BANQUET TO MR DAVID THOMAS.

A large and represwntative gathering assembled at the Commercial Hotel Ja*i evening, to wish Mr D*vid Thomas hon voyage on his leaving for England- Th« Mayor presided, with the guest of the evening on his right, and Dr Trevor on his left. The following gentlvnian were also present:—Messrs C. J Harper, D, Thomas, jurtr, Hogs Friedknder, J. W. Tlmmkne, Jennings, A. Field, B. Gates, 0. Doherty, John Bonifa t, 6. Robertson, W. Houston, J. Hvs lt!ne, T. Gibson, G. A. M. Buckley, J. C. N. Qrigg. McCiarg, Jb- Curtis, M J. Burgess, 0,3, Houston, F. WHymouth. J New man, A. Whitaker, J Snodgrass, John Orr, J. S. Tenhant, 0 O. HaHie. H. H. Fooks, D. Wood, R. Friedlander, F Ssrint. K. Brown, R. (Juvtiß, R- B. Beatell, J. Hampton, A. Orr, C. Beid, P. H. Cox, H. 8. Niooll, T. E. Opton, George* Ooleraau, J. Wiiaon, J. Cow, T Stone, F. Makeig, H A Gales,' H Willif, 1 3 Paal. B Norden, H A Mackay, I W Baxter, and Rev R. A. Woodthorpo, Apolosjles were Bent by Messrs L Mateon, G Jameeon, J Batty, A Harrison, H 0 Turner, Thomas Taylor, A, McFarlane, S G Wright, and Henry I>avis« After the usual formal toasts had been disposed of, Dr Trevor regretted he had no aptitude for public speaking, and ha would much •ooner ampabate the leg of any of the oom .pany present than speak. (Laughter) They might laugh, but he woqld point outs that they had not yet beea educated up to a •efficiently high standard to appreciate so Operation (Bennwed laughter) The excel lent BubjeoS), however, on whioh he had vo speak—thai; of their guoefc—Mr Thomas, gave him (treat scope. Ho had known him for many Years, first as one of those miser able fellows called bachelor*, (Laughter) but he was always a very jolly on®, He could not nay for certain that he was also very proper. (Loud laughter) Vary soon, how «ver, he disappeared from Asbburton, Mljittainff with a lady whom they all liked, genial* kind, and true, and alwaja ready to join i,o any good wo«*k» (Appl»uae) Soon there was »family, (Latter) also jolly, and he well remembered the father's joyi As one of Mr Thomas's clients io business, ht mights say ,ho always fraad him straight, ftod he did his boat) fcr them—as wall as for himself—{lighter}, and ha hart never iuring bie long acquaintance heard of one single word to his discredit. (Applause) In the Boroagh Council, Mr Thomas, whilst like other members, wan somewhat, breezy, fljkughter), always studied the interests of the ratepayers, and helped to benefit the town. When appealed to for charitable and other purposes his hands always went to the lowest depths of his pocket, to produce the wry bottom dollar (Applause) A little travelling was a good thing for colonials', who ware apt to imagine Ashburtoc tho iaeafc town m New Zealand, and themselves the finest people. (Laughter) The toast was then drunk adoiidst great enthusiasm, and bearfcy oheera for the guest and family were given. The Chairman and Messrs Harper, TonnanfctWoodthorpe, Cox, H Frledlander and Upton also spoke m high tßrma of the guesfc of the evening ,refersncea being j mad© to the gaesfc's connection and great lervioae Sn Ohureli, State, School and field Sports matters. He was called the ** Father of Sports" m the community, j Mr David Thomas, who was loudly ap- j ptraded oa rising, said :—Mr Chairman, j nod Gentlemen : 1 never was m such a fank ; In my 3ife—(laughter). At functions of! this sort one is frequently short of language to adequately expires! hie feelings. Mr Chairman, I am ie that position to-night. After the many kindly expressions of goodwill made uee of by tho various speakers thin evening (many of whioh we cannot truthfully plead guilty to), we cannot bat leave Asbburton or our visit to the Old Country without a feeling that our actions daring our long residence amongst you have been appreciated by onr neighbours. (Ap* plftuse). My first visit to Aahburton county was m 1866 m a very miner capacity. I was & common sheep drover, and delivered 2500 merino ewee from Birch Hill to Mr Stitt, Winchmore, and 74 four tooth merino rama from the late Robert Chapman to Messrs A J »od W 0 Walk-air, Olent Hilla. The latter is still with us, being Minister of Education. This was when I was young, slim, active and Innocent, but you see what evil associations with the ABhburtcm people have now made me: Gentlemen, I was resident m the Aflhburton county before fehe flood (I don'c imsaa Noah's Flood) «np manager of Spaxton Station, now known aa Drayton.and although I went back to Victoria for several years I have been living here contineusly since 1878. In 1863 to 1866 I bred (aa manager for my late father} a large number of Leicester sheep which 1 brought to Canterbury, and they were the fir&t Leicester ever imported here, and aold them, than starting the following breeders, viz—Wm Boag, H J Hall, JQrigg, E Gray Frost, and others whom I don't) remember With ibeee sheep I waa highly snooeßsfol ab the various shows held m Victoria, taking championships m several elawee. With draught ■bcr-aes we were also highly successful at tho shows, and when I tell you that our family held a silver set valued at £400, whioh waa paid for to thai) amount by melting down silver medals at 20s »nd gold medals ab 40e, you cam calculate how many pri»B» bad to be obtained before that set) was finally paid for. (Applause,) My health, ia a» far aa I can see, is vety geoi, i» f&co, I never felb better, ittll I have a wear? feeling which I tbfok oogbft to be got rid of, ' henoa thh trip.' Gentlemen, I have no hesitation. about leaving my business, as I know i* will be left) m good and safe hands, and I wish my clients feo underataniH that no alteration will be madia during my absence m the mode of conducting it. My brother-ia-law, Mr Jennings, wiU have full charge, having under him Memß Field and Curtis, who have been In my service for 19 years, and therefore thould be able to conduct it just the same as if 1 was present. (Applause). I started selling m Mr Bullock's o\<\ yards for Mesars M*teon and Co, for whom I was mapiiger and tj&lssman m 1878, and have been Belling oootiottoasly ever since. I sold for Mafcion and Co from 1878 till 1882, when I got married and earne here as maoager for JMeasrs Matson, Cox and Co. I carried on fcheir buiineee through very troublesome fcioiea till 1887, when I took it over on my own account, and have oirried it on ever ■itioe. Since 1877 till now the business people of AshbuctOß have passed through several iavere oriaes, and the farmors of the ooanty are much beholden to thoßa buaineee men for their enargv, business capacity and perseverance. Aabburton used to bear the Ume m outside commercial circles of the • Paper County,' andP/os, no matter for what given, were iookod upon with suspicion by bankers aoi other outsiders. All this, lam bappy to aay, h*s been changed for the better. The bulk of oui fornwa were now thoroughly sourad m every way, and Ash bnrteu P/au are as good as any m New Zealand, but to bring this good result about the business men m the past were forced to suffer great lessee, and the relation between fcheir bankers were very fref uently strained. However/having a great deal of the bulldog m their composition, they stuck to it), the result being highly satisfactory all round. I jiffinn, without fear ol conrradictioa, rhat ' Pti©dlander Bcop, Ouonin^hum and Sleivi, Mataon and Co, Mataon, Cox «nd Co, and ©thers, made the district as pronperoua as it Is today, and if Friedlander Bros are making five tlmta as much profit; as they are floppoeed to bs doing today they are justly entitled to it and more, because had if not been for the indomitable perseverance of the merchant! of Ashburion thinge weuli not be Binythlng like a& 'jiroaperoua as thay are at ptesent. Memm Friedlaoder and ntyssU don't Blways see things m the aame lighy; they are alwayß trying to get at me, etilljl am honesl) enough lo give credit where crept ia due. Farmers don'o study the question snffioiently from the merchants' point ol view; they are too apt to rush off to give a new &tra ebarbißg a show, forgetting tbub by doint' a" they are injaridg the bridge which hi.B so successfully carried them over. Qantlemen, on behalf of my wife and myself, I haveegftiu to tender you our most heartfelt tWnka tut fche splendid aendoff you have given »■• Oof actions io the past havinj beea duly appreoiatsd, we trust bhat aftei this trip wt snail return greatly tavlgoratec io health (although lighter m pocket), mi

