The New Orange Hall.

Since the Orange Lodge of Ashburton disposed of the property in Burnett street to Messrs Keid and Gray, socials and meetings in connection with the Order have been held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Being an independent Order, of sound financial standing, as also are the other Lodges in Ashburton. steps were taken to obtain a suitable site whereon to erect a new Hall suitable for the reimheinents of the Order. Accordingly ft site was picked out in "Wills street, near Messrs P. and D. Duncan's implement works, and plans have been prepared by Mr A. Ager, architect. The new Hall will be an imposing structure when finished, and an ornament to the street whereon it is to be erected. The building will be two-storeyed, and the lower portion which outspans the upper at each end gives .it a tier-rfhaped appearance. The lower portion will be a stucco front, blocked out with projecting piers and coigns. The columns of the porch are to be after the Doric order, and the columns of the upper portion carrying pediment will be after the Corinthian order. The lower supporting columns will be of brick and cement. There will be two front entrances at the sides, one on the left hand side leading into a lobby, and from thence into the body of the hall itself through a loug corridor, which also leads to the supper room and the back pre mises. Behind the supperroom is a kitchen for general use. Between the two front entrances is a dressing room, and on each aide a staircase leading to the upper portion of the building. The body of the hall wilt be of the same dimensions as before,and the stage will be somewhat similar to the last one Excellent provision is made in case of fire by folding doors placed from the supper room and hall leading into the corridor, and from thence outside by a similar means of exit. The upper portion between the cornices will be brick truck pointed, and architraved windows. In the tympanum there will be the Star of the Order, sup ported on each side by a drawn sword, ana surmounted with a flag pole. Large wooden balls are to be fixed on the top and bottom corners. The new hall when completed will be an acceptable addition to the town, and from an architectural point of view will present an imposing appearance.

Farmers' Union.

COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, July 5 At the Farmers' Union Conference this morning, the debate on the motion urging the right of Crown leaseholders to acquire the freehold was resumed. ; Mr D. Peat (Wanganui) moved as an amendment—" Provided that all those who have held their land under lease in per petuity shall be required to pay such a sum as will equalise their payments with ; those who have held their land under j perpetual lease." After an animated debate the amendment was thrown out on the voices, and the j motion carried by 17 votes to 7 votes amid applause. The Conference passed resolutions favour ing individualisation of native lands throughout the colony; payment of full rates on native lands in improved districts; equalising the taxation on Crown lands; appointment of a committee to assess the amount^of injury done where the Govern ment have parted with lands on which thirds and fourths had accrued and were not expended on works; taxing agricul tural and pastoral lands on the producing value.

It was decided to publish a pamphlet setting forth the advantages of the Union. Resolutions with regard to the establish ment of State practical farms and agricul tural lectureships were withdrawn, an assurance having been received that these matters were receiving attention. A dis cussion of several remits on the subject; of education was dropped, it being considered that the matter was a purely political one. It was decided, however, that provisions should be made for teaching sowing in all schools throughout the colony. It was resolved to recommend the ap pointment of local valuers and non-revision by local heads of the Department of valua tions, which shall be intimated to the land owner before the valuer leaves the property; urging the consolidation of local govern ment Acts, and that only ratepayers be allowed to vote on local government matters; amending the personnel of As sessments Courts by the appointment of one assessor by the local bodies. The discussion of free trade was post poned. It was decided that in the opinion of the Conference taxation through the Customs should be for revenue purposes only, and not for protection. It was resolved that fcr the insurance of unanimity of action by various branches a clear definition of the policy of the Union regarding labour disputes and politics is essential; that the Union should adopt a strictly neutral attitude towards disputes that may arise between sections of the community (this applies to farm labour disputes). An amendment by Mr Douglas, South Canterbury, that the Union defend a case where a member is cited in the Arbitration Court, was lost.

