U.A.O. DRUIDS.

Visit; of taut! Lodge Officers.

A speofdi meeting of the Star of Ash feartoo Lodge, U.A.O.D, wan held lest night In the Templar Hall, Tha lodge wbb openad m due form,and after transacting some rottttD* basineas west into harmony to entertain the Grand Lodge of Canterbury r.fficm, who were paying their official visit to the lodge. The following are the names *-f the G.L officers present .—DGP Bro W Bsrlirum, V G P Bro W Newton, G Secrefci-ry I'ro H D Bayner, G G Bro B Dyer, P D G P'g Brot Tomson, Bwina6rton, Runter uri Bailey, P B P'e Bros H Smith, B Koighfc, Juw*sy, and Booker, P Sees Bros Barnes and Murray. A sumptuous repast had been prepared for the refreshment of the visitors, sac! the Chairman, Bro Kennedy, A.D, opened th« proceedings by proposing ths toaal * The King m& the Braids,' which wa» hoassired m trao pnt-riotio style. Bro F Ste«!, PDF, thea propoied «Thß Diitriob Or»Bi Lodge of Canterbury,' coupled with the tsitfnei of the District Grand President) and the Distinct Grand Secretary. In hia pcplj the D G P referred to the progress the araer was tnftking, aod he had no doubt It wonld ooniinua to maks further progtets m thafatare. The Grand Secretary, Bro Ka?ner, *i»o replied, and quoted some interesting Sgnren ahowiog the progms made by the Grand Lodge of Canterbury since it was Ofjenpr! pI yen years i»go. At it« incep tion m Dewmber 1889, the Grand Lodge w»« composed of eleven loilgpa with a total invmb(4r»hip of 694, and accucnnlated funds amounting to £5299 38s lid. As the refult of ielf-goverrameot the order prospered, snd m 1894 thrre wern sixteen lodges with a : meml»pr*hip o f 1198, and fundo amounting to £13 719 m the district-. The next b.;x years equal progress wm made the figures showing the Grand Lodge of Canterbury at December 19O0t to coaßisli of eighteen lodges with 1617 members, and accumulated funds of the valuh of £22,788 Summing up he found thai sine* its commencement m 1889 the Grand Lodge had granted charters to seven nsw lodge?, there had been r.n increase m membership of 928. and of funds to the value of J8i7,487, & ratio of progress which they ought: to, and rlfd feel proud of. During the eleven years of its existence the Grand Ledge hud paid away £2,700 m funeral money oa behalf of 88 members and 59mecri fesri wiv«Gi, £11,800 for sick allowance, and 1512,009 for doctor's fees. This statement by the Grand Secretary was received with Solid applause. The other toasts proposed were * The District f?rand Preeidenta' and ' The Aehburton Lodge,' which wers duly honoured. During ihe evening a presen tation of » P D P diploma wan made to P D P Bt# Meirsdesj, by D G V P Bro Newton, and «ra« suitably acknowledged. Several songs ted recitations were also given, and the meeting broke up at a Inte hour.

Australian

(Reaeived March 6,11.29 pm) THE OGNINGHAM BIVOKCE CASE, Sydney, March 6 Tbe application to attach a book- Bsller for publishing a pamphlet on the Ooaiogbam divorce euit was ordered to stand over, tbe Bale of the pamphlet having being stopped and a promiia given not Jo insae any more till the sag© is finally disposed of. •THE AOBANGI'S PAFSBNGERS FOR NFW ZEALAND. The Aorangi'a passengers for New Zealand are—Miss Banks, Messrs Torrarce, Oaudel, Callaghan and Bag dahriftn, THE QXTBENSL4ND CONTIN GENT. Brisbane, March 6 The transport Templemore with the fifth contingent and 450 horses sailed for tfjp Oape this morning. The Governor went aboard and addressed a farewell to the troops. Owing to the early hour there was little demonstra tion. TUB FEDERAL DEFENCE ACT, Perth, March 6 Sir John Forrest, referring to the Federal Di-fenco #ct said, he would put the defences on a solid footing (jiti?:*»n soldiers would form the basis of the force", and any permanent army would, be 88 email as was consistently possible. _ _^

The Lords on Army Reform

JUuifced Press Aenociation—By Elnotric Telegraph—Copyright London March 5 Id bis speech the Marquis of Laos dlowae said that when Lord Wolaeley resigned he snemoraiised the Premier on the score of bis inadequate powers ag Oomaiaader-in-Ghief, bat the memorial did not mention the fact loal he was responsible for the direct control and mobilisation of the Array, for utilising Tolanteer forces, and for $he Intelligence Department. ' |Reoei<reii Wakapaaka March 7, 9 7 & m r* " This office 9?6 am ' Li"*jp*N, March 6 In the Lords the debate on the army system was resameif, and quietly con claded m view of coming reform, and tfie proposals to be introduced by Mr Brodripfc. Lord Lansdowne reserved bi« defence. Thp Dcfce of Devonshire ggjrapfslned of Lord Wolseley's action, ftofc Indicating an instanpe wherein he found himself helpless, but doubtless. IJord Wo'seley wi]l be giyen an oppor tunity qI replying, when the enqairy into the operations is opened after the war. Lord Salisbury, while denying that the Marquis of Lansdowne intended to make a personal attack on Lord Wolselcy, emphasised the analtered ■npremacy of the secretary, who wag acting on behalf of Parliament over the entire administration of the army. This was a bedrock circumstance of the constitution, wherefrom it was impos ilbl© to depart. The results of the' Ifßtep| depended npt on the |pachfne 5 1 wit oh the hiriliiancy and vigor of the mea employed^

