T© Captain Rassell—he was not m*x@ o£ (Way faopietl country where white hboir had prowd effootivo. Jam«tt Wslliuma Faulkner, wire worker &n& g*ltmh&r, said federation would not affects Met trads. Hi® masketw^B at bin dooir, and he aompeteS againeb the world.

THE LATEST

Visit of tha Bsir Apparent . _^. — ; — THE ISOORT ARRANGEMENTS United Press Asaociattoa—By Bleotrlo Telegraph—Oopyright) (Rtoetod Wakapaaka Feb 13, 9 6 a m t&lu effien 1G 5 am Lohdon, Feb. 12 It it reported- la Portsmouth fcbafc the King. «&3 Qiaeea Inteai to witness the clepftrlife ©I the Daka and Duchess of York, The Obtinnel Bqatinvn will 1 wcort the Ophir from . England to | trib?'*ltar. - The Mediterranean Squad ton Accompanies through the Meditei retuaftio to Malta and Port Said. Torpedo iiilroyera will gaard the Ophir through flw fines canal, and the craiaerß St ■ Ctoorgd'ftnd Jano, which leave England on .March lltb, will escort the Royal "yacht'froDEl''Sn«i! Io Periin, where the Basis Indian Squadron takes over the iiity and ■ continues the escort to New Guinea, where the Australian Squadron takes charge and convoys to Sydney.

SOUTH AFRICA

THE BUITISM AND THE BOND

THE BOEBS.' IN A FIX,

Unitei Presß ABaoolatioD—By Electris

Telegraph—Copyright

Received WakapuskaFeb IS, 913 am, This Office 10 59 a m London, February 12 Mr OhamberkiD, m approving of 1 Sir Alfred Milner'a reply to the resolution ftdbpted by the Africander Bond Coug«88 recently held ab Worcester, at'AScd that the imperial Goveroment does not intend to alter ita declared policy m South Africa. The Republics wars responsible for the adoption of inch a policy. ' The Standard's Pretoria correspon dent; states that great consternation eziatu acaongst the Boer leaders on the confines of Swaziland, for fear they will bu'compelled to abandon a huge convoy a'Jid guns or risk & general engagement.

RECRUITING IN AUSTRALIA

Ricelvefl Wakspuaka Feburary 11, 9 46 a rr> Chit Office 10 15 a tn) Melbourne, Feb 12 The Minister for Defence has received a cable from the Imperial authorities ftikimg Co be allowed to recruit a thmmtii. mounted constabulary for Strath Africa within the OomaaoQ" wt)&lt;b. Ho terms are stated. Beisbane, Feb 13 Govermmeßt has offered to send more troops to South Africa.

MORE ENTERIC VICTIMS

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Peb 13 & cable message from the High Com* missions!-, Capetown of yesterday's date, aaye fcbsb Corporal Parkinson, of the Third Contingent), hailing from Kaituoa, died of •Bterlc favsr on tho 6th ; Trooper EOF Yon DadeUztn (third contingent), Napier ; and Private Koberts .(fifth contingent) Nftison, are dangerously Hi at Pretoria The Premier has received a cablegram from the lPremior of Tasmania to the effect that Sergeant Challia, of the Fourth Cootiagsni-, who was received Into Hobart hospital when reaarclng to New Zealand by the Kaiiimta, had developed severe typhoid fever. Private Sasrle (fifth contingent) la progressing aatisfactcrily. His case is tnftterifi,

Riots and Discontent in Spain

Uaited Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Reoeired Wakapuak* Feb 13, 919 am, Thii Office 10 16 a m Madrid, February 12 Antt-Jeeniat riots have taken place at Madrid, Valencia, Granada, and Qliewhere In Spain. Qreat discontent prevail! on acconnt of tho approaching marriage of the Infanta Harm Delas Mercedeij Princeas of Amsfearhs, with Frlnce Oharlee, the (second son of Ooaut Oteerta, of tho Neapolitan Royal

The Federal Campaign

United Preia Association—by Eieotrio telegram—Copyright

fteoeired W»kapuaka Feb 13, 932 a m, This oflSne 9 52 a m Melbourne, Feb 18 Messrs Barfcon, Kingston, and Drake addressed-& large meeting m the Town Hali her?. Mr Barton ipoke m advocacy of the Trans-Continental Railway development m the Northern Twritorj. The aetts to be Introdacod would effectually minimise and speedily put a atop to the Introduction of A«»feio8 8 aa diitingiiiahed from Sooth Boa Islanders m which case the advance would be by gradual steps to a point where the importation of Kanaka labor would be abolished.

Home and Foreign

United Press Assooiabioa—By Eieotrio Tslograph—Copyright

Rec»l?ed Wskßpcak* Feb 13, 11 20 a m t This offioe 11 55 a m LORD BOSEBERY. London, Feb 12 lord Rosebery bus annoaooed that he has fevered his connection with all party orgaaitfttloms. The intimation was contaioad io » commanication declining an invitation to become Preaidenb of the Bristol Liberal Olpb,

Australian.

