luats that the fenoeii and laud were in a bad •onclifclon, and it would require a consider aVa t«m to place the property tn order. Oh Atoorn and Andrews abated that tihe Inipeotor's report, if reoeivd earlier, would hive altered their Meommend&tioof, Cr Willis also commented on the state of this property, m 'compared with the adjoining farms, m& be would like to see the place greatly improved before the termination of the present lease, la w«b decided to refer buck this portion of the report to the Comasitte©. It was further resolved on the motion of Or Raid to asm! fehe Isssaeo Botics to repair the fenaet. Re Olarase 2—Or Keid complained that in tbie instance the coadHiots of the lease had n©6 been carried out, The building was erawpoaed to be painted and repaired, and nokfaer had been carried out, He moved that notice be seofc to the tGnants(Messra Frlediander Btof,} that; the conditions of lease bad not been carried out, and that the came muet be complied with Or Aloorn pointed out that) the lessees had erected buildings and made other improve ment;!, and he thought) it would be unfair to OftEry saoh » resolution. Cr WtUit naked if they had any proof that the buildings were not its proper repair. He did not like to vote upon the matber simply upon ths information before them. Or Rtid assured th« Council that) in ibis snetaiaoe the oondi&tena had Bob been carriod out fair soma tima, and he would like bo know why the Coaicil should nob insist upon fch© terms of the leaße being adhered to* ttha Mayor explained, with reference to the application fur handing over siding to th* Ooanoil, that it. bac! b en suggested three years ago that the Council should obtain fthii Hiding,, seeing that they owned the graSH •tore, and the latter would not ba of much me without the sidincr Eventually the matter was referred to the Reierves Committee fco report The report as & whole wag adopted. SETOBS 0> SPECIAL COMMJXTBB BK HAOTG , OH USIMPBOVBD VALUB Your Committee beg to roporb thafc a meeting w&b held to consider the queßbion j of rating on the unimproved value,' bat < guffioienb information not having come to h&nd, it wae resolved to aek the Council for an extension of time of one month in which to report.—Received and agreed to , WOEEB COMMITTEE AND INCHNBEB'S MCPOBT i Broken Metal for Btroet Crossing! - Only ono tender for breaking mabal (only) at fis 6d per cubic yard was received by the Work* Committee. This tender w&a ac cepted, and it wftsJiSresolved that the Coun oil'i team cart sbout 12 loads of boulders from the riverbed *o be broken. The other mattes* referred to the Works Committee ware postponed till it a nexb meeting.— Adopted 2 Labour Gang—The men have been eagaged during the past two weeks in reforming Wakanui Road, Aitken Street &H<3 Pater Street, preparing asphalt and laying name on footpafchs, cleaning out the ontfall drain, carting cinders to the ;path , in Domain, metalling streets, making and fixing channel bridges, watering streets, attending to the water supply, and general works of maintenance. —Adopted SANITATION The Inspector's report was read, whioh contained the usual phrase that the doctors bad nothing to report. The Inspector added j that Dr Bolger had informed him it was | simply a faroe sending to ecquire for reports, ' aa he would get no information till a Dietrict Health Officer was appointeds In repiy to Or Willis the Towo Clerk ataUed he bad written to the Chief Health Officer »>om» time ago, asking that a looal officer be appointed. Or Jones also spoke on taw subject), but no further aotion was taken issesa The inspector reported on various fences which encroached a few inches on the foot paths. If owners were eonrpelted to trim exactly an required, the fences would be made very bare, and in some eases destroyed. Crß Reid and Jones thought many of the fences enoroaohed very considerably, and orged that owners be required to out them back at oiace. Or Clark stated that lome turns as?o he had out fais hedge, whioh had encroached three or four inohes>, and by to doing had destroyed it, and be would therefore nofc support the rnotioQ, aa be was satisfied many good badges would thus be aosolutely destroyed. Or Jones thought if they were cut in well at the bottom to ©How full space for asphalt ing this uhomld prove mffieieats. Or Alcorn said that to insist on cutting? back to the regulation mark might disfigure in many cases, instancing the County Council fence, which overlapped tha footpath, bat still did no harm. He, however, thought the overhanging boughs should be kepfccati. Cr Willis thought if Cr Reid's motion were carried, the town would certainly not be piotureaqup, but qaite the reverse, aad Or Jones' idea was do better, as in either case the hedges being bared! weald be destroyed. He suggested that a circular be seat to all residents offending, requesting tbat hedges be cut back as close aa possible without destroying them, and he moved to thateffeot. ■ Or Reid insisted that previous to asphalt" log the Council gave notiue that fences mu«t be cut baok in line with owner's prop erty, and as a number of residents had owned out) this work on being threatened with legal proceedings he thought tt unfair that; instances of encroaehmeßti 14 aad 15 i Inches should be overlooked j any damage j created by this nuisance in the loss of m eye er otherwi«e-Cr Willis might laugh, but be ooold assure him that) the coat would fall on the Council, whioh would ba held respon Or Willis* motion was subsequently carried with the addition that the work must be done to the eatiafaotion of the inspector, falling which it would be carried out by the Connoll at) owner's expense LIBBABT The olerk reported tbat the shipment of new booka had arrived at Lyttelton. Gr Timminß thought it would be unwiae to plaoe them nantil the Library building wag 8»&dy for occupation, and It was