Magisterial

ASHBUKTON—TJB URfcD4 V

(Before 0 A, Wray, Etq, S,M)

CITIL OASES,

Judgment was glven by default in the following cases: — J Tucker vF J Batten, claim £13 10s lid A Orr v E L England, claim £4 5s M. The case of McDonald and Oo yE J Dobbie, claim £2 8s 6d, was adjourned until May let; _.., /M Reid and Gray v George Bright (Mr Wilding), claim £5 Ha- 'Sh\a case was partly heard last week, and was act journed to allow tha parties fco confer together. After hearing argument! by counsel, the plaintiffs were non-suited. BREACH OF BAIL WAY BY LAWS W J Gudeell was charged with driving over a railway crossing at Tinwald, and with damaging a trolly to tbe extent of £1- Tnla case was partly heard laat Court day. Mr Oresswell appeared for the Railway Department, andMrParnell for defendant, Evidence was given by two platelayers as to tbe damage sustained by the trolly. The horse had been goitag at about 10 miles an boor. W J Gudaell, the defendant, said he was going at a slow trot over the line. The view was obscured by trees. Did nob hear the trolly ogmlng. There were four men on bhe trolly, blackened off at the corner, when tbe trolly was aboub tan yards away. The trolly was going about 12 miles an hour. When th© men called oat to fafm, witness pulleS op. The trolly struck the hone Did not know people were expected to slow down whea crossing the line. The horse was slightly injured 1. James Gudsell, father of the defendant, described the place where the accident took place. His Worship imposed a fine of 20a and costs.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United VtQm Association— By BUotilo Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 22

A thousand Royal Engineers are sailing to relieve the men at the front, , w Mr Brodriek, in the House of Com mons, said the Government were not prepared to publish Sir Redvers Bailer's and Sir Charles Warren's ex planation and rectiminafcory statements regarding the Spionkop despatches,

THE PEACE DELEGATES.

THE FIOKSBURG EKGAGB-

MENT,

THE CASUALTIES.

London, April 23

Mr Chamberlain, replying to Mr Hariawortb, member for Oarthness, said be was not aware, despite en quiries, that there was any law in the late Transvaal Republic rfqniring the peace delegates to submit the proposed terms of peace to the commandos in the field.

Captains Sir T Fowler and A T Blackwood and three mea were killed, and three officers and sixteen men were wounded, and six mtseina; in the en gagement; afc Olivier'i farm, Ficksbarg oa the 20th.

Interprovincial

United Presa Aaeoclation—By Eleot'io Telegraph •

Whliikoton, April 25

The addrensea from the members of the New Ziaiand Ministry, couohed in loya! terms, in being seni for preeeab&Uon to the King by Mr Seddon. Mr Orton Steveca has been re-sleeted Mayor of Lower Hutt. Auckland, April 23 A maetlsg of delegktea to tha Auckland Rugby Union decided to recommend the Management Committee to instruob their delegate to the New Z **l&nd Union to support the proposal to aend a team representative of the colony to England. Euhepin, April 2d Mrs lapbemia Kerr, fixty e:gbb >ears of Bge, died in the hewpkai while undergoing a severe operation for the removal of an abdominal tumour. At an icqaest a verdicb waa relumed of death from failure of the heart'd ECtioD, as the retulb of a very serious surgical opera'ior.

The Pacific Cable.

The following has been received by the Pooti and Telegraph Department ;— The Pacjfio cable Is now open for intercolonial and international messages; also for Norfolk Island and Fiji. Messages ab existing rates is published in the Guide to stand mean while for international and intercolonial telegrams ; rates for Fiji, 8d per word, and for Norfolk Island, 3d per word. A reduobion of intercolonial rates by both routea will be notified boday as well as the ratfs for Government and Press telegrams.

News in Brief.

Tho annual meeting of the ratspayera in the South Rakaia Road Dlstriot will be held OB Thursday May 13b, at noon* The annual meeting of the rabep&yera in Raogitata Road District) will be held on OChUtßday May Ist. The friends of Mr James Mc&oulby, Kyle, »r» requested be attend a farewell asocial in Kyle oohoolroom on April 23th, at 8 30 p. tii, A South Taieri farmer lasb week threshed 1600 bags of o»tB and 400 bagß of wheat—all oub of stock ;—and though the sample was a poor oue hs sold the oats- ab from 2a 3d and wheat at 3» 6d>

(The Olntha Leader understands thab Mr '.431atk, of Geraldine, is erecting a large aaw- HiilliDS! planb at Tautuku, hie iatention being to utilise the Tautwka River aa a means of tr&neib to the markets.

