THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashburton dally for— CHRISTCHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.16 p m, 7.5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHUROH-at 10.45 » m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU-at 10.35 ft m, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 9.45 a m

EPHEMERIS

SON.

Phases of Moon for September

Mail Notices

The next best despatch to the United Kingdom is via San Franoisoo, leaving Ohriatohuroh on Sept 25th, and due London October 26th

MINING

The directors of the Cromwell Gold Dredging Company have declared a dividend (the sixth) of 2a 6d per share. The direotora of the Golden Gate Dredging Company have deolared a dividend of 4a per share. The directors of the Suooesa Gold Dredg ing Company havo declared a dividend of 3s , per share; j The directors of the Cblden Treasure Dredgicg Company hare declared a dividend of ls per share. DoNKDiir, Sept 13 Today's sales—First Chanoe 11a 9d, lis 9d ; Fourteen Mile Beaoh 24s 3d j Junction Eleotrio 29_ 3d ; Kelly aod Oasey 8a j Six teen Mile Beach 9s, 8s 6d, 7a, 7s9d ; Vincent 3j ; Vincent Extended.

DEATH.

Sxubgkon—At her late residence, Tinwald, on September 12, Ellen, the beloved wife of Andrew Henry Sturgeon. Aged 43 years ; leaving a family of eight children, Deeply regretted.

Ashburton Guardian Magan est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1901.

A CORRESPONDENT writing ia a recent issue of this journal about oar water supply, raises a question which must be dealt with in the near future. It ia a fact that whenever there is a fresh in the Ashburton river, the intake is liable to be blocked, and what happened about ten days ago in consequence of a larger volume of water than usual coming down the river, may happen again at any time, What has drawn special attention to the matter at the present time is the fact that 80 many pomps on private premises became dry lately. Many of the householders have no water supply but their pumps,and are In tbe habit of using the channels for scrubbing aud sanitary purposes. If the pumps and channels became dry in the summer months—a very likely contingency—the position of those burgesses who have not got good sized tanks for conserving the rain water would bo extremely awkward for them, and diacreditab'e to the borough, Thi* condition of things demands immediate attention. If, as we assume, is th? case, a high pressure water B;heme is at prestot considered too costly for this Borough to venture upon, at anyrate until Lake Heron is tapped, there is no reason why our supply for fire preven tion and sanitary purpose?, should not be better than it is. For instance, there is a general impression that proper care is not taken to prevent the intake from being blocked when there is an ordinary flood in the river, Surely it would not be a difficult engineering feat to make the opening of the intake secure against the shingle carried along by the river, Even if it is necessary to go outside of Ashburton for information—which we do not for one moment admit—the cost of getting such information would certainly be a more legitimate outlay than some of the expenditure of the Borough Ooun* oil on less important matters—the Councillors' chairs, for instance. We cannot understand why the intake, when it is blocked, should have to remain co for nearly ten days, which has more than once happened ; and we recommend the County Council to see whether more satisfactory arrange, ments cannot be made. If the cost of keeping the intake clear should be increased, it seems to v* that the in creased expenditure must be faced, since the County Council has undertaken to give tbe Borough of Ashburton a con stant supply of water. We all know how that contract has been carried out. It has often been asked why the Borough Council has not gone in for a high pressure water scheme, and so provided at one aod the same time for a regular and plentiful supply of water for fir© prevention, and domestic pur poses This question is one that the burgesses can themselves settle at any time; it Is purely a matter of pounds, shillings and pence. If the ratepayers are willing to raise another loan for the construction of water work?, and will consent to a special rate for mainten ance and sinking fund, we could have the matter effectively dealt with in the near future. But the expense will be pretty heavy, and the question requires very careful consideration. Meantime, it might be possible to make better arrangements for a permanent supply of water than those on which we now depend. We might, for instance, erect one or two water towers on the North- West Belt and South-East Belt,Bupplied with pumping machinery, so that in tbe event of a water famine, like that the residents of the west side of the town especially have suffered from lately, would not be so severely felt. The whole question seems to us to be of sufficient importance to justify the Borough Council in dealing with it at once, and later on in calling a public meeting to consider suggestions.

Local and General.

Res/enesca- in Pack— The South Can terbury Times, established in 1870, ceases publication from today.

