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TO MB EDITOR. Sir,—A well known looal resident had tho misfortune to lose a horse this year through eating too much wheat. The horse is attil lymg where he fall, about two chains from tiht main Longbeaoh road, I think the owner ought to bury him, aod not siokan Qveryooe tbfcfe passes that way.—l am, ntc, Stifled '

RESIGNATION OF MR G HUTCHI SON.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Wellington, July 1 The Government nominee for the * sea 3 was understood to be Mr John Heslop, of Ha~ Wera, hut Mr fiesiop is nas likely to stand owing to Ul health. Mr Hazelden, of Huetemlle, will be Ihe Opposition oandi d*tt, whilst Mr Remington has definitely decided to oonteiti ths seat ,m the Go*eramenb interests. Ths election will probably be fixed for Wednesday, the 24th insfc, the writ being issued tomorrow.

Boat Hesitate.

There is jusfe one thing to use it your ■Icmaoh, liver or kidneys ktg ' oub of order,' and thai * one thing' ia Dr Morse's Indian Boot) Fill*. The supposition fa that you want a prompt oure and a lasting cure. That Is why Dr Morse's Indian Root Fills are ..recommended as the one thing foe your condition. They cure promptly, perfectly and permanently. One of the thousands oared gives strong proof. HE SOFFBRED FOR YEARS. D* Mouse's Indian Root Pills Cure, Mr John Kerr, 161 Chareh street. Cam perdowo, writes t—" Wish to iaform you that> far t number of years I was a greab ■aff«rer, mused by Biliousness, frequently been laid up for a weak, eometimes a fort night) at a time, constantly taking medicmot, «sd lesmmgty deriving no benefit;, A friead ttdvisari mi to give Dr Morse's Indian Root Fills a ferial. Did so, and after taking them far » time found myself getting better, and bow for the last two years I have only lost •no day, I still keep them by me, and aooasionaiiy cake & dose, which keeps me right." Strong proof he speaks after being cored two years. Dr Morse's Indian Root PHls positively care Biliousness, Indigestion, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Headaches, Lifer «od Kidney Complaints, File*, Pimples, and Blotches* Bold by chemists and storekeepers, nrioa li 3d per bottle, or six bottles 7s. Bob proprietors, The W H Comsfcook 00, Ltd (Australasian Depot), 58 Pitt) street, Sydney. Packed m fimber bottles, and the fall name blown thereon.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

UniteSProis A*»ooi!ition—By Electro Telegraph

, , Wkujikgxok, July 1 : BBh» iwfflonfi soelJton of the fourteenth Ptotbumnt opened this afternoon. Upon' "aanbtn «tf fc Lower Howe ainerabiing »t> 8.30, bhe-y w»rfl summoned to the Legislative Oouncil, where Speaker Miller read the neromlwiosi opening Parliament. He also 'vtwd'the meategs frora the Governor an- KotrooiDß the death of the Queen, and an iatlmatlon that) members woald forthwith •wear allegiance to the new Sovereign, and itfttitip that he would abtend m person next day »t) 2.30 to give reasons for calling ParilanaetiS together. • • Tfaart wa* fe large attendance oF members of both Houses, but only a sprinkling of the fftaers! publio. ». At) the conclusion of tba formal proceedings thr«#earlng m ceremony took pJaoe simal laneotiely m both chambers, the form of oath being as follows— 11! do sinoerely promise sad swear that I will be faithful and bear tra*» allegiance to Hit Mujssfcy King Edw*rd the Seventh, So help me God." On the Legislative Coanoil retmrning, the Speaker read a mesßag* from the Governor aonoaocing the Qaeen'a death. Th» Hon W 0 Walker moved that the Cooneil present! a respeotfol address to His The Hon 0 G Bowen seconded, and several members also ipoks to the motion, which wan carried unanimously, and the Counoil ftdjoaroed ciil tomorrow. Oa the House reaismina;, the Speaker aonoanced that he had racaived the resig nations of Mr Oharlss Lewis, member tor Ghristohtmjb, and Mt George Hutchison, member for Pafeea. la reply to enquiries from members, the Speaker said he had received Mr Hutchison's reilgoation on Saturday. It did not bear noy date. Mr Seddcis gave notice to move on Wednesday that write shonid ba issued for the vao»iat seats. OL'b« Speaker read & meisage from the S»vwQ«r oontftining th» King's message aßHonncieg the death of his beloved mother. Mr Bfldott then moved t resolution {a iimilar termi to that) proposed by Mr Walker In th» Legislative Ooanoil. In ««Dfilldias hie speech, Mr Seddoo said it weaid be their duty te assist the new Boversispß 6o forfcber the interests of the •real Empire to wbioh they belonged, and fto promote the happiness and contentment of the peoplt, and to help him to create higher and brighter civilisation than sow exTited. , „ it Captain Rowel! seconded the resolution. H« taid that as historian and pott had *it«il*d the virttfts tf the late queen, be falo ifc woald he fotiie to gild refined gold, •n<s add any poor words oi his own as * trlHute to h«r memory. The esteem of the wHoU* civUißed world htd been given to her, nod the example of her p ire life devoted to fae«" people oouid never fade. In succeeding to his lofty inheritance an 1 graab nam», the kin? had the example of a noble #nd exalted mother, and ho felt that the whole energies 4»f the Kfng't career on the Throtie wnald be devoted to following m the IfooUtepi of one ao lofty and pare as " Vic toria th» Noble." The motiien was carried nßanimonely. Oa the motion of Mr Seddon, it was deoidad bbab the Speaker' present) a resolution bo Hit Excellency, wibh a tfaspeotful requeab that ha forward it to the ieeratary of State for the Colonies for *BbmUalon to Hie Majesty* Ait 3.20, the Home adjourned till 2.30 io-morrow.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH

(Bt Tekesbajph)

IWulhhotok, July 2 Tfai second session of bh© fourteenth Par- Hamsn*, • ol New Zeßlaud, was this day opened by 6h® Governor, when His Excel lency was pleased to make the following speech ;— > HOK. OBNILKMEK OK THB liEQISLATITK OOOHOII.. AND GBNTLEMKN OV THB HOUSE Or RWBBBBNTATIVHS,— It 1b to me s great pleasure to meali you ksaifi m F(*rH&ni6Db ttasembled. Since Jtite laeb tassion of Parliament sm evanb of a stcikingly sad oh»r»otesr has overtaken the? n*feion m ths death of her late Gracious Majeity, (gaeoo Victoria, who pasted away on the 2Bvd day of Junaary last. On her demise becoming known, one great throb of grief weet fo.-th throaghoab the civilised world. It) wiu our late Sovereign's constant deiir* to promote the beat interests of her people, and to maintain their liberties »nd impfore their conditions. Hergreatneic and cood works will live for ever, and her reign aai add«d imperishtbtagloria to our Empire. la thedeabh of oar late «ood Qaeen, Victoria, the world has suffered an irreparable leas. She was beloved and severed by her wibieots, and bar memory will ever be ea shrined m Iheir heswis - And wall may it be ftrrtptly said that fast grave was watered bf ft aatlon.s tears," Meitagna of dnoeire tjH)jp*fcSsy asd cosdoience were forw*rd«ri

