Bet at soon as the exulation and ~<he passion die comes then ths reaction, and a deep depression often besets those who to lately were savagely bent on killing. Men may swear and loot on the battlefield, across whioh they have just chased « flying enemy with burning hatred in their h«»rts, bub under the callous exterior most feet a listleasness, " which, even when one ha» been but a watcher, geeme for a day or two after a fight to drain away the nervous power and ltave him limp and apathetic." feature is txacting bet penalty for those wild moments which closed tho stiain and tension of the battle.

News in Brief.

The annual ball of the Ashburton and Fairfield butchers takes place on the 21st inst, in the Oddfellows' Bui'.

THE LATE PROFESSOR ULRICH.

United Press Association-—By Eieotrio Telegraph Dcnkdin, June 4

At» meeting of the University Council, a motion was carried, expressing deep regret at the death of Piofeseor Ulrich, who by faithful devotion to his work, aud by bis conepicuous ability, raised the reputation of the Sohocl of Mines to the present high level. The resolution goes on to say that the Council feel that the loss they have cow sustained will be felt not only by his ool leagues and the University generally, but by the colony and by all thoae interested in the development of the mineral resources of New Zealand, id which the late Profassor, M shown by his scientific papers and origi nal work, took such a keen and lively in terest*

ROAD BOARDS.

€oUlßtreain.

A meeting of the Coldktream Road Board til held at Hinds on Monday last, June 4. Present—Messrs Dobaon, Studholms, Will*, Miller, and Wrighfc.

CHAIRMAN Tha Returning Officer reported the re election of Messrs Dobson, Miller, and Stud >. holme } and Mr Dobson was re-elected chau-

ROAD CLOSING, ETC.

A letter (with plan) was received from Mr Stud holme, proposing the closing of several byroads, and effering to give other roads and grave! pits in exchange. Consideration of thia matter was deferred till next meetlDg

MAIN SOUTH ROAD

Mr Wright brought up the question of the bad state of thia road towards Winalow. - It was explained that the Upper Aahburton Ko»d Board had declined to j an in metul linf or making this road a boundary ro*d. It was resolved to again call the attention of the Longbtaoh Board to the disgraceful state of the road, and express the hope that it will take some steps to improve the road. 16 was also resolved to ask the Longbeaoh Board to repair Windermere road with about 200 yards of metal, and to rake the largo stones off Boundary road.

WATER BACKS

Mr Wrighb »aid there was a proposal that the County Council should let the cleaning of water races thraoghout the County by contract. This plan bad not worked well in the past, and had been abandoned, and he thought this Board should express an opinion on the subject. Mr Studholme thought nothing could be worse than the present system, and thought that the settlors would look after the con tractors and see that they did the work, whereas the rangers could not look after all the settlers who wore left to clear their own race p. Mr Wright reeognisad that Mr Studholme was one of the worst sufferers, as his country was at the lower end of a part of the district which had but a limited supply, and this could not be increased on account of the volume *f the Ashburton river being in ■affiaient to afford it, and this was one of the reasons why he had proposed augmenting the supply from Lake Heron. The contract system of cleaning had proved unsatisfactory, as the contraotots were often wanted at ono end of the district when they were working »t th« other. Some of the raDgera had too large a water district, besides o\ her duties, to look after, but th*»tr districts would be reduced, and they would have more time to look after settlers who neglected to clean their races. Mr Dobson understood that if eettlets did not clear their races the Council had power t» do the work, and charge them with the co fr» Mr Wright said thia was so. He had done his best at all times to ensure a good supply for the settlers towards tHe sea, ancj had incurred a good deal of personal enmity by nrging that persons obstructing or diverting the water should be punished. Mr Dobson thought that all that was necessary wan that the Council should enforce its existing regulations, Mr Studholme moved that this Board heartily approves of the proposal of the Ashburton County Council to take in hand the cleaning of the water races itself. Mr Wright moved an amendment—" That this Board objects to tha,proposed change of letting the clearing of the »»t«r races by contract, and prefers that the work should bft left io the hands of the occupiers of tht land as at present, provided the County Council enforces the regulations. On the amendment being ptft, Metns Dobaon, Wrigbb, and Wills voted for it, and Messrs Stadbolme and Miller against, and it was carried.

