THE Colliery Disaster

Rescue Under Difficulties

Crowds Round the Pit

Recovery of Twenty-eight Bodie s

Sydney, August 1 The rescue work is pushing forward with great difficulty, owing to the discription of the workings and foul air.

Crowds of relatives were round the pit all night, and there were heartrending scenes.

News is filtering through very slowly. The reported recovery of sixty bodies requires official confirmation.

Twenty-eight bodies have been recovered, and forty additional were seen in the workings. The hope of any of those entombed being rescued alive is considered very faint.

Gloomy Reports

Business Suspended

Eager Volunteers

Heroic Miners

Forty Bodies Found

The Late Major McCabe

A Gallant Officer

The latest reports from Kembla are of a gloomy character, and there are grave fears for believing that the majority, if not the whole of the entombed men will have to be added to the list of victims. Many miners still cling to the hope that those in the higher and more distant workings may still be alive, but more scientific authorities, judging from the tremendous force of the explosion, as displayed at the mouth of the mine and the workings so far as explored, and the large quantities of foul air met with during the rescue operations, consider this view untenable. Work in all the district mines, and busi ness in many townships is suspended and miners are flocking in since the first news of the disaster was received, and are offer ing there services for rescue work. Even for the most dangerous undertaking there is a super abundance of volunteers, and the i spirit of self sacrifice is markedly prevalent. Hundreds are not only willing, but oven anxious to face death, faint as the chance now seems to be or the hope of succouring their fellow workers. Rescue operations were continued for the greater part of the night, and were resumed early this morn ing. ■ As one relay of searchers came out of the mine exhausted, not seldom numbers being overcome by poisonous gases» another immediately started in. All night long big fires were kept burn ing round the pit, where groups of wailing women, children, and a great crowd of miners and townspeople gathered.

Work has been continued throughout the day. During the night two bodies, one identi fied as that of a miner named Morris, were recovered.

Hope was raised when a horse and pony were discovered and brought out alive, but was soon dashed again when resarve parties pushing on operations along the main road came across forty dead bodies scattered at intervals on the road, who apparently had been overtaken by poisonous fumes when fleeing from the mouth of the pit, and sank down on the spot. These bodies for the time being were not removed, and the search for the possible living is being pushed on. Major McCabe was one of the first to enter the mine, and was twice driven back by foul air. He heroically persisted in entering again, only to die. He was instru mental in saving several lives. Up to two o'clock thirty-eight bodies had been brought out, and the list was hourly increasing. This leaves fifty to sixty un accounted for. The following additional have been identified: — Thomas Aitken, Fred Smith, a boy named Ned Egan, Walter Morris, James Purcell, Jno. Purcell, Harry Morrison, Willie Nixon, and William Foret.

Those la3t recovered are terribly dis figured, showing that they must have been near the site cf the explosion and fire. The hope of rescuing any alive has been practically abandoned. The Government has sent £500 to relieve the immediate wants of the relatives and further aid will be given as required.

Melbourne, August 1

The acting Governor-General states that the Governor has wired condolences. The Federal and State Houses passed resolu tions of sympathy.

Inadequate Organisation.

Over-Working Volunteers.

Sydney, August 1 There is little fresh news from the scene of the disaster. The organisation for coping with the condition of affairs is generally speaking somewhat inadequate, and it is a matter of difficulty to secure precise infor mation as to what is being done. Many willing volunteers have been literally worked to a standstill, when a little fore thought would have made their lot easier. Men worked for hours on a stretch without any effort being made to provide them with necessary sustenance. Boy Victims, Among the victims are a number of boys who only recently left school.

Measures for Relieving Distress. Large Funds Available.

Active measures are beiug taken to relieve the widows and children. The "Daily Telegraph" opened a fund, heading it with .£SOO. Under the Mining Eelief Act there is at once available £ 43,000. In addition there is a credit o£ £15,000 from the Bulli accident fund, the beneficiaries of which are now very few. The Premier pointed out to the Mayor the existence of these amounts, which did not discountenance the desire of anyone to render financial aid. There was no present need, he said, for a special fund.

To-day's News.

Gallant Attempts at Rescue.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,

Received August 2, 9.52 a.m. Sydney, Aug. 2, There is no doubt that every man who remained in the mine after the search par ties discontinued the work yesterday ia dead. The rescue parties found brattices, by which good ventilation was secured, destroyed by the force of the explosion. McCabe and McMurray were overtaken by the deadly gas.. Two miners, Casiley and Crawford, made gallant attempts at rescue, but being affected themselves were reluc tantly compelled to leave them, and only by superhuman efforts saved themselves.