Baceived Wakapnaka Feb 13, 9 39* m, ThisOffioa 10 32»m THE KANAKA LABOR QUESTION. Brisbane, February 13 A masting of sugar maaafßCtarera carried a resolution deploring Mr Barton's statement Ihhb he intended bo abolish tho K&naka labor If lanoiiooed by the Federal Feriismenb, »nd if b« other aliens are to b» allowed to do Work (a fcha m%*i indmttf It must speedily b« Si'tiagaisiaed, WBBTIIALIA. -PB»fh, Febraary 13 Sir John Fernsfc hrn resigned the State Pwplirshfp.. Mr {Tbronei,. Minister of Lands, hu bsejj eafcrußted with tb& foranation of» Ministry. A CommfsßioQ bm been appoiated to «nqulr« Into ths Oolli« coal difficulty. Meantime, the men wtuita to work at old pAteiii

WftSs'i" Wovm Figa »t« moat efefcive Wifl not 'mphiumi % übiidrat bbrivaj after |ftk)a' tlaara. Price, Is

MR SEDDON ON DEFENCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Tslpgraph Weilisgtcw, February 13 The Premier, epeaking at a banquet to the' Imperial officers, said the time was ripe for askiag the Imperial authorities to strengthen the Australian equ&dEoot New Zealand would have to iead the way its this as m other projdctß. 1! extra coatribaliojas were , required the colony would willingly pay them. He repeated a former statement that he did nob appiove of a standing army, but would strengthen the Volunteer system.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—Uy Electric Telegraph Ohbistchuroh, February II A meeting of the Jubilee Memorial Committee yesterday reported tbnti £800 was available and £2000 wan requireito complete the *t&tis« of the Qaefira. Ib was fully decided to eat! an sating of sabaoriberi to oomider the b»«ti meras of ruising the b&kaot and fixing the site of the statue. Danktibke, February 13 W DarviH, proprietor ot tfae Poet Ofßoo hotel, Fox ton, died ftCtddenly here this snornlDe :

SUPREME COURT

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph AUCKLAND Fflb 13 In the Supreme Court Jsmaa Patrick Long; who pleaded guilty to {several charges of for gery of billi,, was sentenced to five yearn hard labor on each charge, sentences cob' current). Tho total amount) involved was ftboab £2000 Chbistcbuboh Feb 13 la the Supreme Court, William John Kinley, Thomas Olark, and George Hayden were charged with Setting down ft Unit wheel at Lytteltop on New Ye vr'a morning, and thereby seriously damaging it. The jury retnrned » verdlot) of guilty againßfc Kinley *nd Haydeo, and the prisoner* were remaoded for ssnteace. Olark was di»o'i»rged John Richinoad was charged with indecent assault m carnally knowing a girl aged fifteen and a half. A. verdict of guilty was returned, and sentence was deferred, W J Kinley was sentenced to b'x' iv oaths for damaging a ferrla wheel, Geo. Hajden beirg admittad to twelve monfchV probation, Napier, Februury 13 . Honi Pot©, wa§ found guilty of false pretences and practising witchcraft at Wairoa, and sentenced to six months' imDi-iaonmenfc

Sad Case of Poisoning

United Press Assooifttion—By Electric Telegraph UISBORNK, Feb 18 At the inquest on Emma Biddle, aged 30, ab Te Araroo>, a verdscb w»a returned that deceased died from the effects of carbolic add, taken m a fie of temporary insanity •

A Marine Enquiry

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Dunedin February 13 A 6 the marina enquiry into the drowning of Gustaf Walilberg, the sailor lost «>ver board from the schooner Zior, »t Qtsgo Emda oa December Ist), th« Court found the captain blameworthy for not having life buoy* on board, Ther® was nob sufficient evidence to show that) the captain was made aware thab thai mm wae aubj cb to fits, or otherwise unable to perform his dutlei aa an able bodied seaman. The oaptaia was ordered to pay the costa of the enquiry. Gisborne. Feb 13 An enquiry has been held today by the Collector of Cautorna, into the stability of the ship Grace Harwar, whioh recently had a severe experience on her passage up the coast. All the evidence went to show that ballast was Buffiaieafc, that the vessel was Dot tender, bat thoroughly ffcfi under canvao, and that more bailaet could not have obviated damage to the vessel, which wat attribated to meeting a tidal -nave.

Sporting.

THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP.

Melbourne, Feb 12 IRiinfurly hag been scratched for the Newmarket Handicap. Advance hu been backed for £1500, at 100 to 10.

CANTERBURY JOOKEY CLUB.

