belfii-Wiieou (WoodvMe) 532. King (Oasnara) 530, W Lweday (Woodville) •89, G Loveday (Wocclviile) 629, A Ballin gw (WellingtOH) 528, Sergeant Okey {Tamnaid) 526, Humphrey (Napier) 526, Boaafgau (Gore) 524; Parnell (Waneauui) 621 t Tornball (Gore) 521, Nelson (Wood vitHe) 121, Pearson (Ttmara) 516, Randall (Wellington) 515, Baifour (N»pl«r) 6,15, Wtnsltde (Wanganrji) 513, Tho-pe. (W»iroa)sl3, Turner (Wellington) 510. Lacey (Wellington) 510, Taylor (Auck land) 509, W Rallinger (We'linglor) 509. Hawthorne (Wellington) 509, Cox (Auck; I»u<|) §07, Kemp (Chr.Btchur;hi 507, Gle»dow(Kapler) 506, Woollett (Dunedin) 605, Head (Wellingtou) 503, Trevathick :-(Wellington) 602, MbFarlane (Obrisfc Anwsh) 600/ Wst's (Ohrhtctareh) 500, flktntagg (DunodlD) 500.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

Colonials Ambushed

Uaittd Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright • tleeetvad Wakapnaka March 28, 9IS a m This offine 9 40* m Lohdon, March 27 A hundred of ftWan's Boers on the 2lab ambushed a hundred and thirty Colonial troopers in a rocky iefii® near Richmond. The Colonials ■urrendered after losing thirteen. They were stripped of their arms and accon* trtamnts and liberated

Sir Edward Clark

(Received 10 41 a m) London, March 27 Sir Edward Olark, who lasts year rtsigaed ibis seat in the Oornmous, ©wiogtohis constituents censuring him for Pro-Boer utterances, has now stated that the Boera rejection of the generort terms has altered the circumstances. He hoped the war would be carried to r complete and early termination, ■

King Edward and the Vatican.

Unifced Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Lof»on, March 27. Klug Edward's abßtention from •ending a iniesion to the Vatican to ao- Bdaoce bis accession, is regarded »a a retaliation for Cardinal Earapolla's Anglopbobe policy. Them is a strong feeling in Borne against Bampoila

A National Memorial

United Press Aaeooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) K«3»twi Wakspuaka March 28, 10.2 am, This Offioe 10 35 a m London, March 27

The proposal to ereob on the froab of Baokinßhain palace a national ineiHorial to QiweJi Victoria was endorsed by a great feproientative meeting at the Mansion Hoaooi It was decided to appeal for fundu thtcmghtmf; the Empire The King wrote to the Lord Mayor pro misiug* thousand guineas. He approved of Ihe proposed tile, a»d hoped a lasting and worthy memorial of our great Qaeeu would ba erected. The Rothsehilde have Bub Boribed tvo thotißand guineas, Sir Thom&s Uptop, and 8k John Blundell Maple a thousand gqineaa each

An Actress Libel Action

United Pros* Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakspuaka March 28, 9 44 a m, This offioe 10 56 a m Sydney, Macfa 28 h BarleßC[)je §,ctreß» 'Billie Barlow,' suing as Mrs Minnie Stuart Merzies, has com menced *n notion against the 'Bulletin,' claiming £5000 damages for alleged libellous document on her stage dres?, while appear* {DC Id the Panfcomine at Tivoli, contained in r paragraph published on January 12. The jury Waited the theatre last night), when the plaintiff appeared in the drees forming the tubjeob pf feha notion,

The Manchurian Question

ynlted Frosa Association—By Electric Telegraph P«otired W»kapu»ka;Maroh 23, 1047 am ffhia Office 11 30 a m London, March 27 Bentor'f messages state that Obina Ims not yet rejected the Manchariaa Convention, she objects to many clauses wMob are being discuised.

Australian

United Press Association—By Electric telegraph—CopyrSghfj Rsceivod Wakapuaka March 28,10 27 am This Office I»s6am PROHIBITING SWINE Bbisbake, March 28 The Impor'o&iioti of New Zealand cheep and iwine is aaapeiaded. for a fuifcher cix moofefai {E«CB'ived March 20,, 10,27 a m) WREOKAGB MeleoubkKj March 28 WtM9 %s« entertained for the aafetty of tho eohooaer lonia* Lamont. Home wrack »ge wag found ab Gabo, laid by those who know 16 to belong to her.

