The Royal Toar

JPBINOE OF AUSTRALIA UmUed Poss Aseooiiition-'-By Bleutrio Telegraph London, April 2 The Standard states that prior to the commencement of the voyage of the Bike of York a suggestion from & representative of the colonial quarters unbmifctfed to the King to create the Bnke Prince of Australia. Ministers cosiiidered that if titular dignities were conferred on the colonies Canada had the first; claim. A suggestion m now made that Prince Edward, the eldest ion of the Duke, should be created Prince of Oanada, and Albert, the •ftfiond I 0n t be created Prince of Australia

The Federation Commission

. — ♦ —- Untlflil Prem Assooiafcion—By Electric fcelagraph-r-Copyrighfe Melbourne, April 8 The evidence given before the New He*l»ad Federation Commission Bbowed tliil the financial dilficuUies m which Tasmunift is involved through loss of the control of her customs, and excise duties, was admitted by all the witnesses, and thai even to cover existing engage ments, Tasmania will have to levy • conm'ctarthle amount of direct taxation.

Colonel Robin En Route

—- ...-«» United PrasG Aeroafatlon~->By Eleottia Telegraph—Copyright Dunbdin, April 3 Mr Bobiia has been advised that Colonel Stsbla, hfs son, left Capetown by the Toa* gsrlro on S«nday__

Shocking Tragedy.

UralteS Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Invebcargiil, April 3 A nhookiQg tragedy ocourred at Wood' kadi last night, whea Mary Sbiriff h aged. sixtion, was shot dead by her brother John, »gcd niueteen. Both parents are dead and tine ofeiidfem work on the farm, John bad bten prseeatcd with a breech loading gun, which he waa oiling preparatory to using. Hie sister playfully chaffed him about nob buing able to shoot, and after he had put two cartridges into the gun he made a Jeitisg reply! and pointed tho weapon at her. Income way the charge went off and ■track ths girl fall ta the face, death beiog instatlaae ous.

The Penny Postage

—• ■ Unitid Preen ABeociation—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb Wexlikgxgn, April 2 The Hon J G Ward stated that of eighty five couatries agreeing to allow New Zaaland to send letters to their territories, only twelve have mob agreed to allow letters to b» aenfc back at the same rates He looked forward to the time when cable messages oontd be sent to and from England and ulsewbere at the aame price as massages sent la the aolony. If the Cable Companies stood In the way they would have to give way to State competition. April 3 Daring t)he course of his epecch &t the banquet glvea by himself to the officers ot Poet and Telegraph Aesociation, Mr Ward ■aid that everything pointed to the success of tite universal penny postage. The increase m tha voloms of the post and telegraph business during the past year had been great and it was significant that roughly the revenue would amotrab to aboub £508,000, Am lacrosse of between :81.9,000 and £20 000 over the previous year, thi'p, too, m the face oi the fact that the peony post had baan m operation for the last three mouths. It is y®t t of coarse, impossible to give any definite »pprojriroation of the effect of the peony poet $p(| telegraph receipts, but they would pro'bsbly fjfcaecl those of last year by £US,OOG. The nnmber of paid telegrams woald probably be found to be 3.^54,628, as ooirptrad with 2,997,746 the previous year, and fitorettse of 15.24 per cent. Since the Introduction of sixpenny telegrarrs (hero had baan an iacreaao of 83 95 per Gent m paid telegrams. The number of letters, letter oftrds, nod post aards posted were about 38,259,292, an inoreaso of over a million and a half, The savings bank busings also •how«d » marked increase. £4,170,000 was deposited, as against £3,645,000 m the prevloa* year, and oi £5,827,000 withdrawn ftgaidit £3,410,000 tho previous year. The aunt at the credit of depositors on Slat Doomaber lasfa was £5.809,552, as compared with £5,326,321 the previous year, &o •ddltloE. of £485(000 to the bblanoea ad tho o;«dlt) of 197(408 depositors. It could sob be QOBiidered wonderful m ths face of the Sftviag* Bank reeulfcs that Government) dcoiitfS to borrow half k million locally. He predicted that the money woald be readily ■nfeltorlbed.

THE STYCHE CASE.

NEW TRIAL REFUSED United Praei Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph Wblmnoton,-April 3 The Appeal Court has refused the motion for Si new trial m the Styche uaa@.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

T- —• '■ ÜBitfd Press ikaroolatloß—By Electric Telegraph Cheistphuboh, April 3 Iffltarvlewed here, the kibfttsr of Justice ,»*ra tbkt as there were do complaintg of delay of justice ifc was improbable that another iMg( itbrtse would be procured for Chrietchuro's The dentists of Christohurch have formed » Gauteirbißiry Osnbal Asiosiation. ' ' ■ Wsodvilih April 3 II is msiooffed that some proepeotors who nt?e tieefi f mtfelliog for nearly two years m the M»hK»nKR oopper min,e have straok a lodla of t Unt jtraeQlo bag also been {discovered. AWCH.AND, April 3 At Waih!, the daughter ol Mrs Looks, nixtesa months old, drank the contents of a Iso'ifele of poiaoa but isstii] Imog. Thirty men were dismissed from the Wftihi mine on Saturday. It is reported tk»t fchirty more will be dismissed shortly. The Oonapnay la Bhorbc^uig haads to curtail expenien. ' Gisiokne. April 3 There la strong opposlfcion her© to the proposed increased fire "insurance fc»rW« ifc being pointed out thafc for years past the OTmW of firee has been remarkably low and Insurance bnslnesa locally must have hmn fttty profitable. 'The Phamber of Oojaraprce meets specially tomorrow to eniphaically pro' tost DrjKBDiN, April 3 The Major has received a telegram from the Premier stating that it is not yet known whether the Duke ani Duchess of York will frsvial by train or Hteaiaar from Christohurcn to Duaedm. The Premier is making a re' eommeßdßtioa ia favour of (he train jouraay. WBLLiwaiOK, April 3 Tba Osibisel has authorised the expenditure pi » vpta of $595 on Bohpol baildings m Bentli Okaterhary. *"The premier hew been advised by a cable" grans from the Governor of Cape Colony, fchat Trooper H O Williams of Hokitika, ■gsdoat! ContlDgent) is dangerously ill with •nterlo fever ab Bpringfontein, and B Yon Dadelizsn of Napier, (Third Contira' gmt}, Ik l«i a bimilar position &t Pretoria Ttie Customs revenue foe- the finanoiil ?«M will exceed the estimateUy £150,000 It has boen arranged that the oontiugonb for the ojie»fng of tthe Federal Parliament) thai! tfmbitk'at JaytteltoH %ba Hon T V DaDoau left for Giahoroe ibis tmsmtog, The Hoc Mr Hall Jonas seiusned la«t night, and will leare for Nelaoa m » d*y or fcwo v ■' Tbs mnwl meeting of Woliingtou and llantwato Hallway Company was held at aaoon to;dsy The chairman stated aaruinge

of year were £92670 and the general sta'e of rovenne justified the proposal for a dividend at pix per cent; The Premier! reply to the ■ flfor tosee the line, practically Inviting a lower offer has been forwarded to the English shareholders The Premier Ss advised that Privates B Gibson, C Moller, H Udy, H Keown, and Faviier J Rose left Durban for England on the 23rd March (The Governor has received a cablegram atating that Sergeant Rule, of Raagiow, died at Capetown of enteric, and Sergeant Hoegi of O^tlin's River, is dangerously 111 of the same disease at Germi'ton

A Jewish Holy Day,—This evening com' ni9no6B the Jewish Holy Day known m Hebrew »b *' Pasaoh "or the feast of the passover and for eight days our Jewish fallow oiMzena eschew all kinds of bread the prinoi' pal diet being Mataos or passover o»ke. A eervioo will be conducted tomorrow m the Chriatoharch Synagugne when tha Rev J Zaohariah will ofßoiate.

MINING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Donedin, April 2 The Electric Extended Company's dredge is on fair bottom, while the Alpine No 2 Company's dredge ia dnjpg well. The Alpine Consols Company's dredge will not start for a week* It ia expected that the Cromwell Com pany's dredge returns will be on the increase from date. The Magnetic Company's dredge ia at work again. The wash being treated by the Upper Magnetic Oompany'a dredge ie oa the improve. The Junction Electric Company's dredge is m a fair return. The Unity Company's dredge will resume work this week, GaevMODTH, April 2 The Maori Q icen dredge *iad a trial run of the machinery yaaterday. Everything worked smoothly, and gave general satis faction. There are many little tbiags to be done about her bafore she ia oompleted. Next Monday week should see her properly working. The Nrsy River claim was bottomed ia mid stream yesterday at 47 feet. Dunbdin, April 2. Pales today:— Alpine No 2 47s 9J, 48a; Boiler JnDctinn, 10a 3d; Eleotrio Extended, 40s 63, (o 40a 9d; Fourteen Mile Bjaob, 33a; Frasir Flat, 11s; Galvanic, 83 to 12-; Golden Hed, 27a 33; Hartley and Riley, 1343 to 1355; Junction Electric, Mb 91; Lower Eofiald, 3s dig; Majestic, 245; Menimao, 22°, 25; Rox burgh Jubilee 21e;P<ud Sailor's Bend 36 6d; Second Magnetic, 30s. The Roxburgh Amalgamated Sluicing Company report 104 >z Tdwfc for March

tM ASHBUBtOS fcUAfeDMT: WEBNfeSDAY, APBIL 3, 1901



1 WILL EXPERIMENT NO KOBE. John Oongdon, Havelcob, N.Z, knows a good thing when he sees it, and what he says, all say, after they have onoe rased Chamber* lain's Cough Remedy. Said he :—" One of our boys is rather deli oate and subject to contracting oroop and colds very easily* We have experimented with many kinds of oough mixtures, but have had such splendid results from using Chamber^ lain's Oough Remedy that we now use it exclusively We have never had a case ir did a^t cure fpromptly and effectively Un doubtedly it is the best cough remedy in the aarket." Chamberlain's dough Remedy is sold by Ashsweton Bnvo 00. trioe la 6d k 3s. CONSULTING OP IIQI AN Mr Ernest M Bandßtein, DBOAi.FR MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinenfc, may be consaited on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight nob necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre script ions prepared. Feeß moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashe! Street W., over M Sandatein, jeweller, Christchurr*. 9to 12 2 to 6daiiv



The secretary of iha Laafc Chance Hydraulic Sluicing, Elevating. »nd Dredpirg Company reports a return of 82rz 13dwt 15gr for about five weeks.' sluicing. i__i_^mn_



F. FERRIMAN ALLENTON, mENDERS are invited for leasing 7 acre; JL of rich gardening or grazing land at AHenton for a term of three or five year». The Property is situated within a few chains of the Town Belt and its position makes it convenient) for almost any purpose. Tenders close on TUESDAY, April 2nd next. Full particulars on application. F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. HAMPSTEAD. FOR SALE Ii ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOOBE. Jhave for sale a good Home near the Public School. The house contain! six rooms, Scullery, and detached Waibome. There is also a convenient (table. The Garden is wel! planted with fruit tree* m full bearing. Easy terms may be arranged for the purchase of this property. . F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. mOWN Sections 745 and 746, situated (n JL Peters Street with House «.f six rooms bathrooms etc. The property is situated within a few minutes walk of the Railway Station, and is worth ycur immediate atten tion. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agontl FOR SALE ONE-EIGHT Acre und House ol five roomc Bathrotm, Scullery, etc. This is a model home, and if you are m need of such, my ad vine is inspect this property at ODoe, Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE A GENT. "" forTsali?, ' - NORTH EAST BELT I HAVE received instructions from Mb J. Matnabd to Fell h<s very desirable Property situated on the North B»»t Town Belt comprising one half Acre section, «pon whioh is erected a very convenient Dwelling Bouse; two half Acte sections adjoining, running through from the Belt to Princess Street, and one half acra section facing the Bslt Mr Mayn&td has decided to Sell, sod «. reasonable Price will be accepted to ifleet a speedy «a;e F FERRIMAN '10 iWU A FOUR-BOOMED Cottage at Hamp stead. Rent, 6s 6ii per week. F FERRIMAN ANDREW ORR. I" M^M E N»S E A:R RIV AL S OF New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW SILKS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPEIS NEW LINOLEUMB, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEBT SCOTCH, IRISH,*- & ENGLISH BUITS MADE FBOM see 3s. Fit and Stylb^ Perfect. DRESBMAKING~I)EPARTMBNT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Ordiss Turned Out With Despatch ANDREW ORR. ' "a* MoBI*I»13. ~~* Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St s Timaru t ALW AYS m Stock—A fit jCjL class seleotion of Mar ble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates fet warded on application. Letter Putting m any atyje McDonald & coy TAILOR* 5, Burnett Street. TN Conteqmnce of having csoa»parative!y NO BAD DEBTS I (••) ifi NO OLDSTOCI I -VI ill NO MISS FITS j ot'Jllll WE can offer you a Splendid Suit at the aboTt figure. 3 160



W'-A L L P_A PER S. E HAVE TO HAND per the lait Home boat—29 Balea of the very atest ARTISTIC PAPERHANGINGS, the Colourings sod Designs o which are decided works of a?t Included m the shipment are Beaatifn Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largest Block o! "WALL PAPERS m Sooth Canterbury Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of each respective sort to choose from. J» HOUSBI DECORATOR AND SIGN IA/TT VlllVr WRITER, I/V I I ll^l I\ Opposite Mail ®ffice t t IT JLUkJ\/JLI • Burnett Street. POBoxl6. Telephon c N.Z-CLOTHING FACTORY. MMH«IMBHriHBP*I V #*WBWM*«IS**» NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. 25 DOZEN HAED ANC SOFT FELT HATP. Ml the Newest Shapes from ss, UOOD VALUE FOR THlfi MONEY; N.Z, (LOTH ING FACTORY. If OK TOURING AND OBDINABY KVSBY DAY RIDING MA SSEY-HABRIS BICYCLES >& ARE ESSENTIAL, THE Tubikg, Sprockets, etc, jsi MiSFiYAEE of sxjgh high grade siatbeiai. and the wik jut into its manofaetnre so carefully carried oat, that the MASSEY HARK IS bicycle wiix withstand the sevekebt USAGE Country kidfbs who trade with tie MASSEY HARRIS COMPAKY CAN RBIY UPOM ABSOLUTE fsATISFACTION BBJNG GIVEN. gjfok OUB GUABAIiTEE h A LIBEBAL O>E Bud tbe 3EFMS FASY, !;■ econd HASD M achikes are taken m pabt PAy^lE^T. Canada Cycle & Motor Co» Limited. (MARSEY-H ARRIS BBANOH) DUN> DIN I)EP(T- 12) a GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere ihroaghoat "New Zealand. •wuumw ""j^jjjj^ j FRIKDLANUER BROB, LTD /^1 FNUINE Tailor-madeCoHtumeg, Habits \jT Jackßte, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to measura m the latest Styles and newest Material*. ITifc and workmanship guarar teed. GENTLEMEN! P'RHPTTPT FTTQ We have juat opened cut ex b.b «Rangn» XT liU XJ-yliJ. JL JJjO 6!ra' a large Shipment of Nnw Winter Goods f We resppclfully invite insppcdor of our I fTf*\ T? CAT TT new Worttfd and Vicuna Suitings, Series, I J? VyXi OxjLJ-^XLi Scotch, Irieh, and West of England and New | Zealand TweedP, Meltons, Beaver?, Vene r.iflDß, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real. B¥ ' Dotmybrook' Irish Frii zs, &c. Suiti to : measure from £3. Trousers from Iss. Our | motto is always • Satisfaction ',' I DlJT\7' t tVTfI n>U 1/ A fPV SCHAIOHBAD A BEBEVMAN PWVA IE TBIIATY. The leading Tailors & Ou 1 fitters „«._ Ashburton : ■■wr~~~ 1600^Acres Good Tussrclr Country, price „ d*jtfyy]M«lFiWWfr 20CO Acrts G iCd TasßOik**Conntry t price 42J1&&%&tHKSm£^$4S&- 2000 /ores Good Tussock Coantry, price /flCffi^bflßsrHrUHHK^S^jEsV 1300 Acros Good Tusscck Countir. price Ssfii^i^iflEtr*"K9^i^Hi^U9 Acres Goad Tussock Coantry, price Acres Good Taseock Coantry, price ' L;, J^B^i^Hr Acreß Tassock Country, price 350 Acres Good Tus6ock Ciunfery, price 500 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and ffiHE Reoognesed High Grade Bicycle of OAR f*®*}, 3 mlle^ f. ro™ t l own, . „ I B a » g^g creß Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles thA Wnrld fa the 'rom Ashburton ; easy terms cno YYunu m mo » # 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, 3% M-w% m •*% miles from Ashbarton ■ I I] In 500 Acres Mayfield district with good II !■ M, ■> buildings, well subdivided and If || |il *at«rad MM \M M* uq Acres Valefcta district! 320 Acres near Tinwald I I FHII f|||m|T "0 Acres near Tinwald II II l'|i II 111) I'll 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all HIII 111 1111 lif plonghable, price £2 ft II I I II !F II I lift 4SOO Acres Lowdonns L»ri, nearly all II 111 111 vmmAMMj ploaghable. price £8 6s Bailbin Coventry and Birmingham by the Goodwill of Lease of 9<6 Acres, good World's LARGEST CYCLE BUILDERS, * SheeP Oonntry, rent 3«, 11 yeare fco the RUDGE-WHITWORTH CO., Lp. "n  3CO Acres close to Tinwald The enormous popularity of the above 10 AcresM AHenton ; good Honse and make of machines, may be gathered from the Stable fact that there are 1000 Rud«e-Whitworth Bicycles built per week. For fall particulars apply to] smrtHudßiesdMtokriMiMt FBIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd n n miiranv ooknl* oks- X II .1 1111 I\l II I f\VR Shipment of full size CORN- Hi Ifi fl If II Hi 111 |ft \yJ HACKS, « • Wh.n«api,* it due at JLH lit Lyttdton shortlT, and we are bow booking AfiBNS. Orders for delivery, ex ship, CITY CYCLE WORKS, Burned Street, Farmers will please advise u« of thehr ASEBURTGN. jaThSai!?.!" 1"1*^t0 "W ""* ""^ . _— _ 2 86 gRIEDLANDER BROS, Lm WHY have to pay for other people, " debts when you can get tpeeial NI£W KRAT.ANTi value for Ca.h at Gkorgb Dunoan and Co, " ™ *& AIjAW U Cheap Oaeh Drapers and Clothiers. Special MAI , «rt.«Tn»Tw Bargains, Special Bargains—Grey Calicoes UNfeUKAJNUJGi COMPANY. 2id. White do 2|cl, Art Muslins 2|,Oretonnes 3|d, Linen Tabling llja, Brown Tark FIRE 4 MARINE. Towels 3^d, White do s|cl, Lace Cnrtaios, taped edges, charming . designs, Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 3d, 3s 3d, up to 16s, Toilet Covers B£d, Antimacoeß&rs 7£d, White Batin Qoilts T r T T>o^o,- t. from 4« 6d, Honeycomb do 4s' 9d, Colored Tl/TESSRS MICOLL BROS, liavmg been do 2s 3d, American Leather lUd, TiokiDg 4»-»- ._  . ,  „ . fl|d appointed Sole Agent for thin Company for DXJNCAN & OCX Ashburton and Surrounding Districts Policy READY MOKEY DRAPERS, Holder* will m future kindly pay Premiums tDANORED StPRIBO} to them. Messrs Nicoll Pros, will be pleased to OHEKTBEY ANNUAL SPORTS AND Bupp jy all necessary information to intending RACES —— Insurers, NOTICE ie hereby given m pursuance of AW PARSONS, the Public Reserves Act, 1886, Clauses S and 6, that, the Chertsey Domain Manager will be set apart for the Ohertsey annual Sports and Races, on MONDAY, April Bth, Christohnrch, 11th March, 1901 312 on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following tcale, . — ...... — viz:-For each adult, Is; for each horse, TTINCOURAGE IXKJAL INDUSTRY.— Is. Hi R CAMPBELL, c emp i O y mO re hands than any Cycle Shop Chairman Cherteey Domain Board April Ist 1901. j tt Aahbtuton.—EOHPsaCtole Co. Though Cure, Wahoo, Koombah and TO! ANTED - Kveryoae to TrTThe 4b Benjßtnln Gum goto Ashbubton f» - RapW Shlrb Glow j the best and Dbo Q> fee cheapest unen glaie In the muket



MAMMOTH SALE OF Musical instruments ! 10 DAYS ONLY, COMMENCING Saturday, March 30. fFHE M»uager of the D.I.C, Cbrtstohnroh, JL has pleasure m intimating to the Residents of Ashburton and surrounding districts thut for the nexb 10 days they will hold a Speoia! Sale of Piano?, Organs, and Musical Instruments m Tanored Street, Ashbarton, next to Mr Beech, Confeotioner, (opposite Arcade) when intending purohaiero will have an opportunity of having a magnificent selection from some of the best makers m the world at their own doors. The Stock for this Special Sale has junt landed, and is alt fresh from the makers' hands, and comi rises the Very Latest Models from suoh Celebrated Manufacturers as are appended below, specially constructed under instructions from our London & Continental buyers to withstand the severe changes of the New Zealand climate. In announcing this GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS We cannon emphasise too strongly the fact that we intend to offer some really GKEA.T BARQAI&S which will need to be seen to be appreciated, and for that reason wo shall keep our Showroom* OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY and SA'IUFSDAY EVENING during this Sale te enable anyone so desiring to pay t. quiet visit of inspection, without being pressed to purchase. We would wish it distinctly understood that no cheap, unreliable instruments are ever supplier! by us, and that a WRITTEN GUARANTEE accompanies every Instru ment that leaves bur Showrooms* To these who already have Pianos which are old fashioned, and whioh they wish to ezoh&pga, we would intimate that we are preparsd to exchange them for an up to date Instrument, allowing full value for the second hand on» 3 PIANOS BY John Broadwoob and Sons; PIANOS BY j OOLLABD AND OOLLARD PIAKOS BY Richard Lippb-Fohnb PIANOS BY Carl Ronisch PIANOS BY AUWAERTER AND SOEHNE PIANOS BY H. LusiTa PIANOS BY Carl Hesschkl, eto, etc ORGANS BY Mason and Hamein ORGANS BY Wiloox and White ORGANS BY Steeling Co., eto, rre. In addition to the above we are offering some wonderful value In SHEET MUSIC. 10s Woith for Is. Also BARGAINS m Violins, Banjos, Folding Mnsio Stands, Muoio Carriers, Guitars, Accordeons, Concertinas, Brass ; Instruments, Wood-wind Instruments, Mouth Organs, Strings, Bridges, Tail Pieces, Pegs, eto, etc. During the currency of this GREAT SALE we shall be pleased to give Estimates for and undertake Repair Work In connection with every kind of Musical Instruments, including re«lacmierlng Candlesticks, fisting on new Castors, Polishing, Toning, Binding and Renovating Music, eto, etc, receiving and delivering snob articles taiE. Orders for suoh will reoeivtt prompt attention. FREE DELIVERY FOR ALL GOODS SOLD, Whethev m Town or tea miles m tbe Country, 10 DAYS ONLY SHOP ATTENDANCE EVERY AFTERNOON, and Wed nesday and Saturday Evenings till 9 p.m. DI.C. HEAD OFFICE, CHRISTOHURCH. E> 0. BROWN, MANAGER. Wlins QttASe, Manager Ash Special Salt, 387*



FRIEDLANDER BROB., Itd ; oleaMqmlT' at coewar." THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1901 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Tto (in cod junction with MR DAVID THOMAS), inarrnctsd by Messrs Wilding, Lewis, & Rollestok, holders of Power of Attorney from J. C. Wason, Esq, M.P., will hold a Complete Clearing Sale Aft the Homestead, Corwar, oa above date, of the following LIVE STOCK AND PI»ANTs~ 710 ft SHEEP Ark HORSES 40 PIGe 1 Eight-hone Power Traction Engine Waggons, Ohaffcubter and Elevators, Implements of every description, Household Furniture, Sundries, etc. Catalogues on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, D. TH»MAB, 155 Joint Agents CORWAR SALE: IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHEEP SALE. WE SHALL OFFER the following parcels of LAND on account of J. C. Wason, Fs«,~ Lot 1 -Valuable Accommoda' ion Paddocks at Rikaia, containing 27 Acres, sub divided into two paddocks, securely fenced and well watered, close to Rakaia Railway Bridge, north side of river. Lot 2-2 Roods, with Concrete House, at Barrhill, being Section 5, dep. plan 144, Lot 3—l Acre 3 Roods 89 Perches, being Si ction No. 4, dep. plan 1140, lately occupied by Mr Biimicorob?, Barrhill. Lot 4—2 Acres, being Section No, 5, dep plan 1140, now occupied by Mr Radford, B*rrhi)l. Also, Several Half Acre Sections in the Township of Barrhill. Full particulars to be given at Sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, D. THOMAS, 5 194 Joint Agentsi_ SATDRDAyTaPRIIi 13 FARMS AT FLEMINGTON AND WAKANUI. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS*, Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Messrs 8. Holland and Sons (who have arquired 716 Acres, part of the Lagmfaor Estate) to bell their various Farms, viz :— Lot I—9B Acre Farm at FiemingtoD,, divided into six paddocks, well watered ; 20 asree are in Rape, and the balance in English grass. There i* a new seven roomed House, lanje Implement Shed, Stable, Orchard, etc, on ths property* i Lot 2—156 Acre Farm at Flemington, divided into seven paddocks, well watered ; j 66 acres are in grass, and the balance in I stubble. Thete it> a two roomed Cottage and Stable on this property. Lot 3—266 Acres at Wakanui, divided , into ten paddocks, we I fenced, and water in every paddock. About 2CO acres are in i^rasß, 30 acres in stubble, and 25 acres in rape. The buildings consist of a six roomed House, Dairy, Stable, and Granary. We would invite intending purchasers to look over these properties, the land being of really good quality and capable of growing any kind of crop, and all the properties Are for abaoluto pale. Sale on APRIL 13th, at our West Street Mart, at 1 pm. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 215 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART SATURDAY, APRIL 13th, 1901 AM ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, LfX have received instructions from Mr Alexander Kidd, of Flemington (who has purchased Mr Robert Miller's Farm at Winchmore), to sell his nice little Home stead, consisting of 121 Acres, divided into 7 paddocks, all well fenced and watered. There are 10 acres in rape and turnips, 34 acres in stubble, 18 ill fallow, and the balance in Koglish grass. There is a five roomed Cottage, four stall stable, Implement Shed and Ohaffhouse on the property. Sale at 1 o'oleck. B FRIEDLANDER, 3 216 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART Gar Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901. For whioh we will be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 251 -?"—■— ' ' i. -.."in a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS! Excursion Fares tor Easter Holidays, 1901 Extra Trains Christohuroh to Danedin and Dunedin to Christohuroh. EXCURSION Tickets at fares of 2d per mile first olasi, Id per mile second oUbs, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will he issued from any station to any station on the Hurunut-Bluff section (omitting distances for which the ordinary return fare is less than the minimum excursion fare) from the 3rd to Bth April inolusive, also to Christ* church from Ashburton, Walkari, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, for the first train In each case, on the 9th April. All available for return till 7th May. The journey must be started en the date of the issue of the ticket in every instance and may be broken after the first) 25 miles. From the 3rd to 17th April inclusive extra passenger trains will run daily (Sundays excepted) from Christohuroh to Dunedin and Dunedhi to Christohuroh as soUows:— Ohristchuroh depart 10 20 a m. Rakaia 1134, Ashburton 12 17 pm, Orari 125, Dunedin Arrive 830. Stops also to take up at Duusandel and Chertsey j And to take up or lab down at Hinds 12 41 p m, Raagltata 110. Dunedin depart 1020 am, Orari 515 pm, Ashburton 626, Rakaia 72, Christohuroh arrive 8 25. Stops also to take up or set down at Rangitata 530 p m, Hinds 554 and to set down at Chertsey, Dunaandel, Rolleston, and Hornby; full particulars in bills. Night trains from Christohuroh to Dunedin at 1110 pm 4th April and 820 pm Bth April; from Dunedin to Christohuroh 1035 . p m 4th April end 810 p m Bth April. For particulars of timet and stopping places see posters and handbills, *_?s£_ BY ORDER. j - - - : i . : — » f^l-® TO Hardley Bbos. for Ironmongery, vT Tinware, and Brushware j Mantle f lecee frtm 245, Register Grates from 16s, , Rangts from 60s



PIANOS and Organs by the best English, American, and German makers. The Haake Modeln excels ad for tone, quality, and value, Mo"* 1 !y payments, Organs, from I0i; Pianos, £1; representing Milner and Thompson's Music—H M Jones. W~" AJNTKD Known —That MirtHEM, and Turner are showing Special Novelties in Suede Gloves, Press Trimmings, Riouee Goods, aud ravishing models In Millinery THE Missps Page have on hand a large assortment of English Confectionery. Cadbury's Chocolates a specialty. Al Fruits in season obtainable at The Ariel Confectionery, East Street " GloT DUNCAN" & CO. Tancred Street. Al VALUE in Men's Colonial Tweed Sac Suits, splendidly finished, stylish cut, and give satisfaction in wear; price 37s 6d, equal to any Suits to measure at 90s; Colonial Tweed Trousers 7e fid, Imported do 5b 9d, Moleskin do 5s 9d, Beaverskin do 6s lid, usual price anywhere 8s 6d, Boys' Melville Suits from 8s 6d; Men's Merino Sooks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knitfc do 10|d, Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 3 for Is; a nice variety of Shirts and Ties, Collars, Braces, etc, at— GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, Tancred Street, opposite Arode. r ■ --^-i-Ljgsas THE N>Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. tinwald" yards, TUEBDAY~APRIL 9. HPECIAL ENTR ¥,— Account Jas. Harrison, Esq (Clent Hills),— KClf\ SOUND MOUfH MERINO OVJyJ fcWES ftf\r\ SOUND MOUTH MERINO UV/V/ WETHERS T F GIBSON, Manager 4 33 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer ~~"~ J<OR SAL by ~~~ As a G.iog Concern, FIRST-CLASS BAKERY BUSINESS, doing a really good business. Im mediate possession 4 35 HENRY STEPHENSON. TaKS G±\M ARE you getting the very best value f or yon money in Boots and Shoes ? If not, why nob try JD Stock's Bluo 800 Store next time, and save 2s in the £1. Send us your repairs, we want them and will do them well, KASTBtT HOLIDAYS THE Undersigned Blacksmiths and Coach builders will CLOSE their respective places of business from THURSDAY Even ing to TUESDAY MorniDg :— C; Reid, J. Stkphbns, St Boboess, H. Chilos, W. C. Simpson, Kennedy & Mum, P. & D. Duncan, W. T. Kingston, F & H Steel, G. Kidd, C. Walkeb, Baker & Bat, ww. 415 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EASTER HOLIDAYS. NOTICE is herely given that the Council's offiaes will be CLOSED on sth, 6th, and Bth instant. By Order. F. MAINWABIiYG, Clerk, Ashburton, April 2,1901 4 34 i^tbFholijdats. ~~ OUR Premises will be oloeed on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & MONDAYnex , sth, 6th and Bth insts. REID & G &&.Y, 4 37___ RBRESTELL, unager " NOTICE. " * SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the toms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1860, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 9.h day of April, 1901, Is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the offices of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton t— The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd G E TOLHURST, Inspector Bank of Australasia. C WINTER, Inspector Bank of New South Wales. E $ FINCH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand. JAMES EMBLING, General Manager. Note.—FRIDAy7"sATURDAY, and MONDAY, the sth, 6th, and 3th April, being Statutory Holidays, the Banks will also be Closed. 4 2 THE OFFICES and GRAIN BTOREB of the undersigned will be CLOSED for Easter Holidays from FRIDAY, sth, to MONDAY, Bth inst, both days inclusive; THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd.—T F Gibson, Manager. D. THOMAS-Per A H Field. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd— Per Mobitjs Friedlahdbßj Secretary , MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security, ir sums to suit borrowers Apply to MR 0. W PURNELL, Solicitor, 2003 Montgomery's Building S"~lL STEPHEN'S 0 FORO H Ashburton. WEDNESDAY TF HOLY WEEK,. 715 pm—Evening Prayer, with Addreii I ' ' to the Communicants, and especially to those who have been confirmed in recent years. MAUNDY THURSDAY 7 30 am—Holy Communion 9 am—Matins 730 pm—Stainer's Oratorio of cThe Crucifixion' will be sung by the Choir and the members of the Musical Union. GOOD FRIDAY 8 am—Litany 11 am—Matins, Ante-Communion, and Sermon 3 pm—Children's Service 6 30 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermon The offestories on Maunday Thursday and Good Friday will be gihen to St Mary's Refuge Home, Christchurch EASTER EVE (Holy Saturday) 7 30 am—Holy Communion 9 am—Matins EASTER DAY (April 7) 7 am—Holy Communion 3,3oam—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion, and 'Sermon 2 30 P hj—Children's Service 3 pm-GKEENSTREET, the Vicar 6 30 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon, R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, Vicar JUBT Unpacked, direot from the Pub' Ushers—Family Bibles (grand value). Pocket Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, and Picture Books, Also to hand—New Lines in Purses, Perfumery, Fancy Soap, Cheap Jewellery, Fancy Glasi and Plateware. I A*- (ft H* WILLIAMS, East Street, » Neit Messrs W H Collins & Co;



