CORRESPONDENCE.

(W» do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents

A CADET CORPS.

TO THE EDITOE

SlB, —During the debate in the House of Common* on the recent nc-confidei.ee motioD, it was stated by Mr Chamberlain that a great national volunteer defence would be inaugurate^. It would appear from the above that Great Britain intends to reor ganise her volunteer defences throughout the Empire, which means that New Zealand must participate in the scheme. At soon, therefore, as the despatch of the contin gents have been completed, the Government will require to sot the defences of the colony in a thoroughly efficient state. Our present volunteer defence numbers about 3500 which ia, of course, iasignifictnt for the ■isse of the colony. When the new Parlia tnent meets, the subject wi'l be discussed and doubtless the defence vote considerably Increased, which should enable the Govern ment to properly equip our volunteers and materially increase the line of defence. In Ashburton we have two really good com paniet in the Rifles and Guards, and the former are to be congratulated on the' manner in which they have maintained their strength during a lengthy period of both Government and public apathy; and the latter for promptly volunteering at a time of apparent trouble. But. sir, we must yet Increase our strength. Ten years ago, with » population of at least a 1000 less, we could boast of two companies and a cadeb corps, and why should we no 6 now. I would sug gest that steps be at or>oe taken to form a cadet corps- in Ashburton. duoh a corps Would undoubtedly be of material assistance to the older corps, especially ia battalion drill, and prove a first-class recruiting »*se» I hava observed the advantages per sonally, having held a commission in Buch a corps in the North Island, and I feel Bure Lieutenant Hayes is awate, from hia ex perience, of their utility here. There are a cumber of respectable boys anxious to assist in the formation of a corps, and 1 am sure they could not engage in a more noble move menr. I trust that the officers of the local ootnpaniet wilt consider the matter, and institute the initiative.—l am, etc., Alf. J. Ttbkell Baxter, February 12.

ARE SMALL BIRDS A PEST?

70 THE EBITOR

£lR.—Re email birds and caterpillars, the question raised by "Resident" in your issue of Saturday bst is worthy of attention. I am under the impression that, in consider ing this queston, one side, which we will call the Dr side, is given too much promi nence, that there Is a Cr, side there is no room to doubt. The ravages of caterpillars in some districts, prior to the introduction of these birds, was calamitous. The toll levied by the birds now is simply as nothing in comparison to ths wholesale destruction caused by a caterpillar plague, now only held in check by the industry of these birds, which our local bodies seem so aoxioua to destroy. Another side to tiiia question is the morality (?) of paying boys for acts of diabolical cruelty. What ts the use of tuftchere trying to instil into the minds of the boys any of the fitter feelings when they are told by some Council or Board, "For every hundred heads, wrung off the writhing bodies of young birds, we will give you two thiliinge ? The natural outcome of this en couragoment to license and cruelty, is to bring up among us undisciplined, disorderly, and criminal characters, and for myself, I would sooner take my chances with the birds —I am, &c ,

Resident No 2,

YACHTING ACCIDENT IN WEL LINGTON HARBOUR.

Four lives Lost

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph

Wellington, February 11

A serious yachting accident occurred on Saturday ofternoon in the harbour. The yacht f"pray, on board of which were Henry Thane (»ged fonrteoi ), Edward Thane (12), John TbaDo (8), Herbert Whit tern (20, Montague Whittem (18), and Berfc M. Tap! n (about 18), was struck by a squall, and the sheet beinK tied tho little crafc heeled over and soon sank, leaving the occupants floundering in the water. Taplin appears to have been the only one on board that could swim. He endeavoured to save one r.f the Thane's, but eventually had to leave his hold after being drawn under. The accident being observed from shore, the launch Snark hurried to the scene, and pickfd up 'inplin. James Spencer, who reached the spot in a light skiff, succeeded in saving Edward Thane, but there was no sign of Henry or John Thane and the two Whittens, and these four were drowned. Whether drawn down by the boat or not ia uncertain, and none of the bodies have been recovered.

The Thanaa were ions of the Ray. Wm. Theodore Tbane, formerly clerk in the Treasury, bub more recently connected with the Catholic Apostolic Church. The Whit terns ware bobs of the Sate Mr Wm. Whit tern, formerly head of W bittern, Nicholson and Co., warehousemen, in business hers. Herbert Wbittern was employed in the Bank of Australasia, and his brother in the Na* tional Mutual Life Assurance office.

Edward Thane and Ta'plia were almost exhausted when rescued,

The Spray belonged to a syndicate, and had often been raced by Whittem* and other*, and was regarded an a aafe craft.

The wind during the afternoon was treaoherous, sadden squalls being frequent,

The Prince of Wales on Gambling.

