ASHBURTON BRASS BAND.

TO H» IDITOB Daring tine last few days, several mem* b©ra of the Reception Committee have called upon me, with a request; for the feande presence at the welcoming home of uOurßoya." Although a local to the elect that the- Ashbatton Band h;>.d wound op, appeared In your columns sometime back, an impression continues to exist that the services of the band are etlll procareable, arid the refusal to play at the rseeptiou is constructed into a feeling of selfishness and nanrowminded' nese '^Saeh Is not the ease. If the band was still m esdafceuoe I ana positive that the members would on this, as on other ooo&alons, be only too pleased to give their services. "Xoor suggestion that a meeting should be called and arrange* Msnb nt»3« by wbioh the band cto i be 1 attendance, cacnot.be entertained. Saoh a course if inaugurated by the members of the late bacd wonlcl not commend itself'to the'sympathy of the public, and would only-tend to diminish the desire that now. exists for the formation of an w and an up to 'date brass band. &11 mem 9 bere of the late band are desirous ot teeing a new body m existence and I •m aare will do all In their power to farther any movement thai may fae decided on, | bus it must be patent to al! interested that any Bueh movement to be BQcoe»ftful should emanate from the towns people themselves. A good deal has been said about pafolio support, and to give you some idea of fche conditions under which the band existed I may state that iha total , •olleotion received at one of the open air performaro?9 amounted to the munificent sum of la 6d. In Iha face of such support it cannot) be wondered at thab the band should ba compelled to wind ap. For gen •ral information just let me give a few igaros iadioaijiog the amount required to organise a good fcmicL Cost) of 13 inetru ntentß {3ad oIrbo) £180; Oosbof 18 uaiforsns £60; Bandmaster'® salary £flO; Stand?, Bisuio, rental «to, £20; Total £300: Thab these %nres are woiked. on the lowest poaslltlescale can be gathered from the faot | la&tthe reorgani&a»ion of the Chrifltchurch j Oarrison Band cost &, fraction short) of £400. ; In conclusion 1 would btnggest that a meeting be immediately called to consider matters. la the event oi a new band, I am ©nnßdeab tbat there would be snffioient i piayers {including memben of the olr jbody), to form a band thab would be quite tqual to the occasion of weloomicg tt c returnicg troopers, and do doubt the trustees of the j late band will bo only too pleas' d to grant the use ol the instruments.—l am etc, W J McDonald

Interprovincial.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, April 29 Jg John McGoir, a aiogle man, died m the Hospital under chloroform. Hewae suffering from a crushed knee, aDd wan being operated on by Dr» Scotb, Moir, and Adams Canon W Calder haa been appointed Arohdeaoon of the Auckland Anglican dlocaae, m plaoa of the tato Affehdeacon Dudley, Canon C&lder was one of the most popular clergymen m the diocese, and his appointment will give great satisfaction He c»me to Auckland m 1675 from Honolulu, and has had a wide experience m this diocese. In 1888 ha was appointed Vicar of All Saints, Ponsonby, and has labored there ever since. The Synod elected him as one of the first Canons of the Cathedral m 1893. Grey, mouth, April 29 The Premier haa received the following telegram from the Governor General at Sydney :—' Have received a telegram from the Gsaaral of Ommanieationa that the Btaamship Silam, which left Capetown on the 2nd April, his on board Captain D Oagrove aotl one of the New Zaaland Rough Rid era. Wellington, April 29 L%dy Ranfurly will not stay m Melbourne for the Federal Parliament feetivities, but will com@ oa to New Zsaland aa quickly m poasibl* fco prepare the arrangements m connection with the Royal visit. There are to be three honorary commia sionera m each of the foar centres to assist m the arrangements io connection with the Royal visit. So far only the Wellington Commissioners have been appointed, viz j— Messrs James H B Goatee, Nicholaa Reid, and John Plummer. Tha population of Auckland city is 34,198 ac compared with 81,424 m 1896. The population of Kanhia County its 1117, almost double what It was at the previous OCIQfctlS, Tfaa Borough of lovercargill oontainß a population of 6213, aa compared with 5632 &b last census. The Government decided to include the Education Boards m the publio bodies which »re to be covered by the Indemnity Bill with feferaoca to the expeaditure ooaneoted with the TSoyal visit). GiBBOBSB, April 29 35bs Ootsoty Council haa decided to impose & wheel tax, varying from 10s to £1 par vehicle. CHEiiToaraoH April 29 It is probable that most of tha main points of the dispute between the boot manu facturers and the workera at the Arbitration Court will be decided without an award baiag made by the Court. This morning Mr FffOßtick, President of the Federated Boot Manafaotntero Association, said that to save Uitne tfes employers would agree to abolish the log and piece work m their businesses altogether, and that point could be taken from the items placed before the Court* After consideration the Union delegates agreed to this, but asked the employers to maeti thorn to return by agreeing to reduced h«sr§ of labour per weak, The employers representatives said they would consider this, Bttd tb* Court adjourned for the day to give them tlm©. fhe oaly other vital point is In regard to tha minimum weekly wage, the men asking £2 10a iDß'.ead of £2 as at praaent* The employers will also consider if Mm demand oan be met, and will inform the Court la the uaoraiag what decision they have arrived at. The o«BiM8 returns for Sydenham are 11,401 against 1Q.512 m 1896; Sfe Albane 6,591 against 5,78! j Llnwood 6,726 ajjoinat $115 j Sumner 844 against 588; Akaroa 559 against 613. Ah old mats named Clarke, a painter, while working at ahousa m Richmond, fell t&the ground, a distance of about ten feet, and died m »fcout ten minutes fltau foe the magnetic observatory to be erected m the public Domain are dow eamplefce, and the Domain Board today agreed to grant; the use of the land for the bondings. The Government will be asked fco contribute to the coat) of tha care of the grounds and buildings, The instruments are expected lobe aenVfronvLondon m #une or August. A asismoeraph, aimUsr f;o the one io W9il£"gf°D > will be^ertc 1 -.rioa. * •,; T , f*"-V. Oil \ ■■, ,,.:\', ' ''•-■' ■'. '• : - '- /;■■-'■" ','■&* ='.-i\.js ittl ■:■ ■' ''. ■' ■-■ -■' ■■,''.- 1 '.■:". ?"t' h''''---~j"P's:'il W!i' :■'■■';' ''"V. ■>•'•■' •.:'!•■ ■'■■' '■>! '• 'i'jjl.'.liilj L'S;''.'! 11!  ;:>.-•:<»,■ fl <:r. '■■:■'■"■■ "':', ?:[>*.«*. ir;u.-:^iw< ..,,,„ ■:: ■■;'. ■.ir-t-. J1 ri"'; ■'■-'■''^ '''**-■■■■ r:i',i4.?.NiH of s&aui: ---.,-;•-,•'■ ■■:? if?.; 'I-" ' ■<■' ■ !Trj':-: ana p«ira», .•:;■ ", . ;:, r i}-:/,:-]! nl:Mi)-'d iC ttfjiij ;•;:.';,;>•::■•; a'.J'is,

