SPERINGBURN.

(From om Own Correspond en' ) Dating the bit two months we h&v* Bxperianceril very mild weathvr. m fact w can hardly btlleve that) we arsalmost through tha month of June. The days and nights •tactile have been warm and with the exception of two or three frosty sights the ■eason baa been very much m favour of ikong growth of vegetation and flowers. Several kinds of frait trees are showing buds fairly w«ll developtd whil» spring flowers have blossomed. Btock are m splendid OTBcJltiooand ahnttid favourably pull through the reßtainder of the winter should it prove stormy mod rough. At; the time of writing ■> ehango has m% ia» a heavy shower of rain from the > on-west is lulling. Although raia war needed 10 some parts we are afraid of the te§ueieoe, viz severe frosts and aaow. Work m the district is fairly plentiful for yoang men at the present time for much toad improvement it taking place. One m particular m»y be noted, and that) is the road landing from the ijack of Stavely Hall to the fitne kite, ertotad a aottple of years ago by lit- iMßgdown of Cbriatofaareh. This re qutns tshiafly piok aud shovel work and will bit for iomt tlmg* On our Mount Somera branch of railway !■ to ba »«en an old passenger carriage aoHtemptoouely styled "Black Maria', which tan beem m use for aoms time. B is of a very old and 4lHy {appearance aod not fit for the work assigned to 16, On ordinary daya paaeengera object strongly to ride ia it ated prefer to sib on each sfchera knees its a rooking oarriaga. It appears *s if we get the east offf from other branches, and we hope that after the Royal visit that 'she' mtkf ba soot for repairs, and may never use fthie side again. At> the masting of householders on Monday evening for the purpose of selecting a School Committee for the ensuing year, Dine house holders) pat m an appearance, and the 1 following wore elected :—Messrs MeFarlane, 1 lahsirman), Young, Fergus, Eagle, Burgass, Bstowr and Rutherford. Ab the meeting lield afterwards it was deoided to close on ffiharad&y night for midwinter holiday!, and reopen on Monday fortnight On Tuesday evening the schoolroom was packed by the scholars and their friends to pay farewell to Miss Anderßon, who has been Infant; mistsrets for three asd a half years, and baa now accepted the appointment of * sola charge' m German Bay school. The Eight's entertainment) took the form of a Booth! evening, and the programme was divide 1! kito three parts, musical, refresh* menU, *ad presentations. For the first part Mesars Drayron and Jago (who are always to the frorat) m singing, and who are always well raosl'i-ed at concerts), and Mr Bavies, a visitor m the distriotj, and just aaro&s from Sydney far a holiday, contributed songs. Mr Davles has the reputation of a high class vocalist, and his rendering of * Qui Vive 1 vim ■o well received that he was loudly recalled. Mr Mo8«g and Willie Morrison contributed femuiiag rooitatSons, while the Misses Daisy, Blanche, and Jessie Smith played musical piece*, the piano being lent for the ocoasion By Mrs Baird. Mrs Hell, of Stavele?, acted as accompanist m her usual well known manner. For febe second part the refresh ments ware given by the ladies of the Dorcas Boolety,*and parents of the scholars, and Qoald not have been excelled m any district, When all been cleared ap the Rev Mr Weitbrook®, on behalf of the scholars of the Springfeant school m a very happy and pointed speech, presented Misa Anderson with a baaubifal and neat tea set, m a token ©f their good feeling and respect for her; »nd Mm Cook, on behalf of the Sunday Bohool scholars from the Staveley Charon of England Sunday School, presented her with ■ sum of meney. Miss Anderson made a •nitabto acknowledgment m each case, and wal loudly cheered. After Messrs Morrison, Eate chairman of Committee, and Mr Bakfi, baadmuter,' h»d spokea higfcly of Miss Aadersois'o capabilities m an energetic and •ffijient teacher, and Mra Neli had spoken of heir assislaiice aua tniaenoe ia the Sund&y School, she meeting, a most enjoyable and interesting} oue, was brought to" a close by Bioging ' God Save the King.' Owing to Indisposition, theßevMrPurohas, of Mount Burners wan OBfcble to be present, and aant ao apology, (stating at the same time while ■orry for the loss to the district), he was pleased to hea? of Miss Anderson's promo* fcioa, and wl»fa«d her every success m her Bew home

CORRESPONDENCE

twe do not held ourtelTes responsible foe minion* sxprensed by out correspondent

THE GOSPEL OF ATHLETICS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —It la not considered good form to orltiolße a man or hia expressed opinions •' behind his back," and lor this reason, I sincerely tegret that, it was impossible to enter a protest against Mr David Thonrn' concluding remark at tha Amateur Athletic Clab'a |athering on Monday might before, he left: for hie weJl earned trip. I a*** an old resident of Ashburton, have known,-and respected Mr Thomas for a number of years- I appreciate ** true spots," and believe m all legitimate «ff@rtn to Indaoft oar yoaug men to develop sod conserve the physical part of their being,. Having Baid thia, Ifc will be under stood I have no animus against Mr Thomaa, nor c%n "I be accusad of being an "old fogey", who has forgotten thab he was once a boy Mmaelf. Bus, anlesa Mr Thomas has been misreported, there are many who will'b.e. extremely sorry fcfeafc the apeakeg waa ao carried away by the enthosiasm of thoae who entertained him as to state tkat " nothing tended to elevate young fellows like bona fide athletics. No religions association could Influence yoang men like amateur athletics could." Will-"you, sir, compare these opinions with those containad m a recent leading article on the misconduct of Sunday footballers, and the behaviour of others of similar ilk. I have been educa ted to believe that the aoul and mind need as 'much if not more attention than the body, and many of your readera like j myself will contemplate with dread a community of young men who are aimpJy j trusting In the '* Gospel according to Athletics" for their p*e«ent aod eternal welfare. ** Fitßfc things first" is a motto which out young men should keep before than. If fciey will act upon thla modeat advice" of a well'wisher, they will soon indent that the wise man la he who ■■ trains all (she wonderful powers that a bensfieeafe Creator has endowed him with, and not the least of these is his Spiritual nature which is fche aim of all truly •* religions associations" to foeter and encourage.—lam youra &o.» __WA3y(HMAy

