It ia surmised that the recent census will show an f nereas® of the Maori popu • Istlon of the Colony daring the last five years Gimbokjjb April 19 The Brlgantine Linda Weber which left' here faor week'n ago for Ngangaru is under* stood to have not yet reached her destination Tha Oenaue returns for the Gisborre Bornagh are 2735 an increase of 408 with the sebHrba the total population of the town is ncplred to be over 5000 an increase of 1000. Ha web a, April 19 At a meeting of tho Waimate Plains f»tepayers yesterday it wa9 decided to promote a petition to Government against .the new land valuation as excessive and aaeqaal. A meeting of shareholders m the Egmont Wsolien Company has decided to j wind op iKVBEOiEWIX, April 19 ,6t th« pelioe ooarb Augaatua Rocks trow «m obarged with stealing goods from a •tor* ab MataGra,ah» with setting ate to a building and wai remanded, fne same ftcoaied vm charged with «sing dynamite m the MinaihaKi stream on two occasions for the purpose of procuring trout. He was ssuteaoad to one months imprisonment.

Arrival of the Frisco Mail.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, April 19 Thp Frlsc© mail eroßned the Mftnukau bar »b?.30 this moraing, and is expected to Irtnoh here by noon tomorrow. Th® time for departure of the south'ra portion for LjStslton hac nob yet been decided, The Frimoo mail agent reports that there it no plagoe ia San Franciso, and the steamer left there anil also Honolulu with a clean bill of health. All tfaefmail» were disinfected with sulphur and carbolic during the voyage. IFhe Sao Franciteo mails were kept separate ifronj those of ths United Kingdom.

OOWSCMWIVB PAt«NTS-~lt will be seen ihrom our telegrainß that ihe new Health Act (Kt»tninß sijfflo stringent regulatioQß regarding lihoae who are unfortunately afflicted with iLlwt dreaded disseise, consumption. It may ib* mentioned m this connection th*tt m the town of Naseby m Central Oiago, w'aioh has ©I3»<8 yesrti beorme a ncagniscd plaae of ifwort for soßßOmpuveg, preoaotioss are taken for preventing the spread of the dm sse by iompelliKg the patleuts to carry abou With them » reseptaole, lor the purpose oft «iatp6otor»tlng into. Tbe pr»otlee of expeot oratisg on tbe publict thoroughfares or m the moms of hotels is nofc allowed. An attempt Wit also recently made to isolate patients by ■liOOBIBg them m teats outside tbe town, but the result of this eeberae is not yet known.

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Donebin, April 18 The Clyde Dredging Company hasßuceaeded i ia establishing Its title to about one and thtts'qnarteracres adjoining its present ol&im lit Alexandra. ' . . Th« sinking of the Galvamo dredge ib a fileea of bad fortune for the shareholders* Only last Monday it waa resolved to Issue 300 debentures of £5 eaoh In order to provide tOade to enable dredging to proceed. Provided 4he moorings of the dredge hold until the flood subsides it ia possible the work of raising her may not prove formidable. The riie m the river will probably alow Bishards Beach dredge to get on her claim. It ie rumoured that Fourteen Mile SBeaoh hae struck good gold. . „ . QTh# secretary, received the followiag tele* g^TMn from the dredgemaster of tbe Sailor's Bend on Wednesday 'IGot soft bottom m two Bhiftß abcuS 30ft. Biver up 3ft, still fifing. The diedgennßSfßr of the Alpiae Consols dredge rsporte that Jaat week's return was 15002 ISdws 12gr for 57 hcurs' actual dredging time. Tfaa dredge inn stopped work ab l>ment repdring She winches. Dukbdin, April 19 Bales: — Enterprise £5; Fourteen Mile BeMb, 30s 3d, 2 parcels at 30a; Golden Queen, I9@j Kally and Casey, 29a 3d; Nelson Creek, 2 afe 62b 63» 635; New Alexandra, 2 at itbi. ■ O. Magnus, D. Paterson Dredging Jfxpert Member Stock and Exchange Adview* of Canterbury.