Under Instructions from the execnt^rix of the late Patrick Marphy, the Hbw Zealand Farmera' Association will offer for sale at (heir rooms on Saturday, May I 3rd, two farms at Chertsey. comprising respectively 193 acres and 405 acres, with baildinga thereon. Sheep farming has been tried in Japan over and ovee again—for the last 25 yeare, —but the flheep deteriate, because they petsistin eating a kind of bamboo which grows extensively in the country lands.

MASONIC.

The anuoal Installation meeting of the Booth Kakaia Lodge, No 31, NZO, took place last evening in the Masonic Hall, Rtikaia. The Lodge was tyled at 8 p,m, Wor. Bro GSL!ardy presiding. The routine business of the Lodge having been transacted, the Lodge was passed, and the following membera of the Grand Lodge were admitted and received with the neaal honours:—Right Worshipful Bros. Giffkens (Grand Superintendent). Wid dowson (Senior Grand Warden), De Witheiß, P M ; Wsbiitst, P M ; Jiobba, PM 5 Binns, PM; 0A C Hardy, Past DG M. Amungat the visitors were :— Wor. Bros. T M Jones, P M ; J Mellor, PM;G Morrison, WM, Thistle Lodge ; and F Jones, WM, Concord Lodge. The Master-Elect - Bro. George Slevright Hardy—having taken the oath of fealty, was installed into the chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom, the ceremony being conducted by the Grand Superintendent, assisted by mambera of the Grand Lodge. The following oflbers were then installed :—W M—Geo. S Hardy ; S W—B B Wright; J W-R W Holland ; Treasurer — D G Holmes : Secretary—L Osley, PM; SD-F4B Stnartj JD-OE Tubb ; IG—T Dent ; Tyler—W Kenell. At the oonclaslon, a banquet was held, at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured. During the evening a PMb jewel was presented to Wor. Bro. Harvey for services rendered to the Lodge,

THE LATEST Horns and Foreign.

United Presß Association—By ifileotrlo

(Telegraph—Copyright

(Beceived Apiil 24, 9 4 pm)

RUSSIA'S NEW MOVE. London, April 23

It bae jast been discovered that Russia is building a railway, leaving the Siberian line seveaty miteß west oi Kbailar, to Kalgan, within a hundred miles of Pckio. It rune mestly throngh MangoHtn territory. SOUDANESE TROUBLE. Foot months hard Lighting has re* suited in euppressiug a hundred and seventy Soad»neee Mutineers, who, in alliance with Uio Langos tribesmen north of Unoyrs, disturbed the upper Mile districts. RUSSIAN STUDENTS. Paris April 23 At Russia's instigation, the Paris police searched the residences of fifty RusbUq students and found correg-

I oudence roUting to Sipitguine'a aaeas siottion. Probably the students will be extradited by France.

SOUTH AFRICA

ANOTHER BOER DRIVE.

BOERS PROB

BLY ESCAPED,

United Preia Association— By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Received April 2i t 94 a ra London, April 23

General Brace Hamilton's seven columns have ewej t the country from St*ndcrton, in the direction of the De!ago» Hop. The result ie unknown, thou«h it is feared the Boers tuve es caped.

Australian.

United Preea Aseoclation—By Eleotrto

Telegraph—Copyright

(Rcosived April 5:4, 10 51 a m)

THE PENNY POSTAGE AND

AUSTRALIA Sydney, April 24

The Federal Cabinet has accepted New Zeaknd'a oflbr to agree to the reduced terminal rate for cables, in return for the Commonwealth under taking to deliver New Zealand letters bearing on!y a penny stamp. FEDERAL LEGISLATION Tho Federal Hcuse has accepted most of the Senate's •mendmpnts of the Public Service Bill. The Franchise Bill, which extends the franchise to women, was read a second time by 29 to 6. TATTERS ALLS. The representative of • TattersaU'a' waited on the Secretary of the Postal Department, and Btatrd that his prin cipal did not intend to carry out bis operations through the Post Office, bat was taking other steps to conduct sweeps.

