CABLE NEWS.

United Prena Assooiatlon~By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, August 6 The King, on Monday morning, Inspected the Antarctic ship Discovery, at Cow eg.

Lokjdon, Aogusfc 7 The Discovery haa Bailed on the Antarctic expedition; In tbe House of Commons Mr Chamberlain confirmed the statement fcbat the great majority of the Imperial Appelate Conference were opposed to drastic changes, and added that Great Britain did not propose such changes, bat asks the colonies to suggest such alterations in the procedure as appeared desirable.

Budapesth, August © Consternation has been caused here, consequent on the action of the Minis tir of the Interior, on the ground of morality, not permitting the employ ment of barmaids under forty years of age

Stdney, August? A few bones and other remnants of Another body have beta found in Horiern'B rains;

Eleven men, the principals in the recent boxing contest, were committed for trial on a charge of feloniously ilaying Otto Oribb, Bail was allowed.

In the Assembly the Treasurer stated that the Commonwealth celebration had cost over £122,000, and the South African and China contingents 083,000 to the end of June.

Death of the Empress Frederick

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb

London, August 7 The Empreea Frederick is embalmed* and lies hidden in a maua of roseci The features •how traces of the deepest suffering. A splendid tribute has been paid her by the Frecob press, and world wide condolence hae been tendered to King Edward and the Kaiser. At the deceased's rcquesb the Biibop of Ripon will officiate at the funeral •ervioe on Thursday, and it will be re ■Motect to the family m Ihe castle;

(Received Augustß, 9.15 am) London, August 7 The body of the Empress Frederick will h© transferred on Saturday by torchlight to Kronberg Church. The second! funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon in the presence of the household and privileged persocs, and transferred cm Monday to Potsdam, where a service will be held in the M&eolemn on the 13th.

Received August 8, 9.18 a m) Sydney, August 8 Both State Houses have adopted addresses of sympathy with the British and German Royal families. The Premier explains that the non adjourn ment of the Assembly, was the result t)i not being officially informed of the death

A Fatal Explosion

TWELVE FER^OSS KILLED JN PfIILADELPHIA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New YorKj Aug 6

A barrel of gasoline exploded in Phita dslphla, and started afire, which wrecked a number of fine building?. Twelve people were killed and forty bjared.

A Noted Criminal Captured

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph Received August 7, 10 2 pm Sydney, August 7 A man named Samuel Btrudgeon, with several aliases, was remanded for a week, on a, provisional warrant, on a charge of horse stealing at Greytown North, New Zealand. The accused is described as a well known New Zea land criminal^ and is also believed to be concerned in several daring rob beries in New South Wales. He ad mitted to the police he had escaped from a New Zealand gaol seven years ago. The arrest was made in the middle of last night at Mossman's, where the accused recently rented a fashionable cottage,by a podse of armed

The Naval Manœuvres

United Press Association—By Etao&rlo Telegraph —Copyright

London, August 6 The Admiralty terminated the ftQtQmu naval manoeuvres a day earlier fehan was originally intended, officially declaring that the manceuvres have taught the lessons which it was ex pected they would teach. It is under ttood that the demonstration showed the necessity for a vast preponderance of Ihe vesiela engaged being employed, in the event of hostilities, defending Ihe coasts.

Class Legislation.

CIPITAL FRIGHTENED AWAY

United Prea Association—By Elecsria Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, August 7

At the annual dinner of the Cham ber of Commerce, a member stated that h8 had recently met a gentleman representing a wealthy London cor poration who had been sent to Sydney to make arrangements for starting the manufacture of raw products, This gentleman, after travelling through all the States, including New Zealand, told him that he could not, owing to claae legislation, recommend his princi paleto invest money in either Australia or New Zealand, and intended going to the Argentine, to carry out his project there.

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest M Sandeteis, DB O AJ, F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be cossulted on all cases of defective eyesight* Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre noriptlontt prepared. Fees moderate, Cora ♦ tilting rooms, Cashel Street- W;, over M Sandßtein s Jeweller, Cbriatchurc*'. 9to 11 to 4 daily

SOUTH AFRICA.

