THE KING'S ILLESS.

Further Evidence of Recovery

Loyal Australians

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Coypright. London, June 29 The King on Saturday was transferred to a wheeled couch. He remains in the best spirits. Five brakes containing Australasians in khaki were passing the palace on Saturday, and all tae men rose in their seats and saluted.

Memorable Intercessory Services

London, June 29

The Queen, the Prince of Wales and other Royalties were present at the specia service in Marlborough House Chapel. The National Anthem was sung kneeling as a prayer. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Crown Prince of Sweden, the Grand Duke Serge and other .Royalties were amongst those present at the intercessory service at St. Paul's. The Bishop of Stepney preached, and the National Anthem was sung kneel ing.

Progress Uninterrupted

Guests Departing

The Prince of Wales' Reception

London, June 30 The progress of the King has been un interrupted. The doctors in . the evening decided that a bulletin was unnecessary until ten o'clock to-day, thereafter one will be issued at seven in the evening. The Prince of Wales has ordered the preparations for illuminating Marlborough House to remain in position. Public bodies and private citizens are preparing to illuminate when the King is fully out of danger. Additional Royalty guests have departed. King Edward dictated a letter of regret, thanking his guests for the honor tendered to him by their visit. At King Edward's command, the presen tation of the representatives from India at j the Prince of "Wales' reception at the Indian Office on the 4th, will be considered equivalent to a presentation to the King. Queen Alexandra, in bidding farewell to the deputation from the Danish Hussar Regiment who came over for the Corona tion, invited them to come to London again at the end of September for the Coronation.

' Edward the Peacemaker'

Railway Losses

The Elbe Collision

London, June 30 Intercessory servioes were held yesterday by all denominations. The Grand Duke of Hesse, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg, the Marquis of Marchioness of Lansdowne, the officers of the Colonial Contingents, several of the Premiers and their wives, the Indian Princes, Lewanika, Paramount Chief of Barotseland, the Lord Alayor and Sheriffs, attended the service at Sfc. Paul's. The preacher declared the lesson of the Bang's illness was a divine warning to think less of the outward symbols of Imperial splendour and more of the inner life, which •was above all. The Lord had given all the true national strength. When the Corona ion took place it ought to become an act of profound national reverence. The prayers

of City Councils, of countless churches and chapels, and on the lips' of the man in the ' street, were an instructive sign of the recog nition of God. Addressing Britain's sons from over the seas, the preacher urged them to carry into the unknown future the best , heritage of Britain's past. The newspapers confirm, the statement that the King exercised his personal influence to secure peace, and they predict that the King will be remembered in history as c Edward the peacemaker/ It is estimated that the railway companies ■will lose a million sterling by the postpone ment Gf the Coronation.

A meeting of Transvaalers and their families at Balmoral telegraphed their sympathy and loyalty to King Edward and Queen Alexandra.

Visconnt Cranborne, chairman of the Bonfires Committee, suggests their lighting to-night $.s the King is rapidly improving. King Edward telegraphed his deep regret at the Elbe collision, and expressed his warm appreciation of Lieutenant Rosen stock Yon Rhonenek's last command before being drowned. The Kaiser replied that he was deeply touched and every officer and man was profoundly sensible of the fact that the first act o£ their new Admiral was a message so kindly worded, and concluded —"Join your fleet in prayers for the complete restoration of your health."

Sydney, June 29 Children's Coronation fetes have been held in many of the centres. Suva, June 29 On account of the Coronation festivities being postponed, 6000 natives are returning to their districts, disgusted.

LATER NEWS

To-day's Wires.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. Received July 1, 9.1 a.m.

London, June 30 Public anxiety is disappearing, and there were no crowds at the palace last night. The Stock Exchange re-opened very firm. His health permitting, the King wit nesses the Colonial's march past after the 'review, also the Indians, whom the Prince of Wales reviews in the Queen's presence on Wednesday. It is officially notified that the King see 3 no correspondence, and is not approached on matters of State business. He has occasional short interviews with his child ren.

I His wound is of considerable depth, and is dressed twice daily from the bottom, as it is-essential it should heal from the bottom. The dressing causes considerable pain, which is borne with great fortitude Drs Laking, Barlow, and Treves have not left the palace since the operation. Eeceived July 1, 10.18 a.m. London, June 30, 7.40 p.m The King had a fairly comfortable day, and less discomfort from ]iis wound.

Messages from the Acting-Premier

I Wellington, July I I have received the following cable from Mr Seddon, dated 1 p.m., 30th June:—"His Majesty the King slept well; dressing the wound give». much distress ; no bad symp toms of any kind."—J. Or. Ward.

Wakanui.

