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Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1900. THE PLAGUE.

A cable, received on Friday, that ths plague had got into Chinatown, in San Francisco, ia one that will cause everybody, who knows anything of that reeking sewer of filth and dirt, to feel appalled, and to wonder what the result will be. One almost questions if a more insanitary nest of human habitations exists outside of China itself. How human beings ever live in such surroundings passes the com prehension of Britishers. That they do so exist would seem to demolish completely all the theories of our medical men as to the necessity for fresh air and pure surroundings. The | filth and dirt of Chinatown are beyond description. Many of the human beings who herd there, live for all the world like sewer rats, in underground tunnels with" chambers, here and there, cut into the sides. Whole families occupy these reeking chamb?rs ; and into the narrow footpaths, facing their burrows, throw all their filth, refuse, and garbage to rof, or to drain away as best it can. The bubonic plague is essential <'y a dirt disease. Such a place as we have described should prove » veritable hot bed for it propo gation, and, knowing the spot as we do, a feeling akin to awe cornea over us when we contemplate the possible results of the fearful scourge having ob tained a footing in the very heart of the dense population of San Francisco j In the meantime, what are we doing in this colony. Simply quarantining vessels that have arrived here. Our fathers and grandfathers tried that defence half a century ago, when cholera and smallpox were /aging on the con tinent, and it proved utterly useless. Preventive measures must go farther back than that. Inspection must be made at the port of departure where the plague exists. Then we have a meeting in Christchurch suggesting the sending of an expert to Sydney, to study the disease, *nd now we hear that Mr J. A. (iilruth has been de spatched. This is simply fiddling vrhile Rome ia burning. The recent medical journals contain all the information that may be required, and, with all due respect to Mr Gilrutb, we ask where have we in this colony a man that may be considered an expert for such a purpose. We are not alarmists. When, however, amanshouseisonfireheeannot be aroused too abruptly. If a tiger is seen creeping towards him it matters little how the man is startled by a warning shout. Let us see to it that we are wide awake in this district. We must insist upon the instant removal of all filth from our street?, back yards, arid reserves, and especially from our ic sanitary outhouses. Stables and cow sheds mast be frequently cleansed and oar private and street drains put into a thoroughly healthy condition. If this ia done we may await the possible arrival of the piague with a certain amount of confidence.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found a report of the last meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board.

Personal.—ln addition to the Tice-Presi dent of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, Mr George Gould, the Association will shortly be called upon to say au revoir to one of its principal members, Mr John Deans, who is leaving on a visit to England at on eary date.

Contingent Post Cards —A Wellington Press telegram states that the Hod. J, G. Ward, Postmaster-General, is having issued embossed stamp envelopes, and the Printing Department has in hand a new series of pic torial post cards in connection with fane de parture of the Contingents to South Africa.

A Bis Undertaking.—A correspondent of the New Zealand Herald suggests the follow ing as a war cry for the fourth contingent, and offers to teach the men how to pro nounce the words :—" Whakarewa ake kia watea ai te kokirl na na mate rawa," which is, " Rise up; clear the way ; charge; there, stone dead."

The Fairtield Works.—Every Inch of sp&ce at these works is now engaged up to the 23rd inst. Mr F. Waymouth visited the works and Ashburton on Saturday, and expressed himself as very pleased with tho excellent progress being made, Ib has been decided to enlarge the works at the earliest) possible moment, but the date for carrying oub the work de pends on when the cool chambers can be opened.

Medical—The visib of the Polypathic Medical institute to Ashbarton, was much appreciated on the 3rd and 4th iasb., by a large number of patients presenting them-? selves to take advantage of the opportunity of having reliable advice and consultations, and as free treatment expires nrxt Saturday, 17ch mar., no lime is to be lost) in taking up the treatment.

