The Colliery Disaster.

New Zealand Sympathy.

Eelief for Widows and Orphans.

United Press Association — Hy Electric Telegraph—Copy r i gh t. Sydney, August 5 The Premier has received a message of I condolence on the Mount Kembla disaster from Mr Seildon, also a message from the editor of the " Otago Daily Times," stating that he has started a list, and asking if out side assistance is necessary. Sir John See replied that any money contributed would be gratefully received, but he pointed out that the Act provided for the payment of 83 a week to each widow, and half-a-crown to eaoh child. No further bodies have been recovered at Mount Keinbla to-day. The official inspection is proceeding.

Opinions of an Expert Mining Engineer

During the course of an interview last evening with Mr N. D. d>chrane, who has been m the Mount Somers district investi gating the mining leases of Messrs Orr and Harris, on behalf of those gentlemen, our representative questioned Mr Cochrane regarding the terrible disaster at Mount Kembla, m a mine that was supposed to be , free from gas, and as to whether he would ! care to vouchsafe an opinion as to the [ probable cause of the catastrophe. Mr Coehrane, who carefully considered the question before giving an opinion, said : — I would be better able to express an opinion if I had seen the mine before the catas trophe occurred. But it has frequently been the case that large explosions occur m mineß that were practically free from gas ; and it is m these that the greatest disasters have happened. I assign two reasons, viz, either outbursts of gas that have been im prisoned m the rocks; or, secondly, the ! explosion is due to coal dust, the latter being undoubtedly intensified by the small . percentages of fire damp m the mine : atmosphere—too small to be detected by the ordinary safety lamp. Mr James Gibson, who was present at the interview, supplemented the opinion of Mr Cochrane, stating that is might have been ' caused by what is known as a " shot" from the mine, which sweeps with terrific forco, something like a tornado above ground, carrying desolation and death m its trail.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. London, August 5. la the opinion of doctors Mr Steyn's paralysis is curable. It is due to privations and overwork. Smuts, the ox-Free State Attorney, ad vocates that Jacobs, De Wet, and all form erly attached to the Boer staff m the field, shall be admitted to practice m the Supreme Court at Pretoria.

The King.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, Aug. 5 King Edward strolled on the promenade deck above his pavilion, and walked unas sisted up and down a flight of stairs.

Germany and Holland.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph London, August 5 The "Berlin Post" states that Germany is willing to concede to Holland the Tariff Convention, and also to guarantee the Dutch colonies, Germany m return using the Dutch fleet and harbours m the event of war. The visit of Dr. Kuyper, the Dutch Pre mier, to Vienna, Turin, and Germany, is the cause of much comment.

The Premiers at Home

Per United Press Association —By Elec tric* Telegraph Copyright. London, Aug. 4 In the course of his speech at the Junior Reform Club at Liverpool Mr Seddon said that the colonies had indicated at the Imperial Conference lines that the Mother- _ land might hesitate to follow. She was slow to move—she ought sometimes to fight other nations with their own weapons, bringing about free interchange among all nation. He believed the Motherland and the colonies had a better right to trade m South Africa than anybody else. The Earl and. Countess of Warwick are entertaining the colonial Premiers at War wick Castle.

The Tauranga Accident.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. Sydney, Aug. 5 Altogether seven men were' severely in jured m the accident on the warship Tau ranga. One fractured his thigh_ and an other his arm, while a third sustained con cussion of the brain and injured his spine. There are a number of other lesser injuries, including burns from the boiling liquid they were using m painting. Three of the men managed to grasp ropes when falling and climbed aboard.

American Labor Troubles.

United Press Association—ByElectric Telegraph—Copyright New York, Aug 5 Several collieriosat Wilkesbarre, Penn sylvania, where™ a strike has existed for a considerable time, have resumed work. The Pittsburg Amalgamated Tinplate Company's workers refused to accept a temporary 25i per cent, reduction of their ■wages m order to prevent a large order geing to Wales.

Supreme Court

United,Prese Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Christchurch, August 5 At the Supreme Court to-day thejjury re turned a verdict of guilty against the three men, Dennet, Swanson and Clancy, for rob bing the Red Lion Hotel at Rangiora. Dennet was sentenced to six months' im • prisonment, and the other two, who have been m gaol before, to two years' each. David McKewen, for unlawfully discharg a revolver at another man, received six months. August 6. Richard Williams, who- was found guilty of breaking, entering, and stealing from a house at Studholme Junction was sentenced to six months. Alexander King, for burn ing down two hay-stacks at Templeton on July 28, received 12 months, The criminal sessions have concluded.