TESDIRS

The following tenders were accepted x — A. Pearce, for shingling part of South and Coldstrwm roadi; Q. Holborongh, shingling Poplar road. Tenders for thingling Dobaon'i road were lift for the Chairman to deal with. No other tenders were accepted. FINANCIAL

The minute authorising Moaßri Dobson and Miller to sign cheques was confirmed, and accounts amounting to £14 16s 6d were passed. The meeting then terminated.

Mount Somers.

The usual monthly meeting wan held on Monday, Jane 4. Preßent— Messrs E Herring, J Hood, J Harrison, D Bym«, and W T Chapman. CHAIBMAN. On the motion of Mr Herring, Mr Chap man wa> voted to the ch^ir. WOBKS. Mr Chapman reported that the contrac'ors had finished shingling MoF»r!ane's road; that he had let rr-^hingling Main Road near Singletree at 2a per yard; that he had called tenders for shinglng road to Hutt and Fagan's, and had accepted Fagan Bros, at 2a 3d per yard ; that some repairs were wanted on the old Sawmill roar!, and a new foot bridge over the creek,.—Ordered to be attended to, He had let the carting of broken metal at Mount Somers tramway road to J Brown at la 7d. Mr Hood reported that Brown had finished hit ocntraot on Scott's road, and also on the bad state of Latnbib'a road—Ordered to be attended to at onoe. Repair!) to Buccleuch roati wj>B left to Mr Hood. He aleo reported that Grant hud broken 72£ yards of meta', and Buckley 110 yards. Mr Harrison reported that Milne had finished shingling near Clenb Hills and DunDar'f, and he had arranged with him to dear Moore Lake-cutting for£iO; that he had inspected onttiog at Dunbar's; that the Gorge road wanted aboiib 250y»rda_of ihingle {torn township to above the lime kilna. Proposed by Mr Chapman, and carried, that tenders be called for the above, also for finishing shingling Soott'a road as aoon ac poseible. CORBE9FONDENOE Correspondence was read as follows :— From Commissioner of Crown Lands re road tbroagh R.S 14661, Alford survey—Action postponed until the Clerk could attend to it; from Fletoher, Humphries and Co., agreeing ■ to pay f»r clearing gorse cff roads fronting their Sacd; from the Chief Surveyor, eooloaisg tracing of shingle pits on reserve 2007—Received; from Commissioner of Tajes showing alterations to be made in the Valuation roll n Vincent; Mowbray, Timp lon, and .-loper—Alteration to be attended to j from Clerk Ashbnrtoa County Council, asking fop returns to be: filled io—To be attended toj from -Treasury, Wellington, forwarding £1-1b foe t»e of office for general totteo.

i TEKBKRS. 1 T«ndf rs were opened tor gorse grabbing at Alford Forest on account of Fletcher, Humphreys, and Co. They were all con sidered too high, and consequently none were accepted. •ACCOUNTS. The pay sheet w»s (hen read ana passed for payment, to the amount of £14015 a 6d. BOARD OF HBAI.XX. The meeting then sat as a Board of Health, and authorised Police Constable Dillon to make an inspection of the district on sanitary matters. The meeting then adjourned to the first Monday in July.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Mission of Eloff and Hermann

Ike Flight of Kruger British Advance to be Resisted Later Message Pretoria Said to be Invested Tlie City to Surrender Wlien Summoned Capture of One Hundred Boers Ihe Attack on Faberspruit Captured by the Koer«

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 4 Reuter'a correspondent states that the object of the visit of Eloff and Hey man v to Delagoa Bay is to arrange for the safety of ft large shipment of

gold.

June 5

Pretoria is fur'ous at Krnger's desertion, taking with him all tho bullion, and leaving the officials unpaid.

A Oouncii of Commandants has assumed the Government, and decided to resist the British, who have seizeif the dynamite factory at Moddersfon tein.

