CRICKET.

Australians v. Yorkshire.

Per Press Association —By Electric, Telegraph Copyright;. London, June 23 Ttinnicliffe and Brown opened the bat ting for Yorkshire, and nt the luncheon adjournment one wicket was down for no runs, Trtimble having bowled Tunnyciiffe. Denton was caught at short leg by Hill off Saunders, after mating 13. He was twice nearly out owing to Saanders's uncertain leneth. 27—2—18. Brown was caught at mid-off "by Darling. 38-3—14. Taylor got out leg before to Trumble. 42—4—11. Hirst was caught by Noble, who ran to point. 47—5—5. Washington was caught at cover point by Gregory. 48—6-8. Haigh succumbed to Trumfele's third ball. 48-7—o. Rhodes played Saunders on •without scoring. 49-8-0. Wainwrighfc was caught at long-off by Trnmper. 60-0 —4. Whitehead was caught at xmd-on by Saunders, the innings closing for 77.

The Australians then commenced their eecond innings. Darling made a couple, and then sent one to Rhodes at cover point. 2—l—2. Hill joined truraper, but the former was caught by Taylor at mid-on. 12- 2—B. Hopkins arrived to see frumper caught at the wickets by Hunter off Bhodes's Irst over. 23-3-9. Hopkins hit out at Haigh, losing his wicket. 43-4 —10. Gregory's partnership with Hopkina lasted twenty minutes. Duff reached out to Haigh, and was bowled. 69—5—4. Noble made a single, and then gave Rhodes a, catch off his own bowling. 60—6—1. Gregory gave an excellent and skilful dis play, and raised his score to thirty one for an hour's batting. When stumps were drawn th® Australians had lost six wickets

for 70. Eeceived 9.1 a.m. London, June 24 The Australians continued their second innings on a difficult wicket. Though the weather was fine, the last four wicketa fell for 17 runs, the innings closing for 87 runs, Gregory carrying out his bat for a well played 42. Haightook 5 wickets for 49, Kkodes 4 for 22. Received June 25, 11.19 a.m. London, June 22 An attendance of 8000 witnessed the c n elusion of the match. The wickets fell fast and the second essay of Yorkshire only realisfld 72, of which Washington made 22 ftndHiratU. Trumble took 6 wicketa for 27 runs. The Australians won by 44 runs.

Agricultural Conference.

— • United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Dunedin, June 25 i t the Agricultural Conference the Chairman made an appropriate reference to the King's illness, and a proposal by Mr Buckley, that the Conference do not ap j prove of the Government Bill for taxing stallions, was rejected by 17 to 7.

Coursing.

For the Coronation stakes of the South Island Coursing Club, which will run for at Oamaru to-morrow and Friday, there are 44 dogs entered. The winner gets J548, the runner up J6lB, third dog £7, and three dogs £4 each.

A CORONATION RHYME.

The Coronation celebrations, In a atate of preparation» Every corner of the nations In a glow of admiration, At the way the population v Carry on their jubilation. And all our conversation, Has a spice of animation. "We are deep m calculation, Of bunting, flags, and rations, Cheap fares to every station. But when we have occasion, To make a celebration, Like the Ring's Coronation, Every human habitation, Shows a sign of decoration. And there's quite an agitation To make some variation. Indeed, there's facination, And a deal of observation. But we'll make a great ovation, On our Monarch's Coronation, Which shall be well remembered, For yews and years to come. * .i—C. 8., Springbura.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright.

Beeeived June 24, 10.40 a.m. Boxer Atrocities. Hons Kong, June 24 The Methodist Church at Chengtu has been destroyed by the Chinese, and ten con verts -were killed. Boxerism is spreading. A Bridge Over Canso Strait. Washington, June 24 Mr Waddel, the American engineer, has contracted to build for 5,000,000 dollars, a cantilever bridge over the Canso Strait, at the mouth of the St. Lawrence.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received Jime 25,10,2 a.m.

More Returning Troops.

Sydney, June 25 The Australasian has arrived with an other detachment of returned troopers, in cluding a number of New Zealanders.J

Relief lor the Poor:

The Government will distribute J52000 to tfe© poor through benevolent institutions at the Coronation. The Premier states that if that is insufficient, Government will pro vide what ia necessary.

Clemency to Prisoners.

