Interesting Sheep Case.

At the Magiitrate's Ccurt, Ohustehu.oh, on Monday, Mr S. Beethair, g.M , heard an Interesting case in which John C. N, Grigg and James Cow sued William Parsons aud Frank Rlckman for the sum cf £67 10 . Mr Oresswell appeared for the |>biiitiff and Mr Jojnb for the defendants. In opening bhe case Mr Cresswell explained thatia February last Mr Grigg bought about 1600 and 1700 aheep ab the Oulverden sheep oales, and arranged with Rickinso to drive them to Longbeac.% Cow bought about 950 ■beep and arranged with Gni_g thab Par.ons and Riekman should box the lob and ('r'vo .hens south together. Then bhe defendants arranged, without the kuowledgo r.f their employers, to include ia the mob another thousand sheep belonging to one Broughton. Later on bhe plaintiffs found out th»t the boxing of Broughton's mob with thoire had oooumd, and they then took action for damages. J tunes Cow, a sheep-dealer, residing at Tinwald, stated bhab he had arranged wi<h tho defendants for tbe driving ot the 1700 oheeiMrom Oulverden' His sheep were eotd ib 'Methven a. a profit) of 6d a head - a smaller profit) than he had expected. He elatmed damages to his sheep ab tho rate of 64 a head on ncoatmb of the extra knocking aboub taoh sheep would geb when travelling ] with a larger mob, an. in the drafting at Hemebush. In the case of a large mob going along the road, the stronger sheep would go to the fronb and would get the besb feed. Broughton'* sheep were two-tooth ewes and the otihers were all fall mouthed, so Brough tea's sheep, being naturally the stronger, would gat the pfok of the feed. The sheep ab bhe end of the mob would have rather an unhappy time. Sine drafting would do them harm, and Wj»s unnecessary, Io yarding their sheep every night there would be more trouble with the large mob than the small one. If Broughton had a.kad that the sheep might'travel together he would h.va refused to allow it, He would not have been anxious to take 61 a head for allowing the box ng of the sheep ■ ■ John C N Origg, tha owner of the larger mob of sheep, gave reasons for bis olaim vary similar to those of the last witnes.. He sail that a big mob would be harder to yard every night than a smaller one, and bhe big mob could nob spread and * draw ' on the road, Whea the mob was yarded and drafted ab Homebash, valuable time aod feed wonld be lost, but he had nob counted much on this. As a gr. iler, he thoughb that the damage done to his sheep was aboub 4d % headi It-would bake them two weeks to recover from the journey, and their feed might ba pub at 2d a week. If only the original mob had come down Shere would have been no need for a spell in hospital Witness thoughb thab Cow's claim for 64 a head Was perfectly fair, as ehsep were go n;* up io prioe all the time; John Henry Hal', aheep farmer, was eft.led bo give expert evidence as to the amount of damage likely to ba dooe/ He fiOUld not form aa opinion 0;i the value of the dealer's sheep, but, he was prepared to assess the damage dine to the grsztsrs sheep. He thought that this would be between 41 and 64 a head. Tbis he oa.c_ lated on the basis thab the sheep would probably bake aboub a fortnight to recover, and each week's krep would be worth 2d or 3d. Messrs Frederick Pyne an-* C B Galeae, auctioneers, Wm Phillips and Colin Btusrt save evidence in corroboration of the depreciation Id the value of sheep likely to result from defendant's aobiou This doled the oate lor bhe plaintiffs. For the defence Mr Joynb said that he would confine his evidenoa as mnoh as possible to the matter of damages. If there wet* any iamagas he muab contend thab they ware loSoitesimah His clients had had no right to box BroughtO-'a aheep with those of the plaintiff?, but they had dine so only