Collecting the Dead.

Pathetic Scenes

The Number of Casualties Not Known.

6food Work by the Igne Deputy

Received Aug 2, 10.49 a.,ni. After the air in the mine purified, the work of collecting the dead began. There ■were many pathetic scenes as the corpses were borne out. Even yet it is impossible to say how many perished, as the papers which would solve the problem were de- Btroyed in the mine by the explosion. The mine deputy, working near where the presumed explosion occurred, managed to escape and take with him nearly seventy me», all of whom had a trying time in get tjing out. He declares that he could have«

got another twenty out, but they decided to go their own way.

Messages of Sympathy.

A Curious Incident., Seventy Nine Bodies Recovered. Eeceived Aug. 2, 11.7 p.m. Messages of sympathy are pouring in from all quarters, including one from Sir Joseph Ward. While tho Arbitration Court was sitting at Wooilongong, the manager of (lie Mount Keinbla mine was in the act of stilting to the Court that Mount Kembla was m his opinion the safest mine in the world when the news of the explosion came. Seventy-nine bodies have already been got out of the mine. NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY. Wellington, August 1. In the House of Representatives this afternoon, Sir Joseph Ward stated that he had sent a message to the Premier of New , South Wales, expressing the sympathy ot the colony with those affected by the col [ liery disaster.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Eeceived August 2, 9.3 a.m. New Battleships. London, Aug. 1 The Admiralty has named the new battle ship " New Zealand." Probably another will be called " Maori." Licensing Bookmakers. A private Bill, licensing bookmakers) will shortly be introduced in Parliament. The Rangatira. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company estimate the damage to the Eangatira at £20,000. Argentine Cattle It is believed that the restriction placed on Argentine cattle shipped to Great Bri tain, will be removed. The British Parliament. It is expected that the autumn session will open on October 16th. ,The King's Health. The " British Medical Journal" says that the wound has reduced by very small pro portions. Apart from accidents, there is no cause to fear that he will be unable to perform the Coronation safely. The King attended an entertainment given by the yachts' minstrel troupe on the upper deck last night, He started his cruise eastward to-day. An Officer Killed. Cairo, August 1. Colonel M. Forestier Walker, Assistant- Adjutant-General of the Egyptian Forces, was killed on the railway line at Helnan Baths, fourteen miles from Cairo. The accident occurred late at night. Colonel Forestier Walker was trying a short cut to the station along the line when a train overtook him.

Cricket.

AUSTRALIANS v. SUSSEX COUNTY.

(Beoeived August 2, 9.50 a.m.) London, Aug. 1

The match was resumed in dull weather, with the wicket hard. Noble and Armstrong continued the batting, and thoroughly mastered the bowling, which was never loose. In fielding, Sussex, too, was good. The batsmen brought the total to the highest for the hour, and then Noble, who stepped out to Killick, was stumped, after a magnificent innings of 284, during which he only gave one difficult chance, when at 91. The total was then 58U for six wickets, and the innings was declared closed, Arm strong being not out with 172.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington August 2 A recently married woman namod Mar garet Patterson, aged 24, died suddenly yesterday. ToiAßtr, August 2 The local branch of the Teachers' Insti tute, at a special meeting this morning, unanimously passed a resolution in favor of the Teacher's Superannuation Bill, and the Secretary was instructed to urge the local M. H. E's to use their best endeavours to get the Bill passed into law. Dunedin, August 2

The " Star " subscription to help the Otago University finances is over £75). This earns the Government subsidy of .£ISOO.

Shocking Railway Acci dent.

A MAN CUT TO PIECES,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin Aug. 2 John Ross, of Deep Stream, was run otot by a train at Owhiro, near Mosgiel, last night, and was cut to pieces. He was walking along the line at the time.

The Eighth Contingent.

AEEIVAL AT CHEISTCRUECH.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. Christchurch, August 2

The Mararoa with 215 Ofcago and Canter bury members of the Eighth Contingent, arrived at Lyttelton this morning, Captain Fooks in charge. The men landed in Lyttelton without any official welcome, but were met by the Mayor and several council lors, with Colonel Webb, and were briefly welcomed at the Christchurch station. About 60 men went south by the express this morning. From an interview it appears thab about 60 men from the whole brigade are remaining permanently in South Africa, and others are intending to re turn.

