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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 14. 1900. TEACHERS' SALARIES.

The New Zealand Times supposes that the scheme of a colonial scale of salaries for school teachers, referred to by the Minister for Education the other day, as about to be adopted, is that prepared by the late Inspector- General, Mr Habens, or that it will be basej upon Mr EUbeua' schtine.* This was that the schools of the colony Bhall be divided into six classes, according to attendance returns, The attendance of the sixth clasa will be fixed at from twenty to thirty-five pupils, and the head teacher will receive, when the attendance does not exceed twenty-four, £$ 15s per head and £20 added money. The maximum salary in this class will be £130. In the fifth class, with attendances from thirty-five to 150, the salaries are to be fixed at from £140 to £200, according to graduation of attendance. Teachers in the fourth class of schools where the attendances are from 151 to 250 will be paid £225 and 5s per head in excess of 151. Third-class school teachers, with attendance of 251 to 400, will be paid £260 and 5* per head in excess of 251. The second class schools, with attendances of from 401 to 700, will draw salaries of £320 aud 5s per head for excess of 401 j and in first-class schools where the atten dances range from 701 to 1050, the salary will be fixed at £400 and 5s per head in excess of 701. The foregoing refers to head - masters. Senior assistants will receive £150 in fourth - claes schools to £320 in first-class; juniors will be paid from £60 to £100, assistants at fifth, class schools filling the gap between the juniors and the seniors in the ! matter of pay. Except in sixth-claes schools male aid female teachers are placed on the same footing. Teachers who have considered the scale say that while it provides a levelling up gener ally, many of the best paid headmasters and first assistants will suffer.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found a short poem, entitled "The Knight Tern plar's farewell to the N.Z. Rough Kidere."

Pfbsonal—The Key G B ingliß takes his departure for ministerial visitation to the Pacific Islands this week. LONGBEAOH HARVEST HOME BALL.—The Longbeaoh harvest home ball, which was postponed, will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. 6PJBTING—The racehorses Firsb Blood and Mitra arrived in Aehburton on Satur day evening to participate ia the jSahburton County Facing Club's Autumn meeting on Wednesday and Ihuraday. Fu-eral.—The funeral of the child of Mr Wills, of Watertontook place yesterday, when a large number of friends attended. The remains were interred in the Ashburton cemetery. A Go»d Collection—A collection in aid of the Indian Famine Relief ITund, amount ing to £6 11s, was taken up ab the Baring Fquare Wesleyan School, laiit Sunday afternoon. One Thousand Packets of Shamrock Sked—A London paper states that the Duke of York has accepted from Mr Hueband, of Cork, a gift of 1000 packets of shamrock seed to be sown on the graves of the Irish soldiars in South Africa, and will duly forward them to the officer in command of the Irish Brigade In the front. A Foolish Act—A prominent Gloucester citizen, Mr Roe, entered a lion's den in con nection with a show vißitiog that city, for a wager of JBIO. The building was crammed. Mr Roe entered the oage with the proprietor, and the couple split a bottle of champagne, drinking her Majesty's health and aucoesa to the British forces in South Africat Mr Roe was in the den about ten minutes. Questionable Sport--No litbla amuse ment was created ia Hast street yesterday afternoon, by the antics of a dog careering through the town, with a can attached to its tail. A little harmless amusements is appieoiahle, but should be provided on days other than Sabbath, and particularly just after a funeral procession through the atmt, ftn? New' Pbbmiles—The erection |of new premises for Messrs W, H. Collins |»nd Co, East street is in process, and, when completed, they should be an ornamenb to the lower end of the Bfcreet, The building will be two-»torey, and of brick. We understand that Mrs Anderson intends rebuilding on her premises adjoining, which will be an additional improvement). Lobd Roberts—A correspondent; of a Lon don paper, describing Lord Roberts at the front, says:—"Without any sign or badge, wearing a plain khaki coat, with ordinary shoulder straps, cord breeches, and putti gaiters, and helmet, and a pair of glasses hung over his shoulders, Lord Roberts has the appearance more of a private individual than the Oommauder-in-Chief in whom Eng land has put its trust Yeb everyone knows him, and he is recognised when still afar off. He is universally loved by all. If «Boba 'is there, all have confidence—nothing can go wrong." The Premier— The Right Hon R J. Seddon and party arrived ab Lyttelton yes terday afternoon by the Hinemoa. He left for Otiristchuroh by a special traia. Mr 6. W. Russell M.H.R., met the Premier and accompanied him to Christohurch. Mr Seddon is staying ab Addingbon with hta son-in-law, the Rev W S Bean. The Press Wel lington correspondent telegraphs that after his visit to the Hon. John McKenzie, the Premier will leave for Raratonga in the Tubanekal. He will commence his journey on Wednesday, and will be absent about a i month. ■ i Whbn Rogues Fall oui-r-An Englishman who lately travelled to Delagoa Bay in the German steamer HerzSg, ' writes to the Natal Mettury as follows:—" Before arriving at Delagoa. Bay I had made the acquaintance of several nurses and sc-called doctors, and wrote down a few addresses, and in exchange*, - gave my own, I hesitated in corresponding, being a little suspicious as to their cause. A slight jealousy arose on board, and in conse quence I received a letter from one of th& nurses, in which she' stated thab the Red Cross doctors, with a few exceptions, were in raality officers and nob doctors at all •' and further, that on arrival in the Transvaal they intended detaching the red crosses and join ing the fighting line."