Under greab pressure. They had engaged a third man for driving in ord.r lhafc the mob should be welt cand for. The questions were whether they drove carefully; whether the Bbet»p were knocked about) at Homtbmb; wad whether they were carefully treated on the; road. * WiUUui Persons, a drover, stated that he had been sight or nine years on the road. A little while ago ha a«.d his brother drove 8600 sheep for Cow and another from Amberley to Methven. Oa that occasion Cow would nob allow him to engage a third man, thinking lb unneoeseary. When tha sheep were driven from Cuiverden they were carefully treated, There w*a itlwavs a man in the ..a*, and he steadied th« sheep. Plaintiffs'sh< ep were lighter than Brigh ton's, and wou'd have travelled quicker ihan bhe latte-'s, bub they wera Kepi, back. Every care was taken of tin mob, and wheu paddocked at night they got good feed. From Cctlverdaa to the Ashloy, five days' journey* there "was practically no feed tn the road. There was a alight picking, which would be as good for 10,000 sheep as for 1000. The sheep did nob suff r on the road. Ab Homebush Yards they uere grafted very easily* When they reached Methven the sheep were In as good condition as whan they left Cfllverden. David Broome, Cjw's drover, took delivery of the ebsep at Methven, and remarked thab they were iv good condition. The Methven Yards were very bad for drafting, entailing a greab deal of running about on bhe parb of the sheep After thfy were drafted ab Methven, Cow's sheep were pub Into a small yard, where they suffered from want of food; On the follow- j ins day, when they were sold, their appear ance was nob so good. They were sold for ! very good prioes. Witness heard no word of oo_cplaiab aboub the e.cp until he received a summons early lv the present mouth. At Calverdeu, on March 6, Cow told witness tbab he was going to shew him up in Court, but he did nob explain why* Witness thoughb that Grigg's sheep were looking aa well when they arrived at JLoogbeacb ac when they left Culverdon. Io reply to Mr Cress well, witness admit' ted thai he had done wrong io boxing the sheep| bub ho did not think it necessary to nform plaintiffs of the occurrence. They were a day later than was expected in ar living ab their destination, bub this was beaauie they were old ewes. Witness thought that 3600 sheep would geb as good feed on the road as 2600, The drafblnp, if carefully done, would not be harmful bo fciia sheep. Witness had charged £9 ISs 61 for paddookloK the sheep. One sum of J5 ■■, for a night ab Homebash, was not paid by him. He had Charged 15s a day as wages, and had paid his own expenses. Evidence was also given by Frank Kick man, Henry Revell, RKinley. John Muifiibt, W Buss and Duncan M'Donaid, to the effect that boxing the sheep would nob be harmful. W F M Buckley, called by Mr Oresswel', sla'el'tbat he should n*b like bo have a_y . sheep boxed with his at less than 64 a head.' Hfitneas thoughb that SSGO aheep would have much less chance on th° ro_d than £600, and the drafting would be harmful, even If ft only rutted bhc.r tempers This closed the case HIS Worship, in giving judgment, said that he fouod oonsiderablo difficulty iv com ing to a satisfactory decision. Apart from any question ef harm to the sheep, the drovers should nob have boxed the plaintiff's sheep With others. The expert evidenoe had gone to show thab there wan a chance of the sheep being damaged. He thoughb that nominal damages should be awarded, an^ would therefore give judgment for the plaintiff, ab the rate of Id per hesd for the 2687 sheep. To this amount must be added tbe ISs whioh the defendants .received for paddooking ab Methven, and did nob disburse Judgment would bo for the plain tiffs for ill 18s lid with costs