The biography of Dr Benson, late Arch bishop of Canterbury, jaat published, reveals an Interesting letter which the Prince of Wales wrota to him after the Tranbycroft scandal. It is as follows : —

"My dear Archbishop, — Yonr kind letter has touched me very much, as I know the kind feelings which prompted you to write to me on the subj >ct which we hare discussed together, and which, as you are aware, has ciuaed mo deep pain and annoyance. A recent trial, which no onedtplores more than I do, and wh'ch I was powerless to prevent, gave occasion fos" the Press to make most bitter and I nnjust attacks upon me, knowing I whs defenceless, and lam not sore politic?: wore not mistd up in it. The whole matter has now died out, and I think, therefore, that It would be inopportune for me in any publics manner to allude again to the painful eubj-?cb which Ins brought such a torrent of abuse upon me not only by the Press, bat by tha low Church, and especially (he Nonconform ieta. They have a perfect right, lam well aware, in a free country like our own, to express their opinions, but I do not con sider fchab they have a jaafc right to jump at conclusions regarding my pelf without knowing the facts, I have a horror of gambling, and should always do my utmost to discourage others who have an inclination for it, as I consider gambling, like Intemperance, is one of the greatest corses which a country could be afflicted with. Horse racing may produce gambling, or It may not, but I have always looked upon it aa a manly sport which is popular with KngHshmen of all classes, and there is no reason why it should be looked upon as a gambling transaction. Alas! tho-e who gamble will gamble at anything I have written quite openly to you, ray dear Archbishop, whcra I have had the ad vantage of knowing so many years. Believe Me Bincerely yours, Albert Edward. Royal Yacht Oaborne, Cewes."

Latest Items.

THsSBKD-OFF.—Thoae gentlemen or ladies who m y have lists in connection with the send-off to •• our boya " will much oblige by seading them in not ,'ater than Wednesday morning.

Half Holiday. -A notification appears elsewhere from His Worahip the Mayor requesting the burgesses of Ashburtou to close their places of business in consequence of the send off to the Ashburton Contmgeut. It is to be hoped bhe request will be heartily respondtd to.

The Transvaal War—Professor J. WebtUke, Q.(J, LL.D, has republished in pamphlet form a lecture he delivered at Cambridge University on 'The Transvaal War.* Toe professor's legal opinions—he is j Whewell Professor of International Law— have often been given against the British contention in cages of alleged breaches of the London Convention, and his deliberate judgment that on the whole o»se Great Rritain is in the right is thetefore the more worthy of acceptance !y those who are still honestly in doubt as to the justice of the action of Great Britain Mr Wf«tl ke mikes it abundantly ciear that; the Boers were determined to fight rather than pass a genuine franchise law, and he rightly em phasises President Kr tiger s statement a' Bloemfontein that he (Mr Kruger) would prefer annexation t> Englaud rather than that the "independence" of the Transvaal J should be maintained —if independence meant political power for the Uitlanders.

South Rakaia Library The adj turned aunuivl meeiiug of subscribers was somewhat better attended, than former meetings, Mr Oxley, chairman of committee presided, and pursuant to notice move 1 that the rule', that eight form a committee be re&oinded, and that' five form a committee of manage ment, three to form a. quorum. After i» little discussion the motion was carried unanimously. The following were elected a committee :—Messrs Ox ey, J. R. Sharp, F. H. Saundera, E S Hardy aod White. Votes of thanks were accordail iho pro prietors of the Ashhiirtou Mau., and Guar dian and the /Standard for papers suppiibd. An hooorariain of J33 w*b passed io the librarian. Mr Lkkiy was rt-ippointed librarian at the name remur.erntion as la-t year. The bitlauca sheet showed ihe receipt ! to have hien £55 18* 9 >, inc'udlng a balance to commence with of £17 Us 2d. The expenditure £35 8a 101 !e*ving a cro<li babnee ia hand of £20 6 • lid ; liabilities £16 3a 81. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Sharp, ihe balance sheet as read was adopted. The chairman stated that he had applied for government subsidy. At a committee meeting held afterwards, Mr Oxley was n-oleoied chairman and treasurer. Id was revolved to discontinue the Spotting and Dramatic and take Black and White »nd other papers Accounts were passed for payment aud the meeting cosed.

The Ashburton Send Off.