CJnitod Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 6 A son of Commandant Froneman, who murdered the envoy of the Nor gendaal-Kroonstadt Peace Committee has been killed at Winburg, Important papers were found in his pockets. The male refugees in the Kroonstadt Camp intend to present loyal addresses to Colonel Goold-Adams, the Lieu tenant Governor of the Orange River Colony, London, August 7

The House of Commons, by 196 against 59, voted a grant of six and a half millions in aid of the annexed South African colonies.

Mr Chamberlain, dealing with the vote for the South African colonies, said, • Oar first duty is to oar friends. He continued that energetic action would be taken on behalf of. loyal refugees. The re-settlement of far mers was intended at the earliest pes siblo date. He would also Introduce humane laws dealing with the natives.

The Times announces that General Neville Lyttelton and Lord Milner will start for Sooth Africa on Saturday.

United Press Association—-By Eleotro Telegraph

Wellington, a ugußt 7 A cable to the Governor elates that 4059, John Whyfce, of the Seventh Contingent;, is dangerously ill cf enteric ab Garmlston.

The Situation in China.

United Press Association—By Electric [Telegraph—Copyrighb

Hongkong, Ah gnat 6 Great activity ia being displayed in several Chinese arsenals, Q-ewan and Japanese instructors are also hard at work drilling the army of Honan: Hong Kong, August 7 Although the China indemnity pro tocal is ready, Sir E. Satow has inti mated to Great Britain that no reasons are assigned • London, August 6 In the House of Lords, the Marquis of Lansdowne expressed uhope that the China indemnity protocol would be signed in a few days. The remaining questions at issue with China relate to Article II of the Allies' joint note, and deals with abuses of the liken and ob struction of trade. Perhaps it w#s desirable that the enquiry should be removed from the representatives now dealing with it at Pekin, and placed in the hands of a less unweildy conference. Great Britain recognised under the Anglo-Russian agreement what that agreement described as the geographical i gravitation of Manchuria in the matter of railway construction, but claimed the maintenance of treaty rights.

THE LATEST

BOOTH AFBIOA.

SCOBELL'3 SUCCESS

THE WEEKLY BAG

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Received Wakapuaka Aapupt 8, 9 15 am, This offina 947 am IoNDON, AugOSt 7 Colonel IScobell inflicted heavy losses on Lategan.

Lord Kitchener's weekly report shows that 48 Boers were killed, 19

wounded, 220 taken prisoners, and 57 surrendered. A pompom, 141 rifles, 8,660 rounds of small anne ammuni tion, 186 waggons, and many horßea and cattle were captured.

United Prose Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph T)UNEDiN,*Atigast 8 Trooper Feeaan, of the Fourth Contin gent died in the hospital early this morning from an abscess on the liver.

Home and Foreign

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(Received August 8, 9 30 & m A DAEING ROBBERY New York, August 7 Robbers tunnelled 350 feet from the shore to the strong room of the Selby Smelting Works, "Valiejo, California, removing bars of gold valued at £70,000 sterling, and escaped in a boat. The trail was strewn with red pepper to prevent the bloodhounds following^

Australian

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Received August 8, 9.43 a in DAYS OF MOURNING

Sydney, August 8 The Government have gazetted Sunday and the next dsy as days of mourning, in token of sympathy with the King in his great affliction UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANTS Melbourne, August § In the House Mr Barton in moving the second reading of the Immigra tion Restriction Bill said he did not believe the danger was immediate, but if steps were not taken to cope with the future influx of Undesirables, industrial moral evils would grow at an alarming rate. The Bill allowed the Government to be arbitrary if necessary, but allowed discrimination

He intimated that another bill would be introduced, dealing with the South Sea Island labour. That suoh labour should be abolished, he thought he could conclusively show SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POLITICS Adelaide, August 8 In the Assembly, Mr Price, leader of the Labour Party moped a want of confidence motion, in which he charged the Ministry with deserting the Liberal party, and going back to household suffrage. The debate is not finished