Cricket.

United Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright London, Aug 5 The combined Counties scored 178 m their second innings. The Australians won by G wickets- Gregory 44, Trumble 31. Melbourne, August 6. The Cricket Club cabled to Lord Hawke, placing the ground at his disposal free df charge if they play a match at the con clusion of the New Zealand Tour. The trustees of the Sydney ground sent a similar offer.

In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be m Valuable, Obtainable everywhere.

The Coronation.

London, Aug. 4 The King has commanded Mr Longstaff, the Australian artist, to attend Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 1o make sketches for the Coronation picture intended for the ! Sydney Art Gallery. ' Sydney, August 4 ; Amongst the chief features of thu Coro nation celebrations on Saturday will be a military review, special church services and illuminations. j

The Procession Committee met last even ing, and finally adopted the order of the procession and the Domain programme. Those taking part m the procession will muster at the approach to the Traffic Bridge at 1.15 p.m., and will march down East street to Aitken street, thence through the Lodge gates into the Domain. The pro cession will halt opposite the place where the oaks are to be planted, near tne lower dam, and after the planting ceremony is concluded, will march on to the sports ground. The Volunteers will take up their position on the Oval, fire a feu-de-joie, and present arms, the National Anthem -will be played, and the flag hoisted. The presen tation of medals to returned troopers will follow, after which addresses will be de livered by the Mayor, Chairman of the County Council, and the member for the district, (if present). The Volunteers will then give a military display on the Oval. A small Sub-Committee was appointed to arrange for supplying tea to the school children. THE PERMANENT MEMORIAL. The Executive Committee met last even ing and decided to approach the Minister of Eailways to obtain water from the rail way tanks for the memorial fountain which is to be erected m Baring Square. THE PROCESSION. The following will be the order of the Procession :— Chief Marshal, Eeturned Troopers (mountedi, Ashburton Mounted Rifles, Connty Brass Band, Veterans, Ash bnrton Eifles, Ashhurton Guards, Carriage with Mayor and Chairman of County Coun cil and their wives and Member for Dis trict, Borough Council, County Council, Hampstead and Tinwald Town Boards, The Old Men, Salvation Army Band, Children, Friendly Societies (Oddfellows, Foresters, Druids), Athletic Clubs, Fire Brigade, I Trades ipositions to be drawn for), Cyclists, Citizens. The place of assembly is the approach to the Traffic Bridge at 1.15 p.m. DECORATIONS. The Burnett Street decorations were started this morning, when Venetian masts draped with red, white and blue muslin, were erected on each side of the street. It is intended to have muslin draperies sus pended from these masts and zig.zagged across the street.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Received Aug. 6, 9.51 a.m. ACCIDENT TO AN EXCURSION STEAMER. London, August 5 The excursion steamer Brighton Queen, returning from a trip to Boulogne, struck the rocks at Hastings. Two hundred excursionists aboard were landed safely. ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY The projected Anglo-Chinese commercial treaty will free foreign imports from Likin on the basis of the method of payment to Likin m opium. The Likin stations are to be retained for Chinese merchants alone. Received August 6, 9.18 a.m. HORSES FOR THE ARMY. In the House of Commons, speaking on the army vote debate, Mr Brodrick said that the normal demand for horses for the army was 2500 yearly, but the Boer war brought a sudden demand of 150,000. , Reviewing the contract scandals and subletting con tracts he added that the horse, though not himself immoral, was the cause of immora- i lity m others. PROPOSED EUROPEAN DIS ARMAMENT. The Rome correspondent of the " Daily Telegraph " say 3 that it is reported that a meeting has been arranged between the Czar, the Kaiser, and the King of Italy, m connection with a further project for Euro pean disarmament. The Czar has issued his original proposals more definitely, stipu lating that European countries shall not fight each other, and shall reduce their arman>ents to dimensions sufficient simply to maintain internal order, and protect their colonies.

