sole tlutf It will b9 fco Pafc*01 fte building »nd give the "torn in oaee of fire. The hegw latura having Ineb Beßßi<n Ofmsohtfaterl tod amended «he manic pal kws of too colony, it is necessary to complete nud iff-Ob I&^b relating to !eo*l self KG»«rameifit>. With this object the Coanty Councils BUI will be introduce.! at; sn early period, and, I hope, passed into kw. A Bill amending the CMdosb Immi grfttion Aot i» necessary, more particularly as affecting those of the nice that) oome to the colony as mernb«rß of »hip« crews. A mussaro extending the powers of the Inspector Gereral of Hospital, and provid ißSs (or th-s reßUtration of hospital numa will he brought under -y°«'f oniidcration. On the v!*U of their ttoya! HichDißHes the Duke am? Duohensof Corn wall and York it WUi foand that the laws 'xi»tinf? did not empower local authorities to incur the o«sea»ary expend"itura to meet the plearor R b!« ocoa.ion. A Bill will therefore bj lntrodqeei), indomDifying >** m»W««B le** 1 tbo expenditure of local authorities for the ■ pwpoJe. A metsfte wfll be w"«*»oed Wft extended powers in respect of and eleotwd by the proolamacion ol nvera U which dredging obtains. The m n i De and companSei laws »Uo Kqoire amending in th.'dinette* of hw ng thg the dtreoton of oompanlei shall be liable to b* proceeded against lm payment of ralb, »nd that oeile on other ihateholders shall be fnVaUd onTne the call, of the directors have beta «S, or «lepß taken for the recovery .tStmLVfthe Oeonolli »d^Boarca coder Se Maori CoaDOils Aot and the MwrrLande Ad»iDlet ra iion AO6 bee been prMeeded with, and, wSthth« «oepfcion °J OBJ JJfJ laade ol the colony are of I*"™ 0"6™,?" Unoe. My Minietere are S'''"** o"'*0 "'* "?•' , Sre.fewJtt«»tion.»ndpropo«»l" further | iD« them will bo placed before you , The energy of oar sturdy rettlere bee n Doemell dfgree contributed to the ar 2 ely S££d export of last year, which formed i record. I trust that the several mattew brMibtnnder your notice m.y receive your l^"te*tliMa6.r«rt > .oo«e^tion. aid pray that, with the bleeeiog of the A! miahtyGod, the retnlts of your laboure m» be for the good of the Empire and to the beting benefit of the people of this f M r atthnv.

THE BLACKBALL MINE

Pelted Press AesooitSnn— By Kleefcno Telegraph—Oepyrigfetj Gbeymowth, July 2 fire has again made its appearance in tbe Blackball mine. The Grey tire Brigadl has sent up its engine. Tbe ««fc«mfe of the fire is not koo*ajeb

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign

United Preai A»sooiatloa~By Eleetrio Telegraph-Copyright

Received Ja!y 3, 920 am THE HIAT IN.THE STATES. Nbw York, July 2

There have been 280 fatalities from heat in the State*, of which 87 occurred in Greater Few York on Monday. The total within thia area during the past five day a w*s 136 Horae traffic is largely abandoned. 150 policemen are °D NAVY ADMINISTRATION Lohdon, Jnly 2 A pablic agitation is working on the weakness of the navy. There is a rnmoor that Lord Charles Beresford is anxiona to resigo his position in the navy in February in order to have a free hand to criticise the naval and military administration. O HIM BSE "MATTERS Hohg Kong, July 1 The Chinese h*ve assumed the partial Government of the British section of OF A SQUADRON Paris, July 2 A aqaadron of eleven battleships has gone to Tangiegs.

SOUTH AFRICA.

BOBBS FRUSTBATED.

Uniitd Pmsi Assoolation—By Eleobria Tekgraph—Copyright

K«e«ived WakapuakftJnly 5, 92 a m t This office 853 am London, Joly 2 Oommaadimt Foaebe attacked Me- I«*a ia Tranukei. Thirty farmers, liowew, kepfe hia» in check for fcwa d«ys til! Daigety's Oape Monnted Eifles and Griqaaland Rifles arrived, when 6be Boers icattered. The Britiah hold Foache'a only routoa of retreat.

Sporting.