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Unified Press Association-—By Elootrlo Telegraph Wellington, Au» 8 F Franklin, who was fit one cime treasurer, of the Wellington Racing O!ub, and aa old West Coaster, died here today at the age of 65, Stbatfobd, August 8 A young man named Edwin Archibald, at one time secretary of the Hawera Dairy Company, was brought up thia morning for alleged embezzlemenb of the funds of tbe i Company and remanded to Hawera. |

Dtoedin, August 8 Albert Smith, w partner in McGoven's brewery, abcut 40 years of age, shot himself fatally last night.

William Batty, aged 19, accidentally shot and killed himself when out rabbiting mar Berwick.

Deputation to the Premier.

FARMERS' GRIEVANCES

United PresK Association—By Elaatrio Telegrap Weixingtoh, August 8 A deputation of Wellington dißtriob far mers and others waited on the Premi r yesterday, and urged the various grievances of their industriep. Among other things they urged the ootnpuiaory grading of fl \xi The Premisr,in reply, undertook to represent this matter to the Cabinet), and aaid the Government was practically subeidisiog the dairy industry to the extent of £10,000 a year, and the meat industry £-10,000 a year, and they had been instru mental in obtaining ordera for upwards of 50,000 tons of oats, and more was likely to be done in that direction. The purchases of remounts had Bent up the prices of horses £5 per head. He pointed oub that if there were a regular lice of steamers to South Africa, the small produoers Gould chip on their . own account, but before this was dona there must be cod storage ab the other end, and it re maiued to be Been whether Parliament would bo sanction the steamer and storage proposals. The Government would how ever give Parliament the opportunity of deciding. The question of cold storage in England has been considered, and he was now in communication with the Agent General on the subj'-ot. If Parlia ment gave the necessary authority the money was here, despite the Government financial difficulties and it would probably mean storage iv London and also in Liver* pool or Manchester if nob Glasgow. He approved of the Bugges&ion by Mr Mooro {Producers 1 Union) that there should be a conference of the representatives of the Freeing Company's, and if it waß held the State would be represented. As to the proposals for instruction as to wool claesifica' tioo,they might establish olaesea of instruc tion for sheep inspectors and for Government servants representing the department of agriculture in the country districts,and these could help the small farmer

| A Lad? Aspibant—Mrs Bridgetta Cuoard is a candidate for & seat on the Tetnuka Borough Council. Personal—Messrs J Ronnie and 0 W ; Adaoiß, members of the Education Board, ' with the Secretary (Mr H 0 l/»nt>) are vieiting A-Iford Forest tomorrow, on business connected with the Board,' Mr Reanie was I in Aehburton today:

MINING

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DunediNj Angust 8 Today's Salee—Alpine No 2 42a 6d : Oairnniuir 18s 6d ; First Chance 24a 6d ; Fourteen Mile Beach 26s 9d ; Great Centra! 22', 22s 6d, 3 psvrcela at S2s 9d ; Monte Christo 5 parcels at 25b ; KJuwarau Btidge 3i 3rl, 8a; Upper Magnetic 3s, 3 parcels at 2s 9d

THE ASfiBtJETOB GUARDIAN j MtJESDA^ AUGUST 8, 1001



MB WHBELBIt GOSC BID OK HIS BHEtfMATISM. ••Dariog the winter of 1898 I was so lame in my joints, in fact all over my body, that I oouM hardly hobble around, when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Fain Balm. From the first application I began to gst weli, and was oared and have worked steadily all the year. Fos sale by Ashburton Drug Co, Wades Teething Powders for Rabies are soothing, redace fever and prevent Uotches;; price, Is



SHE RECOMMENDS CHAMBBELAIN'S COUGH REMEDY. •'I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a number of years and hwe no hesitancy in Baying th^b it is the best reme3y for oougfaß, cplda and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my aonfidonce in this Remedy' For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. \ Smoke New Yeans



