A Sensational Fatality.

A WELL-KNOWN NAPIER BARmBTER DROWNED AT SEA

United Pcqbb Asiociatfon—By Efeotrlo Telegraph Wellington, April 17 Mr George 1 Bainsbury, the we!l knowu NspitP barrister, was )o»^ overboard from the steamer Monowai yesterday morniDg, while the vessel wbb on the passage from Sydney t» this port, Mr Fa:n»bury lefh New fienland, acoompanied by Mrs Sainabury, aboot » year ago, for a European t>oHr, and WM fretarning to hie home. It appears that the fSrit intimation of anything having happened to tbe unfortunate gentleman was eeoreyed to the officer of the watch At about; ivd mlaufcea past six, Mr Saimbusry being than reported to be missing. The vessel «v immediately put about, and a search mi made, bub no trace of the missing man was found, There is reason to suppose that th« mishap occurred ab hoar or two before thft time referred to» j April 18 Shortly after Mr Bainsbury left Sydney, fchtchief steward noticed that be waa in Indifierenb health, aod in consepuenco of this and statements by both Mr and Mrs B»fntbuiry as to his condition, two etewardß were detailed to attund to him, relieving «»ch other every six hoars. Mr Salnabury »M restless and unsettled being depressed »t fcbe state of his health, and he feared it wm hope!e«s to expect complete recovery, Oa Monday last there was nothing to chow that his illness waa more acute, and when lust seen early on Tuesday morning he appeared to be Bleeping soundly in tbe cabin, which waa specially set aside for him. The steward attending him missed the patient about 5 30 on Tuesday morning, and reported the matter to the officers. The captain put the ship about and searched for Itwo hoars, r>u<} there wan no trace of the missing man The position of the vessel was 58degs 29 S and i67degs E. Mrs Bnitssbttry who ia greatly distressed exone rate! tba stewards frrrnbkirn Napier April 17 A profound sensation v>m caused here at receipt of the news of Mr G E Sainsbury being waubtd overboard from the s a Mono. wai. The deceased was a member of the well known firm, Sainsbury and Logan, •olioitorf, and acted as counsel for several local bodies. He recently conducted, with marked ability, the proceedings in the Batuma case on behalf of Mr Purvis Rus ■ell. Deceased was highly respected, both locally and in legal circles throughout the eolany.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Lord Soiserto ©c our Troops

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Remised Wakapuaka April 18, 8 27 a in Thin Office 10 2 a m London April 17 Id his despatch Lord Roberta saya lhat General \vbite was mainly respoo ■iWo for prevent ing Natal from being completely overran by the Boers. His. gallant defence of Lady smith and the prowess of his troops will live in the annals of the army. Lord Roberts, in salogieing the leading generals, saya that General French has exceptional nervQj soldierlike qualities-, eoand fadgmeat, unerring instinct, and perfect loyalty. His services have been of ioe&lcalabtei value to the Empire. The names of the Australians and New Zealanderp, including privates, recom mended by Lord Boberts in hia latest despatches for meritorious services, occupy three quarters of a newspaper 00l a am

The Boer Generals

CJolterl Press Association—By Electric Telfgraph Reoeived Wakapuaka ApriM7, 9.55 am, Thio Office 10 14 a m London, Apri 1 Shalkburgher, Botha, Sttyn fnl Dewet nast at Krmelo. The Times Middle hut% correspondent h'ncg that Steyn and Daweb are Hkely to attempt to go to Europe. The Boer General, Colliers, who was reported to he killed at Lichtenbwrg, surrendered at Warrabaths, He staces tfoe Boßtß are pioneering not warring.

Russian Affairs

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Rioelved Wakapuaka April 18, [9 55 am, This Office 10 40 a m So? PETERSBURG, April IT Fifteen thousand landowners merchants, wti llterateurs of Moscow and Si Petersburg have aigned in or.c week petitions to the Qz<s»r. askiag him to grant a oonatibution to the Empire. General VaaoovUki, Minister ot Eduoa. llbo, has released two hundred atadents, who were arrested during the recent riota. Polios oMoore were besieged by women lidggfog oewt of missing huebande and chil dren, who were believed to ha either Impri •Oßtd m killed. Nevertheless, numerous •Kfllti oontinu® to bo made.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, April 18 A Basil earned Valentine has got) the plague at BundUberg. 1 Perth, April 18 A child named Geage in suffering from

He Murdered Millionaire

United Press Aesjooiation—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright

("ecelved Wakapuaka April 18, 935 am, TMa Office 1040 am) New York, April 17 Patrick, am attorney, hsi bean committed for trial for the murder of Rice, a New Iferk millionaire,

Labour Conditions in Australia

Uaited Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Becaived April'lß, 9 45 p m) Sydney April 18 Colonel Pict states that the impreßsion of 3»bouif people in New Zealaoel that houre are longer acil wages are lower la Australia than ia N«w Zealand is not borna out;. Oa tbe whole labour conditions are muohthoaatSM a* is New Zsalaad with the difference Ch&t here conditiona are settled voluntarily ia New Zealand by übatute law.