THE ROYAL VISIT

Ouitxsd Pmm Asseotation—By Kleotrlo Telegp*ph—Copyright WBttiKflTOW, Jane 19 Daring the afternoon Hia Boyal Highness received numerous deputations, who pre-. tented him with addresses from the oitizena ntil publio bodien m the central portion of *ha colony. The deputation m every case oonslsted of four persons. They were reoeired m the b<»H room of Government Hotiee, where their Highnesses stood on a dais, with Lord and Laily Ranfurly and the memhera of the staff. After all the addresses had been presented, the deputations formed » group oloie to the riaia. and Hia Highness mafia a speech m reply, expressing his thanks for the loyal and kindly sentimentm sxpretaad is the addresses. He expreaeed tho pleaiare he had derived from meeting the Maori peopla and viewing the volcanic dittriott of the North Xaland, and aald he regretted that time did nob permit of his visiting the Marlfaoroogh Soundß, Hia Highaess eoEOluded "We shall certainly carry »«w*f » delighfcfol and lasting reooi~ lts&ioa of the beautiful Te Ska a maoi and ifea psople." Th« Kia Or* !ev«e at Oomn^ant House today Iran largely attended The Duko &a& Dwch«s» received m the ba!lraom s and ea&h ■hook hftsdf) with every parson presented*: Owinf t« the large number of volunteer! wtto h*v& have offered to go to the Cbriafconureh review, the avatlabla Bteatpex ao:jommod*tion ie inadequate. Mr Napier, M.H*R 5 h*s telegraphed to th« Minister of Dofecce to see if another steamer coald net . |« scrasgai for.

It) is estimated that bhnre will baa surplus of_ betwsen £300 and £300 m connection wish the Royal Rfoeptioa Committee's aoocunts; Christohdroh, June 19 Some discussion h*s taken place with regard to the stability of the platform? erected for the public m Victoria Square and Hagley Park, and, a% a result, the City Surveyor hau submitted a report stating they will ba quite safe. His opinion i» endorsed by the loojl architects; In order to ailay ary feeling of fear on the part of the public, the Association of Architects baa bef n invited to take the matter up, and will meet tomorrow to consider whether they will report. All the special arches are m the course of construction. They will represent the frozen meal industry, Agricultural and P*ataral Associations, shipping, and the Westlaod province. The Sovernment will have a special arch typical of New Zealand. Wellington, June 20 Rain is still with an, and this morning ie again showery. Owing to the heavy rain yesterday, and the possibility of slips, the trip to Wairarapa has been abandoned, and the Duke will limit his railway journey to Pefcone, where he will visit) the Frozen Meat Woiks and the Woollen Factory. The Government; have made presents of gold nuggets and greenstone to the Duke and Duchess . The English jonrnalisti at present m Well ington and Sir Donald Wallace of the duoai suite ware antertained by the local branch of the Journalists Institute today, .' The visitors expressed themselves highly deiigh' f«d with the attention received m New Zealand,and feared they would be killed with kindness before they left.Some of them to their surprise found old a(quaintanoes among those present.They avowed consider able surprise and pleasure at the high statue of the newspapers m the colony.-

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By KlecSrio Telegraph—Copyright

> Roceived June 20, 9 22am

! MUTUAL RELATIONS

Washington, June 10 A peremptory note from America I hag induced Oaba to incorporate m ' her constitution America's definition of "mutual relation" (Received June 20, 9 49 am)

SNOW IN NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney, Jane 19 The area of forty thousand fquare miles of coantry, from Armidale &orth to Tamberumba South, is covered with snow

SLANDERING THE FIFTH

Adelaide, June 20 Oh»ndler, editor of the Free Lance has been sentenced to six months, and fined £50 for a libel contained m an article reflecting on the morality of the Fifth Contingent, while m camp here .Received Wakapaaka June 20, 9 11 dm Thiß Office 10 7 &m

ASSASSINS OF KING HUMBERT.

Beblis, Jane 20 Three workmen have been arrested" at Meissen, aud extradited to Italy, charged with complicity m the assas sination of King Humbert,

OHUROHESjAT LAW

London. Jane 18 The free Ohnrch of Scotland is suing the United Free Ohrarch m order to determine a title to land prior to the Union In October.

The Peace of Europe.

Reoetved Wakapuaka Juns 20, 9 4 a, m This offina 9 35 a m Berlin, Jtrae 19 The Emperor, speaking as Guxhaven said, that the mutual esteem and comradeship displayed by the AUioei m Ofaina had assured the peace of Europe for many yeare.

The Plague.

