Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1900. THE THIRD CONTINGENT.

The military commanders in South Africa are undoubtedly treating the colonial troops most.handsomely. Oar contingents left New Zealand con sumed with a desire for service in the very thickest of the fighting, and the British general?, no doubt anxious to see what manner of men these fl Sons of the Southern Gross" were, gave them an oppor unity to prove their metal. Our men demonstrated conclusively that they were composed of threr parts backbone and the rest pure grit. Veterans like Lord Roberts and Gene ral French know a good fighting man when they see him. They have ex pressed the greatest admiration for the soldiers we have sent, and have asked for more. Lord Roberts, when com pleting his plans for the surprise and capture of Or©nje 5 told our fellows they would soon have fighting enough for the greatest glutton amongst them. Well, they got their opportunity, proved tbey were veritable fire eaters, and shared the honour and glory of a triumphant entry into Kimberley. Since then they have taken part in several important operations. Now we learn the members of the third con tingent; are in for an exceptional piece of good luck. They are to join General Oarrington's force for service in Rhodesia. General Oarrington is said to have seen [ more service in South Africa than any other Major-General in the army. He is very popular w.th the class of men that usually take service in the irregular horse, and it is more than probable that our " men in kharki," under Major Joweey, will receive their baptism of fire while assisting at the relief of Mafeking. The 5000 mounted men under Sir Frederick Oarrington are being sent north on an errand demanding the greatest stamina in both men and horses. They will assist in the relief of Mafeking, aod will then continue their journey north and patrol the frontier of the Transvaal all along the Limpopo river. The object of this patrol is a dual one, to confine tne future operations of the Boers to the Transvaal, and at the same time, to impress the natives of Rhodesia with a sense of the power of the British, and show them how useless it would be to revolt and join forces with the Boers. Scouting and patrol work are recognised as the most difficult and dangerous a soldier can undertake. The risks are enhanced by the rough ness of the Limpopo country and the sniping tactics of the Boers. The colonials have shown themselves ex ceptionally clever scouts. The quick ness with which they pick up the lie of the land and their ability to find their way out of the roughest country on the darkest night, if they have once been over the ground, amazes the Britishers. It is a decided compliment to our men to be selected for such service. It is very likely the Austra Han Bushmen and the Fourth and Fifth New Zealand Contingents will join General Uarrington's force. Major Jowsey and his men, however, should have the best of it by being in at the relief of Mafeking.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will b«i found General News. Personal—At a special meeting of the East Christchurch School Committee the resignation of Miss Burr, assistant mistress, was read and accepted with regret* Bliss Burr haa been appointed mistress of the side school at Allunton. Profitable SPECULATON—AccordiDg to the Danedin Star, an enterprising syndicate leased for £5 the roof of a certain hotel in that town, and, by lotting the space at half a.crown a head on the day of the departure of the Fourth Contingent netted £15 profit between them. Tot Fibe at Wabner's Hotbl—The valuators in connection with the fire at the ' Commercial Hotel completed their work on Monday. Tho lobb to the iasuraaoe com panies ia very nearly 25 per cents on the total amount of insurance on the building, fur niture, fittings, and stook in trade. Industrial Building Society- — The forty-ninth appropriation of £300 in the Ashburton Industrial Building Society took place at the Arcade Chamber* on Tuesday evening, ia the presence of a number of shareholders. Mr Ohadea Reid waa the successful shareholder.

The Lyttelton Drowning Accident—At the inquest on the body of Frederick New man, drowned in Lyttelton harbour on Sat urday night, the jury returned a verdict of " Accidentally Drowned," with a rider call ing the attention of the owner to the unsafe character of the dingy.

Personal — Our (Temuka Leader) Win chester correspondent writes : — Major Young, of Winchester, still continues Beriously ill, and deep concern is felt by his large circle of frienda. Dr Hayes is in daily attendance, and with the best medical skill and good nursing he haa much in his favor. The Major is bo well-known and highly respected that his illness is the great topio of interests^ present, and earnest hopes are expressed for his speedy recovery.—Accord ing to a,private telegram received in Christ church yesterday, Dr H. C. Da Benzi, late of Chriatchurch, has just been appointed sur geon to the Wellington Hospital,

A Pretty Idea—A Ohristchurch firm have named a number of their seedling be goniaa, which are blooming thia year for the firab time, after British offioera now serving in Africa. Amongst others we notioe, M"ior Robin (double) scarlet flowers, Major Jowsoy intense crimson colour, very striking (no pun is intended). Captain Madocks, (oinele) crimson, Captain Roae (single) yellow, and OaptainHayhursb (single) creamy white flowers tinted on edge of potala with a clear rose colour, The idea strikes us as being a very pretty way of commending our officers' services.