O. ad AGNUS, I>. PATKR9ON Dredgit g Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MACHOS, PATERFOH AND GO Gold Dbkcgino Bkokeks, 208 Hij?h Street, Chriatchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Weet Const Predging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on tha Moiyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashburioit Be xmmtMve TU~LET," Rooms m the Arcade PPlyt° T. BULLOCK i " •^^Want'eq" " rilOFarmera and Others.—Wanted—SkiDß, JL Hides, aad Fat.—Jamks Allen,, Have lock Straet * 36 , , ' » FOUND «-»lOheqae, large ftmount owner can obtain same on applying afc Jm Elliott's Coal Yard, Ashburton, ajnd_paylag expenses. 4_3_B rilO LETf—Four-roomed House with Oat- L bmilditigß, m Eton Street—Apply Mrs Briggs, Moora street. 4 20 WANTED— Tenders for Carting 200Q Buehela of Wheat; Beaoh Road to Aehburton. Close 4 p.m. FRIDAY next— D. Coohbane, care Standard Offioe. 419 TO LET—-Ten Roomed House m Tanored Street) ; very suitable for private boardinghouae. — Apply H W Babrest. Arcade *_20 TO LET—Fiva Roomed House and Scnllory, near Factory, on Alford Forest Boad.-~Apply to W Abgyle, Alford Forest Boad. 4 28 P"OUNI>— & Lady's Hand B*g. Owner use have same by describing contents, and paying expenses. James Gudsell. SNTED lf£NO#N—Grea& Bargain 72 doz'in ot besfc Colonial knit stock ings of all sizes for boys at Is a pair.— Andbw Orb F~~RESI RABBITS to-nigliti" firat of eeaioti, at J H jßYflTO's, opposite Mail Offioe I~~T 13 Wonderful how nice your dhir will look after using the Rapid Shirt Gloss 11 | | I pFD BIRD BICYCLEB are "built to win, ana built to last -^-Eclipse Cyolb Co, Agents "TaO~TOITKj^ow that a Child oould take JL/ a Red Bird Bicyc'e to pieces and put it together again, which is a point mechani oally m the right direction. NEVER Mind—De Web or—Botha— about Kruger, bub get your Honse fitted up with Hot and Cold Water. Satisfacbioa guaranteed by Hardley Bbos. WANTED— Ladiea to inspect 350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of X^ew Millinery, Corsets and Dreaa Materials.—ANßßJw_Ogß^3jol •inrrANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs of Best VV Colonial Blanket?, grand valne, made to my own order. Albo Gantlemeia'a Waterproof Coata m all shapes, including Chester a'ad Hopetown.—Andrew Oeb. 3 202 W" "A^TED--Gentlemen to~~know That the Tailoring department le^glvlcg every satisfaction for 0b and style. Suits to measure from $3 3s. Scotch, Irieh, and West of England Tweeds.—AnDßßVf Ore. Hp HB~llapTd~Lightn"iiig""Shlri Gloa" X works wonders. Try a tin ;. it will more than pay yon