agreed to defer the matter . A reperb waa handed in by the Engineer, and laid on the table, as to the coat of repairs required on the library roof, and it w&s decided to call for tenders for thiß work, the Works Committee to have power to deal with same ASHBBBION BBIIWB QObo Mayor reported ia connection with the , conference aa to alterations on Ashburton j Eddge. that it had been not to undertake thie work, and regulations were being drafted limiting the hours for driving 8 took. QUESTIONS Cr Andrawi.in answer to m enquiry afc the table, said he though! the new municipal baildtaigß would be ready in about two weeka after contract time ; a further delay niight.however, occur over the plastering at this season of the ye&r Cr Clark asked if it was a fact) thab the otatarer had absented himself for a week. The Clerk was understood to aaswer in the affirmative , . • Cr Willis enquired, what was the object of appointing aa outside clerk of works Or Andrews considered his services w«o nob now required,™ their engineer would do any supervision neotssary Cr Reid thought some action should be taken; the* had already granted an extension of time and there wat oo doubfc the building should be finished. En knew aa a faob that fchfl progresi waa not as it Bho aid be, and the Building Committee should take the matter in hand, and &m that the work was completed. He moved, that the services oJ th» olerk of works be dipponse-3 with, and th»' fchs Council insisted upon completion of the building, which wa,» agreed to Cr Jones enquired when the EBphalting of footpaths would ba completed, and the Town Clerk aaid there was difficulty in obbaining Or Timmins enquired whether the Borough worfetnen had received wagns on the holiday granted for Queen's funeral and the Clerk reported he bad not been Instraoted to pay. BUILDING ET-I-AWS Or Jones then moved thati—Th&t Building Bf"l%w No 19 be amended, «o aa to übeo lately prevent wooden bmldings of any kind from being erected within the ire block. This by law »s it stood gave ths Coanoil mower to grant permission to erect bmldingo of any material even to a thatoh if a majority floaldl» got to agree. He wished to prevent reO urreiioe of a recent instance where one ADDlioant was granted permission to erect in ZZLa wallet) another was refused. An Slodnient «f Cr Reid's waa carried to PflSr this iubjeot to the By laws Committee. EB «H» BIAW Ct Affltowi »dyooatod ts twlf ndjaiti

meat of the office staff aad salaries^' Cr Jones favoured reference to the Work* Ooinmitree to report. The Mayor urged this as an SmporSant matter, whioh should be arranged before the alterations to the Library were commenced, Cr Willis oonaiderod thta outside the fmiQtioKfi of tho Works Committee, There would have to bB a librarian and the Library Committee should also be considered. Ho suggested that the question of rearrangement of the staff be dealt with by the whole Council »nd that the matter be considered at a special mobbing of the Council next Monday, the Mayor meantime to propose some scheme to place before them, atsd this was agreed to. i WATERING STREETS Cr Jones moved that an application be made to the railway authorities for water to supply the water cart at north end of town, but aeOoußoillors did not think the application would be granted, and aa thero was do used of water ar present the motion waa dropped. I Or Jones asked for information regarding raaerve adjoining the Council building which , might be included in the beautifying work, I and it was deoided to send immediate I notice to lessee that the groand was now ! required as the Council purposed improving lit. j RAILWAY CROSSINGS. Cr Jones again appealed to the Council | with respect to the condition* of several • asphalt) crossings between East; and West Streets, some of these had been damaged, and be wished the Works Committee to I reporb on same. ! (She Mayor was satisfied that where : damage bad been caused it had been dona on private property and the Council could i not interfere. The crossings should have been made of more suitable material to form a good foundation. It was resolved that the Works OomJ tnittna he instructed to fcake.^ny Decenary action. . ■•- \ Cr Jones suggested (bat) tha posts ab street coraere be painted white bo that they could be seen ab night, and it was deoided i hat tenders be goalled for this work, and a!eo painting the fencing round Baring Square West. TENDERS Four tenders were received for; Bhingling , East Belb from Wakanui Road to Havelook Street, and it was deoided to accept that of Jae Gibson's at Is 4d per yard, tenderere to j | have the option of using riverbed tor pit J shingle. THE BOYAL VISIT The Mayor reported thab as the result of enquiries toe found that there would ba do reception ab Ashburton. Captain Alexander had told him the Royal visitors would not come out of the train, which would only remain five minutes in Ashburton. The Post Office would be illuminated and decorated by the Government ob the night of the arrival of the Royal visitors, and he wished for instructions as to the course he was to adopt, and the amount) to be expended, Cr Reid moved thab under the circum stances the Mayor be empowered to make alt necessary arrangements to illuminate the Borough Chambers and attend to other details, the cost nob to exceed £25, and after several amendmente the motion was carried, it being understood the Mayor would call the Council to gether should any important change take place in t he arrange ments of the Royal party. LICENSE A driver's licen c w»s granted to George Parker ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting bo £128 13s lid were duly passed for payment After dealing with various questions of detail, the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD, and acoepted the tender of P. Gourdie fo? alterations at the Domain lodge, at £138 15s.