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyrighb

London May 28

Oo_nn.an<!ant Lann.rm,when captured recently told an officer that &ir H Campbell-Bannerman's speeches had much encouraged the Boerc. We won dered the British allowed them.

The "Daily Express" state, that Lord Kitchener will shortly bo appoint ed Adjutant General at the War Office

Mr Bennett Burleigh cables that it is reported that « field cornet and two hundred men have surrendered at Frankfort.

Eighty one of Jack Hindon's com mando surrendered at Balmoral, While proceeding to the British lines Sieg kamp's commando stopped Hindon's men, seizing and breaking their rifles. Hindon's men were without ammuni tion, and so were heipioei.

THE QUESTION OF PEACE.

London, May 28

Steinacker's Horse captured four riders conveying: despatches from Europe to the Boer Generals. Two were shot, and their despatches secured.

The Boer prisoners at St Helena insist that peace has been proclaimed, and are packing, in readiness to return to South Africa,

The Standard e^js that even if a temporary hitch has occurred, there is no ground for anticipating an unfav ourable issue of t§® negotiations. Though the delegates have acquiesced in the annexation of the conquered Re publics, much remains to be adjasted in relation to the retention of arms for self-defence, the language question, and the rebuilding; of farms.

The Daily Mail says that several well known leaders at the Vereeniging Conference are irreconcilable, and ex tremely noisy, and it will ba necessary for the leading delegates to exercise pressure to ensure complete surrender.

In Parliamentary circles it is believed that the vital terms of peace have been settled, but th&t the Government are unwilliog to announce it until the definite conclusion of the negotiations,

The Times says ia is permissable to be more sanguine than a few days ago, though while a fairly strong minority continues desirous of war, it ia unlikely that those who favour peaco will throw up the sponge.

THE TENTH CONTINGENT

The Hon Hall Jones has received a cable from Durban stating thab tbe 'roopshlp Norfolk arrived there en tbe 26bh met, officers and men all well;

Wellington, May 28 The Acting Minister for Defence has received the following cablegram from Durban, dated May 27th :—

* Second Battalion Tenth arrived today all well; 21 oifioers, 481 moo, and 650 horses ; also 73 details for Eighth and Ninth.*

PRESENTATION

Last evening Mr T Wathew, Captain of the Ashburton Swimming Club, and Mi G Robinson, tho Hon Secretary, waited oa Mrs Effifl Willis, heud mistress of the Borough School, and on b?h»'f of the Committee, banded her a handsome si'ver teapot bsaring an inscription that it was io recognition of the great assistance she had given bo the Olub and bhe many kind services she had rendered ib. Miss Vivienne Willis Was also the recipient of an elegant silver mounted .cent bo tie. In nnkirg the presentation*, Mr Wathew (aid that the Committee felt that tbe support and encouragement Mrs Willie had always given to the Olub should b_ ncknov.ie.ge_ in xome way. She and Miss Willis had dose more than any other ladies in Aehburton to assist them in keeping the Club g Jog, and he assured Mrs aod Miss Willis thai the whole Committee gratefully .ecognised the help chat had been given bo them; Mrs Willis in acknowledging the compliment thab had been paid to herself and Mies Willis said she had only done what she oould to encourage a healthy p.sttme amongst the young people of AshburtoD, and she would aiwayH strive to do this.

SPOTTING.

TAKAPUNA RACES

SECOND DAY.

United Press Associatou—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Takapona Raoecoursb May 23

Concluding results— Second Pony—Sentinel 1, St Loanda (bracketed with Btepaway) 2, Sea Spray 3. Soratohed—Orange and Blue, Won by a length, A protesb for inconsistency was dismissed. Dividends—Firsb £3?s, second 17s j ou<slde, £3 8i and 13j Victoria Handioap, six furlongs—Sootty 1. Golden Rose 2, Oamille 3. Scratched— Hesper. Dividenda-£3 and £7 6.; outside £3 17s and £7 8i Handicap Steeplechase, aboub _•_ miles -Rufus 1, Bultana 2, Evening Wouder 3 Scratched—Princess of Thule and Bellman Dividends—£l 18s and £4 10a ; outside £2 3s aad £4 6* Sd

Welter Handicap, one mile—Ragabrash 1, St Olga 2, Moturoa 3. Soratohed—Taka puna, Golden Rose, aod Hikipene. Dividends —£2 63 6d and £1 6s 6d ; outside, £1 ISh 6i an. £113s

OAMARU RACES.

OAwaßi.. May 29

The firsb day of the Winter Meeting opened ftae, bub dull, aud there is a fair attendance. There is no telegraph to the course. Results s— New Borough Hurdles—My Lord 1, Vanquish 2, Dartmoor 3. Abo started— Ilex and "Vulcan. Divideod—£2 Bj. The winner led from the start, and won easily by nx lengths Winter Wjsltbb—Narcissus J, Sahara 2, JP 5. Also ran—Don Belle, Summer Rose, Leoriue, Sir Jolery, Oliver, and Turcoman Woo by three length?; a good third* Divf dends-£l 16a and £1 17s Pkhsibent's — Dundaa 1, Ardnarff 2, Cameo 3; A!so ran—Magnificent. Won from «>tart to finish. Dividend—4^3 Is Oamaro Tbot—Valerie 1, Waitnotu ?, Joe Chamberlain 3. All started. Valeric led from start to Mulsh and won by two lengths pulling up; a good third, Divl . deods—£B and £2 6)

THE LATEST Home and Foreign.