United Press Association —By Blectrio Telegraph—Copyright

P.eceived June 20, 9 22 a m Capetown. June 19 Seven hundred and fourteen cases of plague have occurred at Capetown up to Sunday j 338 having proved fatal.

SOUTH AFRICA.

THE INSd

LENT BQEB

United] Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 20, 922 & m, This office 1030 am j London, Jane 19 Kraitzinger, at Kleinfontein, threa tens to commandeer all persons giving information to the British. He states that he does thia In virtue of the pro clamation " annexing fche northern portion of Oape Colony to the late Orange Free State at beginning of the war

Wellington, Jane 20

The following &ew Zeaianders' returned bj the Westr&lia last night:—Second Contingent—Corpl Thompson, Ohrietchuroh; Private W H White. Fourth Contingent— Corpor&l Woof, T&kap&u ; Privates Clarke, MUtOQ ; Wkite, Hampden ; Hart, Oaiefield; Paton, Dargaville; Robinson, Mangere; Cross, Opotiki; Tenner, Tauranga. Fifth Contingent—Privates Aitken, Inveroargill; W S Macintosh, InveroargiH ; MoKeohnie, Waikaia; Monk, Dunedin; McDonald, Fielding ; W J Brown. Stratford ; Lister, New Plymouth ; Milkr, veterinary surgeon, Auckland, a member of the Imperial Light Hone also returned. He waa badly injured m the back through his horde being shot under him and then rolling overf

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Wellington, June 20 The New Zealand Times publishes a rumor thab the Premier will probably vieib England fur the occasion of the Kind's coronation, and to attend a Conference of Premiers, likely bo be held there. Auckland. Jane 20 The eoh of William Sellwood, while crossing the Waikato River with two others, fell out of a canoe and disappeared before assistance could be given* The body has not yob been found Ddnedin, June 20 The heaviest aheck of earthquake experl enced m Arrowtown for many years was felb last nighb Ib was accompanied by a loud roar, and shook buildings to bheir foundations

Hoisting the Flag at Rakaia School

The ceremony of hoisting the Sag took place on Wednesday afternoon The weather waa rather damp, but a considerable number of the public were m attendance ab 230 pm, inoludingaseotion of the Ashburfcon Mounted Rffleß The chairman, (Mr Sharp), explained m a few words the objeot of the meeting, and called oc Mr Hardy to hoist the flag. This was socomplished with the able assist anoe of Miss Holmes, of Homealea; Short addresses were given by Messrs Hardy, L'l'mbie, Thompson (late master), the Revs Riddle and Mathias Mr Gee, who some dime ago composed an ode to the Sag, recited the same, and copies ot it>ere dis» tribnted as a memento of the occasion The children Bang under Miss Aingley, a number of patriotic songs and the National Anthem, accompanied on the harmonium by Miss Annie Hardy Cheers weia given for the flag, the Sohaol Committee and others, and an adjournment waa made to the school, whens Eefr«ihms»t» were indulged in.SaTsral

* snapshots were taken of the children and I Rifles The rain caused the proceedings to be cub bhorti, but it was badly needed It continued raining all night steadily, and !i still raining House Fair—Despi c the web wmther' there was a large attendance at Messrs Friedlander Bros horse fair today when a, large entry comprising 150 hordes wa» brought forward; Pri • 8 propel satisfactory draoghb sfcook reali"'"-g up to £48, harness horses £28, hacks £15. A number of entries were received from the North Inlands Har ness ponies making £32 and £27 par p»ir respectively.

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY

{Before C A Wray, Esq. S.M) M. Mahoney was charged with drunken* asss, and fined 10s, and on a further eharee of resisting the police, was fined £.1 or 48 hours' imprisonment on each charge. Civil Cases—Craighead and Berryman, v Henry Cranfield, £7 2a 6d. Mr CreseweU | for plaintiffs; for whom judgment was^given by default! Wiofca (Barrytown Flab Gold Mining Company No 2) v Fried lander, Buckley, i&oFarlans and others. The evidence m this case taken on commission continued from the previous sitting Hugo Friedlander, examined by Mr Oreeswel! (for plaintiff), stated he was acting as Gnainran of Directors up to the time of the dissolution of the Company, and was yorry to say he had taken an interest) m the affairs of the Company, Hid received notice of an assignment from Mr Hannan, but was not awara m whose favour the document was made. Attended meetings of Directors whtn he waa a 6 home. Was not ■kWRre where the minute book of the meetings wan to be found. If Mr Stye ie declared it had been handed over to his office under instructions, it might be amongeh the accumulation of old books at hia firm's premise*, but he really had no knowledge of it. If it could be found he would nob objeoC to produce it. He had visited the West; Const once m oonuection with smother Company, but never regarding the No 2 Company m question. The business of the company was principally ia the hands of Mr J C Duncan. The directors probably gave Mr Styche iustrue tions to correspond with Mr Haonau and he believed that any business done by the latter was on behalf of the Company, Did not knaw that the present Bill of claim wkb for £160, and could not remembor seeing any claim for more than £80, of which £40 hf»d been paid. Auy two directors signed cheques. Did not remember that a gold watuh was presented to Hat man by the directors. Was noo aware that EUaaan was appointed solicitor for the Company by resolution. Believed thaee proceedings were initiated by Mr Duncan, who 'ran the show. Personally he did not'know where the claim was, This concluded the evidence. Larkins v Danedin ami Suburban Goal Coy—Evidence on commission was alec taken m this case, Mr Jai Gibson coal merchant oE Ashburton giving det%ils of wages paid to the coal carters m Dunedin daring hit 23 years connection with the trade there* Train Alterations—On account of the running of the Royal train on Tuesday uext, the time table for tha ordinary passenger's trains has been altered forthat day. The tr*un which usually leavea here for Christchurch at 11 a m. will not leave ! till 11 40 a.m. and the train for Timaru which usually leaves at 10 65 am will not leave nutil 11 50 a.m. The norch express will ran 45 minutes later than tirae'table times from Oamaru to Chrlatcharch. i Goods and live stock traffic will be entirely Ruapendetl. 'JHECANiBii Islands-The Roy G-eo. B Inf»lis>, who recently visited the New Hebrides Islands, will giva a short account of bts trip m the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening next;. In the couree of his address, he will exhibit; 150 views, including *wo mapa of the islands which shows their relative position to New Zealand and Australia. A collection will be taken lv aid of the Sabbath school funds,

