Charitable Aid Board.

The ABhburton and North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board met at Christchurch yesterday ; present—Mr P Board (ehahman) Mrs Black, and Messrs R Weatenra, J T Smith, H Friedlander, J Wolfe, J Harris, J Dobao", C J Harper, and W Feldwiok. Apologies were reoeived for tbe absence of Messrs Rutherford, Wallaoe, Manhire and Witty.

The Ashburton Home Committee reported that some slight variations from the original design would afford appreciable Improvement in tho Moommodatlon, and would involve only a moderate extra cost, which was authorised in the acceptance of the contract, [the contractor had commenced operations, »nd It would be neoeeaary to level a part of the ilte before the foundations could be oompleted. The report was adopted. The Finance Committee reported that, having ways and means and obtained legal advice as to the Board's borrowing powers under the Aob, it was now in a position to recommend that the sum of £3200 should be raised on the security of the income from the Twigger endowment to the ARhburton Home, for the purpose of ereobing the new buildings for the Home, on the site recently granted by the Governmont' The repayment of this sum would be provided for by means of a sinking fund, and lb was estimated thab the debt would be extinguished in about twenty years, the interest meanwhile being at the rate of 4| per cent. The report was adopted, and the Finance Committee was authorised to advance the £3200 to the Ashburton Home Oommittea,

It was decided that the Board should meet at Ashburton next time, and that the foundation stone of the new building should be laid on thab occasion. The Minister of Education will be invited to be present at the ceremony, and lay the etone. The Ashburton Home Committee was authorised to make arrangements. It was deotded that Oct 10 should be sob aside as the day, pro vided that it will euib the contractor and the Minister.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

- Wellington, Sept 11 The Council met at 230

On the motion of the Minister of Edu- OltSon, the Council unanimously passed a ..solution asserting Its detestation and horror ef the attempted assassination oi President McKinley The Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Bill passed ita final stages The Hon C C Bowen asked the Minister of Education whether the railway carriages recently Imported from America had been built according to specifications sent from New Zealand, and whether the faulty construction had occasioned considerable expense to the Department The Minister replied thab the carriages were built absolutely according to specifica tions. There had been some expense in testing the fio of all the wheels on the axles, but this extra testing expense was borne by the builders, not by the Department

The Physical Drill in Public and Native Schools Bill (which is the new title of the Bill which was introduced into the lower Mouse by Mr Guinness and passed under the title of the State School Children's Drill Bill) was considered in Committee, and reported without any material amendment. In moving the second reading of his Cigarette Smoking by Youths Prohibition Bill, the Hon Colonel Pitt said that cigarette smoking had greatly increased of late years and whatever effect ib might have on adults It was their duty to prevent the evil effects of the practioe on boys

The Minister of Education supported the Bill. He eaid the great danger to youthful smokers was that they started with cigar ettes instead of pure tobaoooi The Bill provided that the boy should be whipped after the third offence, bub ib would be more just to whip the vendor In the course of the debate which followed several Councillors ohjeoted to the punish ment of whipping being it flicted

The Hen Mr Feh'.wick, who took a similar view of the matter, moved a hostile amend ment that the Bill be read a eeoond time that day three months

The debate was adj turned

The Council rote at 4 55

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, Sepb 11 The House met at 2.30 The breach of privilege committed by the Dunedin Star was further considered.

Mr McGowan's motion to amend the Premier's reso'ution, by striking cut the words declaring that the expression ef regret made by A E Cohen, be accepted by the Bouse " as satisfactory was agreed to oa the voioets.

Mr Hall Jones then moved to further amend the Premier's motion, to provide that upon the payment of £16 the Houae proceed K» further in rho matter.

Thia gave rfse to another, long debate, in the course of which several members said that if a nominal floe had been proposed in th» first instance, all this waste of time would have been avoided.

Mr Seddon denied that there had been any bungling on the part of tho leader of the House, and said if so much party and per sonal feeling had nob been imported into the matter his original motion would have been •greed bo by a large majority. Objection was also raised to Mr Hall Jones 9 motion that ib did not make clear who was to pay the fine, and complaint was made by several members thab Mr Cohen, in his letter to the Speaker, lectured tbe House, and did nob express any feelings of {regret. Mr Seddon Bald he regarded Mr Cohen's letter as an expression of regreb.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment). The House resumed at 7,30 p m Consideration of the breach of privilege case was continued.