Extraordinary Fatality

United, Press Association—By Elotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Received April 24. 1032 am

Melbourne, April 24 Lieat-Oolonel Joafph, the well-known electrical GDgineer, waa found dead in his office. A man named Williams, attempting to restore animation, dashed a glass of liquid standing on the table, in Oolonel Joseph's face. Shortly after, Williams collapsed Rod died. It; ia believed the glass contained prosaic acid, and that Williams was over powered by the fumea,

The Bisley Riffle Team.

United Pre«B AEsooiator— By Eleotrlo fTQlegr&ph

Wellington, April 24 The Rifla team to repreaeDt New Zealand ab Bialey, will ro by the Papsroa th!a afternoon, and will arrive In London on 7th Juqb, The men will have three weeks practice before the meetlngi whioh etarba on 9th July, aad will last a fortnight. There will be about £15,000 in caah prizee. The Goversment allowed Colonel Somervllle £150 for hie own expemes, and twelve members of the team £125 eaoh.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Pr««8 Aspociatlon—By Kieoßrio Telegraph

Wbllington, April 24

The Court of Appeal has adj mrtsed until May 22ad. A iim-nsiUg Of-su from New Plymouth U to be takeu to the Privy Counoil, respondent's oouacsl having agreed to the conditions tnd Goats.

The Sun uewepaper h»a oeaoed publica tion.

Chkistchdroh, April 24

Solomon Shah, who paid £10 to the City Counoil, for an toe cream license, which was afterwarda taken away, sued for the amount in the Magistrate's Court, Mr Beetham gave judgment (or the atnouut oiaim^d. He held that the OowDoil'e bye-law made no provision for issuing a license, and the per* mission to have a stand was a oontraat, and was invalid, and tbe Council had no right to isau9 auoh a license.

Invhkoargill April 24

Tbe Acting Premier was bacquetted at the Buff hat night by the Mayor and Councillors. Today be unfurled the fl*g at Waikiwi school, a suburb of Inveronrgill, and tomorrow night he attends a banquet to Mr Carnelso, M,H.R , at) Mowgial, and reaches Ohristohuroh on Saturday night, en route to Wellington.

SPORTING.

&SHBUKTON TKOri'lNG CLUB'S

AUTUMN MEETING,

President—Doi »ld McLsao, Etq ; Vice Pre sident—-J>mes Sma.l, Ktq; atewarda — Messrs Thos Biahop, RFCurtis, P Devmo, Joha Ft.z^etald, A A Jfookti, JOGrady. G Gnce, juo, M Ligus, J Mulion, J G McOouaohio, Deuia McKeadry, LtaDiol MoKendry, G Kobeitson, and JH Step hana ; Judge—Mr D McLean ; Starter—- Mr X J Htnty ; Oierk of Soalet~-Mr X Friediandt; ; Ulerk of Course—Mr Jaa McUortiiick ; Hanaicappo.'—Mr H Briuk mao ; Treasurer —Mr W Sutherland ; TimeKeeper—Mr J V de Beer ; Secretary —Mr C J Styohe,

The Autumn Meeting of the Aehburton Trotting Utub was held at the Show Grounds this afternoon in fLe weather. The attendance was very fair, including v num ber of visitors from Christchuroh auct other places. The investments on the maobinj up Ito the time of our reporter leaving, were very good, aud apeauiatioa udvanoed as the meotmg went ov. 10a tickets were issued. Pollening are resuita up to the time of going to press : — Handioap Waiden, (aaddle), of 20 eova; two miles, hlack Star .. .. .. 1 Bjikiioua .. <• ..2 Jessie F. ..  .» '& Lividend—£l4', DrsTßior Handicap, (jaddle), of 20 soya teoond hyruo 2 «ova from tno stake. (Juufitsed to horaos the booa fide property of itßsdenis in the Auhburton Uuunty, end mubt have been owned aud tiaiued io the district prior to January 1, 1902. Oaa nilie aa<l a hn.l iSiiver Call   .. 1 btiUau .« .• .. if? Diploma .. .. ..5 D.videodß—Oa Silver Call £iO 12j ; on S cuan £1 16a Laqmhob Handicap, (saddle), of 30 ajvaj tecond hor&o 5 bqvb from the Btukei Two milee. Athertoa .. .. ..1 Liguiso .. .. •• 2 Dividend~£2 ds Handicap Selli. g Raob, (saddle), of 20 soya. Tub wiuaer io be sold by auction immediately after the race, tlia whole of the proceeds to go to the fuods of the Club, One mile and & half. Caßi Off .. .. ..1 Dieoovery 11 . ». 2 i ranait Koyal  ..  3 Dividend —£2 16s BRAOELffiT—Scottish Lass 1, Bl&ok Star 2, Struiu 3

WELLINGTON RACES.