It is reported that De la Key, who has the keys of the factory, has sur rounded the buildingo. ■:■'■•■■

An undated Pretoria telegram cabled from Delagoa on Monday, and believed to contain later information than the foregoing, states that Pretoria bad been invested by the British without resistance, and that the burgomaster will surrender when summoned.

Lord Roberta is silent, but it is believed a great enveloping movement is in progress.

Mrs Rei'z and family sailed aboard the German steamer Bundearath, taking £150,000 in bar gold.

Oolonel A dye captured 100 Boers. General Rundle, at Hibernis, is in touch with General Brabant.

The attack on Faberspruit was cunningly planned, and daringly executed. The Yeomanry were re markably cool and courageous.

Several of General Warren's staff were wounded. A number of noted Griqua* land sharpshooters were killed.

After a toilsome but unopposed tcarch, through a waterless country, General Hunter reached Lichtenburg.

Colonel "Mahon has joined Hunter.

Two small patrols were captured by the Boers while searching farmhouses.

The Boers are retreating from Bethlehem.

A native chief reports that the Boers at Pietersburg are trekking northward.

A party recently sent by Major Oount Gleicben, under a flag of truce, to demand the surrender of Senekal, ware captured.

Hermann, » German Jew, com* manding the rebels at Kheis was killed after treacherously uiing the white flag.

The burghers at Yrede are watching Steyn in order to prevent his eictpe from the Free State.

Oapbtowm, June 5

Kruger's secretary visited the Dutch warship Friesland at DeUgoa Bay. It iB suspected that important person^ ages are expected on board the vessel.

Sydney, June 5

The Westralia, which left today, has the New Zealand wounded soldiers as passengers. Before th«y left the barracks, the Commandant, Major- General French, addressed a few words of farewell to the men.

PRETORIA OCCUPIED.

Officially Confirmed.

(Received Wakapuaka June 6, 840 am This Office 9 7am) London, June 5 It is officially announced that Pre toria has been occupied by the British

Capture of Pretoria.

Lord Retorts' Brilliant

Strategy.

Complete Investment of tae

City.

AsaTrartoa Boys Take Part:

'United Press Association—By Eleotrlo

Telegraph,—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka June 6, 9 5 am, This Office 9 50 am)

London, June 5

It was officially announced at noon that the Guards Brigade were close to the southernmost fort at Pretoria, while Generals French and Hutton were on the hilis north of the city. Colonel Broad wood commanded t\v western position, while the Gordon Highlanders were at Irene, in readiness to support the Guards Brigade. Details of the movement leading up to Pretoria show that on Monday morning Lord Roberts marched ten miles, to Six Miles Spruit, both banks of which were occupieJ, The Moanted Infantry and Yeomanry cleared the Bouth bank, pursuing the enemy for a mile, when they - met heavy artillery fire. The Boyal Artillery and naval guns were hurried to the front with a few rounds of ammunition and they dispersed the enemy. The Boers next attempted to tarn the left flank, but were foiled by the Mounted Infantry and Yeomanry. General lan Hamilton, advancing three miles on left, was directed to incline his forces inwards. This movement drove the eneaaj towards Pretoria. The British, after twelve hours' marching and fighting, bivouaced on the battle ground, the Guards and other com mands surrounding Pretoria in the positions stated,

At two o'clock to day, Lord Roberta ceremonially entered Pretoria.

[The New Zealand 1 hird Contingent is with General I n Hamilton. An eleven Ash* barton boys are with this contingent, they have, doubtleis, taken part in the capture of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Iff«ny a broi her in arms wilt rejoice with them ever their extreme good luck ]

PRETORIA DEMONSTRA TION AT ASHBURTON.

Postponed Till the General Holiday to be D&elared by the Government.

