The Commission Cage.

The following ia the oaso for the defence In the case heard in the Magistrate* Court yesterday, Cooka v Thomas, for a refund of commission pn sale of property at Mayfield Mr Wilding (.aid thab he would move wish greab confidence for a nonsuit), ihough he. would call evidence for the defenoe if His Worship desired ib. Mr Oocka knew thab I Friedlander Bros tad introduced bhe buyer, j and beseemed to thick that beo^use of this Mr Thomas was not entitled to commission ' ab all, It was vary unfortunate for Mr Cooks thab he had conducted hia business on snob a slovenly basis. On bhe 20th January Mr Thomas expressly warned Mr Oocka that he was dealing with Mr Friedlander, and he would have to pay two comrr.lsaiona. Cocks had pursued a course of mystery and duplicity throughout tbe whole proceedings. Mr Cooks had made no protest as to commis. elan that Mr Thomas had heard or that Mr Bruce had heard, bub on the contrary bad thanked Mr Thomas for the satisfactory sale, A more hopeless case had never been brought into Court. Ha called— Benjamin Williamson, employed by Mr Thomas in bhe land department, who was present ab an interview in Mr Field's room, when Mr Thomas told Mr Cooke to tell Friedlander Bros the farm was in his (Mr Thomas') hands, and whoever sold ib would geb bbc commission. Witness wrote this out on a memorandum form, and Cooks said be would show ib to Friedlandei Bros. The rate of commission was If per centi Cocks said bhat Friedlander Bros, had a bill on the sheep hut nothing on bhe land, fto Mr Creeswell—Did nob take instruc tions in writing to sell the farm, bun entered It up in his note book. Could not produce the entry. The property was to have been sold to another, bat he could not be financed.

David Thomas, tha defendant, said the first he heard of Spencer was ths te'egram. Before that he had commontoation with another party. Witness had just come back from England ab bhe time. Witness told Cocks that Friedlander waa advertising the property, and he would be liable to pay two commiisions, and he advised Cocks to give Friedlander Bros notice, Williamson wrote out a notice, which Cocks pub in his pocket, and said he would show it to Friedlander Bros. Cocks then left the office, and did not return. Witness received a wire from Spen cer on January 30th. Witness replied, and Spencer came down next day, bub witnenß could nob 6nd Cooks* Spencer afberwards saw the farm. Witness afterwardß learnt bhab Spencer had letters of introduction from Stonyer and Friedlander Bros, bo tee bhe farm. On February ?ch they signed tho agreement; There were a loft of interviews in connection with the sflMr. Cocks did nob raise the slightest objection to any of the figures. He Be.mcd rather pleasedi Cooke did not protest about the commission, Witness never thought: aboub Friedlander lo the matter. ■

To Mr Crssswell—Williamson's staberaent as bo the conbents of the memorandum to Friedlander Bros was oor.eot. Ab this time witness wae negotiating with another man. Sold Cooks Jhab h© would have to pay two commissions auless be bold Friedlander witness had the property in his bands for eale. Did not hear Cocks protest about tbe commission. Cooks did nob consult Mr Watson in witness' hearing Murdooh Bruce, acoountant jn Mr Thomas' offioe, said he was present ab the interview when the cheque was paid over. Witness went over the figures with Mr Watson, solicitor; Did nob hear Cocks protest. The cheque was a crossed one To Mr Oresswell—Witness was prepared to swear that Cocks did nob protest This was bhe case Counsel then briefly addressed the Court, Hia Worship said ib seemed to him thab Cocki had gob into ao awkward position through bis own folly. Ib was pointed cut to him by Mr Thomas that he should advise Messrs Frisdlander Bros thab be (Mr Thomas} was also employed. If he had hern oandid &»d straight forward he could have arranged things, He bad already bo pay commission to Friedlander Bros, and the queotiion was If h© was entitled to recover from Mr Thomas. Mr Thomas had given evidence thab when he hid pointed out the difficulty Into whioh Cooks was gebting, Cooks had said he wou!d pay Thomas, what ever he had to pay Friedlander. Judgment would be for the defendanb

L©itoh v Hosken.—Mr Creaswell for plain biff and Mr Wilding for defendanb attended to receive His Worship's decision re the allocation of coats in this ca?e. Hi® Worship now gave judgment for defendant.

