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HOME AND FOREIGN. United Press Association— Ky Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Received Sept 22, 9.7 a.m. SVERDUP'S EXPEDITION. London, September 21. Herr Sverdup's Polar ex;.-e>.lition vessel, the Fratn, has arrived at Sin vender. Herr Sverdrup states that be explore-1 unknown icefields westward of B lesniereland. The discovery of deserted Esquimo dwellings sbowed (he northmost limits of habitable parts had receded during recent times. KOSSUTH CENTENARY. Vienna, Sept 21. The Ko3suth centenary was celebrated with national rejoicings in Hungary. A HEAVY DEFALCATION. The deficit of Pellingck, the defaulter, amounts to .£IBO,OOO. Two-thirds of the money was invested in various concerns. His partner in the motor business, named Pollak, has been arrested on a charge of complicity. WILD BIRD SKINS. Bombay, September 21. The further export of wild bird skins for trimmings and feathers is prohibited. Eeceived Sept 22, 7.17 a.m. RUSSIA AND CHINA. Pekin, September 21 Sussia promises to transfer the Shau haunt-TJinchang railway to China on the 10th October. GREAT DEMONSTRATION AGAINST EDUCATION BILL. j London, Sept. 21. i A demonstration by 100,000 men and women at Leeds, has demanded the with drawal of the Education Bill or a dissolu-; tion. CAPE COLONY ELECTIONS. Capetown, Sept. 21 The elections for ten constituencies in Cape Colony have been ordered at the end j of October. I

The Earthquakes in Australia.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Received Sept. 21,10.1 a.m. Adelaide, Sept. 21 Friday's shocks were very severe at Warooka, on Yorke's Peninsula, though the damage to property is not extensive outside Troulbridge Light, which will involve an outlay of £5000. Careful observers state that the shock lasted from a minute to a minute and a half, accompanied by loud explosions, with choking sulphurous dis charges. Scores of women were in hysterics, and many fainted. One woman died of heajst disease accelerated by fright. i Melbourne, Sept. 21 Shocks were experienced at Casterton i and Serviceton on Friday night.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Thames, Sept. 22 Henry Gillespie, an old resident of the Thames, dropped down dead to-day outside his residence at Parawai. The supposed cause of death is paralysis of the brain. Napier, Sept 22 A church parade of Friendly Societies was held yesterday morning, upwards of 300 persons taking part. Dannevirke, Sept. 22 May Frederick Caller, aged 52, lost her life in a at Maharahare . last night. Deceased was staying temporarily at a hut, which caught fire, and this morning her remains were found among the debris. Wellington, September 22

The Transport; Commission has finally adopted its report, but it has not yet gone to the Government, so it cannot be pre sented to Parliament till later in the week. In the majority of the City churches yesterday, special sermons in favour of Bible-reading in Schools were provided. Obituary.—David Barry, 70 years of age, a well-known schoolmaster, was found dead in bed at his house, Lower Hutt. He had been suffering from influenza, and death was considered to be due to heart disease. A large quantity of produce vas taken by the Monowai for Sydney aud Brisbane, including 213 bales of tow, 297 boxes of butter from Wellington ; 20!) boxes of butter from New Plymouth ; 3809 sacks of potatoes, 269 sacks of oats and bnrley, 72 sacks of peas from Lyttelton; 4595 sacks of oats, 1003 sacks potatoes, 200 boxes of butter, 443 sacks of barley, from Dunedin nnd the Bluff. Nelson, Sept. 22 It is understood on undoubted authority that Mr A. T. Maginnity, the wellknown solicitor, definitely intends to contest the Motueka seat in opposition to Mr E. McKenzie, the present member, as an Independent. Timabu, Sept. 22 The Canterbury Industrial Union of Workers officially advise shearers not to accept engagements with the Sheep Owners' Union, as the award from the Courtis ex pected before shearing starts. Dunedin, Sept 22 A fire occurred in the Colonial Bank early yesterday. It started in the exchange rooms, but owing to the prompt action of the caretaker, the flames were kept under without much trouble till the arrival of the Brigade. The damage will not exceed £100.

Stormy Weather.

