THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA.

Conference of Commandants

United Pee»B AitßooUtion-~By Electric Telegr&ph—Copyright (Received July 18, 9.30 a m) Mklbournf, July 11 A conference of Commandants recommend that the daily pay be from £h 10u for a Lieutenant-General to 2* 3d for privates

KITCHENER'S INTENTIONS

BRIGHTER PROSPECTS IN SOUTH AFBIOA. Received July 18, 98 a m London, July 17 Trooppr G R Miller, of the New Zealand local forces has been appointed teoond lieutenant ia the Boyal artillery.* The clearing up of the Eastern Transvaal proceeds steadily. Two thou-, sand refugees are encamped sael wards of Pretoria. j There are indications of a substratum of truth in the Daily MaiVi statement fta to lord Xitchenec's intentions, mas mnch aa Kitchener has bnen sparing oavalry in favoar 'of the Yeomanry and colonial Rough Riders so well suited to finishing a campaign and police duties. . Received July 18,9 10 a m) Capetown, July 17 Sir J G Sprigg, addressing the Vigi lance Committee?, said the sUaation at the Cape was|hrighter than at any time daring the war. Commanications were paesiog between Lord Kitchener *nd the Ospe Ministry with a result he hoped, that weald end the warfare. Ifc had been impossiblo to summon the Burgher forcea aa the Dutch were ontruetwortby, and often rebels at heart.

An Earthquake

OmitecJ Press Association*—By Electric Telegraph Palmebbton Nobth, July 18 A heavy earthquake wan felt here ab 8 80 kit ttveuing, Us direction being northeaßto to Heath weafi.

Court of Appeal.

United Press Asuociation—By Elootrio Telegraph "Wellington, July 18 Is the Appeal Court the appeal of the CJotnmlnatonar of Trades and customs v Bell Ie Do, match manufacturers was dismissed with costs on the highest eoale, | the Court being of opinion that a guilty knowledge ntutti be abowii before a seizure and forfeiture From tbis Mr Justice WHlmtns dissented. Hooker v Morris, affecting the legality of ths collection of tolls at the Omata Tollgste Taranaki, the appeal was by the majority ef the Oonrts, who held th&t no illegality waa shown. Justice Edwards iiUsentad

The Invercargill Fatality.

Ikvbrcabgill, July 18 Tlie japy found that the death of Mrs Sneyd was caused by a signal rocket fired by Captain McGUvaray and also expressed the opluion that the Council and police showed neglect in not enforcing their powers. Captain McGilvaray was charged with manslaughter tod«y, and remanded for a week on bailj two sureties At £100. which was forthcoming.

The Christchurch Election.

Chbistohokoh, July 18 So far the polling haa nob beep heavy and present indicatiious point to the'probability that not) a large number of electors will peoord their vo«es. The morning broke da!l and grey, and just before noon a light rain beg&n to fall. There is absolutely no signs of exoiteonant and very few vehioleß oan be «flen cooveyinii electors to the booths. There are no itidioa&ions tbao oanvtißßing is going on and there is total abseaoe of the large crowds previously present round boobhs ' ihaafliog tickets aod bills to voters One candidate only has gone to the trouble of having representatives oateide some of the larger booths with copies of the roll for the purpose of supplying their numbers on the roll to electors. This being the firth

electioa held nndnr last eessiona Act, cod •ideratbie doubt is existed whether the officers warehouses and factories were aoropelJed to dose at nooo. Seve ral ampltoyera URderstood have te oelved legal opinion on the matter to the effeeo eectioa is vague and it Is noj; InoQi—bent on them to close Despite this the ni»jo)lfcy of the faotorier, war© 1 kousea and offices closed at midday as did lite boteli.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Wblmngton, Joly 18 King Edward has through the Secretary of State for the Colonies, expressed to the Presbyterian General Assembly of New Zealand his grateful trunks for its address of nvnspattoy in connection with Qttsen VtotorlM'i death, and of loyalty to the (throne The trouble between the Captain and the crew of the Beacon Rook as to food caluminaied this moroing in tho men refusing doty shipping The master of the port is to receive a deputation from She crew this afternoon Tsmauu, Jaly 18 All bank officers in Timaru have signed »forma.l proteib againab the Shops and Qfficiia Bill, as nnneoessary unworkable and oaUsulated in|ariously to affeob the bank Employees. Shis protest will be forwarded to P«rii»meQb DrjwEciM, Jaly 16. At the Police Court Captain Tirney, master of the barque Manirewa, wag charged with negleotm? to enter in the official log the discharge bt a eeainan at Adelaide This was bronght as a test case, As ill was the first case of the kind in the Colony, the Magistrate imposed a nomi* ml penalty 10a and coats