The Fkisoo Mail—The Ashburton portion of the Friaoo mail arrived by firsb train from Christchurch thiß morning, and was promptly sorted into the private boxes,

Pebsonal —Mr and Mrs 8- Saunders, together with the other members of tbe » Bright Hours Children' Company, spent an interesting day ia visiting the Domain and other phoee in Ashburton. Mr Saunders returned by the 3 o'clock train, the rest going by express

Cliabino Ba_b—Messrs Friedlander Bros, announce a Clearing Sale of live and dead stook at the homestead of Mr M Mahoney, Elgin, on Friday, September 20th, and in addition the household furniture will also be cleared by auobioo.

Hockey—A match was played on tbe Domain yesterday afternoon between the Avon and Ashburton Clubs, and resulted in a win for the home team by one to nil. The game was a fairly fast one throughout, although the Avon men did not seem to be playing up to their usual form. For the ABhburton team, White scored and Caekey and Smith played well, while for the visitors, Murphy, Cow per and Smith (forwards), and Morgan and Luxtoo(baoks) did good service* Mr F; Clark acted as referee, and gave general satisfaction.

Winter Show.—The question of holding a Winter Show next year in connection with the Canterbury A. aod P. Association has been referred to a plebiscite of the members by means of a circular whioh haa been issued. The members are asked to say whether they are ia favour of a Winter Show, and if ao to pledge themselves) to aßsiat in carrying it out by sending in exhibits*

Death—The friends of Mr T Stone, sub editor of the Lyttelttti Times, will regreb to hear of tbe death of his wife, which occurred thia morning, after an attack of influeozi. Mr Stone waa formerly on tbe staff of the Aahburton Mail and Gcabbian, and both he and hia wife were welt known in thia distriot, the latter being the sister of Mrs Merchant D rgby.

Fire at Auckland'—A fire occurred last even njj in the three storied paper warehouse of the Herald prlntieg works, la spite of the efforts of the Brigade, the contents of the building were burned or damaged by water or smoke. Ib waa two hours before the fire was euppressed. The building and contents were insured for £8000 in qhe various insur: auce companies: Tbe damage could not be definitely esltmated. The origin of the fire is a mystery!

An Interesting Point.—During the hearing of a Court case yesterday, when a oharge of Bteuling £30 was admitted, one of the recipients who bad received a stolen note io payment of an acooutt of 2s 6d, applied to the Bench for a refund, as he had handed back 17s 6- in change, bub the presiding Magistrate smilingly replied that the note would be required aa an exhibit for pro duction at the Supreme Court, and he (the Magistrate) had no authority to make good tbe losb. Where goods are stolen, and can be identified, the original owner can, we understand, obtain a return of same, and no doubt thia will apply in the case of money, but the applicant could get little satisfaction from the Magistrate on this point.

Hats OFPl—Some of the ladies who attended the Bright Hours Children's entertainment last evening are to be con' gratulated upon their adoption of the very desirable custom of removing their hats, if the members of the fair sex WDUId generally conform to this excellent fashion ot public entertainments it would be a reform thoroughly appreciated by the male portion of every audience for more than one reason. For not only would everybody be able to see the stage better than is possible under present conditions, but most men would rather see a beautiful head of hair in front of them than a f»arful and wonderful combination of straw, feathers, and ribbon. It may be mentioned in this connection that while many ladies discarded their hats la.t evening there were some indiviJnah of the opposite sex who adopted theuuusual course of keeping their head gear on all the time There were various speoolitions as to the ciuse of this apparent breach of good manners, some attributing it to an attempt to conceal baldness or other physical defect*, while some thought It waa only due to ignorance of the proprieties. But whatever the reason mighb have been the practice is not to be admired.

St, Stephen's—A recital of Tennyson's exquisite poem 'Enoch Arden' will be given in St.. Stephen's Sohoolroom on Thursday, , 19th September, in aid of the Church build" . ing fund, by the Rev. S G Fielding, Rector of Wmdsor.j N.S.W. The five parte of the recital will be interspersed with musical selections and songs appropriate to the peem. Mr Fielding has a great reputation as an orator and is well known In Australia sb an elocutionist of considerable power. He has also achieved gre.t suoceaa aa an author, and his books are widely read. He first attrac ted the notice of the English publio by a vo'umeof poems, which has passed through several editions, and by a somewhat striking novel, 'The Southern Light.' Hia latest book, entitled ' Down to tha sea in ship 3 ' is a story of 6he adventures and perils of an Australian aailor boy in the South Seas and on the Australian coast* Many of the incidents have been taken from his own life, and Rolf Boldrewood, the author of ' Robbery under Arms, 1 etc, has eulogised Mr Fielding's work as a most successful description of the perils of life in the Southern Seas. A Striking Testimonial—A lady in England recently wrote to Rudge Whitworth Ltd, that she had ridden a lady's Rudge Whitworth Bicycle for three years, and that the total cost of repairs during that time was only three pence;

News in Brief.