Personal.—Mr H. H. Stephens states that Mr Harold Herman, who acted as clerk for Mr J. C. Duncari, when that gentleman conducted his business ia the Arcade, waa previous to the outbreak of hostilities en= gi'ged in Johannesburg in the cycle trade, the firm being Hawthorn and Herman. Another Canterbury gentleman, Mr Moore, recently a storekeeper at Leeston, and who waa engaged at Johannesburg, Joined the Mounted Force under the three months' ser vioe.

An International Rupture Averted - An incident that might have led to a serious international complication, telegraphs the Press Wellington correspondent, was nar lowly averted m Wellington the other day. It appears that the young ladiea' contingent got together for Lady Douglas' garden fete in all the glory of khaki and ammunition i bolts, were invited to afternoon tea at the house of a well-known and patriotic Welling \ ton lady. Oue of this lady's daughters was too ill to leave her room', and in order that she might see the company to full advantage, it was decided that they should drill on a vacant section overlooked by her bedroom window. This seotlon, however, adjoined the house and grounds of the Consul for Prance,* and as a matter of form one of the daughters of the house called on him and stated that she supposed the drilling on the vacant section would not in any way disturb him. To her astonishment and the astonish ment of everyone concerned, however, the representative of France stated that for him self he did not mind, but in the present state of affairs, seeing that, France was a neutral nation as between England and the Transvaal, it would be better not to have any such demonstration as was proposed. Accordingly, the Consul's wishes were res pected. The young ladiea went) through their drill on the carriage driva and a pos sible international rupture was providentially ayarted. ' ,

The great success of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat, menfc of bowel complaints has made ijj standard over the greater part pf'the olvilised world, For »»Je )by Aehbwrtoo Drug jbo.

Police Cours—At the Police Oourfc this morning, before R» Alcorn, Esq., J.P«, a first offender for drunkenness, locked up ski3e Saturday night, was convicted and discharged.

The Licensing Election—The main roll for this election is printed. Those people who, through not voting at the general election, or other cauße, had their names struck off the roll, or the recent arrivals in the county, muat make immediate applica tion if they wish to be included in the supplementary roll, which closes on Wed nesday at noon.

A Good Performance—At the Takapau (Hawke'e Bay) Caledonian sports on Feb. 21, J. Murphy won the three races in which he started, registering some fine performances. He won his heat and the final of the 100 yds in lOaec, the 220 yds in 2l£aec, and the 440 yds in 54sec—all from the scratch mark. Murphy will be a competitor at the Ashbur ton St. Patrick's Day Sports on Friday next).

Murderous Assault—A case of attempted murder is reported from Omahu, near Has tings. Ropata, a native, assaulted his wife, Ariti Teni (from whom he had Veen separated some time owing bo a quarrel), with an axe, inflicting aevere wounds on the arms and back of the head. Several natives inter fered, and secured Ropata, who was handed over to the police.' The injured woman was removed to the hoßpital. Her depositions will be taken to-day.—-Press Association telegram;

The Shooting Season—Shooting men will be pleased to learn that the Colonial Secre tary proposes to fix the oponing of the shooting season for Saturday, March 31. Ducks are said to be very plentiful this aeaßon, especially on the inland lakes and lagoons, where they are not so much dis turbed as on the coastal waters, The Com? mittee of the South Canterbury Acclimatisa tion Society, at a meeting held on Saturday afternoon, decided to recommend that the season bs closed on June 30 under any circumstancep. The committee also voted ' £50 for the purchase of rainbow trout, to be I ordered in drafts for the different rivers.

A Sebious Loss—The Lytttlton Times says : Messra Fitzgerald Bros., bad the misfortune to lose a couple of their performing dogs on Friday night. The dogs were brought up from Ashburton ahead of the circus, and the man in charge of them tied them up at his lodgings, but during the night they made their escape, and went away with their col lars and chains on. Early in the morning the ranger of Hagley Park noticed that some sheep had been worried, and seeing three dogskin the enclosure, Bhot them all. One of them was the bo^r-hound which Messrs Fitzgerald Bros., had imported from Paris with the lione, and which had been trained to go through & performance in the lions' cage It was a very valuable dog, and there will be difficulty in replacing it. Another of the dogs shot was a Russian bloodhound, which had also been trained, and the third was a collie, for which the owner has not yet been found.

