th«re. Of what value are nil the handehikes of Governors, Premiers, and leading cit zen», long speeches and blastings to the men goiDg over the seas to fi^hi the battle of the empire, compared with food ani comfort and even safety on their purrey ? Purely the brave fellows will have privation a enough when they gst to the front wihoub having their owe people forcing them to go through what our Third Contingent is doomed to suffer. Let our readers judge for themselves fiom the following account of the Lyttelton Times reporter, who will not be suspected of making out a worse case against t he govern ment than necessary. After referring to the reports that were goina abom. us to the anbuitftbleneas of the Knight Templar for a troopship, he snye: — «• Upon visiting the men's qu rt«r in was found that the accommodation provided was quite inadequate. They have buen placed between decks in one of the forward holds, and on each aide of the ship there are three tiers of bunfee. The hunks are made of the roughest of boarding, aud &re very narrow, and there is no possibility of the occupant of any bunk finding room to sit up. Running along the centre of the compartments are three seta of tables on which the meals are served. These tables can be [raised out of the way when not in use* The accommodation is of the roughest description, and is a long way inferior to that to that provided in the old immigrant Bhips< In one corner a cabin is boarded off for the accommodation of the twelve Bergsantß, and in this, although it is not more than Bft> by lOfb the twelve men have to sleep. Beyond a very small port hole there is no provision for either light or ventilation. The officer a' quarters are fairly good, but some of them have had to appro priate cabins belonging to ih- ship's officers. The sitting accommodation will ooly allow of half ths o ntingent having meals at a time. A good many oases of saddlery and other things, including a number of parcels of presents and packages for membcra of the previous contingents were sent on board on {Saturday afternoon, and as the officers of the ship declined to allow the latches to be taken off again these were nil dumped down in the mend quarters, with the result that the place was quite blocked with them. The men were «n»b!e to get their tabl<B down, and could only move about with d ffi cmlty. The electrio light weut out early on Saturday night through the dynamo break ing dowD, and altogether they spent a very miserable night of it, many of th> m being unable to find their kits, which had gene on board before them On Sunday morniDg Major Jowaey determined that) the men ghoaid not be hampered with all this lumber in their quarters, and early in the day toid off a f quad to get the things on deck, and the work continued all day Every corner of the vessel was occupied, and tha qu-fition arose as to what was to be done with ths c«e«. Eventually an agreement was made with the ship'B officers that the things should be taken to the after end of the ship and stowed on deok there until room could be made for them somewhere •lee.

The accommodation for the men wa"? coh eiderrd very bad by the visitors, who ex pressed themselves very strongly on the matter, bnt the arrangements for the horses were considered to be even worse. The opinion wa* freely expressed that those on the forward deck would be either drowned or washed overboard should bad weather be meb with. Those on the after decks were more comfortably situated, but the animals in the holds will have a very bad time. A number of them ara in total darkness, while | the heat, except oloae to the hatchways, is simply stiflinc, and those who ought to know something about the carriage of horses by sea, expressed the epinion that a large pro portion would never live ts reach Capetown, while many of the survivors would bo of little use when they were landed. Ib waa evident from the remarks of the visitors that tomeone had blundered badly, and ib is nob likely that tha l»Bfc has been beard of the arrangement for both men and horses, which were characterised as simply abcrninable. With everything in such a

perfect chaos, it w»b a good thine that the vessel did not put to aea on Saturday night, A rumor circulated in Christohurch yesterday that the Knight Templer had r^ turned to Lyttelton caused a good de.l of anxiety. The story probob'y arose through someone mistaking the a earner Utidaun'efl which waa approaching bbc harbor for the troopship. The parents of one of the Ashburton mem bers of the contingent have received a letter dated K'ight Templar, Sunday afternoon, in Which he siys:—" We are being fed like a lot of convict*, and our m^a^room is like a pigaty. This sort of thiDg does not help to cheer vi up ab a fma when our hearts are naturally heavy. But I have made up my mind to pufc up with everything for your dear Bakes, as I went into this voluntarily." The following ia «n etbrao". trom a letter in this morning's jPnets, signed " A Father of one of the Third Contingent" : — What will you and your readers thmk when I tell them that their eons, brothers, and sweet hearts were herded together like pigs and cattle, also that they had no proper food from Saturday at luncheon until Sunday afternoon, and then in thoir hungry snd half-famished state broke open oses of apples, etc ? Then, again, there is little or no ventilation. And now I hear that, the steamer has returned so (port. Why] did the Government take such a steamer ? Such a state of things •hon d not be allowed, and the consequences may be very serious. If no, lam the more surprised, and so will the public be also. We already have had to shub out fourteen horses that could not be taken on account of want of room, and now those that are on board will, I fe&r, have their chaDces of landing safe and sound very considerably reduced. It's rather a cruel thing to subj ct our selected, healthy young men to, and I cannot help bats think there U gross mis management somewhere; and after the successful send-off this state of things oomes all the more distressing and annoying. Dr Muckle, the well-known Ohristchurch doctor writes, ia a long letter published in ihe Titnes this morning, speak* in the strongest termi on the wickedness of sending the Con tingent away, in such a troopship.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Generals Tucker and Kelly- Kenny.

