CORRESPONDENCE.

<We do not h«W cmr«eiv(>B re«i'o»i jiblß tm opinions expressed by our onrre->|iori<lunU

THE ICE CARNIVAL.

fTO THE EDITam) Slß«—Replying 10 a letter over the signature of " Alfred Harrison," in your last night's issue, I would point out lhat the report referred to the oolleetore in a general tense as well &s it dividually, a-id numbers of names were not shown. The collections were received by Mr F H Cox and myrelf, and in the hurry ifc was quite to be expected that names mi^ht b* omitted, without bringing Jibout any rtfibction?. I understand , further, thato intimatiuus of regret were passed io the young lady yeatorday, and thfcb her name would be specially published if desired, and it was at her own wish the Utter was not; adopted,—l am, &c. S. G; Gordon.

A CORRECTION

TO *HK EDITOR Bra,—la your report of bhe application made »»toe Magistrate's Court on Thursday by the defendant) in the aobion John Orr and Co, v Rioahrde, for an order changing <he venae fee Waimuto, an error occurs, which may »s well be corrected, Yo« "tate ' tha application wat adjourned for a week on the anderstandidg, that) tha ease should be taken to Waimate if applied for.' This is Jr.oorrect The application for change of vepne wbb refused { but, at the defendant's request), the hearing of the action was ad journed for a fortnight, in order to enable him to have evidence taken at Waimate on commission, if ha desired,—l am &c t Chas. W Porsill

County Council.

■ WE COUNTY COUNCILS' IIIL The Council then proceeded to diserjfas portions of the new CoantyOoancil's Bill. The Chairman however pointed out that they c®ald nob go through the Bill clause by clause, but conld give him some idea generally as to hew he should act in their interests at Wellington. Alter a general discussion, the follow ing resolution was carried on .ha motion of MrLarabie, seonded by Mr Chapman , «» That in the opinion of this Oouner j the provisions of the Counties Bill as j proposed to be introduced by the Government are no improvement) on the present system of local government} also that Koad Boards have been and are a very satisfactory and efficient system of local government i-» the Canterbury Provincial District and the Council are of opinion that their abolition would be a retrograde step."—Carried Ifc was also decided to recommend that the chairman's allowance should nob exceed £200 per annum,and that the term of the Council should continue afc three years ac at present. This was all the business.

FOOTBALL.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Presa Association— By Eleoino (Telegraph—Copyright

AcrcitLAND, July 12 Dr Wilkins has been committed for trial to the Supreme Court on a charge of murder Jo couaeoiion with the death of Mra Odowd. Chbistohukch, July Id A morgue for the city has just been completed, and U fitted with all the latest and most up to date appliances for conduct ing postmortem examinations The Canterbury Land Board has resolved to recommend tho forfeiture of John Rob insoo's (eaae in the Raineliffe settlement, together with the moneys paid by him, on the ground that he made a false statement »6 she time of application.alleging lhat with the tend for which he was applying he would 'hold loss than a Shoueaod acres, whereas the actual »™» was ISB9 aorea- A farther t recommßndißg that proceedings b« taken to the full extent) of r-ha law, was carried alioi Wellington, July 12 The Labour Bills Committee of the Legislative Council will sit on Tuesday to ormsider the Shops and Offices Bill, and will givß &n opportunity to aU who wish to tender evidence on bhab day and afterwarde. West Austraiia has notified the 4gncul < Uxml Departmenb that the prohibition upon <sh« importation of apples, peare, and quinces baa bees removed InVBRCAKaiLIs July ISs

The returning troopers arrived at the B'wff fehif morning, where they were met by the governor and Mr Mills, and a great assemblage. Invercargill is g*y with bant ing and greenery. AH the district) •bands and volunteer corpe ars in town, which is thronged wish visitors. The weather is jperleob and the reception promises to be a brilliant, affikir.

The Grand Hotel Fire.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, July 12 Jessie Mintaa, the eoallery maid of the ®t*n& Hdtel, has admitted to the pelioe that her eenßatioraal •tory of the three men burning down the hole! with powder and lase. and threatening to kill her if «he gave warning of their intention, 4s an entire fibfiofctioß. She took bh« whole etorv from » novelette entitled " FreS and the Miner, the idea being to shield* three former employees whom "he saw on the night of the fire with the r.ieht porter.

A Barque Wrecked

tiali*' 1' PrBH» Association— By rUlectir'o Telegraph—Copyright

AUCKM.MD, July 11 The Norwegian t<» que Nurdan, bonnti ftow Capetown io Fiji, w^s wrecked on a reef »t Kuv*i on June 27ih The hull iias' been purchased by the Union Steamship Company - Theirs is little hope offlj&ting'the vessel.

The Coronation Oath.

Unite* Press Association—By Elootrio Telegraph—Copyright:

Beosivfid Wftkspualka July 12, 95 a m 4 This Office Ham London, July II In connection with the accession oath, the Catholic biahopa protest against the sovereign denouncing any "* peeiftl doctrines.

