CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eteobrlo Telegraph—Oopyrighb THE METHODIST CENTENARF FUND. London, August 15 Nine hundred and thirty thousand pounds have been promised, and £600,000 paid to the Methodist Mil lion Guinea Fund.

BRITAIN AISD FE4NOE.

THE DISCOVERY.

ADULTERATED BUTTER.

AUSTRIA AND ITALY. _

LABOUR TROUBLES

THE EIOABDO CASE.

A CCJRIOFS ACCIDENT

A satisfactory interchange of views has taken place between Great Britain and France in regard to Morocco.

London, August 16 fib©.Discovery has reached Funohal. The commander reports that the vessel is a splendid sea boat. The sounding gear baa been successfully tested.

A firm named Pearks were fined at Folkestone £20 and costs for selling butter with an excess of water, and £50 and costs for disposiog of bufcter containing 25 4-sth grains boracio acid to the pound.

Rome, August 15 Austria aemi-officially announces that she will not accept Albania as a giff The announcement terminates the violent newspaper agitation arising out of Italian fears of Austrian agres-

I-HwYqkk, August 15 A movement haa been started to oust Shaffer, President of the Amalga mated Steel Works Association,

Brisbane, Aug 16 ( In the Ricardo case, Major Chauvel, in his evidencej said there were times when, in his opinion, plaintiff might have pushed his men to the front more than he did, but presumably he waa acting under orders. Major Chauvel, in cross-examination said he had heard hia brother officers express opinions unfavourable to Colo nel Ricardo. The latter went into the box.and admitted that while at Vet River, when ordered to advance by Colonel Pilcher, he may have said, 'The fire is too hut to advance.';'.

A peculiar accident happened at Bnndaberg. A large tattle- at a distil lery, containing 40,000 gallons, burst with terrific force, and the viscid Sold flowed down the street, two feet deep in parts, into the river. AJarge quan tity was saved by erecting a dam. HIGH PRICE OF MEAT. Melbourne, August 16 The butchers have raised the price of meat one penny a pound. Roast beef is now selling at from 6d to 7d, and chops and steak as high as lOd. A contributing factor is tha falling away „ of grazing in favour of dairying.

TO-DAYS TBLEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Teleg.iph We_.iinc.to--, Aug 17 James Wilson, who escvped from a prison gang on Thursd^v, was recaptured th£. morning on the Miraroir Peninsnla. Ooc -Btub!.j Glass, who was on foot, bailed him np and was" struct!. on WeTSSao" oy "WlWoirwrsir a tomahawk, ..which rendered him uc consoiiius. Mounted Constables McLeod *nii Hammond witnessed tbe occurrence from*a bill, and gave chase, Hammond presented a revolver at the prisoner, who then surrendered.

Sporting.

CJ C GRAND NATIONAL MEETING

THIRD DAY

Uaiteii Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph

Chr-STCHDBCH, August 1? Tha Canterbury Jockey Club were favored with splendid weather for the concluding day of the Grand National Meeting. The attendance is only fair. Results-

Hunibes' Steeplechase Handicap—Bow look 1, Doopey 2, X Jam 3. Won easily. Dugald was scratched* Dividends—Rowlock £2 Oa 6d, Doopey £1 10s

Hiathoom Handicap — Jabber 1, St* Denis 2, Somerled 3, Won by a neck. Time —1.32|. All startedi Divldenns--Jabber £7 ss, St. Denis £1 9s

Sydenham Hobdeis—Haydn 1, Long Tom 2, Sample 3. Won by a nose. Time —5.26|. Duffer and Dartmoor wjbre torabched. Dividends—First £4 3s, second 18s 6d.

Thibb HuNM-ts' Hurdles—Surrey 1, Jester 2, Derriogdo 3. Won by a length. Time—3. 14. Rex, X Jam, and Mangatera were scratched. Dividend—£2 16.