H From Our Own Correspondent.

jR During the former part of the past H[month we experienced sharp showers of BBrain and hail, with severe frosts. Then a change of a week of nor'-wesfc prevailed, which were welcomed to ■■dry the ground, but ifc made one feel as MLthough the spring months had come. The Bfehortest day passed, and then rain again Hn The majority of farmers have got the |H*mlk of their grain drilled, at least winter ■R/heat. The spring wheat will be sown HHhout August or September. A few early B^B'opß are visible. sympathy is felt for our King H^Hward VII. in his severe illness. B^Huhe wedding of Miss L. Coe, Pine Grove, L. Serth was celebrated on June 25th. HH[-ast week no Lodge session of the -'3-. T. was held because of the inclement ■^Btber.

South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, June 29 Golding's commando at Beaufort West, in suri'endering, cheered the King-. Burghers and released rebels will be per mitted to return to their farms after formal admission of their guilt. Many Transvaal and Orange Colony burghers are petitioning the British Lega" tion at Brussels to accept their oath of allegiance and sanction their retui-n. An agent of the Argentina is endeavour ing to persuade the Boer refugees in Por tugal to found a colony in Patagonia.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. j Received July 1, 9.13 a.m. Premiers' Conierence. London, June 30 The Premiers' Conference has opened. Electric Car Accident. | An electric car, descending a hill at ! Huddersfield, left the rails and dashed into a shop. A passenger and two pedestrians were killed, and six were injured. Suspending the Cape Constitution. Capetown, July 1 Fifteen thousand persons at Capetown have signed a petition in favor of the suspension of the Constitution.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright,

(Received 9.13 a.m.) London, June 30 ' There was brilliant weather for the match at Edinburgh. Three thousand were present. Duncan replaced Tom Johnstone in the home team, while Trum per, Trumble, and Howell stood out of the Australian team. The wicket was soft Darling won the toss and sent the Scotch men to the wickets, who lost seven wickets for 87 runs. Later. Scotland are all out for 109. The Aus tralians have lost sis wickets for 383.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio ( Telegraph—Copright. j

Received July 1,10.2 a.m. The Plague. Brisbane, Julyl A month has passed since the last plague case waa reported. A New Ministry. Perth, July t The Ministry has been re-constructed as follows: - Premier and Attorney General- Mr James; Railways—Mr Knipmill 5 Mines —Mr Gregory; Lands—Mr James ; Works —Mr Rason; Treasurer—Mr Gardiner.

The Starving Stock.

Revolting Disclosures

Received July 1, 10.2 a.m. Sydney, July 1 The Mayor of Glen Innes has furnished the Health authorities with a report re garding the slaughter and subsequent use of starving stock. He alleges some large meat canningl works in Sydney are pur chasing thousands of starved sheep and cattle, stags, old bulls, and old rams for canning purposes. He states that many sheep so purchased dropped dead in the yard. Most were emaciated and a great number of instances in a dropsical con dition, and many animals did not weigh more than from ten to twenty pounds.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

I United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, July 1 The investigation of the story of the alleged outrages on girls tends to the con clusion there was only one case, and the police believe this is the result of hallucina tion. A request, made by the " Star " for the writer of the account of the second alleged outrage to call, has not been re sponded to, but the writing is said to be the same as that of the victim of the first ' alleged outrage, which has been compared with the writing in the account of the second alleged outrage. It certainly bears a strong resemblance.

Mr W. Dansey, eldest son of Mr B. D. Dausey, late postmaster at Eotorua, died yesterday, as the result of injuries received on the football field.

New Plymouth July 1 Two fishermen, F. Hursthouse and a Chinaman, who were reported missing on Monday night, returned to port early this morning. They were blown out to sea. 'Che value of the butter exported from the port from September to the end of June is £385,984, and value of the cheese. ; Cheistchuech, Julyl

"The Arbitration Court opened this morn ing before Mr Justice Denniston and Mr S. Brown, emplojers' representative. Mr Sliter, the employees' representative, absent, on account of illness in his family. The Judge considered it inexpedient to hear disputes in the absence of Mr Slater, and adjourned the Court.

Hawera, July 1 About 1.30 this morning Mr Jury's Com mercial Hotel at Manaia was set fire to, the stables were first alight and afterwards the hotel was found to be on fire in three different rooms. The stables were destroy ed. A young man named Leydon was found in one of the rooms set fire to, and was arrested on suspicion. It is alleged he I woke his brother boarder in the house be fore the alarm was given.

Outbreak of Anthrax.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Hamilton, June 30.

An outbreak of anthrax has occurred near Te Awamutu. Several cattle are dead, and the men who handled the animals caught the disease and are in the Waikato Hospital. One is not expected to live, but two others are less seriously affected. Wellington, July 1 The Health Department is informed of an outbreak of anthrax north of Auckland. The disease appears to have originated from the importation of infected manure not properly sterilised. The cattle became affected by the manure, and passed on the disease to the men working among them. Several cases are serious. The Department is taking the necessary steps.