Per Prees Association —By Electric Telegraph Wanganui, Sspt 21 The weather here during the past two days has been extremely boisterous, and the rain has been the heaviest experienced for years. Tt has been accompanied by hail. There is a heavy fresh in the river. A gale is blowing. z Masterton, Sept. 21 Cold showery weather has prevailed for the last three days. Snqw fell thickly last night in Masterton and other townships. ' ' ■ . Wellington, Sept 22 The weather, which was beautifully fine early this morning, has changed to cold southerly, with heavy showers of rain and hail, A raging blizzard on Saturday night caused great mortality amongst young lambs, and ruined the prospects of an abundant fruit harvest. The gaje is still raging. Napier, Sept. 22 An unusually heavy gale has been blow ing since Saturday night. Westpobt, Sept 21 The weather has been very boisterous for the last few days, and several vessels have been delayed in port.

TiMABU, Sept. 22 At Tiniaru a strong westerly squall struck the town shortly after 11 o'clock yesterday morning, filling the air with dust off the streets. As yesterday was the day of the spring equinox, the blow may be set down as the beginning of, or the representative of, the " equinoctial gales." Dunedin, Sept 21 A strong south-west gale with occasional violent gusts and frequent showers, has been blowing since about midnight. No damage is reported. _ Dune Din, Sopt 22 It was snowing all morning in tho gold fields districts. .Reports state that it is the heaviest fall for years. The lines are blocked. Invtsrcarch t,l kept, iv Snow fell in the Waiau district yesterday. There were thirty hours continuous rain over a large part of Southland. The weather broke this morning, but is still unsettled.

A heavy fall of snow has been experienced in the districts near ihe hills, and' in the' back country. This morning 1 the carriage tops of tho Mount Sbmers train were white with snow. A few flakes fell in Ashburton early this morning

Cricket.

London, Sept. 20 A large crowd farewelled the Australian cricketers at Waterloo Station, and there was much cheering and singing of " Auld Langfcjxne."^ They play their first match in South Africa at Johannesburg on October 10th.

Madame Melba in Australia.

! S£! Stdnkt, Sept. 20 ; Madame Melba, prior to her departure last night, sent a message to tho people of : Melbournost'iting that' she felt she would : not be doing them justice if she appeared ! while affected by the excitement of the i train journey and her. reunion with her father after such a long seperation. She would also, she added, not bo doi..g justice ; to herself and her reputation. i She confidently appeals for the postpone ment of the first concert till the 27th, in ; stead of the 24th, of September. j Madame Melba arrived in Albury, where she arranged to meet her father. She re ceived a shock on being informed that he was stricken with paralysis as the result of extreme age and the excitement of meet-' ing his daughter. The attack is not severe but as quietude is necessary, the diva's father remains at Albury. Madamo Melba proceeds to Melbourne. Melbourne, Sept. 2L The Mayor and Mayoress and a representa tive gathering received Madame Melba, and great crowds in the streets enthusiasti cally welcomed the diva. Many floral offerings were presented.

The Manawatu Railway.

Wellington, Sept 20 A deputation waited on Sir J. G. Ward to-da.y to complain about the inefficiency of the surburban traffic on the Manawatu rail way. Sir J. G. Ward promised to try aud induce the company to improve, the ser vice, but pointed out that it could stofc compel it to run more trains, as the com pany had an undoubted right to manage ! its own business in the interest of its shareholders. His experience of Govern ment lines led him to bslieve that the com pany would be doing the proper thing to provide a proper surburban service. If the Government had the line it would im mediately provide the service asked for. The Acting-Premier went on to say that he had been strongly in favour of the Go vernment having the running rights over the Manawatu line, so as to run through to New Plymouth. Re had been urging that for some time, and hoped they could arrive at an agreement to bring it about. If it was arranged it would give an increas ed service to New Plymouth, and certainly to Palmerston. That, however, would be quite irrespective of any separate suburban service such as was now being urged. He was trying to arrange an agreement that would make the service on the line a very much better one than it was now. Ho hoped the company would see it was to its advantage to come to a fair arrangement. The purchase of the line by the Govern ment was off for the present entirely.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1902



STUD NOTICES TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Wi_3low This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Eeverie). Brtd by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s ; half-guarantee, £A 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 11. BURN KIT, Winslow. ! pa liiiiimmi—imiii inn injimim irr n^ii.j.T.-rSi.'lt^-.gjgMMt



ASHBURTON Trotting Club, SPRING MEETING, TO BE HELD ON THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS ASHBURTON, on FRIDAY, 7th November, 1902. 1 (Under the rules of the New Zealand I Trptting Association.) Programme — I.—-12.30 p.m.—Handicap Maiden (saddle)' of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won more than £10 in one stake. Nomina tion 10s, acceptance 10s1 Two miles. 2. —1.15 p.m.—Tinwald Handicap (saddle) of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys. from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. One mile.