THE PLAGUE

~« . .<». : United Presa Association—By Rlecfc'-io Telegraph J ON dom, March 5 Four fresh cases of the plague are announced at Capetown—two whites |Bt| two J£afsra. " 'r: Sy»HEf, March 8 Oonstgerable delay is being eaiised to shipping owing to qaaranfcining and fumigating. The harbour m the viciDlntj of the quarantine ground presents the tmnsnal sight of so many big liners. The detention of pilots on jbsard tie vessels is also hampering the Beceived Wakapuaka March 9, 10 12 a m This Office 11 10 » m ' Pbbth, March 7 Owing to tfaep^gup, Colonel Wymd faam has decided not to land the Imperial Troops. There is much dis« mpppiptßoent. A pother maspected cas® pi plagfjo ie reported Auckland, March 6 Dtl tih&nmn, medical ofScer of health for feht port of AaotclADd has r«o«iTed the follow Ing telegram from "Dv J M Masod, chief ~ Kltb offoer of the colony 3{Qu»i"ftEtins of &§ boats pact) bs enforced ag&iuat all 7«!ftMTi"*rf!t!ag from the O*pe B J>rißl3»ne ? of

Sydney. Wsels are also ho be carefully inspected medica'ly and carefully fumigated This order is to take effect frone today. Please inform the Shipping Companies."

SUPREME COURT

Nblson, March 6 In the Supreme Court, Renben Fnowden was acquitted on a charge of paying a 3l?OHtig woman £6 for lha purpose of aidin? her to have an IHngal operation performed. The charge against Dr Leggatt, of performing an opatatlon m the Ramecaap, wrs found not gnilty. Myra Donghe, a young wcman who had p'@aded guilty m the Magistrate's Court to breaking and entering and theft,, was admitted to probation. This closed the criminal business. iNTKBOABOILIiMftrob 7J The Supreme Court-, sittings has doted, the civil and criminal business only occupy iog two days, though six months had elapsed since the previous Bitting. The om« of Elisabeth Winter r Nightcaps | Coal Co, claim £1500 for the loaa of her husband by accident) was wistlecl out of Cnnrfr.

THE LATEST

eoimjLjmiicA Outrage of the Boers An Early End Expected United Press Asocial mn—By Kleotsrle Teleg *pb~-Cnpyright ( eceived Wakapuakn. March 7, 938 a m This Offico 10 6 am) London, March 6 De Wpt and Steyn with 500 fol lowers on the 24th looted every ahop m Petrusville and brolie the telegraph lines. The fallowing rl»y Command ants Bertzog and Brand with 8000 men destroyed ail private property at Petrusvillp, and Fjtmbokrd several white residents. Thorneycroft'a force of 700 arrived aa the Boers were leav ing and chased and shelled their rear gasrd Oe Liß!e'«i column has traversed from Oradock soathwards | Lord Kitchener and Sir A Milnsir are at Pretoria An optimistic feeling prevails m Oaretown and Pretoria as to the early ending of the war Commandant Steenkamp at Philli polis dfclares the contest is hopeless, and he and his nomraando are return ing to their homes

THE ROYAL VISIT.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapunka March 7, 10 12am, I I This tiffioe 11 10 am ; Sydnest, March 7 I The Cabinet has decided that the Duke of York ehnll be asked to lay the foundation sfane of a house m Oenten nia! Park, where the remains and memo riala of statesmen and others whose memories are cherished can be kept. The first wing is to be set apart for the troops, who foil m South A rica Power is given to the Duke cf York to confer knighthoods during the Empire tour.

The Commonwealth

United Press Association — !>y Electric Telegraph—Copjrighfc

(Rpceived Wakapuaka March 7, 10 12 a m, Thlsoffioa II 10 am Melbourne, March 7 £17,000 is the amount set opart for illuminations at the celebrations. It is estimated that the decoration of the streets apnrfc from the buildings will cost; £lO,OPO, various nations are undertaking to decorate the street 11 jcks

Home and Foreign

LOWDON, March 6 The Citizens Committee approved by the King, for the purpose of considering the proposals for the memorial of the late Queen, recommends that a status be the chief featrarp. The memorial is to be erected near WeaSminßter Abbey, Buckingham Palace Melbourne, March 7 The labor party has issued a manifesto appealing for support for three candidates* TneSenate s«ys the party is contending for popular rights against class interests, and outline a comprehensive democratic plat' form*

THE CRISIS IN CHINA

United Press Asadoiafclon—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) Received Wakapuaka Mar (J, 950 a m, This Office 10 38 a m ■Behlik, March 6 Germany asks China for an indem nity of £ll,00'),OOO.iTn thp Reichstag, Herr Ton Bulow, m replying to a question about the ICaieer's visit to England, sajd we wi|l liye ip peace with Englapd, bpt practical politics are dependent upon reciprocating m foreign politics, and will not be affected by dynastic considerations or ties of relationship