THE ASHBDKaOK OtJABDIAN ; FBIPAf, AfRIL 19, 1901



COME ONE! COME ALL! j A ND pay a vlsife to the PEOPLKi' j X3l IRONMONGKR, where yon wiilftt prompt and courteous attention, oombhifd with pood value for your money. ' LOCAL AGENT FOR Shaoklook's 'Orion,' Biirninghftm^* Z«a!an dia, Scott's Atlas, and Storrier'a ChamplM RANGEB, " T Registrar Grates, with tiles or plain ENAMELLED MANTEL PIICEB. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS Jnst landed a splendid lot of PMdlf% Shovels, Digging Fonts, Drags, Etc, Pltngb, Leading and Back Chains. CARPENTERS' TOOLS The Largest nnd Bast Selected iteek ft Ashtmrton County, at lowest prises. GUNS I GUNS! GUNS I OAR'IEIDGfiSS! CAE TKIDGES ! CAKTbIDGES I Elcy's Univertal, Bine and Fmokeleis. alt CLUB aod KYNOCES\| | Yau will save money and pleats me If y#. I only cal<, inspect, asd erquire prices, with] i oat being pressed to bay, I . . j G. MJKDDINJS, ! Addrees— Bar&gtt Street, opposite Arcade. TO LET Desirable Residence Fronting Main Stmth. Road, Tinwald, comprising— /COMFORTABLE Dwelling House of eight VJ room», verandah, waßchnuic, &o, alw stable, chttffhoure, trapped, etc. fcogttb«t with 4 Acres of laotf, part of which fotnt g»rdenand orchard ; at present In thooceo* pßtioa of Mr Mem by Ford. Foil particulars, terms, eto, or. sppSicalkw T BULLOCK, ; ______„ ,___ *««»» (COLONIAL Twill Blankets, Oolouial J Twill Bisnlfeets—Extraordin»ry good value. Why pay more. Note—Special Winter prices for tbreeqtiarter Beds ISt 6d were 18b 6d ; full size 19a 6d, wert 25s 6d rxtfa big size, cow 28s 6d, worth 35s only obtainable at Qkobgk Duncan & Co, noted Cheap Cash Draper?,Tancred Stteet.oppoiltt Arcad "OTOYOLES from M% \U BIOYCLEB do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do BICYCLES do do Guaranteed. Terms can be arranged— H M Jones, sTh7graves; BHAEBBBOKEB AND FINANCIAL AGEM!, 186 HE RK FORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. ! O ELI ABLE Information on Dredgfn | IV Stocks. I Correspondence Invited. I Comss .'Bedford McNeilFs, MoreSßf-t*** 1 deal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. :viE F MAKEIC, Aehbartoa Representative Tbleoeaphio Addeess: GBAVE& Chrletchnrch. Greymouth—Br wnlie, Greymouth I To the Farmers OF THE ASHBUSTON OOTJNTY, TTERE IS A LIST of a few of tht THINGS WE SELL :— Mohawk Spring-Tooth Harrows,* Line Harrows, Patent Lever Harrows, Turnip Grabbers, Hornsby's & Ramone's Ploegh Sbaret (al! sizes), . Oastor & CyHadrine Oils, m aoy quantity, Oorn Orusbere, Bone Mill for Fowl Fanciers, Excelsior Horse Hoes, Garden Cultivators, Sterling Bicycle*—». (Ohai or Cbainless, and all Accessories), AND ALSO XXX McOORMIOK Reapers and Binders, Mowers, Daisy Reapers, ilay Rakes, and Knife Grin den. CALL ft INSPECT BEFORE ORDERING ELSEWHERE. Monow, Bassett 4 Go 9 Wills Stbbbt, Ashbukton. M. PRIEST, Managw THE DAIiTIIST LITTLK WBIBL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAVING sold oct of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I kav» use opened op a fresh consignment of tkt LATEST PATTERN »♦ RAMBLER 1* SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACBiRS, & ROADSTKRS n all f Izee and all fitted with the evtf heting G Sr 3 detachable Tyre. "TJEiIS EtykMßjL<J£l&/ CALb AJNIi INSPEOI THE BTOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRBSi D. THOMAS. TO LIT, /COTTAGE of Two Rooms and Poutteiu VJ£, centrally situated m Cameron Btr»*t Easts TBULLOCK