MINING

Dunbdinj Jaly 17 !Ehe Dpbsoo No. 2 Company has decided to go inbo liquidation The gorge dredges are worfeing steadily MrT Mo&lath has been appointed dredge muster ef the Bendigo dredge, and Mr 0 Weaver dredlgemasber of the River Molyneux dp*dgo The Mokoia dredge was stopped parfc of the week for boiler inspection. The wash j is improving Duuedin, Jnly 1$ Thli mornioat's sales, Duoedlo Kzchsng*!— Alpine No 2 48s, 48*; Central Charlton ss, Ss ; Firs* Ohance 355, 35a ; Golden Falls 15a 63 ; Golden Rivar 6a 6d ; Great Central 21a ; Junction Eleotrio 31a Sd } PaotoSaa 25b 6d ; Vincent) Extended, three parcels afc 24s

ME ASHBURTOR GUARDIAN j TETOESDAY, JULY 18, MOC



_J WANTEg BOOTS. Boots, Boota—The Cheapest House !n Aehbarton for Boots is Mkllob's Zealandla Boot Store WTITi NETTING, Wire Netting— ('anriine ex 8 s VTatwera). For Sheep and Fowlf, at reduced prices ; also Gardaa Tools of every description ~at> Geo. Meddins. The People's Ironmonger WHAT prize takorß for pastry use Patty Pan b»king powder the great nnVfiltv. ROYAL Academy Pioturee for 1901; The Hosts of the Lord (Stee); Eben Holden; Black Mary; Mystery of the 0 aaped Hands The Warden of the Marohf s; The Redemption of Kichard Coreon; The Warden of the Marobsß | Ones too Of tec ; Cheap editions—ln White Company ; The Orange Girl; The Skipper's Wooing j The Stolen Barillas ; Sam's Sweetheart; Drama of the Even Ways.—H M 3om»8 WANTED Known —Great Clearing Boot Sale'at Mellok's Zealandla Boob Storp



WONDERFUL value for little money at Meixor's Zealandia Boot Store OH Where, oh where ia the Best Boot Shop ? Why Mbllor'b Ze&landia Boot Store, of course • WANTED— AH men to secure a pair of Tweed Trousers, 8b lid: Saddle Tweeds 7s lid ; Colonial suits 27s 9d.— Pbabck's, corner East and Burnett Streets iOiBILBLAINS relieved instantly of all V^/ irritation by Loasby'S KooUbah. Few applioatione sure ANTBD" Known^MenSJ "G^od Shooter Boa^s only 83 lid, at I Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store ■ PATIt~PitT baking powder the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing grocer*. ■ • . / •■ i ' HP HE most np fco date novelty of the day 5 P«.tty Pan VwMne nnwiipr" FOB NECKLETS, FUR NECKLET*— (Natural hki >p)—Speoi.«l Purchase o Travellers' Samples, t flering at leas than one ' third the usual prices, at Is 9d, 2s 4£d, 3a 6d upwards ; dow is your chance to get comfort and warmth at nominal prices*—at OEORGE UTTNOA.N & 00, The Noted Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street, opposloe Arcade



"OATTY Pan baking powder is the great, JL est novelty you ever saw. Sold all (frnfprf, /



f)_M_MBKR for one month only— JQji Memgk's Stock Taking Boot ira'e will lasfc. Cnmo early for bantams nnEIXDE'te Wanted— ifor the wearing of _L two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at ,T MbIiLOB, Tar, wed Street fpHE "LILK BTAKCH" is superior X any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 OW ie the time L»'diei"to"get your eve iog shoes for the eeaston try D Btook's Blaoßoo Store "aNTKj) Known—That Gao Duncan and Co, Cbeap Cash Drapers and Direofa Importers, are again victorious in Beating Big Profit) Houses. Christohurch firms are surprised how we do it. The following prices proves oar assertions :— Dnbleachod Grey Calico 2£d, White do 2|d. Cretonnes (new designs) 4£d upwards, 33 inches wide Twill Flannelette 3f d upwards, 36'inohes widedo6fd and B£d, sold elsewhere at B^d and IOJd ; Laoe Curtains from Is B£d, two yards wide SheetiDg 10|d, Tapestry Counterpanes 5s 6d upwards, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d upwards, Chintz Bed Covers 23 3d, Contingent Rugs now 2« lid, Door Mats 11$-J, Heartb Rugs 2e 6d, Toilet Covers 7|d 9 Colonial Flannels from 9|d, Crewdson's Long Cloth flfd, Forfar Sf.l upwards, Art Musiina 3J<i upwards, and numerous other lines equally as cheap GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Beady Money Drapers and Clothiers, Tancred Straet, opposite Arcade 6 128 W" AJN'IED KNOWNT by Working Men —that for 3s lid they can buy a good , strong Vest in any eize ; a good dark Suib for 22s 61 ; hard wear wosking Shirts for 2* 3d ; hnavy ribbed Pants for la lid ; all sizes In strong dark Trousers for 6b lid ; and Hats and Caps from 6d. AH at Mitchell & ; Turner's Bale of stock, ANl'BD—-Every buyer in Ashbarton to read our circular now issued, to make a note of articles wanted, then to call and see them. We are satisfied that the value will do the rest.—Mitchell & Tubner TJST Fancy^-LidiefiMPretty Evening Shoea only 2a lid, at Mellor, Zealandia Boot Bbote _____ W'ISJS Mothers — Remember that MKi/LOR fs Great Bargain Sale Is now on



WANTIUU — 1000 People to try Mblloe's Zealandia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear ANTED—For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there ie nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E Bonninoton's, Chemist^ , TXT ANTED TO SULL-Sevea firalwjl&Bß Dairy Farms, from 60 to 200 Acres, close to Sohooia and Factories; easy terms— Appy F Bbookino, Land Agent, Stratford \_ s GEOKGB Potted and Preserved Meatß kj* —Tongues, Table Delicacies, efco—have j Ino equal. All atorekeepera 5 314 PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing G' ENTS Court shoes from 7s 6d Ladies' evening shoes from 3s Sd &b D Stock's Blue Boob Store JUST arrived a large assortment of evening fahoes in glace, kid calf, pateo white satin etc, afe D StocEj



ST GEORGE JAMS excel all others they are delioiosi?. Sold by all store keepers 5 313 T>EMEIIBER MellorY Great Stock t\> Taking Boot Sale ia now on. Greab Bargains at Mellor'a_ TT!XTBAORDINA"RFVaIueIor CABH-. JjJ Exhibition Colonial Twilled Blankets; Special Purchase, 600 pairs bought at a big discount) for Cash. Now is your tims to buy at less than Mill, prices; coma and look for yoursblvfb ; besb value in Canterbury, large size 14s 91, extra large 19a 6d, weight) and quality guaranteed ; only obtainable »fc GEORGE DUKC&N AND 00, Cheap Cash Drapers, Tanored Street GBoHeE Du_^Gfl[N~&~ca SPECIAL NOTICE PARENTS of large families—lf you want to study economy, you oannob do better than try Duncan & Co, Cheap Cash Drapers, where yoa are bound to get splendid value. Compare oar prices, aod we have no fear of the result. Note address— Qkobge Duncan & Co, Tanored Btreeb, opposite Aicade AT MRS ALCORN'S Sale a !0~6 of beauti ful Mantles, Jackets, and Tailor made costumes just bought &t immense reductions offered at about half prioo; special reduo tions in millinery, flowers, quills, silk and cotton lacea, frillings and embroideries, etc ; outne and compare values. 7 S4 ONuE~aeaiQ~onr Great Stock Taking Sale Ib at hand. Great Bargains at Me_lok's Zealandia Boot Store NwTMinnte, Please—Haveyonlieard that Meiiok's Great Boot Sale is now on __-____-



0 Magnus, D. Patebsoh Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSOi AND GO Gold Dsidging Beqkebs, High"" Street, Chrietohuroh Reliable and straightforward advice given en Oisgo and West Coast Dredgisg Claims. Mt Olof M»gnn« hae aad 16 years praatioftl experience on the Molyueux River, Otege ALFF.KD HARRISON, EiQ Aehbartoa Reprsaanfcstive