Serious Allegations Against Wel lington County Council.

United Preau AESOciatioH—By Eleetrlo Talograph WEitiNOTpii, April 1? Paring the hearing bi a' oompensatlou oiie the Kelbam Tramway Company* the Chief JuaMtis aasd the corporation had ftQted illegally Qn<s diegraoefully ia regard to the rights of way. 16 aeemod to ba de ikoun of cteatiEg slurna In the city and ite offladact during the laats ten yeara had aiiifltad to that {tnrpoeec Cotnmentiog on fchw the 7imes nays that Sir R Stouli pob ilbly had iohla mini quite a recent cane in ■which a person possessing tnEaecois with ttie Oouaoil, was granted permission to lay pff a pleas of land belaoging to him in igofa ft'waw, that slama of the worst description fau»fe bo the result. If it were possible to laSlot peopl© for oivio crimes, there are tome men in the community who ought to be piiodetl for their flagrant dietregard of the pttblio hflaltb»morftUty and the deeenr ooiidi. lion oi Hi: Self seeking speculators Ibavn ■ibt*\m& Meats on the Council, aed nisd tbe j^lifciito to idT«BG@ th«ir own tattmtt

utterly regardless of the consequences to the community. The Council Ban ao fla grantly neglected its fluty as to warrant the whole of them being turned out of office, and if the electors are alive to their inter ests, they will see that at lease two thirds of those responsible ars rtjscted at the coming poll t

The New Zealand Contingent

THE SIXTH AT WORK

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Telegraph—Copyright

Wellington, April 18 The Premier has received the following cablegram from Lord Kitchener datedlOoh April: "Your Contingents splendid. Will do nay besb to carry out your wishes The Fourth and Fifth contingents will be ready bo leav J| n arrival of the Seventh. The Sixth has j«Bt helped to take Pietersbnrg. It is assumed rhat the reference to carry* Ing out the wishes of government}, relates to » reqaasfc made that the New Zealandera should as far as possible be kept togethfif

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Uuited Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Palmebston North April 18 At unfurling the flag at Palmeraton North the Premier, who was well iec-. Ived, referred to fhe bravery of New Zealinders in the Transvaal. In referring to the Duke of York'n vii-it., he eaid i'umedhtely on their arrival in the Colony a signal will be given and all schools will h'»i*t their flUgs, as a token of welcome and devotion to 1 the Throne. j DraEDHf, April 18. The Fducat'on Beard his approved of ihe children ihronghont Otago being given an opportunity of presenting a souvenir to the Duchess of York Had the matte? waa remitted to the Boards' Com* raittee dealing with the Royil vi«it The Board farther resolvtd not to accede the reqaeat to suspend tha Inspectors* examination to facilitit<a tho childrens demonstration being proceeded with. A cable has been received stating that Mr A (Thompson of this city haa been appointed President of the United Commercial Travel lers Associationof Australasia and has been invited by the Victorian Govenmenb to attend the Commonwealbh Celebrations in Melbourne on Slav 6th. ' Nafibr, April 18. Edward Weaver, the viotim of the rtil' way crossing aooident yesterday, died at the Honpital last night. An inquest opened today, but was adjourned Wellington, Aprii 18 The Queen's statue fund cow stand* at over £1500 Iv the oourse of a review of the work of the Victoria University College the'ehairman Sir Robert Stout, stated that the reeuite ao far were extremely satisfactory and showed plainly that the college had already attained a good position in the colony. Tho Agricultural Department has ap pointed Inspectors of meat at the following works, Mr Rait at Belfast, Mr Lilloo at Timaru, Mr Cunningham at Mataura, Mr Kerrigan at PairfMd, and Mr Faterson at Ooeau B ?ach A steerage passenger on the Rotom&baua named William Scott developed Insanity on the voyage from Lyttelfcon. He secured himself in his cabin and threatened to shoot Garrett one of the under stewards who went to the door, Garrett pluoklly forced She door and seised Scott and took from him a ioadfd six chambered revolver which he was flourishing. Scott who was understood to be oo hie way to England by the Wbaka* tane has been committed to the asylum William Johnston, who has kept watch and yard over the city from the fire tower for twenty four years hts now retired owing to the inauguration of the new system of fire alarms was presented last night with a cheque for £111 collected fey members of the Ore brigade* . Auckland, April lg ! Joseph Strong farmer of Papakum, com | mittad Buiolde on his farm on Tuesday, by blowing his head off with a gun. He bad been peculiar of late. New Plymouth, April 18 The Royal Commissioners,, who have bean inspecting the Mokau coal measures are weather bound at Tongapotukf, where & flood prevents them from oroesing the river. It is uncertain when they will be able to get away. Christohuboh, April 18 The Governor left this morning for Dunedin thenoa he goes to the Bluff to join the { Hinemoa; He returns to Wellington via Resolution Island. Oa the j jurnoy he will obtain more specimens of New Zealand birds for the British Museum. An old man named Thomas Jervis Ryan,, was sentenced to six months imprisonment thti morcing by Judge Dennißton for stealing & bicycle ; Bertie Toffs to 13 months, for stealing two horses saddles and bridle } Victor Simmons and William Matheaon, Barnham boya received a sentence of 12 months each for breaking into and entering the Buraham railway stations, and ■testing tickets etc. The Martin divorce case Simms ▼ Sinomi ii to be heard this after noon,