Lincoln Skbplechase — Roller 1, Pipl 2, Stray Bird 3, -yon by five leugchei Berry waa soratohed. Dividends—Roller £2 Is 6_, Plpi m 4s 6d

1.0.0. F. M.U.

Qn Thursday last the officers of the above lodge left Ashburton for May field in Nevt man's drag, their object being to open a new lodge in that district i On their arrival they were met by quite a number of residents, and treated to a, sumptuous repast, to which full justice was done. They then proceeded to open the new lodge, the meeting being pre sided over by P G Bro James Niooolas. The initiating address was read by .he Provincial Grand Master. There was a good number of member?, whilsb several others who had paid their entrance fees were unable to attend* The following members were elected'to office:—NG—Jamea Paterson ; V G—Wm PaterßOn ; P S — T G Payne; Warden—John Paterson ; Guardian —W McLaren ; R S to N G-John Hansen ; L S to N G—John Paterson ;RS to T G— R F

Bennlson ;LS to V G-—D Paterson. The Grand Master, in addressing the lodge, advised the new numbers bo acquaint them selves with the rule.-, and to strive to make their lodge a success. The deputy GM,E Ellen, also pointed oubthatOdlfellowi always treated each other in a kindly manner and looked after one anothera' welfare. The district Secretary, in his address, said they had Joined a society of far greater import* anoe-'bhan they might ab presenb imagine, as tbe members totalled more than the population of New Zealand, including Maoris, and the accumulated funis would buy up nearly one fifth of the national debt of New Zealand. Although neither political nor religious dioouaaioos were allowed in the Lodge, the principles of the order embraced bfaeir duty to God and fealty to-their King. Ab the clow of the Lodge, refreshments were handed round, aud the visitors lafb Mayfield aboub 12 o'clock, the driver taking a short oub round by the Rangitata bridge, aud arriving home ab 4 30 a m,

Ashburton Acolimatisation Society

The following reporb has been handed te m lor publication by Mr Bhury, the Secre tary, a resolution having been passed not to admit the press to the meeting :—A Com mittee meeting of tha Ashburton Acclimati sation Society was held at the residence of Mr Shury laab night. Present—Messrs Cambridge, De Beer, Field, Pdbrow, Walker and Shury Mr P H Cox waa elected Chairman for the year, and ia his Absence Mr Cambridge was voted to the chair

An application tor the position of ranger wan read, but was not enberbained

It was decided to call a special meeting for September 3_<t, at 8p m, in terms of Rule 8, to reconsider Mr Cambridge's resolution re stopping repairs and expending funds on employing a ranger ; free licenses to school boys ; and the alteration or can cellation of a certain license ; also bo discuss a proposed new rule regarding the mode of electing bhe Committee

I The Beoreta_y reported that Mr Studholme had undertaken to replant when necessary Ihe plantation ab Rangitata, if the Society would provide the trees Mr De Beer reported that 100 trees were required to till up gaps is bhe Ashburton plantation, and bhe work was left to tha ? Seoretary to attend to

The Secretary waa Instructed to have bhe road to Rakaia within the reserve pub in order

It was decided to add a door and window bo the cookhouse ab the Ashburton River, re-concrete the £1 )or, and raise bhe chimney

THE LATEST

The British Parliament

AN IMPORTANT MINISTERIAL UTTIRINCE

A WARM DEBATE

United Press Association—By Eleotrio TeJegraph—Copyrighb

Wakapuaka August 17, 915 am This Office 9 52 am London, August 16 The second reading of the Appro priation Bill gave rise to an animated debate in the House of Commono. Sir W V Harcourt, referring to Lord Kit chener's proclamation, said it was cal culated to irritate, while it was futile and unwarranted by the existing mili tary situation, and it deprived the Boers of belligerent rights. Mr Chamberlain replied in a persua sive and powerful speech. He etrpha* sised the value of the proclamation by the larger number of c..Tenderers sin.c its issue. The proclamation had pre* cedents in the Oivil War in America, Alsace, and more recently when Gene ral Mc Arthur warned the Filipinos, after their organisation had disap peared, that the shooting of American soldiers would be treated as murder. Sir W V Harcourt—' Is that your policy ?'