THE LATEST Home and Foreign

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received May 28, 8 53 a m PLAGUE AT THE CAPE London, May 27 The total plague cases at the Oape number 649, and 292 deaths, including 52 Europeans. Daring the week ended May 18th, there were 17 deaths, A PLEASANT CRUISE Halifax. Msy 27 The Newfoundland nava] reservists have returned after cix months cruise in the West Indies, The men are delighted with the work and tbeir treat merit. Commodore Gifford, who com manded, praises their uptitade »nd earnestness.

The Mad Mullah.

A BIG RISING SUSPECTED.

United Frees Aasooiation-—By Kleotric Telegraph (Received 9 sam) London, May 27. It is rumoured that the Mad Mol~ lah in Sooialiland has formed an alliance with the Myertain tribe, thas securing 30,000 fighter* to his stan dard. The British have been making feigned advances in the direction of the Myertains, and hoped to invade their territory unexpectedly.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Associatioa—By Electrio Telegraph Dunedin, May 28 H N Firth, Mining Regietrar at Queenß town, pleaded guilby yesterday to miaappro* printing £697 in all, principally tho rentß on mining claims. He was remanded to the Supreme Court, Duaedio. Bentence will be passed on Friday A fire occurred ah A. H Flshera, Sc Clair, early this morning The stable, washhoase and other outbuildings were destroyed. Insurance £100 on etabla, £40 on phaeton. Tho loss is more than double that araoant. Wellington, May 2b The Government are having platforms erected in the four centres to enable the old ago pensioners to wibncsa the Royal receptions The harbour master at Ok»rio reports finding a ship's rodder ou the bsaeli Booth of that porb. The lowest tender for the erection of a Magnetic Observatory afe Chrlitchurch is J36QO over bhe ftltimate. The (specifications will bs altered and fresh tenders invited. The Premier ban sent a telegram of greeting to Admiral Remey of tho American war ship Brooklyn, welcoming him to Now Zealand. Arrangements are being made for the convey&Dou of the Wellington and West Coaati volunteers and cadetß to Obrietcburch after the reception of royalty at Wellington to take part with Canterbury and Otago Corps in a great review in Hagley Park. Tho Government has deoided to establish an inatibufcion for training cadets in veteri nary work.

