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SOUTH AFBJOA

De Wet's Cruelty

Lord Kitchener's Movements

A Boer Peace Envoy

(laited Ppmb Afisooiatioti—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Roeeivsd Wakapoafca Fsb 20,9 7* m This Office 9 47 a m London, Feb. 19 The raoent captures of the British Included Commandant Boswan, who led the Boahdf commando. Lord Kitchener has returned to Pre toria. He reports that D© Wet, on the 18th, was seventy miles west of Hopetown, apparently making for Prleska, where commandos from Western o»pe Colony an »iao retiring. Be We* ttueatens to shoot; all Dutch coientsts refoslag to fight. Schalkburger, who took a prominent part !n the fighting in the early part of the campaign, is *tiU in the northern Transvaal, doing his utmost to induce the Boers to agree to a general surrender. The Daily Mail states that an exten sive expedition is being organised at Pretoria to expel the Boers from Pieten fenrg atsfi the Northern Transvaal. 4 burpher, named Nademau, declares tha* thf- Boers shot; Naderoan's brother dead, in =ho presence of his aged mother, for reluming to hrtak life oath of neutrality, ... _ i

WsLtiNGTOM, F«brimry 20. The following returned troopers oame by the Rimntftke-Vetli'lefitejiant Young. Wei* Hogtor, (Fourth GontJHKeat); Corporal Willefl, DonediD, (Fourth Contingent); Corporal Fraiton, Auckland, (Third) | Trooper Saxby, Hawfees Bay, (Third) j 0 0 Roberts, Aihbartnn, {Third); Wilson, Wanganui, (Third);- Bngler Orr, Wellington, (Fifth); aiio gßEner B Searl©, Gatnaru, (Fifth) who wat'left in Hobarfc hospital when, the Kara" met touched there., Sergeant Oballis of Inveroargill, (Fourth) j was in a critical condition- 1 when Saarle left hinw Trooper Jamlesom, Thornoycrofta Mounted Infantry) is -also a passenger. J

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

Reoeived Wakapaaka Feb 20, 922 ft m, ,; This offict § 47 a m LONDONj February 19 The Amer!ean Government strongly objects to General Walderaee'a activity, «!peet»Hy the proposed expedition to Taijrastifti. An Impetial edbfc issued declares that th« agfclon of th© Prlncaa' officials In resistitfg the proposals to eapprees the Bo3C«r movement, imperilled the safety of tie Court. The edict admits that previous «§ntenoe« of offenders was inadequate. Princes Tuan and Can will acootding!y be banished from the province. At Sjokiang theforeign ministwrs yeater day decided that China's reply to the Powers' demands is unsatisfactory, and are determined to insist on the compliance witlt the original demands.

Mr Chamberlain in Defence

United Press Association—By Kleotrifl Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Feb 20, 989 ft hi, This Offiea 1037|»m Losdon, Feb 19 In the Hobbb of Commons, speaking to the Address a Reply, Mr Chamberlain implying to attacks oa the conduct of the war, reiter' Rted hia previous statement that Britain's aoSiey harf not varied from the outset,, and otjalienged the Opposition to produoe an ■ilteroativo policy. He roc&lled the fat© that had befulleo Boer envoya

Australian

Fostsil /llfiiirs

Unit od. Pra»a Association—By Blectrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received February 18, 10 6 » m Sydkky, Feb 20 A conference of the postal beads have concluded arrangements with the Federal 'Government for taking over qn-March Ist Hafna Adelaide, Feb 20 The late rains have been the most general for live years, and the drought io the far north ia completely broken Constabulary for South Africa Pebth,' Feb 20 Qoverntpent has decided that the proposal to recruit for tbe constabulary fpr South Africa cannot be entertained.

German-Dutch Cable Alliance.

|7nlted Press Asmoofation—By Eleotrio telegraph—Copyright BBG»irfi<i Wakapuaka, Feburary 20, 0 *58 a m '■■" " "'thlr'Gffoe'lQß? am ) Bbm^anb, Feb 20 !t}}B Premier has refjelved 1 a letter from » well known financial' agent ab Frankfort, Germany, stating that in order lo make 6*rm»nyi» time of peace or-war iudapen' itnt of any British lines, the G»rman djovefaprwnb ha» decided to lay a purely Qarmtn, oabla to Saaiem Asia, reaching in China ■«'jar north an Kloutohara, in J»paa j me far as Nagasaki. Tha German and Dutch Governments have ligned an agreement, whereby tha patch Government under takes to lay. In conjunction with the German East iksk oable, a bntnoh cable connecting the Dutob" East Indies with the Qetm&n cable. Xba latter, will run to German" New Guinea, Oarellnelslands, »nd ether .German posses* Hloas, ud adds that uhss laying of the Oftble will be undertaken forthwith. The Premier stat«s that regarding the BleHsqpriM ctWe te the * pooling' proposal, Qtweaaknd will agree to nothing of the kind ffolshiog will bt done without the sanction of the P»oifio O*hl» Board, otnetwise it would a* listinetly onfftfr to Canada.

The Royal Visit

United Prut Association—by El«ctrio Telegraph—Copyright

Beoefved Wakapuaku Feb 20, 10 45 ft m, ,-. • Th!s'Offioe 1132 mm London February 19 Thirty members of. -the band of 'the Qhathttm <Kvi**oa of I^oyal afarisaei, woom* pkßy.jblii..pak9 m£ paoheii of York %o &mtrftllia.

Home and Foreign

Pnited Press ABBoeiatloQ—By Eleofcrio Telegraph—Copyright Becelved Wa%»pfiaka ¥f& 23, IQ 45 a m, ■■ l This O§ee'li SB vm ;:'■' ;" London, ?eb 19 |n the Pommons -Mr JoKa <_t|lloa no^ed. §hb »CjjoWnaianfc as a pfoteai;'; againet Mr Bslfou?s long standing rule, that the foreign : under secretary should not reply to questions whioh had not been notified. The motion was rejected 304 votes to 149, The lowliness of tb.B Governmeafe majority is explainable that the rale was too rigid, ftnd by ftbutenibioina from voting, sad by defection* from the Government ranke

The Seventh Contingent

United Press Association—By Kiaetric Telegraph Wellington, Feb 20 The officers commanding the districts have barn instructed to receive applications from those de*irou« of enrolment in the next batch of men for South Afrios. Each district is allotted so many, and men will be exa mined medically and pbysioally at the local eerafcres» The applicants selected are to assemble at Auckland, Christohuroh, Du< edin, Welling* ton, od or about the 25th inst, and those outside Wellington wiil enbsfquentJy come here for a final brush up. Dukkdin, Feb 20 OUgo's portion of the Seventh Contingent comprises 34 men from Dunedtn, 83 from, O&maru and Invercargill.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By ESeotrio Telegraph Gisbqbnb, Feb 20 The Borough Council has' accepted the offer of Messrs Stewart and Twins electrical engineers to supply a report) for nominal travelling expenses, and twenty three guin<ason the practicability and cost of supplying Gisborue with electrical energy for light from the Terioga waterfall, The Brash Electrical Engineering Company have ( also placed themselves in communigation with the Council It is proposed that) whilst Mr Ward and the Indian Troops are here tomorrow, the i foundation atone of the new Post Office ihftll be laid Away in the wilds of the Tahore district lasC week, in a locality th»t has nof. been trodden by the foot of man for thirty years, tha surveyors discovered two graves over* grown with scrub. These prove to be the graves of Captain Can «nd Mr Canning, shot in an attack on Te K')oM's position at. Ruasiwi in 1368 Christchukoh, Feb 20 J A "Rftqdali, an oM Canterbury settler, and the London representative of the Uhtistcburoh Meat Coy, in reported by a cable message to have ditd suddenly, on the IQ.bp of heart dieiase. Wellington Feb 20 Wellington Education Board loses £3,000 from the currant quarter* revenue owing to the falling off in the af tendance. ________

SUPREME COURT

i United Press Association -By iSteotric Telegraph i Dunedin, February 20 Three uodefended divorce case^, in etch of which a rale nisi was granted, were heard today, v'z :- Patterson v Patterson, Mftlloch v MalEoch, and Hardrick v Hard' rick, the wife's petition in each case, on tho ground of desertion. Wellington, February 20 lo the Divorce Conrb deorees nisi were granted in the cieea of Alice Harris v Albert Harris, and Alphonsns Rash (Palmerston) v Julia Rush. Nbw Plymouth, Feb 20 The Supreme Court opened this morning. There were only two criminal cases. Johns, who pleaded guilty ia the lower Court wai airaitted to probation on a charge of horse stealing. In the other ease no trae bill was found.

Sporting.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB.

Auckland, Febraary 19 A protest against Blue Jacket In th« [t'*kapuna JO Handicap, for alleged iooon sittent runsiog, wis decided after a lengthy heaiing, the protest) being dismissed.

_akapona Kagboovsbe, Feb SO The weather ' is fine, and the attendance ?»rge. Eeaalts:— Marine Hamdtcap—Bon» Rosa 1, Jessa m!n«2, Misi Lottie 3. Tims—-1 sf. Divi dend inside £2 18a; outside £14, Tb* wiener led all the way, Won by hftlf« length. , AH atartad. Boeoooh HAH»iCAP—La% Av©n %■ Tifci 2, 8t Olga 3. The winner led »11 fchtwwasy s and won by a head. Tim»—62_. Dividend lasida £5 11b ', outside £14s. Scratched— Frogree. Summer—Roiella 1, VoleeS, Regalia 11. 5. All started. Time—l4s§. Dividend inside £2 16a 5 outside £2 Ba. Cavalier led for half the journey, when Vole* aisamed command, and she led to the straight, where Resell* put in her claim, and coming ©n won easily by two length?. Bubd&ks—Tim 1, Forty-seven 2, MUa Prury 3. Hyla* led for once round, when Tim went to the front, and holding his own for ifaa remainder of ths journey, won by a length end a half. Time-3 24|. Dividend inside £2 12s.

EGMONT RACES

Haweba Racjecowbbb, Feb 20 There is beautifa! weather, and the uttendauca is large. Results :— FLYißo~Okoari 1, Tommy Atkiea 2, Eton 3- Won by a length. Time—l.l6^ Divi' _ettd~-£2l4> First Haos? Flat—Siandra 1, Kofaina 2, Diiooont S. Won by a clear length. Time —Itlßi. Dividend-£5 12s. FjßSf Hacb. Hwbslis—Maniaku 1, Ont prah 2, Avoni G»rde 3. Won by a ihort neok. Time—2min SSseo, Dividend—« 2 !&a. FiEß«HpßD^BS—Kalwh»k»co» 1, W alwer* 2, Tnl 5 All started except Yar famish and Waylay. Great ftoiuh. Won by a head. Kftimtte fell. Time™-3min 30|j«jo. A pro test was entered for Interference. The protest was allowed. Dividend on Waiwen, £8 16s.

B9EZ>in sad Daada* have been scratched for the DeusediH Autame Meeting. Mr V Harris has bought Formosae from Mr Stead,

A Sad Fatality

United Press Aesoolation—By Eke trie Telegraph Marion, February 20. A sad fatality occurred at Greatford last evsning. A little bob of the Station master, Mr Brown, was playing about the station and appears lo have laid his head down on the line to listen for an approaching train. Shunting operations were going on at the time, and * truck which was being pushed by ane of fcke ofictn, and went over th't ohilo'■- fe«i Wiling him instantly. IU child's age was a year and nine months. An Inquest is being held.

!Telß ASHBUBIOJ^ QtJABDIAN;s WiSbNfeShAY, l&bßttAllf 20, 1901



- ■nnniflini i—i trm... tii'm'mt .iJii"«itl| FUH SALE. BY PRIVATE TREATY. 4000 sg|K 4000 i /^VF nplendid Or;z'Dg and Grain growing [ \~J Land, situated in the far famed dis triot of ScKth Canterbury, one mile from Railway Station; 15 roomed Home, 4 roomed Cottage, Woolshed and Dtp, Stable and Outbuildings, divided into 15 Paddwki, all well watered. The property is now carrying 8000 Sheep, also Howes and Cattle Price £5 per acre. Terms Apply R W HANMER, Ashbu ______ ' McCORMICK TTTAB AWARDED AS !CH|B OHRISTOHFRGH SHOW, lOn November 9,ISQC, Xhe Certifloate of M«f*lft Which canies with it a SILVEB MEDA the highest'award given to Harveitlo Machinery at this Show. It wine Jn PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, beaidw ANNEXING the Grand JFI«1<1 Xrl Trophy of a Qold Medal and 200 Trams, AGAINST ALL COMERS. and. Inspect this Superb Machine befftft baying eieewbere. Morrow, Bassett A Go ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager NICHOLAS.& PlfKFtfD TTAVE Juet Landed, ex s.b. Waimati their first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Lftdiea' Croquet and Tennis Shoe*. Geutlemeu's Tenniß, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In| Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kid Bnck Skin, and HnseiaßJ C»lf. The Besr Aseortruprit* ever^ Shown in Ashbarton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. KARDLEY BROS. GAS AND BANITARY KKGINBKI& so 2 • S P3 w Oh S H OS Q S S m a X S cv sb 3 * o •"• Z; ffl SB 5 ■ * S =8 QQ PTIHE Trade Supplies always in 'Stock Large quantity oi Tabes and Fittings BA BS, TAKKB, SlhKB, BABINS, Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Streets JLshbarton BAKER BROS., IjiORNISHIITO TfNBKRTAK»RB C UROTSHINO \J NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beet and L»tcit Dealgns In FUINTERAL FURMSRIHGS*. FUNERALS condaotad with the greatest care and satiefietton, %% moti , reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Oai* Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. • _" H Unerilt. ckdbjij. T H UNDEItt & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVKRY REQUISITE ON HAND. Peushed CofEna a Specialty > A Choice Assortment of Artifleral Wreath • 1 tnStook. Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotl bebind Oddfellows' Hall; alto care • Mr T. Andrews, last Belt. I THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. ; qiHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOB B ' ia pronounced by the Ashburtcn Public t© 1 be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS la : Aehbartopi A Trial will convince you the difference in qnallty^from aU; otltn the market. , by the leading Groeert fn Ashbtirtoa ■\\7ANTED~KNOWN-Tbafe Mittoi'i v V Zealaadia Boot Store ie the cheapest ni beat boot shop ia Aihborton,



FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD OOBN BAC~KS. OUR Next. Shipment of full *iz9 TORN-1 SACKS, ex • Whangapi, 1 in due at [ Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, tx ship, i Farmers will pleane advise ur of their requirements promptly, to cave extra railage and handling, ; 286 5 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. HERBERT A. FLO WEB, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, |FRUITERER, &c. /CHOICEST? English Onnfeotlons, Toffits. V / Oandiei, and Pure Boiled Lollies, Hot Plei, Cold Luaoheon, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT |ROOMS, ! Bait Stree Aehbnrtoa. JAMES BAKER- FcßHisHiNct Warehouse, (Havelook Street: TIE guarantee* to sell at Ohristclmrch prices for Cash or Time Payments. 1 14 A CARD 7 ' MESSRS STBIKCER &CHESSWELL BARRIBIERB ft SOLICITORS', CBRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRA*CH OFFICE at Mb Davison's, West Street, Athburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when neoe«sary.' Tbf.y will be represented in Aehburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions m their behalf, and to whom communications mny bo uddressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & CRESS WELL, SOLICITORS, CBRISTCHURCH * ASHBURTON. ■^ « ASK FOR " . I^OATyiCo^^MJ NEW TARIFP^v_.,J CHAMPION BLEND !Q OTHER PRICES: '£> Vet/b ifwifz 2/4 m I >N0 CHINA TEA USED BY US/j -TOTTTDWRciiicr CRAI6HEAB & BERBYMAN HAVE jast opened out, ex «.s. Poparoa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto imported, comprising the most up to date Suitings from the best Manufwctu crs bs now worn at Home. Their immense stcck of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affords customers such & splendid range oi new materials of guaranteed quat ty and stylish patterns ohoose from as should please even the mo fastidious, and their prices, workmanebi and fit will compare favorably with those of the leadiog firms in Christchurch or other cities. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hats, Shirts', Ties, Boots, etc., this season Customers would do well to place their crdeis early as C. &B. have already * arge pvmber of suits on the books promised before Xmas. 11 14 ~" -e~ """^e -o """"—"111""r~""■"— m m 9 m O S- ■ * g ? = S 1 ?- O w ! 1 S | p3 :=i i i p-i * 1 s ! Msj f ; hi | •§ a --) 'W 8 I ir\ w ■ g |-s i Ph W • j ■J | ► pjT -^ r 1 «m <i HH . 1 td QC M 3 I -S QD MI SB OAH SON, MUSIC TKACKER, Corner Wills and William Streets. PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY • Ernest Empson, C.T.A.B. riERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa \J ted Board of the Royal College of Muslo, and the Boyal Academy of M>i«io. London), is prepared to receive tmpils for the above. Booms above Mr H M Jonea, East btreet 2 W6BLEY & SONS, PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAYING taken over the late Mb Osbork Coombes 1 conneotion, will vitib Ash barton and eurreunding district! three times. per annum, viz., March, July and November. Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his ■ Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ash bur con. 1 ™__ 2 57 J MISS POLSON, s" ' ' ; | (C/o Mrs Dod>3, Peter Street), I 's rFIEAOHER of Voice Product.on, Singing, i> JL And Pianoforte.. : """Smoke New Ybibb



DA Vtl) THOMAS Qh aimg1 Bak\ MAYFIELD. THURSDAY, 2!at FEBRUARY. D THOMAS, in cor junction with • Mkbsbs Pyne &Co , Christchuroh, has received nstructions from R F Spenslit- Estt% (who has sold his Estate) to hold a clearing Bale as above on the Farm knewnas •REDPARK,' RUAPUNA,' of the undermentioned Live Stock, Imp!* meats, Tools, Furniture and Sundries, vi : 650 Half and Crossbred Ewes, four, sir, an eight tooth 50 Merino Ewes 760 Lambs, principally freezars El English Leicester Rams (Thpelkeld, Bonifant, and Grigg s ) S Shropshire Rams, (Upton's) 9 Draught Horses, all sound, good workers 1 Draught: Yowling, by Gralgielie, I Gig Mare, thoroughly quiet 1 Well matched Pair Buggy Horasi, 4 aa 6 years old 1 Hack, by Perk in Warbeck II | 1 Brood Mare, stinted to Black rood Abdallah. Yearling by Starlight 3 Penies, broken to saddle and harness 2 fat Cows, Milch Cow, and Heifer (spring ing) 3 Stors Pigs, Soir in pig, and fat Sow. IMPLEMENTS. Duncan Drill, Grain. Turnip, and Maaure nearly sew; Dcaring Rrtper *nd B nder, Heavy Single and D.F. Plough*, medium Ploughs, heuvy ard medium Harrowe, 1 ripot Harrows, 2 Farm irays nnd Fnnnwi, Tip Druy Cambridge Roller, Double Buggy by , Btabner. Gig by Steole, Pony School Oart, 1 Sprirg Dray. 1 Portable Whate 9 SeU draught harness, double buegy and gig harness, pony harness, 3 ridipg taddlfs, side saddle. Plough Chain*, Trees, Tsekte, Tools, and sundries, too numerous to mention. Poultry combting of black «wane, turkeys, geese, ducks, and fowls* HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Ftc. including Piano by ' Brinsmead.' Also, — About 3000 Bushels of OATS Quantity of CHAFF 210 Ames of TURNIPS. Everything will be found in First| Gluts Order And to be Sold WITHOUT REBERVK. Note «he date—THURSDAY, 21st Febrnary, 1901, Luncheon provided* A Drag will leave my office at 9 am- Sale at 12 o'clock W. THOMAS) Joint 1 175 PYNK * Co,} Auctioneers ! F. FERRIMAN. ~" FOB SALE. A CHOICE HOME in ASknton. Full particulars on application, F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent i FOR SALE. ALLENTON. Near the Woollen Factory, AN IDEAL HOME, with which could be combined a profitable Foul cry Farm. I have been instructed by Mr Jamks Reid to Bell his well known property, sitcate as above, comprising 2 acres of land, on which it erected a comfortable house of five rooms and Bcallery with pump inside, stable, trap and chaff houses, also a large fowl house and run; part of the land is laid out in orchard and is well stocked with ohoice fruit trees. The property adjoins Messrs Kersel, Doberty, and Holboiougb. It has an ample frontage,on two roadi, and is situated tn close proximity to the public school, I The reason Mr Reid has plaotd this property In the market Is teat he has mrcbased a Farm at Mar ton, in the North Island, and is desirous of settling thereon ab an early dato. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent TO LET, CARTER'S TERRACE, Tfawajd, HQUSB of nine rooms, detached Wash home, also good Stabfes, with 4 acres of land, park of which is laid oat in a gcod orchard. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent '"""W»l» TOWN SECTIONS I E[AVE several Sections in various parts of the Town for sale, well adapted for building purpose! or for holding for future profit, F. FEREIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. 2142 AID R. Aloork's Sale—A splendid stock of Men's and Beys' Clothing at greatly reduced prices j Boys' Norfolk Suits afc lit 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed (Trousers 8s 6d, usual price Us 6d; Ladies' Hose from 6d a pair, a special Hoe afc Is ; a great variety of Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, must be sold; Ladtei' Seron Oxford Shots from Si 9d



mENDERS Wanted — For the wearing of X two thousand pairs of Boots, aring of to—J Mkllor, Tancred Streot SPECIAL B*rg«Dß at Duncan and (Jo, C*sh Draper?, Tuncred Btreef—Double width Dre«s tuff B§d yar^. ; Black Dre*s S^rge, worth In 6d, now Is; Velvrteena at Is 3|(l yard ; F*oey Muslin for Rlouaes 3§<i yard, 4§d, upwards; Coraeta, strong and serviceable, 2a 3d j do rubbish at our sale, butt all new and clean goodf, 2 98 BOOTS ! Boots Boots bu Boots a*,—Mellob's Zealandia Bor Store, Tanored Street ~ ENTERTAINMENTB. ODDFELLOWS' H A v L Ashburtom RETURN AND FAREWELL TISIT of Wyld and Preedtnan's Famous and Marvellous ' BRITISH BIOGRAPH. (The only Genuine one in Australasia.) FOR ONB NIGHT ONLY, TO-NIGHT, (WEDNESDAY). When a SERIES OF NEW PICTURES of Exceptional and Extraordinary Interest will be Exhibited for the First Time in Ashburton, having only jiafe arrived from the Palace Theatre, London, where at the present time tney are creating a furore, THE BIOGRAPH Rtproduce* thn Latest Events from all parts of the World. A Delightfully Novel and Instructive Exhibition, moking two hours af continuous eDJiyment for Old and Youog. New Genuine War Piotaren, New Piotnrstque Train Rides, Now Humorous Subjects, New HistorioAl Films. Prices—3», 2«, and Is. Box pl»n »t Jones. 2 11? SPECIAL NOTICE. fXK ACCOUNT of fch« Bteamer »rriflng too late to cat oh the Express the Manage' ment has arranged for a SPECIAL TRAIN, io that the Public will not be disappointed. 2^152 ABHBURTON SPORTS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL "CARNIVAL Domain — THURSDAY Afternoon, -February 21. The Ashburton Brass Btnd will be in attendance. —-X'UCS OF WAKi— Cutting the Turk's Head. Foot and Bicycle Racas, Afternoon Tea will be provided by lady mtmberH of the Clubs at a small ohaign, Ifc is the duty of every true sportsman to be present. 2 155 A BHBURTON HORTICULTURAL A. SOCIETY* ANNUAL SHOW, 05 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, February 22 & 23. Afternoon Tea and Concert, ENTRIES oloee with the Secretary en WEDNESDAY Next, 20th hut. E, M, DODDB, 2 133 Hon Secretary iiiiiiniToirMUsiOAL union. Q.KAND pROMENABE ■CONCERT, BULLOCK'S ABOADF, THUKBDAY, FEBRUARY. 2V At 8 p.m. All the Leading Artiste Etgogetf, Songt and Recitations (illustrated by beautiful Limelight Views.) Fall Orchestral Selection*. Admission—One Shilling. 2 146 L. HOBBS. See, S~Tr~WTWpWEW s~~cr_ u"r oh Ashburton. ASH WEDNESDAY (February 20th} 7,30 a m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Llfc»ny t and CommSnation Ser' vio« 715 p m—Evening Prayer and Bermon On the Wednesday evening In Lent, the Vicar will deliver a sonrse ef chart addresses on * Human Life la the light of Religion. 1 1 The faint 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. WOODTHORPB, BI.A, ! _, Vicar ' LLEWELLYN OWENf M.C.S.M,. OERTIFIOATED SBAOHER, Local Repr eseniative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7 ILL Become Music Lessons (practical V i and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 ; average marks obtftinaa IS per cwal. PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MRS JoiNSTON KESUMEB. Teaohiog on TUESDAY, i" 2^bh JTwp7 ■ Havelook Street MOUNT SOMERS HOTEL, MOUNT SOMERS, THOMAS WEST—PROPRIETOR (Late of Hobobata Hotbl) T~\FBIRES to Intimate to Commercial JL/ Representatives and the. Travelling Public that the new additions to this Hotel are now complete, and good accommodation dan be relied upon. ALES, WINES, SPIRITS, E?  from t^e Best Oellayi. AMPLE STABLING ACCOMODATION AND GRASS PADDOCKS. ASBBURTON No 21NDUSTRIAI BUILDING SOCIETY, SIXTH APPROPRIATION OF «300 To bb Sold sv EFindbk. mENDERS for the above Loato will be X received at the Society's Ofßoe, Bar nelt Street, on and up to WEDNESDAY, March 6,1901* FRED MAKKIG, 2 152 Seoxetaryi ": MONEY. SPEClAfiium of £450 to leiid on fin Mortgage »I«o £4000 io luma to mii borrower! Apply to W BULLOCE