Mr Chamberlain--• Ido not say that condition haa yot been reached, but if the Boers degenerate in'o banditti, I cay yee,*that is our policy.' (Minis terial cheers and Opposition .Hence.) Co-.__i.mog, Mr Chamberlain said the proclamation had been prepared and approved by the Cabinet, prior to Natal's suggestion. He upheld belli gerent rights. It would be worth trying, even if the proclamation failed to ■ rid the colonies of the irreconcil able..

Mr Aequith emphasized the disor ganised guerilla warfare, and ihe fact of finjaexfttioJi rendering the Boera British gubjpc.s. tie praised Lord Kitchener's energy and moderation, aod the patient pertinacity of the troops during the year past.

Scheme of Naval Defence for Australasia

United Press Assooiatioa—By Eleotrio Telegraph—-Copyright

Received August 17,9 35 am I Melbourne, August 17 At the request of the Federal Go~ vera ment, the Admiral haa furnished Lord Hopetoun with the generd terms of what he considers Australasia needs to provide a practical scheme of naval defence. It wants at least six cruisers in commission, two of them of the first class type of 7,000 or 8,000 tons displacement, the others second class of the improved high flyer's type, and in addition it should have two such second class cruisers in reserve. The vessels ought to be replaced gradually with more modern vessels, as the development of naval construc tion or the increase of foreigh fleets makes it necessary, The vessels should be under the Admiral in com mand of the station, and crewa sub ject to the Naval Discipline Act, and : under the same terms of engagement |as in the Royal Navy. The head | quarters ought to be in Sydney, owing jto the repairing facilities of the depots already there, while the Federal Government should give facilities to establish secondary bases a. other parts

MINING

Ddnedin, August 16 Dredging returns—Alpine Consols 48oz" Tdwb, Bailor's Bend 440z lOdwb, Hartley and Riley 36cz 18dw.„ Waimumu Central 31 .a. Waimump Extended 270z 4dwt, Central Charlton 26cz 3dwt, Central Eleotrio 250z IB<_wb 28grs, Charlton Creek 25os_ lOdwt, looh Valley 25cz, Alpine II 230z Bdwb 7gr., Enterprise I 21oz 16dwb, Waimumu Queen 20oss 14dwb 6grs, Firs. Chance IBoz l'dwt, Great Central 1502 Sdwb Sgrs, Vinoenb Extended 10oz lOdwb, Lady Charlton soz<

Th. Alpine Cou.oSa dredge started work on Tuesday lasb The Halfway House dredge Is still Idle The Boundary Creek dredge has gone down bo the bottom of her olaim bo start work The Great Central Company's wash ia getting better The Molynaux torn a little Its,., night. be log now over 3fb abov. normal The Bend-go dredgs haa started her Journey to her olaim Tbe Perseveranco No 2 will be ready to commence work about Monday The Golden Link dredge la having her ladder lengthened by lowering the pivot shaft of the ladder A meeblng of directors of mining companies and others InterMt.d in dredging will be held in the Agricultural Hall, Daaed.n, on Tuesday next, to consider the advisability of forming an a.sociatioiß for the protection of the interests of dredging companies The directors of the Eleotrio Gold Dredging Company have declared a dividend Jbbe tenth) of 3u per shares P .mi.D.N Augusfa 18 Todays Bales;— Alpine No 2 27s 6d; Eleotrio, 41s 6d ; First Chance, lis, 14a, 14s Hi, 14a 9d, 158,155, 15s M ; Fourteen Mile i Beach, three parcel- ab 30a, 29a j Golden River, four paroele ab 4s ; Halfway House, 7s 6d, 7s 9d ; Junobion Eleotrio, J29s 6d 29a 6d ; Metallic Is 3d, la 3d; Monte Christo, 2Ss. Nelson Creek, 46. 48s 9i _ Royal Maori 15s, 14a 9d, 14s 63, 148 6d _ Waimumu Ex tended, 12a Gd. " Returnßj™-White Star, 18oz I4dwb, Four teen Mil© Beaob, 1630z 7dwt, Bp.Q Gully, US.!. 3dwb, Teviob lßozJlgdwb 12f.r8, Magnetio 68os. f Junction El.-j.rie iftoa Igflwb,

