CYCLING.

A.A.C. & A.O. OPENING DAY.

Splendid weather favoured the A.A.C. and A.O. for their opening of the season yesterday. A large number o£ members assembled at the Post Office about 2 30 when Mr PC Cox, Vice Presideut, in a brief speech dealared the season open. The member.- then formed In procession end proceeded to the Domain, where tha pro gramme of sports was oommenoed at half past three. The arrangements were very complete and In keeping with the opening of the new asphalt track, o? which the riders •poke in high term?. The fields for the bicycle events were good, and judging by the form displayed by A Davidson, Bell, and Hawthorn, a successful season should be before them, whilst the riding of D Rodgers, the scratch man, io the half mile, was loneritorioaa, The athletic events w«-re keenly contested, and the finish for the 120 .Cards Handicap, spoke in unmistnkeable terms of judicious handicapping. Mr D Wood made a capable starter, and Messrs P Coif, T F Gibson, and S Gordon, tffioient jndaes. Following are results : — 120 Yards Handicip—First heat—Hobbs, 6yds 1; J R Friedlander, 2yds 2- Won by a yards Time—lSseoa. Seoond heat- 1> Friedlander, 6yds 1; W Anderson, Iyd 2. ffihe only competitors, and they merely fualified, Time—leasee, Final heat—J R 'riedlander, 2yds 1 ; L J Hobb.«. 9yds 2 ; D I. Friedlander, 6yds 3- A splendid race, a few inches SFparatinp the placed men. Half Mile BioyclfH"ndioap—Firsb heat- H Bell, 85yds I;FG Nicollp, 75yds 2. Won by a l.ngtfc. Time—l.7- Stcond heat—A Davidson, 55yds 1 ; D Rojierf, _cr 2. Bodgers appeared to be winning, until a hundred yards from tbe post, bnt Davidson, by a successful fprinb oub stayed ta.m, winniDg by a leng'h Time — 1 B§. Third Ij oa fc_.W G B.wthorne, 55yds 1; W J Robertson, 30yd. 8. Hawthorne gob to the front at bhe home burn and won by a couple of lengths. Time-I.HJ. Final heat—H Bell, 65yds I; A D*v_d9on, 55yds 2; D Rodgers, scr 3. A good raoa between the placed men, Bell juat getting there: Time —1.7

Beys Race (under 12), 75yds—Gadd, 1 ; Whlttaker 2 ; Smiths Sandow Handicap, 100yds—F Bereaford, 7ydßl;T Fiewellyo, sor 2 ; F A Horni brook, 2yds 3. Hornibrook got to the front at 75 yards, and looked like winning, but Bereiford came with a rush and won a capital race by about a foot, the rest close upi Time—l2seos Hurdle Handicap, 30Oyda—W Anderson, 4yds 1 j M J Lym-key, eer2;D Fiiedlander, Bcr di B Culverhouse, 9yds also Btarted, but blundered at the second hurdle. Aaderpon showed a great dash of pace, the toratch men making no impres.ion on him, although it may be mentioned, D Friedlan der made a couple rf faulty jumps. AnderroD won comfortably by a couple of yards, tbe soratoh men making an interest' race for second place Boys' Race over 12—Coward.l; Prebble, 2. The High School boy? made short work cf their opponents, dwarfiDg them both in pace, and siz?, Cowaid winning by a yard from hie tohool mate.

One Mile Bicycle Handicap—A Davidson, 100 yds, 1; H Bell, 105 yds, 2. D Rodgers soa, W J Robertson 45yds. G L Robinson 607d8, H Moon, 85yds, A L Robertson 115 ydf>, F.'S N'colls 135 yds, W G Hawthorne 140yds,'W Amos 145 yds, J Gudaell, 155 yds, J VV Stephens, 16Cyards, also started.— Davidson and Bell had the field settled at SOOyard?, and although Ball attempted, by a jump neair the line, ts pass Davidson, the latter imoceeded in winniug a nice race by half a machine's length. Time—?»23.

Gencert and Exhibition of Strength.