Chbistchukoh, February 15 Only tk few gallops of interest were raoofded this morniog. Ilex showed more pace than Dundee over half » mile; St. HohaW beat Golden Bull* for the same distance ; Paladin beat Btr&thn»ira over six furlongs m 1.13 ; Cherrystone went * mils m 1.48; Cora Lion ha.!! a mile m Slseos. Battler bstt Tramor over the i»me distonQ*. Tba meeting of the Canterbury Jooksy Olub ia oreftting little interest. The Mid summer Handicap may be won by Paladin, the Middle Pack Plate by Mr Stead's selected.

TARANAKI RACES

Hew Plymouth, February 13 There is splendid weaifaer for the fitat day of the T*raD»ki moBO. Following are ranlti: — Stiwabdb' Handicap—Okoari 1, Fall Cry 2, C&lqeolari* 3. Time—l.3o Biu-ideatl— £1 11s . " Hbnui Hack—'Slj Andrs I, Saltaioa 2, Royal Flash 3. Time—l6i DiYidend— m 19s Hiobdlbs—Waiwera 1, Whetu 2. Tim«— 3,554. Dividend~£3 14s.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not bold cmrcslves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents THE ABHBURTON BRASS BAND. TO THE EDITOR Sib,—The public have every reason to appreciate your action m this matter »i well a« "A ciißgusted Bandsman" and «'An ex Bandsman" for their part. It is as open secret that our hand is nob what it ought to be,aad the sooner it la re cognised the better. Some action should be taken by the public to put it m a better way, whether it should! betaken over 'and made an up to date borough band,li a qaeutioawhioh it well worth a little attention. I have had some little txperience o! the way bands ara run m England a&d elsewhere, and the old plan of advertiiiag for a capable man to take charge of a band to find work for him is still to the fore In the Old Country. Why could we not do the same thing m Ashburton ? X hope the band will rise to the occasion te give tbe reply your leader deserved,and after potting its rafcl position before the public, something might be done to help forward tm anet which is well deserving of public support. Along with many others I have had the pleasure of seeing cur Aahburton colonial Tommies at church parade, once or twice lateijr, and it would Bot be out of place for me to draw a comparison between the parade with the band and the other one on the Snada.y after the death of our late beloved Queen without the baad. The Volunteers, too, should not be behind m assisting, for it might be reasonably expected to be of. great assistance to them,. I hear with regret thai the local Sports Association hat) engaged an outside band, foecswje, through being sun ported by lite country, it; can come for ten shillings lens than our town band. Thin may bs an aotlora of which our Association may feel prood, seeing that thin money comes principally from this town, and further, as I bavo been led to underntand that several of our bandsmen contribute to the funds of tbe Atsociatloo through the various athletic societies. | have taken ooaside?able trouble to glean somti information as 60 the position oftb* band., and find ib «« far from fehe tnotiey making club you would have .us baSiava m tbe membe^ Q»ve atlll to> reo»i?e icfflpaymeiits for the tuiauat advancsd ton tbe

to keep tha brad together, Thuti the b»nd li on the verge of brwking up is not «i very great aeeret, and I would like to point out to the public before the worit routi, that) Aihburton will be tha very much to be pitied if it h&s to say. We h»re bo bind. Thin is a matter whioh cannot be ailowed to drop without} having gaisied the desirei obj c' apolop'' ing for the treßpaiaicg on ao much of you: valtmMa «paoo.—l kid, etc , Onk Or The Ppsmo