Ashburton Stock Market

There was a small entry at the Tinwald yards to-day, and the attendance wa3 on an average. The sale was a very dragging one. The following are some of the prices obtained: —

Fat sheep—Merino wethers 5s 4d; cross. bred ewes 6s 3d; crossbred wethers 12s 3d to 15b 7d; merino eweb 5s 8d to Gs 4d. Store sheep—Hoggets 3s to 7s ; crossbred ewes 9s 3d to 11s Gd; merino ewes 3s sd.

Cattle—Fat—Steers £i 15s ; heifers .£5 to £7 ss; fat cows £8 ss. Store cattle— Yearlings £1 2s to£2 2s6d- springers .£3 to £4 5s ; cow in calf £.6 ; dairy cows £3 2s 6d to £5 15s.

Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—arealways effective, la. boxes every where,

OPENING OF PARLIA MENT.

The Governor's Speech.

The third session of the Fourteenth Par liament was opened by His Excellency the Governor, at 2.30 p.m. to-day, whon His Excellency delivered his speech in the Legislative Council Chamber as follows : — Honourable Gentlemen of the Legis lative Council, and Gentlemen op the House of Rkpkesenta tives, —

The pleasure with which I have hithertc met you in Parliament assembled, is or this occasion clouded \>y the distressing intelligence of His Majesty's illness, anc the consequent postponement of the CorO' nation. The sad nmv3 reached me fron. the Secretary of State on the 25th June, and i< wasat once decided that all contemplated festivities should be abandoned, excepting as intimated by His Majesty's wish, those relating to the children and the inmates oi benevolent institutions ; and this accord ingly was done. Intercessory services were held in the churches, and the deepest regret and sympathy were universally manifested, I telegraphed to the Secretary of State, expressing on behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand, their deep sorrow at hearing of His Majesty's illness, and their earnest wishes for his speedy recovery. The latest medical bulletins are reassuring, and we wait in prayer and hope, that divine Providence, in its wisdom and mercy, may long spare him to his people and the Empire. I have to congratu late you upon the termination of the war in South Africa, and the restoration of pence—a peace honorable to the Empire and generous to the vanquished. There is every prospect that our late enemies will loyally accept the new conditions, and as members of the Empire, enjoy in the near future the same constitutional rights of self government as are possessed by the people of New Zealand. During the year three ad ditional Contingents the Bth, 9th and 10th were despatched, making a total 6704 offic ers and men, and 6620 horses sent from New Zealand to South Africa during the war. The last contingent was raised *aa readily as the first—ample proof, if proof were needed, that the colony has been moved not by passing impulse, but by a firm resolve to maintain the integrity of the Empire. All troops have borne themselves gallantly and well, and the colony is proud of them. It will give some measure of con so'ation to the relatives of those who have fallen, to know that there is universal sym pathy for them in their sorrow, and that their memories will always be held in honour by New Zealanders as those of men who fell fighting for their country. The birthday of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, hia first birthday under that title was. celebrated on the 3rd June, the respectful congratulations of the Govern ment and people of the colony were duly conveyed to and graciously ack nowledged by His Royal Highness. An Imperial Conference of the Colonial Pre miers and representatives of the British Cabinet has been summoned to meet in London, and, as you are awaro, the Premier of New Zealand is representing this colony. Important subjects will be discussed there, and Parliament may be asked to pass such legislation as will be necessary to give effect to the decisions of the Conference in so far as they affect New Zealand. His Majesty having honored New Zealand by inviting the Premier to attend the Corona tion ceremoniesjas his guest, Mr Seddon proceeded to London by way of South' Africa. He spent over a week there, and and made all possible inquiries as to the condition and comfort of the New Zealand troops, as well as to matters affecting trade relations with this country. He reached London on the 14th June. My Ministers ara satisfied that at the Conference and elsewhere, he will do good service to the State in questions of Imperial concern as well as in those immediately affecting New Zealand. Hearty receptions were everywhere accorded to him as the representative of New Zealand, is a gratifying recognition of the assistance rendered by this colony dur ing the war. lam pleased to inform you that the Australian Commonwealth has agreed to admit New Zealand letters at the penny rate, and our penny postage system has thus within the British Empire become universal. A work of Imperial colonial importance viz, the laying of the first sections of the Pacific Cable from Queensland to Norfolk Island, Fiji, and New Zealand has already been com pleted and the final section connecting Vancouver Fanning Island, and Fiji will probably be finished in about six months. This work may be fittingly termed, a link in the chain which will bind the various portions of the Empire, with ties of a com mon cause and common interest. His Im perial Japanese Majesty's training ships " Hiyei " and " Kongo " lately visited the Colony on their way to Fiji. The Comman ders and their officers were welcomed by my ministers and every attention was shown themjthe courtesy they received was cordially acknowledged. The terrible disaster which has overtaken the residents of the Island of Martinique and other Islands adjacent thereto has excited the sympathy of all classes in this country and a message to that effect has been despatched to the French Government. Major-General Babington has been appointed commandant of the New Zealand forces and has assumed control. Under his direction, I trust this branch of his Majesty's service will receive the attention its importance de mands. He has already visited a large num ber of corps, and is making himself acquainted with the country and its requirements. His report will be placed before you. The legislation passed during last session of Parliament creating Maori Councils has been favourably received, and promises to be successful. The Native Minister has visited the various parts of the colony, and met large numbers of Maoris, placing before them fully the details of the system. It is with pleasure I inform you that the relationship existing between the Europeans and Maoris is of the happiest description, and that the new legislation gives good hopes of a higher and more intelligent life for the Maori people. The administration of the Cook Islands is proceeding satisfactorily. The changes consequent on their being included within the boundaries of New Zealand have been effected without friction, and the natives seem perfeotly contented with the new order of things. Figures relative to the trade of the islands will be placed before you. As the Act expires soon after the close of the session an Amending Bill will be necessary. Trade with South Africa has developed during the year, and I am happy to say that a considerable portion of it has come to New Zealand. Much diffi culty has been experienced in obtaining suitable steamers for carrying on a direct service, but it is expected that the negotia tions which have been proceeding for some time will be successfully completed. My Ministers are of opinion that it is advisable to appoint commercial agents in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Aus tralia without delay, with a view to ob taining increased markets for our produce. Pursuant to statutory provision in that behalf, Representation Commissioners have met for tho purpose of readjusting the boundaries of the electoral districts, on the basis of the last census, and assigning electorates to the six additional seats created by " The Representation Act, 1900." Their report will be submitted to you at the earliest possible date. Since the last Parliament I have visited various parts of the colony, and am happy to inform you that upon all aides I found evidence of the progr^sa and prosperity of the people, Mb Sbeaebb; and Gent&emen of the House of Representatives,-— Notwithstanding many heavy and un usual items of non-recurriug expenditure, the large concessions made to the public in railway charges, Customs duties, and pos tage'rates,the result of the year's operations has been satisfactory. The revenue has kept up, and a substantial balance stood to the credit of the colony at the end of the financial year. Estimates for the year, prepared with the strictest economy, con sistent with efficiency, will in the ordi nary course be placed before you for con sideration,