1 WANTEDS, Etc. I fT7 ANTED at once—Board and Reside-ce I V V Ia a private family, with ftocommoda r Hon for ft horse. Apply " Applicant," thiß Offio^ 8 66 "OTANTED, by Superior Person—Situ*' VV tion in some useful capacity. Good references. Christian family preferred. Middle aged— Miss B, 68 Worcester Street, E, Christchnroh 8 69 T7IQWL Netting from J^d per yard ; Sheep P Netting (centre strand), 3|d per yard ; Garden Tools in great variety, equally cheap, afc —Geo, Meddiks, The People Ironmonger. BIG Selection of Paper ' Editions of popular Books 8d each, doth bound Books 9d each—A T H Williams 7 251 £*/"\/\ BIRTHDAY Cards fcochoose from tJ\J\J new Designs from Id to 5s each -A TH Williams 7 250 FRESH Lob of Fancy Gras^eß for Table Decoration 6d, 9d, 1b and la 61.—A T H Williams 7 248 /"^ LORIOUS Reien Record Number, \JT London News, The Duke in Southern Io!es Ib, The Dock's VWN The Relief of Kmna*i, The Career of a Beaoty, The Lord of the Bea, Fire Years of my Life (Dreyfns), The Column ; cheap editions in preat variety by popular authors—H M JQNS3 "TTIBWS in Colour—Photography nicely V framed, very ohoice 5a 9d each, 11» p*lr—A T H Williams *" 7 249 4 i VTr/HERE are you going to my pretty W Maid? To see J Stage sweep our chimney she said, He doeß it bo nicely and sweety and clean, Thab ne'er a epeck of soot can be aeeo." I Dont forget the above, and send for J Stack at once, Chimney Bweep, Treverton. Orders, care Kerr Bros. ENTERTAINMENTS HALL-ONE NIGHT ONLY, SATURDAY, August 10, FTIHE Grandest; the largest Company that X has ever visited Aahburton. 1 TEE GREAT OPERATIC ARTIST, •Tosepliine Ssftamton* AND THAT SPLENDID OKOANISATION, THH STANTON AMERICAN OPERA COY., In Aubei's Glorious Opera, FRA DIAVOLO. T7IRA TOAVOLO. B.& DIAVOLO. JO RA DIAVOLOj PRICEa--4i, 2s 6i, and In ; Box Plan and Day Sales to all ports at Jones' ; Doot6 7.15; Overture, 8. 8 45 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Grand National Steeplechases ftt Christ church, August 13tb, 15th, and 17tb. Ij' XCURSION Tickets at fares of 2d ppr Ll mile fireb claae, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2a respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be isßU6d to Christchurch from Dunedln and all stations north thereof od the Harunui-Bluff section, from the 12th to the 16th August; and from Ashburton, Waikari, and inter mediate stations, including Bfcationn on branohea between thoße points, by first train on the 17th August; all available for return ti 1 the 21ai AugUßb. The journey musb be started on tb.9 date of the purchase of the ticket in every instance, and may ba broken after the first 25 miies. 8 63 BY ORDEK. Public notices. STBAIED.: t CJTRAYBD into iry yard on Aogust 4, one Pig. Owner <nn have same by paying expenses JOHN MORIARTY, 8 65 Allenton ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY SHAREHOLDERS are reminded thab Tenders for the 58th Appropriation of £300 s will be received ab the Society's Office, Burnetb Street, until spm TO-MORROW, 9ch inst JAS. B CHRISTIAN, ! 864 Secretary i N O T I O E. i TO GYMNASTS. j WE ARE NOW Taking Orders for Ladies' and Gentlemen's Light Gymnastic Shoes, specially mide for the purpose. Prioea very low. Di STOCKS Blue Boofc fcjtore, Jubilee Buildings, Ashburton 8 67 ~~TFarmers* untonT"" AN Important Meeting of Farmsrss h called for 2 o'clock on SATURDAY, 10th AUGUSI, at the Rooms ot the A. and P. Association, Arcade, Ashburtoo, Is order to take- steps to form a FARMERS' UNION, j With ft view to protect th® interests of' Farmers 8 53 TO LET OR FOR SALE. IFive Roomed House, with Stable, | acre of land IFour Roomed House, with Stable, $ acre of land Apply 8 54 JAMES GUDSELL, Tinwald NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY PURSUANT to the terms of the « Banka and Bankers Act. 1380,' and the ' Banks and Backers Act Amendment Aob, 1882,' TUESDAY, the 13th August, 1901, is here by appointed a special Bank Holiday at) the offices of the undermentioned Banks ab AshburtoQ :•— The Union Bank of Australia Limited,— G E Tolhubsx, Inspector Bitnk of Australasia,— G Wintbb, Inspector B»nk of New South Walee,— B M Molineaux, for Inspector Bank of New Zealand,*— James Embling, General Manager Ashburton, August 7ch, 1901 8 68 EMPRESS NEEDLE, SHORU) SEASON ONLY; HOKT SEASON ONLY* Awarded four Gold Medals* ALL LESSORS FREE. Burnett Street—Mrs Lloyd's Music Depot _______ MRS CURTIS' Second Term starts from July 26bh. Berlin Polka, and Ameri can Waltz and other new and up bo date dances will be taught) ia two lessons if | nooeesary. Classes as usual. T) ATTY Pan baking powder is the great IXT esb novelty yon ever saw* Bold ail i grosers.



