were, and was informed thpy were the * occupants of some village, who hiving held out as long as they could l>y the ■ale of all their possessions, were at last obliged to abandon their village and m»ke for the Relief worka. So destitute do these people become before they give in, that (a missionary told me) they actually draw oat fhs wood from the roofs of their houses and sell it. Jn Ananri.........1 cau)e across a gronp of destitute lepers, some of them far advanced in the disease. It was pathetic to see them, in addition to all their other miseries, thus outcast from their fei ows, but it was the wisest and best policy. Here also there are orphanages for the children in charge of the missionaries. This is only one feature of the help the missionaries are giving. Amongst other means employed by them ara the following:—They supply thread to weavers who weave cloth in their homes and then bring it in to the missionary, who pays them for the labour, and stocks the cloth for sale, In this place about 100 Christian families—which means a population of about 400— are supported in this way. An order has just been received from the Government for 36,000 yards of cosrsfi cloth, which will considerably help this industry. While coming back from another Christian village, my friend and I saw : ft bollock lying on the road side evidently in a dying condition and close by was a woman, who on being ques tioned said :—" I am lying here because I am too weak to go further." She serined much exhausted and would probably have died before morning had not Borne help been rendered Fortu nately we were n«ar a railway station, j So arrangements were made with the station master to have her taken into Arnand by the next train. Trees all round the country are stripped bare of leaves by the people who gather them to feed their cattle. The largest relief works in this part of the country are at Broach, which was the last place I visited......until recently 29,000 people were employed here, but now there are only 15,000, as new works have been opened up across the river; and ne*r'y half the employees were drafted there. The Relief work here is making a large tank 2000 feet long by 11,000 feet broad. A man who does his full allotment of work (many are too weak to accomplish this) gets only our anna, six pie a day —equal to about l|d.—Womeu get 3 pie less. The Government is doing magnifi cently in their endeavours to save life and alleviate suffering, but it is sad to think that their pflorts are sometimes frustrated by some native officials who are utterly oalloui of their fellow countrymen's sufferings, and only seek to make these times a harvest for their own pockets. One of the saddest contemplations in connection with this famine is that there are still 3 months before the rains come, and even when they do, the condition of the people will be terrible, lhey will have no money, no grain, in many places no cattle, no clothes, and being in a weak state will not be fit for much work They therefore will need help and sympathy for many months to come.

THE NEW SOUTH WALKS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Sydney, June 1

The following twelve nominations have been made to the Legislative Council: —Messrs A W Meeks, W Eobson, Reginald Black, W C Hill, T M Slattery, J B Nash, Fred Flowers, and H Stuart, of Sydney; Mr John Meagher, of Bathurst; Mr Alex. Rose, of Germanton ;Mr(itF Earp, of New castle ; Mr Hugh Langwell, of Bourke

Mr flattery is an ex member of the Dibbs Ministry, and will probably represent the Legislative Assembly in the Upper House. Messrs Meeks and Black are directors of the A.M.P, Society, and are prominently identified with other important commercial institutions. Mr Hilt is a member of the firm of Hill and Clark. Mr Earp is president of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. Messrs Lsngwell, Flowery, and Stuart represent labour.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, June 1 The cricketer Hayward has made a thousand runs this season.

Brussels, June 1

The Belgian elections on the new proportional representation basis greatly reduced the numbers of clerical and Conservative members returned.

S^DNEr, June 1

A boy named Murphy has been found guilty of murdering another boy named McFajlane, at Qrafton, but was reoom tnended to mercy on account of his youth, He was unmoved when sen tence of death was passed,

Information has been received that the schooner Progress, owned by Goldie and MoDerraoU, Auckland, which re« cently left Sydney, is ashore at Mast head Island, near Eockhampton.

h kBANY, June 1

English files show that at a meeting of the Orient Steamship Company the chairman stateJ that increasing com petition was pending in the Australian trade—some of it of the worst kind, from highly subsidised foreign passenger steamers.

THE REBELS IN CHINA.

Precautions by (he Powers,

Guarding the Legations.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright HoN€»KoNa, May 31 The Powers are threatening to over ride the opposition of the Tsung-Li- Yamen to their recent representation that the " Boxers " must be suppressed. A special train from Tientsin con* veyed bodies of marines and blue jackets to guard the British, Russian, and other Legations. Five quick-firers were also Bent to Pekin.

A Correction.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Reoeived Wakapiiaks Junel, 12.50 a.m This Office 1.15 a.m) London, June 1 A cable correction states: Smuts, not Bouth, is the only member *f the Transvaal ExeoutiTe remiiaiog to Pretoria.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Boers 1 spelled From Germiston

The Flight of Stager

The Boers at Laing's Nek

An American Opinion

Two Correspondents Captured Tsy the Seers

New Zealand Casualties

Death of an Officer

(JaitiedPres* Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph,—Copy rfghfc.

London, May 31 The Grenadier Guards txpei.'ed the Boer re*r guard at Germiston, after some street fighting, and nine kcomo tives and a great quantity of rolling stock were captured.