To the motion carried regarding indus trial conciliation and arbitration there was an amendment to the effect that all remits on the subject be deleted from the order paper. In defining the politics of the Union, the Conference ratified the following remits : — That at Parliamentary elections members of the Union are advised to vote only for those candidates who agree to the Union platform and to place the interests of the Union before those of party; that otherwise it is immaterial to the Union to which party candidates belong. It was moved and seconded that a series of questions based on the platform be sub mitted to Parliamentary candidates to ascertain their views. After discussion, an amendment was moved that machinery similar to that adopted by the Labour party be set up by the Conference with a view of selecting candidates to represent the Union in Parliament. The discussion was interrupted by the 6.30 p.m. adjournment. Wellington July 7 The Farmers' Union Conference resumed this morning. Mr Tansey, of Dannevirke, moved as an amendment, that delegates from all Branches in each electorate should meet and decide on the candidate whom they would recommend members of the Union to vote for, and then get the support of the Provincial Executive for the candidate they favour. This was defeated, and Mr Birch's motion was carried, with the following addition, moved by Mr Kil bride:—" And for the puapose of enabling members of the Union to decide upon his suitability or otherwise to represent far mers' interests in Parliament." The Taranaki delegates moved—"That should branches of the Union within any electorate, after consulting together, deem it desirable to follow any methods relating to the election of candidates for Parliament not suggested in the platform, they shall be at liberty to do so." This also was defeated after debate.

ffhe Conference adopted the following as objects: The Union to foster the interests of farmers, fruit growers, and settlers ; to encourage co-operation among members; to promote° opening up and settlement of Crown and Native lands, and the formation and improvement of the means of com munication ; to obtain cheap freights, and to place the sale of produce and purchase of material required by agriculturists on a satisfactory basis; the Union to keep a vigilant watch on all measures brought before the House of Representatives, and on the working of the present laws, to protest against any measure deemed in jurious to the farming interests; to secure proper representation of the farmers' interests in Parliament. Members of the Farmers' Union are advised to vote only for those candidates who agree to tha platform of the Union, and to place the interests of the Union above party. The remainder of the morning sitting was taken up with the construction of a platform, Resolutions passed during the

previous Bittings of the Conference were classified as planks of the platform, the speakers repeating arguments used when the separate items wore before the Con ference.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Received July 7, 8.46 a.m. Mr Seddon in England. His Reception at St Helen's

London, July 6 Mr Seddon had a great reception at St. Helens, the Borough being decorated. The freedom of the Borough was presented to him at the Town Hall. In the course of his speech in response to his welcome, Mr feeddon said that the universal sympathy with the King had gone far to remove international ill feeling. If they had a clean slate, all would be well. He asked the people to suspend their judgment re garding the Imperial Conference until its members had been heard. A New Coal Field, After six years boring at a cost of £30,000, a large and rich coal field has been discovered at Lord Dudley's Himley Estate, Staffordshire. A Magnificent Bequest The St. Thomas Hospital fund benefits to the extent of half a million from the estate of the late Mr S. Gassiot, the well known London wine merchant. Received July 7, 9.35 a.m. Athletic Championships, i London, July 6 At the Amateur Athletic Championship Meeting Binks won the mile in 4mins 16 4-nth sees ; Smith, of New Zealand, the 120 Yards Hurdles in 16secs j Simpson, of New Zealand, ran third in the four-mile rac».

AUSTRALIAN.

1 United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Coypright. Received July 7,11.9 p.m. Federal Illuminations Melbourne, July 7 In view of the King's satisfactory pro gress, the Government proceeds with the Federal illuminations in all the State capitala on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next. The display will indicate rejoicing at the King's recovery. The Governor-General Adelaide, July 7 Lord Tennyson leaves tor Melbourne to assume the duties ot acting Governor- General on the 16th. Ho receives full salary as Governor-General.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph New Plymouth, July 7 William Bayly, an old settler, died last evening; aged 68 years. He came out with his parents in the Amelia Thompson, the second vessel bringing settlers to Taranaki. He was several times Mayor of New Plymouth. Wellington, July 7 The Government has declined to accede to the petition for the remission of the I unexpired term of Sarah Flanigan, who is undergoing life sentence for infanticide, Christchurck, July 7 The North Canterbury Board of Educa -1 tion intend representing to the Education Department a defect in the Education Boards Election Act, which provides Section 20 that members elected at annual elections take office on the second Monday in August; and (Section 14), that the votes are to be opened and examined fifteen- days after the election, so that members are to take their seats the day before the votes are counted. Mr A. Dunne, railway guard, has been appointed a member of the Railway Board of Appeal for the South Island. Hokitika, July 7 The steamer Jane Douglas was hauled off the beach last night safely, and berthed at the wharf. She is still making a little water. The telephone connection between Hoki tika and Greymouth opened today. The convenience is greatiy appreciated. Invebcabgill, July 7 A serious fire occurred at Fortrose early this morning, destroying Attwood's private boarding house, a handsome two storey building, and Lewis' two-storey brick building. The insurances are not yet ascertainable. Dunedin, July 7 An application made this morning by Mr Thornton, solicitor, on behalf of five men accused of robbery with violence, that the press and the public, in the interests of justice, be excluded, was not allowed by the S.M, Mr Graham.