O Magnus, D. Patekson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. mmm, patersou urn go Gold Dkedging Bkokees, High Street, Chrißtcnnrch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years , practical experience on the Molynenx River, Ot&go ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashbnrton Representative



B BINEBB NOTICES A. AGER, ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, AND 2, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTOHURCH BUSINESS NOTICES JAMES BAKER, Furnishing Warehouse, (Havelook Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Ohdefcehiuch prices for Gash or Time Payments, FOR WATCHES! .CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eso, GO <SQ G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and welter Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotel Ashburton, —Bepairs v Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, BICYCLES RE-PLATED AND i RE-ENAMELLED IN all the COLOURS of the RAINBOW, including BLACK and WHITE. | SILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required. FROM 20g, Oaies, Lowry and Co., ZBALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Street ST GEORGE JAMS excel al! others, they are delicious Bolci by all etora keepers 5 313



WANTErS, E'JO. FOR SALE-A Lady'B Wavsrley Bicycle, in good order. Apply Misses Page, Ariel Confectionery, Eaßt Street ■ JTT JBWITT, Fishmonger and • .IJL • Poulterer, Burnett Street Freeh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of freßh Fish to-afght.—Weather permitting; Telephone 96 WANTED— Ladies visiMng Dunedin wl 1 find Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, PrltJcesa street, replete with every comfort fnr Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto T«;ilefc goods of every description FOR Sale, cheap, for Caah—Several bun dred pairs of Bootß and Shoes. Apply Mellok's Zealand a Boob Store Til XT BAORDlNdirTalae for~CABH JCU Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big discount) for Gash, Now is your time to buy at 1988 than Mill prices; como and look for yourselves; beab value in Canterbury, large size 14s 9i, extra large 19s 6d, weight and quality ffvaranteed ; only obtainable at GEOEaE DUJNCAN AND 00, Cheap Gaah Drapers. Tancred Street A SPECIAL Purchase—Ladies' Patenb Evening Shoes with strap and toe (Jap 3s 9d, do without strap 2a 6d, Glace Kid 2 strap 4s 6d, with Buckle ss, toe Gap 5a 9d, Genl's Copro Shoes 7s, Ladies'Felb Slippers Is, do with strap and oarpab soles Is 6d, Carpeb Slippors with leather solert 2s 6d, 2a lid, and 3a 6d, A superior Felfc Fur trimmed with Buckle and Leather sole 2a lid. A large Stock of Ladies 5 and Gent's Boots and Shoes, suitable for present wear, Children's school Boots a Specialty at R Aloosn's Sale 21 MEN'S Leather Shirts 2a lid, Kaiapoi Flannel Undershirts 2a lid, Woollen Knitted Underpants 3s 3d, Men's Serpe Suits 21s ; a fine assortment of Men's, Boys' and Youths' Colored Irish and Scotch Tweed Susie ; a fall range of sizes in Boys' and Youths' Overcoats, Men's Waterproofs, Covert Coata and Chesterfields, all reduced, during the Bale at R Aioorn's 7 216 ONE Minute, Please—Have yon heard that Mellor's Great Boot Sale is now on WANTED Known —That we stock large ranges of Carpet Squares in all s'z3B; new colourings In Skin Mats and Bags, just opened—Mitchell & Turner GEORGE DUICANTASITca SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men'B Navy Serge Salts, formerly 27a 6d, now ?.2s 6d ; Colonial Tweed Suits were 37s 6d, now 29s lid, splendid value; Tweed Trousers 5s 91; Colonial make do were 9? 6d, now 7s lid ; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Twaed Trouserß, worth 15s 6d, now 11s 9d ; besb Mole Trousers 5a lid; Colonial Knitted Socks lOd: Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s &<?, worth 4s 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2s lid, sold elsewhere ab 3a 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong school wear, 8s 6d upwards ; small Boys' Navy Serge Knickers Is lid and 2s 3d, Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2fd, 4d, and 5^ ; Men's Elastic Braces ll|d, Boys do 4Jd upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, special value, 2s 4^d upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do 5s 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Unders 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion- Working Men if you want your money to go as far as possible, try Duncan & Co, and you will not be disappointed DUNCAN & CO, Tancred Street EXTRA WAR NEWS— Big Profits Defeated. —G. Duncan & Co. are selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, ab lOfd, worth Is 3d, Black Drees Serges (wide) Is Ijji, Melton Dresa Tweeds 10§d upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7|J, Blouse Silks (evening shades) Is 711, Black Velveteens Is 3:?, Coloured do ab Is 9d, worth 2a 3d ; several other lines equally as cheap ; no room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO,' Tancred Street, Ashburton george" i)UNCA¥~&"ISa SPECIAL NOTICE PARENTS of large Families—lf yon want io study economy, you oannob do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound {„ get splendid value. Compare our prices, and we have no fear of the result, Note addresa— t^KORGE Duncan & Co, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade FUR NECKLETS, PUR NECKLETS— (Natural Skipb)—Special Purchase o Travellers' Samples, offering at Sees than one third the usual prices, at Is 9d, 2b 4£d, 3s 6d upwards; now is your chance to get comfort and warmth at nominal priceH—ab GEORGE DUNCAN k 00, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade WANTED Known—That) we are show ing several specially Cheap Lines ia Boys" and Youths' Clothing, Every article of dress necessary to man's comfort and good appearance, in stock and to measure, ftb MITOHBLL & TUENBR'S T)ATTY Fan baking powder toe great XT novelty, two patty k tins for nobbing grocers i _ i^iBILBLAINS relieved instantly of all \J irritation by Loasby' Koolibab. Few applications cure WANTED Known—That Geo Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direct Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profit Houses. Ohristchuroh firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :— Unbleachod Grey Calico 2£d, White do 2|d, Cretonnes (new dusigns) 4£d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 36 inches wide do 6|d and B|d, sold elsewhere ab B£d and 10£ d ; Lace Curtains from Is Bid, two yarda wide Sheeting lOfd, Tapestry Counterpanes 5s 6d upwards, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chintz Bed Covers 2s 3d, Contingent Bugs now 2s lid, Door Mats llgd, Hearth Rugs 2s 6d, Toilet Covers 7|d, Colonial Flannels from 9|d, Crewdson's Long Cloth 4£<J, Forfar s|d upwards, Art Muslins 3|d upwards, and numerous other lines equally as cheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and Clothiers, tTanored Street, opposite Arcade 6 128 T>EMNANTS of all sorts mast be JA> cleared to make room for Goods now arriving. — Peakce's Sale Drapery and Clothing WANTfiD-The Public to know that we buy for cash and sell for cash, hence our low prices.—Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets ITTTANTED TO SELL-Several Pairs 7T Blankets (slightly soiled) at cost price Job lot Down Qailts from 7s lid each. — Pbakce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Cretonnes3fd, White Twill Sheeting B|d, Table Damask Bfd, at Peauce's Sale Drapery and Clothing TTTANTBD TO CLEAR-Job f T Ladies' Belts, usual price Is Lot to 2s 9i, your pick at la 3d6d. Pearcje's Sale Drapery, etc Working men to see •TT Tweed Trousers 6a lid, Saddle Tweeds 7s lid, Job Lot Sulfes from 25s 6d.-~Pearce's Sale, Corner Easb and Bnrnett Streets WANTED- Bnyers Men's Mufflers 9d; Colonial Knitted Socks, 2 pairs for la 6di, Good Caps Is. 1 — Pearce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED -All Ladies to see our Black Figured Dress Staffs 6s lid and 9a lid the dress.—Pearce's £?ala Drapery and Clothing



