Suffocated in a Colliery.

H^Hftoiteci Press Aasooiation—By Electric Telegram—Copyright Ottawa, February 18. who were Imprisoned by * colliery at Cumberland, were saifocated. They whites, 29 Chinese, and

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— . —_ * FUNEE&L. —By Electric H^^^^H^^^^W&ph—Oopy right H^^^^^^^^BHf Sofia February 17 HH^^^^^^^^Br of ex-King Milan were the Kruschedol Monastery despite King Alszand- Ihey should be interred at

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■■■ ■ -♦ ' f6BB AsaooiAtioa—By EleoSrlo H|^B Talegraph—■ Copyright London, February 18 H^The Bake of Westminster married .bliss Sliiela Oorawallis West, the yoangeafc daughter of Colonel Oorn wallis Weal.

Cycling.

Halted Pre3B Association—By Kleobrio Teleg »ph—Copyright Sydney, Feb 18 In a cycle rac^, Q-reen, of England, beat tV»rt,in in a mile race by ft wheel. Time—2rain llsec.

The Federal Elections.

Unite'i Preaß Asaociation—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright) Sydney, February 18 The Federal Cabinet has fixed the elections of both the Houses and the Senate in South Australia and Queens land for March 80tb s sad in the other Stateß for the 29tb.

Affairs in China

United Press Association—By Eleotne Telegraph—Copyright London, Feb, 18 Coanc van Waldereee has issued a general, order to the troops to prepare I© aalrch to Tai-yuen or further in the in order to exercise preseure on the " Imperial Court. The order is Interpreted in Home quarters as in tended to frighten the Court into submission, The Risso-Ohmeee Bank has under taken to construct for Ohina <* railway from Lake Baikal to Port Arthur, on condition that it is entitled to work the line for thirty years. A railway from Kiakht» 8 in the vicinity of Lake Baikal, to Pekin, ia also projected. Miss Chapman and Miss Way, Australian ladies belonging to the Inland Ohina Mission, who were some time ago reported to have been mas sacred, have arrived at Hankow under Chinese escort.

CABLE NEWS.

Sydney, Feb 18 The estate of the late Sir Kdward King has been sworn at £124,000 The conference of inter State Postal heads was adjourned to Sydney, In or tier to be in touch with the Federal Postmaster General Mr T B Carran, ex member of North Donegal in the House of Commons, recently retornpd to Sydney, and had beea admitted to the New South Wales Bar

Interprovincial.

United Presß Association—By Electric Telegraph WbIiUKGSOKi February 18 (Ctw Defence Authorities have received . uumeronu applications for enrolment in the Sevanth Contingent and they desire it to be kftawn that it ia impossible to reply to Individual enquiries. There is no doubt the BeTeoth Contingent will be despatched, but oo details we arranged aa to tha numb«r from each district in the colony. When thin is decided the ©fibers oommaading the districts will be informed and applications are to be made to them. Members of the New Zealand Sixth Contingent who missed the Cornwall in Sydney are being kept in bsreaoks there and will be sent to South Africa with the next draft of the New Booth Wales troops. The Conciliation Bourd gave an award to-day In the drivers dispute, recommending 56 honw * week for tram drivers, at lOd an ' h*nr J scavengers and dusb men to receive 432 Ss per we*k; rubbish and refuse drivers, £2 8s j two horse lorries, £2 8a ; one horee lorry £2 3s 6d ; coal delivery drivers, £2 4a ®r £2 8s wbsre weight'of bag exceeds 1 cwt; casual drivers, minimum la per hour, attend ing on horses in stables to be deemed neeesiary work and not paid as over time ; t '< eompalsorily work on Sunday to be paid doable ifntes. Overtime is to be paid at time »nd ft quarter for the fireb two hoars, and a. time and a half for additional hoars j pay meat for holiday®, and a time and a half for compulsory work thereon ; preference to be .. given %o Unionists. The Secretary of the Drivers Union expressed his disapproval. Cheistoeuech, Feb 18 A few weeks ago a publican at New Brighton was charged by the police with Sunday trading, in giving more than «ne drtok to a traveller. The Magistrate dismissed the case, but now the police are »ppa»liog against she decision. At a meeting of the Lioeuaed Victuallers' Aseo elation today it was decided to engage oonasel to oppose the appeal Timartj, February 18 The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the { Gas Company shows a balance of profit and i lota of £3187. A dividend for the year of eight! per oenfe was declared. The directors ftnnonneed th&t they had ordered another gas holder to cost £4003, of which £3000 mmi be borrowed, At the beginning of the vwe the prioe was reduced to 7s 6d net: A airtaen month old child named Davidson itwngled itself on Friday night at Orari Gorge, A» it fell out of bed the strings ef it« nightgown caught on the bed post;.