Municipal Conference

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, July 7.

The Municipal Conference opened this morning. Forty delegates were present, including for a time, Sir Joseph Ward. The Mayor of Wellington presided, and outlined the work to be done. He announced that Government had undertaken to publish in book form all the opinions given to the Association by its ■olicifcor since its for mation. These opinions would be brought up to date, and the whole work would be done without extra charge to the Associa tion.

The first resolution t»assed was one ex pressing sympathy with the King in his illness, and an earnest hope that he will soon be restored to health.

A proposal from Christchurch for an amendment of the Municipal Corporations Act, so as to give people the power of the initiative in borough amalgamation schemes, by providing that a poll shall be taken if a petition signed by fifteen per cent of the ratepayers to that effect is presented, was carried.

SKIN SALES

The usual fortnightly skin sales were held to-day, when the following were some of the prices obtained—Crossbreds lOd, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 9d, 2s 4d, 2s lOd, 3s to ?.s 8d ; merino Is sd, Is 6d, Is 7d, Is 9d to Is lOd; mixed 9d, Is 6d to Is 8d; rams 2s; pelts 3d and 4d; hoggets 7d, 9d Is ; fat, tin If d, bag 1 7-Bd. l|d, 2d; bag wool 3Jd,

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH

The services iv the above church yes terday were of a most impressive character, and the congregations were good, particu larly in the evening, when the church was filled. The preacher for the day was the , Rev. G. 11. Mann, eonnexional evangelist. I He took for his text in the morning, " And | there builded he an altar unto the Lord, i who appeared unto him," Gen. 12.7. It was I a most impressive and solemn service. The preacher's great and chief point was to force home the very important lesson of | family worship, not occasionally, but I habitually, as was the case with Abraham when he pitched his tent. Whatever arduous duties Abraham might have to per form, nothing could shut out this very important work of building the altar unto God. Neither should any other duty in our , life crush out this -very healthy practice of family worship. The education of the children was incomplete without, yea more, they lost heavily by its omission. In the aftornoon, Mr Mann preached at Winchmore, taking for his text the words of Felix : "Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for thee," —Acts 2i, 25. It was a precious time, and two resolved to follow the blessed Master henceforth and for ever. The con gregation was excellent. In the evening, Mr Mann spoke from the words : " Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter's house, and behold, he wrought a work on ti» wheels."— Jeremiah 18, 2-3. At the conclusion of the service one young n.an resolved to give his life to God. A quartet entitled," Daughter of Zion," was well rendered by Mesdames W. and B. Marsden, and Messrs B. and C. James. To-night the evangelist will take for his subject, " Someone."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JULY 7, 1902



David Thomas. CLEARINGSALE, HORSE, TRAP, HARNESS, FURNITURE, American Organ, Piano, Etc. Thursday, July ioth, 1902 Alford Forest Road MR DAVID THOMAS has receb-ed instructions from Mr W. Rowan, who is leaving the district, to hold a Clear ing Sale at his residence, next to the Woollen Factory, of the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects. Sale at 1 p.m. 7 37 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. AUOADE HORSE_ FAIR.J FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 19021 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on th« above date, for which I am now eeeiving entries. 236 DAVID THOMAS.



