The defsnoA In the Hood case 1b that the' ■frtttamcrats ma >lte by the nooused »s to the p»ym«nfc of ohfqiioe to a pit! who o'ainißd m the Lower Ootsrfc for wagen, were m«d.» Qrad«ra mistake. The oheqaen were aftor ward* foaoii 'be havo fenea paid to ot.her p«of»le. Hood m |.avideooe Baid he had ha>a«itlf believed he paid thecbequea to the girl. Auckland. May 27 i The arimiual session opened today. The Bnt flaws tiikto wsb a charge of lucent - ftgatQßt m elder of the Church of Ohtiab The oaae it proseediopl

SOUTH AFRICA

A NEW THERMOPYLAE

GALLANT SCOUTS

GORRINGE PUEBUES KRUIT-

Kooeived May 26, 943 m Lohdok, May 26 Tha Boeri atsacked twenty Bnnler Scouta m a narrow pa»a near Keohardt. They »£preached within a hundred yards, and the figbb Jagted five hoars. The Boers left. iSfUeeffl killed *>nd leventeen wounded, in oladiug Field Gorceo Loan One of the British was woanded Six husdred t»m Viniw Krui'ztnger left, Znarberg oo Friday, riding southwards. OoSontl Gofriagß m paratting

TO-DAY 'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Kleobrlo Teleg aph—Copyright Wellington, May 27 The Wellington branch of the Joemalisfce Institute has unanimously resolved that the proposed Mutual Conciliation Bard between newspaper proprietors as 3 working journa lists would prove disappointing and unworkable, and! no more satisfactory tribunal for the determination of the possible differences could be devised than that provided by the Conciliation and Art»ilfciraftio« Act). Further, that it h nmttmtf to the welfare, if not to the* very exS«fceno«, of the Institute that steps be taken to register under the Aob. i Auckland, May 27 Twenty returnee! troopers arrived by ihe | EHogßOJitfl this morning. All Jiresoafchorcera ba6 one. Twelve were invalided, bub are eoiiTOlesoeat. Mr Frostick, President) of the Federated Boot Maanf&otairero Association wbs enter tamed by the Auckland mrnufscturere od Saturday eight. Ha said he represented 95 per cent of the boot trade of the whole oolony Major Madooka, who led the New Zea tandem In the gallaofc defence of Rensburg, ims Arrived here. He says it will take twelve months longer to nettle the South African trouble Is is altogether & difficult job TIBURU. May 57 A new poiut broaghfc oat .at the f ala iriei C»mnilßßioQ this morning was that no provision had been made m the Secretaries scale for pay daring the temporary absence of fteacher through ilineiss Mr Hogben fainjueH drew attention to the ommiaaion on a related qaeatiea suggesting the point.

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CTasted Pjess ABsooifttion—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin May 26 The dteduiDgreturns to hand are:—Perse, ver*BCß, 50'>z 3dw6 I8gr; Junction EFaetrio, 45ra Wiwt; Golden Bed, 36rz I6dwt j Golden Beach, 330z 19<lwt; E!ectric B 330z Jld«rt;Snoc6Bß, 28oz 10olwt9Rr; Nevie, 24cz 22e!wt; Riohard'e Beaoh, 21<a 6dwt (for fortnight); Eureka, 70oz; Second Magnetic, 26"2; Ot*go, 18o« lOlwt; Arrow Junction, I7oz 15dwt; Inoh Valley, 17oz Bftwt • \ Waimuma Extiod«d, 17oz; Molyneux Hy«s -raalic, 16ox, White Star, 14r.>z 14iwt; Spec I Gany( I2es 12dwt; Waimtima Queen, 12os I lOcwfcj Ohftdtoa Oseek, 12nz lOdwt; Hautnai, i lOoz 2iwt; Ceafral Char Iton. lO^z ; #lrig. Soa 14dwb I2gr ; Golden Link 802 Hdwt 9oz ; Csntrnl Mdtftura, 7oz I4dwt 6gr; Waikaka. forks, 6dz ISdwt; Ngapara, 3oz 15dwb 7oa BVHIDIK, May 27 tFod»y'« sales—Arrow Junction 18s 9d ; Faarteen Mile Batch 40e 6d, 41a 6d ; Golden River Si; Junction Electric 2?« 6d; River Molyaatix S4i 6d ; Vlotory 2s 6d. Returns—BCatißQ Sfioz, Qolden Gate 23p», Empits Sloa Sgri,