Free General French for his

March.

Lord Kitchener at the Front

The March of the Combined

Columns,

nFrench. Returns From Kir-

berley.

Kelly-Kenny's Attack on the Enemy's Rearguard.

Cronje Completely Surprised

Aggressive Action by General b Buller.

United Press Aireooiabion—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copy rigb b Lonpon, February 19 When the forces under Generals Tucjcer and Kelly Kenny reached the Biet River they freed General French for his march to Kitnberley. They found that owing to the steepness of the northern bank of tha river at Dekiel's Drift, the mules connected with the transport service impeded their march, and relays of oxen were improvised to co operate in dragging General French's loads. Throughout; the night the dusc storms were terrible. Lors Kitchener accompanied General Tgoker to within threj? ipile* oi

>Jacobedal, the column inarching along T the river for the Bake of water supply. Lord Kitchener here awaited the arrival of Goneral Kelly K>nny's eolnmn. Iroouuliitely upon the june tion of the forcop, General Kelly- Kenny advanced, nnd occupied a posi fiOD commanding the Klip Drift on the Modder River held by General French, who thereupon continued his rrarch to Kimberley. Meantime, Lord Methur-n watched the Boers at Magersfontein, General Tucker held Jaeobsdal, pre viously occupied by the British, and Mujor-General Colviile's column occu pied a position in the vicinity of Jacobidal. General French, commanding ten j thousand, returned from Kimberley, and joined General Kelly Kenny. The latter first attacked Urooje's rearguard of a thousand waggons at Klip Drift and Drieput, where the Boers held the kopjes. The battle raged all day. The British casualties were few in number. | A telegram, Bigned by Oronje, con fessing that he had beeu completely surprised, was found at the place where the Boera laagered, but have since abandoned. The Modder River correspondent of The Times says that a day's unavoid able transport delay at Dekeit'a Drift prevented the British surrounding the whole Boer force at AJagersfonteio, which was only evacuated on Thursday evening The guns used by the Naval Brigade outranged the Boar guns used to cover the retreat. The usual mo- \ bility of the Boers, owing to their oxen being overworked, vanished. Sir Redvers Bulh-r captured and established his headquarters at Hussar. He also captured Cingolo Hill, east wards of Inhlawe after shelling it with lyddite and inflicting severe losses on the Boers. The Britioh casualties were few I Ladysmith reports that there are in dications that the B>ers are abandon- \ ing their Iwagera. A portion of two companies of the Wiltshire regiment, who were left be f.ind when the British retired to A run del, have arrived at Arundel.

Worrying "Black Cronje."

The Itooiueks Have an Innings.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 19, 10.30 p.m This Office 11 20 p m,) London, February 19

The bulk of Ororje'a forces, in order to avoid s arvation, crossed the Modder river towards Bloemfontein.

Major-General French twice charged through a minor section of the enemy north-west of Kimberley.

General Kelly Kenny is harassing Oronje'a rear guard. The blue jackets worked the guns to advantage The enemy was moving from kopje to kop]e, holding each as long as possible, to enable Oonje's convoy to proceed. It moved,a'owly, the animals being dead beat when they reached Klipkaal Drift. General De La Rey disobeyed the ord^r to retreat, and attacked Jacob sdal on the 15th, despite the red cross flying. A portion of the two companies of the Wiltshire regiment, left behind when the British retired to Aruudel, ha\e arrived at Arundel,

Lord Roberta' movement is pro nouncerl as unsurpassed-

Major-General French's unwt fericg mobility through beat, dusb storms, raiu, and lightning, and perfect trans« port service, and the infantry's splendid rn^rqhing, were conspicuous features. The combination dovetailed marvel lously, despite long marches across deep water holes and santfs, The troops throughout displayed the incarnation of faith in their commander.

