The Guards' Annual Social.

The Ashbortoa Guardb' annual social took place last evening, when the opporiu« Hy was taken to welcome CaptainF. lucker and Cor poral Edward WlUi^formerßifmberßof that Uorpe. Captain Nlcotloooupiid ih" ohai , iwd amongst the viiitors were Captains Dolman and W Sparrow, L'eutenants Hayes jind Clarke, and dergeaot Maj it Joces, After the toast of ' the Ring* had been duly honored, the chairman sani he bad a ♦ety pleaeunt duty to perfoiic in weloom ng home from Boutb Africa two former mem bera of the Gorpß, namely Captaio luoker and Corporal Willis. He had not kuown Osptnin Tucker prior to hla departure for the front, bus now he ieit m ii he ouuld ca 1 him by his Christian name, (Applause); Ab for Corporal Willia be also had been a ittranger io him prior to hiß last return from Bouth Africa invalided, bat when he saw how promptly Corporal Willis had returned to the fighting line he had taken a great Interns!) ia htm. (Applause). Captain [Taoker had as they knew written a charac teristic iettef to the Corps from the frnr, and id would have done that gallant offioer j good to have beard the cheers with which it was received! Those oheers, he took it, wee given nob so muob because of the haodsome donation Captain Tucker had forwarded towards the cost of their orderly room, bab fceoaase toe letter showed he had Hob forgotten his old Oorpes (Loud upptaUße). Ha (Captain NicoU) felt proud to extend to Captain Tuoker and so Qorpoial Willit, hiß owa right hand as representing the right bands pf the whole Corps m heartily welcoming both of ihem home to Ashburtoo. (Applause). Ha asked the Company to drink to 'Our Troops ab the Front' coupling the naraa* of the guests With the toast. . ' The toast w*s enthusiastically received Captain Dolmen took tba opportunity fco welcome Captain Taoker on bahaif of the Biflts, and to add bis congratulations upon tbe »afe return of their fellow townsmen. He rtforred to Captain Tucker's former connection wifcb the Ashbartou Rifleß and to -the successful examina'ion be had p»B«ed as a Lieutenant, and he was proud to have helped to oiaoh him* As for Corporal Wilii«, the Kiflaa could not claim him, bub they could claim one o! the Willis family, snamely Alfred, wbe bad learned h'sAßOj of volunteering in that Oorps t and he too bad gone to the front. (Applausi). Ihey otuldolftim a good maoy more who had jiined the Contingent!", inolud ng Lieutenant WifklK (Applause); Captain Dolman then de*lb pleasantly with his early recol lections of the gallant) offloer they ba-i got faocnr, and oieationed a mysterious brx whlio fas was anxious to know ii Captain Taoker bad reoeiveS. Captain Tuoker—Yea, I got it. (Laughter) Captain Boltnao oontinuiog, said he hoped toaae Captain Tuoker return iv as good heath as at pre?oab. C.ptaia Sparrow rose when O»pt*lu looker called for' three cheers for the eld Captain,' which were very heartily given. Captain Sparrow said he could not) allow tbe opportunity to pats without oongram listing Captain Tucker and Corporal Willis ®n their Bafe return, Tbo R.fl m aDd Guards had Bent a good many boys to the front—his own ion amocgab the number. (Applause) Lieutenant) Hay^s also welcomed their guests home. He did 006 thick it mattered what Corps they belonged to, for he thought all volunteers should be proud of them. Captain Tucker had fought his way up on his own, and he expected to hear soon that be bad been mada a Mejor. (Applause) Man from the front had assured him (the speaker), th*t Captain Tucker was one of the most popular, effiows in the army. (Hear, hear) J?*«ooaliy» he considered his TiS O waa more honourable than a V;Q, for the latter was for one act df gallantry, bub the D.8,0 #»s for many, (Hear, he»t) He congratu lated Captain lacker on his W6il earned distfaotiou. lie understood Corporal Willis intended going back to South Africa, and if io, be wished him a very success. (Applause) Lieutenant) Clark?, in adding his eoogratu tatioDS, eaid lie felt) atrtaio C&ptain Tucker had & great foturebefore bim, (Sear, hear) LLutsnaßfc Sbeunan wished to yoia io we!ocmlr>g Cftpt&ia Tuoker, who had b 80 a grsat ohom of hita in the old days. (ApplaU3<) Sergeant Mwjor Jones said he should know eomethiog abcuD these two geuilemer, *• be bad bad ft lot to