I United Pr«8B As.oo.ation—By Electric * Telegraph—Copy right (Reoeived May 29, 1049 a mi ANOTHER ERUPTION AT PELKE Jt^ rw lORK, May 28 An eruption from Pelee ccou red on Mon day nighb. Blaok olouds were visible at Fort De France, accompanied by lightning. London, May 28 Argen'ine and Chili have signed agree ments, including a proposal, making the King of England general arbitrator in future disputes, MALTA RECALCITRANTS A portion of bhe residents of Malta object to singing Te Deum in connection with King Edward's Coronatior. The Pope wll! issue an emphatic order thab lb must be sung. Received May 29, 10 56 a m JBMALLPOX The deaths from smallpox lv London for bhe lasb bwo weeks were 37 and 24 re spec tively. FOUNDERING OF THE CAMOBTA , The foundering of the British India steamer Camorta, is confirmed, DUMONT'S BALLOON The silk casing of Santos Dumonb's bal loon at (be Crystal Palace was wantonly out, and bhe ascents are postponed.

The unparallelled Drought.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb

(Reoeived May 29 929 am)

Sydney, May 29 Tho speakers at yesterday's meeting de olared thab the presenb was bhe worst drought for bhe last sixby yeare. New 8 .u'h Wales ba«, during the last eight yearn, lost twenty million cheep, Victoria 7, and Qjeens lend two mil Hop. All the larger ntations are feeding stock, and spending thousands Mr Orlok, who recently visited the back country, declared thab there has been notb ing like the presenb disaster since 1840. Even the gum trees are dyinjr for wanb of moisture. The obtaining of New Zealand grain, potatoes, and other produ.e, im advocated.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. MCC & GROUND.

London, May 27 The firsb innings of the Australians dosed for 271, Grace otpturicg the last three wlokefe at a very emull coat. Armstrong o«rried out) his bib tor 12- Hr»oe took 8 wickets for 29 runs, Trotb 3 for 96i

In the second innings the Marylebone beam have losb six wickets for 190 runs : — Braund lbw b At .nitrons 4, L 0 Palairet 27, fry 21 Rarjitsiohji o Gregory b Trnmprr 26. Palatieb b Jot c i 44, Trotb b Hopkins 4, Warner nt out 49, Grace b Trumper 23, Mitchell nob out 12 The Prince of Wales has Invited the Aus tralian cricketers to the Naval review oo June 28 h. (Received May 29. 9 19 » mj 1 on don, May 28 The wicket wae fast and the attendance moderate. The Marylebooe Olub had 8 wickets down for 207, and then Hearne joined Mitchell, and the pair defied all the chaßgeßjof bowling. With 8 wiokete down for 280, the innings was declared closed, Mitchell being £5, Hearne 35. Rain started, and play waa noo resume, before lunch, Noble took 2 wickets for 44, Trumper 2 for 28, Howell, Jonea, Armstrong, and Hop kins eaoh eeourarl nne of bhe oMar wickets, (Received May 29, 1115 a m) The Australians, in their seoont Inning?, losb one wtokeb for 93, when rain again commenced. DuS made 37, Trumper nm out 48. Duff aud Trumper showed good hitting, and took the Ecore to 91 before Duff was disposed of.

THE FIRST TEST MITCH.

LONDON, May 20

Llewellyn has bepn selected as the thir teenth m.n iv *he tost team. It, ia repotted bhst Loobwood, w!-o took nine wickets for 59 Against Essex on the Ist, w*s a'eo esked.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Assooiablon—By Eleotrio Telenraph Wellington, May £9 Hpe&kin* at Otaki last n-ghi S:r Josrph Ward said that the Government was pre* pared bo take over the whole line and lands of bbc ManaWilw Railway Company ab full computation of what ib believed to ba full value. If bhe shareholders decided bo continue to hold the line the State would not do anything to Injure them, and the Government would do its besb bo carry on lbs own line legitimately in the interests of bhe country as a whole with no differential rates exoepb where |ib was necessary In order bo G.mpete wibh winter carriage, Hawj.ua, May 29 Two young men, Arthur Keith and P. Harvey, were arrested last evening on a chatge of robbery with violence from P S Anthony. Accused wero before the Oourb this morning and were remanded for a week,

