After some discussion the clause was re jected by 47 votes to 12. A motion by Mr Arnold for the excision of Saints' days from the list of bank holi days, was also negatived on the voices. Mr Thomns MacKenzie moved to add to the list of holidays :—" The anniversary day of any provincial district within which a bank is situated." Lost on the voices. t The schedule then passed without altera tion, and the Bill was reported with amend ments. The House rose at 12.45 a.m.

Correspondence

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents]

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOK,

Sir, I have been waiting for five days since writing my last letter for a reply from the bakers of Ashburton. But they all seem dumb. Well, if they want to keep their customers together they will have t? speak out before the first of the month. I hear on good authority that the new ser r Tice which is about to take place is to be a daily service, which means that bread baked m the morning in Christchurch can be ob tained the same afternoon in Ashburton. For my own part I believe in keeping the money* in the place, that is, if the bakers will submit to a fair profit. If not, I will ; have to fall in with the rest, and obtain bread from Christchurch. Hoping to hear from some of the bakers before the Ist of the month. —I am, etc., .

Full Weight,

The Overcrowded Troop ships.

THE DRAYTON GRANGE

Sydney, Aug 21

At the Drayton Grange inquiry several non-commissioned officers were examined. They complained about and attributed much of the sickness to overcrowding. They declared that, in addition to over 2000 troops, there were a large number of stowaways, one placing the number as high as 120. There were no facilities for stow ing, airing blankets, swinging hammocks or exercising. They denied the statements with reference to the filthy condition of the decks and insubordination. They made every effort to keep the decks clean. The latrines were small and insufficient. A number of the men, while guilty of certain objectionable practices, conld not under the j circumstances, be blamed. The discipline was good, and the officers were attentive to their duties. The men obeyed orders in all essential matters. As a set off to the charges of drunkenness, all complained of the bad quality of the regulation beer sup plied to the troops. It was so bad that much of it was thrown overboard. They admitted that there had been much spit ting about the decks, but no spittoons were provided, and there were so many suffering from severe colds, and the vessel was so crowded that they were compelled to do it. The men had to sleep anywhere they could. It was further alleged that when the blan kets were given out they were dirty, and over-run with vermin The washing and bathing accommodation was insufficient. Another cause of complaint was the evil smell arising from a ton of bad cabbage in the hold, where the meat was kept. Even tually, after complaints, the cabbage was thrown, overboard.

One witness declared that whatever drunkenness there had been was due to liquor obtained outside the regulations. The whole of the medical attendance was bad. They could not get medicine when it was wanted. One man hud not been seen for hours before he died. When the doctors did visit him he was cold and stiff.

Several troopers were examined. All agreed that the Drayton Grange was badly overcrowded, and that the accommodation generally was insufficient. An Imperial soldier, experienced in trooping, said that he considered that a thousand men were a sufficient number for the vessel to carry.

Statements varied regarding the officers. On one hand it was stated that they did their duty thoroughly, on the other that the inspections were anything but thor ough. The ventilation was condemned. It was alleged that the crew wore in the habit of closing the port holes, some being screwed down with a wrench. Some of the troops came straight aboard after days of march ing, with no change of clothing or anything else.

There were many theories as to the causes of illness, including the coldness of the iron decks and sick parades. During the latter the men had to wait for long periods in the cold. For this reason hun dreds of the men did not report themselvas as sick when they actually needed medi cine.

Accidents and Fatalities.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, Aug 20. Miss Agne3 Logan, an Australian, was killed by a motor-car accident in Renfrew- Shire*

Gketmocth, Aug. 21

Harry Pricker, an old resident, dropped dead on the wharf this afternoon from heart disease.

Dunedin, August 21

At the inquest this morning touching the death of Francis Robert Shearer, who died from injuries received on the head in the stable of the New Zealand Express Com pany, a verdict was returned to the effect that death, was caused from injuries inflicted by an accidental kick, but the jury did not think there was sufficient evidence to justify an expression of opinion as to whether the horse was unsafe or not.

Auckland, August 23

Charles Browne, a man on the troopship Montrose, was killed by falling from the railing of the ship. He hit his head on the wharf, fracturing his skull. Deceased was a native of East London.

Birthday Party at Seaview.

Mrs Thomas Wilson, senr., of Sea view, attained her 60th birthday on the 9th inst, (Coronation Day), and to mark the event a large number of relatives and friends gathered together at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wilson on Friday evening, the Bth inst. A most enjoyable time was spent by those present in dancing, singing, and music. After supper, Mr D. Doak, in a neat and happy speech, expressed the wishes of those present that Mrs Wilson should have many happy returns of the day, and that both "Mr and Mrs Wilson should yet live many more years in health and happi ness, and from their present appearance there is every reason to believe that it will be so; indeed, Mrs Wilson retains so much of the vigour of her younger days that she can yet take part in the " Scotch Keel," and surprised many of those present by the ac tivity she displayed. Mr Wilson, on behalf of his good wife and for himself, returnedthanks for the good wishes which had been ex pressed, and said that they felt they had been highly honoured by the presence of so many of their relatives and friends. Mr J. D. Wilson, who had journeyed from the North Island to be present, paid a surprise visit whilst the party were in the midst of their merriment, and expressed his pleasure at being present and also to find his parents enjoying life under such happy conditions. After votes of thanks to the musicians, it being Coronation morning, " God Save the King" was sung, and as is customary among Scottish people, the sinking of " Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close a gathering that will remain pleasant in the memories of those present for many days to come.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United ''re^s Association—Hy Electric ' Telegraph—Copyright. I —___ I Received Aug. 22, 9.39 a.m. THE CANCER RESEARCH FUND. London, August 21 The Dnlce oF Bedford has contributed £3000 to the Cancer Kcsearoh Fund. INCITING TO MURDER. Mr Dennis Kilbridge, a.* prominent Irish Nationalist, was charged'at Athloue with inciting Westmeath Nationalist* to murder a landlord. The magistrates disagreed, and Mr Kilbridge was admitted to bail.

SOUTH AFRICA.

THE CAPE PARLIAMENT.

TROUBLE AHEAD,

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph- Copyright

(Received August 22, 9.27 a.m.) Capetown, Aug. 21

The Governor's speech at the opening of the Cape Parliament announced the introduction of Indemnity Bills, covering the martial law unauthorised expenditure.

The progressive members criticise the absence of legislation dealing with the repression of the seditious importation of arms.

The Afrikander Bond members, as the price of supporting Sir Gordon Sprigg, claim the appointment of a Colonial Com mission to enquire into the operation of martial law and to award damages, moral and other.

London, August 21. " The Times" says the appointment of such a Commission to be a deliberate slight on Great Britain since Lord Alve stone's Commission is already appointed.

The Boer Generals.

MR KRUGER'S MONEY.

United Press Association —By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright.

London, August 21

The " Daily Telegraph" says "that The Hague authorities contradict the statement that the Boer Generals will claim Mr Kru ger's money. They allege that Mr Kruger, when leaving the Transvaal, lent the Go vernment the whole of his bank balance, £40,00U, without interest, to meet the com mandoes' expenses.

KRUGER AND THE BOER GENERALS.

THE EXTREMISTS IN HOLLAND

DISSATISFIED,

Received*Aug 22, 9.27 a.m. The Hague, Aug 21

The Boer Generals had a three hours' interview with Kruger at Utrecht, who closely questioned them as to the attitude of the burghers under the new regime. He expressed himself disappointed at their replies.

A member of the Local Reception Com mittee hoped the Boer Republics would soon be re-established. The Generals ig nored the remark.

The extremists in Holland are irritated at their attitude.

The Generals have abandoned their tou* in Holland and return to England imme diately.

De Wet has completed a. history of the war. Botha and De La Eey are writing the preface.

Cricket.

Australians v. Kent.

Received August 22, 10.24 a.in,

London, Aug. 21

There was excellent weather for the match against Kent. The colonials won the toss, and batted, all being out for 154. Trumper, Hill, and Darling were soon dis posed of, but Noble and Duff made a ser viceable stand, and 112 was on the board when Duff was run out. A little later Noble was dismissed similarly. Gregory, Armstrong, Trumble and Saunders, did practically nothing, and the only other man to show any defence was Hopkins. The chief scorers were—Ncble 43, Duff 36, Hop kins 24.

Received August 22, 1.5 p.m,

London, August 21

Kent has lost five wickets for 56 ; Day 20, Seymour, not out, 17. Trumble secured four wic.kets.

Received August 22,12.48 p.m,

Blythe took four wickets for 50 runs» and Hearse three for 39. Kent lost two wickets for 30 runs.

| The Australians will probably start for | the Cape on Sept. 20.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Aug 22, 10.22 a.m. RETRENCHMENT.! Sydney, August 22 The Premier states there is no present intention to retrench the salaries of the Civil servants, but Government will maKe no increases. Government will strictly economise.

IMPORTING FODDER

In the Assembly, Mr Ashton suspended the standing orders, and moved in favor of the importation of fodder through the agency of Government. After a long debate, this was negatived by 51 to 32.

THE SHEARERS' DISPUTE,

The struggle between the pastoralists and shearers will be accentuated by the rain allowing more sheds to start. Both sides are working hard to fill the boards, A number of stations are at a standstill owing to the refusal of pastoralists to come to terms that others have accepted. The President of the Workers' Union expresses his willingness for a compromise if the pastoralists are ready.

Adelaide, August 22 Negotiations are proceeding for a settle ment of the shearing dispute with hopes of success.

THE DEFENCE ESTIMATES,

Melbourne, August 22 Sir W. T. Lyne announced in the Federal Assembly that the military estimates show a reduction of £150,000 compared with last year.

THE FIRE ON THE APARIMA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright (Received August 22,10.45 a.m.) Albany, Aug. 22 The work of suppressing the fire on the Aparima is more difficult than was antici pated. The vessel is b*»ing flooded with water. There is ten feet of water in the well, and the vessel has settled on the soft bottom of the harbour.

The Momt Kembla Disaster.

United Press Association- R y Electric TRlfgraph Received August 22, 10.22 a.m Sydney A<i<»ust 22 The KembU inquest is proceeding.' One of the mine deputies gave evidence that all the working places examined on the morn ing ot the explosion were reported all safe. Seven days before the disaster they discovered black damp in the abandoned workings, but did not report it

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Pres* Association—R y Electric Telegraph.

q a r, i Auckland, August 22 Sydney Gardner and Arthur Johnson, alias Bolten, were charged with burglary at the Paeroa railway station, and havW house-breaking implements in their pos" session. Accused were committed for trial, lhe witnossea deposed that portions of a gelignite wrapper and fuse were found in accused's hut, similar to the fuse and paper found at the scene of the burglary. At the Supreme Court Cyril Finn and James Eager, for robbery of slimes from the Wailu Company, were sentenced to one year. Accused, in a written statement, denied stealing the slimes, and gave the names of others by whom they alleged they were employed.

Wellington, August 22 For the four-weekly period, ended July 19th, the railway revenue of the colony was £137,744, as against £133,616 for the cor responding period of last yesir. The Norfolk, from Brisbane, arrived off the Heads this morning, shipped a pilot, aad left for Picton to load mutton for South Africa.

i. . Mr Hayes, inspecting ongineer for the Government, has returned to Wellington after superintending the prepartions for opening the State coal mines on the West Coast Jon the old Weatport Cardiff Com pany's ground. In the sew mine being opened it will take the greater part of a year to reach the coal and some time longer before there can be any considerable output. At the Point Elizabeth mine work is being pushed on rapidly. Judgment was given to-day by the Nautical Court re the enquiry into the stranding of the Oreti on Farewell Spit. The certificate of Captain Jarman was sus pended for three^ months, and he was ordered to pay costs, £8 10s. The Court considered that in view of the small num ber of men employed, there had been negli gence.

The Sick Troopers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 22 Trooper E. P. Smith; of Auckland, died this morning from pneumonia. The rest of the invalids ara progressing satis y factorily.

Timaru and Australian Trade.

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Timaru, August 22 The Harbour Board meeting to-day ex pressed a strong opinion that the Union Company neglects Timaru by failin? to allow intercolonial boats to call hero, the result being that farmers and millers are at a disadvantage, losing the Australian markets, as transhipment does not pay. It was resolved to ask the Company to send these boats regularly, and it was suggested, in the event of non-compliance, the services of opposition boats be sought. A consider able amount of correspondence was read regarding railing frozen meat from Timaru to Lyttelton. The Chairman of the Board is protesting against the practice as being unnecessary and detrimental to the port. He points out that vpssels drawing up to 22ft can be accommodated in all weather and always given quick,despatch.

County Band.—The Ashburton County Brass Band's practice room is now in course of erection at the junction of Short and Winter Streets. The building will be ready for occupation in about a week's time.

Fcour Millers' Association -At the meeting of the New Zealand Flour millers' Association, held in Christchurch last week, the main subject for discussion was the new agreement, a draft of which was sub mitted. In all essentials it is practically identical with the agreement now in force, the proposed amendments dealing with details in the general working. The meet ing was practically unanimous in deciding to hang together, and as' the present agreement expires next February the as sociation is likely to continue in its present form. The question of the Southland mil lers' flour output was brought up for dis cussion, but was rnled out of order. It is understdod, however, that the directors have the matter under consideration.

GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH.