TSB ABHBDSfOK &OAftDIAN , WEDNESDAY. ,tESBtJA&¥ 18, 1901



H. Matron & Ca. Stock Bhokehs & Auctionbkm, CHRISTCHURCH. To farmer*. Stock Owners and Pabllo generally of the Ashbnrtcn County, Gentlemen,— WE beg to Intimate that, if at *n time yoa have haeiness to tr»m«o !n Ohristcharch, we shall be to»ot on yoat %shaif. In the event of yoor Bending or cattle to onr Addington or other markets for sale, by pnblli J auction or privately we know that fan will not regret chootiug our firm aa jmt salesmen. We have frequent or ra froa London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are m a position to bay parcels i the Worki. If you prefer to sell yrur frozen meat Ist the colony, rather than shipping It t« London, please communicate with as, stating prices numbers and grades. If you desire to cell your property, w« shall be glad to receive partlcnlara at to the ge, ircallty and price, and! w« will then Insert) m the next issue of our QcARTKBiy Land & Property Reqistw these particulars, free of cost to yon; *b the same time, we allow yon a free hacd to dispose of yoar property privately, pt through other Agents hands, we onlf claiming commission when a sale has bfeeit effected through oar instramentality. W« have numorcus enqairles from all parts of the colony, oar connections being large and extensive. Wa invite your correspondence on »&j class of business you may be disposed to place m our handa, it being a pleasure for m to communicate with you, as occasion may reqoire.--'j hacking yoo m antictpa" tion we are, Yonrs faithful! -, H. MATSON & Co. j?ashel Street. Ohristchnteh Manning & Uo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, m QUARTS AND PINTS, THE REST IN THE MARKIT Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbarton—Mbsshs Shxab MAW BSOS I—~ i : , : , ; , __ G. JESSON, tb^cjic/l w/tcbbs/kjfand jeweller TTAVING taken ja lease of oae of tb * new shops m Davis's corner, 1 am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches Clocks, and Jewellery ESectro-plftte, Eb suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pf sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davj.? 1 Corner REID & GRAY. TTAVING PURCHASED THE ORANGE HALL, 1, Intend to convert the vtme into the mot complete Show room m Canterbury, where a full Line of all Agricultural Implement and Fittings will be kept. Farmers, Contractors, »nd Agrlcolttlta* lists generally are invited to call and.inspect for themselver. Engine Belting, Oils, Steam Gauges, &c t " Deer!ug': Idea! Binders, Mowers 4 American " Masb'^DriHs &o. RBID & GRAY' BURNEFT STREET, NICHOLAS & PICKFDFD TTAVB Just Landed, tx e.s. Waimatt their first shipment 0 SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Sho&.| Geutlemes's Tennis, Bowling, and OricketfDg SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, Glace Kfd Bock Skin, and Russian Calf. The Best Assortment;' ever Shown m Aahburton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. THE NEW. ZEALAND FARMERS CXI OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain titorea: West Street, Asnbarton. XT'VERY Description of Farmers Pi Requisites at lowest rates. ' Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsadre, Woolpscks, Twine t Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc: Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from car Agents m other parts of the Colonies, we ait m a position to obtain highest possible prlc*, for all grain placed m onr hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly oartt fui to enquire from us and inspect oar gotda before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-claw Famt for Sale on our books, and farmart ffiehing to purchase would do well to call 01 ua for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriston District) 750 „ Wakaoul „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ ISSB „ Dromore „ 1180 „ Springburo „ 276 „ 674 „ Waterton „ T. F» GIBSON, Maoaf{c*e



1 JAMES BAKER. Furnishing Wabehocib, (Havelook Street; TTE guarantees to sell at Qhristchurch pdi:es for Cash or Time Payments. 114 ng «m TS "" a ° g gs v, Ec ca o x" 1 * r 05 V. '$ {**} ri II *» R n b -ah * h 0 J5- d B w i 1 * a tf <~> * * I ? r } *c *o .5? h j W > I « 1. <j - h?r 3 -i -1 r£ r,-4 " ~*Q ° x © . P"h jo&* S " i r—*! & .g *r' b . M - 2 5 -- „ < % $ m Jar S 4 ! l§. rt § ? i I h aI I E fVI * eg , J HH <J. ...jj .. § g £ P—* -i 1 . 1 tri OQ w i I -s W. Ou « It I I g Extract Irom the New Zealand 7tmes^ January 22, 1901. EXTENSIVE IMPORTATIONS. 500,000ib TEA. FEW people ever stop to think, when measuring out a teaspooaful or when buying a pound of tea, of the enormous quantity required to supply the people of New Zealand, A visit to the wharf during the pasts month would bave been an eye opener- Nelson, Moate and Co, Limited, receive shipments of tea by almost [every steamer from Ceylon and India throughout) the year, and have landed, during the last three weeks alone, the huge amount of 300,000 pounds, which is enough tea to provide every man, woman, and child m New Zealand with 3 csps each of strong te». Nelson Moate & Co,, Limited, are the leading tea merchants m the Australasian colonies, a position which they have gained solely by giving the public a really good article FOB SALE, PURE & HALFBRED TAMWORTH PIGS mo Farmers purchasing Halfbred PIGS We are prepared to boy them for Sacon provided they are fattened on grain or Pras, FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO* 5 J H Rule. SI ILL ADVANCING *' 1 .inn CBAIGHEAD & BEHBYMAN HAVE just opened out, ex a.s. Papaj oa from London, the largest shipment of New Goods they have hitherto Imported, comprising fche most up to date Suitings from the best) Manufacturers as now worn at Home. Their immense stock of Fashionable Tailoring Goods now affordb customers such * splendid range of new materials of guaranteed qual ty and stylish patterns choose from as should please even the moßt fastidious, aod their prices, workmanship, and fit will compare favorably with those of ,the leading firms m Christchurch or other cities. They are also showing a grand lot of new Hatß. Shirts, Ties, Boots, etc., this season Customers would do wel) to place their orders early as C. &B. have already a urge Dumber of suits on the books promised before Xmas. 11 14 *"" STTtTo 17~ ' Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners m the Ashbarton County that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Gray's £»hburton Branch of JOBBING k, ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to oarry on all classes of work ac usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING* Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many year*, and having large experience as Horse Sheers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, ail wark entrusted to their oar© will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices, - 10 ' ' A CARD. ~~~" MESSRS STRIHcTr A CRESSWtLL BARRIBTERB * SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davison'b, West Street, Ashbarton, where they will attend every THURSDAY aod on other days when necessary. They will be represented m Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised So receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We bave various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. i STRINGER & ORESSWELL, ! SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON. • . 2 50 EEMOYAL NOTI0M;~~ A T. H. WILLIAMS, Bookseller, Stationer, etc., baa REMOVED his business to new premises m Easb Street, next door to Mbssbs W. H. Collins & Go's. FOR SALE BACHELORS' ESTABLISHMENT. 2 Foods 3| Perches. mOGETHER with Cottage, Small shed, _1_ etc., situated at) Treverton, For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TU LET, Rooms m the Arcade. Apply to ' ' _ T. BULLOCK OTNSULTINIFOTfIOIAi^"^ Mr Ernest) M Sandsteln, DBO AAsl s F8 MO, who has lately returned after six years' special study m England and Cod itatafe* may be consulted on all cases o defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptloca prepared, Fees moderate. Con eolting rooms, Gashel Street W., over M Sandstieln, jeweller, Chrlsfccburc*. 9to 1, 2 to & daily „ Smoke Few Yeuoi



f LLEWHYN OWFN, M.0.5.M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Looal Representative of the London College of Mtstfie and of the Musical International College, TTTiIiL Resume Music Lessons (practical VI and theoretical) on FBBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average marks gained S3 per cent. fOBIALSi ~™ SHEEP FARM OF 1252 iS 1252 QITUATED about four miles from a Rail- O way Station, divided into eleven paddocks, good Farmhouse of 8 rooms, Scullery and Pantry, Stable, Woolshed, Sheep Yardi, and Dip. Well watered with County Water Bhoes. Full particulars furnlthsd on application r BULLOCK. TRIANGLE BAKERY, TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. /CENTRALLY situated oe»,r the Post \J Offioe and Railway Station. Apply to T BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY SHEEP COUNTRY Hinds District 15.00.18158 "1500 IN its native state for Sale at a reduced Price. Fronting the road leading to Lowcliffe For particulars apply to T BULLOOK OLJDAY RUITS^-l have a large Rtook of Men's, Yonthß', nnd Boyi' Suits, made to my orders, special 6nish for wear, style, %nd appearance equal to anything procurable. Buits made to m«n»ure m best style, §' guaranteed. Gent*', ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes : j great variety, • ROBSBT ALCORN' PIANOFORTE AND SINGING MBS JOHNSTON KESUMED Teaching 00 TUESDAY, 29th Jan. Havelook Street VIOLIN TUIHON TITISS BEBSIE~~s7mMONDB, Teaoher of the Violin, resumed Teaching on MON DAY, January 28th ln»t. 178 Burnett Street M I bTTO LSOJi,"* (C/o Mbs Dodbs, Peter Street), mEACHER of Voice Production, Singing, JL and Pianoforte, PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empson, 0.T,A.8. /CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Associa* \J ted Board of the Royal College of Music, and the Boyal Academy of Mqsle, London), is prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones, Easfc&treet WEBLEY & SONS, PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over tho late MrOsbobk Coombes' connection, will visit Aih burton and nurronndjng districts three times per »nnutn, v'z., March, July and November. Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen *t his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton 2 57 FOR --;--"-;TT<mSB "DAINTING* XI.OUSE Jl AINTING, SIGN WRITING, T7ITO, \ IGNWRITING, HiTC, TRY J 1,. 'HIG-GO, Tahcsed Btbbet- ~~FOK SALE, Nice Building Site, fronting the WakanuJ Road, just beyond the corner of the Fast Kelt, being parts of Lote 42 and 43, contain tag about 1 Rood 20 Perches. Capital site for a private residence Apply to T BULLOCK MONEY. SPECIAL sum of £450 to lend on firot Mortgage also £4000 m sums to suit borrowers Apply to IE BULLOCK TRIAD jPJttIZSIC OOJMLFJEJXITIOI* fTIHE "TRIAD" offers, a prize of two X guineas and a second prize of one guineas for Photos of Scenery by Amateurs, not less than cabinet sizo, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent oan be re turned, and may be reproduced m TRIAD. To olose 20th May, January. 1901 CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any Triad advertiser) to " The Manager of the Tbiab, Dvnedin.'; Ajar Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bermaline Bread-all Grocers Brinsley and Co.'s Ranges Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Ourtla, F, Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne'a Sauces, Piokles, Vinegar, eto Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hftyward's Pickles and Sauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozle Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loaeby's Wahoo, Koolibab, Benjamin Gnm, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G», Ironmonger N.Z. Insurance Co, (C Jefferson, man'gr) Nelson. AoeXe and Co's Te» Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Fenrose Bros, bootmakers Priest and Holdgate, Ironmongers Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowles, agent Somerset Hotel, H S Drummond Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Go% Corn Cure Tonking's Linseed Emulsion Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes k Tobao Woodrow'a Hats, Gollin and Co, agents Yates & Co, Arthur, need merchants "WjTANTED Known—That oar Oilolothe ™T and Linoleumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled orjggtetyjand jfaluei—Mitchell and Turner GET your Lawn Mowers sharpened at the Eolifse oyclo works, Tanored Street, West. " FOB^ALE^ TTT/ELL Cared Prime quality HAMS VV and BACON. Cheaper than Beaf r Mutton. Guaranteed grain fad by iTarmere of this district. FARMERS' MEAT SUPPLY CO, i