A Fearful Blizzard.

A CANADIAN EXPERIENCE.

(San F.anolsco Mail.) Auckland April 8 A despatch from St Paul, dated March 16, says :—North Dakota and the Cana dian north west have experienced the worst enow storm for years, and railway traffic is practically paralysed. The Northern Pacific and Greab Northern lines have nob moved a wheel for thirty six hoars in the blizzard stricken aistrict, and have abandoned the effort to do so antil the fury of the storm abates. A high wind haa piled the enow in moun tainous drifts, and packed it solid, many deep cuts being entirely filled. Nob a transcontinental train haa arrived in St Paul since Friday, and none are expected for several days. Every effort is being made bo keep the snow bound passengers warm and well fed, and, for this reason, twins are being held at atatio'ns where accommodation ia good. Winnipeg is reported entirely cub off. The Canadian Pacific trains are snowbound somewhere wesfc of here, and no prospect of relief Is yeb In sight. The storm on Friday was preceded by a slight rainfall and a high wind, the rain turning to sleet, and then to snow, and fallini? without cessation for j thirtyslx hours. The streets of the towns were so filled by snow as to be impassable, and businass of all kinds is at a standstill. So far as is known, there hag been no loss of life, bub the wires are down to such an extent thab little news has been received from the districts.

Sporting.

8.0. J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY;

United PrWB Association— By Eleobtio j Telegraph I Timasu April 10 Concluding results— Stewards Stakes—Oianbum i, Caloty, c 2, Lady Medallist 3. Won by two lengths*. Div-£4 Is Novbl-Lapidary 1, Seabrook 2; won easily. Div—£l 15s Farewbh.— Lady Lilian 1, Pallae 2 ? won easily. Dlv-£1 18* _____

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

BOER LEADERS CONFERRING

DIPLOMACY NOT TO IMPERIL OBJECTS OF WAR

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright {Roceived April 11, 9 51 a m) London, April 10 General lan Hamilton is command ing the forces operating against De la Rey The delegates and Botha have been conferring at Klerksdorp sioce Monday, and are now awaiting De ia Rey and Steyn Mr Long, speaking at Newington, said Goverymt-nt was determined not to .permit diplomacy to imperil the great sacrifices of the war.

GERALD BALFOUR ON THE WAR.

Mr Gerald Balfour, speaking at Leeds, said that personally he was not sanguine as to the result of the Boer leaders' consultation in South Africa; The terms offered in March, 1901, regarding the future status of the Transvaal and the Orange Ooleny, were still open, Beyond that, the Govern- I ment waa not prepared to go at present.

Australian.

United Press Association—ByEleotrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received April 11, 9 58 a m) CORONATION EXPENSES. Melbourne, April 11 The Coronation Expenses Bill iv Committee was reduced in the amount for tho troops to £16,000, which means that about 150 will be sent. The House struck oub the vote for the Bieley team, and accepted the items for illuminations and the Premier's ex penses. THE BALLARAT TRAGEDY. Hawkins, aeaused of the murder of bis wife at Ballarat, after two trials, hap been acquitted >

Affairs in China.

THE MA, ?• CHURIAN CON VENTION.

(Received April 11, 9 20 am) London, April 10 Dr Morrison states that tbe Emperor and Kwanghen have ratified the Man churian Convention,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Aasooiation—-By Eleotrio Telegraph Timabu, April 11 The weabher is still very broken, and rain is falling again today. Wheat has advanoed locally to 3a lOd per bushel. Flour has gone up locally to £10 5s per ton

Some little dissatisfaction has been caused through the action of the local Health Officer In closing the schools. Yesterday at the Board of Etiuoation meeting, two mem* bars expressed bhe opinion that the Health Offioer had overstepped his authority in ordering the schools to close.

Watcantji, April 11 Tho Magistrate, Mr Kettle, this morn ing in the Police Court, dealing with the case againsb a licensee for serving a prohibited parson, admitted it was very difficult for licensees to identify brohibited parsons, and said a law should be made to compel them to wear a badge on the arm, so thab they would be known, Oamabu, April 11 ! Ab the Magistrate's Court) today Henry W S Patterson, a cadet In the Railway Depart ment ab Duutroon, pleaded guilty tosbeaHng a letter containing cheques amounting to £17 9a 31 from the receiving box He was remanded to tbe Supreme Oourb ab Dunedin for sentence DtfNIiDIN, April 11 In bhe libel cade M Cocgbtrey v Evening Star, the Judge refused to disturb the verdict of the jury,and anew trial waa refused with coafcsi The Judge said, however, thab if bhe case had been heard before him alone, he would have given plaintiff a verdict for a farthing. _

Kawhia Land Ballot.

Special to Gcakdun—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Th Awamuto April 11 Tbe ballot for the Kawbia land here today, in the Town Hall, was drawn by Mr Gerhard MixalSer, the Commissioner, and Mr Taylor Receiver of Revenne, The hall was full of applicants, including several ladies. The total applicants were 1450, the highest for any one section being 176 for section 4, of 502 acres. The numbers were drawn by Mlsa Edith Deahlllo, 12 years of age. The Commissioner read over bhe Instructions to bhe applicants, and the ballot commenced punctually ab ten o'oloek. Following are bhe results: -Block 15, section 1, 815 acres, Kawhla Souoh, John Morgan, Cheviot |3 applicants); section 2, 967 acres, Maungun' angero, D J Jol), Hastings (7 applicants); seobion 3, 806 aores, John Troop, Woodville (11 applicants); J Bickman first drew and declined bhe section. A fresh ballot was drawn with the above reaulb; seobion 4, 916 acres, Thos Porter, Stratford (10 applicants); seotion 5, 638 acres, John Murphy, Grey mouth (only applicant) ; teotlon 6,650 aores, R J Mahine, Paimsrston North ; section 7, 712 aores, EM Jenkins, bub as he had nob compiled with the conditions there was a fresh ballob, C Casey, Normanby (83 applicants); block 7, seotion 4, 762 acres, Robert Stewart, Marton, fll applicants); seotion 5, 985 aores, George Port, Poaheuga (19 applicants); seotion 6, 623 aores, O A Richardson, Christohurch (2a applicants) ; section 7« 664 aores, J W Casey. Normanby (39 applicants); section 8, 484 aores, J Richardson, New Plymouth (59 applicants); seotion 9, 353 aores, N Armstrong, Melbourne (158 applicants); section 10, 313 acres, Sid-* ney Smith, Greymouth (149 applicants); sec- ' tionll,Bo3acres,i.oal]otment,(loapp]ioation) blook 8, seobion 13, 939 aores, M Kelly, junr, Te Koti (10 applications) ; section 14, 1100 acres, J Somerfield, Oxford {1 applications); seobion 15, 914 acres, J Cleary, Ongarne (5 application.); seotion 16, 660 acres, MA McKerzie,' : Te Kulti (6 applications); section 17. 875 acres, withdrawn ; (block 10, section 2, 737 aores, Alf Troop, Woodville (I appli» cation) ; seotion 3,1104 acre?, and seobion 4, 1194 acres, foreisb reserve, not offered; blook 11, seotion 4, 989 acres, N Burrows, Wai" pakurau (3 applications); seobion 5, 640 aores, Clarkin, Napier (19 applications; block 5, seotion !», b54 acree, G J L Hark* moo, Waihi (11 applications); seobion 2, 868 acres, J Neville, Wanganui (2 applications); seobion 3,1004 aores, F G Stokes, Wanganui (2 applications); section 4, 502 aores, R J Giover, Newmarket, (81 applio&b.ona.)

The Dairying Industry.

CHILD SLAVERY.