])BATU OF AN OLD COLONIST Though perhaps ho wan known only to a few of the older colonists still left, tha newa of the donth of Mr Alfred Louisaon, brother of Mesara Cecil and Oharlea Louisson, will be hoard with regret. Away back in the eixtiea tho firm of A. Louisson and 00. was woll known in the business of shipping and general merchants, The business was carried on in Lyttelton for some time, and then Mr Louisaon went Homo. Ho ro-viaited Oanter bury la«ts March, and wan most interested in noting the progress which had been made in the settlement) alnou ho left ir. The cable ineusago received on Tuesday only mentioned that ho died ati Brighton, whers he was residing, —frtss

Sale of Fuas—Mes«o Nicoll Bros., make 1 a seasonable announcement-—A sale of furs j at their rooms on Saturday next, on account j of Mr Roae, furrier, Dunedin. VoLUNTBEBS-The attendance at the par ade of the Kifbs last evening was very limited, Sergeant Dae and Corporal Nicholas were responsible for the formation move rcenta, and Sergeant H. Baker for the physical drill. The recruita in this company are fast becoming proficient. Tub Fxplosive Leadiko Article—•• You have nothing in the nature of explosives at the Herald office ? queried counsel at the New Plymouth Supreme Court on Thursday. " No," replied the witnotu, •• Except some of the leading articles," corrected hi 3 Honour.

The Kin« of Samoa—Malietea Tauu nuuli, who was declared to be King of Samoa by Chief Justice Chambers, has aaked for a European education. His rcf uesb was for warded by Consul-General Oaborn, now at Apia 5 to Colonel Hay, Secretary of State, who has approved it, and has suggested in a note to Germany and Great Britain that the

three powers ehould pay the expenses of the young man while he attends school in Europe.

A Dairymen's TESTiMONiAt.~>The New Zealand dairymen have subscribed to a testimonial for presentation to Dr Babcook, the inventor of the famous milk-testing apparatus bearing his name. The testi monial is intended as a recognition of the inventor's generosity in refusing to patent his invention, so that farmers might have the fullest benefit of it.

Wasted Time—Either more J.P's. are needed in Aehburton, or those already ap pointed want waking up a little, as it con stantly happens that the parties interested, the witnesses, the police, the reporters and everybody concerned in the business, are kept hanging about the oonrb for half an hour or more. This morning three quarters of an hour were out to- waste before the J. P. a put in an appearance. The Linotype —In his address to the Con ciliation Board at Wellington, Mr Fenwiek,of the Otagt Daily limes, speaking on behalf of the employers, pointed out that the lino type was a machine very suitable for women in the cUy time, and it was quite against the epirit of modern liberalism to seek, ai the Typographical Union was doing, to debar them from employment upon it. He was against female work at night, bub by day there could be no objection, as the work was oloaely allied to typewriting. Later on, Mr Fenwick pointed out that anyone really ceald learn the machines, and they were admirably suited to lads from public school-, as well &i young women.

A Bri»e«boom Sent to Prison—The story of an abruptly terminated wedding and of a postponed honeymoon is told in the Wai rarapa Star of Friday last. The marriage had been celebrated at a private house, and after the ceremony the bridegroom and best man were engaged in conversation, when two constables appeared, and arrested them on a charge of having, on the previous night, stolen five turkeys belonging to Mr H. Holmea, of Matahiwi. On being charged before the Magistrate the accused pleaded " Guilty," and were each sentenced to seven days imprisonment wiih hard labour, Ihe men informed his Worship that they were under the impression that the turkeys were running wild;

Smart Arrest.—The smartness of the police in effecting the arrest of Gaorge Dent on a charge of forgery no doubt saved ths the country considerable expense. The promissory note was cished with Mr Zander on Monday. On Tuesday Sergeant Barlow received word of the alleged forgery, and the prompt steps taken by him resulted in Dent being arrested by Constable Miller at Timaru just as Dent was about to step off the train there. By Tuesday nighb the accused was back in Ashburton and before noon to-day he had been committed lor trial. The police have again shown that they can do some smart work whan they get a chance.

