*



DAVID THOMAS. ABOADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, MAY 11, — 1900 — MY Nexb HOESB FAIR will be held en the above date, OR WEIGH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 4 24 Auotioooer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. BULLOCK'S AROADE, SATURDAY, April 28, 1900 i GREAT ! HUB - DIVISIONAL HALE OF BBOWiN'd FARM, MITCHAM & DROMQRE, CONTAIHING 3764 18SSI 3764 IN BLOCKS OF 60 Acres & Upwards Full particular in future advertisemeats.



Mr H. StepheDßon reports ac his Havc lock Street auction rooms there was a good sale considering the bad weather* The following are some of the prices reali^.sd :-— One cow £5. A line of weanera brought 4s. Onions 8s Bd, potatoes 3s to 3s, fowls la 6d to 2s 3d, roosters 3s, geeso 4s, 1 kitchen clook 6s, 1 single breech loading gun 83. A lot of furniture brought very good pricp. ;»■■■■■■■■: ■■■ij«gw?ra«^^^^ WANTED, a* once — Strong Lad for stable. Apply J Newman, Arli- Lsarton 4 33 WANTED — Good General Servant j Apply Mrs Alfred Curtis, Tinwald. ' 4 45 BAPTIST Sunday School Anniversary. Children will sing at all the services To-morrow, Preacher—Rev. W. Lamb. 4 45



THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER BURY, Ltd, West Street. TINWALD SALEYARDS. IUESDAYTiPRIL 9 Account Clients, — j f)A Head Two and Three-year-old 4i\) CATTLE £* Good SPRINGERS OAA Merino EWES Also—Fat Cattle, Seeep, and Pigs T B' GIBSON, Manager H A LLOYD, 4 48 Auctioneer & S. KNIGHT are buyers~oTTU • kinds of Second-hend Goods. Ad oinirtg Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse : T7IREBH Oysters, Soles, Shrimps, and all Jj kinds of Fresh Piah by express Tc-nJght. J H Jkwitt. Telephone 96. Opposite Mail Office. A FAREWELL SOCIAL to the Rev R and Mrs Taylor will be held in the Baling Square Churoh on Tuesday Evening, oommenoing at 7 30. Vocal and instru mental selection*, Light refreshments, etc. 4 46