THE ABHBURTQB OOARDIAK i TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1901



QPEOIAL Parohws of a Mmnf actnrer t O vStock of Ladiet 1 Sailor, Trimmed and Un'rimmed, HATS, »ti li «»aeh, for 14 davti ' ANDREW 088 * ANDEEWOER. | T M.M ENSE AfRRIVAjLS Of New Autumn Goods* NKWJAUKEX3, NEW MANTLES NEW CORSETS, NEWNESS >C3OODB NEW BIL 8, NEW MILLINERYJ NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONB, NEW MACINTOSHES, NFWFLANNILB HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEPB NEW LINQLBUMB, NdW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEJW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEST SCOTCH, IRIBH,*[4 fENGLISH SUITS madkJ'from Fit and Style Pebfict.* DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the ntmost natjgfaction. Orders Turned Out With Tispatci ANDREW OBE. SPORT. SPORT. FPOET GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. HARDIFY BROS. | EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, dSreob from th« Manufacturer*, a large Cootigomentf of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also arriving of Eiey'a Ambertte, Blue Shulze, Kynook'i! Nobeli, etc Special charanoe of Wire .Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guns, at & low price, giva at a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUNS of all maksg REPAIRED and pot) in first-c!»«« order fay a Practical GuDimttb. [ Address-— fJABPUFIY BROS Morrow, Bassett <$ Go, i [ Wills Street, AbhbuktoN. IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMES' R.N.F. and HORNSBY'S «C° SHARES. ALLpIZES IRON FIELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft ___«■ • «■ FENCING MATERIAL ; M. PRIEST, llu.sgor NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOY CO. OF N.Z 8 LTLV TIMABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR BAIS., 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claremonti 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acre? Ota's, 500 acres Totara, \ And others of various Bizer in Sot th Canter bary Improved Farms for ieaie, with right » purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and graving Trms of various sices on the Rainoiiffe and levels Estates, and two well improve batian properties of 7000 acre* each. A CARD. MESSRS STRIKOER&CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRIBTOHOROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFVIOB at M» Davison'b, Watt Stmefe, Ashburton, where they will attend *vtr» THURSDAY and on other d»y. wkS necen&ry. m They will be repreiented in Ashborton by Mr J. Davison, who it aathoriied to rawlvc instruotiont on their behalf, and to whem commnnioatlont may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting inVMtmeat at lowest current rates. STRINGER r^ORBSSWELU BOUOITORB, OHRISTOHIiJRCIH ft ASHBTTRTON.



f DAVID THOMAS T AM STILL BUYING GOOD SAMPLES i j OF WHEAT, ! OATS, j AND I GRASS SEED DAVID "THOMAS, 5 203 Aebburton PROPERTIES FOB SALE, I HAVE FOR SALE—Several Good FARMS la the Aahbarton County, amongsb them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakats, thoroughly improved, £9 SOO Acres, M&yfield, thoronghly im proved, £6 600 Acres, Rakala, thoroughly improved, £12 650 Acres, Mifccham Road, no buildings, £5 ■ ■ ■ 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s S &t Acres, near Tinwald, splendidly Improved, £20 140 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, £14 10a 1000 Acres, Lauristrn, no buildings, £6 207 Acres. Lowcliffe, thoroughly Im proved, firlßt class land, £15 186 Acreß, Lowoliffe, thoroughly im» proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitohara It. ad, improved, £4 81 Acres, Ashburton Forks, no build' ings, splendid land, with 160 aorea riverbed, £19 420 Acres, Chertsey, well improved, fS 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhurst, £9 5000 Acreß, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to euit purchasers, £2 10a to £4 500 Acres Coldatream, geod land, no buildings, £6 53 Acresl, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 1400 Acres, near Methven. splendid land, grand improvements, £16 476 Acreß, dpringbom, improvements, nearly new, land good ; £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, pood house, thoroughly improved, £45 2 Acree, close to the Woollen Factory, five roomed house and extensive buildings £630 3 Shops, with five roomed Dveiling, Taccred Street, Asbburton ( £100 1960 acres, good knd, Awaklno, North * Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashburtcn Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly ira* proved. £5 10s 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve* ments. £6 16s j 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well i watered, and improved, £4 D. THOMAS, Ashburton F. FKRRIMAN D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (^iDfame and Label ReeHered under Trade Marks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used 56 YEARS WITH TJNDEVIATINt* SUCCESS. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolized Wheat Proiector. I have used the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It Is alao mixed with less labor and germinates a week soone than when dreesed with bluestone. M. Stim. I have need yoar Wheat Protector, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better preventive of smab than Bluestone. James McLean, Calrnbrae. I have much pleasure in testifying to /ou as agents in Canterbury for Clarke's Oarbolized Wheat Protector, that I used same last season as a dressing for Wheat, Oats, and Barley, with the most satbfac tory results. The seed dressed with Clarke's Wheat Protector germinated much sooner, and the beard appeared more strong and healthy than that on which I need Bluestone. I Intend again to nse Clarke's Protector during the coming season. Geobge Grant, Farmer, Southbrldge. I am pleased to inform you that the Clarke's Wheat Protector i obtained from you l»at season has proved successful, I being superior to bluestone in every way. ; The latter dressing only gave 5 bushels per acre, whereas the Wheat Protector gave 18 bushels. It is a preventive against Smut and the small birds nuisance, and I shall continue to usa it.—Yours sincerely, Jas. Brown, Horarata. I'have much pleasure in stating that I used Clarke's Carbulized Wheat Protector on Tuscan Seed Wheat sown on my f%rm near South bridge: 1£ acres with Bluestone, 23 acres with Clarke's Wheat Protector, with ' the following results, via ;—-That dressed with the Carbolized Protector seemed lo come aw&y much quicker than that dressed with Blueatone, and up to reaping time was a better crop, and would undoubtedly yield more bushels to the acre. In sowing pram of any time this season I should use Clarke's Protector in preference to any other dressing WILLIAM Haebis, Farmer, Southbrldge. I have used D. Ciarke's Carrolised Wheat Protector on Seed Barley on Mr Will'am Anderson's Farm, Lakeside. I noticed the seed dressed with Clarke's Protector germinated much sooner than the seed dressed wiih Bluestone, and the birds did not pull the plant so much when dressed with the Carbolizad Protector as that done with Bluestone. Jame Beht&ey, I wish to testify to the efficient effect of Clarke's Wheat Protector. I had never had such clean wheat before, and out of eleven thousand bushels I have not seen one smutted head. I also reckon that I saved I bushel per acre in seed. —Yours truly, James Gubseli,, Tinwald. F. FEBKIMAN



MCKNALD & COY, TAILORS Burnett Street. TN CoDßequ;uoe of having comparatively INOBAD I>LB«S I Ail |A NO 0 D STOCK 4-i l|ii NO MISB FITS lobVllU' I WE can offer you a Sp'endid Suit at the above figure. 3 i i__ , „ — Britain's Best Bieyole. THE Rudge»Whitworth mas Strongest, Llghteit, lad Most Durable Bieyole Built. THE BEST thati carefully selected Material, Automatic Machinery, acid speo ally trained workmen can produce. SEVER VL SECOND-HAND BICYCLES FOR SALE. No Reasonable Off ex tie fused. \OlTi CYCLE WOBKS, Burnett Street, Ashharton. 2 5 1-h Clj n "a £2 §- -^ iU to S s» Kw S f s * y P a?■ t» ! o ft ■■" i 3 Us * " r g tf^ L f f |It W. ?5 ! ?*.]. > 2 1. * M o ; :■ ■ h I I SPLENDID SUCCESS! OUB FIRST GREAT:jBALE :iN ASHBURTON.; PIANOS PIANOS. ORGANS ORGANS. SEVENTH 3HIPMENOD JUST TO HAND LAST WEEK OF CHEAP MUBIO SEE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE. Aihbnrton Testioaooials now coming in freely. First and third shipments out; fourth due <*bout end this month* D I.C. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, _ - ABhbarton. WANTED, 20,000 Hares. XTTE Have appointed Messb Annes Bros, to aob as our AGENTS ,w . , fkiQC,' For Aehburton and DUtriob, and they will pay (Top Prices. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIEFIELD /JbNTS Oonrt ihoes from 7s odiadlea XX eveoiog aboee from 3a Sd »fc D Sxogk's Best Store j