FIRST DAY.

Dnibad Preaa AHeociablon—By Kleotrio Teleftraph HOXT Raoecourbe, April 24 The attendance is good. The course is sofr, aad will get cut up as the raolog pro ceeds. Results: —

Waiwetd Handicap; of 100 boys. seven furknga—Abydoe (TatO 1, Stepina 2 Rebel 3. Alao started — OtUsoe, West Guard, Ayrd&lo, BAttleory la, BlackwiDg. Abydos and St^pin* were qtjickeat to move, and hotdiDg the'r own, the first named won by three leDgthß, Rebel fc^e same distance away. Time —Imin 32£'ecs. Dividends— Abydoß£3 7a 61,8tepma £2 10i6d.

Maiden Hack Baob, of 50 aovs, six furlongs—Exmoor (Janktns) 1, Ascension 2, Wind 3. Also started—French Maid, Aristocrat, Matamau, The Guesser, Sham rook, Insurgent, Monument, Blue &pur, liquidator, Walpawa, Rinnm&Dk Won ia a Ot»oter. Time—i.2oieo, Dividends—£3 3) an<J £2 6s.

Thompson Handicap, of 400 soya, one mile—Ostiak 7 15, (Jenkins) 1, Canteen 77, 2, Hitsetaura 3. Also started — Okoarl, Halberdier, Hinetaura, Jibber, Qaeen'a Guard, Glenaladalp, Fleka, Fakir, Bowman, Terrapin, Tr>de Wind, Shrapnell Shell, Plaidle. Oati»k went to the front when the barrier roee, and slipping the field won all the way by four lengths ; Canteen a head in front of Hine tuara, who also about half a leDgth in front of Halberdier; Bhrapnell Shell and Fakir were nex^ Trade Wind, Okoarl, and Plaldle being the last to finiih, Time— ■ 1.44§. Dividends—£6 13a and £4 6a. Firs* Hurdle Handicap, of 200 soya, If mile—Derringcobte (MoLanglan) 1, Mourner 2, Docbor Bil) 3. Aho started—Walwera, Bobu, Right Metal, Rimn, Duffer, Stockade, Pukanr. Duffer fell ab tha second fence. Doctor Bill led over the hub fence, where Derringoote assumed the lead and won comfortably by half a length from Mourner, who finished well. Dividends—£4 0a 6dand £2 Is. Wfltee Handicap, of 100 soys; ene mile and a furlong—Cornea 1, Comfort 2, ||Rua mahunga 3. Timo—2 11 sbh, Dividends— £510 a and £1 18s 6i

THE ASHBURTOfI GUAKDIAN S THOKSDAY AHtIL 24, I* 2. _



BILL MARTIN BPKAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Chrietohuroh,— De»r Birs —I have much pleasure in writing you bo say bow heartily I approbate the Idea! tyres which were fitter! to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several chain-



The Elusive Pioskin is the Roarce of much eport and the cause of many injuries. Football players Bhould use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, an entisept'c liniment, especially valuable for spra'.na and bruises. One application gives relief. Try it. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Asso ciation of Canterbury, Limited,'Ashburton soils ib,



No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough BBMBDT-Many coogh cures contain opium. The effect of this drug is to diminish secretion of the mucus, and the relief afforded is oaly temporary. As B oon m the effect of the opium passes off, the malady returns in a more severe form. The system is also weakened and rendered 4ore susceptible to cold. b6£ n. a Ooagh Kemedy does not contain opium in any form. Io affords relief and leaves the in a healthy condition. It always cares and oors^ quickly, l&e Hew Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Assoolatlo« rfoKterborj, Limited, Ashburton, Bells



Baby'B Cough Must Nkvek Linger— Nothing la more distressing than to see a helpless little infant suffering with a cough, and to be fear fa! of using a remedy which may contains Home harmful Ingredient. The makers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy positively guarantee that this preparation does nofc contain opium in any form, or any other harmful substance. Mothers may confidently give ihls remedy to tbeir little ones. Ib gives prompt relief and is perfectly sate. It always cures and cures quickly, The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited Aehburton. sells it.