FITZGERALD'S CIRCUS.

Fitzgerald Bros, circus visited Aahburton on Saturday and opened for ihe one night in the usual pitch opposite Devane's hotel. By 7.30 p.m. a large crowd had assembled in the vicinity of tne tent. On the doors open ing 4i and Zs were the prices asked for admission, and as a good many of those present considered these prices excessive, they made a alight demonstration against the management and elected to remain out side. Notwithstanding this, every s-afc in the spacious tent was tilled and a good many people were standing. The performance was a long and varied one with no waits, and met with unm s'akable signs of approval. It opened with a number of patriotic aits played by the circus orchestra under Herr Yon der Mehden. Several members of the Company then turned single and double somersaults from a springboard, over the backs of horses. Some sixteen animals were brought into the ring before this act was completed. Mr W. R. Duckworth won hearty applause for his excellent double somersaults. Mr F. M. Jonts concluded the act by turniag a somersault over 25 guns, with fixed bayonet The feat seemed a difficult and daring one. A vollay wan fired as he passed over the guns and he was awarded aa appreciative round of appiause. The circus includes numerous sagacious and well trained horses and ponies, and the tricks performed by these were watched with interest). Mr Dan Fitzgerald introduced his eight broncho ho'sas. In obedience to their trainer they performed all sorts of evolutions with wonderful intelligence. Three or four performing ponies introduced by Mr W. E. Jones greatly pleased the audience with their tricks and surprised them by their sagacity* The equestrians in connection with the circus came in for a large share of approval. Mdlla Neredeh Lson. who is a daring and graceful rider, rode a horse through hoops of fire and performed other sensational feats, which elicited very warm demonstrations of approval. Ihe double jockey act by Mia? Daisy Shaad and Master Harry Cardello, in which the artists jumped singly and together from the ground en to the back of a pony was a feature of the performance which met with general favour. A goat ridden by a monkey caused muoh fun. Master Ernest Shand performed a very difficult act with a number of chairs, balanc ing himself in various trying positions on a pyramid formed of the chairs. The aoti was one requiring the exercise of great judgment and cleverness, and it was watched with almost breathless interest. A graceful equestrian act on two horsea, by Mr GSs Leon and Mdlle. Leon, were likewise good items muoh appreciated. The Wingate eisters, two graceful trapezists, performed a double trapeze act into which they introduced some sensational features ■ The act concluded with the two artistes desoending slowly from nearly the top of the tent to the ground by means of a ropa which was simply twisted round one of each of their limbs. The Waldorf family, twelve in number, gave a pleasing exhibition representing classical groupings of marble statuary. The effect was enhanced by means of the limelight with coloured slides. The most marvellous feature in the whole performance was the contortion act, by Miss Aquinaldo, who seemed able to twist her body in every conceivable way, and yet everything she did was executed noc only with ease, but with gracefulness. The act concluded by Miss Aquinaldo balancing herself on a small pedestal by her teeth, without the aid of her hands or feet, while, impossible as it mighc appear, she eat on top \ of her own head. This act is probably the j one that will remain longest in the memories of those who saw it. Besides other features too numerous to mention there is, in cor> nection with the show, an interesting menagerie, which includes some performing? animals from Carl Hagenbeck'a Zoological j Circus. Among these is an elephant named L'?Bie, who, in company with a Russian pony, goes through a number of featf, the elephant walking on top of a barrel besides parforrr.ing a, rariety of other remark ible tricks. A tiger rides on the beck of a horse and doss some vaulting and hurdle jumping, and a lion rides an elephant round a ring. This act concludes with the elephant mounting a tricycle with the lion still on his back, and pedalling round the track. These items take place in a large enclosed arena. The performance wound up with an exciting steeplechase, which proved very diverting. Altogether, the show is an excellent one. The company left by special train at 4 a.in. yesterday, for Chriatchureh, where they appear for six nights.