Another Tasmanian Contingent

Upited Bresa Aqiooiatum—By Kleotirlo Teleg &ph—Copyrighb Received March 28,10 27 a m Hosabt M*roh 28 The Oontfogont sailed for' South AiFdca on fchft troopship OWo&ko, ifc had a greab *cad oM Tfaa flhip also took four additional mpiioftt (risers 'siked for bj? the ImpesiU authorities

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Utiited )Pr€sß ABSoaiation—By Ele^tdo "' ' " 'fplograph—Copyright) Mastestok March 28 AS the district Court Boderick Mac Ken. Kle pleaded guilt? to indecent asaault> Judge Kottle severely oommooted on the isrioußDeta of the effance and sentenced (toouaed! to tevan years hard labour and fehrea floggings of 25 etrokea c ich. Chkistchubch March 28 The Ooal Commifsirin eat this morning, when evidence was given by W H Har* greaves in connection with the Westpjrb GarcUfi Company of which he was chairman »nd manasi^g . |||f||

Magisterial

ASHBORTOM—THURSDAI (Before 0 A Wray, Esq, S.M) A Prohibition order was issued on th application of the wife of a resident). Infant's Life Protection-Sarah Adi M&wdealey waa charged with boarding i ohild without having her house registered and after jbeing cautioned by His Worshij was discharged. Alleged Theft—A. boy named Robert Webber, aged 13 years was charged witl stealing 8s 2<Hrom Mr W H Rule. Sergeant Barlow stated the boy was an orphan, and had been for some years under the Charitable Aid Board.—When asked ij he had say thing to say for himself the boy burst oub crying. His Worship sent him to the Burnh&m School until the agejof 16- Oivn, Cases — Pateraoa v Walter E Gaudy, £3 3.0 a board and lodging. Judg ment for plaintiff. Neglecting OooNre Water Each — County Council v Joseph Prioe, (Mr Purneil toe plaintiff, Mr Watson for defendant) This claim, Mr Puraell stated was for 11a, costs of cleaning a water race ab Mount Somera. The Water Ranker had requested defendant to have the race cleaned, but he dsoiinsd on the plea that ib was of no use to him. Mr Forbes, the previous occupier of bho land had always kept the race clean, and paid Ihe usual charges. A portion of the race went through defendant's section, and part on the road adjoining, and Mr Purneil oontended that Pries was liable under the by-^awa of the Council for keeping both portions clear. The race had been originally constructed in this manner specially to suit the occupier, and a contract practically existed, whereby defendant) vvaa bound te maintain the race. Chas Morrison, Water Ranger, for the Ashburton County Council, said Price was eatitled to use the whole of the race. When originally constructed, Donald Forbes was occupier, ahd the raca was formed partly in the section, and paitiy en 'he road to suit hiß (Forbea 1) convenience, although the intention was to form the whole race through defendant's land. Ha proceeded to give further details of tha arrangement with Forbes, but Mr Watson objected on the ground that this had nothing to do with the present defendant). His worship decided to hear the whole history of tha ease. Witneeß found the race in bad'order, berg overgrown with gorse, grass and soil, and n. no notice waa taken of the latter subse quently sent, he interviewed Price who suit] the race was of no service to him and he declined to clean it. Witness put a man on to do the work in June last and ha charged a reasonable amount) in 14s. To Mr Wat son was not present when the race was actually cleaned, but knew the face waa in a filthy state. If Price declared he cleaned the race this year he (witness) would awear he did not. | Me Baxter, Et gineer to the Council gave evidence that the race was construe ted about 19 years ago. Had it not bo<n for the rt quest * f the occupier the whole, ot the race would have been formed through defendant's section of land j Neither the Council nor the public bene* fitted by portion of the race being taken along the road. F Mainwarlng eai^S the setters ihrongh oat the County all paid similar water chargea. Mr Watson, for defettdanb. referred to by.Uws of 1882 and contended no law existed to compel Price to effect repairs. There was no legal obligation on the payt tof a ratepayer. Mr Price had cleared the race within his section, bus he declined to clean or repair tho portion on the road. Joseph Price gave evidence that after | getting verbal notice bh con thoroughly cleaned the race inside the sec'ion, but he objected to clean tho road portion. Had never cleaned the real portion before ; the Council's men had previously done it. The race on the road hid been traoip?d in by a number of wandering stock trespassing on tho road and he did nofc ccc why he should clo^r it on tho road for other pop 6E coavenie: GS* The E«n ;er tud v/btM jheal me only cleared out a littlo g'>rsu. The County Council had never previously put tmn on to clear this ro»d race, and he dented the former witnoas'a evidence in thia connection , MrWataouarguedt.bat present occupier had anything to do with the arrangement made or oarried oub by Forbes. His Worship said ib appeared thab the Council bylaws only effected the portion nf race actually pasaing through the lund agd any agreement between the Council a»»d the previous occupier Wf-u!d not apply to Price* He could nob see the power given to Plain'iff to compel the cleaning of the road portion of race. The claim of County Com oil in thia case must fall. If th« whole of the race had passed through Price's land the result would be diffareet. Judgment for defendant withoub costs. i,r Old Age Pensions—Several Old Age Pensions were then granted a renewal, 'and a new application was also granted,

Sporting.