Jane 1 Lord Roberta's State entry Into Johannesburg was made yesterday. Blake, commander of the Boer Irish Brigade, and other mercenaries, were previously ordered away in pursuance of instructions.

- Two wounded members of the Transvaal Executive accompanied Pre sident Kruger in his flight.

Kruger is at Middleburg.

General Tan Hamilton on Wednes day occupied a position at Florida, just outside Johannesburg.

General French is a few milei to the north-east, with the Gordons, cavalry and mounted troops ; General Tucker on the heights to the north; and General Pole Oarew with the head quarters' heavy artillery to the south. Twelve thousand Boera are at Laing's Nek. General Buller is slowly out flanking them with a view of cutting their retreat to Lydenburg.

There are indications that Kruger has cut the wires eastwards.

The Kaiser and King Humbert have warmly congratulated the Queen upon the victories.

Particulars are to hand of the march of the Queensland Bushmen from Beira to the relief of Mafeking. On May 5, under Major Kellie and Lieutenants Harris and Annat, they left Maran deltas coaches and arrived at Buluwayo on the Btb. Thpy rested for the day and proceeded by train to Oatsi, the journey occupying three days. From Oatsi they marched for threa days through bush and sand to the Molopo River, and restpd for a day. They then started for Mafeking and arrived before the main column, which was coming in a different direction. Dur ing the twenty-two hours preceding, their arrival they were coninuously marching, including four hours spent in fighting on the waj.

The two Australians who escaped from Pretoria state that they had several narrow escapes before reaching Mafeking. The Boers were within three yards of their hiding place, and they hid littla food, without water, for forty eight hours. In Pretoria they were allowed only a pound of meat weekly, and a small portion of bread. When they left Waterval there were three hundred British in the hospital. Forty prisoners had escaped.

Two of General Brabant's officers and forty men were captured at Ficks burg.

Lord Cecil Mannere, representing the London Post, and Mr Donohue, of the Daily Chronicle, are prisoners south of the Hand.

Four West Australians, Corporal Trathan and Troopers Green, Mount joy, and Bedwall are reported missing from Briefontein. They are believed to be prisoners, but not wounded.

Lieutenant Pepper, West Australian, was wounded near Johannesburg.

Messrs Musgrove and Frank Gerald are organising a theatrical benefit for the Australian Contingents on the 26th June. All the artistes taking part will be Australians. It is hoped that a simultaneous benefit will be givea in Australia.

Sergeant McKianey, of New Zea land, died of dysentery at Bloemfon tein. [The newt of the death of Sergeant. Mc- Kinney was alto conveyed in a message re oeived by his Excellency the Governor at Auckland. McKinney wag a farrier at the Lower Hutt, Wellington] Niw York, May 31 The Hfew York Times Bays that Lord Roberts, besides saving the campaign, has saved the Empire itself. Sydney, Jane 1 J. J. Kelly, of the Australian Horse, died from enteric fever at Bloenqfon tein. Perth, June 1 In the Legislative Assembly the derk read the cable announcing the abandonment of Pretoria The Natio nal Anthem was sung, and cheers given for the Qoeen and Lord Roberts. Adelaide, June 1 Mr Holder has made a suggestion to the other Premiers for a universal celebration when hostilities in South Africa cease. The Victorian Premier is willing if the other colonies agree. London, June 1 Lord Roberts has issued a procla mation granting immunity to non combatants. The privilege of return ing to the farms is withheld from active promoters of the war and looters, and they will receive rigorous personal j pecuniary punishment for the wanton i damage done. There are growing indicatio \s that the Free Staters entertain bitter re sentment againßt their allies for over runnirg the Free State and then capitulating the moment the Transvaal was invaded. This feeling will greatly facilitate l Jritftin's task of settlement. There are rejoicings at the British successes throughout the whole Empire, and the utmost enthusiasm is shown in Canada. Mr Chamberlain, addressing the first meeting of the Governors of the Bir mingham University, moved that congratulations be tendered the Queen on the capture of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The resolution was adopted with cheers.

Capture of a Laager.

Pefeat of Griqualand Rebels.

(Received Wakapuaka June 2, §.20 am, This Office 9 50 a m) London, June 1 Colonel Adye captured a Boer laager

at Kheia Orange River, 120 miles west of Kimberley, defeating the Griqua land rebels, Five British were killed and twenty wounded The Irish-Americans made unsuc cessful atteinp's o destroy the Johai: nesburg-Pretoria railway. Middleburg has been proclaimed the Transvaal I capital. . Though them is indirect confirma tion of Pretoria being ready to surren der, some surprise is expressed at the official silence in the matter. The Queen telegraphed to Mr I Ohamberiain at Birmingham, her cou- I eratulations on the occupation of Johannesburg. There were no delirious rejoicings in England over the fall of Johannesburg &nd Pretoria, like the r joiciugs over Ladysmith and Mafe king.