The necessaries of life in Maoriland are 50 per cant cheaper than they were forty years ago

A rise fa the level of the Dead Sea has been noticed, and a broad lagoon haa formed on the northern side of the delta of tho Jordon. It is belieaed that volcanic action has raised the bed of the lake„

It ia a common opinion that flowers grown In tbe dark preserve their colours, but accord ing to M. Beulaygue, of Algiers, in a note to the Aoademie dee Sciences, it is not so correct. The colourßare enfeebled, and io some species decoloration is complete.

Cutlery, Glassware, Dinnerwaro, etc, lent out on hire, for balls, weddings, etc, by Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. All hireage to be prepaid.

An Important Decision.

The Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr 0 A Wray)gave judgment yesterday in the tesb cjse brought by the Tinwald Town Board against J E Watkins, for half cost of chan nelling in front of defendant's property. The case was reported in our issue of Thursday, sth inst, Mr Watson being for the plaintiff Board, and Mr Purneli for defendant. The judgment delivered by Mr Wray was to the effect that the plaintiffi had no power to make the by-law under whioh they chimed j inasmuch as tbe Board was governed by the Munioipal Corporations Aot, 1876, which gave no power to Boards to charge for channelling. r Watson applied for leave to appeal, which was refused;

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, September 12 Subscriptions for the New South Wales four million loan have closed. Six million was offered, while the sub scriptions for the two million of Impe rial Treasury Bills amounted to six and a-half millions.

Seven miners were killed in the Llandbrach colliery disaster, and eight injured

The Standard states that the pro posed Sugar Bounties Conference at Brussels has been abandoned.

Hong Kong, Sept II Large quantities of dynamite are beiog smuggled. Extensive domiciliary visitations are being __ade. Sydney, September 12 New South Wales fruitgrowers are making a further eff>rt to induce New Zealand to remove its interdict against New South Wales grapes. The pro hibition is regarded absurd in view of the fact that phylloxera is rampant in some parts of Few Zealand.

Owing to an accident with the switchboard at the Ultimo power house, controlling the electric tram system, the service will probably be dislocated for a week, The dynamos sustained no damage.

Alleged Plot Against Mr Chamberlain

A PRISONER'S STORY,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright LoNUdN, Sept 12

Faugeroo, a Frenchman, has been committed to Olerkenwell on a charge of murdering a Swiss named Jung, a jeweller. The prisoner allegeß that Jang, representing a secret society, offered him money to stab Mr Chamber lain for causing war aud misery. The bribe was rejected, and Jung then de manded the return of moneys previously given by him to relieve Faugeron in his distress.' A scuffle ensued, in whioh the prisoner killed Jung unintentionally in self-defence.

The Methodist and Anglican Churches.

NO LIKELIHOOD OF UNION.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, September 12 The Statistics Committee reported • to tha Methodist Conference that there were 24,899,421 adherents of Method | ism. Besides adherents there. were 17,659,285 actual Church members, The Church property was valued at sixty millions. Received September 13, 9 23 a.m London, September 13 At the Methodist Conference, re plying to a welcome accorded him, Bishop Ingram indicated that there were great and permanent difficulties in the way of the union of the Metho dist and Anglican Churches.

! Columbia and Venezuela.

.— THREAJ. OF AMERICAN INTER VENTION. United Press A_=;ooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright New York, September 11 The American Consol at Colon has warned rebels that if they attack the town and interfere with the Isthmus traffic America will intervene.

PRESIDENT McKINLEY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Washington, Sept 12 Mr MoKinley is assimilating an increased quantity of food, and con tinues to gain strength.

A GOOD NIGHT.

NO TRACE OF BLOOD POISONING.

(Reoeived September 13, 9 21 a m) Washington, September 12 President McKinley passed a good night, the best since he was shot. There is no trace of blood poisoning.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, September 11