FRIteDLANDER BROS, LTD WK3T STRBET AUCTION MART: Our Uftml HORSE FAIR. Will be Held THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1901 For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDBR BROS, Ltd, 5249 ; PROPERTIES FOB SALE i PKIYATE TREATY. 2000 Agree, all In grass, well fenced and watered; good buildings ; price £3 10s 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 1400 Acres Good Tussock Cbtmtry, price • £S J7O Acres Good Tussock Country, price 304 Acres Good Tassoek Country, price 850 Acres Good Ttwsock Country, price £3 10s 28 Acres, together with good house and Stable, 3 miles from town | 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Ashborton ; easy terms 81 Acres Flrsb Clasa Wheat Land, 2h miles from Ash burton 600 Acres, May field district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta district 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all ploughable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowna Lard, nearly all ploughable, price £2 6s SCO Aow close to Tinwald 10 Acres at Allenton; good Honee and Stable For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER Bkos., Ltd TENDERS FOR LAND A3) WAKANUL WE have received instructions from Mr Meredii* Wilson TO LET hie two Farms for a term of 5 years, particulars of which are.&a follows : — m ACRES, all in Grans, adjoining the properties of Mr I-. Wilson, junr, and Messrs Moore and Clueas. Also, IOA ACRES, adjoining the properties XOU of Messrs S Brown and 8 Thomas. TENDERS close on TUESDAY, June 4, 1901, at 4 p m. For tarfeher particulars apply OJHI NZ FARMERB' CO-OPERATIVK ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY. Ltd. | 5 257 TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDERS, AND ALL FESIDENTB IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. SHOULD you have business of any kind to transact rt quiring the assistance of the mid rile man, it will be to your interest to interview GEORGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and wili be considered a compli* went. Should it be private Bale of cheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment of mutton to London; the sale looally of meat/ in the works, bhouid it be more satisfactory to dispose of your skins ; should you require farm implement, ttc. j should yo« sfsqaire to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or requirs |ho sell your grain or prodaop, or wish to dispose of your farm, Jor have money for investment, or debis to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will b« glad to have a chat with yon, and assist you in every possible way to put you in the position when and whera to sell to beat advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest rates. In dealing with a man with a fair general knowledge of the husins<!B, in tsuoh with the best firms in Canterbury you can rely upon what no Company or Association oan supply, at their best men are only paid officers, who, when the little extra pressure it required, are always found wanting, in personal supervision, civility, and identical interests. With me this is assured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertion*, Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and two for yourself I am starting in business on my own aooounti, and every assistance will be kindly remembered. We have all had to commenoe life and doubtless you know the difficulties to oontead with, George Fisher, Arcade Chamber*, Ashbarton. . 5 169 FTAAKE PIANOS OilK I | | 3M HAAKE PIANOS «A HAAKE PIANOS /II HAAKE PIANOS "** Guaranteed j exoelled by nohb ; eaey terms. H. M. JONES. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER T>EGB to anooanoi that he is making extensive Alterations to his Business Premises, having Imported ENTIRELY NEW WINOOW mrsw ths L*te b Kb glish Design, which wba i complete will eeable him to Show [his Larg and Select Stock te (the belt advantage ON ! SATOBDA¥, APRIL 6. TSX UINEST STOOK OF mm jeweiljbry WATCHES, SILVER WARE, ' Iv»f viiroi to the Ashbarton Publia] w be dieplayvd, Dafiug Alterations Business will be carr i I ta a« aiaal. J. V.DE~BEER WAffIOHMAKER & JEWELLER Eiit Street, Aehburtoo i



AROADE. | SATDRDAyTjUNE Ist. MR DAVID THOMAS has received! instructions to Sell at the new Auction Rooms, a consignment) of Gooclb of unredeemed Pledgee, consisting of— Watohe«--Rothfirh6!nß, Benson, Levers, Walthams, Gold Filled Levtra, B Soiled- Gold Ladies'and Gem's Chains, Gold Lockets Rinp«, Ping, Brooches, Ghains, Aneroids, Cut G!«rs BißOuit Birrele, also in Oak and China, Jam and Batter Dishes, in E Plate or Silver, Cutlery (Best)) 0 Johnston »nd A 1 quality, Spoons, Forks &c, Hand Sawe, Spirit Level*, Rogs and Blankets A fim class lot of Tailor Tweeds, and a hoet of other Sundries Sale at 12 oolook DAVID THOMAB, 5 285 Auctioneer TENDEBS. fTIENDERH an required ror about Ten A Miles of Creek and Drain Cleaning, In Separate Contraots, Tenders Close on SATURDAY Night, Jane Isr, 1901. For farther particulars apply to G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 5 291 { Lagmhor M~I^]BkR^JPT¥"sCIHOOrr~ MISS BA.RRATI'3 School will re-open MAY 27th lnsb. Babjeets taught— English, Musio, Drawing, Singing and Latin. Miss Barratt wilt be Kb home from 25th lost, __ 5 24 CUSTODIAN WANTED. A PPLICATIONS are invited for the X"jL position of Custodian of the 0 Mfellowis' Hall, Ashburtom Particulars of dutiee, etc, may be obtained on application to the undersigned,with whom written applications must ha lodged by 5 p m on SATURDAY, June let. H 0 ORAIGHEAD, Chairman Oddfellows' Hall Committee ___ 5 230 bTn~q¥b"t TO DAVID THOMAS, Eat. ON FRIDAY, JHNE 7th ? To wish him ' Bon Voyage' on. his trip bo England. Committee—Messrs W H Collins, Hugo Fried lander, and Geo, Coleman. nniOKETS, 12s 6d, can be obtained from X Committee or Secretary. F. MAKEIG, Hon Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE ITHOMA& ELRICK M«RAE, hereby give Notice that I intend to apply for a Slaughter House License for Premises situated on Rural Seotion No 20396 Staveley under the • Slaughtering and Inspection Acb 1900.' 