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Ibe itoyal iJyfee en Koute.

United Preas Assooiation—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Eeetuved March 26, 922 am) This Office 966 am L»nbon, March 25 A number of warahipa and torpedo boat xlestroyers met the Ophir outside Vialefcti* Harbour. The gambols of the destroyers were among the fea 4nrea of the approach to Malta, A magQifioent gan fire was maintained from thi battle-ahipM and forts as the' Opfeir itoamed iato the harbor. There wh brlllianfe weather. The Yorki ■ignaikd thank* for the welcome by wireleM telegraphy sayiog, • glad to be with yon again on suck an interesting Oooasion/

Destructive Avlanche

United Press Association—By Kieofcria Telegraph—Copyright

Wakapuaka March 26, 9 22 a. ml This Office 9 56 am London, March 25 Ac avalanche descended on the towns of SitapSon and Senz, Switzerland. Seve» r»l people were fatally crushed, others were rescued after enduring great sufferings for threo days

Opening of the federal Parliament

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

{ %eceired Wakapuaka March 26, 9 49 am This Office 10 11 a m) Melbourne, March 26 JVfr Seddon has informed the Govern ment that he will probably be unable lo attend the opening of the Federal Parliament. He will come if possible, bat if not Mr Ward will attend; New Zealand has asked for accommodation lor two members of the Ministry. The Mayor of Wellington attends. The Hon T X Murray, OMG, represents &»ta! at the celebrations.

Australian

United Press Association—By Elootrio (Telegraph—Cop right

Received Wetkapaaka March 26, 9 49 a m, Thia office 10 il am Bblsbanb, March 26 Splendid rains bave fallen in the Wtnton and Longreach districts, and the draught is completely broken.

ANOTHER RECORD

United Prose Association—By Electric Telegraph AwcKiiND, March 2 The Sierra made the record voyage ef 16 days 7hr* beating th« SononWs time by ten hoars,

The Seventh Contingent

UoltecJ Press Association— Bj Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Wellington, March 26, It is definitely decide that Lieutenants Colonel Porter will take the Seventh Contingent as far as the Cape. The "Seventh Contingent went this morning to Trentham in flying column order and will spend the rest of the week la camp there marching about the rough oonntry skirmishing on the hills and p actialmg at batta.

The Frisco Mail

Uolted Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, March 26 The mail agent reparls th»t the departure ©f the Sierra, which replaced the Alameda was delayed by theLueania'a mails reaching Now York late, and by further delays on the overland journey. When the Sast of the Koglish malla reached Frisco a bag of letters Was ahosfc, bub aa there was no advica of clutentiora en rsute, it ia supposed a mlssake was made in the way bill. After leaving it was ascertained beyond doubt that a bag wm left behind as the weight of tha letter mail wai ihort, and twenty registered book packets &t« iJilaaiag. The handling of the m»tli ea their way overland a&i fallen into » Tery ansatiifaotory »t»be. Ooßitanb de' laye which were the feature some yeara ago | »re Appearing worse than ever. The Sierra j b&d to carry the pilot on to Honolulu, as it j vib too copgh to tranilee him to the pilot; j iphooner. The tteamer wopld have made j btfcter time bat for poor quality of her coal, Sod ons of her forced draughl fans breaking owe. Sh® has four hundred bags for New Erealftod j

The Styche Case

United Preiß Association—By Eleokio Telegraph Wki^ingion, M»rch 26 The motion for a new trial in the case of Styolio convicted at Christohurch of at' tempting to procure th® murder of his wife, In being heard by the full Cottrh of Appeal. i!he ground of the appeal is that the verdict of the fury was againeb tha weight vt evidence. Mr Jovnt for ecousad coateaded that there waa a broad distinction between appeal in civil and criminal oatea as in the latter thsrt was a presumption of innocence, Whioh had to be displaced, and the evidence mast be beyond doubt. In this case the most thftt could ho iaid of the evidence waa that It was snßpioiouß; but there w»b not tt'itrong BusploioD, No part pointed con' du«iivel$ r to gallt. He commented on the abaordity of ukiag gerioasly ft suggestion to * medionl maa to oommib murder for £200, £*»ab!«s at iht-ee mouthi by some unknown peraoa. No motive was etfiown and acqused wm in very prosperous oiroumataooes, and ©n good terma with his wife, Counsel is now criticising the evidence in__detail.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

olted Press Association—By Eleotrio j Telegraph—Copyright InteBOABOILIi, Mfttoh 26 The proprietor of the Wyndham Farmer Wfti today charged with a breach of the Gaming and Lot terieu Act by publishing an advertisement inviting fche public to take ■hares In ft Melbourne Art Union. As he withdrew the advertisement when spoken to by the police, a conviction without a fiae was recorded* , Gisbornk, Mftroh 26 Charles Dualop a candidate at the laat general election wan fined £2 under the |orrupt prfietiees apt) for failing to eend In a retare of'hi* experreH.