Cotton cloth was first m de in India, and was ia use there 2000 years ago, Hondai- Lanka pure unblended Ceylon packed Tea has only been upou the mirket tour years, yet it is the Tea that has revolutionised the trade, "Secret." It is batter thau any o her Tea, that's all.—Sold by J T Cooch, Sounders' Buildings

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBUiVION-WEDNESDAY.

Before D Thonus and W. H. Rule, Esqs., J.s P ) Alleged Forgery.—George Dent was charged with forging the names of Thomas Crooks and William Crooks to a promissory note for £10, and uttering the same to D*vid Ztnder.—Sergeant Barlow conduced the prosecution.—Thomas Crooks, carrier, Ashburton, said the signature on the pro* missory note produced was not his, nor was the second signature that of his father. Had had no business dealings with accused, and had never authorised him to sign his name to the document.—David Zinder, financial agent, Ashburton, said, on Monday accused called at his office and asked him to cash a promissory note for £10. It pur ported to be signed by William Crooks and Thomas Crooks. Witness cashed tha noU, giving accused £S 15a. Accused told wit ness he had sold the Crooks a horse and had received £11 cash and the balance by this promissory note. He also said be had had previous dealings with the Crooks', whose P.N. for £16 had b«en met when it matured. Thomas Miller, police constable, stationed at Timaru, said he arrested accused at Timaru the previous day. —In reply to the charge, aoouted merely asked where the oharge had been laid. On the way to Ashburton in the express accused admitted giving the P.N., and sud he expected money out from Home in five or six weeks, and he understood the bill would not be presented for two months, when he would be able to take it. up.—Accused reserved hit defence and was committed for trial ab the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Chriatehurcb.

A FIGHTING FAMILY.

! Messrs H. G. and F. S. Andrews, o | Monnfc Somers, who have been accepted as' troopers for the fifth contingent, come of good fighting families on bofch their father's and mother's Bide. If there are a few more like them i» the contingent—and no doubt i there are—tho Boers wil! soon have as great a dread of New Zealandara as they have of tht " man in petticoats." The grandfather j of the Andrews Bros, was a veteran Setgt,- Msjor of ths 2nd North British Dragoons. He had a brother in the same regiment; and both received war medals. Their uncles fought In the Crimea, were at the taking of SebaiStapol, and were with the navy at Pckin, 'and received medals. A cousin of thair's was at the taking of the Takn forte in China. On their mother's Bide their grandfather was a Sergeant-Major in the Queen's Own Household regiment, and fought in tha Indian Mutiny, receiving a msdal and other decorations. Their father, who is well known in Ashburton, chose the " first line of defence" as his sphere of action, and served in the line of battleihipß Edinburgh and Trafalgar, and afterwards in the frigate Challenger. For some years he was a member of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry. At present he resides at Long beaoh, but has evidently lost none of his martial ardour, and looks as active and warlike as Lord Roberts himself.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preaa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 26 Mr Remnant, a barrister, hag been elected unopposed for Holborn, suc ceeding Sir Oharlea Hall. In the House of Commons, Mr Bal four agreed to the appointment of a committee to enquire into the alleged array contract scandals, and if the law officers decide, to prosecute the offen ders. March 27 The Queen starts for Dublin on' Monday, The Channel Squadron pr« i i eedcrn her Majesty's yacht, ]

IS A BEDSTEAD "BEDDING?"