U"Hed Preaa Asßociation—By Eientrio Telegraph

Nawee. July 3 Fine wflftther favoured the Napier Park Raring Olab tor the opening day of the Winter meeting, bet the rain during the past f«w dayo ha^ made fche oourse somewhat heavy. Results :— Ba«k HtmDiES— Waterport 1, Bfc Louib 2, T*heke 3. All started ; all fell bat placed liornoß aad Aohlnga. Dividend—£6 2e El,ii(W!Blß—Jadoo J, Wbitirea 2, Gipsy Qa»eo3. Tires, was soratohed. Dividend— SnßVueausß—Th« G«wd 1, Roller 2, Scallywag 3. Eveaiog Wonder was scratched. Divldand~£7lo9 . S*iwABBS-Gofte 1, Babin 2» Rftbln Adair 5. Derringoo&te was scratched, Ulvideud—£s6 i? 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Preee Association—By Eleotrid Telegraph—Copyright Kelson July 3 William Harvey enr, a settler at Pig Bay new the f reach Pass, waa f.-nnd dead near hie home yesterday. He had gone out With flogs and ft gan .on Bunday ler the parpoao it is snppoßaa of pie; hanling. He had a gun wound in hie breast, hia g-'n lying beside him. His age w»» about 47. Ho leaves a widow n"-* ">x children Wii&iHcraoN, July 1 H M S Sparrow Bailed today for Sydney. The Queon'n statue fund in Wellington "_mr amounts to £1609 1&. _ Gisjbobni, July 3 The Giaboirne School Committee has appointed Mr T B Strachao, headmaster of the Temtnk* aohbol, first assistant master at Gttboma. T i * Aookmnij, July 3 William OnsstDi sHtveyor, whilst) being flnssgfld in the subdivision of the King Gauntry, has oommiisted auioide by blowing the too off hia head with a gun.

THE WEATHER

After a long spall of bright olear frosty weather, with (0 tiiuooa light nor'west wind, a oHsngo took place thin morninp, when the wind veered round to the south eatfe, and blpw up uwottgiy with an intense cold, anf» with every sign of an appro»chinp snow storm, About m>dd»y rain began, «nd later on snow was falling pretty thickly, the wearher being bitterly oold Mr E Herring reports that the rainfall at Aiforri Station during the month of June was 1.387 inches The rainfall at) Mount Somers for Juno was 1.42 inohflß, Rain fell on five days only, mo t In one day of 2% hours on Juno 20nh, wbun 0-82 fell- No rain fell from May 30th to Jane 18th inclusive, being 20 days. There have been long dry spells at this time of the year for the laab four years, longer than in our driest summers. In 1899 we had 21 days without rain The average June rainfall at Mount Somere for the last eight years has been 4.04 inches. There baa been very little froab until the lash week of the month, and very httla ice even then*

MINIG

(Jnited Preen Associitioti—By Electric t Telegraph Dtjnediit, Jaly 1 Today's Sales—Bouodarr Crek 'Sh 6d, 21e; Eieotrio Extended 38j ; First Chance 2 parcels at 34a 9:1 ; Fourteen Mile Beach 3 parcels at 45a 9d, 2 parcota at) 43b 6d ; Hnlfwity Hnnee 36a; Junction Eleot.no 2 parcels at 29* 9d ; Magnetic 265, 25i 6d ; Mokoia 2 parcels at 225; River Molyneux 24b ; Upper Magnatio 20a 6i

TEIE ASHBIDRTON dUABMAtJ j WEDNJEBDAY g JULY 3, 90J



Methvhn Yards Company Limimd—The annual meeting of nhftrehoidera was held on Saturday, June 29th. Mr John Baker, chair man of Directors was in the ohak. There was a email attendance. The balance sheet, showing a balance in hand of £87 17s 4d. and ou'scanning accounts £512s Bd. and liabilities £20 5s 2d, was, on the motion of the ohnirman seconded by Mr MacFarlaoe, I adopted. It was decided to pay a dividend of 10 per cent, Measra A MaeFarlane and H J Baker were re elected Directors. Mt W bimpaon waa appointed auditor > Daring thn twelve months ending March 31st, 60,000 sheep and a Surge quantity of other stock have been passed through the yards. The Dip has been used for 21,000 daring the last season. A vote of thanks tv the Secretary | was uooorded. j Methvbn—The Aehburton Miostrels will ! give a performance tomorrow even" jing in the Methven schoolroom, The f programme to be presented is a varied one, and h»a beeo greatly appro niated in the various places where it has been



O. Magnus, D. Pateeshi Dredging Kxport Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MACNUS, PATERSOU AMD CO ;Gold Dbkdging Brokers, High Street, Uhristohnroh Keliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Tredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnoß has nad 16 years practical experience on the MoJyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Eaq Ashborton Repreasntativo