Mr Lang moved an amendment that the «rer3s *acoßpb the letter of Mr Cohen' be piibstituted for the words * accept the expression of regret* in the Premier's motion,

The debate wcs carried on upon the whole § uestion on similar lines to Its earlier stages. Mr Seddcn said Mr Hall Jones' amendment if carried would give effect to the desires of the majority of the members of the House, nod he deprecated the debate being kept going and the time of the House wasted. He said a pertain section of members had eirongly objected to Mr Cohen's letter on the ground that in ib he flaunted the House, but the.? members were now supporting an aa-endmenb setting out that this self same letter he accepted. At 11.10 p m, Mr Laing's amendment was negatived by 35 votes to 21.

The Ron W Hall Jones's amendment that on paymenb of the sum of £15, the House should prooeed no further in the matt' ', was then put and carried by 34 to 19.

Mr G J Smith said that he considered thab (ha Premier's motion, as amended, was incomplete, and not to the credit of the House. He, therefore, moved a further amendment, that the fine should be paid by Mr J G Moady, publisher of the Dunedin Star, such paymenb to be made within seven days from date. He did not think that Mr Cohen should be called upon to pay the fine, as the Premier's resolution referred to the publication of the evidence. She Premier said that he did not agree with thii amendment. He twitted the Opposition and other members with having supported Mr Fisher's motion for the inflic tion of a fine and voted against tbe motion propoied by Mr Hall Jones for imposing a One of £15. The person who Bhould be looked to to pay the Sue had been deliberately omitted from the motion, as ib was not sought) to oast a reflection on anyone in particular. Mr W Fraser pointed out that those who had voted against this £15 fine had voted lor tbe £50 fine proposed by Mr Fisher earlier in the debate.

After further discussion, Mr Smith's amendment was negatived by 31 to 18, and fee Premier's motion, as amended, was finally agreed to by 35 to 16i The Bouae"roae at 12 25 p m.

Catholic Literary Society.

There waa an exceptionally large atten dance of members at the third annual general meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society, which was held in the boys' school last evening. A quantity of correspondence was dealt with, and final arracgements in connection with the banquet on next Wednesday ever ing were oompleted, A new code of rule* as selected by a speoial committee, was adopted and ordered to be printed. ANNUAL REPORT Hhe Secretary read the annual report, which showed the Society to be in a very flourishing condition. The finaonea of the Society were sound, while the membership had increased considerably. The average attendances throughout the year at the weekly meetings were larger than in any previous year, and the individual 'interest taken by members in the Society was very enoouraging. The report showed thab the Society's library was considerably replenished during the year, and also that a gymnasium had been started, and both these departments had been greatly appreciated by bhe mem bers. A number of lectures had been delivered during the year, and along with debates and other programmes the Society had oompleted a very successful year. On the motion of Mr J Kennedy, seconded by Mr Moison, the report as read was adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Previous to the eleotion of officers, the President (Mr H MoSherry), In a brief speech, explained to the members the great importance of the business to be transacted that evening, namely the election of officers of the Society for the ensuing twelve months, and he trusted they would elect the best men. He also took occasion to express bia heartfelt thanks to the members of the Sooiety for their courtesy towards him durinsr hie term of office

The election of officers for the ensuing year, for which there was keen competition, resulted as follows:—President), Mr J Ken nedy * Vice President, Mr H McSherry • Treasurer, Mr J Moison ; Secretary, Mr I) Moriarty ; Librarian, Mr T Adams; Council Messrs W Soal, L Hanrahan, S Madden, D MoDonnel, and J Healy ; Auditors, Messrs A J Mueller and E Hanrahan ; Trustees, Rev Dean O'Dormt!!, at?d Messrs Moison and Kennedy. All the newly e'eoted officers returned thanks for their election, and after passing a vote of thanks to Rev Dr Kennedy and Mr F Cooper for their services as scrutineers, bhe meeting adjourned,

SOUTH AFRICA.

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FURTHER LARGE CAPTURES.

DR, KRAUSE

London, September 10

General Elliott's division, including Colonel De Lisle's column, brought to Winburg 800 women and children, 300 wagons, 800 cattle, 1400 horses, and many thousand sheep.

Colonel Barker has also made a large capture of stock in eastern Orange Oolony.

A second warrant has been issued against Dr Krause on a charge of inciting to murder in the Transvaal. He was further remanded,

KITCHENER'S WEEKLY BAG.

London, September 10 Lord Kitchener's weekly report states that 67 Boers have been killed, 67 wounded, 384 taken prisoners, 163 surrendered, and that 79 riflea, 65,211 rounds of ammunition, 371 wagons, 3400 horses, and 19,000 cattle have been captured,

HOW NATAL WAS SAVED.

SOHEEPERS CRIPPLED

MILITARY PREOEDENOE. THE RETUBjTto" JOHANNES BURG

London, September 11 Lord Roberts declares that the opportune arrival of a complete con tingent from India in the autumn of 1899 saved the situation in Natal. He eulogised the attachment of the native princes and gentlemen.