Loaw, with a commando of 250, at tacked Sutherland. The town guard and local rifles successfully defending, the commando retired during the night. Two Dutch pastors, Perold and Ackermann, hag been sentenced to eigh teen months' and twelve months im prisonment, and fined £500 and £250 respectively, at Kimberley, for treason. Nel, a rebel, has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment at Yryburg, for using seditious language. He will shortly be tried at Graatreinet for trea son. Forty undesirables, including Pre toria, a Cape Colony legislator, haa been expelled from Middleburg. Colonel Kavanagh drove back The ron's commando, preventing an attack on Messel Bay. Colonel Crabbe, at dawn on the ICtb, surprised and defeated Scheeper's chief lieutenant at Drifontein, killing Vander merve, wounding several, and capturing Field-Cornet Duplessis, reputed to be the cleverest Boer scout, and thirty seven others. The rest fled eastward. Four British were killed, London, Sept 12 Lieut Colonel Soobell haa been pro moted to a colonelcy in recognition of bis .accesses'. There are indications that Botha has been receiving rifles, ammunition, aud recuits ovor and from the neighbourhood of Delagoa Bay. Aa the result of a search st the instance of the Consul, large quantities of ammunition and other contraband were seised in the vicinity of Lorenzo Marquee. Several arrests were made. Several of Scheeper's force declare they merely had time to loosen the rails at Nelspoort in July. The train bum ped past safely; The driver walked back to ascertain the cause, and the Boers fired in volleys, capturing the train. Major Hook, with a handful of police defended the Herschel residency against Fourie and 30@ men, who ha d three killed and several wounded. They sub~ seqseritly retired.

FOOTBALL.

CANTERBURY v WELLINGTON

The first representative matoh between the Canterbury Thursday representatives and the Wellington team was played at Lan* caster Park, Christchuroh, on Thursday afternoon, when the O.nterbury men woo by 14 points to 8.

The football matoh, Southern Cross v Exoelaior, was played ou the Domain ground yesterday, and was won by the Southern Cross by 9 points to 5. Both teams held unbeaten records, and a well contested gone resulted ia the Southern Ores? becoming ohampions for the season, Tries were obtained by Brook, Hodgion, and Gilver house, for tha Southern Cross, and by G Thomas for the Exodsior. F Amo» cony» rtied the Excelsiors try with a neat klok. Simp* son, MoOallum and Hodg-on played well for the Southern Cross, and Williams aud R»nd for the Excelsior, Both teams wjre unani" mous in their praise of the referee, Mr Cassette

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Oopyrighb London, September 11 Tyldesley haa completed his 3QOO rune. [Tyldesley, who visits Australia as a mem* ber of Mr Maolaren'a team, completed hia 20C0 runs during the course of an Innings of 158 he compiled for Lancashire against Derbyshire on July __Dh, and he has now joined Fiy and Abel, who brought their aggregates to 3000 about a fortnight ago.]

The Bright Hours' Children.

As tha performance deserved, bhe Odd* fellows' Hall was packed last evening on the occasion of tbe visit of the " Bright Hours' Children," a company of juveniles formed aboub 12 months ago in Oh.istnhuroh. AN though the programme was a liberal one, it was oarried out with auch promptitude and e2eo6 that the strong interest was sustained throughout, and in every instance encore* were vigorously demanded, and most good naturedly responded to, Where the whola entertalnment was bo meritorious, it ii hard to single out any one item, but very special praise is due to Misses Saunders (3), these young ladies appearing almost throughout the performance, singing and dancing with remarkable truth and vigor. The vooai solos by Misseß Moon, Sounders, Jennings, Lillian; duats by Misses Rule, Saunders, Piercy, and Bussell, and quartets by Mioses Russell, Piercy, Moon, and Saunders, with choruses by the Company, were rendered in suoh a oareful manner as to reflect the highest credit upon the clever young per formers and their trainers. Skirt and step dancing formed a prominent portion of the evening's entertainment, and, with the olub swinging, fairly brought down the h suae, Misses Saunders, Stapleton, Jennings, Plimkett, and Lillian rendering each item with wonderful correctness, Twelve young ladies in all took patt, the unfortunate thirteenth, and one of the most capable per formers (Miss Cooper), being suddenly pros trated with i.fluecz), Ihe dresses and staging were approp iate and effective, and Miss P!unkett>, and also the accompanist (Mrs J E Russell), carried out their duties with remarkable success. Mr H Gates' band played appropriate overtures at the com mencement of each part of the programme. During the interval, Dr Trevor, as chairman of tho Beautifying Association, publicly thanked the performers for their help to the Society in providing such an artistic enter tainment wi'hout fee and reward. (Hear, hear and lour! applause.)

THE LATEST

Horns an& Foreign.

* United Preae Association—By Eieobrio Telegraph

Received September 13, 9 3 a m THE TAFF VALE DEOUION. London, September 13 Owing to the Taff Vale decision in the House of Lordp, by which the Trades Union cau't sue or be sued, the Unions now threaten to invest their funds abroad, and are inquiring on the Continent for the safest investments.

FRANCS AND TURKEY. Paris, Sept 12 The Porte has agreed to settle the French bankers' claim for £154,000, if Frsnce consents.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrifi Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Sept 13,. 32 am) ELECTRIC TRAM SYSTEM DISLQOATED. Sydw, Sept 18 The electric tram system is dislocated owing to the sudden increase of pressure at the Ultimo power house. There was a sudden crashing noise and a blinding flish of light, the switchboard was destroyed, and flUmes spread to the roof. The fire was quickly extinguished. All the trams in a radius of seven miles were stopped. A steam motor will be utilised today until repair* are executed, A MEMBER SUSPENDED. Bisisbane, September 13 During a debate in Committee, Mr Kerr, the labour member, expressed the hope that they would geb a better chairman next time, and refused to withdraw the remark. Hfa was suspended for 24 hours. NEW ZEALAND SWINE. The Executive has extended the pro hibition on New Zealand iwlna foe nix rooatbs*

SOUTH AFRICA.

IN A TIGHT CORNER

SCHEEPER BORNINQ HOUSES

TWO BOER OFFICERS KILLED

Received September 13,9 2a m

Losrnojr, Sepfc i_ Three hundred and fifty Boers tur« rounded Major Marshall's 12th Mount ted Rifles at Rehefinek, The party was in a tight corner until Colonel Barker sent the Yeomanry to their relief.

Scheeper's force is burning the houses of all who are serving in the Cape Burgher Guards. His commando con* siats almost entirely of Cape recruits. The Dordrecht Volunteers surprised a party of Boer officers at a farm house, killing two and wounding General Si-Uth, who escaped,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. 1901



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BUSINESS NOTICEB ] __-_-_-_- . __, : ; .__ __. j Mrs Johnston, TD EGISTERED Teacher of the Pianoforte & Ringing i Term commenced 10th Inat, ' Havelock Street, P Jl____wp..« i. ■ *n ■... ■.!■■_■ ■■—^._.i. .„. m 111. .w..i_. Mn—m,.^ IWIIIIiMIIIW l.lll..lillH—llllrt_MW—ailllll IimMWI. lllW.llOTlll.'l—iill^ I j NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOUT NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. 9^_ DOZii:N STRAW HATS fi)f \ DOZEN SOFT FELT HATS ».A DOZEN TENNIS SHIRTS __*\J New Rpgitia Shirts, lies, CUps, and ■\\ th? Lafe«r Novekins to open next week. The Largest Selection in Tcwn, Prices Right. Quality Right, NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING "TRACTOR? LOTHING JJ ACTORY tm_n____w*___u_______*_mm\* w_ww__—___>■_—wwi WANTED. T.BNDERB Wanted— For the wearing of two thousand paira o Boots. Apply , at, J Mk__or, Tar wed Street ] WANTED KNOWN-Thab oar new Prints *»re now on view, and comprise choice Ginghams, ravishing designs in meroeriz d Blouse cloth*, and full ranges of suiting drills—.MiTCHßLti & Torses, the OKMEMBF.R for one month only— .Hb Mellor's Stock Taking Boot Sa'e will last, G\ me eat ly for bargains ONCE as .tin our Great Stock Taking S*le ts at hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store REMEMBER Mellor's Great Stock Taking Boot Sale U now on. Great Bargains at Mellor'a WASTED — 1000 People to try Mellor's Zealandia Boots Store cr good cheip Font Wear WHAT Ladies say of MITCHELL k 10R NER'sShow Rnom Oh, how lovely ! Just like a _ie« gatdro ! Nicer than ever 5 Q'ttte bb good »h Christchurch S Wouldn't tuat suit— We must toll her. _wmmm> iii.i.i.i.iii. i .i ■ "■"" ' " *_■'«•"«"_« WHAT prize takers for pastry rases Fatty Pub baking powder the groat J rtnvalt.y- i "TTS^ANTED— _a«i88 visit irq Dunedin will V? fi'ui Htn'y's Hairdresaing Sa'rons, Pilncea 1' s'repf, rppfe c with Every comfort for HMrdrpflsirg, Shampooit g, Singeing, eto T' ilit giodf! of every description ' \\/ANTED Known—A Great Stock, V V Taking Sale Is now on aa Mellors ZcaVtndi* Hoot. Stor« OH Whrre, oh where is the Best Boot Shop? Why Mellow _ Zealandia Boot Srore. nf course PATT_ Pan baking powder tbo great novelty, two patty Una for nothing SrncrM. S"""'r G-O&tiE Ji\B rx!6i all~~_th«r_ \ they aredelioiou", SoM by all stnr keeper.* . 5 31 WANTKD— Ladiea desirous of dreßNing the h*ir io present, becoming fashions should lend for the now Geisha Frames ; all Dolocft. Sent pott free f<r Is 9d in in the manufacturer. A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Pnnedin. CHILBLAINS relieved instsnlly of all irritation by Loasby' Koohbah. Few a plications cure ONfC Minute. Pieasa—Have you heard that Mellor's Great Boat Sal© fs mw on QT GFORGE Potted and Preserved Meats Cj —Tongue', Table Delicacies, eto—havo no rq>i»l. All ston keepers 3l PATTY Pan risking powdei wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans cr aching KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Stnins Bruicea, Stiff Joints, otc. Try it for Chilblains TUST Fancy - ladies' Pretty Evening •F Shoes only 2a lid, at Mb__or_ Zealandia Boot Store WI-iE Mothers — Remember tbat Mellor's Great Bngaln Sale Is rmw on P\TTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you tver saw. Fold all pro-PFP. ITuHY OhilMaina ars reliever! instantly and quickly oured by Loa<-by b Koohbah Mira cure T| IT ANTED--For promoting an abundan V¥ and luxurious growth of h»ir ther^ k nothing to tqua! Hbndt's Egg Julep ; n arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hf.ir beautifully glossy. Bottles is ; on »»lo at JT R Bonninoton'p, Chemist. 1)0* 'TS, Boots, Boots—Tho Ch{jy,peat ) Hou^e in Aahburton for Boot, is Meilok's Hea'andU Boot Store WASTED Known - Tbo Bapfci ! Lightnins; Sh rt Gloss la a$M j _t all Grocert : v wondorfnl Shirt glaase j ST GEORGE Manafaotured GooA§ ot : variouß kinds are the best). Try them i Procurable from all Btorekeep3rs g. 311 i WANTED Known —Great Clearing | Bum Sale at Mellor's Jfcalandia i Boot Stor*» I PATTY P*u baking powder contains a patty p*n tt each aod: of tin. G1 EO. £llioti_. fine story, *A_ar_ r Bade,' fa given away with 6lba Book Gift Tfca. Ask your grocer for Catalogue of 800 g iod b™ka thai-, are ' given free with famous BOOK GIFT Tea. ' VjIARMERJ and others, prepare for the ,' JD Winter, and have your Home made ' cheery and bright with tbe powerful ■; acetylene Gas. Estimates given by HaKDLEY !i Bros j rj^HE Crowning Glory of a Woman ia her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant BDd luxurious growth ot hair there is nothing lotqualH_ND_'sEgg Jolep. Bottlea la, at H E Bohmntob's, Chemist.



F.FERRIMAN j FOiTsMjiT Corner Nelson and Oxford Streetr, Hampstead fIIHAT Comfortable House of 6 Rooms and Conservatory, together with good atablea and trap house ereoted on the oorner section !aa above. The Property is well supplied with water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald's Wiodmi'K The Gardgn io well planted with ohoioa fr_it treWi Tht Section possesses ample frontage on both Nelson aod Oxford Streets, and is within a -tone throw of the Hampstead Public School Cash or terms to suit) Purchaser Apply F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent JLs _ \_J..l_J «_3L jLVJLV. A A KJ CARBOLISED i WHEAT PROTECTOR (Na*me and Label Registered undar Trade Marks Aot, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used ! _6 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS- , ! Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolized | "Wheat Protector. I have used tho above \ (dressing for the past) three seasons on an f average sowing of 1600 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it I gives evepy satisfaction. It Is also mixed with.less labor and germinates a week soonei? than when dressed with biuestone. M Stitx I have used your Wheat PiOfccctor, also Biuestone both on the same paddock, and am mu<jh pleased with your Protector as a muoh'better preventive of emat than Blusetoaot Jambs MoL_-K, Caisubrae, F. FERRIMAN. f_mmmmmy9mt^mmmm^WX^pmm^ _ BICYCLES RE-PLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED IS' »ll tin €QLOI*RS of the RAINBOW, i_eliding BLACK and WHITE. SILVER _tND GOLD DECORATIONS if required^ ifrom 20a. Oateß> ' iLowry and G0. % _SEAL/*OTIA CYCLE WORKS, &ÜBHETT STBBIT