United Press AssoolnMon—Ry (.leobrlo Telegraph—Copyright 1 Wakbanui April 11 As showing the existence of child slavery in the dairying industry, one of the Wanganui j&dueation Inspectors recently inspected a school in the district, and, on questioning a number of the children who came late, elicited the fact that one of them, a girl twelve years old, milked six cows morning and evening and walked four miles to school. A boy of the same age milked thirteen morning and evening and rode three miles to school. A child of eight milked ten cows morning and evening and rode three miles to school, __________________

The Gambling Laws.

United Press Assooiablon—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 10 Argument in the appeal of bhe Chinese against a conviction for gaming was concluded today. Judgment was reserved During the hearing of the case the inconsistency of our law aa lb deals with gambling was the subject of comment by the Ohief Justice. Following up a remark by Mr Jelliooe, for the appellants, as to the hardships imposed by raiding and fining Chinese, his Honour said it might be thab the Chineae wonld think we were a peculiar people when we sanctioned gambling by the totalisator aud games in our clubs, while we would not allow them to gamble. They might wonder ab such incon«istency, but that was a matter for the Legislature. He had simply to determine the law as it stood.

Mr Jellieoe remarked that if he and his learned friend were playing a game of whist in China, and they were * raided,' handcuffed, marched over to the Jock up, and fined £60, as was done in this case, Greab Brltrin would have something to say. His Honour said he could nob go into these questions. The law might permit Europeans to gamble, and not Chinese, bub than waa for the Legislature. There was no donbt our law did permit gambling io the colony, bub not by Chinese.

The Ashbarton Brass Band

! A general meeting of members of bhe ) Aehburton Brass Band book place last evening in the Borough Council Chambers. Mr J Snodgrass waa voted bo the chair, and apologies were received from the Mayor and Mr T Bullock. After some discussion, a drafb of rules was submitted by Mr Snodgraai, and after careful consideration a few amendments were suggested by members, and bhe rules were finally adopted. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows :—Pabron— Tie member for the district, Mr McLaohlaa; Praeidenb-T Bullock, Esq > Vice Presiv dents—Captains Dolman, Niooll, and Buckley, Messrs Snodgrass and Thomas; Bandmasber—Mr H A Humphreys j Score« I bary—Mr H A Gabes ; Treasurer—Mr W McDonald; Auditor—Mr H H Fooks ; Committee of Management—Messrs Willis and Reid, (Borough Council), Young, Msrsden, and Fellingham (Band), and the Bandmaster, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The Chairman stated bhat efforts would be made immediately bo induce bhe publio to subscribe to the hand, and he suggested a scheme whereby a regular inoome bo enable bhe band to carry on successfully might be provided for. The appointment of subordinate officers of the band was left to bbc playing members and will take place ab the first practice, which is 6xed for this e\e ilng.

OAN DO NO MORE. When your doobor says he can do no more, you feel—well. No! hub that your end has come. It often happens with chronic dyspeptics that they try all aorta of physic, go from one doctor to another, till at lasb there conies bhe sentence : * Can do no more' Despairing, sentenced dyspep'ictJ should try Impey a May Apple, the ideal family medicine. Its efficacy in cases of chronic dyspepsia Is marvellous. Ib cures when nothing will cure. It is absolutely safe and reliable for constipa tion, indigestion, biliousness and all liver and kidney troubles. Impey'e May Apple is extracted from the storehouse of Nature, and ia purely a vegetable remedy. May be taken by the mosb delicate women and children. Chemists and stores, 2. 6J.

THB ASHBURTOF GUABDIANfe fBIDAY, AML 11, 1902,



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DAVID THOMAS ARCADE, SATURDAY, APRIL 12. MR D THOMAS will soil the balance of the Unredeemed Fledges offerod lasb week, consisting of ladies' and Gents' Watohes, Chaino, Pins, Rings, E.P Ware, Cutlery, Field GUbbob, Clocks, Barometers, Etc. Sale ab 1 p.m sharp 4 116 R F CURTIS, Auctioneer FRIEDLANDER BROB, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION ,MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For which we will be pleased togrecelve Enbriea. FRIEDLANDBR BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. Fbieblandssb, Auctioneer.