The whole of Commandant Schee pera* supply carts have been captured. Lords Minto and Landsdowne sup ported General Hutton's action in ignoring General Lord William Sey mour's jurisdiction over the contingent® on the point of sailing. In consequence of General Hutton's attitude, Lord William Seymour resigned on the ground that he was bereft of authority, and the Board of Inquiry held in London, have now vindicated him.

The refugees at Capetown have received 400 permits to seturn to Johannesburg, An additional 1,000 will be issued at an early date;

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN D.S.O's

London, September 11 Captain J Shea, Bengal Lancers, commanding tbe South Australian Mounted Rifles, has been t_ade a com panion of the distinguished service order for leading the night attacks on Smith's laager on August 1.

Corporal Kermode, South Australian Mounted Rifles, has received the medal for distinguished conduct ia the field

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible (or opinions expressed by our correspondents

THE PROPOSED TOWN CLOCK.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir,—l think you are to be congratulated io the view you take of the action of the County Council re subscription to the pro posed clock for the post cffiae. If your view of the Act under which the Council could legally and proper!} make a contribution ls correob, it would have been much more straightforward of the Council to have said "We decline to contribute to this objfeb simply because we will nob do so," then to pass the obviously incorrect resolution they did, and try to make ie appear they could not legally do so. Surely no one would be so foolish as to deny thab the clock would be a great convenience and benefit to ail bhe inhabitants of the county, I presume thab the bulk of the farmers within fifteen or twenty miles of the town come in once or twice a week, and the clock would be for their beUefib as much as anyone else. It is to be regretted that the County Council has taken such a narrow and mistaken view of this matter, as no doubb their action will affeot the action of other publio bodies, who will doubtless think that the Interpretation of the law by the Council is correob. Hoping our well to do farmers and all public bodies will assist in this necessary object,-H[ am, eto., Farmer.

MUSICAL UNION.

A special general meeting of the Ashbur ton Musical Union was held last evening, a fair number of members being present, and Mr Snodgrass presided* The Commi'teo reported upon several suggested works for the cexb two concerts, and it was deoided to undertake in oonneo* tion with the first miscellaneous concert, 'The Bridal Chorus,' and • Lord Ullin's Daughter.' For tho Christmas oonoert, the Committee recommended the "Hymn of Praise,' 'Song of Miriam,' ' Joan of Arc,' or the 'Last Judgment.' On the motion of Mr Snorlgraes, it was resolved to select the « Hymn of Praise.' The orchestra has ordered from England special music for the next concerts, of an interesting and suitable ohatacter. The Chairman spoke feelingly of tho valuable musical services rendered to the Union by the late Mr Alfred Harrison, and lb was deoided to record a vote of sympathy upon the books of the Union, and to convey to bhe relatives of deceased, by letter, the high appreciation of the services of deceased and condolence and sympathy with Mrs Harrison and family in their loss.

A vote of thank? to the chairman con' eluded tbe meeting.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

COMMENDED BY LORD

ROBERTS.

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Received September 12, 9 30 a m

London, Sept 11

Lord Roberts final despatch men tions Nurse J Williams, of New Zea land for special and meritorious service. Lord Roberts' eulogy of the Indian Princes referred to their response to tbe demand for native camp followers, horses, equipment, and clothing. Satisfaction was also expressed with the promptitude and completeness wherewith the War Office Administra tive Department in England forwarded troops, horses, material, and supplies. Lord Cutzon and his military advisers are highly praised, while Rhodesia's help and the services of the civil hospitals are commended.

METHUEN SCATTERS THE BOERS

(Received September 12, 9 23a m)

London, September 11

Delarey's and Kemp's commandos westward of Rustenburg, were scat tered without fighting on Methuen's approach.

President McKinley.

THE ANARCHISTS

Received September 12,9 23 a.m Washington, Sept 11 The police of New Idork are taking tbe census of the Anarchists, »nd sha dowing them until their movements are explained. Mr McKinley's condition is un changed in all important particulars; He passed a comforcable night, but experienced slight irritations arising from the presence of fragments of his coat, which necessitated a partial reopening of his wound, delaying its healing. Beef juice tea ia now taken through the mouth. Colonel Roose velt states that Mr McKinky will resume his duties in a month.

A QUEER JOKE

Edelbert Stone has been arrested in New Jersej on being an accessory in the attack. He remarked on Friday that be would not be surprised to hear that Mr McKinley was killed today. He now declares the statement was a joke,

Melbourne University Defalca tions.