Friedlander Bros. Ltd. Danebury CLEARING SALE Live and Dead Stock, House hold Furniture, &c. THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1902. \/i ESSES DALGETY & CO., (in con iv'l. junction with Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd.) have received instructions from P. E. Dalgety, Esq., owing to the Estate having been sold, to hold a Clearing Sale as above, at Danebury Farm, ne&r Mayfield. of SHEEP—2IOO Halfbred Ewes, guaranteed four year old—grand line. 500 Wether Lambs. HOBSES—Four-year-old Gelding by Grand Cross (unbroken) 3 Draught Fillies, unbroken, from 1 to 3yra. Harness Mare in foal 1 Pony by The Curate CATTLE.—Three Cowe in profit



Two 2-year-old Steers 2 Calves IMPLEMENTS.—Duncan Brill, Massey- Harris Drill, Cambridge Roller, Set Leaf Harrows, Chain Harrows, Broadcast Seed Sower, Spring- Cart and Harness, Woolpress, Weighing Machine. Fencing Wire, Stakes, Wool, Skins, Three Stacks Oats, Seed Oats (300 bushels) 40 Bags Grass Seed. Also,—The Whole of his Superior House hold Furniture, in good order, including a really first-class Piano. 1 Dog Cart and Harness (almost new). 2 Saddles and Bridles 1 Double-seated Phaeton. 1 Double Set English Harness (nearly i new) Shetland Pony. Quantity Fowls. Luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Sale starts at Noon sharp. Dalgett and Co., Ltd. "I a  _„ . Fbiedlander Bros., i m >/ Auctlone®rß> 6 287



L ATE S T. PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful Buccess. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. T^TOW is the time to get a cheap pair of JLM Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a ciroular call and get one at Fearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "DEMEMBER its room we want, not JL\i profit. Cost prioe accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy youraelTea at Pearoe's Clearing Sale. J-L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and i Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, (Slass, etc.> in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. SOUND Investments.-Men's Suits 21s and 255, stylish cut and well made. Strong cord Trousers 4s lid, moles 5s 6d, tweed trousers 5s 1 Id, 7s 6d, 8s lid to 12s 6d Superior Indigo serge do. only 9a 6d at Gibbard's, Beady Money Draper, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. j



Weather Report.—CaptainEdwin fore casts J — Moderate to strong winds from between north and west and south-west; glass fall after 12 hours from now. A Distressing Case.—A distressing case was brought under our notice on Friday, says the Wellington " Evening Post." A Canterbury man named Davidson, who went to South Africa with one of the early Con tingentß, was seriously injured there by his horse rolling upon him, his lower limbs being partially paralysed. In Wellington that morning, on his way North to endeav our to obtain relief from his sufferings, he had the misfortune to lose all his money— •wjrich was in coin—probably through fall ing out of his pocket, Hollis Cycles.—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr -t Go's is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. Thesemachines are madefrom genuine B. S. A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency, j The models we have seen are superbly finish-1 ed, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the" Hollis bicycle has been most rigidly maintained. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere 8»oke New Yecce



