SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

Ashburton

The annual meeting of householders in connection with the Borough .Sohool took place liJsb evening, when there was a large attendance, Mr W Craighead, chairman of the outgoing Committee, waa voted to tho ohair

The report of the outgoing Committee waa read ass follows :—

In presenting bhe annual report and balanci sheet your Committee are pleased agnit to report that the success of the school hai be.n euoh as to justify their most sanguln. expectations. The annual examination it August last was a...mosb excellent one, Mr I B Wood, Inspector, reporting as follows :— The present examination disolosea a high degree of efficiency in the work of the aohoo', In the most advanced div:sloa, Standard VI, the equipment of the pupils is marked by all thab is beat In the finished product of out elementary aohools, and their performance ie In every way creditable to the splendid abilities of the headmaster who has had the olbss under his own immediate instruction. The Infant department which comprises preparatory classes and a division in Stan* dard lis admirably taught and managed. The children are receiving excellent training in desirable habits, and they are making good progress in al! tbe fundamental sub jects. Outside the usual course of instruction valuable educational results are obtained by means of manual exercises In paper work and olay modelling.—Of the six scholarship!. open for competition amongpb th« various schools of the county, five were again taken by pupils of this school. Ib ia most gratify ing to find thab again the Borough School has headed bbc list, Robert Ball gaining top marks This makes 25 scholarships out of a possible 30gained by pupils of this school tint ing the five yea.a Mr Hardle has bad charge. Moreover In the tximlnation held in Ohrist ohurch fcr the Board of Eduoation Scholar ships one came 16th on the lisb, and was awarded an exhibition covering three years free tuition ad the Ohristohurch Boys High Sohool. On bis declining bbc honour, two otbet'B who also came high on the lists were each in turn offered the same exhibition, - In the Christ's College Some's scholarship crimination bwo of our pupils were ia turn j offered exhibitions ab this institution. A j third was awarded an exhibition at the I Girls' High School on ihe marks gained in I Ohristchurob. At the last Deoerabsr exami nation all the pupil teachers passed in their respective years and all in the merit division. A record indeed has once more been established of whioh we should all feel proud, lb is a matter for congratulation too that outside the ordirary curriculum the school has alio been well to the fore, a pupil from this school again carrying of! Mr D Thomas' Oha'lenge Cup for Bwimming, bhe competition bsing open to all the schocL In febaconoty. And ab the school sports held on 16 fh December, teams of both girls and boys taking pride of plaoe in the physlcial drill contests. Last winter a three days Hobby fchow and conversazione was held, and, thanks to the loyal support given by the ladies ef Ashbnrton, and the enthusiastic efforts of the headmaster and his sbaff, proved, in spite of the inclement weather a huge Buocess, the sum of £110 being raised for school funds clear of expenses. Of this smsunb £15 was sjelt in pr _«, £25 has been neb apart for the promotion of a school library, the books for which are to arrive from Home within a few weeks, and £10 was seb apart for an Honour Board. Under the new Manual and Technical Instruction Aot, classes in woodwork ha?e now been established, and upwards of 70 boyj from the town schools are receiving instruction. At Ailenton, boo, excellent results have been obtained, which are most gratifying to the Committee, and which rt fleet great credit on tha mistress in charge of the sohool. The buildings and grounds are In good order. The Board of Eduoation has been approaohad with a view to having a new fence erected round the main school ground!?, and has consented to do so. The Committee exp'Ots that bhe work will be pat in hand at an early duti. Thirteen msetingß of tbe Committee were held during tho year, ab which the sevrfo.l mambera attended amotions;—W Craighead 13 times, F Beckingeale 12. A Howcoo 12, RMtCM- Inm 12, Rev T Fee 10, J T Phaup 10, Dr Hunter 7, H M Jonas 7, J Kersel 6. Tbe Chairman moved bhab the reporb and balance sheet be adopted, as read. Mr J R Steel seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Rev T Fee mid that in the North Island tho children were given teohnioal eduoation free of charge, the schools being District High SobcnU* As far as he knew, this was nob the case in Canterbury. Children desi reus of obtaining secondary education wore debarred, unless their pirenba were able flnanoially to send them to the High Bohoala. He asked the reason of this. The Chairman astd that the only secondary schoo's in the Ashburton o^uoby were the High Bohools>. Mr W J Silcock said Ib was quite possible for the Borough School to be sarned into a Distrtob High Sohooli As soon aa tho ohildren had passed through the primary subjects, fees were charged forseoondary subj.ocs, Mr O Dixon moved that ib be an instruc tion to the new Oommr tee to obtain the information asked for by Rev Mr Fee.