Presbyterian General Assembly

United Paeßß Associatioa—By Electric Telegraph Wanganui February lS o f At the eveninp aittingia on che motion Dr E Elraißlie, secondei by ihe Rev Mr Pah. enop, it was unanimously resolved to for ward an address of condolence to the King. The matter of ohuroh Insurance was again left in the hands of the committee, The thacke of the. aeiembly were accorded - to the retiring law adviser, Mr W 8 Reid 1 Petitions re gambling were circulated, and protests made against Sabbath desecration G-ffttifioa'Mou wjs expressed at the union ©f fciwFrea nad Uaited Presbyterian Ohurche« ©I SooblaocL : Tfae Rev Mr White read a - teporft oa Sunday usbooll teaehers examina*

The British Biograph.

EXHIBITION IN ABHBURTOX. Tomorrow evening, at> the Oddfellows' j Hall!, the British Biograph Compiny will positively farewell in Ashbarton, at ihe exports connected with the Company are <iue in Melbourne at an early date to nuet Mr Diokaon, the head operator, who has been appointed offioial photographer to, and will sail in the same ship with H. H. H. the Duke of Cornwall to take the principal events of the Federal celebrations in Mel' bourno for reproduction at the __ Palace Theatre, London, and elsewhere. Since the Company last visited us it> has had very successful seasons in Wellington and Christ* church, as well a ■ in aU the smaller towns of any note, and in eaoh place the pictures shown by meana of the Biograph have called forth enthusiastic applause. The box plan is now open ab H M Jones', and to prevent disappointment intending patrons are advised bo eeoura seats before hand.

The Imperial Troops in Auckland

United Frets Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, February 19 The soldiers sleeping ia the halli at Rotoraa had a pretty rough time. By six o'clock the baths were filled by a laughing crowd of Tommies intensely enjoying the waim dip. They are absolutely delighted wii h Rotora i, and wandered about io squads admiring sights. The Maoris are mad with excitement. The W&snaa geyser made play for »he visitor®. It ia expected the trains will make a fast trip down, arriving here at 6 30 p.m. It is stated that never in the history or Auckland has such an immense crowd assembled in one spot as that whioh gathered In the Domain Cricket Ground on Saturday to see the Imperial troops. It is estimated that there must have been 40.0P0 spectators present. The great grten amphitheatre was a marvelloHß eight. Auckland, February 19 A larga crowd welcomed the troops on their return from Rotorua last evening. The troops lined op and gave cheers for Messrs Seddon and Ward. On the line down near Osford, a man jumped off the train going at 30 miles an hour and has nob been discovered; another jumped off at Mamaku and was recovered, and a third jumped off at Meroer, he was recovered but was badly bruiaed. The Premier proceeds in the Dalhouaie with the Indian contingent at S p m to Gis borne and the aonbb. Auckland Feb 19 The Imperial troops leave for Adelaide In the Britannic at noon to-day. The Dilbjusia with the Indian troops leaves for Gisbornu at 4 p m. Wellington, Feb 19 The Indian Troopa arrive here early on Sunday morning.

Federation Commission.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph Christchubch, February 18 Ab the Federation Commission after luneheon, David Thonus, auctioneer and grain agenf, Ashburtoo, gave evidence to the effeob that he was nob in favor of Federation, aa if Now Zealand joined ehe would be running her neck into a noose from whioh she rould not afterwards withdraw. K W Roper o»1bo opposed Federation, and read two addresses whioh he had previously delivered on the subject) before the Canter bury Chamber of Commerce. G L Booth, agriculbural machinery manu" faoturer, was in favor of Federation on broad and general principles. He considered fehab Australian Federation would be in the direction of Imperial Federation and the latter in the direction of Angto-Saxon federation. He had studied the Common wealth Bill, and did nob think there was anything in it likely to take away this colony's independence if it j lined, even if th* re was a da-'ger of the Commonwealth taking over certain fund ions which New Zealand did not wish to part with. The smaller States would be in a better position than the larger States, such as Victoria and New South Wales. There was a tendency for men here to become narrow minded and insular, and federation would save the colony from fchsfc danger. New Zealand would hold a very prominent, place in federation. Cbbistohoboh, February 19 The Federation Commkßion resumed its sittings today. Robert Alien, President of tho Industrial Association, stated that h6 wan opposed to federation from every standpoint. New Zealand would nob be able to compete wibh Australia Is manufactures. William OhryetaH, meroaanfc, also opposed fedetation. Gaoree Henry Blaokwel!, managing dtreo* tor of Kaiapoi Woollen Companjr, opposed federation, and said it would prejudicially affect the colony's woollen and clothing factories. Boberb Ewen McDougail opposed federa' iiion, because manufactures would be pre jußioially affected. William Wood, President of the Canter* bury Chamber of Commerce, objected to federation because ib would give Australian mtnufaotureß & preference over and above British manufactures, and as Britain con sumed 92 per cent of our products she should be taken in-o consideration.