Rebels at Douglas.

(Received Wakapuaka June 2, 9 45 am, This Office 10 22 am) London, June 1 The rebels at Douglas surprised a small force, killing Colonel Spence mtd fifteen men. [Douglas is a small town on the Mod e'er River, about 52 miles weet of Ma^ersfoD fcein ]

A NEW VICKERS GUN.

Engineering illustrates a new 12-ponnder " separable " gun manufactured by Messrs Vifikers, Sons, and Maxim, which is of special interest, because, as its name implies, the gun as well as the carriage can be taken to pieces. These parts are of Buoh limited weight, that men or mules can carry them up mountain?. Such an advantage with a 12-pounder gun is valuable, especially in view of Spion Kip. Ihe gun itself consists of two principal parts—the barrel and the jacket with the breech bush. i he birrel, in which is formed the chamber, consists of an inner tube, reinforced by au outer tube and wire winding. The wire is protected by » thin steel tube. The j tcket, on which are formed the trunnions, diem>nnting lugs, and the hinge bracket) for the breech mechanism, encloses the rear portion of the barrel, and is slipped on from hhe muzzle end of the gun. The front end f the jacket is stepped down on its insiile iliameter to form a shoulder which engages with a corresponding shoulder on the barrel. It is provided with gun-metal liners et> the front and rear, to facilitate mounting and dismounting. The rear portion of the jacket projects beyond the barrel and into this portion is screwed the breech bush, whioh is provided with interrupted tore ids to receive the breech ping. To prevent overeorew the breech bush is screwed up against a dead stop formed on the face of the jackets. By means of suitable keys the barrel is pre vented from turning when the projectile rotates. To separate the j voket and the barrel for transporc, the breech mechanism is taken out, the breech bush unscrewed, and the barrel drawn out toward the rear. > The total weight of gun is 445!b; total leogth, 48 5.D ; weight of pr- j otile, 12.Sibj weight of carriage, 513.01b. When j.un and mounting are taken to pieces the different loads, each for two men, are : First loud, barrel, 2111b ; second load, jickel and bush, 188!b ; third load, trail, 200lb; fourth load, mechanism and elevating gear, drag-ropao, etc , cleaning-rod, handspike, 1271b ; fifth otd, axle, 120 b ; sixth load, wheels, 1401b ; seventh load, ammunition chests, 219.b. If carried by mules, there are five loads averag ing about 3001b.

FIVE TIMES HIT IN ONE ENGAGE MENT.

Mr Treveß, consulting surgeon with the force?, sends to the British Medicial Journal particulars of the case of an offioer in the present war whose fxperienoe in the way of wounds must be unique: -" He was shot in an engagement and fell. He rose and tried to walk towards a fellow officer. He was agnnshob and fell. Ha got up and made a second attempt to move, when he was shot v third time. He couid move no more, and when lying on the ground was ahot a fourth fcima. la due course tho stretcher-'.iearors arrived, and as he was being carried down ho was shot a fifth timr, and one of his bearers was shot at the same moment, so that his stretcher was dropped to the ground. Of the five ii juries four involved the limbs and back." It is interesting to learn that although there was^no operation, the officer made an excellent recovery, thanks largely to his pluck and fine health and the oare of his surgeon.

FROM SOUTH AFRICA.

During the fight at Cjlenao there occurred a truly Irish incident. The gallant Dublias, in an attack on the enemy's left Sink, paused at a spot for cover, and, also, in ord r to regain their breath. Here two of the sol diers had a dispute, and before one oould say Jack Robinson, they were on their feet banging their fists into each other's faces with tremendous vehemence, while bullets whistled by their ears and threw up the dust at their feet. When the best man had won, the Dublins left their cover and went for the Boers,

OUTSTANDING RATES The outstanding rates amounted to over £15, and it was decided to instruct the Clerk to take proceeding* for their recovery without further notice. ACCOUNTS Accounts to the amount of £138* Id were passed for pay met t. DATE OF MEETING If) was resolved to hold tha meetings on the first Saturday in eaoh month. The Board then adjourned.

The Plague.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, June 1 T.ho fresh caeeß of piaguw are :— Samuel PpHrcf; a Ohinesf, KA ang <^ity ; an«i John Olissy, of Manly. Bennett is dead. Caieo, June 1 The plague has appeared at Damietta and on the Suez Oanal. (Received Wakapuaka Jnne 2, 950 am This Ofßoe 10-15 a m) Brisbane, June 2 The Hawaian Consul has been noti fied from Honolulu tHat Hawaia is declared free of plague.

French Troubles in Algeria.

United Presn Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wak«puak» Jane 2, 9.45 nm This office, 10 22 am. lon don, June 1 A afrious fcituation has developed in Southern Algeria. Several thousand Moora are jiarching to attack Agsn oader. ,

ARCADE SALE.