EXTRA WAR NEWS — Big Profits | Defeated. ~G. Dunoan & Co. are Belling Double Width Nun's Veiling, evening shades, at lO|d, worth Is 3d, Black Dreia Serges (wide) la lfd, Meifeon Dress Tweeds 10|d upwards, Flannelette Skirtings 7|d, Kloase* Silks (evening shades) 1b 7|d» Blaok Velveteens Is 3d, Coloured do at Is 9d, worth 2a 3d ; several other lines equally aa cheap ; no room to advertise GEORGE DUNCAN AND CO, Tanored Street, ABhbarton Smoke New Teens



CHEAP Light; Befit: kerosene) 3d 9d per tin, 7« 6d per Oase, W&x candlee 6§d per Ib, or 6|ci by the box *t Flbtoher Bros., Oaah Supply Storeß. 7 94 CVAGO 2d perTbT J >pan" Hop 2d per 1b O Pearl Barley 2d per Ib, Split P*'a» 2d per lb, Currants 6£d per ib. Sultanaa 7d, Raisins 6^d at Flricher Bros, Cash Supply Store*. 7 95 nnEB Crowning Giory of a Woman is her Jl Hair. For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hkndy's Egg Jnlep. Bottles Is, at H E Bokninton's, Chemist. FOB SALE-A Lirge Shed, neaTlyiaew 64 feet long, 12 lent wide, in sections ; handy for removal. For particulars apply W C PAasß, B "lder, W*gt Street __^ JH. JBVVITT, Fishmonger and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Fresh Oyetere, Babbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish to-night. Telephone | WANTED— Ladies desirous of dressing the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geisha Frames; al) or>loura. Sent post free for Is 9d from the manuf»cturer 4 A M Hxndy, Hairdreseer, Duedin. 85 WANTED—i^adies visaing Dunedin wll find Hendy'a Hairdresaing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdrnssing, Shampooing, Bicgeing ( eto Toilet goods of every description l/lARMERii and others, prepare for tha MJ Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with Ibe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates given byHARDLB TTUHY Ohilblains ftre relieved instantly X and quickly oared by Loasb? s Koolibah soon cure GfiOfiGETJ>UNOAN" AN|D CO.