NOTICE OF KfcMOVAL. SECOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS ROBINSON has removed to new premises at the Triangle. Thank' ing tbo public for support received daring the past three years, and hoping by striae attention to business to merit a continuance. Ladies watted on at their residerees. A! letters punctually attended to; furniturp bought, told, or exchanged I 6 29 WANTED— Contract Teams for P.ough iog. Apply W SUTHERLAND, 11 Tjpwaid _ WANTKD to Sell —25 inch tadyV •Sterling' Bicycla, 98 Model; guaranteed. Owner left ihe district 1. Price fill, complete.—Morbow, Bassett & Co. ■ 7 19 LOST, on Taeeday, in the Domain- Gold Dagger with sheath and chain. Kewnrd. Apply Mrs Stevens, Commercial Hot<tl __ IP WANTED— A Kitoh«n Maid and a Nurse Girl. Apply at once.—t»EO. Ptodoart, Dinipg Booms 711 COKE, Coke, Coke—Cheap tiling- Is 61 pet bag, at the Gas Works, We have only a small stock on hand 716 ANTED KNOWN by Working Meo —■that for 3i lid they aan buy a good strong Vest in any siza ; a good dark cSnit for 22a &1 ; hard wear working Shirts for 2b 3d ; heavy ribbed Pants for 1b lid ; all sizes in strong dark Trousers for b<* lid ; and Mats and Caps from 6d. All at Mitchell & Tubneb's Gala of stock. WANTED— Every buyer in Ashburton to read our circular now issued, to make a note of articles wanted, then to oali and see them. We are satisfied that the value will do thereat.—MITCHELL & TPBKER WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should Bend for the new Geisha Frames; all ooloueh. Sent) post free for is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Ebj-DY, Hairdresser, v editf. 86 WANTED Koown—To Let, two Khopa with Dwellings attached } rent 6b per week. Apply at the Misses Page, Ariel Confectionery, East Street 6179 W~""~ NTED—For promoting an abundant aad luxurious growth of h»ir there ia nothing to iqua) Hekdv's Efig Julep ?it arrests all flaudruff, and Wyes the h t i beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; oa sale ar E Bonninoton's, Chemist. I"~TiOS~SA'LK— 3|~ Aorf m lv»nd, Thomas } Street, Tinwald, nexc English Church wtth 5 roomed house, stable, chaff house, BheJ, Bi.d orchard. Apply GbO. Vessey, Tinwaid. _L^ 41 GOOD NEWS—Just arrived, ex ■ B Matalua, A Martin's celebrated Horae Clippers with Bprbg Washers and Grass hopper Springs, at G. Meddings 1, "Thp People's Ironmonger. ANTED Known, by careful Mothers Th»b MITCHEKIi AND (BOBNEB Me selling cheap Suits for the Boyp, cheap Capes for the Girls ; grand cheap lines in Clothing for the father ; and Boots of tempting Hoea for the mother E~W~~R OOKB- The~Silv«>r Skull, Crofiketfc; Mononia, J McCarthy; The Visits) pf EHzibeth; Lysbeth; The Secret of the Dead ; Shylock of the River; Another Woman's Territory ; Two Sides of a Qaestiofl ; Sweethearts and Friends ; oneap pditions—No. 5 John Street, Little Loo, Brothers of the Chain, dodo, The Green Leaves of Balgowrio j The Carissima.— H M Jonbs. T? X TRAORDINARFVaTuTf or"^ ASH *_i Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purohaae, 600 pairs bought at a big dißuounb for Cash. Now ia your time to buy at less than Mill prices ; come and look for yoursblv c; bes6 vmluo in Canterbury, large size 14j 9i, extra large 19s 6d, weight! and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable i»t GEOE^E DUNCAN AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street ~H Where, oh where Is the Best Boot Shop? Wby Maixoiß'sZealandiaßoot! Store, of course. JH, JEWITT, Fishmonger and # Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh Oysters, Rabbits, and all kindo of Fresh Fißh to-ntght. Telephone^ OARMER3 and otherß, prepare for the P Winter, and have your Home made cheory and bright) with the powerful Aoety iene Gas. Eatimatseß given by Habolb * Bb©8»



Ex«m.siob Football JTbam-Following will represent tb« Ezaelsior Football team !* their match against the High School tomorrow, on the High School grounds j oomm»Doa ibarp at 3.3o;—Amos, Sparrow, Willfaum* Thomm (3), V&ge, Baker, Andstwi, Diokeoß, Obitd«, 0 Stilli, Ke^r, Btfcfca,He»iy. Bm«rgenoits—Bodds s Stlllt, Umltb, A4»mi»MoGe«