!w'U then endeavour by our actions to farther' , rr.srH yonr approval, (Loud Applause). ; ( he Mayor th>?n handed Mr Thomas ( twvi exceptionally handsome travelling rug* for Mrs Thomas and himself, which ho « ated w >nld form an indication of wha-i New Zealand manufacturers coold do. Mr Thumis duly acknowledged the gifts on behalf of himself and Mrs Thoima. M- Hugo FrieiHand'-r, in proposing the toast wbioh had been eat rusted to him, viz, the Agricultural and Pastoral Interests, said t-hat the ftistriob owed much and ?o did New Z -u!ond to John Grig?, who he said had done more for that industry than asy man in th* nolony. (Loud Appla«»e). His eon Mr J C N Grigg was a worthy successor, and he thought that if acy one wished to see what Ne«v Zealand was capable of aa an agricultu ral country he had only to go to Longbeaoh. (Applause) There was another name well known ia connection with agricultural and pastoral putsnits in this country, and be had only to mention Mr GA M Buckley of Lagmhor, (Loud Applause) THfat gentle* man had been managing his estate in a meaner that; rtflecfce > toe greatest) credit on himself and this ooantyj Mr Kriedlandir went on to deal with the grain industry, and supplied a good deal of very interesting in formation regarding recent transactions io oats for Mouth Africa, in which his firm in oouJßaation with another in Christchoroh had been concerned. He said that the effect of hie firm being able to secure this contract-— one of the lar geafc ever macita by the Imperial autho rities—was that the farmers were able to get from 3d to 4d a bpohel more than they oould otherwise have expsoted. (ipplau.»e) Scnv-body writing to a Christchuroh papar, had endeavoured to show that the farmers had nob derived! any benefit from thia large order. There was not much ot a margin for the contractors however as he showed by figured he quoted Mr Friedlandar called upon them to do honour to this toast, with which he coupled the trunks of Msssra Gi-igg, Buckley, Stone and C Reid. ; Mr JON Grigs;, in responding, confessed fchac notwithstanding, «uimo might differ from his views, he had always maintained unbounded confidence in the capabilities of thiucolony. (Applause) He thought it was bo email thing for ub to be proud of, that not long ftfc-o Afhburton county had pro duced two thirds of the grain grown in New Zealand? Now, owing to the alteration in prices, and the increase in the frrzon meat trade, lesa grain was grown, but tha cmnty still stood first in the production of sheep; (Applause) It was 11 magnificent fattening country, and owing to ita varieties of soil was suitable for all seasons. Unlike the Argentine which, although possessing land worth from a New Zaaiander's standpoint £25 an aore, had a bid climate to contend with, our climate was one of our best fcssote, and it had one great advantage, it aould not be taken aw»y|from as. (Laughter) He had great pleasure in responding to this important toaat. Mr G Reid al?o responded and took occa aion tt twit the local produce buyers with not) evincing sufficient care for the interest sf the farmers. He thought they might *U hays agents in London looking after the interests of New Zealand. Mr T Stone aluo briefly acknowledged the tOURt. Mr GAM Buckley, who was loudly applauded on rising, briefly acknowledged the toast and the kind remarks made about him by Mr Friedlander. The next) toaet was "Local Bodies," which was proposed by Mr John Orr, in an appropriate speech, and was acknowlegded by the Mayor (Borough Council), Messrs Harper (County Council), and 0 Doherty (Tinwald Town B^ard), the latter gentle man taking tho opportunity to pay a tribute to the guest ot the evening and to f-mpHasi a the high esteem in which he was helc by the farming oommuoity Mr PereyJCox proposed the toaat of the 'Army, Navy, Volunteers, and Our Boys.' He dwelt on the noble qualities displayed by oar ao'diers ond sailors which had contrilj uted to build up the great empire under British sway, and aa for 'Our boys they had held their own with the beet troop iin our splendid army. He coupled with the toast the names of Captain Buokley and Mr Henry Willis. The former had done more than anyone in New Zaaland towards i improving our Volunteers, and on establishing a new corp.s and the latter had aent four of his sons to serve the Empire. (Applause). Captain Buckley, in responding, admitted h<< had taken a keen interest in all matters affecting our Volunteers, who, he thought should receive more consideration from the Government than they had hitherto done. He oombatted tfae^views expressed by some writers in the newspapers, who maintained that the revival of the military spirit throughout these colonies and the Empire was a matter for regret, and a movement antagonistic to the welfare of the nation. He held quite a different opinion and he welcomed the growth of the patriotic feelings of the youop men of these colonies, as an indication that the spirit, which had area ted and maintained the power and prestige of the British nation, still existed in tim most distant dependencies oi the Empire. He would leave to Mr Willis the duty of responding for' Our boys," (Load Applause) Mr WUlis before dealing with tha toast desired to expreßß to Mr Thomas the pleas ure it gave him to be present at this gathering to do him honor. To enumerate the good qualities of their guest would be like attempting to paint the lily. His good deeds were writ large in the history of this town and country. He wiihed Mr Thomas and his family a pleasant passage and a speedy rot urn to hi» homa amongst as (Applause). As to the recognition of 'Our Boys' at the front, he was honored ia being associated with the toast. Like most other parents of onr young soldiers in South Africa, he oould not esy he was glad to part with his sons, but he had never attempted to dißSuade them from going. He and all oi those whose bods were now serving the Empire had the satisfaction of knowing that these young men had conclusively shown that the enterprising spirit which bad been such a marked efa&raatenstio of the British race was still as strong as ever. Many of them had illustrated this in a very marked degree, by giving up good positions, and going to the front to face what they well knew were dangers of do common order. This was the spirit that had given Britain control over the millions of India, had mad" her mistress of the southern lauds, «ai tad planted her Sag and language in every quarter of the globe. Mr 1) Thomas proposed "Local Industries" in a i<iw appropriate remarks, and called upon Messrs F Way mouth, H F Nicoll, and D Wood to respond. Mr F Waymoutb was glad of an opport' i anity of addressing the large gathering of farmers and business men present, ac he had a sort of 'Ministerial statement' to make, which he thought would be considered a very satisfactory one by those present. He then j made the announcement re the Intentions of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Coy which will be found in another column, Mr H F Ntooll also responded. He might mention that the Manager of tht Christ)* aharoh Meat Company, was now ia London, and was endeavouring to put the meat trade tit Home on a proper footing. (Applause) He might also inform Mr Reid that his firm had already an agency in London where the interests of those ab thia side of the world are being duly looked after, [(laughter). He was pleased to hear the statement made by Mr Wajmoutb, wbioh would certainly mean » boon to the farmers. He thought the' 9 i w*» no question that Great Britain would be able to absorb all the lambs this coanty j could produce for some time- (Applause) I Mr Wood followed. He hoped Mr Thomas [would bring New Zealand well do the front when he gor Home. (Heart hear) The Rev R A Woodthorpe proposed ' The Indies' ia a characteristic manner, pointing oub the excellent influence of the sex upon society at large, The more we saw of good women the higher maat oar eßteena for their sex ba. He called upon. Mr Norden to respond Mr Nordea, ia a gaamereui and ale quent speech—in which he also offered Mr Thomas some good adv:o3—responded Mr Snodgrasa proposed tha ' Pieis' In a few eulogistic remark", and the rapraean tativas present responded, much laughter being caused by the chaff between two of the speakers Mr D Thomas then proposed the health of the Chairman, « His Worship the Mayor,' and aaid he had kcown him for twenty two 1 yeftiß, and had a way«s considered him an • excellent citizen, He hoped he would keep