I Wanted. ' " ANTED-Military StirrupandStrap. Lost on Saturday. Howard. Apply War. SiiiCocic. 7 55 \XI ANTED — Good General Servant. * * Apply personally or by letter at once to Mrs J. Crqy, Overdale. 1 53 TTTANTED-AGeneralServant. Apply »t Mrs John Orr, Alford Forett Road. 7 56 L RESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Rab » bits, and all kinds of fresh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 98. wanted. ______ tTfTANHED at once—Shearers for crutch ing sheep at per thousand. Apply, DUNCAN CAMERON, 7 49 Springfield. WANTED— A Smart respectable Boy, one used to horses preferred. Apply to this office. 7 43 LOST, a fortnight, from Seafield—A' black and tan Sheep Dog. Answers to name of ' Glen/ Finder please return to Claridge's Stables.—L. E. Corsbie. 726 }O LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one in Moore Street; cheap rent.—Apply W. C. Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 npRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save JL you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. HpOILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d, X Mobs Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles 5Jd; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town. — Carson and Co. I H. TEMPERO for cheap drapery; U* blankets all reduced under cost price; quilts from 2s 6d each; towels, white and unbleached, from 6d pair to 2s 6d; white and unbleached sheeting, wide widths, from 9£d yard; pinafore muslins if rom 3|d yard, 42in wide; Roslyn flannels from 9d yard, 28iin wide, any colour; splendid assortment of remnants in flannelette, flan nel, calico, selicia, muslins, etc, all reduced; men's sox, 3 pair for 2s. T ATEST Acetylene Gas, Oil, and Candle A^t Lamps, from 3s 6d to 17s b'd, at City Cycle Works. WANTED— Working men to see strong ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; extra heavy do. Is 3d a pair. Cardigan Jackets, usually 8s 6d, reduced to 5s lid. Colonial ribbed wool Pants 3s 6d, 3s 1 Id, 4s 6d. Flannels 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d. Strong shirts, with collars attached, 2s 6d; good Union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, ss6d ; soft Felt Hats reduced to Is, usually 2s lid to i 5s 6d, at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street. NEW Dates, 6d perlb; New Figs, 6d ; New Currants, sd; New Raisins, sid; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Rasp berry Jam, Is per jar.—Carson and Co. Tl7 ATES' new garden seeds just arrived I in hundreds of varieties from 3d packet. Call early to secure novelties.— Cabson & Co. ROYAL~Academy Pictures, 1902; The . King in his Capital; New Books— Between Ourselves, Max O'Rell, Resurrec tion, Tolstoi, On Commando, The Adven tures of Augustus Short, The Master of Buchnord, Shackell, Dictionaries, Allores, Technical Books, Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, new editions, rolled gold Jewellery, splendid value in brooches, chains, studs, bangles; new lines in fancy China and leather goods and stationary.—H. M. Jones | ! AYE you tried the new American i.X ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H.WILLIAMS, East Street. / CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation ' ' Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.-A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. IT will pay you when about to purchase drapery or men's and boys' Clothing to call and see value now offered at E. Gibbard's, Tancred Street. Big reductions. A number of lines are being cleared at less than actual landed cost. DID you get one of H. C. Barrett'b Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings in the Pound off every Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. 6 182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so ! Then what about the saving in connection with the Special Discount of 2s in the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 mENPKNCE worth for Ninepence, Two- JL and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence; Five Shillings worth for Four and-Sixpence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings; One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, is the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, 184 ; LH. TEMPERO for ladies' jackets, » fashionable shape from 6s 6d each; ladies' waterproofs from 10s each; black knitted hose from Is 4£d pair, full size; cashmere hose 10$ d pair, full size ; knitted vests 9j.d to 2s 6d; long sleeves, laces, and embroideries all at cost price ; lace curtains and cretonnes all reduced. HARD 2 Beat—White Blankets from 8 6d a pair, double size do. 12s 6d to 17s 6d, extra large 16s 6d to 21s, coloured blankets 7s lid to 17s, large rugs 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 8s lid, coloured Alhambra Quilts Is lid to 5s 6d, white honeycomb do. 2s lid to 10a 6d; tapestry do. 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, at Gibbabd's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. nr.RY! Try! Try! the ready money Shop JL Tancred Street, opposite Arcade, for sterling up-to-date value in flannels, tick ings, sheetings, towels, tablings, flannelet | tes, calicos, shirtings, cretonnes, sileaias, ladies 9 corsets, gloves, hosiery, dress tweeds, serges, laces, ribbons, etc. Rock bottom prices throughout, Seeing is believing. Come and ccc for yourselves. FINEST Clover Honey, 3§d per lb, by 561b tin, or lOd and Is per jar; Fact«ry Butter Is per lb.—Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. TSAT Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. NEWS FOR ALL-Keroeena 4s 3d per tin or 8s 6sl per caee, Su«;ar 14s 61 a bag or 2£d per lb, Oatmeal 4a per big, Oitine 1» 21. Also, Prime Dement Potatoes for aule at) Kbbr Bros, Burnett Street) Tj- INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4b per jf 251b bag, 51b bag Oatina Is 2d, 2lb packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— Flktchsb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. j WANTED.— Farmers and Employer* ! requiring Married Ooaplee, Plough men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Obriat churcb, Ail orders promptly attended to. Miss Oonwa? aappliea ferns!* servants, 21Q



PUBLIC NOTICES. VJC7 ANTKD at once — Contract Teams for Ploughing about 250 Acrea. Apply W. ANDERSON, 754 Flemington. , " LONDON~BUTCHERY "" TANCREO STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. | / Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. _____ 7 29 Sinking-, Piano, and Bftrmoay MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above eubjectß. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28