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Reoeived September 12, 2 15 p m

Melbourne, September 12 The Council of the University, in asking the Premier for financial assistance, said the assistance was necessitated by the recent defalcations, and stated the endorsement of securities had been tampered wibh. As far as is known upwards of £12,000 worth of debentures had been stolen in addition to cash defalcations.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Blenheim, Sepb 12

The scow Oban, 40 tone, was struck by a squall and capsized yesterday morning at one o.elook of! Ketubay, Pelorous Sound, Captain Bonnor and his son clung to the vessel and were rescued about eight o'clock. Another member of the crew, a Swede, named Andrew Anderson, waa drowned. The Oban was in ballast from Wanganul to Pelorua for a cargo of timber. New Plymouth, Sepb 12 In the Police Court this morning, James McOallum, Chairman of the Okabo School Oommlbtee, was fined. 10sand oosbs for dis turbing a school, by dismissing the scholars during an Inspector's visit of Inspeoblon, The prosecution was the outcome of trouble between the Board and Commibte and the Inspector. The cases o£ the Marlborough Education Board and the Blenheim Com mittee was quoted, in which Judge Edwards held that the control of educational matters was in the hands of the Board. The defendant pleaded guilty.

Obituary—Ootavius. Carrington, who ar rived at Taranaki with his brother, the late Frederlok Carrington, in the barque Brougham, on February 11th, 1841, and assiebed In laying out the town of New Plymouth*

FOOTBALL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, Sepb 12 His' Excellency the Governor has inti mated a desire to present a Challenge Cup to the New Zealand Rugby Union, wibh the suggestion thab a ohampiou fifteen of the South Island should meet a crack fifteen of the North Island ab Wellington, to decide its possession

CONSULTING OPTICIAN

Mr Ernest M Sandsteln, DB 0 A', F R MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all casesof defective eyesight, Daylight not necessary artificial light being ÜBed, Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con ulting rooms, Cashel Streeb VV;, over M Sandsteln, jeweller, 9 to 11 2 to 4 daily

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1901



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ENTERTAINM ENTB. Waterton I_H>rax°y, TO-NIGHT Tp.m. TO-NIGHT GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BY THB Ashlrartoa Minstrels. Including 3. OT. BITSON, Clog Dancer and Comedian* WRIGHI'S BANJO BAND* I Every Item New and Up to Date Admission lei Dance to follow; Gents la extra 9 101 W SCHWARTZ, Secretary Tenders. ~~~' " TENDERS. "~"~ TENDERS are required for 150 yards of Paling Fencing. Particulars can be seen at Messrs Nicoll Bros. Tenders close on SATURDAY Night, September 14th. GAM BUCKLEY, 9 82 PUBLIC NOTICES UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that it is the inteation of the Upper Ashbur ton Road Board at ibs nexb ordinary meeting to be held on September 30tb 1901/ to make and levy a General Rate of Three eighths of a Penny in the Pound payable in one sum on October 10th, 1901, on all rateable property within the Upper Ashburton Road Distriob for carrying into effect the general purposes of the said Act, for the year commencing on I the first day of April, 1801, and ending on the thirty first day ti March, ISO 2, and that the Rate Bock is now open for Inspection on Tuesdays and Saturdays during Offics hours ab the Road Board Office, Wesa Street, Ashburton, By order. JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, September 12th, 1901 9 10§ UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the River Crossing at Jaokson's Road, j Lighmor, is STOPPED, owir-g to damage by j Flood. j By Order, \ JOHN DAVISON, 9 111 Clerk UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. POBLIO NOTICK is hereby given that it ia the intention of the Upper Ashbur ton Road Board at its next ordinary meeting to be held on September 30th, 1901, to make and levy a separate Ratb of three-eighths of a penny in tho Pound, payabla ia one sum on October 15, 1901, on all rateable property within tho No. 5 (Allenton) Subdivision of the Upper Ashburton Road District for the year commencing on tbe first day of April, 1901, and end'ng on the thirty-first day of March, 1902. An estimate has been prepared showing the proposed expenditure of the said rate and the matters required by the 116 oh section of '«The Road Board Aot, 1882," and together with the Rate Book will be open for the Inspection of all Ratepayers at the Board's Offiie, West Street, Ashburton, every Tuesday and Saturday during Office hours up to the 30th September. By order. JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. • Ashburton, September 12th 1901 9 108 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. £10 REWARD. THE above Reward will be paid to any person who will furnish evidence that will lead to the conviction of the.person or persons who wilfully break, damage, cr tamper with the Stret-t Limps in chia Borough. By Order H. H. FQOKS, 9 85 Town Clerk - SPECIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned bega to inform his numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent) position on the Main Bo id, within five minutes Walk of his former place, his Business having increased so coteidsrably these last few years that he found the land inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their Increasing support, aud trusting by unremitting attention to their requirements, to secure a continuance of their confidence, and the honour of their kind recommend*' tiou, James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Aehbutbon. 9 93 LADIES & GENTLEMEN,— We take the opportunity of bhanking'you for your patronage during the ten years we have been in business. Ib haa Increased per ceptibly year by year, and we take it that strict attention to details, promptness, good workmanship, oombined with reasonable prices, have had the foregoing effect. The last two years we have been introducing a much higher class of Interior decoration, which we are pleased to say, is being taken up by many< We are moving out of the old grove that did duty for decoration during the town's primitive stages, and can now hold our own with the cities ia every depart ment. It has been our ohief aim to make the Wall Paper Department the leading feature of our establishment. And of the success attendant, perhaps it will be suffi cient to mention that we send Paperhangings 1 as far north as Ohristchurch, and orders as far south as Timaru are frequently received. All tho Paperhanglngs are imported direct from the manufacturers in Eng> land, which places us on the same footing as the leading Colonial Wall Paper Warehouses. Our staff of men consist of thorough tradesmen in their respective branohes, viz :—Sign Writing, Graining, Marbling, Paperbanging, Painting, &o Yours respeotfully, 8 281 JNO. WILSON. <ww 1 ■ ' 1 " " ■ ■■"* •*■"■ " ' «'■'■■■-■ -win 1 11 luiiimiiijua* The Oldest and lBe»t Iff liniT 1 ¥¥1 Can supply cheap lIP 111 I I 1 I IS Suibs, but would Trjjlll ILU ?hr Mom"n,°d «5c CO, Just Reoeived — Samples Ci ¥T¥mr< of Choicest TWEEDS ever U I llllk, shown. Consequently £3 10s \_ I I i\ Suita are far superior this 111 I I II season; rJ%J M.M.hJ JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9 104 •"IET YOUR LAWN MOWERS SHARPENED BY THE ECLIPSE j CYCLE CO., TANOREB STREET.