VALEDICTORY.

On Thursday evening, a social to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Simpson, who have been for seven years resident in the Dro more district, was held in the school. There wa? a very large gathering, 'f ho first part of the proceedings took the form of a pre sentation to the guests of the evening. Mr A. C. Maxwell, who had been voted to the chair, spoke in eulogistic terms of the re spect and esteem in which Mr and Mrs Simpson were held in the district. Mr Simpson had been the only kind of station master the EaiLway Department had allowed Dromore, and they had all found him most courteous and obliging. As ganger, he had been constantly at his post. Mrs Simpson had acted as postmistress, and had fulfilled her duties in a manner satisfactory to all. Mr Maxwell concluded by wishing Mr and Mrs Simpson happiness and prosperity in their new home. Mr Allen on behalf of the residents of Dromore then presented Mr Simpson with a handsome meerschaum pipe, and Mrs Sampson with a travelling rug. Mr Simpson, on behalf of Mra Simpson and himself, thanked the people of Dromore for their handsome presents, A dance, for which Mr Syme kindly supplied the music, followed the presentation.]

Road Race.

Much interest was evinced to-day in the Timaru-Cbristohurch road race, a large number of spectators congregating near the Somerset- corner at noon, by which time it was expeutud the men would pass through. At 12.25 lour of the men hove in sight. There were—A. Balaton, A. Calder, !J. ami E. Arnst. The men arrived in thfi order named, and dismounted, looking little distressed after their long -journey. After a stoppage of ten minutes for lunch, which was provided by Mr Lane in the unfinished portion of tho Somerset Hotel building, the four men left together. At 1.2 p.m Holland and Ritchie arrived, nearly half an hour after the others, leaving at i.'^O. Gk Standring reached here at 1.46, and E. Scrimshaw at 2.7., both of whom decided to continue the journey by raii, seeing pursuit was hopeless. The results will be posted at Mr E. D. Johnston's City Cycle Works, Burnett street, this evening. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Timaeu, August 2 Nine contestants for the road race, Timaru to Christchurch, were sent on their journey from here at 9a. m. The two Connells and Schwiegershausen did not start. Leaving Timaru Ealson cut out the pace. There was a thick fog, but no rain.

Mining.

DUNBDIN, August 1 Dredging returns —First Chance 108ozs, Hartley and Eiley 89ozs, Teviot 69ozs 4dwt 12grs, Central Electric 53oza 15dwt 15grs f Waimuinu 40ozs l7dwt, Enterprise 38ozs 12dwt 12grs, Alpine Consols 3(iozs 18dwt 18grs, Ettrick 36ozs 6dwt, Central Charl ton 30ozs 13dwt, Waiinumu Central 29ozs 3dwt, Molyneux Kohi-nopr 28ozs lodwt 18grs, Alexandra Eureka 23ozs, Waimumu Extended 20ozs 9dwt, Enterprise I 16ozs 17dwt 9grs, Inchdale 16ozs ledwt, Charlton Valley 13ozs sdwt, Endeavour llozs, Spec Gully 7ozs 7dwt Inch Valley 6ozs 17dwt, Point dOr sozs. Dunedtn, Aug. 2 To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 13s 6d; Bendigo 9s 9d; Electric 37s 6d; First Chance 19s 6d ; Great Woodstock 4a; Wai znumu Central 7s. Returns — Golden Eiver 230z lOdwt ; Three Mile Greenstone 430z; Great Wood stock 18oz 19dwt; Mystery Flat 15oz 16dwt 12grs; Golden Gravel 2fioz 15dwt; Globe IGoz sdwt; Charlton Creek 17oz ; Pactolus Soz 26dwt lOgrs ; Leviathan 16oz 6; Erick son's Keward Jiooz 12dwt; Gabriel 2loz 3dwti Tuapeka 13oz I9dwt; Voltaic 38oz 13dwt; Undaunted Sluicing 104oz 6dwt 18grs for the month ; Garibaldi 230z; Rise and Shine llloz ldwt.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN :■■ SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1902



Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court,, Holden at Ash* burton. i "T^TO TI C E is hereby given that Hat J3i Smith, of Ashburton, Stookdealer, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of August, 1902, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. August Ist, 1902. 8 11 St. Stephen's Church- IT HAS been decided by the Ladies' Guild and Church-workers to hold a BAZAAE and SALE OF WORK early in DECEMBEB. I shall be , pleased to receive promises for such of anything saleable in the shape of Fancy Work, Farm Produce, Fruit, etc



(Signed) MAEY TREVOR, 8 17 President Ladies' Guild. N^LICENSEr ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TO-MORROW NIGHT, SUNDAY, 3rd AUGUST. TT>UBLIC Meeting to be addressed by MISS FLORENCE BALGARNIE 8 12 To commence at 8.15. Collection. WATERTON HALL, TUESDAY, sth August, 1902 11/riSS FLORENCE jBALGAENIE Will address a Public Meeting. To commence at 7.30 p.m. Collection. B_l3 FOR SALE.