by mo to His Gracious Majesty the Kintf, and the Royal family, to whioh the following roplj was received from the Secretary of Stj&te for the colonies :— "His Majesty the King and the Royal family commend me to express their sincere gratitude m m which Hia M»}«Bty'^ Government join for the sympathy of New Zealand io the iatnent ed death of Her Majesty Queen Tiotoria. Oa the death of his beloved mother the late good Queen Victoria, His Majesty assumed tha throne as King Edward VII, and the people of this colony most loyally ncolaimed the reißn of the new King, and Jhie assump' tiou ot the throne was with fitting ceremony proclaimed at the threshold of our Parlia ment buildings, m almost every city, boroogh and county throughout the colony, similar functions took plaoe, and the people with one voice exohimeci "Cong live the King," The most pleasurable event <uxsoe the founding of the colony was the recent visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, and the enthusiastic and loyal reception bion jdven them by the people of this colony, will, I feel assured ever be rambered with pleasure. The aidrees presented, came spontaneously from a free and devoted people, and breathed loyalty to His Majesty, his Throne, and Royal person. The enthusiastic welcome and reception given to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duohass of Crnwall and York were, m &11 parts of the colony visited, heartfelt, ainoete and universal. The demonstration by people of the native race at Rotorua was magoifieect, unique, aod historical, and it is questionable if ever again there will be another euoh gathering of the noble Maori race, [Passages from the l@tt.er forwarded by the Datie of Cornwall to Lord R&ofnrly, aad published m oar columns on June 29th, were then read'] With the dawo of the new century the birth of the Commonwealth of Australia was celebrated. New Zealand was cffioiallly represented by the fcsghb Hon. the Premier anil the Honorable tha Native Minister The Commonwealth Parliament was ripened by His Royal Highn»hs the Duke of Cornwall and York on the 9 h May, and was a most imposing ceremony. The Honorable the Colonial Secretary aad the Honorable the Minister of Education officially represented this colony. It will be pleasing to all well wishers of the colony and the inhabitants of the Cook and other Islands to know that by letters patent, dated the I3ih day of May, 1901, His Majesty has approved of the extension of the boundaries of the colony so as to include the IslamL mentioned io the resolutions passed last session by both branches of the leguleture, and by proclama tion issued by me and read iv the presence of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on their arrival at Auckland. . The boundaries have been ao extended as from the llfch day of Juoe, 1901. As you are aware representatives troops of the Imperial and Indian Armies were present at the inaugural Australian Commonwealth celebrations, and subsequently arrived m our colony, and it was with sincere pleasure I noted the hearty reception extended to them by the people of Hew Zealand. The hospitality shown them was vary much appreciated by the officers and men. The officers io command on leaving, expressed their appreciation of the hospitality and kindness shown. lam pleased to inform you that the United States warship 'Brooklyn 1 under the command of Boar Admiral Kemey, visited New Zealand, and after a short stay at Auckland, came on to Wellington, the Rear Admiral, his officers, and men, wen* accorded a very hearty welcome and will, I feel sure, carry away with them & kindly remembrance of their visit to this colony I regret to say thab the war m South ■ Africa still continues. The successes, however, that have attended the vigorous efforts made by Lord Kitchener afford every reason to anticipate that ere long the war will come to a clote. The First, Second, and Third Contliv j genfca have returned to the Oilony. The j Fourth a d Fifth are on their way home, and on the 29ch ult., their safe arrival at | Albany was reported. The Sxth and 1 Seventh Contingents were sent go relieve the Contingents returned and returning, and the Colony has now m South Africa i at out one thousand officers and men and they are fully maintaining ths*j high reputation for bravery, energy, and gallant bearing earned by the .New Zealand troops that; preceded them. It is a pleasure Co mo to announce that the commencement; of the construction of the Pacific Cable is now an accomplished fact. The contract has been signed, a Board of Advice has been formed, and the work of laying the cable is progressing, and thin imperial work advantageous alike to the colonies and the Mother Country, will it is expected, be completed well with n the next two years. I regret to s»y that some friction has arfcea owing to the Government of New South Wales one of the contracting parties having granted concessions to the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, which are deemed inimcai to the Pacific Cuble scheme. The others of the contracting parties were approached with the same objeot io view, but steadily refused to ba any parties to doing anything which would militate Against the success of the Pacific Cable. This course will, I feel sure, be appreciated. It is the first time that the Imperial authoritien and Canada havf, with the Australian CotaniesandNew Zcahtod jointly undertaken a work of Imperial and Colonial importance and nothing should be done which alters the situation until after consultation, tod with tha concurrence of all the contracting parties.. I regret to state that the bubooio plague still continues m some of the other colonise. It is pleasing, however, to know that New Zealand is free therefrom. The Health Aot of last session is working well and every precaution is taken to ensure the health of the inhabitants of our Colony, and to pro' venb the dreaded plague reaching our shores, In connection with the health matters Ism pleased to cote that) the native race, under the powers given'by the Maori Council's Act of lastte&eion, are using every precaution, and are improving the sanitary con difiion of their Ksingas. One of the native race who is duly qualified has been appointed a health officer aad I have every reason bo believe that the health of our brethren, the native race, wil! be improved, ond that the death rate will be reduced. Mb Speak be, and Gentlbmjsn of thb Hobsh Of Rbprssbhtatives,— The Estimates of the year, with a due regard to economy and the requirements of the Colony, will In the ordinary coarse be placed before you. Until the war m South Africa is at an end a normal condi» tion m respect to defence expenditure 19 impossible, owing to the large demand caused by unusual conditions m the English money markets. It was not deemed advisable to follow the usual course of raising the money required under the Aid to Public Works Act, m London' My Minister deemed it de sirable to raise the half million lo^n locally, and the experiment} has proved entirely satisfactory the amount asked for was almost doubly subscribed. A pleasin*' feature was the large number of small Rmotmta < ffered and offers of LSOOO and under were allotted m fall. There waa no commission or payment for under writing, the only expense being that of advertising. An Important departure, and one which my advisers anticipate will be followed m other colonies, was that of the Interest being made payable ' In New Zealand, Australia, or London Tbe traffic and revenue on oar railway, I am glad to say, still continues to increase, and an Increased expenditure of necese aity follows with the arrival of the i extra locomotives and polling stock now on hand and ordered, the requirements of the railway will be fully met, and at no distant date, both as regards locomotives and roll ing stock, my Ministers hope to bave the same constructed within t he colony. Another matter demanding attention is that some provision should be made wheraby railway j a-rvants who, through age or infirmities or by meeting with accidents, may, when retired, receive some superannuation ot other allowance, (Do retire some of the older servants under existing conditions ia nob, my Ministers think, a fibtiDg reward tot faithful service rendered. Thte lack of 00 federation uotionly applies to the railway but to ether public Mrvantß, and to continue the present! anomaloa*po§ibion ia undesirable.

Some oivi! servants on retiring are entitled to pension*, others are entitled to a month's ■ilary for every yaat'd srrvion, ard others are granted an amount equal to one month*) •alary, but not exceeding m the wh«le a mm equal to one year's salary: Very many Whose pay fieee not enable them to save, be they ever bo thrifty, are aa matters new stand, oastjadrift without reoei?inganything*

THE LATEST

Australian I United Presa Association—Bj Electric Telegraph— Copyright Beoeived Wakapunka July 2, 92 » m, This office 953 am AMERICAN MAILS Melbourne July 2 The question of subsidies to the American mails cornea before (he Federal Cabinet shortly. Bir W J Lyne w»ll urge the Cabinet to grant a subsidy to the Vancouver service, bat objects to any beißg given to the Frisco line owing to trade restrictions.

FATAL HEAT WAVE.

Thirty Deaths Reported.

Onlfced Press Association—By Kleobrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 2, 1 27 p m, This office 211pm JNsw York, Jaly 1 The temperature was 98 degrees m the Bhade m New York on Sunday, Nineteen deaths occurred m the city and eleven at Pittsburg, as the result of the heat.