THE ASHBURTON GtJAfcDIAfl : MONDAY, MAY 27, 1901



; MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE IS THE KING OF BOOT BEOPS. Prononnced by the Aahburton Public to be the Cheapest and Most Beliabif TBoot Shop m Ashburton. HE FOLLOWING IS A WWW OF .OUR PRICES:- Men's Good Bluchers, great value , . 6* lid Men's Gaod Shooter Boots from . *" •! «* , Men's Light Snnday Boofc, good value",' »fc ."' "" *s «d Ladies' Pretty Oxford Shcee from ... '" «! Ji Chlldren'a Boots from ... "' *" J® JJ Boya'Strong School Bt ots, very cheap-only *" "" 4« S Laabß' Leather Slippers from *" »~ m MenVlOanvae Shoes "' "" '" T. lj£ And * Thousand Other Lines that DefyfOompsUtloniab ' J. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TAKQRED STREET, ASHBURTON. COMBINED LIFE AND ACCID£ NT TABLES THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA . OFFERS IN THE WRST YEAR OP THE TWENTIETH ICBNIOBY SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY HEW. Otdlmty Lite Folicle. do not eovn AooidacH ODha they molt In'l/nth OrtaT,, A C oid, n t P01i0... do ».t oorer D.»th »»l« t /e«Md b, I'oidmt, THK COMBINED LIFE AND ACOIDKNT POLICIES they «. few safaas?,ss^& roE M S! - TABATD^™f SI;BiNCE PAYAM g-«-*l-*-»-*O-^»ll.-. Premiums payable during Life of the T4BLB TO." -iseUBANCE PAWBLB 1 TOTAII WS"LE WBL* Ear- <" E SSw MFN . r 48SOR . '»«« TOTAt DIMBLE- Jhr TabJe S of R R t* e and foil FBrtlcu.ars ggly •» »y Office of the Aa.ociation, or to JOHN TOTTV r * FRtEDLANDEB, District A^nt. « v n«T ° ,5L P T, TV, for New Boainess, Ashburton. Braaoh Office; ISO Hereford Street, Chrietcharoh. ' 2 j 77 Mlll CHOICE SHADES la ,^ cV , nOM , iXIX I ± \JjS JliO In Evening Silks ALil-i l^Ul-iOJbtiS In Evening SatSns tOVELY DESIGNS *»«*»,*. JMUVi^JLilll^bln Evening Shawls VAlilOUb bIYIjES In Evening Shoes FANS? GLOVES, HOSE, ILAOES, OHIIIONS] RIBBONS SEE OUB WINDOWS MITCHELL AND TURNER, THE DRAPERS MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SURGEON DENTIST, PAUNDBRB' BUILDINGS, (Oppcmte Railway Station, Ashburton BEGS to intimate that he has commenced practice at the above addres*. Having imported tha latest appliances direct from London and New York, he is prepared to do first olais work at moderate fees, AH work done with care aud despatch, and odljt the best material* nj«d. . Stoppings and oare of Children's Teeth a specialty MR WHITOOMBE w717 Visit as follows;— RAKAIA-First and Third THURSDAYS of every month at the RailwaySHotel, Houbs—9 till 1, and 2 till 5; WINTER GOODS, ~ WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PIOKFORD have jnst received ex B ,g Wakamal and Paptroi.^ 1 their Wioter Sopply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOUTS, <&o. Children* Winter Slippers at Bd, ICd. Ip, 2s 6d, and 3s per pair Ladie>' Winter Slippers at le, 1 8 6d, 2a 6d, 3. 6d, 4a 6d, 5a 6d, 7s 6d, and 8a per pah Uentlemen sat ail prices * r Also,-Children's, Ladieb', and Geatlemen's Goloaheß. The Bast Golosh mannfaotnrtd INSPECTION INVITEDi NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. BEE OUB DISPLAY. ■^•■*•• tfJC**■"■■■ HANGING LAMPS. Hall Lamps. Library Lamps, Table Lamp*. Hand Lamps Miller Lamps, Mammoth Lamps. And lastly, and as important as any, CARRIAGE LAMPS. Call and see oar selection, and if you have old Lamps, you will want to get Dew ones, and if yon have none at all, the reason is all the greater for visiting as. Horse Clippers, Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HORSE OLIPPFRS. Feed m every principal stable iv England. Imported by us direct from the makersi The very host value m the market AMMUNTI TOnT AMMUNITION Heaps of Cartridges for sale. Rivals, Clubs, Curtis and Harvey's Austral, and Eleya.l at the lowest price m town. Al«o—Doable Barrel Gnns at special prices to clear. You will save money by visiting our establishment W. 11. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANYJ



BLTO NOTTOTO3 WoDONA! D & COY, TAILOR 0, Burnett Street. TN Goupi qu -.nee of baying comparatively JNOBAD DFBTS | flil ii\ KO 05 D STOCK 4-j 111 NO MIPS FITS |-obVllU WE can 'ffer yoa a Splendid Suit at the above figure. . 3 Britain's Best Bicycle. THE RudgemWMtworlk* mHE Strongest, Lightest, and Moefe Durable Bicyole Built. THE BEST that carefully aeleotad Material, Automatic Machinery, and spec ally brained workman can produce. SEVERAL SECOND-HAND BICYCLES FOR BALE.J No Reasonable OfiVi Refused* 11. 0, 18, lOITY CYCLE WOBKS,; Burnett Street, Asbburton. > U *} W il' 2 GO H I» s S I I- I ! > b«: s- -: II? r 1 p> gg rW W 2I; Stfew ?3 ! ?f Ii > g. r < K3 O * J H2^ h< f : go ? ? S 5" SPLENDID SUCCESS! OITB FIRST GBEATiBALE ;IN ABHBUKTON. • PIANOS PIANOS- ORGANS. ORGANS SEVENTH SHIPMENi JDSI TO HAND LAST WEEK OF CHEAP MUSIC SEE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE, Abhburtoti Testimonials now coming m freely, First and third shipments out; fourth doe about end this month* D.I.C. TANORED STREET, ( Opposite Arcade, Ashbarton. LADIES ~ "" f^i ENUINE Tailor-madeCoatameß, Habits \Jf Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to measure m the latest Stylos, and newest Materials. Fit m& workmanship guaraa GENTLEMEN ! We have just opened out) ex 8.8 'Banga bira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We reepeotfully invite Icspeodor of our new Worated and Vienna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Yens*' tians, New Rain proof Covert Coatings, real 1 Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, Ac. Buifca to measure from £3^ Trousers from 16b. Oai motto is always ' Satisfaction !' ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ABHBTJRTON NOW it the time Ladiat to get your evens ing shoeß for the season try D Stock's Blue Boot Stored