1 > WANTED. m "OATTY Pan baking powder is the great JL est novelty you ever saw. Fold all grocers. ' T> EMEMBER Meiiob's Greae Stock m\> Taking Boot Sale ia now on. Great Bargains at Mellor'a TTUHY Chilblains are relieved instantly X and quickly euro. by Loasbt'sKoolibah Very coon cure / lO TO Hardley Bros, lor Ironmongery \JT Tiuware, and Brushware ; Mantle Pieces from 24e, Register Grutes from 16s Ranges oni PATTY Pan baking powder contains a oat.tv i>*n <*t each end of tin. W' AJN l'JU> KiV'WiN — Strong Dresn Tweeds 6a lid dress : Figured blacks from 7s lid ; evening shades in Nun's Veiling, Is 3d.—Pkakge's, corner East and Burnett Streets. 6 61 XL'RA WAR NBWS — Big" ProfiTs Defeated. —6. Duncan & Co. are Belling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, at lOf d, worih la 3d, Black Dreis , Serges (wide) la I^3, Melbon Dress Tweedß j iOfd upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7§d, RlouEfi Silks (evening shades) 1b 7£l, Black Velveteens Is 3i, Coloured do at Is 9d, worth 2a 3d ; several other lines equally as pheap ; do room to advertise GEORGE DONOAN AND 00, Tancred Street, Ashburton GEOKGE DUNCAN 7 & CO SPFOIAL NOTICE T)ARENTS of large Families—lf you want Sl <o study economy, you cannot do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where you are bound to get splendid value. Compare ou> prices, and we have no fear of the result, Note address— Gboroe DtjnoaSj & Co, Tatored Street, opposite Aioadtt rpENDEHS Wanted-— For the wearing o X two thousand pairs o Boots. Appl al J Mbiaob, I\»r.-sred Street F11HB! Orownipg CHorv of a Woman is bet JL Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ia nothing 'to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles Is, at H S! Bonninton's, Chemist. i VS7 ANTED — All working men to I * » secure a Oblonial made suit for 27a 9d ; strong whipcord trousers 6? lid 6i lid Ht Peabce'6, corner East and Bur p«tt Streets.. , 11,59 UB NEOKLEL'S. FUR NKOKLET? I'— (Natural Ski s)-Special Purchase of Travellers' Samples, r fferinpr at lens than one third the usual prices, at Is 9ii, 2* fljd, 3a 6d upwards ; now is your chance to get comfort and warmth ar nominal prices—at GEORGE DUNCAN & 00, 1 The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, T&nered Street, opposite Arcade /^ILBLAINS reli«ved instantly of ITI Vy irritation by Loasbt's Koolibah. Few p:il ioations nitre W~ ANTBD Known—Great Clearing Boot, Sale at Mellou's Zealandta Boot Store VyAKTKD Kno"wlT^n^r?~G^od ** Shooter Boot* only 8s lid, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ONK Minute, Piease—Have you heard that Mellor's Great Boot Sale is now on RKMEMBFr for one month only— Melioe's Stock Taking Boot Fa'e I will la»t. Onme eai-lv for baraains ONtE again our Great tttock Taking Sale is at hand. Great Bargains at Mbllor's Zealnndm Boot Store WHAT prize takers for pantry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty. • P&LiY P«D DttkU'g powuer the great novelty, two patty ting for nothing grocprn. fTIHE moeb up to date novelty of the day JL Patty Pan bakiDg powder ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues', Table Delicacies, eta— have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314 iNTS Court ahoea from 7a 6d Larfie evening shoes from 3a Sd abC Stock's Blue Boot Store WANTKD -Ladies to see our Tan Kid Gloves la lid per pair; special purchase Black Hoße, two pair , for la lid ; Colonial (school) Knit Hose Is per pair ; all sizes — Peakce's, corner ■ Eaßt and Barnetb Streets. 8 60 WISK Mothers — Bemftnber that Meiloe's Great Bargain Sale is ' now on JUB l arrived a large ufßortmem. of evening bhoes In glace, kid calf, paten white eatin etc, at D STOCKg "ANTED -Purchasers for Colonial Blankets, 15s 9d and 19s lid per pair • Down Quilts 83 lid, 9a lid, 13s 9d 1 afc Pbarcf/s, corner East and Burnett Streets :: 6 58 W~ ANTKj3 Kaown—That Gbo Ddnoan AND Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Direct Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profit Houses. Chrtstchuroh firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves our assertions :~ Unbleachod Grey Calico 2*d, White do 2|d, Cretonnes (new designs) 4^cS upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3|d upwards, 36; inches wide do 6|d and B|d, told elsewhere at'B|d and lO^d ; Lace Curtails from Is B|d, two y»rda wide Sheeting 10|d, Tapestry Counterpanes 5s 6d upwards, White Satio and Honeyoomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chintz Bed Covers 2a 3^, Contingent Rugs now 2s lid, Door Mats Ilf I, Hearth Rugs 2s 6d, ! Toilet Covers 7Jd, Colonial Flannels from 931, Crewdson's Long Cloth 4|d, Forfar fifci upwards, Art Muslins 3|dl upwards, and numerous other H"* 1* equally as cheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Ready Money Drapers and Clothiers, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade 6 128 mHE •• LILY STARCH 7' ia~soperlor to 1 any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House in Ashbnrton for Boots in Mellor's Zea'andfa Boot Store PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pass or nothing ST GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the beet. Try them* Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 WANTHD — 1000 People to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear UaT^Fancy-Ladies' Fietty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, at Mellors Zealandia Boot Sboie TT_TANTKI>-—Ladiea visiting Dunedin will VV find Hendy's Hairdreasing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hatrdressing, Shampooing, Singeing, etc T«ilet goods of every description GEORGE DUNCAN AND Co°. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheaper than ever—Men's Navy Serge Suits, formerly 27s 6d, now 22s 6d ; Colonial Tweed Suits were 37a 6d, now E9s lid, splendid value ; Tweed Trousers 5s 9 1 ; Colonial make do were 9i 6d, now 7a lid; note— our working Men's Colonial Saddle Twned Trousers, worth 15s 6d, now 11s 9(i ; brsb, Mole Trousers 5a lid j Colonial Knitted Socka lOd: Colonial Knitted Drawers, job. price, 3a 6<3, worth 4s 9d; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2s lid, sold elsewhere at 3a 6<£; Boys' Melville Suite, for strong school wear, 8« 6d upwards ; small Boys' Navy Serge Knickers la lid and 2s 3d. Al value; Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 2|d, 4d, and s_i ; Men's Elastic Braces l!£d, Boys do4Jd upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, special value, 2h 4|d upwards, Fancy Cotton .Shirts 2s 6d, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do 5a 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Unders 2s 9d upwards. In conolußion— Working Men if you want your money to ko as far as possible, try DtTNOAN & Ob, and you will not be disappointed DUNCAN & 00, Tancred Street



(FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD OAO AOWJ S'ARM AT FLKMINGION j SATURIDAY^"jULY 6th. MESSRS FIXIEULANDER BROS, Ltd, h»ve beirn favored with iostructionß from Mb Henby Andkkson (who h»» purchased a fairm at Greenetreft) to Sell by Public Anotion,, on the above date, at their West Street Mure,— HIS PBOPERTY, containing 262 Acres situated at Flemingtnn. The, land is in fir»t-cla»8 heart,, subdivjdfd into 8 pftddocks, well fenced a»d watered. 40 Acres are (kirn ploughed,, the balance Is,in pastures from 1 to 4 yearn old. The building* oonoist of a six toomed Rouae, foar roomed Outhouse, large Granary, six stalled Stable, Sheep Yards, and other buildings, Full i»EticuUrß at Sale Bale at 1 p.m R JKIEDLANDER, 6 212 ____^__ Aootleceer PUEiLIG NOTICES GERALDINE HORSE FAla TO-MORROW (THURSDAY). PRESENT IENTRIEB- ! A X DRAUGBT, Hackney, Spring Cart, tctl Haraesii Horses, and Poniet. Also Drays, Traps, Single and Double Harness, Implements, etc. -' Sale at 11.30 a m nharp MALIVG & BHALLCRAS3, 7 12 > Auctioneers FUNEKAL NOTICE fIIHB Friendfi of Mr John Donaldson, of X Whe&tstnne, are respectfully informed ih«t the Funeral of hii late beloved wife, Matilda Janb, will move from her father's residence (Mr Wm. Anderson, Flemiogton), ;od FRID V, sth iußt, at 2 p sn, for the ' Waterton Qsmotery. BAKER BROS, 7 13 . Undertakers. rpuifi govSKTeSTTSsuk! ANOE ÜBPARTMBNT is prepared to grant EMPLOY ERS OV LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Business under "The Workers' Compenßatfon Act," "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under the €ommoD 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 Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th June, 1901. A MMJSTBR CONVERSAZIONE AND HOBBY (la aid of th» School Funds), Will beheld in the BOROUGH SOHOOL, Ashbnrton, on JTJLT? 4tb, sth, ft'6thi AMONG a hooti of Attraotions may be instanced an Art Gallery (loan pictures nod work of leading Clhrisfiohuroh Artists— Gibb, Madden, and others), Needlework Stall, Exhibition of School Work, South African Curios, eie, Children's Pets end Hobbies, Cake, Lollie, andi Produce Stalls, Bran Pie,' Christmas Tree, Poat Office, etc, etc Thf! Show will be open ie the afternoon from 2 30 to 4 30 ; evening, 7 to 10 Concert overy Night, from 8 to S, Musical Items during the Afternoons Admission— Hobby Show 6d, Concert 6<i Exhibits will be received at the school op to Wednesday next, Jaly 3rd 6188 NOTICE, ANY person or persona found Trespassing on the Riversdftte Estate in paraait of game r otherwiua vrill be prosecuted, 21 W S STRANaE A. A^EET" ABCHITECT, ARCADE O9AMBERB, ASHBURTON. AKD 22, BEDFORD ROW, OHRISTOfiURCH. "• r^_____ 7 f ST OBORGE JAMS e.toel all others; they are delloioas, Sold by alt store «*• 5 513 SPLENDID SUCCESS! or 0178 FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS- ORGANS- ORGANS- « New ModielA on Vlcrw.' SEE THE WONDERFUL VASHING MACHINE, Afthburton Testimonials now coming j*L \ly, First; second and third ship J^R. «olrl oat; foorth jast arrive ' and orderci will again be booked for trials. DIG. TANORED STREET, Jppositie Arcade, Ash barton W~~~ANTED Known—A6mt"Stock Taking Sale ia now on ac Mm i©r' Zealandia Ifoot Stort