Victorian Finances

Melbourne, August 5 In the Assembly the State Treasurer, m the supplementary budget speech, said that until the Federal budget was forth coming m October, he did not know the actual position, but the outlook of the State finances at .present was unsatisfac tory enough to cause grave apprehension unless prompt and resolute measures were taken. Last year's actual deficiency was £437,000, or, deducting the previous sur plus, £330,000. He accepted the late Treasurer's estimate that the present year would close with a deficiency of but possibly it would be quite £650,000. Things, however, might improve. He strongly urged the necessity for immediate retrenchment, which must precede further taxation. Received August 6, 9.51 a.m. Melbourne Aug. 6 During the budget debate, the Treasurer said the Government asked sanction for urgent proposals of securing the absolutely irreducible minimum of expenditure to meet the deficit. He proposed to postpone the payment of £128,000 m debentures, and to retrench public servants to the extent of £75,000, beginning with salaries exceeding .£125 per year, and to begin at three per cent, and go up to ten per cent. The higher increments stopped all salaries over ,£3OOO. The service was overmanned and should bo gradually reduced. He proposed to take .£50,000 off the municipal endowment, .£20,000 off charity, .£60,000 from the rail way expenditure, and .£45,000 from the general estimates. This would still leave n deficit of .£72,000. If, when the Budget proper was delivered, there has been no improvement, the Government propose a new taxation to the extent of ,£82,000. He laid the necessity for retrenchment chiefly at the door of federation, which, he said, cost Victoria .£427,000. The total direct cost to Victoria of the federation and old age pensions last year was ,£847,000.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Pi-ess Association—By Electric Telegraph Danneyiekb, August 6 The inquest at Ormondville touching the death of a newly born child, resulted m a verdict of suffocation caused by the neglect of the mother, Adelaide Qlsen, who was afterwards formally charged with murder and remanded. Auckland, August 6 At the inuqest on the infant found at he rear of the Prince of Wales hotel, yesterday, the iury returned a verdict of manslaughter against a person or persons unknown, Nelson, August 6 The Nelson City Council last night, by 7 to 59 decided to obtain a second report on the drainage scheme (outline plans. from Mr Leslie Reynolds,of Dunedin. The Council has obtained a scheme from Mr Mestayer, Wellington^or erecting a septic tank on the mud flat at a cost of .£49,000. Wellington, August 6. i At a conference of Unionists last, evening resolutions were passed appointing a com mittee to inquire into and report on the matter of boycotting Unionists by em-1 ployers, and recommending that Stipendi ary Magistrates be given power to adjudicate m cases of breaches of the award; also that the Act be amended to provide m case of dismissal of employees the onus of proving that they were not dismissed because they were Unionists to be placed on employers,

Correspondence

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THE NO-LICENSE MOVEMENT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—On Thursday, at the meeting m the Oddfellows' Hall, I hope to deal with some at least of th* score of written cuostions which were handed up to me at the meet ing on Monday night. The subject an nounced is " The Claims of the Liquor Traffic v. the Claims of the People," and I purpose to deal with Ruch claims as— 1) The Supply of Revenue; (2) The Employ ment of Labour; (3) The deepest-rooted social customs, etc. May I, through your kindly columns again beg my questioners to stand up and address me m person rather than send up written statements. My object is to make the meeting bright, and bring members of the audience into closer touch, one with another. This cannot be | done if a file of questions are sent up simultaneously. If I had attempted to deal with them on Monday night, I should have been speaking until midnight, or what is more probable, the audience would have gradually cleared out before that hour. May I ask questioners to deal with the main broad issues, and to avoid questions , which are only of personal or petty in terest. Thanking you for your favourable report of Sunday night's meeting,—l am, Florence Balgabnie.

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL AND THE PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l am exceedingly grateful to Crs. Timmins and Davis for having brought be fore the Borough Council the proposal con tained m my letter which appeared m the Guardian of the 16th inst., but unfor tunately Cr. Timmins misread a portion of the letter, hence the bald reply received from His Worship the Mayor. What I sug gested was that His Worship, and Messrs Harper and Stone should confer, and then call a meeting as representing three sepa rate bodies. Of course the Borough Coun : cil could not run an exhibition, nor apply its funds m that direction. But I Sir, the fact that they could not do that does not necessarily bind them to a decision as laid down by His Worship, " that it is not within their province. " I say emphati cally that it is a matter of importance to the welfare of the Borough, and worthy of every consideration. I was always under the impression that the Borough Councils were composed of the most enlightened citizens, and those best able to advise the Mayor on all matters pertaining to the advancement of their burgesses. His Worship may or may not think with me. However, if I am rightly informed His Worship is not alto gether against the proposal, and if thi3 view is correct, I would ask those Crs. who support the proposal to memorialise the gentlemen previously named to call a meeting of residents of the borough and county, feeling certain that the matter will be heartily supported, and that Crs. Tim mins and Davis will earn the esteem and goodwill of all men of progressive ideas. In a later letter, with your permission Sir, I will return to the subject, and meet one or two questions that have been asked regard ing the success of such a venture, and pro bably make a few suggestions.—lam, etc., Pax.