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SOUTH AFEIGA

.111 Carnarvon Occupied { . Hertzog's Heathens Boers Demand Independence United Praea Association—By Eleofcric Telegraph—Copyrighb - Received Wakapuaka Feb 19, 91 am, This Offiefl 9 35 a m London, February 18 Delisle has occupied Carnarvon. Beater's correspondent atatea that; when Hertzog's commando at Oalvlnia heard of the death of Queen Victoria they trampled upon her portraits, with ribald filthy remarks. Wolmarana, the peace envoy, who is visiting Holland, oaya the Boers will accept nothing short of independence. The proposals put forward by Sir Edward Clarke, one of the British pro-Boer leaders, would not be accept able iff they contained a vestige of British control over the Boers.

Serious Charge Against Mr Chamberlain.

Unifced Press Aaßooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright; Received Wakapuaka Feb 19, 9 6 a m This Office 9 35 a m London, Feb IS Mr W J Oeemer, the member for Boggerston division, Shoreditch, speak ing afc Peterborough} declared that Mr ChamberlaiD had grossly deceived the | <|aeen respecting the war, causing her death. Mr Chamberlain asserts that there is Dot a word of troth in the statement. ' i

Tohungaism.

United Preei Aesoolablon—By Electric. Telegraph—Copyright) GSfiBORMB, Ffib 19 A aufclv® womiui, earned Harafca Parabiti, waa charged at the Police Court loday that she did onl&wfully kill one Tains Eawhi, on November 2Stk Sasb. The case is one of alleged QDehangaisai, and it was shown that deoeaaad bad been treatoiji by Df Hughs* for « ■ *

typhoid, when accused came along and 1 guaranteed to oure him ia & couple of days. Her treatment was immersion in the Hurf on the beaoh. He was lefb in & tent, the nighfes beiag cold and web. He was given occasional drinks of lax water, and dieted on shark and a ingaree. He died id two days. The case is proceeding.

An Acknowledgment

united Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auck&and, Feb. 19 Prior to the departure of the Britannic for Adelaide, Qolonel Croyle Wyodhara sent she following letter to the Premier :—' Dear Mr Seddon— I cannot leave New Zealand wiihoub writing to express our heartfelt thanks for the manner in which the Imperial Representative O^rpa have been ev*ry where received by the people of the colony. Their warm wslcomo, enthusiastic greeting, and magnificent hospitality have touched us most deeply, and we oarry away In our hearts the very kindest memories of New Zealand. May I ask you to kindly convey to the Mayors of those oibies throughout which we passed our warmest thanks for the splendid reception everywhere given to us, &nd to ezpreti our gratitude for the waj in which we have been entertained.'

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Dgnbdin, Feb 19 The sly grog selling prosecutions are pro ceeding ab (Dapanut. George Dunsebb of Kelao was conviofced and 6ned 40j and costs, or a months imprisonment. Palmkrston Noeih, Feb 19 A young man named Packer, a recent) arrival from Hawkes Bay, ia believed to have been drowned in the Manawatu river. On Sunday he went to the river to bathe and has not been seen since. His clothes were found on ihe river banki The police ara dragging for the body. Sherrett, licensee of the Lnngbarn Hotel, was fined £2 and co?ta yesterday for refusing to admit the Police to his premises.

Musical Examination—Applications for the local examination in musical knowledge in connection with Trinity Co!legs London close with the secretary Mr Horace Gate* on Saturday next. Weather Report—Captain Edwin fora casts :—Moderate to strong easterly winds glaea fall. A Bolt.—This morning a horse belonging to Mr J H Rule, drawing a low trolly, took fright in Burnett Street and bolted along Oaes Street to the corner of Tancred Street, H«re it got on the foutpath,along which its careered with theetrange vehicle clattering at its heels until it reached its cwa paddock, into whioh it disappeared, currying away posts and rails in its flight. Little or no damage was done. Turn Indian Contingent—lf Ashburfcon is to bo included in the list of places to be visited by the Indian Contingent it ia time a movement wae made. Other centres are already putting ic their claims to ensure a vißib, and the programme for the colony is now being prepared by the Hoc J G Ward, and will be ootnpleted before the contingent leaves Auokland Imported Poultry—Mr S Melntyre» of Springburn, h»< imported a tiio of golden pencilled Hambniga, a cock rel and two pullets. Iha birds ara from Piokleb'prize stock, and came to hand in splendid con* dition, notwithstanding the fact thafe they were placed en board ship at London on December 4 h last, and have hid a lout; trip out, arriving in Lyttelton on Friday morning last-, Bome unaccountable delay there, prevented their arrival in Ashburtcn until th3 lhßt train on Monday night, four days stuck in ports Mr Mclntyre is to be congratulated on hie enterprise, and we wißh him the success he deserves at the coming Shows The birds are well worth inspection. Accident.—Aa unfortunate accident hap" pened to a young man named WiHi m Row landf,aged22,at the FuMeld Freezing Works this morning about 7 30. He had been on night duty bb a greaser in the engine room and would be relieved at 8 o'eloob, but half an hour previous to that time he was found by some means to have got his right band jammed under the shafting of tha main en gine, where it wbs almoßt severed. No one appears to have witnessed the eeoiden^ and the young man wae the first to give ihe aiarm. Mr Maloolmson promptly telephoned up for medical advioe and took the necessary steps to prevent a severe lees of blood were taken, and the patient was Immediately convoyed to tha Hospital, where it was found neces sary to amputate the hand at the wrist, which was performed by Dootore Trevor and Hunter. On enquiring &b the Hospital thia afternoon, we learn the patient is doing as wall ae can be expected. This is t>.o first accident which has happened atfehe FaSrfield Works. Tha telegraph office advises that the Gisborne and Suburban offices will clone to morrow from 10 a m till 2 p m in connection with the visit of the Imperial Troops. With this issue we circulate a bill giving particulars of the farewell viaib of the British biograph.