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THE QUEER.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 10 i On Thursday nigbt, when the Qaeen < was dining at Buckingham Palace, there was an enormous demonstration. Eight thousand carefully organised voices sang the National Anthem and Rule Britannia.

There was a similar scene last night. The Queen stood afe an open window, waving her hands and bowing. In the afternoon she drove through the streets amidst intense enthusiasm.

Belfast and other Irish cities invite the Queen. The Dublin Corporation has decided to receive the Queen, and present an address.

The Unionists acknowledge tbe taste and moderation displayed by the Na tionalists over the rißit of tbe Queen.

A review of the troops by tbe Queen in the private grounds at Buckingham Palace attracts vast crowds, stretching to Paddington.

Hampstead Town Board.

A meeting of the Hampstead Town Board waa held on Friday last. Present—Messrs McElrea (in the chair), Keeley, Elliott, Gawsey, and Andrews.

CORBBSPOMDENCK.

Correspondence was read from the County Council, agreeing to undertake the control and maintenance of Mar key's Bridge.—The Clerk was instructed to thank the Council , for acceding to the Board'u request) in this matter. BOLL Transfer of part R.S. 14380, from G W Andrews to Armstrong, as occupier, was authorised on the usual conditions.

FENCING.

It* was resolved to pay ba'f the <Jost of repairing boundary fence to gravel reserve on R.S 14380, subject to completion of the title.

WORKS.

Mr Cawsey esquired if the footpath at the school was to "be repaired.—lt was stated that Mr Maynard ha<i undertaken to attend to this, and further action was held over for his attendance.

Mr Keeley called attention to a broken culvert on Trevor's road, and this watt referred with other works to the Works Committee for a general report.

ACOOUSTS,

Accounts amounting to £9 2s lOd were passed, and the Beard Rat as a

BOARD OF HEALTH.

The inspector gave a viva voce report to the tffeob that some piggeries complained of were, now in good order, as were also the slaughterhouse?.

Complaint by petition was made respecting a nuisance caused by some cattle, and the Clerk was instructed to inform the owner that he would be prosecuted if the nuisance was repeated. Also, to inform the petitioners that the Board would at once prosecute on being furnished with evidence.

COMMERCIAL.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter- Dury, Ltd, quote as follows on March 5.1900:—

Wheat—New.

Prime milling Pearl ._ 2s to 2s Id „ „ Tuscan... 2aldto2i2d   Hunter's 1b lid to 2s Oats—Duns ... la 8d Danish ... Is 8d Canadians lt . Is 9d to Is 9^d Sparrowbills Is B|nl to Is 9d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s to 2s 2d Inferior . Is 6.1 to Is 9d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 40s to 45a Grass Seed—Old pasture, la 9i to 2* New  Is 3d to Is 6d The abov3 are prices current p*id to farmers on tracks at Aahburton.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourasives responsible for opinforiß expressed by our correspondents

THE PLAGUE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—As the subject of the hubonio plague appears for the time being to occupy the public mind, even to the exclusion of the" Bosr war, an extract from '• Medical Chate," by Dr. A. W. Chappk, in the current issue of the Young Men's Magazine, may interest your readers. Dr. (Jhapple states that it has been ably demonstrated that the bubonic plague is identical with the disease described in the Bible as overtaking the Philistines (1 Samuel, chapters 4 and 5 ) The plague is an aoutie contagious disease, sudden in its onset, taking only five days to mature, and attended by high fever, prostration, stupor, hailing apeech and gait, hemorrhages aud glandular swellings in the groins, armpits, and neck. It usually takes from .five to eight days to develop, aud is at its" height ia from twenty-four hours to four or five days. Death frequently takea place in twenty-four hours from its first appearance, bub if the victim survives the first five or six days the ohances of recovery are good, and keeps daily improving." The facb that, by ths careless handling of some cultures of the plague bacillus by a laboratory attendant, under tbe it luenoe of liquor, an epidemic was sorted in Vienna, will supply another text for the Rev. L. M. leitfc and his co workers who trace nearly all the ills that lesh is heir to, to iha intoxicating cup.—l am, etc, Watchman.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, March 9 The Key Francis James Ohavasse, Hector of Sf. Puter-le-Bailey, and Principal of Wyncliffe Hall, Oxford, has been appointed Bishop of Liver pool.