Brisbaha June 25 The Cabinet considers the question of releasing a number of prisoners to mark the Coronation. The Cabinet has decided to show clem ency to 38 prisoners to mark the Coronation. Lome will be released and the sentences of others will be reduced.

Obituary;

Psrth June 26 The Premier after rallying somewhat col lapsed, and died last night.

The Seventh Contingent.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANILA.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph. I Wellington, June 25 j The troopship Manila, with the Seventh j Contingent, arrived m the harbour at 1.30. a.m. The medical officers are examining the men this morning. Latsb. The ailments of the men on board the Manila prove to be nothing more serious than a few cases of influenza. The men are to be allowed to land after the vessel has been fumigated, and a dinner will be given to them at 2 o'clock.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dotebin, June 25 Mr T S Baker, m charge of the boarding estabishment for the Boys' High School, died suddenly last night. He was a well known athlete m his younger days, andl represented Canterbury m the interprovin cial cricket matches m the seventies. Wellington, June 25 The mails sent from SAuckland by the Sonoma on 7th inst, arrived at San Fran oiico on 22nd.

Sudden Death.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph Auckland, June 24 The Hon. ShximsM, M.L.C., died at his xeeidenct) this morning, very suddenly.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1902



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN 088 AM) CO. ] REDUCED CASH PRICES Finwt Snowdrop Sugar, per lb., 2*d j per 701 b Bag \M Bd. Kerosene, 150 test, per tin, 4s 3d; per case, 8s 6d. Good Oatme&l, 261 b Bags 4i, | Finest Washed Currants, per lb ... 0 5 D. and M. Blacking, per do*. 0 41 i; I „ „ Sultanas, per lb ... 0 7 Dome Black Lead, per doz. Z0 1^ i >» w Valencia Kaisins ... 05| Starch, per box '*" n 5 Sago, Rice, Tapioca, Split Peas, per lb 0 2 Victory Soap, per box '. 'r * 0 8 ' Van Hottten's Cocoa, per tin ... l 4 Blue, Rickett's, per lb ... 010 »» » » ...1.2 Blue, Keen's, per lb ... ...0 10 »',,_» » ... 1 0 Fluid Ammonia, per bottle ] OS Anslebrook's Cocoa, per tin ... 1 4 Washing Muia, per bottl* , *; 0 « » » » ... 1 2 C. and B. Currie, „ . * 011 «.,".«" " ••• 2 ° » Capers,  ... 011 Herring* m Tomato sauce, per tin oiO Sperm Candles, per lb 0 54 „ Kippered per tin ... 010 Wax „ „ '* 0 S „ JVesh, per tin ... 0 7 Maccaroni, per 41b box 1 I©^ ; Sardines, per doz ... , 4 6 Vermicelli, „ i» 110 2*lk Tins Kaspberry and Straw- Quaker Oats, per paokefc .*, 010 berry, per tin ... ... 1 0 Semolina, per bag f ... id Morton's Cream of T*rtar, perlb... 13 Germina, per bag ./ ,1 # # Carbonate Soda, per lb. ... o 3 Oatina, per bag 18* Edmond's Baking Powder, per tin Oil Sand Soap, 3 cakes ""■ "I 1 « Sunlight Soap, per box... ... 10 Hudsoa's Extract of Soap, tor dw 1 « Plaid Vett»B, per doK „. ... 0 4 "™ TT v MARTIK'S, KNOWLE'S, CLARKE'S & BOKEIi'S Frolic 0s 6d (o 16s per pair . ■■■;.';■; AT , ' , ■ .' .. \y.[ JOHN OBR & CO. CYCLE LAM PS CYCLE LAMPS. SILVER EING, /^^^s^fe|S is^fifc. r o-' © Cr^^H B.\ECEBNWDGIV : Ardomiry others to select froai. As we are Overstocked vifch these Lines »c are offering them at tpecially Low Pricei for ONE only. • ■ ■ ■■ .:■{]. JOHN ORB & CO., ASHBURTON. Oil Stores at all Prices, RANGES, HEATING &000 KIN& STOVES, REGISTER?, GEATEB, Ii I . ... ■■,■■''■■. ■■■■■: AND M A.,N V OTHERS IN ST0oK..■■■■■■-■.'0X..■■■■■■-■.' $■ ■ H We keep ov<l twentjr different patterns and am. (jive a greater v»»!ctj ,h» n Mttf^i^W other house m AehbutfcoQi ' ; JOHI OWL AND Co. I ASH BUETON ■ ■...-■ .; -;i ■; .:^:&