The Fourth Contingent.

Wellington, February 19

The local committee of tie fourth coo tic gene rave suffioienb funds to equip 78 rneu and it has been decided to ask Government if arrangements can be made for the trans port of (his numbar. Guy F. Johnston is to ba recommended for a .commission with the Gaatingenfc on the condition of his bear ing the coßt of his iquipment and transport. DONKDIN, February 20

The Minister of Works informed the men la camp that 'h« departure willt»ke place between March 24 <tnd 28.

Buller Captures Cingol's Hill.

Severe I'igUting.

Camp Waggons, Ammunition, anil Stores, Captured by British.

Kelly-Kenny's Loot

lioers Abondoned Magcrsfontein

in a Panic

Lord Roberts' Generosity.

The (lueen's Congratulations.

Rscejved Wakapuak* F*-b 20, 9 20 a.m, This Office 9.53 a.m) j London, February 19 After the capture of Cingol's Hi!, General Buller on Sunday, drove the Boers from a strong position at Monte Oristo, and across the Tugeln, after a hard light, He captured several camp stores, and ammunition. Tbe J^ritish casualties were not heavy, General Kelly Kenoy has now cap. tured 150 Boer waggona. The loot included thousands of stock, biscuit boxes filled with amtnuniiion and addressed to Pretoria, v:a Deiagoa

Bay. The total British casualties in re lieving Kimberley were fifty. When Lord Metbuen occupied Ma kersfontein, there were many indica tion! that it had been abandoned in a panic. Cooked dinners were found untouched. Great quantities of stores were captured. The position was mar vellously fortified and was impregnable. The Daily News correspondent de clares that the Boers did not remove

their heavy guns. The statement, how ever, needs confirmation. The residents of Jacobsdal are am^id that the British, instead of looting the town, distributed the army stores among the inhabitants. Lord Roberts issued a proclamation declaring that Steyn, and not the Free State burghers, were responsible for the invasion by the British forces. Great Britaiu retains no ill will to the burghers. The Government omitted the Lord Mayor of Dublin and a number of other mayors froni the Assize Court Commissions, owing to their disloyalty. 'I he Queen has congratulated Lord Roberts upon the success of his recent movement, and also acknowledged the heroism of the Kimberley garrisqn ; during the siege.

A Correction.

(Received Wakapuaka F<-b 20, 9.50 a n>, This Office 10 15 a.m) London, Feb 19 The Daily Mail's cor respondent, who was present durn 6 ' tiu; fi,ht at the Riet river between the Boer commando from Kensburg and a British d- tach ment, escorting two hundred waggons, states that the waggons were say- d by the arrival of British reinforcements. An official correction states that Private MeOane, of the. Victorian Con tingent, reported killed at Kensburg, was wounded and captured.

The Death of Trooper Booth.

A Plucky New Zealander.

Sydney, February 19 The special correspondent of the Sydney Evening News, writing from Slingersfontein, gives the following account of the death of Trooper Harold Booth, of New Zealand. During a temporary respite of hostilities the Boer artillerymen took the opportunity to place a Oreu»ot gun in such a position that it commanded the plain five miles north and north-east of our camp, and their first shot which was admirably aimed, burst right around a knot ofmen standing round the charger of General Olemeut, who was directing the operation?. Troopers Bjoth and Culling, of the New Zealand Oon'iu gent, were the General's orderlies for the day, the latter holding his horse j while Booth had charge of i ieutenantj Chay or's mount The missile sruck the ground an Booth's feet, and kilUd him almost immediately. Tho same shell knocked Gulling insensible, aud wounded four horse* so severely that the poor brutes had to be shot, i Booth, strange to say, had made his ] will the day before, Calling being one of the witnesses, His body was laid beside the other New Zn'aDders on a kopje at the back of the camp.