In the Q teen's Benoh Divisional Court, composed ot Mr Justice Channel! and Mr Justice Bucknill, on January 18, an appeal was heard in the case of Davis v Harris, whioh raised the novel point aa to whether a bedstead is bedding, and, therefore, ex cluded ftom property liable to seizure under a distress warrant. In the preaant case the landlord had seized the bedstead, leaving : the material upon which the tenaut slept an I I the covering behind, go as to comply with the Act, An action was brought for illegal distress againet the landlord, and Mr Haden Corser, ut the Wor«h p street-Police Court, held that the bedstead waa not "'bedding." Against this the present appeal was brought. Mr Foa appeared for the appallaot, and in course of his argument contended that, according to ordinary usage, the word " bedding 0' included everything that was in, on, or about a bed. Dr Johnson defined the word " bedding " as the material of a bed : a bed;

In Skeats's • Glos«ary of Chaucer,' " bed ding " was described as a " couch." If that wers bo, it included a bedstead. From Chaucer to Hudyard Kipling was a long cry —('aughter) ; but he dared say that the learned Judges had heard of the'Absent minded Beggar,' in which were the line* :— There are families by thousands far too proud to beg or speak, And they'll put their sticks and bedding up th« spout. (Laugher.) The " sticks," were, of coune, the chairs; but " bedding " there clearly meant what he contended for. In the • Century Dictionary,' an American produc tion, bedding was defined as a bed and its furniture—the materials fora bed, whether for man or beast.—(Laughter.) The learned counsel quoted other dictionaries, and said that Shakespeare left his second best bed to his wife, and probably that inoluded the bedstead.—(Laughter.) After considerable argument their Lord ships held that "bedding" wa« whatever was used for the purpose of sleeping accom modation. The appeal was accordingly allowed, with costs, and leave to appeal refused.™ Daily

TEE COLONIES AND THE EMPIRE.

Imperial Advocated.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 27 Mr T. Brassey has issued a circular to Liberals, in which he urges that the war has advanced the question of Imperial representation. Springing from a participation in the burdens of the Empire the federations of Canada, Australia, and South Africa will be come important units shortly, simplify ing the creation of an assembly wherein the colonies could be represented in matters dealing with foreign relations and military and naval expenditure, and facilitating home rule on local questions in Ireland and elsewhere.

GREAT FIRE IN CAPETOWN.

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

United Press Aeßooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright*

Capetown, March 26 A great fire occurred in Grave Street, Capetown, in which the Govern ment offices narrowly escaped destruc* tion, the archives being damaged

THE PLAGUE IN SIDNEY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, March 27 The Government is obtaining from Horns a quantity of serum to inoculate, and more rapidly destroy the rats. The man who was admitted into the Sydney Hospital last night *ras declared affected with the plague this morning. An additional case is reported at Redfern, the man's name being White.. The work of cleansing the infected district is proceeding vigorously. The filth is piled in heaps in Sussex street, and fires are lighted at intervals in the centre of the road to cremate the stuff. The amount of filth revealed since the cleansing Btarted yesterday is appal ling. The forty fourth case was reported this afternoon, the patient being John White, of Clarence street. The cases of inoculated patients are being watched with interest. Two cases of plague are reported at the Sydney Hospital—viz., Gates and Burbridge—and one case from Annan* dale—viz., Bennett—making five for the day, j The French Government ia sending out a quantity of anti plague Berum as a gift to the New South Wales Government.

The Premier has received a cable message from the Viceroy of India, stating that he will send a plague expert.

New Zealand "Jack Homers."

Ib it told of this celebrated hsro of our nursery days that he ' sat in a corner eating a Christmas pie,' doubtleßS an enjoyable occupation ; then he * put in hit thumb and palled out a plum,' finally exclaiming * What a good boy ami!'

Now, to tell you the truth, as the men of the Fourth and part) of the Fifth Contingent rode through Duoedin yesterday, booted and saddled, with all the pomp and pageantry of war, Otago felt ib hid reason to be proud of the show ; and realising that we had all lent a hand in creating theeesplendid Contingents, we mentally exclaimed, with the same com placency as Jack Homer, ' What a good boy am I '—in fact, what good boys we all are.' There's grit in the boys, and if they get a chance to smell powder the grit) will certainly show itself. The word' grit' is perhaps rather indefinite, but it is still well enough understood' It stands for • quality' and • worth.' For instance, such teas as the Hondai- Lanka Company's are in their own way of the same stamp at the Fourth Contingent); perhaps more like the First, beoause the worth and quality of these teas need nob be taken on trust, but can be actually proved any day. Now ia the time for Britishers, Home or colonial born, to stand shoulder to shoulder. Don't forget that you can in one way do this by using only Hondal-Lanka tea. It is grown by British-colonials like ourselves in a country which lies the Union Jack. It is packed there, and sold by the HondaULanka Company in all its fragrant purity, at it 1 leaves Ceylon. Note particularly: This is net a. low-price! tea. If you require that buy a common blend, but if you want real crack value then Hondai-Lanka will suit you exaotlj. Ask your grooer for ib. If he has some thing better to offer you he speaks the 1 truth, and is an honest man, but don't mis understand him. He means 'better' for himself, but certainly worse for you, Hondai- Lanka tea pays only small profits, so from the grocer's point of view any common big profit-yielding brand is better, bub for the consumer there it no • better' value than MoKeczie'a HondaiLankaCeylon Tea.