MINING

Onited Press Association—-By Eleotrlo Telegraph Dunedin, June 19 The river has fallen fairly fast during the last few days, and it is probable that the dredges will start work m a week The Junction Electric dredge ii working away still The pontoons of the Rise and Shine dredge are nearly ready for launching The Royal Maori dredge has the buckets m position ; also the winches The Gibb's Beach dredge had a trial on Saturday, during which she struck fair wash, Some alterations have to be made bif ore the dredge can get properly to work Four loads of machinery aie expected weekly for the Gold King dredge, on which the upper framing is practically finished Donssdin, June 20 Today's Sales—First Chance 2 parcels at 32a; Fourteen Mile Beach 2 parcels at 40s j Golden Bfvnr 4 parcels at 5s &d, 5s 7£<3, Kelly and Casey 22s j Paotoius 21s 6d, 22a ; Three Mile Greenstone 12s 3d

fHB ASHBURTOS GftJASDiAN : MtJBSDAY, N,JUNE 20 1901



Weather Repobt—Captain Edwin fore casts :—Weßii to southwest and south gate; glass mo and much colder weather Rehkabsal Postponed—Ob account of the wet weather the ireheareai of the national anthem by the school children which was to have taken plaoe this afternoon has been foatponedc ._



Morrow, Bassett ii Go, Wills Strict, Amburton. IMPOETBD PLOUGH SHARES. RANSOMESVR.N.F. and HORNSBY'S "O'j SHARE ALL SIZHB IKON FIELD GATES. 10ft, life, and 12ft FEIsCIKCJATEBiAL ; 'M. FRIES*; Kamger ANDREW OBR. f MMENSE ARRIVALS o» New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES' NEW CORSETS, NEW DRESS GCODB NEW SILKS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHEKS, NEW RIBBONS), NEW MACINTOSHES. NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW OABPBiTS NEW LINOLEUMS, NriW GOODS ,■ IN EVERY DEPARTMENT NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEST BCOICH, IRI3H, ft ENGLISH SUITS MADE FROM Fit and Stylb Perfict. DRESSMAKINgTdBPA BTMINT, Giving the utmost fiatiifaclion. •■■(*: Orders Tukkbii Out With Despatch ANDRKW 6m. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TUST Arrived, TWO CA&IS OF Electroplate and Sberlbg Silver Wart from the celebrated Manufacturers, WALKER & HALL. SHEFFIELD, Artiolea suitable for Presentation* and Wedding Presents a Specialty, INSPECTION INVITED. ! WATCHES* Another Parcel of three dozen | NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEKS at 27« This 1b the watch that has given >n®h nnfailing satisfaction, that it is needles to mention its numerous excellent qua) ties. Everyone sold is an advertise mcc In Itself. SEW JEWELLERY $1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. 3m Brooches, Bracelets. Baneles, Muff chains• The Newest Novelties In Gold Charms The Latest Appliances and Appointments FOR SIGHT TESTING jast to hand, J. V. DE-BEER East 81reef', ABhburtoo A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & CBESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS iOHRISTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OPFICB ab Mb Davison'b, West Street Ashburtcn, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other dayi when necessary. They wil! be represented m Aahburton by Mr J. Davißon, who Is authorised to reeelvs Instructions on their behalf, sod to wh*m oommunioatiom may be addreaeed. We have various iom« of money awaitln nveßtment ab lowest ourrent rttea. STRINGER & ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS. CHRISTCHDRCF & ASHBURTON timokft New V^n.