The same correspondent gives par ticulars of a plucky act performed by another New Zealander. Corporal McKlegg, with a scouting party, had the hard luck to be thrown on his head, his horse putting its foot In a hole just as he was galloping b*ck with the main body. His horae scampered after the others, and McKlegg certainly would have br:en shot or captured if Trooper Walter Johnston of his Troop had not caught his steed, and with coolness and pluck gone back to his assistance amid a perfect hail of bullets. " You'd better be quick, sir," remarked the youngster, as unconcernedly as postible, 11 they are making this place a bit too warm for us." Both got of! ecotfree, though a rifle fire was knocking up the dust all around tht ra.

Wellington, February 20

Trooper Johnston, with the First Con tingenfc, who caved ihe life of Coipoml McKlegg, hails from Greenhills, Kaihiku, Otago.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Frews Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received V*'»kapiiß,k* Feb. 20, 9.40 a m,

'Jhib Office 10-25 a.m)

ike Channel Squadron

I ondon, February 19

The cruise of the channel squadron recently ordered to Gibraltar to relieve the Particular Service squadron, has been altered, and the squadron remains in British waters until April. It then proceeds to the Mediterranean.

Australian

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 20, 9 50 a.m, This Office 10.47 p.m. The Plague

Adelaide, February 20

The doctor who attended McCaun, the supposed bubonic plague patient, has reported to the Board of Health that McOann was suffering from typhoid fever with enlarged glands. This bears out the experiments at the University Laboratory,

Canterbury Crack Swimmers

Eaethquakb SHOCKS — A Wanganui Press Association telegram says three shocks of earthquake, the first heavy and prolonged, were experienced there thia mark ing. The first was at 3 45, and the others about an hour later.

Mysterious Disappearance—John Robinr eon, a steward of the steamer Wakatu, disappeared an the voyage between Lyttel* ton and Cheviot. The water was quite smooth, and the deceased was S'ber. He was shout forty years of age, and leaves a wife and four children at Lyttelton.—Press Association telegram

A Me^hven Send op I.—On Thursday last, Trooper W. T. Lowe, an old employee of Mr Max Friedlander, Kolmar Lyndhurst, in the Methven district, was presented by his fellow employees with a purse of sovereigns. Mr C. J. Chapman made the presentation in a feeling speech, in which he wished Trooper Lowe every success in the South African citnj;aign and a safe return. Troopet Lowe suitably acknowledged the gift and the good wishes Sexpressed, and three hearty cheers having been giveu for him, his fiienda said farewell.

Springburn School.—The annual school picnic took place in the Domain tc-Jay. About 200 people arrived by the early train from Springburn. Mr S. Baird the School master, Mr Morrison (chairman), Mr Fergus and Mr Young members of the committee, were busi'y engaged during the day, in runt ing off races end amusing the children, who seemed lobe enjoying themselves immensely. On Friday last the prize distribution took place, and aftnr Mr Morrison the chairman, had addres:ed the ohildnn, he presented a book to every child in tbe tchool.

Retirement of Inspector Broham—A Wellington Press Association teleerum says that Police Inspector Broham, of Christ church, retires on the 28 h inst, under the

Police Pension Act. Inspector Broham has been thirty-six years in the service, and receives an allowance of £240 per annum. Inspector Ellison, of Greymouth, eucceads Inspector Broham. Sub-Inspector MoDon nel, of Wellington, is transferred to Grey mouth, and will have charge of the district vacated by Inspector Ellison. Sergeant Mitchell, of Napier, has been' promoted to a sub-inspectorship, and succeeds McDonnell at Wellington.

A. Successful Cpebatsow —The many Meeds' of Mr T. A. Protheroe, of Elgin, will be please to know that he continues to progress favourable (after the severe opera tion he has undergone. Dr, Fox, of the Qhriatchurch Hospital, performed the surgical work, which ia said to have been of a most difficult and dangerous nature Quite a number of medical men were present, including D.r. Trevor, whose catlent Mr Protheroe has been for some time It is said that over one hundred arterieß had to be tied during the operation. Skin taken from a Dumber of volunteers was then grafted on to the wound and the hand strapped over it for twelve da} 9 to give the necessary warmth. The "graft*" am said to have taken splendidly, and the whole operation pidf fair, to prove <juite ft t«m»?iMbJ« «UQ«eje.

Export of Dairt Produce. —A Press Association telegram from New Plymouth says the steamer Kotoiti takes 9961 boxes of butter and 245 packages of cheree for transhipment to the Psparoa, which takes an additional ILlb packages of cheese, sent last week.