THE ASHBUBTON GOAKDIaW : THtfBBDAY, MAY 21, im



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i HENRY STEPHENSON ! TO LET FOR CROPPING. SMALL Paddock of Good Laud iD Hampstead; * Apply 5 313 H3NRY &TEPHENSON GREAT Clearing Salo OF DBAPEBY, OLOIRINO, Etc. Eto SATURDAY, M_iY 31.*, 190? MONDAY, TLHSDAY, & WEDNESDAY 1,30 p.m, each day.' HENRY STEPHENSON has reoeived <netrueioos from bbc Direct Drapery Importing Company, , who purchased a large stook of Drapery, Clothing, eto, at 10.3d in the £, £850 worth of which Is brought to Aihbutbon for Publio Auction, , Ab HIS BOOMS, HAVB.LOOK STREET, 1 and must be sold regardless of cost, in lots to suit parohasers. The goods com- Erise Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Blankets, QalHe, see Curtains, bheebing, Gra&drUl and Union Shirting, Galatea, Ticking. Flannel lebte, Calico, Prints, Muslin, Holland, Indian Cloths, Towels, Flannel, Handker chiefs, Table Covers, Table Damask, Table Napkins, etc. Also ladies' dresses of black lustre, American lustrr, French Tweed and Cashmere. English, French and American Si kette, Viouna and Serge, Blousing oi Silk, ■iilkette and Cashmere, eto. Also men's suits (Bailor made) 1' Vicuna aod Serge; also suit lengths* Mtn's Shirts- Oxford, Tweed and Uhlod, Ties, Under oioth.pg, or.. Suits made from 255, guaranteed 6b and style [ The abova are of the besb material and mast be sold regardless of cost, NO RESERVE. , GOODS NOW OPEN FOR INSPECTION HENRY STEPHENS OS, 5 345 Auctioneer, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Tenders, ---TIM . I, , .. JL ..,„ ,.,. TENDERS, WANTED— Tenders ab once for pullirg down chimneys and cleaning bricks on old Somerset Buildings. Apply HARDLEY BROB, Plumber*, eto, 5 366 B*M) Street. TINWALD TOWN BOARD TENDERS are invited for oleariog about 1| miles of channels, trimming sides of road and footpath*, and about 5 eba|ns of formation. Sprcifi .ations oan be seen ab Mecgrs 0 E Fooks A Son's office, Burnett Street, where Tenders addressed to the Obsi man, must be left by Noon oj FBIDA V, M.y 30th, 1902. * A A FOOKS, 5 285 Clerk to the Board _MWWBIW_B__MI^ Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, J USE 3rd, 1902. I EXCURSION tickets at 2d per mile JJ first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be leaned from any station to any Bfatioa8 fatioa on the Horntmi Bluff Section, from May 30 h to Jane 3rd, md will be available fur return till Ja no 24h. 5 370 BY ORDER. c J-..J —l-j P.U.BLIC KjOTICEg. .... ■ _01 KJt&WA_UI> STRAYED iron my F rm.ab Newlande —43 Hitlfbrsd Ewer, branded D.M. over a bar; also one Shropshire aod one English Leicester Rami For informal ion lea ting to the recovery of the above £1 reward will be given. HENRY MARGETT3, Newlands, Or NZ FARMERS' COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ashbtrton. 5 363 IHE TRIUMPHS & NEEDS OF OUR SOUTH SEAS MISSIONS. 16 yeirs of a most successful mtsiknuy InFj'. THE Rev W Slade, of Fiji, will preach In the Baring Square Church on SUNDAY Evening next; and will give one ot his most interesting Lectures on Fiji on MONDAY Evening In the Church, osmmenolng ab 7 30 p m. Collection In aid of the Wesleyan Foreign Missions in bhe South Seas. All interested in missions should hear Mr Slade. 5 372 ASHBURTON COUHIY STOOK AND SALBYARDS Co, Ltd IN consequence of TUESDAY, 3rd Jane, being a Publio Holiday (Prince of Wales'^pirthday), the usual Stock Sale for thab week will take plaoe at Tinwald on MONDAY, 2nd June. 5 299 BY ORDER REMOVAL NOTICE. MISS GRAHAM, Typist, haa Removed from Arcade Chambers to premises in Burnebb Street, next door to Mitchell's Photographic Studio, All descriptions of Copying and Typo writing work done as heretofore. Pupils by special arrangement. Stamps for sale . 5342 "~ THE "KIA OR A" IT.EA AND LUNCHEON ROOMS, Tancred Street, Ashburton, Will be opened on SATURDAY NEXT, 3lsb May. _ 5 352 LOWOLIFF. FOR SALE by Private Treaty—Farm of 179 ACRES of Good Land, with Houae of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the property of Mr John Robertson, Prioe and particulars may be obtained on application to D. MoKENZIE, S 136 Hinds [a oabd. I BEG to announoe thab I have com menced bhe practice of my profession of Barrister and Solicitor in tbe Arcade Chambers, in rooms immediately over the shop of Mr J. Wilson, painter. H. MoSHERRY, BARRISTER A SOLICITOR. 53f8 HERE are a few of the Special Bargains at the new Drapery Shop, Tancred street. Ladies' Waterproofs from 10. ; Ladies" Jackets from 7s 6d ; Ladies* Underclothing In woollen and ft mnelette, specially reduced, — L H Temmbo. 6 268 WANTED.—Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough menj Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Sbreeb, Christ i church. AH orders promptly attended to. j Miss Conway supplies female servants. 210 Warn's Worm Wobbiebs -the Wonderful I Worm Worriers—are a safe andjsure remedy, !t. Is betes j sold everywhere