At the Aroade this Afternoon there were am ut thirty horses yarded The following are a few of the price* realised :— Draughts -B»y filly, lyr, £19 ; b»y filly, lyr, £15 I hay filly, 2yrt, £20; bay gelding, £20 J b*y gelding, £32 IG* ; chestnut gelding, Syre, £44 ; hack, bay gelding, 7yie, £11 10s. Harness-Collar and httimes and wink era, 12s 6i to 19s ; cover*, 9i to 13* 61. ; Implement*—s teeih harrows, £5 15 to £6} disc harrows, £5 ; double-furrow plough, £5 12* 6d ; treble-furrow plough, £4 10i : I binders, £3 10s.

THE AeHBtiBTOK flOAftftlASt { SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1900



Wanted. WANTED — General Servant. Apply Mrs Styohb, Wiu er's Road, Aller ton. g 9 WANTED- A healthy Boy, about 15, whocao milk ft Cow, to make him self generally useful. Wages to bagin with, 63 a week an-f keep. Apply, by lelter, addressed •• Ashburton," offioe of this paper. BAPTIST Church, T< -morrow. Morning —"Present limitations ' Evening— "Starving India* pitiful ory for brea-1." Heartrending accounts of eyewitnesser. 6 14 46 QAA M.LEB by Bicycle," Baptist uUU Church, Thursday evening, Jane 7'h Lecture illustrated by a large number of splendid Lantern view?, mag nificent West Coast ncenery. Free. Coll c tion for Indian Famine Fund. 6 IS mONKING'S Liuseed Emulsion, wfrc^ JL has oome to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6dand 2* 6d. 3 247 NEW BOOKS-BreakioVlhTshaokles ; Ordered J^oath ; On the eve of War ; Tre Natal Campaign; The Wallet of K»i Lung; Joan of the Sword Hand ; The Boer States ; The Standard Dictionary of the English Language, beautifully illustrated, and containing 30,000 more words than any other dictionary, half bound calf £2 10s, a marvel of cheapness; Legends of the Black Watch 9d. Cheap Editions of popular worku, from 4d each.—H. M, Jones. TO LET TO LET — A Hou"e of eight room*, situated on the Beach Road, about two miles from town, with a good Orchard and four acres 0! land, Apply M. MILLAR, 6 10 Beach Road. ST. BTE PH E NTs~slujircfß Ashburton. WHITS UN-DAY (June 3.) 8 30a.m—Holy Communion 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon \ 3 p.m—GREENBTREET 6 30 pm—Cnoral Evensong and Sermon The offertories throughout the day will be given to the Melane«ian Mission; R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A.  ■ '. ■ . ■' Vicar ALL PERSONS found Trespassing in any of my paddooks at Ashburton Forks after this date (June I) WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. McINTYRE, 6 6 Ashburton Forks. ~~™ABHBURTON ~~ ~ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. fIIHE Services in the above Church, and X afe Wakanul, on SUNDAY, 3rd June, 1900, will be conducted by Rkv. J. Maxwkll. Waddington. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. OWING to the Patriotic Demonstration iti connection with the occupation by the British of Pretoria, to be held in Ash burton naxt Thursday, MLR HENRY HOOPER'S CLEARING , SALE IS POSTPONED THURSDAY, JUNE 14. E. W. HANMER. J. R. BLAND, 613 Auctioneer ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOIT NOTICE TO HOUSEHOLDERS. T>ARENTS are notified that Standard X 111. has bean removed baok to the Allentoo School. W. CRAIGHEAD, 6 15 Chairman. APPLES, PEARS, B4NANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, ~ WALNUTS, PDMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEBD, Etc. XTTE have made arrangements with glowers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply 1 in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON



His Worship The Mayor, Mr Hugo Fried lander, reoeived the following telegram from the Acting Premier, Hon J & Ward ;— i Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton.— " News has been reoeived through the Press of the abandonment of Pretoria by the Boers, and although nob officially confirmed I have no reason to doubts its oorreotneis. I hays, on behalf of the colony, cabled to Lord Roberts warmest congratulations on his magnificent achievement. — J G Warp, Acting Premier, Wellington. The Mayor has replied :— The Hon. the Acting Premier, Wellington —"Many thanks for proippt telegram ad vising abandonment of Pretoria. It is most gratifying indeed to know that this some what unexpected retirement of the Bosrs from their strongly fortified capital at) the approach of Lord Roberts will sive the sao: i fice of a large number of very valuable lives. MV peace soon follow these good tidings, and may the red, white and blue be onoe and for all firmly established in the Transvaal, This Borough mosb heartily joins in your warm congratulations to Lord Roberts,"— Hugo Fiuedlandkb, Mayor, Ashburton. WA X 4 jjli II RO \ P BO iR P. The usual monthly meeting of the above Board w^s held this morning. Present— Messrs T\ Stewart), J Oochrane, H Ayrton, and M Wilson. Mr F Stewart was re-eleoted chairman for the ensuing year. ovebseer's report The overseer reported that the shingling on Cochrane's road was completed and passed on May 17. The grubbing of gorse at reserve 3032 was also completed. As instructed, the olerk had written to Mr T. Lester, but has received no reply. Repairs during the month had been done to Oorbett's bridge., Some of the bearers would have to be renewed before next season, and as that would entail considerable expense, it would be wise to consider the advisability of putting in pipes. Repairs had been done at the terraces on River road, and patching on Wakanui road; A good many of the roads in the district required patching, and as there was some difficulty in getting teams to do small jobs, the overseer advised advertis ing for a team for a short period. OORRESPONDHNCB. Correspondence was received from the Public Trustee »y safe of property to Mr Friedlander,—Reoeived. From Mr G W Leadley applying for some pipes to repair a bridge on Butterick's road.—Granted. He also wrote asking to have the fence bound ing his portion repaired.—From Messrs Moor and Cfucas, asking the Board to pro vide »n outlet) for storm water at the creek running through their property.—lb was decided the Chairman should interview the engineer of the County Council on the mat ter. ranger's repom The ranger's report) was read and ap proved of, TENDERS TOR SUCTION I It was resolved to call fresh tenders for the lease of section 1413. Tenders to close a fortnight) from date. DAT LABOUR 16 was also resolved to hire a man and team for one month, to repair roads for the Board, and to retain bis services as long as required.