In view of the cable news received a this office on Tuesday morning, to the effect that although there had been a stampede of Boers from Pretoria, some ten thousand of ihe enemy had determined to defend the plaoe, the Ashbnrton Pretoria Day Demonstration Committee met lait dight to discuss the advisability cf postponing the demonstration fixed for Thursday. Ihere was a very large attendance. Mr P> H. Cox occupied the chain Ha laid Mr 0. J. Harper, chairman of the County Council, had notified him that in view of the later newt received the holding of the demonstration no Thursday would be premature and that body, was not inolined to fcake any part ia it. Messrs J Studholme, jun , Coldstream, and 6 A. M. Buckley, Lsgmhor, had also expressed themselves in a similar strain. The meeting fully discussed the question and practically was unanimously of tba same opinion. y

Eventually Mr Hugo Friedlander moved, and Mr J W Malooimaon seconded " That inasmuch as the entry into Pretoria has not taken plaoe yet and in view of the telegram received fiom the Acting-Premier of- his intention to proclaim at some future date a general holiday) this meeting is of opinion that the demonstration fixer) for next Thurs day should be postponed sine die "

The motion oa being put was carried unanimously.

Mr Ma'co mson moved " That tho demon stration be held upon the day chosen by the Government-.

Th's was seconded by Mr A A Fooks and also carried unanimously.

On the motion of Mr Malcolmson, seconded by Mr G Madeline, the present committees were appointed standing committees to carry nub tho demonstration when the date was fixed, . •

It was decided to use all available metnit o notify the public of the deoisioa »rrived

at. On the news qoming to baud this morning that Pretoria had been, on Tuesday after noon, entered by Lord Roberts, the commit tee consulted and decided to adhere to the resolutions passed the previous night.

THE SITUATION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The news from this office, published in an extra to-dey, of the formal occupation of Pretoria by the British, undoubtedly marks ths practical end of the struggle between Great Britain and the Baer Republics. Both of the recognised representatives of the latter States are fugitives, and although Paul Kruger may possibly iotiuca his mis guided fellow < onntrj msn to endeavour to catry on a guerilla warfare from the fast* nesses of the mountains ou the borders of the Transvaal, it is not possible for them to continue long ia arms against the British. The end is inevitable, and will probably be speedy, especially if Lord Roberts continues his rapid and decisive movement*. Every subject of her Majesty throughout all her vast dominions must r< joice *t the news just to hand. It is, however, rather a matter for regret, in view of the vague wording of the cablegram, announcing the flight of Kruger from Pretoria, that steps to celebrate the cap ture of that city were taken in various centres in this colony. The absence of epeoial news as to tho British occupation of the Boer oapital caused the opinion to be generally formed that the cable message referred to was erroneous, and that n j >icings would be premature. Hence the action of the Ash burton Demonstration Committee last evening in postponing the public rejoicings here, until the Government of this colony should think the proper time had arrived for so doing. There is some difference of opinion as to the propriety of this course, many contending that to wail for a declaration of peace, as the acting-Premier suggested, might mean to wait indefinitely, aa if Kruger leaves Africa there can be no formal doolara-

tion of peace. In fact it is very doubtful now whether under all the circumstances such a declaration is necessary to make the end of the war, as a contesb between two nations. One hai actually taken pos session of the greater part of the other's dominions, and will undoubtedly henceforth administer the Government, which is the practical teib of sovereignty. We iDc'ine to the opinion that any attempt) to get up a demonstration later on, except to celebrate the capture of Johannesburg or Pretoria, will be a failure. For this reason we think that the people of this county would better show their loyalty and demon strate their joy upon the recent events, by marking those achievements of our great soldier and his troops, than by waiting for the possibility of a formal declaration of peace.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Proas Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunkdin, June 6

At Knnx Church to-day, Mr J. F. R«id, eldest ion of Mr John Reid, Klderslio, was married to Evelyn Clara McLean, youngest daughter of the Hon. 6. McLean, in the presence of a large gathering. Among numerous presents were a silver bonbon bas ket, from Lord Ranfurly, a silver belt, Lady Ranfnrly, a diamond ring,,from the Dunedin Jockey Club, and a case of fish knives and forks, from the North Otago Jockey Club. The ringing of bells, screeching of railway engine whistles, and a display of bunting, both in town and at the wharves, marked the celebration of the British entry into Pretoria.

Welmngton June 6

The belU rang thin morning and the ci'y and vessels were decorated with bunting in celebration of the Britieh occupation of Pretoria.