j DAVID THOMAS _____ SALE OF HOUSE PROPERTY AT THE J A RCA DP. f SATURDAY, July 6, 1901, at 2 o'clock ■ IV/T X P" Tli *OMAS haß reoeiverl inslruc J3JL tioni from a Client, leavjrg thf disTint to S?li by PuMio Auotion <f an acre of land—Sicoii n 824, C'nx Street, near Railway Htarion, with Two Substantial Brick Dwellings, of 4 rooms each. Easy terms 6 244 R; CURTKV Auctioneer. CLEARING BALK FRIDAY. JOLY sth ; 1901, AT THE HINJ S. HORSJSS, CATTLE, IMPLEMENTS, Ac MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from the Executors of the late Charles Harding to bold * Clearing Sale of | the whole of the Live and Dead Stock on the ; Farm, on the above date, vis — 3 Horses, 2 Head of Cattle 1 Binder, 1 Waggon, 1 Mower, Dray, 2 Grain Drills, Trap, 2 S F Ploughs, IDF Plough, Wooden Roller, 2 Qhaffasttfcers, Collars and Cart Harness, and a large lot of Sundries Also, oo account of a Client,-— 2 Good Draught Horses Sale at 12.30 p.m Luncheon Provided EXTRA ENf RIEB RECEIVED. R CURTIS, 6_226 _ Aaotioneer Clearing* Sale , • '©?"■ ■ HORBfi!B, SHEEP, CATTLE, AND IMPLEMENTS." MONDAY,"""JULY Bth. At Mb William Huston's, Springfield, Methven. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instruotinns from' Mr Wm. Huston (who has sold the goodwill of his lease) to hold a Clearing Sale on the Farm, next to Mr Power's (known as Maguinness'), the whole of his Live and Dead Stock, consisting of— 9 Good Draught Horses 1 Eighteen month old Filly by Dr Seddon 2 Light Harness Horses ', 4 Fat Oafctlo . 30 Sheep, and 8 Upton Shropshire Rams 1 Maseev-Harm Binder, MoCormiok Binder, Gra?e Seed and Driil combined, new Horse Bake, new Stripper, 2 new Drays ami Frames, Spring Dray and Harness, 2 DF Ploughs, Bsx leaf Harrows, Road Trap, W»ggonettb and Harness. Blocks and Tackle, ' I Gambrid{*6 Roller, Set Grass Seed Harrows, Seconds of Wheat and Oats, Potatoes, Fowl*, Ducks, 3 Sheep Dog?, about 3 Tons Oat Sheaf Ohnff, Harness, etc* A boot 43 Kips Seed Danish Oats, 14 Bags Gratu Seed, 4 Bags Cocksfoot Also a large lot of HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND SUNDRIES Sale at 12.30 p m Luncheon Provided. 6 225 B. CURTIS, Aaotioneer AROADK HORSE_FAHL THURSDAY, July 18, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. ; D. THOMAS, 6 I9j Auctioneer. TO Bbi LET. 6ACRH.S at Tinwald; good Honsp, Stable, etc . . App'y to 718 D. THOMfIS FuTTiprrvATir^AL^'. OOMPLETE " HREvSHING PLANT AND OHAFFOUTTER M;R DAVID THOMAS has received . intttruotinne from a Client to Sell by Private Treaty, vfz :— Traction Engine by Fowler, 8 horee power, 150lb pressure Combino by Olayto and Sbuttleworth, Elevators connected 1 Double Bagger Chaffcutter by Andrew. and Beaven, Auatralasia Water Cart and large Whare This plant is well worth Inspection, as it is nearly new, and in thorough order Apply D THOMAS Anctioneer i PEOPERTIES FOE SALE. I HAVE FOE SAI-S — Several Good FARMS in the Aehbarton County, amongst them being™ 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 600 Acres, Rakaia, thoroughly improved, £12 550 Acres, Mlfccham Boad, no buildings. £5 200 Acres, Mitoham Road, no buildings* £4 5s 87 Acres, near Tinwald, splendidly improved, £20 liO A ores, near Tinwald. Improved, £14 10s 1000 Acres, Lanrleton, no buildings, £6 20? Acres, Lowoliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £16 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroaghly Im proved, £14 233 Acres, Mitchatn Bead, improved, £5 420 Aores, Chertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyadhnrst, £9 6000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to suit purchasers, £2 10s to £4 500 Acres, Coldstream, good l&nd, no buildings, £6 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Sprlngbura, Improvements, nearly new, land good, £? 10s 2 Acres, Orchard, Alhmton, gosd house, thoroughly improved) £46i 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tanored Street, Ash burton. 1960 acres, goad land, Awakino, North Anokland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good hnd, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10b 302 acres, good laud, thoroughly Improved, Woodstock, Southland, £6 10s 52 acres, Aehburton Forks, good land, 900 acres, Fairfield, thoroughly Ira* proved, £5 16s 600 aorea, Wiachmore, good improve' meats, £6 16a 697 acres, .Rangitata, subdivided, well watered, and Improved, £4 45 acres, Tinwald, £1? 2500 aorea, Laariston, £6 10s J55 acres, Tinwald, £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10s ' 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House j and Stable, well watered, £S 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £3 546 acres, Pendarves, £5 5s D. THOMAS, Ashbarton NOW it the time Ladiei to get your even -. J a% Bnoea iot fcbß wuoa try D Sbook's BhM Be* litre