A.C.R.O.—The acceptances for the first day of the Ashburbon County Racing Club's meeting appear in this issue, also the entries for the Maiden Plate of the second day. The card has filled up splendidly, there being no lees than seventy-three acceptors for the seven events, and ten have entered for the ; Maiden Plate. An unusual feature of the meeting is the facb that some North Island horses are engaged. The course was never in betber order. Some improvements are , being made to the officials' rooms. A fhg pole has been erected and a code of fUgs will notify the publio of protests and other matters of interest. This will prove a very greaD convenience. The services of a band have been secured, and the officials are leaving no atone unturned to insure the convenience of iti patrons.

Resignation or Mr Ai A. Books—lt is re \ ported,, on what appears to be undoubted authority, that the Ashburton Fire Brigade is to loss its popular captain. Mr A A Fooks, who has held that position for over eighteen years, finds his private business increasing co rapidly, he cannot devote to the position the time it demands. He there fore feels he must resign the post. By the retirement of Captain Fooks, the brigade will suffer a severe loss. Under his foster ing care it has been brought to a high degree of proficiency. His services oan ill be spared, and some difficulty will be ex perienced in filling the gap created by his retirement.

A Deaf J. P.—Many stories are told in regard to the fantastic actions of Justices of the Peace, says the Gveymouth St*r, and the following will hold its own. The occutence took place at Kumaca some time ago. Two justices of the peace were sitting, one being very deaf. An ordinary disputed debt case came on. The deaf justice could nob oatoh what was going. When the evidence was concluded, the " hearing" justice turned to his colleague to ask his opinion about one particular item in the bill, and was nearly paralysed at the reply: "Oh give him a month ; I don't) like his appearance," The justice then intimated that) the Bench would a i jonrn to consider the decision, and from the loud talk he&rd from the room ib was evident that the deaf justice was being made to hear and being given a bit of advioe ai to the advisability of not sitting again.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

The following acceptances have been re oeived for the first day's racing :— Lagmhor Trot, of 25 soys, two miles;— Wenlook ecr, Terry 9seo, General Shafter llseo, Van Wilkea 12sec, Sydney ISieo, Berlin Mao 193 ec, The American 20iecs, Fanny 23aeci>, Howe Rale 23seo, Seffcon 23seo Impudence 27seo, Mistake II; 27seo, Miracle Jack 3Q«eo. Flying Handicap, of 30 bovb ; five fur- ] longs—The Orphan 8 12, Te T&iaha and First Blood 83, Warrington 82, Melita 713, Grand Shot 7 12, Rougemont 710, Valentii •7 4, Bonaparte 73, Mitra 6 13, Terrapin 6 12, L.berty 610 ASHBURTON C«DNTT HANDICAP, of 70 BOY» ; l|r mile—Djin Djin 94, Ban Farley 87, Pa adin 7 12, Suvmnah 70, Whario 613. Mklrosb Pony Handicap, of 25 bovb ; four furlongs—Heliadet 100, Brown Bees 8 8, Little Daisy, Roeie O'Shea, and Taranto 8 3, Minister 7 13, St Loanda 7 8, The Queen 7 7, Phylis, Woaiel, and Tiny 70, Pauline you-are-a-helle 610 Novel Handicap, of 20 soys; five fur longs—Belligerent 98, Grandshot 812, Lord Stansbury 85, Iz*l 713, Heliograph 712, Magg 711, All Saints 17, Sylvester and Astonishment 611. Faisfield High Weight Handicap, of 30 sove ; one mile. —Gameo 10 6, Skirmisher 103, Firtb Blood lO 2, Phryne 913, Lady Medallist 813, Red Banner 812, Voltaire 811, Actor, Rubicon, Gloaming and Nut cracker 8 0. Gr«ve Farm Handicap, of 40 sove ; six furlongs—Conqueror 92, Bristol and Cherry stone 89, Swordfish 83, Firsc Blood 82, Garmoran 81, Sub Rosa 711, Te Taiaha 79, Warrington 78, Mitrav and Silts 610, Liberty 67. The following entries were received for the

Maiden Plate, of 25 soys j six furlongs. —Olytie, Minister, St Bonald, Heliograph, Silex, Nutcracker, The Lambkia, Padus, Cairngorm*

CABLE NEWS.