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WANTED KNOWN—That our Lace Goods and Embroideries are a really One collection and being boughb direob from the makers, bhe value is indisputable.— Mitchell & Tubnkb. *"~~~ Smoke New Venue



WANTEDS f LOST, either at Oddfellows' Hall, or between thab and the Somerset— I Greenstone Heart, gold mounted—on *fcbe evening of the 10th inst. Reward.— Somerset Hotel 4120 \f '/ ANTED TO LET—House of Five Vt Rooms and Scullery, Peter Streeb East.-—Apply H. W. Barrem, Arcade. 4 121 WANTED ab Unce-Junier Olerk— W Stohyer, Tancred Bbreeb. 4 112 MRS CURTIS will resume Classes in Dancing and Woodoarving, if suffi' oient inducemenb is offered* Apply early bo Mi s Graham, Arcade, for particulars. 4 99 T7\GR SALE—Quantity of useful Timber, i X? lion, and Kirewood. Must be sold. Apply W. 0, Page, East Streeb, near ' Bngioe sheds. FRESH RABBITS, firsb of the Season by Express TeNight.—J H Jkwitt, ' Telephone 96 CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American * Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. DURING tbis sale you can geb Reliable ] Kid Gloves for Is lid . usual prices, 2s 6d, 2a lid, 3s 6d, all Is lid—W H Pbaboe, Draper and Clothier. HONEY TINS (wi.h patent lids) to hold , 56<bs, at is 9d eaob, or 19s per dc»en. We are Cash Bayers of Prime Honey and Beeswax in a;jy quantity. Best Euglish Fencing Wire lis per cwb, £10 10s per ton, j B*rb Wire 16s per cwt; Sheep Netting, 3tt « wide, Centre Strand, 3d per yard by coil— F&ktchbb Bros, Cash Supply Stores CIYOLIBTS and Athletes—Good all wool / Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 61; ail wool Oai.hrc.erft Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peaboe's Drapery Bale. MY TUNER, Mr Harrow, will be iv Aa..burton on MONDAY Next, Orders promptly attended to. New Books —The Prophet of Berkeley Square ;Oo the Grass; Gwendoline} Princess Puok; Bon* anza ; King Stork of bhe Netherlands ; In Search of Madamoiselle ; Captain I-hnuelj His Own Ghosc; A Sappho of Green Springs, A Dead Man's Wish j Fancy Free ; The Trial of Man; Poultry Managemenb on a f Farm—H M Jones , L A"""HPOLO Gl_—We beg to apologise to any oustomers who were unable to get 3 served owing to orush, and for their benefit we will continue the sale for a few days onger.—Pbahoe'B Drapsry Sale. THE Very Labesb in Register Grates Mantel Pieces; Bangee, ' Orkn, ' Zealandia,' * Champion,' Sootb'a ' Atlas, eto, all at Bedrock Prioes, at G Medoins r, Che People's Ironmonger fTIHE following prices will oonvinoe you i that Kerb, Bros, Burnett Street, are selling aa cheap as any shop In town : — 70ib Bag Sugar 14s 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, j Is per bottle ; Assorted Meits, Is per tin ; New Curranta, 5d per lb ; Figs, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb. AH > other goods equally cheap, v THE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH rnHE New Century Phonograph—the X Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma cihina on the market). Thouswxis have been sold theso l*sb few months. Come, see, and hear them; Cash Price—3ss each,—same price as iv Wellington, A T H WILLIAMS, Local Aeeob, Easfc S^fleb E TjIIRST Prize Hams and Baaon—Roll JD Bacon 7JI by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Chrystalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime Juice, per bottie Is j Lemon Squash, per bottle 1*; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, 1« 3» ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bo.tle, Is 3d Ail kinds Peek, Frean'e English Biacnirs In siock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produo? —ab John Orr & Co. _, IVI ASON'S fcicrew Top Fruit Jars— i_Vl 1 Pint 4h 9d, Quart 5i 6d, £ gallon 6s 9J, psc dtzan. Giasa Jally Jars, with tia ltd, 2a fed, 3s 6;!, and 4a 6d per dtza:... Preerviat. Sugar, 14a 61 per 701b bag, 8* 91 psr 40lb bug, 12s per 56'b bag—at John t Orr & Oo fij!!