SPECIAL Bargains at; Dukoak and Co, Cash Drapers, Tancred Street—Double width Dress Stnff B£d yar4; Black Dress Serge, worth If 63, now Is; Velveteens at Is 3Jd yard ; Fancy Moslin for Blou«e« ?|d yard;, •,§(!, upwards 1 Corsets, atrorg and fierviocable, 2s 3d ; no rubbish at oar sale, bad all new and clean goodc. 2 98 ALL Loasby's reparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gam—at J T Ooooh, Rtorekegweri ■\y AN(TBD~KNdWN-That MEtLOE's * v £foftl»ndia Boot Store is the cheapest and best boefc shop m Aehburton. OH Where, oh where is the beat Boot Shop T Why Mkixok's Zoalaidia Boot Store, of course. fpiNßMs Wanted—Tor the wearing o X two thousand pairs of Boots. Apply to—J Mkusb, Tancred Street OUR Boots acid Shoes sell thetnselve have a look i..t D Sxook's prices. 0 1 CT%ivir™To Clear the line of Gents' dCfL.fCt *"" Bieyoles; well built, up to date; rqual to any £20 machine ; the 1 Matchless, 1 guaranteed ; do not miss this opportunity to secure a good machine at a low prloe.^~H M Jones. »«~. ■ ; : 1 WANTED -Wise mothers to boy their Boys' ard Girls 9 school bootsat Mbl> lor's Z«alftndia Boot Store, FRIiDLANDER BROS, TfD~" WEST STREET HORSE MART^ OUR NEXT| HORSE FAIR Will belbeld on FMDAY, February 15, 1901 For which we shall be pleased Jto^recelv Entries. FBIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd* CORN SACKS. OUR .»»xt Shipment of fall size CORN« BACKS, ex • Whanstapi,' is dae at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now bookicg Orders for delivery, «x ship. Farmers will please advise us of their rrquirements promptly, to save extra railage and handling, 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. "VTOTJCE is hereby given m pursuance of .LM the Public Reserves Aot, 1885, okuies 5 and 6, that the Afihburton Domain will be set apart for the Sports Aiaooiatioo's Carnival on THURSDAY, the 21ab day of | February^ imt, on which day charges will be j made fof admission thereto on the following scale,, viz:—For children under the age of 10 years, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years,' sixpence ; for each person of the age of 16 years and over, one shilling; for each horse, one shilling; furflaeh feap, one shiHtaft, , . HUGO FRIEDLANDEB, 296 Chairman Aehburton Domain Board j MOUNT SOMERS HOTEL, MOUNT SOMEBS. THOMAS WEST-PROPEIETOR (Lare of Hobobata Eotkl) DESIRED to intimate to Commercial Representatives and the Travelling Publio that the new additions to this Hotel | are now complete, and good accommodation 1 u&n be relied upon. AfcßS, WIHES, SPIRITS, Etc , from the Best Cellars. AMPLE STABLING ACCOMODATION, AND GRABB PADDOCKS. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS AND FARES IK CONNKOTIOK WITH OHRISTOHUROH RACES, Feb. 14 ft 16 ! T? XCURBION Ticket, at fares of 2d per i Jj_ mile first olnss, Id per mile second, ' minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage ) coats feed one way only, will be issued to Christcharch from Timaro and all stations north thereof on 13th, 14th, and 15th February, and from Ashburton and stations north thereof up to Waikarl inclusive, by first train on 16th also, all available for return till 19th February. On 14th and 16th February the evening train from Chrlstoharoh for Aihhurton and Methven wi'Ji start at 5.30 pro, and rnn ; correspondingly later than timetable times, i except that the Ashbnrton train will be only 40 minutes later south ef Rakata. • 78 BY ORDER. /CARPENTERS Tools at bedrock prices, ,\J Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepleoes complete, from 52s 6<5. Onr prices defy compeUt «c.~ Habd&hy Bbos HARDLEY BROS; GAS AND SANITARY KNGINEEI.3. I % - I ■ s aal § g »JJ M P 3 g 35 :.« g a so I fTIHE Trade Supplies always Jn||Btock Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings BA HS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Estimates given, - HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, Aishbnrtoa HERB ERirir ELOWiiT"^ MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, FRUITEKBR, fto, /CHOICEST Engllßh Oonfeotione, Tcfiis KJ Candles, and Pare Boiled Lollies. Hot Pies, Gold Lunonaon, (Tea, Ooffee. and Chocolate always re.ady. IFLOWER'B RIFBBBHMENT [ROOMS, 1 East Stree Athbnrton.