Quite a covalty in the form of entertain j meutu was given in tho Oddfellows' Hall U_t i evening by ibe members of the Christchurch Bsindow Sshool, together with item, by looal fcrtieti". The promoters, the A A.O and __, Club, were again, aa they had bern on three former occasion.?, unfortunate with re.p?ot to the w.ather, but shoaa who attended were rewarded by a moat excellent pro gramme* Mrs Graham, of Chiatchuich, played ' a piaro fo'o, ' Lss Sylphe?.' with. Vigor and delicacy rf touch The"' Cbm'fne of the King ' was we'd rendered by Mr W Anderson, one of our local bari-onf.. Deczj'a * May Morning ' waa given by Mrs W John ston in good style, and being recalled, Bhe repeated the last verse. ' In l)j.na'a'_ * Romance,'Mr McClurg g-vve evidence of 0 ireful praotloe, hi. runs and double stepping being faithfully taken, and his encore piece, cf a bright and sparkling character, gave him an opportunity of showing hia skill in the p-'zsioato passages. Mr F W Hobb?, of Christchurch, who possesses a mellow baritone, sang with muoh appreciation ' The Deep Cold Ssa,' bat was hea.d to much greater advantage in that lovely German ballard'Meit I'enien Blanen Augeo,' of vi hich he, however, unfortunately only sang the Irst verse. We believe this ie the first time tbia haa been euDg in public in Ashburton, and the pathos and sentiment well suited Mr Hobbs' fine voice. An exhibition of weight lifting formed tbe chief feature of the even ing. A team, comprising- Me-srs Meechan, Rogers, Murphy, and Hornibrook, gave Various wonderful exhibition, of feats of itreagth, and their instructor (&_r Horni* brook) is distinctly to be complimented upon the success be haa attained with his pupils. Weights, under whioh the ordinary man would groan, were lifted and handled with {she greatest eaee by each of his team. Mr Bodgera lifted a weight 1451bs in both hands over hia head, and Mr Meechan one of 105 lbs with one hand, whilst Mr Hornibrook hoisted up three men above his head and carried them round the stage, giving cvi' denes of his strength, and ability to ranks as a modern 'Samaon.' Following this, Mr Eudkiu aaug a sympathetic air, whioh brought applause and an encore. The {.elected song of Miss Clark was acceptably reoeived, bat in tbe encore, ' Kate Q'Shane 1' she seemed even more popular* A display oi scientific boxing waa then given by Sjleasra Jvfeechar. and Murphy, every point j being punctuated with applause and laughter j from the audience, who appeared t© enjoy tbia phase of tbe entertainment, even staid and eiderly matrons, and douce church people, who would have blushed to think of going to view such an encounter Bolely, sat smiling their pleasure and delight, and they largely helped in thp demand for an" encore. That) this contest was in thorough earnest may be judged from the fact that one of the boxers became minus a number of hie teeth before the match ended, although he stuck manfully to his ground right through the fight A cornet solo, *Oh Lovely Night,' by Mr Humphries, waa capitally played, but considering the sudden hailstorm that kept ah accompaniment, the satire was apparent. SShe "Yeoman's Welding Song,' by Mr Hobbß, was a treat, although he pave evidence of a tendency to fl.tuesp. The popular Bong, ' The Flight of Ages,' was tastefully given by Mr W Anderson. Mention should be made of the accompani ments of Mesdamea Graham and Johnston and Mr Frank Curtis who played with care and success. Frequent app'au.e testified to the appreoiatiop cf the audience of the programme, which ended with a number of Swedish extension movements by Mr Hornibrook's pupila, giving further evidence of strength and Careful training.' During the evening Mr Hornibrook appeared rearing a very handsome medal, whioh was presented to him by Sandow in 1898, for the beet r_traits of physical development under the Sandow system

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA.

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REFUGEES RETURNING.

London, October 15

A hundred refugees are returning to the Band weekly, A tenth mine has started crushing.

BOER MOVEMENTS.

BRITISH STILL PURSUING

SALUTARY PUNISHMENTS

Reoeived October 18, 8 56 am

London, Oo.ober 18 Five hundred Boers, under several Commandants, are advancing south, via Greatberg Valley, looting and re cruiting. Some have reached Saldaaa Bay, and others Hopefield South, a township some miles inland from the Bay The British are pressing them bard

The .sentences for hanging (Field- Oornefc J 8 Kruger, for rebellion ; Lieut. Breda, for train wrecking at Bethulie and murdering a native) have been confirmed. The sentences of three others belonging to Lotter's commando have been commuted to imprisonment for life

De la Rey and Kemp are now north wards of Magliesberg Hill

Theron, adjutant to Commandant Boos; Lieutenant O'Birvolzen and Field Cornet Vandermerwe, with eighty men, have been captured on the Orange Oolony frontier

The Light Horse captured 18 Boers at Kotberg, in Cape Oolony

Commandant Fouche is withdraw ing norchwards, after fl..gging &nd looting f.rmers shooting three natives

FICKLE PARISIANS

Paeis, October 17

Eloflf, Kruger's grandson, and a party, were hissed at a Paris theatre for wearing evening dress while their countrymen are fighting. They hur riedly withdrew from the theatre

Home and Foreign.

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Received Oct 18, 9 25 a m

A SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT Paris, Oct 17

The coal miners of Monceaux, a centre of socialist agitation in the de partment of Paonet on tho Loire, have purchased 3000 disused Graa Rifles, The Government are unable to inter vene, since the rifles are not military

weapons

GIGANTIO SCHEME FOR HORSE BREEDING London, October 17

Mr Alexander Wilson, of New South Wale., haa submitted to the War Office a scheme for an Imperial horao breeding estate in Australia. Hp proposes to utilise 5000 square miles in the northern territory at an outlay of £670,000. Be promises great results after the scheme has been in operation ux years EA-R-L-RUSSELI.. Earl Russell has been released

Australian.

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BUTTER BOXES Melbourne, Oct 18

The price of New Zealand butter boxes has advanced twopence.