■' WANTEDS, Etc. D~O YOU WISH BRIGHT HOURS?' Yes, certainly ! Have you got any ? Sell you two for a Bhilling ab the Oddfellows Hall to-night ANTED—Boy to milk and roake himself generally useful, (for Oountry).-Apply Morrow, Basbbtt & U>. T~\ON'r FORGET the Bright Hours U Children To-nighd. Last appearance in Canterbury. Admission ls 9 10° TTTANTED at once, a woman to look VV after an invalid*—Apply Mrs Veel, Cameron Street, 9 102 TTIucJEFr-OlTß^^ S3 To-night. Come and laugh the hours away at the Oddfellows' Hall to"s^. Admission Is 9 107 LOST — Gold Bar Brooch. Finder rewarded. Apply this office 9 110 WANTED KNOWN—Anniversary Tin wald Wesleyan Chutoh.—Services on Sunday, Sept. 15th. Preaohers—Rev Jory and Fee. Tea Meeting on Thursday, Sept 19- Tickets, la 6d ; children, half price. 9 105 WANTED— A Manager and Seoretary for the Ashburton Club. Salary (withoub residence), £180 per annum. Dutieß commence October 14, 1901. Schedule of duties may be seen at the Guardian Office. Applications will close on September 16, and must be addressed to the Seoretary, Ashburton Club, Ashburton. 9 2 I AM Selling for Cash as cheap as any Shop in the County, Prime butter lOd, ges 6d. All other goods equally as cheap.— AMES GUDSELL. 9 52 TTTANTED Known—To Let, two Shops Vf with Dwellings attached ; rent 6a per week. Apply at the Misses Page, Ariel Confectionery, E_st Street, WANTED Known—Last month of oysters.—J H Jewifct, Fishmonger and Poulterer« Telephone 96: CHILDRENS Boots and Shoes at all Prices ab D. Stock's Blue Boot i Store | KAA BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from ! tf\J\J new Designs from Id to 5s each [—A T H Williams 260 j .*_.. . .. i, . _,—_,.., _, ■...._, ALL New Styles, opening up at D Stock's Blue Boot Store. Don't miss them STUDY Economy, and buy your Boots and Shoes at D Stock's Blue Boot Store SEE Our Windows for Stylish Boots aid Shoes ; pretty shades in tan leathers—Stock's Blue Boot Store -JEW Zealand Diaries for 1902;"_ Gent's Cycles, up to date, guaranteed, £12 103, to clear.' Orders taken for 'The Library of Famous Literature, 20 volumes ; History of Methodism, by Dr Morleyi New Books; large variety of cheap editions. Splendid line of Cabinet Photo Frames, bevelled glass, 6i each. Great reductions in Glass, China, and Fanoy Goods during Stocktaking.—H M Jones. ' publicTnotices. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd. FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS. TflE above Woiks will be ready to resume operations as early in Novem ber as required by Freezing Clients. Upon resuming work a reduced a eoale of charges, consequent on the new freight contract, will be made. F WAY MOUTH, 9 100 Secretary TEAMS CONTRACT Teams wanted at once. Apply GAM BUCKLEY, Lagmhor Telephone 85 9 84 ""noticed MISS. BARRATT'S SCHOOL will RE OPEN on September 16th iaab. Subjeota taught—English, Muslo, Draw ing, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barraxx will be at homo from I3th inst* 9 86 THE S.AOReT_LO^_kT™ I OFFER for Sale for this one week Is the Choicest Suburban Building Site now available around Ashburton, within ten minutes' walk of the new Post Office, good land (60 bhshel Crop last year), fronts the north, ABOVE the town, good water, sheltered by plantations on another property »d jaoent. And the price is ? Well, less than the oosb of two | sores in Ashburton* Who will be the lucky buyer 1 Apply to H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE,' ASHBURTON FOR SALE—Blook of about 4400 acres. near Stratford, Taranaki, about 13 miles from the rising township of Strath more, which is 20 miles east of Stratford, six miles distant from Wanganut River at a poinb above which Hatrick and Co.'s steamers run. Strathmore is on the line of lands reserved for the Stratford-Wangamo mona Railway now being constructed. The land is rich hill country, much of it arable when cleared, papa and limestone formation ; .rata, bawa, puketea, and rimu timber ; well watered j would oarry two sheep to the aore, Two main roads, one from west, one from south, Title, Land Transfer* For further particulars, apply direct to tho owner, Rn O. Hughes, Now Plymouth, 8 259 THE MOUNT SOMERS COAL COMPANY BEG to announce that the COAL from their NEW SEAM Is NOW ON THE MARKET, price Vym per Ton at Mount Somers Station. This is a bright, shiney Coal, containing 35 per oent of gas ; gives a cheerful fire and a strong heat 5 perfectly free from sulphur and aoot; in faot, an ideal household Coal. Can be had from all Goal Merchants, 9 0 JAMES GIBSON, Manager ASHBURTON TOWN CLOCK. IT is proposed bo ereob a suitable Clock in the Tower of the New Post Office, and in addition to a Subsidy of Pound for Pound by the Government, the sum of £375 is required The cost of the Clock Is estimated by the Government to be £750, and it is thought by the Ashburton Borough Council thatfas the Clock will be of use and convenience to the residents of the County as well as of the Tows, a general appeal should be made for Funds In pursuance of this a Committee of the Council has been appointed to take IMMEDIATE steps to raise the necessary funds, as, if the matter is allowed to drop the Subsidy offered may not again be available The Committee, therefore, appear fo* assistance towards the consummation of thi 8 work W H COLLINS, 8 2i Mayor WANTED Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8s lid, at Mbxlor's Zealandia Boot Store >