Winslow Sports.—The treasurer of the Ashburfcon Eifles has had the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of eight pounds from the Winslow Sports Association. It is to be hopod that all future fixtures of | this Association will be as successful as the I last. j Ashburton Rifles.—There was n, strong J muster of the Ashburton Rifles on Tuesday evening, when the Company was inspected i by Lieutenant-Colonel C.S. Bailey, Officer Commanding South Canterbury Sub-Dis trict. The Colonel expressed himself as much pleased with the parade and appear ance of all. The inspection over the Colonel called out Color-Sergeant W. McDonald, Sergeant A.l>ee and Private W. Pickford, and presented each with a long service medal. Staff Sergt-Major Jones then took j the Company m hand and instructed them m j musketry and other exercises, which the j i men and non-coms took keen interest m. ' After the parade a coffee supper was par-1 taken of and an enjoyable hour spent m harmony. During the evening Captain W. E. Dolman Y.D., presented Private Tovey with a prize won at the late rifle match m the drill shed. The win was a popular and very creditable one, Tovey though a recuit of this year putting up al most a possible, and defeating the old shots, some of whom however were only a point behind. The Company will celebrate their 23rd anniversary by a social and dance on the 15th inst.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1902



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In lots at your own Prices Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 7 59 . _



CLEARING SALE. : TRRES- : Giving up Business. THOS. ~SEALY, N URSERYMAN, TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much'reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 nnO FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch ; 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts j 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention.



TT7E are offering during this Sale— 6 pieces fancy Dress Tweeds, : : Worth 2s 6d now la Black Serges Is6d, Islld, 2s 9d, 3s6d j very special. 50 inch Fey Melton Cloths reduced to Is lid, corded Velveteens m fawn and brown Is per yard. Fur Necklets are being cleared at Half Price—is, is nd, 2S 6d, , 2S nd, 3s nd 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-Jd, 72in grey Twill Sheeting reduced to 9£d 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; fancy Blous ing Flannelettes, ÜBual 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. , j Ladies' and Childrens' Trimmed Millinery and also Ladies' Underclothing now marked : at prices that will astonish you. Special t 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, j Lace Collarettes, the newest, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 3s 6d. Hair Frames at Is 3d. White Muslin Aprons, nicely trimmed, Is6d, Is9d, Is lid, 2s 6d to 4s 6d. Stacks of Remnants to be cleared out under cost prices. " BARGAINS," Bargains for all. Northcote % Hefford East and Tancred Streets j



PUBLIC NOTICES. * THE SALE OF SALES,' ■ Now m Full Swing.—-



TO LET. HOUSE of 6 Rooms and Verandah con veniently situated m Moore Street. Possession can be given m a few days. T. BULLOCK, j



CORONATION CELEBRATION nnHE Coronation Celebrations m Ashbur- JL ton on August 9th will be as follows 11 a.m.—United Service, outside Borough Council Chambers, if wet m Oddfellows' HalL 1.30 p,m.—Procession will start from the approach to Ashburton Traffic Bridge and march to the Ashburton Domain, where a ceremony, including the Plant ing of Oaks, the Hoisting of the Flag, Presentation of Medals to Returned Troopers, and Addresses, will be carried out, after which there will be a Mili tary Display on the oval. 6.30 p.m.—Torchlight Procession will leave the Brigade Station and march to Bar ing Square West, where a Display of Fire-works will take place. All Returned Troopers, Army and Navy Veterans, all Trades, and the School Chil- j dren and Residents of the Town and Coun try, are invited to take part m the After noon Procession. The Children, Friendly Societies, and Trades will assemble at the Approach to the Traffic Bridge at 1.15 p.m. sharp. The Returned Troopers are requested to attend m uniform, and to be mounted. All Veterans are specially desired to take part m the Procession and are requested to parade at the Drill Shed with the local corps at 12.30 p.m. Tea only will be provided m the Domain throughout the day for the Country Children. H. H. FOOKS, 8 51 Hon. Secretary.