tha OouQoillors from oufcranninaf the oonstable, for he feared finance wenld be a ttoub'e ia tbe futorei The Coancil only bad a certain Income, and the ratepayers would not stand another ate. The toast: was heartily honoured, and the Major returned thar-ka, eaytng he wae sure the evening bad been a very pleasant one Daring the evening, songs and a violin sol > were oreditab y rendered by Messrs .3 Cow, Snodgras<, Coleman, McClurg, Bnrgeßß,6ateß and Upu n,and Mr F Curtis ably accompanied on tha piano. A veiy excellent banquet was provided by host 3range, who kvpfc up the well known reputation ot his establishment and staff m providing all classes of dainties and refrebbmenta.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

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Boer Surrenderors Angry.

Fighting Boers Eager to Gift In.

Received Wakapaak* Jane 7, 10 2 ami This Offioo 10 37 am London, June 7 Mr Bennett Barleigh statei that tbe surrenderors are angry that the folly ot the Bmall official gang it prolonging the war and ask for arms to defend their country It is laughable to observe the willing ness of the Boers to be taken captive while fighting. Walter Kitchener over ran twenty nine, who,, while firing sbonted "We surrender as prisoners of war " The Boer Government consists of Schalkburger, Lucas Meyer, Stoata and Reitz; They are all trekiag, with only five waggons and a Oape cart.

Home and Foreign.

BIG FIR£ AT ANTWERP. United Press Association—By Electric Telegr&ph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka June 7, 10 8 a m This Office 115pm

London Jane 7 A fire destroyed large warehouses at Antwerp, £3,000,000 sterling damages was done. Some wool and much tobacco and sundries were burnt.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Timaru June 3 The school committees ol: Geraldlne and the surrounding districts have commenced a movement to oust the old members at present are too conservative and inso&* slderate to commitreeH The Borough Coancil last nigh 1", m com* raittee of the whole passed a series of recommendations to the Council It was proposed by the mayor to seb up com mittees to examine p-oposak to borrow for various purposes- Drainage £6000 to £7000 j to pay off overdraf t'fi4ooo,road making plant £2000, abbattoirsj £2600 ; purchase of rtceation grounds £3000 new reserve and waterwoika and for the purchase of the gas work-* or elictric light* ing. Auckland. June 8 Mabel frost, single. Aged 23 suicided by hanging herself ab Onehunga, She hai been strange for some time, Timakb Jane 3 At a meeting of farmers there were about 100 present, and it was resolved to establish a dairy factory ab Timaru. Provisional direotots were appointed to canvass tbe district, There was deQaibe information from Albury only, where 160 cows were promised Wellington, June 8 Arrangements have been completed by the Telegraph Department for running a tele gr&pn wire to the Auckland whacf, by whioh the Duchess of Cornwall will communicate with the colony, acoouncing the arrival of the Ducal party, and fligs are to be hoisted an receipt of the message at all the public buildings and schools' New Pmtmouth Juqo 8 The Licensing Bench is stttl hearing the argument and the evidence re the new licenses. An application was lodged this morning to allow the Ballblock license to lapse* Evidence was brought) forward to prove that the petition against the granting of a new license m the town and against ihe removal of the Bellblock license were paid for by the licensed victuallers association. The case is not likely to be concluded today.