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THE RAIL WAY FREIGHT QUESTION

10 XHB 881108. S»,—You are quite right ia drawing attention'to the high railway chwaef on goods from Lyfcfealten to Aehburton, but you altogether underestimate these wheii you day in uome oasee they exceed the freight from Australia to a New Zealand port. It yon hail said the rail ohargeu on general nwrohandisa from Lyfctelton to Ashburton are afacmts three times the freight from Australia, you would hewe been about right. \ Our Imports as a rule oost almoßfc as much for r»ll ohßifges from Lyfefceltoo to Ashlburtoa aa the iea freight from London or New York to Lytteltou. It is high time the nettlers of Canterbury took united action to bring pressure on the authorities to have the rail ebargeß reduced. At present, we think they are th« Mghtist on record in any English ■pMktng'country. (J?P ihojf how we are overcharged, the following will ierve ai an examplej— Qenwal Gsßdß—Lybteltoß to Ashburton giw A-ifi W |,fc-WHW I 0-389 7d j

I U—22a 7d. The railage on the same classes of gootfu from Lybtelton to Timaru being 15b per ton „ t , Oamara „ 20s „ „ „ „ Dunedin „ 28s „  We are, etc,!!^ John Orb & Co. [Our short article wm intended more to 1 induce business men to move in this matter, than to deal with !t {ally. The fignres given hy Messrs Orr &, Co, are sufficiently remarkable to set people thinking-— and acting.—Ed]

Sporting.

| NAPIBR PARK MEETING:

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napibb, March 24 Following are results j— Hack Hdrdlbs-- Bushman 1012, 1 { Waterforb 2, Bau de Vie 3. AH started. Dividend—£ll6a ■ . Esk Handicap—Mongonai 1, Lady sLink 2, Nila 8, All started—Won easily by a length. Time—l 32|. Div—fil 2s. Sapling Stakes—Destroyer 1, Snooze 2, Tawha 3 All started. Won by a head Time—l.6§. Dividend~£l7 Us Napiek Cop—Materoa 1, Sirias 2, Ideal 33. AH started. A protest was entered against Matnroa on the ground of boring Ideal on to the fence.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph CHRiSTCHtTBCH, March 26 Ib was fine this morcing at Ricoarton, but the traoka were h^avy after yesterday's rain, The grass gallop whb open for work. Somerled and Glenogl© run a mile at a solid pace on the grass ; Genaldale galloped a mile and a quarter on the grasp, being assisted over the last mila by Scottish Minstrel; GlenaladaUi ranjthe fall distance in 2<rin 24sec8. On the name track Benzoine put in seven furlongs run fn Imin 36gec3. He was eased before finishing, Rougemont and Margofc ran 6ve furlonga on the plough j in Imin 12secs; Notiat worked over six furlongs on the gras?, running the lash hall mile in S6seon. Skobeloff, Msnscbikoff, Cru ciform, San Patricia, Sioge Gan, San Kemo, ! Fieldrose, and Ismene were given alow work; Malatua and Cavalry ran seven furlong* ab three quarter speed, Heriot joining in lor the last three furlongs. Cora Linn, looking very well, galloped five fur longs on the cinders in Imin 6*ecß. Clande boye and Antigone didja eimllar task on the grass In the earns time* Btralthnairn trotted two rounds, and than sprinted hal! a mile in 533608; Hermoita galloped slightly short of seven furlongs en the grssß in Imin 32seos ; Focmosan wbb given a five furlongs go on the cinders, running the last four in 53b»0».

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB

Timauv, Maroh 2i The following nomiaations were received for the B.C.J.C. Autumn Meeting:— High Weight Handicap, seven furlongs —•Suzaonah, Lady of the L»ke, Cadet, Bristol, Decoy, Magnificent, Long Tom Washdtke Wkmbb Handicap, one mile —Saint Ilario, Ruler, Larboard Watch, Ront Day, Shotgan, Lueina, Fighting Mao, Hellflne, Lady Lillian, Rye Actdmn Handicap, one mile and a quarter—Saint Ilario, Hermosa, Terrapin, Clytie, Cameo, Nihilist, Deooy, BeDZom, Strathnairn, Cora Linn Trotting Handicap, one mile and a half Major Robin, Hemeley, Medora, Mafeikihi, SlimutJ, Secrecy, General Power, *)aisy, Fair Boy, Boldrewood, Mißt, Lady Texas, Toby, Van Wilkes, Highland L%ddie. Flying Handicap, six furlongs—Hermoaa, Terrapin, Hypnotist, Tzvriiza, Vanilla, St Dennis, Cora Linn, Formosan, War^inglon Ssbwabds' Stakes, seven furlongs— Suzuin&n, Lv-dy nf the Lake, Cadet, Deooy, Magnificent, Long Tom County Plate Handicap, six furlongs— Saint lUrio, Bonaparte, Ruler, Lady Medallist, Rent Day, Shot Gun, Lucina, , Fighting Mac, Oyster; Vantoon, Freedom, | Gunrone, lady Lillian, Rye ! South Canterbury Jocbsy Club ! Handicap, one nii!e—Saint Il&rlo, Hermoas, Terrapin, Clytie, Cameo, R».nt Dsy, Tz*ntz», Nihilist, Decoy, St. Denip, Berzoin, ! SfcrathnairD, Cora Linn Shorts Handicap, five foriongs—Hermow, Lady Medallist, Aypnotist, Briato', Vanilla, Tsaarifcsa, 8t Danie, Formosan, Hellenr, Warrington Second Handicap Tkot, one mile end a half—rMajor Robin, Fourdroyant, Medoro, Mak^kihi, Slimun, Chandelier, Lady Brooklyn, Wunaka, Becrecy, Ganeral Power, Daisy, Jacfeo, Mist, Lady Texas, Toby, Van Wilkes Fabhwbm. Handioaf, six furlongs—-Lady of the Lake, Terrapin, Bristol, Bealey, Vaaills, Nihilist, Decoy, Sb Deni*, Magnifloent, Cora Lina, Lady Lillian

MINING

United Preaa Association—By Electric Tekytaph Duhbdik, March 25 Sales—Central Eieotrio, 10 at 80s; Gentle Annjp, 445; Golden Bed, 2U 9ci; Kelly and Casey, 36* 6d, 36s 9J ; Leviathan, 24* 3d ; Naumai, 19* ; Second Magnetic, SOj 4d ; 31s, 30s 9d ; Sftiloi'n Band, 39«; Three Mile Greenstone 22- 6d ; Woodstock, 3s 6<*, Daring the week returns have been reported from 40 dredges, the total yield being 1346-z 16dwt 12gr, or an average of 33' z per drer'g?. Additional returns—Golden Gats 28oz 7dwt, Upper Wainott 220z 7dwt, Morning Ktar 21ra 15dwr, Eofield 19. z 101wt>, Gabriel ISpz 7dwfc, lOgr, Eran*' Flat 14oz sdwt, Uwrenoe 12oa I2dwb 6gr. Dcnedin, March 26 Sales—Alpine Consols 42s 6d, 435; Alpine No II 50a; Central Electric, 10 at 8256d t 84b; Fourteen Mile Beach, Soi6d; Gold King j 16s; Kelly and Casey, 365; Maori King, i4s; Mokoia 24s 6d; Naumai 18s 6d, 19*; New Alexandra, lls 6d, 12t; Roxbnrgh, 2l«; Second Magnetic, 31s; Upper Magnetio, 33s 6d; Wainanmn, 255.

(Che work of creating the machinejy on the Gentle Annie dredge will begin in a week** time. Most of the heavy machinery is now lying on the olalm. The upper Magnetic dredge has bottomed across the river, and ia now busy opening lup a paddock. Indications so far «• good The Boundary Greek machinery i> getting pat on with good despatch. The same remark applies to the Halfway HouiCi The Great Central dredga ia almost completed, while the Kelly and Oasey is apparently ready to work. The Second Magnetic is working oa pretty rough ground at the present time, bob it standing up well The Meg and Annie is buay working the extra piece of river lately acquired by tha company. The crew of the MataUio have been paid <ff pending negotiations about the dredge. The Mnuto Christois getting the machinery put on board. No work is being dono on the Royal Maori. The secretary of the Commissioner's Flat G D Co) reports that plans and epeciieations have been reoeived from the engineer and approved by the directors, and the engineer has been instructed to call for tenders for the same without delay. The Cromwell dredge did not wash up last week. t

TUB ABHBtmTOSi GUAttDIAiT: TUESDAt, R MABCH 26 f 1901



" IIEWTILYW OWN, M.as.M.. OERTIFIOATED TEACHER, Loo«l Bepretentfttive of the London Cellea* of Mnaio »D(i of the Mmictl Internatteifli College,, TJU I**l4^*™1 **14^*™ Maßlc LeMOM (l«»atl«l *» *o4«H»oe»tK»n ob . tSBRUABY 4, Cfcßdkleteß presented, 10? e.v<kmm taftrka ■ffciWlWa S3 prl 1 OOCfe. - *■' "TIANOFORTE AND t&X&thiF ' MRS JoiNSTON KESUMED Tekohing on TO 29bh J»n. Yoa mb depend «o riddin* v« B r o)iil4 fflA worim with Wade't Wofc ifi yj woadtrfal Worn lSonlfc-5^ *f * **•