United Preea Association—By Elefibrio Telegraph

NAPIER PARK MEETING

SECOND DAY. March 27 Hurdles—Sylvanus 1, Evening Wonder 2 Torpina 3. All started. Won by three lengths. Dividend—£24 10s. Smwabds' Stakes Hack Handicap— Goyt 1, Uila 2, Lady'a Link 3. Dividand— £112s. Waveblby Stakes Handicap—Qfeoari l, Ostiak 2, Kisßtnary 3 Dividend— £2 ¥78, High Weight Handicap—Selkirk 1, The Weaver 2, Passion Fruit 3. Dividend ~-£7,

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

•JO-DAY'S RACIKG President-—DonaM McLsaDj Esq; Vice- Frwaidenb—James Small, Esq ; Stewards —Messrs G Robertson, W Sutherland, J Q'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H Oranfield, Bfay Smith, J McOonochie, Daniel MrKeadry, F McCafferty 9 J McCormick, and Jatneß Sutherland ; Judge—Mr D McLean ; Starter—Mr R J Henry ; Olerk of Boales—Mr B friedlander ; Clerk of Course—Mr James MeCormlck; Handi capper—Mr H Briakman ; Treasurer—Mr W Sutherland ; Timekeepers — Messrs J V ds Boor, 3 Lewis, and F B Roblili&rd

Splendid weather prevailed for the Ash burton Trotting Glaba Auburna Maeting held oo the A & P Association show grounds today. The attendance in the early part of the day'fi proceedings was only moderate. A fair number camo forward by the B'xprsss from Chrisbohurob, who left bhe train ab the aaleyards siding. The course was in capital condition and the grand shelter provided by the surrounding tr»eß, kept the grounds free from dust. Amongst the visitors Mr R J Henry, former Secretary of the Club was present. Mr Mullan bad the Publican's Booth and Mr H Flower a Refreshment Booth, Proceedings opened with the Handicap Maiden (saddle), 20 soys; two miles 25 Mr J Aagland's gr m Madora, aged, 2aeoß} "* .» .. (Owner) 1 87 Mr R Lyne'B b g Lignite, 4vrß, ecr (H»rrold) 2 12 H M Stanley, 2secs (Owner) ; B8 Dip loma, 2a eos (Owner); 2 Groeanß, 4sece i (Owner) also started. Madiora, Diploma, and Stanley was bhe order In the grab found, after which Stanley took second place, and when forging well up | to the leader a stray dog on the oonrßS caused i him to break badly, and he never properly recovered, Madora coining in about two chains ahead, followed by Lignite, the race uofc proving of any interest. Time—st47f • Dividend—£2l9a. Distbiot Handicap (saddle), of2o aova 5 second horse 2 soys from -the stake* two miles 24 Mr H H SbatfpHn's b m Scottish Lass, svrs, iOaeo (Sharplin junr) 1 87 Mr W Begg'o bnt Eatipo, Bged, scr, (Harold) 2 57 Mr J Smith's bg G&mb'er, aged . 2eeos ,„ „«. (McOonachie) 3 tBQ WhttfcMaQaem (McOonoohie 19St»B(S«

by, 16?ec{0wue ), alio started. Scottish Lasa maintained a lead through out, followed < a fhe first touod by Wharfda'.e and Bf"n8 f"n Thy, and the two leading horses keptoomp i.> oa the second round in this order, when Wharf dale broke and Katipo took second pUce with Gamber third. Scottish Lass cams in an easy winner by over 100 yards. Tima—-5.36§. D.vldend~£3 17s [ Lagmhok Handicap ■{^arnasij of 50 eovs; l second horse 7 aovs from tha stake j for j J horses that can trot 5.30 or under, Two miles IRENK  .. .. 1 ST. SIMON ... .- 2 LINWOOD „, ... I?.. 3 A protest was lodged against Irene for inconsistent running, bat was dismissed by qhe stewards. Tims—-523 Diridend—l9a. Wikchmobe Handicap (saddle), of 25 bovh ; oca mile VALOR ...  .. I FANNYWOOD ... .. 2 Time—2 25. Dividend—lßs,

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Christchurch, Murch 28 This morning is fine aud the tracks are in good order, Somerled beat Scottish Minatrel over six furlongs la 2 mio 18seo ; Glenogle went seven furionga on graaa, lmin 32§3ee, a good gallop j GSenadale easily beat O'annie chial over a mile and a quarter in 2min 14-§ Beoa ; Benzoin was too good for Rougemont ovor six furlongs taking Imin 19aeo ; Hyp notist ran six furlongs in lmin 2isec; Cameo did a good gallop of a mile in Imin 47^?eo on the plough | Cadet pining in for the last five furlongs. After breakfast Mai tnftbeafe Miltaryeix furlongs on plough ia Irnin 18Jitee ; Calibre was too s;cod for Oavuiry over bix furlong* oa grass, in lmin 23iec ; Cora Lion did a good giliop of fix furlongs on graf«. lmifc 17 § eoi; Strath* nairn beat Magnificent over seven furlong! in Jmiu 34« fes; Heimota gailoked half » mi < | m grass in 51^8608, Lady Dandas takitif 51g tot a Btmilar journey ; Haku beat St Hario by seven furlongs on the gran in lmin 32^ c; Formosan sprinted three furlongs ji» 398 ec; Scotch Mist beat |Wee i'rappie over half a mile on grass in 51 aeaj Margo, Sho^un, Brhtol," Skobeleff, j Field Eo«e, Siege Gun, San R«mo, Bonn- Ipa te, Rex 11, Oyfltor, C nnde^oyo, Vulcar, B'anford Clanburn, and Hermit w«re given fc-ady canterbury. s I ASHBTTHTON BOROUGH FCHOOL-At the | HeadrxuHtei'.H request a r>umber of ladies assembled at the tchool yesterday afternoon to cot'sider matters in cont;tc!ioa with the proposed Conversez one and Hobby Show, in aid of the eehool funds. A large and iiiflisntia! Committee of management was formed, the carrying out of details beiDg left in the hands of heads of departments, one lady volunteering tooo!!<?o; I'ian pic'i're> and curioa for the art gallery, another to look after refreshments, others undertaking management of a needlework stall (plain and fuCyjfLwer *nA lolly stalls, bran tub, glp say tent, etc. it is proposed to r-pj?n the Hohby Show about the end of Jun», acd it is hoped that a!l parents and children will cooperate withlhestuffandcommittenof man agemtint in making ihe whole affair & gigantic success, 'iheschool deserves well of the Aehburton public, and we hope they will show their appreciation of the good work done by giving their fulle&b and most enthusiastic support) to the undertaking.