do with their early training, whioh no doubb they well remembered. (Latmhter). He bid oarefully watched Oaptain Tucker's career einoe, and he was proud of bim. He than gave some interesting particulars of his own experience in the Transvaal io 1880, which be left five months before the Majaba Hill (>ffii»v He hoped and be'sevedthe wu was fizzing out and ho was heartily sick of it. OapSalo, Tucker, wbo was greeted with (founds of oheer?, said he was pleased to see nfiale »'l the old officers he knew, more especially Sergeant Majir Jonoe. He went on 'jo describe bow the latter aied to dreeß bim down, for which be now thaoked him. He was glad to have come out of tbe war •H Eight! so fur He h*>] often thought of the ■Guards wbita at the front. (Applause) Perhaps they would like him to tell them iomethiug about his experiences in South Africa. (Hear, hear). Well there was one thing he msghu meation and that was tbe magnificent discipline of Tommy Atkicg. la w&b almply g erf cob, and an obj 3Cb lesson to all oolonialsi He tboogbt tbe New Zsa- Janders held the pride of place in South Afrloi, (appkaae) wherever be went) be heard them spoken well of. They were grand foragers (laughter) Tommy was a great) boy to awear, la proof of whioh Capt. Taoker gave a few of tbo mildest and most •rigioal specimens of objurgation that had coqiti uuder bis notice, which created muob laughter. Referring to the graves in the vicinity of great) batiles that hava bean fOßgbt) during the war, Captain Tucker said \t was a sorry sight, which* the men feli greatly whenever they passed therm He then described the affair in whioh Captain Bourne was captured^ and he (Captain Tucker) drew off a portion of the command. When he s*w the Boera bad overpowered Captain Bourne's party, and were charging down on hisown tmn he only had a moment's lime for thought, and be ooraoluded be could do nothing with the seventeen meu he bad, bub would probably lose them all if ha restated. Tba idea, of surrendering did not ooour io him ; bub he gave tbe order to mount! and retire, which was at once done. He was not quite easy as to what be had done until General Hubbon publicly informed !ita that evening that he had doae well* (Applause), Wilh regard to the Rhenonter Kep afftlr, bhe New Zmlandere were with General Pliimer in that fijjhd, which was the hottest and longest one he had ever been Id. He had charge of No I Company of the Third Coutingenb. They gob tbe order to diaracuqt and go on to a ridge, Just) as he appeared pn tbe tky line a Boer let fly at hint. Hs had just time to warn the rest wbo were coming on, when the B^er fired again, and hit) him in the body knock'ng him over. The figbb then became general and Captain Godfrey wos bit toot (Chit bearers made two attempts to get to him, but) several of them were shot down, and the attempt) was given up. They had to Do therewith the bullets going over them from the time they were knocked out until bwo o'clock next; day. 16 wan % rough experience. When picked up they were pot into an ox waggon and had a dreadfsl journey; Bab after he got Into the field hospital then was nothing to oomplaln of. . 330 did not beljeve they could be better tfe&ted in New Zealand than they are treated in the field hospitals ia South Afdoat The medical and hospital staff a had great difficulties to contend with, but there wan no doubt patients were roya'ly treated, l&pptaum) He had no more to say, but that hs felt deeply the kind manner Sn whioh they h*d welcomed him home, (Loud applause.) -Corporal Willln, in responding, confirmed wbafa the Captain had said with regard to the fiald hospUa'a, and as he also had some experience of the hospitals in the towns, he was able to say bhsy were e^oellenb inotl tutioni. "EL& thoroughly endorsed the remarks ni Oapbasa Tuoker about the CCommiee, bub they were now mostly employ^ in the blookhoussa aod garrison work.- He heartily thanked them for their kiodeof* tio him, and hoped that if he w?&t> away aga'.n ho would be able to do something that weald be % credit to the Guards. £ applause) Other boasts wera( Bx-Volunteeri.'propoßed by Lieut. Shearman, aod responded to by Captain Sparrow* Messrs P Orr, M Bruce, and Gee $ * Ths Visitors,' proposed by O0I0; iffrt«ftab Schwartz, »ud acknowledged by