THE ASHBUKfOK atlASßlAli s THUKSPAf, APRIL 18, 1901



I F FERRIMAN 3 ALLENTON. r NDERS a^ inv[tfiJ for ( J|l(r 7 Mr< X of ricb gardening or grazing land *t Allenton for a term of three or five year*. The Property it situated within a fewebftlna of the Town Belt and its poeition makts it convenient) for almost any purpose. Tendttt oloso on TUESDAY, April 2nd next. Fall particulars on application. F. FEKRIMAN, Land aad Estate Agrat. HAMPSTEAD. FOB BALI Ii ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Xhave for sale a good Home nmt tbt Poblio School. The home contains ils rooms, Scullery, and debaohed Waihonit, There is also & convenient (table, Tfct Gardenia well planted with fruit tree* in fall bearing. Easy terms m*y be arragtiS for the pnrohase of this property. F FEBRIMAN, Land and Estat<Agent, FOB SALE. mOWN Sections 745 sod 746, eitua ttd 1 a X Peters Street with House cf six roejn • bathrooms etc. The property is situate 0 within a few minutes walk of the Rtilwa y Station, and is worth your immediate atUa tion, F. FERRIMAN, Land aod'Ettate Agonb FOR SALE ONH-EIGHT*Acic and House of fiv« roooiß Bathrotm, Scullery, etc, This is a model home, end if you are in need' of such, my acivice is inspect this property* at onoe, Full particulars on application, F. FEERIMAN, LAUD AKD ESTATE AGENT. __ ______ NOETH EAST BELT I HAVE received instructions from Mb J. Watnaed to Hell hie very desirable Property situated on the North East Town Belt comprising oue half Acre eeotim, npon which ie erected a very convenient Dwelling House ; two half Acre sections sdjomi»fti running through from the Belt to Priccesa Street, and oce half acre secticn facing th« Belt Mr Maynard has decided to Sell, »od *> refifonable Price will be accepted to effect! speedy sate 1 . F FKRBIMAW ! fokTaTe~™~~" j Cox Btreet—A Comfortable Home cOB» ! stating of 6 Booms eiected upon a quarter "at an Acre of good ground; This Property is within a few minutes walk of the D<toain, Post Cffio©,: and Railway Station. If job need an investment for your sayings, or wick to become your own Landlord inspect ttiil forthwith F FERPIMAN, Land and Estate Agent HAMPSTEAD. i?Qn WILL Buy & Section with » Font oljtjxs Boomed Houee and Seailtff. Basy Terms F FERRIM&N, Land and Estate Agent> . AT LAST! JUST ARRIVED FIRST SHIPMENT OF Wm m Sellers <£ Sons, (EITOLAHP) HEW PATENT WASHING MACOTNH. PBICE- Lever Motion, cash, gS-4b l&m Lever Motion, time payments £»£» 1 Sm Rotary Motion, cash dSS 5s Rotary Motion, time payments j^<3 [ TXTB HAVE just received the Agency for I the South Island for this WONDERFUL LABOR SAVING MAGHINB. ADdwiU GUARANTEE it to do a h«vj wash for a Urge family in an hour and • half, washing the clothes clean withcnl tear'DK the itbrio. HUNDREDS of original and uniolioitcd testimonials from th« North Island, where the sales have already reached 400 ft month, and are Bteadt'y inoreasiog. CALL AND INBFECT before pr«en» Shipment is M sold ost at our new premise*. next to Mr Refch, Confectioner, TAN6RKD STREFT, OPPOSITE ' ARCADE, ASHBURTON. WALTER GRACE, Manager. DIC. HEAD OFFICE. CHRISTOfIUECa. E. 0. BROWN, MANAGER. _Js_ JUST Unpaoked. direct from the Pali Ushers—Family Bibles (grand valsa) Pocket Bibles, Prayer* and Hymn Bookt t and Picture Books. Aim to hand—New Liofß ia Parsw, Perfumery, Fancy Soap, Cheap Jewellery, Fancy Glass and Plateware. A. T. H. WILLIAMS, East Street, Next Messrs W H Ooll'ns A Co; SPECIAL Purchase of a Manufacturer'^ Stock of L»die«' Sailer, Trimmed *a<s Unirimmed, HAtBS, at Is e»oh, for 14 daj«< ANDREW ORB. IT 13 Wonderful how nice your dhltt will look after using the Rapid Sfck*. MOSS