WINTER SALE A RARE CHANCE to Buy a Real Good Second-Hand BICYLE, at a Ridiculously Low Price:— Gent's STERLING, in good order, 24in. j frame, Westwood steel rime, Dunlop | tyres, complete £7. Gent's STAR, in splendid order, 24in. frame, I Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyrea, complete, only £4 10s. Gent's CRESCINT, 22in. frame, enamelled green, Dunlop types, steel rims, only Lady's HUMBBR, beautiful machine, just re-enamelled, everything in first-class order; cost J630 ; Sale Price, £10. Gent's English PERRY, 24in. frame, as , good as new, just re-enamelled, and overhauled; everything complete, in cluding mudguards, only £7 10b. Lady's CLEVELAND, in perfect order, Westwood steel rima, Dunlop tyres, price £5 10s. Other Makes from £4 upwards. Easy termt arranged. ! Also large stock of Lamps, Bells, Mud guards, Toe-Clips, Tyros, Health Exer* cisers, &c, at Eeduced Prices. R. D. JOHNSTON, City Cycle Works, and Rudge- Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 7 24 . METHVEN COACH. , T^HOM JULY Ist, 1902, till further uotice, the Methven Coach will leave New man's Stables, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m v instead of 4 p.m. MRS DUFF, Proprietress. STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, As»bur*on. O EST accommodation and attention for I* Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLABIDGHE, Proprietor, j Telephone No. 91. l 6 87 WAIT ! iiTTT CLEARING SALE. It will Pay You. I It commences on FRIDAY Next, llth July, and will be the Cheapest Sale of High-Class DKAPEBY, CLOTHING AKD BOOTS ! Ever held in Aahburton. Support Local Industry, Save 2£ondy, i And Ensure a Comfortable Firetide by using Mount Somefs CoaU



SOKSBS GOAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS ABE always Economical, for economy spells suooesi. Few people imagine that any housekeeper can make a saving in Tea, but the wide-awake ones do. Th | , economy ie effected by baying ; Suratura Tea Ife is a delicious Ceylon Tea, rich, frag rant, and strong. You only need use half of the Tea as compared with other Tea% consequently it goes further than others, and you don't have to buy Tea quite ao often. That's how you save money. SUKATUKA is pure, honest Tea, and it guaranteed not blended with Indian,|China, or any cheap or inferior Teaß. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—26 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2a 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS. """ Smoke New Venus



PUBLIC NOTICES PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Con s tinuation of Evangelistic Services i: above Church up till Friday night. Bit/ Mann's subject to-night will be " Some one." Everybody come. 7 5' THE EAKL (Not Hopetoun) TTAS ARRIVED IN ASHBtfRTON Anyone wishing an INTERVIEW canhav* same at Messrs Kor.-ow, Bassett & Co-> Wills Street, Hours of Interview—9 to 5, It -will only coat you £10 to have an EARL of your ownj Sell and Gas Lamp included. M. PRIEST, Manager , % ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill ; guaranteed in good order, low price.' JPor particulars apply W. Ston ier, Implement Depot. TTTT ANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, V V first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little ised • must be sold. For particulars apply SY. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms j guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street, FOR 14 DAYS =SALE.= SPECIAL Purchase of Fashionable DRESS' GOODS, Together with the balance of our present Season's Stock, will be offered at Special Sale Prices, For 14 days from SATURDAY, July sth. Special Price for Making. r ASHBURTON Drapery Company. H. C. SHRIMPTON, Proprietor. L] IGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d, r f per case 8s 6dj finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14a 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger Bdlb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9dj apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d j layer figs Bd.— John Orr and Co X?LOUR at Millers' prices, 261b bag 3s r 3d, 501b bag 6s } 1001b bag 11s 6d 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb j Fry's cocoa 4|d per packet.— John Orr and Co. > SEASONABLE GOODS. IN consequence of the cold weather, which is daily making itself felt, we have opened a Large Purchase of White English Blankets ] All sizes White Colonial Blankets > and all Grey Colonial Blankets j qualities At Special Prices Also another Large Lot of ' COLONIAL FLANNELS All Colours and Prices. We have also purchased for our Winter Trade Rugs at All Prices Bed Covers at all Prices Eiderdown QuiJts at all Prices Kapok Quilts at all Prices Oar Homo Buyer has sent us a particularly nice range of LADIES' UNDEKCLOTHING In Merino, Lambs' Wool, and Flannelette All Sterling Value, And from the Kaiapoi and Roslyn Mills we can show Girls', Misses, and Ladies' Knitted Bloomers Warm Gloves for cold mornings. Warm Gloves for Bike Riders. We hare also secured a very nice lot of Travellers' samples in Mufflers, Sweaters, Flannel Unders, and Lambs' and Wool Pants and Under Vests. Just Wanted Now, so be early.— 36 Covert and Chesterfield Overcoatß, At Manufacturers' Cost. jioote and Shoes and Warm Slippers in endless variety, at Northcote % Hefford's 11 The Comer," J Eait and Tancre ' Streets TTI7K Hare for PRIVATE SALE— Several Biaoki of Suburban Pr«p»rM*» anglDg ftem 6 *or*B to 40 &oret>. For full particulars, apply to FRISDLANDBR BKQS, Lm,