The "Send Off"committee has received a telegram from Mapr Jowacy, stating that as the Governor will review the third Con tingent on Thursday, the Ashburton mem* bera of it can only gel; away on Wednesday. This being so, it has been arranged that the rend off to " Ojt Boys " shall take place on Wednesday at 3 o'clock, as they will arrive by the express on that day, and will have to return by the express in the even ing. The Mayor as Chairman of the Com mittee, has to-day forwarded ateleg.am to Lieutenant Tucker, and the other Ashbui ton members of the Canterbury troop, inviting them to attend a gathering of the peop'e of this district ftb the Oddfeilows' Hall o i Wednesday, afc three o'clock, to bid them farewell. J ickets are being printed, which will be obta nable from various shop-! and from the mem bers of the "Send- ff" Committee for one shilling eacH, subscribers to the fund receiving carp imentary tickets. The pro gramme of the proceedings wiii probably be ts under : The two Companies of the volun teers are rxpeced to meet at the hall at 3 o'clock to receive the Ashburton members of the contingent, and in the hall there veil' be a social at which patriotic addresses, presentations and a' ngs will pass away an hour or two. At six o'clock a procession will be started from '.he Arcade and march to the station to see our br.ya off to the front. It is almost needless for us to remind our readers that this may be the last time we shall ever see some of the young men who, having grown up imoogst v-, are now going to fight f.,r the honor ot the Knipire and the fhg, as "Soldiers of the Qicen."

MAGNIFICENT HEROISM.

The present war has shown conclusively that the British character for heroism and splendid self abnegation, is aa striking a 8 ever it was in the days of old. The nob c acb of Sir Philip Sydney in passing on the cup of water to a wonnded soldier, is at least equalled by the act of Captain Moor, of ihe West Australian troop and his officer, Lieutenant Darling, as cabled to-day. We ootntnend this grand record of British pluck, and indifference to everything but the call of honour to our boys, who are going to the front. It may alao nerve their hearts and strengthen their arms for the great struggle Into which they are voluntarily about to enter, to assure them, by our presence on that occasion, that they leave ua with our warmest wishes for their success and safe re tarn, and our confidence that they will acquit bhemselvea as their colonial countrymen have done so far in the great struggle in South Africa. In this connection we may be excused fo* publishing in two places in one issue the following magnificent tribute to the noble courage of Britain's Australasian sons : —" During the engagement at Pottsberg, Captain Moor gave up hia horse to ft wounded man. The Boers tried to intercept Moor, when Lieutonant H F Darling, a Wtst Australian, rode back under a heavy fire and brought Moor safely back." Ik would be impossible to compress in fewer words a true record of such splendid and magnificent courage aa our colonial contingents have d s payed.

The Fourth Contingent.

United Pceee Association —By Elejlrio Telegraph Dunedin, Feb. 12 Colonel Pentoa suggests the Now Zealand Rough Riders as a name for the fourth contmgent. It has been decided to offer Government the services of s.x qualified nurses and to guarantee their equipment with salaries and passage.

The Dresden Piano Company offer to pro vide a piano for use on the voyage and a plentiful Bupply of mtmo.

The Third Contingent

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Names, Feb 12

The departure of the Hawke'a Boy troop of New Zealand Rough Riders tc-iay was marked by a diep'ay of enthusiasm unparal leled in the history of Napier. All the morning trains and busses poured the people into town from all parts of tha country, fiom as far south as Woodville, and the crowd, when the farewell ceremony commenced on the marine parade, was one of the largest ever seen here. All the volunteer corps and bands from the country towns took part. Beautiful weather prevailed, and it waei expected that the Governor would be pre sent, the Tutanekai having arrived in thu bay l&it evening, but his Excelency left during the morning by special train for Wellington. Speeches were delivered by the Mayor, Mr Swan, Dean Hovel, and Mr A. L. D. Fraaer, MiH.R, A large choir sing "Soldiers of the Queen," &pi the National Anthem, the whole concourse of people taking up the refrain. The contin gent were then eecuted to the breakwater, where they embarked on tha Flora steamer, and were c mveyed across the bay by quite a fleet of small vessess crowded with excur sionists.