WANTEDS ( DID you get on© of H. C. Babbett'b Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings m the Pound off eTery Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. 6 182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so I Then what about the saving m connection with the Special Discount of 2s m the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Beot Warehouse. 6 183 j npENPHNCE worth for Mnepence, Two- X and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence j Five Shillings worth for Four and-Sixpence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings 5 One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, ia the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Barbett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 184 Wanted Known. t^ ICOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order, F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Chertwj. HURRY UP! HURRY UP! /"\NLY a few dozen Chinese Lanterns " " left. Beautiful Colours, which have to go. Just opened up, a fresh lot of Chinese and Japanese Eockett and Crackers, which are selling rapidly. My shop will be open This Evening till 9 o'clock for the sale of Fireworks M. J. BUEGESS, Stationer. JUST AREIVED — Three epecial lines O t corsets, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6i pair; sur prising value m women's ribbed black cash mere hose, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d a pair ; another lot of those noted ribbed wool under vesta at Is each; umbrellas 2s 6d, 2a lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d each; holland and muslin aprons Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. f OOK HEEE—New range, U.B tablinga JLi Is, IIX Is 3d, Is 6fd, Is 9d to3s lid » yard; white and TJ.B twilled sheetings, 70 inches wide, from 10id, strong shirtings 6d a yard, all wool colonial flannels from 9-|d a yard, wide twilled flanneletes, stripes, white, pink, and creme 3s lid a dozen; striking value m blouse do. 5d 3 6£d, 7£d a yard, lace curtains Is BJd a pair, carpets, yard wide, Is 2d "a yard, hearth rugs 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, 10s 6d, yard wide floorcloth, oil back, reduced to la a yard, two yards wide do. from Is ll^d, soloured quilts, Is lid, white H.C do. 3b tld, at Gibbakd's Eeady Money Draper. TPOR SALE—Two Clarionets, A.andß f Mat, 13 keys, good tone, £5 for the pair; a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at E. Gtbbabd's, Tancred Street. FLOUR afe Millers' prices, 261 b bsg Ss 3d, 501 b bag 6s; 1001 b bag 11s 6d; 2001 b bag 22s 6d 5 Gore oatmeal, 25lbbag Is; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground 3offee Is lOd 1b; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOdlb; Fry's cocoa 4|d per packet- John Orr and Co. T>EACE! Peace Peace! At; last. At JL laa\ Our business is golog ahead Al. Our btock is of the beet quality aiid it the mos^". reasonable prices ever heen before the people m ABhbar ron. Home *nd Ootoimi Blankets from 8* 11*1 a pair ; *Iso a pp'ondUl 1 c of Rags from Is lid to 27s 6d. White Maroella and HC: Quilts, full size, frnm 2s lid to 255. While kce Curtains, 3| yards lor.g, 53 63; lovely pattern. Toilafc Cnvprp and 'i able Centres, all reduced at L H Tempbro, next to th<* 1 Kta Ora' Tea Rooms, Tmicred S reet. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. CHKAP B.L GDNB and CARTRIDGES, Double Barrel B. L. Guns from 55i, S.B. fr< m 42a 6ii, Cartridges from 9» per !00» Wira Nen'mftfrom Id per yard, Sheej Netting from fJJ je-yard. The eetebra6«ri \. Martin's florae OMppore at 7s 6d, 93 6^ >r>d 10s Gi. 'J'Her makes from 6* 6d—-G MedblNS, The Paople'- Ironmonger. I IAKSdN'^Ht ckt»king Saleof Inß'i»li V/ Chin* and Earrhenwate, Amt"io»n 0-1 asb and Hardware, Sheffield Cm ■ j <nd Electroplate, Bicycles, Bruehwite and JapiitieHe Goods, if now on. BKS t 1 Kerosene 4s 3d per tin, 8b 6<i p* r #»»(* j Snowdrop Sugar 2£d per Ib, 70 !b b*g 14? 6J ; Swau Golden Syrup, 41b tins lOri,—Cabson & Co 5 172 /I ARSONS 4; CO r8 GiandTea. Omnpetition \J now on» A pris» for every 28Oo»poa» and upwards fnV&Rlt one interested to read IJJ advertisement appearing In Mitchell and Turners space of this ieeoe, to qtohh out any article they can do wichonb, then to call on us and bring the advertisement and a fail parse with them. The parcel will be delivered nexb day. CORONATION WEER SPECIAL DISPLAY AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND CJINC&ED STREETS. Coronation—Reds Coronation—White Coronation—Blue Speoial Purchase of Gents Coronation Ties, Flags, Rosettes, and Favors; Northcote & Hefford " The Corner." . : ■ . ___ « | VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGINO PIANOFORTE. Mrs* Jlohnnton j »'KM o.immnniihd TQR D V 29tn M»j