ROYAL VISIT

The following is a copy of a letter forwarded by th<3 Chairman of the County Council to the Government :— Ashburton, Jane Bch 1901. My Lobd—With r«ferenc# fco the Royal train pissing through Ashburton on the 25th instant, my Coancil is very desiroos that the loyal people of the County should have ao opportaaity of respectfully s&lating their Boyal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. I suggest thafc the Royal train should be^allowed to proceed from Ashburton Station, towards the Bridge over the river dead alow, co that the people who will throng each side of the railway may have the extreme pleasure of testifying their loyalty. Hoping yoor Excellency will be able to give effect to this reasonable proposition' I have fche honour to he, Tour obedient servant, 0. J; Harper ' Chairman. His Excellency Earl of Raufurly, K.CM.G. Governor of New Zealand, Wellington'

THE ABHBDRIOS OUAROtAtt<. SATOHDAt, JUNE t, 1901



Weatheb Report — Captain Edwin reports ;—Moderate to strong northeaßt to north and west wlndi; glaes fall. New Railway Oabs.—Four of the new American railway cars came down from Chrietchurch by the first train this morning and will go back by the express tonight* Ia appearance and get up they look superior to tbe New Zealand make bub are neither as Urge or roomy as those bailfc Id the colony There are compartments seb apart for ladies only and the appointments of the cars gener* ally are very good.



i SPLENDID -I SUCCESS! ;| OUR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBUKTON. PIANOS PIANOS. ORGAMS ORGANS- SEVENTH SHIPMENT JOST TO HAND LAST WEEK OF CHEAP MUSIO SEE THK WONDERFUL WASHING MACHINE. Afehburton Testimonials now coming m freely, First second and third ship ments sold out; fourth due »boat end this month D I.O: TANORSD STREET, Opposite Area dp, Ash burton. TREVORIOJN, WH V Pay Rent when £100, Cash or Terms, will purchase a Oomfertifcle House of 4 Rooms and Scu'letv, and Seotloc* The property is situatednncrar the main road, and only a i>w chains from the school. Interest at 5 per cent, on the whole parl chase money means less than 2s par week F. FEBBIMAN. 'ALLttNTON "~ FOR Sale—A pory desirable Home, with every comfort). Tha land is of the very b^t quality, and is well lai? out. The bout* con tin us 9 rooms. The price is low, and easy terms o*n be arranged. F FBRBIMAM TIWWALD 6ACRKS of Highiy productive Ltnd, fronting Gr«e Street. The land it Weil drained, and offers te persona m need of a site fora gocd home every reasonable aiivhntage F FERRIMAN. Ihave for aetie by tender 1 h^fe very desir able resiuenm! property consißting of facre of Und being Town Sections 787, 788, and 589, Wills Street, commanding & aplen* did view of the Domain and within a few mi times walk of the Railway Station and Post Office. This is wiihcmt doubt one of the choicest; sites for a residence to.be found m Aehburton. The House consists of nine rooms, including Dining, Drawing rooms, Foar Bftdrooma. Ki'chec, Bathroom, and all the usual out offices. Tenders close on 7th June- prox, at the office of the undersigned. F FBRRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent '*"'" ALLBNTOJN. '" ".. FOR S >.LE—l4 aores of good Land with Dwelling House of Sfx rooms, and Bathroom, hot and cold water bid on, Windtnille. Ample stabliDg including Loose box and Trap House; One acre of the land is laid out m orchard. The land possesses ample frontage, and should prove a prt fiV able purchase either for a farmer withiDß to retire and live near the Town, or for an industrious man wishing to make his living from the soil. Public Schoel within an easy dickftnoe, F FEBRIMAN, Land and .Estate Agenr* ~JOSEPH~F:ORD;B scoue & lung worm MIXTURE. FACTS WORTH KNOWING. Motrat Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman.—Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years past when raj sheep ehowed signs of Scoar or Lnng Worm. I may say that I found it a care, and the result was beyond nay expectation. I c*n strongly recom. mend the drench.—Yours truly, -Samuel White Biccarfcon, Canfcerbnry Mr FFerriman, Ashburton.—Dear Sir, —In reply to yonr enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture, I m_ay say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smailefifc and weakest lamba we bad, and that it stopped ihu scour m them, and t,hey seerovd bentfitei by the iose they had.—Yours faithfu!ly, John Deasß HE IS WELL PAID WHO IS'WELL SATISFIED Dne Gallon Tina, 19a per Gallon; Tiro Gallon Tins 17s per Gallon, DO NOT BE DECSIVEI). Lowest Oost per hetd of any Drench, and its Work CANNOT BE EXCELLED. D THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN, Ashbarton D. GLARKE'ST CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Macks Act, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used 56 YEARS 'WITH HNDEYIATIKG SUCCESS, IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. Dear Sir, —Re Clarke's Carbolized Wheat Protector. I have used the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It Is also mixed with less labor and germinates a week eoone than when dressed with bluest one. M. Shot. I have need your Wheat Protector, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as a much better preventive of smat than Bluestone. James McLean, Cairnbrae. F. FERRIMAN /2J_ KNTB Court BhriasirooT'Ts 6d Lari'lct VX evening shoes from 3b 8d at D Sioote's Boob Stor«



DAVID THOMAS FOR PRIVATE SALE. T HATE FOR PRIVATE SALK -IGOOD TRAP MARHJ, 4yrs; goo-? m Bkridle and harness; quiet for lady to drive Apply 6 83 O THOMAS, Auctioneer FRIBPLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART Our Usual HORSE FAIR. Will be Held THURSDAY, JUNE 20,1901 For which we will be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 249 PROPEKTIES FOB SALE PRIVATE TREATY. 50C0 Acres, all m grasp, well fenced and watered; good buildings ; price £3 10b 1000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 1000 Acres Good Tussock Country, price £3 r 400 Acres Oood Tpßsock O untry, price J7O Acres Good Tussock Country, price Jt 304 Acres Good Tnesoek Country, price 350 AcrpsGoad Tussock Country, price £3 10a 28 Acres, together wiih good house and SfaUfl. 3 milps from town 246 Acres (rrind Wheat Land, 4 nrilea from A«hburton ; easy terms 81 Acres First Glass Wheat Land, 2\ m>les from A*hbarton , 603 Acres, Mnyfield districh. with good buildings, well eutdivided a*sd watered ( 160 Acres Valetta district 320 Aces near Tinwald 140 Acree near Tinwald '500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly all plooghable, price £2 500 Acres Lowdowna Lard, nearly all plonghable, price £0 5s SCO Acrws close to Tinwald 10 Acres at AUenton; good Hoaee and Stable For fall particulars apply to ?RIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd PUBLIC NOTICE. \ FUR SALE. Building Site on West Side Town Section 1123. containing 1 Rood, rontine Wills Street West Favorite Street for Residences / Inspection invited Terms if required T BULLOCK, Agenb ! FOR SALE ; BUILDING Sits on West Bide, Towr* £ection 1129, 1 rood, from ing Cameron Street, nice sice for residence, jiberal terms. T BULLOCK. _ ___ _ Cotfcatje ceatraliy eUnatei m 3 Cameron Street) Apply T BULLOCK, ' ' Agent. ~~ FOR SALE] Property m Wills Street, fronting the Domain, BEING Town Section SB4, containing $ sere, on which is erected 2 comfortable roomed Cottages. Of he property is con* eniently situated, fronting the Domain, and nly ■> few ohaim from the Railway Station, Inspection invited. Terms and full particulars on application to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO LET, ntOTTAGE of 4 Room* »nd Varandah, oonveaiently situated m Cox Street* < <ow Rootal : T BULLOCK, Agent DAFdiNG & WOOD OARVIISG tl/TRS CURTIS holds above Classes for LVJL FRIDAYS at Arcade Chambers, NooA Carving 1,30, Children s Claseea, i.30. Practice Class 7.30 "notlclTof bilMoval. SICOND-HAND BUSINESS. MRS FOBINBON h«B removed to new premises at fhe Triangle. Thank ng the publio for support received during ihe past three years, and hoping by strict ufrentiou to business to merit a continuance- Ladies waited on at their residerces. All otters punctually attended to; furniture inught, sold, cr exchanged 6 29 WNTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hiir there is nothing to (qua! Hekdy's Egg Julep ; it meats c.M dandruff, and Ifiuven the hftir beautifully g!oH>y Battles Is ; on sale ut a E BONMSGTONS, Chemist. YOUII CHANCE FOR ONE MONTH THE LOT JPOIt ) Sliver King Lamp, 1 Bel!, 1 Lamp . Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp Oil, 1 Dunlop Outfit. 1 t"be Solution, 1 pair Trouser Clips', 1 Frame Bmbber t 1 pair good Toe Clips, 1 Stick Chain Graphite. Money back if not approved. Delivered Post Free. Cash with Order. Oates, Lowry at.d Co., ZEALANDIA CYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street TTAAKB PIANOS (iflK I i i i/i'J HAAKK PIANOS MA HAAKE PIANOS /I I HAAKE PIANOS •" Grninea» Gatmnteed ; excelled by kokb easy teima ' H. M. «JOIS£3».



T~VI STIUCt ORDERS, NO. I BuYAL RECEPTION. BY UEUTKNANT.CQLONEL H GOR DON, COMMANDING CANTERBURY VOLUNTEER DISTRICT. CKNBRAL. | 1. Arrival of Ophir at Auckland.—Royal ealutca of twenty one guns will be fired at Ljtu:ltnn und Chrietchiuch by the LvtteUon Gairison and E Battery N. Z. F. A. reepec tive'y, oe the arrival of the Ophir at Auckland. The O 0 above Corps will arrange to fire the salutes when (he Union Jack is hoisted at the respective Post Offices, the signal being telegraphed from Auckland by H. Rk H. the Duke of Cornwall and York. The Ophir it timed to arrive at> Auckland wharf at 11am on 11th Jane. Detail instructions will ba issued. 2. Ofieial Landing at Lytteiton.—Thia is timed for Saturday, 22nd June, at 11 30 a en. Ga&rds of Honour, Escorts, and arrangements for procession and salutes Will be hereafter notified, 3 Hit Royal Highness will attend Divine Service ab . the Christohuroh Cathedral on the morning of Sunday, 23rd. Guards of Honour, Eeoorts, and arrangements for lining fcha route will be hereafter notified. 4 Review.—This wtil be held at North Hagley Park «n Monday, 24bh Jane. All Troops to be m position by 9a m, Detail instructions will be issued hereafter. ; APPOINTMENTS. 6. Lieut Coh H Slater, V.D., unattached list, will be m command of ail Canterbury Mounted Troops. He will issue, under instructions, all L orders for their assembly and encampment;, and will detail unite for the duties allotted to his command. 6 Captain M Lewla will aobaeDAAG (Class B) for mounted troops, 7. Oapfc H8 E Hobday, anattaohed U«t>, will make the necessary arrangements for the oompiying of lists [of recipients for vS A Medals (N Z Contingent* only), and al«o the luncheon to returneu^N 2! Contingent Troops and Veterans. AH communications on the above matters to be addressed to him, and not to iba O C District. 8. Major U T Honorary Ur. attached List, will be m command of the Canterbury Battalion of Cadets. 9 —ASSEMBLY MOUNTED CORPS. The following Mounted Corps will entrain at the time and places notified, to proceed to Addington Show Ground Camp :— Amuri and K*ikoura M R—Homes and men to be entrained by noon on the 19'h iosfc, at Culverden Cheviot M R—By Ipm same date, %t Waipara MoKeozie M R—At 750 am, 21st insfc, at Fairlie, or 8 a m at Albury, as dinoled Studholtne M R—At 830 am, t«me date, at Stndholme South Canterbury M R—At 930 am, same date, at St Andrews, or 10 a m, Tim» atu, as directed Geraldine M R—At 11 am, same date, at Temuka, or 11.15 a m Orari, as directed Ashburton M R—At 2 pm, 19 h inst, at Ashburton C. y.C—Details will entrain at such of the above stations as may be nearest for them Other details of the CYC will proceed by march route to Addington, to_arrive not later than 4 p m on Friday, 20sh in*t Canterbury M R, Ellesmere MR, Wai makariri M R, Malv m M R, North Cftßter bury M X, and Oust M R wiH proceed by march route, to arrive not later than 4pm on the 20th inst All Mounted Corps will parade m full dross, and bring the following articles with them :— Groat coats, macintosh sheet and two blanket?, cleaning gear, and horre cover. INFANTRY COSPS The following Corps will entrain al the time and places mentioned, and proceed to South Park Camp, on arrival at) Addtugton, excepting Cadet Corps, who will proceed to the Normal School • — Waimate Riflaa—At Sudbolme, at 820 a m, 21 inst. Timarn Post Guards, Timaru City Rifles Timaru R ries and Timara Cadete—At Tim aru, at 10 a m same date. Temuka Rfles and Geraldine Rifles—At Temuka, at 11 am, same date, I Aahburton Riflas and Ashburton Guards — 4t> Anhburton at 1 p m, same date. Rangiora Kifies—At Raogiora, at 6 5 p m 21st inst, Eaiapoi R:flea end KaSapoi Cadets—At Kaiapoi, at 6 30 p m same date, Ellesmere Guards—At Leeston, at 428 p m, same date All infantry and Cadet Corps will parade m full dress, and bring the following articles with them :—Gre%fc coats, mackintosh sheet and two blankets ; aho knife, fork, plate, and pannikin, and cleaning gear. Chrißtchurch nnd Lyttelton Garrison and Cade'B of these places.—Speolal instructions for the parades and duties of these Corps will be issued hereafter. 10.-ENCAMPMENTS. The following will be the position of the various canr.ps:— Canterbury Mounted Corps—Addington Show Grounds: Otago Mounted Corps—Addington Sale yards. Infantry and OrdinanoeJCorps and Other Corps parading on foot from t»ll Volunteer Districts—Ab South Park Camp. Cadets of all Volunteer Districts (except* ing Christofcuroh and LytteStou)—Normal School Buildings. II.—OATBRING. All arrangements will be nude by the Canterbury District Staff. 12.-PLANS. Plant of Route, Camping, and Rtvlew Ground will be issued to O O Battalions hereafter. By Order. NORMAN L D SMITH, Captain, DA AG> District Office, Christchurob, sth Jv.ne, 1901. 6 88 TO FARMKRS. GRAZIERS, DEALERS". PROPERTY HOLDEBS, AND ALL BE^IDBNTSIN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. O HOULD you have business of any kind 0 t° transact requiring the assistance of the middle man, it will J)e to your interest to j interview GEORGE FISHER, Arcade j Chambers, and will be considered a eompll j meat. Should ife be private sate of sheep, cattie, or pigs, the shipment of mutton to London; i the sale locally of meat m the works, should it be more satisfactory to dispose J of your skinc; should you require farm implements, etc. ; should you require to insure your life or property, or wish to transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require Jto tell your grain or produce or wish to dispose of yonr ;farjn, |or have money for investment, or deb s to collect, or purchase merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will be glad to have a chat 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 rates. In dealing with a man with a fair general knowledge of the buainaos, m touch with the best firms m Canterbury you can rely upon what no Company o Association can supply, as their best men are only paid officers, who, when the little extra pressure is required, are always found wanting, m personal supervision, civility, and identical interests. With me this is assured, as my livelihood depends entirely un my own exertions. Interview me, you will confer a favor on me and r.wo for yourself I am starting m business on my own account, and every assistauce will be kindly remembered. We have all had to commenoe life and doubtless you know the diffioultiaa to contend with. George Fisher, Arcade Chambers, AshbarftOD* f 169 D WIFT~OYCLES can nolTbe"obtained k5 from fche ECLIPSE CYCLE CO, Tancred Street 6 304 1 Smoke 78 ew Venus



GEOBGR DUNCAN & CO, CHEAP CASH DRAPERS AND CLOIHIBRB. Tune e<l Street, Aftiburton. XJtJ E HAVE opeoed up am ptiaitigiy .' g°od va vein all classes of f" ason abe Trapery i»nd Clothing, bought at; the Home rnttkots at bedrock prices for spot CHsb, a .<) will (rffer the sart.e at the smallest possible profit Mothers of families and others anxious to study economy cannot do batter than try Dokcan & Go, Ohe*p Cash Drapers, where they are bound to get Al value ; comparison invited ; do one pressed to buy. Note address— , GEORGE DUJSCAN & GO, Cash Importer**, Tancred Street, Ashhurton KIJ>G EPWaRD rides a SWIFT, which is a proof of excellence few can boaab ECLIPSE CYCLE CO 5 304 T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains a jl patty pan %t each end of tin.' PATTY Pan baking powder is the great eat novelty you ever saw. Mold al roofiri. . . ■ ' W'ANTiSD— Ladlea to see onr Tan Kid Gloves la lid per pair; special purchase Black Hoee, two pair for Is lid ; Colonial (school) Kelt Hose la per pair; all slbbb — Piabce's, corner East and Barnett Streets. 6 60 PATTY P»o baking powdet wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. __ 'Hj. "LILY STARCH" is superior to any. Hoasewives will find is most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 ANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs of Best Colonial Blankets, grand value, made to my own order. Also Gentlemen • Waterproof Goats m all sbapeß, including Chaste and Hopetown.—AKDEEW Orb. /"I OQD NEWS—Just arrived, ex n \JT Matalna, A Martin's celebrated Horse Clippers with Spring Washers and Grass hopper Springe, at G. Meddings', "The People's Ironmonger. ■ SIT GThORGB JTms excel all others; they are delioiou*. Sold by all Btorn, keepers 5 313 fTI HE most up to date novelty of the day JL Patty Pan baking powder SI GEORGE Manufactured Goods of various kinds are the beat. Try them. Procurable from all storekeepers 5 311 WHAT prize takers for pastry use Fatty Pan baking powder the great ovelfcy. PATTY Pan baking powder the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing gmoers. fTIHE Tailor makes the man, (m appeal- X anoe,) There m a great deal m appear ance nowadays, and as the tailor plays an important part m a man's Get-Up, by all means patronise a good tailor, which will be found at Ahdbew Orb' establishment; fit; and style all that can he desired.—Ahdbbsw Orb _j__L9 W ANTED KNOW*-Strong Dress Tweeds 6s lid dress r Figured blacks ff m 7s lid ; evening phades m Nan's Veiling, Is Sd.^-PBABCE's, corner V,mt and Burnett Steers. 6 6i WANTKU—Liikdles desirous of dressing the hair m present becoming fashions should se*d for the new Geisha Frames ; all colours. Sent post free for Is 9d from the imnnfactarer, A M HBndt. Hairdresser, Da edin. _85 NO^ is your chance—Speci»l purch-vse of Travellera' Samples m Ladies' Far Nraklets, Natural Skins. As we are offering these less than wholtmale prices, now is your opportunity to provide a«»insfc the cold weather (bound to coma soon) at a nominal cost; prices range from Is 9J upwards ; [T'orl imitatiou Sible at 2s 6d, also m Biack Fox GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street ANTED •— JrTveryone to Try" the RvpW Shirt Glops ; the best and he cheapest linen glaaain the nmrkot 4 Cough Cure. Wahoo, Koolibah and Beujamin Gum go to Ashbubtgn D»r Oi H Where, oh where is the Best Boot Shop? Why Mellow'sZeaiautita Boot Sfore. of course. TENDEHB Wanted—For the wearing o two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply al J Mellob, Tacared Street S"nPEOTAITNotice to Hotel and Boarding Housekeepers—Special purchase of 500 pairs Colonial Exhibition Blankets at leas than Mill prices, extraordinary value ; large size 14s 9d, extra large sizu 19* lid pair, weight and quality unequalled; English Witney Blankets from 7a lid, colored do from 6» lid ; Contingent Bed Hugs now 3s 3d; Colored Canton Counterpanes from 2« 3d, Tapestry do 5s 6(i upwards. The question is often asked, how it it Dunoah akd Co can tell so cheap ? The secret is - Small expenses and direct Cash Importers, thus saving the large warehouse profita and giving our numerous customers the benefit thereof GEORGE DT7NOAN & CO, CHEAP OABH STORE, Tanored Street, Ashbortoa -OIOYOLES FOR NOTHING Jg» Great Stock Taking JSale,' Absolutely No Reserve for any «f oar Stook for Four Wesks Everything Mnsb Go Regardless of Oosfc ECLIPSE CYOLE COMPANY. e LABS Blowing.—Tot¥ereßid«nt* offch(B Aihbnrtsn District — Ladies and Gantlemen,—W» must thank yon for the liberal manner m which yon have supported tht Fraotioal Exhibitions of Glass Blowing. Exhibitions are baing held twice daily from 2 to 5 and from 7to 9. Saturday 10 to noon. Special Exhibitions daring the Royal visit. Each visitor receives a present of our own nannfaetnr** Admission Is, children 6d. Wotks—l6 Manchester Strett, near Railway Station, Christchuroh. 6 88 IiOMGBBAOH BOAU BOARD, WANTED, by the above Boare, a Smart Lad and Two Horses. Application to be made on er before 12 Noon on Jun» 15th insb. FOOKS k SON, 6_BB Surveyor >.- OHBISTOfIUROH HOUNDS* qiHE CHRISTCHUROH HOUNDS will meet on TUESDAY, June 11th, afc Sctotsden, ati 1 o'clock, and also od THURSDAY, June 13(jh, a« Drcmore, at 11 o'olook. 6 84 TVR JN I FiT""" " fTIKNDERS Wanted, addreued to O. X DoHKRiy, Tinwald, for 40 acres of TURNIPS od the farm known as Rimmington'*, Lagmhor Road j to be eaten off by 15th AUGUST, Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, 12th msb . ■ 649 TECHNICAL GLASSES* rpHE Committee will be m attendance at X the Borough School on TUESDAY Evening Jane llth, at 8 p.m. to enrol pupils and arrange a time-table. Intending Pupils are particularly re quested to enrol at once, us no Glass will be formed unless the minimum number if reached. J. S. TEHNANT, § 81 Hon. f-ec. FR Sate, oheap, for Cash—Several hui dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Applj Msi» oss Zealandia Boob >*m«



The Dorcas Society—We are requeß. ted to remind oar readers that the ladies connected with the Dorcas Society are desirous of securing »s much Mipport™ maferbi and moral—as possible to enable them to o.*rry on the work of the S<ci"ty. Mrs Trevor and Mrs Max Friedla&der will ho glad to receive sub 1 c ipiions The Pompfii Decoration Mr John Wilson paint«r, will chow m his windows Tonight; samples of a new style of decora . tione for fanlights, church windows, door lights and the tops of bay windows, etc., the glass is hand painted m nice soft fentsand looks exceedingly well. The name of this new style of decoration is the Pompeii and the cost will be less than half that of the ordinary lead lights. Wakanui Road Board—The 'adjourned meeting of ratepayers of the Wakanui Road Board was held today and the balance sheet as rend wai adopted After passing a vote of thanks to the the meeting adjourned* Ladies visiting Dunedfn are Invited to visit the hair dressing rooms of A M Hendry, Princes Street. They are replete with every com tort for hairdre^falng, bharapooning, singeing, etc. hi mm. ♦ (Jnited Ptess Association—By Electric Telegraph Melbourne, June 1 The Mount Lyell returns from May 2nd fo29th show thab 19,460 tons of ore were treated, m addition to 7375 tons of purchased ore. The converters produced 764 tons of blister copper, containing 754 fconaof copper, 48,136 ounces of silver, »cd 1704 ounces of gold. Dutnebin Juno 7 The SooMa Dredging Company ha* goae into liquidation The erection of the machinery of the Bendigo, River Moiyneux, and Duosban Lead dredges, i« proceeding briskly The Great Ostral is finished, and is waiting for the river to g.j down to make a start Tenders are invited for (he purchase of the Richard's Beach dredge and claim The secretary of Erickson f« Reward has noeived a wire from the drsdgemtuiter to the effect that the dredge had struck bottom on Tuesday at 30ft, and that next day the tables were showing fair prospects The Deep Stream Sluicing Company washed up 118. z for one month Dredging returns—Waimumu Central2ooz 13dwt, IdcH Valley 15: z 17d wt. DtTNKDTN June 8 Sniee—Fourteen Mile Beaoh 38s ; Gentle Annie 22* 6d ; Golden Link 16s 3d, 16s Leviathan 30) ; Mokoia 199 ; Nelson Creek 61s 6d, 61a ; Richards Beaoh 6d, 4d a 3d The secre'arv of the Greenstone Creek Company has received intimation that the dredgamaster will wash up to-day. The return from the Keeve'a Proprie' tary Company's dredge m understood to be 9jb for 7f hours work. O.Magnus, I). Patevwoh Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOH AND GO .Gold Dbkdging Bbokbbs, High Street, Ghriatohuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given en Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Qlof Magnus has nad 16 ysara practical experience on the Moiyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Ea<j Ash burton Representative LOAMBY'g ."Stand* unrivalled for indices' WAHOO tioo and jjver Complain^p It is purely herbal, and cannot injure the most delicate constitution. Its effect is almost instantaneous ; ? single do*e usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does not require t, dozen bottles to be taken before ycu 3an judge m v&i 10. No other Medicine adver tiied aaks you, as we do, to buy only one bottle; take ir regularly according to directions, and then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials m our possession prove that many confirmed after every known remedy had fitted, have beon completely curad by the aid of only one bottle of Lnaaby'a Wahoo. Loasby's Wahoo—Price 2a fid, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MaMDFACTUB ING CO., Ltd, Dnnedin^ Wholesale Agenii— Kempthornq, Prosser & Co, N Z Drug Co Ltd J URNJPS FOR 8A&8 " Q A A ACRES first elms turoips m lot« to purchasers; situated at May field 91 D THOMAS — ; WANTED. "■ ~ WA.NTBD-Bmarl Boy»~Apply City Cycle Works, Barcetb Street 687 WANTED— A married coaple for the country: Apply J«kk Okb A Co. ___^ ____^ ew "pRIMITiTK Methodist) Cbarch.-KvungV XT lintio Bervlecs for » fortnight^ commenoe Uo Tti or row, Meraing—Mr Tresise; Eveniog —Rev. R Rains. Special refer«naet to late Mr Simpson, Newlanda and Winchmore— Rev, Raine. 6 90 B~" ARINGTSquare Wa«lay»B7Cnureb«-lV morrow's Servieei. Morniag—Ms H M Johkß. Ev«ning—RbtT F». Sabjeot— ' The Royal Vuib.' Mr Graos will sing »» appropriate Solo 6 8f TTTaNTED — A OooTTarm Hand to VV work a four horse team. Apply ,T S Bland, Winohmore 6 51 WANTED— A reapecubi* young G«ne ral Servant; sleep at home.—Apply by letter to ABC, this cfioe. 6 41 7 ANTED—A Honsemaldr^pjTTb VV once, Mm Lagan, Tinwald Hotel. 67 JUST arrived a large assortment of evening tehoes m glaoe. kid Oftlf, paten white eatin etc, at D Stock 0, JH. JEWITT, Fishmonger «Bd • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Freah Oysters, Rabbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish to-night. Telephone TvULLINAGH HOUSE^ \^ Street—Superior Board and Real. deuce for ladies and gentlemen. Bath. Every comfort and attention given* 5 289 ANTKl)~jjalle7vißj»^g™Danedin will find Hendy'g Hairdressing Saloons, Prlnoess street, replete with every oemforb for Hairdresaing, Shampooing, Singeing, eto Toilet goods of every description NOW is the time Ladle* to get^our even" ing shoes for the season try D SfOGK'6 Blue Boot Storei rilHB Orowoing Glory of ft %oman is her X Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing tofqualHßKDY'sEgg Jalep. BoHles Is, at H E Bohninxok's, Chemist. QPECTaLPurchase^^dies'aprons, large O size, ls3Jd, Is 6|d, Is 9|d ; job line fur necklets Is lid, 2« 6d» 3s lid—Fearoe's corner East and Burnett Streets ANTED -Parehasera for 'Colonial Blankets, IBs 9d and 19s lid pec pair • Down Qallta 8s lid, 9e lid, 13e 9d at Pkabob's, qornsr East and Burnett Streets. . 6 68 ThTßd"-- All w^rkinTmen™*To secure a Colonial made salt for 27s 9d; strong whipcord trousers 5s lid, Ss lid at Pjcakobs's, corner East and Bor nett Strwets. 6 59 WANTED Known—Tailor made Cos tumesand Jackets made to measure, fit and style all that wo. be desired. Gentle* men's snits to measure m all the latest maserials; imported direct } fit guaranteed. AkpmwOjmi, _______„ ?4-° lor ironmongery \X Tinware, and Braabwarej Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 16* Ranges oro



St Ahdkews Sunday School Tinwald —The scholars of St Andrews Snnday School T;nwald gave a most enjoyable concert last evening. The Hail *as packed and Rev Mr Blaklgton waa la the chair. The choras'a and part song® by the elder children went well the encores being numerous. The recitations ware well delivered, showing how well they had been taught by the teacher who tinder took thac part of the programme. Special mention must be made of the wee mites, who gave several pretty action songs In perfect time and tone, the three little mothers having to repeat right through "Give him the Moon to play with" and their teacher most have felt very proud of them indeed. The t&achera are to be congratulated on their successful and most enjoyable concert. Daring the Interval the Chairman announced chat he had to present; Miss Moriarty (who has left! Tinwald) on behalf of the teachers with a fcwtdsomji wrftfag ewe, tab that young lady being absent it was decided to forward ib ro her- Afitr addressing the childreßalfchefiloastf the concerb the 1 Chairman preaented the prises which were given according to the Inspector's report for last year Smoke New ¥enas