William Wood & Go. CHRISTOHUROH, MERCHANTS & EXPORTERS, OASH BUYERS of MUTTON & LAMB. "DEPRESENXATIVE will be in attend anoe at Offioe in West Stress, Asfaburton, every Tuesday and Saturday. 4 158 COME~ONEI COME ALL! AND pay a"'vleit to the PEOPLKS 1 IRON MONO KB, where you will Ret I prompt and courteous attention, combined with good value for your money. LOCAL AGENT, FOR Shftoklook'i 'Orion,' Baroinghfttnp] Zealan dia, Soott's Atlas, and Storrier'a Champion RANGES, . ,™ Registrar Grates, with tiles or plain I^. ENAMELLED MANTEL PIECES. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS dJost landed a splendid lot of Ppader, Shovels, Digging Forss, Drags, Etc, Plough, Leading and Back Chains. CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest e.ud Beet Selected stock in Ashbnrton County, at lowest prises. GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! OAR'iEIDG&S! CAK TKIDGES ! CARTRIDGES ! Eley's Universal, Blooand Smokeless, als CLU3 and KYNOCHS'.j Y)u will nave money and please meifyo only cal 1, inspect, and erquire prioes, with out be;ng preseed to buy. G. M EJQDIIN s, Addreßß— Barnett Street, opposite Arcade. COMPARE " AHY TEA AT PRICE SiSRI/6 »/8 2/4 2/8 ladies i f*i FNUINE Tailor-made Coat umes, Habits VX Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to meaeHrd in the latest Styles ADd newest Meteriah. Fit and workmanship jmaiat i teed. | GENTLEMEN ! We have just opened cut ex b.b 'Ranga« tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfuily invite iDspeodor of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Sereeß, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and TCW Zealand Tweed?, Melton*, Beaverp, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real 'Donnybrock'lrish Fri«z-B, &c. Sutti to measure from £3. Trousers from 159. Obi motto ia always ( Satisfaction !' TCKAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The leading Tailors it Outfitters Ashburtoo COOKING BANGES. "OARNINGHAM AND OO,';8 IMPEOVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENTi Needa no Setting. Oan be used as Open Fire* i ASK FOB THE IMPROVED ZEALANDJA. . ____L BO (THE Budge-Whit worth ATTBAOTS EQUALLY THE LADY, who wants elegance, THE EVEJRY-DAY RIDER, who wants reliability, and THE SPEED MAN, who must have the fastest possible. SECOND-HAND BTOYCLES, I have the following Secoud hand Bicycles for sale :— Lady's Sterling, £12 Genl'a Sterling, £10 Gent's M»Bsey-Harri9, Model 6, £10 Gent's Rudgt-Whitworih (Twelve Months' Guarantee), £17 Lady's American Machine, £10 Geni sa American Machine, £7 The above maohin&a are all in first class order, and are real bargains. Must be cleared at onoe> OIT¥ OYOLE WOKKS, Barnett Street, Aehbarton. MRS ALCORN is now showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children, new Mantlet, new Waterproofs, new Dress Goods, &o» Special ~New Millinery, latest style*, Paris Models Fait, Velvet and Straw Hat*, Ribbons, Feathers, Quill*, Fiowers, Ac, Gloves, Fan and Umbrellas I REMEMBER that MHLioß'aZeaUndi Boot) Store is the leading Bcot Shop v Wonderfu value at) MnftOß,3 I