MINING.

United Press Aeaociation~By Electric Telegraph Dunedin. March 27. Ab tho Lawrence Assenptrient Court the Gold Q.ieen DrerfuinK Company objected to tho va'ua ion of £SCOO on their oltkirn, which at the last yearly valuation waa-only asse-aed at £2000 Dredging operations enmmenced in Jaly but no dividend has yet bt'en paid. Mr Stratford reduced tho valuation to £3000, taking tho value of shares at, 32s during January; He hold that the dredge enhanced the clam's value. The Centra! Electric dredge washed up for 55c2 14 !wt Dunedin, March 28 Sake:—Alpine Cmsols, 4U 9t;2Arrow Junction, 22a 6d, 21s; PobfOn No 2 12', 12-s 3d, 12s 6J; Electric Kxtenderi, 44a, 46?, 46^ 6rl, 47r61, 48b, 48s 6^ 48s 93, 49j; Electrio, 50 ; Pourteen Mile Beach, 31,; Gentle Annie, 42 ,41a 6d; Golden Bed, 21f; Grey River Oonaolidated, 139 3d; Kelly ani Caaey, 34a 9d, 34a 6d, 34913 d, 34a, 33e 95; Magnetic, 30e; North Beach. 3.*; Pactolua, 28s 6d, 28*; Hichardß Baach, 4s; River Mo'yneux, 28 6d; ' hree Mile Greeoetone. 21s; Waimamn 255.

The Vincenb Extended dredge is working very emoothfy, as is a'ao the Vincent dredge, The Cromwell dredge has started work, after repairing all last week The A'piue No 2 dredge is still busy opening out. Her return this week should be fairly good The While Star dredge has bad a satiefac tory trial, but it will be a few days before ahe will be at regular work Thfl, Cardrona No 1 dredga continues on the promising wash. (She has been obtaining gold from the wash raised, but the gold is considered too fine for the lead, and Is iooked upon as an outside run. The dredge is making over to the Criffel Face side of the valley, as the prospects in that direction are improving Tacon's Oardrona dredge ia reported to have struck similar wash to what the Cardror>a No 1 is raising. If this is confirmed the outlook for Cardrona is brightening The Perseverance Gold Dredging Company have declared a dividand (the fourth) of 2a per share, add the Xuapeka Dredging Company a dividend (the 13th) of la per share

THE ASHBtJRTOH GtJAKDIAft i THURSDAY, MARCH 2s, 1001.



NEW ZEALAND INbUBANCB COMPANY. FIRE & MARINE. Tl/TKSSRS MCOLL BROS. h»vibg b««l appointed Sole Agent for this Company for Ashbtirlon and Surrounding Districts,. Peliey Holders will in future kindly pay Premiimi to them. Mbssbs Nicoll Bbos. will be plicsti t« supply all ceoe««ary information to lattadtag insHrers. A W PARSONi, Mmagtr Christohurch, 11th March, 1901 3 IS NEW ZEALAND IMOitANCS 00MPAN1. E6TA»t-ISHEO ... ... IS6§ CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest OohtflM Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capita! and Beserve*, $400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Albo,— Bisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted At lowest current rates nicollTbrof., Agenti JANiiS B*KERT Fokkishibs Warehouse, (&avelock Street; TTE guarantees to sell at OhristchoraV SPORT. &PORT. i-FOBT, GUNS. GUNS GUKS. HARDiFy BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAND, direct from the Vfaciifocluterc, a large Cooiignm«nt of the Fairioua NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. L"»rge furpHes »!s>o arriving of Eley't Amberite, Blue Sbuiju. Kynrck's Kcbtlt, eto. Special clearance of Wire C«rtridgt* y owing to being overstocked. G U N F, GUNS. For Firsi-clasß Guns, at a low price, gfy« as a trial ; our prices defy competition. i.iiTNS of alt mikes REPAIRED and pal in firit'O'ase order by a Prautical Gunsmith. Addieaa— HABDLEY BBOB> TO LET. AFOOR-FOOMED Cottage at H»mpf Bte id. Rent, 6s 6d per week. V FERRIMAN FOR~SALEi ~ NOKTH »AST BELT I HAVE received instructions from Mb J. Matnaed to Hell h's very detirab!* Property situated on the North E»t6 Town Belt comprising one half Acre seotirn, Bpon whioh is erected a very convenient Dwelling House j two half Acre sections adjoining, running through from the Be'fc to PrieeeM Street, and one half acre section feeing th« Beit Mr Maynard has decided to Self, and • reasonable Price will be accepted to effect* speedy ea'e gFKRRIMAN WHY have to pay for other people** debts when you can get tpemt value for Cifh at Geobgk Duncan amsCOc Gheap Cajh Drapers and Clothier*. 8p»«M Bargains, Special Bsreainf— Qrty Qnlme* 2id White do 2%*, Art MusUdb 2| t or«tmiMi 3}d, Linen Tabling llftd, Brown T»fk Towels 3jd, White do 6}dl, Lace CarMm^ taped edges, charmicg destine, It M, It lid, 2a 3d, 3s 3d, uo to 15s, Toilet Covtn B^d, Antimacoesnrs 7^d. White Satin Qailti from 4s 6d, Honeycomb do 4s 9d, Cotoiwi dn 2s 3d, American Leather llsd, Tiflkißf !)UNCAN&CO, READY MONEY DRAPIKS, TANORED STREET COME ONE! COME ALL! AND pay a vliifc to the PEOPLES* IRONMONGER, where you wiiljpfc prompt) and court?ous attention, combined with pood v*lue for your tnoDpy. LOCAL AGENT FOR Shacklock's 9 Orion,' Barninghamt, Xeaiaa dia, Scott's Atlas, and Storrier'e Champjeat RANGES, Registrar Grates, with tiles or plain ENAMELLED MANTEL PIECB& FENDERS Sc FIRE IRONS Jusfc landed a splendid lot of Fpadef, Shovels, Digging Forks, Drags, Eto, Pi#B|k> Leading and Back Chains. CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest and Best Selected stock In Aehburton County, at lowest prises. GUKSI GUNS! GUNS! CARTEIDGBS! CAB TBIDGES I CARTRIDGES t Eley's Universal, Blue and Smokeless, »1m OLUB and KYNOOHS'. YjuwiUefcve money and please me if ye only call, inspect, and erquire prices, with* out being pressed to buy, G. MEDDINb, Address— Barnetii Street, opposite Arcade. ___ Rooms in the Arcade Apply to >T. BULLOCK



PRIZE DUOKS. FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin Duck*, from finrt pr*ze •tock, 5» each Apply H 6 Berryman, Aehburfon 2 219 * ~¥cDi NALD& COY TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Oonttqu mcc of having comparatively ' ' NO BAD Dgfirs | r*») 4(1 NO OLD STOCK I 4-i 111 NO MISS FITS I did" , WE can rffer yon a Splendid Suit at the above figure. 3 160 LADIES ! /~1 KNUINK Tai.or-tnadeCo«tßmp«, Habiis VJT Jick'tr, Riinproof Mantles to, mai'e in mrai<iir<Mn the Itteet Styles andnewert Material*. Fit nnd wctknisnahip guatai - teed. GENTLKMhN ! We navp just opened rut ex B.B'Rangn tira' a lurge Shipment nf Not* Winter Goods We respectfully in vito in^jifocfor of our j new Worrt'd ond Vttunn Suitiogc, Scrues, J Scotch, Irish, and Went of Kn^laod and New Zit*]:\i\d Twt>eds, Mcltnnp, Beaverp, Tenf tisns, New Rainproof Covert Coatingt, real 1 Doanj brook ' Irish Pricz a, Ac. Suits »o • measure from £3. Trousers from 15?, Our motto ta always ' Satisfaction !' CKAIGHEAD A BEBRYMAN The leading Tailori 9s Outfitters ' Ashburton ST. BTBP HEN'S OHU BO H Aahburton. PALM SUNDAY (March 3!) | 830 am—Holy Communion ' 11 a m—M»tins, Litany, and Sermon Ss 30 p m— Children's Service s 4 p m—Holy B*pti=m • 6.30 p m—Kveniong and Sermon, R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A, J . Vicar l RASTER CARDS, EASTER CARDS. Nice selection now to hand. The practice of sending Easter Cards i« growing in popularity la the larger centres. Also to hand—New Goods in Fancy Glassware, Photo Frames; Pursit. Perfatnery, Birthday Gardr, Indoor Games (for Winter evenings}, Framed Pictures, etc. '&. T. H. WILLIAMS, East Strut*. ANDREW ORR. JMMENSE ARRIVALS J Of New Autumn Goods* NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLE I*, NEW CORSETS, NEW DRE-S GOODP, NEW BILKS, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH PLANNELB, NEW BLANKETS NEW CARPEM NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING 1 EPABTMifiNT. BEST SCOTCH, IRI3H, It ENGLISH SUITS MADE FKOM «3 Smi Fit akd Stylb'Perfect. DEESBMAKING DEPABTMENT, Giving the utmost satisfaction. Ordkrs Turhid Out With Dbspatoe ANDREW ORR.



