tsatof their services, nutter referred to ... ißipaotwof Naisianeeit. •AB4TSOIB OONPWE^OB, Ths> report of the of delegates ftotniooai bodies tv abattoir w*s mdv; unders— 4 meeting of thlt Oanfereaee, at which all th« delegates with the exception of Cr Bavii wars present, vu held on the 6th Jursa lust. Applications for titaa, and . sites with buildings were received, also ad offer from tilt Canterbury Froaen Meat Company to do tha •SaHghbartng iiti FakfieW. Tha following resolutions wan adopted by tiifl Cmataranoe: ."That: this Conference takes steps fco ascertain the price of each of tb» tsitss offered fend the confc of buildings suitable for abattoirs, also (a) to consider offer* from paraoba who are willing to erect and' to work abattoirs sib accordance with the' Aoty and '(b) to •, ascertain if the river bed paß<!»eistr« available foravite for abattoirs; and th*t the Mayor, Mnsix Sealjr, Reid, •tid Chapman be a Committee to obtain this Information *»d to reperb to a future meatine of the Conference. fhe Mayor moved that. an «xtension o! time be granted, agreed Co. ' 1181 B9ICUPB OOUMITSKBa KIFOR*. The fin Brigade OommlttMi' report waa ' rtad aa under:— ; 1 Soapa^-Your Oommltfeee jrtaommand thftt 84 additional tamps, 12 <m Ifee N.W aide, tad 13 en the S.E tide, be put: down oc the peillioee Ksleoted by the Borough Engineer, tha Oaptaia and Engineer of the Fire. Brigade ' ■ , 2 Hones for Staamer—Your Committee 'btg to report that the Council's horses being now kvftilabie for the «team Fire Brigade a~6 Bight, Mt Newmans agreement hat beeia ttetninated. Two suitable Council horaes •re dow kepis nightly m the at&blee m case •f fin atari** 5 Inspector of Buildings — Your Com Btltteo wg to recommend the Council to appoint an Inspector of Buildings, to curry «*fc the duties contained m Session 318 of * The Municipal Corporation* Act, 1900.' •'■ The r«port *»• adopted* bkoinekk's beport, 1. Labour Gang ~-The men have'been engaged daring the past two Jweeks m form ing Wakaoui Road and Altkra Street, cleaning the outfall drain, carting soil to Baring Bq«*ee East, making act! Iking channel bridge*, carting boulders to b« broken, watering streets, screening shingle f«r asphalt*, carting rubbish off the streets, extending to the water supply, Jand "general Works of m»lateD*nce. We have noi been abSnto make any progress m ;the work of hying aWesD crossings or aaphaltiag footpaths •s no tar has yet been received from Banedin. , 2, Works- Committee —As the Works Committee fe.» not) met) since the last council meeting, the several matters referred to them have not yet been dealt with. Tbe Mayor 1 commented on the fact that the works Committee had not held a meeting lioa* the fait ef the Council* It wai necessary that the works Committee- whieh Wai tht own* important of •» the •emttiitliei-«bool<i ait regularly, otherwise thi work muifc get behind. On Reid, Jonet, siod Andrew* coaenrred with the Mayor, •fet srasmestM -fixing a regalaf ■ day for thr meetiog** The matter then dropped. ■ IffftMOZOa'S RKPOBf - Ihe loipaQtov regorted favorably oo the ■Mtt of the f ati*i boti »aid that he had wsflenc enttiufiriei from the dootora, at it wai Bialeit.- WJXSSIONSi On JoßMwa Timmlai aiked qneetioni Whleh W«r« daly anawaradi; Or O'ark moved m aoooraanos with his tu»li<9« 0! motion that the salary of the laipeotorI aipeotor of JMiancet be raii#4, from £52 • fear to £?§> He pointed «rab that the dotitf tf tha Inspector had been largely looreaa«d of lata, and hit pay had remainad Iht ianif. fie did not believe m any officer ©f tha Oatmoll working for a sweating wage, mi he «ai^ thati the total money paid to t>h« lupeotor wm ininffioiint) to keep him. Or TiKimitii secoedtd on condition that tha work wai Increased alto. He fcboaghfc tht Inipeotor should not ooofitie hit inspec tion to Bait Street and th»t part of the Ths Mayor reminded Cr Timmini that the Inttpeotor'i area was nob confined to East Street, but included the whole of the bortfigh. He would suggsst that the mattar ba left m abeyance until the appointment of an Inspector of buildings came up for consideration.. He waainfavour of gronping 4b« smaller offices together Or Raid wa« of opinion that £52 a year waa ample wages for the work the Inspector was asked %t> do. He hud also the pound from which he probably might make more. It had not been shown that the work had increased, and he would certainly vote against the morion, as he did not believe m upending »U the latepayera money m Inspectors Cr JUocsrn did not like the form of the notion Or Daviftoa moved as as amendment, that the »moant of the increase he £15 per anaata* This however, was not seoonded, and tht matter wai held over INSPIOZOB OF BUILDINGS Or Reid moved that) applications be invited lor the position of loapeotor of Buildings, and that the matter ba referred to the Fire Brigade Committee, a acbedala of doties to fo» ilrawn up fltf Mayor said they should firat affirm that an Inspector of Buildiags be appointed. 0r Wfilii eaid the adoption of the Fire Brigade** recommendation, that sack an ottesr shoald be appointed rendered that .«BB#a«werj Cr Slmmiai thonght that ao one at the labla knew woftt the aotnal dctiea of the Inspector would be CrWiHli loggattaa that tender* should 'm invited far the work, and the schedule of datira left with the Sewn Olerk. He was not) prepared, as a member of tha Fire Brigade CJemmittee, to iay what salary aioitid b« 'paid for the work refaired to be ■lone' Gr B*vS»ob waa m farourof the matter baiag referred to the Fire Brigade Com* nlttea A leag dise«ision followed, and eveataally oa the motion, of Or, Davison, seoonded by Cr Tlmmin»i H w*s resolved that iho whole matter bo referred to the Fire Brigade CJemmiiitee . LBABS3 OP BIBBBVXS Or Jones moved that the Engineer be iaatrneted to report to the Council npon the oondition of all baildinge ob reserves whosa leases fatl m before 31st D»eamb»r. The motios was I©' it . ABttSABS «F BHNX C^:Reld'nioTed that tho Beierves Oom mttf j«« be retjneited to report on the arrears «! tent of reserves. This was leoonded »y €r Timmina and carried. tsm XO7AL TIBIT Bepiying feo Or Willis, the Mayor said he Otrdetßtoesd that the Govaramenb had pro elaimedi Saturday and Monday as holidays, ia bouer of the visib of the Duke and Disskea*. He desoribed 6he steps that bad be*n 6ak« so far to provide for suitable itkminirtioßi m Asbbarfcon, bub the £25 ' voted by the Ootiocil woald nob go very far. "He would, however, do the best heootiM with it, *«d if the remit wai no* satllfso* tore they rorasfe blame the Couaoil Hahad m«k arrangement* with the teaeherii of the Baromah, 1 fl!gh,' HftrnpsJiead, AUenton and Offlsvenfc Schools to eend'tbeir paplle to join m the welcome to Royalty, and it was pro posed to mustier tfeem as one end of the pl»tform, havlßg tha Mounted Rilea behind »them |to keep the crowd from pressing against them. It was Intended fco sing A mw of the National Anthem when the train stopped, A rehearsal of the children'» per. fti«*» of th» programme woald take place on tiie Thursday before the arrival of their Royal Highneaeea. He might add that tha country teachers had been written to m order to give the ohiidrsn m the ooautry sn ©ppertanlty of eee«ng the Doke and Duchess if fit wai co desired. He hoped all the €«ranoi!lora would make a point of being Cr Timmina wished all the employees of fee Counatt to have an opportunity •! goJns to Ohiristohttroh on Monday, the 24tb, aad fee moved to that effect. Or Davison aesonded, aad the motion wai «s?rleds ' Km HBBfIKS 111 was reselved thafe the next meeting of fee Ooanoll be held on Wednesday, the 26tb | ■ *t» til* os*a!. hour, i&Btead of on Monday | ■ flHb ' ' l'h« tender of J B Chapman for painting the faace round Baring Sqßara Weib, and the ■naard pc»ts at etreet corners wai accepted. * r wnm A ijarrler*! Hoe»*e was granted to James I*eaa?d» '

accounts! Accounts amounting to £659 were passed for payment, and the Oouassil ant »i a DOMAIN BOARD Aa upplioation from — Smitheram, one of, the empSoyeei, for an increase of Wkgac, *m rcloned to the Oom»ia Committee, *h& the | Board »d|"H££?d. __^_______. i

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

The Buer €asu%Hie§.

United Preae Association—By Rleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Ui£9

Received Wakapnaka June 11, 9 20 a m] This ofljne 9.50 a m London, Jane 10 Lord Kitchener reports that 2640 Boers were killed, captnrod or inr rendered daring May

Bruntality in the German Army

United Press Association—By ElfiOttio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Jane 11, 920 a m Beelih Jnne 10 There Is great excitement throagh~ out Germany over the acquittals of the three noo com missioned officers, charged with the murder of Oaptain Krosigk, who w«s habitaally guilty of brutality to his subordinates. The socialist journals are indignant at tha secrecy m regard to the trial, and ae~ dare that brutality m the army is com mon. I

Australian.

United Preis Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Jane 11, 9 26 am) N.B.W. PARLIAMENT DIS SOLVED Sydney, Jane 11 A proclamation dissolving Parlia ment w»b issued to-d»y, as the result of the reduction oi the excise dntiet on tobacco GREAT CLEARANCES OF GOODS Yesterday was a record at the Ooe tom Hoase, over £56,000 being paid on tobacco. Henvy payments to the customs «lao continue in acticipation of the Federal Parliament raising both the CQBtoma and excise duties at an early date

Home and. Foreign.

United Pre»B Anßooifelon—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Jane 11. 10 49 » m MOROCCO LoifDOKJune 10 The King received at St James' Palace, the Moorish mission to con gratulate him on hie accession, It is supposed the object of the misiion is to counteract; French pressure; The 1 position in Morocco is critical OBITUAJIIKB Obituaries—Walter Besant, Robert Buchanan, novelists, and Lord Want age. (Lord Wantage was one of the Law Lords created in 1815. There is no successor to the title)

THE ROYAL VISIT

The Reception at Auckland

fxcitenteitt m Auckland.

A Fairjiand

United Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph

AtrcKLAND. June 11 The weather is clear, aod promises to be a beautiful day for the reception. The coastal fleet is aeaembUng. The day promises to be imposing Gruesome weather, the prediction of Captain Edwin was happily falsified The morning broke delightfully, and an easterly bretza sprsad out) the bunting with fine efi'sct. The Queen) wharf, and the street, and alt the city literally blossomed with flags of every design and colour, aod the picture looking from the pier head np Queen street) with its dense crowds of eager humanity was brilliant, and spok« eloquently ; of the keen interest of the people of the ' colony m the Royal visit. From an early hour the harbour was alive with crowded , ferry steamers and vessels artlving from all! the coastal ports. At 10 15 the men of war j m lice of the north shore fired a Royal salute, and then thn Ophir steamed towards Horthcote. The sailors on the rigge d men of w*r manned the yard arms, and on others lined along the decks to salute the Royal yacht. Lusty cheers broke eu.t from all s* the Ophir sedately steamed passed aooum pauied by heir escorts the Royal Grsorge and th* Juno, while the band on the Royal Artiiur plavad several bars of the National Anthem. Then the Ophir turned abd steamed np to her berth a» the head oi the Qaeon street whuff which was closely barricaded. Nothing of an official nature takes place till! after one o'clock. The decorations were carried oat on a magnificent scale, the result of the combined efforts of thacitiesns en route, and a regular artistic design worked to by tho decoration committee which was to transform the route into a veritable fairy land. Queen Street naturally was the most ooQspiottous for decorations. The landing was a gm*b success, though a brisk shower fell throughout the reception. The horaeß m the first carnage occupied by Ladies Lygeti and Cook, were restive. One hoi*s fdil twice and the ladies got into another vehicle unalartned> The pro* oessioo. is moving down Queen Street amid enormous enthusiasm* '1 he Duke of York atmoaaced the proclamation of the Klrg annexing Cook Inland amid great cheering. , Chbisxohuboh, June 11 News of the landing reached Christcharoh at 2,8 pm, and the E Battery of artillery Sred a aaitite of twenty one guns. The pnblio offiooa and the various business astabliibmeste m the oity, were gaily dlooarated with fags Welmmoson, June 11 The Acting Commandant |has deo'.ded that all officers of Gadefc Corps prooeediog to Christohurcb, are to have an acting com' misßien as auth

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

—♦— United Press Association—By Eleutrio Telegraph—Oopyri gh t New PtTWHWH Juq<j 11 The 1 Oo'operative Society's Stores wgr* broken into at m early hour this morning, and a quantity of goods and money stolen. Two men were seen inside the atore, bat when police wera called they bad de' camped. Wbllikcisom, May 11 The addresses ofcounssl after the Midland Railway Commission, have been postponed from today till tomorrow, Mr Gilruth the (Government veterinarian il gq his way bask to the colony, via Amer; lea. Fe has bought three shorthorn oows for the Government, and another Bhorbhcrn bull c and has left instructions for the pur* chase of two Ayrshire bulls.

Ashburton Borough School Committee

The monthly meeting of the Borough School Committee tni held last night. Present — Messrs Uraighead (chairman), Hewnon, Stool, MoOallram, BeokiDgnale, Phanp, Dr Hanter and the Rev T Fee: An Apology was iccp' ed front Mr Jones OOI.ttVSPONDESOS Correspondence from the Board of Kduc** tion rt Truant Officer, and Manual and Technical Classes was received Mti Smith, caretaker at AHeaton was granted an increaso of iQa per quarter in her eaiary SCHOOLS KBPOHT. The Master's report ntated tbtfc the average attendance for the past four weeks wm 255.5, the roll number 405, and the highest attendance 383. Mr Ormanby, a young student from Ohristahurcb h»dt temporarily relieved Mr Grant, who had obtained leave of absence, The report itated that the arrangement! for the Hobby Show were progressing BStisfeotorily. The obargt for admission woald be 6d, and » coocerb would be given each night for which 6d extra would be oharg«d. An application from a Junior Football Olub was forwarded, which however, the matter did not favour, as likely to result in trouble. The mtatrtSß of the side school at Alienton reported that the roll number wai 87, the average 78.2, and the highest attendance 85, Tho :niibre»B drew attention to (he faofc that boys not belonging the school were in the habit of fereepusHing on the gronndi after aohool hours, and suggested a padiook on tho gate, and the water race had again over flowed into the grounds \l was resolved that the Upper Ashbarton Road Board be written to about the water race overflowing' in the AlUntoa school grounds, IKB CABHTAKEE Mr Phaup asked leave to withdraw hit motion re the appointment of caretaker a. the main school. Agreed i'o. The visiting committee reported that the caretakers work was now being dose in a rauoh more ifttiafao&ory nmnner DEKKCTIVS! >IPB lii was resolved to ask tho Board of Edu* oatian to remedy the defect in the pipe at the urinal of the infant eobool. VISIMUft COMMITOIE Measra Stee! and Fee were appointed the visiting committee for the ensuing month. ACCOUNTS Account* smou&ting to £2 10s 9d were passed for payment and the meeting ad* journed

ASHBURTON STOCK SALE.

The ÜBoal week ly stock ale took place at) the Ashbarton Yards today, but there was a veiy poor attendance. The y^rdings of both cattle and sheep were also email The following are a few of the prices realised up to the time we went to press; Cattle—Fat heifers £3 5s to £6 ; steers £4 15a to £5 ss; cows £415s to £6 12*; young cattle £2 Us : springern from £4 to £5 15s; dairy cows £4 6s to £7 5s Sheep—Fab sheep—Crossbred ewes 10s 4d to 14s 9d ; crossbred wethers 16s 8d to 17s 9d ; batchers' lambs 10s 3d to 12a 3d j merino ewes 7a 7d to 10a 3d ; freez ing itmbs 12a 8d to 14* 8i; crossbred wethers 13s 7<l to 15s lOcl ; stores, cross bred lambs 8s lid to lls 9d ; merino ewes m lamb 7s ; aged crossbred awes lOi .

MINING

tJnlted Press Assooiatlen—By Electric Telegraph II During tha week reports have been received from 34 dredges, the total yield being 597 ounces 3dwt 20grs Additional returns-—Empire 38oz Isdwt, Eftrnsoleugh II 31rz 12dwt 15grs, Upper Waipori 25' z 10<lwfc, Golden Run 20oz 12dwt, Rplianoe \&:y£ 14dwt, Tuapeka 15oz 9dwt, Eofield 15oz sdwt, Evan's Flat 14oz, Junction Electric 2Ooz Tkames, June 10 Ibis notable that tributers' this month have obtained nearly £1700 from 208 tons, from the May Queen and Moanatairi mines. Dunbpin June 11 Today's Sales—Bandigo 22s 6d; Golden Beach 235; Leviathan 2?s ; Long Valley 28s ; Nelion Greek 55», S5« 6d, 56s

THE ASHBURtoS &OAItDIA» { TtiESDAf, MM 11, 190?



Magisterial—At the Afoiice Oourt (his morning, Thos. Watson was fiaed 5s and 4s cab hire for dz unkennels. Sudden Death - Ooe of the Inmates of the Old Menß'Home named James IS orris was found dead m his bed this morning. Ho was 64 years of age and he has been tn the Home for about; a year and was highly respected for his good behaviour and industrious habits. There will be no inquest) the doctor having certified that the cause of death was tyocope. ; Vouwteeks—An inspection parade of the Guards was held last evening, Captain yarrow m command Between forty and fifty weie on parade, ard an hoar's drill was indulged ia, Oolonel Bailey was satisfied that members will acquit themselves creditably at- the review m Chns'church. The Royal Visit—At a few minutes past tW'> o'clock this afternoon on the signal being given from the Post Office, flags were hoisted on the public buildings and meet of the business premises of the towa, m honour of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York and Cornwall m New Zealand. Flags we also unfurled at the High, Ashburton. and Hanapstead schools. The Eev G B Inglls addressed the pupils at the High School and the National Anthem was sung. Preparations for the illuminations on the public buildings tonight are well advanced. Transparencies of the Duku and Duchess will be shown at the Municipal buildings, some bunting snd colored lights ; At fche County Council Offices a crown and etara will bs lit with gaa ; and at the new post office transparent portraits of the Royal couple will be shown bat c finer display will be reserved until the nights of the 22nd, 24th, and 25th tnsts. It speaks well for the prosperity of Aehbnrton aad surrounding districts thsfc their continued enocess has induced the D. I. C. of Chrlßtcharch to maintain their local branch so long. The sale was announced for ten days m the first place and it is vow ranoing well into ten weeks. Some new models of pianos and organs have just been opened op, efie., and all Intending bsyers would do well to Inspect this ap to date establishment;. Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent; blotches ; price, Is



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SWTFT CYCLES can now be obtained from the ECLIPSE CYCLE 00, Tsncred Street 5 304



PROPERTIES FOR SALE PRIVATE TBEATY, 2000 Acres, all m grass, well fenced and watered; good buildings ; price £3 10a 2000 Acres Good Tnesock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tussock Conntry, price £3 1400 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 170 Acres Good Tassock Country, price 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £4 360 AereaGoad Tussock Country, price £3 10s , 28 Acres, together with good bouse and Stable, 3 miles from town 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 roilee from Ashburton ; easy terms 81 Acres First Class Wheat Land, 2$ miles from Ashburton 509 Acres, May field district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta district i 320 Acres noarTinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald 7600 Acres Lowdowns ]L«nd, dearly all ploughable, price £2 4600 Acres Lowdowns Lard, nearly all ploughable, price ££ 5s j 3CO Acrps close to Tinwald j 10 Acres ai Allenton; goad House and Stable For foil particulars apply to FEIEDLANBER Bros., Ltd



FRI"INLANDER BROS, LTD CLEARING SALE AT GREENSTREET THUR ftiT) Y,7uNE 13,1901 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received instructions from Mb A. Lawrik (who lias sold hie farm) to hold a Clearing Sale, at the Farm, on the above date, of the following;— 6 Draught Mares and Geldings, 4 to 7 years old, first olass workers ISad ;le & Harness Horse, thoroughly quiet QPy'V tfaifbred Two an 4 Four tooth A I t WETHERS f*i\ Haifbred Two, Fear, and Six tooth KJU EWES 1 Shropshire RAM 3 COWS In full profit 5 Head Young Cattle 2 Bacon Pigs 2 Farm Drays and Frames, 1 Dog Cart by Brabner, 1 DF Plough by Booth and Maorionald, 1 £et Disc Hitrows by Booth and Macdooald, 1 Set four leaf Harrows by P and D Duncan, 1 tea foot Cambridge Roller by Panri D Duncan, 1 Anglo American Drill, 1 Hay Rake, 1 Scarifyer and Ridging Plough, 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder, 1 Set Block and Tackle, 2 Sets Whippletrees, Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness, 1 Sat Gig Harness, 1 Stack Cover, quantity Oat Sheaf Chaff, Feed Oate, Danish Seed Oats, Potatoes, Mangolds, Carrots, Horse Covers, and several lots Sundries. A&so, Th» Whole of his Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. Sale at 12 30 pm Luncheon Provided. R FRIEDLANDER, 5 310 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART Oar Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held , THURSDAY, JUNE 20,1901 For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 249



WANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purahate ef a Manufacturer i Stock ef Ladle?' Sailer, Trimmed and Untrimmed, HATS, at Is each, for 14 dayi< ANDREW ORB. WANTED, 2O f OOO Hares. IHETE Have appointed Mesas Ahneb Bbo3. to act >a our age;nts For Aihburten and Distr!oi>, and they will pay Top Prices, Consign to— TONKIN AND'CO., FAIRFtELDI mcdonald ITcoy, TAILORS, Burnett Street, i TN Consequmce of having comparatively SO BAD DEBTS I LU\ JA NO OLD STOCK-1 +1 111 NO MISS FITS lobVlll! WE can offer you a Hyfendtd Salt at the above figure. 3 PIANOFOBTiTTHEORYirHARMONY. Ernest Eropßon CT«A. B. I /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Agaocia* \J ted Board of the Boy al College of Mas and the Poyal Academy of Music, Loade Is prepn Jd to receive pupiSefor the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jonee East 86re t,



OHOULD yon have business of any kind k^ to transact requiring the assistance of thf> middle man, it will bo to your interest to interview GEOKGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a compli ment. Should it be private sale of sheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment of mutton to London; the sale locally of meat m the works, should it be more satisfactory to dispose of your skins; should yon require farm implements, etc. ; should you require to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or re%uire jto sell your grain or produce or wish to dispose of your £farm, |or have money for investment, or debts to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will be glad to have a chat with you, and assist you m every possible way to put you In the position when and where te sell to best advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest rates. In dealing with a man with a fair general knowledge of the business, m touch with the best firms Id Canterbury, you can rely npon what no"(Oompaay or 'Association can supply, as their best men are only paid officers, who, when the little extra pressure is required, are always found wanting, m personal supervision, civility, •ad identical interests. With me this is assured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertions. Interview me, yon will confer a favor on me and fcwo for yourself I am starting m business on my own Recount), and every assistance will be kindly remembered. We have ail had to commence life and doubtless yon know the difficulties to oontead with, George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton. 5 169



TO FARMERS, GRAZIEBB, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDEBS, AND ALL T-EBIDKNTS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY.



ABBBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. THE Annual Meeting of Members will be held m the Association's Rooms on TUESDAY, JUNE 25fcb, at 3 p.m. BUSINESS : To Receive the Annual Report) and Balance Bheet, To Elect Officers for Ensuing Year, And GemnU W SIMPSON, __2t7_ . ?!eo. reb*rJ|r_ TOST Received a smalt supply of Common Prayer and Hymn Books ; new edition, with 1 Prayers for King Edward and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.—A J: E WILLIAMS, East Street



TKCHNIC&L CLASSES' FT! HE Committee will be m attendance at X the Borough School on TUESDAY Evening June 11th, ab 8 p.m. to enrol pupila and arrange a timetable, Intending Pupils are particularly re* quested to enrol at once, as no Class will be formed unless the minimum number is reaohed. J. S. TENNANT, 6 81 Hon, Sec.



B4NCING A WOOD CARVING MRS CURTIS holds above Glasses for FRIDAYS at Arcade Chamber*, Wood Carving 1.30, Children c Clasßes, 3.30, Practice Class 7,30 NOTICE OF BiiMOVAli. SFCOND-BAND BUSINESS. MRS BOBINBON h»i removed to new premises at the Triangle. Thaok ing the public for support received during ' the pftet three years, and hoping by strict attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies waited on at their residences. AH letters punctually attended to; furaimre boaght, sold, or exchanged • 6 29



PUBLK3 NOTICE. T>IOYOLES FOR NOTHING jgf Great Stock Ttklng [Sale; Absolutely No Reserve for any of our Stock for Four Weeks Everything Mast Go Re ardless of Cost ECLTPSI CYCLE COMPANY.



GERALDINE LITE BTOCK MARKET TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) |"""\UR Gereral Entries Comprise— 2000 Nheep, fat and sfr»™ 18 Cattle, fat and More 15 Pigs, fat and store BPECIAL~™ 300 Threequarfcerbred Hoggets, m for ward condition 200 Kaifbred Ewes m Lamb 100 Threequarterbred Wethers, very fat 70 Threequartetbred Lambs £C 0 Half anj Threequ&rterbred 2 tooth Ewes m Lamb SO Tlireequarterbred Ewep, prime fat 20 I'hreequarterbfed 2 roo*h Wethers 70 Crossbred Ewes, m Lamb Cattto Sale starts >b 10 ».m ,* Sheep and Pigs to follow. J MUNDELL, Auctioneer 6 102 E SMITH, Stock Agant



A. AttKR ARCHITECT. AROADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want * NEW HOUSE, o. Alter tione, or Newest: Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGBB, Call and ccc the , NEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price TISNDiskS Wanted—For the wearing o two thousand pairs o Beeta. Apply at JMellob, 'laaned Street Smoke New Veaae



WANTED-Ladiee to inspeoti 350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Oorsets and Dress Materials,—Akbbbw Oeb. 320 GEORGE Pottodanofpreserved Meats Cj —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have gqofcl. All storekeepers 5 314 GENTS Court shoeslrem 7s 6d Ladles evening shoes from 3s 9d abD Stock's Boot Store '



fTIHE Tailor makes the man, (m appear- X anoe.) Therein a great deal ia appear* ance nowadays, tod as the tailor plays an important part m a man's Ghp-Up, by all means patronise » good tailor, which will be (found at Andbew Okb' establishment; fit and style all th»t can be desired.—Andhbw obb-^_ ' '_Ai!? W "ANTED KNOWN-Strong Dress Tweeds 6s lid dress: Figured blacks from 7s lid; evening ahades In Nun'e Veiling, la 3d.—Pbakce's, corner East and Bqrnett Streets. ....^.^ i NOW is your ehanoe—Speolnl purchase of Travellers' Samples In Ladies' For Necklets, ITatnral Skin*. As we ire offering | these less than wholesale prices, now is your opportunity to provide against the cold weather (boand to corns loen) at a nomiLal j cost; prices range from la M upwards ;' g"od imitation Sable ats 2» 66% alee ia Black Fox GEORGE DUNOAK AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tailored Street WANTED — Everyone to Try" the Rapid Shirt Gloss; the best: and he cheapest linen glaie m the markot 4 Cough Care, Wahoo, Koo&ibak and i Benjamin Gum ge to Ashbdhton Dtfn a.



riiHE mosb up to date novelty of the day X Patty Pan baking powder WANTED— Ladiei detiroua of dressing the hair m present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Fnmes; ail colours. Sent post free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hbjtdsv Hairdresser, Da edin. 85



riMELE "LILY STARCH" ii eupedor to j > 1 any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by alt storekeepers 5 312 ANTED to Satl—^^^hTTri^t Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen* Waterproof Coats m all shapes, including Cheeta and Hopetown.—Andrew Okr, GOOD NEWS—Just arrived, ex ss" Matalua, A Martin's celebrated Horse Clippers with Spring Washers and Grass hopper Springs, at G« RJedoings', "The People's Ironmonger. QT GfcOKGE J&MB excel all others"; O they are delioious, Sold by all store keepers S 313 ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the best. Try them, j Procurable from all storekeepers S 311 WHAT prize takers for p«"try tine Fatty Pan baking powder the great | ovelty. PATTY Pan baking powder tne great novelty, two patty tioa for nothing grocers.



WE HAVE opened up surptUlngly good value m all o!a?ae* of season able Drapery and Clothing, bought at the Home markets at bedrock prices for spot cash, and will offer the sanie at the smallest possible profit. Mother* of families and others acxious to study economy cannot do better than try Duncan <fe Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where they are bound to get Al value ; comparison Invited ; no one pressed to buy. Note address— GEORGE DUNCAN «fe GO, Cash Importers, Tancred Street, Ashburton K"^~"l¥G^"M>Wllßr Irides1rides a SWIFT, which is a proof uf excellence few can boast ECLIPSE CYCLE CO 5 304 i __._■_____________ , TJATTY Pan baking powder contains a JT patty pan it ?aoh end of tin. _ PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty yon ever saw. field al rovers. WANTKD— Lidies to "see oor Tan Kid Gloves la lid per pdr; opecl&l purchase Black Hose, two pair for Is lid ; Colonial (school) Knit Hose Is per pair ; all sfa^s -^-Peabcb's, corner East and Baraett Streets. ' 660 PATTY P«n baking powdet wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



GEORGE DUNCAN & CO., CHEAP CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS. Tancred Street, Asbburton.



WAITED. ANI'KD— A' Man to L»HV« a Plough Team. For Particulars apply — ThosSkaly, River Bunk 6 109 LOBT—A boy'i overcoat Juno Ut near Somerset; crossing, Findnr ploano lea vm at thii r ffiee. ' 6_iP^ WANIED —A »«nart boy at oaoe, appW Fbauk Guam, J°w®l'pJ^___jL!o7 W, JBWITfJ Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Freeh Oystera, Rabbits, and all ktnda of Fresh Fish to-night. To ephouo ULLINAGH HOUSB^ T^ed Street—Saperior Board and Reel* deuce for ladies and gentlemen. Bath. Every comfort and attention givpn- 5 289 W~~~ ANTiSD—usdieu visiting Danedin will Sod Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons., Prloceiß ttreet, replete with every comfort for HairdreiGing, ShsmpooiDg, Singeing, etc Toilet goodi of every deioriptioo I^TOW li the time Ladlei to get your mm IS ing Bboea for the Beaton try D Scook's Bine Boot Storsi mHS Crowning Glory of » Woman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant nod luxurious growth of hair there ia nothing to equal Hundv's Egg Julep. Bottles Ib, at H E Boknistoh'b. Chemist. WANTED—A Situation »■ Gardener or Groom and Gecdenar by a reipeotable middle-aged man, with teitimoniali; £1 per week and foand—Apply this office. 6103 1~~108 «ALB—Waste paper. Apply Mail _ *Bd GtUBDIAN OfelOK. ___ m WANTED -Purchasere for Ooionial B!ank«ta, 15r9d and 19s XU per pair • Down Quilts 8s lid, 9a lid, 13a 91 at Peabce's, corner Easfc and Burnett Strents. 6 68 WAKTED — Ail working men to secure a Colonial made salt for 27s 9d j strong whipebrd trousers 59 Jld 8s lid at Fearce's, corner East and Bur netfc Strpets. 6 59 / > O TO Hasdley Bros, for Ironmongery \JT Tinware, and Brush ware; Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 16s . Ranges om : :



TENDERS. rtiENDERS are invited for btiifding a X House ab Tinwald. Plant and •pecifi oabiona ab my Offioe. Tender* close on SATURDAY, 15bh inab, ab 8p m. Lowest or any Tender nob neoesaarily accepted. R BIBD, 6106 ' Arohltgefe WANTED Known—Tailer made Ooi tames and Jaskeba made bo measure, fit e*rl "'y'fi nl! thafc-ian be desired. Gentle* meb'd bu. « u> measure m ali the latest I maseriain; imported diieot; §b goaraebeed. i aotbiw Oib,



O.M AGNUS, D. PATER9OH Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviaere of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND GO Gold Dbkdgins Bbokebs, High Street, Chriatchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus hao nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River, Ofcago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Ashburton Representative



! Pobtaqi on Kkwspipieb — Western Aos tralia baa now agreed to accaft prlotud papari at the Fosthl Union rate of id per Bos rR Bale, cheap, for Cash—Several hun dred pairs of Boots and Shosa. Apply Use, OB'S Zealand ia Boot Bdore