THE LATEST

Some aa& Foreign United Presn Association—By K'leotric Toleg .'aph—Copyright Received April 30, 9 18 a m NEW GOVERNOR OF OHELSEA HOSPITAL London, April 29 Geneva! Sir Henry Norman, for merly Governor of Queensland, hag been appointed Governor of the Royai Hospital, Chelsea, m succession to the late Field Marshal Sir G Stewart. REVOLT AGAINST ISLAMISM. A small rising has occurred south west of Algiers, A number of Arabs enjoined the Europeans its the village m the Margtieriteembraceof lalaraism, and on their refusal, the Arabs sacked the village killing seven persons and wounding eight. A forca of Zouaves suppressed the rebellion, killing sixteen Arabs and capturing »ixty. Mary of the Arabs fled, and are now threaten ing Mariengo, forty miles to the South I west of Algiers. 1 IRELAND'S TRIBUTE The promo!erg of the movements to erect a statue to Queen Victoria, m Ireland, surrounded by representatives «*f Irish regiments, have appealed to Irishmen throughout the world for lands.

SOUTH AFRICA.

foot allowed to Surrender Rsoeived Wakapuaka April 30, 1111 wn, This Office 11 55 a m London, April 29 Commandant Beyers, occupying a stroag position m the Zwaartkopjes, Waterbary district, intercepted a com ajando intending io surrender to the British, and compelled it to j >m his.

Boers Destroy Railway Line.

Bindon Rlood makes a Haul Received Waknpuaka April 30, 9 4 am, Thia office 9 37 am Lo> bon, / pril 29 The Boers exploded the railway line at three places between Graspan and Beimnnt. They entered Belmont station m search of food retiring to the kopjes when unsuccessful; Sir Bindon-Blood'B luoveooent m (he Middleburg district resulted m lar^e captures of stock and transports, and numerous surrender?. Commandant Shreman |with a hand full of followers just escaoed.

