as proposed in the Bill, and said that he considered that the plan suggested by Mr M'Nab, that of preferential voting, was a long way ahead of it. Mr M'Nab said'that he thought that it would be far better for the country to con tinue on the present electoral lines than to go in for the second ballot system, the difficulties surrounding which he pointed out at some length. Mr W. Frazer urged several committee objections to the Bill. He said he felt confident that the good common eonre of members of the House would prevent the introduction oi:' the second ballot system, Mr Gilfedder said that there were objec tions against the second ball; t, w.h>i'e in regard 1 o the preferential voting system it would be difficult to educate the electors to its use. He maintained that the cities j should be sub-divided into single elector-! ates.

Mr Sidney said that he believed that the second ballot would be preferable to the present system in any case where electors voted on party lines, but it would place another obstacle in the way of the poorer candidate.

Mr "Fisher opposed the second ballot, as he believed that he present system was the simplest and best, and it had success fully stood the test for twenty-five years. He considered that it would be a very great mistake to sub-divide the city electorates.

Mr Haselden, in opposing the second bal lot, said that it would be difficult to get the ooantry people to roll up in any num bers for a second election. He indicated that he would move in committee on the Bill to prevent the interference of the Go vernment in elections.

Mr EU opposed the second ballot system, but said that he would support );the abso lute majority system. He said that he would move in committee in the direction of abolishing tho 28 per cent quota within five miles of the chief post offices in Auck land, Wellington, jChristchureh and Duu edin.

Mr G.W. Russell said that he was en tirely opposed to the second ballot, as it would vastly increase the chances of those that were supported by the wealthy classes. Despite its defects, he regarded the present system as preferable to either the second ballot or the absolute majority system. Mr Collins, while agreeing that it was desirable to ensure majority representation said that he was convinced that the second ballot proposals in the Bill 'would not achieve the objects aimed at. He objected to the inclusion in a consolidating measure of changes, which, on the eve of a general election, would have a disastrous effect. Mr Atkinson said that he considered that in the event of a person voting illegally, power should be given to a returning officer to take out of the bundle of voting papers the paper on which the vote had been il legally exercised. Mr A. L. D. Fraser spoke in favour of a universal system of electoral rights. He considered that the time had arrived when the speoial representation of the Maori race should be abolished, or that, at any iate, the mode of carrying out Maori elections should be improved. Mr T. Mackenzie said that he considered that the Maoris were entitled to special representation in the House. He agreed that the time had arrived when people should be allowed to record their votes without the necessity of going to the poll ing booth. He did not approve of the sec ond, ballot.

Mr Heke supported MrMcNab's absolute majority proposal. He objected to the taking of the licensing poll on the same day as the general election. Mr E. G. Allen said that he believed that the absolute majority system would lead to a great deal of confusion. Mr Wi Pere strongly objected to the pro posal to abolish representation. At 1.10 a.m. Sir Joseph Ward replied. He said that he believed that the great ma jority of the European population of the colony was in favour of the present system of Maori representation. With regard to the criticism of the second ballot system, it had been assumed by several speakers that every electorate would be involved in a second election, but experience showed thatthis was altogether a mistaken notion. The second ballot would prevent men standing, who had no chance of election. The committal of the Bill was -agreed to on the voices, and the short title hiviDg been passed, progress was reported.

The House rose at 1.25 a. m.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

United Press Association —- By Electrio Telegraph

Nelson, Sept. 10.

Isaac Baigent, a pioneer settler, died at Wakefield yesterday, age 84. He was uncle of the present Mayor of Nelson, and head of a large family of Baigents in the Nelson district; also one of the founders of the Forest; Lodge of Freemasons at Wakefield. Trooper Wilson, one o£ the recent re turned contingenters, is seriously ill,™ and his recovery is doubtful, but his condition was slightly better this morning. A guarantee of jGIOO to ensure a match with E ord Hawke's team, has been raised, and a draft has been forwarded to Christ church this morning. News has been received of the death of Mr Keeble, for many years the Union Com pany's agent here, which occurred two days after leaving Auckland by the Manapouri. Flags were at half-mast to-day. Mr Keeble had been ailing lately, and was on leave. He died on August 22. Napier, Sept 10 In the Supreme Court, Adele 01 sen was acquitted on the murder count, but was found guilty of concealment of birth, with a recommendation to mercy. Sentence was deferred till Saturday. Wellington, Sept. 10 The Victoria College authorities state that the proposed Government grant of .£15,000, for College buildings, is quite inadequate. The waiship Ringarooma left for Port Chalmers at 10 o'clock this morning. Mangaweka, Sept 10 JL man named O'Keefe was seriously in jured at Utiku. On arriving home, he discovered his whare on fire, and having money and several kegs of powder, rushed in to save the money, but the fire was near the powder, which he tried to throw out, when the keg exploded, blowing flesh from his arms and face. Haweba, Sept 10 A young man named Morris, who last week pleaded guilty to fake pretences, was \ admitted to probation for three months on refunding tha amount in question and pay ing police costs. Lyttklton Sept. 10 Joseph Mason Foggan and Herbert Al landale, for late violence at Lyttelton gaol, have been sentenced to seven-days solitary confinement in irons, and to lose a year's marks. .

Football.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph.

Wellington, September 8

The New Zealand Rugby Union Manage ment Committee have definitely allocated the Ranfurly Shield to the Auckhmd Rugby TJnion, and at the match between North and South Islands, on Saturday his Excel lency will hand the shield over to the Auck land members of the North Island team.

The following team will represent the Excelsior Football Club in their match with Springburn, to be played on the Do main to-morrow at 1.15 p.m. sharp:—Full " Back, Lindsay ; three-quarter?, McKenzie, Williams, Baker; five-eighth, W. H. Smith ; halfback, Wilkie; wings, Buchanan and Childs ; forwards, HilJgrove, Chi Ids, E. and W., Andrews, Thomas G., and Siiupson. Second Fifteen v. Springburn Juniors- Full back, Page; three-quarters, Kingston, Newman and Adams ; five-eighth, Hood ; halfback, Kerr; wings, Stills, C. and 0. forwards, Elliott, Thomas, Terris, Healy,; Moodie, E. Smith and Stenhonse.

Hospital Statistics

Per Press Association—By Elo-fcrio Telegraph >

Wellington, Sdpt 9. An mterestiug comparison of the fignres bearing upou the administration of the four central hospitals of the colony was furnished to the Hospital Trustees by the. secretary this morning. The compilation showed that during the year Wellington Hospital had the largest' number of in patients, the figures being, Wellington, 1999; Auckland, 1982; Chri^tchurch, 1610; Dunedin, 1310 Wellington's death rate was much lower than that of any of the other hospitals. Wellington also treated the greatest numb: r of out-patients. The daily cost of the patients in the four hospitals was:—Auckland, 4s Id per head; ( Wellington, 4s sid ; Dunedin, 4s, lid; ! Christehurch, §3 s|d. Deducting money recovered from patients for treatment, the daily cost was at Auckland 3s o£d per head ; Wellington, 3s G|d; Dunedin, 4s 2.|d; Christchurch, 4s llgd. Salaries and cost of repairs, etc., were reckoner! in the per head expense. During last year Wellington Hos pital had to meet heavy expenditure on repairs, and the institution also paid the highest salaries of any hospital in the colony.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright,

Received Sept. 10, 10.27 a.m. RAINS IN THE ARGENTINE. Buenos Atbks, Sept. 9 General rains have fallen in the Argen tine. | SIR E. BARTON. Ottawa, Sept 9 Sir E. Barton was banquetted at Mon treal. Earl Mintoj the Governor-General, and three hundred of tho leading commer cial people were present. He denied that he intended to accept the Appellate Judge ship.

RUSSIA AND ALBANIA. Constantinople, Sept. 9 I The Albanians refused to permit a Rus sian Consulate at Mitrovitza. They arrested and deported M. Cavass, who was: sent to open an office, and confiscated his furniture. Received Sept. 10 9.42 a.m.

THE AMERICAN COAL MINERS' STRIKE. New York, Sept. 9 It is estimated that the strike in Pennsyl vania has caused a shortage of 20,000,000 tons of coal. The Americans are buying largely at Swansea. THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA.

St Petersburg, Sept 9 The Tsaritza is now out of danger, and the issue of bulletins has been stopped. THE AMERICA CUP.

London, Sept 9 Sir T. Lipton i 3 undecided whether to challenge for the America Cup. He ex pressed his willingness to stand aside for anyone wishing to challenge, and lend Shamrock 1 for trials.

The Hayti Incident.

United Press Association—Tsy Electric Telegraph—Copy right. Received Sept. 10,9.17 a.m. Bkrlin Sept 9 The Germans are delighted at the prompt punishment of the Crete- a-Pierrot. The " Berlin Post " says the incident is a lesson to revolutionists and ephemeral Govern ments in Central America that they must not dare to interfere with international trade.

Washington, Sept. 9.

There is little criticism in America over the Crete-a-Perriot incident, except that Gei-many had better have used the birch than the club. Washington officials con sider that the Monroe doctrine is unvio lated since there has been do territorial aggression.

Cricket

Australians y. South of England

Received Sept 10, 9.47 a.m. London, Sept. 9

Slight rain fell early this morning, but the weather was bright when the game was resumed. The Englishmen have lost four wickets for 344. Abel and Burnip carried the total to 122, when the latter was caught, and five runs later Abel was bowled. Hay ward and Braund made another good stand, and 215 was on the board before Braund retired caught. Mason had a brief stay, but Day assisted Hayward to rapidly increase the score. The scores are—Abel 55, Burnup 68, Hayward, not out, 101, Braund 33, Mason 34, Day, not out, 18.

Received Sept. 10, 1 p.m, London, Sept. 9

The South of England team have lost seven wickets for 403, Hayward was caught for 106. Day raised his total to 4t, and was then stumped. Dillon was soon out, and then Grace and Vine played out time. The former has scored 17, and the latter 3.

London, September 8. The county cricket championship was won by Yorkshire with 12 points, Sussex being second with 4 points. Notts and Surrey scored 3 points each, Lancashire 2 points, and Warwickshire 1 point.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph■— Copy righ X Received Sept. 10, 11 a.m. • j The Shearers' Trouble. Sydney, Sept 10 There have been several attempts to fire woel sheds in the disturbed districts. The Kembla Disaster. Mr Ritchie, the Mines Secretary at Kern" bla, is satisfied that the disaster was caused by gas in the first instance, added to by coal dust. There were few safety lamps in the mine, and those used were in a bad state. The oil used was of bad quality, and the wicks were unsuitable. The Federal Tariff at Last. Melbourne, September 10 The Tariff has occupied two days over eleven months to pass into law. Retrenchment. An amendment moved on the State Re trenchuifut Bill, exempting salaries under J6175 prr annum, was carried against the Government by seven votes. In conse quence, the Premier moved an adjourn ment till to-day.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1902.



Public Notices. Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club. ry HE Annual General Meeting of the I e.bove Club will take place THIS EVENING at Miss Graham's ©ffice Burnetti, Street, at 8 p.m. Business. To receive Report, Balance Sheet, elect Officers, and General. Every member is urgently requested to attend. 9 132 WALTER COATH, Hon. Sec. BAKING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBEE, 1902. Preacher—Eev. C. H. Laws. CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90 f^ AEDENING TOOLS in great variety, vUT including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowelsj Lines, etc., all at very low prices. Wire Netting—Fowl Id, l£d, and 2d per yard. Sheep, with centre strand, 3d, g,t G. JBjsEKpiJ?s*, the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger,



Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy,in Is boxes; sold everywhere - §mpke N§w Venus



[ T. Dullock SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts-. 3174 ACEES 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. | fy(\ i ACRES in its native state, iv 1 I / v i one block, or if desired in 3 allotments. Also,— 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4£ per cent perannnin. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK.



David Thomas. Cle ricg Sale EAKAIA JaLEYAEDS. MONDAY, 15th September, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has reoeived instruc tions from Mb Thomas Dowling (who has sold his farm) to hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction as above, of the whole of his Live and Dead Stock as follows, viz: "I £\f\f\ 2 and 4-tooth half and £-bred JL\J\J%J Ewes, bred by Bullen, Kaikouras; and in lamb to Shropshire Earns 3/\ Purebred English Leicester Hoggets \J Furze's breed. Bf\ Purebred Shropshire Hoggets. \J Furze's Breed U First-class Horses, 3 to 7 years old These are very good indeed. £* Light Harness Horses and Hacks. 2 Cows and 8 young Cattle Also, — Duncan Drill, Eeid and Gray Drill and I Southland Co.'s Drill, nearly new ; treble, double, and single furrow Plough, 2 sets Harrows, 18fb Seed Sower, Eeid and Grey, nearly new; 2 McCoruiick and 1 • lano i Eeapers and Binders, MeCormack Mower, Stripper, Hay Rake, two Grubbers, 4 drays, Spring Dray, Dog Cart and two Gigs. Harness for all the horses and a large quantity of sundries. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 9 21 Ashburtoh.



MONEY. SUMS of .£6OO, £800, and £150 to lend on approved freehold security at current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK.



| T'J LjbiT, At a Low Rental, •^JMALL Shop <>r Office in the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Suburban Property 5 ACRES 0 roods 20 Perches, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of R.S. 5800. The owner leaving the district. Liberal terms of pay ment Apply to - T. BULLOCK



FOR SALE Fairton. "^ SUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing i-Acre. T. BULLOCK.



ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 9 12 DAVID THOMAS.



' Tenders WAKANUI RIVER BOARD. nnENDERS are invited to be sent in not JL later than 12 noon on SATURDAY, September 13th, for removing Willows in the River Ashburton, near the Protective Works, Wakanui. Specifications can be seen at the Board's Office. A. A. FOOKS, 9 106 "Clerk.



Friedlarider JEros Ltdi SACKS. \t" ANTED—Good, Sound, Second-hand VV SACKS. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. T\7"E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given



Government Notices N.Z. RAILWAYS. DR. TORREY'S MISSION. ON 11th September a special passenger train will leave Ashburton for Christ church at 2.30 p.m., Rakaia 3.25, and return from Christchurch at 10.30 p.m.,- arriving at Ashburton at 1 a.m. Holiday excursion fares. 9 110 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares in connection with the Torrey-Alexander Mission.f



T7IXCURSION Tickets at 2d per mile first JCi class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Christcliurch from Timaru, Calverden, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, on the 11th, 12th and 13th September, available for return till the 22nd September. 9 99 BY OEDER. PUBLIC NOTICES. THE TORREY-ALEXANDER MISSION" IMPORTANT TO TEACHERS. STATE School and Sunday School Teachers of the Ashburton County, who travel by the Special Excursion Train to Christcliurch, leaving Ash burton on THURSDAY next, at 2.30 p,in., will have the cost of second class tickets refunded on application at the No- License Office, Wakanui Road, next Satur day night, at 8 o'clock. 9 111 THURSDAY'S EXCURSION TO CHRISTCHURCH. TOEREY—ALEXANDER MISSION.



Storage in'our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltp TT7E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Piopavties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLAKDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF Vjn ANTED — OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for Immediate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd.