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, FEBKUARi 12, 1900



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DAVID THOMAS. I HAVE FOR BALE-THE GOODWILL OF LEASE Ot £)f\ ACRES of Land at Dromore. House , /Ww of 5 Rooms, good garden and or a. ohard. Subdivided into 2 Paddocks. Well; 1 watered, ! D. THOMAS, \ 2 69 Aihburton, _____ HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 15, — 1900 — _— I WILL hold my Ne*b HOBSE,£FAIR en the above date, B 38. WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. ,D. THOMAS, 265 Auctioneer. K. W. HANMER. MR E. W. HANMER has received ma t ructions from Isaac Sargent, Fsq, who has purchased the Rookwood Estate, near A 1 bury, to Sell by Public Auction at Aahburton on SATUBDAY, MAECH 10, THE WHOLE OF HIB VALUABLE PROPERTY, Situated four miles from Ashburtop, in the Asbbnrton Fork». The property will be offered as a whole, *nd if not sold ia this way will be offered in s; x lots, IT COMPRISES SOME 907 acre* 907 More or ln.=s, with a good, substantial eleven roomed house, in which there ia ho 1 and coid water tcrvice ; an elevec-atalled stable, with harness and chaff-room; a large iron Grain Store on concrete foundation with 14ft stud, and size 50ft x 25ft. A larg? Implement Shed, Chtiffouttiog Hon»f> (with sieatn appliances), Sawbsnch, Sheep V rds, and Shtds. The wat-sr supply to the house is by wind mill and four 400-gallou ta-.k-. The Property ia well watered and bounded by the north and south branches of the Ashburt^n river. It has gained a reputation of growing wheat, of the finest quality, while quantity has always been a great feature, 70 bushels per acre being threshed in a good season. Plans of the sub-division are now ready for distribution, and inspection of tbp growing crops is invited to show to intend ing purchasers the capability of the land. If sold in sub-divisions the sub-division will be as follows .- — Homestead—loo acres, with the option o* purchasing 280 acres in addition, divided into 12 paddocks, with 5 acres of orchard and garden. Kaox's Farm—246 aoreß, divided into 7 paddocks Green^treet Farm—lso acrce, divided into 3 paddocks. North River Farm—Bl acres, divided into 2 paddocks with a large area of riverbea at a nominal rental. No. 1 Farm—so acres, divided into 2 pad dock?. For teims, plans and further particulars, apply to E. W. HANMER. J R BLAND, Ijß Auctioneer ~MR"DONGES7 HAVELOCK STREET, rjIBACHKR of Violin, Mandolin, and X. Harmony, resumes teaching 29th met. Terms on app'icatioo. 1 173 LINE.



Wanted. WANTED-A Smart Boy," (able to milk) Apply Office of this pap?r. | 2 81_ WAN TED—A Smart Boy for Ironmon gery Department. Apply to Hard ly y Bros. 2 86 ATRlOTlcTPhotographs of "our Ashbur toa Volunteers, taken by Mb Cooper, on Demonstration D±y are splendid military specimen^.—Cooper Photographer, Waka nui Road. 2 84 17IOK SALE— Beauty of iUth and Bath ' Kidney Pota'.o a, 7j 6d per bag, or in smaller quantities.— Benjamin J-. db. Allen | tom 2 80 E& S. KMGttl' have a large ■toclTof • Mecond-hand Goods for Sale, adjoin ing Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse . 2 tl „__ OOHOOL Kxouraion to Sunner Friday 0 February 16 Return Tickets Is 6d 2 j 61', 3a 9i, from Ashburton and JHrnnp stead Misters, Messrs H. M. Jones & .1. 0 Bell. 2 71 BOARD and Residence.—-Oom for table Board and Riairfenco is cffsred to Ladies or Gendem- n, at very re neon able charge. For particular*! apply Guardian Office. 2 39 WAX, WAR, WAR.-Continemt Ties and Has Bands at Noktucote & Heffort>'£. NEW BOOKS ~*ir Redver Buller ; Im pressions of South Africa ; Via Cru cia ; Idles of the Sea ; Mammon No ; New Ride to Khiva; The Revenge of Valeri ; The Violet Flame ;JMoody 8 Works,Bd each j Our Navy for 1000 Years; Calls to Christ; Tom Brown's Comio Annual; English and American papers, Magazines. JS'ew lines in Stationery. —H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN—That ours i» a Heal Livra Sale, baoause we make a substantial redaction off nearly every ■Mtiola in our stock. Ladies Jackets and 1 Macintoshes are the specialty this week, and are marked at prices that woa'd aston ish the makers.—Mitchkll & Turner. WANTED KNOWN-Thai those who want cheap Drapery or Clothing should pay us an early visit, as we shall soon be "Moving on."—Mitchell & Turner. 1 FINEST New Oatmeal, 251b baga 2»6d V Roller Flour, 200 b bags 13s ; 1001b 7* 6d ; sO.bs 3s 103 ; isb» 2«, and further reduction* by the ton at Flutchbr Bros., C»sh Supply Stores. WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB.