THE ASHBUMON GOAftMAK i BATOKDAY, AUGUST 17, 1901



The fifth shipment of the now .amove washing machine have ail been sold oub, and ihe sixth ia expected ab the local branch of the D.lO. this weefe. The following testi monial from bhe Ashburton Laundry wilt be of Interest bo '* Ye of Htble faith."—Moore Sbreeb, June 30th 1901—Dear Sirs, I have used bhe washing machine I purchased from you with excellent results. I consider it a great saving in bime and labor, aud can heartily recommend ib to anyone.—YoUEß faithfully. 0 MqKbeu-^-T, Aahburton Laun* Snolce New ¥eew



WANTEDS, Etc. WELL EducateT^olouial (21) wants Situation, general hand . sheep run or farm. Referencp —Year shepherding, H .wke's Bay. — « Colonial,' Box 192 a, Christchuroh 8 148 P* ARING Fquare Wesleyan Churoh— j O Tomobbow's Services, Preacher- Rev T Fee " 8144 J WANTED at end of August—A good General Servant—Mrs Stbpkens. Trevorton. 8 143 A PUBLIC DANCE will be held in the 0-. Templar Hall, Tinwald, on Wednes day, August 21. t. Grand March at 8p m, Gents 2_, Ladies free.—W Porter, E.ed Sco. 8 142 PRIMITIVE Methodist Ohur.h. Ash burton—Morning. Mb Aston; Evening Evangelistic Service, Leading Mb Trez.sk Newland., Seafield, aad Seaview—Rev R Raine, Fairton-MR Watkins. 8 150



' WANTEPS, ,Eto. i TUBT Reoeived—New Cheap Editions of i tf Popular Book., including B.'aok Beauty, , Cherry Ripe, Trilby, Joan, The Old Factory, , Marquis of Lossie, Eben Holden, Far From ) the Madding Crowd, all at 8d each. Orders now being reoeived for The Library of ' famous Literature; Prospeotus and full ■ particulars on application—A T H Wil -1 • LIAM9, Easb Street. , FOR SALE-A Lady's Waverley Bloyole, n good order. Apply Misses Page, Ariel Confectionery, Easb Streeb J XT JEWITT, Fishmonger and • .JGL« Poulterer, Burnett Btr.ot Fresh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds ot fresh Flah to-night.—Weather permitting. Telephone 96 NEW Books—The Eternal Quest j Cm« ders; Tales that) are Tcld ; The Supreme Crime; Mostly fools and a Duchess ; The Painters; (She Midnight Messenger; ..float and Ashore; Morals and Millions; Denver's Double; Cheap editions — Old Dominion ; The Boss of Taroomba ; Jockey Jack ; The Marquis of Lossie • Dickon's Works and others—H M Jones HALT! WHO GOEB THKRJ."., Ocly J. Stack with hie brushes and appliances for making a good Jib of your Chimneys* Give him a show,—J. Stage, Chimney Sweep, Trevortoo. Orders left at Kerr Bros, Burnett Streeb FOWL Netting from Jjrd per yard ; Sheep Netting (centre strand), 3_d per yard ; Garden Tools in great variety, equally cheap, at —Geo. Meddins, The People Ironmonger. GEOKGB"I)UNOAN & CO SPECIAL NOTICE PARENTS of large Families—lf you want to study economy, you cannot do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound W get splendid value. Compare our prions, and we have no fear of the result. Note address— George Duncan & Co, Tanored Street, opposite A.oade EXTRAORDINARY Value for C&BH- Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought ab a big dis.ounb for Cash. Now is your time to buy it less than Mill prices; come and look for yoursblv b ; besb value in Canterbury, large size 14. 9J, extra large 19s 6d, weight and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable _>t GEORGE DUNCAN AND 00, Cheap Gash Drapers, Tancred Street f'AA BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from t)\J\J new Designs from Id to 5s each —A T H Williams 7 250