The motion was circled.

Mr Collins said bhab fees were paid In the Distriob High Schools* Ths reporb pub forward bhat nighb by tbe outgoing Com mittee was a very good one, and reflsobed greab oredlb on the Committee. He had very greab pleaanse in moving a hearty vote of thanks to the Committee for their work during the year. Mr Dixoa had greab pleasure in seconding the motioni He waa sometimes surprised at the amount of time spent by tbe Oomiffl.t tee for the good o.f the sohool, ' qpbe motion was qarried with acclamation, Mr Craighead responded on behalf of the outgoing Oommibtee. Mr H M Jones proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to tbe teaching staff. They had a staff they had every reason to be proud of, Tho Inspector bad reported very highly on their work during the year.

Mr G Meddins had muoh pleasure in iieeond'ng the motion

The Chairman said thab the Borough School was seco.nd to none in G.\Qterbury. CApplause) The motion wag carried by acclamation.

The election of the new Committee was then proceeded with. Mdssrs Dixon and McKeague were ap pointed scrutineers. The following were bhe number of votfs recorded in favor of the various candidates: W Craighead , m ... 37 WJSilosck ... 2i H M Jones ... <,', „„ £6 A Hswson ,IL. .«. .. 25 fH" Becklngsale .-_. ... 22 R McCailum 22 J W Malcolmson .. .__, 22 J Kersel ... .« ... 19 A Whlbaker 18 J T Pfaaup 35, J Patterson », ,'.'; IS HG- Berryman . .V. ... 12 J Nicholas ... 10 C Grant ... ... ... 10 fPhe first nine were declared duly elected. The new Committee then m. t aud re elected Mr W Craighead chairman. \ Mr J B Christian was re-aleobed secretary i and treasurer, ab tho same remuneration a.j I previously. The chairman and secretary were appolnb to slgnchfCjueF'; I_he caretakers of (he Borough and Ailenton sohoola were reappointed tempor ary, the fuuro renrmneratloa to be fixed ab the n'Xt mooting. Ib was decided to h 1.1 the meetings of the Committee on the seoond Moad&y in oao.h month ftb the usual timQi Tha Bpcretary wait" authorised to call tenders for fu,el. ' * VISJTISQ COMMIISEE« • Mecsrs McCailum and Malcolmson (Main), and Hewson (Ailenton) were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month.

Hampstead

There w«S »n attendance of about thirl y persons at the annual meeting of house holders held last evening, Rev Mr Inglm waa voted to the ohair. ANNUAL (jtEPOBTS

The Secretary read his anaaal reporb. The Ray J^r Woodthorpe (late Chairman), also sent in his report, which was read. Mr Orr moved the adoption of the reports, Jt wu«t»r,tt|ftt Ufpew QommWee weujfl

J have to carry oat a oheeae pairing policy for I the coming year J Mr Andrews seconded, and in a few i remarks paid a high trioute to the services I rendered! by bhe hte chairman j The reportß wore unanimously adopted | On the motion of Mr F Johns, seconded by Mr Moßar, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring Cimusibbea The new Committee were then elected as follows:— Rev G B Inglla .. .... 25 Revß Raine 25 A Orr .. ... ... 22 G W Andrews .„ .. 22 J Hayman .„ 21 A Hardy „ 20 J Ciwaey 18 W Thompson ... .. 17 G Ramsey .. ... ... 14 F Johns 13 0 Lawrence- ... .« ... 12 PPolian 3 Informal ... .. ... 6 The firsb nine were deolared elected Messrs Beaumonb and Moßae acted as scrutineers Rev G B Inglis briefly thanked the householders for electing him to the Committee. Mr Mcßae proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the teachers, and this was oarried by acolamation Mr Inglis also spoke, and said thab he could nob praise bhe work of the teachers too highly. Mr Brock, on behalf of the teaching staff, thanked the chairman for his kind references. Ib wou'd always be his (Mr Brock's) desire to carry out his duties irrespective of persons. Of course they had many diffi u' ties to contend with, bus he was glad to I ebate thab the staff cii their duty admirably, I

Mr Orr proposed and Mr Andrews seoonded a hearty vote ef thanks bo the hte Chairman, Rev Mr Woodthorpe. Both speakers eulogised the work of the Chairman

The new Committee meb afterwards, when Rev Mr Inglis waa elected Chairman for tbe ensuing year

METHVEN.