NOTICE. NOTICE !b hereby given that the Bridge on Feacbt's Ro&d near Mount Somers Hotel, ie CLOSED fo» repairs. W. T. IHAE.MAN -7 143 Chairman THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd TO SHAREHOLDERS. T\IVIDENDS and BONUS for the year end iug 51»t May, 1901, WILL BE PAYABLE Ab the Offices of the Association, On RDd After FRIDAY, 19th JULY, 1901. ROBEBT HARDIE, General Manager. T. F. GIBSON, 7 135 .Branch Manager. _ j DAVID THOMAS ARCADE. *"~~~~* IN BANKRUPTCY! SATOKDAY,*JuIy 20tW 900 MED THOMAS hae received Inttruc tiona from the Official AMignee to Sell by Public Aootion, in the estate of the late E W Hanmek on the above date, as follows:—Writing Dask, and Office Sundries, Foot Rot, Potted Meats, and Button's Samples Sale at 2 o'clock R CURTIS, 9 99 Auctioneer PROPERTIES FOB SALE. I HaVE FOR SAIS — Several Good FARMS in the Ashburton County, amongst them being— 1400 Acres,, near Bakaia, thoroughly improved, £9 500 Acres, Rakaia.thoroughly improved, £12 550 Acres, Mltcham Ready no buildings, 200 Acres, Mitobam Road, no buildings, £4 5a 140 Acres, near Tinwald, improved, £14 10a 1000 Acres, Latiristrn, no buildings, £6 207 A ores. Lowoliffe, thoroughly im proved, first class land, £15 186 Acres, Lowoliffe, thoroughly im proved, £14 233 Acres, Miteham Road, Improved. £5 420 Acres, Chertsey, well Improved, £6 3000 Acres, grand land. Lyndhurst, £9 5000 Acres, Binds to Ealing, in tussock, in blocks to stilt purchasers, £2 10s to £4 .■■ ; -i .. ' . ■ 53 Acres, Carters Terrace, extra heavy land, £40 476 Acreß, Springburn, Improvements, nearly new, land good ; £7 10a 2 Acres, Orchard, Ailenton, good hooße, fchofoaghly Improved, £450 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Taocred Street, Ashburton, 1960 acres, goed land, Awaklno, North Auckland, thoroughly improved, £3 3500 acres, good hnd, Woodstock, Southland, £2 10b 302 acres, good land, thoroughly improved, Woodstock, Southland. £6 10s 52 acres, Aehburton Forks, good land. £12 900 acree, Fairfield, thorcnghiy Ira' proved, £5 10s 500 acres, Winchraore, good improve* ments, £6 15s 597 acres, Rangitata, suWSivided, well watered, and improved, £4 45 acres, Tinw«»ld, £17 2500 acres, Liariston, £5 10a 155 acres, Tinwald. £13 .382 acres, Elgin, £5 | 300 acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House and Stable, well watered, £6 2s 6d 123 acres, Dromore, £6 4K2 acres, Chertsey, all in grass, good etable and house 1180 acres, Springburn, thoroughly improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings 104 acres, Tinwald, all in grass, house, stable, and outbuildings, well watered, £12 D.THOMAS, Aahbnrton FOR PBITATB SAL!. COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT AND OHAFFOUXOJEB MR DAVID THOMAS bat received foatruotloofl from a Oiient to Bell by Private Treaty, viz %— Traoiiioo Engine by Fowler, 8 hone power, 1501b pressure Oomblna by Olayto and Sbnfctleworth, Elevators connected 1 Double Badger OhEffdutter by Andrews and Beaveo, Australasia Watw Cart and large Whare This plant is well worth inspection, «■ it it nearly new, and in thorough order | Apply DiHOid AS Auobioneer UK ', ,■■ I ' ' .. - ' i3g A CAiVDi MESSRS STRIHcTr & CRESBWELL BAEBISTERS & SOLICITORS OHRIBTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFiUI at Ma DaVISON'b, Weit Street [ Aehbarton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and en ether days when neoeaßEvry. They will be repreiented in Ashborton by Mr J. Davisok, who is aotherlied to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom oommunicatione may be addrewed. We have various mmi of money awaitin nveatmect at lowest current] rates, STRINGER j BOLIOITORB, CHRISTCHOROH A ASHBURTO | WANTED, 20,000 Hares, TTTE Have appointed Mkssb AmocSf Bros, to act as oaf AGENTS For Aihburten »ad District', and they will pay tftep Prioee, Oontiga to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD WANTED Known — The Bapid Ugbtning Bhirb Glow 1b sold afc all Grocer* { a wonderful Shim glase



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEN'S and BOYS' Clothing cheeper than ever—-Men's Navy Serge Suite, formerly 27a 6d, now ?.2sbd ; Colonial Tweed Suits were 37s 6d, now 29s lid, npiendid value ; Tweed Trousers 5a 9* ; Colonial make do were 9a 6d, now 7s lid ; note— oni' working Men'n C'olor.ial Saddle Tw«ed Trousers, worth 15a 6d, now 11b 9d ; beet Moie Trousers 5a lid j Colonial Knitted Socks lOd : Colonial Knitted Drawers, job price, 3s 6d, worth 4s 9d ; Shetland Knitted Drawers 2a lid, sold elsewhere at 3s 6d; Boys' Melville Suits, for strong school wear, 8a 6d upwards ; email Boys' Navy Serge { Knickers Its lid and 2s 3d, Al value; Turkey Bed Handkerchiefs 2JI, 4d, and 5£4 j Men's Elastic Braces ll^o, Boyado4|d upwards; working Men's Leather Shirts, special value, 2a 4|d upwards, Fancy Cotton Shirts 2s 63, Union make do 3s 3d, Wool do 5s 6d, warm and good; Colonial Flannel Unders 2s 9d upwards. In conclusion— Working Men if you want your money to go as far as possible, try Duncan & Co, snd you will not be disappointed DUNCAN & 00, Tanored Street



FRIBiDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREfcT AUCTION MART A f\ ACRES OP TURNIPS FOR SALE TV/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lro, jjIJL have received instructions to He!l by Public Auction at their West Street AuoUod Mart on SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1901, 4O ACRES Green Top Yellow Aberdeen IUBNIPS. On account of Mr R X Paikeroon, Ealicgr Full particulars on application! R FBIEDLANDER, 7 Auctioneer wsstTstrElt auotion"mart OUR USUAL HORSE FAIE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1901, T7!OR which we shall be pleased to receive entries, FRPDLANDER BROS, Ltd, R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 142 Aaotionear. GBAIN SBIPMENriT" TO LONDON WE Have a limited quantity of Space bf steamer available, and are in a position to quote lowest rates of freight Clients wishing to ship will pease com' rnunicate with us promptly FRIEDLANDEK BROS, Lao Tenders. TENDERS FOR GORSE GRUBBING. nnENDERS for Eighty Oh aim Gorae 1 Grubbing on South Road will close on SATURDAY, Jofy 20th« 7 158 G A M BUO&LRY. TO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. mENDEBS are invited for the Erection X of three (3) Buildings at Fair ten. All farther particulars at the N Z Fftrmtrs' Co-operative, West Street) 7 129 PUBuIO NOTICES^ "~A~SHBURTON f^i UAKDB~ ii.SHBURTON 13TUARDS /■un-aai Military and Fancy Dross Ball, (Under the patronage of Offioera of the District) ! ODDFELLOW S' HALL, WEDNESDAY, July 31st, at 8 p«m. j I Maalc—OH Fox's Band. Doable Tickets, si. | Obtainable from N.O. Officers or | COLOB SKKOT. SQHWART2, 7 140 Hon. Sec, i WANTED KNOWN. \ KERR BROS., Burnett Street, sre Selling Grooerieß, Crockery, Flour, { Bra®) and 3barpe, as Cheap aa any Shop In Town. Their Garden Seeda have arrived, I and include seventy or eighty varieties. 7J4o_____ | HOTEL TO LET. HpHE Prinoe Albert Temperance Hotel, X Wilis Street, Aehburton, near Railway Station, TO LET BY TENDER, for three year a, from Ist Angaab next. Tenders close 2?bh July. Apply JAMBS ALLEN, 7 131 Have lock Street, Ashburton SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JULY 20fch. SUITE Farmtare in Cloth, single and double Iron Bedsteads and Mattresses, Cheats Drawer, Sideboard*, Sofa and Easy Chairs, Waahßtanda and Toilets, Oilcloth and Linolearciß, and a lot of useful auudriea. No Reserve 7 141 HENRY STEPHENSON. _ IxTXet, /COTTAGE of 3 Rooms, centrally aituated, \J fronting Wakaaui Road West. Apply to T BULLOCK, ■ Agent .■— daN'OIN'G. MRS CURTIS 9 Seoond Term starts from July 26th. Berlin Polka, find Ameri can W-ii'fc and other asw and up to data danoett vvui bo taught in two toeieai if usoeßS»ry, Classes a» uaual.



f C & I » bs if i I fe g Bfjt o d i»N I^ «s -^ Pd I | S F I ll § g I Qi ■ sSS |{ ? § q: sil -Q 2 ? » », •= U> i m ' M«K T. WK BL£T Y~ (Of Messrs Webley and Sons), PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, IS IN ABHBURTON* Town and Country OHers nenb in to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horaao Gates, or the Comm«e!ftl Hotel, will be promptly attended to. ~ NOTICE. JDST ARBITED, r^YOLE CANDLE LAMPS. Easy to Light, Easy to Adjust, No Dirt, No Smell, Burns Ordinary Oaodle. PBICE — 127 6& EACH. Oates, Lowry and Co., ZEaLANDIA CYCLE WOEKS.I Bdrnett Strbit """"toTSt,"* ""~~: LOT 46, oontainicg £ Acre Good Lan frontiog Eton btreet, HampsteadJ Apply to T BULLOOK, . j*B£sl MRS BROWN, LADIEb NURSE, Burnett Btreet West, opposite Dr. Maude. PREPARED to take is Patients and give every attention aod first-olaes accommodation. Patients attended at thair own homes: 6 limit GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTiIENT. Established 1870. KYKRY POLICY 6VXKJLMSBBO For the following amongst many reasons New-ZealandersshottldiappotttheknftUO&M oßice:— i 1. Its Security Is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all Invested In the colony. 5. Its business la rostrlottd to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. New-ZealaEdera who insure in offioet which obtain the bulk of 4heix basiaeßß from ihe Old World and the other colonies (including \Y extern Australia and Fi.H) have to Pa^T* die t.OBB ARISING FBOMTHB HBAVIC MOitTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. I'be doatli-rato in New Zealand wes unaor !0 per thonsand in 1898, while in the other ! colonies it ranged from 12J per thousand in I '-v Srvntii Wales to 16 per thousand in ■\ cs-v.n Australia, \cci;mi;i atki> 'FtiKDfi at present date amount ! to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ! ANKUAIi INCOME, over £400,000. J. H. BICHABDSON, Cominissioaer. NEW ZEALAND INSTOANOE COMPANY _ ESTABLIBHKn .... ... 1869 OAHTAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colour Company, Noted fee Prompter as and Liberality Paid-np Capital and Beservee," 1 $400,000 lire and Marine Bisks,' Also,— Bisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates nicoliTbeos., Agentf SPORT* SPORT BPORT GUNS GUNS. GUKS. HARDLEY BROS SABT STREET, HAVE TO BAND, direct: from the Manufacturer^ a large Consignment of the Pftmoae NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Large supplies also anlviog of ESey'e Amberite, Bice Shutise, Kynock's Nobela, eto. Special clearance of Wire .Cartridges, owing te being overstocked. GUNS, G U N S. For Firet-olase Gods, at a low price, give oa a trial; onr prices defy competition, GUNS of all makeß REPAIRED aod pot In first^lan order by a Practical Gnnimitb, Address— HAEDLEY BEOS MONEY. MONEY TO LEND ob Fteetoid Seonrlby, in earns to eak borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, Montgotae '& Bnlldin



WINTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD have jtiit received ex a.t Wftluanl tad Faptroa, their Wicter Bopply »f WARM SLIPPBRS, EVENING SHOES, WALKING SHUES, BOOTS, *o. Children's Winttr Slipper* »fc Bd, lOd, It, 2c 6d, a*4 Si par pair L*dlM* Winter Sllppen at I*, It 6d, 2s 6d, 3t 6d, 4t fid, 5t ©d, 7« M, aad 8» psr (aft Geotlr m*n'e i»t »!I price* Also,- Children's, Ladies, »nd Gerttiemec'i Goloehe*. Th« Beit Getoeh mftnafeotMftd INSPECTION INTITXDi NICHOLAS & FICKFOKD, BAST STKEBT; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ■■■» * OPEOIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO OUR TAILORING DEPARTBIEIiT. Fife and Sfcjfle Gaawmteed, Eq«»l to the Besli Ohriitcharch Work. Lnrgo Selection of Tweodi and Saitiogt, "* ■ „ to).,— > ■ INSPECTION INVITED, N. 2. CLOTHING~FACTORS SB* JUST IN TIMBS GUNS. "GUNS'. GUNS. Single and Doable Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s CABTBi:OGBa~"' X'"~CAKTRIDGES. Ele^'e Blae, Bmokelees,. »nd tniveretl; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HQRBE~CLIPPERS OHEAP AND GOOD. j XI A "iVI^ 17 Q ("Qrion, M'»«'Zealandiii," *nd « Scott §") Reginer, Jl\>XjlJm \3TJCiO Grates, Mantel Pieces, Gurdpn and Carpenters j Toola, Lamps, Builders' and Furnishing Ironmongery, etc. i Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. Q. MEDDINS, The People a Ironmonger, Burnett Sireefc, Opposite Arcade GRKAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE; 108 Om MONTH i ■ OF DRAPER V, CLOTHING, AND __ BOOTS. COMMENCING SATURDAY. JUNE 29. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN EVERYJ DEPARTMENT.? ANDREW ORR. SMOKE ONLY NE W VENU S. MHMMBI*£I*i»MMt A PEBFECT TOBACCO. HOTDBNKR [J W TIMMINS i ■ j TBABING AS MITCHELL AND TURNER «BMiaMßHaji» A J^ 9 «ißMMaßHHaai> ■—• Ixpimtion of Term of PartnersMp—— AND Realisation of the Whole Stock. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME A JttgOOO STOCK OFFBBBD TO THE PUBLIC AT FROM 30 IPBR CENT TO 76 PER CENT REDUCTION. ZZZSaIe Proeeeding].~