AiibAJNDAIE COAL 00., LTD. A SAVING OF 2s"pER CBNT'ON YOUB COAL BILL. WE have oppoirited MR JAM^S KLLIOTT, Goal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent (or the county, who wi supply Customers in Urge or email quantitiea This Coal Company has now opened two frfeh Bebtni worked at a distanca of 30 feet and 55 feet, the thickness being 5£ feeb and 6 feet, and is the best produced on the K»Btern seaboard. It i* an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, nod a good Domestic Cofci, burning with a flame, does not cparkle, and leaves a white ash It is both Cheap and Excellent). Newcastle, Westport and Mount Somers Coal always in Btook. Firewood and Shakes of all kinds. JAMES eIIjOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON 118 WANTEpr^~~~_2ZL WANTED-A Houie of about Ten Rooms fora good tanißt.-—Apply Hihky Stbphens«h. 2 134 WANTED—FarnUhed Bedroom, with or without m»as». Htate rent and particulars " Mechanic," this office. 2153 W~"ANTKD-A Good G*n*raU ~*Mres Sheet, Moore f tmt. _Jg.jf° FOUND, on Alford~Fomt Soad^A~Fnr Boa. Owner can have same by pay in* expenses oa applying t« this office. 2152 GOOD~Plwio>6Cond hand), £17 15* oitsh, or 20 payment« of £1 each. This is a bargain. Now P.ttnos fern £1 per month ; Organs from lOi per month. Two sptcial lines of Pianos-£33 and £44, on monthly payments of £1. Music, Y. Jinc, Bfriigß, eto—H M Jones WANrlD~Kn^n~^- Entries for the Ashhurton HortJonltural Society'i 'Show close Tc-Day (Wednesday), 2lst inst. Show on Friday and Saturday — E. M. Dobds, Hon Secretary. 2 139 OH Where, oh where" is the best Boot Shop! Why Mixlok'B Zeajandiaßoot Store, of oonmg. _____ WELL, it is like this—lf you want a real good Boot or Shoe for little money, ahen go to Mellok's Zealand fa Boot Stare WANTED KNOVtN—Men'e Blucheii 5b lid at Mellok's Zsalandla Boob Stare. : . T7IOK Sale, cheap, for U»sh~&ever»l hun V dred pmtrs of Boats and Shoes. Apply to Mkixob's Zsalandia Boot Store EMMMBKP. that~M»l,loß'B Zealandia Boot) Store ie'the leading Boot Shop Wonderful value afc Mkllob's _________ TEWffT, Fishmonger and Poulterer, is f_J still buying Old Hens, and any quan tity of Hares. Fresh Oysters by expre- To-morrow night. Opposite Mail Offioe.e ALL Loasby's reparation —Cinnamo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gam—at J T Ooooh. Storekeeper Y~OUR~REPAIKS donTTt occe at D Stock' Cash Boot Store OOTB Boot* From ls~to 30s, at^- M«£LOB*B Zffalapdit Boot Store R" KFAIKS ! fl he best ln~ATh burton.at-—M«u,os's Z-al»ndia Boot Store WANTED- Wise mothers to boy thei Boys'and Girls' sohoo! boots afc Mbi. lob's Zealand ia Boot Store. WE have the men and the. machinery and you can therefore rely on your ' work being done thoroughly at the ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS. 2 128 / 1 OOD Bicycles on hire at the Ecflpee Cycle CoV. Show Boomf, Tancred Street, Mr Balißtow'a late premises 2 127 S~ ALE - Fancy AVoVkT^lkTr^AraHri'iMi, Pedincs, Can?as, Berlin Wools, Lin^an, and Stamped woik aencraliy, all reduced, daring Mi<s Aicobn s Bale mHE ECLIPSE .OYOLE 00^. NEW SHOW KOOM3 ARK NOW OPES, Don't fail to call and He them. 2 129 SPECIAL Bargain Sslo-Gboroe Duncan and Co again to the front witn ail round value in Drapery; Every line a nibble. Here are » few : —Roller Towelling 2|d ; Grey C*lioo, 12 yardt for Is 3d; White Calico, 12 yardi for 2s 9d f Women's Bbok Btookit>gs Bsd pair, Summer Gloves 6_tl, Prints 2Ji, 3^d, and 4^d, worth 2d yard more i oome and see display at) shop front— Geobgk Duncan asp Co, Tancred Street a tor SPEND your money wisely by getting best value obtainable—Try Duncan an» Co's Bargain Sale—Colored Counter panes 2a 3d g White Satin Quilts, toiled, matt g; 4s 6d, 5s 9d, apwards; Honey Comb Qatltt at same prioet; bound to go Quickly, a few pairs slightly soiled—Colonial Blankets 18i 9d pair, for 12s PA, 24s fed for i 6» lid $ Unbisaohsd Danmak Tabling ll|d | ißMffor Twilled Flannelettes at 4|d yard, worth 6£d Dreiimakiag done at •oonomioal prices ; flfc and satisfaotion guaranteed. Note addreis— /XEORGE T\UNOAN fi_ -fiO., U*EORGE X/UHOAN O% KjQh TAKmiv 8s»llf, Aihbartcn 399 WANTED Known—Tha* wha* wa do we try to do wtU. Bear this In mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit i and, Ladles, remember it b«for« fitting up your Boys foe the holiday— Mibchel ana Ssroer f% ARDEN Hose from 4d per foot, Rubber VT and Canvas Hose «f ton best quality, Nosel Spray Tape, etc, Large stock to select from at the lowest prices —Habsi<et Bbo__ , HEBE WE ABE AGAIN. —-CANNOT" BE BEAT.—. SMALL •xptntel aiftblea ns to give special value. Flams for all:— White Handkerchiefs 2|d, Turkey Red Handker chiefs 4d each, Working Shirts Is 3d and 1b 6tf, Men's Colonial Tweed Bac Buita 22« 6d, Tweed Trousers gs 961, Buch Eugt 3s 6d, Dtslm Trautert 3« 9d—it DUNCAN & Go% READY MONEY DRAPERS, T»ncredl Street. WANTED Known—Thati our Oilolothe and Li&oletsmr are bought direct Irtm tbe British Mltll, and stand unrivalled for variety and value*—Mitchell and Turnei /CARPENTERS Tools at bedrock prices \J Registrar Gratet from 12a 6d, Tilec Registrars and Mantlspiece* oompist^.frGin §2s 6d, Our prices defy compel 16c»- HABDIiB¥ BbOS NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENOI CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TiHAsr; IMPROVED FARMS FOX SALE. 530 acreo Raogltata, 250 aores Ciaramont 250 acres Wkltotft, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kloggdown, 1000 aorer Ot»»o» 500 acres T«ttara« And others of various sJaer is Borth Oantei bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres F»irlle, £05 aorei Totara, and 2^5 aoret OBot|rk ' ; • Also unimproved agricultural »nd gra^in ffira» of vnrJoas tlsei on th» Ralneliffs am Lavelt Ettiitts, u d two well Improve Statlea properties »f 7000»oreB each,