I The following were elected a nommitbee '.— Messrs G Shann, D Stoba, J Sullivan, J Briden, T Mangin, G H A ingtoc, and J Duff.

BUSHSIDE.

At the annual meeting of householder) at Bushside, the balance sheeb was read, showing bhab £179 33 91 was expended in salaries and incidentals. The chairman reported tfc&t the buildings and fences are in good order. A vote of thanks was passed to bhe outgoing Committee. The following ge itlemen were elected as a Committee : — Messrs W Fibbock, WOookssn, B Evans, W Wolfrey, L Hicks, G Lilly (Treasurer), and A W A'dridge (Chairman.)

LUNGBEACH.

A public meeting of tho householders of the Longbsaoh Sohool D'B';riot was beMin the schoolroomoa Monday evening, for tie purpose of electing a new committee for the ensuing year. There was a small attendance and Mr Charles Houltoa was voted to "the chair, The retiring Comnrttee submitted its annual report. Ib showed bhe school to have passed a highly satisfactory examination at the annual visit of bhe Inspector, tho expenditure to have been £30 0s lid, leaving a credit bahuoe of £11 I'4_, while tho school roll showed a larger attendance than ib hid done for some years. The reporb was adopted. On the motion of Mr Gollins, the tetiring chairman, a vote of thanks was acoirded to the retiring Committee, The following were eleoted a new oommictee, viz -Meßsrs T Gollinn, O Houlfon, P Pren dergasb. F Soal, N March, R Body and John Gluyas. At a subsequenb meeting Mr ©oiling was re-eleobed ohairimn. Ib was also agreed bo hold the meetings on the fl'st Saturday in each month at 7 p m.

MAYFIELD.

At the meeting of "householders held in the soboal on Monday tho following were elected as a committee for the enduing year : —Messrs W Oakley, J G Good, J Ttethewey W G Gallagher, T Reaney, J L Christenftpn, and J Burg* as. Messrs Gallagher and Oakley wera re • elected chairman and secretary respectively. Ib was decided to meeb with tha newly eleo'el Anama Sohool Ojmmittee to oooeult n bsunlariea for the sohool district!:.

ASHTON.

A meeting of householders was held in tha Aston school on Monday evening for tho pu'pase of electing a Committee for the ensuing year. The retiring Caairmin, Mr 8189, read the annml reporb which was adopted as very satisfactory. Mr Bleo then moved the following resolutions whioh were seconded by Mr Jamioson—.♦That a strong protest ba sent to the Board of Eduoation against the withdrawal of the salary of the sewing mistress.' 'That this meeting oon' s dered ib most unfair thab girls in country mhoo.e having a master as sole teacher should be deprived of instruction in euoh a necessary subpeb aa sewing; while the pupils in town schools have the bsnefib of le3«ons in many branches of manual work whioh coat considerable sums of money.'

The new Committed waa than elected as follows :—Messrs J Jamieson, W J Brown, J D 8e11,.J P Blee, J Shearer, W Stevens, and R Gilmour. Mr J P Blee was unanimously re-sleeted Chairman,

SOUTH RAKAIA.

There was a very good attendance, and Mr Hardy took tbe chair. The minutes of bhe lasb meeting having been read and confirmed, the chairman gave a short address on the merits of eduoation.

Mr Gee, chairman of the late oommibtee read the inspector's annual report) and remarks, and bhe reporb from the committee. On the motion of Mr Hardy, seconded by Mr Dowling, hearty votes of thanks were aojorded the oubgoing oommibtee, and the teaching staff for the very effiaienb raanner In which the work of the year had been carried oub,

Mr Gea puonosed, and Mr Hardy seconded, that tlys meeting of householders ask the Road Board to take steps Mo Improve tbe roads and footpaths in the district, as in web weather lb is impossible for children to attend the sohool without getting wet feet, The motion was carried.

The ballob for a new committee resulted aa follows ;—M J Llddy 35, li! B Wright 35, J MoLaan 33, G Shannon 26, A Gordon 25, R J Ge«* 23, Rev H H M,abhia ß $0, A Haslebt 19, J R Cole 17, 5 Irvlh 12, D Bruce 11, F H Saunders 11.

The irab seven, Messrs Liddy, Wright, MoLean, Shannon, Gordon, Gee, and Mai hiaa were declared elected.

The usual votes of thanks terminated an orderly meeting.

The committee then met, and elected Mr Msthi&s as chairman^

DROMORE.

The following were elected members of the Dromore Sohool Committee: —Messrs Sym.9, Hanrahan, T Blankburn, E Good, J Blackburn, T Davidson, and W Clarke, A motion was passed placing on record bhe householders'appreciation of the service of bhe labe Mr Jaa Wilson in the cause of education. B^r J Allen, who did nob seek re'oleation, was thanked for hie services as chairman of the Gommibbee during the pass four yearr. At a subsrquenb meeting of the Committee Mr Syme was elected chairman. Mr Maxwell was thanked for his work duriog tho past year, Ib was deolded to hold the meetings on the first Saturday in the month.

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Murder of a Brother-in-Law.

United Pro*- Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Svijnky April 28 A tragely took piece ab Rockdale. Thomas Birch went to the residence oi hie brother in law, Lawrence, to eea his wife, from whom he was separated. His wife refused his overtures, and be then hred a revolver, but missed her. Lawrenoo in terfered, whereupon Birch shot him dead.

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MURDERS BY ABORIGINALS Brisbane, April 29

Iv connection with the finding of a body in a waterhole, at Ingham, two aboriginals confessed to murdering the victim with a tomahawk. They ate part of tbs body, aud afterwards took the body from the waterhole »nd ate more flesh.

Another murder is reported from Cooktown. Two aboriginals have been fatally speared by a third.

WELCOME TO MR SEDDON

Albany, April 29

A number of New Zealanders partici pated in the welcome to Mr beddon, who eabscqaoutly was enterlaiued bj the Freemasons at an hotel.

San Francisco Mail.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Auckland, April 29 Arrived- Sierra, from San Francisco. Passengers for New Zealand -C J Loeb, Dr Clark, Mrs Kennedy, O E Wheelwright, E flendrick.ion, J Maxwell, Tnueaon, and W Mason, y •

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Timaku April 29 The Timaru Presbytery today sustained the call by ths Trinity congregation to the Rev T Stinson, R A, of Ireland ; also the call by the new Pre-byterian church to the Rev R Jackson, and a call by the Fairlie church to he Ray Dr W J Black. Ia each casa the appointments were accepted.

Ab the S M Coo t today, Nicholas Gestre, charged with fj-rglog and ottering a oheqae for £8 at Timaru, waa committed for trial.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

There was a very . good attendance at the Ashburton yards today, and a good yarding of sheep, especially in the fat pens. Bidding was nob brisk in some of the line*, but the fats were well com peted for. The Hups bronghfc forward were in excellent conditioa. Tha follow in? are some of tho prices : —

Cuttle—Staers »nl heifers £6 18*61 ; fat steers £5, £5 ss, to £5 10\h ; heifers £3 153, £4. to £6 isi; cows £6 12*.

Fat sheep -Crossbred ewes 9j fid to 14"? 61 ; lambs 8? 2d, 8. 4d, 8j 6i, lo 12* 81; store Jatubs 9s to 10_j; ht two tooths 12s 9d ; fat ewes 12*; a line <f North Island 4 and 6 .ooth, good q laity, 13 j lOd ; fa 1) Umbs7s 5i to 9d; freess.ra 9i 101; sound mouthed merino flwoa 6i 5J to 6i 6d ; 6 and 8 tooth ewes 12j 5.1 ; halfbred ewes 12a.

The sale was arfj >urned fos" a time to allow those present to attend the funeral of the late Mr James Wilson, of Dromore.

MINING

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Dunedin, April 29 Today's Bales—Junction Eleotrio 2ls 61; Leviathan (Old) 2 ; Uppsr Magnetic 8v The Olenrock return is M'kzr from 170 tons ef stone—^he besb return for years.

BUSINESS WOMES

And brain workers generally Buffer from mental fag. Business worries and brain work cause a waate of rerve tisanes which must be replaced as fast as they are used np, If this is not done then comes the trouble. Business people invariably complain of being * ran down' which is another way of admitting thab nerve forc6 and vitality have decreased. Brain workers and business men and women should bake Wilton's BoeoFerrum, for ib contains all the elements for blood making and tissue building, and has an extraordinary record for restoring to health the mentally overworked. Chem ists and stores 2s 6d,