A BOUT 50 Cords of Firewood, dry Blue Gum. Also 1200 9ft Bails. In lots to suit purchasers. 8 15 E. B. COWARD, Chatmoss. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE.



I EDWARD BATES, of Mount Somers, 9 being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Mount Somers, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the 4th day of September, 1902, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to William John Alfred Clat, my appointee. Dated the 16fch day of July, 1902. EDWAED BATES. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 8 2 ASHBUETON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYAEDS COMPANY, Ltd. |^|N and after TUESDAY Next, sth inst., the Sale of Store Cattle will start at 10 a.m., to be followed by Sale of Fat Cattle, and the Sale of Fat Sheep will commence 8 7.' BY OEDEE. ST! STEPHEN'S CHUECH. THE'Eev. E. A. Scott, of St. Saviour's Sydenham, will preach in the above Church Morning and Evening on SUNDAY, August 3rd, and at Fairton at 3 m the afternoon. Celebration at 8.30 a.m. 1 292



Coronation Celebration Returned Troopers * ALL Returned Troopers from South Africa ate specially invited to take part in the Coronation Procession on Aug. 9th, and are requested to send in their names to Mr P. H. Cox, of the Bank of Aub-, tralasia, and all persona who are -willing to lend horses, with saddles and bridles, for mounting the Returned Troopers in the Procession, are desired to communicate with Mr Cox, or Mr T. F. Gibson, of the Farmera'Co-Op. H . H , FO OKS, 7 285 Bon, Sec.



Mr Jarrefet, an Englishman, driving a Panhard car, won a motor race in Bel gium, covering 321 miles in 5 hours 53 minutes. j i Smoke New Venus '



Darid Thomas. 5 TINWALD YARDS ( TUESDAY, August 12, 1902. 100 Head Good Store Cattle. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from J. Studholme, Esq., Junr., of Coldstream, to to sell by Auction on the above date,— 46 3'year"ol<J STEEES 26 3"year"old HEIFERS ~JTt 2£-year-oIr7STIERS. All grand sorts in good condition. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 8 24 ABhburton. ARCADE HORRE_ pATR FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entrieß. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. Friedlander bros. Ltd. Trust Money To Lend. "TTTE have sums ranging from JJ2OO to i i>sooo to lend, on approved security at 4| and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. SUNBEAM~TEA^ ~ j 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 1 flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver- j tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. i i Friedlander Bros, Ltd SEED OATS. TTTE have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application, Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1902 To Farmers and Others* SHEEP COUNTRY. SHEEP FARM. Important Sal* of 9175 ACEES 2175 Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. MR DAVID THOMAS will offer fox- Sale by Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of T. Bullock, Agent for John Studholme, jnr., Esq., about 1794 Acres, being Rural Sections 32363, 32,426,32,427, 32,617, 32,518, 32,751, and others. If this is not sold as a whole it can be divided into three ~ allotments, varying in area from about 386 acr«s to 706 acres. Also, 380 Acres, being Rural Sections 33095 and 33269, Coldatream Survey District, fenced, etc, 1 " ' " I Further particulars furnished on application. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOOK. \ 8 8 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ~ FOR SALE, Small Storekeeping Business, together - with Freehold Land, etc., /CONVENIENTLY situated at Corner of \j East Belt and Wakanui Road, on account of Messrs W. Huston and Son, viz — Lots 62 and 63, containing 1 rood 38 perches, on which is erected a General Store, with Butchers Shop adjoining, and at the baok room with concrete floor and other storeroom, etc. There is also a Cottage of 4 rooms, ark scullery at back, surrounded by garden and a number of fruit trees, etc., also stable, loose box, chaff house and other buildings erected on the property, fenced with macro carpa fences. Inspection invited Further particulars as regards terms, etc, furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. ' VAL¥ABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES AUenton District. Good healthy locality. 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. Also, — 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen lactory, being Lots 7 and 8, each contain ing |-acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK,