Public noticee ' MONEY. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Secarity, m sums to salt borrowers. Apply to MR a W. PUBNBLL, Solicitor, Montgomery's Bnfldln c WEBLEY & SONS PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the lato MbOsbob Coombes 'connection, will visit Aeh burcoQ and eurreuuding districts three times per annum, viz., March, July and November Orders may be left ab the Cotmnfrcia! Hotel or with Mr L'eweliyn Owen at his Mngjo Studio, Aroade Chambers, Ashburton CYPHERS INODB4TOE CO (Of Wayland, New York, USA) I\.TANUFACTURERS of Incabators, ixl. Broodem, and Poultry Supplies. Head office for New Zealand— Broad Bay, Dunedin. Write for new Illustrated Hit, it it free 61_8 P5 | « © h3 CO 5"o 3 I ■ ~ « s*i - ii 8 S ft l » f O -..IE it^> H" -^ * - Urn h^ 3,5' "* ~ fcj H! ISll^ h^ t : gg »,. of B'a / ■ i i' LAST THREE WEEKS GREAT STOCKS-TAKING SALE. WE HAVE a few New Machines lefb fitted with Weetwood Rims and Dunlop Tyres, which are guaranteed for 12 Moathi. Aico, some good Second Hand Machines, for which we will refuse no reasonable offer. Outer Coverr, Inner Tubes', and ali Extras ab speoia! prices during sale. SEE OUR WINL9WS ECLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY, Tanored Siree TO FARMERS, GRAZIEBF, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDERS, AND ALL BESIDENTS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. SHOULD you have business of any kind . to transact r> quiring the assistance of the middle man, it will be to your interest to interview UEOKGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a compll menfc. Should it be private saie of sheep, cattle, or pies, the shipment of mutton to London; the sale looally of meat m the works, should ifc be more satisfactory to dispose of your skins ; should you require farm implements, etc- ; should yon require to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require jto sell your grain or produce or wish to disppse of your [farm or have money for investment, or debit to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will be glad to have a ohat with you, and assist you m every possible way to put you m the position when and where to sell to best advantage, and to buy the best article at lowest ratei. In dealing with a maa with a fair general knowledge of the businsas, m touch with the best firms m Canterbury, you can rely upon what co Company or Association can supply, as their belt men are only paid clfioerß, who, when the little extra pressure ia required, are always found wanting, m personal supervision, civility, and identical interests. With me this its assured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertions. Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and two for yourself I am starting m business on my own account), and every assistance will be kindly remembered. We have all had to commence life and doubtless you know the difficulties to contend with, George Fisher, Arcade Ob ambers, Ash barton. 51 YOUB OHAKCE FOR ONE MONTH THIS LOT FOR 20s 1 Silver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lamp Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp Oil, 1 Dunlop OntßtJ, 1 tnbe Solution, 1 pair Trouser Clips, 1 Frame Rubber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, 1 Stick Chain Graphite. Money back if nob approved. Delivered Post Free. Cash with Order. Oates, Lowry and Co., ZBALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, Bubxett Street j ~XADiEB 1 | f~*\ FNUINETaiIor-madeCoatumes, Habits I VJT Jackets, Bainproof Mantles &c, made to measure m the latest) Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guaran | u"ed* GENTLEMEN! We have just opened on* ex s.s 'Ranga tira 1 a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suiting, Serges, Sootch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavere, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real 1 Donny brook' Irish Friezes, &o. Buiti to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Our motto is alwaya ' Satinfaotion !' CRAIGHBAD & BBRRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, JASHBURTON



FRIBDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART Our* Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held THIS DAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 20,1901 For whioh we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 249 PROPERTIES FOB SALE PKIVATE TKEATY. 2000 Acres, all m grass, well fenced and watered; good buildings ; price £3 10a 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 L4OO Acres Good Tnsaock Country, price £8 170 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £ 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £4 350 Acres Goad Tussock Country, price £3 10s 28 Aores, together with good house and Stable, 3 miles from town 246 Acres Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Aahburton ; easy terms 81 Acres First Clasa Wheat Land, 2| miles from Ash barton 500 Acres, May field district, with good buildingß, well subdivided and watered| 150 Acres Vaietta district 320 Acres near Tinwald 140 Acres near Tinwald rSOO Acres Lowdowns Land, nearly all ploughable, price £2 1500 Acres Lowdowna LarJ, nearly all ploughable, price ££ 5s 300 Acrpe close to Tinwald 10 Acres ai Allenton; good House and Stable For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd DAVID THOMAST FOR PRIVATE SALE, Cose bo Fairfield Factory, QA ACRES OF GOOD TURNIPS, with OU a run of Grass and plenty of Straw. Apply 5J75 D THOMAS, Ashburton PBOPEBTIES FOB SALE. I HaVE FOR Sal 2— Several Good FARMS m the Athborton County, imongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, May field, thoroughly im proved, £6 500 Acres, Rakaia,thoroughly improved, £12 550 Aoires, Mitcham Boad, no buildings, £5 200 Acren, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s 87 Acres, near Tinwald, splendidly improved, £20 140 Acres, near Tinwald. improved, £14 10a 1000 Acres, Laurietrn, no buildings, £6 207 £ ores, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly in> proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Boad, Improved, £5 81 Acres, Ashburton Forks, no build" ings, splendid land, with 150 acres riverbed, £19 420 Acres, Chertsey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhuret, £9. 5000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, m tussock, m blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 500 Acres, Ooldetream, good land, no buildings, £6 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 1400 Acres, near Methven. splendid land, grand improvements, £16 476 Aores, Springburn, improvements, nearly new, land good; £7 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £459 2 Aores, close to the Woollen Factory, five roomed house and extensive buildings £630 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tancred Street, Afihburton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good knd, 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 500 aores, Winchmore, good improve* ments, £6 15s 697 acres, Rangitata, subdivided^ well watered, and improved, £4 i D. THOMAS, Aahbnrton mHE GOVERNMENT INSUR. ANOE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Business under " The Workers' Compensation Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acte," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc., apply to the Local Oifico of the Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901. 6 149 . SMOKE NO^GAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by T O Wimjums & 00% Richmond Va. Smoke J»ew Tenai