Sydney, May 13 The Gunnedah colliery is still burn ing, and there is little hope of extin guishing it. H.M;S. Diana has sailed for Ports mouth, with relieved crews of warships. The Rev. James Hill, prominent congregationalist, is dead. Melbourne, May 12 The report of the expert, who was sent out from London to inspect the Associated Gold Mines Company's property at Kalgoorlie, is distinctly unfavourable. The expense would be too heavy to carry on the ncines as a paying concern. The wages are too high, and cheap labour alone would ensure a fair return. Only in South Afric* could the grade of ore now in sight be worked at a profit.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrla Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka May 14, 935 ».m, This Office 10-8 a.m A Tragedy. Melbourne, May 14 A tragedy happened at 'the Drouin Hotel. The keeper, Cohen, quarrelled ! with his wife, and the latter called her brother, O'Keefe, to her assistance. O'Keefe shot Cohen dead. Cable Charges The transmission of telegrams to New Zealand is fixed at sixpence per word without regard to ft minimum charge or the number of words trans mitted, the Cable Company receiving three pence and the Governments of New South Wales, Victoria, and New Zealand, each one penny per word. The arrangement comes into operation to day. Execution, Albany, May 14 Two natives were executed at Derby for the murder of Dobbie.

Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions oxpreased by our correspondents

IS IT GOOD FORM ?

70 THE EDITOR. Fir,—One often marveia ab the cleverness and ingenuity, displayed by modern shop keepers in what must now be called " the fine arb of advertising," and while such is confined to legitimate methods, and is within the bounds of good taste, there is little cause for complaint), and much to commend, lam no champion for conven tionalism, nor am I disposed to be hyper ositieal. Bub ib has occurred to me more than once, thab some of our local firms who expose their wares, commodities and litera i bure to the eyes of an admiring publio all day on Sunday, are obtaining a mean ad vantage over those who really close their establishments, on the day of reib, both in letter and spirit, by providing ahutfcers to their windows, as well as closing their doors. The fact thab some .of the most fhgranb offenders in this " fine art" are prominent members of the Churches, is an additional rersun for asking the question—" Is it good form 1' —I am, etc, Argus,

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Kroonstad Captured

Lord Roberts .Enters Unopposed

Flight of Steyn

Burghers Refuse to Fight

The Republican Forces Quarrelling;

The Advance From Zand River

The Enemy Driven From Point to * Point

Gallantry of the British

Kopjes Carried at the Point of the Bayonet

The March to 'Hafeking

Relief Column Passes Vryburg

United Press Association—By Electric.: j Telegraph—Copyright " London, May 12 General Botha eomoiarided six thousand, with twelve guns, at the Zand. Eight commandants, including De Wet and De la Rey, were present. Thousands of the enemy on the previous night, trekked with their guns and families towards Kroonstad,, under cover of a clever rear-guard, action, which lasted all the following day, the convoy getting their waggons nfear Kroonatad by dusk. The Times correspondent states that the enemy held an impossible position, partially covering the Zand. General Tucker shelled them on their main positions, and General Pole- Oarew's cavalry outflanked them. The mounted troops gallantly pursued, but were checked by a strong rear-guaid until reinforcements reached them.

The Household Cavalry have occu- J pied Venteraburg. j The Mafeking relief column passed Vryburg on Wednesday, making a forced march. May 13 It is officially announced that Lord Roberts entered Kroonstad yesterday unopposed. President Steyn fled the previous nisiht. He vainly endeavoured to persuade the burghers to continue [fighting. The refusal of the burghers to fight at Kroonstad resulted in a great quarrel between the Free Staters and the Transvaalers.

Lindley, forty-five milea past of Kroonstad, on the railway connecting Kroonstad with Harrismith, has been chosen as the new seat of the EVee State Government.

~ Advices by way of Pretoria Btate that a British relief column of three thousand strong, with field guns, advancing along the railway line by forced marches night and day, parsed Vryburg on Wednesday towards Mafe king.

The Boer commandos are harrassing their rear.