Mr Baclog Cyclist, — You have had hard luck lately paying oat lota of entry fees and travelling expenses and gettiug no return* Notice how the riders of fctuclfire-Will t worth is have beeu faring. At the 1900 N.Z. Championship Meeting nine out of ten Championships full to rider* of the Rudoe-Whitwobth Did these riders ever meet with such phenomenal success on any other wheel ? Ask them how the Rucge-Whitwobxh stood on the bumpy track at Wellington, and they will tell you that their mounts were full of life when the fa'nal struggle came. The Budge-Whitwoivth has only been on the path a few months, yet it now stands alone as the racing man* wheel. Art you satisfied to be an "also ■ttrted," or will you lead on a Rcdge- Whitwosth ? Mr Touri»t,~You want a wheel that is not too heavy but strong onoueh to carry you orer bumpy streets and rough roads, and at Che same time, can show pace when the going is good. The Budge . Whit worth answers tkis description. What is England's experience 1 The battle of the high-grade wheel has ended in a complete victory for the Rwdgb-Whitworth, whioh ie now rij^ht on top in the Old Country. Come and inspect the 1900 Modal. I am SOLE AGENT for Ashburton lor RUDGE - WHITWORTH & TRIBUNE BICYCLES. All Kinds of Machines Repaired. BICYCLES ON HIRE. STOCK OF ACCESSORIES. jR. D. Johnston, BURNETr STREET, Next Oeange Hall. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. I HEREBY proclaim WEDNESDAY, the 14th inst., a PUBLIC HOLIDAY from 1 p,m., and the Burgesses are requested to ciose their pUces of business on that date to assist in the "SEND OFF "to be given i to the Ashhurton Section of the Canterbury Troop of Rough Rider?. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 2 82 Mayor. E. W. HANMEiI. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, I^O.Sl ACRES, near Methven; sweet warm land, with six-roomed House, Stable, Woolehed and Yards; all in first-olaas order, FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A.T ONOffi. HOME, comprising 10£ Acres of good land, five roomed House with outbuildings, stable, etc. ; situated about half-mile from North Belt. Easy Terms. Apply F. W. HANMER. 2 51 rpHE Encyolopscdia Britannioi 9th Edi- X tion is the standard work of reference, j "The Nations Great Book." Ib v uni versally acknowledged to be the best) work of reference ever published for Divines, Scholars, Professional Men, and the general reader. Orders now being booked,—>A< H. Williams, Tangred Street).



A GENERAL MEETING of the Mem bers of the above Club will be held on FRIDAY, February 16, at the Railway Hotel, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of making arrangements for the Annual Meet ing on May 24. W. SUTHERLAND, 2 87 Chairman. SESTDOFF to Ashburton Section of Can terbury Contingent of Rough Riders, on WEDNESDAY Next), 14th inst., at 3 p.m.. Oddfellows* Hall, when a Programme oonsiating of Patriotic Speeches, Sougs, and Presentations, wilt be made. ALL are invited to attend, HUGO FEIEDLANBER, 2 83 Mayor. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion F^rcs to Christchurch for depar ture of the Third Contingent. AT 21 per mile first class, minimum 4s; Id per mile second class, minimum 2s ; mileage counted one way only. Tickets issued from Timaru, Oulverden, and inter mediate stations (including stations on branches between those point*) on February 15 to 17, and will be available for return up to 27th February inclusive.



Oq the 16th February a night traits will ! leave Dunedin for Chnstchurch at 810 pm, and a return train Christchineh to Dunedin ab 7 0 p m, February 18. Speoial trains will run from Timarn to Christeharch on February 15 and 16th and Ghiistchurch to Timaru on 19.h and 20 h, to relieve Express trains of intermediate traffic. Timaru depart 43(0 pm, Ashburton 6 26, Rakaia 1%, Ohristcouroh arrive 825 Will 1 stop if required at Kangitata at 5 30, Hinds 15 £4, and will set down if required at Gtiertsey, Dunsandel.Rolleßton, and Hornby. ehristchuroh depart 10 20 a m, Rakaia 1134, Ash burton 1217, Timaru arrive 213. Will also take up if required at Ducsandel at 11 7, Chertsey 1146, and take up or Beb down at Hinds at 1241 pm, Rangitata 11Q. On the 15th and I6th February excursion tickets from Timaru and stations between Timaru; and Ohristchuroh or on 19th and 20th February, the return halves of such tickets Will not be available by Expreßß trains. Passengers holding these tickets must travel by ordinary mixed trains or by the specials running on those dates. On the 17th February a special train for passengers for Ohristchurch from Timaru, Tinwaid, and intermediate stations will run as follows :—Titnara depart §39a m, Rang ~ tata 740, Hinds 8 H, Winelow 826, Tinwaid 8 37, Qliristchurch -vrrive 115, Christchurch depart 745p m. Will stop at all stations between Timaru and Ashburton if required, 8 79 BY ORGSR,



New Premises. New Premises. SALE ! SALE ! SALE ! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACF TO THE NEW, rflflß BUILDERS btiog "ready to commence oper»tio*s to build OUR JMBW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several jIINES of GOODS in lieu o! removing them. For one Month we will give such rebate to our Cus;oiuers that will ! eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE. ! FENDERS & FIRE IRONS,—Splendid Value ALSO—The "Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racke, To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. Telephoke—l4 nud 15. ,: ; P.0.80x—35.