M. & T. HAVE ABE NOW * NOW OPENED SHOWING Seasonable Goods for the Autumn, TjiAOH AND EVEBY DBPAKTMENT IN THBIB EXTENSIVE PREMISES BEING FOLLY EQUIPPED FOR AN EARLT AND HEAVT SKASOfI'S BUSINESS. IMITOJSELL AND TURNER, THL. DRAPERS-



DATID THOMAS ABOADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, t MARCH^29, (1901. MY4JNEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date,^for which I am now'receiving entries. D. THOMAS, 2 207 Auctioneer. fFIHE Reoognesed High Grade Bicycle of the World is the 111 lIU -11 llllHlllilll. Built in Coventry and Birmingham by the World's LARGEST CYCLE BUILDERS, the RUDGE-WHITWORTH CO., Ld. The enormous popularity of the above [ make of machines, may be gathered from the fact that) there are 1000 Ructge-Whitworth Bioycles built per week. Second Hand Bicjcles taken ac parb payment. i A«ENT> CITY CYCLE WORKS, Burnett) Stamt, ASHBUBTON. COMPARE 4UJY TEA AT Agy PRICE ggA W f/r2/4 2/8 o § zq O °' H6lO m, h -I fZT 3 PH g. * 1 a *« s« S. "^ " * a 5 g to



FOR SALE ONE-EIGHT Acre end House of Sve rooms Bathroom, Scullery, etc. This is a model home, and if you are in need of auoh, my advice ia inspect this property at once. Full particulars on application! F. FERRIMAN, LAUD AND ESTATE AftJENr. FORSALEI ~~ SHEEP FARM OF 1252 IS 1252 OITTJATEX) aboub four miles from a> Rail- O way Station, divided into eleven paddocks, good Farmhouse of 8 rooms, Scullery and Pantry, Stable, Woolthed, Sheep Yards, and Dip. with County Water Baoei. Foil partlowkrs f arnhhei oq appUcation T T BULLOCK.



Full partlculftrs on appliefttion. F. FEKRIMAN, Land aai Estate Agent. EAMPSTBAD. FOR BALB I| ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Xbave for ml* «good Home near the Public BohooL The house contains six rooms, Scultary, and detached Wnshouse. There is also a convenient stable. The Garden is well planted with fruit trees in j full bearing. Easy termß may bo arranged for the purchase of this property, F FERRIMAN, i Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. npiOWN Sectional 745 *nd 746, situated In X Peters Street with House cf six rooms bathrooms eto. The property is situated within « few minutes walk of the Railway Station, and ie worth your immediate atten tion. F. FIRRIMAN, Laud and Estate Agonr.



F. FERRIMAN I ALLENTON. fIIENDERS are invited for leasing 7 aerei X of rich gardening or grazing land at AHenton for a term of three or five years. The Property in gHuated within a few chaine of the Town Belt and its position makes ib convenient for »Irno«t any purpose. Tenders close on TUESDAY, April 2nd next),



TBMUKA [ BICYCLE CLUB. A NNUAL BPORTS MEETING. EASTER MONDAY. OPENING OP NEW ASPHALT TRACK ENTBIRS close on SATURDAY, March 30, at 9p m. las will entar for all Cycling Events. R. CULLEN, 3238 . Hon. Secretary TENDERS FOR LEASE. BUOOLEUCH ESTATE. MESBBB Jamis Stagkhouse and WiLiiiAM Morgan, the Trustee* tinder ih« will of the l»te John Mobsan Fcrzb, deceased, invite Tenders for LEASE of his WELL-KNOWN SHEEP RUN, Sit CASE AT BUCOLKUCH, MOUN3J SOMERB, In the Provincial District of Canterbury, EITHER IN ONE LOT OR IN PARCELS, »s follows :— A. B> V LOT 1 ... ... 5299 2 26 LOT 2 ... ... 37 1 21 LOT 3 ... ... 1116 3 36 Total ... ... 6454 0 3 The Improvements include a large New Dwelling Housp, Woolshed, Dip, Sheep Yards, and Men's Cottages, all in perfect condition, the whole forming one of the beat stations in New Zealand. Full particulars and conditions may be obtained either •>(> the Office of the under signed or tub Bticcletioh. Tenders, accompanied by a marked cheque for 10 per cent of the annual rental tendered, addressed to the Executors of the late J M Fubze, deceased, and endorsed " Tender for Lease,' will be received up to 11 am on SATURDAY, the 6fch da/ of APRIL, 1901, &b the Office of the undersigned. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WED BISHOP, Solicitors fo the Executors, ■ 189, Hereford Street, Christchuroh. 3239 ""LONG BEACH ROAD DISTRICT mENDERS are invited to be sent in not JL later than FRIDAY, April 12tb, from persons willing to do the maintenance work on the roads in the above district. The lowest or sny tender will not necessarily be accepted. Cnnditionß may be seen at the office 0 the Board, Burnett Strefc. A'hburton. O E FOOKB k SON, 3 226 Tlprks L'ngheach Road Board PIANOFORTK, THEORY BARMONY Ernest Etnp^on, 0.T.A8. CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa J led Hoard of the Royal College of Music and • he Rayul Acidemy of Music. London), ie prepaml to rece;ve pupila fer the a'bovr. Rorim above Mr H i\l Jonea, Eaa Stree