SOUTH AFRICA

POPULAR SYMPATHY WITH GOVERNMENT.

A MONSTER DEMONSTRATION.

PRO-BOER MEETINGS PRE VENTED.

BRITISH HUMANITY.

United Prrsß Association—By Electric Telegraphr-Copyright

(Received July 2, 12,16 p m) London, July 1 A monster demonstration of sym pathy with Government m connection with the South African war is organis ing, and will be held at Guildhall. Huge crowds prevented pro-Boer meetings m the parks at Leeds on Sunday. A Swiss ex-Boer, Lieutenant Fache, who returned from Lasanoe, has published striking testimony to British humanity.

Federal Politics.

Uuiteti Prone Aseooiation—By Klectrio Telegraph—Copyright^

Received Wukapuaka July 2, 6 57 am This office 9 50 a m Sydney, Jaly 2 The ekction campaign, which con cludes tv-morrow, has been character ised by more bitterness than any election for yoaia past

TO-DAY' S TELEGRAMS.

United P^ess Association — By Klootrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Auckland, July 2, Graham, a buoh contractor, has been drowned m the river Hokianga during a heavy flood. ChrisTCHUkch, Jaly 2 The Conciliation Board's recommendations m tha painters' dispute are a week's work to consist of 44 hours; minimum wage to competent men Is o£d per hour. Preference I to unionist* inder the usual conditions Wellington, July 2 A*i Waihi this morning two oonorascors, MoNaughton and Gibbs, employed m the W-iihi Company's mine, received severe injuries to their faces »nd arms by an explosion of gelignite. McNaaghton had his arm broken, and will probably lose the sight of on* eye.

THE ARDMORE POISONING CASE

United Press Association—by Electric Telegraph Avokl&nd, July 2 Tha charge against Emil Berger, of at tempting to poison his wife, was resumed. Mr Pond, analyst, stated that the bottle of modiolne submitted contained aconite, 210 drops bad been taken from it. The symp' tome of Mrs Berger were those of aconite poisoning. He believed the symptoms and speedy recovery were rather exaggerated. Accused was committed for trial

The GoTSKjro»'BSpßisc»--The Govern* ors speech began to oome through at 330pm this afternoon, and the whole had not come through when we had to go to press ASHBTTBTON A AND P ASSOCIATION— At the annual meeting of the A and P Associa tion today, Mr Charles Reid was elected President.

MINING

CJoifjed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dror£»iN, J aiy 1 $ During the week ended today reports were received from 34 dredges, the total being 746nz 104wb 17gr. an average of 21oz par dredge. Returns—Perseverance 31oz I6dwt 2«r», Enterprise ll* 240z, E»niolengh 11. 2loz, Reli»noe l&cz, Oharlton Creek 13os, Enter priafi 11. lloz, Evans' Flat lloz, Molynenz Hydraulic Boz Bdw6.

THE ASHBUETON DaRPIAN ; TUMSDaY, JULY 2, 1901



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BEEGHAM'S PILLS S!i? htr dl, nßiß. *«loet« and Swelling Jl*f« M£? l>» Dl«lBeM and DrowiitMs^ Cold! Chills, Flushing, of Heat, I*» orTJUE TWm. h rbed Sleep, Frightfri Dreams, and all Nervous and Tnmbiioc Bensationt,et«. Thr Fibst Dosb wiu. «▼■ gnn»'iH Twmrt M.nutw. Thki.no Fiction. Kvery sufferer is earnestly Invited be acknowledged to be W«rlb a CWIoTBA a «OJC BEECHAM'S, PILLS, taken at dlrtotod, will quickly resiore Females to oomeleU health They promptly remove any otwtroo "w^FsTgMAOT!"" 0 *°" tM|»AIRteD DIGBSTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—» few dotaa wll work wocdefs npon the Vital Organ! strenetheDJDg the MueeuUr Byctcm, nator ing the loeglost complexion, bringing Wok the beßt of appetite, and arousing with th robuet health the whole physical energy c the homan frame For throwing off fever m hot climates they are specially reeowaed I Start are • faota' admitted by thousands, ill Ml olasees of Society, and one of the bait gaarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated ia that BEECHAM'S PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medleine ia tne World BEECHAM'H JPIL.JL.S Hay« for many year* been thr popala amily medicine throughout the Britia Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. VTUOMA* BbVc^bTh BST. ELM'B,II Sold everywhere m ttiesr-9|d, Is 1 Is 9d each



I T\7"ANTKD—Ewery bayer m Asbl-aton j * * to read oor eitonJar Daw irsaed, 1o !m>»ke a note of articles wanted, then to call »nri nee them. We nr* gatikfiefl thai; tho y*lß6wnidojt.hejreßt._ M itch ell ft Tfhksb WANTED Knowu—To~Le*-, two Shops with Dwellings attached; rent 6a per week. Apply at the Mlttis PAOi, Ari*l Gonfeotionery, East Street 6179 1 \Sf promoting an abandant ..VW. and luxurious growth of h»ir there is nothing to tqu«l Bindt's Egg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves tb« h I h»watlfnHy glosgy Bottle* Is j en *al« ar H E Bonninotok's, Chemist.