! Wanted. I T7|7" ANTEr) — A Junior Assistant for I t V Mercery Department.—Craigheat> [ and Berrtman. 8 14 WANTED at on^e-A Good General Servant. "Wages, 10s per week. j Apply Miss Shuet, Moore street. 321 WANTED Known By anew procest' Horse Shoes put on at the Bon j Accord Carriage* Works will be hardened and made as durable as steel, 8 19 WANTED To Sell—Purebred Silver Wyandotti Cockerels, 3s 6deach.— W. H. Shillito, Maronan Koad, Tinwaid. 8 26 | f^HIMNEY ON FIRE. — ~Why notTget j v_> J. Stack to do your Chimneys. I Orders left care Kerr Bros.—-Trees for | sale. 8 18 MR W. Le COUTEUR'S subject To morrow evening i D.V.) " The Great White Throne." Arcade Chambers, 6.30. All invited. 8 20 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow. The Rev Mr Hales, of Lincoln, will (D.V.) preach both morning and evening. 822 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, Ashbnr . ton.—Morning, Mr J. Field, of Christ church ; Evening, Rev R. Raine. Subject— | " The Soiler of the Nation." Newlands at 11—Rev Raine. 8 23 BARING Square Church. — Preacher To-morrow, Rev Thos. Fee. Memo rial Service in the evening for the late Mrs J. W. Baker. Special Music by the Choir. 8 25 €6 A LL That was Left of Them." J\. The last six copies from 1050 of the Euterpe Waltz, composed by Mr Llewellyn Owen, to be had at Ho rack A. Gates, Music Warehouse. 8 16 SINGLE Man, 30, reference, wishes en gagement as Shepherd or otherwise. —Ben Lorn, care of Mr Thomas Penal, Willowby. 7 296 REMOVED to temporary premises in Havelock Street, opposite Stephen son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old j Hans. —J. H. Jewitt. WANTED for Clients-Small Farm; from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles I of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 j acres near Ashburton. W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent. GIVING UP BUSINESS. GREAT Clearing Sale, commencing Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,—Miss E. Baknes, corner Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYER. WIRE Netting ! Wire Netting ! Just landing ex' Mamari * Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, l^d; lift, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, cemtre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. KEPtR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends thut their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s (id a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerb Bros. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s Gd; finest Snowdrop sugar 2alb, 70lb bag I4sCd; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5 J-d; prunes 8d lb ; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d ; apri oots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. - John ©rr and Co /CORONATION Medals Cd, Coronation vy Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now Gd each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H. Wil liama, East Street. ft TTENTION is respectfully directed to "> H. C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings in the pound allowed off every purchase from the small sum of fivepence worth. PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the goods to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bar rett's, and just now the Special Discouut is worth consideration. DRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are a big necessary item. It is therefore important to get the best value for your money. Customers at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the Special Discount is an extra attraction. WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Haedlet Bros. WANTED— Clearance of Lamps before Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hardlet Bros. WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hardlet Bros. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hardley Bros. WANTED Known — Largest Stock Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Hardlet Bros. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your G tins to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HABDLEY BROS, BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3£d per lb or 32s 6d percwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per ewt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Flxtcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans 1b lOd lb; Fry's cocoa 4|d per packet.— John Orr and Co. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in ! warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we can do them very light in any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Turner g i _j^£jj|'i;LlL-Jl!^!!!l!;J!!!! >''-' l'!'' lL' l! l'J^jl Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. T OANS GRANTED FROM ■£25 and upwards at current rates. Fall particulars on application. Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month—9.3o a.m. till 4 p.m; and 7 till 9 p.m., ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. Smoke New Venus



I Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS COEONATION CELEBRATIONS, 9th August, 1902, HOLIDAY excursion tickets at 2d per mile first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mile- I age counted one way only, will be issued I from any station to any station on the Huruni-Bluff section from 7tli August to 9th August, available for retnrn till 27th August. 'grand national steeplechase meeting at ciiristckurch, 12tb, 14th, and 16th .August, 1902. Holiday excursion tickets at 2d per mile, first class, 1 d per mile, second class, mini mum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Christchurch from Dunedin-Culverden and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, from 11th August to 16th August, and from Ashburton, Waikari, and intermediate stations, including stations on branches between those points, for morn ing trains on 16th August, available for return till 20th August. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every instance, but may be broken at any station at which the train is timed to stop, after travelling 25 miles from the original start ing station. 8 10 BY ORDER. •?■'!■'■!;■!»■''■»■■■■■■— miiuiMii.l l i.«, Mßl n«^ aaamt PUBLIC NOTICES. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. m .; New Issue of Shares. A PPLICATIONS FOR SHARES to be sent to Head Office on or before Noon of Friday, 12th September. The Allotment will be made on the following day. ROBT. HARDIE, 7 267 General Manager. N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY* Ltd. TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividend and Bonus $ For the year ending 31st May, 1902, "TTTILL be payable at the Officei of the Association on and after THURSDAY, July 31st, 1902. . ROBT. HARDIE, 7 2GB General Manager. SCHOOL BOOKS and Requisites for all Standards; Ping Pong from Is 6d to 16s Gd; Bats, Is 5 splendid line of Balls, 3d each. Maltese Cross Coronation Medals beat all.other lines. Chinese Lanterns from 4d each ; Flags; Rolled Gold Brooches, Chains, Bangles, Studs, etc. New Books.— 11. M. Jones. REMOVAL NOTICE""" AS a consequence of the splendid sup port already accorded us by the Ash burton public during our term in business (for which we tender our sincerest thanks) we have decided to remove to a central position, and henceforth will carry on in premises next to Mellor's, Bootmaker, Tan cred Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. 4 THE SALE OF SALES,' —Now in Full Swing.— TTTE are offering during this Sale— 5 pieces fancy Dreßs Tweeds, : : Worth 2s 6d now Is Black Serges Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 9d, 3s 6d ; very special. 50 inch Fey Melton Cloths reduced to Is lid, corded Velveteens in fawn and brown Is per yard. Fur Necklets are being cleared at Half Price —is, is nd, 2s 6d, 2s 1 id, 3s 1 id 36 inch Tucked Cambrics for Pinafores, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d per yard. Cream, pink, and white Flannelettes 3s lid dozen, 36in dark Flannelette Skirting reduced to 9£d, 72ingrey Twill Sheeting reduced to 9id yard, 72in white Twill Sheeting reduced to Is yard, 31 inch grey Calico now 2s lid a dozen, Floral Cretonnes, lovely patterns, reduced to 4|d, 6d, 7d a yard; fanoy Blow ing Flannelettes, usual price Is to Is 3d, now at Bsd; ladies' fur top lined Kid Gloves now 2s lid, fancy striped Silks now all Is 6d yard. _ . Special Discount off Carpets, Linoleums, and Floorcloths. Ladies' and Childrens'Trimmed Millinery and also Ladies' Underclothing now marked at prices that will astonish you. Speoial line Ladies' Corsets Is lid; 10 pieces wide fancy Ribbons, all colours, at 3d per yard. Great clearing lot of Fancy Braids, Beaver and Lambskin Trimmings, Lace Collarettes, the newest, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 3s 6d. Hair Frames at Is 3d. White Muslin Aprons, nicely trimmed, Is 6d, Is9d, la lid, 2s 6d to 4s 6d. Stacks of Remnants to be cleared out under cost prices. 1 " BARGAINS," Bargains lor all. Northcote \ Hefford East and Tancred Streets HAVE you triad the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. I * MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- a-Main, Germany Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mbs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. 728 "VfEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege ±\ table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Flower Seeds Id per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Niinmoand Blair's Standard Seed,



f ___ JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN (M AID CO. f^K^f^S THOUSAND V^F X^J WAVEBLEY'S Are Now in Use ss^~?"f2*lL ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS, jffiSQ /yffi^^ Auckland to the Bluff. %^ )j During the|last three years we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 10s Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course' be arranged "RK A"R TTV • M T7STn We are not offerin^old XJXJjOLJAj All . iTXXIIU Seasons Models, but the Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverlev Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO NOT ITORGrET T3ns omm only remains o *ea 91^ TWO WEEKS. Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase, CYCLE SUNDRIES : '^J* REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable ramtow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OF WATER VALVE KEQUIRED. JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow WilELook After Itself. ■v ■ _^^ ____ 8 I IMC Pli E at S the WOrci w*"ch expresses it. Every part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. JE* While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get one now, you will have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more foe it. '  ; ;-:;,' Gome and let us show it to you It will pay you to look at it r It is the Simplest and Best Gas Lamp ever shewn, ASHBTTRTON