LOST. LOST— From Lad Us' Waiting Boom, Ashburton Railway Station, on THURSDAY, ft Lady's Cuff with gold link?. Please return to office of this paper. 4 44 MY Tuner, Mr Habrow, will be in A«hbarton on Monday, 9th.— WAR PICTURES, — "Battles of Elands* laagte, Belmont, Dundee and Modder River, and Defence of Mafeking, Is 6d each, or set of five for 63 6d same as Christ* ohuroh. War and Weapons, illustrated coloured plate of Colonel Baden-Powell, etc. Maps of scat of war.—H. M. Jones. niENDRKS are invited till Noon on X MONDAY, April 9, for the Ereotion of Infants' Schoolroom (adjoining Weßleyan Church). For plans and specifications apply to H. G. BERRYMAN, 3 274 Secretary for Trustees ASHBURTON HOSPITAL EOARD. A PPLIOATION~rfi invited for the A undermentioned POSITIONS :— House Surgeon ; £150 per annum Matron, who must hold a Nursing Cettl* fioate ; £100 por annum Certificated Nurse,*£4o per annum. Two Probationer Nuraee; £16 each pec annum Wardsmaid; £26 per annum Wardsman ; £52 per annum Gardener; £52 pec annum Board and Lodging provided in the above oases except in the case of House Surgeon (who fa allowed outside practice). Schedule of duties may ba obtained on applying to the undersigned. Applications, in writing, accompanied by Certificates and Testimonials, will be re oeived up to 4 p.m on UMi APRIL Nfxt, at the County Council offices. Ashburton, addressed to Chairman Aahbur'oa Hospital Bo>rd. By order, F. Ma IN WARING, Cltrk. A?hbn- on, M»rch g.'nd, l§ol 5 135 K. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. Tangred Street, (Next McCar ell & Compton'b Stables.) AGENT for Billings and Knowle'a Spray lumps aud Famous Insecticide^ Spray Pumps, complete .. £2 Knowlea' " Sweet Nicotine " 23 per bottle. „ Kill 'Em Quick Is 9d per bottle. „ Paris Green 2a 6d per lb\  Holabore Powder 2s per lb. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannot be said of the American Blight That to the Orohardist id gives delight, So Spray it well without compulsion With French " Kerosene Emulsion." ] The cherries and pears are covered with ilugi, The Vines are infestad with naughty wae Bugs. Bat never say die, have yon nob seeu There's death in the spray of "SWEST Nicotine." The Aphia black and the Aphia green Are the very worst pests the peach ht>s seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, Then why notgive " Swbbt Nicotine " •> show. Your fruit trees will soon be nothing bat stumps * If you've not got the sense to use M Knowles' Pomps." The San Jose Soale is coming your way, And your cry then will be " Let us Spray," 11 Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jose Soale Pub a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of his tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with & lighted matoh—Ob, Lor. f What a buster ? Catch hold of his throat and open his throttle, And dose him with " Bordeaux " out of a bottle, When he's swallowed a pint or a quart at the most, He'll be dead as a nail, or quail upon toait The larva of the Codlin Moth Is more destructive than the Goth. So take my advise »a soon as he's seen Give him a spray of " Paris Green." We have pests by the millions, Which give ua the Damps. They are coming in Billions, Thank "CLARK" for his Fumpa. GRAHAM'S ROAD. I Cy(\ ACRES Good Land, about 2 [miies from Tinwald. Several good Town Section Ashburfcon. Sections in good p-isifcioDg, FairtoD. 5 Several Sections Water ton. H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE FOR BALE nnHAT Convenient Residence with 3 X Acres of Land, situate West Bide Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Segers, The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surroundings and land are flrst-clae, HAMPSTEAD DISTRICT. I /~"1 OOD Roomy House and about 3 acres of Laud. TT EABEHOLD Property near Barford, JLj Hinds, 110 Acres, with good improve- | merits. Annual rental, one shilling per acre. S Sheep proof fences, and plenty of water and , feed. Full particulars and terms from H. W. BARRETT, A»ENT, ARCADE, ABHBURTON 11 ~ Smoke JMew Venus



Fred lender oros. , WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be held on THUESDAY, Bpril .19, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 55 JRiEDLANDER BROS., Ltd WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLIY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlaruier Bros. Limited «* I AM A CASH BUYER Of WHEAT, OATS, AND GRASS SEEDS. ; DAVID THOMAS. 3 260 "TI/TRS ALOUKJN has a more completes IjIJl Stock than ever of Fancy Work and | Materials. All the latest styles to hand. Inspection Invited. OHER'JJSEY ANNUAL SPORTS AND RAGES. NOTICE ia hereby given, in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Chertsey Domain will be set apart for the Chertsey Annual Sports and Baoe« on the 16th day of April, on which day charges will be made for admis sion thereto on the following scale, viz:— For each Adult, ... la Foreaoh home, ... la R. CAMPBELL, Chairman Chertiey Domain Board March 1, 1900. 3 104 WANTED Known—Mks Christbnsen begs to announce that she has taken over the premises lately ocoupitd by Mrs Rainey, in Tancred Street. She has vacan i'ea for a few more Boarders—ladies or gentlemen) The house will be under the supervision of Miss C. Christensen, who will also take in dressmaking and plain Mwing. • 3 229 OUR Soldiers are told to remember "Majuba" when fighting the Boere But to come nearer home it will pay to remember A. H. Williams' when in want of books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, news papers, e*c. Lowest prioes. Plain figures. New goods weekly, Large stook of school book* and school requisites,—A H Williams, Tailored Street.



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges ! Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot, Caps Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection o£ Gune, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders* and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builderß Ironmongery at Lowest Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I have aa immense Stock of Ctrpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very be; t makes, and warranted, at prices which are vow recogaiaed as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. «TREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVfcD IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FEOM GIVTTrTHITWQ \ 3JHE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • IVXIJiJ^UXXM O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles.