Ib Worms undermine Children's OonebltHtioa (Jn Wapb'b WoaM Fioa, 1» Iw*m



Tenders. j IO B UILDE & S. HRENDERS wIU be received ab my Offioe 1 up till 4 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, j April 30»b, for extensive Additions and Alterations to the Aehburlon Hospital* Plans, &o, may be seen ab County Conn oil Offices, Aahburdon. 1 . JAP: P. IURNBULL, 4 2^6 Architect, TlmarO. PUBLIC NOTICES. Aehburton, April 18th, 1902 HENRY DAVIB, Esq, Dear Sir,— WE, the undersigned, deßlre that you will allow yourself to be Dominated as & Candidate for the Office of Mayor for the next teroii Your long residence in the Borough, and bhe experience yon have gained as a Councillor, warrants as in making the requisition. We know bbab you have the interesb of bhe town ab heart, and if you will consent bo this request we will ■upporb you ab the Poll :— Joseph Scaly Gei A Dickinson R A Scaly H MHsom Charles Ward (for Geo Kldd J Ward) Wm Kidd Heary Stephenson H P Madden W H Robinson James Mel'or Wra Bryant Edwd G Oriep W Lindsay JaS Tasker J Canning A W MoConell Jas Elliott W Simpson G-ao Meddins Geo Stoddarb To the Gentlemen Signing the abore R'q'iitHon,— ; I have much pleasure in complying with yonr request, and I can assure you that if you elect me to the honourob'e position, I will do all I can to forward the interests of the Borough, HENRY DAVIS. Aihburton, April 2let, 1902 4 ?57 QUARTER Aero Seotion, in a good situ* atloa, Eat Bide of Town, on which is ervuted a well built House of six Roome, with Bath room and oub building. The Property in le to a good tenant, ab a rent which will allow a fair.: into: eifc on Purchase Money, and a good margin for repairs, &c. For partioulais app'y bo CHARLES BRADDffLL, 4 173 Burnett Street. ~~ FOR SALE. MRS FDBZS'S House, «n Carters Terrace, Tlnwald, with 4 acres of First Olafß Land, The house is conveniently situati d, just been renovated, and will be Bold remaik'ibly cheap, 4 12 DAVID THOVIAS. PUBLIC NOTICE. rpHE Customers of the late Mr 8 E Bur- I nard are hereby informed that the Bhop will be reopened TOMORROW morning next, 25th ioet, and the business will be carried on for tho preaent undf r the super vision of Mr Jsmps Tasker. 4 268 FARMERS. HARVESTERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, Please Take Uotick That? GKOKGE bUTHEBLAND" HAS taken over the Hairdreselng Purlour and Pobiooouieb Shop NEKL 1 EMPIRE EOCEL, HIGH STREET, CHRISTOBURCH. 4 238 PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURE-BRED Lidian Game, Minorcas, Langshans, atjd Brown Leghorns. Also Ft kin Backs. Bred fiom Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pullets from 5i each, 4 190 H. Q. BERRY MAN. TO ELECTORS OF ABHBURTON. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Xj It ia with the best interests ol the Electors of Ashburton at heart, and also as a mearn o' making a modeob livelihood, lhab we plaoe our Services ab your disposal. We guarantee flrat claes work both in Cabinet making and Upholetary Departmenls, and sincerely truab when dealing in either of three lines you will call on your ever-ready Servants, — MORIARTY BROS., 4 189 Wakanul Road & Casß Street. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. HAVING secured fche le»sa of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall be glad to see all old friends. WINES, BPIRITS, and ALES of tho Best Quality only kept) in stock* 4 73 J. DINEEN,



COMPARE jf\N\TH -glfiT TEA V ATj^JPmCE %l^*W W 2/4,2/8 FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD Y¥7"E- ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Hlgheab Prices Glvon. Storage In oar Ashbarton, Tlnwal(3,'anc Lyndharab Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS.^LTD.



If you are suffering from Bronchitis, wand to yonr cberalab for TUSSICUR4. You will instantly receive p rmanenb relief.