General Buller is advancing on Helpraakaar. He had a smart skir mish with the enemy's outpobts. Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Birm ingham, said the Republics would be administered like a Crown colony or the Indian native dependencies, and whenever it was considetid safe, would be introduced within the circle of the self governing colonies. The Loyalists, he asserted, would not find themselves in a worse position than those who had looted their houses and defiled their homes.

Gerthaim, the Government horse contractor at Capetown, who was arrested for concealing three escaped Boer prisoners, has been released. Calcutta, May 12

Preparations are being made at Dijitalwa, Oeylon, for the reception of six thousand Boer prisoners. Pretoria, May 12 President Kruger made ao im passioned speech in the Volksraad He appealed to God to strengthen the right. He said he possessed documen tary proof that a devilish conspiracy to annihilate the Republics existed in 1896. Britain was, said he, a vindicfr" ire and voracious foe, and " our ever lasting enemy." Prasident Kruger was subsequently accused of corruption in connection with mining proposals, and quitted the Yolksraad in a passion. Dr Smuts protested against Mr Kruger's attempts to browbeat the Assembly.

Colonials First to Enter Kroon staad.

Boers Cut the Painter with Free Staters.

Boer Atrocities

(Received Wakapuaka May 14, 9.5 a.m, This Office 9.45 a.m) London, May 13 Lord Roberta' bodyguard of Colonials were the first to enter Kroonstad Botha and De Wet accompanied the Transvaalers to the Vaal Biver, de claring they would fight no longer for the Free State. The Free Staters accused the Transvaalera of making use of them, and then deserting them. Oolonei Broadwoad overtook part of the convoy south-east of Ventersburg on Thursday, capturing several waggons. The Boers firing from farm house windows, ambushing tinder the white .flag, shot several of the Innis killings dead and captured sixteen. Generals Bundle and Brabant drove the enemy from Thabanchu. General Hut ton has taken a hundred prisoners.

Wellington, May 14 Cables have been received by the Governor stating that the Moravian, which left the Cape on May 5 for Australia, has six invalided New Z^alaaders on board, and from Mr Chamberlain highly appreciating the despatch of remounts by the Tropea and Amazon. j

A message From Pretoria.

New Zealand Prisoners.

Uc!ied Press AsßOciabion -By Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 12 The Premier has received a'dvicc from the United States Consul ab Pretoria to the effect that the New Zealanders who are there as prisoners are all in good health, And provided for comfortably. The Government has r«oeived information that Trooper A. C. Hadfield, of the 2nd Contingent), a «on of the exPrimabe of New Zealand, it dangerously ill »& Capetown from enteric fsver,

The Plague.

The Progress of the Disease in Sydney.

Believed to be Under Control

United Presß Association—By Electric J Telegraph.—Copyright V Sydney, May 12 The fresh cases of plague to-day are :—Edward McDonald, Bucking ham street; Guy Palmer, Glebe. A locftl representative of a big London firm which conducts an exten sive business in froEen produce frcm Sydney, has received a cable message instructing him not to send any more New South Wales produce. Tnis countermanding of orders is believed to be due to the plague. May 1.3 A fresh case of plague is reported— EH** Jennings, Paddington. Statistics show that 65 cases have occurred within the city proper. Pad dington beads the suburban record with 17 cases, and Eedfern is next with 15. ' ",.

The printing trade heads the list with patients, labourers and hotel and restaurant employees comißg next. The President of the Board of Health states that there are indications that the plague is coming within control. Freeh cases of plague are :—-Emily Tobin, Manly; James Sloane, Leich ardt j Albert Watison, Oity. The girl Palmore is dead. Melbourne, May 12 Alfred Hands, a fireman of H.M.S. Oerebue, has been attacked by plague. The crew aud the patient home at Fiteroy, which he visited yesterday, have been qnarantined. Adelaide, May 12 The fireman who was landed from the North German steamer Gera, from Sydney, is found to be suffering from the plague. , Koumea, May 13 The plague has quite disappeared. There baa been no case either in town or country for over a month. Nearly all the rats in Noumea have been exterminated

Vessels from Australian ports Sand cargo at a special wharf. Passengers land immediately, but must report for twelve days.

(Received W&kapuaka May 41, 9.35 am, This Office 10 19 am) Sydney, May 14 " The plague record to Saturday is 216 cases—76 deaths, 57 discharged cared.

AUSTRALIAN FEDERA TION.