MINING

—♦ — I Halted Pfess Association—By El»otrso Telegraph ■ Dcnedin, Feb 18 The official return for Nelson Creek Is 750z for 140 hours' work, and for Dobaon No. 2 9oz for 125 hours' work The Perseverance dredge has sunk. Little trouble is expected in refloating her Earnsoleugh No 2, with a return of lOSoz, is the first dredge to obtain over lOOoz this year To-day's sales;-— Aiding*, 8s; Bullet Junction, 12s 6d, 12s 3d, 12a; Cromwell, 86s; Daylight). 3d ; Gold Queen, 31s 3d,sluj Golden Bed, 23a 6d ; Goldeo River 5s 9d ; Grand Junction, Is 4Js i ; Hartley and Riley, 141s i Kawaiau Bridge, 10s 6d ; Moari King, 2s; Nelson Greek. 73s 6d, 72s 6d ; Neve- Alexandra, 16s, 15a 9d; Pactolue, 365; River Molyaeux, 4s 61 ; Vincent, 503; VVaipuna, 24s 9£, 24s 6d; Waieatoa, 4s 3d. Owing to a little extra water in th@ Grey River, the Waipuna dredge has got out of her difficulties, and is expected to commence dredging on Tuesday morning. The dredgemasfcer of the Mokoia dredge reports that he has cleaned out a paddock, and started on solid wash on Saturday. The dredge is now working three shifts a day. The Keevea' Proprietary Gold Dredging Company's dredge has now been working for three months, the greater portion of the time without) grab hooks on the bucket ladder. She his not averaged anything like one thousand cubic yards of wash per week, but nhe has paid working and shows a profit after making provision for wear and tear.

fflE ASHfctJfctOM 6'OAfiDlAti * tt)ESI)A*, FEBEtJARf I§, 1901.



NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Just Landed, ex *.s. Wainmti 1 their first shipment 0 SUMMER GOODS, INOLUDINQ Ladies' Oroqnet and Tennis Sh(Wl.| Geotlemeu's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Kussian t Oftif. The Best Assortment' ever Shown fa Ashburfcon. Inspection Invited. NIGHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. iiAKER BROsJ CIURNISHIJSO TfNDERTAKfRS I »- urnishfng Undertakers, DIRECT Importors of Best and L»t«et Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduced with t&« greatest care and sat'efmotion, •it rnoafc reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanot Road and OsM Streets, and Baker and down's Coach Factoryf H Usi'RlLlj OKDBIHi T H UxNDBILI & CO FURNiSBIKG UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBUIiTON EVF.RY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreatbt in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellowe' Hall; also care • Mr T. Andrews, Rant Bolt. 2 NOTICE. Kennedy & Mnir BEG to Notify the Farmera and Bone Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Reid A GBAY'i Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEKRING, and are prepared to carry os all classes of work aa usual ; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHBELWRIGHTING' Both having been employed by Reid 8r Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all w.ttk en'rusted to their care will be executed with despatch and'at moderate prices. JO KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE juat opened New Business la th« Pork Line. Small Roods of all descriptions always on hand. The publia are specially invited to call and Inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers of dary fed Pork. G. JESSON, PB£C rJIC/L W^TCBBj/aJ^KAND JEWELLER TTAVING taken «a lease of one'o! tilt new shops in Davis's corner, j am new showing a large and varied stock of Watooet Clocks, and Jewellery Electro-plate, Eb suitable fcr Christmas and Weddisg Fr sente at prices which defy competition, Note the Address—Davit' Corner Mm GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Low Premiums. Cheap Management. Careful Selection of Lives. Government Guarantee. T OW PREMIum-Notwithstanding the JLJ low premiums, *he funds of the Depart* men*, accumulated during thirty yean, now amount to over three millions ster ling. /IHEAP MANAGEMENT.—The most rigid \J economy is observed. The ratio of expenses to income is far lower than that of any other office of similar age In tha Colonies doing the same kind of Business. /HAKEFUIi SELECTION OP LIVES.—The \J utmost care is exercised in guarding against the acceptance of doubtful risks. As a consequence, the death-rate year by year falls fas short of the expectancy upon which the tables hare been computed, GOVBBNMENT GUABANTEE.-Tba payment of every policy is guaranteed by the State. Fands, over THREE MILLION POUNDS^ Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 1896 (for three years% £225,000. i. H. BIOHABDSON, '] Commissioner. A. AGER ARCHITECT. AROADB CHAMBERS ASHBUKTON. Tf yon want t NEW HOUBEj <n Alter btone, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of i: Venetian, &t half the price timoke New Veens