Contain Dolman, V.D, and Mr Henry Wlliii, During the evening aoags were given by Private Manchester, Sergeant Major Jonev, Color S* rgeanb Schwartz, Sergeant 0 WiHie, Sergeant Anderson, Lieut* Clarke, and Mr Horace Gates, and a recitation by Captain Niooll, Mr Frank Curtis played the accom paniments.

THE LATEST

BOOTH AFKIOA

A TEAIN WRECKER,

United Press Association-By Kiotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

{Received May 20 9 25 pro)

London, May 19 A notorious (rain wrecker, named Jack Hindoo, has surrendered at Bal* moral,

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v, LEIOESTBB.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Reoeivad May 20, 9 43 a m) London, May 19 The weather was oold and showery for the matoh against Leicester, aud the wlokefc was Bofb and very d ffioalb to pUy. The looii team batted first, and were all disposed of for 51, five of the wioketa falling in a con;»'fl of overs, The ohiaf soorea were—Wood 18, King 8, Crawford 8- Jonas took 8 wlcksis for 26, Noble 4 for 21.

The Sa«traliaus started badly, and lost Daff and Hill when th« board only showed one run. Gregory did not fore much better, and three wiokets were down (or 7 rune, when Darling jained Trumper, and this pair took the Boore on to 35, when rain cc» to.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—Bj Eleoorlo Telegraph WBtMNoros, May 20 Mr Seddon has Oibled to Sir J G Ward that he-is receiving a warm welcome all through Natalt A three year old child named Ivy Button, living with her parentß at Rauma>", near Pahnersbon North, died from burn« oooasloned by her nightdr bs catching fire. Her mother wae absent milking, and the child by Borne meant get rresesdoii of a lighted oandle.

TBE ABHBUBTOH OUARDIaN : TTJIBDAY, MAY 20, 1902



T- buUoefc. FOB SALE Small Homestead of 76 Acres 76 On which it '.roofed Dwelling of Four Rooms, Stable, Trapshed, Fowl Hou«8, etc The property is divided into four paddcoks and well watered. Conveniently situated, beieg ieaa than one tai'.o from Winslow Railway Siatloo, on the upper side of the line* Suitable for a Contractor cr Dealer Liberal Terms For farther partiotiUre apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb ___ FRONT Offioes in Arcade Chambers, centrally situated in Burnett Sires'. T. BULLOOKt TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and Premises fronting the Wakanui Road, adjoining Moriarty Bros, find nob far from the Railway Station and Poat Offi.e. T BULLOOK FOB SALE. PRIObT£4S. rpOWN Section 22 having 82 feet frontage JL on East street and running back a distance of 2 chains, not far from the traffio bridge. This should prove a remunerative investment. For partionlare apply to , T BULLOCK, Agent, FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD Have for PRIVATE SALfcV- Severai Blocks of Suburban Properties ringing from 6 Acres to 30 Acres. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BBOS, Ltd., VTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OATS, barley, AND GRASS SEKD. Highest Prices Givon. Storage in ou^Aahbarton, Tinwald s , and Lyniharjt Stores st lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. FUNERAL NOTICE. fTIHE Friends of Mr Giobgs Vail, ere X informed that the Funeral o( hia lat» beloved wife, Bsabion, wi'l move from Mrs McKay's Private Hospitß.', Tanored Street E»B% on WEDNESDAY, 21 t inn*, at 2 p.m. for the Ashburtoa Om<te;y, T E UNDRILL & CO, 6 247 Faneral Directors FUNERAL NOTIOS riIHE friends of MbOhaslß3 Hill, sear., _L of Grceostreeb, are respectfully informed that >h>i Funeral of his Ute wife, Rosannah, will move from the Ashburtoo Kailway B'atioo on WEDNESDAY, 2lst inifc, on bhe arrival of tha 10.45 a.m. train from the North,for the Ahbartnn Cemetirr. BAKER BROS, 8 213 Undertaken mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm | FUNERAL NOTIOB3. THE Friends of William and Jemima Stevens, of Ash ton, are respectfully informed than tht Fnnml of their late beloved daughter, Mart, will move from the residence of Mra Juti Beach, Triangle, Wakanui Road, on WEDNESDAY, 21st tnstt, at 2,30 p.m., for the Aahburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 5 252 Undertaker*. i FUNERAL NOTICE THE Frienda o! the late Mb Adam Jack son are reapectfnlfy invited to attend his Funera<, wbJoh will leave his residence, Ealing, *b 12 Noon on THURSDAY, May 22ad, for the Hinds Oemetery, WJSMcDOWFLL, 5 262 Undertaker A. TFAICNING. IT having oome under oar notice, through various sources, that the approaobing winter will be a severe one, we take it as our duty to inform oar Ashbarton friende of B&me ; also that to safely spend the winter here {tin of the utmost importance that all should be provided with a Spring or Wire Mattress, Kapoo Bed, etc., all of which are procurable at shockingly cheap prices from MORIARTY Bros,, Waknnui Road NOTICE. TXT E HAVE APPOINTED F. W, COX, Agent for MASSBY-HARRIS &nd IMPEBIAL BIOYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Sarround'Dg Districts Clienti will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to uc« I CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashbartoa 157 _ high class tailoring. WE Have jast opened, ex c. s. ' Paparoa,' a large shipment of NEW WINTEK GOODB, comprising a fine assortment of *up to date' Suitings in Worsteds, Vicunas, Cheviote, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irish Frieze, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fancy Vestings, <So. j^P We undertake to execute all orders entrusted to ua to the satisfaction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably with those of any of the leading Chrletchurch firms for eqtsal quality, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladies' Tailor-made Coafcames, Jackets, Habits, &c, in the latest styles. obaigheadTbebbyman The Leading Tailors and Otxtfittsra. Aahburton.



PUBLIC NOTICES. CORONATION OKLEBRATIOHS, A PUBLIC Meeting to oonsidee the best means to be adopted for the C»la* brations of the Coronation of King Edward, wIU be held in the Borough Council Chambers on FRIDAY ocx% the 23 d last, at 8p m, Members of Friendly Societies and Trades are specially invited to attend. W.H.COLLINS, 5 260 Mayor.



ASHBDRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. £10 RBWARD. rnHK above reward will be paid to any X Person who will furnish evidence that will lead to the conviction of any Person found guilby of tampering or ia any way inteifaring with the Street Lamps. By Order H. H. FOOKS, 3 259 - Town Clerk, DANCE. A DINOK wi!l be heic! at Mr A Drum* OL mood's Homeateari, Lturtston, at Spmon FBID4Y, 23rd*May, io connection with tb« Lfturiatoa and Lyndhurec Sporting O'nb, Admlssioa—Qentß ss, Ladies free. Mu-io—T'irris 1 Band. Refreshment* pro vided. S 262



NOMOB. TMPOUNDBD at- the Public Pound at X Aebbucton—-Time Croßebted Sheep— 2 Hoggets and ore 4 tooth ewe ; no visible brand j various tar marks; the 4 tooth ewe has tip off near ear; Wether Hogget, fork tn near ear; Eve Hogget, fork in off ear. If not claimed and expenses paid by WEDNES DAY, 23bb day of May, wilt be sold at 12 dood on that; date, to defray <xpen«er> WILLIAM KENNEDY, 5 255 PotiDdkeeper* ASeBDRTOK BOROUGH SCHOOL



A PPLICATIGNB are invited (or the J\_ position oi Papil Teacher (male or female), for She Ashburtoa Borough School. Applications maiti be in the hands of the Secretory, Burnett Street, nob later than op.m on SATURDAY, the 24th Inst, J B CHRISTIAN, 5 224 Seoretar? THR CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd FAXBFIELB FREEZING WOBKS, SLAUGHTERING opsrationß will be re earned at the abova Works on MON DAY, 26th !net, from which date winter rates foe frelghb and Freezing will begin. Winter rat6B have been fixed at— For Mutton (including leg>), flprlb; for lamb 9-lOths of a penny perlb. Xooluding freighb to Port and te London, P WAYMQUTH, Managing Director May 2Otb, 1902 5 257 ___________ TTnOR SALE by Private Treaty—Farm JJ of 179 ACBES of Good Land, with House of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the property of Mr John Robertson. Price and particulars may be obtained on application D. MoKENZIE, 5 136 Hiads ASHBURTON COUNTY COUHOIL, NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting of the above Council held oa the 2nd day of May, 1902, a Resolution was passed abolishing the Rangitata Biding of the County o( Ashburtou, Altering the bcuodaries of the Upper Ashburtou and Moumt Som?ra Ridings, and the oumbsr of the Councillors henceforth to be elected by the Upper Ashburton Biding ; and that auoh Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Council to be held OB FRIDAY, the 6;h day of June, 1902, at 11 a.m. The proposed Special Order, if passed, will come Into fall force at) the next general eleobioa of the Council, bat lb wili come into force upon its being gabbed in so far and io suoh extent as may ba necessary for pre paring any roll or otberwhe providing for such election, A oopy of the proposed Speols.l Order Is iepoaited at the Council's offices, Baring Square, Asbbuxton, and will be open to the bgpeotion of the publio every week d+y, faring of&ae hoars, up to the 6th day of fane, By order, 1. F, MAINWARING, : Olflrk of the Alhbarton Caanty Oouaoi!. A«hb«rtoB 3 6th May, IOOS, $80



f DAVID THOMAS <■ AKOADfi HORSE FAIR. THDK k -I)AY,""MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am bow receiving entries. ■ 4 217 DAVID THOMAS fc- .."' r —- -",'■ ■ - • THE N.Z. FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF GANTEBBURY Ltd. LAN D, L AND. Mayfield Dietrich WE have been inatruoted by Mr A J j finston to ofiLr for Sale by private treaty, bin well known Farm at Mayfield, consisting of 1560 Aorrs First Glaer Agricultural and Pastoral Land. The Above is all subdivided and improved in every possible way, and is well known for it* extensive wheat yielding capabilities, and will be sold as a whole or In two blocks. Fait particulars may be obtained on application, 5 246 T F GIBSON, Manager THE N.Z. FARMERS 7 CO-OPER~A'IIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ABHBURTON. CLEARING SALE AT WATERTON MONDAY, MAY 26th, 1902. HAVING disposed of the property we are instructed by the Executrix of the late Wm, Huston do bod a complete Clearing S*le on the Farm afe Waterton, of all Live and Dead Stock, eto , comprising— 4 Draught Horses, brokea to a I fata work 1 Springer 1 Cow in profit) 2 Yearlings 112 4 and 6 tooth Ewes in lamb to Shrop shire Rams 4 Shropshire Rama I Cambridge Roller, 1 Spring Tyne Cultl vator, 1 Set Diso Harrows, 1 Duncaa Drill, 1 Set 6 leaf Harrows, 1 Dunoan Dray and Frame, 1 Dray and Frame, 2 Drayp,. 1 Maesey Harriß Binder, t D F Plough, Tackle, Harness, Sheep Netting, Wire, eto. Luncheon Provided) Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. T F GIBSON, Manager, 5 .139 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer PUBLIC NOTICES FOE SALbT" " I Oft ACRES la 3 Paddocks, 200 , I^wU Acres in 7 Paddocks, nearTimaru, I well watered, small dep< Bib and easy terms; : also 460 Aorea Lease in Perpetuity, in 9 Puddocks, with running streama ef water, immediate possession. 8 195 D. MAHONEY, Timaru gentlemenl Try Our CHESTERFIELDS E Oa Three-quarter Overcoats*. a _____ ** AIcDONALD «Sc CO, Tailobs TITHY CULTIVATE a rainbow b»c k by using an unsuitable Handle 8 i. See our ad.—Eclipse Cycib'^Co. _^^ ~~THOMAS -LINTJEhN BECfS to anocuuoe Ihat he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wtcee, Alee, and Spirits stocked* Good Table. Gjod attendance 5 167 WANTED KNOWN - Men's Tweed Suits 21s, Special do 27s 6J, Superior do, 30s to 39j 6d ; Tweed Troasera, gs lid, 1 7«6d, 8s lid ; Splendid Line Serge do, 9j 6d ? Superior Saddle Tweed do, 12s 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Pants, 3a 63; Flannels, 2s lid; Strong Working Shirts 2s 6d ; Mufilars, Is; Cardigan Jackets, 5s lid; Coloured Blankets, 6* lid; Bags, 3a 61, at GIB BARD'S, Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) LOOK HERE—Speoial Lot; of Tan Giovea 6d ; Black Cashmere do, 9i | and 1« ; Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is ; ' Tan Kid Gloves, 4 dome clasp, 3i 6d ; (Jor seta 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4i 6d, 5s 6d ; Umbrellas, 2) 6d to 8s lid ; Serges, Is 3d, la 6d, Is 91, 2n 3d and 2s 6d a yard ; Winter \ Tweeds, from 4s 6d to 15a 63 drtsi length ; Silceiae, 34d, 4£d, 5d and 6d a yard; i Ribbed Woollen Singlets, Is, at the Ready | Money Shop, opposite Arcade, Tanored Street, T~\RAPERS to right of ue,-- Dltto to left of ua,~ Aye, and all round us, May volley and thunder; Ours oot to reason why Sterling Value we supply To one and all; So ooma and buy Bargains by the hundred ; From E. GIBBARD, Ready Money Draper, Tanored Street) SPECIAL- White Blankets 8s lid, doable size do, 14s 6d ; Extra large Colonial do, 21a; Colonial Flannels, lO&d ; Knitted Btpckinga from la per pair; wide Twitted Flannelettes, white, pink, and stripes from 4sd ; BloUie do, sd, 6d, and 7£d a yard ; U B Tabling? Is, Is 3d, and Is 6J a yard ; D W Twill Sheetings, 10£ d; Alhambra Quiltß, Is Hi upwards; Honeycomb do, 3a lid ; Marcella do, fall double size, 4a lid ; Tapestry do from 4s 9d; Laoe Curtains Is 9d to 13s 6d a pair { Towels, Oaliooev, Cretonnes, ODoileb Covers, Dimites, Hearth Ruga, Oiloloths, eto, eto, all at Rock bottom prices at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tanored Street, opposite Aicudo WANTED Known—That an ounce of proof is proverbially worth a ton of argumenb. Now Mitchell and Turner's dissolution of partnership Sale Is noli being held in Sydney, or even in Dunedln, but right here in Ashburton, consequently the goods can be seen before being parohased