Fifty thousand, not sixty thousand, militia mobilise- on Salisbury Plain, The British warships Terrible aud Powerful have been ordered to China.

Professor Hughes, electrician, be queathed £40,000 to the London Hos pital

The Court of Appeal has reversed the decision given by Mr Justice Homer last yea*, jastifying the"Merfchyr Tyd viil Board of Guardians in granting temporary relief to (he Welsh colliers on strike. The Appeal Court held that if workmen were able to get wages to support themselves, they were not entitled to poor law relief. Sydney, March 10

The Citizens' Life Assurance Com pany's report was adopted. The new business for the year amounted to £1,254,778, and the revenue was £32,330 more than that of the pre ceding yeas*. The assurance had in creased by £102,700, and was now over half a million. Mr Power and Sir W. D. Manning were reelected directors.

Plfpif, March 1\ A meeting of Catholics condemned the conduct of the Governor (Sir Gerard Smith) in hi« official capacity in giving prominence to the Masonic craifc. The resolutions passed will be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Victory at Usfontein

How the Boers Were Routed

The Two Presidents Under Fire

Tain Effort to Bally the Enemy

Demoralisation of the Boer

Forces

Early Submission of the Free State fcxpected

Audacious Proposals *for Peace

Ihe British Government Determined

The Defences of Pretoria

The Boers Employing Conti nental Artillerists

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph — dopy right)

London, March 9 During the Osfontein engagement Kruger and Steyn occupied poaitiona far in the r«ar, and attempted to fruitlessly stem the retreat, which resembled a partridge drive During the enemy's flight from Osfontein on the 7th a cart containing Russian and Netherlands attaches collapsed, and thua compelled the attaches to join Lord Roberts'* staff. March 10 Sharp fighting preceded Wednes day's retreat. The Boera' rearguard showed a bold front, enabling the remainder to in* span. The majority fled Sontb, and came to Oolesberg and Stormberg, and in the direction of Ladyamith. Presidents Steyn and Kruger wen under shell ire.

During the retreat Kruger, with tears, attempted to rally the forces Lord Roberts reports that the enemy confessed they were unable to with stand the British artillery and such .a formidable force of cavalry. After the Osfontein retreat Lord Roberts destroyed several boxes of explosive ballets marked by the Boers, " Manufactured for the British Got* ernment. General Trench, who h ten miles ahead of the main body, reports that the front is clear.

De Wet is in supreme command of the Free State, Lucas Meyer and Schalk Burger being in disgrace. President Kruger, wearing bando* Hers and carrying a rile, recently inspirited the burghers in Natal (? Free State) by declaring that be wanted to have a shot at the enemy himself. He asserted that the struggle would be ended in a month either by arbitra 1 tion or intervention.

The news of the disorganisation of the enemy is confirmed. A Reuters correspondent states that the Transvaalers, equally with the Free Staters, are disorganised. A correspondent of The Times expects an early submission of the Free State. General Joubert has gone to Pretoria,

Berlin letters state that. he has resigned the command of the army owing to a quarrel with Kruger. Fifty thousand Kaffir a have been commandeered to entrench at Pretoria.

The greatest secrecy is maintained respecting the defence works of the city.

Dr Leyds is hurrying hundred* of skilled continental artillerists to Pretoria.

The Daily Mail states that Kruger and Steyn have made audacious overtures to Lord Salisbury for peace, on the basis of the independence of the republics as a sine qua non:

The Standard says that the Govern' ment will shortly authoritatively reaffirm the impossibility of any peace perpetuating the political and military independence whence the present sanguinary conflict has arisen. After the war Great Britaia wi 1 dictate, bat will make no bargain.