WINTEK IS NOW FAST APPKOACHING, OUR CUSTOMERS WjTILL FIND A FIRST CLASS ASSORTMENT OB 1 LADIES CAPES, JACKETS, M.A.OJIJLJN lOdJELES (immense variety) LAMBSWOOL MERINO AND KNITTED UNDERCLOTHING— Combinations and Bloomers from the Leading Mills. GENTS' CARDIGANS, OVERCOATS, COVERT COATS, WATER PHOOFS, STORMPROOF, & OIL COATS, (all of reliable makes). ALL WOOL SHIRTS, MUFFLERS, LAMBS^OOL PANTS & TIES. SPECIAL LINE IN MEN'S SERGE SUITS. MEN'S HEAVY BOOTS ALL PRICES. LADIES AND GIRL'S CHEAP WINTJDR SLIPPERS. SEE WINDOWS AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFOED'S, "TB.E CORNER."



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. BXOORSIOS FARES FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS, 1900. EXTRA TRAINS— Ghristchurch to Oamaru, and Oam&ru to Christchurch, T?XOURSION Tickets at; 2d per mile JLJ first class, minimum 4s, Id per mile second class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from \ any station to any station on the Hurunui- Bluff section (omitting distances for which the ordinary return faces are less than the minimum excursion fares), from the 11th to 16;h April Inclusive, also to Chriatcharch from Ashbnrton, Walkarl and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, on 17ch April, all available tor return till Ist May. The journey must be started on the date of the issue of the ticket in every Instance, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. See below as to restricted issue by express trains. For particulars of extension of time, and other information, see handbills and posters From the ilfch to 18th April, inclusive, extra passenger trains will run daily (except Sundays) from Chitstchuroh to Oamaru, and Oamaru to Christ-church, as follows :—GAristchurch depart 10.20 a m, Rakaia 11.34, Aahburton 12.17. Orari 125, Temuka 1.48. Timaru 2.33. St Andrews 2 56, Studholme 3 30, Oamaru arrive 4 30. Stops also to take up at i Dunsandel and Cherbsey, and to take up or to set down *b Hinds 12 41 pm, Rangitata 1.10, Winchester 1,37, Makl kihi 3 12, Glenavy 40. This train takes passengers for any station where it sets down up to Oamaru inclusive, from Christohuroh and any station where it takes up. Oamaru depart 225 p no, Studholme 3 27, St Andrews 3 59, Timaru 4.30, Temuka4 54, Orarl 5.15, Ashbarton I 6.26, Rakaia 7.2, Christcburch arrive 8 25 Stops also to take up or set down at Glenavy at 2.55 p m, Makikihi 3 42, Winchester 5.4, Rangitata 5 30, Hinds 5.54, and to seb down at Chertsey, Dunsandel, Rolleston, and Hornby. This tran takes passengers from Oamaru and stations north of Oamaru where it takea up, for Ghristchnrch and stations where it sets down* From the 11th to 18th April, inclusive, Excursion Tickets will be issued for the 11 a m express train, Christchurch to Dunedin, and from 11th to 18th April, inclusive, return halves of such tickets will be available by that (rain to stations south of Oamaru, to the Methven line on Thursdays, from the Methven line on Fridays, to the Mount Homers and Albury branches, to and from VVaimate only. For the 11 a m express train Dunedin to Christchurch, during similar periods respectively, Excursion Tickets will bo ismed and return halves of excursion tickets will be available to and from the Albury branch on Mondays, to and from Waimate and from stations south of Oamaru to stations north of Oamaru only. On the 19.h, 20lh, and 21st April, extra trains will run at above mentioned times from Christchurch to Timaru (in stead of Oamaru), and Timaru lo Christ church, and similar conditions »* to the use of Excursion Tickets by Express Trains will be in force. Excursion Tickets for the other passenger traffic usually carried by the Express Trains will be available by the special brains notified above. Nighb trains from Duner»in to Chtis' church at 10.35 p m on 12ch April, and at 8.10 p m on 16th from Christchurch to Dunedin, at 1110 pm oo 12th April, and at 8.20 p m on 16th April, fcakirg passengers at ordinary or excursion fares to and from stations where these trains stop For particulars of times and stops, see posters and handbills. 4 40 BY ORDER.



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