DAVID THOMAS _____ ARCADE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th SPECIAL ENTRY MR DAVID THOMAS will offer on account of a Client :— 2DR4UOHT MARES, 4 years, by Kelvin, in foal to Scottish Chief* Grand workers. 8 59 Sale ab 1 p.m PROPERTIES FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SAI S — Several Good FARMS ia the Ashbarton Ooanty, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakala, thoroughly Improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakala,thoronghly improved, £12 560 Acres, Mltcham Road, no buildings* £5 . ■ 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5a 140 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, 14 10a 1000 Acres, Lauristrn, no buildings, £6 207 Acres. Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoronghly lm» proved, £14 233 Acres, Mibcham Bead, Improved, £5 420 Acres, Cherteey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhnrst, £9 5000 Acres, Binds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 63 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springbnrn, Improvements, nearly new, land good ; £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly Improved, £460 3 Shops, with five roomed Duelling, TaDcred Street, Ashburton. 1960 acres, go©d land, Awaklno, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10a 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres* Fairfiejd, thoroughly im* proved, £5 10s 500 acres, Winehraore, good improve' ments, £3 15s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided; well watered, and improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Laarlston, £5 10s 155 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £5 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £3 1180 acres, Sprlngburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Ruapuha, subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smiths shop, £ 6 500 Acres, Rangitata, in English grass, subdivided into 8 paddocks, two roomed hut, £4 220 Acres, Rargitata, in tussock, sub divided into two paddocks, wire fences, £3 603 Acres, Lauriaton, subdivided, well , watered, with three roomed house, £7 D. THOMAS, Ashburfcon FRIeDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, Aug 22, I9OL I/lOR which wo Bball be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDBR, 7^ 142 Auctioneer. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Space by steamer available, and are in ft position to quote lowest ratea of freight Clients wishing to chip wilt please com* raunlcate with us promptly FRIEDLANDEK BEOS, WANTED— ~~^ OATM SHEAVES For Shipment to South Africa. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. © rHEWZEAg^Pi • NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY PARENTS INSPECT— Our Boys' Strong Tweed Suits, 6g 6d Oar Boys' Sailor Suits, 5s 6d " Oar Bovb' Norfolk Saite, 14g Oar Boys' Transvaal Suits, 10s Wear Guaranteed. Boya' School Boots from 5a 6d Best Value Boya' Tweed Caps, 3d and 6d Boys' Tweed Overcoats from 6s 6d BOYS' WATERPROOF COATS NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T7ACTORY LOTHING Jj ACTORY MRS J. LLOYD, TEACHER op PIANOFORTE and ORGAN. (TERMS— £I la per quarter. Up to date Muaio and Musical InstrumSß Ab Town prices Music Depot—Eurottt Sißisf 7