FriealfcDder tiros. IN BANKRUPTCY. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT In the Estate of W. P. & Eimslib. W E 2 AYE been instructed by the Offiofal Assignee fn thu above estate to bell at an early date,— THEL EQUITY in R.g. 29760-2, at May. ffeld, comprising 1366 Acres, and being the farm known as " Hancock'?." Further particulars in future advertise-1 menfc. FRIEDLANDER BR< 8, Ltd. R. FRIEDLAND.SR, _" Auctioneer. WEB3J STBEET^ AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be) held 'on THURSDAY, JUJSE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries. 5 98 JRIEDLANDER BROS. lax,. ~e7~w7 hanmehT"" THUKSDAY, JUNE™ 14, IdOO CLEARING SALE OF LAND, STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o-, ko. MR E. W. HANMER (i n conjunction with Mh F. Fkßbiman) has received from Mr Henry Hooper to Sell by Public Auction on the Premise*, Alford Forest Road, on the above date,— HIB VALUABLE LITrLE FARM, Comprising 18 aores, consisting of some of the most fertile land in the district, which has been cultivated by Mr Hooper at a market garden. It is situated only a few chains from the North-West Belt. There is erected on the property a good 5-roomed Dwelling House, Shop, Sfable, Trap Hon:e, and other outbuildings; about 1 acre is planted with fruit trees. Also, HIS PLANT, viz , 1 Draught Horse, 1 Spring Trap Horse, 2 Spring Traps and Harness, 1 Tip Dray aud Harness, 1 Single Furrow Plough, 1 fet 3-Leaf Harrows, 1 Seb 2 Leaf, 1 Fat Pig, Large Quantity Garden Tools, including 2 Planet Juniors, Carpenters' Tools, Grind stone, Horse Hoe, Empty Sacks, Empty Fruit CaHPB, Barb Wire and Wire Netting, Scales and Weights, 1 Ton Oaten Sheaf Chaff, 3 Tons Carrots, 4 Tons Mangolds, 1 Ton Beet Roots, Potatoes, Onions, Seed Peas, Horse Cover, Wheelbarrow, Sick Barrow, 4 Cases Peart, and large quantity of Sundries. Sale at 2 o'clock. E. W. HANMER, JOHN R. BLAND, 5243 Auctioneer. TI.nWALD YAHD . JUNE"o7I9eO. T SHALL OFFKR AKCi PRIME LAMBS (Fretz?»), On account of Messbs Rhodes Trustees, from Lowcliffe Kstate. E. W. HANMER, J. R. BLAND, 9? • Auctioneer. MONDAY, JLNKItS CLEARING SALE AT WINSLOW. MR E. W. HANMER (in cor junction with Mr T. Bullock) will tell by Public Auction on the above date, on account of Mks Margaret Williamson, at her residence, W'inaiow, her property, etc , as lollowe — 26 acres, 2 roods, 12 perches, part R.S. 17358 and 18000, a short distance above Wks'ow Railway Station, fenced and watered. 2 acres, lot* 75 to 83, Winslow Township, with cottage of 3 rooms, stable, etc Also — Stock, Implements, Household Furniture, Tools and Sundries. Particulars in previous advertisement, Sale At 1.30 pm B. W. HANMER "> Joinb T. BULLOCK] Agents J R BLAND, 6 249 Auctionee i————ii————— ■S3 Il - ■ < Tf) . ■* J P. JJ r, 05 -£ g L-i - ■* fc- Co■ 1 • ►! &° - ?! PHja -J S3 MURGATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Ohbisxohubch, Auckland, Patea, etc BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Ashburton Die tiict that they have decided to Establish a ! WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and is furtherance of this objeob have ap pointed Mb C. E. Kbndall as Buyer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINS, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MDBGATBOYD BROS., OPPOSITE BULLOCK'S ARCADE, Burnett Street, Aabburtoa. 5 227