Thb Fourth Contingent—The Governor is to be invited to take part in the proceed ings connected with the depar'ure of the fourth contingent. Colonel Polr-Penton had a long talk with theOrgnni i gCommittee this morning, andfcubfepuently visits t the camp. The Minister of Works a'so paid the camp a visit. It is expected that at least one worship will be in Port Chalmers when the \ troops leave.—Prees Association telegram Will Makb Them Careful— The steamer Indralema, which sailed from Wei- 1 lington for London this morning, carries a Chinese crew, and on her visit here a few weeks ago, three Chinese deserted. &» they hsve not been found, the 'I yser Company, owners of the vessel have had to pay £100 poll tax on each. It is believed that the de-criers are being secreted in the city. —Press Association telegram.

The Bhuce Licensing Poll —Mr Strat ford, M.M, has directed the Returning Officer for B uce to ho!d a re-connt of votef. This will show that reduction was carried by a considerable maj >rity in B uce. The decision i» to be appealed against to the Supreme Court.—Press AKSoclntion telegram

Thk Victorian Ck'CKeteks —The Vic torian crickftera atr veil at W&nganui this afternoon. They were met at the Station by the memberß of the Cricket Association, and will be taken for » drive this afternoon Th'a match against Wanganui oommcccss to morrow.

News in Brief.

We notice that Messrs Mitchell and Tur ner's Silo closes on Saturday next. We understand that the firm is well patitfied with the result of their effort?, ac they have received a great response, not only from all parts of the county, but far beyond its limits. They have therefore decided to clear any few odd lines and remnants at give away prices. The firm's new advertisement will appear in to morrow's is»ue.

Messrs Fletcher Bros/ new advertisement re their latest price list will appear in to-morrow's issue