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Prose Association—By Electric Telegraph—Oopy tight Wellington, March 7 The following additional officers have reported themselves m the Seventh Contin gent camp.—Lieutenants D Stewart (Auck" land); R W Wilkioison, J ;Drury. (Whan carei); J A College, and W H Wiisoo. Wi'souwaa a Bergee»nb m 6hs Seooud Contingent* : The troopship Dalho^sie aster ooaling | Bailed finally from the colony at noon today' j On Justice Cooper taking his seat m the Supreme Ooart today, he w»9 giving a hearty weloome by the local bar, CpKlßTOHUacic, Maroh? A* the inquest held thia moioing on the man found drowned yesterday In the Avon, tha verdicb waa found drowned. His identity ie still unknown, DONBDIN, March 7 Three medical men pronounced the case of Mr Morrison, member for Caveraham, >o be cancer. Three others fail to f\nd »1! th,e reaultß they would e^peot m aaoK'a ewe, and having ctoubti ac to its b<3ins oaoofiif recom* mend a course of medicine lasting for four or five weeks Fikuhng, March 7 A young mam aamed All red La wood, employed m a emiil-y, was killed yesterday ftfterooon by r kick on the bead from a > hers© which was»tapding_in the shop. j

Magisterial

ABHBOKTON-THUBRDAY

(Before O A Wray, EBq, B.M) ! Dbunkknnbib. —A firat offender, who was oat) on bail and did sot) appear, was flood 303. CiVH. Casei.—i| T Oooqh y B ftennetb. £13« for goods, Jadgmeßb by default. - Claim fob Wages.—Chat. lade* ¥ R Meaolem, for ba!»DC3 of wages for cooking with a threshing machine.~-C!bas loder said that ha w»a engaged as oook by defendant and started on Fabruwy 5. After he had been working two or thren days ib wa« | ' arranged th»t plaintiff shoild get f5« ft weeK i \l b* eeaSd iw the fpea with ticket at ISi ft

waek for each man, and if he could nofc do that was to gel. 50s a wppk. P aintiff seid he worked till Febrn»*y 28 and on that day another man wv« >•• us cub to oook, but he went away and & third cook was sent out. '1 he man then paid plaintiff a cheque for £4 14a 4d. He told Stewart, the head man, that he would take that on account; as ib was not his full wages by a week's work, which was 355. The cheque was at the rafce of 30a ft week. To defendant—Did nofc know whether he wati giviDg satisfaction or not.— Peter Stewart, engine driver, employed by Meaolem, said they went oat to threih on Feb 6. A day or two after they had started Meaolem told witness they had better make arrangements with the cook. All the men, including, witness were present when it was agreed to give plaintiff 30s a week if he g»ve satisfaction. Witness said that plaintiff did i did not give satisfaction, the men were ODtnplaining and another man was seat oat on the 15th February. When the men came from tea the new cook bad gone, Plaintiff said he (plaintiff) had batter go, and witness told him to stay for another week, and he agreed. Meaolem sent up another oook on the 28th February, and then the men paid p'aintiffat the rate of 3sj a week. Plaintiff was engaged by the men and nob by Men clem. To plaintiff: Could not say how many days they were threshing »b certain placet, Robert Duncan another man who was work- Ing on the machine gave corroborative evidence. His Worship m giving judgmeofc said that the first question was whether plaintiff was entitled to a week's notice. It appeared from the evidence that as the new cook was sent out to the engine over a week | before plaintiff left, he must have known that he was only staying until the new cook should start work. The second question wae that of the 35s a week, which p'aintiff claims He pointed out that as plaintiff was only working for three weeks, the men could not tell whether the agreement was satisfactory or cob. He gave judgment for defendant

Fitzgerald Brothers Circus

Mr Frank Jones, the agent m advance, accompanied by Msssrs Parker, Hugo, Pad don, and Pettitt, arrived In Ashburton today to make the necessary preparations for the opening of the Messrs Fitzgerald's oircua and menagerie *n Saturday 16th met, MrfT Filz gerald, of Messrs Fiizger&ld Brotlea, hae been on the continene for eight months making engagements for their circus and menagerie, and arrangements for further novelties and performers of proved merit to come forward from time to time. The per* formers who come from the old world h.we proved themselves up to the " Fitzgerald atandard of excellence. " The manager! haa been largely added to, and the various animal ac'a will be introduced by Herr Z *pf the noted trainer. i

Sporting.

WANGANUI JOCK BY CLUB. (Jnitcd Prc-SB Aafioei tion—By Electric Tolegr»ph~Copyrighb Wanganoi, March 7 Weather boaatifu!, Resuifce: — Stewards—Palaver 1, Qaeon's Guard 2, Jadoo 3 Won by half a length ; Time—l.4s Div—£7 3) Scratched : Materoa, Malwood, Cannie Ohiel, Gijßjr Queen Hurddes—Moifa 1, Grey Eibbon 2, Wai werft 3 Won by six lengths, N/jjapuhs fell; Dividend, {£8 3a; Scratched : Sabreur and Varquieh Hack Hurdles—Sudor 1, Hat-ana 2, fladyn 3 Won easily ; Time, 3.3 ; Div- £9 7a ; Scratched—Avant Garde, Hail, Tara von to Wanganui Cup—Nobility 1 9 Bkokelo£F2, Renown 5. A blapMik racs throughout i Time—3 9§ Divkleod~£6. Bcrabchod— Ideal and Qaeen's Guard. i