STILL BOOMING. MITCHELL & TURNER'S GREAT REMOVING SALE. OPEOIAL ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK. Ladies' Black Jackets 49* 61, reduced to 23* 61 Ladies' Black Jackets 29s 6d, reduced to 10s 6i Ladies' Black Jackets 15a 6d, reduced to 8s 9d Ladies' Colored Jackets 20s, reduced to 3* Jld Ladies' Colored Jackets 16s 6d, reduced to 10* 6d 25 Lidifta' Waterproof* 251 91, reduced to 12s 6d ' 18 Children's Waterproofs, all at half price 7 Dozen Ladies' Trimmed Sailors, all nfc lg 20 (only) Ladies'Pque Skirts, from 5s 6d 11 Doz v Ladies' Plain and Fancy Oashuuere Gloves, all at 4d Ouloied Girups, Blaids, and Dreas Ornaments at Clearing prices We have still a few pieces of Dark Print, at 2s 9d doz9ii



PERKINS' Patent Bag Lifter. mHIS SIMPLE APP£I iNCE can be JL fixed to a Dray or Waggou, and, by the aid of a horse, witl hoist Bags of Grain, etc., over the sides of » dray, or on to a platform, ay the Kate of 50 Bags in Ten Minutes. The Appliance is made of Iron Piping, and weighs only 40!bs. It can be fixed on to any kind of Dray or Vehicle, or Loading Stage, and is so simple that anyone can use it. If a horse ib not available, two men can supply the necessary power to work it by palling the rope instead of yoking the horse to it. The Patent Lifter is an appliance that will do all the Bag Lifting of a large farm in a few minutes, and no Farmer or Storeman should be without it Price* made so low to bring it within the reach of all. It can be used either in the Paddock, at B*rn, or at the Store. FRIEDLANDSR BROS,, Ltd, __ Agentp. COENSACKS. 1500 BALES NOW LANDING. FARMERS will please give us their Orders promptly if delivery is required ex sh;p, Stocks will be kept at our Ash burton, Tinwald. and Lyndhnrst Stores. FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd Harvest Supplies. VIJB HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Paparoa, Rikaia, and Aotea, KEW SUPPLIES OF English earthenware, glass and china. Every line up to date, and at lowest Cash quotations. English and American FRUIT JARS at j |lowesc prices in Town.jj Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUG^R—• 70ib Bags 14s. Only dry Sugar should be naed for Preserving. Two and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips. Rein Cord, Oil Cans, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, la any quantiiy. 51b Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7a 6d each. [bio ycTl c a In BICYCLES we can offer the^best value in the Colony, We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts* We are also Agents for CoJurablas, Hartfords, and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application. CAESON 1 & Co., GROCERS AND*IRONMOJNGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware,^ Glaja and China . Tancred Street and Arcade, I Asbburtcn.



FOR SALE. I H^LF ACRE of Land, on Alford Forest Road, near Woollen Factory* For particn'ars app'y * FBIEDLANDBR BROS,, Ltd. F7)iriPKIVATE SALJfiT"- A SEVEN-ROOM ED HOUSF, with Bou!lery and Wash-house, £ acre, in Tanered Street East, close to Masonic Hal). Fall particulars from FBIEDL&NDER BROS., Ltd. JTvTIXK BEEK, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER. rpHE LATEST NOVELTIES just to X. hand in all classes of Watches Sc Jewellery, ROTHBH4M'S ENGLISH LEVtR WATCHES in the Following grades :—- Gold Key'ess Hunting Gold Keylesa Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting Silver Keyless Hunting Silver Key wind Fusee Hunting Silver Key wind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silver Keyless Open Face Silver Keywiud Fusee Opnn Face Silver Key wind Going Barrel Open i Face Also, a FULL STOCK op BOTHERHAM'S LADIES' COLO WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE TO TlttYf ORDB'R* SIX DOZEN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPM* FACE NICKEL LEVER WATCHES, Compensation balance, full jewelled, two years' Guarantee, 27s 6d EACH. fSVn 6d Also, a Full Stock of ail other olasae* of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches, WATERBURYS at four pricei— 14s 6d, 19s 6d f 20s, 22s 6d. J. V.DEBEEE, T(Late S, Salek) SET^AS H BORTON P W~~EBFI011(>lT~Ifr~TEA^M^n7i7» r , P«reCeyloßP»ok«d, unblended Hondai j Lanka Tea surpasses all competitors, ask any ! oongumer ; your Grocor will snppiy it. A^UiMlNTTßF^^iloT^al^ TiadlDg Coupons. No such legislation, necessary in the case of a straight-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of la in the Pound off every purchase of Nme-pence worth and over. The same all round sterling valu* as ueual in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. Barbett's (late Barrett Bros.) "The Hall," East Street). MRS ALCORN~ho^e7byliiling for~a few week* at—and in some case below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several caias New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this riIHE height of the rock of Gibraltar ii A aboub 1437 feet.-The height of ever, t.a-dnnker'B ambition should bft to use Mo-