The war loan was issued at 98|, bond or inscribed, interest 2£ per cent;,, redeemable at par in 1910 A deposit of 3 per cent, must accompany the applications. Tha list closes on the 15th. March 11

The war loan is a huge success. The Bank of England wu besieged by applicants, One American firm applied for ten millions sterling. There are large dealings on tbe Stock Exchange, and the loin is quoted at 2f prsmicm. Major-General Hunter* division is proceeding north-eastwards from Lady* smith.

' Major-General Brabant's force is marching to Aliwal North, i The Boers are entrenching afe Big garsberg, guarding the western passes of the Drakensberg mountains.' Commandos have arrived at Bloem hof to resist troops goisg to Mafeking or Klerksdorp. MsjorGenersl Sir Archibald Hunter has been appointed to the command of the Tenth Division of the Army Corps. The Queen inspects two thousand Grenadiers and Scots Guards belong ing to the Eighth Army Division to-day.

A detachment of the New Zpa landers has been sent to Carnarvon, and the South Australians to Yosburg. The entire population of Carnarvon entertained the New Zealanders.

" The Absent-minded Baggar " wn issued with general orders during the siege of Ladysmitb,and read on parade, and caused immense cheering. A desperate attempt by the Boers to escape from Simondtown by making a tunnel, was discovered, and frns* trated.

Mr Hales, describing the reconnain' since of the Tasmaniana under Captain Oameran near Qojesberg last month, writes—" Mr Lambie and I dropped behind Captain Cameron's troop* to compare notes, IForty Boers suddenly dashed oat of a ravine and demauded our surrender, but we refused, and tried to gallop through the Boer*. They fired-a volley, and L*mbie fell dead. with two bullets in the head and on/a itt the heart, A bullet graced my rsght temple," J,

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A CUB. 9 M RB A C* /1L A RIDGE X3L » \J • VLA B. IDG X TEAOHEK OF IANOJfORTB, ORGAN and SINGING HX STREET, ASHBUETON. Terms on Application. _ IMPORTANT NOTICE. fTIHE attention of Subscribers and Clients JL is again directed to the Accounts lately senb out from this Office, for it is scarcely necesaarv to say that the very heavy addi tional expanditute incurred since the com mencement of thp War, in cables, &c., tenders i! absottrfely necessary that Money should be got in without delay. We trust our Clients and Subscribers will give their prompt attenlion to this matter. | ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COY., I _Feb. 24, 1900. _



ELFCTORAL DISTRICT OF ASHBUK TON. ELECTION OF LICENSING COM •MITTEE, In pursuance of The Electoral Acts, 1893 and 1896, and The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act, 1893, and its Amendments I THOMAS WILLIAM TAYLER, Re i, turning Officer for the above D strict, do hereby give notice that au ELECTION will be held for the return of FIVE Quali fied Persona to serve as Members of the Licensing Committee of the aforesaid Dis trict, and that the latest day for receiving Nominations of Candidates will be the FIFTEENTH day of March, 1900, and that the Poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several Polling Places of the said District, on tha 22nd day of March, 1960.



OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), WILL visit Aehburton and District for business ou MONDAY, next 12th inst., and following week. ORDERS may be left wibh MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel.



Every person desirous of becoming a Candidate must be nominated by not leea than TWO BleotoTa of the District, by a, Domination paper, as prescribed by Section 75 of The Electoral Act, 1893, which must) be delivered or transmitted to me not later than FIVE O'CLOCK in the afternoon of THUKBDAY, the 15th day ot March, 1900, together with a deposit of £10. The following are the Polling Flaojs for the Electoral District of Aehburton :— The Courthouse, Aehburton (principal) The Borough Council Chambera s Aahbur ton The Sohoolhouse, W-ikanui The Schoolhouae, Dromore The Schoolhouse, Ti<w*ld The Schoolhouse, Fl^mington The Pchoolhouse, Kiff»lton The Schooihouse, K&ling The Schoolhouse, Hinds The SchooJhouse, May Gold tUhe Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Schoolhouse, Greemtreeb T. W. TAYLER, 3 47 Beturning Officer.



