Householders' Meetings.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH.

There was & medium attendance of house faoidtre at the Boroagh sohool last evening. Mr W Craighoadj chairman of the retiiing Committee, presided. The reporl and balance sheet having been read, ihe Chair man said that the report showed that the eohool more than maintained its high poaition »b ono of the beet m the country. He mowed the adoption of the report and balance ■beef;. Mr Meddins seconded, end thj mo ioo was carried. Mr H Wt Jones moved a hearty vote of fehanks to ihß teaching ataffl for their excel lent work doting the year, Mr D Tfaomai seconded the motion, and compared the improved condition of the ■ohool with the efchte of affairs aomt years •got Th« motion wsa carried amidst applause, Mr D Thomas thought that the outgoing CtommSfcfcet deserved an acknowledgement for fihe manner m which it had done ito work. He moved that a hearty vote of thanks bs passed to Ihe retiring members. Mr Craig head briefly respoeded, He thonghti thai the Oomroitf.ee was entitled to some oredifc for the success of the sohool, teeing thtt it bad selected the very capable staff the institution po»8S88ad. This was no easy matter whets the Committee had to ohooie from to many ail apparently capable tetohere. ' The Rev T Fee asked if the Chairman had *sy information to give re aeoondary edaoa tion io Aahburton. The C h&lrmau aaked tha Seoretary to read the report of a special meeting recently held hy the School Committee, which was to the eif'icb that certain recommeudattona had been made to the Board of Education Tha following were elected a sew Com snittse :~ Dr Haufcer ... .„ „. 44 W Oraigfoead ... .43 H M Jonen .„ ... ... 36 F Steel „ ... 34 Bay Fee ... ... .„ 32 F H Beokingsale ... ... 24 JT Phaup 23 A HeWßoa ... ,„ 23 R MoCallum 23 There wers eight other candidates. The Committee met immediately after wards and eleoted Mr Craighead chairmaa*

HAMPSTEAD

A fair attendance of residents attended at the Hampstesd schoolroom last evening. Oa the motion of Mr Cawsey, the Rev R A Woodthorpe was appointed chairman of ths meeting. The annual reporr,of v. aatiafactory n*ture c was read by the Secretary, and tihe Adoption of report and bftl»B3fi sheet was moved by Mr Cawsey, seconded by Mr A Qst, and carried Twelve candidates were nominated for election to the New School Committee for the ensuing year, and after a ballot the following ware declared duly elected :— Bflva R & Wooithorpe and G B Inglia, Me»Brß J 0 Oawsey, S Payee, A 0 Hardy, W Thompson, Q Andrews, Andrew Orr, aad W J Crooks. The usual votes of thanks wtr« pained to tha retiring chairman, Mr Otw«ey» and to the former Committee. At) a meeting of tha newly elected school Committee held afterwards^ Mr Cawsey proposed tha'; Ray Woodthorpe be oleotci chairman. This was oeoondod by Mr Payne and carried unanimously. Mr J C Bell waa aresppoiated Secretary, ac was the former mretaker. Tho Secretary waa instructed to ©btain fenders for fuel by next meeting. It was resolved that the monthly meetings ba held Id future on the second Monday m each month. Mesarn Caweey aad Inglis were Appointed a visitiug Committee for the month. Th© ecavengering question was held over for settlement uotit next month, after which the meeting close:!

TINWALD

The annual election of the Tinwctld School Committee took place last evaniug m the sohoolroom ( The attendonce of householders was email, and Mr Clothier occupied the ofaair. Ths following were elected as a committee for the coming year;—Meesra Clothier, Jw Hampton, Ohaa Hawkins, J Fergio, F Boeningtan, J*s Gudial!, and S Qile* A ha.irty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and toacherß foe the good progress laado during the last year. At a committee meet'ng held afterw&rde, Mr Clothter w&B reeleotod chairman, and Mr Biggß, secretary, Messrs Hampton and Fergte were appointed a Visiting Committee, The monthly meetings were fixed for the firs! Tuesday m eaoh month.

MAYFIELD.

At the hot»eb@lders' meeting at Mayfieirl it good many were preietib. Tb» outgoing Committee reported thab the number on foil wm 60 The total balanoe at tha bunk was iBIS 11s 4d. "During the year the Key Pur ohnie and Haiu hid started Bible lesaone After school boars with tnnok success, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded bo Mr Ooopsr and Misa Hight, the teachers, fot the S;ood work dene during the year. The ollowicg ware elected s Committee:— Messrs W G Gallagher (Chairman), W Oakley (Secretary), J Dallow, T Baaney, J L Cbria iccsen, G Good, and J Trethewey. At a Committee) meeting held after the eleotion, the following officers ware appointed :—Mr W G Gallagher wm re sieoted Chairman ; Mr W Oakley secretary ; and Mr J Deilow •wm appointed to oountereSgn cheques, Meitrß ueod aad Trethewey were choaen as % Tieitlng Committee. The meeting all Ibreugh was vary orderly^ and the rssalt) of the election was very satisfactory, &U bub one of the commltteemeo having children ab tho school.