United Press Auooiatlon—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright lONDON.I ONDON. May 11

Mr Chamberlain informed Sir S. Griffith and the representatives of the West Australian Goidfie^da. Separation League, that Sir John Forrest's deci sion to submit the Commonwealth Bill to the referendum removed the chief grievance of the goldfields petitioners. Mr Asquith, speaking at Colchester, said ib would be best to concede every thing that Australia unitedly demands, unless it was manifestly inconsistent with the maintenance of the full integ rity cf Tmpenal unity.

May 12 A Blue Book dealing the Commonwealth Bill has been issued.

Mr Chamberlain, in his final memo randura, declared that the referendum had not indicated or qualified th<? ratification of the Bill in every detail of the constitution. Fe denied that the Privy Council was a court incap able of defence, and declared that the amendments indicated no mistrust of the colony.

Four of the delegates replied that the question of appeal Was a vital matter, not a mere detail.

In acknowledging Mr Dickson's explanation of why he had not signed the nipmorandum of April 27th, Mr Chamberlain expressed his appreciation of his great services.

The Times considers there is a re markable coniensus of Australian opinion in favour of the amendment, and expresses confidence that riper judgment, even on the part of its opponents, will Justify Mr Chamber lain's attitude.

The Chronicle finds it difficult to understand the Government's cold and | formal stickling over every shred and tittle of prerogative. Mr Kingston, in a letter .to the newspapers, repudiated as monstrous the suggestion that the claim of Aus tralia to decide a purely Australian question was equivalent to an attempt to dismember the Empire. He declared that Lord Lamington'i extraordinary intrusion into the affair was unseemly, unconstitutional, and unfair. He ridi culed the protests of Chief Justices Way and Dariey, and implied that they were due to selfishness in view oi prospective benefits in the shape ol peerages. He protested against Sli Samuel Way's extraordinary extra judicial secret intrigue. The Daily News says that if th« Australian people are behind the dele gates, it will be idle, mischievous, and dangerous to try to thwart them ; but if not, then the best solution is to pass a new appellate bill concurrently witl the Commonwealth Bill, leaving thf Federal Parliament to adopt the new court. The Daily News protests against Mr Kingston's suggestion that the Chief Justices were using their influence because they hungered after salaried peerages. The Pall Mall Gazette deprecates Mr Kingston's personalities. That journal adds that if the Government are firm and moderate, there will be no prospect of Australia's indignantly rejecting the new Court. The Westminster Gazette hold that it would be dangerous for the Colonial Secretary to take a hand in Australian politics, and adds that the Imperial spirit is not always so strong there* Mr Chamberlain has expressed a hope that the delegates will not hastily return. It is understood they will remain for [aome time. Mr Barton, in an interview, said the interference with intarnal affairs of the Commonwealth was mischievous aud meddlesome, and that Mr Cham berlain was mainly relying on the opinion of a defeated minority.

FOOTBALL.

On Saturday a mixed team of Springburn footballers journeyed to Wir.chmore to try oonolusionß with the local team, when an " even and pleasant game resulted in a win for the visitors by 17 points to 11. In the forward department the home team, who were somewhat heavier than their opponent!, quite held their owo, but failed to secure the ball in the scrums. The visiting backs wera a strong combination, their passing' (oor sidennjr the greasy state of the ball) being excellent, whilst the pacing of the local men was,rather slow to be effective. Ft the winners tries were obtained by Fergus, Woods (2), McGregor (2), one of which was converted by Chapman. For Winchmore, tries were secured by W Huston, Hewion, and another, one of which was converted. Mr G. Wesib ooke acted as referee, and gave general satisfaction. Upon conclusion orthegame both teams were entertained to a sumptuous lauoheon by Mr James Bland at his residence, and shortly afterwards th« visitors left for home, vociferously entering the Winchmore Club and the host of the evening, Mr Bland.

CYCLING.

United Press Association—By Btotrie Telegraph

Chrisxomurck, May 12 The trouble in oyohog oirciw over th« New Zealand representatives for Paris hat assumed another phase. When the tntpen •iou was lifted from Sutherland, the League agreed to allow Reynolds the same amount for steamer fare, £65, at wai voted for Sutherland, Information hai now been re* oeived that Reynolds cannot accept; snoh terms, and if he was to go as representing the New Zealand League of Wheelman ha holds that no distinction should b« mad* between them, as Sutherland receive* an additional £56 for expenses..