■ WANTEPS, Eto. f ' TTEPaTRS—A specialty at D Stock's ' XV Blue Boot Store TAKE your Repairs to Stock's Blue Boob Store EAUTIFULLY Done—D. Stock's Boot and Shoe Repairs TTAND SEWN Repairs at D Stock's XX Blue Boot Store WANTED bO or 40 working men to inspect Our Strong Working Boots. If you see them you cannot help buying, at D Stock's Blue Boot Store DON'T buy Cheap and Nasty Footwear, but go to Stock's and get solid value for your money >■» '■ ■" -.■■■■■l- ■■■ »——_ ■ ■■■ »- WANTED KNOWN—That we are daily opening up Novelties for the Spring In every Department. Exquisite goods io. Ladies' Capes, Millinery, and underclothing. —Mitchell & Turner, the Drapers _n\ ARDEN TOOLB—NOW is tho time to XJC visit G. Meddin's, the People's Ironmonger, for Spades, Forks, Hoes, Rakes and Trowels, eto; also Drills and Cultivators, equal to Planet Jnr, but one third cheaper . H. M JONES. A Q IN THE POUND Discount off all cnah purchases of Fanoy Goods; Glaii, China, and Plated Ware, during Stocktaking Sale, till September 20th. 8 198 WE are receiving Orders for PICTURE FRAMING. Those who desire to. do their own Framing, oannob do better than pay us a visit. We have a very Saleot Stock of Mouldings, Picture Mounts, Glass, JOHN WILSON, Q 279 Burnett Street WANTED KNOWN—Thab our new Prints ere now on view, and comprise ohoioe Ginghams, ravishing designs in mercerized Blousa cloths, and full ranges of suiting drills—Mitohbll & Turner, the j Drapers WONDERFUL value for little money at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store INSPECT AT "The Corner.' 5 QPIOIAL PURCHASE DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER, JUST LANDED:— 24 Pairs Ladies' Oxford Shoes 6s lid, usually 7s 1 Id 24 Pairs Ladies' Oxford Shoes 6s 6d, usually 8s €d 24 Pairs Ladies' Oxford Shoes 7s lid, usually 10s 6d ! 24 Pairs 2 bar Walking Shoes 8s 6d, usually 10s 6d ALL SfERLINO VALUE. 18 Pairs Glace Elastic Side Boots 83 lid (for elderly ladies, very comfortable/ 12 Pairs each Ladles' Eve Shoes, plain, 3a 6d and 4s 6d 12 Pairs e»ch Ladies' Eve Shoes, beaded, 5a lid and 6s 6d 12 Pairs each ladies' Eve Shoes, beaded and bar. 83 9d (Very Pretty Lot) Lace Ties 6d, 9d and ls. selling fast, also Fancy Buckles and Pendants for above Arrival of Second Purchase of Ladies' Sailors (new shape) New tinder Skirts New Walking Skirts Novelties in Blouses New Millinery Kindly call and view afa "THE CORNKR." «orthgote& hefford IMPORTERS. ▼3B UP TO DATE AND _*LAST X> PING PONG! A First Class Recreation, oombined with gentle exorcise Obtainable from A. T, H. WILLIAMS, East Street REMNANTS of all sorts must be cleared to make room for Goods now arriving. — Pkaroe's Sale Drapery and Clothing WANTED- The Public to know that we buy for cash and sell for oash, hence our low prices.—Pbarce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets T¥T" ANTED TO SELL-Several Pairs * V Blankets (slightly soiled) at oost price Job lot Down Quilts from 7s lid eaoh. — Pearob's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Oretonnei»B|d, White Twill Sheeting B|d, Table Damask B|d, at Pearob's Sale Drapery and Clothing LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, CHEAP OASH DRAPERS, Tancrkd Strut.