Trust Money To Lend. TT7 E have sums ranging from £200 to J65000 to lend, on approved security at 4$ and. 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea,. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd



mHE SERVICES to be held on THUKS DAY in CHRISTCHURCH are as follows; Talks to Business Men ... Ip.m. Bible Reading for all ... 3 p.m. Evangelistic Service ... 7.30 p.m. Dr Torrey Preaches at Each Meeting. MR ALEXANDER SINGS. SEATS RESERVED FOR PASSENGERS BY THIS TRAIN. TQRREY'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE



Flemington Presbyterian Church THE Annual Social Meeting will be held in the Schoolroom on THURSDAY, September 18th, 1902. Ordination of the New Minister at 3.30 p.m. Public Meeting at 8 p.m. Addresses 1 and Music. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.m. Tickets 2s. 9 128 Dressmaking Simplified BY the use of Frisco Dress-cutting ] Chart. Newest, quickest, perfect j system. No calculations. ! Inspection invited. Anyone may have a lesson free of charge. Learnt in one lesson. Taught with, great success in Technical Schools. Miss Allen, Dressmaker, of Northcote and Heffordj has been appointed Agent for Frisco Dresscutting System. Classes- Thursday Afternoon.



NOTICE. | MR T. U. WEBLEY, of Messrs Webley, Sons, and Gofton, Piano and Organ Tuners, is in ishburton. Orders may be left with Messrs Llewellyn Owen and H. A. Gates. The firm has arranged to take over Grace Bros, tuning connection, and will call on their clients at an early data. 9 131



FOR SALE. ~J~S>EID AND GRAY 18-Feet Broadcast SSED SOWER, in good order. Apply 9 136 N.Z. FARMER" CO-OP. JAS. PURCHASE TTTrAS severed his connection wi^h hir late Shop (F. Clark's), and can now b-j found at PERCY'S, The Popular Tobacconist's, 9 9G



SEED OATS. TT7E have for Sale— J Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FEIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. FA EM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of-which we shall be glad to famish oji application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, " At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER 8E05.., Ltd



Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race^accprdyig to order. . i\ W. PAG?, 124 Cherts6y. YATES'^dNimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Cabsonakd Co.



[ BUSINESS NOTICE. ! W, H. COLLINS & CO, FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. | -, H. OLLMS & to., Signwriters,. House Decorators, and Painters. T WISH to draw attention to the Superior Make^of ■■-•■ — Leads, Linseed Oils, &■ Yarn hes, — Exhibited in my window, and used by me ior House Painting or Selling to People to Paint their own Houses with, I say, without tear of contradiction, that they are the Best and Most Genuine Paints Made. I Stock everything required for HOUSE PAINTING or PAPERHANGING J. W I.L'S 0 N , BURNETT STREET.



SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. O. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, , and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED TO SELL-1 Edison's Stan dard Phonograph (nearly new), complete, with polished oak carrying case, 14in. spun brass horn, Two-Way Hearing Tube, Latest Pattern Speaker, Brush and Oil Can, and ten Selected Records. The whole to be sold for 10s. Apply at once to Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Cannot be shown on Saturdays. FINEST New Natural Fig 3, 7d per lb ; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 3lbs for is ; Extra fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, l^lb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb ; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2£lb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin,— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WHY go to Christchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them i as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest Seeded Raisins, lib packet Cd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, New Eleme Raisins, s£d per lb., 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds is 2dperlb, and all other good 3 equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.) HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 0d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701b bag 14s 6dj washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 6 |d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger Bdlb, dried apples 9d; peaches 9d; apri cote lOd; cooking figs 7d j layer figs Bd.— John On and Co



Wanted, WANTED to Buy—A good TrapHors 6 ' must be quiet and sound. Appl? this office. . 9 13° , ANTED—A Good Skirt Hand and a j Good Bodice Hand. Apply to Miss I ExJndle. 9 117 j WANTED— A situation as help by young girl. Apply by letter to W.W., Mail Office. 9 126 WANTED- People to write to Mdme. McKay for character in hand writing and enclosing one shilling for reply —Mdme. McKay, Palmist, c-o Mrs Beach Wakanuißoad. 9 129 WANTED to Board out two littl 6 boys; age 3 3-£ end 7 years. Term 3 and particulars to ' X,' Mail Office. 9 130 A GOOD Second-hand Cornet for sale 1 cheap. — Horace A. Gates, Music Seller, Burnett Street. 9 133 TXT ANTED Known—John Orr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity. TO LET—Shop in Tancred Street, next' McCallum's. Apply to Mr McCal i.tni. 9 121