i#, _ The Vincent Extended has dropped buck to her site of «<tarfcin£{ operations. (Dne Vincent d. cV« is working full time, Meisrs Nppb are making capital headway with fitting up operation* at the Oaimmuir. Messrs Luke and On, Wellington, who are build'ng the machinery for the dredge to protpect the Li w ss, Great Beach, Union Jack, Prince Imperial, and Royal Sovereign oluim»j expect to have (he whole of the contract ready within two weeks. Messrs H F New and Co are making rapid progress with tht pontoon*. The tender of Mr H Nelson for the ereotion of machinery, housing, tablet, etc, for the Grey Kiver Consolidated Dredging Company (Limited) wsb accepted yeaterd&y.. Tha machinery for this dredge, which wai manu factured in Melbourne, has been received, and ti now being carted on to the claim. Mr E Roberts, consulting engineer for the Ahaura River Gold Dredging Company, reports that Mr Joseph Jay, the contractor for tht erection of the machinery eto, hat the top tumbler and shafting op, the engine 1* in position, and he is fixing up tha winches and toreen. All the timber and ires for buildingis on the ground, Th- Globe dredge hasj wade a stsit by obtaining 13oa Extra gold'iaving tables are being placid on the dredge. Nel'on Creek's lirge return has caused a flutter in the market. Great thing* may reascmobly be ? xpeoted from this dredge. The Dart River starts work in another w«ek. The New Alexandra, which was almost being wound up a few weeks ago, is gradually increasing its returns, and there is now a t roßprct of wiping < ff the debti incurred. O. Magnus, D, Pavekson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser« of Canterbury. MACKUS, PAIERSON AND GO Gold Dredging Bbokebs, 208 High Street, Christchureh Reliable and straightforward advice given en Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has oad l§ years practical experience ott the Molyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq; AshhnrtOß Re reaentative LOA^BY'B Stands unrivalled for Indiges- WABOO tion and Liver Complaints It is purely herbal, sad cannot | irjare the most delicate constitution. Ire effect is almaet instantaneous; r single dose utually relieve?, whilst, one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO dom not require a dcsst>n hoitlos to be taken before you can judge its valnp. No other Medicine adver ti^ed a«ke you, as we do, to buy only one bottlr j take i' regularly according to directions, and then give the verdict- Hundreds of testimonials in our poise*iton prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy bad failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Lobby's Wahoo Ln»sby'« Waboo—Price 2i 6d, everywhere Sole nmnnfftctarerß and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MxNUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd Dunedin. Wholesale Ageniu— Kempt borne, Proeser & Co, N Z Drug Co I Ltd j~ F.L.0.1., No. 5. MEMBKRS of the above Lodge are requested to meat at <h« Arcade Chambers on THURSDAY Evening, at 8 o'clock, B. BENNETT, 2 154 Secretary no"tTobT" Kennedy &j Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Bom Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Reid & Gbay's /^ehburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on ail classes of work *s utual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both having been employed by Reid Sr Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shews, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all wjrk entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices* 10 Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINHg. THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of INGUSH ALES. Agents for Ashbarton— Mbssss Shear man Bros fH-TKBW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltp Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Bfcorei; Went Street, Aittbnrtion. Ip VERY Description of Farmers Li RequWtea »t lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware 3addlery c Corntaclrs, Woolpßcks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Ooven, Eto, Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from otir Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are Id a position to obtain highest poesible price, I for ail grain placed In our hands for dispoml, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to esquire from us and inspects our g««di before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Fariat for Sale on our bo«ka, and fonnerr wishing to purchase would do well to oaii on us for particulars :~ ---1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaaul „ 1051  Chertaey H 1958  Dromore si 1180 „ Springburo „ 276 „ „ •■  674  Watertoo ,; T. F» GIBSON, Ma»a|[eff REID &GKAY. TTAViNG PURCHASED t^Hl ORAN6.E IALL,; Intend to oonvorb the rame into the 0091 complete Show room to Oauterbcry! where & full Line of »il Agricultural Implemeati and Fittings will he kept. Farmers, Contractors, and AgrlotaUuriv lists generally are invited to call and Inspect for themselves. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &o, 11 Deer ing " Ideal Binders, Mowers k American " Mw\>" Drills Ao. REID & GEAYf BURNETT BTREETL CHEAP Cottage Property «-| acre set tions.no! Cottage, situated in Oxfor Btrsefs, Hampstead. i»O£» price required Apply to n '■ * T. BULLOOK. OIJR Boobs and Bhoei aell themselve have a look vi D Siooi's price*.