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT " £4 Pct 1 «?nt Debenture Loan. ISSUE OF £600,000 Wnder the Authority of " Tfi, Aid f Public Works and Land Settlement Act 1900:' MINIMUM PRICE OF ISSUE, JSIOO PER CENT fTIHE Colonial Treasurer invites Tenders J. for £500,000 New Zealand Govern* ment 4 per oenb Debentures, payable to Bearer, and of the faoe value of £1,000, £500, £200, and £100 respectively, as may be desired. These Debentures ara secured on the Public Revenues of the Colony, and are issued repayable on the Isb April, 1904, at the Treasury, Wellington, New Zealand, or (if the tesderer so requests in his tender) at the office of the Agent General for New Zealand in London, Dividends, represented by coupons at bached to the debentures, will be payable on the Ist April and the Ist October in each year during the eurrenoy of the Loan, at the Cashier's Office, Treasury, Wellington, or at any Branch of the Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand, or (if the debentures are issued repayable in London) at the office of the Agent General for New Zealand in Loodon, At the option of the holder of any deben tare iesued repayable in Now Z -aland, and on the application made in th"t behalf at the Treasury, Wellington New Z;«l*nd, he may at any time during its cuirenoy have it indorsed payable, both as to principal and interest, at the office of the Agent General for New Zealand, London, or at any specified Branch of the Bunk of New Zealand in Australia ; Provided that iv the former oaee the indorsement shall he made not less bhan three months, and in the latter case not less than one month, before the due date of the next ensuing payment of interf et. The first Interest coupon will be payable on the lufc October, 1901, and will be for a sum equal to six mo ths' interest on the nominal amount of the Debenture. The issue price will be at the rate of £io# la monny for evary £100 expreeeed in deben tures (below which no teoder will be ao oepted), payable as follows :— Deposit of 5 per cenb on application. First) insta'ment of 45 per oent on TUES DAY, 7th May, 190 ii Second instalment nf 50 per cent on TUESDAY, 4th June, 1901. Payments may be made in fall at any time oa or after the 7th May, 1101, and prior to the 4th Jr.ne, 1901, at a discount at the rate of one pound ten thiilittga per oentum per annurni Sealed Tenders, addteased to the Secretary to the Treasury, Government Buildings, Wellington, accompanied with the 5 per cent deposit, will be received up to noon of TUESDAY, 23rd April, 1901, when they will be opened in the presence of the Colo nial Treasurer and the Controller sod Auditor General, and allotment will forth with be made. If cheques nre lodged with a Tender, they trust be drawn upon a Bank in Wellington, and be marked by such Bank as • good ' for foarteen days. Cheques issued by a B*nk need cob be so marked, fenders may be for the whole or any part of the Loan, and must state wbat amount of money will be given for every £100 of the Debentures tendered for. Tenders must be for pveo hundreds of pounds sterling, and at prcieß which are multiple of sixpence Tenders at different prices musb be on eepa rate forms. The nominal amount of Dtben tures tendered for musb be written on the outside of the Tender. In case of default in the payment of any instalment ab its proper date, the deposit and instalment (if any) previously paid will be liable to forfeiture. If no allotment! is made, the deposit will be returned. The first and second instalments may be paid at eny BraDOh of the Bank of New Zealand either in the Colony or Australia, to the credit of the Public Account, or at the Treasury, Wellington, not later than tha Bevaral dates previously mentioned* Scrip Certificates will be iesued, to be eubßfquer> 'y txchanged for the Debenture bonds. Tenders ust be on printed formsj wbJoh may be obtained at the Cashier's Office, Treasury, Wellington, or ab the Offices of the Eink of New Zealand at Sydney, Mcl bourne, Auckland, Wellington, Christohuroh or Duneriin. Office of the Colonial Treasurer, Wellington, 2nd April, 1901, 4 45 i 8 © !* I 3 = hi k * U *:: S * « rf) 3 B &* £ kg < g GO £h 4ft WHY have to pay for other people debts when yon can get special value for Cash at Giobgb Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Clothiers. Bpecia! Bargains, Special Bargains—Grey Calicoes 2£d White do 2fl, Art Muslins 2|,Oretonnes 3|d, Linen labiing ll&d, Brown Turk Towels 3^d, White do s|d, Lace Curtaius, taped edges, charming designs, la 6d, Is lid, 2s 3d, 3s 3d, up to 15s, Toilet Covers B£d, Antimaccesars 7^d, Whlbe Satin Quilts from 4s 6d, Honeycomb do 4s 9d, Colored do 2s 3d, American Leather ll|d, Ticking BUNCAN & CO, READY MO^EY DRAPERS, TANCRED STREET PRIZE DUOKS, FOB SALE — Purebred White Pekin Duoks, from first prize stock, 5s each Apply H G Bebbtman, Ashburton 2 219 MONEY. MONEY TO LE|TD on Freehold Secarity, in sama to suit borrowflra. Apply to MR O, W. PURNJfiLL, Solleitor, jyioßtigomery'e Bcildlngf



DAVID THOMAS SALE AT OPPER CORWAR. WEDNESDAY, 24th APBIL. 1901 MR DATID THOMAS hai received instructions from Mb W. Rodgbbsl (who hai told his property at Upper Cor war), to hold a CLEARING SALE on his Item, of the whole of hit LIVE BTOOK, ■to., conatating of SHEIP, OATTLE, HORSES. AUQ— IMPLEMENTS, Etc. HORBE3 AND OATTLE : 7 Good DRAUGHT MARES and GELD INGS, from Three Yean upw £ Uobrokea DRAUGHT FILLIES 0 Light HARNESS HORSES 1 STALLION, " Cavalier," Byr«, fat* pedigree at> aals 2 COWS in full profit, and Three Young Cattle Q SOWS, wiih Sixteen Pigs, and Three A Porkers SHEEP KA/* Orowbred EWES, 4, 6, and 8 O\J\J tooth, in lamb to Shropshire and Eoglish Leicester Rama QAA Pirsfc Grose Two Tooth WETHERS O\)\) (forward) IMPIImENTS: 1 Set Ltgbt Seed Harrows, I Set Biz Lea? Harrows, 1 Set Six Leaf Heavy Harrows, 1 D F Plengb, IFF plough, I Set Block and Tackle, 1 Grabber (Oolman), I Rotary Harrow, 2 New Piano Reapers aod Binders, 1 MoCormlck Mower, 1 Demean Grain and Manure Drill, with three Beta of ipoone, 1 Broad out, new, by Duncan, with cups, I Cambridge Roller, 1 Dray (Duncan, new) 1 Dray and frame, and Turnip Cafcter Attached, Gig, Harness for all Horio?, and a lot of Sundries. Also, on account of a neighbour,*- A Draught Horsea. Luncheon Provided. Bale at 12 o'olook D. THOMAS, 4106 Auotioneer Nicoll Bros, FURS, FURS, FURS. SALE, SALE, SALE. FOR PRIVATE SALE, A Magnificent Consignment of Black and Grey Opossum Ruga, Fox Rage, and Waliaby Ruga. Splendid variety of Mate, Hearthrugs, etc. In Ladies' Goods we Excel,—Marmot, White Fox, Ermine, Zilinskl, and all kinds of Australian and European Furs. Ladies can rely on these Goods being in the Latest Fashion. Finest ever submitted in Canterbury. AT MANUFACTURERS' BESEftViG Price lot a few days' only. nicoli7"bros., 4 145 East Street. FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD WJfST STREET AUCTION MART Oar Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APRIL [26, [1901. For which ws will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lro, 3J161 FOR PRIVATE SALE. TT7E have for Private Sale, • first clans Ohaffoutttag Plant, in good order. For particulars apply to 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, PROPERTIES FOR SALE BX PRITATB TBEATY. 1600 Acres Good Tnsaock Country, price £2 10s 2000 Acres Good Tussock Oonntry, price £3 2000 A ores Good ftaesook Country, price £3 1300 Aeros Good Tussock Country, price 1400 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 170 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 304 Aores Good Tassock Country, price £4 350 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £2 10s 500 Acres Parb Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, 3 miles from towa 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Ashburton ; easy terooa 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, 3& miles from Ashburton 500 Aores May field district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 160 Aores Taletta district 320 Aores near Tinwald 140 Acree near Tinwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, aeaely all ploaghable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns Lard, nearly all pioughahle, price £2 6s Goodwill of Lease of 945 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent ss, 11 years to run 300 Aeroa close to Tinwald 10 Acres at Allenton % good House and Stable For full particulars apply to FBIEDLAKDER Bros., Ltd T>TOYOLES from £12 10g BIOTOLEB do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do de Guaranteed, Term* cau be arranged.--; HMJONW, . A



ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL Ashburton. TO-MORROW. FRIDAY, APRIL 19. THE GREAT MUSICAL EVRNT OP THE YEAR: Miss Kate Conneli's CONCEEX. PROGRAMME. Past L Song—(Maid of Athens' .. Ghriatabel . Mb J Walls iong—'Sotoeig'B Song 1 „, Greig MISS KATE CORNELL 5oBg—«Eoho! M Somerisfc Mrs 3 B Coombs Violin Solo-' Polonalte' Willcm tan Hftvo Ms J H Coombs Song—l Jook O! Haseldean ' „, Boot* MISS KATE CONNELL INTERVAL. Paotli. 3ong—»• Asthore' ... Tretere Mr J Wvias Jong—• Jour de Mon Enfafioe' Herold MISS KATK CONNELL Jong—• The Dream Angel' 8t Queafein Mrs J H Coomii fiolin 8olo—« Melodic' .„ Henry Mr J H Coombs Jong— • Robin Adair' ... Burns MISS KATE CONNI^L iapg— * Non c ver' ... Mattei MB J WAti.s Iccompaniss-MISS WINNIE CONNELL Prices—3% 2s, and Ib. Doors, 7 30; commence 8 pm, Carriages, opm o Day Sales and Reserved Seats afe HM JONBB.' 161 H; B«K)FBR ETCHERS' BALL. THE THIRD ANNUAL BALL, Under the auspices of the ASHBUBTON & FaIBFIKXD BtJIOHBRS, WILL bo held In the Oddfellows Hull on THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1901, Double tickets, 3a 6d ; extra lady, It. Refreshments provided Music—Miss Simmonds* Band d.O.'s — Messrs J. Hannigan and W. Robinson. Grand March at 8 O'Clock. , 159 E. RUDKIN, Hon. Secretary Public Notices PROPEhB(OR JPESiiIV, rHE Celebrated Palmist and Physiog nomist, is in Ashburton. Palmistry ree to clients. Questions answered on Carriage, Business, Talents, etc, Hands ond facet truthfully read. Hours, 2 to 9; fees, 2a 6d. Address: Care of Mk« Lestjb South East Belt, Aahburton. Private rosm upstairs. 3lieote are reqaeeted to call early, as titna is limited. 4 127 TO THE ELECTORS OP THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. Ladies and Gentlemen,-— A S» Candidate for the Counci', I wiah OL renpeo!fully to intimate that Ido not approve of canvassing for votesn Ever Binoe my ariival here, twenty one rears ago, I have been much interested fn he steady growth and prosperity of Ishbarton, and if elected I hope no effort on ny part will be found wanting to merit yonr lonOdence, and »orv« you interests in tho tdvaneement of our town, and the good nanagemenfc of its municipal busiceis. I am, Ladi«e & Gentlemeo, Yoacs retptcbfatlf, . \ 142 H. G, BKBRYMAN IT! i^EMiiBS and otber*, ptepere for th X? Winter, and have your Home made oheery and bright with tfte powerful Acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Habdlet Bros, -_^_ ' GBO. DUNCAN &CO7~" Tancred Street. A I VALUE in Men'o Colonial Tweed Bao Suite, splendidly finished, stylish tmt>, and giva satisfaction in wear; price 37s M, equal to any Baits to measur* at 90s Colonial Tweed Trousers 7« 6d, Imported lo 5b 9d, Moleskin do 6a 9d, Beaverakio do bn lid, usual price anywhere 8b 6d« Beys' Melville Suits from 8s 6d; Men's Merino Rocks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knitt do 10)4, Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 3 for 1b; a sice variety of Shirts and Ties, Collars, Braces, BtO, »t— GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. McDONALD & COY, TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Coasequincs of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS ! [«») {A NO OLD STOCK I 4-1 111 NO MISB FITS 1 ol'll HI WE can iffer yon a Rpiendid Suit) at the above figure. 3 160 GO TO Habdlet Bros, for Ironmongery Tinware, and Brush ware • Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates fron> 16s, &%nges from COLBSTR*IaM~ROAD DIBTRiCT7~" RATE NOTICE. Under the Road Boards Act, 1882, seotloe 111, and the Bating Act, 1894, see* tions 37 to 44, and the Rating Aot>, 1894, Amendment Act 1895. sections 3, 4 and 6. PUBLIC NOTICE 1b hereby given that) ib is the intention of the Coldatrenm Road Board, at its next meeting on FRIDAY May 3rd, 1901, tomake a GENERALKATE of one half penny in the pound (£d in the &), on all rateable properties la the district* for the period eommeuofng on Aprli 1,1901 and ending on September 80th 1901, payable in one sum oa May 21st, 1901, and that the rate book is open for iospeotion at Mr Mtllar's Store, Hinds, till May 3rd 1961, between the hours of 9 a m and 5 pm, By Order. J. O. BULL, Clerk to the Coldsbream Road Board. April, 16th 1901. ASHBURTON CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' INDUSTRIAL UNION OS 1 WORKERS. A GENE RAL Meeting of the above Unloo XX will be held in the Templar Hall on SATURDAY evening at 8 o'olook. , , c E HIGGINS, Q 165 President ~~TO~LEf-~ ~ Desirable Reeldence Fronting Main South Road, Tinwald, comprising— /COMFORTABLE Dwelling Hoase of eight \J room*, verandah, washhnuse, fto, also •table, chikf home, traptked, ctQ, together with 4 Acres of land 8 part ol whioh forms gtrdaa and orchard ; it; pretest in the occu pation of Mb Menbt Ford, full particulars, terms, etc, on application 3J BULLOCK, „ Agent /COLONIAL Twill BlftnkTtsV^Colonial V^ Twill Blanket—Extraordinary good value. Why pay more. Net«—Special Winter prices for threequarter Beds 13s 6d were 18« 6d ; full size 19s 6d, were 36s 6d eartra big size, now 28s 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at Gjjsoboe Dotoak & 00, noted Gheap Cash Draperfl^Uaaored Street,oppoßlte Aroad ' ■ '■;" i ' y ■■■■> . J