An Island Massacre

THE MURDER OF THE MIS SIONARIES SEARCH PAKTY SENT OUT United Press Asao-jiation—by Klectrio Telegraph—Copyright (Rccaived Apiil 30, 947 am) Brisbane, April 30 The tribe responsible for the mis sionariea murder m New Guinea, numbers eight hundred warriors. A large search party, protected by Mili tia, will place the trnth of the massa cre beyond doubt. The Premier Btates that the question of a punitive party, if necessity for punishment arises, is a matter for tha Admiral

The Situation in China

United Press Association —By Biectr c Telegraph Wholesale Starvation m Sliensi- Russia and, Korea Japan Fortifying 1 Received Wtskapuaka April 30, 915 am 8 This office, 9 37 a m Lomdon. April 29 LI Hung Gfaang states thafc eleven minion Chines© are starving m Shensi. Pacloff declares that Russia is not interested m the Korean loan. Japan is fortifying the naval port of Mathtnai

The Pacific Cable

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGINEER' DBTAILB OF THE WORK United Prssß ileisociation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 30, 9 47 a.m.) Bbisbane, April 30 The object of the visit of Mr Peak*?, the Pacific Oable engineer, is to seieet landing places for the Pacific Oable m Queensland and New Zealand The first expedition to lay the cable m the South Pacific leaves Loadon m January next, and the second expedi tion about August m a steamer, which is being specially built to lay the Yancoaver end. The whole of the work will be completed by December, 1902,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Preas Aesooiation—By Electric Telegraph

Palmbrbton North, April 3) Ab elderly man named Johaston 9 a Nor v^gac, committed euioido this morning' Tj"i*» ' deceased Bhot himself through Jche t>r~ I with c. revolvor; Family trouble is stfppiued to be the cause for the deed; "'- Blenheim, A pri! 30. Mr Graham Gow the newly appointed trade representative during his stay here interviewed by a number of ita and eettkra and found a ready . * ion on alt sides to him m jstigation of the local resodfoes. -'seident of the Agricultural and I Association and others Interres trade and commerce have under' to make up first class exhibits of barley, wheat, etc., and forward So Wellington. Mr Gow leaves for l today, and will afterwards travel and then work from Invercargill - . up through the Colony. The toar /  jcupy about two months. Wellington, April 39 : Governor who has been wish the - mioa on the lighthouse trip rstnrced to '.agloa last night. o aver»g« price of the tenders accepted ottsjfcioa with the half million loan was ■ 2a. rJhe average price of the tenders . par, which were accepted was- £100 6« The highest premium offered was £2 "owost Gas 4 E^otSea was made bhii suouiot we tb® Chief Ju»l!«# on befanil . . Lo&ie de Couf fee, the French Consul, to ; strike off the filed writ for £6000, recently issued against him hy Bcimuml Boavy, on . he ground of wrongful arrest and detention i m cGcreotion with Bouvye being sent) to | j Neiy Oa'adonia. The ground of the motion j "**• oititifly thai the Oonsul's acbton was an of state on behalf of the French Govern- Ml. Judgment was resoled till Friday

The Governor advises the' t Mayor that the presentation of niedala to the South African troopers and a luner hy tha Government u> he veterans and returned troopers are to be tdded to the Boya' programme at Duneclin, Kkw Plymouth; April 30 Inspector Gillies, S rgeant Stagpoole, and eight constables wet b bo vVaihi, north of Waitara early thia morning m connection with the native troubles. It appears that a surveyor the other day was ejected from land, acd his legs pulled up- Mr Kieher, the native agent hers went out earlier than the police, No serious trouble is feared. CHBI6TOHUBCH, April 30 In a dioussion as to the use of Concjlia tion Boards In tho Arbitration Courts, Judgt Cooper said he would be sorry to see them Abolished, ab they were tha means of bringing the men and employers together, and carry out) what wai the primary object of the Aot, ie a conciliatory settlement of trade difficulties without the intervention or compulsion of the Arbitration Ururb. 16 was >he Oonrfc'B desire to do as littlo as possible to disorganise the conditions of trade m the colony. So far aa he (Jud^e Cooper) knew, the Boards had done their work faithfully and well

MINING

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright DuNKDitf, April 29 During the week ended today, return* h>ve been lepor'ed from 35 dredges. The tolal yield, mainly owing to the flooded rivers, being only 758' z I4dwfc 17grB, or &n average of 2lrz per drvdge. Additional returns—Empire, 44i z 4dwt; Upper Waipori, 25 a ; Ktfialrt, 18'z lOdwfc j Evans 5 Fiai, I3cz lOWt; Eelianae, 11 z lldwt; Chatio Greek, Boz 16-lwt 9^ra. The Ahaura Rivur dredge will atarb work i) » month 'Ihe machinery for tho Ranklebnrn Amalgamated Companies, representing Liorieup, Union Jack, Prince Imperial, Royal S>vereigD, and Great Beach Gold Dredging , Companies, baa been forwarded to tho claim, and taken up The Golden Gate dredge is engaged m effecting repairs and i mprovementa to the dredge The Mataa dredge has broken the main spur wheel Tha White Star dredge has resumed work after a stoppage caused by breakage The Meg and Annie dredge made another start today Uunemn, April 30 Sales:—Central Electric, 57 1 6(3; Electro 1 Extended, 48*, 48s 6d, Two parcels at 48e;' 9 parsels Eieotrio Extender), 38^ 61, ?8i 3d; Kelly acd Casey, 2 parcels at 3le; Monte j Christo, 27s 6d; Nelson Creek, 65t£ Upper Magnetic, 4 parcels &t 20a, 19j 9i; Vincent, 355, Vinoent Extended, 3 parcels at 31s 6<l, | 31b 9d. | Nelson Creek return le 65 z foe 152 hours |'

According to last Wednesday's " West port News, " the Maori Queen Company's dredge obtained 9 z 16dwte for 60 hours work. The Secretary of the Ford'a Creek Gold Dredging Company reports that satisfactory progress is beiDg made with the alterations io ihe ladder. Tha dredgemaster considers the laeb return of 6iz s(wt satisfactory, ae> he was dredging ehallow until the Infct- day.

