Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

United Proms Association—By Blectrlo Telegraph

Napieb, O"fc 7 The following hanciicapD have been declared for the Ashburboß County Racing dab's meet tag:—

Lagmhor Landicap, of 35 sovsj five furlongs—Oora Linn IQsb 13!b, Muscovite S*t 81b, Romanoff Bst 9b, Bealey Bab 71b, Bona Rosa ?at 111b, Bonaparte 7s& 9ib, Whirlwind 7at 81b, Yseulti 7at 81b, Aqaalia 7«i 81b, Lapidary 7sb 71b, Herlob 7st 21b, Rye Bst7lb, Punwai 6«t 71b

Galloway Handicap, of 25 soya; four farlongi—Tarsnto lOst 71b, MeroU 9sb 71b, Kitty Wilson Bat 31b, Princess Royal 7st 71b, Princess Perkin Ist 71b, Rose Stem 7«fc 7lb, Polly Perkin 7a(-, Viotoria 6ib 10lb, Ja InSsUOlb

Ashburton County Cop, ef 70 eovs ; oraa mile'and a quarter—Oameo 9at Straibhcaira Bst> 121b, Hastings Sab 91b, Will o* the Wisp Bst 31b, Glenaladale Bsb 21 b, Milibary Bsb 2lb, Canteen 8»b 21b, Htaku 7sb 31b, The Spinner 7** 21b, Lady Lillian 78b, Employer 6sb 71b

Mount Sombbs Handicap, of 25 Bova; ©a§ mile and & half—Oyster 12ab 10 b, Daley Chain Igab9%, Swlvelfoob list 111b, Bing'@ EvßKt liet 10.b, Agitator list 101b, Hurri ofttse list 21b, Carlo list, Kulnina list, Fohio llßb, Vernera llsb

Spring Handicap, of 45 aovs ; six furlongs —Muscovite Sst 121b, Hastings Bat llib, Calibre Set 9Ib t Cherrystone 8^ 31b, Magnifi eeat7sb 13b, Terrapin 7sfc 101b, Hawthorn 7*t 9ib, £qua!ito 7et 41b, Lapidary 7eb 31b, Whirlwind 7»b 21b, Taranbo 6sb IQlb, Rye 6it 7ib, Hellene Sab 7lb

Bbasmar Welter Handicap, of 35 soya; •even furlongs—LoDg Tom lOab 9.b, The Spinner 9sfc 9!b, L»riy Medallist, 9ab 81b, L»pidary 9-t 51b, Yuloaa 9 b 31b, Nor'- Weiter 9st, Koto Koto Bst, Glitter Beb

HAWKE'S BAY RACES.

SECOND I>AYs Varer, Qcfe 7

Concluding results ;<— GtmntAS—Mfnchikoff 1, Nonette 2, Wind whistle 3. All started. Won with ridiculous •mb by half a dosen lengths, Time—lmm flHseo, » record tor the race. Dividends— Ml 3s s,od £110s.

HtJtotKS—Scallywag 1, Sylvanus 2, Tho I'hftstom 3. All started. Won comfortably bf four lengths. Dividends, £1 9i and £1 Is

Skiing Handicap -Palaver 1, Babtleaxe »nd Sirius dead beat 2. Scratched—Rose!la Greiii finish ; won by a Bhort half leDgth. (Time, 2 9 Dividonda—Palaver £3 5s Bat tlwse 7», Sirius &l

Jcvbnilb Handicap — Gold Parse 1 Wheallook 2, Northumberland 3. Divi deods—£76 3s and £3 4a

Siookd Hack Handicap—la 1, Fleka 2. OftScita 3. Bividende~£3 3s and £1 3s

Final Hahdioap—Okoari 1. SomorleS 2, Pearl Diver 3. Won by a neck* Dividends £2 *ls and 18s

Mr 8 Brown's reoent purchase, Roller, left fey express yesterday for Dunedin, to fulfil ills engagements ab the D.JiC. Spring Meeting

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

A NEWSPAPER THEORY

SPBKD ADDITIONAL MILLIONS

TROOPS IN THE FIELD WEARY

ARR&NGEMENTS FOR RE-

PLAOING THEM

United Press Association—By Kleotdo

Telegraph--Copyright

Received October 8, 9 6 p m London, October 7

The Standard toentiona a theory that Botha's and Kemp's attacks are |ptende4 tp gra-w the Jkitish north wards in order to facilitate a rising at the Oape, and urges the spending of additional millions in sending adequate reinforcements

Lord Kitchener, th.fi Daily Express States, reported to the War Office BBtborities in May that the troops at the seat of war are weary, and must forth with be replaced

Thn War Office has arranged for Blue veßiels to carry early reinforce ments

Home and Foreign.