Antarctic Exploration

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Mblboubnb, May 12 At the Geographical Society's wel come to the officers and crew of the Southern Gross, two members of the expedition gave the assurance that Mr Borcbgrevinck'u observations would prove of immense value to the expe ditions to be fitted out in the near future. ;

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The first meeting of the new Board wm held on Saturday. { Pre«ent—Meters J bishop, 6 W Body, WTI ill, A Wilion and JUJi Grigg. i JBLIOTION. The returning officer reported Mr James Bishop had been elected for No 2 ward, Mr A Wilson for No 4, Mr J 0 N Grigg for No 5 Mr Grigg was unanimously re-elected chair man. CORBKSPONDENCB Mr 0 W Purnell wrote explaining the items in his account considered excessive ab the last meeting. While still considering the charges excessive, the account wai patted subject: to correction. The Aahburtbn Drug Company wrote offering to supply poisoned wheat. Re ceived. TRANSFER OF TKOPKBI? Mr A Me Arthur, Flemington, wrote that he had sold a portion of his property to Mr T Taylor. The necessary alteration on the rate roll was authorised. INDIAN JAMINE FUND The Mayor of Christchurch forward t circulate rt tha Indian Famine Relief Fund. Over £10 was subscribed in tbe room. BACK MAINTENANCE Ib was decided to accept the County Councils suggestion for the maintenance of fords on county races. TENDERS Mr N Fitzgerald's tender for shingling on Ford's Road was accepted. It was decided to invite tenders for shingling the new road at FlemiDgton. ACCOUNTS Accounts amoanting to £79.12) 6d were passed for payment; and the meeting ter* minated.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—>By Eieotrio Telegraph Dunhdin, May 14 A fire at Balelutha yesterday morning completely destroyed a block of wooden buildings in the centre of the town, com* prising MoLsod's, draper, and Frnisb, tob»o ---oonist, and the old Criterion Hotel. The fire originated at MoLeod's, Frnish and MsLeod's shops were owned by Hallensteins, the hotel was owned by Mrs Molntyre, Miller's Flat. The insurances on Hallen steins are unknown; The old hotel was insured in the Royal for £300. John Mc- Donnell, lessee of the latter, saved the balk of his furniture. He estimates his loss at £80. He was uninsured, McLeod'a stock was insured in the Phetnix for £500> Fruish's, valued at £300, was uninsured., Wellington, May 14 A mistake was made in printing the agricultural returns in the Gazette by which a decrease in the area under wheat was given as 29,285 acres, instead of 129,285.