_()r\ WANTED in four wet.ke-~ Cups and Snuoers 4s 6d per doz.n. Afternoon China Tr» Sees 2j 6J Dinner Sets ft" m !2<. 6d, China Cups ane Saucers from 6^ per dozen. — Carson & Co. KBKCHljoadsrs from 255; ammunition from 10a per 100 t Cartridge Belts, C!einio« Ro<i« t Eic. Guns on hire and for purchase.--Cabsoi & Co.' WINCED to Clear—iSevsr Goodß arriv ing during ea!e Will b« sold ab sale prices; Pulley Bslts le, Is 31; Trimmed Aprotisls, Is 3d, Is 4Jc—Pearcu's Dtapery Sale. 6'T ET 'EM ALL COME—Men? Re- ] X-J liable Suits one guinea, Blaok H*r<i Fflltß 2i lid, Soft ditto Is, Mens Str »w , Ha'-s (soiled) 3 for 61. Strotg Shirts 2s 61, Ribbed Cotton Under Piints Is 9d, Merino ditto Is lid, Colonial B!ano_la 2s lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Tweed do 5s 61—Gibbards, Tancred Street FOUND— Reliable Goods ab lowesb • Bpob cash' prices. Several orid linen almosb given away to ensure double quick clearance and make room for New Goods arriving, at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes Q_B t Yard wide Bordered B'ioorclotba (e»l back) Is 3d, Two Yards wide ditto 2s 3d, Yard wide Reversible Carpet Is, Large Hearth Rugs 2a lid, Colonial Flannel 10_d, D W White Twill Sheeting 10£n\ U B Tabling Is, Taped Lace Curtains Is 9d to 13s Sd a pair, ab the Ready Money Shop f mRY the Ready Money Shop, Tancred X Street, opposite Arcado. for Rook Bobbom Value iv Drapery and Clothing. All Good, marked In plain figures—Edwabd Qikbabb WANTED KNOWN—E Gibbakd baa returned to his Premises, Tancred Streeb, opposite Arcade, and is offering up to date value in General Drapery, Mens and Boya Clothing, etc. * The nimble sixpenoe is better than bhe slow shilling,' h and we mean bo sell aba small profit, trusting , bo quiok returns and a emal)|turaover for tbe success of our Business Rf\ DOZEN Cups and Saucers to be O\J cleared out at 2s lid per dozen, Is 6d per half dczan, Brown Teapots from 9d each, Japanese Teapots 7d each, Special Line Chinese Teapots at 9d eaoh, Pheasant) Plates from 3s per dozen. Jam Dishes (20 patterns bo choose from) 4d eaoh, ab Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores T~ HEY SAY that~Mellor's Zsalandta Boob Store is giving better value In • Footwear than ever. Do you think ib is true ? It's a facb sir ! I jusb bought this pair of shooters ab Mellor's, and bhey 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's Zealandia Boot Store for them. Ho has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prioes are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly buy my next from Mellor. By the way: You might give v me his addreßS % Oh ! Everybody knows r thab Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store is in $ Tancred Street, Aehburton. 1 ANTED KNOWN-Thab Mitchell) , & Turner are Sola Agents for the [ I W.B. Straighb Form Corset, whioh is now I in such great favour and demand. All the j k numerous styles and Shapes all on view !» I the Fljcm's Showroom •?