FINEST NEW *& FLETCh^ CASH SUPPLY *-dl Lot the small voice fn'your pocket-book speak and it will carr, Cheapest Store on earth, —■ * j-v — ALL oar FR¥ITS *re Cleaned by Maohfnery.



s d Finest New Vostizza Currants 0 5 „ New Sultanas, nothing finer in New Zealand, per lb 7  New Spanish Valencia Raisins per lb 6£ „ New Valencia Raisins per lb 0 6  Eleme Raisins, per lb 0 4£ n New Dates „ 0 6 Fine Muscatels, per lb, 1 0 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Finest French Prunes, per ib 0 10 „ Stewing Prone* „ 0 7 New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, per lb 0 8 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Barcelona Nufca „ 0 8 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 6 Finest Cut Loaf Sug%r, pec ib 0 3£ Crosae and Black well's Essenoes 9d



■ 4 ColonlailEsseneeSjJSdjw bottle or 4s per doss per bettle (Lemon, Almond, Vanilla, Cochineal, etc Won-Alooholic Wince, per bottle 1 3 onip a Lime Joke 1 $ Sicily Almonds, per lb 1 Jordan Almonds „ g 4, Fineßt Dried Apples, per lb 0 „ Dried Apricot? „ „ Dried Peachei „ Preserved Ginger f% q Mixed Spice, ljd per packet, lib tin 6d Lsmon Sjrrnp, per bottle 1 0 Peppermint Syrup „ 10 Pme Apple Syrap  1 q Lnmon Squash „ j 3 Lime Jaioe Cordial, per bottle 1 0



overw^ghf °AHE SNGAB> 7°lb b*gf U8 PM <Aack!and No- 8««^eo FINEST CANE SUGAR with TEA, 13s 3d per 701b hut, AUCKLAND No. 15 CANE SUGAR, with TEA, 12s lid per 701b bag. of .hSS^^JSaS S£BB£ 9d per Ib by 51010 Ib Tinß> *Bleno STATION TEA. in Chests and Half Chests, from Is l£d per lb. 251b B^Tod? LLER PLOUB ' 2°olb Bag 138 ' 100 Ib Bftg 78 *«. ** *1W



Finest Factory Cheese, per Ib 0 6 Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or Bide perlb 0 7 4 Lewie' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8] St. George's German Sausage, per lb 1 0 Finest Kefined Lard, per tin 0 6] D< ssicated Cosoannt „ 0 8 Fdmond's Baking Powder, 6d and lid per tin Walnuts  0 8 Pea Nuts „ 0 5 lib Tins St George's Jams, 4s 6d dozen, per tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jam, 5a 6d doz., tin 0 6 lib „ Cros?e and Blackwell's Mar malade 0 9 Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp* berry, Vanilla—pint packete, 5s 6d doz per packet) 0 6 De Vere's Jeliy Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Bird S eed—H emp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Linseed, whole, 3d, crashed, per lb 0 4 CHEMICALS. Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 „ Carbonate Soda  0 3 „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric Add, 3d oz. „ 3 6  Alum, powdered  0 6 „ Kefined Saltpetre „ 0 6 „ Borax, powdered „ 0 8 „ Snlphar „ 0 6 Washing Soda „ 0 1



, Day & Martin's paste Blacklng,doz,iO 4\ * Nixoy's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Glora per bofc. 0 6 Bbck Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 „ In tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Bine, per lb 0 10 Pecliitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 St George's Blue, 0 8 Oolman's D.S.F- Mustard, lib tlm 1 8 £lb tins 10£d,£lb tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwt  Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14«b bag, Is 3d Gi' ger. whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4 lib Belfast Sheep Tongues, lib Is, 2lb 3s lOd Washdyke „ 21b :6d lib Tin Rabblb In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is PRESERVED PISH, Salmon, Californian Bd, Flab 9d, Cutting 10d, Cocktail ltd—per tin Sardines, Albert patent opener Is per tin „ Small, 4d and 4|d, large 7d and 7|d Sardines, in tomato sauce, 4|d per tin Morton's Fresh Herrirgs, flat 7d, kip pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce lOd per tin Red Herring 9at Is, or 1 j fish 10ft Bdj Star Brand Mu'let 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters lOd per tin



Talle Vinega<6d, 9a, and lOdJbottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle i Washing Soap—Sllkatone lOd bar orJlOa 6d box McLeod's almond scented[9d bar. jlOe 6d box Rowling's almond scented, 9d oar, ds lld.box Domestic, 6d bar, 7s lid box Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d .box Barilla Ash 9d bar Sunlight soap Is per box, 4|d bar Lifebuoy (Carbolic), Is 4d box, 6d;bar Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is box Pear's tmscented tablets, 6d each, 5? 6d doz CJteaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each jfoown Windsor, lib bar 10d, 10 tablets iov Is ■*o>yoarine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib bars[Bd Whiting Id per Ib, 7s 6d cwt. Hops, loose, la 4d, and Is c«» lb pressed Bovril Is M and 3s bottle Llebig's Extract Meat Is 9d per jar Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d American brooms Is, 3d, ls]6d,| ls|9a, Is lid Freeh Ground CofieeJ 10 4d, Is 6'd and Is 8d 1b