Tenders ~~ TENDERS. riIENDERS, Bake-house. Time exten- JL ded to MONDAY, llfch. Tenderers please call and see alterations. R. BIRD, 8 62 Architect. PUBLIC NOTICES. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57



WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYEE. WIRE Netting ! Wire Netting! Just landing ex' Mamari' Fowl Netting., 3ft, 2d; 2ft, Hd ; Hft, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hardlet Bros. KERR BEOS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that 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 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Keer Bros.



WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed m good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. JUST landed ex «• Delphic" and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Caeson and Co. WANTED for Clients—Small Farm from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acres near Ashburton. W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent.



[ GIVING UP BUSINESS. aREAT Clearing Sale, commencing Saturday, July 19th, for one month \ only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions m Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,-~Miss E. Barnes, corner | Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 • : A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed m warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we can do them very light m any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Tubner



YATES' and Nimtno and Blair's Garden Seeds m packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest jprices.— Cakson and Co. l ,"TT> EMOVED to temporary premises m JL\> Havelock Street, opposite Stephen | son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old Hens. —J. H. Jewitt. IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. The Gardener's best friend. They say» their cost m a single season. Call and see them.—Carson and Co., Agents. FRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed m Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Aims cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences m England and Ireland, Hound j of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, j and many others.—A. T. H. Williams.



MADAME VEEO, Palmist, Scientific Character Reader. Her first visit to the south. Hours, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Her stay short. Wheeler's Coffee Palace, Ashburton. 8 54 MR W. Le COUTEUR will (D.V.) give an Address To-Night from a large Chart. Arcade Chambers, 7.30. All invited. 8.61 /CORONATION Chimes, by Mrs S. Har \y per, 6d each ; proceeds m aid of the Veterans' Home; everybody should buy one. New books—Tales* of North Riding; The Old Trail 5 Life of George Elliot; His Dainty Whim; Cheap editions — East Lynno; When Charles the First was King ; Straight as a Die; Uncle Bernac; Joe < Wilson and his Mates ; By Order of the Company; Medals, Flags, .Lanterns.—H. M. Jones.



Wanted. WANTED— A young lady or young man as photographic printer or retoucher. Apply Cooper, Photographer, Burnett Street. ' 8 63 ST. Andrew'd Church Sunday School Tinwald—Concert by the children m the Hall on Friday, August Bth, at 7.30 p.m, m aid of prize fund. Admission Is. Children half price. . 8 52



Ashburton Retail Traders' Association. MEMBERS are requested to Keep Open on FRIDAY, the Bth, during the Evening, as on Saturdays, Saturday, the 9th, being a close for Coronation Day. Members are also requested to note that the hour of closing from the 18th inst. will be 6 p.m, ' JOHN DAVISON", 860 ■ .■ Secretary,



NOTICE. Special Bank Holiday. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, SATURDAY, the 9th of August, the King's Coronation Day, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the undermen tioned Banks at Ashburton :— The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., j G. E. Tolhurst, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia, C. Winter, Inspector, j Bank of New South Wales, 1 E. J. Finch, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, James Embling, General Manager. Ashburton, July 30th, 1902. 8 38



A. O. F. ! fTIHE Members of Court Ashburton, No. JL 6729, A.0.F., are requested to meet at the Court Room, on SATURDAY, the 9th inst., at 12.15 p.m. sharp, to take part m the Coronation Procession. Sashes and Ribbons. 8 58 W. H. ROBINSON, C.R. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. CORONATION HOLIDAYS. THE Borough Council Offices will be 1 closed from 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, the Bth inst., till 9 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 14th inst,, for the Coronation Holidays. Th« Reading Rooms will be closed on Saturday, the 9th inst. only, and the Library will be open for the exchange of Books on Tues day and Wednesday as usual. By order. H. H. FOOKS, 8 65 Town Clerk.



FOR SALE. BRICK-MAKING MACHINE, good as new; cheap; maker—Luke and Co., Wellington. Apply WM. COTTEE, 1 8 42 Waimate. , HAVELOCK STREET AUC TION MART. MY usual sale of Fowls, Pigs, Cattle, Produce, Furniture, etc, will be held on FRIDAY this week, at 12 o'clock, on account of the Coronation. 8 49 HENRY STEPHENSON. CORONATION SERVICE. ~p EHEARSAL of United Choir will take SXj place m St. Stephen's Church TO NIGHT (Wednesday), at 8 o'clock. Choirs to provide their own music. ! H. H. FOOKS, 8 46 Hon. Secretary.



Public Notices. NO-LICENSE 7 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY, 7th AUGUST. MISS FLORENCE 3ALGAENIE SUBJECT :—" The Rights of tho Liquor Traffic versus the Rights of the People." To commence at 8 o'clock. Collection. 865 -pOISON for Dogs will be laid on my land, Alford Foreßfc Eoad, on and after SATURDAY, the 9th August, inst. 8 66 JOHN ORR. ELGIN SCHOOL. npHE Annual Concert and Ball will be held on THURSDAY, August 28th. Proceeds m aid of School Prize Fund. .Tickets—Concert, Is j dance 2s. Concert at 8. 8 53



Fr edlander Bros. Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. QUR NEXT HORSE FAIR WILL BE HBLD ON Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer.



ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which i am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS.



{ David Thomas. j ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, August Bth, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his usual monthly horse fair on the above date, when he will offer on account of various clients, viz: j SPECIAL ENTRIES. 8 Unbroken Colts and Fillies j Account of a Northern Client,— 10 Broken Draught Mares and Geldings ! Account of a Southern Client,— i 5 Good Mares and Geldings Account Winslow Client,— 5 Draught Mares and Geldings Account Lyndhurst Client, 6 Useful Draught Horses Account various Clients, 14 Draught Mares and Geldings 5 U3eful Trap Mares and Goldings. Account Local Client— ' 3-Horse-Team, ycung Geldings, first class workers. Total Entry— 102 head of all description. D. THOMAS, 8 32 Auctioneer.



Mount Somers Road Board. T>UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that McLean's Road is DANGEROUS to traffic, and any Persons using the same do so at their own risk. W. T. CHAPMAN, 8 59 Chairman. "~ STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.



Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE AT CHRISTCHURCH, 12tb, 14th, and 16th August, 1902. ' TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, ON 11th August the ordinary express will not pick up passengers at Timaru and stations north thereof. Extra Express . for passengers from Timaru and stations north thereof will leave Timaru at 4.5 p.m., Temuka 4.27, Orari 4.46, Ashburton 5.55, Christchurch arrive 7.45. Stops at Win chester, Rangitata and Hinds, and sets down if required at Chertsey, Dunsandel, Rolles ton and Hornby. On 12th August a special train will run from Timaru to Christchurch and back as ! follows ;—Timaru depart 6.40 a.m, Rangita tata 7.50, Hinds 8.21, Winslow 8.36, Tinwald 8.48, Christchurch arrive 10.50 a.m. Return ing from Christchurch at 7.45 p.m. It will, stop at Flag stations between Timaru and Tinwald if required. Passengers for Race- i course can be set down at Sookb«rn m the morning. On 12th, 14th, and 16th August the even ing train for Ashburton and Methven will start at 5.25, leaving Hornby 5.50, Rolles ton 6.17, Dunsandel 6.52, Rakaia 7.35, arriving at Ashburtoa at 8.25 and Methven 9.0. On 18th August an extra express train will leave Christchurch for Timaru at 10.20 a.m., Rakaia 11.32, Ashburton 12.15, Orari 1.19, Temuka 1.40, Timaru arrive 2.5. Stops if required at Hinds, Rangitata and Win chester and takes up passengers at Dunsan del and Chertsey. The ordinary 11.0 a.m. express train from Christchurch will take passengers for south of Timaru only. 8 U BY ORDER.



Mr John Orr notifies that poison for dogs will be laid on his property, Alford Forest Road, after Saturday next, 9th inst. SENSIBLE & EFFECTIVE. The only sensible and effective way of treating Rheumatic and Gouty affections is to remove the cause of the diseases. The most effective remedy is the Great Canadian Seaweed Cure. It dissolves Uric Acid and Phosphatic sediments, and the good it does is permanent. It has gained a remarkable reputation for quick and effective cures. Sold by all chemists.