Honourable Gentlemen ov the Legis lative Council and Gentlemen of the House ok Eepresentatives Measures will be submitted dealing with the electoral laws, so as to bring them more in touch with the existing circumstances of fche colony. They will include the Referen dum Bill, which "was passed last session hy one branch of the legislature. A Bill providing for State Fire Insurance will also be introduced. Some necessary amendments in the Land Act, including Proposals for rebates to Crown tenants will likewise be submitted. You will also be asked to consider a measure making pro vision for the aged and retired officers of the railway service. The labour legislation is working with reasonable smoothness, considering the complex interests in- j volvod, but some amendments of a detail nature may be necessary. Tinder the Act of last session a State coal mine has been purchased and my Ministers hope it will soon be in working order. The Point Elizabeth Eailway Coal Com pany's Eailway haß been acquired in con nection, with it. In the opinion of my advisers, the question of preventing combinations, by which the prices of food supplies are improperly raised to consumers is of importance and should be considered. You will be aßked to make provision for the important work of prosecuting the trunk lines of railway as well as of carrying on other lines now in course of construc tion. Difficulties have arsen in applying the Military Pensions Act to South African service, and several cases of undoubted hardship have occurred, which, in the opinion of my Ministers should be provided for by an amending mea sure. The timber industry is active, but to ensure its permanency further provision should be made for tree felling and forest conservation. Pnrther provision is equally necessary for the roading of the lands to open up back blocks and assist settlement. Several estates have been acquired under the Land for Settlement Acts and are being satisfactorily disposed of, and it is the unanimous desire of my advisers to do all in their power to make settlement a success. Proposals on these subjects will be submitted to you, aud in addition you will be asked to deal with measures relating to mining matters, the public health, the protection of young persons, company law, and other subjects affecting the social and industrial welfare of the community. Commending the pro posals of my Ministers to your earnest attention I pray that with the blessing of Almighty God the result of your labours may be for the good of the Empire and of lasting benefit to the people of New Zealand.