NOUCifl TO MAKE RETURNS OF IN WME UNHKR "THB L AND AND INCOME AHSKSBMBNT ACT, 1891," AND liS AMENDMENTS. Land and Income Tax Department;. OTIOE ia hereby given that, in pur suaiioe of the above Aob and ihe regulations made thereunder, every person and company, within the meaning of the smd Act, having derived income durteg the year ending March 31, 1900, from any source or by any meaos which is made the subject of taxation under the said Aot is hereby required to duly make and futniah to me, in •»ie presc ibed form, re'arns of euoh iucome on or befcre July 1, 1900. And, further, notice is hereby given that saeh returns shall in alt cases bs delivered at or forwarded to the office of the Commis sioner of Taxes, in the Government Build ings, at Wellington. , JOHN MaGOWAN, Commit aioner of Taxes. No*B.—Persons who hark . not received forms of return from this office may obtain them at any Postal Money-order Office, and any who have in previous years been per mitted to make returns as at a date other than March 31 will, provided returns are furnished promptly after date of balance, be allowed the same concession this year with out special request. 6 12 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY, mENDERS are invited for Repairing and JL Painting School Buildings at Newlands, Lismore, May field, and Ruapuna, (the last three in one contract) Plans and Spec float,ions can be seen at the t ffice of Mr John Osn, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than TUESDAY, June 12. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. H. CiANB, >_, Secretory. Chnstchurch, June 1, 1900. 6 8 "~ fojETsaleJ THE urexpired portion of Appropriation, being about £170 repayable by monthly instalments without interest-, in the Indus trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to T. BULLOCK BAKERY AND SHuP. rpo LET at a Low Rental. The Triangle JL Bakery and Shop, situated near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to T BULLOCK. ~ TO LET. TTPS TAIRB Rooms in the Victoria Build* V_j ings, adjoining the Arcade. __^_^ T. BULLOCK. TT»REBH Flounders, Warehatt,Oysters~an<i J? all kinds of fresh fish by Express to night; also rabbits to-morrow at—J, H. Jbwite, opposite Mail Office. New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY WHY get wet when Sis will buy you a WATERPROOF OOAT? We are showing a large Stock of Coat?, ill our own make and guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof. We aleo have the latest shape Doubte Breasted Chesterfield Waterproof*, and if there i« nothing to suit you we will taka your order and make you one. 150 Patterns to Choosb From Tweed Overcoats and Capes from 19s 6d. WILL KKEP YOU WARM & DRY. Covert Coats in Fawn and Black. Good ralue. Now is the time for warm fUnder clothing. Sue '. ub Stock. Thh Labqisst. in Town RIBBED L.W. PANTS from 28 lid Notwithstanding the advance in Wools we are: selling at the same prices as last Season having bought before the rise; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager OATES, LOWRY AND GO. FOE Gas Lamps, 16s Each- Shipment of Bells and Carbide Jast to Hand. OATES, LOWRY AMD CO, Burnett Street. w. MyantT BAKER, ASHBUBTON, ITTTISHES to notify to the Public that he has taken over his NEW PREMISES in the Triangle, Ashburton. 5 233 J. WILSON, BIBNETT STEEET. J HAVJS JPST TO HAND a very large variety of MIXED PAINTS Very Suitable for Painting Draya, Traps, Kitchens, Interior and Exterior of Houses, Etc. /^iHEAP Reading for the Winter. Just \J received 200 volumes of standard works, clobh bound lOd each. The following new Books are also in stock—'A maker of nations,' Boothby; • Jone Maroh, 1 Crocket: •Wiles of the Wicked,' Le Quex; «Feo,' Pemberton ;«A Welsh singer,' Kaine;«Was it right to Forgive,' fay A E. Barr ; • Home ttymnasticj,' and others. War Numbers of Magazines, —A. H. Williams, Tanored Street,