HENRY STEPHENSON SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, April 12th, 1902 a Really Good Milking COWS & in full profit and to calf. No Reserve HENRY STEPHENSON, A 113 Auctioneer SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, 12th APBIL, 1902. iA Small Purebred Berkshire Pigs Af\ by a School of Agrioulbure Boar from Lin coln College, No Reserve 4 114 HENRY STEPHENSON , SPECIAL ENTRY TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & Effaobe, eto. eto; also 1 Celebrated Pierce Tandem Bicyole, jusb new, combination •bearing, for lady and gent or two gents; _ Plate Camera (Lancaster's instanto), ienß, dark slides, stands, eto; Sundries, eto. 4 119 HENRY STEPHENSON !B.l—. _■ ""-Jig THB N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED., AUCTION SALES ON OUR WEST STREET PREMISES SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 190? At 11 a.m. CLIMBING SALE ON account of Mrs F. A Amos, who has leaeed the whole of her Farm, we shall offer for absolute sale- Bay GELDING Prince, 4 years Blaok GELDING Darkie, 3 years B«y GELDING Bob, aged Chestnut MARE Jess, 8 years The above are broken to every kind of farm work, and are thoroughly quiet Alio,— I Reid and Gray Double Furrow Plough 1 Set Five Leaf Tine Harrows, 1 Reid an Gray Drill, 1 Porbable.Wbare, 2 Bunks (new) Harness, Block and Tackle, Trees, Covers, j Empty Sacks, Sundries, etc* 4 43 I L4ND LAND. WATERTON. IMMEDIATELY after above CLEARING SALE, we shall offer, aocount Exeou torsLabe Mr W Houston, bhab oompaobFarm ' situated ab Waberton, and comprising, 1 258 ACRES, ; divided into 9 Paddocks, well wabered, and ' oo whioh is situated a comfortable House of : 6 rooms with every convenience ' Only 40 Aores were cropped lasb year. . and the whole farm is sown down with good grass and clover ' Further particulars may be obtained from bhe undersigned Terms and conditions at Sale 03 F GIBSON, Manager, j 4 49 HIA LLOYD, Auctioneer. i .___ a ' Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for Building House J ab Chertsey. Plans and Specifionttone i ab my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, I 18.h April, ab" noon. The lowest or any ] Tender nob necessarily accepted. 4118 R BIRD, Architect ] Public Nottces RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. ' HAVING secured the lease of Railway ; Refreshment Rooms, I shall be g'.aci to sco all old friends. WINES, SPIRITS, and ALES of bhe Besb Quality only kepo in stock. 4 73 J. DINEEN. CO ['TAG IS and Section, containing _ Acre, ' fronting Charles Street, AUenlon, Good Cooking Range. Apply to J. HOLBOROUGH, Allenton GOOD NEWS WE ARE now showing a Superior Assortment of everything ! NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATE; AH the Latest Styles and Fashion in JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & PURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY."^ Under New Managemenb, Dress Goods, Silks, 'Velveteens, and Blouse Fiannellettes In Newesb Shades and Patterns. Anticipating a "rough" winter we have complebed purchases of Heavy Sbocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &o Which we have marked ab prices which ib will be to your advaktao c to see before going elsewhere, as the * CORNER' vAitrß is wwll known. Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing, made bo order—a specialty—we no well in this Department, and guarantee fix, style, and cur. We have a bewildering variety of Men's Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest in Ashburton. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD « THE CORNER." EAST & TANCRED STREETS _. .., , ..—_—— McDOUGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYB all Inseob Parasites on Animals Greably stimulates the growth of WOOL* Improves tbe quantity and quality of the fleece Completely cures Scab Cannot poison or injure the Sheep Heals and soothes all Wounds and Sores Has 40 years experience behind ib Can he obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drums from D. THOMAS, 3 156 Ashburton WANTED.— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hobel Servants, to apply to 3, McDonald, Manchester Sbreeb, Chrlst ohuroh. All orders promptly attended bo. Miss Cokwat supplies female servants. 2102 PATTY Pan baking powder contains ft patty pan »t aaoh end of tin.