Public notices. ABHBUSTON RETAIL TRADERS' ASSOCIATION. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on and after MONDAY, August 19, bhe hour of Closing will be 6 p.m. JOHN DAVISON, 8114 Secretary ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28. JOHN G. "WOOLLEY, World-Renowned for Phenomenal Oratory, Matchleßs Logic, Profound Pathos, Wit, Wisdom, »nd Uaaoßwetable Argument, Hia Worship the Mayor in the chair. To commence st Bpm Admission by culver coin ; reserved seats, Is 8115



REMOVED To Tj-Ncred Street (next Hall, Herbalist) MRS MUSIO SELLER and TEACHER of PIANOFORTE and J. ORGAN. Musical Instruments of every description. Latest music by every mail. Pupils thoroughly taught. Terms, £l Is per'quarter tJIOR SALE—26O Acres Freehold, with 100 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, ab Bangitata, with Dwelling and Outbuildings. Easy terms. Apply D. MAHONEY, 8 128 Cain's Terrace, Tim.ru



A SPECIAL Purchase—Ladiea' Patent Eveniog Shoes with strap and toe < Cap 3s 9d, do without strap 2s 6d, Glaoe Kid 2 strap 4. 6d, with Buckle 5% toe Cap 5s 9d, Gem'- Courb Shoes 7s, Ladies' Felt Slippers Is, do with strap and; oarp.b cole. Is 6d, Carpet Slippors with leather soles 2i 6d, 2s lid, and 33 6d, A superior Felt Fur trimmed with Buckle and Leather sole 2. lid. A large Stock of Ladies' and Gent's Boots and Shoes, suitable for present wear, Children., .chool Boots a Specialty at R Alcorn's Sale 21 FUR NECKLEI'S, FUR NECKLETS— (Natural Skits) — Special Purchase o Travellers' Samples, offering at less than one third the usual prices, sb Is 9d, 2a 4§d, 33 6d upwards; now is your ohance to geb comfort and warmth at nominal priceß—at GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade



PUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. WE beg to inform the publio of Ash* burton and surrounding dlstriob that w» have taken over the business hitherto car* ried on by Mr Gkoege Wobnkr, as a F.mily Butcher. Fast Streeb, Ashburton, and thab bhe business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises at corner of East Belt and Wakanui fioad. We trusb thab with strict atten tion bo the interests of the public to merl. a fair share of the publio patronage. Customers waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. 7 263 .