MOUNT SOMERS

Thate was a very Bmall attendance ab the suaaual masting of householders held m the Mount) Bomera school. Mr J Hood was »ottd to the chair. The Secretary reported that the balance to the credib of the commit tee was £29s Id that) the school had had & unooeaefml year, and that the buildings and groaadii were In good order. There were ooly six uominatloaa for the seven seats, viz —Messrs Tail), Harvey, TurSos, Price junior Price tenior, and Bennett, and were declared •lected. At a sobetequent meeting Mr Taib WM ra-eleoted ohalrman, and Mr J Prico janiori was re«eleobad Secretary and Trea taror.

WILLOWBY

At tttt moating of householders held m the WiHowfey ■ohoolroom, last ©venleg, fee the purpose of electing a School Oommittee for the ensuing year, the following gentlemen were elected :—O Aston, W Bruokahaw, S S Oh&pmsß, W Harding, Rsv J D Jory, W KeaniHgton, and W T Lilh Mr S S Chap man wos elected chairman

SPRINGBUBN

At the annual meeting of householders bold m the Spriogbarn schoolroom, only fcwo nominations were received, consequently * oommibtee was aot eleoted.

ASHTON

The following gentlemen were elected aa a oommittee of the Ashton school for the #nauingyeftri—W J Browo, JJamieSon, J DBell, J feheskrer, RGilmour, W Stevens, and J P Blee. Mr J P Bice was elected tlhairroaa^

SOUTH RALAIA

(The householders' meeting was fairly well attended, and Mr Hardy was voted to the chair. The accounts for the year, and outgoing committee's report were read and adopted. The Inspector's report was read and commented on. Th© following were eleoteS a obw committee:—Meaara J R Sharp. (ohairßoan), M J Llddy, A Haslett, 0 ShaQQ&n, J MoLoan, W Cromie,Eß Wright.

BUSHSIDE

Thß meeting of householders at Bushside was well attended: Ml- A Aldddge was appointed Chairman of the School Commit* tea, sad the following were also elected : Messrs G Liliey, B Lilly, W Cookson, W Plttook, L Bigg's, P Green, Doting the evading a satisfactory report was read In connection with the work of th« outgoing Comnlttae

Claims Against a Wellington Tramway Company.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, April 22 The Compensation Court has given judg ment-in the oases m which claims were made against the Kelburae and Karori Tramway Company for land taken for and property injuriously efftoed by the continuation of the Company's line from LambfeoD quay to the Botanical Gardens. In the eiuim of the Rev W M Fell, for £2300, the Court awarded £746 12s 6d without costs ; the E award to cover all subsidences unless caused jby new work In A J Littl< j ihn's claim for ! £450, the Court awarded £230 without costs, not to apply to further subsidences. George Baatin's claim of £600 was reduced to £441, without ooats ; the award to be reduced by £60; if the rent Is reduced. Owen McO&rdle's claim for £450 was reduced to £289, with oufccost*; the award to be reduced by £31 if the rent is reduced. The company is also required to maintain the bridge to give access to the property of one claimant, and a protecting wall m another case, la each case the respective parties are to pay fees— £7 7a pet day - of their accessor,

Narrow Escapes From Drowning at Sumner.

Some very nairow escapes from drowning took plice near the C*vo Bock, Sumner, about noon yesterday, A boy named Alex Abbott was fishing from the Gave Rock, when hi» line caught m the rocks, and whilst endeavouring to get it loose he overbal' aoced himself and fell m the water. Mr Richard Collon, of Sydenham. happened to see the accident, and promptly jumped into the water, Ha succeeded m bringing the I boy co the shore, the lad being little the worse for his immersion Another case was of a boy Domed Richard Blazey, who managed to get out of his depth. Hjb grandmother, Mrß Gross, went to his rescue. She also gnft into deep water, and a man, whose name is uokaowrj had the presence of mind to seiza a lifebuoy and throw it out to them. The couple were thus brought safely to the shore

Breaches of Printers Registration Act.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, April 23 Two polico prosecutions under section 5 of the Printers and Newspapers Regis tration Act were dealt with by the the Magistrate thia morning. In th© case of Edward Johnson, charged with havicg within the apace of six months printed a a paper without printing therein his name and place of abode, Dr Me Arthur Wis miseed the information oa the ground thab the offence charged was not com* mifcted within six months. Robert Wright was similarly charged. The Magistrate held that the papor m qaeetion (" Final Notice to Debtor") did not come nnfler exemption stated m section 9, and m tho circumstances hflicted the minimum fine allowed by statute—£i for ona copy, with 7s coatta. The Magistrate indicated that he would be prepared to recommend the granting of an application for the reduction of the fine,

Robberies at Auckland

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph Auckiand, April 22 A burglary occurred at the Roll Boy Hotel, Waihi. At six o'clock thia morning thaeafe was found m a yard near the door. A step ladder and barrow were found near the safe, which had not been opened or marked, and which contained £35 mostly m silver. The bar had also been entered and £11 m silver taken out, Notb;ng ©Iso was touched. The back door ia always left, open for boardere use, Mats and bags bed been placed on tha flior to deaden the fecund. It is generally believed that Bomo professional craoksmen %re m Waihi. This morning it waß discovered that one of Messrs E G Browne and Go's mercery shops m Queen street had been broksn into and & quantity of stock and oash stolen. Entranco was effected by means of a window at tho back. Thia ia the second time within a oouple of months thia firm has been vic timised by burglars.

THE ROYAL VISIT

DUNEDIN'S AERAKGEMENTS.