Forging and Embezzlement.

CiimsTCHUrcCH Arri! 3'> Ab the Maeistrateß'' Court' Augustus Moore w<is charged with forging receipts for £1,300. Tho money had been remitted to William Wood & Cn through Reuters Company. The a ou*ed reoeived 1b and gave a forged rrooipt m William Woeda nnrt Company's name. The aocnsed pleaded guilty aud was com' mitted for seutenoe. 'ihe same aocuscd was further charged with stealing £1,941 10a on various duten between the 9 h January, 1898 and the 9th February I »Jl. He had received money for the firm on various dates and ppent thorn chiefly with the kinematograph he was running, and made . false ontries m the baok books. He pleaded guilty and waa committed for genUnoe.

A Gun Acoidbs*—An aooident) of » iorloua nature ooonred on Sunday to a aon of Mr W Hay, blftokimllh, Pkaiftnb Point It appears that iever«l youthn, among whom wai Mr Hay's son, left) the iowmhip for the purpose of shooting hares. After travel' ling «ome distance from tho towmhip » hare was seen and two or three members of ihe pany fired .at ib s almost) simultaneously. Young H»y, who happened fco be by himself at the time, ran across tihe firing line with the result that he reoeived nearly the whole oontents of one of the barrel In the he»d. He was immediately conveyed tothe limatu Hospital, where he was ab onoe attended to, and on latest advice he is progressing favour' ably* ; ■

THE ASHBURTON GtJAKDIA * < fUESO&Y, APBIL 80, 1001



F FKRRIMAISr hampstead; FOE SALT? U ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Jhave for s«!e a good Home near tbe Poblio School. The house oontalot fltx roomt, Senliery, and detached Waskeaee. There is also a convenient stable. Tbt Garden ia well planted with fruit treee is fall bearing. Kasy terms may be tttfMgtl for the purchase orthis property. FFEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, FOB SALE. mOWN Sections 745 and 746, attifetedift X Petera Street with House tf six re*M bathrorms etc. The property it nitnuted within a few minutes walk of the Reilwfif Station, and i worth your iimnediav* s>tte» tlon. F, FERRIMAN, Laad and latete Agontf FOR SALE li" mmmamm ONE-EIG 3T Acie und House of flvt rooms Bsthrorm, Scullery, eto. Thjff is a mode! home, and if yon are m need such, my advice is inspect this property once, Full particulars on application. F. FEBKIMAN, LAUD AND ESTATE AQEBT. FOR SALF~ j *IORTH BAST BELT I HAVE received instruction* from Ma S* Maynard to Sell h<B very desirable Property on the North E»st Town Belt comprising one half Acre section, apon which is erectrd a very convenient Dwelling Bouse; two half Aote sections »diotslßg« tunning through from the Belt to Prioeeee ■ Street, and one half acre section facing the Belt Mr Maynard has decided to Sell, and ft reasonable Price will be accepted to effect • speedy sale , F FRRBIMAN FOB KALE ! Oox Street—A Comfortable Home con* slsting of 6 Rooms erected upon a quarter of an Acre of good ground; This Property it within a few minutes walk of the Dtmato, Post Office, and Railway Station, Ifyoo | need an investment for your savings, or wti % | to become your own Landlord inspect) this forthwith F FERRIMAN, i Land and Estate Agent - TTfO LOT, Cox Street W«6t, A New House, containing 5 rooms, bftth room and scullery. Apply F FRF.RIMAN, Lind and Estate Agent FOR^SALE, Middle Road, AHenton, Lot 143, containing shout 6 acres Of first class land, on which Is erected a dwelling House of four rooms ; part of the land ia laid out io orchard and garden, and is m good heart; a stream runs through the property, Those m search of a property of this description, situated close to town, should inspect at once, rb the owner desires t« make a tpeedy gale. F FERRIMAIT, L«nd and Estate Agent 81l II _ «g»MM»MMM^fSJpSB] I SPLENDID SUCCESS! |OUB FIRST GBEAT SALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS- j ORGANS. ORGANS ! FIFTH SHIPMENT- JOSr TO HAND SEE THE WONDERFUL WASHING MAOHJNB. Ashburton Testimonials now comiof m. First and second shipments sold out; third doe ex s.b. Indramayo aboot 25th April. DI.C. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashbnrtoo. i ■ - -—' —' WANTED, 2O 5 000 Hares. TT7® Have appointed Missb Arnst Bros, to act as our AGENTS For Ashbarton and District and they will pay Top Priest. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD



Public notices THE ißudge-WMtworth THE LADY, who vmti elegftnoe, THE RVEfiY-DAY RIDER, who wanti reliability, *nd THE SPEED MAN, whs tnuib h&ve the fastest possible, SECOND-HAND BICYCLES. I have the following SecGDd*h*bd Bioyoles for tale :■— Lady's Sterling, £12 . Gsnt'e Bterlio|r, £10 Gsnt's Maagey-rlariia, Model 6, £10 Gent's Rudgc-Whitworth (Twelve Months' Guarantee), £17 Lady's Americans Machine, £10 Gam's American Machine, £7 The above machines are all m first class order, and are real bargains. Must be cleared at once. I!, n, .Hill Will CITY CYCLE WOBKS. Burnett Street, Asbburtod. gig I < Q 2 " T3ARNINGHAM AND CO. [S IMPROVED J2EALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fire* ASK FOR THE' IMPROVED ZEALANDJA. _„ 4 8p A FOKTUNE IN A BOTTLE. WHAT is WEALTH without HEALTH? Heatherlea, Levin, Feb. 20, 1901 Dear Sir, —For the l^fc twsive ironfchs I have been completely rundown suffering from Nervous Debility, Kxtrt me Weakness and other ailments incidental to my sex. My condition was such I wae quite unable to get abont, dr to do anything ab all When I heard of the great benefit other sufferers had derived Tiom the use of PLiNTEKOA, I procured s bottle, using ib as directed, and the result was m gratifying aa it was astonishing. I b« came quite well again, and able to get aboub as usual. I have much pleasure m Fending you these few lines ; make what use you like of tbem Yours truly, (Mb«) J Tow P S—l can also recommend PLANTS KOA as a good medicine for the Blood and strengthening fhe system — J R Thera are hundreds of Ladies m New Zealand much tho psme as Rlrs How, really not ill enough to require rest m bed, an-' yet so ill i hat thf>y can fcarcely "cvawl aboat " The remedy that will change thU state of affairs is the well known GRFAT HERBAL REMEDY PLANTKKOA. PLANT&KO A will not cure every " il! that flash la heir to," but we say without hesitation that if your complaint arises (as most of them do) from a disordered condition of the Blood.that PLANTIKOA WILL CURJS YOT?, TRY IT. All Chemists and Grocers Planteksa ss, Plantekoa Oiutmenb 2s t Plantekoa Herb Toilet Soap la LL Classes" Drapery »nd Olothipg »fc big bargain prioee—White Calico 2| yard, Grey Calico 2ijd, Cretonnea 3fd, Wide reversible'do at lOfd, Art Muslins, pretty designs, from 3Jd yarri, White Turkish Towels si<i, Belgian Ticks, double width, Is 41^, Fancy Oil B : z<!B Is 6d, Damask Tftbliag II Id, 2 yards wide Grey Twill Sheeting lo|i, Black Colonial Knitted Stockings from 9d pair, Dress Stuffs, double widbh, from B|d, splendid lot of Black And Navy Serges, Lustres, etc GEORGE DUNOAN & CO, Tanored Street 1 TO LET ~~~ COTTAGE of four room and Scullery, centrally situated In Wills Street West;, near Railway Station, and froncjng Domain. BULLOCK, » Agent,