HORORATA RACES

Following are results to hand of today's roes at Hororata r— Ban«or Plate—Clandcboye 1. Dividecd —£2 6a Farmers' Flak—Lady of the Lake 1. Divideod-£7 14a Cup—Hukul. Dividend—£s 8a Glendobe Tbot—Bratton 1. Dividend— i£6 16a ______________

The Referendum Farce Criticise

United Press AsßOOlatlaß—By Eleotrii Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuska March 7,10 50 am Thie Ofiice 11 52 a m Sydney, March 7 The Herald commenting on New Zealand's proposal to take the Federal referendum m conjanctioc with the esnsue, aays thab to spring the question suddenly on the publio under cover of the census paper ia nob the beet way to eeoure a vote thoroughly repre-? sentative oi the publio intelligence, and the understanding m Australia of the question had to be thoroughly threshed out before tha people came to a decision, A strong additional reason why an immediate cate' goriosJ answer should nob be demanded ii that New Zealand's Federation Oommisiioß has not yet visited Australia or even con sidered its report Wellington, March 7 The Government, on recongideratloß, have decided to hold over the question of a plebis olte on the question of federation with Australia, pending taking evidence m Australia by the Federation CommiuioQ. This will give the public greater time for consideration, and the subject will be more matured than at present. [The foregoing was received at this office ab 4 p.m.]

Li 0. L.—A moetio§f of theLOLNo 23 will be held this evening m the Arcade Chambers at 8 a'clook. Wbathhb Report— CUptain Edwin fore* casts:—Moderate to strong north to west and south west winds, glasa fall, tides increase. LpNffiBEACH HoRTICDLTDBAIi SgOW-r-In the report of the Longbeach Horticultural Society meeting, a siigfib error occurred. 'Mr (John Grigg pained the priaa for the most suooesafnt exhibitor at the show, and Mr W F Jaine that for cut flowers m the amateur j class. Bicycle Ron.—The bicycle ruu arranged ! to Wicshmore took place today the riders leaving the post office at three o'f'ock.Owiog to the large number of counter attractions the attendance was email. Propekts Auction.—Mrs Steel's property 1226 Havelook Street with a 7 roomed house was offered by Messrs Friedlander Bros at, thek olearingaale today- From a bid of £40Q offers were made up to £500 ab which figure the property was withdrawn^

MINING

Dunebfn, March "? Today's sales—Eleotrio Extended 56a 6d, 55s 3d ; Fourteen Mile Beach 32a } Garibaldi la od, die { Gibhaton 20*. 20* 6d ; Gold King 18i 6d ; Golden Bed 253 3d ; Goldun Falls 26s 3d ; Golden Link 27s 3d, 27s 6d, 27b 9d, 27b 10|-(?, 28a ; Kawarau Bridge 15a 3d, 15a 6d ; Kelly and Caaey 335, 33s 3d ; Metallic 19s; Mokoia 23s 6d ; Paotolus 28a 6d ; Richard's Beach 12s j Roxburgh Jubilee 22a ; Second Magnetic 41a, 40s, 39a 9d, 39s 6d, 39a ; Upper Magnetic 35b 6<J | Victory 8a 6d j Vincent Extended! 4§a ; ' The Royal Maori pontoons were suoobbb fully launched oa Tuasday The Alpine Gonaola dredge is expected to start next week The Junction Electric dredge will be repairing the ladder and altering the buckets foi aboub ten days The Central Electric dredge started dredging on Tisefday

T&E ASBBUBTOft &UAKDIA& : fHUESDAY MARCH 7 ff 1901



C ° • * • I DO O }H * « rt * S ' K-i d * ■ P^ w f« r o M I 1 S, 1 p^ HII 2 3 W o vis i 1 it s«S M " -O 85 **• /^ ,o« . - M M 5 -s f E §11 i§ hh 8 1 : g g^ wgl ! p 5 ,«, S s 1 PC * g fM !■■■ QC w i | OC O'"f S * ___, .8 o § WE huve the men and the ■Moklaesy and you o«n therefore rely on ytw work being done thoroughly »b the ECLIPSE CYCLK WOBKS 2 188 rpHB EOIiIPSE OYOLE 00U NEW SHOW BOOMS ABI STOW 07BKT. Don't) fall to cftll «&4 Mt them, ;



have jast opened up tie m*il select varieties of Grate and Hearth TILBS erer seen m Ash bartOD, KEOISTEK GRATIS KEGISTEB GRATES John Orr & Co % ASHBURTON



F. FERRIMAN, L»nd md Estate Agral TO LET, CARTERS TBBRAOI, Tinw»ld, HOUSE {of alna romr.s. d*tachad Wwb boote, »lio good SUblH t wilh acrei of land, p»rfc of which ii ]»fd eat m * good orchard. F.iFEBBIUAN, Lftad and. Eitatt AgMl TOWN SECTIONS I HA YE nvenl Secttoni m v.riout p»tb . „ *' •!>• Town for sde, well ftdtfittife» I building purposes or for holding for fntav pfontj< F. FEERIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE A*BNT.