'iMfced PresH Association—By Electric I'elegtajjh—Copyright

(Received October 6, 910 am) FISHERMEN'S STRIDE ENDED. Lohdon, Oct 7 Tiie strike of Grluisby fishermen is finally ended THE OABINIT ATTACKED Mr Bowleß, member for King's Lynn, in a letter to the Times, bitterly attacked the Government's indifference in holiday making daring a period ol anxiety, no Cabinet meeting having been held since August, The paper endorses the comments Received CM 8, 4.22 p m ABRE6T OF ANARCHISTS. Romb, Ocfc7 Ghmnoviteh, a Dalmatifta anarchist, was arrested at Rome for plotting s gaiast the Pope and Oardioais. Rtm« polls Boscmeri, «n Italian from Buenos AfreSj baß been arrested at Genos for mmtioning a plot against Elng Victor,

ANOTHER MISSION DE TROYEd.

Another Basel mißsion in the Hiingraog diitrict has been destroyed by CbiQesg resctiopuries.

KIDHAPPING

EXTRAORDI-

NARY.

New York, Oct 7

A Macedonian Committee is accused of kidnapping Miss Stone. The espfors insist upon the payment of • ramom oo Turkish soil Thirty thou isnd dollars was subscribed in Boston, which released Mi'sb Stonej

Australian.

Doibed Proefl Asseoiabion—By Kleotrlc Telegraph—Copyright

Received October 8, 10 13 & m

LA.BOIJR LEGISLATION Sydney, October 8 2sr See, referring to the attitude of the Qooncil to Labopr legislation, de clared it had no right to interfere with tb^e will of the people. If it had that |igh£, the sooner It was abolished the better

THE FEDERAL FRANCHISE

BILL

The Federal Franchise Bill provides for the suffrage of woman. Mr Bar» ion hopes to bring the first session to a close by Christmas

T^B MEAT TRADE • ':' " Perth, Octß A Select Committee on the meat trade has adjourned' to the 15th to ®o»1ble a New ' Zealand expert to give ®Videnoe

Farmers' Union Conference.

Mr Leadley, the President of the local Union, welcomed the delegates in a cordial manner. It was due to the farmers io the North Island thab these Unions were iraugurated. After invading the Norbh Island the movement had now come south, and Mr Glass the Secretary bad come, seen and conquered. He trusted the business would be carried oub with despatch, and thab they wonld arrive at right conolaslonae Afterwards the roli;waa called and the follow ing answered to their nameu ~~

Aahburton—Messrs G W Leadley, J Stud holme, Junr., J Latnbie, 8 Chapman, W Harding ; Rangiora—H PReeos ; Duasandel -'J Henry : Greendale—G W Holland ; Ellesmere(Leeston)—W McMillan, OH Wi: lis j Sheffield—W F Pannett; Hororata— Kenneth Wtleon ; Lincoln—Robert Rainey, Robert W Lookhead : Templeton «~ David Jones, Qeo Whitty j Akaroa—J Bruce \ Morven—M TCorrigan j Tirnaru—W S M»a ---110, Jc«. Wilaoo, John Ohiaholni; Garaldine ~A Me oalfe; Waimate—W F Ward, T O rohoran ; Amberley—G A MnLean ; Haro w. od Road—W Keith; Darfield—R Reid ; Waikari— k Allen j Cheviot—G Gardner ; Goaxteaay—D RHaichkoo. The eleotion of a chairman for the meeting waa then proceeded with. Ok the motion of Mr Lambie, Mr « W Leadley was proposed and he was duly elected The Chairman stated that they were only following in the wake of other ooloaies, in stancing New South Wales, which had meetings extending over a week, and io America there were similar organisations. Mr Studholme, before proceeding with the general business, aoked leave to introduce a motion in favor of widenicg the scope of the Union by their embracing farm labourers, aod he moved in favor of this course being adopted.

Mr Recce, of Rangiora, Mr Wbitty of Ttsmpleton, and Mefcsre Harding and Chapman, of Aehbnrtoa, all spoke in favor of the motion.

- Mr Henry thonghi this discussion wati out of place, as this mutter should not have came up until they had discussed the name of the Union.

Mr McMillan held the same opinion. Mr Lambio spoke in favor cf Calling the Union that of the Farmers' »ad Workers' Union.

Mr R Rainey, of Lincoln, referred to the numerous names suggested ao their meeting at Lincoln, when they had adhered to the original. Mr Ward thought whea employees became farmers, they should be welcomed as meno be re of the Union, bub he would vote against the labourers being included in the Uniom

Oa a vote being taken, it was eventually decided to adopt the name of the Farmers' and Farm Workers' Union.

In dealing with the objaofcs sebotlb in the Palmeraton North Conference, the inclusion of fruitgrowers was introduced, and several members spoke for and against their icclu aicn, and ultimately ib waa decided bo allow bhe name to remain.

Mr Corohoran, of Walmate, and Mr Corrigan coon plained of the manner in which the delegates were carrying on the business* First they were dealing with Ihe Puimerston Conference report, and then the Aehb.urton delegates' papers Cont nuing iv this fashion they would nob be finished in a month. Mr Leadley explained that if the Ashbur ton section had been allowed to carry oub thoir intention, this, diecuasion need nob have^ occurred, bub it was due to the ong*nisir>« Secretary that this difficulty had occurred. Personally, he EOarcaly knew where they stood*

Mr Glass defended. H« considered they should discuss the New Ztaland Farmers' Union

Mr Reid bhoughb that with a little more patience they would come straight The meeting then Bgreei to diaoues only the Palmeraboa Conference p'atform

Oj Mr Harding moving in favour of keeping a vigilant watch on all measures brought before Parliament-, Mr Maalin objected to the introduction of politics 5Jr Chishohn moved that following the word 'bisia' should be inserted * and ganerally to protect farmers' interests.' Mr Henry urged lhat they should carry Mr Harding*B suggestion

(Lefb sitting.)

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Tf-lfgraph

Wellington, October 8

105 new estates were placed under the charge of the Publ'o Trns'ee office in September; the average number is about forty per month.

Timarc Oatober 8

The Hospital Board today, as a way oat of tre difficulty pawed by a differenoe with the honorary visiting staff to the Hospital, appointed a qualified resident assistant) at £ICO a year, as an experiment, Dunedin Octobers

Considerable interest waa takdn in the eleotion of the firsb Drainage Board for Dunedin and suburbs ~ Twenty two o»b* didatei were nominated.

The Commander of the Forces.

THE POSITION OFFERED TO MAJOR

GENERAL BADINGTON.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph - Copyright Wellington, October 8

The Premier is advised that th« War Ofßoe approves of the position of Commander of the Forces in New Zealand being tffered bo Maj )r-General Badington, who has been assistant Adju'ant-General of the Imperial Yeomanry since 1900, and Commander of the first Cavalry Brigade at the oommenoemenb of the present war. (Che Premier believes there is every likelihood of M»pr-Geneffal Bftdington accepting the appointment.

TEE ASHBURTON GDARBIAN: TtJESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1901



Public Notices, ladies of ashbukton ARE INVITED to inspect a ship ment of the moat Beautiful Indian ) Hand Worked Goods iv the Colocy ' Similar shipment shown at Paris Exhibi tion. A chance of a life time to beautify a Home. Mb Put in attendance To-ni«ht (Monday), & luksday, till 9pm,at No 6 SAMPLE ROOMS, 10 64 Tanored Streets



BRIGHT HOUR'S CHILDREN ENTERTAINMENT. 1 PROCEEDS IN AID OT ■TOWN CLOCK< rilHB BRIGHT HOUR8 1 CHILDREN JL will give their entertainment in aid of the above funds on FRIDAY, 11th lost, under the patronage of the Borough Council. The Limelight will bo under the manage ment of Mr T. Crook, of the Chriatohurch Opera House. Admission—3", 2s, and Is. Tickets to be obtained from Messrs H. M, Jones, A: T. H. Williams, and the Town Clubk. 10 53



HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL HOKO. OPENING CFREMONY~3 O'clock on WEDNEBDAY Afternoon, October 16« Hoisting the Flag—2.3o oa THURSDAY. Demonstration in Woodwork, by Mr Sandford, ofChristcfauroh~B.3oon FRIDAY The Hoko will be open— Afternoons, 2 till 5 ; Evenings, 7 till 10. Admission—Adults 6cJ, Children half price. Concerts—Afternoons at 3, Evenings at 8 o'clock. Change ot programme every even ing. Admission to Concert, 6d, Children half price. 1052 ~a.a.c. &XcT /^%PENING DA ?, SPORTS IN DOMAIN THURSDAY, mil October, 1901 To be followed by a Grand Concert ia the Evening. Special Exhibition by the Chriatoburoh Sandow School. PROGRiMMIToF SPORTS: ---100 Yards School Boys' Flub Handicap 75 Yardß School Boys' Flab Handicap {for boys under 12} -k Mile Bicycle Handicap (tn(*mberts) 1 Mile Bicycle Handicap (members} 120 Yards Flat Handicap (members! SCO Yards Hindi) Handicap (members) Entry Fee*—BoyiT Races, free ; Member*' Raoes, li. AH Members &re invited to attend the official opening of the season, at 2.30 p.m, At tihe Poflt Offloei Entries clone with the Secretary on SATURDAY, 12th Ootobsr, before 9 pun. li\Bt thrse performances required. M J LYNSKBY, 10 80 Secretary T^OW 18 THE TIME TO INSURE BROOD MAKES AND I'HEIB EXPECTED PROGENY. An Owner oan cover the rlaka on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of foaling, or can insure for 12 months including the aboTO Full particulars and rates of Premium from H. W, BARRETT, Distrlob Agenti, Live Stock iHaarance Co. ARCADE, A3HBUETON



F. FERRIMAJN BKKGEJR'S SHEEP MARKING COMPOSITION. In Three Oolors — Black, Red, Blue. THE finest and most economical Sheep Branding Oil in the market, Ifaad the opinions of Leading Sheep Farmers in Otago: WE INEEND USING IT AGA?N 1 From N. & Agricultural Co., Wairaea House, Gfore, May 2218)3? Dear Sira,—We have found Merger's I Marking Oil to be a good and durable Sheep branding material and intend using it again, as being cheaper bhan the prep arations formerly used for the purpose, P. J. Paxerson, Stat. Mgu UNDOUBTEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J M McKenss'e, Bashy Park ' Estate, Palmeraton. May 19, 1897 Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stating that Beegbs's Sheep Branding Oomponnd that I received from yon has given me every satisfaction, and la undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Miritanga, Hyde, May 10, 1898 Dear Sirs,—l have used Bbrger's Branding Oil for some years, and h^ve found it so satisfactory that j make' a point of recoramanding it. The liquid in the drams Is of the same consistency right from top to botton^, and requires n.o stirring. ONLY TO BE USED TO BE APPRECIATED From James Taylor, Walruna, Clinton. May 5, 189? Dear Sirs,—l used Bekgbb's Branding Ox', black and red, last season on my flock, and am perfectly satisfied with the repnlts. To aheep farmers the preparation is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. It has only to be USED TO BE APPRECIATED. ! GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOB SEVERAL ! : TEARS From Me John Elliott, Gladbrook Station, Mftdlemarch. May 18, 1897 i My Dear Sire,—ln reply to your inquiry J regarding Berber's Sheep Marking Com- I pound. We have used this Compound on i all onr $ocks for several years and ife has given every satisfaction. |c h of even, quality, and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full wcc>Ued akins. It is much more economl' calthan brand made with the old materials (lampblack and oil), as owing to ' its even quality, there is no waste. 1 Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Sold F. FEEEIMAN. ' Aahburton, N.Z. WANTED bO or 40 working men to inapeefc Our Strong Working I Boots. If you*see them you cannot help buying, at D Stock's Blue Boob Shore



