and ha interviewed the manager of the N.Z. Eleotrioftl Syndicate, Ltd, aad aiked if the Company was prepared to supply an estimates to the Aohbutton Borough Oouaoil for lighting the town with electric light. Ho Went pretty fully into the subject, and coßdludedS by movintj that the Town Olcrk be instructed to write ifrr estimates for fmppjyfng fehe borough with electric light. Or Davia mould seoond the motion. He thought that Or Jones deserved great credit for the trouble he had taken, and he quite agreed tbati everything possible should be done to ascertain whether it w»b possible to adopt * more up-todate system of street lighting, than that m use here. On uiftrk and Willis thought) that the matter wan not; of so mush importance r»e many others which required the Council's attention, asul there wag os money to spend on experiment!. On Timmina, Andrews, Davieon and the Chairman were of opinion that aithe proposal of Or £oEtei did nob involve any outlay to ■peak of, 16 w»s &no to Mm that fcbo infor mation he aiked four should be got, The motion wm carried. Or WilEia moved that tho Town Clerk alsa Obtate »d eitimafea of the relative coat for eaoh itqhfe of aimilair power, of gas and eleotrtoldy. Tbia w«s seoon«3«d by the shaicmau and esrritd. SH> KIGHI SOIL QOBSMON Ck Jones desired to movu m the direction of ftioeruinlng the cost of the seated pan •yatem. When 1c Wslllngtoa recently he had obtained a good deal of information, which wsr.t to show the great advantage j fehii system pnssesied over that ia use here In connection with fobs night aoil question. I Ha thought further etquiry should be made Into this matter. Or Davis pointed oaf) that) the information asked for by Cr Jonee had been already ■applied. If he looked back to the reports of the meetings about the time Di* Symes seat io his irepora, he would find it all there. < Or Andrews said he had a note of It, the > pans cost 15s each, and the carts £170 each. Ho Reoopded the motion however. Or WiEHs thought the anbjeob of the die- Soaal of the night 'coil, required attention. [c hftd inbended to bring up the question a? j»ome reform of the method now adopted, which was absolutely neceai-ary, as the pre* ieutsyitem wan a disgraoe to the town and al together behind the times. He f»voured remitting the whale subject to a special committee. The Ohnirman thought Or Jonsa 1 motion would meat the c&ae, and it; was agreed to. THE BAST BKh'S. Cr Atidrawti moved that the works com mittee be »Bked to report on the matter uf forming the footpath and drainage on the Bels road im the Borough side; this was •greed to. PBINTIHO IHE BOIiiS. Tht tender oi the Ashburton Standard was »'jo»ptcd for the printing ol the Burgees 8011. DOMAIN BOARD. The Domain Board then sat, the tame msmbert hfilug present). Mt Paul waa voted to the chair, The Domain Committee recommended that ft cinder path 12feetj wide be formed from the *aat gate of the Oval to the entrance to the Kwimtmiig bathe, and that certain repairs to be effsoted, QL'be report) waa adopted: After giaoossJDg a letter from tihe Curator with reference to the alleged defacing of the fefcth roomi, the Board adjourned.

Winslow Sports and Racing Club

A meeting of those interested m holding the auacal spoi'ts and races a>t Winslow, was held on Saturday night, at) the wiaslow hotel, before & good attendance, including Meters Sutherland,(chairman) J M Hampton, R Burnett, H Rainey, P Kennedy, W Cookie A Wilson, junior, T Dreanan, T Pearoe, J Cusack, X Kennington, and others. & duly audited balance abeeb and etate> Siianb of accounts was tabled,, and adopted, The question of holding the annual meet* lug on the Qu«en'a birthday was discussed, »ad ife was unanimously leuolved to carry out the function as £□ formeir years. A letter was received from Mr GAM Buokley, granting the use of his paddock bo long as he remained the owner, which was , received with acclamation. ' The election of officers waa then proceeded wf'h, the following being chosen :—President Mr D McLaftß; Vice Presidents* Messrs G A M Buokley, C D»lgety, JON Girigg, J Studholm*, janr, T Sfconr, L de 0 Malet, B ( Gatec, and J Parrell; Treasurer, Mr W Sut herland ; lion Secretary, W Simpson. A itroiag committee was i*!so formed. Members' annual subscription was fixed at 20s, and last year's programme adopted, sabjeob to a few minor alterations and additions, .

Federal Politics

United Press Association-—By Electrio Telegraph Bsoeived Wakapuaka April 2 , 5 944 a m This Office 10 42 a m Hobart, April 2 The Hare system complexities are greatly delaying the Federal returns. It will probably be Thursday before the results are known

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

Another Patrpj Surrenders Frenelt Drives Boers From Positions Pnited Press Association—By Eleofcrio ffeSegra^h-—Copyrlighb Received Wakapu&ka April 2, 9llaia This ©ffine 9 40 a m London, April 1 An overwhelming force surrounded a patrol of Marshall's Horse in the Zaurberg mountains, killing the officer and wounding five, The rest surren flered, were disarmed and released,. General French, east of Vryheid, gfrQve the Boers from several positions, killing four and wounding several.

The Royal Toar

United Press Aesoeistioa-'-By Electric Telegraph flic $>phir at Suez AtTWeJ! Received Wakapuaka April 9 16 a m, This office §40 a m London, April 1 The Ophir arrived at Suez "at ten o'clock this morning, and sailed again at 11.80. She reported all well. The Ophir had a record passage through the Suez Canal to %hs Bitter lakes, where, she was detained owing to an accident to a dredger hindering the passage, and rendering it unsafe. The Ophir anchored daring the night.

Another Shipwreck

United Press Association—by Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Received April 2, 9.50 a m Perth April 2 The schooner Alto has arrived at Brooms with 121 shipwrecked people aboard, passengers and crew of the steamer Kairrakatta bound horn 'Free mantle to Biogaparß. The steamer struck an unknown rock ofi Gape Swan on tie night; of March 26th, and com mepcefi to dole. Owing to tka cpolneas of the officer? 1"' all naads were aafely tnßsferred to the boatii, which hnug by the siokwg steamer till daylight, wad then landed oa Sunday Island. Th« vessel In a, total wreck

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

fjoitfld FWB» AtiooUtlon«—By BSsofcrio Telegraph ' Wemwncton, April 2 The fafcoa Borough Ocranoil him accepted tenders for an electrical plant forjlghting the town sod supplying the power, Tho work prooaed* forthwith. 1 JDipiiDp, April 1? protests are befsigrfade io the com* B>tindlng olEcere by several of the Olty •Ctofff »f*fae& $ft limit to Vedenl Escort,

on the ground that it blocks men who have lengthened service and are thoroughly efficient, but are a trifle voder the height) imposed. Donedin, April 2 By an upietting dray at Waibahuna west, a boy named Sheehan aged four was killed Wellington. April 2 Seventh Contingent returned from Tcentham to Newtown Park to-d»y much benefitted m both health and work

The Federation Commission

A BAIT United Press Association—By Eleotrio telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka April 2, 944 am, This office 10 42 p m Melbourne, April 2 . The Federal Cone mission takes cvi dence today. Colonel Pitt states that Mr Barton assured him that if New Zealand decided to come in, she may do so as an original State

The Bubonic Plague

1 ANOTHER CASK IN QUEENSLAND , United Press Association— Bj Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received April 2, 9 44 am Beisianb, April 2 Lily Shearer, a child, died of plague

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do cot hold ouruolves responsible tot opinions expressed by our corrospondeati ABHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. _______ TO THH BDWOK. | Sir,— Allow me on behalf of the school to thank you for the report of oar sports on Saturday. You will however, I feel sure, in Justice to tho~e yoang people who worked so hard to make the function a success, allow mo to supplement it in one pmicniar and offer an explanation in another- Tne afternoon lea provided for our guests was given by the girls of the school and dispensed by them cnder the direction of Mrs Max Friedlander and Miss Baachop. From your remarks about the attendance some may infer a lack of interest which did not exist. We wera not cater lag for gate money bnfc any falling off in the attendance was dad to the fact that the arrangements originally made for a Thursday were at the last moment altered owing to a mfaander standing with the Sport's Association. As a consequence we had to hold our meeting on what is probably the busiest Saturday in the yoau and do without the assistance of the " Old Boya" of the school who had generously offered to assist us both In the sing and on the track — 1 am &c, J Tjehhant

Late Sporting

..._ 6.J.0. AUTUMN MEETING

Christchukcm, April 2 It waa a Qae morning after the early raib. Glenogle want seven furionga on the plough m good style ; Glenalad»lo Acoompanied by Cannie Ghiel and Scottish Minstrel ran a mile and a half at a strong pace ; Somerled wenfc seven furlooga moving freely. Ben* coin and Lady Dundas galloped seven farlongs on the plough, the former going well m 1,32£ aoc ; Margot ran half a mile on the plough m 1.6 ate, and Hypnotist six iaflongs on the grass m l.Slsec, Bristol joining m the last half mile run m 53 sec ; Cadet went half a mile on the plough m 52i sec ; Wepeoer and Hawthorne ran half * mile on the grass In 52eeo, the former not being able to hold the grey. After breakfast Malatua and Military galloped a fast seven furlongs on the plough ; Ca!ib:e easily beat Cavalry m a Svo furionga gallop on the grasa m 1 4 ; Cora Line working and mov ing well went seven furlongs on the grass m I.3lsec, and otrathanirn did six furlongs m a taking style : MagniScenb beab Ciaudeboy and Antigone over fiva furionga on the graats m 1 6aec ; Hcrmosa went alone seven furlongs on the grass m 136 sec, bub did not finish with her usual resolution; Wee Drappie did a gallop m five furlongs on tho gr.*B3 m 1 mm 6sec; St liario went seven furioDgs oo the plough m Imin 35^ec; Pampero, Canteen, Komuri, and Ayecialo arrived from Dunedin last night, and were on the course walking and cantering ; Pampero is lookng very well. Weliik»xon. April 2 After the payment of the final forfeit the following horses remain m the New Zealand St Leger to be rue at tho meeting of the Wellington racing club: — Cannie Ohiel Someriod, Field Rose, Romanoff, Misoslcu!' ation, Beddiogton, Matamataharikiki * 'i'akapuna, St Hippo, and Waitetn^te Filly'

THE aSHBURTOS GOABDIAN : TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1901



FOR SALF, NORTH EAST BELT I HAVE received loettnctioea from Ma J. Matnarb to Sell h's vary desirable Property situated on the North l3»it Town Beit comprising one half Aore section, ■pon which it erected a very convenient Dwelling Houae; two half Ac: c section* adjoining, tunning through from the Belt to PrioeeM Street, and one half acre section facing the Belt Mr Maynard has decided to Sell, asd * reasonable Price will be accepted to effect* speedy ea'e F yaBBIMAK ' TO LET~ A FOUR-BOOMED Cottage at H»mp •bead. Kent, 6a 6d per week. F FERBIMAK ; ANDREW ORE. r MM G N S|E ARRIVALS OF New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES NSW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODS, EW SILKB, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHEKS, NEW RIBBONB, NEW MACINTOSHES NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BL&NKBTB NEW CARPETS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILOBING DEPARTMENT. BEBU SCOTCH, IBIBH, & ENGLISH SUITS MADK FROM Fit and Style Perfect. DEESSMAKING DEPABTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Tcrnbd Out With Despatch ANDREW QRg. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Beonrity, If »oi»b to rait borrowtn Apply to MR 0. W PURNELL, Solicitor, 2003 McDONALD & COY TAILORS Burnett SUp«t. TN Ooniequ?noe of baying oomptratireiy NO BAD DBBTSI (t,) |A NO OLD STOCK I X-f 111 NO MISS FITS I oldllll WE MB ©SEer yon » Splendid Salt «t < tb« tbow figure. 3 Ift



f ■ F. FERRIMAN - _____ >--j ALLINTOK, fJIENDERS are invited for le»ain|r 7 ura; JL of rich gardening or grazing land at AHeaton for a term of three, or fir* jturw. The Property li •'tnated within a few ohaiui of the Town Belt and it» poaition roakaf it convenient for almost toy par pot c. Tender* dote on TUESDAY, April 2od next). Fall particular! on application. F. FEBBIMAIT, Land and Eit»t« Agwtb - HAMPSTEAB. FOB BALI! li ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Jbate formle % good Hcmt n—i tbt Poblio School. ThehooiieoonUiDi liz roomß, SoaHery, »nfi detaohed WuhraM. There !■ &iio » conrenienti tttbU. Th« Garden ii well planted with fruit tr»M tn fall bearing. Kwy terms may bt arra«K«d for the porchaes of thit property. F 7EBBIMAN, Land aad Estate Agent, FOB SALE. riIOWN Seoblone 74S and 746, aitnatetfln JL Peter* Street with House cf fix roam bath rooms etc. The property is sitnattd within a few minutes-walk of the Railway Station, aad is worth your immediate attsu tiou, F. FERRIMAN, Land and Eibate Agont FOR SALE ONE-EIGHT Acre end Hcaie of fte room« Bathrorm, Fcallery, etc. Thto it a model home, and if you are m need of such, my advice is inspect tbie property ab onoe, Foil partloolara on applioatioD> F. FEEEIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE A @BNT.



TQINCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRr.- We employ more hftade than any Cycle Shop m Athburton.—Eompsb Ctole Co. I WAW TED — Everyone to Try the Rapid Shirb Gloss xj the bear and be cheapest linen glase m the market



For fall particulars apply to| FKIEDLANDER Bros., Lid OUR N*>>.b Shipment of full size CORN' HACKS, ex • WhanKapf, 1 b due at Lyttflfcon shortly, and we are now book sag Orders for delivery, ex ship. Fsrtneri will please advice tic of tbetr reqairementii promptly, to save extra railage and handling. 2j6___J[BIEDLAfIfDER BBOS, Ltd. NBW "ZEALAND INh USANCE COMPANY. i I FIRE & MARINE. 11/TESSRS MCX)LL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for this Company for Aehburton aod Surrounding Dlifcrictß ; Policy Holder* will m future kindly pay Premiums to them. Messrs Nicoli, Bros, will be pleated to Bupply all necessary information to Intending insurers, A W PABSONS, Manager Chriitohurcb, 11th Marob, 1901 3 12



FRIBULANDER BROS, LTD PROPERTIES FOR SALE B¥ PRIVATE TKJSATY. 15C0 Acres Good Tasscck Country, price £2 10s 2000 Acres God Tassock Conntry, price £3 2000 Good Tassock Conntry, price £3 1300 Acroa Good Tussock Country, price £3 14C0 Acres Goad Tussock Country, price £3 170 Acres Good Tassock Country, prict 304 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £4 350 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £210«s 500 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good hoase and stable, 3 miles from town 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 rail eg from Aahburton ; easy terms 81 Acres Firs* Class Wheat. Land, 3| miles from Ashbnrfon 600 Acres Mayfield district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta dlstrictf 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinw&ld 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, nearly all ploughable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns L*rJ, nearly all ploughable, price £S 5s Goodwill of Lease of 945 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent 3<, 11 years to ran 300 Acres close to Tfnwald 10 Acres ai Allen tun ; good House and Stable



WHY have to pay for other people ( debts when you can get epeolal value for Cash at George Lttnoan and Co, Cheap Gash Drapers and Clothiers. Special Bargains, Speolal Bargains—-Grey Calicoes ! 2£d, White do 2|d, Art Muslins 2|,Cretonnes 3|d, Linen Tabling lUd, Brown Tark Towels 3£d, White do 6sd, Laoe Curtains, taped edges, charming designs, Is 6d, la lid, 2« 3d, 3s 3d, up to 15s, Toilet Covers Bjrd, Antimaooesars 74a, White Satin Quilts from 4s 6d, Honeyoomb do 4s 9d, Colored do 2s 3d, American Leather ll&d, Ticking BUNCAN & CO, READY MOJSEY DRAPERS, tDANORED STREET



SHOOTING SEASON. BY an Act to amend the ' Animals Pro tection Acts/ tbe season for killing native and imported game m the Ashbnrton County is altered from the Ist of April to the Ist of May, closing on the 31sb July m each year; It is also enacted that a fine of £20 will be inflicted on any person attempt) ing to export any game or native game without the written consent of the Colonial Secretary ; also, no one shall have any native or imported game m their possession seven days after the close ef the game season under a like penalty, whether such game be frozen, chilled or not. BY ORDSR 3 277



LADIEJS ! /"I ENUINE Tailor-made Coatutnes, Habits VjT Jackatß, Rainproof Mantlos &o, made to measure m the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran teed. . GENTLEMEN ! Wo have just opened out ex s.B 'Ratsgr— tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspection of ojw new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New . Zaaland Tweede, Meltonf, Beavers, Veue riens, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real 1 Donnybrook' Irish Friessoe, &c. Suitt to measure from £5. Trousere from IS?. Oni motto ia always ♦ Satisfaction S' CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The leading Tailors & Outfitters Ashburton



N.Z- CLOTHING FACTORY. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. 25 DOZEN HARD ANr BOITP 1 FELT HATS. All the Newest Shapes from ss. GOOD VALUE FOR THE* MONEY; N.Z. nOTHING FACTOKy FOR TOUBING AND ORDINARY EVERY DAY RIDING MASSEY-HARRES BICYCLES ARE ESSENTIAL/ ', "" ! . ' , | HPHE TußiHtt, Sprockets, etc, ik a MASSEY abe of strcH high grade JL material and the work prat; into its manufacture so carefully carried oat, that the MASSEY HARBIS bicycle wiix withstand thb severest USAGE. Couktey kidees who trade with the MASSEY HARRIS COMPANY CAN KELY UPON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. §&..,.. OUR GXJABAKTEE k A lIEBBAL OSE and the TKBMS «ABY. it econi) hasd Machines are taken m pakt paymeiht. Ganada Cycle & Motor Go,, Limited* \ (MABSEY-HARBIB BRAN OH) DUN* PIN DKPGT-121 a GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout New Zealand.



ALL PAP ERB. T% " E HATE TO HAND per the last Home boat—29 Balei of the very atesfc ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS* the Colourings and Designs o which are decided works of art. Included m the shipment Bre Beaut if a Friezes and Borders to match the Papere. I hold the largest eiock of WALL PAPERS m South Canter bo ry Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of each respective sorb to choose from. J —_„_,_. _ -- _» T HOUSSj DECORATOR AND SIGN \\T I I WI 1 IVI WRITER, VV I I i till V Opposite Mail ©flSce, F O Box 16. Telephom



rpflE Recognßaed High Grade Bloyole *f " the World is the 111 ill.l -fnvmn Built m Coventry and Birmingham by the World's LARGEST CYCLE BUILDERS, the RUDGE-WHITWORTH CO., Ld, The enormous popularity of the abovs make of machines, may be gathered from the fact that there are 1000 Radjie-Whitwortb. Bioysles built per week. Second Hand Bicjoles taken as pact payment. 11 mm, AGEKff. CITY OYOLE WORKB, Burnett Street, ASHBURTON.



During the ourrenoy of this OREAD SALE we thai! be pleated to give Estimates for and undertake Repair Work m connection with every kind of Musical Instruments, including re-lacquering Candlesticks, fitting on new Cantors, Polishing, Tuning, Binding and Reeovatiag Music, etc, ate, receiving i and delivering euob articles nous. Orders for inch will reoelv* prompt attention, FREE DELIVERY FOE ALL ; GOOBS SOLD, Whether m Town or ten miles to ths Cotmtry, 10 DAYS ONLY SHOP ATTENDANCE EVERY AFTERNOON, and Wed nesday and Saturday Evenings till 9 p.m. D I.C. HEAD OFFICE, OHRISTOBUROH. B» 0. BROWN, MANAGER. WAMMB GBAOE, Manager Ad* , Special Sale, I SIT!



PIANOS BY John Broadwoo» and Sons PIANOS BY OOLI/ABB AND OOLLARD PIAKOS BY Richard Lifpe-Sqhnb PIAtfOS BY Carl Fonisch PIANOS BY AUWAIRTEK AND SOEHNE PIAKOS BY H. LtJBITZ PIANOS BY Oarl Hkkschel, etc, etc ORGANS BY Mabon and Hamein ORGANS BY Wnoox and White ORGANS BY Sterling Co., et«, stb. In addition to the above we are offering some wonderful value m SHEET MUSIC. 10s Worth for Is. Also BARGAINS m Violins, Banjos, Folding Music Stands, Music Carriers, Guitars, Aoonrdeons, Ocraoertlaat, Brass Instruments, Wood*wind Instruments, Mouth Organs, Strings, Bridges, Tail Pleoei, Pegs, etc, etc.



MAMMOTH SALE OF Musical Instruments ! 10 DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING Saturday \ March 30. THE Manager of the D.I.C, Christohuroh, has pleasure in intimating to the Residents of Ashburton and surrounding districts that for the next II days they will hold a Special Sals of Pianos, Ofgans, and Musical Instruments in Tancred Street, Ashburton, next to Mr Beech, Confectioner, (opposite Arcade) when intending purchasers will have an opportunity of having a magnificent selection from some of the nest makers in the world at their own doors. The Stock for this Special Sale has just landed, and is all fresh from the makers' hands, and comprises the Tery Latest Models from such Celebrated Manufacturers as are appended below, specially constructed under instructions from our London & Continental buyers to withstand the severe changes of the New Zealand olimate. In announcing this GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | ! We cannot emphasise too strongly the faot that we intend to offer some really GBEVD BARGAINS which will need to be seen to be appreciated, and for that reason we shall keep our Showroom- OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY EVENING during this Sale te enable anyone so desiring to pay a quiet visit of inspection, without) being pressed to purchase. We would wish it distinctly understood ihat no cheap, unreliable instruments are ever supplied by us, and thai a WRITTEN GUARANTEE accompanies every Instru ment that leaves our Showrooms. To ihrsewho already have Pianos which are old fashioned, and which they wish to exchange, we would intimate that we are prep>md to exchange them for an up to date Instrument, allowing full value for the second hand one.



ASHBWRTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. *T*HE Monthly and other payments will -*• be received at the Office, Tancred Street, nPTTTQ T^ A"V Jm» iUmi A JK« rK~s m,mL-^ «sC iiiMsim JL A TUESDAY, APKIL 2, 1901, From 9 50 aim. to 4 p.m., and From 7 30 to 9 p.m. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now due and payable. ALBERT~ROBERTS, 3 159 Manager. TOASTER "OA RDS, "EASTER CARDS Nice selection now to hand. The practice of sending Easter Cards is growing in popularity in the larger centres. Also to hand—New Goods In Fancy Glassware, Photo Frames; Purses, Perfamery, Birthday Garde, Indoor Games (for Winter evenings), Framed Pictures, etc. A. T. H. WILLIAMS, East Strict. 1" ' ■■■■>■■« " ERIEDLANDEB BROS., Ltd wIiFsTREBT AUCTION MART Our Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APRIL 2S, 1901. For which we will be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, L*o, 3 251 ■ ' _J DAVID THOMAS "FARM TO LIT BY TENDER* TENDERS are invited for the Lease of the Farm known as Lemon's, adjoining Smith's Nursery, containing 157 Acres 3 Roods, and within 2J miles of Ashburton for a term of 3 Years. The improvements are good andjthe; land first class. Tenders are to be sent in to me not later than 5 o'clock on TUESDAY, 9bh of April* Conditions can be had on application at my Office , D THOMAS, 3 280 Ashburton LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT TENDERS are totted-to b* s.nfc in not later than FRIDAY, April 12th, from persons willing to do the maintenance work on the roads in the above district, The lowest or my tender will not necessarily be accepted. Conditions may be seen at the effioeo the Board, Burnett Btreefe, Ashburton. OEFOOKSfeSON, iB6 Clerks Longbeach Road Board IT IS Wonderful how nice yoar 3hlrt will Inofc after using the Rapid Shirt Qlose,



CHERTSEY ANNUAL SPORTS & RACES. | TBE following are the handicaps for athletic events :— 100 yds 220 yd. 440 yds J Davison ... scr. ecr. sor. GMcConnetl Byds 16>ds 25yd • A S Hewson 8 15 25 T Nolan ... 9 18 30 W J Cairncross 9 19 30 W Fitzgerald 9 19 20 J McGee 10 20 33 MMcAnuity It 22 35 S Lemon 11 22 35 W Waiden 11 22 35 J MoAnulty 12 25 38 J Dolg 12 27 40 E Williams 12 27 40 JQ'Keeff* 15 31 45 Half Milk-J Davison sor, S Donni thorpe 15yds, W Fitzgerald 20yds, J Coffey 25yds, M O'Reilly 3tyds, M MoAnulty 55yds, J McArulty 40yds. Osb Mile-S Donnithorpe scr, W Fitz gerald 25yds, J Coffey SSyds. W Bergh 45yds, M MoAnulty 45yds, M O'Reilly 50yds, J MoAnulty 60yds, E Duncan 70yds 4 26 " ' THANiiFT MRS FURZE and Family desire to thank those friends who so kindly assisted and expressed sympathy is their late bereavement 4 24 H FURZE. CHERTSEY ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES __._ NOTICE is hereby given in pnrsuasoe of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that, the Chertsey Domain will be set apart for the Chertsey annual Spnrts and Races, on MONDAY, April Bth, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, v:zi~For each adult, Is; for each horse, l Is. R CAMPBELL, Chairman Chertsey Domain Board April Ist 1901. 4 25



EASTER MONUAY, Great Be viva! m Amateur Sport. /"IOME and see the Australiaa Champion \J Cyclists meet the New Z'aland Cham* pions, Reynolds, Amos, Cuoksey ( & Co. pyON'T MISS SEEING I CST Pentecost, Pie welly o & Cardale, ! of Chri-tohwroh, try conclusions with South Canterbury rtnn Otago's Representative Sprint- rs. Grand Firs Tbi*adi C#mpetition«. A Ki-velty m Themselves. Followed by A GRAND CO^CEftT It the Evening. M. Jos. LYNSKET, 4 21 Hon. Secretary,



WILL be held m the Hall, Tiowald, m aid of funds of St Andrew's Church. Commences at 2 p.m. Any gifts of produce will be thankfully received by the Vestry, and they may be left at MiBSBS Gudsbll's & Robinson's Stores. There will be amuse ments of various kinds for yonng and old. OHRIBTMAL TKEB, NAIL DRIVING COMPETITION, (For Ladies), BAT TRIMMING (For Gentlemen). Refreshment Stall, Etc* Admission Free. 'THE'GOVKRNIINTTiiTJAI TION OF LAND. OBJECTIONS to Valuations on the Rolls of the undermentioned Revised Dii> triots, will be received at the Christchutoh Office up to April 10th, Ashiobton CotfNir—Longbeaoh Road District. , Wakanui Road District. A. P. O'OALLAGHAN, Supervising Valuer, for Ihß Valuer- General. March 80^, 1901. 4 21



KA BTBE MONDAY, | — - i A SALE OF WOEK AND PRODUCE: At Tinwald i



TO LET.'—Four-roomed House with Out buildings, in Eton St rest.—Apply Mas Briggs, Moore street. 4 20 TJITANTED— Tenders for Carting 200Q ▼ v Bushels of Wheat; Beaoh Road to Ashburton. Cose 4 p.m. FRIDAY next — i D. Coohbane, oare Standard Office. 419 , TO LET—Ten Roomed House in Tancred Street ; very suitable for private boardinghouse. — Apply H W Basrett, Arcade ■ 4 30 T~~W LET—Five "RTomecT~Hous» and Scullery, near Factory, on Alford Forest Road.—Apply to W Abgym, Alford Forest Boad. 4 28 OTIr-^eaMSalo^ of five rooms, Wash House and other Convenience*—Apply P. Williams. LOST— Between Ashburton and Wlnilow on Thursday evening last, one £5 Note, Anyone returning same to this office will be amply rewarded. 4 22 LOST— A Gold Cross, between Convent and my residence, Wilts Street West Reward—A J Miller 4 6



I Thistlh Lodge No 113.—The brethern 1 of the Thistle Lodge No 113 are requested to attend the funeral of their late Bro Joseph James Dawson, v.' ;oh will move from his father's r sidenop, Seaview Farm, Wafe'iW» tomorrow, at 2 p m WANTED



LOST. LOHT oa Friday, March 29tb, from Me Donald McKeczie's—Dark Bay Mare ; loDg tail, near hind foot white. Finder rewarded 01 returning earne to B. G. WEIGHT, 4 18 Surrey Hilig. "•£ A JlI THISTLE LODGE NO. lIS THE Brethren of the abova Lodtjo are reepootfully requested to attend the funeral ol our late Brother Joseph Jambs Dawson, which will move from his father'i residence, Seaview Farm, Waterton, on WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, afe 2 p m for the Waterloo Cemetery. Ail Mason* reepeob fully invited. White ties «md alovos. JAMES MELLOR, 4 89 R W_M_^ ASHBURTON GAB COMPANY, Lw. mtNDEBS are icvited for lighting and X Extinguishing the Borough Street Lamps for the remainder of the Lighting ■ eeaaon, ParttcQlara aod ooßditiona may be had on application at the Office of the Bearetary< Tp^^erd to be sent to the soting Chairman, EL F#ledlawdeb, Esq, not later than 12 o'clock on THURSDAY next, the 4bb icat, By Order. J, WARD, » 4 31 Secretary



ODDFELLOWS' HALL Aahburfcom EASTHJK MONDAY. APRIL Bib, 1901. Pbomoters: A.AiC «S£ A.,4D 4 GRAN? POPULAR CONCEBT. Special engagement of Mrs C M Brgo&e (Ohristchurch), Mbs W Johnston, Messrs tf W Hops, F Collins, and J DirKEa (Christohuroh). To be followed by the Screaming Faroe, '•DON'T BPQIL. THE PIEOB," By leading Looal Amateurs. Pricea—3s» 2s, Is, 3 261 L J HOBBS, Hon, Sec.



SB EASTER HOLIDAYS. THE Undersigned Blacksmiths and Coach builders will CLOSE their respective places of business from THURSDAY Even ing to TUESDAY Morning s— C; Reid, J. Stephens, J> Burgess, H. Cmlos, W. 0. Simpson, Kbnnjedt & Mrjia, P. & D. Duncan, W. T. Kingston, F & H Steel, G. Kidd, 0. Walker, Bakbr & Bbowh. 4 IS j.0.0.5\, Mutri """"" OWING to Friday Next being Good Friday, the Lodge Meeting falling on that date will be held one night earlier, viz ; THURSDAY, April 4th.—Members please note. WM: THOMPSON, NiG. 4 1? C. CAMPBELL, P.S.



A Cough Cure. Wahoo, Koolibah and ~fc Benjamin Gum go to ASHBURTON Dfit O 1) O~YOU Kn^w~thaTa~Child could t>-ke a Red Bird Bioye'e to pieces and put it together again, which is a point meobani oally in the right direction. NEVER MmdZuT Wet or—Botha— about Krugor, but get your House fitted up with Hot and Gold Water. Satisfaction guaranteed by Hardlet Baos. WANTED-Ladies to inspeob 350 New Jack<3ts, Mantles, and Capes, aleo a beautiful pe'ection of New Millinery, Corsets and Drees Materia's.—Andrew Orb. 3 201 ANTED to Pe11—275 plir7~of ~Bert Colonial Blanket", grar.d valo*", made to my own order. Also Gantlemen's Waterproof Costs in ail shapes*, including Chester and Hopetown.—Andrew Orb. 3 202 GO TO Hardlet Bros, for Ironmongery, Tinware,' and Brushwurc j Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 16s, Ranges from 60s WANTED—Gentlemen to know that the Tailoring department is givicg every satisfaction for fit and style. Suits to measure from £3 3b. Scotch, Irish, and West of England Tweeds.—Andrew Orr, 3 20 PIANOS and Organs by the beat English, American, and Gorman makerß. The Haake Model* excels aU for tone, quality, and value. Monthly payments, Organs, from I0<; Pianos, £l ; representing Miloer and Th<mpson's Music.—H M Jones. WANTED "Known — That" Mitchell and Tprnkr are showing Hpecia! Novelties in Suede Gloves, Tress Trimmings, ! Blouse Goods, and ravishing models in Millinery THE Misses Page have on hand a large assortment of English Confectionery. Cadbury'a Chocolates a ppeciafty. Al. Fruits in seaaon obtainable at The Arie Confeotionery, East Street Tancred Street. Al VALUE in Men's Colonial Tweed Sac Suits, splendidly finished, stylish out, and give satisfaction In wear; price 37s 6f), rqual to any Rnita to measuro at 90s; Colonial Tweed Trousers 7i 6d, Imported do 5s 9d, Moleskin do 5s 93, Beaverekin do 6a lid, uoual price anywhere Bi 6d, Boys' Melville Suits from 8* 6d; Men's Merino Socks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knitt do lOJ-i, Turkey Ked Handkerchiefs 3 for Is; a nice variety of Shirts and Ties, Collars, Braces, etc, at— GEORGE DUNOAN & 00, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade.



FOUND— A Lady's Hand B^g. Owner can have same by describing contents, and paying expenses. James Gudskll. ' 48 W~~ "ANTED KNOWN^Or^c Bargain 72 drz«n of best Colonial knit stock ings of all f>:zes for boys at Is a pair.— Andrew Orr RESH RABBITB to-night, "firsTTf season, at J H Jfwitts, opposite Mail Office T>"D BIRD BICYCLES are'built to win, and built to last —Fclipsb Ctcle Co, Agents



LOST, FBOM Willow by—A red and whits fogr year oH Steen, ai^d black three year old Heife^.' branded • o'. linden: will be 1 rewarded on returning same to W I SIODDARDj i 4 32 WHiewby, ©if fchlg effice.



backus, fmmm ahd co Gold Dkedging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Wmb Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magntta hfts nad 16 years practical experience oa the Malyneuj; River, Otogo ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Aahborbon Re reienbative



Clearing Sale At Rakaia—Farmers and otbersare reminded that the clearing sale at the Oorwar Estate will take place on Thursday next. A drag will leave Meaars Frled^ander Bros offices at 8 o'clock am sharp on tint day, and another drag will be at Rakaia to meet the first train from Chrisrchurch to convey all who are going to the sale. minim; ~~ United Preae Association-By Electric Telegraph Donedin, April 1 The Golden Beach Company will resume dredging next week. The manager of the Golden Run pipes reports that he washed up4Boz gold. Good progress is being made with the River Molyneux Company's pontoons. During the week ended today returns have been reported from 44 dredges, the total yield being 1608rz 6dwfc 18gr, or an average of 360z per dredge. Additional returns are—Golden Gate 28cz 18dwt, Et»6eld 220z lOdwt. Evans' Flat 13oz 6dwt, Gabriel lloz l9dwt, Globe 9oz Idwt 18gr, Galvanic Zoz. Dunedin, April 2 Sales—Alpine Consols 39a 9d, 40s; Cent* ral Electric, 73a, 73s 3d; Dart River, 2s6d dis; Electric Extended 40s, 39a 6l; Endeavor 20s 6d; Fourteen Mile Beach 32a 9d; Gal vanic, 19* 6d; Gold King, 16a 9d, 16s 6d, 16s 3d; Golden Bed, 27s 33,27s 3d; Junction Electric, 32', 31a 9d; Kelly and Casey, 3ls 9d; Matau, 48s; Richards Beach, 2a; Sailors Band, 37s 6d, 37a 33; Second Magnetic 30s; < Vincent, 40a. O. Magnus, D. Paterson Dredging Fxpcrt Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury.