Home and Foreign.

—♦— , —» Dalted Press As*oolat!on—By Rlentric QE*«l«gr»ph—Copy rig h t Hawked! Juno 19, 9 15 a m ANOTHER RUSSIAN PRINCESS St Petbbsbdbo, June 18 The Tsaritz& hat another daughter. APE LTCK'MKN Zanzibar Juae 18 Mr H H Johnston, Britigh Oom ■««iioosp of the Dyganda protectorate, centrums the discovery by explorer Grogirj of apft Hk« mew m a district 011 the' verge of the Oougo forests A NOTIFICATION London, Jane 18 Gfiai Britain lm« notified the Powers of this refusal of China's application for an increase m the dutieti on opium mud rice

SOUTH AFRICA

BOEK PRISONERS

KRUGER REALISING

Unttod Pres» A««ool»tioi—By Eleotrl 0 T«!egttph—Oopyvigbt Received Juno 19, 926 a m London, Jane 18 The prisoners of war number 19,242. BSUiotts prisoners are m a deplorable «oadition, some wearing women's •kirts It is rumoared tbat Kmger is sell ing the Transvaal and Sonfch African tecarities, and is reinvesting m console, French Rentes, and other continental ■locks

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eieo rio Telegraph Dunedin, June 19 Aadf«w Aneteriton, who was admitted to this hospital a week ago, eufferiog from ifij'jrl** sustained by falling through a Ibrtdge on the railway at Furaicroui, died iftll aigbt. He laavss b widow and family! Dunedin June 19 Th« elty msmbers have wired to Sir J 6 Ward •• We deeply regret that you as leader of the democrafcive party shonld hare aocep' led* title" Auckland, Jane 19 At the ioqaeeb on Mary 0 Dowrf, wife o! 'tilt; HceDiew of the Criterion Hotel, Dr WHkSoiimbpwaaed by the Crown, said he Mweribed for a yoang woman whom ha beSieTed to be the deceaaed. and Buppiied her with medicine. He muver caw her again till after her death. Nelson, Juue 19 There was a eevere northeast gale acconv pacled by heavy rain last night). All the riren ia the dictriot are m high flood. At Takaka the township w»i under water daring the night, Water was also to aeveral honeti m% Brightwater. Two breaches were mads ia the Stoke end of the Rooks Road wttii. The raiofall for J<ane to date was (study lereo inches, as sgainsb only three «|o»rfc»re of an inch for the whoh of May. tfbe College and school oadtts left for Obrlateberoh vie Piston and Wellington last sight, The trip to Piston oooupied orer twelve hears

Sporting.

AUCKLAND RACES

United Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph Auckland, June 19 The concluding day of the Auckland Winter Mteting opened wifch showery wtatber and a sloppy coarse. Results— Second Maidek Steepleohask, 2£ miles —Pungarehu .1, Kowhai 2, HyUs 3. Rufua was scratched ; won by two lengths ; Svlva* naa and Capford fell Dividend—£4 17s Third Wkweb—Beddin^on, lOnt 71b, 1 j Yoke 2, Sb Ursula 3. Baddiugton asd Retells were bracketed; La Gloria, Dart* moor, Wiatoran, and Motor wore watched ; woa by « length ; dividend— £9 Isa

THE ROYAL VISIT

THB LANDING IN WELLINGTON Qutted Press Association—By Kleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright Wbi&ingtok, June 19 It !• rasalog heavily today, and promises to «pol! the open air fuoccieae, tho tnoat importanb of which are the presentation of medals to retarned soldiers, sod a garden party alt Government Honae, The statement that tbe Duke will present the flalori to any corps ia New Zealand, is Inoorreat &ad it is desired officially that this mis itatement be oorreoSed. Tbe Governor this morning (presented the cap be bad given aa Hod Colonel got tbe Wellington battalion to tbe Post and Tele graph Rifles who won it m competition for field firing. Tbt Daehew of York received from a deputation representing tbe women of Welii lagton tbe gift of* model carved Maori hoaae. Tbe presentation wan made by Mrs HD Bell on behalf of tba Oommittse. The Bnobese exprewed her great: pleasure m tooepting the gilt; and asked that her thaoka be tendered to the donors. As ths oarviog wai onSniihed tbe model belonging to Lad? Baofnrljr was mcd sztd the gift itself will be forwarded to England later on. There was a i»rge attendance at the prcsenistioD of medals to the men who were ditwo up at the Parliamentary Boild log«, aarroQDdad by a crowd. Their Royal Hiftbaeasmt dirove up pnootiaaily at noon and received heairty cheers. No time was lost m ge&tjisg to work, and the medals were presented aloioi'b m fast as Olonei Penton eoitld call oafe the cames. 311 were handed to the reoipienti by the Duke who wore the gmiforoa of ("he liieh Funi!iorß. Nurses Monsois and W*rmiogtciD, who oame last, giaiitivad three cheers, A running ire ot applause wae kept op daring the ceremony* Trooper Morgso, 'of Hokitika who had tea dered some serrice to Prinoe Tack daring the eampai«D was presented to the Duchess of York. Jmb as the Royalties bad left a rain tqutAl come on aai drove the crowd borne.