WANTED Known—That Geo Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direob Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profit Houses. Christohurch firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :— Unbleached Grey Calico 2_d, White do 2f d. Cretonnes (new designs) 4£d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3§d upwards, 36 inches wide do 6|d and B§d, sold elsewhere at 8^ and 10_d ; Laoe Curtains from la-B^d, two y»rds wide Sheeting 10$ d, Tapestry Counterpanes 5s Od upwards, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chintz Bed Covers 2s 3d, Contingent; Ruga now 2. lid, Door Mats llsd, Hearth Rugs 2s 6d, Toilet Covers 7|d, Colonial Flannels from 9|i, Crewdson's Long Cloth Ifd, Forfar s|d upwards, Arb Muslins 3|-d upward., and numerous other lines equally as oheap GEORGIA DUNCAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and Clothier?, Tancred Streeb, opposite Arcade 6128 REMNANTS of all sorts muab be cleared to make room for Goods now arriving. ■— Ffakcjg's Sftje Drapery and Clothing WANTED- The Publio to knpw that we buy for cash and sell for cash, hence our low prices.—Peakce's Sale, Corner East and Burnett Streets \rjr ANTED TO SELL-Several Pairs TT Blankets (slightly soiled) at cost ?rlce Job lot Down Quilts from s lid each. — Pbakcb's Sale, ' Corner Easb and Buruetb Streets. WANTED KNOWN-Oretom-esSf d, White Twill Sheeting B|d, Table Damask B§d, at Peakce's Sale Drapeiy and Clothing GEOKGE DUNCAN AMKJO. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men'a Navy Serge Suite, formerly 27s 6d, now 22a 6d; Colonial Tweed Suits were 37s 6d, now 29s lid, splendid value; Tweed Trousers 5s 91; Colonial make do were 9s 6d, vow 7a lid; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers, worth 16s 6d, now lis 9d ; besb Mole Trousers 6s lid; Colonial Knitted Socks lOd; Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s &d. worth 4s 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2s lid, sold elsewhere ab 3s 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong sohool wear, 8s 6d upwards ; small Boys' Navy Serge Knickers Is lid and 2s 3d. Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2£d, 4d, and s£d ; Men's Elastic Braces il£d, Boys do4£d upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, special value, 2s 4&d upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do 5s 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Undere 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion— Working Men if you wanb your money to go as far as possible, try Duncan & Co, and you will nob be disappointed DUNCAN & 00, Tanored Sbreeb WANTED Known—That we are show ing several specially Cheap Lines in BoyB 5 and Youths' Clothing. Every article of dress necessary to man's oomforb and good appearance, in stock and to measure, ab MixoHBLL & Turner's NOW is the time Ladle. to get your even ing shoes for the season try D Stock's Blue Boob Sbore EXTRA WAR NEWS —Big Profits Defeated. —G. Duncan & Co. are selling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, ab 10|d, worth Is 3d, Black Dreis Serges (wide) la l|d, Melbon Dress Tweeds 10|d upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7fd, Blouse Silks {evening shades) Is 7sd, Black Velveteens Is 3d, Coloured do ab Is 9d, worth 2a 3d ; several other lines equally aa oheap; no room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tanored Street, Ashburton OH Where, oh where la bhe Besb Boot Shop ? Wby Mauow's Zealandia Boob Store, ot course WANTED— People"^o"ar^ bTred"^ pumping leaky tyrea to bring them along to urn We have patent high pressure testers, and we guarantee to atop the smallest leak, ECLIPSE CYCLE COMPANY, Tanored Street WANTED Known — Men's Good Shooter Boots only 8a Ud. at Mklloivh Zealandia Boot Store



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE ia hereby glvea that aba Speciil Committee of the above Council held ioa the 7th day of June 1901. » resolution was adopted making a speclil Order revok ing By Laws Numbers 5, 6 and 7, of the By Laws made by the Council under bhe provisions of 'The Ashburton County Couocil Empowering Act, -882, and making fresh By Laws respecting the cleansing and maintenance of water races under the con trol of the Council; and such resolution will be submitted for confirmation ab a meeting of ihe Council to bo held on the 6th day of SBPrEMBER, 1901, a. 11 o'clock a m. A Copy of bhe proposed By Laws Is deposited ab the Council', offices, Baring Square, Ashburton. and will be open bo the inspection of the Public every week day, during Office hours up bo the 6th day of September If the proposed By Laws are passed, bhey will come into fores upon a day to he hereafter notified By Order, F. MAIN WARING, Olerk of Ashburton County Oounoil Ashburton, August 1, 1901. 8 4



GLASS BLOWING, CHRIST CHURCH. PRACTICAL Exhibitions of Glass Blow ing are held twice daily at the Glaaa Works, 16 Manchester Streeb, near Railway Station. These exhibitions are practical, educational, instructive, and amusing. Ad> mission la; children 6d; Each visitor receives a present of our own manufacture. Open dally, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. 8 147



RAILWAY CATASTROPHE. I ODDFELLOWS' HALL, TUESDAY August 20th, Bpm | ENTIRELY new Songs, Dances, &o, by JNO. J RITSON, The King of Clog Dancers'. Proceeds in aid of Asphalb Traok Admission 2s, and Is. Reserved Seats ab H M Jones, la extra 8 145



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL THE Borough Council Offioe is now open for tbe tranaaotion of Business from 9am to Ipm, and from 2pm to 4p m D*hy. The Circulating Library is open for the exchange of Books during the hours: — Mornings—From llamtolpmon Tues days, Thubsdays& Saturdays Afternoons—From 230 p m to 3.30 p m on Tuesdays & Saturdays Wednesday Evenings—From 7 pm Io i Bpm H H FOOKS, , 8 152 Town Clerk aud Librarian