Vital Statistics.—The following are the vital statistics for Ashburton for the month of June :— Births 20, marriages 8, deaths 6. A. and P. Association.—The annual meeting of the Ashburton A. and P. Asso ciation was held to-day. Mr T. Stone, of Westerneld, was elected President for the ensuing year, and Mr J, Tucker vice president. ( The Longbeach Road Board invite tenders for shingling Surveyor's Xtoad. Tenders close on Friday, July 11th.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, JULY i, 1902



Henry Stephenson GREAT CLEaHING SALE THURSDAY, JULY 3rd. 12 o'clock sharp. HAVELOCK STREET. HENRY STEPHEN3ON lias received : instructions from Mes E. Mackay, of Bnrford Private Hospital (who has ac cepted an important position in Australia,) fco sell by Public Auction at his Auction Rooms (removed there for convenience of sale), , The Whole of Her Very Superior • Household Furniture, Piano> Etc, comprising,— Single and double brass rail bedsteads, very superior, spring and wire • woven mat tresses, kapoo mattresses, blankets, sheets, quilta, etc, several very superior duchess chests, chests drawers, washstands and ware, brass fenders and irons, oilcloths and linoleums, and carpets, heavy wool mats and rugs, occasional chairs and taoles, several beautiful screens, over mantles, clocks, brass curtain poles, and heavy tapestry and lace curtains, hall curtains, hall stands, several coal hods, Singer's sewing machine, sofas, lounges, beautiful cushions, handsome plush velvet arm chair, (a beautiful thing), book case, dinner services, tea and coffee services, afternoon tea sets, heaps o£ beautiful Chinaware, vases innumerable, silver and electro-plated, cruets, jam dishes, pickle jars, cheese dishes, several beautiful lamps, oil painting, steel engravings, lovely flower pots and vases, with ferns, pot plants, etc; also kitchen utensils of every description, soiled linen baskets, slips, cutlery, crockery, garden tools, boilers, saucepans, kettles, etc; in fact, the whole of the contents of a really well appointed ten roomed house; all the goods are beautifully clean, and just as good as new, and the auctioneer wishes to call special attention to this gale, as it is very seldom that so many choice articles are to be found together in one house and as Mrs Mackay intends packing noth ing, every article will be sold ' Absolutely Without Eeserve. 12 o'clock—Thursday, July 3rd. At my Auction Booms, Havelock Street. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 291 Auctioned



David Thomas. ARCADE Saturday, July sth, 1902. \ Special Entry, Harness, Saddlery, Covers, &o. MR DAVID THOMAS has been in structed by Messrs Devereux & Co., Christchuroh, to sell on the above date, another large consignment of Horse Covers, (including the patent barb wire proof, har ness, saddlery, whips, portmanteaux, and sundries connected with the trade. No reserve Sale at 1 o'clock. 6 293 R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Valuable Farm Near Lauriston SATURDAY, sth July, 1902; D THOMAS has received instructions a from Messrs Curd and Son, Lauriston, to Sell by Public Auction aa above, their valuable Farm, containing 748 ACRES, Situated close to Lauriston and adjoining the Properties of Mrs Jerry Daley and Mr Jas. Williamson, and being R.S. c , 27970 and part of E.S. 27969, the whole being in first-class order. The improvements consist of a 4 roomed Cottage, good Stable, Sheepyards, etc. The fences and sub-divisions are very good. The land is well watered. 83 acres are ploughed ready for crop, 200 acres are ready for ploughing, 400 acres in new grass, splendid strike; balance in Turnips, On this property over 2000 sheep and lambs were fattened within the last 12 months. Should the property not sell as a whole it will be offered in two Blocks as follows, viz:— Lot 1—545 Acres, being R.S. 27970. Lot 2—203 Acres, being part of R.S. 27969- Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 6 197 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE. Cameron street, West. MONDAY, 7th July, 1902 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mr Henry Mowbray, (who is leaving for the North Islsnd) to hold a Clearing Sale at his residence, Cameron street West, of The Whole of His Household Furniture and ! Effects, i Contained in* Nine Rooms. Also, at the same time, will be offered the Section and House thereon of 9 rooms. Sale at 1 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 6 280 Auctioneer. AKOADB HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be hold on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DATID THOMAS. JpTciAL~NOTiCEr TT7 ANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs,, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well ! grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion, JAS. POKTKR, Clifton Nursery, | Allenton, Ashburton 72 k ' Smoke JSew Venae



Tenders * Longbeach Road Board. nnSNDEKS are invited for Shingling X Surveyor's Road, about 800 yards, and will be received at the office of C. B. Fooks 6 Son, Burnett Street, Ashburton, up to 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 11th July, 1902* where particulars may be seen. C. E. FOOKS, & SON, 7 5 Surveyors to the Board.



Public Notices. ASHBURTOV PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments w 1 be received at ihe Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY, Tuesday, May 6, 1902, From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and From 7 to 9 p.m. Albert Roberts, 7 1 Manager. METHVEN COAChT" FROM JULY Ist, 1902, till further uotice, the Methven Coach will leave New man's Sbables, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m. MES DUFF, Proprietress.



WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT SPECIAL OEDER. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the River Boards Act, 1884, Section 88, and the River Boards Act Amendment Act, 1885, Section 10, and the Rating Act, 1894. Section 37, the Wakanui River Board will, on the sth day of July, 1902, make and levy a General Rate for the year ending the 31st day of Maroh } 1903, on the rateable values of the rateable properties within the Wakanui River Dis. trict on a graduated scale, according to the classification of the lands in the District in the manner following:—That is to say, on all properties included in the first class, one halfpenny in the £ ; on all properties in cluded in the second class, one farthing in theiJ; on all properties included in the third class, one-eighth of a penny in the £; the said Rate to be paid in one sum on the 26th day of July, 1902, to Alfred A. Fooks. at the Wakanui River Board's Office, Bur nett Street, Ashburton, and that the Rate Book is opan for inspection at the said office. SAMUEL BROWN, 6 238 Chairman Wakanui River Board. A NY Person or Persons Trespassing on the Lagmhor Estate with Dog or Gun, will bo Prosecuted as the law directs. By Order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 6 230 (Per Henry Ford).



Wanted. FOR Sale—A 'few tons of Mangolds.— Apply Henet MoEaaEA, Cameron street. 7_7 i HE Dancing Class will be held on Wed * NKSOA.T, July 2nd, in the Templar Hall. Tinwald, 8 p.m. Gents Is 6dj Ladies free. 7 3 FOB Sale—Macrocarpa, Matipo, Laurels, and all varieties of Fruit Trees at Millichamp's Terrace Nursery, Ashburton. 14, T ATEST Acetylene Gas, Oil, and Candle KJ Lamps, from 3s 6d to 17s 6d, at City Cycle Works. _ FRESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Rab bits, and all kinds of fresh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jbwitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96.__ WANTED— Working men to see strong ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d; extra heavy do. Is 3d a pair. Cardigan Jackets, usually 8s 6d, reduced to 5s lid. Colonial ribbed wool Pants 3s 6d, 3s 1 Id, 4s 6d. Flannels 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d. Strong shirts, with collars attached, 2s 6d; good Union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d; soft Felt Hats reduced to Is, usually 2s lldfc o 5s 6d, at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street,



PUBLIC NOTICE-*' BOROUGH OF A SB BURTON. NOTICE is hereby given that during the removal of the Building known as the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Cass street and thence to Tancred street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped in the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th June to the 2nd July, inclusive. H. H. FOOKS, 6167 Town Clerk. — . . . . _. . ..„ , ... ....,,... -- j WH V shiver with the cold' when you can obtain COAL in any quantity, trom 1 cwt to a Ton, AT Argyle Bros. Coal and Firewood Depot, Havelock street, I Ashburton. ! Jb'OK HAIJi. 447 Acres 447 With extensive improvements. /^1 OOD for all-round Farming. T. BULLOCK. * Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Chertsey. •T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security.



CORONATION WEEK. SPECIAL DISPLAY AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TMNCRED STREETS. Coronation—Reds Coronation—White Coronation—Blue Special Purchase of Gents Coronation Ties, Flags, Rosettes, and Favors. Northcote & Hefford " The Corner."



HARD 2 Boat—White Blankets from 8s 6d a pair, double size do. 12s Gd to 17s Gd, extra large 16s 6d to 21s, coloured blankets 7s Ud to 17s, large rugs 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s 6d, 8s lid, coloured Alhambra Quilts Is lid to 5s 6d, white honeycomb do. 2s lid to 10s 6d; tapestry do. 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. OUR Stock of Ladies' Jackets from 7s 6ci. Lades' (Japes 21?, Waterproof* 10?, KuiM'd Undervestp. full ffze 9d Corsets, Prima D nna, 5^ lid : Under Skirts for winter wear 2s to 12s 6d, knit ted Stockings from Is to 2s 9i, Cashmere from 1% Aprons white and coloured Holland, from !0d each ; white muslin Aprons from 1(%1 to 3s 6d. A splendid line of ailk rlboons from Hd yard, 2tu wide, all colonrs, afc L. H. Tempero, Tancred Street, next to 'Kia Ora' Tta Rooms. |^ ARSON'S Stocktaking SaleTTEnglish \J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnshware, and Japanese Goods, Is now on. IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Stock of Corsets, the A.H double busk Corsnta will bo boM at 3* lid ail! 819 to 3J. Ladies' Sirglets 9£d to 6* lid —W H Pkaboe, Cvih D> aper €> \ I TULrirl jrV JT4f^ '^^VW. JL/ | 1) @ Men's English and American 4 . BOOTS THE v WATEB KING," Guaranteed Perfectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d i Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d j Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices 1 NEW ZEALAND \ ■ •■,... Clothing Factory.'