Golden Syrup 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b 1b & 141b 3s 3d, 281b 6s 6d, 56!b 11s 3d Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is. fib Is 8d 141b 3s 3d, 28 b 6s, 561b 10a 9d Essence Rennet 8d and lOd bottla Neave's Food lid, Mellin's Food la U Benger's Foed Is lid and 3s 6d per tin Robinson's patent Groata and Barley 9d per tin Nelson's Gelatine loz. packet 6d „ Isinglass, lcz packet 8d Brown's Corn Flour 3d lb Brown's Maize Flour 3d Ib Malssena 8d !b, Queensland Arrowroot M Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, Jib Is 8i Van Houten's Cocoa 3s 3d per lb Fry's Cocoa #b 4|d, £lb 8R lib Ib 44d Auslebrook'a Cocoa Jib 4d, §lb 7sd Choco'ate 4d and od per cake Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d d*z, 7*d Hni G( Idfin Vale Milk 6s 6d dcz, 6d tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lunch 3£dlb by tin or 3id lb College „ M * Vanilla Wine „ „ jj, Rich Tea «id lb by tin, or 6d lb People's Mixed 4d Ib „ or 4&d Ib Fancy Mixed 5p lb „ orldlb Dessert 9d lb „ orlOdlb Garibaldi s|d lb " or 6d lb Sultanas „ Ib Snowflakcs 4^d Ib „ er U Water o „ „ Ginger Nuts 6|d b „ or «d lb Cocoanut ?|d lb „ or 8i lb Cracknels Is Id lb „ or Ib 2d lb



2slb Tins Preserved Frnitg, aprioota tod peaches, 8d per tin 2|lb Mounb Hamilton pears lOd tip Pearl Sago or Tapioca Bibs, Is Japan Rice s!bs Is. or 2*d 1b Ground Rice 3|d Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d !b Pearl Barky s!bs Is, or 24d lb Egyptian Lenti's 3*d lb Haricot Beans SU lb Macaroni and VertmcelH la lOd box o» 6d lb Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per doz orlOd per bottle C and B Carrie Powder 10a per doz or lid bottle Mellor's Sauce |pint Bsd, pints Is 3d bofc. Lea and Perrin's Sauce £-pint Is 4d, pint ' 2e od Oar Own Sauce £-pint Sd, pint 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pink bottle Anchovy Sauce la 3d pint bottle . Tobacco- Willhros 1 J ano 5* lb; Nail rod ! 4s 6d lb ; Derby 6s 6d lb • Gelder I Engle 6s per lb Candies—Paraffine Wax (plain orflnted 6Jd per lb; National Sperm by box lb ; Bedroom Candles seK-fiuing, 12 in box, 10d ; Prloe Carriage Candles Sand 10, JOd packe Matches Plaids 4a p f r gross, 4*d dot 1000 Vestas, BellY, 4s 18d drz, 5d box; ICOO Vpstap, German, 3s lOd dtz, 4d box ; 250 Veatag, Belle, Is 8d dc z. 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d packet Starch, Colman's, 61b pkt-. 6|d lb „ Lily, per lib box 5d Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz. • Hd packet Pears' Fuller's Karfch and Violet Powdtr 8d box Camphor, loz blocks 3d, or 2s 3d doe Vaseline 5d and 9d jar, lib tins 1b 9d Pure Glycerine 6d and Pd bottle Glycerine and Cucumber lOd per botfcle Hudson's Extract of Soap 9 packets la Pain XUler Is 4d Bonnington's Irish Moss Is and Is 101 Seigel's Syrup In 9d and 3s bottle Pills—Holloway's and Cockle's la 4d box Beecham's and Seigel's Is 6d box Senna 2d packet, Epsom Salts tid dos Ence' Frclt Salts 3a 3d bottle Fluid Magnesia Is bottle Hood's and Ayer's Satnaparilla 4s 8d bot Condy's Fluid Is sd, Lung Preserver I Barry's Tricopherna Is 5d bottle SUNDRIES. Staples 3d lb, 61bs Is Nails 3d lb, 51ta Is Bobs Lanterns ls^3d each



Full Illustrated Price List, containing 29 pages, free on application Terms : Prompt 2Tett Cash with the Orders. :No ebarge for packing'cases, and all orders delivered free at'railway V»tion and>ithin a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES ; A§ STREET, ASHBITRTON AND HIGH STREET, OHRISTOHUROB | Wholesale and RetaU Agenti for Nimmo and Bhir\B^a,