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PHOTOGRAPHY. HAL MA & 00. PHOTOGRAPHERS, SAUNTERS' BtfILDINGS. ONE D zen Highly Finished Oahi net Photos for 6s, for the month of March. DONT MISS THIS CHANGE COMB EARLY. STUDIO at Senders' Buildings. Note the Address, and do nob be misled.



New Zealand GLOTHING FACTORY KITE HAVE STILL A PEW feTOCKTAKING BARGAINS. Lefb on hand which we have determined to Clear out, during bhe next) fortnight, after whioh we shall be opening our. WINTER SEASONS GOODS OCMB AND SEE TPESE LINES. Men'B ©rained Gookhama 2l<s for 16s 6d. Men's Crup Cookhams 26 * 63 for 21a. 2JOTHISG BETTER IN THE MARKET. Boy'« Seal Leg Shooters 8s 6d for 5s 6d Girl's Grained Leglets 8s 6d for 6a 6d, Girt'B Kid L-sglets 7s 6d for s^. Girl's Glace K'd Shoes 7* for 4» 61. '—- Oaly a few odd Sizes in above Lines, so Come at once and secure them. For other BARGAINS eeo Windowß and Door, as we have not space to enumerate nil. JNHIW 25KALA.Wt> CLOTHING FACTOKY. F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager



"""" TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) Bh;GS to announce to the inhabitants of Ash'nurton and snrroandlng dis tricts that he has emmedcad bi-piness as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH, and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share of public patronage;~A 11 kinds of Implements mado and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of 'he feet cured. A first-clasß Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address, — WAKASUI X »AD, Nearly opposite tho Central Hotel. 3 32



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, rfIENDEBS are invited for the Erection JL of a Cottage in the Council Yards, Tancred Street. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Offioe, Earing Square West, where Teaders, encloe !Bg depoeic of £5, will ba received till 4pm on TUESDAI, March 13th insfc. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 3 41 Boroagh Engineer BOROUGH OiTaSHBURTON. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY I HEREBY give notice that the following persona have been duly nominated as Candidates) for the office of Councillor, in tbe place of Mr John H. M&ynard, resigned :



ijwd Roberts ■ HAS considerably reduced the number of Boera during the pact week. I his t 8 the talk of the town, and bo is the fact that the C own Studio have reduced the price of first class Photography. Cabinets from 7a 6d per donen for the month of March. COME AND SEE 017R Brilliant Victory IN HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGBAPHY. MITCHKLK BURN>T BTRHBT. 3 12 Lg/lpQ W P ER SJ PREVENT FITS, CMYULSIOH, in Prewerv© a healthy atatc ©f *he coa&tj* tution during the period of TeetMng. Rewords (iJOHN STE^DMAN, i emmm f walwobth, surrey," * fAm ■aß«ravecl oa t'»e Government Stamp S-OKW& » i ,»ir. s ~.~ jaAl'fflcM. - • — J



GEOBG® WILLIAM ANDREWS HENEY WILLJ3 And I further gise notice that a Poll for the election of ONB'of the above mentioned Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Barinß Square West, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of March, 1900, comajsppiog <*t 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. JJj H. POOKS, BiPtprning Officer. Ashburton, March 2, j9e« $1



PUBLIC NUTIOS. DATES. LOWfiY AND CO TTTB HAVE now taken over large? premiies in the Jubilee Buildings, thus making our Aahbarton branch the largest Cycle Works in the District ' Eaormous Stock of NOVELTIES and i ACCESSORIES just to hand. GATES, LOWBY & 00., ; ■jßaiaevfc gtrsefc, i