\ \ ■- ANTED Known.—That J. T. Coooh V» has reduced all Ironmongery to absolute cost. Digging Forks, Spades, Garden Rakes, etc., selling at Ridiculous prices. All must be cleared for Cash. TXT ANTED-3000 Dozen Eggs. Highest price given at -J. T. Cooch's, opposite Railway station. ' 927 PUKCHASE at Percy's. 9 94 __ - -*T£T ANTED—The public to roll up and participate in the cheap Crockery and Glass ware now getting cleared out regardless of cost at J. T. Cooch's, opposite Railway Station. Complete bedroom sets from 12s 6d, tea sets, 38 pieces, very best China for 2Os, 2s teapots going for Is 3d, egg cups Is doz. Etc, Etc.



Q^ALES may come and sales may go IO then bhe question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round, j Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, I and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED KNOWN.—Eggs. Eggs.— Wanted 5000 Fresh Eggs. Highest Cash Price Given.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. SCENES That are Brightest! Mitchell . and Turner's spring show windows. WANTED, at once, for Client—Store Pigs.—W. Stonyer. WANTED to Sell-Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. ■ Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9_B CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. [ 9 1



PIANOS and Organs sold on Monthly Payments from 103 per month; best value obtainable. A nice selection of Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received from London. Voluntaries for the Organ, Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re quired, and that is obtainable, procured as quickly as possible. Target practice, latest edition. A special lot of McMillan's Colo nial Library at 9d each.—H. M. Jones.



PUBLIC NOTICES. The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton IT IS WONDERFUL HOW THE PUBLIC RECOGNISE A.l VALUE. AT OUE CLEARING SALE OP BOOTS & SHOES We have sold as under:— First Day, 193 pairs; Second Day, 161 pairs; Third Day, 123 pairs; Fourth Day 78 pairs ; Fifth Day 97 pairs; Sixth Day 107 pairs, and have plenty more all'at WHOLES-L4S CCS", for we are not going to keep Boots or Shoes after we clear them out



"THRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, JU Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is j Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap cdi ! tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the BaskerviUes, The New Egg Farm, \ and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. j ERESH Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To-. night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still | buying fowls.—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English i China and earthenware, which we are offering at lesa than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. WANTED KNOWN—That Mrs A. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few 3hops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8 196 A COLLECTION of Gems! The choice Paris models in millinery now show ing in Mitchell anij Turner's Avindows and showroom. DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellob's, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealandia Boot Store,



Do not leave till too Late. Northcote g Hefford THE CORNER, PERFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carbon & Co., Agents. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—"Where to get i good, sound, honest value the year round' mry H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount; at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. THINGS of Beauty J The British and French dress muslins now showing at Mitchell and Turner's. FOR~SAL~E. "VTALUABLE Building Site, corner of T Havelock and Park streets, being town section 202, containing £ acre. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE~ X ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the i O Wakanui Creek, Allenton district. i Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK |



j JOHN QRR AND CO. i JOHN 088 AND Ga Ironmongers and General Merchants, ASHBURTON CARPENTERS' PORTABLE



BEDSTEADS & BEDDING. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE BEDSTEADS 20s, 255, 30s each. SPEING MATTRESSES, all aim.. ALSO,— Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattresses -OILS, PAXWIS, VANISH, f, BBTOBBS-^ Of thej-best makes only at reduced priceß



Osborne Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator, with Lever Handles. We are selling these'very desirable Hoes at the low price of £2 10s Each?



FISHING TACKLE. We are just opening, ex Whakatane, our new season's stock of Fish ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H. Millward and Son and Bartlett and Son, Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. We hold large Stocks of Bods, Waders, Flies, Artificial Baits, Gaffs, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony JOHN ORB m. Co. ASHBURTON