% F. FERRIM&N FOB SALE. A OROIOE^HOMI'in Allen ton. FolliparUonlart on applieatios. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Eitftt* Agent J FOR SALE. ALLENTON. Near the Woollen Factory, AWIDEAL HOME, with whlehleouM be combined >; ,'proftable Ponlftry JTarm* . I£lPJP** '""^"oted by Me Jaxh Rx» to Sell hit well known property, titaate ac above, compriting 2 acres of land, on whioh v erf oted a comfortable house of five rooma and BooHery with pump iniide, etable, tnp and chaff bourn, alto a large fowl bonte and run ; part of tbe land it laid out In erebartf »nd U well stocked with ohoiot frail true. The property adjoint Meun KeneL Doherty, and Holbotongb. It bae an amnte frontage on two road*, and !i nteaied In olote proximity to tbe poblio tßbool. ! OThe reaion Mr Beid hat plaoed tfatt property m tbe market it tbafc a« hM purohaied a Farm at Marton, m the North leiand, and ii detironi of Mttllnf!ftbtN«i at an early date. ■*-■■■■■



0 8 BAILEY, LieufCoionel, 3 66 Cotnmandtag S.C, Sub' District —- COM p^ R p ' ! MOUNT SOMERS HOTEL, i " MOUNT SOMIBS, i THOMAS WFIST—PROPRTRTOR (Late of Horobata Hotel) DEBIBB^ to intimate to Oommeroia Ropjßßeutative9 and the Travelling Public that the new additions to this Hotel are now complete, and good accommodation usn be relied upon. ALES, WIN IS, SPIRITS Etc. from the Beat Collars. AMPLE STABLING ACCOMODATION AND GRASS PADDOCKS. ' -xTfANTBD" KNOWN-fh^-MiiLoi^s V * Zeal»Ddia Boot Store ia the oheapnst) and best boob shop m Aahburtoo. mENDEHS Wanted— Fo7thTwe»riog~of J. two thoocand pairs of Boots. App]y o J Mellob, iTancrod Street



DISTRICT ORDERS. M. and V Office, Timaru, 6 h March, IPOI SEVENTH CONTINGENT 55 MORE MEN REQUIRED FROM SOUTH CANTERBURY MEN Wishing to enrol whose names are not included m the following Hit should report themselves m person to Llfiit— ColoneS HoiJey. Timaru, on FRIDAY NEXT, or as soon alter as possible, and bring blankets Drill commences on Friday evening ! The undermentioned men are provision* ally Delected, and should report themieJvee at the Volunteer Office, Timara, on FrieUy next, &t £. 15 p m : — ! Bell, T Fulton, Thos., Otaio Shallard, Percy Hakatera, Mi gomera <^aill, Patrick, Mt Sotaera Lyne, Leonard, Mt Sumera Arpyle, George, Mt Somera McLeod, Robert Corbell, James, Aehburton Stumbles, David, Kingsdown Steveason, George, Cave Hump, Charles, Fairlie Bond, W T, Timaru Walker, Allan, Thnarn Bailey, Walter, Timaru Mitchell, Alex , Sutherland! McKerzie, John, Temukk 1 MoDohmn, Wm. Temuka Keilftnrl, Chea. R»rgit»ta Cockerel!, Chaa , MtSomera I Merry, Chae,, Waimafee Jaokson, W R, Waimate ; Button, James, Albutv Stringer, Edwin, Croraldiao Danford, 0, Temuka Mcl£ &Dzie, Jas, Oave j Brown, Alex, Waimate Cook, G T, Timaru Saletnan, Goo., SutherJands Bcott, J W, Glenavy Bremner, O H, Timaru Opie, A C, Springfield: Storey, A E, TejjiuSsa No men under Sft 7m m height need &pply>



DISTRIOT OBDEF. Vo'umetr Office, March 6, 1901. APPLICATIONS are invited from Men desiring to join a Seventh Contingent to proceed to fonlh Africa South Canterbury Is expected to find Fifty-five Men. Conditions :—Height, between Sft 7io and 6ft; age, between 20 and 35 years ; minimum chest measurement, 35 inches ; maximum weight, 12^ stone. ' Candidates must be unmarried, must pass equitation &r*d t hooting rests, and pass medical examination by a medical officer, who will be appointed, for the purpose Rate of Pay : 5s for privates, corre' eponding rate for other ranks. Applications to be pent m at) once to Lieutenant Colonel Bailey, Volunteer Oflbe, Timaru, Candidates must supply thtir cwb blankets C. S. BAIIEY, Lieutenant Co?onei, Ccmmandir.s S.C, Sub District. 3 57



| DATfD THOMAS I AROADE HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 190t. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for whioh I am now receiving entries. D. THOMAS, 2 207 AaoMoneer. , " TINWALD YARDS; TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1901. IHEALL have FOR SALE at the above fixture the following linea of Good SHBEP, via:— On Account E G Wright, E£«,-~ f)OO MedDo EWES« asual quality In Conjunction wi'fa Messrs Frudlander Bros,— "1 QAA 8 v"d Mou'h Meiino EWE"*, lOUU Grand lino On account) Clients,— Q"l 4 and 6 booth OROSBBRED 010 WETHKRS QAA 2 tooth Crosebred WETHERS, I OUU very forward 500 -FRlstZ£Nti lambs KAA Oroggbrod LAMBS, forward con- OXJXJ dition Account Ruapuna Est*fo,~ 500 FFar'ar yfaf °'d Halfbred EWEB Al'f,— FAT* STORE SHKEP, CATTLE ft PIGS D. THOMAS 3 67 As!-burton.