Sunday School Convention

At the qnarterly meeting o! Sunday School teaebera, held in the Baring Saaare Schiol on Thursday night, between twenty and thirty were present, md the wet, cold weather accounted foe the abseace of a number of others, me aarlypart of the raee'ing was presided owby theßevDJ Jory, the retirl* « president, who gave a sh<,rb address, in which he congratulated the.teaoherain being engaged in each a, noble work. Ihe following officers ware elected lot the •mains year • -Rev Thos Fee, president ; EevJD Jory and Mr Chapman, vice presidents ; Mr J B Purchase, aeoretary &* viator. Bey T Fee then fcook the chair, and Mr » MoOlymont read a report | which contained particulars of the schools visited by him, with comments on the dlteiplin®. pnnotnality. and other features of fch« respective ochools. Conversation followed the report ; and a paper pre oar»d bf Mr John Wateon, of Longbeaoh waa fchen read by Mr Mcolym©nt, en titled • I" Trained teachers and salami oiiearai" The writer showed what time and money were spent in equipping yo»fch to socoesafnl careers in trades and profession*, aad how the vwy beat teachers were employed to fife the yonnj of both sexes for the various avenues of

life they were expected to odcOpy. flow nfcessary it was that those who under' fcnek ihe moral an 1 spiritual eduoation of the young should bt fitted for their • important) duties by training, in a modified form, su h as was received by 8 ate school t«»cherg local preachers, and , ministers of the Gospel. The writer did not, deal with the matter of "salriad officials," ba** in the conversation which ensued, it was evident, from the views expressed by one teacher, that the! eu'jtic!) is a "burning" one in some quarters. It may he explained that the siiarlea advocated would apply to " ex. pert 1* men and women, to be employed in arooniii? enthusiasm in Sunday fcboo! work, and who would itloerata the colony, hoMing claa^ea and conventions, by which the training, of teachers would become comparatively easy and acceptable United action by the churches and Sand ay Schools of the non'conforming bodies of 6b 8 colony would make the question of fiaanot an easy matter. Lhongh not hostile to the suggestion, 16 was evident that the project was too fanciful, if not visionary, for immediate acceptance, and the following motion was carried unanimously :—"Thais trained SuadaySchooltettchers and aft'a iad officers are desirable." the words "and practi cable," pleaded for by the teacher referred to, be*npr rejected. Refresh' ments were handed round, and before fi«paratine;, it was decided that Mr John Hayman be asked to read a paper at the nexr. Convflnfion. f-übject io be announced ataLterdatt Hearty rotes ©f thanks were conveyed tn the retiring officers.

News in Brief.

Fletcher Bros wish to draw attention to their extraordinary low price for beet kerosene as they wish to make room for largo shipments just, arriving. Mrs J- Lloyd, teacher of pianoforte and orgin, Burnett Street, announces that Bha has up to d.vte music aud nuusioal instruments for b»!o.

I With this issue we distribute a catalogue 'for Messrs J Baliantyne and Co, drapers, Chriatchuroh, containing a full price list of their second sale for fhe year 1901. House holders ami all requiring drapery and house furnishings will find the catalogue well wortby of portnml.

Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, red oce fever and prevent blotches ; price, le

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright)

Received Wakapuaka July 13, 9 16 & m, Thiß offine 10 52 am London, July 18 Lord Robeirta has abolished tho sword, laiiCP and bayonet exercises, and ordered rifle practices to supersede them in ceremonial drills.

Home and Foreign.

United Presa Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received July 13, 9.16 pmj INTENSE HEAT. London, July IS Tbe heat In London and Paris is intense, several deaths have accarred. —— —■-—.: " ; '■■ HI Ashbdrton Coursing CiiCß —An ordinary meeting of the local coursing club was held 1a%6 evening when fuit arranEjementa were made with respect to next week's nieeting. Mr M Distby wi'l act an judge, and it was decided that the firßb pair of dogs mast be in the slips at nine o'clock. Industrial Building Socibtst—At a meeting of tho diiectors of ths Aahburton Industrial Building Society hel \ last uight Mr J B Ohristian was appointed seoreUry to tho Society vice, Mr 0 J S yobs reigned A unanimous vote ot thanks was p'jfseri jo Mr 0 J Stycho for his services. The < ffioe of the Society will be at Mr Si-yche's offic Burnett Street as htrebofore.

Business Notice —Mr R Reynolds, the well known cyclist and New Zealand represents tive of the Kudge Whitwcrbh B cycle Co., was in Ashburton yesterday. He will vlei this town ag>iin on his way back from rhe south, in a few days. O.i account of the increasing demand for Rudge-Whitworth Bioyoiea in the Aehburton distric, the loaal agent, Mr BD Johustcn, h»e j ist oomplefced»tifangementß>ith Mr E Reynold , bo receive monthly shipments direob from the makers

A Naw Story — 7 he Rev 0 M Sheldon of Topeka, U. S. A., wheae name wai prominently before the reading public a year or two ago as ths author ot *' In HI-* Steps" aud other reaia'lo navels, hm written another story entiled *• Bo n to serve." This time he has taken up the servant girl question and trips to show in a well told tale how the gulf bttwetn the kitchen and the ball way be- brioged.