THE CENSURE DEBATE

The censure debate has so far been a wordy duel between the New South Wales freetrader?, and the Victorian protectionists, remarkable mostly for the length of the speeches. Sir (J. Tomer, replying to criticisms, said that Ministers would stand by the main principle of the tariff, but were quite willing to consider suggested amend ments. If a scheme c uld be put for ward to prevent the formation of manufacturers' rings it would be em bodied in the Bill. A RUMOUR Ib is rumoured in the lobbies that an amendment ib favour of direct taxation will be moved to Mr Reid'a motion. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND In a communication received by Mr Barton from the Gqvemor-General,th6 Indian Famine Committee conveys its thanks for the splendid generosity of the colonies, especially New South Wales and New .Zealand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Christchtjrch, Oc'.ober 18

It has bean ascertained that an old couple have been Ivingin a cave on the road from Sumner to Lyttelton for the past six months in a state of fiUhineas. The police state th^fc they are powerless to take action unless the inma'es break tho law in tome way. Tne local press has taken up the matter

Wellington. Oct. 18

A Waihi miner, named James Carter, while contracting in the Waihi mine, was accidentally killed by a collapse of ground while working in the Empire I.ode mine. Death was instantaneous,

The Wellington Trades Council has adopted a resolution condemning as a • dastardly retrograde action ' ou the part of the Government the propofed amendment of the Workmen's Compensation Act, allowing mortgages to remain secured, and exempting casual labour from the operation of the Act, as it tends to * perpetra'e existing injustices, and relieve cap't.lists from their moral responsibilities.' A deputation was ap pointed to wait oo the Premie;; aa ihe subjaoh A Ohfpatm,w, named Joe Owlck, waa fined J925 as k-wper of a common gambling house, and eight other celestials £1 each, or 14 dava' imprisonment for playing there. The Premier has reoeived a cable from the Agent General stating that both the sub' marine mining boats ordered by the New Zealand Government have arrived safely ab Malta, on the outward trip.

Hoisting the Flag at Hampstead School.

A large attendance collected in the Hamp stead School grounds yesterday, on the occasion of the hoisting of the flag* A temporary platform was erected ab the base of thefl-g po c, on whioh were seated the Chairman of the County Council and Mrs Harper, tbe Revs G B Ingtis, R A Wood* thorpe, MrG W Andrews, and members of the' School Committee. An apology was read for the absence of Mr Buddo, chairman of the North Canterbury Education Board, and also from Captain Buckley, the latter explaining that the A.hburlon Mounted Rifioo corps was unable bo be present, owing to the recent Chriatchuroh encampment.* The Rev Mr Wcodthorpe introduced Mr Harper, who expressed his pleasure at attending. Many of the young peaple surrounding him would, if required, be glad to take pat t in the struggle for the supremacy of the grand old Empire, aud if necessary bhey would die in the interests of the flag, which death would be of a most honourable nature. The Rev Mr Inglis also gave an address, taking for his text the sutjob of the flag. He explained the origin £of the Union Jack, which indicated tbexr be;ng united under the Baints George, St Andrew, and 8t Patrick. He pointed out j thab there were saints in the presen. ray j quite as mooh as those In thecalendar, giving »n instance of saintly conduct in South Africa. Mr Andrews, as representing the Mayor, who was unwell, stated the fhg was wsn emblem of freedom, and he hoped they would all prove loyal a. they grew up. The old fl«g of England had m»de many a heart thril'. Mr Wood thorpe ehowed thab the fi*g was a symbol rf loyalty to a great Empire. This union and loyalty of the past was com?, orated by the lives of suffering, »nd death of millions of ti e.'r fellow suff.rers. He called np.u Mrs Harper to perform the hoisting oeremooy Mrs Harper, in a vigorous and stirring speech, referred to her pleasure at b»ing asked to attend, as she loved the fl.g, and hoped they would love ib tno, be cause it represented freedom, justice, and fair play for al'. Not only wera they present under the fi»g of old England, bub under the stare of the Southern Cro.s. She referred to Nelson', dying signal"—" England expec a every man to do his duty," (Loud applau-e.) Mrs Harper then hoisted the flag which quickly opened Its folds to the strong bretze, after whioh the children gave three hearty oheers and sang the 'Red, White, and Blue.' The audieroa joined in singing «o_d Save the King,' after which they dispersed to attend the re opening of tha 'Hoko.' The flag hoisted was the gift ot a member of the Sobool Committee— Mr Andrew Orr*

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We'll Blng God bless the Prince of WalePg Protect him from the storm, and gales ; ' And may his health for ever hold f Free from either cough or v_old, But princes too, despite restraint! 1, I Are subject to all chest complaints, 1 For which the remedy, tried and sure, . I Is W. E. Woods' Great Pep tfrmintCube ' You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers price 1q



HENRY STEPHENSON. BICYCLES. BICYCLES! BICYCLES FOR SALE BY —-PTJBLIO^ AUCTION.-- An Unusual Opportunity. A SINGLE BIOYOLBAT WHOLEBALE PRICE, ABSOLUTELY YOUR LASH CHANCE. Saturday Next/OCTOBER 10 1 O'Oloek Sharp. HENRY BTEPHENBON has received instructions from the Consignees to Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms, Havelock Street, as above— 3 Ladies Specially Finished Q JBl4_.yc.les O AND 1 GENT'S Of very superior quality and workman ship. Every Machine is beautifully Enamel led In black, with gold lines; fitted with full Nickel Plated Westwood Steel Kirns, Dunlop Oceanic Tyres, and complete wibh all tha latest improvements, Tool' Bag. Spanners, Pump, Oil Can, to. Owing to m diflbren c In the adjustment of accounts between the Makers and Consignees tha Cycles are to be sold by Auction positively Without Reservs r SATURDAY Ne^, October 10th, 1 O'Olock Sharp. HENRY STEPHENSON, 10 170 Auctioneer SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, 19th OOTOBEB, A QUANTITY of Household Furniture tf every description. Also several lots of new Harness^ Saddle y Bridle*, Collars, Eto,—Sundries. 10 131 H STEPHENSON ■■■■■■■■■■HBMi. FUNERAL NOTICE THE Friends of Mr aod Mrs T Tavlor are respeotfully Informed that the Funeral rf their late beloved daughter, Bessie Gladys, will move from their residence, Flamingtoo, on SATURDAY, 19th inst, at 2 pm, for the Waterton Cemetery. BAKER BRO**, 10172 Undertakers



DAVID THOMAS ARCADE. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th, I<.ol MR D THOMAS will hold a Clearing Sale of Furniture, Glassware, Sundries, &c, in his Arcade Auction Room as above, also Potatoes, etc; Time—l p.m. 10 174 ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FBIDAY, NOV. 15, 1901. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will bo held on the above date, for whioh 1 am now receiving entries. 10 91 D. THOMAS. ftnu.\i7mmmwam~vsxzimM——m—w—.Mt«m. ii_iii-a__nM____a»____|| "public notices. PRESBYTERIAN OHURCH. . OHILDBEVd DAY. SPrCIAL Services NEXT SUNDAY, October 20th.; The Rev G B Inglis morning and evening ; Mr a C Saar (Christ church) at 2 30 p m JO 179 ASHBURrON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1902. TENDERS are invited for the supply of Dog Collars for 1902. Particular- on view at the Council', cfii.es, Aahburtoni By Order. F MAINWARING, 10 178 Clerk



Public Notices ~ HOKO. TO-DAY. HAMPSTEAD SOHOOt 2 til! spm aod 7 to 10 pra Concerts 3pm and Bpm each evening! ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. SHEARING. EVERY Convenience, including Wool-! preßs, at Ashburton or Tinwald Yard?. Reasonable Paddock Accommodation during Shearing Free. For farther particulars apply to the Caretaker?. 10149 NOTICE.... \ LL CLAIMS against the estate if the j lata Dp, Coedner are requested to be sent to • i the Executors, care of C Hardy & Co, Rakak. 10 148, FUFCiC NOTICES""" ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIA TION. ' ■ . ; mHE TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, Eto, will be held on the Grounds of the Assoc!*' tioo, Ashburton, THURSDAY & FBIDAY, October 31st and November Ist, 1901, ENTRIES, which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by the oeoessary amount of Entry Fees In Cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prize Money In each Class, also numerous Valuable SPECIAL PRIZES offered for Oomp-titioa. Class Programme and all information on applioasion to W SIMPSON, 10 38 Secretary WHETHER] YOU ARE ASSURED OR_NOT YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN APFX.Y FOB Combined Life & Accident Policy, WHICH covers an Assurance payable in event of Death from any cause i»" any parb of the world, and also Gotupensa' tion for Disablement by Accident/ This is the Twentieth Century Speciality offered by the Mutual Life Association [of ft Australasia. .' HUGO FRIEDLANDER, District Agent JOHN TOTTY, i Representative tor New Business, 9 51 Ashburton ZEALANDIA BICYCLES MADE IN NEW ZEALAND! Ti/TOST IMPROVED MACHINE ■ ON THE MARKET. Specially built for New Zealand Roads 1 One Gram—THE BEST. 3N©w Models now on View Oates, Lowry and Co., Burnett Strekt i > N.Z. LARGEST MAKERS OF;OYOLES



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that at a Special Meeting of the Counoil, held on 14th October inst, Resolutions were passed reducing the rents to be paid and owing ty certain tenants of the Council's Borough Reserves, and accepting surrender of Lease ; and such resolution?, cop es of whioh may be seen at the Town Clerk's effi.e during i ffice hours, will be submitted for confir mation as a Speoial Order to a m .et ng of the Council to be held at the Municipal Chambers, Aaliburton, on MONDAY, tbe 11th day of November, 1801, at 7.30 p.m. H H FOOKB, Town Clerk October 17cb, 1901 10 175 BUSINESS NOTICES "CROWN" ROLLED OATS. MANUFACTURED by EVANS AND 00, LTD, at their '«Grown Mills," Dunedin, from the best New Zealand WHITE OATS, by the most modern Machinery, just imported from America. A TRIAL SOLICITED. To be had from all Grocers, Sole Manufacturers, EVANS AND CO., LTD,, Dunedin aod Timaru: 9 263 " a Word to the Wise." Abhbubton Ladies and Gentlemen,— SINCE opening up business in Ashburton, (.even years ago, I have every reason to be satisfied with the progress our trade has made. Notwithstanding competition, the Business bas grown year by year, aod today we are doI»g by far the largest Boot Trade ia Ashburton. This result has been obtained by keeping our Goods right up to date, We never sit down satisfied. We realise that to progress we muat never be content, as tastes and fashious oontioually change, and require to be closely watched; Our customers can rest assured that we keep a watchful eye oa the market, and never let a cha_.ee to obtain the beat value slip. We are therefore in a position to offer you much better value for less money than any other trader in Ashburton. We beg to thank our many customers for their very liberal support iv the past, and we are sure by keeping on the came Hues In future that we have done in tho paßt, i.e., to offer you the best possible value for little money. Our business must gourißh and grow in the future as it has done in the past Yours faithfully, JAMES MELLOB, Zealandia Boot Store, Ashburton 17.ARMER3 and others, prepare for the ; Winter, and have your Home made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimat.« givea by H^roung. Bbos ..-»--- ■ — »j



WANTEDS, Era WANTED, immediately-Good Genera! Servant; nurse girl kept.—Apply Mrs H A jvlackay, Havelock Street 10180 WANTED— Nurse Girl.-Apply Mrs Mullan, Ashburton Hotel 10 171 WANTED- Girl to aesist in housework ani look after children.—Apply by letter •P.'c/o this rffice 10 176 LOST, on the 17th—Lady's Cape, on the 17th, between Tinwald and Willowby Corner.—Apply -Mrs Grey, Tinwald, or office of this paper 10 177 WANTED— A Cook ior tountry Hotel, wages £l a week. Also a Housemaid Apply Mrs Ran dell 10169 k"* npHEßellsof the Sabbath, how sweetly X they sound." Anniversary Cele" brst.on Baring Square Sunday School. Preacher—Rev Wm Beck ; Festival mu.ic. 10 175 . . ITiCR SAIJD—Town Sections 818, J acre, X; 'Aiikeu Street, north aspect; aud 955 and 956. Town Beit N E, north aepeot— 4pply Misses Pahb, Ariel Cot-fectioueiy, East Streeb \l|^ ANTED — Any quantity of young W Roosters and lineons. Apply J H Jewitt,opposite Mail Office. \J_7 ANTED—A Young Man to take all VV Watches aud Cloaks to be reputed ; Or old Jewellery to be remodelled, to be made aa good as new, to a?. »; COUCH, TheOheapest and Most Reliable Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tancred Street . 9 288 npOMaTX) Plants, Tomato Piantß—The _i_ ' strongest and hardiest in Ashburton ; also Beauty of Hebron Seed Potatoes, 241bs • for Is, or 4. 6d prt owt—aft FletghKr Bnos.. Kf\£\ BIRtTHDaY Cards to choose from *J\J\J new Designs from Id to 5s each —AT H Williams 250 MRS /LCORN is now showing a beauti ful Assortment of New Dries Goods, Siiks, Muslins, Prints, Laces and Trimming.. Also a lovely selection of Parisian Mill'nery in Hat-, Bonnet?, Straws, Flowers, Qj.llb, and Feathers. Having secured the services of a first class Milliner and Dressmaker, Buthfactlcn is guaranteed to all. Newest designs in Art Needle Woik, Silks, Arasenes Wools, Transfers, &., always In stock. (1 ARDEN TOOLS, Garden Tools, of j" every description, the largest variety in the County, at prices which defy competi* tins. LAWN MOWER 3 from 22s 6d each; wire netting from I£d per yard. To be had only at G Mkddins, the People's Iron' moDger • LAWN Tenois and Cricket Material, Racquets from 10a 6d, Bats single and double cane, Union Driver and others; Balls, Stumps, Pads, Leg Guards. Ping Pong, 4 Windsor Mag.zinc' for September, special chapter on New Zealand Leaders. New Books, Cheap Editions. Stationery very cheap ; lines opening up—-H. M. JqflES T\/| ONARCR Lawn Mowers 12in, 22. 6d ; 'J3_L 14in 26 j; American Churns from 10s Milk Pans from 2a 6d ; Wood Frame Wiiu-. gerß 13s 6d at Carson & Co, Tancred Street. FINEST New Currants 6d per lb, New SulUnas 6|d per lb, New Valenoia Rabins 5d per lb, Finest Japan Rise 2d per ib, Best Kerosene 33 9d per tin, or 7s 6d per case —at Fletcher Bbo'. Cash Supply Stores . TO SCHOOL COMfctirrESS AND TEACHERS. Justunpaoked, direct from the publishers, nearly 1000 volumes of New Baward Books, also Presentation Volumes of the Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Sunday School Cards, Wall Ttxtß, Fountain Peos, etc. " A. T. H. WILLIAMS. THEY'HAVE ARRIVED! WHATi? Why, Our Large Shipments of NEW, GOODS for the SPRING, i Lovely Blouse Silks Latest Mercerised Sateens Clean and Neat Prints Artistic Blouse Muslins Black Lußiree (plain and fancy) Black Grenadine & Fancy •.ashmerebt6B A very choice seleoWn NEW MILLINERY FROM PARIS. New blowers (they are superb) Girls' Fancy Sunshine Hats • Up to date * Sailor Hats New Gloves in Suede, Kid, Lisle, and Silk—White, Black, _.nd Colored Black and White and White and Black Sunshades New Dress Trimmings NeW Ruohings New Beits and Collarettes New Shapes in Ladies' Linen Cuffs and Collars A Fine Assortment of Gents' White Straw Hats ) Gents' Canvas Hats r Selling Gents' Linen Hats ( Fasb. Gents 9 Paris Ties ) When 'Spring Cleaning' do not forget that «THE CORNER' is celebrated for Pretty..flooroloths and Linoleums Floral Blinds, all widths Choice Lace and Muslin Curtains Our Dressmaker, Miss^Coerii., is very busy, and has established a.goodjeputatlon for style, cut, and fit. PLACE YOUR ORDERS NOW.



| F. FERRIMAN ] i ■ ~~FOB SALE. ' To Those Seeking an Investment for Capital IB AYE for Disposal a Splendid Block of Good Town Property, returning good interest for the com required. i F. FERRIMAN. WAKANUL foxiTale. \ FARM OF 500 ACRES. i F FERRIMAN. . JOSEPH FORDS scour & lung worm MIXTURE. TESTIMONIALS. N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —Re Ford's Lung Worm Mixture. In compliance With your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold 'his Mixture for several years, with aa increasing demand, and it, has given general satisfaction. Youra faithfally, A H Turnbull, Manager To Mr F Ferriman, Aehburbon. Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that I havei ' been Agent for Ford'e Lung Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy. _ I am, dear air, Yours faithfully, ' D Thomas. To Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the lasb two years, and have supplied sheep breeders regu larly during that period, we have not yeo had a complaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it. Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson and 00. •mmmMMwmmrmm w_>_«_.iir<wwMa««~WM BUSINESS NOTICES B G OM! LATEST FROM FRONT iFTER SEVERE BOMBARDMENT Premises, Tancred Street, Ofpisite Aroide) HAVE BEEN STRONGLY FORTIFIED BY '■ ' EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS NOW NEARLY COMPLETED. REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVING. ■ -jr .:._,£?& J OPENING ATTACK-NEXr WEBJK BOOM SALE OF Drapery A:^lotmij t::i: Full Particulars by • -.'. SPECIAL BULLETIN AND IN THIS SPACE SHORTLY, __—_.' "*i.i;.>„ .:.;:.:v Edward Gibbard, (LATE G. DUNCAN & CO.) j Tancred Streeb, Ashburton 10 125



SPECIAL NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to Inform his numerous Customers and Friends that he has removed from his former residence to a more Central and prominent position on the Main Road, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Business having increased so considerably these last few years that he found the land Inadequate to cultivate stock enough for his customers. Thanking his Patrons and Friends for their increasing support, and trusting by unremitting attention to tbeir requirement?, to secure a continuance of their confidence, and the honour of their kind recommend** tion. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, Allenton, Aahbutton. T^OW IS jTHE TIME TO INBURE , BROOD MARES AND THEIR EXPECTED PROGENY. An Owner can cover the risks on MARE AND FOAL for one month from date of foaling, o£, can insure for 12 months including the above I risk ■■■ ■-' ■■-■•..' Full particulars and rates of Premium from H. W. BARRETT, District Agent, Live Stock Insurance Co. ARCADE, ASHBURTON " A THING OP BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER." npHEREFORE Procure the Services of <,«T..l_- HIGGfI TO DECORATE YOUR HOMES 1 With his Beautiful Designs in Paper and Paint Work, As Spring Is coming, apply early to jivold the rush of work, WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, * PAPERINGS IN STOCK. Tanobbd Stbbbt. IN the R.ce for Value, Mellora Zea landla Boot Store leads A LARGE assortment of first class Eng lish, China Earthenware, Cutlery and E.P.Ware, Japanese Vases, etc, suitable for weddisg aud birthday presents—Carson h Co,| ■-■ 1



NOfiTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE CORNER." ;T>RINrS from 4|d at Pkarce's WANTED- Ail Working Men to see , our Tweed Trouders, 7s lid j: '-' :'- Strong Cord Trousers 6s lid ; 2 pair Merino Sox for is, at Pbargk's, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED -Ladies to see Trimmed Aprons la to 4s lid, Cookhg Aprons la to is 6d, Special Line Corsets 3s lid, worth 63—Peabc c's, Corner East and Burnett Streets WANTED TO SELL-Lofc Sample Son Bonnets, no two alike, to be sold at landed cost j White Gloves 6d—Pearce's, Corner East and 1 Burnett Streets WANTED-Boys to wear Colonial Knickers from 3s 6d Colonial Knitted Hose, all sizes. Is.— Pearce's, Corner East and Burnett Streets LARGE HEARTH RUGS, 2s lid, at Pearce's. BEAUTIFULLY Done~D. Stock's Boot and Shoe Repairs JUST opened up, 10 Cases of Ladies Boots and Whoes, In Glace Kid, Box Calf, and Kangaroo Calf—Mellor' Zealandia Boot Store WANTED bO or 40 working men to Inspect Our Strong Working Boots. If you see them you cannot help buying, at D Stock's Blue Boot Store THE mosb up to date r ovelty 01 the day Patty Pan baking powder STILL to the Front—Better Value than ever ab Mblloes Zealandia Boot Store HAND SEWN Repairs at D Stock's Bin* Boot Store



t BUSINESS NOTICE FLETCHER BROS., SECOND TE A C 0 : M PETIT 10 N. CLOSES FEIDAT, FHBRUABT 28tH, 1902 , 20 VALUABLE PRIZES _. 20 TO BE GIVEN AWAY ' "r To the 20 Largest Consumers cf our Celebrated TF. \S ,., ". F*RBT PRlZE—Handsome Marble Olocfc and Bronze Also 19 other Prizes, including Tea Sets, Electro Plated Tea and Coffee '.Set, ..".'" Dinner Set, eto. A Coupon is enclosed in every packet or tin of our well known Te»». ELETCHER BROS. SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER PRICE LIST A Fe.v Special Lines we wish to draw your attention to :—



Highest Test Kerosene 3s 9d per tin,' 7s 6da case Finest Japan Rice 2d mv lb Finest White Ssgo 2d per lb Finest New Currants 6d per lb Finest New Sultanas 6|d< per lb Finest New Valencias 5d per lb New Cooking Figs 6d per lb



SFASONABLE GOODS 2|lb Tina Pree. Apricots 8d per tin 2flb TinStPre-V Peaphe^, 9dLjser |ln 2|ibTins Pres. Pears, 9d per tin ' Paramatta Lime Juice, 9d bottle Lemon Squash la bottle . _ f Black Bottle Ship Lime Juice, Is bbttle Munnery's Raspberry Vinegar, ls^djper



bottle New Season's Hops (loose), Is lb Evaporated Apples 9d pet lb Evaporated Peaches 9d per lb Evaporated Apricots, lOd per lb Evaporated Nectarines 8d per lb Finest Stewing Prunes 8d per lb Extra Quality - . - .-> 21b Tins Corned Beef. Is tin 2tb Tins Brawn, lOd tin 21b Tins Preserved Rabbit, lid tin Herbal, Beef Extract 7d bottle Etc. Etc. ACID Tartaric, powdered, Is lOd per lb Coutc'e Acetic (pints). Is 9d per bottle Coutt's Acetic (quarts), 2a 9d per bottle Citric Acid (Nelson's), 3£d per paoket ALMONDS Jordan, 2s 4d per lb . Valencia, Is 6d per lb AMMONIA Ei.uld, 6d per bottle Carbonate, la 4d per lb ALUM Powdered, 6d per lb; BLACKING Day and Martin's, cakes, 4id per dozen BLACKLEAD, ETC; James's Dome, 61 per doz J Nixey's, lOd per doz Stove Polish 5d per tin Enameline 5d per tin Biack Lacquer 9d per bottle Brunswick Blacked 'pr^-- BLUE, Beckett's, .quarfe, 10d per lb Beckett's, bag, lOd per doz Keen's, square, lOd per lb Royal Blue 8d per lb BORAX Powdered 8d per lb & : B&KING POWDER "Edmoond's, small, 6d per tin Edmond's, large, lOd per tin "■ • BARLEY' • earl, 2d per lb Robinson's Patent 9J per tin Brose Meal 6d per ib BIRD SEED Canary 3d per lb Hemp 3d per 115' *" ' ' ' ' r H'.b Bsga,-mixedrand sifted 6d " - BISCUITS {Aulsebrooke, Etc) Fancy Lunch 3£d by tin or 3£d"perlb Arrowroot Milk 6£d by tin or 7d per lb Ginger Nuts tyd by tin or 6d per lb Garabaldl sfcd by tin or 6d per lb Fancy Mixed s£d by tin or 6d per lb Peoples' Mixed"4d by tin or 4§d per lb Super Wine sid by tin or 6d per lb Plain Wine 4|d by tin or 5d per lb Sultana 6£d by tin or 6d per lb Snowflakes 4|d by tin or 5d per lb Tea (Rich) s£d by tin or 6d per lb Water 4£d by tin or 6d per lb Cracknells Is Id by tin or Is 2d per lb A very large assortment at low prices CANDLES Wax Candles Plain and Fluted 6£d Price's National 7d Piano Candles lOd Price's Carriage lOd Price's Night Lights M CHEMICALS Morton's Cream Tartar Is 3d per lb „ Tartaric Acid Is lOd per lb „ Powdered Borax Bd.per Ib „ Powdered Alum 6d per lb Carbonate Magnesia 3d per oa Fluid Ammonia 6d per bottle Lump Ammonia Is 4d per lb Powdered Sulphur 6d per lb Parafin Wax Is per lb French Chalk lOd per lb . COCOA Fry's Cocoa Jib 4|d, |tbß|d, lib Is 4£d Cadbury's Cocoa Jib lOd, $lb !«. Sd.,



V. H. Cocoa lib lid, £lb Is 9d, lib 3s 34 Aulsebrooka Cocoa |lb-9d, JlVls 6d,1.b1a lOd Vi Cocoa lOdand Is Id per tin . COFFEE Pure Coffee 2's per lb : Coffee Beans la lOd per lb CoJee and Chicory Is 4d, la 6d, tad If 8o per lb . Symh.gtou's Coffee Essence Is 2d bottle Greggs Coffee Essence la bottle # CHEESE Finest Akaroa 6d per lb Choicest Factory 7d per lb . CONFECTIONERY Oream Caramels Is per lb . .'. Cream Dates lid per lb Frosted Caramels is 4d per lb English Jnjabes Is.2d per lb : . $■ Jelly Jubes 9d per lb Prircess Mixtures 9d per lb Scotch Mixtures 6d per lb Chocolate. Mixtnres Is 6d per lb Conversations ,6d per lb Chocolate Creams Is per lb Etc Etc Etc ■••v-. BBIEt) FRUITS New Heme Raisins 6d per lb ' ; Seedless Muscatels 5d per lb Seeded Raisins 71d per lb Evaporated Pears* 9d per lb Desert Prunes lOd per lb lib Boxes Figs 6d and 8d per box Dates 6d per lb FLOUR, OATMEAL, ETO Finest Roller Flour 2001b bag 14a, lQtlb bags 7s 6d, 50ib bag 3s Ud Timaru or Christohurch Oatmeil 251b bags 3t . Wheat Meal.2slb bags 2s 3d Neaves Food lid per tin Dr Brandt's.Food is ps.r tin Mellin'a Food Is 9d per tin Patent Groats & Barley 9d per tlo. Benger's Food Is 9d per tin Frown's Corn Fiour 2sd per lb Poland's Corn. Floor 3d per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb. 4 Split Peas 2d per lb Egyptian Lentils 3id per lb Haricot Beans 3id"p?r lb Quaker Oats lOd", Rolled Oats 7d and 1* FISH Finest Cotlet lib tins Is per tin Fino Cutlet lib .ins lid per tin Colombo River lib tins lOd per tin Salmon Cutlet |lb tin.7a per tin ■ . Sardines, Smoked 6d and la per tin . Albert S.aVdineß Is par tin Other Brands Small Tin 4d and4Jd Large Tips 8d"- - - •, '■'• :,:. - Herrings fn Torfeato Siuce lid per tin* Kijpered Herrings IQJ ..<?r tin . Fresh Herrings 7d and 8i per tin . Bionfer lOd, Lobster. Is N.Z Mullet'tf-d. (lystort Sd • ■MUST4RI>- •■ Coleman's |lb 8 1, |ib K^d, lib tin 1* 8d- Kecn's7ibtin forb_9i - PEEL :• ; • ' Mixed,. LemenV Orango and Citron Bdlb 71b tins Lemon IfeelSe 9d per tin . - Citron Peel is 4Ub PEPPER Pura White Is 4d per lb . > Pure Black Is 3d per lb Pure Cayenne 3d cz SALT Finest Castle Brand 4a 3d owfc 71b Bag Table Salt 8d each 21b Jars Table Salt Bdjar SYRUP AND TREACLE '""., Golden Syrup 2ib tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 6e 3d, 561b tin lis 6d Brown Treacle 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Is, Wb tin la 9d. 141b tin 3s, 281b tin 5. 9d # 561b tin 10s 6d Molasses 8s 6d cwt SUGAR Snowdrop Sugar 701b 15s 6d or 2|d per lb Loaf Sugar 3fd per lb Brown Sugar 2|d-per lb Icing Sugar 6d per lb v Castor Sugar 5d per lb JAMS lib Tin St George Jam 4s 6d doz 5d fcj.ii lib tin Raspberry Jam ss6d doz 6d tin 21bTins Plum Jam B|d| 21b t:ns Raspberry Jam lid tin : 21b Jars Plum Jam is 2d jar 21b Jars Peach and Apricot la, 3d jar



NIMMO & BLAIR'S -STANDARD RK EPS.—~ VEGETABLE SEEDS 3d PER PACKET OR 12 PACKETS FOR 2 B OA



PEAS American Wonders McLean's Little Gem Stratagem Veitches' Perfection « Wm Hurst Yorkshire Hero '"■'BEANS-•: Early Long Pod Green Windsor "Harllngton Windsor Canadian Wonder Early Golden Butter .. . Pale Dun Champion Scarlet BEET ' '■ Blood Red Nutting's Crimson LEEK London Flag Large Musselburgh LETTUCE All the Tear Round Drumhead Giant White Cos WATER MELON Mixed Varieties Mustard Fine Water ONIONS Brown Globe Brown Spanish* James' Keeping White Spanish Silverskin larly Golden Globe • PARSLEY Triple Curled BORECOLE OR CURLY KALE Dwarf Green Cnrled Tall Green Curled BROCOLI Adams' Early Carter's Champion Leamington Snow's Winter White



I VHitches' Self Profcec'ing Wa'chercn Jariy " ' Wilcove's La'a White BRUSSELS SPROUTS JScrymger's Giant CABBAGE Drumhead EiSrly Large York Enfield Market Red Dutch .. Lamb's Earliest of AH - Blair's Pheno-h'enal PARSNIPS Hollow Crown • PUMPKIN Iron Bark ; Yellow Mammoth RADDISH French BreakfasD Long Scarlet Mixed Turnip TOMATO. Large Red Acme Trophy President ©arfield Ponderosa ; TURNIP  Early Saowball Early White Stone Golden Ball Laing's Garden Swede « CAULIFLOWER Early London Walcheren CARROT Early.. Short Horn .James' Intermediate Long Red Altringhan. Blevua Stump Root CELERY Henderson's White Plume Cole's Crystal White Cress —Extra Curled



Beauty of Hebron Seed Potatoes, 241bs for Is, or is 6d per cwt FLOWER SEEDS—Id per packet—Bo Yarietiee—FLOWEß SEEDS FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON Box 67 Telephone