THE ASHPtJRrON GOABDIAN .• TUESDAY, FEBKIABV 20, 1900



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Purnell, Solicitor, Mont i ijomery'a Bniidinga. 2 147 ONLY two more days left, in which you Ciin poesibly have a chance to secure a copy of that wonlerfal production, "The Kn'.'.yclo; S3 iia Kritannioa." None procur able after the 20th hist. If you have decided to have one, don't delay, but Fend your order at once to A. H. Williams Book- Keller Taresed Street. P~RiZB"POULTRV —For sale. che*p,~to reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Bilver Wyandotte, Andalueian and Orpington cull chicka about three montha old; as good aa show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of this paper or Pelham yards, Peter Street. NEW BOOKS—Livingstone's Missionary Travels Tales of Time aud Space, Wells ; Great Boer Trek ; Impressions of South Africa ; How Fnghrnd fc'aved Europe ; Ruskin's Works ; Blocking's Works (Silas and Joseph) ; Sir Redvers Buller ; Life and Compayres; New Dictionaries; Atlases; cheap edition, Diet of the Hnr'y Burly ; Study in Scarlet; V\ bile the BiUy Boils ; Aurora F eyd ; Micert' Bight; Carole; Mo'dy's Words ; Mag zinep.—H M JoNES T. Bullock. AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE ~ OAO ACRE*, Sheep Country, Hinde, fCKjU R.B. 33453 and otherß, rxiHE Property of Mr R. Thcmpson, L advertised for sale on Saturday Nf xt, 24th inst., will not be offered, as it h&s been •old privately. T. BULLOCK, 2 149 .Auctioneer. bi/i'UKDAY, MAi-iC'H '6. IMPORTANT SALE OF 1524 AOKES 1524 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. Fft*te of G. Tome 9, deceased. MR T BULLOCK has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of the Public Tru tee, a» Administrator in the Estate of the late G. Tomes, and Mr David Cowan All that parcel of land containing 1524 acres 2 roods, more or ks>, situated in the Wakanui Road District, and being Rural Bp.ct.iona 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406 and 28407, fenced and divided into several pad docks, watered with county water race*. All in English grasses excepting about 100 I acre". Further particulars furnished on appli cation i Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 2 160 Auctioneer | ~PYN KITOO LAKGK CLEARING SALE SHEFP | at CLIFTON YARD,3, ELbeKfcLIE, OAMARF, on gg FBII/AY, MAKCH 2, 19§0, AT 1 p.m. TBE following are particulars of the different lots of Shtop which will be offered on the above date, WITHOUT RESERVE:— £*f\f\ Two-tooth, Three-quarter, and OUU seven-eighth EWES H A Kf\ F°ur» Six, and Eight-tooth 040U EWES 1 Kri/"\ Halfbred EWES, mixed ages, lt)Uv guaranteed sound ft " ii IC%PC f\ Halfbred and Crossbred £ ,1 I^DU mouth EWES QQAA Two & Four-tooth WETHERS. OOV/w afc aDd very forward i^AA Down Cross LAMBS. Eat and 4tO\Jv' very forward ooha Cr°sßbred lamb§ 1 P\C\ Pure^re<^ Lincoln RAMS, mixed JlO\) agts 1Q P\ Purpbred Border Leicester XO O E W ES, mixed aces OO£f Pure Romney EWES Stud and Flock Lincoln Rams? Stud English Leicester Rams Flock Shropshire Bams Stud aud Flock Romney Rams As several private sales of Stud Sheep are impending, the exact numbers cannot be given. Sale etatts at 1 p.m. Luncheon Provided. Auctioneers— PYNK & CO., Christoburch FLEMING & HKDLHY. Oamaru WRIGHT, STEPHKNSON &CO., 2 150 Dunedin IMPORTANT~SALK OF TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIED HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Etc. thursday""maech i. MKSSRS FBIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been favoured with instructions from MkJ, H. Maynabd, who is leaving for England, to SAI by Public Auction, on the above date, hie Household Furniture and Effects, also the following Proper ties, viz : — g Acre, with 8-roomed house, fronting N.E. Belt, with B*throom, Scullery, Wash-house, Stable, Cowshed, Fowl house and other outbuildings. £ Acre adj ing above, with Carpenter's Shop and Stable for removal. I Acre, with 4-roomed Cottage, N.l.Beit, rental s*, with vegetable garden. £ Acre adjoining above, empty. | Acre in Pducess Street, with 5-roomed nous**. J Acre adjoining above, empty. 6 Quarter-Acre Sections, fronting Grey Street and N.E. Belt, being T.S. No'p. 947, 943, 949 and 957, 958, and 959. 25 Acre Section on Mitcham Road*. The Furniture includes Piano by Roecner new instrument; Organ by Corniah' 14 stop ; Violin, Dining Table, Bjok case. Sofa, Easy Chairs, Double and Single Bedsteads and General House hold Furniture, Urge quantity of Tim ber, Builder's Tools, eto , four 6i»t class Dairy Cowc, Gi?, Horse aud Harness, Spring Trap. 2 Bacoaera and large quantity of Fowls. 3ALE AT 12 30 p.m. R. FRIBDLANDER, 2 89 Auctioneer,