RAILWAY TRAFFIC.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Donedin, March 27 A careful inquiry shows that about 70.000 per o 8 must have witnessed and taken part in Sim day's sendtff. The Railway Department estimated that 20,000 ' had arrived in town by mid-day by rail. The department carried 15,000 exclusive of volunteers to Port Cbalmer?. Mr Arthur, the traffic manager, has been coinplimeuted by the Minister on the manoer in which the heavy traffic was ooped with.

THE FEDERATION QUESTION.

New Zealand's Action Criticised.

MESSAGE FROM MR BARTOfi

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 27 Mr Barton has cabled to Mr Lyne aa follows:—" Mr Reeves has written us quoting a Press interview wherein he qualified his previous utterances. He now defines his attitude as pressing | for certain amendments by friendly negotiation or, failing that, by any means open to the Federal delegates, and repeats his request for a confer* ence. Though bis remaining reflections are not withdrawn, I have agreed to meet him out of regard for his Fra misr and colony.

Melbourne, March 27 The Victorian bank* view with f»ror $he action of Sydney banks with reference to maintaining the appeal to the Privy Council, but rather than, imperil federation they will take no action.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Matters in the Free State

Surrender of Many Burghera

Proclamation by Lord Koberti

British Occupation of Phillip* polis

The Siege of Mafeking

Position of the Believing Eoice

Boer Strength, and Casualties

Estimate by the "Times/

United Prean Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, March 26 The halt of Lord Roberts at Bloem fontein is due to a cautious effort to secure a peaceful transitioa of authori ties. Lord Roberts' proclamation calling upon the Boers to surrender, and re commending them to trust to the clemency of the British, does not apply to rebels. He offers leniency to the bnrghere who were misled by Mr Steyn. if they reconsider their action and disarm.

General French received many sub missions, and has returned to Bloem fontein, London, March 26 When Major-Qeneral Clements en tered Fhilippolis he read a proclama tion to the burghers announcing that those swearing neutrality, if they had taken no leading part in the policy of the Republics or hostilities, would be allowed to return to their farms. The late Government of Bloemfontein would never be re established. The burghers listened carefully, and then surrendered their arms. The land drost and sheriff* were reappointed to their offices. A number of Coieoberg rebels who had taken shelter in the town were arrested.

March 27. The military authorities hope tht Boers will fight at Kroonatad as tht position is not naturally strong, and the plains beyond render pursuit easy, London, March 21 Another report from Mafeking on the 13th states that the garrison cap> tured 26 head of the enemy's cattle. Many of the natives who are shut tip in Mafeking refused to take horseflesh, and are starving. Lord Methuen is completing trans port arrangements as well as stores, in view of a rapid effective advance. The Tims states that a moderate and trustworthy estimate shows that two thousand Boers have been killed in action, that the total casualties, exclusive of several thousand Free Staters who have returned to their farms, number fifteen thousand, and that the enemy henceforth will not muster above 30,000.