IoOEAN AC 'DENT AND GUARANTEE I CORPORATION, LIMITED, i Of London Founded .. 1871 CAPITAL .., .- £1,000,000 SPECIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the above CORPORATION have NO TARIFF ARRANGEMENTS with any other Com pany, and are prepared to quote prices for The Employers' Liability Act, Common Law, and The Workers' Compensation Act, 1900, at Lowest Possible Prices. ALL CLIENTS will be HELD COVERED, and Any Employer can have a Letter of Cover, ' Pending Arrangements, by applying to NIOO.L.L BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, Aihburton TECHNICAL OLASSEs7~ OWING to the Hobby Show at the Borough School, the above Classes wiil not meet this week. 3 S TBKNANT, 7 14 Hod Secretary " GRAidSI^MENrB f£O LONDON WE Have a limited quantify of Space by steamer available, and are in ft position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will pease com* rnumcate with u« promptly FRIEDL&NDEK BEOS, Ltd NationalTmortgage &>oew'jy co. of n.z, ltd. TIMARC IMPROVED FARMS FOR SAIR. 530 apres Rangitata, 250 aoreii Claromonb 250 acres Waitotiß, 200 acre Waihao, i 250 acres Kingsdown, iOOO aorci Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, j And others of various bizer In So? th Canter foory Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aoies Totara Also unimproved agricultural and prtrloK Time of'various sues od the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improve tfttJDn properties nf 7000 acres each. WONDERFUL value for little money at Mrllor's Zaalandia Boot Store Smoke New Venue THE DAJWTIKfcY] LITTIK WHRPL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler" HA 1?ING sold oat of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have Dsc opened up a fresh consignment] of the iltkst pattern "rambler" SPECIAL LIGHT RaCTSRS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS d all f-laeß and all fitted with th evr• hating Q & J detachable Tyre. "THE iftAMBJL-IGW.. OALLi MHU INSPIOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest E*rth. aCCESSOKIBS IN STOCK. OTHER MAiLES FITTED WITH G&JTYRES, J). THOMAS, CHILBLAINS CUBED SPEEDILY ANjD PERMANENTLY Plantekoa Ointment WE have no hesitation in saying tha this OINTMENT is the most Elegant and Effective ever produced by Pharmaceutical arf, and has never been fquailed an »n Ex'ern&l Remedy for Inflammation, Bronchitie, Pleurisy, Asthma, Sore Throat, Croup, So&lp Complaints, Lost of Hair, Burns, Scalds, Sore and lolamed Bye?, Sandy Blight, Ulcers, Tumors, Absceesee, Whitlows, Piles, Cuts . and Wounds Chappsd Hands, Chilblains, Boils, Carbuncles, Pimples, Styes, Blackheads, Freckles, Bites and Stings of Insect i, Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Eczema, Erysipelar, Eruptions, and Dry, Itching, Scaly, Crusted, Blotchy, Chafing or Irritated Skin, It is the Beet Entotient for Rough H&nda, rendering them Soft, Qlear, and White in » Single Night, and, used with PLANTEKOA SOAP, surpasses ail other treatment for Prodsoing a Clear nnd Beautiful Complexion a few applications rendering the Skin like Velvet. With reference to its Healing Qualities we aak you to kindly read the Testimonials published. These speak for themselves. Ask for a free copy of ''The Invalid's Guide," which gives fall information with Testimonials PLANTfiKOA OINTMENT 2s Sample Tin for 6d PSaotekoa Medicated Herbal Soap Is JACKSON, Saundera" Buildings, East Street, A G E N tB S from Chemists and Leading Btorekeep? THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, L»D Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Asnburtbn. 171 VERY Deioripbion of Farmers JLLI Requisites i»t lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, CorneacH, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils' (Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from onr Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position co obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from as and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really firßt-olaaß Farm for Sale on cur books, »nd farmer mshing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1051 „ Ohertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburm „ 476 M 5000  Hinds „ (In lots to suit purchasers 2000 „ Mitoham „ 400  Fairfield „ 1000 ,9 near Alford 700 „ Newlands 700 , t Overdale „ 300 „  QD. F GIBSON | M»nagw WANTED Known - Th» Hapid Lightning Shirt Gloss Is aold all Grocers i a wondftrfol Shire glase SmokelNew Venw ' ■ ~