NICHOLAS & FICKFPRD "LTAVE Just Lauded, fjt s,s. Wminwtt 6h«tr firii shipment o SUMMER GOODS, IKOLUDIKG Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoe* Qentletaau'a Tencie, Bowling, mm! Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farrakiatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and KnMtan C»lt Tbe Best Aeaortment ever Shown to Aehbarton. Inspection Icritod* NICHOLAS & PICKFOeO, BAST STREET.



f CO EN SACKS. OUR Nrit Shipment of full ifm CORN* HACKS, ex < Whangapi,' is Aw at Lytfcelton shortly, and we are now booking - Orders for delivery, ex «hip, Fsrtners will pleaee advise us ef tlwrtr rrquirements promptly, to aave extra railage and handling. 286__ FRTEDLA^fPFR BROS, Im>. PROPEBTIES FOR SALE BY PKIVATE TBEATY. 1600 Acres Good Taseock Conntry, pr!e« £210 a 2000 £ efes Good Tussock Ooontry, pri«« £3 2000 Acrea Good Taesock Conntry, prleo £3 1300 Aoroa Good Taasock Oeaniry. srie* 1400 Acres Goad Tassock Ooantry, brfes 170 Acres Good Tnssock Country, prio* £3 SO4 Acres Good Tassock Country, pri** £4 350 Acres Good Tnssock Country, price £210s 500 Acres Psrt Swamp Land, price £8 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, 3 miles from town. 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 mil* from Ashburton ; eaey terns 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, t$ miles from Ashbarton 500 Acres May geld district, with fotst buUdiDgs, well subdivided sod wate?p«i 160 Acres Taletta district 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neaely til plooghable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdonns Land, nearly all plooghable, price £2 53 Goodwill of Lease of 915 Acres, good Sherp Country, rent Si, 11 years to run SCO Acres close to Tinwald 10 Acres at Allen ton ; good Houm tsd Stable For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER Bbos,, Lip To the Farmers ov tun ASHBUETON OOUNTT. TTBRE IS A LIST of a few of tktt THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk i-pringTooih Harrows, Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, I Turnip Grabbers, Hornßby's & Ransome's Plocgh -Sharea^,, (all sizes), Oastor & Cylindrine Oils, ia any quantity, Oorn Orasbere, Bone Mill for Fowl Fancier*, Excelsior Horse Hoee, Garden Cultivator*, Sterling Bicydtt— (Chain or Chainless, and all Accessories), AND ALSO THS McOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Beapere, Hay Bakes, and -■ Knife Qridden, CALL & INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Morrow, Bassett $ Go, Wills Street, Ashburtoh, M. PRIEST, Managw



M¥ ZEALAND ISSI3i?ANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colon'al Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, - Also, — Risks on Growing Crops, Tbresbing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates NICOIiTBRQF., Agents james urn Furnishing Wakbhotob, (Havelook Street; TTE guarantee* to Bell at Ohrlsfcehurcfc prices for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 SPORT. SPORT! hPORT. GUNS. GUNS GUNS. HARDLFy BROS. EAST STREET, ETAVE TO HAND, direct) from the 1. Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large surplies also arriving of Eiey's Amberifee, Bfue Shutzj, Kyncck's Nobels, etc. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges, owing to being overstocked. G U N 8, GUNS. F©jf First-5la?« Ganß, at a low price, give us a trial ; our price* defy competition. GUNS of all makes REPAIRED »ad pot In first>olae« order by a Praotical Gunimith Addrei«>-> S^SSfIX_JBBOS. TO LET. A FOUR-ROOMEID Cottage at Hamp •tead. Rent, 6j 61 per week ___XFjBIRgIMAtff FOX SALB\~~ NOETH EAST BELT IHAVKreceivediostruotiong from Mb J. MATNARD to Sell his very deairab'e Property situated on the North Ent Towc Belt comprising one ha!f Acre eection, Hpon 1 which is erected a very convenient Dwelling House; two half Acre sections adjoining, running through from fehe Belt to Princess Street, and one half acre section faoine the BelU Mr Maynard has decided to Sell, and h reasonable Price will be occepted to effect ft speedy sa'e jVFKRBIMAN_ WllY have to pay" for other "people» debts when you can get upeoial value for Ca*h at «eobgb Eunoan and C©, Cheap Cash Drapers and Clothiers. Special Bargains, Specia! Bargains—Grey Calicoes 2±d White do 2jd, Art Muslioß 2|,Oretonnes Sfd, Linen Tabling ll^d, Brown THrk Towels 3Jd, White do 6|d, Lace Curtains, t.aprd edge*, charmiog designs, Is 6d, Is Hd, 2s 3d, Is 3d, up to ISs, Toilet Covers B£d, Antimaceesere ?id, White Satin guilts from 4s 6d, Honeycomb do 4s 9J, Colored do 2a 3d, American Leather H|d, Ticking 'feNCAN & CO, READY MONEY DRAPERS, CTANORED STREET WANTED Known - The Rapid Lightning Shirb Gloaa Is sold W[jj_grogwfcj» wopdegfol gh|rcglage BIOR Bale, "Bhiap, for Owhl^evarn hun dred palra of Boats and Shoes. Apply to Mxklob's Zealaadia Boot Store Smoke New Y<ravg