* 1899. CHRISTMAS. 189$T FINEST NEW, FRUIT. FINEST NEW tfBUIT. AT FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES. Le" the sm-ill voice labour pockefc-book speak and it will.carry yoa straight to the Cheapest Store on earth, -1 *Ot' VSTT? HAVE jusb Landed per s.s. Gothic, onr First Shipment of New Frnlb Vy _Fj for our CHRISTMAS TRADE, which our Home Bayer has specially elected for our New Zealand Trade. The Quality i 8 Extra|;Pine, and cannot) be excelled* and the Prices Rock Bottom. ■ * ALL onr FRUITS are Cleaned by Machinery.  Cv.,= rfl u ißl? . pOTlb o SStfSSJfJS^*-,,"* I | " S™dS? '" 0 6* fWJr Almond., p., lb 1 «." it »i iv. " ? 5 Jordsn Almonds  2 4 etlb ' .. o° B Fi^,1 cd dA A pPrfef6tlb ° Finest French Prunes, per 1b 010 » Brted p£cC T, Stewing Prune* „ 0 7 Preserved Ginger " 0 N6^nd dL P n :tr°r ge ' lem°D ' 0 8 MiXt S 6 t 0 ' dP-*^ *» Finest Icing Sugar! per tt 0 6 Ifl^fi™ ;,' \° o „ Castor Sugar, per lb * 0 5 Lemon Squash J 3 Fmest Cut Loaf Sugar, per lb 03£ Lime Juice Cordial, per bottle I 0 Oroßße and Blackwell's Essences 9J ' v "«*.«« * v FINEST CANE SNGAB, 701b bag, 14s per bag, (Anckland No. 1a) guaranteed over weight. ' ° FINEST CANE SUGAR with TEA, 13s 3d per 701b bajr AUCKLAND No. is CANE SUGAR, with TEA, 12s lid per 701b bajr. * n???™?*!? T iEA (Tt 6 T A o WftyS «e, d) \ 8 9J per lb b * sto 10Ib Tins» » Bleno of the Finest Ceylon and Indian Orange Pekoe). CEYLON ORANGE PEKOB (Golden Tipped) 2 a per lb, or Is 9d by the Tin CEYLON PEKOE, from Is 3d per lb by 101b Tin 7 STATION TEA. in Cheats and Half Chests, from Is Isd per lb. o W^ INE oSrL ROLLER FLOUR ' 200 Ib Ba S 13s ' 1001b Bag 7a ed, 501b Bag 3slod, 251 b JBog as od. ° Finest Factory Cheese, per lb 0 6 1~ 1 j ~ «„-„, Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or side GMZuV °J5 *K2i ? b ls» 7lb ls d perl*, 0 7' 141b 3s 3d, 281b 6s 6d, 561 b 11s 3d Lewis 1 Prize Ham ß , per lb 0 H s «Penor Treacle 21b 6d, 41b Is, 7lb Is 8d 8t George's German Sausage, per lb 1 Oj „ Wlbjs 3d, 28ib 6«, 661b 10. 9d Finest Befined Lard, per tin 06: £ pßen<i c *erne* "I* 10* b«ul« o< .sslcated Ooaoanut „ 0 8 Neave'« Food lid Mellin's Food ls 9d Edmond's Baking Powder, 6d and s e"f er B f ood ls Hd tnd 3s 6d per tin lid per tin Robinson s patent Groats and Barley 9d Walnuts 0 8 Per t'n Pea Nuts ." 0 5 N6lßol*^ Gelatine loz. packet 6d lib Tins Sb George's Jams, 4s 6d «>» , TsMws. loz packet 8d dozen per tin 0 5 Brown 8 Cor. n 3d lb lib Raspberry Jam, 6b 6d doz , tin 0 6 gown's Maize Flour 3d lb lib „ Cto^e and Black well's Mar^ ff aj» >na Bdlib, Q^usland Arrowroot M malftde 0 9 c r arfbnry S Cocoa Jrlb lOd, Jib Is 8d Concentrated Jellies-Lemon, Rasp- JJ» outenf,ft c I °, a Mi^tft » ,v berry, Vanilla-pint packeta, ry.B ,Goco, a, kb 4Hi lb 8^« ilb ls **d 5s 6d dos. per packet 0 6 A uslebrook'b Cocoa |lb 4d, *lb 7*d DeVere's Jelly Powders, assorted g!" co Ia « JJ^J 6dP« caKe > flavours, per packet 0 6 Jf» J"^ M«k ft 3d doz 7M Uri Bird ?eed-Herap, Rape, Canary, ibO 3 Sridfn Vale Milk 5s 6d doz, 6d tin Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, per ib 0 4 T o^f 8: . OHMBOAis. Farcy Lunch 3Jd lb by tin or 3|d lb Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 c° llego wl *\,  . '« ♦» „ Carbonate Soda „ 0 3 ne 6Jd lb by tin, or 6d lb , TartarlcAcid „ 110 JamlU Wme   lb Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 J , ,c» . ."> by tin, or 8d b |Alum, powdered „ 0 6 Peoples Mixed 4d lb „ or 4|d b Refined Saltpetre , 0 6 F«d^ Mixed s|d 1 b „ or 6d lb Borax, powdered „ 0 8 $***** .»*."> » or S Sulphur 1,, 0 6 garibaldi s|d lb „ or 6d lb Wa P hing|Soda .