HIKING United Press Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph Dotedin. F bruary 13 Dnnedtn Exchange sale* :-~Ahaara River Is 3d j Carnmulr 355; Gold Queen 325; Great Central, 34a; Grey Ritef, consolidated 4s 6d ; Hartley and Riley £6 S8«; M*ori King 3i; Meg find Annie 725; Merr.inaij 44s j Nehon Creek 64a ; New Al«andr» 15i, 15s 3d, i4a 9i ; North Be»oh 3i f Yin' cenb Extended 48», 47»; Waimntu 28s; W&jpuna 20j 3d, 20s 6d ; Mac Charlton It Id. Tho secretary of the A.l. God Dred ging Company, has reoeived i&tiroation from the contractors for the machinery, Messrs .Tohn Anderson and Sow?, thatjthe dredge ahcmkl commence operations this month. The Secretary of tha No Town Greek Gold Dredging Company stales that m order to, ascertain the depth of the claim before Istling the contract f6r the machi nery, Mr FaitMhl, representing Messrs Gotten Bros, fta_ bore h6lea pat down, And that the depth was found to be 39ft 6in, giving goodgfold prospects all through. In theconatractf&n of the dredge provision Is being nude for thin, and' the length of the ladder will allow dtedging at a greater j depth than above stated. The Secretary of the Ross Day Dawn Gold Dredging Company reports that the construction of tha machinery for the dredge is proceed!/ig satisfactorily, and *h%t a large quantity cf it is ready for shipment to the claim. The 6tte and dam for floating the pontoons.have been com pleted, and the contractors for building the pontoons have started work. Judging j by present Indications, the Grey month j Star says, the Jtass Day Dawn Company will be the first to gab to work m that district. The directors have acquired an additional small area which has been proved to be highly payable, j tn 1" '.'—.— y . ""*—T^Tf—rfi—_s ! *O. Magnus, D. Paxerson j Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Adviser. of Canterbury. -MAGNUS, PATERSOK AND CO Gold Dredging Brokers, 203 High Street, Christchurch Reliable and straightforward advice given on Otago and Went Const Dredging Claims. , Mr OIo! Magnus has nad 16 years practical experience on the Molyneox River, Otago ALFRED HARRISON, Esq Aehhurton He resentative WANTEa "'■"" " T OST, m Aehburton —A Round (eld JLj Brooch, net with amethyst. Finder rewarded by leaving same ai> this office, _2_? S.pECIAJL Bargain Sslo-Gbosgk Dujscan and Co, again to the front witu al! round value m Drapery: Every line a nibble. Hare are a few : -Roller Towelling 2|d ; Grey Calico, 12 yards for Is 9d; White Calico, 12 yard* for 2s 9d ; Women's Black Stocking* Bijj<i p*ir, Summer Gloves s|ii, Prints 2|>, 2^, and 4£d, worth 2tf yard 1 more ; come and sea ditpitty *t thop front— Gteobok Duncan and Co, Tancred Street) | i 2101 FOUND m my paddock, Hampstead, this morning — On« Dark Bay Draught Mftre, white streek down faoe ; also hobbies on. Owner oass have s»me by paying expense*,—Apply to Mrs Ne&LON, Bump ■tsadi 2 103 PLUMS and Greengages for Jam, at Mss Jamis, Hampitead. 2103 HERE wt are agaie—Oannot bt beafci Small flxpenses enables n» to give •peoial value. Plums for »H: —Whifta Handkerchiefs 2|d, Turkey Rod Handker chief* 4d «*oh, Working Shirt* Is 3& and Is 6d, Men's CoJoaSai Tweed Sac Suit* 22s 6d, Tweed Trousers 5s 9d,. Buih Rags 3s 6d, Denim Trousers 3s 9d—ftt Dbhoan and Co, R«ady Money Drapers, Tancted Street 2100 WANTED KNOWN—Ashburfcon Horti cclfcural Show 22nd and 25rd Febraftry, to new Auction Room ( Burnett B___L_ '. JL_?' WANTED - A firat-olaii Pionghm*n. For particulars apply to ' The N>Z, Farmers' 00-opetitive Auooiation ot Oanttrbagy, Ltd.' g 82 TEWII_7 Fiihmingir and Poalterer,~Ts _f still buying Old Hens, aad any qaa»» tlty of Haies. Fresh Oysters fey expte»i To-morrow night. Opposite Mail Office, WANTED— Young General Servant, m family of three.—Apply by letter to « Mas A.B. Maili Office. 248 BOOTS I Boots ! From Is to 30s, at— Me&lob'b Zealand!* Boot Store YOUR REPAIRS done at once ab D Stock' Oath Boot Stove IN theTaco "for value, MejuLob'w ZealandTa Boot Store lends. SPEND your money wisely by getting best value obtsaiaabl«~-Try Duncan and Co's Bargain Sale—Colored Counter panes 2s 9d ; White Satin Quilts, soiled, mast go, 4a 6d, 5a 9d, upwards; Honey Comb Qallts at same prices § bound to g&jalek'.y, & few pairs slightly soiled—-Colonial Blanket* ISg 9d pair, for 12s 9d, 24i 6d for 18s lid s Unbleached Damask Tabling H§d | Superior Twilled Flannelettes at 4|d yard, worth 6|d Dressmakiog dose t,h coeoomical prices ; fit and satltfaotlon guaranteed. Note sdidr«Bi— /GEORGE ir\UNOAN G_ f^O. t \JTEORGE U UNO AN 06 KjOh TANOaED StribkTj Ashburton 2§9 t> WELL, it !s like this—lf you want a real good Boot or Shoe for little money, heo go to Mellob's Zealandla Boot Store WANTED KNOWN—Men's Bluchers 5s lid at Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. - . REPAIKS I RepalrT The best m Ash biirton,at—M^llob's Zealaadiaßoot Store W"~ HS pay middlemen's profits wbenyoa can bay direct from the mauufao turera— liolipseCycleWoika Tancred Streb JSI. f -_ _.________-_. X^MTsTlei ohe'api iorno»Bh—Several hun 4? drod pfelri of Boats and Shoes. Apply to Msgt.Oß'g Zealaadla Bookstore ■ ' EMEHHR thaTHiiioß's Zealandia Boot Store is the leading Boot Shop, Wonderful value tkb Mkxxoß's _ BOOTS J lootar Boots Nothiog bu Boots aV-MailOß'i Zealandia Bor Store, Tanered Street ARDEN Hobs from fldwr foot, Robber and Canvas Hose ef the best qaahsy, Noes! Spray Taps, etc, Large Btock to Eslect from at the lowest prices —Habdlst BSQU