John Orr <fc Co, PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, I HATING taken ovev the late M^OisoßH CoOMßES'oonnectiop, will visit Afh burton and Burrcuc^ing districts three times per annum, via., March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Ov*en at his Muelc Studio, Arcade Chambers, Asbburtosi. a PIANOFORTE, THEORY & HARMONY Ernest Empson, 0.T.A.8. CIERHFICATEp Teaoher of the Associa J ted Board of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of M<iaio. London), ie prepared to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jonas, fi&a fetrcefe Bmoke New Vmm



BRASS AND ENAMEL PRESERVING PANS MASON'S FRUIT JAES | A S the Preserving Season is now well advanced we have reduced the price o£ these lines about TWENTY PER OENT to clear, GET OUR QUOTATIONS, AS THEY WILL ASTONISH YOU



L.O.U A MEETING of the L.O.L , No. 23, wil be held THIS EVENING m the Arcade Chambers at 8 o'clock. The Trustees are requested to attend. 3 69 J. COCKBURN ASHB D KfoF^UjRTIOULTO R a£ SOCIETY PRIZE Money and Accounts will be pay* able at my Office on FRIDAY ne*t, Bth mat., between 2 and spm J V Dh BEER, 368 Treasurer j ST, PATRICK'S DAY SPOBTB ASSOOIATION, ASHBUBTON. INTENDING Competitors at fche above Association's Sportß, to be held on THURSDAY, March 14, are reminded that Entries close with the Secretary TCP kj (Thursday) Evening, at 9 o'clock. P, HANRAHAN, 3 51 Hod Secretary



ASHBURTON SATURDAY, MARCH 16 The Greatest Talented Amaeemenfc Enter prise Travelling Australasia Artists, Novelties, and Sensational Acts from all parts of the Globe } recently engaged on the Continent by Mr Tom Fiizqerald;—The Flying Dunbarg, Mdlle Rhodesia, The Jandaacheviky Family,' j Mdlle Margaretta, The Connagallas, | Mdlle Antonio, The French Clowns Guillaume and Auguste, Mdlle B&gmar, etc In conjunction with the original Circus Company and the marvaHous trained animal acts* Everything original and up r« date. 565 FRANK JONES, Agent FRIUJDLANDER BROS, LTD OUR Next Shipment of full size CORN SACKS, ex 'Whangapi,' is due at Lyttelton shortly, and we are now booking Orders for delivery, ex ship. Farmers will please advise us of their requirements promptly, to save extra railage and handling. 2 8§ FBIEDLAMDER BROS, Ltd.



ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS'' HA U L, Ashburton> TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NEXT—March 13 & 13. LIEUTENANT HUGHES, Of Brabant's Horse, and War Correspondent for the Lyilelten Times, Will detail his Thrilling Experiences— THROUGH THE BOER LINES TO THE vSIFGE OP WEPBNER. i The Hero of 118 Battles S A vivid description of 12 months' fighting, Illustrated by over 300 Views, Specially taken on the field. The Lecturer will ba introduced by His Worship the Mayor of ABhbnrton (Hngo Friedlander, Eeo,.) Admission—Front seats 2s, baok seats Is, ronfc seats can be reserved on payment of d extra at H M Jones', East Street 352 COMING BY~SPEOIAL TRAINS. FITZGEEAL~BROTHEBB NEW CONTINENTAL CIRCUS.



rTHE N»Z* PARMERB' UO-OPERATIVE I ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. ; THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY,^ Ltd. ■ I SPECIAL ENTRY 'IINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, MARCH 12th. | A CCOUNT A E Pbachb Eaq Mb Somers : ' 1000 8 6ooth Halfbred bwes» $Jf\r\ 6 and 8 toofch Haltbred WET' OVJU HERS: The above sheep can be guaranteed to be not over 4 years old, and being from Mr Poaches well known Mounfc Somers fleck call for no further recomtnendationt Also on account 6 Moßae, Es^, Barford AAA tPHREE QUARTER BRED UUU EWES, a really good line. H A LLOYD, AnoHone«r I 58 T F GIBBON, M nager



I CARPENTERS Tools at bedrouk price? , -\j Registrar Grates from 12n 6d, Tiled Registrar and friantlepieces complete,from 52s 6d. Our prices defy compel tec — Habdlet Bros DUNCAN&~CO", CHEAP CASH DRAPERS AGAIN to the front. It is worth your while to attend our Sale providing you want to save money. Lovely Lace Curtains j from Is 6d a pair, better qualities, all taped edges, floral patterns, Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 9d, 3s 6d up. Shorb lace Blind, 3sd yard ; new patterns Art Muslin* from 2|J, furniture Dimitys 6|d up, Cretonnes, good variety, 3|d ; Amerioan Leathers for Upholstery purposes ll£d, linen Tabling, double width, ll|d yard ; 60 inch Belgian Tickings from Is 3|d, Forfar 5|J. Bargain prices m all goods at Duncan As Go., Tanored Street, Ashburton ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB, TENDERS are invited (to be m the hands of the Chairman by 5 p.m. on MON. DaY, March 11, at the Office of the Secretary Burnett Street, and marked "Tender for p r w go .>.) for the PRIVILEGES Jn conncc ion with the Meeting to be held on March 28'h, 1901. LOT I—PUBLICAN'S BOOTH. LOT 2-^CONFSCTIONER'3 BOOTH. LOT 3--SALE OE RACE CARDS* , LOT 4-RIGHT OF SPORTS. Particulars can be obtained from th Secretary, C J BTYCHE, 68 Bnrnet.t Street*