Unitied Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin. April 22. The Queen's Stabae fund Ins reached £1517. The Reception Committee wiil now ask the Dnke to lay rhe foundation stone of the Queen's statue memorial on the Tuesday afternoon. Several members fspoke against the returned troopers from Dunedln having to attend a review m Ohristchurch to receive their medals, and it was decided to ask that on the occasion of the vleitfof the Duke to Dunedin, the South African war medals be presented to the men from Otago and Southland. The Committee feel sure, In view of the special sacrifices made by Otago and Southland In both men and money, the above request will meet the G >venor'a approbation. The reception on the Wednesday evening will be tho Mayor's function, and it will, probably, be held In Rose and GHending'a new premises m High street»

THE GOVERNMENT ARCHES.

WELLINGTON, April 22 The character of the designs for the arches which are to be erected by the Government m the four centres of the colony m connection with the Royal visit; have been considered. There will be a castellated arch In front of the Govern' ment Buildings m this city, an arch of classical design ab Auckland, and Sn Scottish baronial style at Dunedin. No decision has yet come to as to the style of the arch m Christchurch.

HONORS FOR IMPERIAL OFFICERS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Apri 22 Lieatenanf; P D Fitzgerald, of the 11th Hussars, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order, and Private Harold Fotce, of the Vest Australian Mounted Troopa, has been awarded the Distinguished Service medal; Oaptain Lord Loch, of the Grenadier Guards, and Oaptain the Hod T Brand, of the 10th Hußears have each been promoied to the rank of Major.

THE IMPERIAL BUDGET

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrigh fc London, April 21 , The Bank of England invites applications for thirty millions of 2f per cent consols at 94|, ranking ".parti passic with previous issues. The 2£ per cent rate will obtain from April 5, 1903. The other $bir,ty million of loau has already b,e.en placed. The list closes on Thursday ne^t. The details of the loan, aa cabled yesterday, are confirmed. London, April 22 The great financial houses o^Londoa took a moiety of the loan jolld on the same terms as ordinary inventors. American bankers are amongafc the applicants for the balance.

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign

United Prees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received April 23, 96 am OBITUARY. London, April 22 The Right Rev. Stubbs, Bishop of Oxford, and Dr Tanner, M,P, for Mid Cork, are dead. FOOTBALL. The final football match for the Association Gap under Association rules, was played on the Crystal Palace Ground, the contesting clabs being the Sheffield United and the Tottenham Hotspur. The attendance was 115,000, and the gama resulted m a draw. It will be replayed at Bolcon on Satur day.

Australian

United Press Association— Bj Elaetrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaku April 23, 9 40 a m, This Office 11 20 a m RAINS IN AUSTRALIA; Stdney, April 23 There is a splendid general rain of over three inches m some districts- Melbourne, April 23 i Good rains have fallen throughout, the State, which *vere very heavy id Melbourne, over 3| inches falling yesterday, accompanied hy a heavy gale A rough sea is running on the coast. THE LATE Q-BEN'S BIRTHDAY In connection with the suggestion made by the Premier of Natal that the birthday of the late Queen be kopfc as a perpetual holiday, the State Premier considers there are already too many public holidays. His Government does not intend to adopt the suggestion.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Iloers m the Field. United Press Association—By Eleottio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 23, 9 10 a m This Office 10 29 a m London, April 22 It is estimated that twelve thousand Boers are still m the field. Both* crossed thfi Natal line intending to meet De Wet. He was daily opposed and recrossed eastwards. Oartwrighfc was sentenced to a years imprisontuant for libelling Lord Kitchener. A brother of Mr J. W. Saner has been convicted as the ringleader of the Cape Colony rebellion, aod sentence is deferred.

The Federation Commission.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

( eceived Wakapuaka April 23, 925 a m,** Thia Office 9 40 a m) Brisbane, April 23 The Federal Commission yesterday interviewed the Acting-Premier,

Weather Rei>obt—Captain Edwin wires: —Frost tonight. Tennis Match—A tennis match between the Tlmaru and Ashburton Clubs took place &*, the local asphalt courts today during perfect weather, iSome capital play was shown on both sides, and the A«hburton club ultimatejy won Gcmhds iiNKWAL Meetikg The Ash burton liuards paraded at the drill shed last night, and mastered about 45 strong Afier being exercised by the commts" sioned and non'c mmissiornd officers, the Company was nnrched into the new orderly room (which, m the hands of Sergeant Tucker and hia assistants, is now almost complete) and the Annual General Meeting was held. Captain Sparrow presided, and read the report and balance sheet., which were adopted ac read. The various Co aimittees were then elected as follows : Finance—The officers and Sergts. Percy and Grant ; Shooting — Colour- Sergeant Schwartz, Sergeants Tucker, Percy and Grant, Jbance Corporal Olark s and Privates Bell and Sparrow ; Orderly Room—The non commissioned officers ; Social Committee—Col.Sergeant Schwartz Sergte. Tucker and Grant, Corpln. Andpr* eon and Willis ; Auditors—Llent Niooll Prvt Balgent j Custodian - Colour Sergfc Schwartz ; Hon Secretary, Sergfc Grant. Daring the meeting the officers took occasion to compliment Sergeant Tucker, and pass & hearty vote of thanks to him and bis coworkera for the undivided attention they bestowed upon the building of the orderly room, which will certainly bring up thu efficiency of the Company, and as certainly establish » genuine esp it de corps, not only among sections of the Company but also among Individuals, The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair. The success o! the DIC sale of pianos and organs still proceeds as merrily so ever, and there aeernu no abatement of business. The Sfth shipment was opened Saturday morning, and included a beautiful specimen of the maker's art m the shape of a magtsifi cent instrument by the well known firm of Richard Lipp and Son. i