F. FERRIMAN D. CLARKE S CARBOLISUD WHEAT PROTECTOR ltf»me and Label Keeisfered u> der Trade Marks Act, No 13,716 and J58,143) Has betn naed 56 YE4RS WITH UNDEVIATINft SUCCESS. ' IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. j Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolised | wheat Protector. I have used the above I dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1900 acres of wheat and oats, and have always fonnd that it gives every satisfaction. It Is also mixed with less labor and germinates a week eoone than when dressed with blaesbone. M. Sim*. I I have used your Wheat Protector, also ! B!uestone both on the same paddock, and : am TTHJch pleased with yoar Protector as a J much better preventive of smut than Bfuesfcone. James MeLBAN, Calrnbrae, I have ranch pleasure m testifying to you as agents m Canterbury for Clarke's Oarbolized Wheat Protector, that I aaed same last reason as a dressing for Wheat, Oate, ai:d Barley, with the most satisfac. Tory results. The seed dressed with Clarke's Wheat Protector germinated roach sooner, and the beard appeared more strong and healthy than that on which I used Biuestone. I Intend again to nse Clarke's Protector daring the coming season. George Gjunt, Farmer, Southbrldge. I am pleased to inform yon that the Clarke's Wheat Protector I obtained from you l»st season has proved successful, hemg superior to biuestone m every way. The latter dressing only gave 5 bushels per acre, whereas the Wheat Protector gave 18 bushels. It fa a preventive against Smut and the Bmall birds nuisance, and I shall continue to use it.—Yours sincerely, Jas. Browjst, Horarata. I have much pleasure In stating that I need Clarke's Carbolized Wheat Protector on Tuscan Seed Wheat sown on my him near Southbridge: 1$ acrps with Blnestone, 23 seres with Clarke's Wheat Protector, with the following results, viz:—That dressed with the Carboliaed Protector seemed (o come away much quicker than that dressed with Bluestone, and up to reaping time was a better crop, and would undoubtedly yield more bushels to the acre. In sowing grain of any time this season I should use Clarke's Protector m preference to any other dressing William Oakris, Farmer, Southbrldge. I have used D. Clarke's Carlolised Wheat Protector on Seed Barley on Mr William Anderson's Farm, Lakeside. I noticed the seed dressed with Clarke's Protector germinated much sooner than the seed dreesed with Biuestone, and the birds did not pull the plant so much when dressed with the CarboHzed Protector as that done with Biuestone. James Bentlky 1 wlvh »o testify to the efficient effect of Clarke's Wheat Protector. I had never haa such clean wheat before, and out of eleven thomar.d bushels I have not seen one emutted head I also reckon that I ta^ed I baehel per acre m seed. -Yours truly, James Gubsell, Tinwald. F. FERRIMAN TTAAKB PIANOS ft ftW ii i m HAAKE PIANOS WA fIAAKE PIANOS yII HAAKE PIANOS • " Guineas Guaranteed ; excelled by nonb ; easy terms, H. M. JONES. PEOPERTIES FOX SALE, I HaVE FOR SALE —Several Good FARMS m the Ashborfcon Coanty, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly Improved, £0 500 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly Im proved, £6 600 Acres, Rakaia,thoroughly improved, £12 650 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s 87 Acrea, near Tinwald, eplendidly Improved, £20 140 Acres, near Tinwald, Improved, £14 10a 1000 Acres, Lanrlsb^n, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly im proved, irst class land. £16 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Road, improved, £4 81 Acres, Ash burton Forks, no build' ings, epleudid land, with 160 acres riverbed, £19 420 Acres, Ohertsey, well Improved, £1 3000 Acres, grand land. Lytdhurst, £9 6000 Acres, Hinds to Eallng, m tussock, m blocks to cult purchasers, £2 K)s to £4 600 Acres. Coldatream, gsod land, no buildings, £6 53 Acres, darter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 ¥ 1400 Acres, near Methven. splendid land, grand Improvements, £16 476 Acres, Sprlngburn, Improvements, nearly new, land good ; £? 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £45 2 Acres, close to the Woollen Factory, five roo»eo" house and extensive buildings £630 3 Shops, with five room ad Dwelling, Tattered Street, Ashbnrton, £l#o 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly Improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 31)2 aeree, good land, thoroughly Improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 19s 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good land, 900 acres, Falrfield, thoroughly ira* I proved. J6 10s 500 acres, Wiachmore, good improve" meats, £6 16s 697 aeret, Rangltata, aabdlvlded, well watered, and Improved, £4 D, THOMAS, Aehburtoa



FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD ! IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE Or ONX Of TH* DARKEST ENGLISH LEICEbTKtt AND STUD FLOCKS lIN.OANTFRBURY. Also 1 FREEZING LAMBS, HORSEB, IMPLEMfcN'JS, Etc. TO BE HBLW ON FEIDAY. MAY 31, 1901, AT OTIS TINWALD BALBYABDS. MR EDWARD GATES 1 Tond«r for the BUCCLEUCH ESTATE, including the Whole of the BTOOK and PLANT, having been accepted by the Truntees of the Late MR J. M. FDRZiS, we have been favored with inntiruotionß TO HOLD A CO&iPLETK CLEARING SALE Off THB ABOVE, Comprising the following :— f\f{f\ English Leicester Stud Ewes, UU«7 from two to eight toeth 1O A ED 8!i8h Leicester Stad Ewes, JLe/tfc full and faiiitg moaMi 00/f EDgliah Leicester Ewe Lambs Q,j Q English Leicester Earn Lambe I p* Stud Rams, bred by Messrs 1 hrel- X O keld and D. Grant 1 QA Shropshire Stud Ewes, two tooth XO«7 to full mouth £T>y ShropshirejEwe Lambs f\f\ Shropshire Ram Lambs iy Imported Stnd Rams S% Imported Sfctul JDwea The above Fiocka are entered m the New Zealand Flock Book. They will be classed according to age, and sold m lines to auit purchasers, 1500 Freezing |Lambs 6 Firat-olass Draught Mures tad Geldinga (mares m foal to General White) £2 Yearling Draught Geldings & Light Harnesa and Hack Horses S5 Foals by Cajolery S5 Tram Horaeej 2 Hackneys (ut fcroken) O Head of Mixed Cattle 1 Combined Drill, 1 Duncan Grubber (seed and manure box), 2 Farm Drays and j Frames, 1 Spriog Dray, 2 D F Plough?, 1 Maasey Harriß Cultivator, Tyne, Chain, and Triphoid Harrow*, Mower, Horae Rake, etc ; also quantity of Harness and Sundries. Il|-M ft 1 MJgT Note. — For the oooTenienoe of purchasers, the Whoie Stock and Plant will be removed to the Tinwald Saleyarda, thne f nabling huyere from a distance arriving by morning trains to return again same day. Sale will start) at 12.30 p m Lancheon Provided FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lrv, R. FRIEDLANDER, 176 Auctioneer PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE AT GREENSTREET Thursday, Tune 13,1901 1%/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lib, IWL have received instruolions from Ms A. Lawrie (who hag 10U! his farm) to hold » Complete Clearing Sale on the above date of HORSES, SHEEP, CATTLE, IMPLE MENTB, Etc. Full particulars m future advertisement. R FRIEDLANDER, 5 272 Auotionepr WE3T STREET AUCTION MART Our Usual HORSE FAIR. I Will be Held THURSDAY, JUNE 20,1901 For whioh we will be pleased to receive Knferies. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5 249 PROPERTIES FOB HALE S¥ PRIVATE TREATY. 2000 Acres, all m grass, well fenced and watered 3 good bnlldlngs ; price £3 10s 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Taaaock Country, price £3 1400 Acres Good Tcseoek Country, price 170 Acres Good Taesock Country, price 304 Acres Good Taseoek Country, price 350 Acres Good Ttmsock Gonntry, price £3 10s 28 Acres, together with good house and Stable, 3 miles from town 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Aahbnrton ; easy terms 81 Acres First] Class Wheat Land, 2£ miles from Aebbnrton 600 Acres, May field district), with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Yaletta district 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Ttawald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, nearly all ploughable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowns Lard, nearly all plonghable, price £2 6e 300 Acres chse to Tinwald 10 Acres at AHenton | good House and Stable For foil particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER Bbos. ? Ltd HARES FOB FREBZIHG^ npONKIN A CO, have iaoretied their -flu payments for Harci from 94 large te 103 c email 6d to 7d, »nd they p*y «U ralhga, 6gS9 MKB JOHNBTOK, rjnEAOHER of fcha PiMtofort« & Bingiog. Hatklock Ssbbbt Second Term oomniiaesß «n MONDAY, 7t)h_imt loiOlßlßATT¥lioioOLr" MISS BARRaTT'S Soheol will roopen MAT 27bbiB8b. Babjtote tooght— nogliih, Maiie, Drawing, Singing and uttln. Miss B*rmfa<> will U »t hemt from 35th toil. „ iat THE mo«b ap f datwnevcity of "the day Pftfc^ B«» tmktngpewdev