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See windows John T, Coooh, opposite railway station. 5 358 F~n_OUNDERB, Soles, and all kinds of fresh fish by express tonight; also freah rabbits—J H Jbwito. FOR SALE — A Leanto Stable, 14x10, new ; a quan'ity of Builder.' Sundries, to be Been In shops in Ccmpten's Buildings, Moore Street.-— W CPaob. Builder. i?OR SALE—A four roomed House with bay window and verandah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy teimsj a bargain. Apply W 0 Page Builder FINEST Clover Honey, 3§>perlb, by 56!b tin or lOd and la per j »r, Factory Butter Is per lb, Pre.erved Eggs la per d z.n a 1; Flmohbr Bbos. Cash Supply Storac 1 TUNES Snowdrop Sugar reduced io 2&d ? per lb, Highest Test Kerosene 4a 3d per tin 8s 6d per case ab Fletcher Bbos, Cash Supply Stores. NEW BOOKS — Sons of the Sword. Queen's Mate, Sir Evelyn's Charge, A Bid for the Empire, Military Dialogues, The Constable of Sb. Nicholas, cheap edition ; A Double Thread, His List Chance, Man or Wife, Living London, Natures Pictures, Magozioes, Pearson's Strand, Women ab Home, Lidy'e Reading, English Illustrated, Sunday Strand, Windsor, Boyal Harmswnrth, English and American publications procured bo order*—H M Jones COME to L H Tempebo's and see the j Lsce Curtains, 3§yds. from 2s 6d ; Blankets, Travelling hugs j Galateae, 6d _}, Cdtlico:., 2|d ; Flannelettes, all colours, yard wide. 2£d ; Towels, Quilts, Sileslae, Prints, and Damt&ks.ab Bargain Prices, Splendid Winter Stock of Dress Materials from 6d per yard. —L H-Tempero, Tancr. d Streeti J P Wylie Manager. 6 269 ».■.- i ' i m JUJST RECEIVED —New and pretty Designs in Photo Frames and o'her Fancy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, M< ore's complete Meohanic, H' me Carpentry, Weldon's Needlework Bocks, The Twentieth Century, New Teetam nb, translated Into, modern English from the original Greek. Books on indoor Games for tbejw.nter evenings aod others* A T H WILLIAMS, East Street HpQ LADIES.-If you want a Winter JL Jacket, a Waterproof, or Seasonable Drapery Goods go io the new shop in Tancred street, where everything is of the best qua'i>y. and at the lowe.t price*.— L H Tbmpmio.- 5 267 NEWS FO i ALL-K roasne 4-» 3 1 per bin or 8 6 1 ptr Oise, Su.ar 14s 6 1 a big or 2£l p<r Ib. O* m«al 4. per bag, 0* me 1> 2 v A: *>^, Prime Derwent P.tatoeg for Bile at Kbuß BEOS, Burtebt Htreet? /'§X. He^ids of Families-For Cheap I Drapery and Clothing of every disoription call at th* new &hop iv T-ncfi d street whila the Bsrgalna are skiing — L H Tempbro 5 266 IN Ltquidab en—v. y t«- der n*>vtog t_e accepted for Stook of U.>r«eti», she A.~ d»ub'e bmk Corsets wj:i be a >!'' at 3' 111 szsl9 to 31. L»dies' Singlets 9id to 6 • lid —W H PKARQg U*ah D aper JOHN OHR & Co., for Tea. Tea, lea.— Arab, per lb Is 81; X z'e, per ib Is 9.1 ; Nelson & Mo te, per Sb la lOd ; Gold Le»f, per lb U 101; Bell Tea, per lb 2s { Book Gift IVa, per ib 2?, or 61b bin 12a, Hundreds of Books to choose from. HEAP B.L GUNEUnd CARTRIDGES, Double Barrel B.L. Guns from 85s, SB. from 42s 6d, Cartridges from 9. per 100' Wire Netting from Id per yarl, Sheejp Netting from 2JI j.e yard. The celebrated A. Martin's Horße Clippers ab 7s 63, 9s 63 and 10s 6i. Other imkes from 6i 6d—G. Meddins, The Peopled Ironmopgert BEST Kerosene 4i 3d per tin, 8s 61 per case ; Snowdrop Sugar 2£d per lb, 70 Ib bag 14s 61 ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins 10d,—QARSoar & Co 5 172 WANTED to Clear Cheap-A Few Pairs of Sample Blankets and Down Quilts (slighbly soiled), White Honeycomb Quilts 3s lid ; Large Hearth Rugs 2s 63—W H Pbarob, Cash Draper, ebo OOK HERB—Lovely" Velveteens, ail oolorß, Is 11£<3» Beautiful Piuahes 2s lid, Best assortment of Collarettes from 18 6d~-W h. PBABOB, Cash Draper, eto C .ARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English l China and Earthenware, American Gla.s and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brush wire, and Japanese Goods, is now on. CIYOLISTS and Athletes—GcoJ all wool / Sweaters 8s lid and 7a 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for is lid—W H Pearce's Drapery Sale. 'JPHE Genuine Siiehb Primus Cooking l_ Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hob Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Healer, 3s 6d.—Carson &Co. BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING, BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER CIECULAR & HANDBILLS AT "THE CORNER," EAST & TANCRED STREETS NORTBCOTE & HEFFORD