FRItoDLANDER BROS, LTD ASHBURTON YARDS TUESDAY, fEPT. 17, ISOI. ~\JI ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, JjfJL will offer, on account of a Client, IKAA Threequarterhred HOGGETS, iLO\J\J mixed sex s JOHN R. BLAND, 9 74 Auctioneer PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT Clearing* Sale OF SUPERIOR HOU-EHOLD FUR NITURE MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have reoeived instructions from Mr D MoClement, who is leaving the district, to sell by Public Auction at his residence, East Belt, the whole of his superior Household Furniture and effects. Sale ab 1.30 o'clock JOHNKBL_ND. .9 113 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT CLEARING SALE AT ELGIN. FRIDAY7^ept. 20 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd* have reoeived Instructions from Mr M Mabonev to Sell by Pubic Auotion at hia Homestead, Elgin, The whole of his live and dead Stock, comprising— Sheep, Horses, Implements, Furniture, &c, &a Sale at 12 noon FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. 9 114 J R BLAND. Auctioneer WEST STREET AUOTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 10th October 1901, For which we will he pleased to receive Entries, Sale 11.30 a.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 9 99 Auctioneers, ~___ WAJ-TfED^r OATEN SHBAYES For Shipment to South Afrioa. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. GBA_F~siiTMBN rs~~ TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Space by steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will please com* municate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BEOS, Ltd wmmaamamram DAVID THOMAS CATTLE. CATTLE. CATTLE. IMPORTANT SPRING SALE, FRIDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER. At TINWALD, ASHBURTON, commenc ing at 1.30. MR DAViD THOMAS ab tho request of numerous clionts, has decidud to hold a SPECIAL SALS < f UATTLH, At. at the above place, and time, and shall be' glad to receive particulars of Intended entries so as to judiciously advertise. PRESENT BONA FIDE ENTRIES—. 40 Large framed Hereford COWS, ia calf to Purebred Bull 50 Three Year old STEERS 60 Splendid STORE COWS, 4 and 5 year olds 150 Two Year Old HEIFERS 50 YEARLINGS 10 DAIRY COWS 40 18 Months Old CATTLE The above are all Well bred sort* Further Entries Invited Buyers from North can coma to Ashfeartoo by express, returning same evening, R CURTIS, 8 88 Auotiouoer PROPT7T_TTF^ -'aJ-n. «JL. w \—t^ <Jn* ' -J-».-Ji JL. w -Jsv _Js__ M m J»jw* FOR SALE, I HAVE FOR SALS—'Several Good FARMS in the Ashburton County, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakala,thoroughly Improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s 90 Acres, near Tinwald, Improved, £13 53 I 1000 Acres, Laurlstm, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Bead, improved, £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhufst, £9 5000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s ! to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, nearly new, land good, £7 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £450 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tancred Street, Ashburton.. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved: £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im' proved, £5 10s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Laurlston, £5 10s 365 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10a 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered; £5 2s 6d i 123 acres, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly^ improved, gcod house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Buapuria, subdivided, well watered, with honse, stable, black smiths shop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English graßS, _übdtvid_d into 8 paddocks, two roomed hub, £4 220 Acres, Rangitata, in tussock, sub divided Into two paddocks, wire fetces, £3 290 Acres, Winohmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 j D. THOMAS, Ashburton , Smoke New Venus