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN 088 AND CO. REDUCED CASH PRICES Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per lb., 2£d ; per 701b Bag 14s 6d. Kerosene, 160 test, per tin, 4s 3d; per case, 8s 6d. Good Oatmeal, 261b Bag, 4s. Finest Washed Currants, per 1b ... 0 6 D. and M. Blacking, per doz. ... 0 H » » Sultanas, per lb ... 0 7 Dome Black Lead, per doz. ... 0 6 m » Valencia Raisins ... 0 5£ Starch, per box ... ... 0 6 Sago, Rice, Tapioca, Split Peas, per lbO 2 Victory Soap, per bos ... ... 0 5 V*n Houten's Cocoa, per-}lb tin... Oil Blue, Biekett'e, per lb ... ... 010 » »  ilb „ ... 1 9 Blue, Keen's, per lb ... ... 010 >. »  lib „ ... 3 3 Fluid Ammonia, per bottle ... 0 S Aualebrook'a Cocoa, per £lb tin ... 0 9 Washing Fluid, per botU« ... "0 6 » „ „ ilb „ ... 1 6 C. and B. Currie, „ ... 011 „ lib „ ... 210 „ Capers, „' ... 011 Herrings in Tomato sauce, per tin 010 Sperm Candles, per lb ... 0 6J „ Kippered per tin ... 010 Wax „ „ ... 06f „ Fresh, per tin ... 0 7 Maccaroni, per 41b box ... 110 Sardines, per doz ... ... 4 6 Vermicelli, „ ...lid 2£lb. Tins Easpberry and Straw- Quaker Oats, per packet ... 0 0 berry, per tin ... ... 1 0 Semolina, per bag ... 1 -J)-~*—^ f Morton's Cream of Tartar, per 1b... 1 3 Germina, per bag ... ... 1 0 Carbonate Soda, per lb. ... 0 3 Oatina, per bag ... ... 1 2 Edmond's Baking Powder, per tin Oil Sand Soap, 3 cakes ... ... 1 0 Sunlight Soap, per box... ... 10 Hudson's Extract of Soap, aer doz 1 • Plaid Vestae,;per doz ... ... 0 4 MAKTIN'S, KNOWLE'S, CLARKE'S * EOKER'B Frpa. 6£ 6d to Igg per pair AT JOHN ORE & CO. CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE J.AMPS. # |E|H|HL » I BFLCKENBIDGE And tawy others to select frota. As we are Overstocked with ibe^R Lines wo are offering 'hem t specially Low Prices for ONE MONTH ONLY. JOHN ORB & CO., ASH3URTON Oil Stoye at ali Pn'cos. RANGES, HEATING & COOKING STOVES, REI>'IBTEKS» 1 GRATES, Soofct'a Atlas '^^! 1 Brlrosleya AND MANY OTHERS IN S33DCK.- We keep over twenty different patt^tm; an can a greaiev variety ihao any other bonce in f toi:» T'/*\TY-TiT fXl^l'^ 4 "%T'T*\ ■t t