1 FRIkDLANDER BkOB, LTD OUR NpxS Shipment of full s-'ze CORN SACKS, ex ' Whanjjapi,' in due at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, ex ahip. Farmers will please advise us of their requirements promptly, to save extra railage and handling, 286 FRIEDLANDER^ROS, Lid. " -~ I lIIHIII 11l 111 IMIIIMIHWW—■IIIUIII HERBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTDBING CONFECTIONER, &c. CHOICEST English ConfeoHons, Toffies, Candies, and Pure Boiled Lollies. Hot Plea, Gold Luncheon, Tea, Ooffee. and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S SEFREBHMENT |ROOMS, East Stree Aehburfcon. jameoaker; Furnishing Wabehousb, (Havelook Streets TT'E gaaranteea to sell at Ohrlitchurch prices for Cash or Time Payments, 1 14 . . a CARD. ~~— ' \ MESSRS STRINGER&GRESEWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRAINCH OFFICE at Mr Davison's, West Street, Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when nece s*ry. I'hey will be ropreeeuted in Ashburton by Mr J Davison, who is authorieed to receive instructions < n their behalf, atid to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment ab lowest current rates. STRINGER & ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH * ASHBURTON. wg ASK FOR , JT" new Tariff *'* ; CHAMPION BLEND m other prices: H V® tAoz/zzfa Va 'NO CHINA TEA ÜBED_BY US. ~ STILL" ADVAJJciSr' CBAIGHEAD & BEREYMAN HAYE just opened out, ex 6.a. Paparoa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufacturers »s now worn at Home. Their immense Btock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such a splendid range of new materials of guaranteed qual ty end stylish patterns choose from as should please even the mo fastidious, and their prices, workmaußhi and fit will compare favorably with those of the leading firms in Chriatchurch or other cities. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hats, Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., thie season Customers would do well to place their ordero early as C. &B. have already a arge Bumber of suits on the books promised before Xmas. 11 14 08 OT B» . O] O >< =3 • < MS• l , g t t . « 11 o P3 6<a 1 Q 00 ° w ' ° £ e 5 K^ m lIS 1 Q5 H 3 J ; 3 B5 ~ : M I ph §11 l_p^ j o H < g H—l l"~ 5 £ i I &Il a O g I 1 i Ph *% >?- a< I Q -4 - s * I-H CC M 5 g I (/} &" as 1 01 §* g D g MISB OA RSOK, MUSIC TEACEER, Corner Wills and William Streets. PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empson, C.T.AB. /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Assooia \^J ted Board of the Royal College of Musio, and the Royal Academy of Misio, London), ie prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones, East Street WIBLEY & SONS. PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MkOsbobn Coombes' oonnect joa, will visit Ash burton and surreunding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November. .Ordere may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. ( , . 2_57 MISS POLSOK, (C/o Mrs Dodbs, Peter Street), rpEACHER of Voice Produot.on, Singing, JL and Pianoforte, Smoke New Venae