3.—2 p.m. —Lagbihor Handicap (harness) of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys. from the stake. Nomination los, [acceptance 15s. Two miles.



4,—2.40 -p.fa. — Handicap Selling Race , (saddle), of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys. from th ostafce. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. One mile and a half. 5.—3.15 p.m.—Ladies' Bracelet Handi cap (saddle), of" 10 boys. and Bracelet valuo 10 soys; second horse 2 soys. from the stake. All' horses to be nominated by ladies. Amateur riders, to be approved of by tho Committee. Names of riders to be lodged with the nomination. Nomination 10s, accep tance 10s. Two miles. 6.-4 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle)* of 30 soys j second horse 5 eovs. from the stake. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. Two miles. 7.—4.30 p.m.—Faikfield Handicap (har- < ness), of 20 soys; second horse 2 sovs from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. One mile and a half. 8.-5 p.m.—Dash Elandicap (saddle), of 2^ so va ; second horse 2 soys. from the s'. ake. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s- One mile.



NOMINATIONS, accompanied with pedi gree, age, and description of horses, last three performances, and colours of riders, also the necessary amount in cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at his Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, by 9 p.m. on TUESDAY, 21st October, 1902. Owners are reminded that, in accordance with Rules of the N.Z. Trotting Association, no nomination will bo valid nor will any horse, under any circumstances, be. handi capped, unless the nomination fees are paid at the time of entry. All Riders or Drivers must wear proper Racing Costumes. HANDICAPS will be declared on or about TUESDAY, 28th October, 1902. ACCEPTANCES will close at 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, Ist November, 1902, at the Secretary's Office, Burnett St., Ashburton. All stakes paid in full. By entering a horse the nominator and every person having any interest in such horse shall be deemed to accept all the conditions and restrictions imposed or implied by these Rules, and to be debarred from questioning any action or conduct of any official of a Trotting Club in respect of such horse or any person connected there with, otherwise than is provided for by Rule 92, Rules of Trotting. C. J. STYCHE, 9 248 Secretary. Glassware and Crockery, go to Strange's



Neyer despau:! The worst Cpugh or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI gpRA. Try if;



Day t\ Thomas. ARCADE HOftSK FAIR. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 i I V Next Horse Fair will be held on the I •'_ above date, for which 1 am now I receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS. Tenders UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. npEINTDEES are invited for the following JL works :— 1. Shingling some GO chains (more or less) of the Boundary Road, Droiuore.— 15 yards of shingle to the chain. 2. Shingling some 120 chains (more or less) of the Mitcham Road, between R.S. 28752 and Reserve 2185 —15 yards of shingle to the chain. 3. Formation of some 60 chains (more or less) of Farm Road, Allenton. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, marked " Tender," and left at the Board's office, West Street, Ashburton, on or before 12 o'clock Noon of SATURDAY, the 27th inst. Particulars of the works can he had on application to the Clerk. The lowest or any teneer not necessarily accepted. By order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk.



I Wanted. MA D A M E McKAY, Palmist and Character Eeader. Care Mrs Heaeh, Wakanui Boacl. For ouo week only. 9 200 ISTTANTED—Good Bodice Hands. Apply t ? Miss Meadows, Mitchell and Tur ner's. 237 SINGLE Gentleman wants board and residence. Apply, stating terms, to A.B, this Offioo. 9 252 FRESH founders by express this evening. —J. H. Jewitt, Havelock street. CIBANT & MOORE have the most BT splendid assortment of New Season's Prints and Muslins. WANTED Known- John Obr and Co i are giving the highest prices for Eggs and j Butter in any quantity. I rpHE Eoll of Honour, Defenders of the j X Empire, resident in New Zealand. Just Published by the New Zealand Govern ment, Is. Bibles, great variety jusb to hand; Teachers' Bibles, two versions; Bibles explanatory, reference, and family ; Large and Small Type Bibles, various bind ings ; Prayer and Hymns, new editions ; Dr Kirk's Works, new edition; Poets' Birthday Books, well bound; New Books, Magazines; A Plated Cornet, not quite new.—H. M. Jones.