PBIZE DUOES. FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin Dnckf, from Sreb prize stock, 6« each Apply H 6 Bebkyman, Ashbnrton 2 219 Mr F. M Whitoombe, SUEGEON DENTIST, SAUNDBRB' BUILDINGS, (Oppotite Railway Station, Anhbnrton) BEGS to intimate that he bai oommraoed praobtoe at the above address, Having imported the latett appliances direct from London aad New York, he is prepared to do neat olaii work ab moderate fees, SCALE OF CHARGES:— Okdinart Extbactions 2b 6d Paihlbsb Extractions by Nitbous Oxidx Gas 7s 6d CEMBNS AND AMAuGAM FiLUHCH 5« Gold Filmn«s from 10s Complete Sets or Teeth £9 (oath) Partial Sets (such as one or two teeth from l#e AJi work done with care and despatch. Stoppings and cure of Children's Teeth a epeoialfy MR WHITCOMBE will visit as follows :— R4KAlA—First imril I bird THURSDAYS of »-very month at the Railway Hotel. > METHVEN—Lftit THURSDAY of every tnutsth at the Canterbury Hotel. Hopbs—9 till 1, and 2 till 5. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE & MARINE. Ti/TEBSRB NICOLL BROS, having been appointed Sole Agent for this Company for Aehbnrton and Surrounding Districts, Policy Holders will in future kindly pay Premiums to them. Messes Niooll Bbos. will be pleased to supply all necessary information to Intend ng ineurere. A W PARSONS, Manager ( hrietchnrcb, 11th March, 1901 3 12



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NIC* tLLMi )S. H F Nioolli. E F Niooll, L A Nioon,. Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT (SHEEP & LAMBB. 4GBNTS FOR— Christchuroh Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd| New Zealand Insurance Company GKAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISBION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kbit and Audited. We have received eums of Trust MonidJ. ranging from £100 to £10 000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and h per cent. F R tfl T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit In •season all the yeas round. SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegraeu, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. ffm OHKISTUHUROITIIkAT COT J Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKNIPS, BAPE and any f ther crop, and to suit any descx iption of soil. Greatly Increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere. NitKLli Bbos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters wiil receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. COMPARE ■"* 'f my** AL yaz <HJf TEA



nnHE Beoognesed High Grade Bicycle ef the World is the 111 III:|. ranm Built in Coventry and Birmingham by the World's LARGKBT CYCLE BUILDERS, the RUDGE-WHITWORTH CO., Ld. The enormous popularity of the above make of machines, may be gathered from the fact that there are 1000 Rudse-Whitwortb Bicycles built per wetk. Second Hand Bicjclas taken as part payment. 11, I, JOHiIOI, ASBNT. CITY CYCLE WORKS, Burnett StrcoS ASHBURTON.