ALFORD FOREST SPOKT&] \ TO BE HELD ON j MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1901. nHENDERS are invited for the following : 1---Publican's Booth ! 2—Refreshment! Booth 3—Right of Sports~(The Committee reserve the right of Fiuit Stall.) All Booths must bo erected oo the ground, fenders to be addressed to the Secretary, AHord Forest, nob later than 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, March 2, 1901. Programmes for the above Sportl? have been approved by the C.J.O. and N.Z.T.A. J. CHAPMAN, 2 143 Secretary* DISTRICT ORDERS. Timaru, 16th February, 1902. rpHE Competition for Government Medals _I_ by Marksmen who were efficient Vol unteers for the Volunteer year ended last day February, 1900, wili take plaoe at the T'maru Range on THURSDAY, 21st Inib, commencing at 11 a m C S BAILEY, Lt-Col, 2 144 Commanding S.C. Sub District DIBTRICT ORDER Volunteer Offiuo, Timaru 16ih February, 1901, A RIFLE RANGE having twn estsb lished on the B-ach on the North Si<?e of 86 Andrews, the pub!io r»re hereby warned not to walk on thur part of tlie Beach while the Red Danger Flag ia flying, as this indicates that Shooting is going on. C S BAILKY, Lt-001, 2 145 Commanding District ." ~~ wanted! WANTED, immediately — Threshing Mil! to thresh aione ten thousand bushels Oats. App'y E. H. DOB.^ON, 2 136 Lowcliffe taMiiMiL..! l. _. mmmmmmmmj T- Bullock, _ PENDARYES DISTRICT Part of the Salma Estate. 1603 ISSS 1603 BKINO R S 27183, 26682 and part 26689. There is a Woolahed, Cottage &o, erected thereon. This Property is to be offered by Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MARCH 2. T BULLOCK, 2 121 Agent for the Vendors. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A CHOICE HOME in Allenton. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent FOB SALE. ALLENTON. Near the Woollen Faofcory, AN IDEAL HOME, with which could be combined a profitable Poultry Farm. I have been instructed by Mb James Reid to Sell his welt known property, situate as above, comprising 2 acres of land, on which is erected a comfortable house of five rooms and scullery with pump inside, stable, trap and chaff houses, also a large fowl house and run ; part of the land is laid cut in orchard and is well stocked with choice fruit trees. The property adjoins Messrs Kersel, Doherty, and Holboiougb. It has an ample frontage\on two roade, and is situated in close proximity to the public school. The reason Mr Reid has placed this property in the market ia that he hat purchased a Farm at Marton, in the North Island, and is desirous,, of settling thereon at) an early date. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agen<) TO LET, CARTER'S TERRACE, Tinwald, HOUSE of nine rooms, detached W»Bh house, also good Stable*, with 4 acres of land, part of whioh is laid out in a good orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TOWN SECTIONS I HAVE aeveral Sections in various parts of the Town for sale, well adapted for building purposes or for holding for future profit* F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. 2142 AT R. Alcorn's Sale—A splendid stock of Men's and Boys" Clothing at greatly reduced prices } Boya 1 Norfolk Suits at 11b 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 8s 6d, usual price lls 6d; Ladles' Hose from 6d & pair, a special line at Is ; a great variety of Men's > and Boys' Straw Hats, must be sold; Ladies' Seron Oxford Shoes from 5s 9d ' / =IARPENTERS Toole^rb^drwlrprioer [ \J Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Maotlepteces oompletejrom 52a 6d. Our prices defy compel! sc»— Hardlsv Bbos



mENDERS Wnnted«»For the wearing of J_ two thousand pairs of Boots. Apply to—J Mkixor, Tancred Street SPECIAL Bargains at Dttxgan and 00, Cash Draper?, Tailored dtreet—Double width Dress "tuff B£-rl van"? ; Black Dress Sorye, worth It 6>l, now If; Velveteens at la 3|d yard ; Fancy Muslin for Bloubsb 3|d yard, 4|d, upwards; Corsets, strocg and j ' serviceable, 2s 3d ; no rubbish at oar sala, but) at! new and clean goode, 2 98 BOOTS ! Boots Boots Nothing bu Boots a*i~~MBLLOR's Zealandia Bof Store, Tanored Street _ """ENTERTAINMENTS. "" 0~~ DD F ELLOWS 1 H A jL, Ashburtom RETURN AND FAREWELL VISIT of Wy!d and Freedmao'a Famous and Marvellous BRITISH BIOGRAPH. (Thsonly Genuine one in Australasia,) FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY EYENING. When a SERIES OF NEW PICTURES of Exceptional and Extraordinary Interest will be Exhibited for the First Time in Aehburton, having only jasfe arrived from the Palace Theatre, London, where at the present time they are creating a furore. THE BIOGRAPH Reproduces the Latest Events from all parts of the World. A Delightfully Novel and Instructive Exhibition, moking two hours of continuous enjoyment fop Old and Young. New Genuine War Pictures, New Picturarque Train Rides, New Humorous Subjects, New Historical Films. Prices-~3a, 2s, and is. Box plan at H M Jones. 2 117 ASBBURTON SPORTS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL CARNIVAL Domain — THURSD&Y Afternoon, February 21. The Ashburton Brass Band will be in attendance, I.TTG- OF 1 WARi— Cutting the Turk's Head. Foot and Bicycle Races, Afternoon Tea will be provided by lady members of the Clubs at a small charge. It is the duty of every true sportsman to be present. 2 135 ASHBUKTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, ANNUAL SHOW, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, February 22 & 25. Afternoon Tea and Concert), ENTRIES close with the Secretary on WEDNESDAY Next, 20th lnet. E, M, DODDS, 2 133 Hon Secretary ASHBURToiItIUSIOAL UNION. p RAN D T) ROMENABE CONGEST, BULLOCK'S AROADE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 At 8 p.m. Alt the Leading Artists Engaged. SoDg«i and Recitations (illustrated by beautiful Limelight Views.) Full Orchestral Selectionr. Admission—One Shilling. 2 145 L. HOBBiS, Sec. ST. H"T'KP'H EN'S~Q HUB 0 H Ashburton. ASH WEDNESDAY (February 20bhJ 7.30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Litany, and Commination Ser* vice 7 15 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon On the Wednesday evening in Lent, the Vicar will deliver a course ef ehorb addresses on ' Human Life in the light of Religion.' 1 The Value of Life 2 The Experience of Failure 3 The Necessity of Repentance 4 Indifference in Religion 5 The Mystery of Suffering 6 The Discipline of Death R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A t j Yj°_ai, | QDRINIIT COLLEGE LONDON, (LOCAL I CENTRE.) I Rbv Mb Woodihobph, Chairman ; Mb C. Hardis, Supervisor. \ PPLIOA.TIONS for the Loeal|ExamiinC XjL tion in Musical Knowledge close on SATURDAY NEXT, 23rd. 2 147 HORACE GATES, Horn Sec. N»Z« FARMERS Co"oPERATITB Asio- CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. WANTED for the Association's Ash' • burton Branoh, Salesman and Sales* woman for Drapery Department, and Sales man for Hardware Department. Applications abating salary required, to be addressed to •• The Manager, Farmers' Co operative Association, Chrisfohurch." 2 138 MOUNT SOMERS HOTEL, MOUNT SOMEBS. THOMAS WEST—PROPRIETOR (Late of Hobobata Bootl) DFSIRES to intimate to Oommerciai Representatives and the Travelling Public that the new additions to this Hotel are now complete, and good accommodation uan be relied upon. ALES, WINES, SPIRITS/-. Et  from the Best Cellars. AMPLE STABLING ACCOMODATION AND GRASS PADDOCKS. Manuing & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THS BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands oi ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aahbarton—Messrs Shear MAN BEOB TINWALD forlsale, SEOIION and Dwelling, fronting Graham's Road, being Lot 527, contain ing | acre, on which is erected a iive-roomec dwelling house* The owner, who is residing near Auckland, wishes to dispose of thi property forthwith* iivey terms of payment can be arranged. CD. BULLOCK, Agent)