ENTERTAINMENTS. oddfeElows' halE Under the direction of Mr Harry Rickard I" »-N ffl-H ;', f WEDNESDAY, June 25th. •' For Positively ONE NIGHT 01113 TTIRST and only Appearance m Ashbuj V ton of Mb Harry Rickard.i's , No; 1 COMPANY OF VAUDE  VILLE STARS, Headed by the famous Paul ■' CINQUEVALLM The I CINQUEVALLI I Greatest E CINQUEVALLIJJu gg lei ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. <t Whose marvellous performances have crea ted a Profound Sensation m every par' of the Globe. Madame Lydia Tbamans-Titus, Ltdia YeamanS' Titus, Lydia Yeamans Titus, l The Peerless Lyric Actress and Tra vests Queen, assisted by MR FRED J. TITUS. COLBY AND WAY Charles-COLBY and WAY—Alice Polbt and Way, the Greatest Ventrilo yuai Novelty on the Vaudeville Stage. 1 Professor Chas. Wrigmjy, the Eminent Saxophone and Clarionet Soloist. Misi Nita Leete, Contralto. Mr James Opie, Baritone. Eva—The Diamond Duo—Evelyn Vocalists, Dancers and Expert Banjoists. Chas.—Walker and May—lda. America's Gold Medal Cake Walkers and Specialty Artistes. Musical Director, Mr Fred Hall. Prices, 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Early doors 6d extra. Box Plan is now open at H. M. Jones. M. Mabctjs, Touring Manager. 6 172 John C. Lbete, Business Manager. David Thomas. AKOADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST ist, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAYJD THOMAS. Wanted, WANTED, Situation m or near Meth- j yen by experienced Housemaid or light General. Good references. Apply A.8., office of this paper. 6 241 TRY Mitchell's Studio Coronation Day for Artistic Photos.—Burnett street, 0 248 BAPTIST Tabernacle—Farewell to the Rev. W. Lamb. Tea and PubHe Meeting July Ist. Tickets—Adults Is, chil dren^ ___6_ 9* BE Sure and Call at Mitchell's Studio Coronation Day.—Burnett street. 6 249 WANTED,— Smart Youth as GrooM and Gardener. Apply Nicoll Bros. 6 263 lOST between Burnett and Peter street, .J Tuesday eveiing, Gent's Evening Shoe. Finder will greatly oblige by return ing to Railway Station. 6 2-37 FRESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Rab bits, and all kinds of fr«sh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96. (CHINESE Lanterns for illuminations J from 4d; Flags, eight kinds, from 6d ; Medals, gold and silver gilt, 6d ; Badges, 4d. Purchase Santerns early, supplies limited. New Books.—Greater Love, The Pagan's Cup, The Meeting of Greeks, .The Under Secretary, The Dead Ingbly; Hound of the Baskervilles; Stolen Souls 5 My Strongest Case; The Lost Square; New Edition of Prayer and Hymns; Bibles, ' Sunday Sohool Cards.—H. M. Jones. TO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one m Moore Street; cheap rent.—Apply W. C. Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 LJ IGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4a 3d, 1 I per case 8a 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 241 b, 701 b bag 14b 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d; prunes 3d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots 10d; cooking figs 7d j layer fige Bd.— John 9a and Co BUTTER, Butter.—Finest Factory But ter for this Month only, 1b per lb. Having made a contract with the makers of the celebrated Defiance Brand Factory Butter, we are enabled 00 sell at the above low price, although at the present time it ia worth more money wholesale than what we are selling it for; but we intend to give our customers the benefit of our purchase. Please remember that the above price is good for this month only.—Fietchkr Bros., Cash Supply Stores. SPECIAL— Men's black and drab soft felt hats Is to clear; splendid line frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collars attached 2s 6d, good union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, army braces (3d and 9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties 6d and upwards, linen collars 6d, tweed caps Is and Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E. Gibbard, Ready Money Draper and Cloth ier, Tancred Street. W~""~~ANTIFd KNOWN—Men's strong cord trousers 4s lid and 6s 6d; reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s 6d; suits from 21s; goodfline all wool colonial suits 255; heavy ribbed colonial under pants 3s. 6d, all wool under flannels 2s lid, heavy ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d, cardigan jackets 6a lid, coloured blankets 7s lid, large rugs 3s lid, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade, T?INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per r 251 b bag, 51b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mooh* Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better,™ Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



nnRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save .1 you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor'a. I7IINEST Clover Honey, 3Jd~per lb, by «P 581 b tin, or lOd and Is per jar; Factory Butter Is per lb.—Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation " J Badges 4d. Medals m white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the . best value m the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. /"\UR Stock of Ladies* Jaokefcs from 7h . VJ 6d, Ladles' Gapes 21s, Waterproofs I 1O.», Knitted ¥nderveat«. foil size 9d. ; Corsets, Prima Donna, 63 lid : Under Skirts for winter wear 2s to 12s 6d, knit , bed Stockings from la to 2a 9d, Oaflhmero j from Is, Aprons, white and coloured] 1 Holland, from JOi each ; white utuulln I k Aprona from IOJd to 3s 6d A spl«t»dl(! (■lie of silk ribbon* froc )|< ynrH, 2i wide, all col-'Orw, nr Jj H (fjiPltt'*. Tuiored B<r«efc, n^xt, «> X"» o<a 'l\ n Uoom«



Henry Stepteenson Preliminary Advertisement GREAT CLEABING SALE THURSDAY, JULY 3rd. FENRY STEPHENSON has receive instructions from Mbb E. Macka- Burford Private Hospital, (who has a< cepted an important position m Australij and is therefore leaving New Zealand), t sell by Public Auction aff his Auctio Rooms (removed there for convenience c sale), The Whole of Her Very Superior Household Furniture and Effects, Absolutely Without Reserve. Particulars of which, will appear ii future advertisements. ' Note Day of Sale— Thursday, July 3rd;, 1902. Without Reserve; 6 252 HENRY STEPHgWSON. Friedlander Eros Ltd PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE AT Danebury, near Mayfield THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1902. O A.VING- disposed of 'Danebury' Estate "1 we have been instructed "by P. €X Balgety. Esq., to hold a complete clearing sale on the above date at his Homestead, of 2600 Sheep, Horses, Gattle, Implements, etc. Also Household Furniture, including a first-class Piano. Full particulars will appear m future issues Dalgety and Co.,\ Joint Fbikdlahdsr Bros., Ltd.,/ Agents. 6 222 Preliminary Advertisement. Great Clearing Sale at Lynd hurst WEDNESDAY, 23rd JULY, 1902 ON account of Mr Max. Friedlander having sold his Ardagh Farm, Lynd hurst, we are instructed io hold a complete Clearing Sale of all his Live Stock, Imple ments, etc., consisting of A Kf\f\ ceP» including Breeding 4t«iUi/ Ewes, Fat, und Forward Sheep. ' Hii Purebred Flocks of Hampshires, Border Leicesters, Lmcolnß, and Shropshire sheep. i fyf\ draught Horses P\ f\ I^ig^t Horses, from yearlings fJ\J to aged, broken and unbroken Also, the Whole of the Farming Implements, Blacksmith's shop, Etc: Etc, Full particulars of which will appear m Euture advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LD., 5 254 R. Feiedianbeb, Auctioneer. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OU|l' USUAL ■ ' ' HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD OK THUESDAY, 3rd JULY, For whioh we will be pleased to receive Ko tries 0 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5336 E« Fbiedlandis, Auctioneer ' FOR PRIVATE SALE. Lease m Perpetuity, situated about 2 miles from Rangitata Traffic Bridge, the property of Mr B. Sheehau, containing 370 AOBE. 370 mHE Property is at A Rental of Eleven- X pence per acre, is sub-divided into 1 paddocks, well watered and feiced. 60 acres are m Oats, 25 acres Turnips, balance one and two year old grass. There is a Four Boomed Howe, Stable and Outbuildings. Full particulars from Fbiedlandjb Bbos., Ltd., 6 175 Aahbiirton. fX7JS Have for PRIVATE SALS— Several Bleoki c! Suburban Propertifl* RDgieg from 6 Acres to 40 Acres. For full pnrtioular*, npply to FRIBDLA.NDER BROS, Ltb,, HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD THE Public is warned that the Culvert tear Concrete Bridge, Bridge Street, is not Biife for wheeled traffic. G. W. ANDREW^ 6 289 Chafcma*, NOTICE. Coronati on Day. rpHE HotelkMpera of Ashburton and Tim wald have detided to close their premises from half-paafc ten to half-past twttve am Coronation Day., during Divine Service. 6 213 ASHBFRTOF RAILWAY REFRESH MENT ROOMS. JT. Dikbsn Lessee. /CORONATION Feetivities.--I have ar \J ranged for the convenience of the Travelling Public to cater for all j and have on hand the following specialties:— Speight's Prize Ales. Joel's XXXX. McGavin's Special. Victoria Special. Louisson's Crown XXXX. Digby'a Local, Extra Special Brew. 6 2*6 _________ BOROUGH OP ASB BURTON. NOTICE is hereby given that during the removal of the Building knows as the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Cass street and thence to Tancred street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped m the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th to the 26th inst inclusive. H. H. FOOKS 4 6167 Tows Clerk,



. I Government Notices ! HEW ZKaLa r D RAILWAYS. .o iri CORONATION ORLKBRATIONF, c i 3 ne 26 h i' \ THW afrertio. v rain fn.m Anhburtcm •- j I r <> im<m> *I>l Btj_t*Btj_t* a fc 440 am j _• Ifave Win»l-w :» 3 Himk 626 Et gitata 6 10. ur*i i 6 37, Winoh^t*! 6 62, Ti-muka 7 8. »iv»v« Tituatu 7.00 The M >unt- v'rmerß branch train will stare f <m Afhhmton •»» 830 pm and arriv n,t fpringburn »r 10.20 A train wi!l la*vo ABhbn' >>v, fop EaUnsj Ht. 840 pm. and leavn Wuiklow 9.0 , Hinds 917 »mvinj» »r, Eaiinsr 9.40 I * will et-op »r, Windptonere if r< quired. This "afn will ooru-eor wirh the 440 pm train t fVorp OhriHtchurch. A late train will leave Ohrietchuio■< for ' Ashbnrton at 9.50 pm. f Rrrivitig at Ash burton at 12.15. Public Notices. A NY Person or Persons Trespassing on ; the Lagmhor Estate with Dog or Gun, •will be Prosecuted as the law directs. By Order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 6 230 (Per Henry Ford). Ashburton Borough Council A PPLICATIQNS are invited for the 1 jIX. position of Assistant m the Borough i Council Office. Particulars of duties may j be seen on application at the Town Clerk'u Office, where applications will b© received till 4 p.m., on MONDAY next, the 30th inst. E. H. POOKS, 6J46_ ____^ Town Clerk. Ashburton High School. T7EES for the current term must be pnid by Saturday, the 28th June, m order to secure the rebate. CHABLES BEADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, 25th Juno, 1902. 6 251 JNOTICJB. VT; ANTED, immediately — Teams for Carting about 4600 Bushels Wheat. Apply L.d*C.MALET, 6 2g3 Clearweli MOUNT SOMBKS COAL. *-Ton ... ... 6a. i-Ton ... ... 10s. W. H. COLLINS & CO., 6 266 Timber and Coal Merchants. The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufac turing Company BEG to announce to the Public that they intend holding A CORONATION EXHIBITION of their Manufactures, In Their Warehouse, Cashel Street, Ohriatchurch, on, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, The 24th, 25th, and 27th inst., TO WHICH VISITORS ARE INVITED The Goods are for Exhibition Alone, and no Purchases can be effected, except through the Regular Trade. Admittance by Ticket, Which may be obtained GRATIS, From any of the Leading Drapers of Christ church, and district. Doors open each day from 10 ».m.to 4 p.m. 6 233 P. HERCCTS, Manager, j _ _______ _ SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. pimsUANT to th« terms of The Banks 17 and Bankers Act, 1880, and The Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act 1882, Thursday, the 26th day of June! 1902, King's Coronation Day, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Offices of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton. The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, G, E. ToiHURST, Inspector. The Back of Australasia, C. Wintbb, Inspector. Bank of New South Wales, E. J. Finch, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Jamss Embmnci, General Manager. Ashburton, 18th June, 1902. 6 195 ""public notice7~ ALL DEBTS due to the estate of the late Samuel E; Burnard, Butcher, Of Ashburton, are to be paid to H, W. BARRETT, Arcade, who is authorised to collect the samt. W.G.Bodt, j tutors. 6 225 F^OR SALE—The Masonic Hotel at Tau ranga, large turnover; new Hotel at Ngapara; both free houses. 6640 acres, comfortable Homestead, shearing shed, etc., 6 miles from Tauranga Post Office ; price, £2 per acre, with, terms. 200 acres first class Dairy Farm within 1 mile of Butter Factory, School, and Post Office; new 7 roomed House 5 price JEI4OO cash. Also an ola established Auctioneering Business m the North Island. For further particulars apply D. MAHONEY, 6 320 Cain's Tarrace, Timara. THE FEDERAL TARIFF, I mHE Federal Tariff has been so altered JL lately that buyers m certain markets have been afraid to invest. The duties on all finished articles have been considerably raised, but that does not apply to us. For instance, we are quoting Celluloid Mud gards at 8s 6d per pair, and you could not import them m small quantities for any where near the price. These guards have been proved to be the best on the market, and are obtainable from the ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, Tancred Street. NEWS FOR ALL—Kerosena 4s 3d per bin or 83 6d per oaee, Sugar 14s Gd & bag or 2£d per lb, Oatmeal 4a per bsg, Oitino Is 2J. Aiso, Prims Perweuu Potatoes for sals ab Kxbr Bbos, Burnett Street; Wanted Kuowa—That for Ooagha and Golds, however «evere. there m nothing ie oompare with TU3SICUR_>