j ________ BUSINESR NOTICES T. H. UINDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING €>W ALL HINDS MADE ON THE PREMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING oar Famous Drawing Room Soitee in Plash and Tapeatry 8 which beat Ohr.Btcfaurch for price and quality. Oall and see them, JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before tho recent rise in prices, which enables m to sell at lowest prices, Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock to town j at all prices] LINOLEUMS, T>UGB, ,f\ILCLOT__S, INOLIUMS, JLVUGS, HjILOLOTH8 9 In New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes. We manufacture all oor own Goods on the premises, of tha best material and workmanship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry j besides, yon may go further and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS. PICTURE ERAMERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Nexb to the Building Society's Office, and opposite! Arcade.) t ■———a mmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmm m___b__mbb__pi_s«mm«———■——_—«■*—_————■_——■■■* < i LATEST NOVELTIES In All Departments, CHOICE MILLINERY MANTLES and DRESS FABRICS From the leading French and English Houses BEIRG OPENED UP DAILY. | DRESSMAKING in full Swing. UTMOST SATISFACTION. ANDREW ORR.



BUSINESS NOTICES CYPHERS INCUBATOR 00. (Of Wayland, New York, U 8 A) MANUFACTURERS of Incubators Broodem, and Poultry Buppließr _tead Office for New Zealand— Bro id Bay, Dunedin. Write for new illustrated list, it is free NEW Zealand Diaries for 1902; 3 Gent's Cycles, on to date, guaranteed, £12 10j, to clear.* Orders taken for * Tbe Library of Famous Literature, 20 volumes ; History of Methodism, by Dr Morleyi Nw Books; large variety of cheap editions. Splendid line of Cabinet Photo Frames, bevelled glass, 64 eaoh. Great redueMons in Glass, China, and Fancy Goods during Stocktaking.—H M Jonesi I^i_ISG~ANNOUNd-MENt WE beg to inform the public of Ash burton and surrounding distriot that we have taken over the business hitherto oar ried on by Mr Gbobqe Worker, aa a Family Butcher. East Street, Ashburton, and that the business will be carried on, together with that of a Genera! Store, in the premises at oorner of East Belb and Wakanui Road. We trust that with strict atten tion to the interests of the publio to merit a fair share of the publio patronage* Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. J26_ __ lADIES & GENTLEMEN,— J We take the opportunity of thanking'you for your patronage during the ten years wo have been in business. It has increased pw oeptibly year by year, and we take it that strict attention to details, promptness, good workmanship, combined with reasonable prices, have had the foregoing effect* Tbe laat two years we have been introducing a muoh higher class of interior decoration, which we are pleased to say, is being taken up by many« We are moving out cf the old grove that did duty for decoration during the town's primitive stagea, and can now hold our own with the cities ia every depart ment. It has been our chief aim to make the Wall Paper Department the leading feature of our establishment. And of the success attendant, perhaps it will be suffi cient to mention that we send Pepsihangings as far north aa Christchurch, and orders as far south as Timaru are frequently reoeived. All the Paperhangings are imported direct from the manufacturers in Eag» land, which places us on the aame footing as the leading Colonial Wail Paper Warehouses. Our staff of men consist of thorough tradesmen in their respective branches, viz :—Sign Writing, Graining, Marbling^ Paperhanging, Painting, &a Yours respectfully, 8 231 JNO. WILSON OR SALE-^Block of about 4400 acres, near Stratford, Taranaki, about 13 miles from the rising township of Strath* more, whioh is 20 miles eaat of Stratford, nix miles distant from Wanganui River at a point above whioh Hatriok and Co.'a steamers ruu, Strathmore la on the line of lands reßerveJ for the Stratford-Wangamo mona Railway now being constructed. Ihe land ie rich hill country, muoh of it arable when cleared, papa and limestone formation ; rata, tawa, puketea, and rimu timber ; well watered ; would carry two sheep to the acre. Two main roads, one from west, one from couth. Title, Land Transfer* For further particulars, apply direct to the owner, R» C. Hughes, New Plymouth^ 8 259 ____ _ . ... ■ ■ •TITANTED TO SELL-Seven firat-olas Dairy Farms, from 60 to 200 Aores, close to Schools and Factories! easy terma— A p y F. Bbookincs, Land Agent, Stratford TTTANTED — Purchasers for five smal Sheep Runß, Improved and partly Improved, olose to new line of railway to Auckland,— F Bhooking, Land Agent, Stratford.