DAVID THOMAS. ] IT AM STILL BUYING : GOCD SAMPLES * | o* \ WHEAT, I OaTS, i ahd GRASS SEED i DAVID "THOMAS, 5 203 Aebburtou THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPIDRATIVE ASSOCIATION OF j CANTERBURY, Ltd I Offices, Warehouses, and Grain titoree West Street, Asnburton. EVERY Description of Farmers, Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery,, Oornsaofcs, Woolpaeks, Twine, j Oils Tinware Horse Covers, Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from «ur gants Id other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest) possible price, for all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspeot our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on cur books* and farmers ffiehing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Aares Laurlston District) 750 „ Wakaaul .„; 1031 „ Chertsey 1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  SOOO ',; Hindis (In lots to suit purchasers) 2000  Mitcham „ 400 „ Fairßeld 1000 „ near Alford 700 „ Newianda „ 700 „ Overdue „ 300 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST CHURCH WINTER SHOW. AT 2d per mile first class, minimum 4a, Id per mile second oiaes, minimum 2s, mileage counted one #ay only, to Christ church from Dunedfa, Culverden, and mfcermsdiafce stations, including stations on branches between thoae points from the 27th to the 30th May, and at Ashburton, Waikari and intermediate stations including stations on branches between thoso points on the 31sb May and the Ist June, all available for return till 12th June. BY ORDER. 5 264 DISTRICT ORDER Volunteer Office, Timarn. May 21st, 1901 FOR the purposes of Reception o! Duke of Cornwall at Christchurch Volunteers will be asNembled m Camp on the Evening of THURSDAY, 20th June, and will return to their Stations on MONDAY, the 24th June. O S BAIL BY, Lieut. Col. Commanding Sub District 5 263 DISTRICT ORDER. M and V Office, Timaru, 25th May, 1901. HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS the DUKE of CORNWALL and YORK has graciously consented to preeeni Medala for Service m South Africa to all Bdembora of New Zealand Contingents, who arrived la South Africa up to Ist July, 1900, on the following date— j Chrietchurch, 12 Moon, 22ud June. All Members of Contingents In the South Canterbury Military District are requested f.o assemble' at Christohnrch on the 21ili June, and on notifying the Officer Command .in« the South Canterbury District before tht 31st May, that ib is his indention to be present, each Member's Name will be placed on the r&il and a Railway Pass will be forwarded to his address m time to bring him to the place of assembly, viz, Ohristohurob. Members of Contingents unable to be present maab notify Officer Commanding District, Colonel Bailey, Timarn, at the earliest possible moment, so that arrange ments can be made to raserv* thair medals for fufcare distribution. 0 S BAILEY, Lieut.-OoL, 5 275 Commanding 8.0 District) ABHBURTON BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. fTIENDERS are invibeJ for painting the X fence and fixing sheep netting round Baring Square East. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, 29th. Parbicul-rs from th» acting Secretary, W W Smith. 5 262 NOTICE BY THE PUBLIC TRUBTEE UNDEK • THE VNOLAIMED LARDS ACI?, 1884k* To the owner or owners of a parcel of land containing one rood more or lees, being Town Section 683, Ashburton, m the Pro vinoial District) of Canterbury, having a fronbige to Havelook Street, and adjoining the Town Belt. The last registered owner is Thomas Skillen, described at of Ash burton, Bootmaker, who oaonofc be traced. The land is m the occupation of Mb Msmhans Dwm, of Aahburton WHEREAS the Pnblio Trustee has instituted inquiries, and has nob thereby ascertained who the owner or owners of tha above deacribad land is or are, and believes that suoh owner 10, or owners are, no 6 m the colony. New, this notice calk upon Buch owner or owners, within six months of the data of i&he publication of this notice m this Gazette* to establish to tha satisfaction ef the Public Trustee his or their title to the land •peoiied m this notice j and, if auch owner does or owners do not, within the time limited, se establish his or their title, the Public Trustee will exercise tha powers and authorities granted to him m and by • The Unclaimed Lands Act 1894' Dated this 7th day af May, ISOI. J W POYNTON, Public Trustee [note.-—This notice was published In the Neyt Zealand (teztUt ots th« 9bh day of May ' IBH__ _J1!35 ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that at a Special Meeting of the Ashburton County Council held on the 3rd May, 1801 % resolution was adopted for revoking Sy laws No. S, 6 and ?, made by the Counoi 1 Kuder the provisions of * The Ashbnrton County Giunoil Empowering Act, 1882,' and making other by-laws respecting the main ttaaoca of water rao«§ m lieo thsreo!; and iuoh resolution will be submitted for coaOr Wfttion Kb « meeting 01 tbt Council to be held ab the Council Chambers, Bar irq Square, Ashburfcon. on FRIDAY, 7th Jane, 1501, at II »,m. A copy of the I prop osod bylaws has been deposited At the etfee «I the Council, and will be open to public inspection every weok day, durlzag I oS"" hnnrs, up bo the 7tb June, 1801 t By Order, I F MAINWAKING, Clerk «f the Aihbuitoa Osvadf Council Aihknthm, Itb Mttj $ 1901 $ 7$