THE ASHBUKTOH QtJABBIAH: WEBK32SDAY, JUNE 19, Ml



Hojfoas.--A Qtzzttt will be isiued con* taining a proclamation that Mr John Mo Ktm-le has baen created iKCMG, and Mr Cadman * O M G. FaX-Xi AooiDEN_—John Rhodes, one of tb» men employed on the railway, was killed •t Baroild* by being struck by the cow' eatoher of an engine. He had knocked of? work ft-d was oroasing the line, nob obier* viag an approaohiog engine. He leaves a widow and one ohild. Thb Maim.«— The Postal Department are •Prised that the mail* sent from Melbourne by tb*Orieib_ on 15th May arrived at Lon? don on the 16tb June, two days early PIUBONAE,—Mra David Thomas left by the 11 o'clock train for the sorth thii morning, en route for the Old 'Dountry. A great many of Mrs Thomas' friends were at the elation to bid her hn utygge



? DANCING A WOOD OARTINO MRS CURTIS holds above Olrmm for FRIDAYS ah Aroade Chhrnbem, Wood Carving 1,30, Children« Ctasees. ' ?..TO, P'aciop(JU<.B 7.30 WANTED, 20,000 Hares. OTE Have appointed Messh Ankct Bros, to act °as onr AGENTS For Ashburton and District^ and they wili"pay Top Prloea. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIBLD ———————— _— .. ■««> McDonald & COY* TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Consequence of having comparativtly NO BAD DEBTS fu\ ift NO OLDSTOCE 4-1 111 NO MISK FITS ol'illU WB can offer you ft Splendid Salt at the above figure. 5 ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBUKTON. TF you want t NEW HOUBI s «. Alter tlons, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGJ.R. Call and sea the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, At half the price ASHBURTON ~ r PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OA N g GRANTED FuO 11 £25 ■ and upwards, at correct rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all SWet re now duo and payable' Office —Tancred Street* Office Hours—-9.3Q a m til! 4p w Fireb Tuesday m Month—9 30 an, till t> m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, __-__—.. „ Managg SPORT. SPORT |«PORT GUNS GUNS. ' GUNS. HABDLFY BROS. EAST STREET, HAVE TO HANI), direst from th« Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also arriving of Eiey'i Amberite, Blue Bhutze, Kynock's Nobels, eta. Special ckaranoe of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guce, at a low price, give * us a trial ; our prices defy competition, GUNS of all makes REPAIRED and pot m Subclass order by a Practical Gunsmith. Address— HABDLEY BFOR SMOKE ~ "~ IN O feIJEQO^. V TOBACCO The Latest and Best) Manufactured by T C WXUIIMB & Co], Ricbmocd Va. FoEKisHiKa Wabbhoube, (Havslook Street; TT E guaraateCE to sell at OhristcbnroV prices for Cash or Time Payments. NATIONAL MORTGAGE * AGENOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. TIMABO, IMPROVED FARMS FOR SAI£. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claretnoeb 250 acres Waitotie, 200 acres Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorer Ota'«, 500 acres Totara, And others of various sizec m Sot th Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right « purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and gratlsi Trbib of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and l«vel» Estates, and two well improve Station properties of 7000 acrts each. TTfWETYTIwrir [M.O.S M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Musio and of the Mueioal International College, TTTILL Resume Music Lessons (practical Vy and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btained 93 per cent. ANTED~Known—That~we~itock as landless variety of k ren'n Overomta Covert Coat*, and Maoiotoß}<«a m Stylet , Colors, and Bhape to suit the w»ost fast idiens Inspection mvi od— Mitchell & Tubkbb ~LAIJiES !~~ /-> FNUINBTaiIor-madeCostumes, Habits VJT Jackets, Rainproof Mantles ko, made to measure m the latest Styleß and newest Materials, Fit and workmanship goaran, u «sed. GENTLEMEN! We have jaat opened our ex e.s'Rattga*> tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Twaede, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real 1 Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, &o. Suite t« measure from £3. Trousers from 15s, Oar motto is always ' Satisfaction !' GKAIGHBAD & BBRRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfit tors, ASHBURTON j . PRIZE iggißMjjj|j|ijjr^fl BroJll^^^^^^^^^^^^^H Paki^y^^^^^^^^^^^^H