A MINISTER'S GOOD WORK ' I had a severe attack of bilious colic, go a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doses and was entirely cured,' says Rev A A Power, of Emporia, Kan, •My neighbour across the* street was s'ck for over a week, had t#o or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, then called la another doctor who treated him for some days, and gave him no relief, ao discharged him. I went over to see h m the next: morning. He said hia bowels were in a terrible fix, that they had been running off so long that it was almost bloody flux. I aaked him if he had tried Chamber lain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and he said 'No.' I went home and brought him my bottle and gave him one dose ; told him to take another dose in 15 or 20 minutes is he did not find relief, but he took no more, and was entirely eured,'—For Bale by Aehburton Drug Company IT SAVED HIS BAB? * My baby was terribly lick with the diar rboea,' says J H Doak, of Williams, Oregon We were unable to care him with the doctor's assistance, and an & laeb resort we dried Chamberlain's Oolic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy* lam happy to any 16 gave immediate relief and a complete core,' For ■ale by Ashburton Drug Company j Smoke New Venng HARDLEY BROS GAS AND BANITARY INGIWEEkJ. °* § h jj§ ffl CO 3 eg S H OS Q S a m a n s &ag # D ~a °° sis j» R * I I \.\ j a & J H S3 m d < w 8 a ' CO mHE Trade Supplies always in Stock Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings BA BS, TAM&B, SITsKS, BABJ.NB, Estimates given. tTARDr.EY BROS., East Street, Ashbarton WANTED, WANTED— A Housemaid, for Mrs ORBEtL, Geraldine. Apply to Mrs Trevor. 2 147 WANTED Known - Entries for~the Ashburton Horticultural Society's Show close To-morrow (Wednesday), 2lßt inst. Show on Friday and Saturday — E. M. Dodds, Hon Secretary. 2 139 OH Where, oh where ie the best Boot Shop ? Why Mblloe's Zsalandia Boot Store, of course. WELL, it is tike this—lf you want a real good Boot or Shne for little money, ahen go to MELLOR'sZealsndiaßoot Store WANTED KNOWN^M^B~BIm>bI?B 5s lid at Mellor's Zaalandia Bor t Store. _____ TJIOR Sale, cheap, for Cash—Several hun S? dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply to Mbelor's Zealandi* Boot £ tore "OKMEMBKR that Mkuor's Zealand ia JL\> Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop. Wonderful value ab Mellor's TBWIIT, Fia¥monger~and~ Poulterer,~Ts (J still buying Old Hens, and any quan tity of Hareß. Fresh Oysters by oxpre- To-morrow night. Opposite MAiLOiBje.B ALL Loasby's reparation —Gin' amo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Ooooh, 6UR~"REPAIKS ' doneTTb ouce ac D __ J^ OCK> Cash Boot Store I B~OOTS Boota^ From Is to"~3osT~atX __Mellob's Zealandi> Boot Store EPA IKS ! RTepalfa The best In Ash burton, at-~MjSLLOB's Zaalandiaßoot Store ANTED—Wise mothers to buy thei Boys' and Girls' school bootsat Mel lob's Z^alandia Boot Store. WE have the men and the machinery and you cen therefore rely on yoar work being done thoroughly at the ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS. 2 128 /'IOOD Bicycles on hire at the "Eclipse Cycle CoV. Show Booms, Tanored Street, aurmm Mr Balrstow's lace premises 2 127 SALE — Fancy Work, Bilke s Araaenes, Perlinea, Canvas, Berlin Wools, Linens, and Stamped work, generally all reduced, daring Mb Alcork's Sale mHE EOLIPSE OYOLE GO'S. NEW SHOW BOOMS ABE NOW OPEN, Don't fail to call and see them, 2 129 SPECIAL Bargain Sale—George Donoan AND Co. again to the front witn all round value in Draperyi Every lice a nibble. Hare are a few:—Roller Towelling 2§d ; Grey Calioo, 12 yards for Is 9d; White Oalico, 12 yards for 2s 9d; Women's Black Stockings B|-d pair, Summer Gloves s|d, Prints 2|d, 3^d, and 4£d, worth 2d yard more ; come and see display at shop front — Geob&e Dencjan and Co, Tancred Street 2101 SPEND your money wisely by getting beet value obdainsble—Try Duncan an© Go's Bargain Bale—Colored Countrx panes 2s 9d ; White Satin Quilts, soiled, meet go, 4a 6d, 5s 9d, upward*; Honey Comb Q lilts at same prices ; bound to go quickly, a few pairs slightly soiled—Colonial B'ankets 18b 9d pair, for 12a 9d, 24s 6d for 18a lid ; Unbleached Damask Tabling lL}d j Superior Twilled Flannelettes at 4f d yard, worth 6|d Dressmaking done at economical pricea ; fib and satisfaction guaranteed. Note address— /I EORGE y\UNOAN CL /^IO. t IjTEORGE X/UNOAN QO \JO*,'\ Tancbed Stbbkt, Ashburton 299 niQ to« To Clear the line of GentB 1 dOLtC Bicycles; well built, up to date ; equal to any £20 machine ; the 1 Matohleaa,' guaranteed ; do not m!es this opportunity to secure a good machine at a low price.—H M Jones. ANTED Known—Tha* "whaTl we do we try to do well. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Stammer Outfit; and, Ladies, remember it before fitting up your Boys for the holiday— Mitchel and Turner f*i ARDEN Hose from 4d per foot, Rubber VT and Canvas Hose of the best quality, Nosel Spray Taps, etc, Large stock to select from at the sowest prices —Mabmet Bbos "here we ake againT ——oannot"be beat.-— SMALL expenses enables us to give special value. Plums for all:— White Handkerchiefs 2|d, Turkey Red Handker chief a4d each, Working Shirts la 3d and le 6d, Men's Colonial Tweed Sac Suits 22s 6d, Tweed Trousers 5s 9d, Bush Rugs 3s 6d, Denim Trousers 3s 9d—at DUNCAN & Go's', READY MONEY DRAPERS, Tancred Street WANTED Known-Thab our Oilcloths and Liaoleutnr are bought direct) rem the British Mills, and stand unrivalled oe variety & Q( g valuei—Mitchell and Turner