Lieutenant-Oolonel Orabbe's party, armed with revolvers, set out on a foraging expedition to the farms north of the British camp at Glen Siding. In the coarse of investigations the ofllctra came to a siding where they examined the telegraph apparatus. On leaving they caught sight of five mounted Boers on a kopje. The Boers imme diately wheeled, and disappeared to the east. The British officers, in their endeavour to catch the Boera, divided, and swept round each side of the kopje, but met with a deadly fire at short range, The Bon. A. Lygom was shot through the heart. The Boera pretended to retreat. They were joined by three others, and the eight marksmen lay in ambush. The men belonged to the Johannesburg police. Upon seeing that their fire was suc cessful, the Boers left the ambush and

rendered every service, washing and dressing the wounds, and fending newi to the British camp. The three wounded men, who were transferred to Bloemfontein, are progreising favourably. The eighth division will be landed at Port Elizabeth and East London. Lieutenant General Sir F. Forestier- Walker has arrived at Norval's Pont. A Renter telegram explains that long range guns are required for the defence of Pretoria. \ The Duke of Norfolk is going to the front as an officer in the Sussex Yeo*

manry. Many Tranavaalera doubt the utility of farther resiataaee. Ninety thousand sleepers for the Dundee Vryheid railway have been transferred from Dundee to the Transvaal. The Standard says the leaden of the Opposition recognise that tf)9

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CANTERBUKY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager. 17th March, 1900 GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges! Cartridges! Cartridges. Sho ; , C_a_p_s_. Wads. BEFORE Buying any of tho above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc, by all the best known makers. TO Bailors' and t1i033 aboub to buill I have in Stock a Choioo Assortment of Tie and other Register Gratoß, Ranges, Mantelpiece*, and all builders Ironmongery at Lowest Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I have an inimen-e Stock of 0 o-psntera' and Mechanics' Tools, all of tho very best makes, and warranted, *t prico3 wliioh are now recognised aa the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashbur oi County. _ CT-RBMBMUER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GITTTTVIMATQ 1 T3E PEOPLE'B PR4CT GAL IRON , JVI Mj UUIIN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. &gent for Cleveland and Imperial Korer Bicycles, WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET,, ASHBURTON, f-ADDLiSR AKD HARNESS MAKEK. I.IAKMKRS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLEKY & HAENESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makera and saddlers in mj emnloy, and that) all work jb done on the premises. y *' FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS. —All horee covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and their construction only the best materials ara used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Eto ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES.



THE ■ New Zealand CLOTHIMG FABTOBY TS NOW SHOWING A L4RGE STOCK OF Winter Goods Men's Sac Suita .. 21a, 25i, 29a 6:1. Men'a Tweed Trousers 7* 6i, 8t 9J, 9i 6d Men's Covert Coatß .. 29< 6d, 39) 6d, 62) 6d Boys' Covert Coats from .. *. 14a Boy*' Reefer Co.its from .. .. 6a 6d Boys'S.ilor Suits from .. .. 7» Boys'Norfoik Su'ts from .. 11b6u 50 dizsn Serge and Tweed Caps. The largest variety in town. 20 dozen Soft Felt Hats, newest shape!". White Shirts 5s 6d, 6a 6d, 7a 6;1, S< 6d, 9s6d A new line of short tronted White Shirts. New Ties, Braces, Gloves, Mufflers, Collars, Umbrellas, Wool Shirts, etc. Ladies and Gentlemen's Watekproop Ooats, Made to Obder, A large varefcy of Pat terns to choose from. CLOTHING FACTORY. F, H. BEOKINQSALE, Manager WANTED KNOWN—That Mbs Mc- Grkgob has commerced business in AehburtoD again, next to Wm Patching's, East Sli-»jet, and wishes to solicit a fair ihare of the ruwtronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies or a few boirderß, 3 117



FOE BALE rfIHAT Convenient Residence with 3 JL Acres of Land, situate West Bide i Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Segere. The House oontfcins fourteen rooms, andjthe j surroundings and land are firat-cla?. GRAHAM'S ROAD. Qrw ACRES Good Land, about 2 mileß ' from Tinwald. Several good Town Section Aehburton. Sections in good petitions, Fairton. Beteral Sections Waterton. HAMPSTEAD DISTRICT. /"I OOD Roomy Houbo arid about 3 aorte of Land. LKAfSHOLD Property near Burford, Hinds, HoAcrfiß, with good improve ments. Annual rental, ono shilling per acre. Sheep proof fence*, and plenty of water and feed. Full particulars and terms from H. W. BARRETT, A»ENT, ARCADE, ASHUURTON. 1143 Mlbß GAKBON7" "" riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL. For terms, etc., apply at Reaidence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Boad East. ' TO BAKERS ~" rpO LET, at a low Rental—Triangle JL Bakery and Shop, centrally Bituated, nrt far from the Railway Station. T BULLOCK E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second-hand Gooda. Ad oining Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse: WANTED— A really good quiet Cow, about four yeaia old. Apply MAIL and Guardian Office.