(jhristchurch, June 6

There was nob the elightesb excitement over the Pretoria news, ntsd beyond the hoisting of fl%ga on all the principal places of business, there was no other demonstration in honor of the great event. It haw been decided to definitely postpone the rejoicings until peace is proclaimed.

ISLAND NEWS.

United Press Asuooi&tit n— By Kleetrio Telegraph Auckland, Junt 6 j The Star's Tonga conespondent states the agreement signed by the King air the final oonfareroe with Mr Thompson, provided that no treaty shall be made and no agreement entered into with any foreign power without the consent of the or her representative. -Jri case of the '''ongan Government being in need of assistance it shall app'y only to the British Government, and not to any other power. , j  : European Magistrate or Magistrates tre to be appointed. On May 19, Mr Thomson read the pro clamation, and said as the Tongan Govern ment had agreed to seek the^seistance of the Biiiisjh Government in case of attaok or difficulties with a foreign power, this constituted a protectorate. H.M.S. Porpoise fired a salute of 21 guns. The majority of the chiefs are said to be in favor of an unconditional protectorate, the only opposition being from the coming King. No protectorate flag was raised and the British salute was not replied to by the Tongan Government.

ABHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Auooiation oi Canter^ bury, Ltd,' quote as follows on June 4, 1900:— Wheat—New. [''".' Prime milling Pearl .„ 2* Id ( , „ Tuscan... 2a Id „ „ Hunter's 2s Oats—Duns .... l-i 6d • Danish Is 61 Canadians Is 81 to Is B§l . Sparrowbiils Is 71 Barley—Malting, prime 2a Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2a 3d Cttiaff—Good (ataheaf 45s to 47i 6i Grass Seed—O.d pasture, Is 9J to 2) New „ Is 3d to Is id The ab->ve are prices current paid to fanners on trucks at Ashbiirton. ' Pah Francisco Mail.—A Prers Aeiocia tion telegram from Auckland thin af ernoon Btated that the mail steamer Alameda has been signalled. Prkshntahon —Mr B. Pilkir>gton, re cently ttationmaster at Clmstchuroh, was pas nted with an illuminated address from the carriers and cabmen. The presentation took place at the cabmen's office, and was made by Mr Syme, the prpsident of the Cabmen and Carriers' Union. CiJBhS -A meeting of chessplayers intend ing to compete in the forthcoming tourney was held last evening, when it was arranged t hat the match should begin on Thursday, 14th insr. There are eijsht entrant*, whose names have already been published, and the handicaps and place of msetii'g will be definitely settled before the night of meeting. The Postponed Dbjionstbation—Owing to the postponement of the Pretoria demon aeration, referred to elsewhere, all advertise ments re meetings, etc., regarding the mine, are canoelM. It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that the railway arrangements re delaying the trail B and excursion fares, advertised for to-morrow, have been cancolled, The Capture of Pretoria.—The newt that Pretoria had been entered by Lord Roberts, which oama to hand this morning as soon as the cabta office opened, was received with much satisfaction in Ashburton, where the streets were quickly gay with bunting. A few ihota were fired, and chters giver. Burnett Street was particularly gay, and the Ashburton County Racing Club nud« a good display with, a line of beautiful fl*gs stretched across the street. f xtraditbd —By the Zsalandia, from Wellington, the Frenchman Edmond Boow, in connection with whose pxtraciv'an tfaflca has been so much publicity, was taken to Sydney in the custody of Detective Nixon and Constable T Ryan. He will be delivered over to the French officiaU in Noumea, New Caledonia, It was early in November last that Bauvy waR arrested at the Bluff, as he was about to leave the colony, on a charge of being a French convict illegally at large j from New Caledonia.,

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, JONS 6, 190§



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bi-ghlorFde of cold cure." DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquot. The Bi-Ohi,oridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Addbess : "* BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTB poray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin. Old Harness, Machine Belting, Etc., Repaired with BIFURCATED RIVJSTS. SET with a Hammer, From »U Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auokland. (Out this out and show your Ironmonger.) 6 33