BUSINESS NOTICE. FI.ETCHKR ■''BROS. TEA COM PI/TIT lON Hundreds of Prizes to be given away to the Largest Consumers oi Our Celebrated Teas. FIRST chValu J^o S c Clock and Bronze, or Hand-Paint** Dinner Set- SECOND PRIZE ... Ladies' Handsome Rolled Gold Watch, value 43 15s And Numerous Other Prizes. The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea Taster of the English Import Market.:—"l have been drinking your Duchess Tea and fim? & «». enjoyable ; being fully flavoured yet nnld and luscious. ? hive a£ examiShe V 3 and there is nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertisedßlends/* ' empSs? ™t - l B 1Od I l er lbJ or ls sd by 51b Tin- or ls ™ V 101b Tin PftSs<s TPa "' I* If h ,°u 1S lOd by slb Tin > or ]s 9d by Wlb Tin PRINCESS TEA. ... 2s 2d per Ib, or 2s by slb Tin, or ls lid by 10lb Tin PORE CEYLON TEA Is lOd per Ib, or Is 8d by slb^n, orls i% b^oS^n A Coupon enclosed in every Packet or Tin of above Teas A White Coupon enclosed in every -Jib Packet, a Fink Coupon (equal two White Coupons) enclosed in every lib Packet ; a Green Coupon (equal ten White Cou^S SSSJSI?? 7 C TiD ' * \ elln, CouP°a (equaftwenV White!c^) *353 Co^tltif dnesiS P °nS maybeheldo-r ' -dsent in to compete tlJy future. We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from Is per Ib. FINEST SNOWDEOP SUGAR 2*d per Ib, 701b Bag 14s 6d s or £22 15s per ton. '' HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE, 4s 3d per tin, or 8s 6d per case. ALMONDS- ~ ~~ "ca^e7s79d~aM~~ : "fT Jordan J 4 *™<j**>G- a*<* B, ".' 011 joraan . ... ... ..„ z 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per sross 1 ft gSU" •■• -0 10 p F f Lg^a«-west PMXtßate s : * * xnaneu ... ... ... 010 Best Roller, 251 bo n Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 " scmu '" •" »- ACID- " ™£ 6*o Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 " 2 GOlb "" in *on Citric! Ljrtal . , 3 6 and **** iTetStcTdl 15 ° H XT DRIED Mm-New Season^" ° * Cotttt° ACld ... is 9d and 211 5^ sSfi" - .»' * * ANCHOVY PAfeTE-. Se^fSSL .T -°?* Sii^ dB- - 1 J New Muscatels, Bd, Is and '" 1 4 TLTJM S S French Ph ims ,t f bie ... \\\ 01 J Ammonia— ' * w etewmg 6d and ... 0 8 BARLEY * 4 Ne^ P^ved Ginger" i" J | Pe!ri 0 2 J arsf^,lodanl ... ■" J J BAKING POWDER- llvhf - S " Edmonds' s|dandll NeS Dates '"' S I BATHBRrCKS ... ... 0 4 GOLDEN"sTTJTTP oVv *• M "iV ° 6 BLUESTONE 34a per cwfc ... 0 4 ™ KlWf BEOSEMEAL ... ...0 6 281b f B q? Jrai? 'lb 8s 3d ' ,-, • « pirrn os ya, ofalb , li o Ricketts ~ 010 Tre»olo s 2lb Tin 6d, 41b tin Ib, 71b Set&bag ::: ::: ::: If, Zs 'mh^Amhll I Tl^ •", ° 6 MATCHES- ' Blacklead- Plaids o 9 250 Vestas ;; o 4 Zebra,  - 0 9 1000 Vestas... "' JjJ OakeysDome 0 6 Safeties, large 8d small" '" OS Stove Polish .. ... 0 5 mtttt tw-ii -j ... v 3 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Mustard- '" -° 7* BlankLaequer, Castle ... 0 9 r» qv> 111,1 o j , BOEIX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 EoSS* * *lb " JXJ Kraseed- M^^ d S™l 3d Per oz, per lb '.".I 2 0 lS v ■ "■ 0 3 Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 ■SST 7 ::: :: ::: o I ... 5« ---'MiclusTic"soDA,nb" ::: 2 S S f CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d,10 Z ... 0 3 Shel ?Tl S m onds J & Egg Preservative— oa-cmwat o-il t>"" "* ; Norton's ... 1 9 n.nt, B?vgS '" 4 ° EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 gl W P '" **■ *" l 2 Essences — ■ 0-£ "• ■•• ••• 1 0 Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, Al- 1-i.,,,. nn pa «~a inonds, Batafia, Vanilla, u>- s 1 m f ?d^ V* •■- ° 8 chmeal, Cloves Peppermint, j ho, Mortous, 6d a U d ... oil and Ginger, loz bottles . ... 0 9 AdeSide " ' "' -2 6 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- <i, „,„ t "" , _, ': ••• 1 9 neal,Eatifla, Vanilla, etc., loz Caslo^ Morton's 5d and ... 010 bottles 0 5 peame a l Pfc '■ J ! Extract of Beef- rn^vT a "'n « - ° 6 Liebig's2ozla9d,4o Z ... ... 3 0 f °^«% Goddard's ... 