WAR IN-SOUTH AJb'JKICA JVews fn m . Hingersfontein JflW ZBALANDEBS to the «**«, of the To**,,, R.gta.,,, „,,, „, Ariiborioa fa i, York.hi,e mtn to the .fflhl.noe of New Z M l. odo ,. wlw n FL ETC HER BROS. Brought down there prices nearly si* years ago, and « « , avc kept them down « low as weoould possibly do so, and pay 20a In the £ —FLETOHEB BBOS. PKICE LIST,- These Prices are aubject to change at once by giving one day', notice. MoDWbe there FlnMfc SnoWdr °^ So^' Everything w. w spent «_ sell Is worth ——. every penny we othl^eim T"0 ""' S°B" th" "<""' «» "»7 .«*ot'^& Oatmeal 3* per 2Slb bag. P g «»■ *8d per bsg. Diamond Brand "* "iJS&SiSSiSEff Ib" "U «—• ft* «-** P«te, tea. ?U-x: TBA , We have just received another Shipment of the r»f«H*.t ,1 t* i_ ™ ; eopply our Oußtomer. with any%ua nt ity of thJ P?11 D£ Che? T?» and we °*a Oo* tried it, can be nupplied with* We tnx>ls w ♦ Tu Bi fand- Auyooe nob having per lb by the sor 101b tin. Farther rednaHimfc *v £ nJ?r 2* ptr poond or U■* Tipprd Ora^e Pekoe 2. perlb, rcduVC b i ° ?* ? alf Oh«t.^Che,t. Gold., perlbby theCheit. w«n oy toe tin. Good Station Tea from It l£d - Quaker Oats lOd per Jacket pV^S" I** (fl, U'ld °r p]Bin) 7dperlb Finest Cat Loaf Sugar 3*d perilbj ° 8 SiT 81 ,SptMlil oandleß ** P«lb Pure Crff.e 2s per lb PwJ »Jd by the box , French Coffe- U Bd, Harp Coffe Is U per SoSlSffn 68 9« |1W "l , , lb *^ 5d per bottle or 4s per Finest Boaeted Coffe Beans la lOd and 2s • v r bettle <LBlOOll. Almond, per Sb xr Vanilla, etc New Season's Honey 7d and 9J per j«. ShtenUnff Deßj per bolfc'e * f Peek's Chocolate Powder (deltcioos) \\b SiX ftZ,£ 108 >k " 1 ? tin In 2d, lib tin 2s 3d Jorfln S pet jb * 4 NewSpanlsh Valencia Bai a in ß 6id per lb fSidWi" iw 5 « Kleme Balelns 4ld per lb " ,?ft d 4 APples» Per lb 0 9 Fmest New Dates 6d per lb " g1*^ Apricots  11 Fine Ma ßC atelß, per lb, 10 p" "™1 Peache> » W N P w Natural Fl*f „ 0. 8 m£3 « - D?E "' »° 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb 010 • «J cc ' I*d Per Packet, lib „ Stewing Prunes „61 and 0 8 i-J'w Ne»Hiie-1 Peel, orange, lemon, P~S?' per bofctle 1 • and citron, per lb 0 8 S/ ,~yrUp » 2 ° 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 L™ P<?l c " 10 Barcelona Kuts „ 0 8 xT*. t nh j. .' f * ° Cro.se a^B^SlV^enoes 9d per Lewis' Prlw Becon, by roll or side FeJlSl? 1 3d ' «BJ b SW W per IV 0 6* r* Ben<; c «er,net 8d and lOd bottle Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 08* I 6! "d M elUn . B Food v M Finest Befined Lard, per tin 1 8 Id S^f,' [ c F ood}« n*™<* S« «d p«r tin an d v ' 0 6 Kobinson. s patent Groate and Barley I Deesicated Cosoanat „ 0 7 w.i. I**? i • * Edmond'a Baking Powder 6d and *elson 8 ?! la7 ne P"*«* lid per tin n'' . Ts'ng'ase, lrz packet W.lnie P - 08 Brown« Cor« Flour 3d lb PeaNots 0 5 Brown b M«i«a Flour 3d lb llbTins St Georges! Jan., 4 8 M n^X^ M dozen nprtin 0 5 Sb^ ys o<l coa lb 10J ' ilb lß^ lib Zpb;r P ry .Jim, 0a ed dr Z . tto 0 6 Va" ?«J* *»«» M. tfb lld t lib „ Cro ß «e*ai.dßlackweli'a Mar p, p llb l{ n. 33. d . ol J Concentrated Jdlies-L-mon. R» tp . a?A v f wi°« berry, Vanilla- pint wk^ L T^rtt 1 " 6Mh ," 5s 6ddoz. per packet Ofi ?X 3^l Ib ! j ,!„ , r 3jd 16 De Vere'sJel/y Powders, assoited CrJiPwi ci^i. . ". »» .* flavonm, per packet 0 6 vSfll" Wi" Bidlbb» 1'n. «r «d I. Bird Seed—Hemp,Rape, Canary, ihO 3 r; v v - •» ••lfc Linseed, whole, 3d, eroshed. p-r 3b 0 4 £,„,.«, . !?,? by """' i>r Mlk Amlebroolc' M Coeoailb4d.*lb7fd £?