IN BANKRUPTCY In the District Court of Ashbur ton h olden at Aahburbon. la the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of John Stephens, of OCiowald, Black smith. mENDERS will be reoeived by the X Undersigned up to BATURDAY, the 30bh msb ab 12 o'clock NOON, for the Book Debts in ibis Estate, particulars of which can be obtained from the Deputy Assignee, to whom Tenders must bo addressed, and marked • Tender.' The highest or any Tender nob necessarily accepted JOHN DAVISON, 3 241 Deputy OffioialAssignee FUNERAL NOTICE. npHB Frieads of the late Mr Wiluam X Giles, of Wakanui, are respectfully Informed that his Funeral will move from the County Hospital on SATURDAY 30th msb, at 1 p m for the Asbburbon OemeSiery BAKER BROS, 3 244 Undertakers MISS CARSON, ' MUSIO TEACHER, Oorner Willß and William Streets. MONEY TO &END od Freehold Security, ir sums to suib borrowers Apply to MR O, W PURNELL. Solicitor 2005 t^ontgoitery's BuUcUugß



MRS ALCOHN is now showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Drese Goods, &o» Special —New Millinery, latest styles, Paris Models Felt, Velvet and Straw Hate, Ribbons, Feathers, Quills, Flowers, Ac, Gloves, Furs and Umbrellas OOTS I Boote Boots Nothing but) Boots a*-.—Mbixob's Zealandia Borb Store, Taoored Street) WANTED— Gentlemen to know that the Tailoring department is giving every satisfaction for fit »nd style. Suits to measure from £3 3». Sootoh, Irish, and West of England Tweeds,—A NDRHW Obb. ,___.L2o. local industry.— We employ more bauds than any Cycle Shop In AshbHrton.—EoiiiPSK Ctcle Co. "OMD BIRD BlOToTiFiarribuilt t» win, and built to lait—EoMySß Cjolb Co, Agents | BIG Bargain Saie is a continuous sucsess at Duncan and Co, the noted Cheap Cash Draper The unanimous verdict is that we give far better value for Cash than , the large and pretentious establishments at Christchurch. How ie it done; simply because our expenses are ftmall, and being direct oaeh importers, enables us to sell at bedrock prices. Ail are invited to come and judge and ooropara our prices /IOLONIAL^TwiU Blankets, Ooloflial \J Twill Biankets-^Extraordinary good value. Why pay more. Note—Speoial Winter prices for threequarter Beds 13s 6d, were 18a 6d ; lull size 19a 6d» were 25s 6d ; extra big size, now 28a 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at George Duncan & 00, noted Cheap Cash Draperß,t£ancred Street,epposite roade



WANTED Known—That we expect an early Winter, and fortunately are quite prepared for it. Everything seasonable for Ladies' and Gentleman's wear now showing in our spacious premise*-— Mitchell and Turner, 'he Drpers TWT ANTED Known—That everything * necessary to comfortably and fashionably c'othe the outer man, we do and do vre.ll. Every description of Clothing in Rtoek and to measure, at Mitchell and Turner's, The Clothiers C^ O TO Bardlet Bros, for Ironmongery, X Tinware, and Bruahware ; Mantle Pieces from 24?, Register Grates from 16s, Ranges from 60s /CARBIDE, Carbide-For Bike Lamps, j\J Carriage Lamps, and for House LiehHnK, etc, at Ohristchurch prices \\J AJSTED — Everyone to Try the '< y R vpH Shirt Gloss ; tho best and he cheapest linen glaz* in the market BK i-URE you atk for tie Rapid f-hiit Gloss, and take no other. All loading Grofiers IT I i Wonderful how nice your rfhirt j . will lock after asm:* tho limpid Shirt | Glose j rpENDERS Wanted— For tho weariug of .!_ t.wo thou>>atid pairs 0 .'Bootß. Apply to J Mellob, Tuncred Street WINDSOR MAGAZINES fnr Peb ruary—Jußtice of Revenge, Con quest of London, Cakes and Ale, FWsteps of a Throne, Idylls of the Sea (Bullei), In Kedat'a Tents, Angel and the Demon, Tommey and Oriz i, ©to., Roberta of Pretoria, Transvaal from Within,. Dooley in Peace and War, Sb Winifred, and others in cheap edifcionp.— H M JONES GEa"l>umiAN &~co~ Tancred Street. Al VALUK in Men'a Colonial Tweed Sac Suits, splendidly finished, stylish 1 cut, and give satisfaction in wear ; price 37» 6rl, fqual to any Snita to measure at9Cb; Colonial Tweed Troueere 7s 6d, Imported do 5b 9d, Moletkin do 5s 9i, Beaverekin do 6a lid, usual price anywhere 83 6d, Boys' Melville Suite from 8a 6d; Men'a Merino Socka 6d ; Co'onial Ribbed Knitt do 1011, Turkey Red Handkerchiefs 3 for Ib; a nice variety of Shirts and Tie?, Collars, Braces, etc, at— [GEORGE DUNCAN & CO, Tancred Street;, opposite Arcade.