Morrow, Bassett (6 Go, Will* Stiieht, Ashburton. ) - !| IMPORTED PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMES' R.N.P. and HORNSBY'S "CJ SHARES Afiti SIEEi IRON HELD GATES. 10ft, lift, and 12ft FFKCING_WATERIAL M. PRfEPI-. fcamgur ANDREW ORE. TAIMENSE ARRIVA LS Of Hew Autumn Goods. NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES' NEW CORBETS, NEW DRESS GOODS NEW SILKS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES. NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BL&NKETB NEW CARPEiTS NEW LINOLEUMS, Ni^W GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEBT SCOICH, IRISH, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FROM «3 3si Fit and Style Peefbct. i , DRESSM AKING^DEP A RTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Okdbrs Tubjjbb Out With Despatch ANDREW QRR. J. V, DE BEEE WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Wan from the celebrated Mannfactnreri, WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations, and Wedding Presents a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVERS at 27a This is the watch thac baa given soch unfailing satisfaction, that ib m needles] to mention its numerous excellent qnal ties. Everyone sold is an advertiscmen m Itself. NEW JEWELLEBY £1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. $2Q Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Muff chains- . The Newest Novelties m Gold Charms The Latest Apoliances and Appointments FOR SIGHT TESTING just to hand. J. V. DE BEER East Street, Ashburton _______ MESSRS STRINGER & CRESSWEIL B_RRIBTERB _ SOLICITORS ;CHRISTOHDRCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davison'b, West Street AsbburtoD, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when oweetaary. They will be represented m Ashburfcon by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive Instructions on their behalf, and to whom oommanicatioas may be addressed. We hava various sums of money awaitin a vestment at lowest current rates STRINGER JTORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHUROH * ASHBURTON T3xß^ohnston~ j rpBAOHER of the Pianoforte & Singing ! *** Hatbwj x Ststm



ffl I- £ § hr bo is- a I te C £-g a a-  2 S 3. £c w >• $ X ; W a. If few i IMI 2 Q I I- : H *■■ X I LAST THBEE WEEKS GREAT STOOK*TAKING SALE. WE HAVE a few New Machines left fitted with Weitwood Rims and Duniop Tyree, which are guaranteed for 12 Moath»t Also, some good Second Hand Machines, for which we will refuse no reaionabU offer. Outer Covers, loner Tubes, and al! Extrai at special prices duriog gale. SEE OUR WINEOWS ECLIPSE CYCLE) COMPANY, Tanored Btree TO FARMERS, GRAZIERB, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDERS, AND ALL RESIDENTS IN THE ASHBORTON COUNTY. 0 HOULD you have business of any kind k^ to transact r^quirtng the QBgistanco of the middle man, it will be to your intercut to interview GEORGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a compli rnent. I Should it be private sale of sheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment) of mutton to London; the sale looally of meat m the works, should it be morn satisfactory to dispose Of your skins ; should yon require farm implements, etc ; should you require to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require |to sell your grain or produce or wish to dispose of your Jfarm or have money for investment, or debts to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will be gad to have a chat with yon, and assist you m every possible way to put you m the podlion when and where to sell to best advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest rates. In dealing with a maa with a fair general knowledge of the ba«ins«s, m touch with the best firms m Canterbury, you can rely upon what no Company or Association can supply, as their best men are only paid officers, who, when the litble extra pre.-cure is required, are always found wantiue, m personal supervision, civility, and identical interests. With me this is assured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertions. Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and two for yourself I am starting m business on my own aocount, and every aasistauce will be kindly remembered. We have all had to commence life and doubtless you know the difficulties to oontead with. George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, Ash burton. 6 1 YOUJR CHANCE FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT FOB 20b -1 Silver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lamp Bracket), 1 bottle of Lamp 'Oil, 1 Duolop Outfit, 1 tnbe Solution, 1 pair Trouaer Glipa, 1 Frame Rubber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, ' Stiok Chain Graphite. Money baok if not approved, Delivered Post Free. Cash with Order. _ — y , „ „ Oates, Lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, BUKNEHT StREBT THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Hbores West Street, AsoburtoD. ijIVERY Description of Farmers JJJ Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaclrs, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils' (Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON 00MMISSI0N, Having reliable information from our gents m other parts of the Colonies, we are a position to obtain highest possible price, »or all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our gsods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars ;— 1000 Acres Laurieton District 750 „ Wakaaui ,»! 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburo „ OT6 •• » t, 5000 „ Hindi (In lots to suit purchasers 2000 „ Mlbcham  400  Fairfield 1000 „ near Aiford 700 „ Newiands 700 „ Overdaie  300 „ T, I GIBSON Manage NOTICE, ANY person er persons found Trespassing on the Rivertdate Estate m pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 21 WS STRANGE



frikdlandkr bboß, ltd West street auction mabi Oor ITsnal HORSE FAIR. Will be Held THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1901 For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 249 WKBT~BTREET~ AUCTION ~ATART THUR3D Y,~JUNB 20,1901 SPECIAL ENTRY WE SHALL OFFER, on account of various Clients;— 1 BROWN GELDING, 7yn, good m all work "t BAY MARE, 4yrs» goed iuali work 1 BLACK MARE, 6yr«, by Parkin Wurbeok, quiet m saddle and harneaa 1 O Pint claw DRAUGHtD MARES and 1& GELDINGS On acooant of a Northern Ciien%— Also 6 PAIRS of Handsome COBS, Buggy and Carriage HORS3S, vecy quiet, from 5 to 7 years f* YOUNG DRAUGHT .HORSES Total Entry—l4o Head of all descriptions Sale starts at 11 30 a m sharp FRIEDLANDEK BROS, Lid. R. tfBIKDLANDER, 6 162 Auctioneer, FOR SALE bit PKIYATE TREATY. 20G0 Acres, all m grass, 'well fenced and watered; good buildings ; price £3 108 2000 Acres Good Tasaock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £8 1400 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 370 Acres Good Tnssock Country, price hi 304 Acres Good Taseoek Country, price £4 350 Acres Goad Tussock Country, price £3 10a 28 Acres, together with good house and Stable, 3 miles from town 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Ashbarton ; easy terms 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, 2| miles from Asbbarton 603 Acres, Mayfield district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered] 150 Acres Valstta district 320 Aces near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all plooghable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns Lard, nearly all pioughable, price £2 5s 300 Acrps close to Tinwald 10 Acres ai Allenton ; good House and Stable For full particulars apply to I FEIFDLANJ'ER Bros., Ltd DAVID THOMAS. fur private salb, Gicea to FaitSeld Factory, Q/\ ACRES OF GOOD TURNIPS, with O\J a run of Grass and plenty of Straw. Apply 6J75_ D THOMAS, Aahbarton PEOPERTIES FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SAI S — Several Good FARMS m the ABhburton County, amongsb them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakala, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly im proved, £6 500 Acres, Raka!a,thoroughly improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s 87 Acres, near Tinwald, splendidly improved, £20 140 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, £14 10s 1000 Acres, Laurie ton, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Lowollffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Boad, improved, 81 Acres, Ashbarton Forks, no build' , ings, splendid land, with 150 acres riverbed, £19 420 Acres, Ohertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Ljndhurat, £9 \ 6000 Acres, Hinds do Ealing, m tussock, < In blocks to salt purchasers, ££ 10s to £4 SOU Acres, Coldetream, gtod land, no buildings, £6 63 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 1400 Acres, near Methven. splendid land, grand improvements, £16 476 Acres, Springbarn, improvements, nearly new, land good, £? 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £45t 2 Acres, close to the Woollen Factory, five roomed house and extensive buildings, £630 3 Shops, with five room ad Dwelling, Tanored Street, Ashbarton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302 acres, good land, thoroughly i improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10a 52 acres, Ashbarton Forks, good land, £12 [900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im* proved, £5 10a 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve* raento, £6 15s 59? acres, Rangitata, subdivided., well watered, and Improved, £4 D. THOMAS, Aehburton PIAHoIraiBiB7THEORY& HARMONY. Ernest Empson, C.T«A.B, /CERTIFICATED Teaoher of the Aaaoeia \J ted Board of the Boya! College of Music and the Poyal Academy of Mnale, London, la preps* >d to receive papiiafor the above. Booma above UiHM Joaes Eaat Street. WANTED Knoim^TThe Bap" Lightning Bhirt Gloss Is sold > all Grocers; a wonderful Shirt glaze *mek» Htw V»nv.



f HENRY STBPHENSON* : TO-MORROWr i AT 1.80 O'CLOCK. ; Clearing Hale '' TjjlOß MR X B RESIELL, Grey Street, Near Engine Shed. FURNITURE, PIAFO, Itc NO RESERVE 10-MOBBOW. 6174 HENRY STEPHBNSON • ■ jfyr^fo e7~ ■ SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAYS. THE ROYAL VISIT. PURSUANT to the term* of the ' B&nka and Bankers Aot, 1880,' and the 'Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Aot, 1882.» SATUKDAY, the 220 d, and MON DAY, the 24th June, 1901, am hereby appointed Special Bank Holidays at the offices of the undermentioned Baaka through out tha Provincial District uf Canterbury m honor of the visit of the Duke and Duoheaa of Cornwall and York :— The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, G. E, ToLHOBsr, Inspector Bank of New South Wales, B M. MoLTNEAtJX, pro Inspector The Bank nf Australasia, C, Wikxib, Inspector Bank of New Z fttasd, James Ebibling, General Manager Ashburton, 17> h June, 1301 6 157 NEW BOOKS.— LesS we Forget, Hooking ; Fro Patm, Bow we Kept thn Flag F yinff, McDonald; Scoundrels; A Narrow Way, Ftndlater; Kmu's Head ; The Mayor of Lifctli foy ; Babs the Impres 1 oible ; Day* of Dnubb; My Indian Queen, Borthly; £19,000; Magtzinee; cheap Kditiona.—H M Jones. SECOND-BAND BUSINESS. MBS KOBINBON haa removed to new premtaea at the Triangle. Thank ing the public for support received daring the past three years, and hoping by strict) attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on ab their residences. All letters punctually attended to; furniture bought, aotd, or exchanged 6 21 Government^ "Notices. ~" NEW' ZEALAND RAILWAYS, SUSPENSION OP~GOODS AND LIVE STOCK TRAFFIC. ON account of the Royal Visit, Goods and Live Stock Traffic m the Oulverden-Waitaki district will be suspended on 22nd, 24th, and 25th June, and ALL Goods and Live Stook Traffic m the Danedin district will be (tuspended on the 26th, 27th, and 28 h June. 6 147 BY ORDER mHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANCE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Easiness ander " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Actß," as welt as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INS ORANGE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc., apply to the Local Office of the Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th Jane, 1901, 6 149 Ijew zealand~rTilwa^sT royal visit to ohristchuroh. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. ON JUNE Slat an Extra Bzpraia Train will ran from Timara to Ghristoharch aa follows:—Timara depart 1,80 p m, Orari 6.15, Aahbarton 686, Rakaia 7.2, Ohriat. ohuroh arrive 8.25. Stops also to take op or set down at Rangitat* at 5,30, Hinds 5 54, and to act down at Ohertiev and Dunsandel On SATURDAY, JUNE 23nd, Late train from Ohrlatflhnroh for Aihbarton and Methvaa, Ltavei Ohriatohnroh 9.46 p m Special Train, Timara io Christoharoh and baok,at f Allowing tlmsa:—Timara dapart, 6.30 a m, Omt 7<26, Rangitata 7.42, Hinda 8.15, Winalow 821, Tinwald i.42, Ohrltt ohurch arrive 10,55 a m, Ghriatahnrch depart 10.30 pm. Stopa at alt atatlona between Timaru and Tinwald (only) if required The ordinary train from Springourn to Aahbarton will afcarb at 6,45 am, Moant 8om«u 7.5, Tinwald 8.27, Aahbatfcon 8.36, to connect) with the Tlmnra to Obeistoharck Special Train The 11.0 am train Aahburten to OhrUt ohnroh will NOT ran* Goods and Livt Stock Traffic will be entirely suspended Oa MONDAY, JUNE 24tb, A train for Chriatobarah will leav* Aahbarton at 6.49 a m, taking pauwngtra from Ashbarton to Ohristcharoh only. Will NOT atop ab Intermediate Stations A ftrain will leave Asabartoa for Christoharoh at 6«65 am, Gbertiey 7.35. taking pasaengen alao from Falrfiald and Oromore ; any for slatisni between Rakala and Ohriifcohurch must change at) Rakaia into the following train: — Train from Methven to Chriatohuroh at 636 am, Laariston 7.10, Rakftia 8.0, Dnnsandol 8.31; stops at all stations up to Burnham if required, then sets down only between Burnham and Ohriatoharoh The ordinary morning tralm |Ashbarton to Chrisboharoh and Methven to Bakaia will NOT run The ordinary 4.40 p m train from Christ ohuroh will run to Methven instead of Aabbarton, at usual times, taking passengers for stations Buroham to Methven fnoiuaive. A train taking pasaengera from Ohriatoharoh for Ohertaey, Dromore, Fwrfield, and ABhburton only, will leave Ohrlatoharch at 5.45 pm, Rakala 7.39, Ohertsey 7.55, Asbbarton arrive 8.30 Late train from Chrietchurch to Aahbarton and Methven ab 9.46 p m Special Train Timara to OhrJafcchirch and back. (Eimaru depart 5.36 a», Orail 6.31, Rangitata647, Hindi 7.20, Winalow7.36, Tinwald 7.47, Ghriatohnroh arrive 10 am, Chrlßteburoh depart) ItZO pm. Will atop at ail atationa Timaru to fflinwald (only) if required I'he train from Springbarn to Aahbarton will leave .Springburn at 6.20 am, Moant Somera 6.35, Tinwald 7.62, Aahbareon arrive 8.0, to eenneot with the special train Ximara to Onriatcharch ;Tbe 11 a m train Aihbarton to Cbristohuroh will NOT ran Goods and Livo Stook fflrifie wljl be entirely suspended, and trn SSth alia 6173 BY ORDER W"^NfM^Tl yer y Ofle to T^lhe Rapid Shirt Oloas; the boat and he eheapent linen glaw In the mark £2



WANTED OKE, Coke, Coke ~ Cheap firing, 1b 6c per bags at the Gai Workf, W< hay only a small ctrck on hand 6 9t FOR BALB-A Lhifa Bicycle, «ood ai siew ; on view at Mr M J Burgess* shop. Price £10. Lamp and Bell given m. _ __ 6145 rilO LET— Eifihh r.,omed House m Barnett X Btreet, Apfc»ly k 0. Reid, Ashburton 6_l_3 PATTY Pan bakiag powder oontains a patty p%i -if each end of tin WAiS TliJL* KNuWjn— Strong Dresa Tweeds 8a lid dress? Figured blacks from 7a lid ; evening shades m Nun'a Veiling, Is 3d —Pbaece's, corner Easfc and Burnett Streets. 6 61 W. JBWITT, Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. FreHh Oysters, Babbits, and ali kinds of Fresh Fish to-ntght. Telephoae C^IULLINAGH HOUSE, TancrTd J Street—Superior Board and Resi. denoe for ladies and gentlemen, Bath. Eveiy comfort and attention given- 5 289 THB Crowning Glory of a Woman is her Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hkndy's Egg Julep. Bottles Is, at H E Bonninton's, Chemist. WNTKD —For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hiir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the h ir beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonninoton's, Chemist. H Where, oh where is the Best) Boot Shop 1 Why Millow'b Zealandia Boot Store, ot course. /^1 ENTB Court shoes from 7s 6d Ladle \JT evening shoes from 3s 9d at D Stook's Blue Boot Rtore UR NECKLEIS. FUR NECKLETB— (Natural tskine) —Special Purchase of Travellers' Samples, offering at less than one third the usual prices, at Is 9d, 2s 4_;d, 3a 6d upwards; now is your chance to get oomfort and warmth at nominal priced— at GEORGE DUNOAN & 00, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, opposice Arcade WAN T KjJ Known—That Gko Donoan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direot) Importers, are again victorious m Beating Big Profit Houses. Christchurch firms are eurprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :— Unbleached Grey Calico 24-i, White do 2|d, Cretonnes (new designs) 4£d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 36'inchee wide do 6|d and B|d, sold elsewhere at B_d and 10^d ; Lace Curtains from Is B_d, two yards wide Sheeting lOfd, Tapestry Counterpanes &s 6d upwards, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d upward*, Chintz Bed (Joverß 2s 3<l, Contingent Rugs now 2a lid, Door Mats llfd. Hearth Rugs 2a 6d, Toilet Covers 7|d, Colonial Flannels from 9|d, CrewdsonV Long Cloth 4fd, Forfar s|d upwards, Art Muslios 3|d upwards, and numerous other lines equally as cheap GEORGE DUNOAN AND CO, Beady Money Drapers and Clothiers, Taocred Btreet, opposite Arcade 6 128 GEOBGE DUNCAN & CO. SPECIAL NOTICE PARENTS of l»rge Families—lf you want 10 study economy, you Cannot) do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound to get splendid value. Compare our prices, and we have do fear of the result, Nole addreie— George Ddn«an & Co, Tancred Street, opposite A!cade E~XrRA WAR NKWS —Big Profits Defeated. —G. Duncan &Co are selling Double Width Nua'a Veiling, evening shades, at lOfd, worih la 3d, Black Dress Sedges (wide) Is l|i, Melton Dress Tweeds 10|d upwards, Fknnelette Skirtings 7§l, i Blouse (Silks (evening ahadee) Is 7|d, Black Velveteens Is Si, Coloured do at Is 9d, worth 2i 3d ; several other lines equally as cheap ; no room to advertise ! GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tancred Street, Ashburton PUBLIO NOTICE. TBNDJBKy. fTIENDERS are invited for the Purchase 3. or Lease for 5 years of Lots 9 and 21, George Street, Timaru, containing 1 rsod 22perches, adjoining the Railway Station, with Brick Grain autl Wool Store thereon, at present occupied by the National Mort gage and Agency Company. Tenders close on THURSDAY, 27th June,at 1 p mat our Office, where] full Particulars can be obtained IEIPP & ROLLESTON, 6 121 Solicitors, Tlmwa MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. J R&TE NOTICE' IN ACCORDANCE with the provision* of the Road Board Act, 1882, the Rating Act, 1894, Sections 37, 38, 39, and 40, and amendments thereto, Publio Notice !■ hereby given that it is the intention of the Mount Somers Road Board at Kb next ordinary Meeting, to be held on MONDAY, July lit, 1901, to make and Uvy a GENERAL RATE of one half-penny m the £ on all rateable property within the District for th« year commencing on April Ist, 1901, and ending on March 31st, 1902, payable m one sum on the 15th day of July, 1901. The Rate Book is open for inspection ab the residence of Mr Lewis McGregor, Bpringburn, til! THURSDAY, June 27th, and thereafter at the residence of Mr John Hood, Mount Somers, until July Ist, 1901* ! L J MoGREGOR, Clerk and Collector to Mount Scmers Road Board. ! Mount Bomers, June 10, 1901* 6 113 ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETIKG ON account of the unavoidable absence of Members m connection with the Visit of Royalty, the Annual Meeting announced for TUESDAY, June 25th, will be Postponad to ! TUESDAY, JULY 2ud, at 2.30 p.m* By Order, W SIMPSON, 6 177 Secretary FOR HALE. A CONVENIENT Six Roomed HOUSE; Bath Room and Scullery, Hot and Cold Water laid on ; splendid garden, and close to the centre of the Town Apply to 6178 HARRY 8 HARDLEY NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION rfIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonl JL Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marice Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates nicoliTbros., Agentr "18 " ' ~~~ HOUBE "DAINTING, OUSE JL AINTING, G3IGN WRITING, T7I TO, OIGNWRITING, JjiTO, TRY .T T.. HIGGS,



Onited Press Anaooiatbn—-By Electric Telegraph JDwnedin. Jane 19 SaJ.'S—Four^fn Mile Beach, 41s; Golds!} Bed. 19a 6d : Grey River, 245, 23s 9d; Kelly ane Casey. 23s 6d, 5 p»roe!i at 23s ; Leviathan 26* 9<i; M"lson Creek, 54b 9<l, 68b ; New Btvar, 10s ; River Molyneux, 225; Virsaent, 30.16 d, 303 51. A proposal to amalgamate the L«aniag Rock, O d Dnmtan, and Duoßtao Pioneer Dredging Companies was dieourad at a meeting of shareholders iv Dunedin on Mon day and wa« recpived with perfeat unanimity find the usual steps will be taken to give (Of-ofc to the wishes of the shareholder*. The Greenstone Creek Company's dredge is working smoothly. Although the wash fo tight, and the dredge is able to work. Is is almost In a line with the prospecting afeaft, m which favourable prospects were obtained. An improve, mem. on !ant week's yield is expected. O.BJAGNUS, D. PATERSON Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND GO Gold Drbdging Brokebs, High Street, Chrißtchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years praotioal experience on the Molyneux River, Obago ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Achhurtmn Representative . —. WANT g^ ~ WANTED Known—Weatport Coal m any quantity—W H Collins &» Co 6176 ANl'Eli Known—To Ler, two Shops with Dwellings attached ; rent 6a par week. Apply at the Misses Pack, Ariol Confectionery, Bast Street 6179 WHAT prize takers for pantry use Fatty Pan batdng powdnr the great ovelt?. ______.. ■■ ■ ----- FARMERS and others, prepare for the Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Aoetyleo© Gas. Estimates given by Hahdlby. ; Beos /CHILBLAINS relieved instantly of all \j irritation by JLoasby's Koolibah. Few applications cure WANTED -Purchase™ for Colonial Blankflts, 15* 9d and 19s lid p«r pair • Down Quilts 83 lid, 9a lid. 13s 9J at Peabce's, corner East and Burnett Streflta. 6 58 WANTED — All working men to secure a Colonial made suit for 27s 9d ; strong whipcord trousers 53 Ild -6s lid at Peaece's, corner East and Bnr n*tfc Str^etß. 6 59 nO TO Hardley Bros, for ironmongery VJX Tinware, and Brushware; Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from IDs Ranges om "TTUHY Chilblains are relieved instantly JL and quickly curad by Loa&by's Koolibah. Very soon cures _ PATTY Pan baking powder is the greab eat novelty you ever caw. Fold al roners. W"" ANTBD—L^dles to' see our Tan Kid Gloves le lid per pair; speolal purchase Black Hose, two pair for Is lid ; Colonial (school) Knit Hose Is per pair ; all sfz ns —Pbarcs's, corner East and Barnett Streets. 6 60 PATTY Pan haking powdei wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. _______ — - fTpHE'^LILY STARCH " i* fupedor to L any. Honsewivea will find it most. economical. Sold by all Blotekeepera 5 312 KOOLIBAH Cures all Paine, Strains, Brciuee, Stiff Joints, etc. Try it for Chilblains VYT GfeORGE J&MB~e_oer6ll others; O they are delioioup, Bolrl by all store keepers 5 313 N' OW is the time Ladies to get your even ing shoes for the season try D Stock's Blue Boot Stored FOR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several hun drad pairs of Bor>tn and Shoes. Apply Mcl Orß Zeaiandia Boot !*'•.ore ( T~GEORGE~MaTi_factured Goo4e of various kinds are the beat. Try them. Procurable from ail storekeepers 6 311 WANTED Known—That we make no charge to the publio for the msgnifi cent exhibition of evening dress fabrics and requisites, now on view m our largewindowß. In view of coming feßtlvitles, we would invite every lady to view this particular window.—MiTCH_LL& Tdbner. OIE_ORei_iDU^OA!rANB CO. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYB' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men's Navy Bers?e Suits, formerly 2?i 6d, now R2s6d; Oolnnlal Tweed Suits were 37s 6d, now 29s lid, splendid value; Tweed Trousers 5b 91 ; Colonial make do were 9* 6d, now 7« lid; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers, worth 15s 6d, now lls 9d ; best Mole Trouiera 5s lid i Colonial Knitted Socks lOd: Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s 6d, worth 4s 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers _i lid, sold elsewhere at 5i 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong school wear, 8e 6d upwards ; small Boys* Navy Serge Koiokers Is lid and 2s 3d. Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2|d, 4d, and ss_ ; Men's llastic Braces llfd, Boys dot4Jd upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, special value, 2» 4sd upwards. Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s 3d } Wool do 5* 6d» warm and good; Colonial Flannel Undera 2a 9d upwards. Irs conclusion— Working Men if you want your money to go sb far as possible, try Duncan & Co, and you will nob be disappointed DUNOAN & CO, Tancred Street TJIXDRAORDINARY Value for CABH JDj Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big discount for Cash. Now is your time to buy at Ibbs than Mill prices; come and look for youreblvs; best value m Canterbury, large size 14s Si, extra targe 19s 6d, weight and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable t»t GEORGE DUNG AN AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street) "OATT- Pan baking powder the great JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing gtaoers. ' rp HE most up to date novelty of the day X Patty Pan baking powder WANTED^-Ladies visiting Dunedin will find Hondy's Hairdreasing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for HairdreesiDg, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description DT GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats k5 —Tongues, Table Delicacies, etc—have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314 %. k rliJSTED^4jadieß desirous of dressing VV the hair m present becoming fashions should send lor the new Geisha Frames; all colours. Sent post free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Bendy, Hairdresser, Dv edin. 85 COOKING RANGES. ~OARNINGHAM AND CO. IMPBOVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT, Needs no Setting. Can be ueed as Open Fires ASK FOE _HK I&tPBOVID ZEALANDJA^



KAYE & GARTER ABB <3ASH BUYERS, highest current rats., ail FARM PRODUOI. Agents ior Barton's and Lawbon' Unrfvfttied Seeds, f,m Reason's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL GLOVERS. & AC, JUSI3 LANDED, LABGI SUOREB at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANINQ MACHINERY. CORNtiAUKS always 00 hand, KAYE & CARTER, JBRIBEOHUROH