WAITED. TTCTANTBD Known—To Let, two Shops — ~~Z — 7~T «„..„„ M«n * ' w't'l Dwellings attached ; rent 6s or otheiwitt on Farm or Station. Good Conf.cM n.ry Ka«> Street 61_9 references. Apply by latter to M.0., oare -rTrT ANTEI) _ )jiidieß viß | firß Dunedin will MAILQffiOQ b_^ W find Hendy'a Hairdre»in X .Saloon*, ... __„ „ ." " T „._ Princess Btreet, replete with every comfort C± ° I? Rabdlky Bros, for Ironmongery |nf H RitdtMß , D ' g> g^mpooing, Singemg, etc X^ ? m™£* and Bru»hware; Mantle Toilet goodt of every diioription Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 10a -_ *> -I —£- Banges om YTtTANTED—Liadies desiroun of dressing VV the hair m presents beooming fashions WHAT prize takers for pastry use ' should send for the new Geisha Frames • all Patty Pan baking powder the great colours, Senfi post free for le 9d Jrom the novelty. I munufsoturer, A M Hbndy. Hairdreßßer, /SiILB"LAINs"r^v Pf I inatantly of <vll _1 5 \J irritation by Loasbys Koolibah. Few 171ARMERS and others, prepare for the I applications cure X? Winter, and have your Home made «._.. . Tm __ ~~Z~~~. ~~. 77, ■ i "heery and "brieht with the powerful VyANTED -Purchasers for Colonial Acet y Jeae Gaß< E / timftteß given by Hakdley; "T Blankfits, 15s 9d and 19s lid p^r tj ßO g B pair • Down Quilts 8a lid, % lid, 13s 9d at Peaece's, corner East and Bnrnett .__ ** moke ew yen aa Street ______ «J_B -—^, s^w -__ ip _ M ™ r -— WANTED — AH working men to — secure a Colonial made salt for NOTICE. 27s 9d j- Btrong whipcord trousers 5a lid- _____ 6a lid at Pbakce's, corner East and Bar .. _. y mEKLY BALB of pjgß| p ou i try , nett Street*. ■ 6 5» jVI Qowi, Produce, Furniture, etc, will ITUMY Chilblains are relieved instaOtly be held at usual on and quickly cured by Loasby's Koolibah. SATURDAY NEXU, JUNE 22, Very soon cure« «_,„ f)AfTY Pan baking powder 1b the great fl HBNRY STEPHENSON, X eat novelty you ever «aw. Sold all 6.'« Aactioneer grorert. ' -—^^^S^^E^^^:— —=. ■ WABTED-Ladiea to see onTrTn PUBLIC NOTICE. ,peL P^h2^k,HJif PSo PSr KOYAL VISIT 10 ASHBURTON for Is lid ; Colonial (school) Knit Hose ——- la per pair ; all sizes.—Peajjce's, corner ALL COUNTRY SCHOOLS are hereby EauUnd Barnetfc Streets. 660 t l^2 te& fco RBBemble L in fr«Bfc of fch« ._ .—: — Fost Office not )at«jr than 11 am, on PATTY Pan haking powde* wants one TUESDAY, the 25th inst, to be m atten trial without prejudice, two patty pan» dance on arrival of their Royal Highness, for nothing t^e Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and mHE "•' LILY STARCH "m superiorto YorJ ;. . ' . 1 any. Hoasewivea will find it most, AU Teachers and Members of Committeei, eoonomioal. Sold by al! storekeeper* 5 312 Me "q»M«* ,«» *>» »«» «h»rgt of their I_. y s reßpeotife Schools KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strains, W H COLLINS, . Bruises, Stiff Jointß, etc. Try it for 164 < Mayor. Chilblains ~~- ■ " —' ~ '.-.1, .iinuni* t.mu- r~TT—7Z BTAR O^ ASHBURTON L.O.u, No. 23. Ol' GfcOKGE J&MS exoel all otherß} O they are delioioup. Bold by all store kee Perß 5 313 rilH'R Members of the above Lodge are N' ~OW m the time Ladies to get your evr-n -*- "quested to take part m the reoeption iog Bhoeß for the season try D Stock's *° *h»^ Duke of York and Cornwall at Blue Boot Store! Chriafcohurch on SATURDAY June 220 d» Sale, c^pT^^ls^vTr^n R. THOMPSON, W.&l V dred oairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply THE Nz FARMERS' CO-OPEBATIVE Mbl OR'a aealandia Boot M-or* A^SOOIAIION OF CANTERBURT, ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of Ltd. various kinds are the best* Try them. •»— Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 HPHE RETAIL Departments of the — < , _ j^ Association will be open as usual on NEW BOOKS. — LesS we Forget, SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., and oloied Hocking; Pro Pafcris, How we Kept ALL DAY on MdNDAY, 24fch inst. the Flag Ftying, McDonald; Scoundrels ; T F GIBSON, A Narrow Way, Findlater ; Emu's Head ; 6 166 Manager The Mayor of Little-joy ? Bans the Impres 1 — — ——— jible;Day« of Doubt; My Indian Queen, ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL Berthly; £19,000; Magazines; cheap Editions.—H M Jones. ROYAL VISIT WANTKD Known—That we make no —- charge to the public for the magnifi mHIS COUNCIL'S OFFICES will bt cent exhibition of evening dress fabrics and JL requisites, now on view m our large windows. CLOSED on 24th inst. . In view of coming festivities, we would By Order, invite every lady to view this particular F. MAINWARING,MsI window.—MJTOHELL& Ttokkb. Clerk GliOEGßlJraOA^^ AehburtoD ' Jime *°' im 6 18° M SPECIAL ANNOUNOEMENT iTTt^K^BTAl¥~W^TkY~^^ EN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper mLh 0F TaNC RhD STREET, than ever- Men's Navy Serge Suits, , WIDOW, DECEASED. formerly 27a 6d, now ?,2s 6d; Colonial Tweed m__ Suits were 37a 6d, now 89a Ild, Bplen^ld - Lli Claims against the above estate must value; Tweed Irouaere 6» 9tj Colonial befnrnished to the'Exeoutorso/oßox make do were 9. 6d, now 7a lid | note— 6g ABhourtoQ P , O , on or before July 2nd, our working Men's Colonial Saddle Tweed afger whioh th wil , DOfc be re cognised Trousers, worth 15s 6d, now lla aa ; best T T nmnwW9< . TT # Mole Troasers 5s lid j Colonial Knitted i,» M iiji iprmv i Exeoutors Sncka lOd: Colonial Knitftfld Drawers, job UAWiftb l,kl>i>y ( price, 3a 6i, worth 4a 9d ; Shetland Knitted J^UTlOifi UF KiiMUVAL. Drawers 2b lid, sold elsewhere at Zi 6d ; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong sohool wear, o ., nni . m v a nt\ x>TTQTKr-iroo 8a 6d upwards ; email Boys' Navy Serge SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. Rniokers Is lid and 2s 3d. Al ealue ; T%/f"RS POBINBON haa removed to new Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2Jfi, 4J, and ixJL premises at the Triangle. Thank s^l ; Men'a Elastic Braces ll£d, Boysdo4^d ing the public for support received during upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, the past three years, and hoping by strieb special value, 2a 4^d upwards. Fancy Cotton attention to business to merit a continuance. Shirts 2a fid, Uoion make do 3s 3d, Wool do Ladies waited on at thefr residecceß. All 5? 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel letters punctually attended to; furniture Unders 2a 9d upwards. In conclusion— bought, sold, or exchanged 629 Zttf£i£r£s£s*sX'£ FEEPS AT IHK KLANDS. y°° DUTOAN 2"3t%L* BBM , pHOTOG K APHB~th.,B~th., K« R.Md. , . — v j; will be shown m the Presbyterma T7IXTRAORDINARY Value for CASH— Church, by aid of Magic Lantern, on ili Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; THURSDAY, 27Mi inst., at 7,30 p m Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big Rev G B Inglis will give a short acceunb dis<jounb for Cash. Now is your time to buy of hit trip at less than Mill prices ; come and look for Colleotion for S»nd»y Sohool. 6 187 yoursbtv-s; best value m Canterbury, large T^l AllUN*« MOrU'GAGK & AWEJN'JY" size 14s 9i, extra large 19» 6d, weight and JJ>| CO. OF N.Z, LTD. qaality guaranteed f only obtainable at Timaro GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, — Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street IMPROVED FARMS FOX SALS. P* _, , , "" 530 aores Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont ATTY Pan baking powder the »reat 260 acres Waitotiß, 200 aores Waihao, novelty, two patty tins fcr nothing 250 aores Kingsdown, 1000 aerer Ofca'e, grocers 500 acres Totara, mHE most up to date novelty of the day Aod othelfß °* VftrioJ ß al£et ln Sottlh Oanfcer X Patty Pan baking powder Imptoved for w , th g ht 0 S3) GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats , h a< - *rM «,„,„. nA -Tongues, Table Delicacies, etc-have 117° 'S? J2?«» SJ Mrw T?6ftra' *ud ~*B£™%gZ3S' i«! Also JSUS^fSU«I and g r.dn« T>AI'TY Pan baking powder contains a Trmi of various sines on the Rainoliffe and Ht'aaoh ( e,' a°oV,r p ' levels Estates, and two well improve W^^AHxJffiirnKNuWJN— -Strong Dress tatian properties «f 7000 aores each. Tweeds 6a ild dresa; Figored ________»>_»__-__„»__--_ ---blacks from Is lid j evening shades m NEW KEALAND BAILWAYS. Nan s Veiling, Is 3d.—PBA»OB's, corner mmHmm East) and Bnrnett Streets. 6 61 ROYAL VISIT H Where, oh where la the Best Boot —■» Shop? Why Mmlow'b Zealandia Boob rp IOKETS to Chnstchuroh, for use on Store, o| course. ± MONDAY, 24th mit, will be obtain ~— ■'■'- " "•■■' ■ able at the Ashburton Booking Office on GENTS Court ghoea from ?h 6d Ladle SATURDAY, 22nd. Paesengerß for the evening shoes from Si 9d at D Stock's Morning Trains te Christohoroh on the 24th Blue Boot Store are requested to purchase tickets m advance. FUR NECKLETS, FUR NECKLETS— A IQ2 BY nutwu (Natural Bk! D g)-8f»oUl Purchase of 6 ltj2 BY ORDfeR. Travellers' Samples, offering at lesii than one tttjß, the underalgned, the Ooaohbuilders third the usual prices, at Is 9d, 2s 4Jd, 3s 6d \\ ttn( | Blacksmibhe of Ashburtoa, upwards; now is your chance to get comfort hereby kgre* te GLOSS our respective and warmth at nominal prices—at pl ftoet o f businesi oh SATURDAY and GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, MONDAY Nest, the 22ttd and 24th mit, on The Noted Cheap Cash Draper*, Tanored the oooation of the visit to Canterbury of Street, opposite Arcade TuR.H the Dake and Duoheis of Cornwall — -. aß( j York:—• \WT ANTED Known—That Gbo Donoan „ . n «..«,««. W and Co 9 Cheap Cash Drapers and «ffisjtf LSiEK W T nJlJ^ffiS firms are Burpr!«ed how we do it. The W C Simpion, Ffl Steal* 6 188 following prices proves our assertions:— "ABHBURTON BOROUGH OOUNOICT Uiibloachod Grey Calico 2id, White do 2|d, . Cretonnes (new designs) %& upwards, 33 mHE Borough Coancil Offices and inches wide Twill Flannelette 3fd upwards, X Circulating Library will be CLOSED 36>ohe8 wide do 6|d and Bfd, wld elsewhere froln i p . m on FRIDAY, 21i6 iost. till 9 ft.m at B£d and 10P ; Lace Curtains from Is B£d, ;^ n TUESDAY, the 25th in»t, bsing Holidays two yards wide Sheeting Mfd, Tapestry i f OE tne n oya i visit Counterpanes 5s 6d upwarde, White Sattn OfIAS. E, FOOKS and Honeycomb do 4a 6d upwards, Ohfntz jgcj (Down Clerk Bed Covers 2a 3d, Conbingent Rugs now 2a lid, Door Mats llfd, Heartb Rugs 2« 6d, --^—. — Toilet Covers 7|d, Colonial JTlanaals from 'epmarp SPfYRT atJrk'D'P 93d, Crewdson'B Long Cloth 4sd, Forfar s|d bl^UiiJ- StUtii SPORT upwards, Art Muslini 3-|d opwarda, and rjTTTJq aTTWS nrrvru numerous aSher lines equally as oheap tiUJN* U-UiVS. GUNS. GEORGE DUNOAN AND 00, Beady Money Drapers and Clothiers, UAO R I C W DOflC Tapored Street, opposite Arcade 6128 lIHIIULLI DlitJU* GEOKGB D¥NOAN & CO, BAST STREET, SPECIAL NOTICE T)ARENTS of large Famllies-If you want TTAVE TO HAND, direot from the £. to study economy, you «»nnot do XX Manufacturers, a large Cetssignment ! better than try Duhoan & Co, Oheap Cash o f the Famoua Drapers, where yoa are bound to get xt-rw UTVAT nAWTßrnnwo aplendid value. Compare oar prices, and we KIVAL OAKTRIDGEB. have no fear of the result. Note address— George Duncam & Co, Tancred Street, Large supplloa also arriving of Eley's opposite Arcade Amberite, Bloc Shutzo, Kynook's Nobels, -tiyTra wap mto< — ~m n v «f- efco. c Bpßoiftl ole»ranoe o« Wire Cartridges, T7IXIRA WAR NEWS —Big Profits owing to being overstocked. Hi Defeated. —G. Duncan & Co. are 6 selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening fiTTWR nTTwa shades, at lOfd, worsh Is 3d, Black Dress '"« «°» »"« B. Serges (wide) Is lgd, Melton Dreas Tweeds «* f !"*-"5»88 pans, at a low price, give 10|d upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7|d, aßa fcriaJ ' ouf Prioee defy oompetibion. Blouse Silks (evening shades) Is 7|d, Black GUNS of ail makes REPAIRED and put Velveteens Is 3d, Coloured do nt Is 9d, worth m first>olais order by a Practical Gunsmith, 2n 3d ; several other Hoes equally as oheap j Address— ! no room to advertise -1 T">T\~r "n%* *■»** GEORGE DUNOAN AND CO, JtIAIiJjJjJEY BEOS Tapored Street, Aehburbon , W AN T ™~Kr^n^rThTJ^ "WaTb's WoeM Fi^T^re moat



O.Magnus, D, Patkbsos Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser." of Canterbury. [MOUS, PATERSON AND CO Gold Dredging Brokers, High Street, Christcnurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago «nd West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus baa nad 16 years practical experience on the Molynenx River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq ABhburton Representative DANCING dTwOOD CARVING MRS CURTIS holds above Olassee for FRIDAYS at Arcade Chambers, Wood Carving 1,30, Children c Glasses, 5.30, Praf tice (Jiang 7.3Q WANTEI 1 any quantity— W H COLLINS k Co. 6 m WANTBD'to Adopt a Child of vSound Good Parentage. Apply G WllLl* iSQN, P/O, Sydenham 6 190 DROMOBE— Tenders wanledTforCrop 1 ping 80 Acres of Land, more or iese. Apply to Mr Ferhiman I 193 mENDEß^""Wanted^~For the wearing"©! _L two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at J Mellor, Tamred Sbreeb WANTED ~'Knowtt^"Any quanfity Screened Wesfcport Coal — D Cunningham, Alford, Forest Road 6185 W. JEWITT, Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish to-nighto. Telephone I'IULLINAGH HOUSE, ~liw"ed \J Street—Superior Board and Red. deuce for ladies and gentlemen. Bath. Every comfort and attention given* 5 289 j r 1 \Q LE I—Eight roomed House m Burnett _|_ Street. Apply C. Reid, Ashburton 615 PTIHB Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of,hair there le nothing to equal Henby's Egg Julep. Bottles Is, ad H E Bowhihtok's, Chemist. WNTBD— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there U nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep { it arreste uU ''■ni^rnff, and leaves the a ir beautifully gto.^y. Bottles Is; on Hale ab ,H E Bohjungton's, Chemist.