„ |0 1 Sultanas  „ lh Ri Snowflakes 4^d lb „ or Id — Water o „ „ „ Ginger Nuts 6|d b ,» or 6dlb Peerless Glo^s per bot. 0 8 Black Lacquer, (CasMe Brand) bot. 0 9 2 Jlb Tins Preserved Fruits, aprioats and ". ,«, ,in tinß. a I " peaches, 8d per tin Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 2^lb Mounb Hamilton pears lOd Keen's Oxford Blue, vet H> 010 p eari Sag 3or Taploca 61bg v Beckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 Japan R j oe slbs l 8 or 2 i d ib St George's Blue, „ 0 8 Ground Rice 3*d Coltnan's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Sp] j t Peaß 6 j bs j ß> or , b \\\i tins 10R jibl tins 6d Pearl Barley 51bs Is, or 2id Ib Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 Egyptian Lentils 3id Ib 71b tins 6s 9d B*ricot Beans 3id ib Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 6s per evb Macaroni and Vermicelli Ib lOd box o „  Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14ib 6d lb bag, Is 3d Flag Brand Pickles 9 3 6d per doz or 10d Girger, whole Is 3d, ground ls 4d lb per bottle White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 43 1b 0 and B Currle Powder 10a per doa or lid Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib ls, 21b Is lOd bofcfcle pw aoa or "v dy oe uutu ll'll w *mv -in? »n^ 1« Mellor>B s»noe iPl°fc Bjd, pints Is 3d bot. lib Tin Rabbib In Jelly 7d, 21b, 10d and Is Lfla and Perrin . a Sauce *-pint ls 4d, pint FRESfIBVED FISH. 2s 6d Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting Oar q wq SaQce int Sd . Qt gd lOd, Cocktail lid-per tin Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Sardines, Albert patent opener ls per tin Anchovy feaace le M ptnfc „ Small, 4d and 4£d, large 7d and Tobacco-Williams' Juno 61 lb ; Nailrod 1& . ■ . ,,  4^6d lb; Derby 5s 6d lb: Golder Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4fd per tin Bagle 6g per lb Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip- t» « w /,. « * pered lOd, Herrings In tomato sauce Candles— Paraffine Wax (plain orfloted lOd per t'n 6 2d per lb ; National Sperm by Red Herring 9at ls, or 1 j fhh 10s 8d box Ib ; Bedroom Candles Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin self-fitting, 12 In box, lOd ; Price Preserved Bloaters lOd per tiu Carriage Candles 8 and 10, lOd pack- Matches Plaids 4s ppr gross, 4id dos 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 5d I box ; 1000 Vestas, German. 3s lOd Table Vinegar^d, 9d, and lOd^bottle d( z, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 6d White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle dc z, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d Washing Soap~Bilkstone lOd bar orJlOs packet, small 3d packet 6d box Starch, Colman's, 5 b pkfc s|d lb McLeod's almond scentedJ9d bar. 10s )f Lily, per lib box 6d 6d box Borax Starch Glaze, ls doz. ; l|d packet Rawllng's almond scented, 9d o»r, i>s Pears' Falleri Earth and Violet Powdsrf lid box 8d box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d dos Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s<3d box Vaßeline 5d and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Barilla Ash 9d bar Pare Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Sunlight so*p ls per box, 4£d bar Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per bottle ' Lifebuoy (Catholic), ls 4d box, 6d^bar Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets Is Toilet Soap-Pear's assorted tablets, 4in p a l n Siller ls 4d box, Is box Bonnington's Irish Moss ls and Is ltd Pear's unsoented tablets, 6d each, 5a 6d Selgel's Syrup Is 9d and 3s bottle doz Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's ls 4d box Oieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each 1 Beechsm'e and Selgel's ls 5d box Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts (Id dos for ls Knee' Fruit) Salts 3s 3d bottle Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib bars.Sd Fluid Magnesia Is bottle x Whiting Id per lb, 7s 6d cwt. Hood's and Ayer'a Satsaparilla 4s 8d bot| Hops, loose, Is 4d, and ls ft* »b pressed Condy's Fluid Is sd, Lung Preserver 1J Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Barry's Tricopheras ls 5d bottle Lieblg's Extract Meat Js 9d par jar O rT«^.,T ra « , Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d SUNDRIES] American brooms ls 3d, M6d,s£ls;9d, Sta pl e 9 3d lb, 51bs ls t 9rT an#„!l. w1 a a a Nails 3d lb, 51bs Is lsSdTb °°ffße|lß4d' lß6d iSndJßoss Lanterns ls[3d each Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on'application Term 3 : Prompt Nett Cash with tie Orders] No oharge for packiag'caEes,? and all orders delivered frceat railw&y£itfttf<» and'within'a two miles radius of Ashbarton, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES AS STREET, ASHBURTON AND HIGH STREET, CHBISTOHOBQB Wholesale and Retail Agents for Niramo an* Blwr'i Seeds,