FOR SALE PMVATELY; lAM now prepared to treat privately for the unsuld portion of Mr Isaac Sab gent's property, comprising:— Lot 2.—Knox'a Farm, containing 246 acres or thereabouts Lot 3 — Greenslreet's Farm, containing 150 acres Lob 4 —North River Farm, containing 81 acres. E. W. HANMEF; fmmmmmmjmmijiimm. I vuammwmi^miammfmlf NOTI 0 E. ALL BOOK DEBTS owing to The Ash burton Publishing Co., L fd, as at lab April, 1898, have been placed in my hands for collection. All Accounts nob settled by the 14th April will be SUED FOR, withoub further notice. DAVID ZANDER, Commission Agent, Tancred Street, Ashburton March 22,1900. TO LEI T3 OOMS centrally situate in Bank Build jAi ings, Arcade Chambers T. {BULLOCK FOB SALE, HOUSE OF 10 ROOMS, AND HALF ACRE OF LAND, HAYELOCK STREET WEST. I HAVE been instructed co sell Town Sections No 1219 and 1220, apon which is erected a well built house ot tea rooms, and also good stabling. The property is at prrsent occupied by Mrs Rickman ifc is situated in a healthy locality, withing fire minutes walk ot the centre of tho town and Po3t Office, and fs admirably adapted for a private hospital, for which there ia a capital opening in Ashbarton. I At the price asked this is undoubtedly a splondid investment. F FEBRIMAN FOE SALE In the Anama—Mayfield Districb. A splendid opportunity for a working man IHO'Eior Salea small Farm of 50 Acres, upon which is erected a Cottage of 4 rooms. A portion of the Farm has been laid off in garden, and is well planted with fruit treea. This affords an opportunity seldom offered to a working man, as employment is obtainable in the district throughout the year. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. i SHEEP FEED I HAVE for Sile 250 Acres of Sheep Feed. ____ F. FERRIMAN, _ FOE BALE DOBSON STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE been instructed to Sell Town Sections 373, 374, and 375, either singly or in one lot. The ground is of good quality and is »n excellent site for buildiuy purposes. F. FERRIMAN. * fob" sale, HAVELOOK STREET, ASHBURTON IHAVfG been instructed, by Mr P Keller to sell his very desirable Property, situated in Havelock Street, comprising a well built brick hoase of nine rooms, wash house, coalhouse. and also a very convenient stable, together with it an acre of excellent land, wel[ laid oat in fruit trees. Within two minutes' walk of Railway and Post Office. Full particulars on application. F. FtfRRIMAN. FOE SALBJ CARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD. I HAVE been instructed by Mr Alex "HkwsON to Ssll his very desirable property situated on Carter's Terrace. i The House contains 9 convenient rooms, and has all the necessary detached offices, {Deluding Wash-house and Dairy. The Stabling consists cf 3 roomy Loose* boxes, Trap house and Chaffhonse The Land is of the very best quality, and contains 4 acres. Mr Hewson having purchased another property io Ashburton, ia determined to Sell, ___________ F- FERRIMAN. FOiTsALE INTEREST IN LEASE IN PERPETUITY AT ALFORD FOREST. I HAVE for Sale the interest in a small Grazing Run of 321 acres, 3 roods, 20 perches at Alford Forest. The run is seourely fenoed on three aides with seven wires and on the other with six wires. The improvements have cost £150, but owing to the continued ill-health of the owner he is prepared to accept £100. Full particulars on application. F. FERRYMAN. FOE SALEf Grey Street, House of 2 Rooms and | acre Land,