SPECIAL Line of light and dark Prints at 4id yard, at Grant Jc Moore's. IQj OTTfc FINEST Fresh Separator k3 €jAJ Butter, Willowby Factory ; equal to other brands at la 6d. —Carson and Co., Sole Agents. WANTED-Every Lady to try a pair of Grant & Moore's 6s 9d Glacie Shoes. Best value in Ashburton. {\IT% AIR-TIGHT Bottles of Willowby v?JL^ Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen~Miils, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED KNOWN,— —— Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T. COOCH'S of course. He always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway Station/and so handy to all Trains. ""VrEW Season's Dress Goods just to hand Aji in all the latest shades and materials, at Grant and Moore's. Our usual bed rock prices. 9 236 WANTED KNOW N,— That Potatoes are still going for 5s 6d per Sack, Pure Cane Sugar 2^d per Ib, New Cu rrants sd, Raisins 4id, Sago 2d, Tapioca 2d, Finest Factory Butter Is per lb, Three Bottles Sauce for Is ; in fact all Groceries at Bedrock Prices for Cash at J. T. COOCH'S. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— j Carson and Co. j "STATES' Reliable Garden Seeds. Season JL J902. Collection of Choice Flower I Seeds, 13 packets for a Is. Vegetable Seeds—Beans, Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Tomato, Pumpkin, Turnip, Cucumber, Beet, Vege table Marrow—3d per packet, at John \ Orr and Co. 'CALLAGHAnT Who put up the 'CALLAGHANJ Fastest Time in the Great Warnambool-Melbourne Road Race> ode his FAMOUS MASSEY-HARRIS,



i üblic Notices. ASHBUETON COUNTY BE ASS BAND THE Third of the People's Popular Concerts tinder the patronage of His Worship the Mayor, W. 11. Collins, Esq., and Borough Councillors, will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th. . Admission, 6d. ** Admission, 6d. 9 153 TIOetACE A. GATES, Hon. Sec. NOTICE^ " HAVING dissolved partnership -with W. W. White, I am starting business in Tancrod Street, and solicit a continuance of your patronage. j Harry Diepenheim, Hairdresser and Tobacconist. 9 251 BAEING SQUAEE SUNDAY SCHOOL- Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBEE, 1902. Preacher—Eev. C. H. Laws.



CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90 True Economy IT is inherent in women to be economical, and it is well for men that such is the case. Few men realise the responsibilities that fall upon the wives—how important it is that they should be economical and saving, so that the weekly" wage or yearly salary may buy the greatest amount of comfort. When buying tea the wise housewife thinks of quality as well as price, and SHE ALWAYS BUYS SUliAlUiiA TEA. It gives absolute satisfaction, it pleases the palate with its delicious flavour. It is a perfect Ceylon Tea, with a rich strong liquor, which make 3it a more economical family tea than any other. SURATURA is honest Tea, and is guaranteed not blen ded with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b Suratura B quality— I s 11 d per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from •• J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandei J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds WANTED to Sell—7 acrea good land, sub-divided and \vell fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, n6w stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must "be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer.



WOOL, WOOL. JF not already a staunch client of ours we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should; adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Our business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced r into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A. man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Out experience is that per ! haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may comp forwavd might be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify your securing the services of the best man. We look after all consignments as though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, caretul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas.



Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H. Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSON AND CO. The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton ■Every person who has]tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely * infallible in all cases,



which machine is always to the front on the Road or Track. 9 204, THRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, J|j Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. S~*i ARDENING TOOLS in great variety, \JT including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire. Netting—Fowl Id, ljd, and 2d per yard Sheep, with .centre strand, 3d, at G Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. SALES may corae and Sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Sutton^a Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and. Co. OUR Supply of School Boots is drawn from the factory of one of the best of N.Z. makers. Give us a trial. —Mitchell and Turner, Boot and Shoe Warehouse. "yij ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial V \ Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. j For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. KERR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerb Bros.



FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figa, 5d per lb, 31bs for 1b ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, Iflb packet, lid, very choice j Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2|lb tins Preserved Apricots, lOd per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin,— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ■F~ARGE~Size White and Gold Chiiia JLJ Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates : from 3s per dozen j 40 piece China Tea Sets from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Bros., I Cash Supply Stores. WHY go to Christchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note. —Finest Seeded Raisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, New Eleme Raisins, 5Jd per lb., 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2dperlb, and all other goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. A MAN chooses a girl because she is nice and different from other girls. The same good reason applies to the Choice Blouse Goods now being exhibited by Messrs Mitchell and Turner in such satisfying variety.



Fr edlar.der Pros Ltd __ Commission Bonus. WE have pleasure in announcing that our' annual balance for period end ing 31st August is complete^ and, in accordance with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per, cent of the net commissions earned during the five months, commencing Ist Aprii, 1902. s Our many and valued Clients will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, and can be obtained on application at our West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLA.NDER BROS, Ltd. TX7"E ARE GASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFR TXT ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.



Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot. : WE : THANK YOU. FOR TCT7E are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER Northcote § Hefford THE CORNER, j



T. Bullock FOR SALE MAT FIELD DISTRICT. IMPROVED FARM OP OO Acres 3 Roods 8 Porches A() BEING part of R.S. 21907, with Dwell ing House and other buildings erected 1 hereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hydes. Full particulars furnishtd on application Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, AT A LOW RUNTAL. /COMMODIOUS Room in Eastern end of V^ Saunders' Buildings. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. | Desirable Building Site, well situated in Tancred Street, Northern aspect. Being Town Section 273, containing \ Acre. The owner, an absentee, has decided to realise forthwith. Term s can be arranged. i Apply to ' T. BULLOCK. BUSINESS NOTICES. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. Wanted Knowni THAT we are selling last year's models Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Reduction, as we are getting in a stock of this year's models.



■ SACKS. WANTED— Good, Sound, Second-hand SACKS. Friedlander Bros M Ltd. SEED OATS. "IT7 E have for Sale— Prime Canadian Seed Oats,! Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Qats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. : TT~ E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. | Thust Money To Lend.] -"TT7E have sums ranging from .£2OO to ,£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4$ and 5 per cent. ' Friedlander Bros., Ltd. j SUNBEAM TEA. | SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, —



Special Notice. FEU IT TREES. All Kinds. A Few Thousand Cupressus Macro carpa, i and 2 year olds. Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants. Good Eating and Seed POTATOES. JAS. PORTER, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 NOTICE Fish! M! Fish! TO ANGLERS ANdTIL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane " from London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direot importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. - . Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. I mil— ==11111 Helpless with a Rheumatism --■ You't* tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CUBS YOTJJtBELr wt*h THE GREAT . .. CANADIAN ... SEAWEED CURE. A medioine and Not a liniment, A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 psr Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON* Wellington. ' I I I I » ■'■■■ 1 I I I I XTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE, Mfs Johnston. Hayelock Stbesv, Smoke New Venus



Heavy..Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J* L. HIGGrS, Tancred Street. DICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Autistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. We guarantee our Tew beltw value, better grade thun any sold. <*■ EVEN COMPARE OUR when m 2A CHAMPION TFACt WITHANY ARE SAID m, packets* TO BE &*> JUST AS GOOD^k mon.y AS lik nelson\ WHY HV THEN? MESSRS FLETCHER BROS, are giving eightpence per dozes fov Fresh ■kggs, until further notice. St^ajsgis's Sample Rooms, Burnett ske e(j



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOIN ORR AND CO. Ironmongers and General Merchants, AS HB U RTO N CARPENTERS' PORTABLE BEDSTEAD. & BEDDING., Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE BEDSTEADS 20s, Job, SCs each. SPRING MAITOFSSES. »U •!«§. ■:' lALSO,— : Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattresses ——OILS,' PAXfcT?, VARSXSBE', BRUSHES-—~ Of the best makes only at reduced prices Osborae Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator, with Lever Handles. We are selling these very desirable Hoes at the low price ol JE2 10s Each,-; FISHING TACKLE We are just opening, ex Whakatane our new season's stock of Fish* ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H. Millward and Son »»d btrlttt and k"on, Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. We hold large Stocks of Rods, Waders, Flies, Artificial Baits, Gaffs, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony : JOHN OEE AND Co. ASHBTJRTON -"-'