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PUBLIC NOTICES. ELEOTION OP MAYOB. WEDNESDAY, April 30th, 1902. J "TrjrQU Bre respectfully requested to record j your VOTE at the BOROUGH COUNCIL ! CHAMBERS between the hours of 9 am aod 7 ptm H DAVIS, Candidate PLEASE POLL EARLY. 4 343 PUBLIC FIELD TRIAL OF OSBORNE SPRING TOOTH CUL TIVATOR. Ab the farm of Mr A Kkanb, Newtown, Rakaia, on THURSDAY, May Ist, 1902 ab l p m. For Simplicity, Strength, and Capacity, this Implement cannot be exoellod. JOHN ORR&OO, Aahburton, Local Agent! DALGEIY & GO, Ltd, 4 347 fig nte, 'Canterbury KhQOibITIONr Ashburton, March 18,1902 W. H. Collins, Esq Ashburton. Dear Sir,— AS sbml? raeneure of ackcowledgtnf n* of the zealous and efficient manner in whioh you have discharged the duties of Mayor of Ashburton during the past year, and in recognition of tho readiness with which you have interpreted and endeavoured ' to carry oub the wishes of 'ha BurgcFß^p, we invito you to aocepb nomination for the Mayoralty tor the ensuing yean Wo are, Yours f*ithfully, D Thomas D^vid Wilson A Wbitaker Cecil N tftbeote Chae Dixon Roberb Alooru W J Shearman Henry Willis H C Shrimpfeon Rob?rt Bell Titos P B*rber J W Timmins W P Daly H M Jones] W H Rule J Moison Charles Braddell GJessoa Jno Wihon J Nicholas J R McKiy John Orr ( j H Jewitt Andrew Orr , Albert' Ager Ohaa Reid Chas W B -ker F Ferriman Fred Watb D Williamson HW Barrett To D Thomas, Esq, and Others signing the above Requisition. Gantlemen,—lt affords me great plea-' Bure to know that my term o! office has been to some extent satisfactory, and therefore, In response to your n quest, I again place my services at your disposal for a farther term of tffiop. If elee'ed, I will endeavour to sot tn tho best interests of the Burgesses, e-s I have done in the past, I am, Yours Obedieotly, 478 WHCOLLIN3 j



THF, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Ltd - FAIRFIKLD FRBFZING WORKS. nn H E above Works will discontinue Slaughtering operations for Freezing aod Export purposes during the week from 19 h to 24th MAY, for cleaning Water Rao s,



Ebc. F WAYMOUTH, Managing Director Ashburton, 29bh April, 1932 4 349 LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT ANNUAL ELEOTION THE following candidates have been nominated:— For No 1 Ward—George William Body. For No 5 Ward—John Cn^KLßa Nattlb Gbigg. I therefore ; declare George William Body for No 1 Ward,, and John Charles Nabtle Grigg for No 5 Ward, duly elected Members of the Longbeaoh Road Board. OHAS J STYOHE, 4 351 Returning Officer HOTICE TO FARMERS "One Tale's Good Till Another's Told." SO ARE ALL OTHER Cultivator?, until the Colonial Double Spring Tined Cultivator oame on the Market. Call as she FARMERS' IMPLEMENT DEPOX, Tancrhd^Street, j When we shall be pleased to show you the besb and latest lnJCultlvators. ALSO OUR CHAMPION COLONIAL GOLD MEDAL DRILL. ; Never Beaten in Actual Field Trial, THE COLONIAL ROTARY DISC RIDGER Takes the place of Three Implements. PLOUGHS AND HARROWS All Sizes and Weights Any Farm Implement specially doade to order if required Any trial given with all Implements W. SToiIYER. _ 4 198 BENJAMIN Gum, the wonderful Cough remedy, gives Instant relief. Children bake ib readily j pleasant to take* A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Talks abont the vlrtnes of Impey's May Apple. Mr John Sharp, JP, Nelson s writes :•— 4 The nneqnalled reputation Impey's May Apple has gained as a remedy for Indigestion, induced me (chough sceptical of the virtues said to be possessed by patent medicines to purchase several bottles. I fonnd ib an excellent stomachic tonlo, promoting digestion, and having a beneficial effect generally. Ib Is highly appreoiated by citizens of my acquaintance. If these remarks assist in supporting the gennlneness of May Apple yon are at liberty to pnblish them.' This ie striking testimony, and yon may easily prove its accuracy! Chemists and stores* 2s 6d, Smoke New Yean*



Tenners, TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. ! TENDERS for Renting part of the Tinwald Domain have bee _ extended, and will be received ab the Office of the Board up to 12 noon oa BATURDAY, the 3rd May, 1902 Tho lowest or any Tender not neoessarlly accepted Full particulars on application bo CHAS. J STYOHE, 4 352 Barnett Street TO BUILDERS* TENDERS will be reoeived ab my Offioe up till 4 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, April 30th, for extensive Additions and Alterations to the Ashburton Hospital* j Plauß, &c, may be seen at County Coun cil Of-S.ceß, Ashburton. j as: s, qurnbull, 4 226 Architect, Timaru. I !■■_— wmmmmmmmmmmmmmF.nmwmmmammmmmmmmai Public Notices. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. THIS DAY (Tuesday), at 8 p m. SHORT Lecture will be given by the Rev T. A> MEYER, on • Nine Yeais' Ex (erhnoe in South Africa.' A Welcome will also be accorded to the Rev E Whiteh»use Admission—One Shilling' 4 290 "prize poultry for sali7 PURE-BRED Indian Game, Mlnoroas, Langehans, and Brown Leghorns. Also Pekin Docks. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pnlleta from 59 each. i 4 190 H. G. BERRYMAN. „ „„ ; . UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. THE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Road District, will be held in the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, May 3rd, ab 12 o'oleok noon. C, J. HARPER, Chairman. Aahburton, April 26,19C2. 4 313 FOR SAL E—l24 Acres, 80 Acres, Salisbury, on easy terms; also Goodwill of 500 Acres, Levels Downs, 5 years lease, low rent; ICO Acres, lease in perpetuity, at Alhury, good House and Outbuildings. Apply I 4 294 D. MAHONEY, Timam j



[THE NZ FAFMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. LAND. ~ LAND. MAYFIELD DISTRICT. WE have beer instructed by Mr A J Huston to offer for S*le by private treaty, hia well known Farm ab Mayfield, consisting of 1560 Aores Firsb Class Agricultural and Pastoral Laodi Tbe above h all subdivided and improved in every possible way, and is wall known for lbs extensive wheat yielding capabilities, and will be sold as a whole or in two blocks, Full particulars may be obtalce i on appli cations 4 340 T. F. GIBSON, Manager. THB NzTTaRMERS 1 CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. ASHBURTON.



' WANTEDS ( W r ANTED—A Smart Girl for housework ; small family ; sleep at homo—Apply • hia Office. 4 350 WANTED— Youog Horse suitable for Van, Muss be staunch and reliable. —New Zealand Clothing Factory. 4 336 f| O LEl'—House of four room?, Scullery, JL and Outhouse, Pet«<_ Streeb West. — Apply E, CambbidOß, Ailenton. 4344 .ITsNERGETIC Yonng Man w.Bbrs Xli employment in any position of trust, Apply « Energetic' G P O, Ashburton . 4 345 LOST—A Mosgle! Rug, on Saturday, 26tb inst, between Bank of Australasia »nd Ede's Cutting, Wakanui. Will the finder please return same to Mr Cox, Bank of Australasia 4 342 WAN lED—Strong L*d to work in the Mill.—Apply Canterbury Flour Mil's. 4.346 ASHBURTON Industrial Building Society—Tenders for 6.2nd Appropria tion of £300 close Tomorrow, (Wednesday). —J B Christian, Seoretary, 4 348 COiiE, OOKK.-Cheap Fuel, Is 3d per bag ab tbe Gasworks ; 3 bags or more, Is 6d, delivered ab any part of the town. 4 317 ORGANS, Pianos, easy term* of payment. 12 Stop Organ, with Sub.B_.t_e, £17 10a, beautiful tone, bargain : 7 Stop Organ, 4 full sets of reede, £i 6 10s; Violin C»?e ani Bjw complete from 21s. Lob of good Muse, uiuul prio__2s,6t per puce. Mouth Organs, Violin Strings, Auto Harp?. Ac" cordeons from 7a 61. Any musio promptly prooured—H M Jones TO LET—Two Bhops in Mocro Sreet, with dwellings oi four rooms to each j good co. king raagee. Rent, 7* per week.— Apply W C Page, East) Strre:.. FOR SALE—A quantity of nearly new first class Furniture, including a huh class new Piano. All to be sold at a bargat -; Apply WO Page, Surrey Vtlls, Eaut Sbreeb WANTED— 40 Hares by 8 oclock .a Tuesday night—J H Jewiti (^HKAP B.L GDNS and OARTRILGKS, J Double Barrel B.L. Guns from 55«, S.B. frcm 42s 6J, Cartridges from 9j per 100' Wira Netting from Id per ytrd, Sheep Netting from 2JI |er yard. The celebrated A. Mardn'sHoree Clippers ab 7s 6d, Jh 61 .ad 10s 6.1, Other makes from 6< fid—G. Mbudins, The Peopled Ironmonger* 4 ' /COLONIAL Everyday Cookery," prioe \J Is. '1 hie book is chit fly intended to m?et the requirements \if the ordinary aolonia.l household. The book may be specially recommended to young house keepers, inexperienced cooks, domestic servants, and to students of the arb of cookery. The directions are given in such a clear, oonsise manner, thab the mereßt tyro should have no difficulty. Obtainable from AT H WILLIAMS, East Street DURING this sale you can gab Reliable Kid Gloves for Is lid j usual p'ioes, 2s 63, 2 9 lid, 3s 6d, all Is lid—W 11 Pkaboe, Draper aud Clobhier. (LARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, fcheffi Id Cutlery and Eiectrr place, Bicycleß, Brash ware, and Japanese Goods, in now on. HpHK foi!owirg pries will oonvinoa y-ju &. tfcut Ketiu Bros, Burnett Street, are soiling as eh* ap as any shop in town : — 70 b Bag Bugar 14_6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, l.por bottle j Assorttd Me-tn, In per tin; New Currants, 5.1 per lb ; Figs, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, an<* Tapi 'Ca, 2d per lb. All other goods -gui l'.y cheap, Fxf\ l^Z SN Cup« and Simoerw to fee t)\J cleared rut at Jji lid per dczjn. I 61 per hail d<z*u. Brown Teapm.s fiom 91 c .cb',-J.ipa<n Bd reapnts7d each, Special Line Chineco Teapots ai 91 oa'ob, PheaTanc P-Att-s from 3_ pet d z n, Jam Dishes (^0 patterns to ih <om from) 4d each, r_t Fletcher Bros' Oith Supply Si' r ;s BREECH L^ilers from 25 ; »mn ueiiti'm from 109 per 100: Oiiuirtge Biiic, C-eanlng Roflf, Ec. Guvs on I i:o and lor purchase.—Careo* & Co. f}£L(\f\ WANTED in four weeks dwOvJ \J Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Seta 2* 6J, Dinner Sets fr^ m 12s 6d, China Cups and Sauct-rs from 6. per dozen. -< aksow &, Co. WANTED to C!e»r— mhv Go< ds arriv ing during pa'e will be gold ab sale prices; Pulley Belts 1% Is 3! ; Trimmed Apronsls, Is 3d, Is 4J'-~Pkai.ce's L'raperj Rule ttM-WM _„„.»^-«_„-_.-___—_.—,—, — _-_-______. AFOLOGY—We beg to apologise to any oustomers who were unable to get serve'! owing to crush, and for thfir benefi ffa will continue tho sale for a eew days cßger.—Pkarce's Drapery Sale. STRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per tin Is 34, Strangs Soluble Cofiee, per tin Straogs Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 21 ; Oatina, per bag Is, Germenia, per bag Is; Semolina per bag, Is ; Qaaker Oats, per pkt, 10d ; 251b bag besb Oatmeal 3s 91; good Sauoe, 3 bottles la; Golden Bee Jam per, diasnßaQi, Highest prices given for all kinds of dairy Produce ab John Orb & Co. JOHN OBR & Co., for Tea. Tea, lea.— Arab, per lb Is 81; Kfisie, per lb Is 9d ; Nelson & Mo*te, per lb Is 10J ; Gold Leaf, per lb Is lOd ; Bell Tea, per lb 2?; Book Glfb Tea, per ib 2*, or 6ib tin 12s, Hundreds of Books to choose from. HONEY TINS (with patent lids) to hold 56'ba, at Is 9d each, or 19* per dczea We are Cash Buyers of Prime Honey and Bseswßx in any quantity. B?ab English Fencing Wire lis per cwt, £10 10a per ton, Barb Wire 16s per cwt; Sheep Netting, 3ffi wide, Centre Strand, 3i per yard by ooil— Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores GOOD NEWS. WE ARE "now showing a Snperlor Assortment of everything NEW, FRISH & UP-TO-DATE: Ali the Latest Styles and Fashion in JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & FURS. i MILLINERY. MILLINERY. | Woder New Management, Dress Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blonse Flannellettes In Newesb 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 it will be to yonr advantage to ace before going elsewhere, as the 'CORNER* val« is well known. 1 Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing, made to order—a specialty— wo do well in this Department, and guarantee fit, j style, and cut. j We have a bewildering variety of Men's | Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. I Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest in Ashburton. NORTHGOTf & KEFFORD "THE CORNER." EAST & TANCRED STRUTS



FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE IREATY.i^agi A FIRST-CLASS Country Storekeeper's Business, now being carried on as Butcher, Baker, and General Storekeeper ; | aore, Store and Dwelling of 6 rooms; Sbable (4 stall), and Washhouse, Windmill, and every convenience. Full particulars on application to tbe Agents. 4 292 TV GIBSON, Manager «—■■—■» '________ _____ * ""' r? DAVID THOMAS _ _ . : | AHOADB 'horse fair. THOR^DAYrMAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for whioh I am now receiving entries. A 217 iD s THOMAS ■j i "S LfiND FOR PRIVATE SALE, SHEPHERD'S BUSHIEST ATE, LUaPUNA. i OOrVrV ACRES of the above well OOf i known Estate are now being t ff*red for Private S*lo. Price tow. Terms easy. Full particulars on application to National Mortgage & Agency Company. OP NEW ZEALAND, LD. Timaru or Christchurch. 4 220 And D. THOMAS, Ashburton. FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD "fTpJ ARE CASH m BUYERS CF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, ANDf GRiSS SEED.,.. ; Highest Prices Given. Storage incur Ashburton, TinwaM,Jand Lyndhciut Stores nt lowest, rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS , LTD. »■««»_ i__i_j]ii __jij__ i. .JI!g!l!g_!J!!lg!gl!!* PUBLTO NOTICE. FOR SALE. SUBURBAN* PROPERIY, Middle Road, Ailenton. 2 AORES. 2 NICQT site for a honse. First class land! For price and terms apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. NOTICE. j H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Strbes. WOULD respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his cus tomers for pasb orders, and trusts to merit a continuance of the same In the future Additional accomodation has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely npin receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, in conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured en the premises, from the besb ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is noted. Bride;, Birthday, and Christening Cakea a speciality. Catering as usual; ' Satisfaction " Is our motto. __ 4 125 TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWALD DISTRICT. HAVING taken over the SHOEING * GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on at Tinwald by Mr J S-CBfHBNS, I am prepared to execute all work entrusted to me wibh despatch, and ab moderate prioes. Trusting ta receive a fair share of public patronages G. MORKISON, (Late oi- Lagmhok), TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. 4183 TO ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-. It is with the beit interests o! the Electors of Ashburton at heart, and also as a means of making a modest livelihood, that we place our Services ab your disposal. We j guarantee firsb class wxtrk both in Cabinet making and Upholstery Departments, and sincerely trust when dealing in either of these lines you will call on your ever-ready Servants,— MORIARTY BROS., i 139 Wakanui Road * Cass Street.



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN ORR AND CO. Jfl - -••■'.■ Beat Kerosene, highest test, 4a 6d per Treasle per 4tb  ... ,„ It tin, 98 per case «» ■•» 7\° •» ••« ... i* 94 Sperm Candleu 54d per lb, by the box 5} 1 finest Pnowdt op Sugar, per 70it> bag Best Wax Candles, per lb 6|d f by bi x 6}d ... ... I** 64 251b Bag Beet Oatmeal ... 3s «i j» «• «• »» W-b „ Best Japan Rice „ ... 2d ••• ... *:• „ Tapioca „ ... 21 « m i» „ 401b   Sago „ ... 21 __ ' ... ... w94 Split Pew , ... 2d Newp rnneß , <per ib ... ,„ U Pearl Barley „ ... 2d Dried Apricots per 1b... ... IM Finest New (torrents per lb ... 6d *» reaches .,_,., ... ... ;94 „ „ Sultanas „ ... 7d « Pears „» ... ... . U „ „ Valencia Raisins, per lb, 6ji New Figs, per lb 84 !, „ Seeded „  7d •♦ » vi .-box ... ... fft Golden Syrap, per 21b tin ... 6d Best Table Vinegar, per bottle... 04  » 71b „ ... Is9d Piling Spoes, pcs hex ... M Treacle per 21b tin ... ... 6i C&B Currla, per bottle ... Ii C& B Capers „ ,• , If FIRST PRIZE BACON AND ALL KINDS OF PJEEK. FRIAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. GUNS. GUJSt-'. GUNS.



AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS CABT'RIDG&S: Eleys UniversU Eieys Bine Eleys Brown - - Kynocke G X Kynocka Smokeless JN ew Rival New Clab Leader Balllstlbe, etc, etc Special quotations given to Hare Shooters and others for quantities. Onr Stock of Guns is very complete and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Guns from £2 103 upward*, and wo cordially invite Sparteine- to inspect. Onr "Sportsman" Gnn with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels at £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a moat reliable weapon, and shoott with great penetration. This Gun has 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, Cleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc, J ■' JOMOM AM) Co. ASHBFRTQN