BUBINKBB NOTICES WHERE TO BUY. Great Clearance Sale Now Going 1 On OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOB A FEW WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. TTNBOUKDED SOOOESS OF A. ORE'S GREAT DRAPERY SALB. French Dress Fabrics—6a will purchase a goo 3 costume Ladies' Black and Colored Jackets 6a lid to 12s 6d Ladies' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, 3>B lid to 9s 6d Ladies' Hemmed Handkerchiefs 2s per dozen Ladies' Macintoshes, special value, greatly reduced Ladies' Mantles, Broche Silk, at half price Best ColoniaJ White Blankets 16a 6d, 18s 6d, 21s 6d to 30a i Men's Suits from 20s, grand value, all sizes Men's Framed Felt Hats, tremendous reductions, from 4s 6d« A lot of email sizes, good quality, at 6d and Is each Men's Waterproof Ooate, special reduction TAILORING DEPARTMFJST-Suits to measure from £8 3s DRESSMAKING, as usual, at satisfactoiy prices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magnificent Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORE,. wmmmmimßmßmmmmm^mHmimKmmmt^ammmMmmmmmmimmmmamummmmammmmmmmmmmmmi KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JUBT LANDED 144 Oil Stove*?, which must be sold from 5s 6d each Will warn yoar Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Dont Fail t to take advantage of this offer. WESTPORT GOAL. Always in Stock. Also Newcastle Goal of very best quality. Shag Point, the mo£t economical in the market, SHOET FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders left at ocr East Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLLINS .& CO,, IRONMONGERS, PAINTER?, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Foyal Insurance Compact Telephone No 64 WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFOBD have juet received ex b.b Wakaoul and P«p»roi, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES. BOOTS, &O, Children's Winter Slippers at Bd, ICd, Ip, 2s 6d, and 3a per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at Is, Is fid, 2s bd, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 7a 6d, and 8t per p»i« Gentlemen's at nil prices Also,—Children's, Ladies , and Sentlemen'e Goloshes. The Beat Golosh tntnnfobtnred INSPECTION INVITED. NICHOLAS & PICKFOED. EAST STREET; £££?* JUST IN TIME GUNS. Gtm GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 30s to £7 10s CAETEIDGEa Elej's Bke, Smokelese, and OniTersal j NEW OLCJB, NEW RIVAL HOBSE~~CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. TJ A TVT f^ 17 Q ("OrioD»"'"Zealandia," aud » Scott c") Regiitter XVXjIX'I \jrJCiO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Famishing Ironmongery, ©fee. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. GL MEDDINS, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade J. ;.y. DE BEEE Morrow, Bassett 6 Co, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER WIEXS Stbkbt, AsHßUßroif. TUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF """" Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware IMPOKTED rom the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. PLOTJGrH Articles suitable for Presentation? and Wedding Presents a Specialty. SHARES» IHBPEOTION INVITED. ""~ , RANSOMES 1 B.N.F, and WATCHES. a n. c i *«, a „ HORNSBY'S "C SHARES Another Parcel of three dozen NIOEEL KEYLES3 LEVEKS at 27s ALL SIZE This Is the watch that has given ench unfailing tatlsfactlon, that 1b !s needless to mention Its numerous excellent quail «——. ties. Everyone sold is an advettlaement In itself. IRON FIELD GATES. NEW JEWELLEKY lOffe, lift, and 12ft] £1 ENGAGEMENT-RINGS. $30 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Muff- """" chains. The Newest .Novelties rriimiin ■Ilirmil The Latest Appliances and Appointment *» FOR SIGEfT TESTING joat to hand , M mim% J • V.JJJIL JjJbjJliXl ry EMEMBER for one month onlf— f..»«f M .k A.hht. r to -**' Mbliob's Stock Taking Boot S»le Em $tmb t Ashbartoo wiHlasb. Com© ewly for btrgtbt ■