MINING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedsn, Jnly 12 This mornings sales on the Duaedin Stock Exchange—Bendlgo, 26»; Electric Extended 2 parcels at 35s ; Gold Q«eeu, 2 parcels at 7s, 8s 3d ; Kwarau Bridge, 93; Monte Chriato, 25a; Sixteen Mile Baaoh, 16'} Upper Maghetic, 16s, 16s 9J; Vincent Ex tended, 6 paroots at 32b 6d. Dredging returneaMSailot'a B-Jnd 92ei Hartley and Riley 62<x, Boundary Creak ISoz ldwt, Waimomu Central 18oz

THE ASHBUBTON GOARDIAfI * SATURDAY, JULY TB|Tif>ol'



■ WANTED XOHT — A small yellow-heuded Fox j Terrier Slut. Reward for returning same to this Office 7 89 AKINO Square WesleyfuT Ohuroh, to morrew's Servioas—Preacher Bet T F«b. . 7101 WANTED — A message Boy —Apply Mah, Off cw 7100 ASH BUR I G.i uu»rdg7~Annu»l Military Fancy Dress Bali, Wednesday July 81st, D üble tickets 5a obtainable from N.O. OaSoera. 7 97 LOST from WiHowby—A Chestnut Geld, ing ; four white feet and whits face. Finder rewarded on returning same to Joseph Iloyd, Devane'a Hotel, Aahburton, 7 108 A SHBURION Poultry Snow—Time for XjL entries extended tilt TcKSDAT, July 16tb.~R T Clark, Secretary, 7 9ft iMHEAP Ueht ; Beit keroiene 43 3d per *^J tin, 3s 6d per case, or 8i 3d par oase in ive oftie lota or more; Wax candles 6Jd per i lb, or Bsd by the box at Fletghek Bros., I ! CMh Supply Stores. 7 94 O AGO 2d per lb, Japan rioe 2d per >b O Pearl Barley 2d per lb, Split] Peas 24 per lb, Currants 6sd per lb. Sultanas 7d, Raisins 6^i at Flbtoher Bbos, Oaah Supply Store*.} 7_85 FOR SALE—A Urge Shed, nearly new 64 feet long, 12 feat wide, in sections; handy for removal. For particulars apply W Q PAaa, B ulder, Wait Street WAN l'Kl>—sanies visit ing Dunedin will Sad Hendy's Hairdreesing Spoons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description WIRE NETTING, Wire Netti»R (tamlina »i « Walwera) For Sheep and Fowls, at reduced prices ; also Garden Tools of every description—at Geo Metjdins, The People's Ironmonger WHAT prize lakers • for pantry v*6 Fatty Pan br»kir»g powder the great tVJVpII V KOYAL Academy Piotureß for 1901; The Hosts of the Lord (Stee); Ebeu WoWpd ; Black Mary; Mystery of the 0 ft^ped Hands The Warden of the Marches; Tbe Redemption of Kiehard Corson; Tb* Warden of the Marches ; Once too Qfteis; Cheap editions—la White Company ; The Orange Girl : Tha Skipper's Wooing ; The Stolen Bacillus ; Sam's Sweetheart; Drama of thp Evon Ways.—H M JoNBH JH. JEWITT, Fishmonger ft»d • Ponlterpr, Bnrnett Street. Fre^h Oysters, Babbits, and ail kinds of Freeh Fish to-nieht. Te'epbone WANTED— Ladies deairoua of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geleha Frames * all Ooloßrs, Senb poet free for le 9d frcm ih* mannfoolur*;r, A M Hekdy, Hairdresser, Bu edin. 85 WANTKD— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of h»ir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Kf>g Julpp ;lt arrests all daodrtiff, and leaves the h i beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale ar H E Bonnington's, Chemist. _____ W"~ I)NDKBFUL v^ueTcTiittlo money at Mblloe's Zealand ia Boot Store / > O 10 H abdley Bros, for ~Knamelware VX Tinware, and Brushware. A icces from 245, Register Grateß from t Ranges rnn OH Where, oh where is tbe Beit Boot Shop 1 Why MfLLon's Zaalandia Boot Store, ot coarse WANTED— All men to secure a pair of Tweed Trouaera, 5a lid: Saddle Tweeds 7s lid ; Colonial suits 27s 9d.— Pkabce's, corner East and Burnett .Street*; W" ""TnTKD Known—Great Clearing Boot Sale at Meu.ok's Zealandia Boit Rtorp J' TO'liY Ohilblains are relieved inetsotfy A_ and quickly cured by Loasby s Koolibah poon cure relieved iastanUy~oTall \J irritation by Loasby's Koolibah. Few applications sure WA-NTED Known, by carefal Mothers Thah Mitoheeii and ToENER are nelling chop Suits for the Boyp, cheap Gapes for to* Girls ; grand cheap lines in Olothinp for the father ; and Boots of tempting lines for the mother \A/ AJSTiID Known — Men's Good Shooter Bo.*b only 8a lid, ab Mbllok'3 Zeabndia Boot Store _____ T>AT3h2 Pan baking powder tbe great JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing grocers. fTI HE most up to date novelty of tbe day X Patty Pan baking powder riTESDEHS Wanted— For the wearing~of jL two thouoand pairs o Boots. Apply at- J Mkllob, Tar.ired Street nnHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ie nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles la, at H £ Bowkinton's, Chemist. FUB NECKLETS, FUR NECKLETS— (Natural Ski' s)~ Special Purohaee o Travellers' Samples, vffet ing at less than one third the usual prioes, at la 9d, 2s 4_d, 3s 6d upwards; now is your chance te gst comfort and warmth at nominal priced—at aEORGE bUNOAN & 00, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanorad Street, opposite Arcade ANTED Inown — The Kapld Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold at all Grocorfe ; h wondorfal Shire glaze BO<>TS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House !n Ashbarton for Boots h t Meli^jb's Zealandla. Boot Store PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty p&m rr nothing fhs BNTS Court shoes from 7s od Ladies \ "X evening ehoeafrom 3a 9d at D Stock's B'n*» Boot ffnre WISE Mothers — Remember that MbiliOk's Great Bargain Sale is now on , TTUBT arrived a large aßsortmeni of tj evening bhoep In glocp, kid calf, pateti white satin eto, ab D StocKj Hf GKORGE^JAMS exoefall"othTra O they are delioioue, PoW by all store keepers 5 313 PAT'iY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan >tt each end of tin^ T) ATTY Pan baking powder ie the great JL eat novelty you ever saw. Sold all gro^erß. I)EMBMBKR Mellok's Great" Stock ~\j Taking Boot Sale U now on. Great Bargains at Mellor's REMKMBKR for one month only— Meliok's Stock Taking Boot Sa'e will last. Come early for bargains TjIXTR"aORDINAEY Value for"CABH— XIA Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big discount for Cash, Now is your tima to buy at less than MiN prices ; come and look for youreblvs; best value in Canterbury, large size 14s 93, extra large 19b 6d, weight and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable at GEORaB DUfIC&N AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tailored Street TTT ANTED TO SELL -Seven first-class iDairy Farms, from 60 to 200 Acres, close to Schools and Factories; easy terms-- Apply F. Bbookino, Land Agent, Stratford tsi. MttßE£tX>2B;, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS !o Btook—A Erst J\- ola«B eeibcMon of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be inepeoted at the establishment ofJMr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Aahburten fofer Ontting in any style v-moke New Veaa^



" Magnus, " " * ~t>. Paterson | ging Expert Member Stock , and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MWUB, PAItRSON AHD CO Golu Drudging Brokers, High Street, Christctinrcb ©liable and n'niir-' '•»• -ward advice given on Otajto sod iVeni Couni Dredging Claims. Mr Oiof Magnoß has nad 16 years practical experieuce OD the Molyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, EsQ Aehburton Repreaentative AlNTßD~^T«aders for Pougbng Harrowing, *nd Drilling 50 ores, O»rter'a Terrace. For particulars apply A YoffKO; ? 104 PUBliiO NOTlUtt.. WHEREAS it has come to the know ledge of tho Pnma'n Board that certain wanton damage baibeea done to the Ice, which prevent tbe public from enjoying the pleasure of skating thereon, it U hereby notified that all persona found io interfering with the Ice will be prosecuted as the law directs. W H COLLINS, 7 jf)s Chairman Domain Board ~- WaSted, 20,000 Haies.



IT7 B Have appointed Messr AnkeS , Bros, to ucb as one AGENTS For Ashburton and District-, and they wilt pay Top Prices. Consign to— ! TONKIN AND CO., Wash's Worm Figs are raout effective and not unpleasant; children thrive alter taking them price, li



f FRIKPLANPER JEtROil Mp_ f~ 40 AGR.rW OF TURNIPS FOR SALE. MEBBRB FKIEDLANDER BROS, htm have rpcwived instructifina to Sell by Public Auction at the TIJSWALI) YARDS Off TUESDAY, 16ra JULY, 1901, 40 Aorei Gre*n Top Yellow Aberdeen TURNIPS, o» account of Mr BK Parkers* c, Enling. Full partioalara ea application, R FBIEDLANDER, 7 38 Auctioneer "~~GllAIN~" SJBIPMIQN TS TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Spaot by steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will please com* muaicate with us promptly FRIEDLANDEK BRO3, Ltd FOR SALE, I HAVE SOR PRIVATE SALE abou; 1600 Acres of Land at Wakanui, adjoining the properties of Meßsra Dalton, Butteries:, Lambie, Jones, Moore and Oluoa», Lead ley and Gtlw», lam prepared to accept a reasonably low price, and to ■nil in blocks to M»lfc purchasers. The land il all in grow, and poßßepsion can be given on August 31st next. As I am leaving for Australia about the 16th inst, early Application necessaiy. Terms of payment easy. Interest at4J per Bant per annum if a substantial amount paid on account of purchase. Far fall particulars apply to 7 58 BUGO FRIBDLANDEB. MRB J. LLOYD, rpEACHEB or PIANOFORTE and JL ORGAN. TERMS— £I la per quarter. Up to date Mutio and Musical [Instruments at Town prices MUSIO DJKFOT—BUBKETT iSVBSST _ 7 95 GENUINE CLBAEING SALE. SALE. DRAPERY & i^iIOTHING RAPERY & V/LOTHING Etc. •ar Bnr^alii« for ALL, Must Bell to Make Boom fob NEW GOODS. PEARCE'S, . Coiner East and Burnett Streets MKS BROWN, LADIES NURSE, Burnett Street Wear, opposite Dr# Maude. ■■• 9 |}REPABED to take in Patients and JL give every attention and firat-claei icoominodation* $ Patients attended ab their own homeet 6 "pHE [following good building sites — T S 427—1 rood, Tancred Street; central position 33 8 823—1 rood, Oox Street; high and dry, : good land T 8 1130—1 rood; Oameroa Street West CD S 1122—1 rood, Wills Sirsob West Impeotton invited, Apply to T ItULLOOK. FOR SALE. O A f\ PRICE required for Town Section sEi~L\j 1130, containing 1 rood, frontiug 3ttmeroD Street Weeti Good »ite for private reiiidence Terms if required tt' IBULLOOK FO« BALK. NIOE BUILDING SXTE. I Road 20 Perebeß, being part of Lots 42 and 43, fronting the Wakanui Road and ÜBt beyond the florae* of the East Belt Easy terms if require i. T BULLOCK, Agent _ FUB BALE. /"I HEAP Property at Trevorton—2 Roods KJ 3J Perches, together with small Cottage, Shed, etc. Particulars on application T BULLOGK TO LET, " i LOT 46, containing £ Acre Good Lao I frosting Eton Street, Huiupsteadj 1 Apply to ! CD BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALiT "' 50 AORES B0 Being R S 32465, fronting Road leading From Maronan to Rarjgttata Q.'ra£SQ Bridge ; in its native state; suitable icir paddock for travelling stock Particulars on application - T BULLOCK. TO L&T Desirable Residence fronting Main South Road, Tt.nwald, comprising — Comfortable Dwelling House of eight rooms, verandah, •IHhhouse, etc, also stable, chaffhonse. trap shed, etc, together with 4 aores of land, part of wfcfril forma garden wA orchard ; at present in the occupation of Mr Henry Ford. Fall particulars, terms, etc, on appliotiton tD BOLLOCK, Agent g__ ....._ _ 1.; j A OHRUNIO COUGH QUICKLY CUBED. BEKJAMtN GUM HOORES. Mr Laurol Hoode, of Cndstuhnroh, writes; Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies bat got no relief. A lady friend advised me to try yoar Benjamin Gum, and a very few doees gave me relief, and it *uiokly cured r BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It Is pleasant to take—Children Uke it- Suitable for yoong or old Bekiaiun Qwm, price Is 6d and 2s 6d, from all Chemists and Groeei's, or post free, from + LOASBY'S>AHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Dunedin Whdlesaie from all Jderohaots



GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper th«n ever-r Men's Navy Ser^e Roita, formerly 27s 6d, now ?,2a 6d ; Colonial Tweed Suite were 37h 6d, now 29a lid, splendid' i value ; Tweed Trousers 5s 9i j Colonial J malm do were 9' 6d, now 7s lid ; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Twed Trousers, worth 15a 6d, now Us 9d ; best) Mole Trousers 5i lid j Colonial Knitted '• Books 10d: Colonial Knitted Drawers, job prfoe, 5o 6d, worth 4* 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2s lid, sold elsewhere ab 3- 6il; Boya' Melville Suite, for strong school wear, 8a 6d upwards ; strfall Boys' Navy Serge Knickers Is lid and 2a 3d. Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2Jd, 4^ and ssd ; Men's Elastic Braces I!£>, Boys do4sd upwards; working Men's Leather Shins, speoiftl value, 2a 4£d upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do 5h 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Undera 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion- Working Men if you want your money to go as far as possible, try Ddnoait ft Co, and yOu will net be disappointed DDNGAN & 00, Tancred Street A" T MRS ALGOBN'd Sale v lon or beaust tul Mantles, Jackets, and Tailor made costumes just bought at immeuse reductions iffered ai* aboob half price; special rertuo tions in millinery, flowers, quills, slk and cotton laoes, frillings and embroidrriei, etc ; oome and compare values. 7 34 A~~ T MRS ALCO^aS^eTiDMBTGoodT, plain and fanoy flannelettes, velveteen*, corsets, divided skirtt, combinations, under olnthing, aprons and pinafores all uti big reductions ; art needlework, etc, all rednend during sale; come and see our prices, 735 IpXI RA WAR N.KWS—"¥itt Profit LJ Defeated. —G. Dcnoak &< o. ace Belting Doub!»- Width Nun's Vr-iline, evening shades, at 10$ d, worth la 3d, Black Brr»s» Serges (wide) Is l|i, Melton Dreee Twc*«is 10|d upwards, Fiahne-lette Skirtings 7{l, Klonae Silks(evening shade*) Is 7f<!, Black Velveteens Is 31, Coloured do as Is 9d, worth 2i 3d ; several other lines equally as cheap } no room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, _Tancred Struct, Ashburton GEOKG w'~!)U NCAN~ &~CO. SPECIAL NOTICE f T)AREN IS of large Families—lf you #ant JL '0 study economy, you Oannotj do better than try Dukoan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound to get splendid value. Compare ou<- prices, and we have no fear of the result. Note address-— 9boeoe Dokcan & Co, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade %. ■ ' * NEW BOOKS —The Silv«r Skull, Crockett; Mononia, J McCarthy ; The Visits of Elizibeth; Lyebeth; The Secret of the Dead ; Shy lock of the River; Another Woman's Territory ; -Two 'Sides of a Question ; Sweetheart and Friends ; cheap editions—No. S John Street, Little Loo, Brothers of the Chain, dodo, The Green Leaves of Balgowrie; The Cariesima.— M Jones. ________ WANTED Knowi^haiaKrDuNOAN and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direct Importers! are again victorious in Beating Big Profit Houses. Ghriatchurch firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :— Unbleachod Grey Calico 24d, White do 2f 1. Cretonne* (new designs) 4£d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 35'inche8 wide do6|i aad B|d, sold elsewhere at 831 and lO^d ; Lace Curtains from Is B^'!, two yards wide Sheeting lOfd, Tapestry Counterpanes 59 6d upwardo, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4a 6d upwards, Ghin'z Bed Covers 2a 3d, Contingent Rugs now 2s lid, Door Mats llgd, Hearth Ruga 2s 6d, Toilet Covers ,7§d, Colonial Flannels from 9|d, Crewdeon's Long Cloth flfd, Forfar S|d upwards, Art Muslins 3|d up war dp, and numerous other lines fqually as cheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and C'othierf, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 6 !'/8 "wTnteS ~~ WANTED -A YOUTH to make himself generally useful about Homestead ; must be able to milk and look hf tqr horsep ( Apply ■■' M G RICH, Lnngbeach, Or N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ashburton 7 96 ANAMA ROAD BOAm npENDERS are invited for Metalling 80 X Chains of the Sooth Hinds Read, Tha Specifications may be seen at the Mail Office, Ashburton, and at Store, Maytield. Teoders moat be delivered "at the OUhe of the Board, at the Anama Homestead, on or befow TUESDAY, the 30th July, at 10 am EDWARD Q. WRIGHT, Chairman Anaroa Road Board July Bth, 1901 6 42 TENDERS FOR GORSE GRUBBING rpENDERB are invited for Grabbing L Gor««» en R.B 27073, Wakannl Plains, and containing 385 acres, also on roads bounding same, on account Executors late Mr F Amos. Foil particulars may be had at the N.Z Farmers* Co-operative Association, to whom Tenders mast also be addressed. Tenders close at 4 p.m on SATURDAY, 2Qlh in«t« Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted 7 52 SHORO) SEASON ONLY. HO R _ 3K A SON ONLY, Awarded four Gold Medals. ALL LESSCINS FREE. Burnett Street {late Miss Simtnonds' eh on 7 91 ___DNB_S__L_!!*^_? ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB SEASON 1901. LACrMKOR STAKES, THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 1901, BO M HBJM) IN VSM LAGMHOB PADDOCKS, By kind permiaelon of GAM Baakley, E«q. FIRST DOG _51_5 j Entranoe, £1 10b. Entries o!o»o on WEDNESDAY, 17bh Jaly, at 8 p.m, Draw at 9 p m W SHBARIIAH 80 Hon Secretary | fIIHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANOE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with tbeir Trade or Business under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well aa tinder the Common* Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected ranker Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Bates, etc. apply to the Local Office of th Department, J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner elHogtoß,6fehi Juna, 1901, KOOLIBAH Cares nil Fains, Strains, Bruises, Stiff Jolata, etc. Try Ik for Chilblains 1