■_ WANTEg M"" ACR fIiOARP A, ""Matapo7 all '""Shrub Plants; rlbo Frolt Treea of all descriptions for nale.—J Stack, Trevorton. Orders care K«rr Bros. 5 240 SPKOIAL Fnrchusp—Ladies' aprons, large B:ze, Is 3Jd, 1* 6|d, Is 9fd ; job !ioe 1 fur necklets Is J2H, g? 6d, 3s lid—PeAßOe's, corner East' and Burnett 81refits B'ORSE CLIPPERS"!"HorM~OIipper"~ MarMn'n, Kuowle'i, Ajar, etc, from 6b 6d each ; bpnt. ?»'"e m Ashbnrtoa at G. Mkddiks, The Peopit'a Ironmonger 5 219 W, JEWFTtT" Fishmonger "and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh Oystere, Rabbits, and all kinds of Freeh Fish to-nighb. Telephone B~XPflßTMihuroh7ToNia^ night, this week—Special Mission Ser v'oes. Preacher—Rev U»r Thobnton, of Oliristohnroh. Everybody welootw. 5 278 LOST, lastrweek—A Gold Brooah. Finder rewarded on returning same to Mail Office. 5 277 jIVKNING Bhoes m great variety at D J Stocks Bluaßoot Store prices right WANTED— Ladies rtoßiroua ol dressing the hair m present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; all colours. Sent poafc free for le 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Da edin, 85 WNTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h*ir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep : it fti rests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glosny Bottles Is ; on sale H E Bonningi'on's, Chpmfst. £_ ANTED—undies visiting Dunedin will find Hendy's Bairdresaing Saloons, Princess street, reple'e with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, efco T«llet goods of every description. nHHE Tailor makes the man, (m appeat- JL anoe.) There i« n great deal m appear ance nowadays, and as the tailor plays an i important part, m a man's Get-Up, by all means patronise a good tailor, which will be found at Andbew Orb's establishment; fit and style all that can be desired.—Andrew ■ Obrj 5 119 GO TO Bardlet Bros, for Ironmongery Tinware, and Bru&hware; Mantle Pieces from 249, Register Grates from 16s Ranges om WANTjtfJD — Everyone to Iry the Rapid Shirt Gloss ; the best and the cheapest linen glass m the market WA J^SJ^LtldJest o "impea\V~3So~New Jackets, Mantles, and Capos, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dresa Materials.—Akdrbw Orb 3 20_ ANTEDlTsen^276~Paiirß~orßMt Colonial Blankets, grur.d value, made to my own order. .Also Gentlemen c Waterproof Coats m all shapes, including Cheßte and Hopetown.—Andrew Orb. • _ ■ — ■ ■ ' .. j.** PAiTY Pi»n haking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patfcy pans or nothing. riIHK Orownirjg Glory of" a WoTi^an is her A. Hair. For promoting an abundant and Injurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles le, at H E Bohkinton's, Chemist. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Fatty Pan baking powder the great. ovelty. T)ATTY Pan baking powder contains a XT patty pan %t each end of tin. "VBJANTED Known—Tailor made Cot '■?? tumesand Jackets made to measure, fib and style all thatian be desired. Gentle men's smita to measure m all the latest materials ; imported direct ; fit guaranteed, Andbbw Okb. TJATTY P*n baking powder the great JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing groorr"'. T)ATT¥ Pan baking powder is tha great JT eat novelty you ever saw. Hold a! ro'-prs. WANTED Known — The Iftap^d Lightning Sh rt Gloss is sold b all Grocers ; a wondorful Shirt glaze TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDEES, AND ALL RESIDENTS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. SHOULD ycu have business cf any kind r^_J to transact requiring the aasistance of the middle man, it will b« to your interest to interview GEORGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will he considered a compli* meat. Shoa'd it be private Rale of sheep, cattle, or pigs, the shipment, of mutton to London; the pale looally of meat m the works, should it be more satisfactory to dispose of your ikins ; should you require 'arm implements, «:c ; should you require to insure your lite or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require |to sfll your grata or produce, ft wish to dispose of your farm, for have money for investment, or deb a to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will bo glad to h&ve a chat with you, and aselat you m every possible way to put you m the position when and where to sell to best advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest rates. Id dealing with a man with a fair genera! knowledge of tho baslnßae, m touch with the beat firms m Canterbury, you can rely upon what no Company or Association can supply, as their beet men are only paid office™, who, when the little extra presaura is required, are always found wanting, m persona! supervision, civility, »nd identical interests. With me this is aaaured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertions. Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and two for yoartelf I am starting m business on my own account, and every assistance will bo kindly remembered. We have all had to commence life and doubtlesß you know the difficulties to contend with, George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. t 5_169 CARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' UNlufr A MEETING of the above will be held JHL TOMORROW (Tuesday) Evening, at) the Templar Hall, at 8 o'clock * F ROSE, 5 279 Secretary THAKKS. THE Shooting Committee of the Ash burton Rifios sincerely thank all who ao generously contributed to the Priae Fund for the Annual Prizi Shooting on FRIDAY last (Victoria Day) 5 274 L^GBBIiOH"MATrDIBt^iOT; EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN Purauacce of the Road Boards Act, 1382. and amendment* thoreto, and tho Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, and amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION will be held on FRIDAY, June 14th, 1901, at; the JPi«min« ---i on 8choolro»m, Flemingtoo, for the purpose of elsetipg ONE person to represent No. 5 Ward 00 the Longbeach Road Board. Nominations, ha the prescribed form, must be delivered to the Returning Ofioer or iddroßued to him, and delivered at th» oMcb of the LoDgbeach Road Board, Burnett Street, Ashbur<-on, before aoon on TUES DAY, JUNE 4th, 1901. ALFRED A FOCUS, Returning Officer. May 27th, 1901. 5 273 """ " OUSTODIAN~WANTEIX A PPLIOATIONS are intifced for the irk. posifcioa of Ooebodian of the Oddfellows' Hall, Aahbnrton' Partioalara of duties, etc, may be obtained on application to the undersigned,with whom written applications must be lodged by 6pm on SATURDAY, June lati H O ORAIGHEAD, Cbairaaa Oddfellowa' Hal! Committee §380