WALL PAP ER P. ¥IT B HAVE TO HAND, per the last Home boat—29 Bales of th.» verj latest ARTISTIC PAPJSRHANGINGS, the Colourings and Designs oi which are decided works of art. Included m the shipment are Beautiful Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largest stock of WALL PAPERS m South Canterbury Clients can therefore rely uponh ing a large variety of each respective sort to choose from. J fi/\ TIT HOUSE DECORATOR AND SIGN- W I I il\f I \ Opposite Mail o ßee, f H XJUkJwXI • Bamett; Street. ' P0Be»16 Teiephone 65.



"EXCURSION TO STJMFEUr" FfIHE ASHBURTON Borough School J_ ExcKreion to Sninaer will take plaat OB THURSDAY, 28th FEBRUARY lasb. Train leaves at 7 * m Fnnta—Children Is 6(1, lenlor scholars Si, adults 3s 9d. Tiokete from H M Jones and C 3 Stj ohe. 04 Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, JBJ.O. MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrlstchcrch, Dunedin, and Napier. AGENCIES : Timara, Oatnaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNO ON CEMENT DALGBTY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFfIOE m TIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALI OW. & ALL KINDS OP PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE 1 on Favourable Terms on Growing Ollpa of j Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for eaie m the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. I Farmers' Accounts kept free oi charge, | and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Sale a held at the different s*/e ---yards throughout Canterbury. Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand G. MEJDDINfc, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al m Quality and Cheap. HaRVESTING TOOLS &MATERIALS. H*y Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handle?, Reap Hooks, i Reaper Section^ Machine Oils, &o» CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kiads of Tools (suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of D!seton's Saws at reduced prlcea. Yoa are Invited to call and Inspect. ranges & nmmmß grates. Agenfo for Shaokiook's, Scott's, Barn« m sham's and Stobeiuk's Ranges. Register Grates and Msaielpleeefl reduced m price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, including ;—«New Easy, 1 • Pastime, 1 Crescent,' ' F & N,' and * Philadelphia. Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. KAYt <$ GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PROBtTOE. Aganta ior Button's aod Lawson's Unrivalled Seede, New Season'! Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &o, &o s JUST LANDED, LARGE STORKS at LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKB always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRIS OHUROH ABHBUBTOM PERMANENT BUILDING f AND INVESTMENT BOOIEOT. J OANB GRANTED FROM I and upwards, at) ourrsut rates« Fall Farbioulftrs oo application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now due and payable. . Office — Tanored Streets Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm Firab Tuesday ia Month—9,3o a m till 4 p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT BOBKBTS, Manager 1 ? THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. THE RAPID LIGHQPNINQ 6LOBB is pronounced by the Aehbnrton Public to be the only reliable SHIR.!) GLOSS m Aehburtooi A Trial will convince you the difference m quality from all others the market. Bold by g the leading Groo@re.ia Aibbu*tea



»enteac3o to death Sfche doomed m& n stand To die m prime of life, No shade of hope, no ontstrefcehed handi, Fo friend except his wife ; She heeded not tho doctor's voice, "Hia cough would kill him sure," She saved hn life, and did rejoice, With Woods' Great Peppermint Caw.