ASHBURTON A. & P. ABSOOIA TION. fTIHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW of Live Stuck, froduoa, Implements Eto, vyili be held on the Grounds of the Ajsocia* tioo, Ashburton, THURSDAY & FBIDAY, October 31st and November let, 1901, , ENTRIES, whioh wi!i not be considered valid unless aooompanied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees in Cash, muat be in the hsnde of the Secretary NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 6 p.m. •— "sft Substantial Piria© Money in each 01*88, *lio numerous Valuable SPECIAL |PRIZE 3 offered for Ocmp«tition, Class Programme and nil information on application to W SIMPSON, 10 33 Secretary For Absolute Bale. /~\N account of leaving the district all my FURNITURE & FANCY GOODS MUST BE SOLD. To sffecb a Speedy Cioaranoo I am de termined to SACRIFICE fJ?HB GOODS, aad will sell them j . BELOW COST. This ia a Chance nob be missed by THOSE ABOUT TO FURNISH.



JAMES BAKER, Furniture »nd Faiaoy goftde Wft4'6hou»e ß laveloQk Stseet. 10 42



Tenders, TENDERS, mENDERS are invited for building X Hours at Dromore Plane and Speci fications at my Office, Tenders close on 2lst Ootober, at KOON -The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted R BIBD, 10 82 |■ _ Anhitect FRIfciDLANDER BROS, LTD W"B HAVE FOR -PRIVATE SALE SEVERAL FIRST-GLASS DraughtEntirm, Full particulars on application." FRIEDJ ANDER BROS, Ltd. 1 WEST STRUT AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSDAY, 10th October 1901, Foe whioh]we will be pleased to receive Entries. Sale 11.30 a.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS* Ltd, ' 999 Auctioneers* ! MASSIY-HARRIS '"' '' ? KEAPERB AND BINDERS WE have pleasure in announcing, to those of oar numerous Giienci, who possess Masse? Harris Reaper* and Binders, that an Expert is tow at Aahburton for the purpose ol otethauHng Machines. Farmers who wish to make use of hie Servian will I pieaan communicate with us at toon at possible .FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., „..-,_ __ t __^_ fci _ Local Agents WANTED— OATEN SHBAVEB For Shipment to South'Afrlca. Apply- FBIEDLANDER BROS,, LW>. GRAIN SHIPMENTS-' TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity Jof Spaoe by steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will pease com' nmnScate with us promptly FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd Mliillll. <X Sli CHRISTCHURGH, T>EG to announce thst they have opened UP TO DATE SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, for the convenience of their many Customers in the Ashburton County, MR GEORGE SANDRY, our Represen tative, who ifi in aUi n-ianoe alt day on Mondays, Tuoedaye, and Saturday*, will be pleased to meet hie old Customers ani others and show them the very many, new attractions cur Sample Room affords, COMPBISIKd — Latest Novelties in SPRING GOODS. Juet arrived from our London buyers- Colonial, English, and American BOOTS and Shoes, the beet value in town China and Glassware of all descriptions Bedding!, Bedstead*, and Farciture—Our owe manufacture Estimates given for Furnishing Houses visited and measures taken (or Veaeiinn Blinds, Linoleum, and Carpets, IEEE Of CHARGE g 191 SPECIAL NOTICE. WE have jastlanded exa.'s * Wakanol the largest shipment of Gent's Fashionable Hits and Oape we have hitherto imported ; aomprlslng fall ranges of the famous "OOOL SPRING "HATS, for which we have secured the sole agency in Aehburton. STRAW HATS \ All •op to FRAME FELT HATS I date,' from FLEXIBLE FELT HATS flsnptoUs NOVELTIES IN OAFS )6d each. ORAIGHIAD & BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBUBLTON Fishing* Season, 1901-1902. HAEDLEY BEOS AGAIN to the for* with their new IMPORTED STOCK OF H3HING TACKbE in great variety—Minnows, Flies, Reels, Lines, Waders, Rods, etc, eta Anglers call and inspeoti WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Servibes, Tanks, Baths, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every description HARDLFY BROS. BAST STREET, "A THING OF BfIAUTY 18 A JOY TOR EVEB." npdEREFORE Procure the Services of «T. Xj. HIGG« ITO DECORATE YOUR HOMES With his Beautiful Designs in Paper and Painb Work, As Spring is coming, apply ea,rly to'avoid the rush of work. WINDOW GLASB, PAINTS, OILS, & PAPERINGB IN.STOCK. J. L. HIGGS. ■GCANOEMn SSRBHT. JUST opened up six dezen pairs of Ladies very pretty button boots In the very latest style and finish—Mellors Zealand!* Boob Store



[ WANTEDB ! _gT0 I__1__ ' TTTINTED—GoneraI Servant.— Apptj VV Mrs John Orb, Hakatere, Alton Forest Road WJf ' fc* fTHRAVKLS in Nonraody and Brit ' X tany." with epleivlid Limelighl Views, by Ahcmdeaoon Harper, Thursday, October 10th, 7.46 p m, ™Ji W" ANTED — A Domesticated Younfi Lady, as help ; three of «' family j good home. Apply in the first instance to Mrs Chables Baicer, Caes Street 10 '» OST, Yeste7d^iy~Afternoou~A Lady's Brown Cape,, between Eaßt Street and Ailerons Finder kindly leave same at this Office ■■ *08* /"^HEAP Prices — Coooanut 7d, Mixed \J Peel B<J, Rice 2d, Sago 2d, Tapioca 2d, and figs from 6d, Matches %3 or 3for Is. Other goods equally as cheap, at Kerb Bros., Bornett.Street' 1043 PLASTICINE for modelling, in packet, boxes, and bulk j books cf Instruction, a splendid pastime for children ; new Hnea in Boxed btatiapery, (plain aDd fancy) j Fancy Goode, Glassware, Small Vases tor cut Sowers, 2 tor la ; splandid line glaßß Cabinet Photo Framea 6d eaoh—H M Jonbs. fi^RESH S«les, Floaudere, and all kinds of Xj Fresh Fish, aba White Bait, first) of season, Tonighb by express, at J H Jawi-ras opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. rpWO nice Houaes to Let, one ia Grey X Streßb and the other on West Bslb, For particulars apply Misses Page, Blast ..Street. Ariel Confectionery. WANTED— A Young Man to take all Watoliea and Uiooks to be reputed ; or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made as good as new, to is; K. COUCH, TheChe&pesb &nd Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller. Tancred Streeb 9288 SCRIM, TT^OR Coveting Fcuib Trees from the late FROSTS, ab JOHN WILSON, Burnett Street IjlOR Wedding or Birthday Presents to ■ fcuit every puree t try Carson ft, Co, Tanored Street. & 177 A SHIPMENT cf High Class Etuthen ware just landed at moderate prices— Cabsom & Co, Tancred Streeb. 9 176 ARTHUR YATES' and Nimmo & Blair's new garden and. farm seeds in any quantity at lowest prices ; also ' Iron Weed Drills and Cultivators—Carbon & Co. 9 178 , 4  PRINTS from 4|d at PKABdte's WANTED- All Working Men ;to see our Tweed Troupers, 7s lid ; Strong Cord Trousers 6a lid ; 2 pair Merino Sox for la, at Pearce's, Cash Draper and Oloih'.ar WANTED -Ladies to see Trimmed Aproni la to 4s lid, Cookhg Aprons Is to Is 6d, Special Line Corsets 3s lid, worth 6s—Pbarce's, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED TO SELL-Lot Sample Son Bonnets, no two alike, to be sold at landed coet; White Gloves 6d—Pjsabce's, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED-Boya to wear Colonial Knickers from 3a 6d Colonial Knitted Hose, all sizes. Is. — PfiAKCE's, Corner East and Burnett fetreeta LARGE HEARTH RUGS, 2< lid, at I'EABCB'S. NEW Jam 4a di z ; Ceylon Tea Is 6d per lh; Condensed M.lk 61; Tinned Fruibs from 9d ; Raspberry Jam Is per jir ; Mixed Peel, ready cub lOdperlb; Fineab Icing Sugar 6d ; Desetcabed Cqcoanutßd.— Cabson &Co.- ; 9 179 pr/\/\ BIRTHDAY Cards to choose from t)\s \J new Desiga^from Id to 5a eWb —A T H Williams 250 THEY HAVE ARRIVED I WHAT t Why, Oar Large Shipments of NEW GOODS for the BPBTNG. Lovely BloSao Silks Lftteeti Mercerised Sateens Glean and Neat Prints Arbisbio Blouse Muslina Black Luaores (plain and fancy) Black Grenadine & Fancy Caghmerebbes A very choice selacbuda NSW MILLINERY* iFROM PARIS. New Flowers (they are superb) Girls' Fancy Sunshine Hata lUp to date' Sailor Hats New Gloves in Snede, Kid, Lisle, and Silk—White, Blaok, and Colored Black and White and White and Black Sunshades New Dress Trimmings New Huchinga New Belts and Collarebbes New Shapes in Ladies 1 Linen Cuffa and Collars A Fine Assortmenb of Qenbs' White Straw Hats ) Gents' Canvas Hats f Selling Gents' Linen Hats ( Fast, GenV Paris Tiea ) When • Spring Cleaning' do no* forgbt that 'THE CORNER' is celebrated for Pretty Floorcloths and Linoleums Floral Blinds, &11 widths Choice Laoe and Muslin Curtains Our Dressmaker, Mjss^Coebib, is very busy, and has established ajgood reputation for style, cut, and fit«H PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW, i , N NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE COENBE." NEW ZEALAND DIARIES for 1902— New Lines in Vases and Braes Ornaments, also Perfumery, Parses, Wallette, Writing Gates, Leather Hand Bags, Neb Bags, etc j Weldon's Fashion Journals to hand, for September } Labesb American Novelties in Toys; '001011181 Everyday Cookery,' the latest and best Cookery Book, I*. A. T. H. WILLIAMS. WANTED KNOWN-Meiaors Zea' landia Boob Store Is now showing ! a very nice assortment of Ladies up fco I date walking Shoes. The largest atocfc \ and cheapest House for foot wear AL,L New Styles, opening up at D Ssock's Blue Boob Store. Don't miss them ■ REPAIRS— A specialty at D Stock's, Blue Boot Store WANTED— Ladiea visiting Dunedln will find Hendy'a Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, Shampooing, Singeiag, eio Toilet goods of every description ARE your Boots worth Repairing ? Get thtwi done at Stock's 1 Besb leather and.'Workmanship A WINK is as good as a Nod to a Blind Horse—Bat ib requires neither wink nor nod to discover that BJellosja Zealandia Boob Store oan^Qtj b^ beates^ a



DAVID THOMAS i PEOPERTIES^ ; FOX SALE. j T HaVE FOR SAIS —Several Good X FARMS in the Ashburton County, 5 amongst them being— j 1400 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly Improved, £9 , 500 Acres, Rakaia,thoroughly improved, £12 i 550 Acres, Mltcham Road, no buildings £5 200 Acres, Mftcbam Road, no buildings, £4 5s 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, £13 5a 1000 Acres, Lauristrn, no buildings, £6 207 Acres, Lovrcliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly lm» proved, £14 233 A cress, Mitchara Road, improved, £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lycdharet, £9 6000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to gait purchasers, £2 10a to £4 53 Acres, Carters Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acres, Sprlngburn, improvements, nearly new, land good, £7 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton, good house, thoroughly improved, £459 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, TaDcred Street, Ashbarton. 1960 acres, good land, Awakino, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good hnd, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10a 302, acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland. £6 10s 52 acres, Ashborton Forks, good land, £12 900 acreflj Falrfield, thoroughly mr proved, £6 10s 597 acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well watered, and improved, £<l 45 acres, Tinwald, £17 2600 acres, Lwlston, £5 10a 355 acres, Tinwald. £18 382 acres, Elgin, £4 10a 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £5 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £6 1180 acres, Sprlngburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 512 Aores, Ruapuns, subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smiths riiop, £6 500 Acres, Rangitata, In English grass, subdivided into 8 paddocks, two roomed hub, £4 220 Acres, Rar.gitata, in tnssock, sub divided into two paddocks, wire fei ceß, £3 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house of 6 rooms £10 D. THOMAS, Ashburton =*=■■ •, ' - , us , -rry=a BUSINESS NOTICES WHETHER YOU ARK Ab'SUBED OR NOT YOU OANNOT DO 'BETTER THAN APPLY FOB A Combined JLife & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause in any pirb of the world, and also Oompcnsa" tion for Disablement by Accident. This iathe Twentieth Century Speciality of ered by the Mutual Life Association [of Australasia. HUGO FRIEDLANDKR, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, 9 51 Ashburton J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER k JKWELLEB TUST Ardrea, TWO OASBB OF Electroplate and Stefflbg Silver Ware from the celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentations and Wedding Prese. < a Specialty. INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dozen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVERS at 27e This is the watch that has given such unfailing satisfaction, that it is needless to mention its numerous excellent quali ties. Everyone sold is an 'advertisement in Itself. MW JEWELLERY. m ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £S0 Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Muff chains* The Newest Novelties In Gold Charms The Latest; Appliances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING jast to hand J. V, DE BEER East Street, Ashbnrtoo ■ -■■' - — . i, . i . ~-1 " A Word to the Win." ashbubton Ladibs and Gentlemen,— SINCE opening up business ia Aehborton seven years ago, I have every reason to* be satisfied with the progress our trade has made. Notwithstanding competition, the Business has grown year by year, and today we are dolog by far the largest Boot Trade in AshburtoD, Thia result has been obtained by keeping our Goods right op to date. We never sib down satisfied. We realise that to progress we must) never be content, aa tastes and fashions continually change, and require to be closely watched. Oar customers o&n rest assured that we keep a watchful eye on the market, and never lab a chance to obtain the best value slip. We are therefore in a position to offer you much better value for Ises money than any other trader in Ashjburton. We beg to thank our many eastomers for their very liberal support ia the past, and we are sure by keeping on the same lines in future that we have doije in the past-, 1.c., to offer you the best possible valne for little money. Owt business must flourish and grow ta tb» future as ib has done in the paetj Youra faithfully, JAMES MELLOB, iSealandlft Boot) Store, Asbfeutfeu



BtMINBSR JCKS WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES. FRER OF COMMISSIOH* upon ail Wool placed In roy hands for sale cither In Aehburtoit, Chriittfcirsfc, Tlrnaru, or for Shipment, Thla Seasons WOOL BALIS for Canterbury have been fixed as ander, Til I CHBISTOHUKCH- TIMAfcU-' November 2lst, J9Ol Pecember 6tb, I9Oi December 12th. 1901 Jnumiy 14 b. 1902, January 17th, 1902 Fabrua-y 26th, 1902 February 20th, 1902 I shall be represented both at Chrietohurck and Timam WOOL FOR CHRISTOHUROtf to be consigned- Seed Company^ Sldlnf, Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL lOR TIMARU to be consigned-N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company '« Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. WOOLPAOKB, AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. o PURE SEEDS. I HAVE ERECTED, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE SHED CLEANING PLANT aoath of the Line, and I now atlr Farmed to teeptet the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION Of ° BEEDS OR GRAIN, •AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFAOTIOK. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT (locally grown), eto BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by my own machine*), the parity of whloh moeb be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rap«, Laceme, Trefoil, Etc. D. THOMAS, iSEBOBtOB NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, TTAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. Whakatane and Miraato, NEW GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. Ladies' American, English, and Continental Boots and Shoes Special Shipment) of Gents American Boots in Tan Willow Calf, and Blaok Bex Calf, SPECIAL VALUE Mem Watertights, Shooters, Bluchers, and Balmorals, at Best Value in Town Bowllog, Cricket, Running, and Fishing Boots and Shoes, in stock, or mad* tt order . REPAIRS NEATLY AND PHOMPTLY ATTENDED TO NICHOLAS & PICKFORD. EAST STREET; WALL PAPF/RS WALL PAPERS WE hftVajQßt Landed • very Choice Selection of WALL PAPERS frott the but English Makers, and those reqairiag their HsiiH DECORATED are invited to call and inspect oar Stock 15 BALES OF O. & J. POTTER'S ehoicWfc And most artistic Patterns, imported direct from the Manufacturers, FOUR TONS OF GENUINE WHITB & RID LEADS Remember that the Genuine Article is the Cheapest, and that cheap Patotf ' are dear at any price. WE GUARANTEE ALL OUB PAINTS AND OILS TO BE GENUINE. Sorim, Brashes, Sheet Gifts* of any description, and every reqaiiita of tbt Trade always in Stock. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, Ironmongers, Painters, Timber & Coal Merchants. Agents Royal Insurance 00. LATEST NOVELTIES In All Departments, /CHOICE MILLINERY MANTLIS and DRESS FABRICS From the leading French and English Honses BEING OPENED DP DAILY, DRESSMAKING in full Swing. UTMOST SATISFACTION. ANDREW ORR,