~ AKOADK." ""*' • I SATURDAY, July 20th 1900 ME D THOMAS hai received initroo t'oni from the Official Assignee to Sell by Public Auction, in the sttate of the late E W Hammer on the above date, as follows :—Writing Dosk, and OfJo« Snndrie*, Font Rot, Potted Meats, and Button* S.mploi Bale at 2 o'clock R CURTIS, 9 99 Auctioneer fiORSE_FAIK, HDBSDAir, JDLY 18, 1901. MR DAVID THOMAS ha. rewired imtrootloßß from th« r»riooa Olitnn to Bell at tb» above Pair via ;— ■__.Oa aceonnti of a Northern Client, 0 Draught MAREB ft GELDINGS On account of a Southland Client, 0 Draught MAKESk GELDINGS On account of a Springburn Client, A Draught GELDINGT On account of several Client*, r>a Draught MARES * GELDINGS 1 Koan GELDING, (good in Harness) Total entry 112 Head of all description. Salt fco start at 11 80* m R CURTIS, '88 Auctioneer "PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT" Clearing 1 Sale AT OHERTSEY HORSES, SHEPP, OATTLE, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS, and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FRIDAY. JDLY 26th, 1901. MR DAVID THOMAS ha* received instructions from MsGeo Soarlstv, Dhertaey, to hold a Clearing Hale, at the lomeiitead (on account of having told his arms) of the Whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOOKi Full particulars in future advertisements '97 R. CURTIS, Auctioneer ~ AROABE * ~~ HORSE_ FAIR. FHUKSDAY, July 18, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am low receiving entries. . D. THOMAS, i 195 Auctioneer. FOE PhIYATB SAIiF. 3OMPLETE 'i HRRSHIKG PLANT AND OHAKFOUTTEE MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived instraotinns from a Client to Sell by Private Treaty, viz :— (Fraction Engine, by Fowler, 8 horse power, 1501b pressure Combine by Clayto and Bhattleworth,' Elevatora connected 1 Double Bagger Chaffoutter by Andrews md Beaven, Auslrafttsia Water Cart and large Whare This plant is well worth Inspection, as it is searly new, and in thorough order Apply D XHOMAS Anotifloe^r PEOPERTIES FOB SALE, I HAVE FOR SAI S — Several Good FARMS in. the Ashbartoa County, imongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Riikaia, thorough"^ improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakaia,thoroughly improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no btiildircs, £5 200 Acres, Mltoham Road, no bnildfQgs, £4 5a 140 Acres, near Tlnwald, improved, £14 10a 1000 Acres, Laariston, no bnlldic-gs, £6 207 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoronghly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Bead, improved, £5 420 Acres, Ohertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land, Lyadhnret, £9 6000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to Bait purchasers, £2 10s t6 £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, nearly neWj land good; £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £459 3 Shops, with five roomed Duelling, Tarcred Street, Ashbnrton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good tend, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302 acres, good land, fchoronghlj improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashbnrton Forks, good Sand, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im* proved, £5 10s 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve* ments, £6 15s 69? acres, Rangitata, subdivided,- well watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Laarieton, £5 10s 355 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £6 [I 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acrea, Dromore, £6 462 acres; Chertsey, all in grass, good stable and house 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly improved, gcod house and all ■ necessary outbuildings 104 acres, Tinwald, all in grass, house, stable, and oabbaildings, well watered, £12 D. THOMAS, Ashburtea I WANTED RNOWlfbjr Working Men —that for 3s lid they pan buy n good strong Vest in any sue ; a good dark Briit) for 22s 6d ; hard wear working Shirts for 2« 3d ; heavy ribbed Pants for Is lid ; all sizes la strocg dark Troaeera for. 6s lid ; and Hati nod Gaps from 6d. All at Mitchell & Tuhmeb's aale of stock. NOTICE OF REMOVAL™ SEOOND-HAND BUSINESS. MBS ROBINSON hat removed to new premises at the Triangle. Thank ing the public for support received during the past three years, and hoping by atricb attention to buiinets to tnerlt a oontlnuanoe. Ladies waited on at their reaidencee. Al letters punctually attended toj furoiture bought, sold, or txebaoged.