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 27th JUNE, 1902, For which we Will be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5 33d R. Frikdlandib. Auctioneer T\jTlE H-ve for PRIVATE SALS- Several Bleoks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 Acres to 40 Acres, For full particulars, apply to .-. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lm, DESIRABLE Family Residence on Great Sooth Road, near the Show Grounds, aod at present in the occupation of Mr F B Turner. There are seven rooms, kltohen, bathroom and pantry, with orchard, kitchen garden, and paddock. Apply 6 301 FRIIDLANDIR BROS., LTD. TTTE ARE CASH |BUYERS ;OF WHEAT. OATS )a BARLEY, . AND GRASSJI3EED. Highest Prices Given. Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald,|and Lyndhurst Stores »t lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. PUBLIO NOTICES. American Wheat and Flour. A DISCLAIMBK. THE AMERICAN WREAT AND FLOUR BY THE MAFL STEAMER IS NOT FOR THS N9RTHEBN ROLLER MILLING COMPANY, LIMITEP, AUCKLAND. P YIRIUri, 4 364 "Manager. A NY person or persona f.-.u- d Trespassing on the Blversdale Estate in pursuit of g»tne or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W S STRANGE. Argjle Bros* BEG to announce to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts thab they will oommenoe Business on MONDAY, June 2nd, in Havelock Street, next to Army Barracks, as coal and firewood 'merchants, and hope to receive a fair share of public patronage. 5 351 ~FIIEWORKS, FIREWORKS, CORONATION DISPLAYS. WE are Manufacturing Specialties in Fireworks for this Great and Imperial Event, and have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR PUBLIO AND PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENTS, At Prices ranging from £5 to £100. Any Orders entrusted to us will be executed at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Lists supplied on application to STOKES AND BIOKERTON, P.O. Box 30, 5 324 Christchurch. TRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per~t7n Is ,3d, Siirangs Soluble Coffee, per tin Strange Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 2d ; Oatina, per bag Is 2d, Germenia, per bag Is; Semolina per bag, Is; Quaker Oats, per pkb, lOd ; ,251b bag best. Oatmeal 4.; good Sauce, 3 bobbles Is; Golden Bee Jam, per diz.n 4s 3d, Highest prices given for all kinds of dairy Produce ab John Obb & Co WANTED— Men to Bee Spesial Lob of Colonial Tweed Trousers, 7s lid and lis 6d. Lob of Sample Hats usual pries 6s 6d to 12a 6d ; your pick for 5a lid—W H Pearch, Oa h Draper, eto * Right Here' ZZJLK o AOO-Kl ,— THE SHOEMAN, TALKS HE Calls your attention to the Greab Window Display he is now making of LADIEB A GBNI'B EVENING SHOES, usb imported ex s.s! Paparoa ; also beauti al Styles in WARM SLIPPERS : t foroWinber Wear, [: j Make it your business to take a look at hit Window bo-day, and while there don't forget «I._E_-JIS JB\A.OT7 Thab he holds one of ' The Largest and best assorted Stocks of Winter Boots and Shoes in Aehburton. Remember— D. STOCK'S BLUB BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Ashburton



, JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN ORR MB CO. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2|d per !b; 70!b Bag, 14s 6d Highest Teat Keroser c, per tin 4<* 3d, per case 8s 6d j • Sperm Candles 6Jd per lb, by the box 5M Treacle per 21b tin ... ... g_ Beat Wax Candies, per lb 6|d, by box ejd Treasle per 41b ... U 251b Bag Best Oatmeal ... 4» ud  „ 7ib  ... ... l a f£ Beat Japan Rice  . 2d New Prunes, per lb ... ... g£  Tapioca „ ... 2d Dried Apricots per 1b... „, ]04 .. »»go ». ... 2d „ Peaches.,, „ ... ... M Split Peas „ ... 2d  Pears  „ ... ... $_ Pearl Barley „ ... 2d KeWFige, per lb 4 U Finest New Currants per lb ... 5d „ „ „ box ... ... f< i „ ,• „ Sultanas „ ... 7d Best Table Vinegar, per bottle... 64 „ „ Valencia Raisins, prr lb, 6|d Best Draught Vinegar, per gal... 9k „ „ Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Spices, per box ,„ M GoldenSyrop, per 21b tin ,«. 6d C& B Carrie, per bottle ... * It ti »» 41b „ ... Is C& B Capers „ „ ,„ le i, h 71b „ .., Is 9d EIRST PRIZE BACON AND BAMS, ALL KINDS^BOF VEJiE FBBAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. MARTIN'S, KNOWLES, OL RKE'S A- BOKBB'B Froa. 6e-61 f° 15s per peir AT r^JGHNC ORR & CO. «fisi*wa_i*_» t CYCLE LAMPSCYCLE LAMPS. C__ SEE Ard ra ry others io select frcm As we are Overstocked with theee Lines wo am offrring ibtm at specially Low Prices (or ONE MONTH ONLY. ' Igft "FT a JOHN OB 1 & CO., ASHBURTON. 'Oil Stores ?t all Prices, RANGES, HEATING & COOKING* STOVES, 1 EtISTERF, GRATES, El irIIUPS! Brlmaley'i llSfjl , ohß » AND MANY OTHERS IN STOCK. Wo keep em twenty different patterns and can give a greater variety than any other house fn Ashburton. JOM ORR AND Co, ASHBURTON