TT^ANTED—Ladies to inspeot 350 New V * Jackets, M»nt!ee, and Capes, aloo a beautiful selection'of New Millinery, Corsets and Dress Materials.—-Andbbw Obb. 3 201 ANTED to 5e11—275 Pairs oMSest Colonial Blanket*, grar.d van* 1, made to my own order. Also Gsntlemea's Waterproof Coats in ail shapes, including Chester and Hopetown.—Asdbew Ore. • 5 202 WANTED Known — That Mitchell and Toknkb ure showing Special Novelties in Suede Gloves, Press Trimmings, Blouee Goods, and lavishing models in Millinery



REPAIRS ! Bep»irs.The best in Ash burton,at—Mjoxob'B Zaalandia Boot Store ANTED KNOWN-That Uellob's Zealandia Boot Store ts the oheapnat and best boot shop in Aehburton. SALE —Fancy Work, Silks, Arapene i Per lines, Canvas, Berlin Woo'h, Linens and Stamped work generally, all reduced during Mbs Algorn's Sale T~~HB R^pid ~Llihtnlng~Sllirt "GUm works, woQders. Try a fin ; it will mora than pay yon 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koo&ibah and Benjamin Gum «o to Ashbobton O^OlFKnow^bat a ChUdUoiald take a Red Bird Bicycle to pieces and put it together again, which is a point mechani cally in the righb direotlon. FARMERS and others, prepare for the Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful 1 Acetylene &*e t Estimates giren by Habdlet Bbos. —-■ — ■ NEVER Mind—Da Wet or~Botha— about Kruger, but get your House fitted up with Hot and Gold Wafcer. Satisfaction guaranteed by Eardley Bros.



THE MissEi Page have on hand a large aaßorbmpnb of Eogfish Confectionery. Cadbury's Chocolates & specialty* All Fruits in season obtainable at The Ariel Confectionery, East Streeb DlFWhere, oh where J8~bhe""beBt"Boo6 Shop? Why MsiiLOß's Zealandiaßoot Store, ot course.



TO LET, DWELING of Six Rooms, also Stable, bogather with 2 acres of land fronting Charles Street, AUenton, and near the Woollen Factory ; Rental 7s 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb TINWALD. SQUARE Dwelling House of Five Rooms, Scullery, Pantry, &c, fronting Mc- Murdo Street, together with | of on Acre of Land. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agenfe ' " "IvXnted "TTACANOIES for Three or Four perma 1 V nent Gentlcmon Boarders. Terms very moderate —Commercial Hotel 3 230 A' ls¥SPliCT^¥La~YotmK Man~re quirca Board and Lodgings in ft Comfortable Home, central, Apply—J.O.W, this Office stating terms 3 245 QST^ljongliaired Baardy Pup, black and ten yellow face ; name "Glen." Communicate wlbh J. GMgg, Longbeach. i _ 3-2 dO PRIMITIVE Mebbodiat Churoh—The Rev Sharp (Geraldine) will preach the Sunday School Anniversary services ob Eaatcg Sunday 3_J42 'fpRBSH Soles and all kinds of fronh fish F by Expreaa To-NIGHS at J H Jewitb, Fißhmonger and Poulterer, opposite Mail Offioe. .



O. Maunos, D. Paterson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser* of Canterbury. MACKUS, PATERSOM AND CO Gold Dredging Beokers, 208 High Street, Uhriatchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given an Otago and West Const Dredging Claims. Mr Olof Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on the Moiyneux River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq. Asbburton Re resentative



The Fbisco Mail -The Ban Francisco Mitii arrived by the oxpresjd from the north sod wai promptly sorted.*' Ihdosxbies anb Commerce De?abxmbnx. —It is icmoared that Mr GoW, traveller for Messrs J Eatfcray and Sons, Dunedia, has base offered the appointment of Secretary of ihs Industries »od Oomtneroe Department. The Government desire him to take up the appointment m from April Ist. SWBEVE6S iKtBEPBIBE.—It would appear that Bnroef t street v becomiug a formidable tlf»l of East street in the matter of business Every no* aD^ then ;we have to obroniole new buildings *od ' other improvements in Burnett Street and East street will certainly hftvn to " look to its laurels " Mosera Mit chell * Ttira»E have done mtuoh to iaoraase the Smportaooe of the format street &a a. bm iusM o»otr«, And the manner in which their god>d« »se displayed attracts visitors on Tuos dayis «n<3 Sftiioredaya. Their new advertise meat «nder tba beading •Mfc W' indicates fcteftt tbti enterprising firm ietendi to keep