I HAVE for Sale a comfortable House of two Rooms, together with £ of an acre of good land. Well fenced with marcrocarpa, The house is leb to a good tenant and is yielding a autiafactory interest on the amount required. F. FKRRIMAN. TO LE T AT TIWVORTON. ri'OnSE of 6"rooms, with Scullery, i .I..JL Pantry, and a detached Woodshed. | Th(s land contains an ficro and ia well laid out, in fruit; trocn, Thoro la alno good Htabllng, chaff and trujjbouHO. F. FKKUJMAN. FOX BALK, AT LAURISTON. HOUSE OF FOUIt ROOMS AND OUTBUILDINGS, AND TWO AND A HALF ACRES OF lAND. T HAVE boon Inhtraclod by Mn Wiiliam Buchan, who has leaned a furra, to aell the above Property, ultualod close to the Railway and Public School. A working man can always find em ployment in the District. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN,



Lord Robeits HAS considerably reduced the number of Boers daring the past week. This the talk of the town, and ao is the fact that the Ciown Studio have reduced the price of first class Photography. Cabinets from 7s 6d per dozen for the month of.March. COME AND SEE OUR Brilliant Victory IN HIGH-CLASS PHO7OGBAPHY. MITCHELL, BUBNi'TT STREET 3 PUBLEO NOTIOB. DATES, LOWBY AHO CO XTTE HAVE now taken over larger premises in the Jubilee Buildings, thus making our ABhburton branch the largesb Cycle Works in the District. Enormouß Stock of NOVELTIES and ACCESSORIES juab to hand. GATES, LOWRT & GO., Burnett) Street. Rudge-WMtwortli Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. RUDGE WHIT WORTH CYCLES Lead the world. Come and inspect the 1900 Model.



I am SOLE AGENT for Ashburfcon for RUDGE - WHITWORTH * TRIBUNE BICYCLES. All Kinds of Machines Repairfd. BICYCLES ON HIRE. S/EOCK OF ACCESSORIES. B. D. Johnston, BURNETf STREET, Next Orange Halu ' OSBOM~~COOMBE,. PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Die* tricts every four months—viz, Marcb, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at) hiß Muaio Studio, Aroade Chambers, Aahburlonj or afc Commercial Hotel. UEwaLYiTTwEir M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. ]" OCAL Representative of the London Jk College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The. new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. _ SIGN-WBirEfi LARGE STOCK Of WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTURE.MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, tea. BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 FOR THIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuain Street, CHRIBTCHUECII



Iji NLAHGING Photos, 12 x 10 worked in lj Indian inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 In. Water ooloura £1 si, oils £1 10a. I have boon delivering Ihonuands of photos in Now Zealand for bhelaßb Bixycarßj and have given every aatisfaotlon. Wo oan Moluuk a, photo from any group or iimko any alteration, I will guarantee thono to lie an //nod t\n tha onoM I huvu buun delivering for £6, and will Imhl for agou. Don't forgeb to bring along your photo ab nneo, 1 liuvo arranged with M musrs Romottom kCo , to reoiiivo all otderu at thoii' Htudio, Mooro Htreeli, (opponllo Itoyul Hotel). Orders re i!oi,T<ul by poalj or othorwiun. Should you require ono copied from group, kindly place x (a oroiiuj under l.lio out) you wiuhod oopiod. The photos »r« worked by the best artists in tha Autitmlifui uolonioo* Thia will lv.it, till lot May, 3 12 OUR Holdiers nru told Lo remember "Mujubfi" whim lighting bhn Boers But' to oortie nouer homo iti will pny to remember A. H. Wh.i.iamh' when in want of hooka, fita^oiiory, fiiiioy goodu, boys, nnwa papor», uto. Lowdßt. (irimiß. l'ltxhi li^itte.u. New goods weukly. harge utook of school books and school requisites.~>~A H Wujj^Mft, Trtiicrod Street. 18IT WouTiicoTW anii llKii'j'imil's for your Autumn &nd VViuUu Millinery, Beo windows, j



hi India tho jackal is moro droaded lhaa thti tiger. In this oountory it i« the substi* tution'fruod that ono has to guard against, high profit) bearing Biibsbitutes being often I'ihhluiil for the sake of extra profit*. With ilcmdai-Unkft Tea you are quite safe so long tto you trade wlr-h your cyoß open,, eyery gemiin* paokeii bearing the registered and Governmenti protected name, Hondai-Lanka, on packets mid bows.—Sold by J T Coooa, tiuiuiiWii'H 1 Buildings, Ashburbon



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