f THE N'Z. KAKMKRK' UO-OPsj RATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. land. Land, land. SEAFIELD. "fTTTB havfl received instructions from A H. AYRTON, Esq., (TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY Hia well known farm at Seafield, comprising 1287 2SSS 128.7 Subdivided into 23 paddocks, and containing House of Dine rooms, Stables, Wool Shed, Implement Shed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Dip, Orchard, and every possible convenience. The Farm 1b situate eight miles from the Fafrfield Freezing Works and ten miles from the Aehburton Saleyarde. 4 135 HP F GIBSON, M»n»gw THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd CLEARING SALE AT WATERTON. MOND V, MAY 18, VOX HAVING deposed of Mr Wm. Farm, he has now kindly favored us with instructions to hold a Oleariog Sale of all Irva and Dsad S'.rok, Furniture, etc, od above date, and comprising— SHEEP. 466 Halfbred Ewes 9 English Leicester Rams 80 Pat Merino Ewes HORSES. 4 Draught Mares m foal to dptain Ruasell, 1 Drßnght Gelding b.rs, 1 Three jyear old Filly by Vanquisher; 2 Draught Fillies (vearlingß), 2 Draught; Foalr, 1 Yearling by Viking, 2 Trap M«r<.Vg 1 Oow m lull prr-fib 1 Purebred Tamworth Boar IMPLEMENTS. 3 Farm Drays and Framea, 1 Spring Dray (new), 1 Gig (new), 1 three furrow Pi. tsgh, 1 double Plough, I single Plough, 1 Cam bridge Roller, 1 Diec Harrow, 1 DiiDC&n Spring Tyne Grubber, 1 Duncan Grain and Manure Drill, 1 Wood's Reaper and Binder, (Wood's Side Deliver;), 1 Hay Rake, 1 Set heavy H&rrowe (four leaf), 4 Set five leaf Harrows, 1 Seb light Grass Seed Harrows, 1 Scoof., 2 Sheep Feeders, 1 Mangold Drill, 2 Planet Junrs, I WheeSbarrow, 1 Grind stone, Harness and Covers, Swingle! rees, »Ibo quantity of Barb and Plain Wire, [ Firewood, Tools, Sundries, etc, „ 8 Stanka Hay, Household Furniture, eto T F GIBSON, Manager 4 268) H A LLOYD* Auctioneer ~D AVI I7THOMAS ~~ i aboadb; i SATURDAyTmAY 4th.J _____ MR DAVID THOMAS has beeo ioetructed to Sell, on account oi j Orange Lodge- Forms with backs and without, Tfiblf Band Trestle?, Chaira ami Venetian Bliuds | D. THOMAS, 4 299 Auctioneer aroa.dk HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, May 23 ? 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on tha above date, for which I»m now°receivir# entries. D. THOMAS, 4 263 Auctioneer. PUBLIC) NOTICES ImJA^i mm I Vl^p%^^BEE& ' T>IOYULE« from fi| j| -JA I I j oHO- ID BICYCLKB do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do - BICYCLES do do Guaranteed. Terms can be arranged.~ H M Jones. i ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. m REWARD, npHE above reward will be paid to anyone X who will furnish evidence that: will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who disfigured the walla of the Swimming Bath Shed m the Domain. OHAS. E. FOOKS, 4 154 Secretary to the Board. ______ - TO DAVID THOMAS, Fsq. To wish him ' Bon Voyage' on hia trip to England. Oarrmitbee—Messrs W H Collins, Hugo Fried lander, and Geo. Colemaa. ALL who wish to subscribe will please call on MB F* Makeig, Arcade Chambers, or to the Committee. 4 276 FOR PRIVATE BALE. TTC7E have for Private Sale, a first olasa Chaffoutting Plant, m good order. For particulars apply to 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROS, top. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Government of New, Zealand having intimated that COKER'S HOTEL will not be the Royal Residence m Christ' church of the Duke and Duchess of York and Cornwall. JAMES HATF TELD IS PREPARED TO REAT WITH PATRONS For Accommodation during the Visit of the Royal Party, And holds the Government responsible for breach of agreement of contract entered into with him* JAMES HATFIELD, Proprietor Coker's Hotel, Obriatchntoh. April 26ib, 1901. dm



TKtfPifißS TENDERS are invited for building house at Methven. Plans &nd specifications i»t- my oflioe. Tenders close on Tuesday 7th ; May at noon. The lowest or any tender nofc neceasarily accepted, R BIRD 4 307 ""AffMTIOFT^ DOES your Ohimcey want) iweeping ? Soot will accumulate, bub J. Stage can male® short work of iU Give him a ohaflofl by leaving your Orders c/o Kerr Broj», Burnett Street, J. BTACE, __OHIMNEY SWEEP, Trevorton THE tiEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltb Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Asbbortoo, Til VERY Description of Farmers JOi Requiaitea At lowest rates. Groceries, .Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaolrs, Woolpaoks, . Twine, Oilii, (tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our A genre m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position co obtain highest possible price, for all grain plaoed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from or and inspect our goods befele ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-cSass Farms for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :— 1000 Acres Laurtaton District 760 „ Wakaoul „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburn  J& 6 " BIH „ Watertoß „ 1287 „ Seageld „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager S, H. GKAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINAKCIAL AGEI^T, 185 HERKFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMODTH. f > ELIAiJLE Information on Dredgln I \» Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Oodbs : Bedford McNelil'e, Morelng and deal's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. iR F MAKEIO, Ashbnrton Representative T£i,eorai>hio Addkess : GRAVES Chrlstchorch. Greymoath—Br wniie, Greymoafch ANDREW ORR. T MME N8 E AR R i;V A Of New Autumn Goods* \ NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEW;CORBETS, NEW DRESS GOODS NEW SIL S, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELB, NEW BLANKETS NEW OARPErg NEW LINQLIUMB, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, NE C W TAILORING DEPARTMENT. BEST SCOTCH, IRISH, [& ENGLISH SUITS made from Fit ahd Style Perfect. dressmakingHdepabtment, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Orders Tuknei* Out With Despatch ANDREW ORR. KAYE <£ GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Suwon's and Lawson' Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Sappiiei of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS,* ko, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTO 3XTENBIVB CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKB always on haad KAYE & CARTER* OHRISTOHURCH ON THURSDAY, the 28th March at ihe Adelaide Oral, W Mabtin on his RED BIRD cut several new niches m the record poßt, breaking all Australian records from 2 miles up to the hour. Martin was paced by a Motor, the first 5 Miles were done m Bmio 57|secs against 9mm B|aeos, Roiph's time made m 1899 ah Sydney. 10 miles flew past ia 17min 59f*eca bting 44|aeos faster than the previous best time. When the running for the 60 minutes was totalled oat, it was found that Martin had established a naw Australian hour record ol3lmU«lsWydi



WANTEf TjiVANGELES'IIO Services conduct by Cj Messrs Blair and-J.jbnson, Arcade Chambers Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 730, Al invited, . 4 307 AWrKD^GeneraT "Servant ; filepp at homt> -Apply Mks .Nicoil C' mar Park and Havelcck Street. 4 304- W" AiNTKD^A~"~Middle^aj?ed Person as Houeik-eppr. and attend an invalid. 1- Apply Gwardian (Jffiae. 4 297 SKOOl^DnrT^d~fho^*nexr door to Club, 100 yds B uaeela Carpet for sale} one i hilline per yd. 4 305 SECOND Hand Shop, "nextTo C'ubTTot of >■ ingle and Double Iron Bedßtea^p; good as new. 4 306 OR "~BALK^X" Good Second "H^n"d Busiineßß; satisfaototy reasons for giving up. For particulars apply this office. 4 296 TQATTY Pan baking powder is the great' ; XT eat novelty you ever saw. Fold all grorers. AKTifilT^lTTi General Serraiit Apply between the hours of 2 and 3 pm. Mrs E G Cbisf, Tar.ored Htreet 4 180 EVENING Shoes m great variety at D Stocks Blue Boot Store prices right. JTi ENTS Court'shocTfroaT'ts~6d Ladles Of evening shoeß from 3s Sd at D Stock's Blue Boob Stor« TO LET—Shop m Eaßfc Street with Dwelling attached; 6a per week.—* Apply at Misses Page - WHAT prize takers for pastry urp. Fatty Pan baking powder the great; novelty npBE most up to date noveliy of the day; JL Patty Pan baking powder O~ LET—Two Shops in~Kusb "StreetTt 6s each per weak. Apply at the Missks Page WAMTJfiO — Everyone to Try the Rapid Shirt Grloas ; the bear and g heapest linen glass m the market GO TO Hardley Bros, for Ironmongery Tinware, and Brnehware; Mantle Pieces from 245, Register Grates from 16a, R«Dgea from WANTED Known—That we expect an early Winter, and fortunately are quite prepared for Sfc. Everything seasonable for Ladieß* and Gentleman's wear now showing m our spacious premises — Mitchell a*d Turner, The Drapers OH Where, oh where is the Best Boot Shop ? Why Mcllok's Zeaiandia Boot Store, of course JUSi arrived a large assort of evening bhoes m g!ace kid calf patent white satin etc afc D STOCK'S, W. JEWITT, Fishmonger and a Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh O ystert*, Rabbits, and all kinds of Freeh Fish to-night. Te'ephone WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair m present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames ; all colours. Sent post free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hbndy, Hairdresser Dnnedip. 4 85 WHERE are you going my pretty Maid, To get a Geisha Hair Frama she aaid. Post) free for In 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hbndy, Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedia ANTED—For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of tmr there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ; it ' arrestß all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonningtos's, Chemist. 4_BB THE Crowning GHory of a Woman is her Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ia nothing to equal Hbndy's Bgg Julep. Bottles le, at H E Boknihton's, Chemiat. ipARMERS and others, prepare for the ■ Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gas. Estimates given by Hardley Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans forjiotbingj WANTED— Ladies to inspeob 350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery, Corsets and Dress Materiala.—AKPßEW Obb. 520 T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains a X. patty pan %X eaob|end of tin. MEN'S and Boys' Clothing — Special bargain prices; Men's Working I Shirts 2s 3d, Leather do 2s 4|d, Colonial 1 Flannel Under Shirts from 2a 9d, Colonial Knitted Pants 3s lid, do Bhlrts 3s 9d ( Merino and Cotton Pants le lid and 2s 6d. Boys' Serge Knickers Is lid. Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits 8^ 6d upwards, Men's do, special value, 23a 6d upwards, Knitted Socks, two pairs for Is 9d, Turkey Red Handkerchiefs l|d and 2|d, Man's Tweed Trousera 5a 9d, Denim Overalls 3s lid, Saddle Tweed Trousers 12a 6d, Men's Elastic Braoes 10|d, Boys' do s|d, Merino Socks 6d. Note address—Ghobgs Dukoan and Co, Cheap Cash Clothierß and Mercers, Tanored Street ATI'S Pan baking powderlhe great novelty, two patty tins for nothing all grocers.- WORTH knowing that George Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Clothiers, have now opened up their Winter shipments of Ladies' Threequarter Jackets, New Dress Stuffs, Fur Neoklets, Gapes, etc, also a large stock of Manchester Goods, comprising Flannelettes, Calicoes, Hollands, Table Baizes, Towels, Lace Curtains, Cretonnes, etc. As these goods have been bought m the cheapest Home markets for spot cash, they are confident the value is Al, and all buyers anxious to save money cannot do better than try George 'Duncan & Co, The People's Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade NOW is your chance—Special pui chase of Travellers' Samples m Ladies' Fur Nooklefcst As we are offering these less than wholesale prices, bo prepare for the oold weather; from le 6d upwards! GEO. DUNCAN & CO. Cheap Cash Drapers, Tancred Street, TAILORS, Burnett Street, TN Consequence of having comparatively NO BAD DJEBTS I Lift ill NO OLD STOCK I X{ 11! NO MISS PITS I oLUIIU WE can offer you a Splendid Sulb at the above figure. 3 UQ