HENRY STEPHENSON. Cj7iiARING~~SA~I]F7 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, E*o THURSDAY, MARCH 28, I*ol. 1 o'clock sharp, HENRY STEPHENSON has received instructions from Mr W C Page to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, Prineesti Street, Netherby,; jußt over ihe corner of North-East Belt, ' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Eto. comprising— PIANO, by Rhamsberger (just new), Suite of Furni'.ure in hair, Single and Double Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Bedding, etc, 2 Clients Drawers, Washstand and Ware, Fender and Iron*, Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Sewing Machine, Baths, Kitchen Utensils, etc. Quantity Building Timber, Quantity Fire wood, Builder's Trolly (complete), New Bee Boxes, Fowl Pens, Spring Trap and Haraesp, Also — Prixa Wyandotte, Minorca, and Leghorn Fowls. Alto an Assortment of Groceries No Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 3198 Auotionser S-^ sYepon• soh uro h Ashburtoo, WEDNESDAY— 7.15 pm — Service with Address, All who have been confirmed in recent years are requested to at tend, VALU BUNDAY (March 31$ Q. 30 a m~Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 8 30 p m—Children's Service 4 p m—Holy Baptism 6.50 p m—-Evensong and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, _____ _______ ' Vicar BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY mHE Annual Meeting will be held in St X Stephen's Schoolroom on" THURS DAY, 28th instat 7.10 pm, the Ret R A WoodshoßSU in the chair. The public are cordially invited. Collection in aid of the funds ef the Society. 8 823 UPPER ASHBUBTON RO&D BOARD. fTIENDEBS are invited for some 800 X Yards of Shingle (more or leit), to be carted where required on some 2$ miles of the Irtgmhor Road, from the Tinwald Boucdary to Reserve 1603. Particulars of the work can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West Street, addressed to the Chair man, and marked ' Tender,' not later than 12 o'olook NOON of March 30. By order JOHN DATIBON, _ Clerk NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance &f the Publio Beservea Aot, 1885' Glauses 5 and 6, tkat the Domain will be set aparb for the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Olub'a Sports on MONDAY, the Bth day of April, 1901, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, via:—For children under the age ef 10 years, free ; for each child under the age •I 15 years and over 10 years, Sixpence; for eaoh person of the age of 15 years and over, one Shilling; for each horse, one Shilling; for eaoh trap, one Shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board Mar0h25,1901 3 23 TOASTER CARDS, EASTER CARDS. Nloe selection now to hand. The practice of sending Easter Cards is growing in popularity in the larger centres. Also to hand—New Goods in Fancy Glassware, Photo Frames; Purses, Perfumery, Birthday Cards, Indoor Games (for Winter evenings), Framed Pictures, eto. A, T. H, WILLIAMS, East Street. MONEY. MO HEY TO LEND en Freehold Security, in sums to suit borrowers Apply to • MR O. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 5 200 Montgomery's Buildings miTs cAKsoiv' MUSIC TIAOEER, Corner Wills ana William Streets,



DATID THOMAS ABHBURTON AUOADR~~ HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, Marcli 29, i9ai CONTRACTOR'S TEAMS MR DAVID THOMAS in conjunction with Meßsrs Pyne & Co. has received instructions from Mr W Bbhih, (who has drawn a section at Lyndon, nod in conse quence is giving up contracting) to sell by i*ablio A notion at the Arcade, Aohburton, on the above date the following horses viz |f\ Draught MARES and GELDINGS Il\J fromj syrs upwards If\ COVERS and their Harness On SATURDAY the following day, I will offer the plant, consisting of 2 D.F Ploughs by Duncan, 2 Blooki and Tackle, 1 MoUor mick Reaper, 1 400 gal Tank on wheels, 1 Portable Whare in good erder, 1 Heavy I, horss Dray, Swingle Trees, and a _aanfcity of \ empty sacks t Sale at 1, o'clock D THOMAS, 3 149 Auctioneer AROADE HOISB"FAIR. JbitlDAY, "mABCH 29. I WILL OFFEH, on account of various OHent«, th« followins; Draught and Light Horses s— On account of Mr George Grice, 3 Good Draught Mares 1 Black Fitly, by Baltimore 1 Bay Colt, by Berlin, full brother to the trotting horsa Sam 1 Bay Filly, by St Ivea On account of an Ashton client, 2 Yearling Draught Fillies 3 Young Draught Mares and .Geldings On account) of Messrs Wilson Broc, Dunediu ■ 1 Truck ot Young Draught Fillies and Geldings 1 On account of Mr R O Dunlop, 5 Draught Mares and Geldings Oa account of Mr H Donaldson, 1 Bay Mare, Syrs, by General Tracey, good trap mare, On account; of Mr J Jarden, 6 Draught Mares and Geldings On account of various Clients,— 23 Draught and Light Horses General Entry—l3o Head of al! descriptions Sale at 12 o'clock. D.THOMAS, 3 216 Auctioneer "aroade" HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, {MARCH.29, [1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now^receiving entriep. p. THOMAS, 2 207 Auctioneer.