6 287 T E MoRAE THE UYULING TKAOK. I BEG to thank those who bo readily and generously met my application for funds towardb asphalting the cycling track in th« Domain Without those donations it is j unlikely the sraek would have been ac» phaHod for come time to come. j 5290 C 0 WLLIB. T GOAL TESTIMONY. | Rheumatism in every joint. Two Bottles of the Champion Remedy PLANTEKOA ecorea again. Mrs Herbert R kUeel, wife of the well known wheel wright; and coachbnilder, of Ashburton, relates her case as follows : — Havelock Street, Aehbnrton, February 20, 1901 Sir,—lt is with feelings of pleasure and gratitude that I forward you a testimonial In favour of your great Botanicßerredy, Plant eko*. I was suffer* ing very severely trom Rheumatism in every joint, aLo bodily weakness. I took two bottles of Plantekoa, ard the Rheumatic pains have quite left me, and my whole system is better and stronger. Years truly, Mrs Herbert R Steel. Indigestion for Three Years. The Triangle, Ashburton. September 30th, 1899. Pear Sir,—lt is very great pleasure I testify to the iftesfaimable value of your great Botanic Remedy, PLANTEKOA. I was a great sufferer from Indigestion for three years, and during that period I tried every known remedy, advertised and otherwise, that was procurable ; but they did ma no good. I decided to try PLANTEROA, and it has cured me ; and I am pleased to send you this nate, hoping ib will be of use to yon> Youra truly, Mms H. Robinson. Read the following. A bad case of blood poisoning yields to Planfcekoa ; other treatment useless. East Street, Aehfeurton, February 19th, ISOI. Sir,-—I desire to inform you that your great remedy Plantekoa has done good in my case. A few months back I wai in a very bad condition through Blood* poiion ing, and although I went under treatment and tcok which Is advertised as a cure for this trouble, I did not improve. I started taking PLASTBKOA, and have taken in all four bottles, and It has thoroughly cured me and driven the dlssase from my system. Youra truly, Jambs Jackson. | System Completely Broken up. Plante 1 1 ko& gives New Life. Afihburfcon, December 18th 1900. Sir,—l was suffering from a complete break-up of my system a few months ago and had tried several medicines to no purpose, when Mr Jackson, herbalist, of East street, advised me to try PLANTE KOA, which I did, and the result was wonderful. It purified the blood, built up my system, and after its use I was quite myself again. I have much pleasure in recommending it to others, I remain, (Name and address on application) Mrs— Obtainable from all leading Chemists and Storekeepers. BICYCLE i^TT T AMPS KJYCLE KJXLj ijAMPS BICYCLE /TAH T" AMPS iOYULE vrii-ia JUamps Dates, Lowry and Co., ZBALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Bvmwm Strest . ,__ n iim so GO TO Hakdlsv Bsoa. for Ironmongery Tinware, and Braihware; Mantle Pieces from 24b, Begls&er Grates from 16b Ranges e« mm. 4p - CWUdCJ*! Uillhli'.



j HIKING ! (Jnifced Press Association-—By Eleotric Teivgraph Boskdin, May 28 Today's sales—Arrow Junofcion 19a 6d ; ■ Oromwel! 85s Dunstan Lead 18s 6d, First Chance 36a 6<3, 36« 3d, Fourteen MHp Br ach 2 parcels at 40a 6d, 2 parcels at 40a 3d, Golden River 4 ".reels at 5», Kelly and Casey 30s 3d, Kaevoa Proprietary 12* 6?, 12s 3d, 12% Richards Be»oh 9d, Upper Magnetic 3 parcels at 20*. 0. Magnus, D, Patksson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PAIERSOH AMD CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohrietoburoh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Wmb Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus haa nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Obage ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Athbarfcon Representative '__ WAiiflr JH. JEWITT, "Fishmonger"*nd * Poulterer, Boirnett Street. Freeh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fiah to-ni t «ht. Telephone WANTED HoHsemaid for tSIf""coon". t»y. ICs a w«ek. Apply—Mrs Adams, East Street. 