J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentationp and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. . WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen HICKEI* KEYLES3 LEVERS at 2*B This Is the watch that; has given «nch unfailing satisfaction, that 1b ?» needles, to mention its numerous excellent qoai ' ties. Everyone sold is an advertise men m Itself. ) NEW JEWBLLEKt $1 ENGAGEMENT RTNGS, g£Oj] Brooches, Bracelets. Bangles, Muff chains. The 'Newest JWeltius m Gold Charms ; The Latest Apoliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING jost to hand. J. V.DEBEER Eait Streetl, Ashbartoo WANTED Known—That Rndless variety of iren*i» Overcoata Ooverb Coat^, »nd Macintothaa m Stylce, Coiorn, and Shape to unit the n»Q«t fsstidicm ngpeotioD mvi od<-- MtwnvLh A Tsrkbr WEBLEY^&~BUNS PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the Into MrOsbobn Ooombes 'oonneotico, will vitib Ath barton »nd aarreooding diitriott three timM per annum, viz., March, July and November Orderi may be left at the Commercial otei or with Mr Llewellyn o%«n at hit n*lft Btndio, Arcade Chambsru. Atbbartoa ANTED—Ladies deaironi ol drsMiog the hair m present beooming fatbions •honld tend for the new Q«iihft Franiei j ail eolonm. Sent poatfre«for It Bd from the masafeotarer, A M HWOT, Hairdremr, Da tdiot 86



MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER AND TEACHIB OS PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, BEG? to notify her Friends and the Publio gensraliy that she has par* ahftßod the business lately carried on by Miss 6iumohds and hopes by e'riot attention to baßineee,combined with civility, to solicit ft fair share of public patronage. Muaio, Songs, and Mnnical Instruments j of every description, ab lowest prioes. Pupils ihoroaghly taught. Terms—£l It per quarter. BURNETT STREET, 101 Opposite Mi.li, Office TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1802, A COMPLETE and Reliable Direotory CANTERBUBY, NELSON, MARLBOROUGH. c»d WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wel lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranaki Direotory, eto, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to be entitled :->: SfONE'B i CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH A WESTEAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stoke. Will contain more than twice the amount matter gives m any previously issued Director/ of Canterbury, Price : If ordered before publication, 108 6<i after publication, 18s 6d: 6 190 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Asnburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. f Groceries, „ Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaoirb, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils" Tinware I Horse Coven Soft Goods ft Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents m other parts of the Colonien, we are m a position co obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed m our hands for diiposal, Shareholders should be particularly earn ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering eluewbore. WE have several really first-class Farm for ,Sale on cur booka, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us f w particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District i 750 „ Wakaoui „ : 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „. ' 1180 „ Springbura „ 476 v „ m .. 5000 1, Hindi „ (In lots to suit purchasers 2000 „ Mitoham „ 400 „ Fairfield „ 1000 „ near Aiford 1 700 „ Newlande 700 ,» Overdale „ 300 „„ T. F GIBSON S* k~~T GEORGS JAMS excel all others; they lire delicious Bold by *11 store part 5 313 Smoke New Venai



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SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Bias 6 Manufactured by T C WiLutMB&Go Rlcbmocd Va. FARMERS and others, prepare for tha Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with bbc powerful &Qetylen« <Su. Butimate* givta by Kutvix



JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG WORM MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Mount Joy, Pakeran, Southland. Mr Ferriman.—Dear Sir,—-I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when ray sheep showed signs of Scour or Lrng Worm. I may say thatl foand it a care, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly reeom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White Blcearton, Canterbury Mr F Ferriman, Ashburtont.—Dear Sir, j —In reply to your enquiry re Ford's I Scour and Lung Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Mettiven used it) on some of the smallest) and weakest lambs we bad, and that It stopped the scour m them, and they seemed benefited by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans HE 13 WELL PAID WHO IS WELL SATISFIED One Gallon Tins, 19b per Gallon 5 Two Gallon Tins, 17s per Gallon. 90 HOT BE DECEIVED. Loweßb Cost per head of any Drench, and itß WOrk CANNOT BK JSXOELMW. D. THOMAS J»- <■ 0* F. FERRIMAN, Aehborton



PBOPERTIES FOB SALE. I HAVE FOR Sal-S — Several Good FARMS ia the Ashbarton County; amongst them being'— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakaia.thorousjhly improvt d, £12 650 A<*res, Alitehara Road, no buildings. £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, mo buildings, £4 5a 87 Acres, near Ttnwald, splendidly Improved, £20 140 Acres, near Tinwaid. improved, £14 10s 1000 Acres, Lanrietcn, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Loweliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Miteham Road, Improved, £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, Well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyr.clharat, £9 6000 Acros, Hinds to Baling, m tussock, m blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10a to£4 500 Acres. Coldstream, good land, no buildings, £6 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springburn, Improvements, nearly new> land good. £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £459 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tanored Street, Asbburton. 1960 acres, go«d land, Awaklno, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, j £3 3600 acre?, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock. Southland, £6 10a 62 acres, Aehburton Forks, good land, £12 ! 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly Ira* proved, £5 10s 500 acres, Winehmore, good improve' ments, £6 15s 697 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwaid, £17 ' 2500 acres, L<tariston, £5 10s v ; 155 acres, Tinwaid. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10s 300 seres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromons, £6 545 acres, Pendarves, £5 5s D. THOMAS, Ashburtoo