WANTED. L'JST, in ABhbnrton, yesterday {Mon- DAY)—Oue Black and Tan Collie dog ; rough haired, (a piece of green hide round his neok). Finder kind y return to Police Station. * 3 222 WANTED— A Strong Lad~~6ne" used to Horses preferred. Apply before 10 a m to Carson & Co, Tailored Street. 3 224 "IjUthSH Soles and all kindß~o7lresh 6«h r by Express To-NTOHT »t JH Jbwitt, Fishmonger and Poulterer, opposite Maii> Office. ' • _. F~ISH FTish ! Fresh fish To-niphtTin the new fish shop next to MBS Knmht's, East Street. 3 181 T"~ HE Missks Paob have on hand a large assortment of KngHsh Confectionery. Cadbnry's Chocolates a specialty* Ail Frnifcs in season obtainable •* The Ariel Confectionery, East Street _T> O TO Babble* Bbos. for Ironmongery, vT Tinware, and Brash ware | Mantle Pieces from 24», Register Grates from 16s, Ranges from rjQs , /CARBIDE, Carbida-For Bike Lamps, KJ Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc. at Ohristoharoh prices WANTED — Everyone to Try the Rtptd Shirt Gloss; Ch* best and he cheapest linen glass in the market BE SURE yon aek for tbe Rapid Shirt Gloss, and take no other. AH leading Gronera IT 13 Wonderfal how nice your 6biuh wiH lock after using the Rapid Shirt Gloss OH Where, oh where is the best Boot Shop I Why Mexlok's Zaalandia Boot Store, of course ; . REFAI'U ! Repairs. The best in Ash burton,at—M*)lt,or's Zealandia Boot Store \£ A NTKD KNOWN -That Meilob's '*' »' Zeahndisk Boot Store is the oheapnet and best boob shop in ABhburton. SALE- Fancy Work, Silks, Arasene Perlineß, Canvas, Berlin Wools, Linens and Stamped work genoraiiy, all reduced dnring Mtis Aloobn's Sate T~ HE Rapid~LightrTing~Shlrt ~gTol works wooders. Try a tin ; it will more than pay yoa 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Gum go to Ashburton Dun Oi DO VOtTknow that a Child oould t&ke. a Red Bird Bioyc'e to pieces and put it together again, which is a point mechani cally in the right direction. IT?aRMEES and others, prepare for the ? Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful Acetylene Gas, Estimates given by Habdlet Bsos. NEVER Mind—De Wet or—Botha— about Kruger, but get your House fitted up with Hot and Gold Water Satisfaction guaranteed by Hardley Bbos. WANTED— Ladies to inspect 350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dress Materials.—Akdbbw Orb. 3 201 WANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs oTie^t Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen* Waterproof Coats in all shapes, including Chester and Hopetown.—Andrew Orb. 3 202 MRS ALCORN is now showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Dres« Goods, &c, Spenial —New Millinery, latest stylep, Paris Models Felt, Velvet and Straw Hats, Ribbons, Feather*, Quills, Flowers, Ac, Gloves, Furs and Umbrellas OOTS ! Boots Boots " Nothing bat Boots &*-,— Mxllob's Zealandia Bort Store, Taocred Htreet WANTED— Gentlemen to know that the Tailoring department is givicg every satisfaction for fib and style. Suits to measure from £3 3s. Scotch, Irish, and West of England Tweeds,—Andbiw Orb, 3 20 TjiNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY.— We employ more hands than any Cycle Shop in Ashburton<—Eolifsb Ctcle Co. T3ED BIRD" BICYCLES are built "to win, and built to last—Eglifsi Cycle Co, Agents W~~INDBOR MAGAZINES for FeY ruary—Justice of Revenge, Con quest of London, Cakes and Ale, Footsteps of a Throne, Idylls of the Sea (Boiler), In Radar's Tents, Asgel and the', .emon, Tommey and Grizel, etc., Roberts 01 Pretoria, Transvaal from Within, Dooiey !n Peace and War, S& Winifred, and others in cheap editions.—H M JftWBS OLOfoIAL Twill Blankete, Ooloaial Twill Blankets—Extraordinary good value* Why pay more. Note—Speoial Winter prices for tbreequarter Beds 13s 6d, were 18s 6d ; fall size 19s ftd, were 25s fjd ; extra big size, now 23* 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at Geoboe Duncan & Go, noted Cheap Cash Drapers,(Eanored Street,opposlte Aroade GBO. "DUNCAN & CO. Tancred Street. Al VALUE in Men's Colonial Tweed Sao Suits, splendidly finished, stylish out, and give satisfaction in wear j price 37s 6d, equal to any Suits to measure at 90s; Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, Imported do 5s 9d, Moleskin do Ss 9d, Beaverskin do 6r lid, usual price anywhere 8s 6d, Boys' Melville Suits from 8s fid; Men's Merino Socks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knitt do 1014, Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 3 for Is; a nice variety of Shirts and GDiet, Collars, Braces, etc, at— GEORGE DT7NOAN & 00, Tancred Street, opposite Aroade. BIG Bargain Sale it a continuous success at Duncan and Co, the noted Cheap Cash Drapers/ (The unanimous verdict is that we give far better value for Cash than the large and pretensions establishments at Christchurohi How Is it done; simply because our expenses are small, and being direct flash importers, enables us to sell at bedrock prices. All are invited to come and judge and compare our prices m K wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm\ m 11| ! PUBLIC NOTICE. A MEETING* of all Householders of Allenton are reajassted to meet at the Alienton School on TUESDAY, March 26, at 8p m. Busineiß ft raising the Status of School to a Maia School 5 196 A HEWBON. ASHBURTON TROTTING OLUB "OOOKMAKERS, Cash fielders, their JO clerks and a<iistau6«, will not be allowed on the ground at the above Club's Autamn Meeting, to be held on THURB DAY, 2Bth March. 3 2t« ABHBURTQN TROTTING OLUB NOTICE TO TRAINERS rriHE Trotitfng Track will be olossd after X TO-DAY, O J STYOHE, 3 220 Secretary FOR HOUSE T)AINTING, OUBE .TAINTING, SIGN WRITING, TjiTO, IGNWRITING, HiTO, TRY «T I^. HIGCrRJ, (F-.NCBKD 82*R__.