MINING

United Press Association—By Sleotrto Telegraph Ddnbdin, April 22 During tbe week ended today, returns have been reported from 41 dradgee, the total yield being 1013oz 23dwb 9grs, or an average of 240 a per dredge. Additional returns—Empire 38oss sdwt 8 Upper Waipori 250s lOdwt, Matau 24cz, Evan'a Flats 15oz 12dwt, Reliance lloz 6dwb, Gabriel lloz sdwt

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN * TUESDAY, APBTL 23, 1901



NEW ZEALAND GOfSRNMBNU £4 Per l>nt Debenture loan. ISSUE OF £-000,000 Wnder the Authority of " T/i* Aid ti Public Works and Land Settlement Act 1900." MINIMUM PRICE OF ISSFS, £100 PERCENT THE Colonial Treasurer invites Tender* for £bOO,OOO New Zealand Govern* tnent 4 per cent Debentures, payable to Bearer, and of the face value of £1,000, £500, £200, and £100 respectively, m may be desired. These Debentures are secured on the Publio Revenues of the Colony, and ere issued repayable on the lab April, 1904, »t the Treasury, Wellington, New Zealand, of {if the tenderer so requests m his tender) Aft the office of the Agent General for New Zealand ia London. Dividends, represented by coupons at taehed to the debenture*, will be payable on the Ist April aid the Ist October m each year during the currency of the Loan, at the Cashier's Office. Treasury, Wellington, or at any Branch of the Back of New Zealand la New Zealand, or {if the debentures ere issued repayable m London) at) tha office of the Agent General for New Zealand is London, At the option of the bolder of any deben tare ifsued repayable m New Zealand, acd on the application made m that behalf at the Treasury, Wellington New Zealand, he may at any time during Its currency hart it indorsed payable, both as to principal and interest, at the office of the Agent General for New Zealand, Condon, or ab any specified Branch of the Bank of New Zealand m Australia ; Provided that m the former case the indorsement) shall be made not lese than tbree months, and m the latter oasenot leas than one month, before the due date of the nest ensuing payment of interest. The first Interest coupon will be payable on the let October, 1901, and will be for ft sum equal to six months' interest on the nominal amount of the Debenture. The issue price will be at the rate of £lot m moDcy for every £100 expressed m debsn tures (below which no leader will be s>o oepted), payable as follows :— Deposit of 5 per cent on application. Firsc insta'menr. of 45 per cent on TUBS* DA¥, 7th May, 1901; Second instalment of 50 per ctnt on TUESDAY, 4th June, 1901. Payments may be made m full at uny time on or after the 7th May, 1901, wad prior to the 4 h J^ue, 1901, fit a discount at the rate of one pound ten fhillitigs par centum per annumi Sailed Tenders, addressed to the Secretary to the Treasury, Government Buildings, Well<ngton, accompanied with the 5 per cent deposit, will be received up to noon ef TUESDAY, 23rd April, 1901, whea they will be opened m the presence of the Colo* nial Treasurer and the Controller *nd Auditor General, and allotment will forth with be made. If cheques are lodged with a Tender, they trust bo drawn upon a Bask m Wellington, and be marked by such Bank as ' good ' for fourteen days. Cheques leaned by a Bink need not ba so marked. Tenders may be for the whole or any part of the Loan, and must state what amottDS of money will be given for every £100 of the Debentures tendeted for. Tenders matt be for even hundreds of pounds sterling, and at prices wbio are multiples of sixpence Tenders at different prices must be on eep* rate forms. The nominal amount of Dtbea tures tendered for must ba written on the outside of the Tender. In case of default m the payment of any instalment at its proper date, the deposit and instalment {if an;} previously paid will be liable to forfeiture. If no allotment ll made, the deposit will be returned, The first and second instalments may be paid at any Branch of the Back of New Zealand either m the Colony or Australia, to the credit of the Public Account, or »t the Treasury, Wellington, not, later tha« thesevjral dates previously mentioned* Sciip Cc,' I.ificates will be issued, lobe r<ub=!'qut'P y ixcharged for the Debenture bonds. Tenders ust be on printed forms, wtroh may ba obtained at the Cashier's Office, Treasury, Wellington, oi at the Offices of the Bmk of New Z^&ltiod at Sydney, M«l bourn«, Auckland, Wellington, Christoharoh or Dunedin. - Office of the Colonial Treasurer, Wellington, 2nd April, 1901, 4 45 - ™ _ -pi' HI O 1 < S fe: % B I- Ph • f & pq ah q h 5 pm g 1 S U p < p P F ffl < g ' 53 IDIOYOLES from /J|J| |A BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do Guaranteed. Terms can be arranaed.—f HJMJONM,



Public Notices b"anquet " TO DAVID THOMAS, Fsq. To wish him ' Bon Voyage ' on his trfp to England. ALL who wish to subscribe will ple»ir call on Mr F« Makeig, Arcadf Chambers . 4 210 PUBLIO NOTiai i NOTICE is hereby given that the Kead- Iqr Room of the .Public will bo CLOSED to the public from 1 pm on TUESDAY, the 83rd inst, till 10* mots THURSDAY, the 25th met, as the room will be OMd as a Polling Booth for the Borough EUotioni on WEDNESDAY OH AS E FOOKS, 4 215 Town Clerk NOTICE. VY late Mr J W Hanmeb be sent to Mr W B Denshire, Aahburton, not letter than 25th April, 1901. D, THOMAS. 441 __ W. B. DENBHIRB. ASHBUHTON " RETAIL TRADERS' ASSOCIATION DURING the Winter Months, from Hay Ist to August 30oh, Members will CLOSE their batinesa premises at 5.30 p.m. J. T. Di BEER, 4 200 Hoa Secretary. ASH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNU-L ELECTION FOR MAYOR I HEREBY give notice that the following persona have been duly nominated at candidates for ekctloa to the office of Mayor, ":- i WILLIAM HENRY COLLINS JOSEPH BEALY And I further give notica that a Pol! 'or the Election of one of the above mentioned candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square Wcat, \n WEDNESDAY, the 24tb day of Apri', 1901, commencing at 9am end closing at 7 p m. HH FOOKS, Returning Officer Borough Council Office, April 16, 1901 4 148 LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD GENERAL ELECTION nr*HE following persons have been dnly Jl nominal ed ;i- For No 1 Ward—Georgb William Bodt For No 2 Ward—James Bishop For No 3 Ward—Thomas William Lill and '! homas Taylor For No 4 Ward—Reginald Coward and Arthdb Wilson As the number of candidates nominated for NO3 1 and 2 Wards does not exceed the number of vacancies, I hereby declare Messrs George William Body and Jamhs Bishop duly elected Membars of the Long beach Road Board for Ncs I and 2 vVards respectively, A POLL will bfi taken on THURSDAY, May 2nd, 1901, for the election of ONE Candidate to represent No 3 Ward, and ONE Candidate to represent No 4 Ward For No 3 Ward, at the Flemington School For No 4 Ward, at the EifMton School ALFRED A FOOKS 4 218 Returning Officer _DP^^v#_________T 11 ■!^_-b\^______e V'isJ^ 9____r#____Kv THE HRudge~Whitworth ATORAOtS EQUALLY \ THE LADY, who wants elegance, tBHE EVFfiY-DAY RIDER, who wanta re'iabilifcy, and THE SPEED MAN, whe must have the fastest possible, SECOND-HAND BICYCLES. I have the following Second-hand Bicycles for cale :— Lady's Sterling, £12 Gent's Sterling, £10 Gent's Masßey-Harris, Model 6, £10 Gent'a Rudge-Whttworth (Twelve MontW Guarantee), £17 Lady's American Machine, £10 Gem's American Machine, £7 The above machines are all m first ciaFa ; order, and are real bargains. Mail te aleared ab onoe. CITY CYCLE WOBKS, Barnett Street, Asbburton. "PBOPBBSOB- FERN, THE Celebrated Palmist and Physiog nomist, is m Ashbnrton. Palmistry free to clients. Questions answered on Marriage, Business, Talents, etc. M&Qds and faces truthfully read. Hours, 2 to 9 ; Fees, 2s 61. Address: Care of Mns Lestkr Souih East Belt, Ashburton. Private room upstairs. Clients are rcqaeatsd to call early, an tims is limited. 4 127 William Wood & Go, OHRISTOHUROH, \ MERCHANTS & EXPORTERS, CASH BUYERS of MUTTON & LAMB. T>EPRESENTATIVE>iII be m attend ance at Office m West Street, Ashburton, every Tuesday and Saturday. 4 155 MISS f! ARSON, MUSIC TEAnHER, Corner Will and William Rtreeta. COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM AND CO. [8 IMPBOVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fire< ASK FOB T&n IMPROVED ZEALANPIA. 480



[advi rtisjimbnt] 10 TBE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OP ABBBURTON Ladies and Gkktii&men, — AT the requeafc of a largo number of the Ratepayers, I hava consented to offer myself os a Candidate for the Office of Mayor, On three former occasions I have served the Ratepayers m that capacity, and if I am again elected the knowledge I have gained will enable me to further the inter* ests of the borough with credit. I SHALL NOT OANVAeS FOR VOTES, bat will leave the matter entirely m the hands of the Electors, believing that my record as ad ex* Mayor and Counoillor of many yean standing will be sufficient to warrant them m placing me at the head of the poll. Further, X beg to notify that I shall not use or provide any vehicles on Election Day, bob will rely on my friends either walking to the Booth or providing their own conveyances, if yon do me the honour to elect me, I shall consider it my duty to devote a large amount of my time to the discharge of the duties attached to that offioe, whilst every vote I shall give will be m the interests of the Borough, and the eleotora generallyj—l am— Ladles and Gentlemen f Yours Respectfully, 4 173 JOSEPH SEALY. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF ABHBURTQN. Ladies and Gentlemen,-— "jri V request I am a Candidate for the I > Office of Mayor, and trust on the day of election to be placed at the head of the Poll Hitherto 1 have nob had the honour of filling the Mayoral Chair, a?;d would re spectfully submit that rven this is no bar to preferment-, and that a previous term of offioe is not always thebes! qualification for resuming office. Twenty-two yearn of reni* decce and ac'ive operation m Ashburton has taught me t" know its history and the requirements of its people, »nd my record as a citizen and a Borough Counoillor ban, I submit, not beep an jnactira or barren oo«« Consistent with prudent economy, i am ; r favour of an active and progre*Bive policy sufficient tomce'. the increabing requirements of the town, and the inhabitants thereof; and while the past musb be conserved, the future, fraught with importance, mast have due consideration and forethought; and municipal affairs must not be dealt with by any laggard hand. Ladies and Gentlemen, lam daily among you, and my services are at jour command, if you do me the honour of electing me to the Offioe. I shall not only by vote, but by action strive to conserve your interests. I Remain, Respectfully Yours, 4 185 W. U. COLLINF. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF ABHBURTON. Ladies and Gentlemen,— AS ;i Candidate for the Council, I wish respectfully to intimate that I do not approve of canvassing for votes. Ever since my arrival here, twenty one years ago, I have been much interested fn the steady growth and prosperity of Ashburton, and if elected I hope no effort On my part will be found wanting to merit your confidence, and serve your interests m the advancement of our town, and the good management of its munic pal business. I am, Lad ids & Gentlemen, Yours r spectfuliy, 4JLO2 H. G. BEBRYMAN TO THK BLROKBBISS OF ASHBORTON. T ADIES & GENILEMEN,— Through circumstances over which I have no control, I am again a Candidate for the Council. If you do me the honor of re-electing me, I shall continue to do what I believe to br for the best interest of the Town. I olaim to have a practical knowledge of the Borough rtquiremente. 1 am! Your Obedient Servant, GEO. W. ANDREWS. 4 194 *"' " -'■ ■ ■"" '"■-■■-" —.__— 1..— —.,. -ll— ./ TO THE BURGESSES OF ASHBURTON. T ADIES & GENTLEMEN,— At the rrquept of a number of resident* Ih ye consented to be nominated for a seat on your Borough Council. For many years prior to taking up my permanent residence hero fix months ago, I was a frequent visitor to Ashburton, and with keen interest I have noted its progress. Naturally richly endoweri it is one of the most progressive inland towni m the South Island The Councillors and officers who m the past; have governed the Borough affairs deserve the highest credit for the excellent work they have accomplished—notably, m laying out and beaatifving tha Domain, which will prove a boon and a blegning to future generations ; street formation, asphalt footpaths, and concrete channelling, This class of permanent town improvement, should be vigorously continued, and con' sisteufc with fair economy I will support any measure necessary for the health and welfare of the Borough, If you do me the honour to elect me as one of your representatives, my services are ab yonr disposal. I wish to conserve th<> interests of the Burgesses to the bests of my ability, and endeavour, during my term of office, to justify the confidence you may repose m me. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, 4 205 A, WHITAKER. j [Abvsj] BORCUGH ELEOTION| TO THE BURGESSES OF ABHBURTON T ADIES 4 GENTLEMEN,- As I hare been induced to offer myself for re-election to the Borough Council, I ahonld be pleased to receive your support, as an evidence that yon are satisfied with my action as one of your representatives m that body. Should you think proper to elect me again, I propose to advooate—amongst other things, rating on unimproved value instead of the present system, whioh will reduce the rates on improved properties without diminishing the Borough revenue ; a better water supply for fire extinction purposes; a better public library, and the establish* ment of some self supporting institution— to be under the control of the Council—for assisting to keep young people from war dering about the streets at night. For the rest I may say that should you choose to elect me, my best efforts would be devoted to further the interests of our town.—l am, Your* Faithfully, 4 212 HENRY WILLIS TO THE BURGESSES OF ASHBURTON Ladies and Guntiißmen,— BEING very much interested m this growing and important borough, I have become a candidate for a seat m the Council. lam to because I think it possible my past experience may be profitable In the Council's business. When m London, years ago, I was a member of the Westminster Board of Works, that and with my trailing as an Architect m the great metropolis are, I thinkS qualifications of gome merit; however, the poll tomorrow will show if the Burgesses hnve sufficient oonfidersoe mmc to elect me aa one of their representatives, and If so I shall esteem it an honour, and I will endeavour to show myself worthy of such confidence—X am. Ladies & Gentlemen, Tours Faithfully, H 215 ALBERT AGER WANTED KNOWN. SPECIAL Purchase of a Manufacturer's Stock of Ladies' Sailor, Trimmed and Untrimmed, HATS, at Is each, for 14 day« ANDREW GBR,



DAVID THOMAS Clean ng Sal MELROSE FARM, WAKANDI. FBIDAY.~MAY 10th. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mb Bamubl Brown to hold a Olenring Sale 1 y Public Auction on the Farm, as above, cf the Whole of the LIVIS & DEAD STOCK THEREON, consisting of— 1 Q Draught) Mares and Geldings ; all JL& good workers 7 Light Harness and Thoroughbred Hacks 1 Yearling by Wamngton, dam Miss KutsUy ITwo yea? old Gelding by Gorton, dam Miss Lord Thorcmghbrsd StaSlloirt Fa ,,p e ai greei Warrington ) f\(\f\ Twa tooth Crossbred Wethers, UUU very forward A A A Orossbred Lambs, very forward QAA Two, Four, and Six tooth Ewes, f*\j\j m lamb to Mr Upton's Bhropshires IAA Baoon and Store Figs 8 Fat Cattle, 5 Milk Csws and Datoh Ball Also—Quanbltyjof Peas, Barley, eto. IMPLEMENTS, 2 Three-furrow Plough*, 4 Dray*, 1 Tip Cart, 3 Sett iix leaf Harrowp, Disc Harrows, , Duncan Cultivator, Cambridge and Wooden Sollera, Brake, Trap, 2 New McCormick Reapers and Binders, 3 old Reapers and Binders, Anglo-American Drill (new), Grass S«ei Sower, Grass Seed Stripper, Leading Carfa and Plough Harness. Also, a very large lot of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 4 202 Auctioneer FARM TO LliT ByTeNDEbT QAR ACRES of really first-elaas Land, j &\Jt) close to Eiffelton, on Longbeach | Road, owned by Mbs Sargisson. 30 acres fallow, 30 aores newly sown down, 85 acres la stubble, 50 acres m old pasture, with House, Stable, Chaff-house, eto. Lease for five years. Rent payable half yearly m advance. Tenders retornab'e to me on or before 4 p m on BATUEDAY, 27th April, 1901. For further particulars apply 4131 D; THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS, ~LTD I WEST STREET AUCTION MART iHiIDAY, APRIL 26, 1901 SPECIAL ENTRIES,— IBAY GELDING, 4yrs, good m saddle and harness IBAY GELDING by Tarantalus s good m saddle and harness 1 £\ FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT MAREB I/O and GELDINGS On account John Trott, Broad field, — 2 FIRST CL&BS DRAUGHT MARE', 5 and 6 yoara old, by Royal Corqueror To al Entry—lSO Head of all desorip* tionßt Sale starts 11 a.m sharp FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd; R FRIEDLANDKR, 4 201 Auctioneer Wh.ST STREET AUCTION MART Our Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APR7L {26, [1901. For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 251 "for private sale. TTI7E have for Private Sale, a first class Chaffouttfuß Plant, m good order. For particulars apply to 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROS, lav. PROPERTIES^ FOR SALE BY PKITATE TKEATY. 1500 'Acres Good Tussock Country, price £2 10s 2000 Aores Clood Tussock Coontsry, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tussock Coautry, price £3 1300 Acroa Good Tassock Country, pries £3 1400 Aores Good Tassock Country, price 170 Acres Good Taseock Country, price £o 304 Aores Good Tussock Country, price JSO Acres Good Tassock Country, price £2 10s 509 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, together with good house and stable, 3 mlleß from town 246 Aores Grand Wheat Land, 4 mileß from Ashburton ; easy terms 81 Aores first Class Wheat Land, fy miles from Ashbarton 500 Aores Mayfield district, with good buildings, well subdivided and watered 150 Acres Valetta district 320 Acres near Ttnwald 140 Acres near Tinwald 7500 Acrea Lowdowns Land, neatly all ploughable, price £2 4500 Aores Lowdowns Lard, nearly all ploughable, price £2 5a Goodwill of Lease of 945 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent 3a, 11 years to run 300 Acrws close to Tinwald 10 Acres al Allen ton: good House and Stable For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd Tenders. TBNDEKH. mENDERS Wanted for Thatohtog about 75 Grab Btaoki, All partloukra s,t the Farmers' 00-opsrativet Tenders close on SATURDAY Next, April 27th 4 191 Pi' MM—■—■ i mini I Wadb's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them; prise, Is



WANTED I SHALL not bo doing laundry work ol any description after this date—Mbs Haar 4 211 WANTED- Smart Youth for office ol Aebburton Mail & Guardian. _______ 4 192 LOST— Two Gold Studs. Finder rewarded. Apply this office 4 195 WANTED - Good General Servant, Apply bebween the hours of 2 and 3 pm. Mrs E G Caisr, Tanoted Street. 4 18 171 VANGELIBTIO Services, conducted by Hi Messrs Blair and Jonson; Arcade Chambers,? 30Tonight:. AH invited- 4206 WANTED KNOWN -That John Stacb of Trevor ton, ia again to the front with hit ohirnney sweeping implements, and is prepared to sweep ab redaoed rates. Or -1 ders oaa belofb at Kerb Bros Burnett Street _ 4 211 S^f RAYED Into my paddoek"ib~Cnertßey» Bay Gelding, {black points) white stripe on forehead. Owner oan obtain on payment of expenses. John Johnsok, uhertwey. __ Q287 WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair m presenb bcooming faehlonß should send for the new Geisha Frames; all oolours. Senb post free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hhndy, Hairdresser Dunedin. 4 85 WHKRE are you going my pretty Maid, To get a Geisha Hair* Frame she said. Post free for In 9d from thf manufacturer, A M Hendy, Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dinned m _ CARBIDE, C»rbidellPo7"Bik^ Lamps, Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Ohristchuroh prices— Habdley Br s, East Street "__ WANTED~Kiown — That "Mkchbli. , and Turnkb are showing Special Novelties m Suede Gloves, 1 reae Trimmings, Rloufc Goods, and ravishing models m Millinery OfT UUKSDAY, the 28th March at the Adelaide O?al, W Martin on hid BED BIRD cut several new niches m the record post, breaking all Australian records from j 2 miles up to the hour. Martin was paced by «, Motor, the first 5 Miles were done m Bmin 57-^ecß against 9oiin 8f <ecs, Rolph'a time nude m 1899 afc Sydney, 10 miles flew past m 17min 59|ieos being 44*<ecs : faster than the previnna bßb time. When the running for the 60 minutes was totalled out, it was found that Martin had established a n*w Australian hour record of 31 miles 13£0?ds "ANTED to Sell—276"Palra"of Best Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen 8 Waterproof Coats m all shapes, including Chester and Hopetown.—Akdbew Orb. FOB Sale, cheap, for (J&sh—Several hun dred pairs of BoDtsand Shoes. Apply Mkllor's Zealandia Boot '■tore BIG Bargain S*le is a continuous success at Duncan and Co, the noted Cheap Gash Drapers. The unanimous verdict is that we give far better value for Cash than the large and pretensions establishments at Christchnrch. How ia ib done; simply because our expenses are Atnali, and being direct cash importers, enables us to cell at bedrock price?. All are invited to ooma and judge and compare our prices "OUBBERStamps EubbeVStsmps! Local agent forßedfera'a superior Rubber Btampß. Same prices aa Christchurch. —A T H Wil liams, East Street. WANTED~For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy Bottles la 5 on sale at H E Bokkinqton's, Chemist o_BB 11HB CrowniDg Glory of a Woman is her Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ia nothing to fqual HBNDY'sEgg Jalep. Bott'es Is, at H E Bonninton's, Chemist. ANTED Known—That- we fipectTa ' early Winter, and fortnnateiy are qaite prepared for it. Everything seasonable for Ladies' and Gentleman's wear now showing m our spacious premises — Mitchell and Tubnkk, 1 he Drapers K8 ALCORN is bow showing~~new Winter Goods, new Jaokebs for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Dress Goods, &c» Special —New Millinery, latest styles, Paris Models Felt, Velvet and Straw Hats, Ribbons, Feathers, Quills, Flowers, Ac, Gloves, Furs and Umbrellas HENRY STEPHENSON. CLEARING SALE. THURSD&y7~APRTL 25, 1.30 o'clock sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON has received Instructions from Mb Ash worth (who has taken the Royal Hotel, Lytteiton, and, therefore, leaving the district) bo Bell by Public Auction on the Premises, Triangle, Wakanui Road, ALL HIS FURNITURE, &0., Comprising PIANO by Hummel, Suite Furniture m Rip, Double Iron Brass Rail Bedstead (very handsome), Single Bedsteads, Spring nnd Capoc Mattresses, Duchess Chests, Steel | Engravings, Austrian Chairs, Easy Ohaira, Carpets, Curtains and Poles, Wash Stands and Ware, Iron Got, Complete Dinner Seevice, Crockery, Cutlery, Baths, Boilers, Kitchen ÜbensDs, Sundries, etc. eto. As Mr Ashworth is leaving the district) my instructions are to sell absolutely without roierve, 1-30 o'clock sharp HENRY BTEPHENSQN. 4 196 Anotloaeer, NOTICE. THE VALFAO3IQN ROLLS of the following reviveS Districts will bs open for inspection from the 25th April to the 2nd May inclusive, during office honrs, LONGBEACHf Road District) —At the Road Board Office, Ashburton. WAKANUI Road Distriob-?At the Road Board Office, Ashburton, Objections to Valuations may be sent; m up to the 3rd May. 4 208 NOTICE TO BURGESSES. nno facilitate Burgeeies going io vote at the Borough Election TO-MORROW, arrangements have been made ia the interests of ALL THE CANDIDATES for the Council to send Vehicles round bh« Town from two o'olook till the Poll closes at 7 p.m., and to take voters to the Pol!. Those who may wish to be called for should oommunioate early with Mr H W Babbitt. 4 214 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD mENDERS are invited for grazing the X Domain Paddocks for 12 months. Con ditxons may be seen at the flown Clerk's office, where Tenders we to be delivered before 4 p n on MONDAY, the 29th inst. OHAS E FOOKS, . „ . Seoretary to the Beard April 25, 1901 ' 4 216 DANCING AND WOOD CARVING. MRS CURTIS ha 9 "Teiamed her classes 0? !|pAYS, ab 360 p m, for obil ■ dreQ,and73opmab Saundew' Bnildingi. Term from date ol ifcartlng 4 209 " TO~LBSr I WELLING •iT'Rooan, Verandah, . £. w? >hho«M*c, eonveaiently B lt a& tsd m Triangle, and only a few ohalni fr 9ra the Poit Offioe »Hd Railway Statioa HJ BULLOCK.



O. Magnus, D. Paterson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser• of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND 00 Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Christohurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux River* Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Eeq" Ashbarton Representative WHY have to pay for other peopk- e debts when you can geb epeoia value for Caeh at George Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Clothiere. Special Bargains, Special Bargains—Grey Calicoes 2£d White do 2M, Art Muslins g|,Oretonnes 2|d 9 lilnen Tabling llsd, Brown Turk Towels 3|d, White do s|<3, Lace CurtalLG, i taped edges, charming designs, Is 6d, Is Hd, 2aSd, 3s 3d, up to 15s, Toileb Covers B£d, Antimacaesars 7|d, White Satin Quilte ! from 4« 6d, Honeycomb do 4s 9d, Colored flo 2i 3-», ATr.rrfciu Leather 1 1 } d, Ticking DUNCAN & CO, BEADY MONEY DRAPERS, TAHCRED S rJ]RKK?J



JH. JEWITT, fiahmonger and m PoalSerer, Burnett Street, Fresh Oystere, Babbits, and all kinds of Fresh fleh |e»plght. fßslephtjxte §6