O Magnus, D. Paseimon Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury.- MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO Gold Dbbdguto Bbokebs, High Street, Christchuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given oo Otago and Wosb Coast Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneux Elver, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Aahburton Representative ■____'■""•'•■"■""■» «.m r .».i...»- r - m j AAfJPD ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON, ' | AND 2, BEDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHUROH ffVfiNDERS Wanted— For bbe^eiwfinjof X two thousand pairs o Beots, Apply 'at JMbuob, (EanwedStreet



I HINDS SALEYARDS COMPANY. HINDS SALE. To be Held on MONDAY, AUGUST 19. DRISENT ENTRY -1500 SHEEP . 4 SPRINGERS, close to calving 8 119 OHAS. STORRIER, Seoretary. EHE N.Z. FARm¥rS'~CXM)PERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 20th SPECIAL ENTRY OAA v «r* Forward WETHERS Also Fat aud Store Sheep, Cattle aud Pig*. T F GIBSON, Manager 8 137 H A LLOYD, Auctioneer THE NZ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HINDS~ SALE. MONDAY NEXT~AUGUST 19th WE Shall be represented at bhe above Sale, and will be pleased to receive entries. T F GIBSON, Manager 8 135 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer r—~- '• ~~~ T | Tenders. TENDERS TENDERS required for Grubbing Gorse. For particulars apply to W Etevuks, Ashton, before 31st August. 8 151



HENRY STEPHENSON. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. FBID\Y, TuGUcT 23, AND FOLLOWING DAYS. GIGANTIC SALE of a Melbourne j Retail Trader's Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY & CLOTHING,,, Etc. Particulars in future Advertisements. HENRY STEPHENSON, 8139 Auctioneer



TENDERS. TENDERS are invited Up to 4 o'clock on SATURDAY, August 24, for Altera tions and Repairs to House in Moore Streeb. Plane and Specifications ab my Office, Aroade Chambers. A. AGE.R, 8 149 Architect AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. TENDERS are invited for Construction of Sixteen Chains of New Race, south west end of Show Grounds. Bpeoifioattout on view at County Courcll Office, and tenders addressed to the Secretary of the above Association bo be sent in by Nocn of 20th August. i Also for Fencing about: Twenty-Four Chain., labour only. Specifications to he seen at As.ociabion'a Office. Tenders to close on came date. W. SIMPSON, 8 103 Seoretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Leas.sg Reserves- PUBLIO Tenders are invited for Leasing the fo lowing Borough Reserves ;— T S 210, Office*, etc., West Street, Aah burton Town Section 211, Grain Store, West Streeb, Ashburton Rural Reserve 2443, Hinds, 422 acrea. Tenders may be given alternately, either for (I) an Ordinary Lease, or for (2) a Glasgow Lease lor 21 years. Conditions of lease, and all particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, whi-re tenders will be reoeived till 4 p m »n MONDAY, the. 9th day of Septem ber, 1901. H; H. FOOKS, Town Olerk. Borough Oonnoil Office, Athbu-to.^ August 9th. 1901: 8 74 g—«■ iiiiMiiiMii imimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmrngmmm) T. Bullock. ~™~ — ALLENTON COTTAGE of Four Rooms, scullery, Eto, together with two section., fronting Allen's Road ; firrt class land for gardem Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent TO I_KTj LARGE Room, centrally situated ia Burnetb Street, next Mail Office. Ti BULLOCK, Agent TO LET: ROOMS in Arcade Chambers, central situation ; low rental. Appiy _ T. BULLOCK TO LET Desirable Residence, together with • <& AORES 4 First Class Laud. SITUATED fronting Main South Road Tinwald, and nob far from end of Traffic Bridge. The house contains 8 rooms, together with wasbhouse, verandah, etc Stable, trapahed, etd Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent WATERTON, ' FORSALE T\E 81R AB LE Little Farm of -50 AORES 50 wibh 7 roomed house, 6 stalled stable, gar den orohard and other improvements. Liberal Terms oan be arranged Full particulars on application. (P BULLOCK. TO LET, DWELLING ot 5 Rooms with Verandah and Scullery, centrally situated on : south aide of Moore Street Apply T BULLOCK ASHBURTON FOR SALE. NIOE LITTLE PROPERTY BEING TS 901, fronting Grey Street, containing full | Aore, on whioh ia erected dwelling of four rooms, Scullery and verandah; wasbhouse ab back. Good locality, and only a few minutes walk from centre of town. Inspection invited Eu_y terms , T BULLOCK SHEEP COUNTRY TO FARMERS, DEALERS AND OTHERS 090 ACRES 990 BEING R S 28187, 32702 and others, situated only a short distance from Hinds Railway Station, with new cottage, eto, erected thereon ; bhe land is al! in good heart, fenced and divided into convenient sized paddocks well watered. Inspection Invited \ Terms and particulars on application T BULLOCK MBS B¥bWN~ LADIES NURSE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude. PREPARED to take iv Patlentt and give every attention and first-class accommodation. Patients attended at tholr own home*! PATTY Pat. baking powder the great novelty, two pafe.y , bios for nothing grocers. FOR Sale, oheap, for Cash—Several bun dred pairs of Bo aba and Shoes. Apply , _£_.].__oh's Z«al*nd a Boot Store