-M^ ed K fU£ " " 4&lh Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d dr Z ,7id tin £"* Mlxod sij u h » w6d lb ! CHEMICALS „ SS»'* | «d, b » Morton's Crpam of Tartar, per lb 1 3 Jj," -dl 6 2d Ib •• w6d Ik | „ Carbocate Soda „ 0 3 S°l*flt ■ ■ /,'... »•' •• J*» ;, TartaricAcid „ HO ijT 8 **d "> " r! 5i „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 f V 5 £" « , _:•, . Alum, powdered 0 6 ata W. b •• <>r Wlb Pvfined Saltpetre 0 6 £™J» u, b ' .UJf .. or 8d lb Br«, powdered 0 8 p"f T" iVr n '■ °*1«MU» Hnlnhor Ofi cci •-Lreens and Cf» Bicmiu Waging lota Si O^N^ f '^^ PM Ib DisinfecLant Powder, l»rge tinsloi ciilS%»* Tl \o, Caustic Soda 7d. Bd, and 9d per tin N Pan V w. lßo 2dos er Ib Carbolic Bind Soap 5d per bar SrSS "w^S per lb Blue Stone 3*^ SfeSiSSSSSrff Day AMartiu's paste Blacking.doz. 0 4J p^ffef Boud°! r 2i Per lb Nlxry'B Black Lead per doz. 09 p wW*?ll^ c? Peerless Glow per bot. 0 6 p *»™ Follert fcarth and Violet Powdw, Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 n a mS«l i« w uoj „ - „ In tins 0 7 roP. hor'J oz Wocjcs 3d, or 2a 3d doa Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 I™ h?I^Z ?S J^ oi'V Jnß U9d Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 010 nJ^SSIS r ™£ ttla Beckitt' B ßa ß ßlue/ \, 010 pSiH e r Is SiS W P<>r botth «»• fiof.roft'n Bln« 0 8 oilier Is 4a and 2s 6d ColmanVD,S?F Mustard, lib tins 1 8 V ? nd la W1 |lb tins IOJd, |lb tins 6d S H^f P " 3",^." 16 Keen's Mustard Ooidiment per lb 1 3 PU^?Sj!? 8 "5 do^* b?ta « * 71b tins 6s 9d ceecham s and Seigel'g Is 5d box Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb £2?&?S& Il Z"l **]** 8d do» " ba« is 3d Balt> 71b baß 8Cl ' 14'b ™d MTgne'il'l^r 118 Girgerf' whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb ?°° d'l^f tyf"* J M- B*PwJ» 4s 8d be White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4d lb o»"3 fl r v ', Lv e n/, Preserver l libTlnßabbitlnJelly7d,2lb,lodandls .J"^" f 100,^"" 1m " l'ott!o pkkssbtbd wsh. Scotfc 8 Fmnl«'"n 2s 6d and 4s 6d Salmon, Californian Ba, Flat 9d, Cutting p^,, ?« -o, 10d,CocktaUlld-pertin Powdered MagnPM, 3 Jp.r peket Sardines, Albert patent opener Is pw tin ££**.*£ J 1 8 f,7 dBS"o 101 per ■„ Small, Land 4^d, large 81 "S3S??? 0 d^ lld aDd3'6^ P"'tin Sar/ines, in tomato s a uce?4|d[ per tin SftSLtSSf iS"" I'^'* ?" b°tUe Morton's Fresh Herrings, Ww, kip J^ i J 11".? 0 le pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauc. W™°*L^,,l*l°"™,' ,M J 1"tltt lOd per tin Norwegian Cod Liver OU Ip 3d we Red Herring 9 afc Is, or 1 j fijhJlOH M ir| n i«i.ißS«i wu « « Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin H* rac »£a fc 2. 6d per bottle Preserved Bloaters lOi per tin Kipler s JfwJ^'S^ 11* dod Li™ ° Table Vinegar 6i^d7^d lOd bottle , H£!?w2uS 9d P" bBMIi White Wine Vinegar 9d bottt, SSffiSfflbSS w M Ifc Washing Soap-Silkstone IMta. or 1U ffi^yilbi'K % Sdib mJIIoJ? almond B c.nted9d b.r. lla «£»' ' Ruling? almond scented,'id 6er. MTdTb VermlcelH 1M ««'• BoTdtiSefnsetsd bar, 6s 3d box 1" *MP**■ ««■ Su a»^tt dl bs"erbox,4id:h a r' 0 and BCurrie Powder 10, per do, orlM Pear's nnecented tablets, 6d eac\ 6.6 d Qar O V n Sance j. p|||t M Ceaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Kib^SS ? i P£ P! nt w°"! c Brown Wlnd ß or, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets &£ «°^ «.. - f or l ß . Tobacco-.Wllli&ms Juno 6,lbj Nallrei Glycerine Soap, Jib bars 4i, lib bars 83 &SJ £*££* 5a 6tl lb •' Oold» K^^i^n^^lbpre^ "^StSIk TSdt «7 Washboards, wood, lid, zinJls^d IZ'fd te'.^fii^V £ American brooms Is 3d, 1, 6d, U 9d, p^^^Sd^ke'^ "' U T, t« j n » t , «, Starch, Colman's, 5 b pkfc 61d lb Fresh Ground Coffea la 4i, Is 6d and „ Ulf , pc ; u fa Lx 5d 18 m 10 Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz ; ljd packet "We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity. Twma : Prompt Kett C»ah with tht Ordtra No ch»rge;for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railwar ,Utia* and within a two miles radius olAehbarfcon. FLETCHEiI BROS.^ GASH SUPPLY STORES ASHBUKTON AND 9HRISTOHUROB-.