DAVID THOMAS LOWCLIFFE 0 LH A JRTN G SALE TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st, 1902 „_ ■ gas SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, IMPLEMENTS;* MR D THOMAS, has reaeived Inatruo tiooß from Ma W Wills, who has sold his farm, to hold a Clearing Sale of all his Shenp, Home, Oattle, Figs, and Imple ments, on the Farm ab Lowoiifle f on the above date, v% m Sound Mouthed Crossbred EWES, 1q lamb to E L Rams QAA Crossbred EWES, newly fat A Q Good Forward LAMBS /? Berkshire SOWS, with litters, Q Purebred Berkshire BOARSJ £» Head Young OATTLE , Q Dairy COWS in full profit 1 Chestnut Mare Bioas, with foal at) font, Brown Mare Jes*, Bay Mare Ja«s, Bay Mare Bonny, 4yr«, by Vanquisher, Bay Mare Kit, by Kelvin, Bay Gelding Tom, 4yrs, good spring curb horse; Tr»p Mare with foal at foot 3 Drays and Frame.", 1 Tip Cart, 1 Spring Cart, 2 Reapers and Binders, 1 Planet Jr Moulding Plough with shoes attached, IDF Piough, I»8O Barrows, Tine-' Harrows, O*mbd?ge Roller, 2 8 F Piougba, Duncan Grubber, Twitch H«trowi", * Horse Power Intermediate and Gh&ffoutter (aompl-te), Bo<iop, Horse Droy, Grindstone, Vice, Quantity of Cocksfoot, Grass Seed, Llos*ed, 25 Coulter Reid and Gray Drill, and a host of Sundries —.0— Sale at 12 o'clock Luncheon Ptovldtd 5 61 D THOMAS, Auctioneer AROADE HORSE FAIR THUfJBJ)AY,~MAY 32, 19,2 MR DAVID THOMAS will offer on eoeounr, of Bamish McLean, Eeq , Mount Hutb, his racehorses, now in training, SURREY, b/ Ascot, dam Ftdies, winner of several Hurdle and Flat Races ADELE, Biy Pony by Perkin Warbeok j i full sister to Kuku ! SAHARA, 8 years, by Sftraoeo, dam Lavender SINGLE EVENT, 6 year*, by Apremont, i dam Countess of Kilmar; half brother to Double Event, Full partiouhrs at ttth, Salo at 2 o'clock D. THOMAP, 6 263 Auotioneer AROADE MONTHLY BGR3B FAIB. THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS wfUcffar at the Arcade on the above date on account of various ciitnt« :— 1 Pair BUGGY HORSES (Black) by Blaokwood Abdatlah (brother and sinter) 1 BUtk GELDING, broken to saddle and harness 13 Draught COLTS and FILLIES, from 3 to 8 years 10 Unbroken,OOLTß and FILLIES, :, 4 HORWTEAM; good wetker» 1 pur D.su.ht GELDINGS. 6 and 6 years 1 BivOrtrri»ge MiRF, tn foal to Matter Georgfl, very fas t i 1 Bay GELDING, sjii, broken to all farm work 6 Useful Draught MAKES; and GELD" INGS 4 Good F^rm Horses 8 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, broken to all farm work Also other unbroken and working Draught Mares and Geldings and Haraeß% and Saddle Horses. Pfeeont Entry 160 Head .'of all Glasses Sale commences 11,30 am. D THOMAS, 5 261 Auctioneer. ' " CLEARINGB ALI FRIDAY, MAY 23rd, 1902. j —.»_ SHEEP, HORS£3, IMPLEMENTS, FURNITURE, Eio. MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived Instructions from Mb Gbo Stook dalk, Aihburton Forks, (who hew seld bis property), to sell by Public Auotlos ab his Hotneatead on the above dat*,— 7 Draught GELDINGS, from 4yrs and upwards 2 Draught MARES in foal to Genera! White 1 YEARLING by Lord Stanley 1 TRAP HORSE 1 COW in profit 4 Head Young Cattle 200 6 and 8 Tooth EWES in lamb to Shrop shire Rams 1 Stack Oat Sheaves Implements, 2 Drays and Frames, 2 D F Ploogha, Maesey Harris Binder, Cambridge Roller, 1 Set 4 Leaf Harrows, 1 Duncan Tine Cultivator, 1 Set Disc Harrows (new), 1 Drill, Trap, Portable Hut (aew), 2 Sett Blocks and Tackle, 4 Sets Leading Ob sins, 9 Sets Collars, Harness, and Winksrs, 2 Oarb Saddles, 3 SetßTrees, Furnlture.etc. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock 6 116 D THOMAS, Auctioneer GIGANTIC CLEARING SALE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT THE AROADE, SATUBDAY May 24, 1902 FROM THE SOMERSET HOTEL, MR DAVID THOMAS (In conjunction with Mr Hanry Stepbenson) has received Inductions from Mr Jas Lsne, of the Someraeti Hotel, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade (for convenience of Sale) on SATURDAY, MAY 24bb, The whole of the Furniture, Etc, viz— 1 Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Duobese Dressing Table?, and Oh eat a of Drawers, Waehstands and Ware, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Tables, Cedar Sideboards, Oarpeba and Linoleums, Fender and Irons, Occasional Chairs, Sofas, Piotures In fact, the whole of the contents of the Somerset Hotel. Mr Lane having decided to re»farnish the new building, has made up his mind to have a clearance, and all lots offered will be I for absolute sale. Sale at 11 a.m. D. THOMAS, \ Joint 5 21S H, STEPHENSON.J Auctioneers Smoke New Venus



I WAITED. WANTED— \ good General Servant. Apply M.ES J Flktcher, Tanored Street East 5 245 IjlOR SALE—Gramaphono, in first class ' order, with 31 records. Price, £4 10s —W. G. Pearob, AUenton. 5 250 ITSOR BALB—Good MtlCh Cow, to calve ' in a, few day?. Apply to T. BctxooK. 6 254 rV,O LET—Fiva roomed House in good X order, well situated. Also two roomed Cottage, half aero of land.'—H M Jonbs 6 26 LOST, in Ashburton, Plato Gold Brooch, initialled LM.N, Fader pleaae return to Farmere' Co.-op. 6 249 I UCiT, i.v Aahburtoo, a Gents' Gold Ring, | A with large ametnyab etone. Finder rewarded on rfcturniug to this Office. & 251 LOS F, a Snag, between Mount Somers and Bucoleuch, Finder rewarded on letviag at Doak's Store, Mount gomers. 6 258 WANTED— Boy for office. Apply own handwriting to X, this effioet 5 265 /~t ARSONS & GO'S Grand Tea Competition \j now od» A prises for every 23 Coupons and upwards, FOR SALE — A Leauto Stable, 14 x 10' new; a quantity of Builders' Sundries' to be seen in thups iv Ctmptun'e Buildings, Moore Street.—W CFagb, Builder, FLOUNDERS, Soles, ftnd all kinds of fresh fish by express tonight; alto reah rabbits —J H J&vnm. I^Uii SALE—A four roomed House Jj with bay window and verandah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Apply W 0 Page, Builder JOHN Obß, & 00., for Tea. lea, lea.— Arab, per Ib la 8J ; K< zie, per Ib Is 9 j ; Nelson & Move, per ib Is 10J j Gold Leaf, per ib U lOd { Bell Tea, per ib 2*; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2*, or 6lb tin 12a, Hundreds of-Books to choose from. Health Kokoff Coffee, per tiu £j le 31, Surangs Soluble Goflee, per tin Strange Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Bym 'ington's Essence Goffee, per bottle Is 21; Oatina, per bagls2d, Gertnenia, per bag is ; Semolina per bag, la j Q jaker Oats, per pkc, lOd ; 26ib bag bs«o Oatmtal 4i; good Sauae, 3 bottles la; Golden Bee Jam, per dozen 4i 3d. Hightsb prices given fur all kind* of dairy Prortuoe as John Obb & Co. / " ARSON'^ Stocktaking Sale of Eogibh \J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery mi Electroplate, Bicycles, Brush ware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. CYCLISTS and Athleteß—Good alt wool V>/ Sweaters 6a lid and 7s 64 ; all wooi Cashmere Sex, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Pkakoe's Drapery Sale. JUST RECEIVED— New and precty Designs in Photo Iframos and oih^r U'ftDcy G)odB. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Homo G*rpeatry, Weldon'a Needtework Book", i Tho TweDtieth Century, New Tehtameo!, traDßlaled icto modem iCnglish from the original Greek- Books on indoor Gtmsßfur i he winter evening* and others. A T ii WILLIAiMiS, East Screed WANTED KNOWN—That for BeJJ Good Winter Bootß and Shoes, »• ReaaonttblePrice-, call at J MOISON, for, as in the past, 3*ll. still maiutaioe, anc uouJd Dotivitbii, that gaud re|utation be haeheld aid atlli holds, n<r by noneeußio»i talk, but his Boots have at at! times stood the lest, and ate the beat prouf of bia success. Kepairirg dor.c at ouce. Best Sole Le»thet ueed.—Next C 'Urt Hiine. EaaO B:ie>t, j Ashburton ! WANTED— Men to *ea ?p< sial Lot of Colonial Tweed Ttoumra, 7s llddnd lla 6d. Lot of JSattiplo Hrtta usual pr;c 6a 61 to 12a 6d ; yovr pick for 5i lid—W U FeAROB, C» h Ursper, e>o r PHE Gpnaine Silent Primus Cooking A. Stove 14j 6d, a^es ordinary kerosenej aleo Primus Hot Piafe 17a 6d, and Primus Iron Hea'or, 3j 61.~ Carson &(V ' IN L quldation—My teoder having bt>eo accepted for Stook of Corsets, the A.R d'uble buak Corsete will be sold at 3s 111 s;'z 919 to 31, L'vdies' tSiKgiets Ski tc 6i lid —W H Pearoe, U«h Paper BESTK'rosene4,3d p°r tin, 8a 6^ per oi'e ; Soowdton Sugar 2£ 5 per ib, 70 Ib bag 14i 61 ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins lOd,—Carson & Co 5 172 NE W BOOKS—The Story of Teresa ; God Save the King ; The Dash O' the Moon; Deacon and Actress; My Strongest Cave ; Anyone of the Moment J Green Barley ; Dick Dishwood j Cheap Editions, Ben Hur; Tbe Adventures of Joseph Andrews; Foul Play ; The Tradegy of the Kirotko, by O Doyle ; Adrienne, Ritu ; Dr Miller's Devotional Woiks ; New Edition, Prayers and Hymns, Bibles, Tußchers', Family, and Pocket Bibles.— H M Jokbs . FINES I 1 Snowdrop Sugar reduced to 2| 1 perlb, Highest) Test) Kerosene 4a 3d per tin 8a 6d per case at Jlbtohbk Bros, Cash Supply Stores. __ im _ FINEST Clover Honey, 3|d per Ib, by 561b tin or lOd and Ib per j*r, Faotory Butter Is per Ib, Preserved Egga Is per dczen ad Flbtchkb BBOSr..OaBh Supply Btores, " TTTaHTEDKnown -That Mitchell and T V Turner will give a fee of 21a to anyone who can prove to be false or mis leading one single statement* placed before the public regarding the reduction now being made at their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer Is open to their own assistants, as well aa to the public. _ ITIHE following prices will convince you X that Kkbb Bkos, Burnett Street, are Belling as cheap as any ahop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar l<U6d ; Ship's Lime Juioe,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, la pet tin ; New Currants, 5d per Ib ; Figß, 7d per Ib } Rice, Bago, and Tapioca, 2d per Ib. AH other goods equally oheap, BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING. BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER CIRCULAB & HANDBILLS AD » THE CORNER," EAST & TANCRED STREETS NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD



___- JOHN ORB &RD CO, JOIN ORR AND CO. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2§d per lb; 7O'.b Bag, U§ 6d Highest Teat Kerosene, per tin 4a 3d, per sase 8i 6d Sperm Candles 6§d per-lb, by the box s|d Treaole per 2lb tin ,„ m Bast Wax Oandlee, per lb 6Jd, by box 6fd Treaule per4lb  ... " il 25tb Bag Best Oatmeal ... 4s Od „ „ 7lb  .„ "" !■ M Best Japan Rice „ ... 2d New Prancs, per lb ... ... M , s Tapioca „ ... 2<l Dried Aprloots per lb ... ,„ ](w •» S*go »i — 211 »^ Peaches „ „, ... §a SpUtPaas „ ... 2d „ Pears „ „ ... „,„ w Pearl Barley „ ... 2d New Fi«e, per lb ...  m Finest NewOnmnta p«? 1b ... 5d  „  box. ... , ' »d „ „ Sultanas ,» ... 7d Best Table Vinegar, per battle ,„ H „ „ Valencia Ralalns, per lb, DM Best Draught Vinegar, p§r gal i# , „ „ Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Spices, per hex .„ M Golden Byrnp, per 21b tin ... 6d 0& B Oarrlo, per bottle  U „ „ 41b „ ... Is C& B Gapers „ „ I, i* » fib „ ... Is 9d FIRST PRIZE BACON AND HAMS. ALL KINDS OP PBiK PEEAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. _ mmtm . /—\ ■/ " GUNS. GUK W. GUNS. taaWWHHMB* !■■■■ AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS OABTKIDGES: Eleys Universal lleya Blue Eleys Brown Kynooka G X Eynocka Smokeless J^ew Rival New Olnb Leader Balllstlte, etc, etc Special quotabtons given to Hare Shooters and others for qnaatlties. Oar Stock of Gone is very complete, and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Guns from £2 10s upwards, and we cordially invite Sportsmen to Inspect. Oar "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels »t *, £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and shoots with great penetration. This Gun has given universal satiefactiojl wherever we have sold it, We have also some special baramerless Guns for Dock and Pigcoa Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchasers. Gun Gasss, Cleaning Bods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc. • . ' '/ " JOM ORR AND Co. ABHBDRTON