Public Notices ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. WEDNESDAY, Apbil 3Obb. SHORT Lsctnre will ba given by the Rev Ti A* MEYER, oa « Nine Years' Ex perience in South Africa.' A Welcome will also be accorded to the Rev E Whitehodse. Admlaslon—One Shilling' 4 290 ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILD ING SOCIETY, SHAREHOLDERS are reminded that the Ninth Annual Meeting of Shart 1 holders will be held at the Office of the Society, Burnett Street, TO-MORROW, (Friday), at 8 pm. JAMES B CHRISTIAN, 4 289 Secretary mHE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL, Under the auspices of the ASHBURTON AND F AIRFIELD BUTCHERS, WILL BB HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THOR&DAY, May 8, 1902, Double Tickets 5a 63 ; Extra Lady, la. Refreshments provided. Musics —Tsrria'Band M.O'a—Measra W Huston and J Harpec Grand March at 8 p.m. 4 291 E. RUDKIN, HonSeo. "~~ Smoke Now Venua



f DAVID THOMAS ~~CLBABING SALE TO-MORROW. FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1902. IMPLEMENTS, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, FURNITURE, Ac. MB DATID THOMAB (In cob junction with Messrs Fbieblander Bbos, Ltd), has received instructions from Messrs Melnbyre Bros, to Sell at their Homestead, nsxfc to Digby's Bridge, in the Forks, on the above date, the whole of their Plant), consisting ot IMPLEMENTS, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, FURNITURE, &o, vfc— ] O DSAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS I |Q PEDIGREE MARES Q UNBROKEN FILLIES & COLTS Q FOALS O HARNESS HORSES CV STORE STEERS. 3 MILK COWS q FAT BULLOCKS. 1 BULL ] £) PIGS IMPLEMENTS—4 MoCorraiok Binders, 1 Side Delivery, 2 Mowers, 1 Reid and Gray Manure Drill, 1 Pennsylvania Grain and Manure Drill, 1 20fb Broadcast,, 1 Stripper, 1 Gorse Cutter, 2 Rollers, 1 Sheep Feeder, 1 Set Diao, 1 Seb Chain Harrowe, 4 Set* of Tyne Harrows, 1 three furrow Plough, 2 [D F Ploughs, 1 Hay Rake, 1 Potato Plough, 1 Saw Reach, Australasia Chaffoobter and Bagger, 2 Farm Drays and Frame. 1 Tip Cart and Frame, 1 Spring Pray, 1 Express, 1 Whltechapel C*rb, 1 laißy Cart, I Buggy, 1 Gig, 2 Seed Gleaners, 1 Grubber, 1 Scoop, and a large lot of Sundries Also, A Large Lob of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Luncheon Provided, Sale ab 11 o'clock DAVID THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS, 4 91 Joint Auctioneers



ARCADE SATURDAY, ~M~AY 3rd, 1902. SALE OF ASHBURTON R&OING PRIVILEGES MR D THOMAS has received instruo' tions from the Ashburbon County Racing Club to sell as above,-— Lob 1-Inside BOOTH (Publicans' and ConfeoMorery) Lot 2-Oatßide BOOTH (Publican's) Lob 3~Oonfeotioner's Booth (Outside) Lot 4—Horse YARDS Lot s—Outside STAND Lot 6-CARDS Sale at 2 o'olock D THOMAS, 4 239 Auctioneer.



ARCADE SATURDAY, April 26th, 1902 SPECIAL ENTRY—HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MR D. THOMAS has received iastruo* tions from a oliecb, who ia removing to the North Island, to cell the whole of the oontentß of a six'roomed house, (removed to the Arcade for convenience of Bale), com prising,— Suite of Furnitare !n green velvet, 8 pieces, Easy Chairs, Mirror, Pictures, Carpets, Austrian Chalra, Dining Table, Couches, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bookcase, (very nice), Oilcloth, Double and Single Iron Bed sbeade, Mattresses, Washstanda and Ware, (Jhests Drawers, Dressing Tables, Ornaments, Bnokf> s Etc. Also the usual assortment of kitchen and soallery utensilet No Reserve Sale at 12 o'clock. 4 269 R F CURTIS, Auctioneer



AHOADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, fer wfaioh I wn now receiving entries 4 217 D THOMAS_