THE SIOK ARE CURED AND THE SCEPTICS LEFT TO WONDER. THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTES OF SYDNEY, ADELAIDE AND MELBOURNE. j Permanent New Zealand Branch Ghristchubch. PTI BE wisest, best educated, and moefc enlightened *** wJ^j *» JL people are daily becoming converts to (those g^t^f^^&Jj«f&f% new principles and methods which are supported by •J^^^^^^glSi^S^a such over-whelming evidence, sustained by the public, who have had an opportunity of testing the remark jy^lslgggllEggggj^ able success of the Polypathic System. Their l^^^^^^^^gf^g wondeiful success has spread like wildfire through TO^S&Syapf^qßjprl an enlightened community, and amongst those who fjSrißE^dHtrSS?*^! Nad siven up 911 n °Pe of ever belns well asain' and! /g^Bß^pPlHSScai&i they are by hundreds availing themselves of the : f^'bSp^^Jll Polypathic System of treating Chronic Diseases, tfigflHsa&S^fl^HS which has proved to be the surest, quickest, and f^^H|HHHH|Hp^FB most reliable means of core ever offered an afflicted f^wrcQaybMfflnzl people. When sick is the tirae we need the best |^E||||gHKMU^^B9 advice and treatment. Therefore we say—lnform j JfIHUN9SS^^^S9 yoorseives, you who are sick, and write to the Poly- . f^S^i^3i[^^flfl^B^S i'athic Institute, it you cannot call, and accept; proofs of the mysterious skill—more convincing] than j Pqlypathy Cukes with certa'nty where the old : fg&B^wHM|BM|^HBJ^B methods fail, Epilepsy Fits, Cancer, Files (hither- ISfsSSStS'a^SSSSCr^ t0 considered incurable previous to oar new system), T**^**^^^^^^^^^^T^ Early Oonsnmptlon, etc. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment' They also de sire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have tne justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti Agnechal Tabloid Method.' All desiring to test fchd system will nave such opportunity. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY Bf CORRESPONDSNCF. Write for Qua tion list, enveloping Stamp for Reply. POiYPATHIO MEDICTI INSTITUTE. N.Z. BRANCH, CHRISTCHURCH Consultations J? eb c ,



CORSETS. CORSETS. CORSETS. 5/$ per pair. 7/6 per pair.



Knowing that if you want a Costume to sit well you must also see that the Corset tforn. with it fits well. To meet this demand, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD 8/11 per pair. H/© per pair. /// |P^ 11 *ffi \ VSfi f si I- W NORTHCOTE A HEFFORI



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—"•SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HaRDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AED IRONMONGERS, EA&T STREET. TTAVJB TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS A^ID AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OCR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz, Kynock's Lake EUesmere (smokeless) Kew Rival, lite POWDER AND SHOT of all sizas and quality. GUNS at Pricea to suit everybody, on hire or time payments. Breech loading Guns from 50.^. 3UJSS REPAIRED at reasonable pricea, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand ft£ PUMPS, TANKS, BATHS, Etc.



WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre mises will be closed on and after SATpBPAy, March 10. Captomers will find us in New Shop, Burnett) Street.—Mitchell & TURNKft WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidayß. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never I equalled In Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced B. ootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder j wiiere to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for push as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work r oiansh'ip, at The H»»» Vast Street, Ash burton' , W~^~~ANTED KNOWN-That FBipAy, : March §>, is our last date for busL sflsa in old shop. New Autumn and Winter Goods now opening in New Premises,—Mif- CHHtli & TUBNEB. Smoke New Venus J



TENDERS rPENDERS will be received up ti!l Noon J. on WEDNESDAY, March the 14th instant, for the Lease of the Chertsey Sale yards and Dip for three (3) years, For particulars apply to the undersigned. GEO. SCARLETT, 3 76 Secretary, Chertsey.



TENDEiiS. nnENDERS are invited by the Ashburton .1 High School Board for Leases of Re serve No 112 Cm three lot?, containing 65, 40 and 31 Acres t ach. Leases to be for seven years from Ist of JULY, 1900. Tenders marked H Tender for Lease " to be sent to the Uouoraigned not later than 'the Ist of April next;. CHARLES $RADDELL, Aehburbon, March 1,1900 Ssoretary. 357 Smoke New Venus



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