I — PAVID THOMAS I- ASHBURTON YARDS j TUESDAY, 20raAUGUST, 1901 MR DAVID THOMAS has received Instructions from a Client to Sell by Publio Auction, yii— ' AA A JSeglisb Leicester Cross HOG* 4:UU GETS OAA Halt and Threrquarterhred <4)\J\J EWES, in lamb R CURTIS, 8138 Auctioneer



ARCADE preliminary"~announoemeni. great unreßebyfd sale of drapery, clothing, etc. TI/TR DAVID THOMAS has received Instructions from the N.S.W Soft Goods Company, of Sydney, to tell at hit Arcade Rooms £1000 worth of Drapery, Clothing, Etc, on FRIDAY. SATURDAY, & HON DAY, 23rd, 24th and 26th August; For Particulars see future advertisements. 8 141 _____ •___



PROPERTIES FOB SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE — Several Good! FARMS in the Ashburton County, amongst them being— 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakaia,thorough!y improved, £12 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £5 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings, £4 5s 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, £13i5a 1000 Acres, Lauriston, no buildings, £6 207 Acres. Lowcliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly ira« proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitcham Road, improved, £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well Improved, £8 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhuret, £9 5000 Acres, Binds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, eztra heavy land, £40 . 476 Acres, Springburn, Improvements, nearly new, land good : £7 10s 3 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £450 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 1960 acres, goed land, Awaklno, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good land, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10s 302 acres, good laud, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Ashburton Forks, good land, £12 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im' proved, £5 10a 500 acres, Winchmore, good improve' menta, £6 15s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided; well watered, and improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2500 acres, Lauriston, £5 10s 155 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £5 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Acres, Euapuna, subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smiths shop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass, subdivided into 8 paddocks, two roomed hub, £4 220 Acres, Racgitata, in tussock, sub divided into two paddocks, wire fences, £3 603 Aores, Lauriston, subdivided, well watered, with three roomed house, £7 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 D. THOMAS, _ Ashburtor.



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, Aug. 22, J 901.- T7.OR which we aball be pleased to receive entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 142 Auctioneer, GMlir^filFMENr^" TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity [of Space by eteamer available, aud are la a position to quote lowest rates of freighb Clients wishing to ship will please com' munloate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd WANTED— OATEN SHEAVES , For Shipment to South Africa. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ~~~~XAI)1ES I ~~ GENUINE Tailor-madeOoatumes, Habit c Jackets, Rainproof Mantles Ao, made to measure in the latest Styles and newes 1* Materials. Fit and workmanship guarati _»cd. GENTLEMEN! We have jaeb opened oub ex b.b 'Ranga* tlra' a large Shipment of New Winter Goods We respectfully Invite Inspeatior of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, : Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New ' Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavera, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, Ac. Suiti to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Out mobto is always * Satisfaction I' CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON



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