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WINSLOW * OPORTS AFD RACING OLXTB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING ' THUBSBAY MAY 24, 1900. SO BE HELD AT WINSLOW, IN AID OF MOUNTED CORPS FUND. President—Mr Dooald McLean; Viee-Presi denti -Messrs JON Grigg, GAM Buckley, and W Sutherland ; Judge- Mr E G Crisp; Starter—Mr D Thomas ; Clerk of the Course—Mr W Huston; Clerk of the Soales—Me P O'Salloran ; Handicapp«ra—A Committee; Treasurer —Mt W, Sutherland; Stewards—Messrs WHutherland, W Houston, G James, R Kensington, J Mcßohan, J Oujsack, W Thompson, J Sutherland, H Rainey. PBOGBAMME, (Appr>veS by the Canterbury Jp,ok?yi Olab, and ihe SoatL Islaiitl Trotting i - Association.) j fIRgT KAOB TO START AT 11.30 A.M. I—Maidhk Handicap, of 5 soys; second horse to save entry fee ; six furlongs. Eor homo 3 th*t h&va never won a race. Nomi natloa sa; acceptance, free. 2—Maiden Trot (optional of saddle or har ueia), of 7 sovb; ieoond horse to save entry fee; 1£ mile. For horses that have saver won a stake. Nomination 7s 6d ; acceptance free. S—Wihslow Gcjp, of 10 soys j seoond horse 1 lor horn the stake ; 1 mile. For horses that have nevar won uver £20 in Btakes. Nomination, 105, acceptance free. 4—Pobmoan's Tbot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 sovfc ; second horse to receive 1 eov from the stake; 2 miles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, free. 6—Pont Raoe Handicap, of 7sovs; seoond horse to receive 15). For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlong?. Nomination, ss; ac ceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Ladies' Pukse, of 5 sots ; second horse to receive 10s. For horees chat have never won a race of 5 soys or over at time of entry ; six furlongs. Nominations 10s; acceptance free. 7—Consolation Trot Handicap, of 5 iovs j (optional saddle or harness) ; 1 mile. For beaten horsfs. Nomination ss. To be made immediately after Pony Race. BULKS & REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Kulca of Racing. Trotting races under the Rules of ihe South Island Trotting Assooia tion. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that ail claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing f hall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their deciaijn on all points con nected with the carrying out ot this I programme shall be final. 3. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club, 4. Winner of any event to incur a penalty of lOlbs. 6. NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, age, deecription, and performances of norssp, and colours of the riders must be in writing, and in the hands of the -Secretary, ab Winslow Hotel, Winslow, not later than 9 p,m on SATURDAY, 12th day of May, 1900 ■ 6. All riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting Events to be not lees than lOat. 7. All Btakes will be paid in full. WEIGHTS WEIGHTS will bo declared on or about SATURDAY, 12'h day of May, 1900. ACCEPTANCES ACCEPTAN'JF.-S for handicaps not Utrr than 9 pm on SAIURDAY, May 19 h, 1800, Winslow Hotel, ATH L B Tl"cT"s PO R TS. An Athletic Event will be run immediately after a Racing Event I—Men's Race, 100 yds Handicap. First prizi 30); second 10s 2— Meii's 120 yds Handicap (Hurdles, 6 flights). First pr'za £2 ; second 10a. 3—Boya' Race, 75yds (14 years and under) First prize 10a; second 2? 6d 4—Men's Kaee, 220, yds Handicap. Fint prize £2 ; Becond &l. 6—Girls' Race, 60yds (14 and under). Fist prfzj 10s; second 2s 6d 6—Old Men's Race (over 50 ye*.r«), 75yds, First prizi £1 ; second 5a 7 -Men's Race, 440 yds. First prize £3 j second £1, third 10a 1. Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first priz9 2. No second prizo will bu given unless three or more compete 3 Tho Stewards reserve tbe right to alter tils order of eveßtc. 4- Nominations, with entry fees and previous performances for Men's lOOjds, l2oyde, 220 yds, and 440 yds must be lodged with the Secretary no. later than 9 o'clock OB FRIDAY, 11th May, 19C0. All other events, post entry. 5 Winners to be subject) to be re-handi capped Admission to Ground, Is each adult; children half price, and la each horse Trains stop close to course* Refreshments and amusements cm tho ground R, J. HENRY, Hon. Secretary. g .- j^gf""' 1' u-a THE NEW ZEALAND i CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone in this fair land is proud of " OUR BOYS " as we bo fondly call them, and while they are fearlecsly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battlee, it beboves US to also : do our duty here by attending to our farms j and business.' Farmers are always in want ot DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNCRUSHERS, "LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. ■ These things we oan supply you with, at prices to suit all. Give us a call before going elsewhere. v MORROW, BASSET! & 00., A&HBUBTON* FOE SALE HALF ACRE of Land, on Alfora Forest Road, near Woollen Factory. For partienkra apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm WANTED— Oab and Wheat Husks in aoy quantity, also Beeswax. Apply j Fletcher Bros., dash Supply Store,



BAZAAE, 1 IN AID of the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, STAVELEY HALL, ! Wednesday and Thursday, MAY 16 & 17. Open at 3 o'clock. 5116 ASHBORTON PRIVATE HOSPITAL. "Burford House." Conducted by—Mbs Mackay. Patients can be received oa an after MAY 14, 1900. 11/rRS MAOKAY trusts that her long JjlL connection with the Aahburton Gouuty Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee that all Patients (who oan be attended by their own Doctors,) will receive every oare, attention, and comfort. For terms apply to 5 44 MRS MAOKAY.



v i ©• ► fe > 81.. Pj A» F —l W OT j S £ (55 a i ■ « ( p \ 0 THE New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY HAS received a Special Consignment of Men's and Boys' Tweed Overcoats and Capes, which they are marking at Ridiculous Prices to clear. SEE THEM AT ONCE. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY, Men's Overcoats and Capes 25a 6ti, for 19s 61; Boys' ditto 11s 6<i, for 6s 6d. Men's Overcoats and C-ipes 265, for 21s; Boys' ditto 12a 6d, for 7a 6d, Men's Overcoats and Capes 32a 6d, for 25a 6d ; Boys' ditto 15j, for 9s. Men's Overcoats and Capes 35?, for 27s 6d ; Boys' ditto 16s 6d, for 10s. Men's Overcoats and Capes 37a 63, for 29s 6d ; Boys' Reefers 10s 6d, for 7a 6d. Men's New Shape Chesterfield Waterproof Coats made to order, A very large selection of patterns* Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks made to order. See our pattern?. JN3EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. F. H. BKCKINGSALB, Manager DATES, LOWRY AND GO. FOR Gas Lamps, 15s Fach ' J' ii. i mi . New Shipment of Bells and Carbide J uat to Hand. ! OATES, LOWRY AND GO, Burnett) Street. "~ E. W. HaNMEB; TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frczsn Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skinß, etc, ; etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advanoe—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. J. WILSON, SIGN-WKIIEB. LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPEKS, WINDOW GLASS, .MIXED PAINTS PICTURE MOULDINGS, i ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65