13 Bovril, ls 9d, 3s, 5s 5 0 6. ":;:.. - 0 8 Tear Co 1 S i^ent Medicines—Pills. EXTRACT OF SOAP— ""' HoUoway's and Cockle's ... 13 HuTn^bWs 0^ 5 1O IS^7>^W.V .. - 1 » Hudson's 9 packets for 1 0 S j^^ f m f f 3P k lils ... '2 11 P«D^ ... ..0 5 gegel'B Syrup ,BBd and . 210 71bBoxps 2 0 ! fceedraan H x°wders ... ... 1 8 EMERY CLOTS, sheet lid, doz 1 3 S E™ulMon 2s 4d and ... 4 0 FLY PAPJiBS- baisapmUa _ _ ... 4 3 Mathers doz ... ... 0 G P 3£? ro£ a ' J 4 Tanglefoot, doz 0 9 w^cT* 1 5 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 •;• - J | aSrs^" 10 ggs^JSr •- ::: J 6 Salmon flat tins 0 10 '" - !,J Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 S^-iS,*?! I*, a" "" 2 U Sardines-Best quality .., 1 0 f"0^1^ H and •••• 1 * Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 & Pf S^ d "' * " n««^i i^««^ n o lrisn Moss, ls and ... lin Herrings, fresh 0 7 - - 211 Herrings, kippered 010 p^^lTe , a. Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 010 w Jole Elal * Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 n^AVUn^ '" '" I 2 ■dj-tt-o* in v round Luack , i 4, X™"'" 8!:" 0' ::: ::: \& srs-Hi-w- ::: I i Haddocks ... ... ... 010 SOAP—Tnilpt "" O'st^ 0 8 BroWn Windsor T^lets per doz ... 1 3 Uyr_Tr>™' *" *" U 8 Brown Windsor lib bars each r- 010 ni^u.l n «?» Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 MuSdWax*" '". "• 06l Glycerine, |lb bars,'each ... 0 I pS^NSaI Sperm's" Z0 f Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 Piano self-fittini coloured ... 1 0 divert S Carbohclablets ... 0 3 box::: S 1? ? s»2;^ 1 CREAM OF TAETiR ."! 1 3 Margi S on, 3 tablets in box ... l o CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 T^f^ owd^ r -° £ CORNFLOUR- JAMS- "" " 6 iX'and Poison's patent Z0 f llb Tins ' "^ . - .'""J J Pollard's ... ...0 3 nb Tins Ra^er.y :: ... 0 8 Ne I SOIJ Jamsf 3 tins for 1 0 ! CLOllLhio pjjjWb, per aoz ... O 1£ 2 iu t^,,^ p^nhprTO t « CLOTHES-UNES,^ 1 0 SJSSSJS A^»h ~ 11 n.~A&lv~a " r°S°'Manci |0 6 21b Jars Black Currant ... X> 8 Cttndisd Peel- 21b Jars Stran-berrT ... ... 1 8 ■fS™? - V i 21b Jars Hum andßsmson . ... X 2 ii^w^-idta.::: os. SjSSsS? ™ ~i I fcjaSKSk^n,... i j K ™e sls| s fs^M^i; i m« 9?« cc - "• ••' i ? Knife Boards ... ... l 0 Good Coffee... ... .... 1 4 Knife Polish n 9 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 S?,£ 0 rT Ql , afl<l "' '" S 1 Whole Coffee, Roasted 110 Kll ts ' Jj- 8'^ 9d and °10 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LENTILo ... ... 03J Cocoa—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 i.uslebrook's ilb ... ... 0 9 T » Powder ;.. ... 2 0 Jib ... .16 L? rd ••• •■• ... 0 7 " Hb " "•*' 210 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadbury'sjlb .'.".' Z 010 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 10 „ ilb ... ... 1 8 MACARONI ... ... 0 6 Van Houten's, }lb ... ... 011 Marmalade, Bailor's lib Bd, glass „ Jib ... ... 1 9 jars2lb ls 9d, lib ... 010 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco— Fry'a Eomcepathic, ... 0 4-£ Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 ilb ... 0 Si „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 „ „ lib ... 1 4^j „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 0 Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 j „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid CHOCOLATE— aud3s4d, per lb .. ... 6 0 Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, Jib ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 COD LIVER OIL— Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb os ... 5 0 Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues— Small ... . ... 1 2 Sheep, is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hansen'a ... ... ... 1 9 Ox, 2s 6'd, 3s 63. and 4 3 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Carraways ... ... 0 8 Tumeric, per oz ... ... o 3 IjHj Jl KjJLi.. iJll Bllv/Ot Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and High street, Christchurch.