Fried lender Bros. —. , * WEBT STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR Will be] held > THURSDAY, JOKE 7, 1900, For which we are now receiving entries, 5 98 JRIEDLANDJSR BROS. Ltc. WEST STREEr HORSE MART SPECIAL NOTICE. OUB USUAL, HORSE FAIR WIM. BE HELD OK THUBBDAY, JUNE 7, 1900, . .. As Previously Advtriiied* FRIEDLANDER BRO*., Lt». 6 26 WEST BTKEET AUCTION MABT~ THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1900 N ' in ii ii i SPECIAL ENTRIES WE shall offer at our Hone Fair on the above fate on account of various clients— 3 Unbroken three-year-old Colts and Fillies 9First-olass Draught Mare* and Geldings, from three to seven years old 4 Good Mares and Gelding*, anitable for team fy Superior Draught Mares and Geldings q Three-year-old Colts and fillies', IBay Trotting Mare •• JihuleV' quiet in saddle and harness IBay Gelding, {rising 3 years. 1 grey Mare. 1 Whiteohapel Garb and set of Harneaa j 1 First-class Draught Gelding, 7 yean grand worker ' Present entry—OO head of all Descriptions * Sale at 11,30 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 20 Aontioneert ] WE ABE ~ CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited murcatr__ydTros7 WO JL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS CIIRISTCHUBCH, AUCKLAND, PATEA, ETC. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTOHKRS of the Ashburton Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY JN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr O. E. Kendall as Buyer, who . will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP BKIN TP, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MDBGATJROYD BROS.. NEXT RULE'B BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton. .—-• — >-—-,-- J. WILSON, BiKNETT STREET. T HAVB JHBT TO HAND a «ry large ! variety of MIXED PAINTS Very Suitable for Painting Drayi, Traps, Kitchens, Interior and Exterior of Houses, Etc. APPLES, PSAR-P, BIN IN A?, ORANGE*,' LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFE'BD, Etc. TIT7E have made arrangements with growers for Rfgalnr Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity At Lowest Market Pricee. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT) OF NORTH CANTER BURY. mENDERS are invited for Repairing and JL Painting School Buildings ab Newlanda, Lismore, Mayfield, and Ruapuna, (the last three in one contract). Plans and Specifications can be wen at the office of Ms John Okr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be reoeived not later than TUESDAY. June 12. The lowest or any tender not nemtiarily accepted. H. O. LANE, Secretary. Qhriitohuroh, Jant X, 1900. 6 8



