The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5097

Ashburton : We<|nesJay, April 25, 1900.

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Snipping, SHA ™ s SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,-^Jt TSOYAL MAIL STEA- ■■-*» MERS, with superior --v|i=NP^iilii aoaoiQnaG^ationforallolasses ■■"■■ "*** •*' ■' of passengers, calling at Monte Video 0* Rio, Tenoriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton [Commander From Date. Gethlo «-7730Kidley Wel't'n ApriJ26 lonic .. 4748)Kemp80n... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS Kumara j6250 Scotland Well'ton May 2 tfokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks  May ~ : £. W. HANMKR, _ ' ' Agent. .^— rip h 1 j^fflßnT NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING GO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOB .LONDON, 71ft Msnte Video, teaneriffe & Plymouth. Bent: Accommodation for all classes of Pfttaengorß at Lowest Batea. Port of Steamers. Dona. Departure. Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakanui 5706 - May 17 Rakaia 5623 — June 14 tfekoa 475Q- — July 12 Papanui 6372 — To follow F»r farther partloulare apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Ageata, Aahbartan, UNio¥"s"T^MSHiP~COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited bTEAMERS S*AII FHCMLYTTELTON AS UNOER: For Weebport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meat in Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration } eference shonld therefore be made to Chrlstchurch dally papers fox dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to Ft FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton '%Mky"stephbnson7 J (successor to Alfred Harrison.) . Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND JOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., . EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'c/ook. , Clearing Sales of Stock,-HouseholdFurni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advanoeß made en Goods placed in my bands for Sals.



Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoeitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company 6 Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from JSOs per month. HENBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER WA TED^KNOWN-Jam Jara- Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4a 9d, quarfce 5s 6d, half-gallons 6a 9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at> Fletcher Bros. TTTANTED KNOWN—That our old p7a V V mises will be closed on and after Saturday, March 10. Caetomers will find ue in New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell & Tpbher. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopea by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share ot public patronage. All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address,— WAKAEUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. 3 MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. tEANORED STREET, Nbxs , Gas" s Oqmpany's Offices |^O NEY ~O LEND i^o] Arrangement fr £5 AND UPWARDS; ; any Security, DRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT- FOR—Suq Fire Insurance Office and Canton due rnaurance Office. "For the Blood is thh Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to oleantfe the blood from all imparities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy E o . zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sorea of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of teatimoniale. Sold in bottles, 2a 9d und 11b each, by Chemisba and Pateni Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, Ths Lincoln and Midland Ooun- Bias Dbog Co, Lincoln, England



NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ii .— MESSRS MITCHELL & CUR.NER HOPE TO BB IN OOOU PATIO N: OF THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10. ""*"■ SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, BAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS JAND ?AMMUNITION Dlreot from the Manufacturer*. COME AND SEE OGR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (bine), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) tNew Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all alzw and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, on hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 6fo. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, . TANKS, BATHS, Etc. m DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTOM, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides,, [etc., .on MoDdaya Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F4O R— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Christchnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashlra^lnsnrance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vaenum]jOil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Wotk in tint District, and In con junction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAiiE'A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAP, Aahbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. -pHAVE IBTILLISOME BLOCKS OF THE JLAGMHOR LAND J'OR jSALE ither for Residential Purposes or ia Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE M A B E |B T . ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroaghly|Jlmproved. ALSO,— 1000^1 Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst, ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containlng',B7, Acres,* Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 1460 Acres, Mayfield, thoronghlyjimproved D THOMAS, ASHBXJRTON. *



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N' oil Bros,* JVicoll B?other% H. F. .Nicoix.) ;L. A. Nicom. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGKKNTS,. CBNTHAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE. In oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any parfe of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regalar consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the andfl. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Scad. 3RAXN BOUGHT AiND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples row farmers who haipQ parcels for Isposal. Station Books kepb and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| snd 5 per cent I Farms, House Properties, and Building I Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to diflpoee|of|bheir properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.-We are buyers at highest market rates, aa agents for Messri Murgatroyd Bros, Wooleoourera and Fell mongers, Chnstchuroh T¥pE ARE OASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL~BROS., Eaat Street, Aahbqrton. _^ FREEZERS. FREEZERS. -J7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suib their own convenience by com municating with us, ,NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHKISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO X Limited i ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. < 3REATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. i ggj Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS MRS ALOORN hopes by Selling fora few weeks at—and in some oases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. irii|f , |[|(| [||>t _ f - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAS You can SAVE MONEY if yon Buy your Boots frcm NIGHOLA3 & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, AshburtoniJ , .... ■ ■ BOOTS & SHOES Of Every, Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORD Lata McDonald & MoDiarmid. H. Undhili. v [k, undbill 1 H. UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (EANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice* Assortment of Artificial Wreath \ n Stock* —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. S DON'Of Worry—Use " Hondai-Lan&a Unblbndid Ceylon Tea." There is no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets i only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; sold by J 00 CoooHj gaunden' Buildings.