In buying physic, as in other things, you want your monej's worth, but as a rule you've got to chance a good deal in physic. You'll take no chances if you buy Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. If you are suffering from constipation, indi gestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, flatulency, biliousness, or other disorders of the stom ach you'll get your moneys worth of physic in Impey's May Apple. It acts promptly, painlessly and pleasantly, and whilst clean ing the system, acts as a tonic on liver, kidneys, and bowels; it strengthens those organs instead of weakening their action. Tmpey's May Apple is a vegetable medicine, and may be taken by the most delicate women and children with absolute confi dence. Sold by all chemists and store keepers at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the wholesale agents—■Sharland and Co., Wellington. ;

Have any of your Neigpbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Ore and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale, of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orb and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .£l6 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and weak, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owners many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks.

THR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN t FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1902



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Public Notices. T0.0.F, M.U. Loyal Ashburton Lodge, No. 6003. THE adjourned Summoned Meeting of the above Lodge will be held THIS EVENING (Friday) afc 7.30 p.m. Special buainess as per summonses. Full attendance requested. THOS. BAEBEE, N.G. 8216 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. LONGBEACH PAEOCHIAL DISTEICT. THE Eevd. Joseph Campbell will preach next SUNDAY, August 24th, at Coldstream 11 a.m., Windermere 3.15 p.m., Tinwald 7 p.m. The Bishop is NOT able to come on August 31st. 8 19? TO LET. 'TOO acees oughing- Apply to D. CAMEEON, 8 215 dunes, Methven.



__ David Thomas. ARCADE SATURDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1902. TV/T X D. THOMAS will sell as above,™ On account of whom if"- may concern— "l Bay Draught MARS Sale at 1 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 8 19-1 Auctioneer. Fr edlander ) ros Ltd TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY, August 26, 1902. WE shall offer at the above fixture, on account various Clients,— A,Ajf\ 3-bred Hoggets (forward condi ttfdbVJ tion.) X f\f\ 2-tooth Crossbred Ewes, in lamb tIUU to E.L. Kama. O/\/"\ 2-tooth ij-bred Ewes, in lamb to £AJ\J E.L. Earns. Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, Pigs. FR*IEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., E. FRIEDLANDER, 8 210 ' Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR VS?n-I> BE HELD ON Thursday, 4th September, 1002, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FEIEDLANDEE BROS. Ltd., K. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer. CHAFF. TTTANTED — OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for Immediate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. TT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7 E have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Trust 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. 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 PUBLIC NOTICES. STRAYED. STRAYED from Mr George Lea's paddock, Alford Forest Road, on or about the 14th inst., THREE HACKS— 1 Dark Brown Gelding, clipped and covered; .1 Chestnut Gelding, and i Roan Mare, not covered. Anyone giving information that ■will lead to their recovery will be rewarded. Address— SHARPLIN AND CO., 8 205 Staveley. j ' MOUNT SOMERS RldTngT"^ I HEREBY give notice that in ajiword ance with the provisions of the Jrounties Act, 1886, and the Kegulations/of Local Elections Act, 1876, and the Actr amending the same, an election tto filjf an extra ordinary vacancy in the Mt. sJmers Riding caused by the death of Mi; S. G. Wiight, will be held at the Mt. Somefs Road Board Office, Mt. Somers, on 10th. September, 1902 Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Local Elections Act, 1876, obtainable from the Returning Officer, must be delivered to the Returning Officer or addressed and delivered to him before noon on 25th August, 1902, at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Somers. F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer, Ashburton, August 15,1902. 8 150 CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie'B Malt Digestive Bread. My Own Make. 8 209 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. XTT COMPTON, Bootmaker, wishes the Public to know that he has REMOVED to more suitable Premises in Tancred Street, opposite F. Claridge's Stables. Repairs a specialty. 8 182 Smoke New Venus



Tenders _______ ASH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. 'I ENDERS are invited for the supply of * 8 tons of Oat Sheaf Chaff, Particu lars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders with a sample of the chaff will bo received till 4 p.m. ou MON DAY, the 25th insr, H. H. FOOKS, 8_184: | ■ Town Clerk. Wanted. WANTED— A Mother's Help.-Apply Mrs Dodds, Tancred Street. 8 213 WANTED to Rent — House of seven rooms in or near town. —W. Boween, Woollen Mills. . . 8 214 WANTED to Rent—Small Premises to store wool, skins, etc. State posi tion, conveniences and rental. " Broker," Guardian Office. 8 211 U' ANTED offers for Share in No. 2 v\ Industrial Building Society. £\0 13s paid up to date. " Share," Guardian Office. 8 212 WANTED - Applications for a Pupil Teacher for the Tinwald School. Applications must be in the hands of the Chairman not later than 27th August. 8 '90 ERESH Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.-—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96. WE have a few Dresses which we are I anxious to clear previous to opening our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The room is needed. See the windows at Mit chell & Turner's. WANTED KNOWN.—That Mrs"A. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 may come and Sales may go, Iks 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. FOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks £3 10s each, and one '• 00 gallon Painted Tank £3 15s.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. i A ) ANTED Known—That Mitchell and v * Turner are opening New Stocks in Oilcloth, Rugs, and Curtains, together -with novelties in Cretonnes. All in time for an early Spring Cleaning. "VTEW BOOKS.-The Scarlet Lady, Den Jl\ nis, Across the Seas, Breachley Black Sheep, Gwendoline, The Shadow of the Cross, The Great Awakening, Love Crown Cold, Cheap Edition East Lynne, Lorna Doone, Auld Licht Idylls, Becky, The Rose of Wellington, Words by an Eye- Witness, Mr Smith Noemi, Technical Books for wood, iron and metal work; The Poultry Club Standards, just pub lished ; Magazines.—H. M. Jones. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest (prices.— Carson and Co. \ a f ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial ■\ V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. ERFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carson & Co,, Agents. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Maui ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Caeson and Co. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3£d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s Gd per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. 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. FRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, 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. Williahs. "^VTEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- J3I table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Flower Seeds Id per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bbos., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701b bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. — John On and Co "I7ILOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s _Ij 3d, 50U>*1>ag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag^2*s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; cojjsriiour 3d lb; pure .fresh ground coffejrls lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans lj^iDd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— prohn ( Orr and Co. IEON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. The Gardener's best friend. They save their cost in a single season. Call and see them. - Carbon and Co., Agents. WIRE Netting! Wire Netting! Just landing ex ' Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, l*dj Hft, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand,, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Whereto 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. FINEST New Currants 5<3 per lb, New Elim Raisina s|d per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4£d per lb, New Seeded Raisins H& per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores, 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 & shilling, Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—-Kerb Bros, SPRING Millinery,—A few very choice Paris models are now on view in our showroom. Ladies to "just have a look" will be cordially welcomed at Mitchell & Turner's. I SAY 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. Smoke New Venus



T. Bullock. SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. 2174 ACEES 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. 1 'VQ/f ACRESin its native state, in -L # t/ ~k one block, or if desired in 3 allotments. « Also,— 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4| per cent per annum. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOOK. PUBLIC NOTICES. McDonald §c o . 70s up. tailors: New Season's Samples. GIFTSHfoR ALL. Vl^E HAVE determined to relinquish THE BOOT TRADE, and therefore we will Sell our valuable Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AT WH(L IS'.LE COSC. THIS IS GENUINE. 200 Pairs Sold Yesterday. Must Go. Be in time. Northcote g Hefford THE CORNER, East and Tancred Streets Special Notice. X^TANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allentoa, Ashburton 7 2 COMPARE ~ •with ear tea AT flUy PRICE .^, Ho e E ;i/6 «/8 2/4 2/8 R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTEJR, TpIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ- X) church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. LAST FEW DAYS. TVTJRING the progress of Stock-taking, we have thrown out a large quantity of REMNANTS * and ODDMENTS, in all Departments. These, during the few remaining days of our annual Sale, MUST BE CLEARED OUT, REGAEBLESS OF COST OR VALUE. Call and Inspect them. A S HBTT ET ON DRAPERY CO.



JOHN ORR AND CO, JOHK ORE AID CO. f2§L/FC\ THOUSAND \^^ \L/ WA\EBLEY'S Are Now in Use , "to^ * ON.NEW ZEALAND EOADS. y^f* 55^ Auckland to the Bluff. j9^r *L J) During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of & 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of ' £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged- BRA"R TTV MTTVn We are not offerin^old A/JJH.It XJ.I iTXXII U Seasons Models, but the Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier i Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. l Waverlev Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO NOT -FORGrET Tms oFim only '«»■*»■ <*•» After that Buyers will have to pay the regular mTITI ff\ TAF ■.1 i.iira price of £22 10s TWO WEEKS., Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry ouc guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase, ' CYCLE SUNDRIES : ; f REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only . CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainfcow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OP WATEE VALVE EEQUIRED. ■ JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Eainbow Will Look After Itself, SI TVT "P Tj E Tliat 1S c WOrc* w^c^ exPresses it. Every , " " > " "*- part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, It WORKS. While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get one now, you wSI have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. . Come and* let us show it to you It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best Gas Lamp erer jiitwn JOHN OM AND Co. ASHBURTOK