5 284 TWLLINAGH HOUSE, ""Tanked * s Street—Superior Board and Reei. douce for ladies and gentlemen. Bath. Eve'j comfort and attention givon- 5 289 Al»WßirTlburoh7*ToNiGHT, and~every night thin week--Speoiftl Mission Ser vico'. Preacher—Rev Qtt Thobnton, ol Ohristohnrch, Everybody welcome, 5 278 TjWENING- 81.068 iiiT great variety~at D Xh Stocks Blueßoot Store prices right ANTED—Ladlefrdesirouß'of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all Oolours. Sent post free for Is 9d frrm the manufacturer, A M Bendy, Hairdresser, Dv edirv 85 ANTKD "Known--- The Rap d Lightning Shrt Gloss is ao?d b all Grocfirfe ; a wnndorfnl Shirt glaze ANTED—Ladien toTnspeot 350~New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Corsetß and Dress Materials.—Andrew Orr. 320 Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen s Waterproof Coats in all shapes, inoluding Cheats and Hopetown.—Andrew Orb. WNTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hesdy's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale H E Bonnington's, Chemist. 4 AOR&OARPA7~Matapo, ~ all Shrub Plants; also Fruit Trees of all descriptions for sale.-—J Stage, Trevorton. Ordsra care Karr Bros. 5 240 (^PIiUIAL Purchase—Ladies' aprons, large O size, Is 3|d, Is 6i|-d, Is 9f i; job line fur necklets Is lid, 2s bd, 3s lid—PkAßCE's, corner Enst and Burnett Sfreets HURSE CLIPPERS! Horse Clippora, . Martin's, Knowle's, Ajtr, etc, from 6b 6d each ; bent value in Ashburton at G MaDDiss, The Peop^ti's lionmonger 5219 fTIHE Tailor makea the man, (in appeai- JL anoo.) There Ih a great deal in appear ance nowadays, and at) the tailor plays an important part in a man's Get-Up, by all means patronise a good tailor, which will be found at Andrew Orb 1 establishment; fit sod style all thatcaa be desired.—Andrew obr _m? WAHTifiD — Everyone to fry the R*pld Shirt Gloas ; the bear and bhe cheapest linen gla»8 in the market PA'I'TY Pan baking powder wants ooe trial without prejudice, two patty pan* tr noshing. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Fatty Pan baking powder the great ovelty. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan %t each end of tin; T)ATT"X Pan baking powder the great JL novelty, two patty tina for nothing grocers, .. OATTY Pan baking powder is the great JL eat novelty you ever caw. Sold ai roners. rpHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hbndy's Egg Jnlep. Bottles Ib, at H E Bohhinton's, Chemist. W"" ANTED JKnowDi-Tallor made Oob tumesand Jackets made to measure, fit and style all that "&n ba desired. Gentle* men's salts to measure in ail the latest) materials ; imported direct; 8b guaranteed. ™ANDB_W ORBi fTIHE most up tn date novelty of the day X Patty Pan baking powder "VTOW i. thstiase Ladies to get year ev«ns X^l ing shoes for the season try D Sskkjk'b Blae Boot Store THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE AS -BURANCB 800IBTY, Lsd. Annual Inoonie exoeedii .. £400.006 Reserve Fand over ..£2,500.000 Aeuuranaes effected to date £26,000,000 MR GEORGE FBHBR, the Arcade, Ashburton, has b<sen appointed Local Agent of the above Society OH BLACK, District Manager Christchurch, May 27, IflOl 5 288 ¥EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE & MARINE. "JITBBSRB ISICOLL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for thie Company for Aehburton and Snrromiding Districts,. Pelioy Holder? will in future kindly nay Premiums to thetn a Messks^NicoUi Bros, will be please*, supply all neaeisaary information to intending' iriHarere. ! A W PABSONS, Manager Chrißohurcii, 11th March, 1901 PI ANOFOKTE, "^-fBORTFiT HARMOIjY. Ernest Empaoii. O. T. A. B. /°<ERTIFIOATKD Teaoher of the Assooia \J ted Board ol the Boyal Collega of Music and the Foyal Academy of Music, London, is preps* id to receive pupils for the above. Booms above Mr H M Jones East Street. | | _ __ 515^ 4 Cough Care, Wahoo, Koombah and Benjamin Gum go tio Abhbvbtok Dbp O_» _____„___■_, ______ "Tqk ttouße t>ainting, Xlouse Xtaihting, signwrioding, tt»to, ignwrimng, jc-to, try j i_. higgs, v^'adk's Worm Fig* are most effective ttnd not anpleasant; children - hrive after taking them price, la



The Frisco Mail—The Rotoiti with the Frisco mail did not orosß the Manuk*u Bar until this morning. She will seaoh Wellington about noon tomorrow. The Tarawera will take the aouthern portion bo Lyttelton leav ing abs pm. Another bag of letters has been l©f•> behind. Veterinary Training School —It will be seen on reference to oar tele graphic column thai Government has deoided to establish a school in this Colony for training veterinary cadets, as recommended in our leading columns , a day o^J^Jll^ , «*_™__-, Smoke New Venus For promoting the growth of the hair, Hendy's Egg Julep is well spoken of* On sale at Bonningtoo's, Chemist^Bast Street JUBD arrived a largo assortment o evening bhoes in glace, kid calf, patent white Batin etc, at D Stock's,