AROADK """" HORSIf FAIR. TiaUKSDAY, July 18, 1901 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries* D. THOMAS, , 6 195 : _Auotiooeer. FOX PbIYATEJ BA.LK. " COMPLETE IHRBMHIKG PUNT AhD OHAFFOUTTER » MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeiT'd instrnotinos from a CHenb to Sell by Private Treaty, viz :— Traction Engine by Fowlsr, 8 horse power, 1501 b pressure Combine by Olayto and Shuttleworlfc^ Elevators oonneoted 1 Double Bagger Chaffcutter by Andrew* and Beaven, Australasia Water Cart and large Whare This plant is well worth Inspection, as it is nearly new, and m thorough order Apply D THOMAS _ Auctioneer



!P T'°T- J Tr NOTICES PERMANENT BUILDING AJSTD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. HP HE Monthly and other payments will A be received at the Office, Tancred ifcreefc, TBIS DAY, TiEbBAY, JULY 2, 1901, From 9 30 a.m. to 4 p.m , nnH Froai 7 30 to 9 p.m. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now due and payable. ALBERT ROBERTS, 3 159 Manager* *TnTmF road" "board, m BINDERS are invited for Metalling 80 X Chains of the South Hinds Road, and 18 Chains of Miller's Road. The Bpeeifioationi may be teen at the Office of Mr J O Bell, Ashburton, and at the residence of Mr D KeUahan, Mayield. Tenders must be delivered ab the Office ef the Borrd, at she Anam* Homestead, on or before WEDNESDAY, the 3rd Ju!y, at 10 a m KDWARD O, WRIGHT, Chairman Anama Road Board 24th Jnne. 19fl. ; 6217



PRIZE FOWLS for"sale, PUREBRED Indian Game, Minorca *. *! rown Leghorns, Lacgahann at Fekin Ducks; Cockerels from 5s H G BERRYMAN



ij^XtKAORDINARY Value for CA.BU— Hi Exhibition Colonial Twiiied Blankets; Speoial Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big dlsuounb for Cash. Now it your time to buy at less than Mill prices; come and look for yonrsblvs j best) value m Canterbury, large size 14a 93, extra large 19s 6d, weight) and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable at j GEORGE DUJSOAN AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street OH Wh«w,oh whepe It *h« Best Boot Shop ? Why Majxok's Zaalaedta Boot Store, ot oonrte. JH. JEWITT, Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish to-night. , Telephone



I fTtOR SAI.K—2| Acres L»nd, Thomas I V Stre*«i, Tii-wald, MPXti English Church, J with 5 ttmmed homse, stable, chaff hoase, I shp.l, at.d orchard, Apply Gro. Vessey, I Tinwßiti- 6 241 i /"\GOD ~NKVVP—JuBr ftTived, px r • f vlf" Msta'aa, A Margin's oplebrate<l Horsfl (.Clippers with Spring Wit>-t«era an^i Graff hopper Spiinjfa, at G. Meddinos', "The Peoplfc's Ironmonger. E W HOOKB- i:Bs~SUv^r .Skuflj Orookett; Mononift, J McCarthy ; j The Vißir,B of Eliz.beth; Lyßbetb; The Secret of the Dead ; tShyiock of the River; '■ Aioiher Woman's Territory ; Two Sidrs of , » Q lestion ; Bwatheart? and Frienda ; cheap «ditionu—No. 5 John Street, Little Loe, Brothers of the Chain, do do, The Green Lenve» of Balgowrie; The Carissima.—• H M JoKEi.



A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Laurol Hoode, of Chrietohmcb, writeß: Bbnjamin Oms had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend advißed me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and id quickly cured BBNJAMIN GUM always aotß like this— It la pleasant to tako—Ohildfen like It— Suitable for yenng or old Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2b 6d, from all Chemists and Greoew, or post free, from • LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedlm Wholesale from all Merchants > ■