1 FLETCHER BEOS., TEA COMPETITION. 20 & VALUABLE PRIZES _ 20 TO BE GIVEN AWAY To fcb« Largest GoDiamen of their w«H known Blended TEAS Goldoo Tipped Orange Pekoe Oeylon la lOd per lb, U 8d by slb tin, Coonteu Tea Is 8d per !b or Is 6d ly sb th< and Is 5d by 101b tin Dncheis Ten Is lOd per lb or !• 8d by s!b (in, and Is 7d by 101b tin Empress Tea 2a per lb or li 101 by slb tin, and Is 9d by lOib tin Princets Tea 2s 2d per lb or 2s by s!b tin, and It lid by 101b tin. A Coupon ig enclosed itt every packet or !:in of above Teas. The first competition doses August 31, 1901, and all who wish to take part) in it must send their Ooapohs in not later than thai date. Duchess Tea is used by Mrs Morton at her celebrated Refreshment Room* FLETCHER BROS., —PRICE LIST NOTICE TO FABMEBS GENERALLY. Oompre oar Price, wlrt «h»t «"•"»•»'»« "^ »•» "I" «■>* tb.t we .How you . HiK&iii tsvnvo or O to 1O peresnt. The very best Kerosene 4a 3d per tin or 8s 6d per case Auckland Nc» 1 Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bag 15s 6d, and £24 & per ton 10 '' 20°i"b>Bi i3< *iooib ** ■"*>• Titnitrn or Chriatchurch Oatmaal,2slba bage, 2s 63 Fioeat new Currants 6|d par lb, 12!bi for 6s 5d Finest new Sultanas 7d per lb, 12ibt for 6s 3d Finest new Rataint 6£d per lb, 12!ba for 6s 3d ; : Plain or Fluted WaxCandlea, 6|d per Jb, or 6|d by the box Prices' National Sperm Caudlei ?d per lb or £|d by the box 3ood Cocking Ftefi 6d per lb Brown's Corn FJoar 21d per lb Splendid Prunes 8i per lb Washing Soda Id per fb, 8* 6d per cwt Evaporated Peaches 9d per lb Whiting Id per lb 8s 8d per cwt Fvaporated Apricots lOd per lb Seedless Raisins 81 per lb Evaporated Apples 9d per lb Oatina 3d per packet, Is per 51b bae Dried Apples 8d per lb Qaaker Oats 101 ppr packet ftvaporated Nectarines 8d per lb h-dmond's Baking Powder 6d & lOd Dei Golden Syrup 2lhtin€d. 4 b tin Is, 7 b tin P tin Is 9J, J4ib tin 3s 3i, 28:b tin 6s Fmebt White S go 2d perJb 3d, 561b tin 10a 6d Finest Japsn T\\c* 2J per lb Treacle 21b tin 66, 41b tsn la. 7ib ti.i 1- Finest Pearl Barley 2dDtrlb 9J, 141 tin 3s, 28!b tin 5» 9d, 561b Finest Split Pea« 2A per lb ( tin l')b 6d Haric.it Beans 3* fpM lb Finest FiMJtojy dheese 63 per lb Kgyptian .LenfleiaSfcd per lb ■ Sicily Almonoß Is 6d per Ib Neaveß Fond 10(J x " / Jordan Almonds 2a 4'J per lb . Bet>«er'i* Food Is 9d T»rtaric Acifi I=> lOd per ib E»r Brandt's Food la Citric Acid 3 6d per lb • " Melliu's Food ls"9i ' Mortwn's Cream 1 artar Is 3d per lb Patent. (Sroats & Barley 9d per tin „ Carbonate Soda 3 J per lb binest. Liverpool Palt 4^ 6: i per cwt „ Powdered Alum 6d per lb Finest OustJe Brand 4s 3d per cwfc „ Powdered Borax 8J per IK 21b J*rs Tfible Salt 8d per Uv „ Powdered Sulphur 6d.p, rib 71b Big 3 T*ble Salt Si per b»g „ Sulphate Magnesia 3d per « z sd Milk (Milkmaid) 7d par tin Qaibell'a Disinfecting Powder 9i tin Pieaerv ? d Milk (Murrays) Si 9d don. 6d Oalvert's Di ß infecting P -wder lOd in per tin * ' Cauetic Soda lib tins 8d tin Preserved Milk (G Iden Dale) 3s 9d doe, 4d per tin SOAP (Washing) Mirchen P.aid Vestss 4d & 4jfc(? packtt .small Safeties (Poodlps) 3d packet SilkfitonelOdperhar, U 9 boz WOoVSLf^nfl?  , L«nndr|ne 7d iid 9d hat, 11 8 box B T'S h J iOd dOt> U *ad Dcme 9 tleßdbar, B + fid box Rovai F^l T,ma a « v_ Barilla Ash Soap 9d bar , Jam I'h 11°?' ld pM b°X „ .. o ' « • JAm lin tins «*s 6d doz 51 tin Sunlight Soap Is box , Raspbi3l , j Hm lib a^ *™ Victory S-oap 6d bar 21bTlns Mnmil si^' Life Baoy bar !s 41 b,x SbS? K^pberTy SSi lid Pears'Un.entS^tat? S^SSi^fff Pears' ABHort^d Tablets, 4in box la box JSd 21? ff?^ »? M>?n*1"da llb J"n M%iglsot>' s Toilet Soap, Bin box Is box Da W. T«ni p ?? CJ B own Windsor, 10 fcableta for li D<3 J e' a 6 8 Powderß <* **&> «* «d Cleiver'g Shaving Soap 9d stick SAUCES BISCUITS (Colonial) Mellor',, Saure $ pint BJd, pints U M Lea&Parriu'a bauc&J pint In 4d, pint Fancy Lunch 3£d by fcln or 3|d per lb 2s *W Callege 3jd by tin or 3£d per lb O°p ow u Ssuce Jpint sd, pint 9d Super Wine sjd by tin or 64 per lb *» orceai er Sauce i pint 4t1.. pint B>i ! Vanilla Wine s|d by tin or 6d per ib Tomato Sauce 9d per bottle i U. Wine 4|d by tin or 6d per lb Ohutnej? Sauce lOd per bottle Riqh Tea 6£d by tin or 6d per lb Mushroom Cataup lOd per bottle Tea Blucuitß 4|d by^tin or 5d per lb Anchovy Sauce Is 4d per bottla R< yal Deßerti lid by tin or Is per lb Linseed (whole} 3d, meal 4d per lb Peoples' Mixed 7JH by tin or 8d per lb Fancy Mixed 6|d by tin or 6d per lb COCOA J? iXe w 2 1.1^l 4d fc |by d«f 4K V* T lb V^ H' (Joco» ** 1". *lb le 9d, lib 3« 3d ?*u UWk3u by-tln °L 6d Pe iKb » Pry'« tocoa ib.4i 1, fib Sid! Ibls Sd bult^na s|d by un or fid per lb Cadbury'. CJcr. f,h 10a, {lb I 8i jßrTiblile' B ViCccoalodandl 3 ld P er Cracfenells laid by tin or Is 2i per lb \ p 6ek , 8 ohfCoJate p iiwder 2u m , b Peek, Fiean &Cu!d Bifcui'B O»fe ISoir (Small) Ib 2d per ib t SUGAR Cream Sandwich Is 4d per lb Cherry Wafers 2s 3d per lb Auckland No 1 2|d per lb Fmit Wafers 2* 3d per lb A ockkiid No 3d 2^d per lb Wavelets Is 4d per lb Loaf Sogar 3*d ptr lb Cherry Cream Ib 4d per lb Dark Brown iJngar 2Jd p« lb Iciug S ag»r 64 per lb TOBACCO Castor iiugar 5d per lb J«rioM.ttok.faperlb. ;'■' PATENT MEDICIJSES Derby 101 stick, 5 6d per lb „,. , „ o  , _„ Golden Eagle lid ntick"6s p«r lb > &\S M? I3,J 3 1" Nosegay lid stick, 6 8 per lb *' & ««oh«n'- Pills la 3d per box Correct *hlng at Last 4s 9d por lb gll e B"»"! 8 P« b J ■ . v . pam Killer Is 3d &2i 3d per bottle i-mvmi'mTnNFKV Steaditan's Ponders Is 3d, CONFECIIONEIIY Se!g?]ls Syrap lfl 9d & 2fi Ud pw Himro i's Asthma Cure 4s 6d per tin Cream Caramels Is per lb I Couib' Acotic A«id la 9d & 2 91 pet English Joiubeslß2dperlb J «ofct]e^. Jelly Jubei,9,l per lb £ td c.IOBS Omtm?nt Is 3d, Wah'oo 2s 3d Scotch Mixture 6d per lb Bee Ointment la 4d ConWaationa 6d per lb i rwh MoM ** &la 10i per bottle Chocolate Creams Is per lb IlK P ey 8 May Apple Is 9d per bottle NIMMO & BLAIR'S S 'I l'A NDABD &JSE DS . on TT" a ri c ties.. ■ on' OK) V ARIEDJIBS. OU VEGETABLE BEKDB* 3d per packet, 2a 6d per deeen FLETCHER BROS. OABH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON Bol6? TUffhsM27