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COBONATION CELEBEA TION. /~VN account oi the Illness of Hi Majesty the King, the Coronatio Celebrations m Ashburton are Post poned indefinitely. By Order, W.H.. COLLINS, 6 258 Mayor. UNITED RELIGIOUS SER VICES I N consequence of the Illness oi the King, a Religious service, to pray for his recovery, will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall, TO-MOR ROW, at 3 o'clock: 6 267 VOLUNTEER NOTICE. Ashburton Rifles Ashburton Guards r f"i HE Parade called m connection with the Coronation Celebrations on Thursday, 26th inst, is cancelled; W. E. DOLMAN, V.D, Captain Commanding Ashburton Rifles. E. F. NICOLL, Captain Commanding Ashburton Guards, 6 261 ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES By D. W. McLean, Lieutenant Command ing. THE Parade called for To-Mor row, (Thursday, 26th inst), is Cancelled. By Order, 6 265 f T. F. OIBSOST 1,0.0 E, M.U\ Loyal Ashburton Lodge, No. 6003 OWING to the Coronation celebrations being suspended, the members are hereby notified that they will not assemble Tomobbow as arranged, W. J. LEGGETT, N.G., 6 260 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. ASIiBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. OWING- to the Postponement of the Coronation Celebrations the Borough Council Offices and Library will be open this week as usual. By order, H. H. FOOKS, ' 6 259 Town Clerk. Notice. I IN consequence of the Postponement of Coronation Celebrations, the Business places will be open as usual on THURS- i DAY morning, June 26th. ! JNO. DAVISON, 6 262 Sea Retail Traders' Association. St Stephen's Church. mHE CORONATION SERVICE, an nounced for TO-MORROW Morning, will not be held. 6 255 Star of Ashburton Lodge. U.A.O. DRUIDS, npHE meeting of Brethren advertised for X 12.30 TO-MORROW, will not take place. H. Stephbnson, 6 256 Secretary. FAIRFIELD. npHE SOCIAL AND FIREWORKS i ; DISPLAY IS POSTPONED. 6 268 B. Rubkin, Hon. Sec. I 1 AMPSTEAD School Coronation Feu »•■ tivities have been postponed.—A. C. Hardy, Hon. Secretary. 6 264 fcJPQNATION COAL. PERMISSION having been re fused, to make an Exhibit of the Mount Somers Coal, m the Coronation Procession, the Public are invited to inspect one of the Large Blocks cut for the exhibit, which is at present m my yard, In honour of the Coronation, the Mount Somers Coal Company will supply ( for One Week, Coal, at the following Prices for Cash with order, delivered :— I-Ton ... ... 5s J-Ton ... ... ios JOSHUA TUCKER. 5243 ymofce JMew Venus