TIN WaLD SPORTB AND RACING CLUB nnHS Annual Meeting of the Tinwald Rac L ing and Sports Glsb will be held ai Ltgan'a Tinwald Hotel on Saturday, July 6fah,1901." Business—To receive statements of accounts and general EGATES 6 228 Chairman CHILBLAINS CURED SPEEDILY AN,D PERMANENTLY SS USIHG ; j Plantekoa Ointment WE have no hesitation m saying tha this OINTMENT is the most Elegant and Effective ever produced by Pharmaceutical art, and has never been equalled as an External Bemedy for Inflammation, Bronchiole, Pleurisy, Asthma, Sore Throat, Croup, Scalp Complaint*, Loss of Hair, Burns, Scalds, Sore and Inflamed Eyev, Sandy Blight, Ulcers, Tumors, Abscesses, Whitlows, Files, Cuts and Wounds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Boils, Carbuncles, Pimples, Styes, Blackheads, Freckles, Bites and Btings of Insects, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Eczema, Erysipelas, Eruptions, and Dry, Itching, Scaly, Crusted, Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skin. It is the Best Emolient for Rough Hands 8 rendering them 80ft, Olear, and White m a Single Night, and, used with PLANTEKOA SOAP, surpasses all other treatment far Prodaoing a Olear and Beautiful Complexion a few application.! rendering the Skin like Velvet. With reference to its Healing Qualities we ask you to kindly read the Testimonials published. tDhese speak for themselves. Ask for a free copy of ''The Invalid's Guide," which gives full information with Testimonial!), PLANTJBKOA OINTMENT 2s j ! Sample lln for 6d . 1 Plantekoa Medicated Herbal Soap Is ! JACKSON, Saonders' Buildings, East Street, AGENTS from Chemists and Leading Sfeorekeepa



FUNKKAL NOTICE riIHE Ftiends of the late Mr Thomas Hi JL are respectfully informed thab hh Funeral will move from his late residence, MoHnb Somers \Fbwnt!hip, on WM)NEB- D ay, the 3rd imb, at 2 pm, for the Mount Somcrs Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 3 Undertakers.



HENHY STEPHENSON. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT GREAT Clearing: Sale OF FURNITURE, PIANO, Eto. Prince Alberi Boarding Hotel. THURSDAY, "jily 11th, 1901 Particulars m future advertisements 10 HENRY STEPHBNSON m HE "GOVERK .vi ESTlil SUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with ■ 'i their Trade or Business under " Tba Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well ns under the Common Law. Owner 6of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particnlars as to Rates, atCi apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Couuoissioner Wellington. 6th June, 1901,



WANTED Known—That Geo Ddnoan km do, Chetp Cash Drapers and Bireob Importers, are again victorious m Beating Big Profit Houses. Christohnrcb arms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :— Unbleachod Grey Calioo 2&d, White do 2}<i, Cretonnes (new design*) 4&d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 36'inobes wide do 6|d and Bfd, sold elsewhere at BJd and lO^d; Lace Curtains from Is B£d, two yards wide Sheeting 10} d, Tapestry Counterpanes 5s 6d upwards, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chintz Bed Coverß 2a 3d, Contingenti Rugs sow 2s lid, Door Mats lip, Hearth Rugs 2s 6d, Toilet Covers 7|d, Colonial Flannels from 9|d, Crewdeon's Long Cloth 4}d, Forfir s}d upwards, Art Muslins 3M upwardr, and numerous oi'oer lines eqnauy as oheap GEORGE DUNOAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and. Clothiers, Tanored Street, opposite Aroade 6128 riiHE """ULY STARCH " is superior to X any. Housewives will fiad it most eoonomieal. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 BOOTS, Boots, Boors—The Cheapest House In Ashbarton for Boots is Mkixob's Zealandla Boot Store PAI'TY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pins or nothing ST GEORGE Manufactured/ Goods of various kinds are the best* Try them. Procurable from all storekeepers 5 511 WANTED — 1000 People to try Mbliob's Zealaadla Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear _^ OsTlfancy-Ladlea' Pretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, at Meliok,s Zealandia Boot Store W~~~AN i rBl)—Ladies visiting Dunedln will Snd Hendy'a Hairdreesing Saloons, Princess ntreet, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, etc Toilet goods of every description sioiia¥jDUNCAN AnFco". SPISCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ! MEN'I3 and BOYB' Olothing cheaper | thsn ever—Men's Navy Berge Suits, ] formerly si7a 6d, now 22s 6d • Colonial Tweed Suits were 37<s 6d, now 29s lid, splendid value; 3?weed Trousers Ss 3d; Colonial make do were 9a 6d, now 7s lid; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers, worth 15s 6d, now lls 9d ; best Mole Trousers 5a lid | Colonial Knitted Socks IQil; Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s M, worth 4s 9d; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2b lid, sold elsewhere at 3s 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong school wear, 8s 6d upwards ; small Boys' Navy Serge Rniokers Is lid and 2s 3d. Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2M, 4d, and 5^ ; Men's Elastic Braoes ll|a, Boys do4p upwards; working Hen's Leather Shirts, special value, 2b 4Jd upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2a 6d, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do gs 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Uoders 2a 9d upwards. In oonoloslon— Working Men if yon want your money to go as far (is possible, try DmokV & Co, and you will mat! be ditappointed DUNOAN & 00, Tanored Street



PATTY Pun baking powder the t'feai. novolty, two patty tics fcr nothing grocers. nriHE miost up to date novelty of the day X Patty Pan baking powder ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314 BNTirCouTc shoes from 7a 6d Lactje eveiaing shoes from 3s Sd at D Stock's Blue Boot Store WAWTKD— Ladles t<> see our Tan Kid Gloves la lid per pair; 1 special purchase Black Huea, two pair for Is lid ; Colonial (school) Knit Hose ■ la per pair ; all sizes —Peaece's, corner East and Barnett Streets. 6 60 WlSE~llor"hers — Remember that; Meixok's Great Bargain Sale is now on JUBT arrived a large assortment* of evening hhoes m glace, kid calf, paten white latin etc, at D Stocki 4TTANTED -Purchasers for Colonial '■ TT Elankflts, 15& 9d and 19s lid per pair t Down Qullta 8s lid, 9s lid, 13s 9d at Pearoe's, corner Eaat and Burnett Streets. 6 58



WHAT prize tftkers for pantry use Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelty.