"" * sTMbBIEKII>X?r Monumental Sonlp'tor, 60 StaJford Bt, Timßio tA LWA YS in Stock—A Sri XA-'rolaaii^eeleotton of Marble And Granite Monumentß, Dtaigas i*nd Ijlstim&teß for : warded* oa appUcatbn. Lefcfcer Cutting in any style KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Hftirelook Street*. HAVE just; opened New Business In the Pork Lino. Small gooda of »13 descriptions always on hand. The public | are speoi&Hy invited to call and inapeot Pork Saueages, (fresh. Daily oath buyers of dary fed Pork. JMOS9JH2C3-AY TOBA.CJCJO Tha Latest and Best I Manufactured by 0 Williams & (Jo I



CONSULTING OFI'IOfAN Mr Ernest} M Sandetoin, DBOAI, FS MO, who has lately returned after six yearß* special study in England and Coa tieentp may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary arMßoial light being" tisetl. Doctors' pre| fl'criptions prepareJ. Fees moderate. Coa suiting rooms, Caehal Street W., over M Bandsteln, jeweller, Ghriatohurp?S 9to 12, t t 2 to6dail? . ' . _



IT BAVHO HIS BABY 1 My baby was terribly sick with the diar fboea," says J H Doak, of Williams, Oregon We were unable to cure him with the Sector's assistance, and as & last .resort we tried Ohamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoaa Eemodyi I»m happy to say It gave Immediate relief $>**& a complete cure,' For Wta 1 bj-|LBh|«rt©B: prog'Cloinpany ' -■■■■' ' Smoke New "f«a«i