BUSINESS VOTTORB ■FLETCHER BROS' NEXT TEA COMPETITION GLOBES ON AUGUST 81st, 190^ EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL RECEVIE A PRIM FIRST PRIZE-The one who sends iia the l_r C esfc number of Coupons hat tilt option of taking a Handsome 8 Day Clock and Bronze or Hand! Painted DhuS S^^S^^^ CbßjiJedeold Watoh *«*>» § —teed to THIRD FRIZE- Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Piece? Also Numerous Other Prizes Countess Tea Is 6<L Duchess Tea Is lOd. Smpress Tea 2-, Prlnoees Tea 2f U S'a^TST B l 9 10d A °°UPOa eHclosed ia ever 7 Pack« 6 «Si LAMPS, LAMPWARE. ETC. For Our Winter's Trade, from the Is Hand Lamp to the Haudsotra Drawing Room v Lamp at 65a mStW^ HANGING LAMPS ROCHESTER • ligfelsSl^ No 0 »iz9, 7s 61 TABLE LAMPj ißlr Nickel Pis red, No 0 4BESS--isß&k ■_ sz. 8a 9.1, No 1 __§F*3RW! No 2 „ 14s 8i 8s 6d, No 2 lis «*«r -ss» a H£.'2g,» Esmi*>™ TaMe lamps Shades Is, lsi6d, & ■- L ,„. „ our Chimney* art 23 61 ftxtra Chimney-, for above 10d onhe very best ,* quality DRAWING ROOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL L_.M«>f. From 353 From 19b 6d * 3d, 2s, 2. 9J, & 2«'lid __ each Hiind Lamps, as abova la HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS |||| ]i?!!2|l^i Jg *M Exactly as shown, complete, 17s 6d eaoh /JfPJlnfV li-_^l%Lli 1.2 Oihera 25-j to 29a eaoh *^w/v_V_T 9^l v) '~> * ° BUHNERS ft WICKS -We hold Large Try One of Our Patent Kerosene Pumps, .Sb oka °? Baraers to fib moat styles of _ry uae vi u«c „ " " „„ „ n a ftnnnT J M L»mpß, so if your Burner ia out of order, It if you wish bel save money- and annoyanoa wjU l £ t a pew „wt Highesb Seat Kerosene 4s 6d tin, 9t case * l prifl| , 8 rau « a from 9d W(jh Finest Dane Sugar-—7olb bags 14s 6d, 561b bags 12s, 40!b bags 8s 9d, per ton £23. High9Bt Test K>rosene, Water White, 4s 6d per tin, 9s por cage, Flemington Ffvcory Oheese 6d por !h, Finest Akaroa Factory Oheeee 7d lb, Loaf Oheese s^(l, by Ob.ese of 12 to 16.ba. < 5 Tons Rock Salt to be cleared at 4i per cwt. 5 Tons Oastle Brand just srrlved 4a 3d per cwt. New Seeded Raisins, lib packet .. 0 7 New Sulbanas per lb  ..0 7 New Valencia Radius, „ .. 05£ Finest New, Currants .. ..0 5 Rice, Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, New Currants .. .. ..O Split Peas per lb .. ..0 2 251b Oatmeal bag ..  ..3 CANDLES* SOAP.' Prioe's National Sperm par lb ..0 7 ißi.ksbone per bar 104, porbcx .. 11 6 By the Bos „ ..0 6|. Lsnndrine „9d & lOd, „ .. U 6 I Parafin Wax, plain or fluted .. 0 6>- Almond Soented 9c5, „ .. U O By bbc Box .. .. .. 0 6-| Exral&tor „ Bd, „ .. 10 0 Eleotrio Sperm per lb .. .. 05£ '^ailenge „ 7J, „ ..9 6 By the Box „ .. .. 0 '£ Df>meslic „ 6d,  ..8 6 Bedroom or Piauo Gand.eßper lb .. 010 3 < :mwn ,„ <Hi. » ..7 0 Price's Carriage Candles „  010 Vie <ny „ U, „ .. 13 9 I.X.L. Soap : 4d,  ..11 And Hundreds of other Line -s> ;umero«a to mention in this issue; FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST SSREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH SXBBED, I OHRIBTOHURQH.