WANTEDB t WANTED—A Rood General Servant; used to children. Wages 14b a week. -App'y Box 14, P.O. 4 245 FOR SALE—A quantity of nearly new Orat class Furniture, including a hi^h class new Piano ; also two Ladies' Bicycles. A!! to be sold ab a bargain; Apply W 0 . Page), Surrey Villa, East Sbreeb. WANTED— 40 Hares by 8 o clock on Tuesday night—J H Jbwitt TO LET—Two Hhopu in Moore Street, with dwellings ol four rooms to eaoh ; good cooking ranges* Rent, ?s per week.— Apply W C Page, East Street. TRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per tin la 31, Strange Soluble Coffee, per tin Strange Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 21 j Oitina, per bag Is, Germenla, per bag Ib ; Semolina per bag, Is 5 Qaaker Oats, per pkfc, lOd ; 25!b bag beab Oatmeal,3s 9i ; good Sauoe, 3 bottles Is j Golden Bee Jam per, d aen 3j 9d, Highest! prices given for all kinds of dairy Produce at John Obb & Co. WANTED.— Fanners and Employero requiring Married Oouplee, Plough men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hinds ; also Hotel Servants, to apply bo J. McDonald, Manchester Street, Ohrist ohuroh, All orders promptly attended to. Miss Oonway supplies female servants. 2102 DURING this sale you can get Reliable Kid Gloves for Is lid ; usual prioes, 2b 81, 2* lid, 3a 6d, nil la lid—W H Peaboe, Draper and Clothier. NEW BOOKS—The Righb of Way, A Gallant Quaker, Erewhon, Erewhon Revisited, The Insane Root, War Note*,- A Daughter of England, An Exile of Bjhemia Womei of the Sphicx, The Cure of the Snake, The Old Bank, Mary Anne of Parch ment Buildings, J>e Wilson and his Notes, The Cu's Paw, The Portion of Labour, Thoroughbred, Students' Atlis, Color Woik, Life of Hux!ey, Nations' Piotures.—H M Jonis JOHN OBR &00., for Tna. Tea, lea.— Arab, per Ibis 81 j Kozle, par Ib U 9i ; Neleon & Moate, per ib Is lOd j Gold Leaf, per Ib Is lOd ; Bell Tea, per Ib 2»; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2b, or 61b tin. 12e, Hundreds of Books to choose from. APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their benefit we will continue the sale for a few days onger.—Peaboe's Drapery Sale. JHARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnehware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. NOW LANDING—Sheep Netting 2ft at 2£d, 3fb (0 S) ab 3£d per yard, Fowl Netting from Id per yard Oaßh Horse Clippers—The celebrated ' A Martin's 'at 7a 6d, 9a 6d, Bnd 10a 6d eaoh Cartridges— New Olub and New Rival at reduced prices In quantities at G Meddins 1, The People's Ironmonger R f\ DOZEN Cupß and Saucers to be O\J cleared out ab 2s lid per doseD, Ib 6d per half dozen, Brown Teapots from 9d etch, Japanese Teapots7d each, Special Line Chinese Teapots at 9d each, Pheasant) Plates from 3s per dozen, Jam Dishos (20 patterns to choose from) 4d each, at Flktohkb Bros* Caeh Supply Stores BREECH Loaders from 255; ammunition from 10s pet 100 t Oar bridge Bella, Cleaning Rode, Etc. Guns on hire and for purchase.—Carsox & Co. _ fTIHE following prices will convince you X that Kerb Bros, Buruabt Street, are selling as cheap as any shop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14a 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per lin ; New Currants, 5d per Ib ; Figs, 7d per !b : Itioe, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per Ib. All other gooda equally cheap. I^PkAA WANTED in four weeks— djOUU Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2<s 6J, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6s per dozen. —Cakso^t & Co. HONEY TINS (with patent lidti) to hold 561 be, atslß 9d each, or 19s per dozian. We are Cash Buyers of Prime Honey aud Beeswax in any quantity. Beßt English Fencing Wire 11s per owfc, £10 10s per ton, Barb Wire 16a per cwt; Sheep Netting, 3ft wide, Centre Strand, 3d per yard by coii— Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores WANTED to Clear—New Gooda arriv ing during sa'e will bs cold at sale prlceß; Pulley Belts Is, Is 31; Trimmed Apronels, la 3d, Is 4Jd—Peaece's Drapery Bale^ , 4 ft /COLONIAL Everyday Cookery," price V J le. This book is chinty Intended to meet the requirements of the ordinary colonial household. The book may be specially recommended to young house keepers, inexperienced oookß, domeeti* servants, and to students of the art of cookery. The directions are given In such a clear, conslse manner, that the merest tyro should have no difficulty. Obtainable from A T H WILLIAMS, East Street