KAYE d GARTER ARE OABH BUYERB, highest) carrenUi ratoe, all FARM PBODUOE. Apots ior Sutton'is acd Lawion' iT^rivalled Sssric, New Season's Supplies! of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL GLOVERS, k to, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES afc LYIUELTO iSXTBNSIVI! QLRANDI& MACHINERY. 00RNUA0E3 always cs hand, KAYE & CARTER, OBRIBTOHUROH X Bwo tbow»and pairs © Boots. Apply *t J MsiLX-08, Tar.sred Bke«ti TEnrwßa "PowDiia"lor B»bies are aootbiog, rednce fever aod prevent bbtcbos | price, la



Batumi from t;he dredgat'of the andermen« tiaaed Weifc Coißb gold dredglcg Companies %r» ttpetttd &9 follows:—Paotolas (for the weak} 260il 12dwir, Reeves' (120 hours), Ite 7dwt>; Mao?i <|ae»n(l29 honrt), lloz 6dwo j 6r««iiatoiie Jooction (130 hours), 9»s 6dwl); W»ipuna (110 hoars), 9oz 2dwt; Ford's Cretk (90 hoorn), 7oz Bdwt. A Grey moatih Presfl' {tolegram states that the stollowicg are tih« rotfirnw from the Keep it Dark wine for May:—Battery, 290ez of gold from 1071 tonr, oy»»lde, 1720z of gold.



Fbis«o Mail—The mail ateamer Sierra wai BignaSleci at) Auokkad aa we went to press. Whi* Mohbat.—B?oda3? being Whib Mou» «!«? w»i ft tank holiday. TbiMcwowai ABKOBE—A Press Associa tion wire received thin afternoon atatea that* the Monowai took ground off Kilgour Point thii morainp, when on her way to Fort Chalmers, feflforfca to get her off with the aid of the tug Koputai proved unavailing. Her departure for Melbourne via Bluff ie therefore postponed till tomorrow Farmer's Coop. F & M Inscbancb Asso* CUTIOH—Tha rspid growth of the N-Z Fsrmeir'i Cooperates Association branch m thii town'has so increased the bßsinesa of the JcsuraKce Association cnoneoted with the firm, that at a meetiDg of direatora it was uuftcitnoualy reaolved that E Herring Ek{, of Alford be aekod to accept a position on the directorate as representing Atfrburtoo district, which position we learn he has Accepted



U, Magnus, ~~ " " I). Pasbrsoh Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury, MkWm, PATEN AND CO Qohu Dbedoing Beokers, SOS High Street, Chrietohuroh j Reliable and etr^ghbforw&rd advioegiveo od Otage snd Weet Coast Dredgiag Claims, j Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years < pFßOtle&i ezperuooe on the Molyneax River, ©tag© ALFRED HARRISON, BaQ Afhbartno Representative SSSrofGTSr^SoD CARTING. MEB CURTIS boWf »''#«'• O'rsbsb on FRIDAYS ftt Arcade Chamber*; Wood Oarviag 1.30, Chlldrea a DsnoiDg 3,20, Practice Glass 7.30 S 265