O. Magnus, D. Paterson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOI AND 00 Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohristcharoh Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and .West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has cad 16 years practioal experience on the Molyneax River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, E3Q Ashhurtoo Representative LOABBY'S Standa unrivalled for Indiges- WAHOO tion and Liver Complaints It Is purely herbal, and cannob injure the most delicate constitution. Its k effect is almost instantaneous; v single dose usually relieves, whilst one bottle Is gener ally enough to curs. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require a dozen bottles to be token before you can judge its value. No other Medicine adver thed asks you, as wa do, to buy only one botfcle j take it regularly according to directions, aad then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials in our possession prove that many confirmed dyspeptios, after every knowsi remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loasby's Wahoo- Loa«by's Wahoo—Price 2a 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedin» Wholesale Agents— Kotapbhosßo, Proeser & Go, HZ Drug Co



GOOD KKDICINeTsOE OSIIiDBW ' Through the months of Juno and July on? baby was teething and took a running • of Qf tfots bowsls and oicknets of the atonmob, mj» OPM Holliday, of Deaaing, IncU 'His . bowels woaldi move from five to eight times ft d»y. I h«d a bottle of Ch&mberUin'a Colic, Ohoierft »as! Diarrhoea Remedy in the hoaae < rai gara him four dropi la s, teaepoociul o Wftler, tuna he gob bottes ab onee.' Bold by Drag Oonip&Dy