Wanted. TiESPECTABLE Young Man Peeks board XX and residence in a good home.—Apply by letter, " Comfort," this Office. 6 43 BE in time at "Ihe Corner for Flags* Rosette*, Patriotic Ribbon*.—Nomh coti & Hkffobd. REBH Flounders, Warehau'dysters and all kinds of fresh fish by Expresa to night; also rabbit* to-morrow at—J. H. Jkwitt, opposite Mail Office. A SPECIAL Purchase of Boy*.' suits, new fchape, selling fast at " The Corner." — NoBTJtCOTE Si HEFFORD. SEVEN 400 Gallon Tanks for Sale (pain ted and galvanised), at Fletrher Bros. Cash Supply Stores. FpIRB WORKS in great variety at JD Fletcher Bros.-—Crackers 2d and 5d per packet or Is 9i or 2s 9d per drz >d ; »l«o Kockets, Roman Candles, Cathmine Wheels, Bine Lights, etc. WANTED-A healthy Boy, about 15, who can milk a Cow, to make him self generally useful. Wages to begin with, 6s a week an/! keep. Apply by letter, addressed " Ashburton," office of this paper. mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, whio'. JL has ootne to stay in Ashburton is a certain oure for coughs, cold*, and ali ohest Complaints' Sold by »H Jocal chemists and grocer* in bottles, 1* 6dand 2s 6d. 3 247 NEW BOOKS—Breaking the Shackles ' Ordered fc-outh ; On the eve of War i The Natal Campaign ; The Wallet of Ka Lung; Joan of the Sword Hand ; The Boer SUlts ; The Standard Dictionary of the Knglish Language, beautifully illustrated, and containing 50,000 more words than any other dictionary, half bound calf £2 10s, a marvel of cheapness; Legends of the Black Watch 9J. Cheap Editions of popular works, from 4d each.—H. M. 3 •smb. CHEAP Reading for the Winter. Just __ reoeived 200 volumes of standard works, doth bound lOd each. The following new Books are also in stock—' A maker of cations,' Boothby; * Jone March,' Crocket; 'Wiles of the Wioked,' Le $vex ; «Feo,' Pemberton ;* A Welsh singer,' rtaine;' Was ifc right to Forgive,' by A E. Barr ; 'Home Gymnastics,' and others War Numbers of Magazines, —A. H. WIIUAMS, Tancred Street. ■ ST. STEPHEN'S' OH OROH Ashburton. WEDNESDAY-^TeTchers' Bible Clast at Vicarage, 7.30 p m FRlDAY—Litany and Address, 715 p.m- TRINITY SUNDAY (June 10) 8 30 a.m—Holy Communion 11 an—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 3 p.m-DROMORE-The Vicar 6 SO p.m—Choral Evensong and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, MA. __ Vicar TENDER & TIENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on X MONDAY, Jane 11, for Alteration* to Residence at Tinwald, for D. Thomas, Etq. Drawings, etc, ab my office, Arorde Chambers 6 22 A. AGER, Architect. 10.0. F., MU. OWING to the Pretoria Demonstration having been Postponed, Members of the Oddfellows are notified that they wilt noi need to assemble Tomorrow. As much Notice will be given as possible whoa the event comes off. H. THOMPSON, N.G., 644 O. CAMPBELL, P.S. ' ASHBURTON & FAIRFiKLD BUTCHERS' ANNUAL BALL, nPHE Second Annual Ball will be held in t the Qddfsllowe' Hall on THURSDAY, 21st June, 1900. Double Tickets 3a 6d, Extra Lady 1» ; Hefreshmenta provided. • Grand March at 8 o'clock sharp, ! 643 E. RUDKIN, Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OUTSTANDING RATES. NOTICE is hereby given that ALL OUTSTANDING RATES will be SUED FOR after the 13,h inst. By Order. F. MAINWARING, CUrk. Ashburtoo, June 4, 1900. 631 T 0 LE T TO LET — A House of eighb roome, situated on the Beach Road, about two miles from town, with a good Orchard and four acres of land, Apply M. MILLAR, 6 10 Beach Road. T HAVE ON HA fl D JFUJUL- SIZED COENSAGKS. i 5 20 D. THOMAS PLOUGHING. rpENDERS »re invited f»r ploughing X about 100 Acres, and will close on the lOlh ioat. The lowest or anyTtnder not neieaaarily aocepked* Address— ALEX. GaAHAM, 6 41 Mount Somera "new~zbalajnd railways. THE PRETORIA D MONSTRATIONS at Christchurch and Ashburton having been Postponed, Excursion Tickets to those places will NOT bt issued on the 7th inst. The evenieg trains from Ashbmton to Bpringburn &od Tim»ru, on 7ih inst., will NOT be delayed j they will run at the ordinary times. 6*5 BY ORDER. FOPr"SALF^ "TTALUABLE Town Section, nea n fch V Post • 'ffico and Railway station, being No. 505, Wills street, containing J-Acre, estate of J. Page, deceased. It is centrally situated, opposite Oddfellows' Hall. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. " T. BDLLOC On Account and by order of the Mortgagee p* p* ACRES 1 Rood 22 Perches, fronting t) t) the sea-beach near Kyle, with a small building thereon, being R.S. 27962. Exceptionally easy term* of payment) can be arranged. Full particular* furnished on application T. BULLOCK Agent B*i PILLS warranted to oure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4a 6d each, of all Ohemiibs and Patent Medicine Vendor* throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Company, Linoeln England