T. BuliOOfe. TO LX fJ\ HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally situated in Burnett Screet Apply to T. BULLOUK Agent. TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. RAKAIA. TOWN PROPERTY Estate ot W. Cox, deceased ; on account of the Public Trustee. Being Lots 366, 354, and part of 352, con taining in all 2 Roods 20 Perches, fronting Maokie and Rolleston Streets, with Build ings thereon ; let to tenantß Offers are invited for the purchase of this Full particulars on application T. BULLOCK. "~~ ~ TINWALa ~ NEAR THE COUNTY SALEYARDS. OA ACRES OA JiU ACRES 4)\) WITH Commodious Dwelling Houßfl and other extensive improvements, the I Property oi Mb F. Bonninoton. 1 This not having been sold on SATUR \ DAY last, Offers are invited for the purchase of same! Full particulars furnished on application* T. BULLOCK, N. Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE I ASSOCIATION, Joint Agentß, TO LET. SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings next Ar cade, Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. """" "T^ITSA'LiS ~ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agfnfc. TO LiJ] T. ' AT a Low Rental, vfz. S% 6 1 per week, Small Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East Street South. r.' .Apply to ! T. BUiiLOCK, " ■ ' Agent. ~~~FOK BALS



HOUSE Property conveniently situated in Tancred Street, being Town Sec tion 439, containing £ acre, on which is erected a dwelling house of 6 rooms and wash house, surrounded by garden, macro* carpa fence in front, orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees. The Owner, who now resides in the North Island, is desirous of quitting the property, and offers are invited for the purchase of same. "Hi Easy terms of payment can be arranged, T BULLOCK TSTtTclaekT GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. , Tanohed Street, (Next McConell fr Compton'b Stables,}



\ GENT for Billings aod Knowle's Spray x"jL Pumps. and Famous logecticideti Spray Putnps, complete .. £2 Knowles' "Sweet Nicotine" 2s per bottle.  Kill 'Em Q uck Is 9d per bottle. „ Paris Green 2* 6d per lb. „ Helabore Powder 2s per lb, INFORMATION GRATIS lb cannot be Baid of the American Blight That to the Orohardist it gives delight, So Spcay it well without compulsion With French "Kerosene Emulsion." The cherries and pears ate covered with slugs, The Vines are infested with naughty wee .Bugs. "; But never say die, have you not Been There's death in the spray of " Sweet Nicotine." . The Aphis black and the Aphis green Are the very worst pests the peach has seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, Then why not give " Sweet Nicotine " * show. Your fruit trees will soon be nothing bub stumps If you've not got the sense to use '•Knowles' Pomps." The San Jose Soale is coming your way, And your cry then will be "Let us Spray," " Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Joss Soale Put a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of his tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with a lighted match—Ob, Lor 1 What a buster 1 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 toast The larva of the Oodlin Moth Is more destructive than the Goth. So take my advice as soon as he's seen Give him a spray of *• Pabis Green." We have pests by the millions, Whioh give us fche Dumpei They are coming in Billions, thank "CLARK " for his Pumps. . YSIAD ~" i?tfcl22K COJMLJPJiiXITIOJV A PRIZE of one guinea is offered for photo of the prettiest girl; and a like sum for photo of prettiest boy ; age not to exceed seven years. To close 20th May* CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to post photo, and enclose receipt for 5s from any Triad advertiser, addressed to "rJhe Manager, 7tiud, Dunedin." This competition olosss 20th May. Other competitions will be announoed in next issue. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auisebrook's Cocoa Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawne's Sauces, Pickleß, Vinegar s etc ; Jones, HM, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, S, and Co., X Jams Maypole Soap and Monkey Band Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Meddina, G., Ironmonger Mitchell, Photographer Neil, Jap., Herbalist". Nelson, Moate and Co'a Tea N.Z. Express Cullen, agent Nicholas & Fiokford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Penrose Bros., Bootmakers Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond ! Sunflower Soap Surafcura Tea , • Wahoo' Loaaby's, • Koolibah' Loasby'a Westporfc Coal Co., J. L. Gillies, Agent Wilson, Balk & do, Fr eh O'ffee, Ouvah T Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants "YOTIOE ~~ T ADIES wishing to learn the art of Shirb JLJ and Collar Ironing and Glossing, also I the best method of making Starch, either with or without Coxon'e Gloss, can do no by applying to this office for address of Advertiser. 3 261 Smoke JNew Venus



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