HARVEST CHEQUES | "r " ■ 1 TO TOE EDITOR BIK,—A considerable samber of those who help to * gather m the golden grain ' m this district are vieitsora i).nd strangers who may vyant to iknow where they cans geto the beat value &nd gye&fcpst satisfaction for their money, Perhaps some of them have been tiueled by newspaper advertisements m other places and are sceptical re those m the Ashburtcn GOAR»UN, If bo we would respectfully suggest that m order to prerenb loss or disappointment those gentlemen should inquire from the respectable settler they meet :—" Who are the best tailors m Aehbarton ?' and •• Who have the largest and best" up to date "Stock o| suitings to selecb from at the most able prices !'■'—We are, eto<, CR AIRHEAD &'BERK'S MAN PRIZE DUOKS, FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin Duoke, from first prize stock, 5s each. Apply H G Bebbyman, Aahburton 2 219 MISS CARSON,™ MUSIO TSAOKER, Oorner Wills and William Streets. "JliSlAKEfir™ FCRNXSHING WABKHOTJBB, (Havelock Street; TTE guaranteas (9 $cli at Ohrisbchurch pricaa for Gash or Time Payments, 1 14 A OABDi F. N. WHTtCOMBE, Q UR6BOS DENTIST, Saimders'B Buildings, Ashburton. Teems Modkbatb. HOUBS OF ASTKSBANfIE : 9ijj! till 1> Bit ; and Ir'om I 2 > n till 5 ? M. 1 gOl



TO LET " " AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premieeß at tha corner ol the Triangle, fronting Osbb Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Post Office and Railway Station T BULLOCK BOOKS, Booke.—Just received direct from the publishers about 300 volumes of New and Popular Works, including a number of Hand Books on various subjects. A. T. H. WILLIAMS, Easb Stree% Next Messrs W H Collins k Co. . A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER &CRESBWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, CHRISTqHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OfFICR at Mr Davison's, West Street, ABhburton, where they w<ll attend every THURSDAY and on other days when | necessary. They will be represented m Ashbnrfcon by Mr J. Datison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various Bums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates. STRINGER iToRESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHWRCH &J ASHBURTON.



RANGES. RANGES. Scott's Ci-ltlrated * ATLAS' Ranges Bftrninoham's * CHAMPION ' Ranges Shaddock's 'ORION 'Ranges, ALL ON VITW AT JOHN OFR & CO'<J. LOWEST POSSIBTB PRICES. ALL AN DALE 00 AL 00., LTD. I A SAVING OF 25 PER CSNT ON YOUR COAL HILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash biuton, Ageni for the county, who wi supp'v Cuatnmers m large or small c[uanritiee This Onal Company has now opened two fresh ferine worked at a distance of 30 feet and 55 feet, tho thickness being 5| feet and 6 feet, and is the lies', produced on the Kastern seaboard, Ib is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a fUme, dees not eparkle, and Icaveß a white ash It is both Cheap nnd Excellent. Newcastle, Weatporb and Mount Somers Coal always m Stock. Firewood and Stakes of all kinds. JAMES" IB LJnTT; COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON 1



IMPEOVBD tfARMS FOX SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 aores Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Kin^sdown, 1000 acre* Qtato, 500 acres Totara, 4nd cthar* of various ei^et In Sot th Oanter* bnry Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agrionltural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Rainpiiffe ami Levels Estates, apd two well improve Btati«m properfje* of 7000 acres each, "™~ TSANOI^BAKiRT!" "" TO LET AtD A LOW RENTAL. CENTRALLY sitaated near the Post OSes and Railway Station. Apply to T BULLOCK



TRIAD jPJbtIZK COJMLPIiTITIOJM nnHB "TRIAD 81 offers a prize of two X guineas and a second prise of one guineas for Photos of Bcenery by Amateurs, nob less than cabinet size, mounted or unmounted. No photos sent can be re turned, and may be reproduced m TRIAD. To olose 20th May, January, 1901 CONDITIONS. AH that is necessary to enter for this com petition is to post photo or photos (enclosing a receipt for ss, or more, from any T|«ad advertiser) to" The Manager of the Tsup, Dtrnedin.' AJftx Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agenoy ' Bermaiine Bread —all Grocerß Brinsley and Ob.'c Ranges BiiQR, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand B.oots Ourtis, J\ Jeweller Dunlop Tyres Gawne'a Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar ; eta Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Ooffea, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and Bauces Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jama Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozic Toae, all Grocers; Lane's Creosoted Emulsion Loasby's Wahoo, Koolibab, BenjamiD Gum, and Cinnamon Cure Meddins, G., Ironmonger N.Z. iDeurance Co, (0 Jei?erson, mao'gr) Nekoii. dloatt and Co*« Tc* Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpos tion, P,rr, A, Drape? Beorose Bros^ bootmakora Priest and Holdgate, Iroamocgera Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal, John Cowles f agent Somerset Hotel, H 8 Drummond I Spring BlosEom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co», Corn Cure Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion Waltke's Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes & Tobao Wood row's HatP, Gollin and Co, agents ; Yatss & Co, Arthur.need merchants ;e~S™a(lknc^ 4-1 CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMABU



DUNCAN & Co's, OPPOSITE ARCADE. TANCRED STREET OH Where, oh where is the best Boot Shop ? Why Mrllor's Zealand!* Boot Store, of coureej BOOTS 1 Boots Bootii Nothing but Boots a*;~MEU,OB's Zoalandia Borl tore, Tanored Street SPECIAL Bargains at Duncan and Co, Cash Drapers, Tancred Street—Double width Dress Stuff B|d yar<*. ; Black DreßS Serfte, worth Is 6d, now Ihj Velveteens at Is 3^r] yard ; Fancy Muslin for Blouceß 3|d yard, 4fd,, upwards; Corsets, strorg and serviceable, 2-*3 d.; no rubbish at our k»l*>, but all new and oir.nn good\ 2 98 W"~ TNTTiTKnTwn^TlJaFouFOlioioTh ami Liooleumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled fnrv'riety and valufi—Mitchell and Turnfi 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Gum go to Ashbokton Dvv O-i BOOTS Boots From Is to 30s. at— Mellok's Zealand!"* Boot Store M' EN'H and Boys' Clothing at BtartihJS prices—where—at Duncan k Co's Cheap Cash Clothiers, TanetetiL Htreet. Men's Working Shirts Is sd, strong Jean Shirts 2s fl^, Crimean Shirts 3s3d, 4b6d, Knitted Wool Socks IOJd, merino sockß 6d, brown ribbed cotton drawers la lid and 2s, merino do Is 9,1, silk stripe Tennia Shirts j (special value) 33 6d, Tweed Trousers, hard wear, 5s 9d, Colonial made ?e 6d, saddle Raii»poi Us 9d, Demin Overalls and Jackets, beet quality, now 39 9<3, Turkey Handker- ' chiefs 4d, white do. 6d» Men's Braces Ib, Boys do. 6d, Boys' Tweed Knicker Troaserß 2a lid. up, Melville Knicker Suits from 8s 6d, Sailor Collars 3 for Is, and other iines equally cheap but too numerous to advertise. Splendid value all round. GEO. DUNCAN & CO. Tancred Street.



WANTED. _ WANTED- Gemi-nl Servant; wages 10s. Apply Miss Short, between 11 *m «nd 2pm on Saturday. 363 LOST— Between Booth Belt and Alford Foreafc Road a gold braceiot —Pin^pr rewarded on returning to this office 366 TO LET-Shop or Office adjoining thp Orange Hall, lately accupiod by W ■jTAdama—Apply Rbid k Gray. 3 64 ANEW Fish Shop has been oppned m East Street, next to Mrs Knight's. ____I____ 3 61 WANTED KNOWN—To Let, Two Shops, with dwellings of four Rooms attached to each. Rent—Six Shillings a week. Apply to the MISSES PA6B, East Strott. t 163 J~~~EWITT, Fishmonger and" Poulterer, is •bill baying Old Hens, aad any quan v tity of Hares, -Fresh Oysters by expre" To.morrow night. Opposite Mail Office. W* ANTED —- Everyone to Try the R*p!d Shirk Gioss ; the best and the cheapest linen glaga m the market WANTED Koowa — The™lapld Lightning Shirt Gloss Is sold by all Grocery ; a wmderfol Shirt glaaa WANTED— A BoyTo learn the Printing trade. Apply this office. 2 198 /"I^OOD BlcydeT on hire at the Eclipse Cycle Co p. Bhow Koohip, Tancred Street, Mr Batrsi-ow'fl late premisea 9 127 FAMILY Reader, Weldon's Dressmaker, Englißh Mechanic, Young Man, Straijd, Pearson's, Idler. Hurmsworth, and other Magazines ; L'fe of Moody, Maoriiand Versos (Adam?), Whila Hie Biily Bojls, Over the Slip Rails, Humorous Verses (Laweon),Robbery Under Armc—HM Jon BE SURE you ask for the Rapid Glosa. and take no" other. All leading Groners HE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss works wonders. Try a tin ; it will morn than pay yon IT I •> Wonderfnl how nice yonr Shirt X will lo< k after nsinsr the Jtapid Shirt Gloss THE Nimble sixpence is worth more than the slow shilling—try Ddncan & Co. for cheap and useful Drapery and Clothing, white Turfeisb Towels, fr. m 3|-f; brown do. 4|iil, big size do. for Is, Roller and Towell ing 3f i, grey calico Jfii, American make do, 4§d, tiorrockßes and Oewdßon's Longcloth, note price, 4« 9.3 per dozen yards, white calico from Pf>l, 54 inch fine grey Twill Sheeting 9fri, 72 inch do. for double beds, J]£<l, Bleach Twill Sheeting, 2 yards wide, 10|d ; brown Holland 7d, 7|d ; Silicina from 3|d up. Every line a nibble at



' b. Magnus, ■ ■ D. Patebson Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange j Adviser* °* Canterbury. MACNUS, PATERSON AND CO Gold Dbepgseng Bkokebs, 208 High Street, ChrfijfcQliwroh Reliable and straightforward advice given od Otago and West Const Dredging Claims, Mr (Hot Magnus h%^^tkgM^m^ praotioal ezpei'ieno£afl^^^^^^^^^^B^ f« Otago .^^^^^^^^^^Hk