A CARD. \ Branch Offico has been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Niooll , Bros., Eaub Street, where] they carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor] MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors,^Chnstchuroh 7 Money bo Lend at LowestlCurrenb Rates on Freehold Security. [ No Procuration Fed ' MAUDE &^HARMAN, ■■■-■si ' t 111 48 Ashburton. : Established 1880 Telephone 69 i f BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers cf Best and Latea • Designs in FUNERAL,FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE :WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST-PATTERN -" RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS a all slaes'and all'fitted with the ever* asting G & J detachable Tyre. " THE UAMBJLEB.' ALL. AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK ')TRER MAREB FITTED WITH G & J TYRES! D. THOMAS. MISS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road East. _ MRS ALCORN is now showing a well selected stock of New Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etc. Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order W' ANTED KNOWN—That Mas Mo Obhgor haa commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East) Street, and wishes to solicit a fair shara of the patronage of her old customers and the general publio. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hourß. Vacancies for A few boarders. 3 171 FARMERS TN WANT ofjfa CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SH O U L|D B U,Y No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Best in the World, I 1 —— MORROW, BASSETT & Co.* ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager NOTICE NOTICE. Mrs Rohottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the General Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artist; framed in Gilt, Eize 22 x 18, for the Bum of { £1 Is. £1 Is. Specimens on view at the Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, East Street, Ashburfcon 512 WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. , , t Smoke New Venue



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(J. V. DE BEER,' WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, HAS JIT3T RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of ' STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, 1 SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. , Not having Window spaoe to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. To those interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Etc. I have jusb received a Speoial line of j STOP WATCHES, INCLUDINO I SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A j wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-class CHRONOGRAPHS. j Also, a New line of two Dozen, • *« The Consultation " Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES. 1 Prioh 20s. ( This is a far superior time-piece to any ' thing of the same claBS yet offered to the public. I A full stock of all other classes of Gold and' Silver Watches on hand, at prices to suit everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window dispjay. Silver Charms in endless variety from 1b each A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING iAND INVKVTMENT "0058 r V. THE SOOIBTY is now u!n^. MONET? ON L> X P O SIT Fixed Twelve Months 4$ p^r o- tt. j Full particulars oa application.- EDWARD STEPHENS, Managf r, Office: Tancred Street



XNTERPROVINGIA.^. ,— ~+ — United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, April 24 Dr Roberts was chosen as one of the Dane din sanitary ootnmisfioners ; Dr Torrance th« one for Southland; Dr Symes the one for Christchuroh. The Wellington seleotion ia not yet made. It is probable the cargo from Aockland to other ports will be treated similarly to that from outside infected ports, but the commissioners' opinions are to be obtained. Mr Ward authorised the burning down of the wharf Bhed at Auckland where the infected rat was found, if the commis sioners considered it> neoessary. The latter replied it was thoroughly fumigated, the ■top was unnecessary. Another rat has been found at Auckland with the bubonto plague baoillus, The guinea-pig and another rab ' ! inoculated from the first rat show every' symptoms of plague. \ The doctor may acoff, and likewise may Bneer, When to his advice you land him no_ear, But tell him his fee is a little too,dear For the good that he dues when you fee! a bit queer. / He from you the secret may try to allure j The cure for all coughs so cheap and so sure, I Suspense you'll not let him then foo long ' endure, j But explain that it's Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. Why Experiment on Yourself With remedies of doubtful utility when you oan get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I which has stood the test of time ? Twenty I five years' sale and use have proven that remedy to be a prompt and certain cure for colds. 16 will cure a cold in a day if taken as soon as the cold has been contracted and before it has settled in the system. Sold by Aahburton Drug Company Smoke New Venus Ambbrley, Deo 7, 1899 [Copy] MkssrslCeaighkad Awd Bbrryman ABhburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at once. ( I*m sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The I laßt one is still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has givon the greatest satisfaction. If yju have time to make one for my son at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trnst you to choose for me, something like the last.—Yours truly, 43T The original letter as above from a s known gentleman and many others of | equally high compliment may be seen ab our office—Craighead and Bbrbyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges Shot. Caps. Wads. BEFORE Buying "any of, Jibe above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who haa a splendid selection of Guns, etc. s by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub bo build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates,| Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! fOOLS' I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best make!, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. IWREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED 18 MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GH/TTnTiT^TATCJ 1 THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON '• IVLIiIJJjJIJM.O, / ■■■„....._ MONGER, Burnebt Street. Agent £|for Cleveland and Imperial Hover Bicycles. WIN TEE IS NOW FAST APPRO ACHItftJ, OUR CUSTOMERS IHtTILL FIND A. FIRST OLAS3 ASSORTMENT OF LADIES CAPES, JACKETS, MACKINTOSHES (immense variety, LAMBSWOOL MERINO AND KNITTED UNDERCLOTHING— Combinations and Bloomers from the Leading Mills, GENTS' CARDIGANS, OVERCOATS, COVERT COATS, WATER PROOFS, STORMPROOF, & OIL COATS, (all of reliable makes). ALL WOOL SHIRTS, MUFFLERS, LAMBSWOOL PANTS & TIES. SPECIAL LINE IN MEN'S SERGES SUITS. MEN'S HEAVY BOOTS ALL PRICES. LADIES AND GIRL'S CHEAP WINTER SLIPPERS. SEE WINDOWS AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD'S, "THE CORNER."



j/i!wl'\^ SHOULD A*-WAYS S/AOKE It is a Sold /Aioe of gen?r^l satisfactioo to all wljo ui?4erstaq«J wbat a joo<l pipe of tobacco is



I FOE THIS MONTH ONtY. B. F. DAVEY, 26, Tuam Street, christchuece;; litNLARGING Photos,, 12 xlO worked in U Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 la. Water colours fit sj, oils £1 lQs. I have been 'delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last six years, and have given every satisfaction. We oan select a photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to he as good as tha ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Doa'fc forget to bring along your photo at once. Send them along to my Address as above. Orders re oeived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a oross; under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists in the Australian colonies. Thia will last til Ist May. 3 12 i W^BHBBh. -s-fl ASHBURTON ThOTTTNG CLUB. WINTER MEETING. TO BE HELD on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1900. Under the Rules cf the New Zealand Trotting Association President —Donald McLean, Esq. Vice« Pkbsident -- P Devane, Esq. Stewaeds -Messrs J Small, R J Henry, J McConocbie, J Devery, Daniel Mc- Kendry, F McOafferty, and J Mc- Cormick. Judge —Mr D. McLean. Starter -Mi 1 X J Henry. Clerk of Scales—Mr R Kriedlan^er. Giehk of Course—Mr George Keller. Hakdi cappek,— Mr H. Brinkman. Time keepers—Messrs De Beer, J Lewis, and J Mailer. PKOGRAMME. 1—1,15 p m— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soya ; nomination, 10.*; accept ance, lOj. Two mika 2-2 p m—Babmers' PtiTß Handicap ■ (eaddlf). of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the bona fide, property of resi dents in the Ashburton County, and mast have been owned and trained in the district prior to lat February, 1900. domination, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. Two miles 3—2 40 p m—Lagmhor Handicap (har ness), of 50 soys; secend horse 7 soys from the stake. Nomination, 253 ; acceptance?, 253. Two miles 4—3.15 pm—Handicap Sbliing Bade (saddle), of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 10a ; acceptance, 10a, One mile and a half 5—4 p m -Ashbxjbtgn Hakdicap(saddle of 60 soys j second horse 7 soya from the stake. Nomination, 25 j; accept) ance, 25a. Two miles 6—4,30 p m—Electric Handicap (har ness), of 30 eova ; second hcrse 4 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 15s. One mile and a half 7 —5 p m—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nominafeion, 12a 6d ; acceptance, 12af'6d. One mila Owners are reminded that, in accord ance with Rules of the NZ. Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Pees are paid at the time of entry. All Riders or Drivers must wear proper Racing Costumes Handicap? will bo'declared on or about SATURDAY, April 21 Acceptances will close at 9,30 pm on SATURDAY, April 28, at Devans'a Hotel Five par cent will be deducted from ail gross winnings for expenses The attention of Owr era is drawn to tha improved condition of the Racing Track, which ia in complete older. R. J. HENRY, 11 Secretary "iwiya oweh, CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the "Musical International College, [ANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kiudly communicate early. " OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis* triots every four months—viz, Marcb, July, and November. ORDERS may ■be left) wlbh ME LLEWELLYN OWEN at Ma Mario Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburfcon j or at Commercial Hotel* » MRS JOHNSTON rfIEACHER of the Pianoforte and Siaging* Street. J rl' Smoke New Yevm