. ;f STUD NOTICES. TO STUD HORSE OWNERS | j ORSE CARDS and Horse B oeipt Booka printed at the Maii ft Guardian Office with neatness a; despatch, and at Moderate Pricr-s, m 0 STAND THIS SEASON, at W; X slow, and lravol the Hind», !%napun Mayfield, and Westerfield Districts. The Thoroughbred Stallion, MAIiQUIS OF ZETLAND (Pbrkikt Warreok ll—Reverie) Bred by Mr E Gates, at Grove Farm. Marquis of Zetland is a dark bay o< with black points. He stands 15.3, h great strength and substance, and during h racing career he prove 1 himself to be ons. the fastest horses of the many good oo bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season, £3 3s; groomage ,fee,si. For further particulars apply to R. BURNETT, 9 46 Winslow, TO BTAND THIS SEASON, at Ardag Lyndhurst, and' Travel the Distik ;Tiie Thoroughbred Ftallion, FORMOSAN, I By Sb Leger—-Forme, by Nonlsnfeldt- FormO (dam of Multiform), by Sterltngwor —Fulchra (imp) ' FORMOSAN comes from a 'winch family, hiß sire having produced last seas? 31 winners, with a toial of £9999 2s 6< and was hin-ss'f ft sood performer* bftvii won the Champagne Stakes, Chailenj Stakes {beating Advance), aud other go races. Terms -5 Guineas; grazing 2* per weel Evfry care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars apply M_X FRIKDLANDER, 9 24 Ashburton To (Travel the Ringitati, Mayfbld, an Surrounding Districts. KING ROYAL, (Bky CoU; rising 3 yeasE) ■ SIRE, X ng's Pride, by King of the Vai qulshera, dam, Flower, by Orowg Prin« by Young Wa'ty. dam Matohu.miss. 1) m, by Lord SivWu-y. For fu 1 par iou'nr*, apply !o 275 PEiRIB AND WJLUAMS. TU STAND THIS SEASON AT ASHBURTON, And Travel the Surrounding Districts, The Celebrated Trotting Stallion, PRINCE IMPERIAL. (By Hambletonian Bell Boy—Princess) PRINCE IMPERIAL Ib the sire of Litb! Princess, which ran a dead heat wit Onward for second place in the Juveni Stakes, at the Christchurch May Meeting timp, 2.39 Terms—£4 4 ; payal le Ist January, 1902 groomage fee ss, payab'e at ficet service. For further p»rtioul»rs apply J. Mo'DONNFLL, 8 212 l'roprht^r, Ashburton TITO Travel tho Ashburton an' surroum L ing districts, the standard bre Trotting i-'ire Terms .and other particulars will b advertised in a future iss-ue. MANGAN & WILSON, 962 - Proprietors, Riccarton - ti_: , .. . BUSINESS NOTICES -i* « r>»> w W • & >h m <*• _3 5 r* •** P. f_> "B I**'*" ' 52 O * pLf r1 «£ | — r I © . lCd M ?■•»*» B § S • C_i '_r h t__ S3 h_i'* > & j;' stj fe " _*y^ __m_mf H n* Lbmbl _____ _M__ i ——— .1.. ■ i.l ■ i i,.ii^ LADIES ! GENUINE Tailor-made Costumes, Habltf Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made . to measure in the latest Styles andneweS v Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran udCd. GENTLEMEN ! We have just opened out ex s.s 'Ranga* i tlra' a large Shipment of New ; Winter Goods We respectfully Invito Inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, .Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, &o. Suit, to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Our 1 motto is always ' Satisfaction !' CRAIGHEAD <fe BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON frHK Enquirer's Oracle, the best X rtf-rence book on everyday subjects, is given away with lOlbs BOOK GIFT Tea ARE your Boots worbh Rep iking % Greb ih» m done at Stock's 1 Best leather and Workmanship HOW to get a beautiful libtary for nothing. Use the famous BOOK GIFT Tea and select your Books from Catalogue of 500 books thab are given away free.