[ a him; Unified Press Acsroiation—By Electric Tf-pgraph Dunkdin, April 18. To-day's sale*—Busier Junction 9s Electric Exfcehded 38i 6<l: Foui-tees Mile Beach 32», 32s 3d ; Golden Link 19« The Oroffiwe'l Company h«s declared a dividend of 2a 6d pec share. The Magnetic has re-connected he baoketß which broke looae, and commenced dredging to d*y Operations are proceeding for righting the Morning Star dredge Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Nugget Dredge And che claim at Waikaia The Alpine Oodiolb Dredge will atiart again on Thursday The Eleotrlo Extended*! return (will be about the same as lasb week.. Thii company haa declared a dividend of 2s Cromwell washed up 430z sdwfc yesterday. Drift is bad, bub the prospers are still good Kelly and Casey starts on Monday Everything is completed on the Great Centra! for making a start Hartly and Rilay resumtd work yester. day Bannockbum Creek expeob to ogen up a cut in about a fortnight The dredges in Clyde and Cromwell gorge will all be ready to take advantage of the low river during the incoming winter The Cairnmuir dredge in about fitted up It is said here that the Boundary Creek dredge will be fouud admirably adapted to work her claim The Old Dunstaa pontoons are being planked Th« Royal Maori is waiting for the machinery to be ereuted Very good progress is being made with the Rise and Shine pontoons Nothing in the way of machinery erection has been done on the Oontle Annie O. Magnus, p. Patebson Dredging Expert Member Stock a°d Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATEBSGN AND CO Gold Dbbpging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on tha Molyneux River, )tago ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Aahburton Representative *~~ WANTED" ~" LOST— On s'h /April on road between Overdaleand b'tet e'ng Works,* Covert 3oab. Finder will be rewarded on returning iame to this Office* 4 160 VV ANTED—Young Gaaeral Servant, »V Country Gir! preferred. Apply— >y letter Mrs ' V.S » Mail Office 4 151 WANTED— General Servant ; wages. 10a per week. Apply Saturday Morning to Miss Fhury. WANTED— Good Sheep Feed with se cure fences and plenty of water, iitfaer^large or small blocks.—D Thomas. \ 93 WHERE are you going my pretty Maid To get a Geisha Hair Frame she laid, Poßb free for Is 9i from Iho ■nanufaoturer, A M Hbndy, Hairdresser, Princes Srreet, Duaedia TIHB Crowning Glory of a Woixan is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant Mid luxurious growth of hair there is nothieg ;o fqual Hbndy's Egg Julep, Bottles Is, at 5 E Bonnimtqn's, Chemist. O LET—Two Shops in~Kftßt Street at 6s ench per weak. Apply at the Misses Page J_^ h7~JewITT, Fishmonger *nd • Poulterer, Barnetb Street Fresh Oyßtera, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish to-night. __ _ Te'ephone66 fiARBfDE, Carbide"--For Bike Lamp*, \_J Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Chriatcharoh prices OH Where, oh where Is the Best Boob Shop ? Why Mullor's Zaalandia Boot Store, ot course. WANTED^LadTea desirous" oTdreising the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all Dolour?. Sent) posit free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Bundy, Hairdresser Dunedin. 4 85 ANTED Known - the Rapid Lightning Shirb Gloss is sold by all Grocers.; a wonderful Shirt glaze WANTED— For promoting an abundanb and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal HsNDy'a Egg Jalep $ ib Eirreßtß all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale »t E E Bonnihgton's, Chemist. 4_BB WANTED Known — Thab~MiwJHKUt. and Tubnsb are showing Special Novelties in Suede Gloves, L'rees Trimmings, Blouse Goods, and ravishing models In Millinery ON tHURSDAYrthe 28th~March afe tha Adelaide Oral, W Marvin on his RED BIRD cut several new niohes in the record post, breaking all Australian records from 2 miles up to the hour. Martin was paced by el Motor, the first 5 Miles were done in Bmin 57|9eca against 9min Sfjeos, Rolph's time nude In 1899 at Sydney. 10 miles Sew past in 17mia 59§;e08 being 44§seQt faster than the previous besfc time. When the running for the 60 minutes was totalled out, ib was found that Martin had established a new Australian hour record of 31 miles J.3£Gyda TR. Aloo^n's Sale—A SplendTdiot of Men's and Boys' Clothing at greatly reduced prices j Boys" Norfolk Suite at 11b 6d, worth 15a 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 8s 6d, usual price lls 6d ; Ladies' Hose from 6d a pair, a Special line at la ; a greab variety of Men's and Boys' Strew Hats, must be sold Ladiea heron Oxford Shoes from 5b Sd W' AllTED^LTdieT'to Inlipeob ~350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Oapev, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dress Materials.—Andrew Okb 3201 ANTED Known—TfaaV we expe«b »T early Winter, and fortunately are quite prepared for ib. Everything aeaeooable for Ladies' and Gentleman's wear now showing lR our spßoious premises •»>• Mitchell and Tpbheb, The Drapers WANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs of Best Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen's Waterproof Coats in all shapes, including Cheater and Hopetown.—Asdbew Ore. ANTifiD — Everyone to Try~lhe Rapid Shirt; Glosb ; the best and c cheapest linen glase in the market mENDERS "Wanted— For the wearing of 1 bwo thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mellok, Tancred Street liIOBi Bokle, cheap, for Cash—Several bun X} dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply Mblloe's Zsalandia Boofe BIG Bargain Sale is a continuous sucaess at DoNfiAN akb Co, the noted Cheap Cash Drapers. The unanimous verdicb ia that we give far batter value for Gaßh than the large and preteasiotiß establishments &t Christchurch. How is ib donej simply because our expenses are small, and being direct cash importers, enables us to sell at bedrock prices. All are invited to oome and judge and compare our prices ~Yoa can depend on ridding yoa children o! Worms with Wadbj's WoitM Ftgb, the wonderful worm worriers, prioe, la TaKS OaBE ARE you getting the very best value f or yoa money in Boots and Shoes ? If not, why not try D Stock's Blue Boot Store next time, and save 2s in the £1. Bend us your repairs, we want them and will do them well.



JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON ~~KAYT~d GARTER ' ARE CASH BUYERS, hlgheafc ourront rates, all FARM PRODUCE Agents tor Boxson-s aod Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds, New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERB. & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYITELTON EXTENSIVE OLEANINa MACHIKERY, GORNBAOKS always ou hand KAYE & CARTER, OBRISTCHURCH MI SB" CAKBON, MUSIO TEAfJEER, Oeraer Wills and William Streets.



PIANOFORTE, THEORY HARMONY Ernest Empson, C.T.A.B, /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the ABaooia %J ted Board of the Royal College of Muelo and tbe Royal Academy of Masio, London), la prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones, Eas fctret PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MBS JOHNSTON KBBUMED Teßohiag 00 TUESDAY 38th Jan. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES 1 ELLIOTT, Coal Merobanu, Ash ; burton, £gent for the county, who wi Bupply Customers in large or small quantities This Coal Company baa now opened two fresh aeamß worked at a distance of 30 feet and 55 feet), the thickness being 5£ feet and 6 feet, and is the boat produced oa the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Goal, burning with a flame, does nob eparkle, and leaves a white ash. It'is both Cheap and Excellent. Newcastle, Weatporti and Mount Somera Coo.l always in Stock. Firewood and Stakes of all kinds.