SPECIAL NOTICE „*4 ■ . ' TO Our Customers & the Public Generally, -(inn jj «Q* | , „ Vkf B have jugt landed (per s.e. Fernfield from America) the following. *#V a - i 8 which were bou«ht before the Breftt *d»»noe on all claeat* of Goods in the American Market :— 20 Casks and Oases Lamps and Larapw»:o 18 Casks and Hogsheads Glassware U Oa&es Ansonia Clocks and Watches 10 Casee and Crates Mrs Potts' Irons, etc. Also, to arrive per a.s. Hawke's Bay — 6 Cases Ansonia Clocks and Bronze Ornamente 10 Cafcks and Hogsheads Table Glassware 25 Cases Acme Lamp Chimneys 5 Case* American Mated Goods n ABO, to arrive per s.s. Rakaia from England,— 10 Tanks and Crates of Dinnerware and Chinaware. We have Goods arriving by almost every steamer LAMPS & LAMPWAJIE. Oor Great Lamp Show commences SATURDAY, May 12th, when we show the latest styles in Bwqoer, Library, Table, and Bedroom Lamps; and no matter what your lampV needs are they can be fully met from oar comprehend** block, and the prices asked will meet with your approval ROCHESTER LAMPS, with Patent, Lighting Attachment, as shown. '£i'L''*3? Ready to. Lie in V$WuT - 1 ■ r!'.:."-'."v''rf!'?£')''l V mSEl^^^W ' /^r THE '\i\ « v- jwii t-». t P".Kille"R:'^\ Nickel Ptain Bmboraed Nickle Little Juno •U^JL._ ] l^jJ No lf 50 CftLdle pow#r g, M ci finn -?, p oo^ No 2,86 candle power, 11.9 i STo I—so Candle Power 8s 9d - „ 2 85 „ „ 12b 6d WSWM Jhimneyi, Bant Quality, 7d 9.J and lUd Spff Bocheiter H<iogiog Lanpe^ U agnifioent Hall L»rrps in From g^ cft(jh fli Xuby,-ru,k,«dßoby:etohcd Obimneye 71, 9J. JOd / \ from 25a each II RP' Library or Drawing Rtoro s|^ (Polished Brorzi Metal) I Wij / j I VyithPatentSpriDgFxtewlon 1 JsSita r 1 Decorated Shades & Front*, l£g>^^&f I I 85 Candle Powtr, • X?!fiSm I 10 Different Patterns iSfft 1 No 1, 50 candle power, He 6i I Q No 2,85 candle pewtr, 14eid 9| 'Gd^ No 3,3C0 candle power, Sbii *\ Mm Jk All with nickel [rente, fcetfb' i4B^l and bel 1, with enamelled flP^HHw^Qt T T Chimneyaf>r \he above, 9J t r> om 37a 6J each iick'ePlated, *BihowS;iß^d .^Mi, 1 \ All OnTßcoheattr Lampi Little Brtwnie Bracket Lamps / \ fitted with the iatcst . Mckel plated It 9d Wiokßai.ecs »8 roWDj,B „. \/-^v/ Brats 2s lid —_ on 3.3d \ r -, — j Brass Hand Lwmps la each. fill ML il \. Many ether sty lea to chooee M—■•i^te»|l y^w^^^^^, v ■ Chintneya from 3d each* '^5^ 4rai^i^i^i^HLV "v I "iJ^ I Tabular Lanterns will not llH^^^^^^^^H^^b ' " go out in any wind, ;Remembpr, No 1, 2, ami 3 2a 11 i each Rochestor L»mps fitted wit» Extra Globes Is 3<l patent lightingSatUchmpni^ . OH fcti ye« fr<m 6e6d KEROSENE PUMP as r hown |^^^^^Hfl^^^^^^^^^^^^H| 2s Each j^^^^^^^^^H^^^^^^^^^^^^Hl Saves Its cost in a very ihork |^^^^^H^B|HHHVH|^^^^^^H time. ACME L\MP CBIMNEY? will not break with heat. Stocked fin the following kinda:—Jnno, Kos- 1, 2, and 3 ; Rocheatera, Nob. 0, l^and 2 • Viotor Top, Nos. 0, 1, and 2; Sun Hinge Chimneys, Duplex, Nu' meg. Gem; alee Globes ioi Tabular Lanterns Remember, these are the Finest Chimneys manufactured, but we sell them at alo "rice than many stores charge for the /' ordinary m»ke. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, A,SH BURTON & OIHIRPJSftCHUROH, 80xJ67. Telephone l