<'. SIAGNUS, I). PaTERSoN Dredging Fxpert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury, WIAGNUS, PATERSOH AhO CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohriatohurch Reliable and otraightforward advice given on Otago and West Const Predging Claims. Mr Otof MagDUB haa nad 16 years practical experience on the Molynetix River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Ejq" Aehbartou Representative Smoke Nrw Vena ""upper ash burton road" BOARD ANNUAL MEETING ffIHE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will JL be held m the Board's Office, West Btree\ Ashburton on SATURDAY Next, May 46b, at 12 o'clock NOON 0 J HARPER, 4 308 Chairman BICYCLES. BY PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, Next, May 4th. AT 1 O'CLOCK UN PREOEDENTEeTcIRCUMSTANOES. 1O 1O jHL«efh6»t Grade Bicyoles. MR HENRY STEPHENSON, acting under instructions, will sell by Public Auction at hia Saleroom Aehbnrton, On SATURDAY next 1, May 4th, feheundermeo tioned high class bicycles, being surplus stock from th« Sp&tdiog Cycle Co, (one of the 24 factories closed down by the Amer! can Cycle Trust.) The bicycles have all the latest improvements, comprising Dctnlop Multiflex tyrae—supplied by the Dunlop Company, Christohurob, and guaranteed for 12 moQtha—Weitwood Steel Rime, direct pull spokes, adjustable handle bars, etc, and will bs sold practically withoafc reserve. LOT I—Gent's, 24i0 frame, gear 74, adjust) able handle bit, Wesfcwood ateel rime, Dun'op Muli iS .x tyrea ; (guatao teed 12 months) regular prioe £20 JJOT 2—Lady's, 20in frame, 68 gear, adjust able handle bar, Westwood steol rims, Dun'op MultiSflx tyi-ea; {guaranteed 22 moaths) ; special exhibition finish ; regular price £22 lOT 3—Gent's, 24in frame, 74 gear, adjust able handle bar, West wood ebeel rima, Dunlop Multiiiex tyres; (12 monthe guarantee); regular prioe £20 LOT 4—Gent's, 24in frame, 80 gear, adjust able handle bar, Weetwood ateel rimp, Dunlop Multiflez tyres; (12 months guarantee); regular price £20 LOT s—Gent's JNKn frame, 77 gear, adjuab able handle bar, Weabwood steel rim^ Dunlop MulfciSex tyres; (12 months guarantee) ; regular prioe £20 LOT 6—Gent's, 24in frame, 80 gear, adjust able handle bar, Westwood steel rima, Dunlop MaUiSex tyres ; (12 months guarantee); regular prioe £20 LOT 7—Gent's, 22in frame, 80 gear, adjust able handle bar, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop Multiflex tyres; (12 months guarantee) ; regular price £20 LOT B—Genb's, 22in frame, 77 gear, adjast able handle bar, Weatwoodatgel rims, Dunlop Multiflex tyres; (12 months guarantee); regular prioe £20 LOT 9-Gent's, 22ia frame, 80 gear, adjust able handle bar, We&twood Bteel rims, Danlop Mahiflex tyres) (12 months guarantee) j regalar prioe S2Q LOT 10—Lady's, 20iu frame, 68 gear, West wood rims, Dunlop tyres; regular prioe £22 Tbebfoyoies arenow onvlew | Remember dattioi b 'i-, bA'iURDAY Next), May 4th, at 1 j'Qivck HENRY STBPHENBON, 303 Auotiooeer Wade'b Worm Figs are jraoat effective and not unpleaaant; children briye after taking them ; price, h