0. Magnds, D. Paterson Dredging Expert Member Stook and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MACMJS, PAIERSOU AND 00 Gold Dbedoing Bbokebs, 208 High Street, Christcburoh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago »nd Went Coast Dredging Cfainw. | Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 yean I practical experience on the Molynenx River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q ABhburton Re reientafclve ASHBURTOiToAiPENTER'B AND JOINER'S UNION A SPECIAL Meeting of the above Union will be heH at the Templar Hall at 7.30 pm, WEDNESDAY, Maroh 27. All Members are earnestly requested to attend. E HIGGINB, 3 225 Prtstd«nt fTIESDERS Wanted-- For the wearing of A. two thousand pairs of Boots. Apply to J Mellob, Tanered Street ANDREW ORE. rMMEKBE ARRIVALS OF New Autumn Goods. NSW JACKET 3, NEW MANTLE-*, NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW SILKS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEXS NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING i EPABTMENT, BEST SCOTCH, IRISH, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FRO,M Fit and Sxtle^Febfect. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW OER, BUILDING SITE on Upper BMb of Railway—Town Section 1130, con taining 1 acre, fronting Cameron Street Price required. Small o*sh depoiit, balance by Instalment^ 1, — m BULLOOK - ~~ tU let, AT A LOW RENTAL, T ARGE ROOM Sn the Arcade. Apply 6° Qg BULLOCK.*!" FOR SALE, GOOD BUILDING SITE, TANCREP STREET T)RINGiVAL Street for Private Reddenee. X T.B containing | Acre. Very liberal berms of payment Apply fc° V 3) BULLOOK



LADIES I f*\ FNUINE Tailor-madeCostames, Habitß ijT Jaokati, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to meseurd In the latest Stylea and newest Materials. Fib and workmanship gaar»n«? teod. GENTLEMEN ! We have lust opened oab ex a.g 'Ranga tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods Ws respectfully Invite Inapecfclor of onr new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Idah, and Wmt of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltone, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Cov«rb Coatings, real * Donnybrook' Irish Friers, &c. Suita to measure from £3. Trousers from 15?. One motto is always ' Satisfaction 1' ORAIGHEAD & BERRY MAN The leading Tailors & Outfitters Aahburton FUNERAL NOTICE. nnHE Frieads of Bridget, relict of late X Danikli DobAN, are respeefcfuily in formed that her Funeral will move from her late residence, Kyle, on THURSDAY, 28th inst at 8 a*m. to arrive ati the Catholic Churoh Rftkaia, at 11 o'clock thence to iakaia Cemetry. BAKER BROS, 3 23'Z Undertakers ASBBWTON MOUNTED RIFLES COMPANY ORDER. THE Easter Encampment of the above Company will be held ab Lagmhor THURSDAY Evening, April 4 to MON DAY the Bth. Further orders will be Issued GAM BUCKLEY, 3 226 Captain Commanding A.M.R. —loMbeach bqadHdistrict, rpENDERS are invited to be sent la not X later than FRIDAY, April 12th, from perßons willing to do the maintenance work on the roads in the above district The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Conditions may be seen at the ofgea o f the Board, Burnett Street, Aahburton. 0 E POQKB & SON, 3 226 Clerks Longbeach Road Board "~~"~ S McBBIDE, —— Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tim&ru tA LWAYS in Stook—A fire JjL. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style /"I OOD Building Site, Cox Street East, %J[ being Town Section Ne 825 contain- ] log § Acre. High and dry, good Land. I SmtiH oaeh denotiit, balance by iasta!' meets 13 BULLOCK ■ - toHPetT~~ ~1" I Eooma in the Arcade Apply to ;t. bullock r~Yon pan depend on ridding your ohiidren of worms with Wade'a Worm Figs, t*9 iWOtsdecfai Worm Worriers . .„_,