FUR NECKLKI'S. FUR NKCKLETS— (Natural Ski' B)-Speol«l Purchase of Travellers' Samples, rfferin^r at less than one third the usual prices, at 1b 9d, 2s 4&d, 3s 6d upwards; now is your chance to get oomfort and warmth at nominal prioe*~at GEORGE DUNOAN & 00, Ths Notiid Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street, opposite Aroade ; /CHILBLAINS relieved instanTly~oT7ll \J irritation by Lojsby 3 Kcolibah. Few pplicatioiis cure AKfTiD~¥n"own-Great "cTe»H7g Boot Sale atMEtiOK'a Zealandla Boot Store ANTED Known — Men'a "Good Shooter Bo.ifca only 8a Ud, at Melior's Zealnndia Boot Store ONE Mlaute, Please—Have you heard that Meixob's Great Boot Sale is now on fTEMBMBKB for one month only— f\> Mehoe's Stock Takinij Boot Pa'e will last. Come early for bargains ONuE aeain our Ureat SStock Taking Sale ts at hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zaalandia Boot Store



WANTED — All working men to secure a Colonial made suit for 27a 9d ; srrong whipcord trousers 6s Ud 63 Ud at Peakck's, corner East and Bnr n«tt Streets. 6 69



GEOEGB DUNCAN & CO. SPECIAL NOTICE T)&.RENTS of large Families—lf you want IT to study economy, you oannob do better th«n try Duncan & Co, Oheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound;.vto , get splendid value. Compare ow prices,andisWj^ have no fear'of fche result. Note aM,reßß~ Qbobqb Duncan & Co, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade ! LENDERS Wanted— For the wearing 0 ! JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Appl j an J Mellob, Tar.9red Street j (TIHB Crowning Glory of a Womjio is her A Hair, For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing Ito pqua! Hindt's Egg Julep. Bottles Is, at H £ Bonninton's, Chemist.



' WA>TID. ■ T>ATTY Pan baking powder "isThe great JL eat novelty yoa ever saw. fold all grocers. ' T>EMEMBRR Melior's Great Stock I\: Taking Boot Sale Is now on. GJreat Bargains at Mellor'a ITOH V OhilhUica are rtlievpd iaetantTy and quickly cured by Loafst s Koolibah Very »oon cure /Tl) TO Hardlky Bros, for Irortmong"ery v3T Tiownrw, and Bru«hware ; Mantle Pieces from 24b, Register Grstes from 16« K'togon nm PATTY Pan baking powder contains a oatty naTi it woh end of tin. WAJNI'Jh.D KNOWJN—Btron«! Dress Tweeds 6a Ud dress; Figured biacke from 7s Ud ; evening phadea m Nun'a Veiliner, Is 3d.—Peabce's, corner Eas6 and Burnett Streets. 6 61 EXI'RA WAR NEWS — BTg"ProlTs Defeated. —G. Dunoak 4 Co. are selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, i,t> 10|d, worth Is 3d, Black Dress Sergei (wide) Is If 1, Melton Drets Tweeds 110} d upwards, Flannelette Skirtings ?|i, Blouse 6i!kH (evening shaken) Is 7|d, Black Velveteens Is 31, Coloured do at Is Sd, worth 2« 3d ; siiverat other lines equally as oheap ; no room to advertise GEORGE DUNOAN AND 00, Tanored Street, Aahburton



WANTED— A Smart Boy at obop:— Apply FbakkCvbtib, Watchmaker^ FOR dale -^Mangolds .'and Carrots, &\ per ton, delivered within 2 miles of bridge—W. Clabk, Tinwald. 7 9 WAMTEU KNOWN by Working Meo —that for 3s lid they oan buy a good I strong Vesb m any size ; a good dark Suit 1 'or 22a 64 ; bard wear working Shirts for 2s 3d 1 heavy ribbed Pants for Is lid ; all mz3H In strong dark Trousers tor 6s lid } aod ' Hac» ami U.p* iium 6d. All ad MIKWIXL At [ Toa»ftii s saie of ateok.



O." Magnus, D. Patkrson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Advieer« of Canterbury. MACHUS, PATEBSOM AHD CO )Gold Dredging Bbokebs, High Street, Ghriatchuroh , Beliabla and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus haa nad 16 years prjotioal experience on the Molyneux River,! Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Aah burton Representative WANTED— Contract Teams'for Plough ing. Apply W SUTHERLAND, 7 11 Tinwald