THE N.Zi FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED, ASHBURTON. fobUale, BY PRIVATE TREATY. AFIRST-OLASS Country Storekeeper's Business, now being carried on as | Butcher, Baker, and General Storekeeper ; \ Kors, Store and Dwelling of 6 rooms ; Stable (4 stall), and Waahhouse, Windmill, and every convenience. Full particulars on application to the Agents. 4 292 TP GIBSON, Manager



The Boot Palace* TTTE H&VE JUST OPENED UP FOR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladiea' and Gent's English, American and Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. Gent's Football, Cycle, Evening, Cricket Tennis, and Bowling Shoes alwaya in Stock. ' Ladieß' Walking Boots and Shoes in New Style and greab Variety. Ladies 1 Evening Shoes in various Colours Children's Bohool Boots and Shoes Specialty. Repairing done at shortest Notice W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, 3 ASHBURTON



GOOD NEWS WE ARE I'now showing a* Snperior Assortment of everything NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATE.' All the Latest Styles and Fashion In JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & FURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. ¥nder New Management. Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blouse Fiannellettes in Newest Shades and Patterns. Anticipating a "rough" winter we have completed purchases of Heavy Stocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &o Which we have marked at prices which ib will be to your advantage to Bee before going elsewhere, as the ' CORNER' YAi/ffE is wall known. Tweeds, Boye' and Men's Clothing, made to order—a specialty—we do well Id this Department, and guarantee fit, s*ylb, and cut. We have a bewildering variety of Men's Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest In Ashbucfcon.



FOR WATCHES OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTROPLATE! SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Ezo, 00 TO G. JESSON, Praotina! Wtrtohm&ker and Jeweller, Burnett Bbreeb, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aahburtou. —Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



HOBTHOOTE & HEFFORD " THE CORNER." EAST & TANCRED STREETS rpHEY SAY that Mellor'a Zealandia _|_ Boob Store iv giving bebter value In Footwear than ever. Do you think it is true 1 It's a fact sir ! I just bought thta p»!r of shooters at Mellor's, and they only cost me 10s ; if I went anywhere else for them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store for them. ! He has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prices are much cheaper than any | other firm in Aahburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly bay my next from MelJor. By the way: Yon might give me his address ? Oh ! Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is in Tancred Street, Ashburton.



JOHN ORR AND €0. JOHN ORR AND CO. Beet Kerosene, highest test, 4s 6d per Treasle per 4«b , U till) 9s per case _» c »» ', •» ••«' „ ••■ *8 *"* Sperm Candles s|d per lb, by the box 5H direst) Pnowdrop Sugar, per 701b ha* Beat Wax Candles, per lb 6|d, by b< x Bjd ... ... U* «i 251b Bag Beet Oatmeal ... 3a «i i» •• »» »» wb |9 Best J»pan Rice „ ... 2d ... ... ...11l  Tapioca „ ... 21 »» »* it •> *o*o ti „ Sago , - 2i „ _ Bi9d Split Peaa „ ... 2d New Pranea, per lb 8d Pearl Barley „ ... 2i Dried Apricots per lb lOd FineßtlSewCnrrants per lb ... 5d .j Peaches,, „ M fJ „ Sultanas „ ... 7d .. Peara  , M „ „ Valencia Raisins, per lb, sji New F!«8» P©^ JJ Golden Syrup, per 2lb tin !'.. 6d ges* Table Vinegar, per bottle ... 64 4lb  Is Best Draaghc Vinegar, per gal... 2r . 71b ... la 9d Piling Spices, per beat ... M Treacle per 21b tin ... ... 6J 0A B Onrrio, per bottle ... It >. & B Gapers „ „ ... If FIRST PRIZE BACON AND HAMS. ALL KINDS OF PEEK FBEAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. " ■<~-\*/ 9 I I 1! jjaaMßy GUNS. GUN P. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS OAETEIDGBB: Eieys Universal Eleys Blue Eleys Brown Kynocka, GK Kynocka Smokeless #ew Rival New Club Leader Balllatite, etc, etc Special qaotabions given to Hare Shooters and others for quantities. Our Stock of Guns Is very complete ard coiuprisea good reliable Breech Loadiug Guns from £2 10s upwards, and we cordially invite Sportsmen to inspect. Oar "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels »6 £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and ehoofct with great penetration. This Gun baa given universal satisfaction wherever we have sold it. We have also some special bammerless Guns for Duck and Pigeon Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchasers. Gun Oases, Gleaning Bods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc. JOHN ORR AND Co. ASHBURTON