Public notices j 1 THE 5-AORE BLOCK J I OFFER for Sale for thU one week is IBS ] Choioesb Suburban Building Site now r < available around Aehburton, within ten J minutes' walk of the new Post Office, good j land (60 bushel crop last yearj7 fronts the north, above the town, good water, sheltered by plantations on anotbkb property adjacent, And the price Is ? Wall, less than the cost of two | «»««■ t$ Ashburtor. Who will be the looky buyer! Apply to H. W. BABRETT, AROADS, ASHBURTON the" MOUNT SOMEKS COAL COMPANY BEG to announce thab the COAL from their NEW SHAM Ib NOW ON THE MARKET, price 17a per Ton at Mount Somen Station. This is ft bright, ohiney Coal, containing 35 per cent of gas ; gives a cheerful fire and a strong heat ; perfectly free from sulphur and soot; in fact, an ideal household Coal. Can be had from all Coal Merchants, 9 0 JAMES GIBSON, Manager '""special notice. "~ THE undesigned begs to inform his numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Boad, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Business having increased so considsrably these last few years that he found the»land Inadequate | to cultivate stock enough for hie customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their inoreising support, and trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements, to secure a continmnoe of their confidence, and the honour of their kind reoommenda* tioo, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Ashbutton. 9 95 ASHBURTON TOWN CLOCK. IT is proposed to ereob a suitable Clock in the Tower of the New Posb Qffiae, and in addition to a Subsidy ot Found for Pound by the Governmsnb, the sum of £375 Is required The cost of the Clock is estimated by the Government to be £7EO, and ib is thought by the Aehburton Borough Council that, as the Cock will be of übb and convenience to the residents of the County as well as of the Town, a general appeal should he made for Funds la pursuance of this a Committee of the Council has been appointed to take IMMEDIATE Bteps to raise the neoessary fund*, as, if the matter is allowed to drop \ the subsidy offered may not again be available The Committee, therefore, appeal fo r assistance towards the consummation cf tbi" work W H COLLINS, 8 21 M*yor f^ET YOUR LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED BY THE ECLIPSE TANCRED STREET. OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOKATION, Ltd, Capital £1,000,000 \ FIIHrS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TARIFF .Arrangements with any other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES, Employers Insuring with as can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Revenue. Neither will Clients he subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS inseparable from Government De partmental Control. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to^Travel. Nicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 8 193 WHETHER YOU ARE ASSURED OR NOT YOt? CANNOT DO BETTER THAN APPLY FOB A Combined JLife & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause in any part of the world, and also Gompensa* tion for Disablement by Accident. This is the Twentieth Century Speciality cffered by the Mutual Life Association of Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, 9 51 Ashburton STUDY Kconomy, and buy your Boots and Shoes at D Stock's Blue Boot Store EE Oar Windows for Stylish Boots ar.d Shoes ; pretty shades in tan leathers—Stock's Blue Boot Store ARDEN TOOLsTInow is the t'me to visit O. Medpin's, the People's Ironmonger, for Spades, Forks, Hoes, Rakes and Trowels, eto ; »Ibo Drills and Cultivators, equal to Planet Jnr, but one third cheaper



The British Bull dog rules the wave, Undaunted tar ia he, Aod angry billows oft his grave, Oan'b turn him from the sea. The hardships of a sailor's life He oan so well endure, When cough, and colds are always rife, With WpoDii' Greajf ?mmmM Ct 88



As the o'osiog days of the aale of the D.1.0. in Ashburton are announced, those anxious to try the new washing machines free ot all responsibility had better make their application while they have the chanoe, as when one a their own branch leaves the district, no further trials will be allowed. Testimonials continue to come in freely, the latest being aa follows : — Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorge, Sept 2nd, 1901. The washing machine sent oa trial ia in every respect satisfactory. Enclosed you will pleaße find oheque in payment, which |jind!y acknowledge —Yours faithfully, Thos S JomS-ON



You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers; price Is



The loo*l branch of the D,I,C« has now ! been in full swing in Ashburton for just 6 : mouths, which is 5 months longer than wai anticipated ab tbe commencement of the sale. The sale has proved an unprecedented success, and aa ib is now drawing to a close, those who are contemplating purchasing a piano or organ, or music*! instruments of any description would do well to mike their decision while suoh a magnificent stock is here from which to make their selection A new shipment, which will also be the last, has jusb been opened The Roman Empire, nigh forgotten, Once exercised a mighty sway, Bab like some buildings old and rotten, Was left to crumble and decay. The human body needs attention, In order to long life assur?, For coughs and colds we've bub to mention W E Woods' Great Pb^krmiH's Cum. Smoke J^ow Vequs