I FRIteDLANDER BROS, LTD " FOR~PRIVATB SALR TT7E have for Private Sato, a first class Chaffontting Plant, m good order. For particulars apply to 2 86 FRIEDLANDER BROP, Ltd. PEOPEETIES EOE SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. 1600^Acres Good Tassock Country, price £2 10s 2000 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 2000 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 1300 Acros Good Tapsock Country, price £3 14C0 Acres Good Tassock Coantay. price £3 170 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £3 304 Acres Good Tussock Country, pule* £4 350 Acres Good Tassock Country, price £210s 600 Acres Part Swamp Land, price £6 28 Acres, tc gether with good house and stable. 3 miles from town 24*5 /crrß Grand Wheat Land, 4 miles from Afihburton ; eaey terms 81 /cn-fl First Class Wheat Land, 3£ milts from Ashbnrton 600 Acres May field district, with good build injßfs, well subdivided and waterpd 160 Acres Valetta district 320 flo pb near Tinwald 140 Acree near Tmwald 7500 Acres Lowdowns Land, neatly a]l ploughable, price £2 4500 Acres Lowdowna Lard, nearly all plooghabie, price £S 5s Goodwill of Lease of 845 Acres, good Sheep Country, rent 3j, 11 years to run I SCO Acre* close to Tlnwald 10 Acres ai Allenton; good House and Stable For full particulars apply to FBIEPLA33DER Bros., Ltd o § 2§ Q , a J qs i r- | , be -^H f\ t ft H I ? | COMPARE at jygy price gy.'.: 1/6 1/8 2/4 2/8 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores s West Street, Ashburton. Iji VERY Description of Farmery Li Reqnisites at lowest rates. Groceries, xiardwaie gaddSer^ Corasaol'S, Woolflieks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covert, Etc. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION, Having reliable information from otir Agents m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position to obtain highest possible pricn, for all grain placed m our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly cam ful to enquire from us and inspect onr goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sate oa our booke, and farmerr irishiag to purchase wonld do well to call on as for particulars :— 1000 Acres Lauriaton District 750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Chertsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 i, Springbnrn „ 276 „ „ 574 „ Waterton „ 1287 >, Swfield „ T. F. GIBSON, M»nac;«r GO TO Habdlkt Bsos. for Ironmongery Tinware, and Brushwaro; Mantle Pieces from 24e, Register Grates from 16®, Ranges from MONEY. TIifOFEY TO LIND on Fteehold I^B Security, m sums to suit borrowers. Apply to WER O, W. PURNitLL t Solicitor, Montgomery £, Buildings i ~~™~" Smoke Ntw Venoc



I ANDREW ORE.I T MME. NBE ARRIVALS OF Hew Autumn Goods. NEW JACKETS, NEW MANTLES, NEW:OORBETS, NEW DRESS GOODS NBW SIL 8, NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW MACINTOSHES, NEW FLANNELS HEALTH FLANNELS, NEW BLANKETS NEW CARPED NEW LINOLEUMS, NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NEW TAILORING 1 EPABTM&N r. BEBD SCOTCH, IRI3H, & ENGLISH SUITS MADE FROM ££St 3«si. Fit and Style Perfect. dressmakingHdepartment, Giving the utmost natiaf&ctiorj. Orderh Turned Out With Tispatch ANDRfciW OBR J. V. DX BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER T>EGS to annoaaci that he is making extensive Alterations to his Business Premise?, having imported EKTIriELY NEW WINDOW FITTIMS of the: Latest BsgHsh Design, wWch when complete will enable him to Show his Large and Select Stock to the best advantage ON BATUBDAY, APRIL 6. The Finebt Stock of NEW JEWEILEBY WATCHES, SILVEB WARE, Ever offered to the Ashbnrton Pnblit wl! be dlsplaysdt Daring Alterations Business will be oarrle on as usaal. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEVVELLKR, East Street, Ashburton NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE Just Landed; ex s.s.; i i Waimate their first shipment o SUMMER GOODS, LHOLUDIKO | Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shoei.' Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, sod Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farraaaatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Httiiiao Calf. The Beit Assortment ever Shown m Ash barton. { Inspection larited> NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. ~llieOaker FOBNIIHINO WaBSHOUSS, (HaTelock Street; TTE guaraowtc* to Bell at Ohrtstchuro'« prices for Oash or Time Payments., 1 1 ANTED Known—Thft* wc~expsct~a early Winter, and fortunately are qaite prepared for it. Everything seasonable for Ladies' and Genfclemaa'a wear new showing m our spacious premises — MrroHttL A»» Ttokkb, Ilse Drapers v



I F FKRRIMAN' ; ALLENTON. rpENDERS are inTited for leasing 7 aore. Jl of rich gardbniug or grazing land at Ailenton for a term of three or five year?. The Property is situated within a few chains of the Town Belt and its position makes it convenient for almost any purpose. Tenders close on TUESDAY, April 2nd next. Full particulars on application. F. FEBBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent [HAMPSTEAD. FOB BALH! U ACRES OF LAND WITH A GOOD HOUSE. Jhave for gale a good Home neat the Public Sohool. The house contains six rooms, Scullery, and detached Washouse. There is also a convenient ctable. The Garden i« well planted with fruit trees m full bearing. Easy terms may be arranged for the purchase of this property. F FEBBIMAN, Land and Estate' Agent. FOE SALE. mOWN Sections 745 and 746, situated m JL Peters Street with House of six rooms bathrooms etc. The property ie situated within a few minutes walk of the Railway Station, and is worth your immediate atten tion, F. FERRIMAN, Land ardJEettite Agont | FOE SALE ONE-EIGHTiAera end Home of five rooms Bathroom, Scullery, etc. This i& a model home, and if you are m need of euch, my advice ia inspect this property* at once. Full particulars on application. F. FKRRIMAN, L\KB AND ESTATE AGENT. I FOR SALi\ NORTH EABT BELT I HAVE received ioßtruotiono from Ma J. Maynabd to Sell h's very desirable I Property situated on the North E*»t Town , Beit comprising one half Acre section, upon i which m erected a very convenient Dwelling House ; two half Aore Bectiooß adjoining, running through from the Belt to Princess Street, and ouo half acre eecticn facing the Belfc Mr Maynsid has decided to Sell, and k reasonable Price will be accepted to effect a speedy ta'e F FKBBIMAH FOB ISA IB Oox Btrefit—A Ootiifnrtable Home con- Risting of 6 Kooma ereoted upon a quarter of an Acre of good ground; Thin I/^pesiyis within ii few micuteß walk of the Domain, Post Office, and Railway Station. If you need an investment for your savings, or wish to become your own Landlord Inspect this forthwith F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent HAMPSTEAD. _PO A WILL Buy a Section with a Four a£/ij\J Roomed House and Scullery. Easy Term* F FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent* AT LAST! JUST ARRIVED F.IRST SHIPMENT < OF Wm 9 Sellers & Sons, (England) NEW PATENT WASHING MACHINE. 3PK,IOJS3— Lever Motion, caeib, dS^t 158 Lever Motion, tints payments £5£5 15s Rotary Motion, cash £35 45s Rotary Motion, time payments dSO TTjTE HATE just received the Agency for the South Island for this WONDERFUL LABOR SAYIfSG MACHINE, I and will GUARANTEE it) to do a heavy wash for a large family m an hoar and a half, washing the clothes clean without te*j;inß the iabrio. 8 UNDREDB ef original and unsolicited testmsoßfals from the North Island, where th» sales har« already reached 400 a moßth, and are steadily increasing. &%LL AND INBFEOT before present Shipment) Is alt sold out afc our new premise? ne&*> to Mb Beech, Oonfeotioner, TANORED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. WALTER GR&OE, Manager. DIC. HEAD OFFICE, CHRISTOHUROH. & O. BROWN, MANAGER. 65 TjUßßEEitimps BabberSfeampi t Loo* agent forßedfsrn's superior Rubbsr Stamps. Same prices as Cbristohureh, —A H Wil- LMMSt East Ibsreefc, known. SPiiPSAL Purchase of a Manufacturer's stock of Ladies' Sailer, Trimmed and Uattimmed, HAtDS, at Is each, for 14 darn ANDREW ORR. 1"T IS Wonderfal how nice yoar Shirt . will look after using the R*pid Shire WmoW New Veuw" ~



Nicoll Bros. FUBS, FOKB, FUKS. SALE, BALF, SALE. FOR PRIVATE SALE, A Magnificent Consignment of Black and Grey Opossnra Rage, iF»»x Rags, and Wallaby Ragis. Splendid variety of Mats, Hearthrugs, etc, In Ladies' Goods we Excel.—Marmot, White Fox, Ermine, Zaiinskl, »nd all kinds of Australian and Enropear- Furs. Ladles can rely on these Goods being m the Latest Fashion. Flneafc ever submitted In Canterbury. AT MANUFACTURERS' RESERVE Price for a few days' only. nicollT^bros., 4 145 East Street. WEST STREET AUOTioFMTRT HORSB FAIR, APRIL 28<ra f 1901 DRAFT OP LONGBEAGH HORBES WE have been favoured with instructions from John Grigg, E'q, to tell {m conjunction with Me" D Thomas) at our Horse B» z»»r, West Street, ou above date, the following :— I UNBROKEN DRAUGHT CQLTB LO & FILLIES | Q WORKING MARES & GELD- X/v INGS, various ages The. above ia one of thn best, drafts of horses yet sent m from tha Longbeach Estate, and, aa usual, are for absolute sale. Sale at 1 30 p m FRIKDLANI'ER BROB, Ltd") Joint ! D THOMAS > Agents 4164 WEST STRF.ET AUCTION MART Oar Ueusl HORSE FAIE. Will be Held on FRIDAY, APRIL |26, (1901. For which we will be pleated to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 251 ■a^ fM'&Xir THE Budge - Whit worth ATTRACTS EQUALLY THE LADY, who wants elegance, THE EVEfiY-DAY RIDER, who wants reliability and THE SPEED t£AN, who must have the iaaJpi'St possible, SECO|A)-HAND BICYCLES, I h&wxhe following Second-hand Bioyclss Jpy's Sterling, £Y± .Myttnl't Sterling, £10 r Gent's Maseey-Uanis, Model 6, £10 Gent's Rudlgc-Whitworth {Twelve Months' Guarantee), £17 Lady's American Machine, £10 Gent's American Machine, £7 The above m&ohinei are all In first class order, aod are real bargains. Must be oleared at once. I!. 0, fHO| CITY OYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street, Ashbnrton. MRS ALCORN is bow showing new Winter Goods, new Jackets for Ladies and Children, new Mantles, new Waterproofs, new Dress Goods, &c» Special —New Millinery, latest style*, Paris Models Felt, Velvet and Straw Hats c Ribbone, Feathers, Quills, Flowers, *c, Gloves, Furs and Umbrellas "OEMBMBER that MELWB^Zealanii XVi Boot Store is the leading Bcofc Shop Wonderfu value ab Mkixok 3 WWam WoocTdTlJo,, OHRISTOHUROH, MERCHANTS & EXPORTERS, OABH BUYERS of MUTTON % LAMB. •OEPRESENTATIVE'wIU be m attend. XV anoe at Office m West Street, Ashbuston, every Tuesday and Saturday. 4 185 171 and others, prepare for th A? Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with the powerful Acetylene Gaß. Estimates given by Habdley Bbos. GBO. DUNCAN & CO. Tancred Street. Al VALUE m Men's Colonial Tweed Sao Suits, splendidly finished, stylish cut, and give s&tiafaotion m wear; prioe 37s 6d, equal to any Suits to measure ab 90* Colonial Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, Imported do So 9d» Moleskin do 5a Qd, Beaverskin do bn lid, uflual price anywhere 8s 6d, Boys' Melville Suits from 8s 6d; Men's Merino Sooks 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Knltt do lG|<i, Turkey Bed Handkerchiefs 3 for la; a nice variety of Shirts and Ties, Collars, Braces, eto, ab— GEORGE DTJNOAN & 00, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. McDonald & coy, TAILORS, Burnett Street. TN Consequence of having comparatively NO BAD DEBTS I Lu\ H\ NO OLD STOCK I ~t{ 111 NO MISS FITS I JjrJilU WE can offer you a Rpleudid Suit at the above figure, 3 160 TAKE O&BIS™" ARE you getting the very best) value f or yon money m Boots aod Shoes ! If not, why not try D Siook'B Blue Boot Store next time, and nave 2s m the £1. Band us your repaid, we want thorn aud will do them well, TNpvpjainirD^^^ L\ about Kruger, bub geb your House fitted up with Hot and Cold Water Satisfaction guaranteed by Habd Bsoi,



_ ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOW 8' HALL TO-NIGHT, FBIDAY, APRIL 19. THE GREAT MUSICAL EVKNT OP THE YEAR; Miss Kate Connellys 00HCEBT. PROGRAMME. PABT I. Song—' Maid of Athenn'  Christabel Mr J Walls Song—'Solveig's Song' ... Greig MIBS KATE CONNELL Song—' Echo' „. Somercet Mrs J H Coombs Violin Solo—' Polonaise * Willem ten Have Mr J H Coombs Song—' Jook O' Hassaldean ' .„ Bcett miss Kate connell INTERVAL. Part 11. Song— 1 Aathore' ... Trotere Mr J Wvlls Song—' Jour de Mon Enfance ' Herold MISS KATE CONNELL Boßg~-' The Dream Angel' 8t Queotin MesJHCoomssi Violin Solo—' Melodic' .„ Henry . Mr J H Coombs Song—'Robin Adair' ... Burns MISS KITE GONNKLL Song—• Non c ver' ... Mattei Mr J Walls Accompanist-MISS WINNIE CONNELL Prices—3», 2s, and le* Doors, 7 30; commence 8p m. Carriages, 10 pm Bay Sales and Reserved Seats at H M JONEB. 1 4 161 H; HOOPER Public Notices ~~ TO-MORROW SPECI^r ENTRY BEDSTEADS, Tables, Wash Stanis nad Ware, Duchess Cheats, Chairi, Crockery, Sundries, ere. HENRY STEPHENSON, * *66 Anofcioneer "™^™cj7tfAEiNG sHiT""" PRELIMINARY ADVERTIBEMENOD. THURSDAY, APRTL 25th, 1901 PIANO, FURNITURE, &c, &c, on account of Mr Aenworth, who ie leaving for Lyttelton. Particulars m future advertisement, % 167 HENRY BTEPHENBQN. WAFTED TENDERS FOR the Grez;ng for 1 year of 21 acreß 2 roods 38 perches of really first clast Land situated fronting on Middle and Farm ftoada, Allen*on, and being Lots 189 and 190, part of R.S 6084, and lately occupied by T X Upton, Eaq. Kent payable half yearly m advance. Tenders to be sent to me not later than SATURDAY, 27th inst, »t 1 p.m. For further particulars apply »_169 1), THOMAS, Athbnrtop, PROF K »@OB FiSJEIIV, THE Celebrated Palmist and Phyeiog romUt, ia m Ashburton. Ptilmistry free to clients. Questions answered on Marriage, Business, Talents, etc. Hafde »nd feces truthfully readl. Hours, 2 to 9 j Fees, 2s 6<i. Address: Care of Mbs Lkstir South East Belt, Ashburtco. Private room upstairs, Clients Are requested to call early, &s tima is limited. 4 127 ASHBURTOISn COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given tha*, m aooord» ance «ith Clause 39 and the following niauneii relating thereto, of the Rating Act, 1894, the Ashburton County Council intendi, \t a meeting to be held m its Offices, Aehburtort, on FRIDAY, 3rd May, 1901, immediately after the ordinary meeting to, be reld tiat day, to etrik* a Geeeral Raw' of \ of Id m the £ on tha rateable valuesfof the lands situated tn the Ridings of-'the County of Aahburton, for a period' com mencing on Ist April, 1901, and ending on 31st March, 1902, such Bate to be payable m one Bum on 2Qih May, 1901. Notice is hereby further given that the Etate Books are open for inipeotion at the Council's Offices, Ash burton, from 16th inst. to 2nd May next, during ofioe hour*. By Order: F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, April 15, 1901. 4 137 '===^*™~ reoeption" OF OUR ASHBUKTON BOYS' SEOTION OF THIRD CONHNGENID. A PUBLIC MEETING ia herewith con* vened for FRIDAY, the 19th inst, at 8 p.m. m the County Council Chambers, to uonsider she above* Subscribers to the Patriotic atsd War Fund specially invited, C* J: HARPER, % 140 HUGO FRIEDLANDER. LADIES ! f*i FNUINE Tailor-madeCoßtumes, Habits VjT Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to measura m the latest Styles and newest Materials Fib and workmanship guarac teed. GENTLEMEN ! We have just opened out ex s.h sßangs« tira' a large Shipment of Now Winter Goods We respectfully invite inapeoclor of oor new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Hootch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand Tweede, Meltons, Beavers, Vena* tiens, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook'lrish Frirzfß, &c. Suita to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Ons motto is always ' Satisfaction 1' rCRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN The leading Tailors & Outfitters Ashburton ' COOKING. RANGES. T>ARNINGHAM AND 00. '.8 IMPBOVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fires ask fob traa IMPROVED* ZEALANDIA. ±W PRIZE DUOKS. FOR SALE — Purebred White Pekin DhcU", from firgt prize stock, Sb eaoh Apply H G Bebbymak, Aehbortoa 2 219 Yoa can depend on ridding you children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers, fsrfee s Is



READY MONEY DRAPERS, TANCRED STREET ALLANDALE COAL CO., LTDJ A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES KLLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who wi supply Customera m large or email quantities This Coal Company has now opened two fresh seams worked at a diat&nce of 30 feet and 55 feet, the thickness being 5i feet and 6 feet, and is the best produced on tho Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Baker&, and a good Domestic Coal, burning with a flame, does nob sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It ia both Cheap and Excellent. Newcastle, Westporb and Mount Someri Coal always m Stock. Firewood and Stakes of all kinds. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MEBOHANT, ASHBURTON A UAKD. " MESSRS STRINGER & CRESSWELL BARRISTERB ft SOLICITORS, OHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Mb Davison'b, Weeb Streeb, AshburtoD, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. # They will be represented m Aehbixrbon by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive losteactionß on their behalf, and bo whom comtMnieabiona may be addressed. Wo have various suma of money awaibiag Investment at loweßt current rate*, STRINGER & CRESS WELL, SOLICITORS, QELRjSTOHURQg & ASHBURTON. Manning & Cos' NEW SEASON'S BOTTLEi ALES AMD STOUL IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BIST IN TEE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES, Agents for Aehtrarton—Messes Shbab MAS 8808



WANTED— For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hiir there is nothing to equal Rkndy's Egg Julep ; it arrests all dandruff, and leaven the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is; on sale at H E Bonnington's, Chbmtßt. 4_BB ANTED Known — Th»t~MiTCHKLL and Turnhb are showing Special Novelties m Suede Gloves, 1 ress Triramings, Blouse Gaode, and ravishing models m Millinery O" N « HUKSDAY, the 28th March at The Adelaide Oral, W Martin on his RED BIRD cut several new nichps m the record post, breaking all Australian records from j 2 miles up to the hour. Martin was paced by j a Motor, the fit'st 5 Miles were done m Bmin 57Jjeca againßt 9min B|<ec», Rolph's time made m 1899 aft Sydney. 10 miles flaw past m 17min 59f *eoa being 4<lf sees faster than the previous b,.3b time, i When the running for the 60 minutes was totalled out, it was found that Martin had established a tifw Australian hour record of 31 milea 13£0yde AT R. ALOORITs Sale—A Splt'iad.id lot of Men's and Boys' Clothing at greatly reduced prices; Boys' NorioikySuita at 11s 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Man's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 83 6d, usual price lla 6d ; Ladlea' Hose from 6d a pair, a Special line at la ; a great variety 0! Men's and Boys' Strew Hate, must be sold Ladies haron Oxford Shoes from 5a 91 "ANTED—LTdiea to inspect 350 New Jackets, Mantles, and Capes, also a beautiful selection of New Millinery. Corsets and Dress Materials,—Andrew Orb 3 201 ANTED to 5e11—275 P^irs~of Best Colonial Blankets, grar.d vaUip. mado to my own order. Also Gdntlenun'a Waterproof Costs m all shapes, including Cheeter and Hopetown.—Andrew OrHj WANTED"— Everyone to Try~~the Rapid Shirt Gloss ; tho best and c cheapest linen elaz^ m the rmrket FJIKNDERB Wanted— For the wearing of JL two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply at, J Meixor, Tancred Street "|TiOK Siie, cheap, for Uash —Several bun I? dred pairs of Boats and Shoes. Apply Mbllor's Z°alandia Boot ■''tore IG Bargain BjJe ia a contiuuous aucaesa at Dckcan and Co, the noted Cheap Cash Drapers. The unanimous verdict ia that we give fir better value for Cash than the large and preteneious establishments^ at Christchurcb. How ia it done; simply because our expenses are small, and being direct cash importers, enables na to sell at bedrock prices. All are invited to come and judge and compare our prices WHY have to pay for other people debts when you can get special value for C^h at George Duncan and Co, Cheap Cash Drapers and Clothiers. Special Bargains. Special Bargains—Grey Calicoes 2id White do 2| 1, Art Muslins 2|,Cretonneß 3|d, Linen Tabling 11£<1, Brown Turk Towels 3£d, White do 5|J<J, Lace Cnrtah.B, taped edges, charming designs, la 6d, Is Jld, 2a 3d, 3s 3d, up to 15a, Toilet Covers Bid, Antimaccessrs 7£d, White Satin Quilts from 4s od, Honeycomb do 4s 9d, Colored do 2^^ American Leather ll^d, Ticking Duncan & co,



wantei; T' O M faster Painters.—Wanted—Employ ment an improver. Apply ' Improver,' Peat Office, Christohurchi 1 168 ~\\l ANTED—Y~ourg General Servant, W Couniry Girl prefemd. Apply— by letter Mrs 'V.S' Mail Office 4 151 WANTED— General Ssrvenb ; wages. 103 per weefe. Apply Saturday Morning to Miss Shtjry. "NSIGN^MACAULEy "wishes" to thank all those who aesisted m making the Harvest Festival a success. 4 171 TnVVANGKLISTIO Services will be held JjJ m the Arcade Chambers Sunday 21st, oonducted by Mkssbs Blair and Johnson ; afternoon 3 o'clock ; svoniog 6 50. AH cor dially invited, 4 170 HERE are you going my pretty Maid To geb a Geisha Hair Frame she said, Post free for 1r 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hkndy, Hairdremr, Princes Street, Dunedin THE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her Hair, For promoting an abundant and luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hkndy's Egg Julep. Boibles Ib, at H E Bonnintok's, Chemist. TO LET—Two Shops m K»st Street at 6s each per weak. Apply at) the Misses Pagb 57~JKW1TT, Fishmonger" and • Poulterer, Burnett Street. Froth Oysters, Babbits, and all kiode of Freeh Fish to-night. _ _ Te'ephone 66 /^(ARBlDß* ! "Carbrde~For Bik® Lamps, \_J Carriage Lamps, and for House Lighting, etc, at Christchurch priced ANTE D— Lad ies "deaTro u7 oTdre»«ing the hair m present becoming fashions should aend for the new Geisha Frames; »)] colours, Sent poet free fur Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Bendy, HairdreeOer Dunedin. ' 4 85



fiVIACNUS, PATEKSON ASiD 00 Gold Dbedqikg Beokers, 208 High Street, Christchuroh ißeliable and atraightforward advice given oa Otago and West Const Dredging Cbimß. Mr Olof Magnus hae nad 16 years praotloal experience on the Molyneox River, Ol*go _ ALFRED HARRISON, EaQ Ashbnrtoa Representative "TSrIiuRTON COUNtFcOUNOIL THE Stock Bridge at Railway Bridge ojft Ringitata Eiver la damaged by fl#as, aad Is mow closed pending repaire/and extsntioo* / By Order, ■ / ■ WILLIAM BAZ#Ri - Ooanty Esgineer. AshburtoßjAprll 19,1801 178 [abvbbtibbhbns} , iTO THE BURGEBSEB OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON LABIES AS» GINfLBMEN,— AT the request of a large number of the Ratepayers, I haT* consented to offer myielfaß a Candidate for the Office of Mayor. On three former OGcaaionu I have (tarred the Ratepayers m that capacity, and if I am again elected the knowledge I have g.ined will enable me to further the inter • «gfci of the borough with credit. I SHALL NOT! CANVASS FOR VOTES, but will Itvre the matter entirely m the hands of the Electors, believing that roy record a 8 an ex- Mayor and Councillor of many years standing will be enfiicienfe to warrant them ia placing me at the head of the poll. Further, I beg to notify that I shall Lh nse or provide any vehicle« on Eltction Day, but will rely on my friends Sthar walking the Booth or providing their «wb oonveyancee. if you do me the Kioortoeleotie, I Bhall consider it my doty t© devote a large amount of my time to A»-dieobtxge of the duties attached to that office, whilst- every vote I shall give will h® m the intereits of the Borough, and fehs elaotors generally*—l am— Ladiea and Gentlemea, Youro Reapectfally, ! 4 i7S JOSEPH SBALY. " FOITS/iLM, ~~~~ BUILDING SITE. 1 ACRE 1| 2 AORK (2 On The Western Bid© BEINC4 T.S. H29 and 1130, fsoatiug Cameron Street,. Easy termß if required. Apply to !3d bullock. — — to~let~~" * ~~ &fS H LOW RENTAL SHOP and pu'emieds ot the corner of the Triangle, fronting O»at Street and Wakanui Ro»d, Jeafitug to the Post Office OBRTIFIOfTED TBAOHER, Loot! Bepreßent»t|w of the London Collen of Mpiio wd of the Musical International TTTlLL'Retume _M«eio LesaoEß (prastioal V? aod fcheoretioal) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination btia In the Colony. GMdidstes presented, 107 avonge mark l|!biklitt^J9sjper_oiro^ I___1___ m