J. V. DE BEER WATOH MAKER * JEWELLER JUST Arrived, TWO OASES OF Electroplate and Sterling Silver Ware rora tha celebrated Manufacturers WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. Articles suitable for Presentation* and Wedding Presents a Specfelty, INSPECTION INVITED. WATCHES. Another Parcel of three dosen NICKEL KEYLESS LEVEES at 2Ts This is the watch that) has given cinch unfailing satisfaction, that it is needles to mention its. numerous excellent qaal ties. Everyene sold is an adverUstmen ill itself. NEW JEWELLEBY $1 ENGAGEMENT RINGS. £80 Brooches, Bracelets. Banpies, Muff chaine. The Newest Novelties in Gold Charms The Latest ApoHances and Appointment FOR SIGHT TESTING joet to hand. J. V.DE BEER* ,'. Rant Rtreeti, Anhburfcon ALL TRAVELLIKG BY LAND OR B3f WATER SHOULD EFFECT ASSURANCES Protecting those near and dear to them from poverty in event* of DEATH OR ACCIDENT Happening to the Breadwinner The Easieat, Cheapest, and most effectna way of doing this it to lecnr a COMBINED LIKE AND ACCIDENT POLICY IRON THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASTA. Apply for particulars to ! HUGO FRIEPLANDER, {District Agent JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, Aah burton TiF NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouaes, and Grain Store! West Street, AenbnrtoD. 11l VERY Description of Farmers 'J Requisites at lowest ratee. Groceries, Hardware Baddlery, ComsacH, Woolpaeks, Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods k Boots GRAIN SOLD ON o'OMMISSION. Having reliable information from ear Agenf'Ef io other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest poaatble price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ! fnl to enquire from us and inspect oar gecdi 1 before ordering elsewhere. WE have ueveral really first-olaos Farm for Sale on cur books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to Gallon us for particulars :— 370  Springbcrn 108 „ Mount; Sotners 1000 Acres Lauriston District 750 „ Wakaout „ 1031 „ Oherteey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbnrn „ „ „ „ 5000 lt Hinds „ (£q lota to suit purchasers 2000 „ Mitcham „ 400 „ Fairfifild „ 1000 „ ne»r Aiford 700 „ Newia&ds 700 „ Overda»e 300  T. F GIBSON _ , v ■ Manager A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY , CURED. BEKJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Lanrol Hoode, of Chri«tchurch, writes; Biinjamin 6cm had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but gob no relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gam, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it qniekiy cured BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this- It is pleasant to take—Ohildfen like It- Suitable for yoocg or old Benjamin Gum, price la 6d and 2« 65, from all Chemist* and Grooers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltd. Drinedin. Wholesale from all Merchants WANTED Known, by oarefnl Mothers That MmJHEEfc and TcBNEB are selling cheap Suits for the Boyf, cheap Qnpes for the Girls ; grand cheap lines in Olothmg or the father j and Boots of tempting lines for the mother ■■ ■ ■ - ; NOMCE f ~~~~~™" ANY person or persons found Trespassing xjL -- ' ■ ' ' • - on the Rlversdftle Estate in pursuit of game or otherwii'd will be proaecated. W S STRANGE NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGEMOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIKABO IMPROVED FARMS FOR SAIE. 530 acres R&ngitata, 250 acres Claremont 250 acres Waitotis, 200 aores Waihao, 250 acres Kiagsdown, 1000 acre? Ofca'o, 600 aorea Totara, And others of various klzet in Soith Oanter bnry Improved Farms for leate, with right o purchase 1170 aores Fairlie, 605 acres Totara, and 265 aores Totara Alan unimproved agricultural and grating - tms of various sisea on the Raineliffe and vels Estates, ard two w«U improve Jation propertien of 7000 aores each. SBMABKABLE CORK 09 CROW— A Lllli.E boy's hire savbd I have a few words to say regarding Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Ib Saved my tittle boy'a life, aad I feel that X eahnot ptaise it enough. I bought a bottle of ib from A E Steere, of Goodwin, BD.UBA, and when I got home with it the poor baby could haidly breathe* I gave the medicine at directed every ten minutes until bt 'threw up,' and then I thought sure he wat going to choke to death We had to pall the phlegm oub of his month in great long strings. lam positive that it I hkd nefe got that bottle of oough medicine, my boy would not bo on earth today—JoK. Dikokt lowood, lowa For sale by Anhbnrton Drag Gompinj Smoke Ntw Vtnw