J WTLSOW PAINTE^OORATOR, tit TJAJJUv/JM* » n d BIGNWRUEE AKTIbTIO PAPERHAKGINGS WAREHOUSE. I HAVE to hand—A large qnantity of MIRROR GLASS, whiebcaaW •at to lize to suit Doors, Looking Glaeaei, Shop Wmdowt, etc; I bold » iarga Stock of the under man t'ained Goddi :•— Wai! I'apers Gold Bronze Eaatnel Paint* Window Glass Gold Paint Turpentine Ornamental Glasc Picture Mouldings Mathj. Spirit! Oils and Paints Scrim Artitta' Material! Tarnishes Distemper Brashes SOLE AGENT for the Beautiful POMP ML DECORATION, suitable for glass Deeti Side Lighti, sto. S*mpl« shown on application, AfISXT vo» HALL'S SANITARY WATER PAINT. The Badrecaw of the Old Men's Home have been renovated with the Water Paint, and it hat given entire satisfaction BURNETT STREET, Athbunon P O Box 16. TeUpbeae iS. SHT JUST IN TIME GUNS. ■ GUIfS. GUNS. Single and Doable Barrel, from 30s \o £7 10s „ , \ .jj.., N i ■ . CAETBIDGBB. * ' GAKtKIDGES, EW» Bio*, Pmokelees, »nd Uniwrpil j NEW OLUB, NEW^BIVAL HORSE~CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. T> AIV l^ 1 17Q ("Orion,"'••'Zealandia, 11 and "Sootts") Renter Xi/XA 1^ VXXjO Grateß, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, BailderB 1 and ForntKhing Ironmongery, etc. Kindly Pay Me » Visit, and Save Money. G. me'udiisjs. The Peoples Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade WINTER GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AMD FICKFORD have ju«t received ex s.b Wakanuf Midi Faparot, their Winter Supply of WARM SLIPPERS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHOES. BOOTS, Ac. Children* Winter Slippers at Bd, lCd, 1», 2« 66, ntid 3a per pair L»diei' Winter B!ipperß at Is, la 6d, 2s bd, 3a 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 7e 6d, and Si per pait Gentlemen's at al! price* I Also,—OhiJdrec'a, Ladies', and Gentlemen's Goloshes, The Boit Golosh manafsotared INSPECTION INVITED; NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. . BELFAST AND F AIRFIELD s FREEZING WOKKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST j^OB TURNIP RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHKR OftOR SPECIAL MANURE.. can be madi for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. FATJSFAOTION GIVKJJ iviBYWHKBE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SDPPL3ED IK 1 Owt. or 2 Cvt, b-ACKB Orders received b/ . ... . BHOK., I^imiteA., ■ DAVID THOMAH, 7?W* rf W.St. FARMEBM CO-OJPttiAt ATI VID i» ISBOCIATIOW OP CAMTKBBURY, JL^lxnlted., OANTEPBURY FROZEN MEAT. AND DAIRYPROPUCI EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. i. WAYMWKK S«or<»tarf. SMOKE ONLY NEW YEfUSct | ■; _' ' a PERFECT TOBAOOO. ■ ... '-,] ■':.;■•■'■ ;.;. GRKAT ANNUAL-,^:-;:;' CLEARING SALE, FOa ONB MONTH DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND __ BOOTS. , COMMENCING SATURDAY. JUNE 29, GREAT REDUOTIONS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR,