Mrs Harrison-Lee.

HER LAST MEETING.

Mrs Harrison-Lee held a very successful meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall last even ing, the building being fairly filled. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Thos. Fee. Mrs Lee took for her subject " The Battle with the Bars," and took the war in South Africa as an apt illustration, showing how the Boers hid behind the hills and kopjes, and comjwred them to tho vendors of alcohol. It was the habit of some to hide themselves behind the kopje of ignorance, and maintain that there is nourishment in drink; another kopje was because others look upon it as a medicine; and there was the kopje of false sentimentality. The speaker then briefly referred to the public house servants, whom, she said, were generally short lived. When they came from behind the bars, the temperance people would take them by the hand like Britisher and Beer, and all unite in one glad song, like the angels of old, " Peace on earth, goodwill to nil men." At the conclusion of the address, several questions were asked and satisfactorily answered. • ' ■

A vote of thanks was carried by accla mation, after which the meeting terminated with the benediction.

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held last evening. Present —Messrs C. Doherty (chairman), J. A. Clothier, T. Williams, and T. Scaly.

CORRESPONDENCE,

Correspondence was read and received as under:— From the Ashburfron County Council, re account for licensing expenses. — Amount ordered to be paid. From the Government Life Insurance Department, in regard to, insuring under the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act.—Consideration of this letter was deferred. WELCOME. The Chairman extended a hearty welcome to the Board's clerk, Mr A. A. Fooks, on his return from South Africa. WORKS. The surveyor was instructed to report at next meeting as to the best mode of im proving Angle Road, and also report on the state of the culvert in Johnston and Grove streets. The matter of re-forming the sides of Graham's Road was deferred till next meeting. CULVERT. The Clerk was instructed to notify two ratepayers, who had placed unsuitable culverts across the footpath to replace them to the satisfaction of the Board. BIENNIAL ELECTION. The Oddfellows' Hall, Tinwald, was made a polling booth for the biennial election to be held on the third Wednesday in Septem ber. THANKS. The Chairman thanked the < members of the Board for the way in which they had assisted him to carry out the business during his term of office. ■ A special vote of thanks was passed to Mr Doherty, the chairman, and this was recorded on the minutes.

ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting to .£l7 16a 8d were passed for payment and the Board ad journed.

Death Under Chloroform.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, Aug 29

At the inquest concerning the death of the boy Adam Hunter Brown, who died while being operated upon for an affection of the eyes under chloroform, the jury re turned a verdict that death was due to mis adventure, adding a rider that the operating Burgeon committed an error of judgment in not having an anasthetist present.

Prisoner and Surgeon

ALLEGED UNSKILFUL TREATMENT.

Wellington, Aug 29,

In the Supreme Court to-day, the case of J. H. Brown, an ex-convict, v. Dr Teare, the Gaol Surgeon at Wellington, a claim for £2000 damages, for alleged unskilful ireat ment, was opened, before his Honour the Chief Justice and a jury. The plaintiff al leges that he met with an accident while in gaol, and that the doctor, without his con sent, treated him with an electrio battery and caustic, causing great pain and injury. Mr .Tellico appears for the plaintiff, and Mr Guiness for the defendant, The defendant had not concluded his evidence when the Court rose. His ex amination was chiefly in the direction of showing what his treatment of plaintiff had been with the electric battary, and a red-hot iron applied to the spine, also as to the date of his statements in regard to malingering by Brown.

Trade with South Africa.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Chbistchurch, August SO At an annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce this afternoon, Mr Wood, the president, urged the necessity for a direct line to South Africa, but said that the steamers should not call at Austra lia, which was New Zealand's rival. He suggested that an arrangement should be made with the Ocean Steamship Company to take cargo for South Africa. In regard to the frozen meat trade, he said it was in a satisfactory position, but might be im proved by the appointmentjof an association or individuals to look after its interests in London. He also urged the completion of the Midland Railway. The Chamber pass ed a motion, urging on the Government the importance of early arrangements being made for a steam service to South Africa, and suggesting that the New Zealand Shipping Company. Shaw Savill and Albion, the Union Company and the Tyser line be given an opportunity to tender for the service.

Supreme Court.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunbdin, August 29 The criminal sittings concluded to-day, with the re-trial of W. F. Lowry for alleged assault with intent on a young woman. The juiy returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of. James Piper, charged with assault. lathe SouthDunedinassault cases Phimes ter, Geddes, M'Donald and Willis, already found guilty of one, charge, pleaded guilty to three other charges of assault, and were sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Justice Williams said that if there was a Continuance of this class pf offence he would, if a perspn was found guilty, have no hesitation in ordering flogging. In the case qf Lund, a returned trooper, charged with stealing medals from veterans, a sen tence of two months' imprisonment was imposed,

The Late Mr E.G Wright.

THE LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOARD'S TRIBUTE.

i At the meeting on Thursday of the ' Lyttelton Harbour board, Mr Kaye, the new chairman said that his first oflicial duty was one of a sad character. He felt suro all the members agreed with him in regretting the loss they had sustained in th« death of their late colleague and Chairman. Mr Wright's professional knowledge, which was always at the disposal of the Board, and the people of Canterbury, had been of the utmost value. In conducting the business of the Board as its chairman also, Mr Wrigli t hart given a very large amount of time aud trouble and they all knew with what zeal aud interest he had worked to advance the welfare of the port of Lyttelton. He now removed—-" That the Lytteiton Harbour Board expresses its deep regret at the death of Mr E. G. Wright, he having been a member of the Board since its in ception. He was Chairman at the time of ] his decease and previously occupied the j position of Chairman in 1885, 1896, and | 1900. The Board desires to place on record j its full recognition and appreciation of the valuable services by the late Mr Wrjght during the twenty-six years he was a inem | ber of the Board. The members also desire to convey to Mrs Wright and family their sincere sympathy in their bereavement." He might say that the secretary had re ceived a letter from Mrs Wright, in which she said," Please convey my thanks to the members of the Harbour Board for the handsome wreath sent by them."

Mr Graham said the Board and the Pro vince had sustained a very great loss in the death of Mr Wright. Mr Gibbs would like to add his tribute to the memory of the lato Mr Wright. He •was a man who was not only respected by his colleagues but by the public of the province generally. This regret was in tensified by the fact that so far as he could see there were no men of the same kind coming forward to succeed those who had gone from amongst them. He was sorry that so few members of the Board were able to be present at the funeral. He felt sure that they all, with himself, deeply regretted their los 3, but their engagements, unfortunately, prevented them from being present. Mr Dunlop also spoke in terms of eulogy of the late Mr Wright. The resolution was then put and carried, the members standing. The Chairman said, a very handsome copy of the resolution passed by the House of Representatives in connection with the death of Mr Wright would be framed and hung up in the Board room.

On the motion of Mr Dunlop it was resolved that an enlarged photograph of Mr Wright be procured and hung up in the Board room.

PARLIAMENT.

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House of Representatives. Wellington, August 29 (Continued from page 4.)

The House resumed at 7.30.

The Hon. J. McGownn moved the com mittal of the State Coal Mines Act Amend ment Bill, which rectified an omission in the Act of last session, and enabled the Minister to expend money out of the .State Coal Minos Account, in the development of the mine without further appropriation.

Mr Herries objected that the Bill took away from Parliament the control of the money to be expended. The Hon. J. McGowan replied that the Minister had much greater responsibilities as to the control of the money than were placed upon them by this Bill. The motion for committal was agreed to.

In committee on the Mining Act Amend ment Bill, considerable discussion took place on the Clause which provides, that the Warden may grant a mineral lease in the Nelson district. An objection was raised, that the clause was in the interest of the proposed iron sand syndicate, but in reply to this view it was urged that inducements should be held out to the syndicate to work these deposits, as it would mean the intro duction of foreign capital into the colony. Messrs Ell and Jas. Allen remarked that if these iron ores were of such great value, the Government might have considered the advisableness of working the deposits, the latter observing that he would have.pre ferred the State entering upon the develop ment of iron ores if there was a genuine prospect ahead, rather than entering upon a State coal mine.

The Hon J. M'Gowan denied that only one company or syndicate was to be given an opportunity of leasing the Parapara lands. The conditions of lease provided for the employment of a certain amount of labour year by year, and»it was not likely that the Government was going to allow a company to come here and work with cheap foreign labour. Mr E. M. Smith said that tho colony had everything to gain arid nothing to lose by the development of its mineral resources. Mr Massey said that he thought that the probability of any one company obtaining an option over deposits like Parapara should be avoided.

Mr R. M'Kenzie said that several at tempts had been made to work the Para para mineral deposits, but had failed for want of capital, so that the Government should see that any company to which a lease was granted should have ample capital and that the labour laws of the colony should be observed.

Mr Ell said that he was opposed to hand ing over the mineral resources of the colony to a syndicate unless he was satisfied as to the length of the lease proposed to be given and plant to be erected, and that the mini mum output of iron was insisted upon. Mr Meredith said that he believed that there was a big thing in the possibilities of the iron industry, and that it would thrive without the aid of a protective duty. Fur ther, he believed that a large export trade would be developed. In reply to a question, the Hon. J. McGowan said that the Government had entered into no arrangement with Messrs Cadman and Smith as to a lease of the land at Parapara. Mr Laurenson complained that the term of lease was not named in the Bill, and he moved that the term should be twenty-five years. Mr Ell contended that if it would pay a i foreign syndicate to exploit the iron ore deposits at Parapara it would better be come the State to work the measures.

On a division the proposal to limit the term of lease to twenty-five years was nega tived by 44 to 7.

Mr J. Allen moved an amendment to Clause 2, Sub-section 2, that any lease graule 1 shall contain a provision that the State may purchase t£e concern at a fair value without anything added for goodwill, either at the end of twenty-one or forty two years.

This was lost by 26 to 25. Mr Allen then moved a further amend ment—" The State may purchase at a fair value."

Carried by 27 to 23,

Anew clause was added providing for the payment of overtime af iber eight hours.

STATE COAL MINIJS. The State Coal Mines Aot Amendment Bill was considered in committee.

A long discussion took place on Clause 2. Mr Herries objecti-d to the voting of money under this Bill without appropria tion of Parliameut.

The Hon. J. M'Gowan explained that it might be necessary to purchase a ship or contract for the.delivery of CDal, and to enable this to be done it was necessary there should be the authority of law .All the transactions would be reported to Parlia ment.

' Sir Joseph Ward said that it was not a question of shutting the mouth of Parlia ment at all, but the difficulty was that the Minister in charge of the Department could not tell the amount of the vote wh.ich, he would require this year. Eventually Mr McGowan agreed to. accept the suggestion that the power of appropriating under the BUI should be limited to two years. Sk J. CX Ward also promised thab a vote

would appear on the estimates next year aud the following y»ui.r in order to allow the House an opportunity to discuss the matter. The Bill was amended in thia direction, and reported from Committee. The Houro rose at 2.5 a.m.

Correspondence

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"THE HOLY CITY."

TO THE EDITOR. I regret greatly, sir, that the Rev Thomas Fee bus so misinterpreted my suggestion re " The Holy City Parody," (for I still main tain it is such), as to make it appear that I wai making a personal attac upon Mr Carson and himself. After carefully study ing the verses inserted-in your issue of last evening, I could not be other than impressed, but, sir, I fail to understand how it is that the world has failed to recognise this new born author's glorious achievement. How much Stephen Adams, the author of the original " Holy City,"" would appreciate this local celebrity's later-day edition I know" not, but surely he would be happy to wor ship at the shrine of this brilliant poetic genius. Like the author of that soul aspiring effort " A dream of Zealandia," 1 aux content to remain obscure.—l am, etc.,

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HOME AND FOEEIGN.

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Keceived Aug 30 8.55 a.m. | SERIOUS FLOODS IN NEPAUL, Bombay, Aug. 29 Heavy rains in Nepaul caused the rivers Baghmati and Vishnuniati to overflow, causing serious landslips and great damage to the cities of Bhatgaon and Paton. Seve ral hundred people were killed. BEN VILJOEN. Ben Viljoen is sailing for Europe to lec ture for a fund to assist the Boer widows and orphans. EARTHQUAKES AFFECT THE GULF OF MEXECO. New Yoke, Aug. 29 Earthquakes in the West Indies have caused many shoals in the Gulf of Mexico, where the depth was formerly half a mile. A MINERS' RIOT. The miners at Temaqua, Bluefields, Cen tral America, resenting the protection of blacklegs, stoned the soldiers, killing two. The soldiers in self-defence killed tv, o rioters with their bayonets.

AUSTRALIAN.

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INTERFERENCE WHE SHEARERS. Sydney, August 30 A.n interim injunction has been granted till Friday next, at the instance of a station owner at Coonamble, against the Australian Workers' Union, to put a atop to picketting and interference with shearers. RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES. Rain has fallen heavily in the south, and at many central stations. Very little has fallen in the northern Highlands. Rain continues heavy on the Coast. A RACEHORSE FOR NEW ZEALAND < Melbourne, August 30. The racehorse San Fran has been sold to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Com pany, and leaves for New Zealand shortly. ACCLIMATISATION. Adelaide August 30 It is proposed to stock the : gulfs in this State with suitable fish from New Zealand. HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAND OF TIMOR. Port Darwin August 30 The steamer Australian brings news of an outbreak of war betwsen the Portuguese and the natives of Timor. There was lierce fighting at Dilli where the Australian land ed a large quantity of war supplies for the garrison.

Cricket.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. London, August 28. The following team of players has been selected for the match to be played ab the Oval on Sept. 15 : —Abel, Hayward, Lock wood, Rhodes, Hirst, Haigh, Quaife, Lilley, Tyldesley, Braund and Iremonger.

Australians v. Lancashire.

Received Aug. 30, 9.45 a.m. London, August 29

The weather was fine for the match. Lancashire, in their first innings, made 120. The Australians second innings closed for 105, leaving Lancashire 124 to win.

The pitch was treacherous, and seven of the Lancashire wickets were down at 90. Chief scores:—Hallowa, not out, 32, Tyldes ley 21. Saunders took 6 wicketa for 52.

The Australians fared even worse than their opponents, and when 91 were on the board, Trumper, Darling, Hill, Noble, and Gregory had retired. The remainder of the team only put on 14, the innings closing, amid great excitement. The only batsmen to reach double figures were Hill 24, Duff 22, Noble 14, Gregory 12, Darling 10. Little wood took 7 wickets for 49 runs.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Gisbobne, August 30

When the Elengainite reached Gisborne this morning it was found that the clydes dale stallion Balfour, consigned to Gisborne, had died in his box ; from what cause it is not at present known. New Plymouth Aug 30

A company has been formed to start the trawling industry for the supply of fish through-out the Taranaki district. The first vessel is being built in Auckland, and business is expected to start in two months. Mr J. B. Roy has been re-elected chair man of the Conciliation Board.

Wellington, August 30

The Acting-Premier states that he has seen Judge Edwards with reference to the sentence imposed on Moore for writing a letter threatening the life of Sir Joseph Ward. He gathered from the Judge that he was willing to recommend a remission of the sentence, conditional on Moore leaving the country. Sir Joseph Ward is now con sulting the Solicitor-.General on the matter.

The Taviuni.

United Press Association—ByElectric Telegraph -Copyright Gisborne, August 30.

The Tavuini is at anchor off Pakarae, 15 miles north of Gisborne, having parted company with the Mimiro, which at 7 o'clock was not in sight. The weather is still very rough. At 8.25 the Mimiro steamed out to the Taviuni at Pakarae, but failed to connect, and is now coming to Gisborne alone. She should arrive about noon. The disabled steamer is about four miles off shore, and is believed to be on good holding ground. The sea continues rough with fierce squalls. The latest information is that the Taviuni is riding safely at Pakarae, though pitching a good deal.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN s SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1902



Sander and Sons Eucaltpti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are new foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons 5 Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald JPrussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the Suratiye properties possessed by the plant. *Ta avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, et<?, fn exonVf bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, ptc, insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euga j,t?ti Extract and be safe,



The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Lid. ASHBURTON YARE* TUESDAY NexTTSeptember 2nd. Y¥? E shall offer, on account of a client, 2 Af\ Prime Freezing WETHERS. OA Head Fat and Forward *d\J STEERS. 6 Springing HEIFERS. Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs. T. F. GIBSON, Manager 8 292 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Fr.edlander i ros Ltd WEST STREET-AUCTION MART. SPECIAL ENTRY. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th, 1902. WE shall offer, on account various Clients,- | 1 Bay Gelding " Champ," 4yrs (splendid worker) 1 Bay Mare, with foal at foot by Lord Willoughby 4 good Mares and Geldings , 10 draught Mares and Geldings (just out of hard work) 1 Bay Mare,4yrs, by King of Quality, in foal to Capt. Russell. Pedigree at sale- Also on account Mr W. Keen, Geraldine, The purebred Clydesdale Stallion " Prince Charlie," by Sir Arthur Gordon—dam Princess Mary. Full pedigree at sale. Present Entry—loo Head. Sale at 11.30 sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 263 Auctioneer



WEST STREET AUCTION MART. , OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD OK Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. B. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 , Auctioneer. SACKS. WANTED— Good, Sound, Second-hand SACKS. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. T¥/"E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given ' Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd.



CHAFF. TTIT ANTED — OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for Immediate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. TT7E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Trust Money To Lend. TTTE have sums ranging from J6200 to .£6OOO to lend, on approved security at 4i and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd.



SEED OATS. XT7 E have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furniah on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — ! Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED,



At Lowest Current Prices. FEIEDLANDER BEOS,, Ltd SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA ' WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of slb and lOlbs, Friedlander Bros, Ltd Smoke New Venus



Sale o.e Hobs*) JPbopeett,—Mr F. FerriU man, reports th,e sale oi two acres and house,, Natherby, the property of Mr G. Wil,lia.ma, who is removing to Christchurch. The purchaser is Mr S. Wilson, who has just returned from South Africa.



'rend *•$ Ashburton County Council. nnENDERS are invited on sth Sep*-emoa£ JL 13 a.m., for providing and p'aajrag Trees at South Rakaia,Chertsey, andjpjrea* tion Ground, mouth of Ashburtonjfiver, in I one contract, in all 3750 Pinus Ijfsignis and 2500 Macrocarpa. Particulars at Council Office. | By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, | County Engineer. Ashburton, August 30th, 1902. 8 291 National Mortgage & Agency Company, RANGITATA ISLAND FARMS FOR SALE BY TENDER. THE undersigned, as agents for Mrs Knapman, invite tenders for the purchase of her farms situated on the Rangitata Island, and 7 miles from Main South Railway Line, particulars briefly , as follows:—



; ENTERTAINMENT. /GLDrELLOW H LL. j/" ASHJiURTON. Thursday Evening, 4th Sept. The Greatest Musicaf Event IN THE AtfNALS OF THE COLONY. jean Gerardy : : . Concerts. -JEAN GEBABDY,- The Greatest Violoncellist Living "He is absolutely and beyond contradic tion the greatest living 'Cellist and one of the most famous artists in the world. His tone is unsurpassable."—Vide "Mel bourne Argus." SUPPORTED BT Miss Electa Gilford, A BRILLIANT SOPRANO. Gottfried Galston, — A MAGNIFICENT PIANIST. JEAN GERARDY is at present appear ing to overflowing audiences in the North. The management have no hesitation in stating that this will prove the Finest Concert ever given in Ashburton Box Plan at H. M. Jones. 4s, 3s, 2s. Book early as a crowded audience is expected. Piano kindly lent by Dresden Piano Co. A. H. Canby, Director. John H. Tait, Manager. Hoeace A. Gates, Local Representative. 8 279



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Improved Farm of 632 acres, with 7 roomed dwelling house and all necessary farm buildings. Improved Farm of 336 acres, with 8 roomed dwelling house and all necessary farm buildings. Both these farms are suitable for mixed farming, and can be utilised for either growing grain or grazing, being especially adapted for raising fat lambs. The opportunity is a splendid one to those in search of a good farm. 'lenders to be sent in by WEDNESDAY, 10th September, the highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.



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Christohurch or Timaru. 8 255 Public Notices. Fallen Troopers' Memorial ; IT IS DESIEED that all subscriptions to wards the Fallen Troopers' Memorial be paid either to the Mayor or to the Town Clerk as early as possible. H. H. FOOK3, 8 185 Town Clerk. Ashburton Borough Council. THE Lease of Borough Reserve 1592, i-Acro, inTancrod Street, opposite St. Stephen's Church, will be submitted to Public Auction on a Glasgow Lease for 21 j Years, at Messrs Friedlander Bros. Sale Rooms, West Street, on SATURDAY, the 20th day of September, at 2 p.m. Condi tions of Lease and all particulars can be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, Havelock Street, or at the office of Messrs Friedlander Bros. Ltd., West Street, during office hours H. H. FOOKS, Town Clerk. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 8 183 Auctioneer Wanted. MR LE COUTEUR will (D.V.) preach the Gospel in the Arcade Chambers . Tomorrow evening at 6.30. All heartily i invited. 8 290 TO LET—Six-roomed House with scullery and good stable; 1} acres; i fruit garden. Situated on East Belt. Apply Kerb Beos., Burnett street. 8 271 EOUND, on the Winchmore Road—A Purse containing money. Owner can have same by applying to P. Hanson, Winchmore. 8 293 LOST in Ashburton, a small Football. Finder please return to Newman's 1 Stables. 8 289 "ORIMITIVE Methodist Church. —In JL connection with the Local Preachers Association two gentlemen from Christ church, Messrs Lomas and Bennett, will occupy the pulpit To-morrow. Winchmore I —Mr Lomas. Staveley—Rev. Raine. 8 288 BARING Square Wesleyan Church.— Morning—Mr H. Bennett, (Christ church); afternoon—Old Men's Home, 3 p.m, Mr J. Lomas, (Christohurch); Evening —Mr J. Lomas. 8 294



ERESH Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96, CITY CYCLE WORKS for all kinds of Cycle Repairs and Sundries. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonteb, Tancred Street. WANTED. — People to inspect the latest Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles, which are a masterpiece of skilled work manship.



WANTED TO SELL.—Several Second-1 Hand Bicycles. No reasonable offer refused. : — R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. ■TTTANTED KNOWN.—I have the latest ¥ T Vulcanised Bicycle Tyres from 12s 6d to 25s each.—R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. PIANOS and Organs sold on Monthly Payments from 103 per month; best value obtainable. A nice selection of Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received from London. Voluntaries for the Organ, j Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re-! quired, and that is obtainable, procured as quickly as possible. Target practice, latest edition. A special lot of McMillan's Colo nial Library at 9d each.—H. M. Jones. AIfTED KNOW^ThaTMES~T. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8196 ERESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi-1 tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams^ IRON AGE Seed Drills an.d Cultivators. The Gardener's, bsat friend. They save their cost }n. 9. single season. Call and see them,, Carson and Co., Agents.



SALES may come and Sales may go A then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest vnlue the year round. Try H. 0. Baerett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth, KERE 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 2a 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for j sale.—Keer Bkos. J~~UST landed ex * Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co,



T. Bullock. SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. 2174 a^es 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. i ry(\ A ACRES in its native state, in I. (\jjC one block, or if desired in 3 allotments. Also,—; 1 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4£ per cent per annum. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE 5 ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the Wakanui Creek, AUenton district. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. DWELLING of seven rooms, verandah, detached washhouse, small stable, etc.; well situated in Cox street. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK.



TO LET, DWELLING of Bye roomß, fronting Belt Road, AUenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY. : " SUMS of .£6OO, £800, and £150 to lend on approved freehold security at' current rates of interest. Aoply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, At a Low Rental, Shop or Office in the Arcade. - T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING MEETING, 3rd and 4th September. j HURDLE Races, Steeplechases, Flat! and Trotting Races. ' Acceptances for first day's Handicaps close on SATURDAY, 30th August, a 9 p.m. GORDON P. WOOD, g 157 Secretary.



CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY Bituated. Good accomoda- Kj tion for travellers. Wines, Spirits and Ales of the beet brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287



IT IS WONDERFUL HOW J THE PUBLIC RECOGNISE A.l VALUE. AT OUE CLEARING SALE OP BOOTS , & SHOES We have sold as undor :— First Day, 193 pairs j Second Day, 161, pairs ; Third Day, 123 pairs; Fourth Day 78 pairs; Fifth Day 97 pairs ; . Sixth Day 107 pairs, aad have plenty more all at WH L S L<l 0 S ,



for we are not going to keep Boots or Shoes after we clear them out. Do not leave till too Late. Northcote % Hefford THE COENEE, YATBS' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest Iprioeß. Cabsonand Co,



; JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN ORR AND CO. Ironmonger^ and-Genera! Merchants, ASHBU RTON AND > mSSW BEDSTEADS & BEDDING. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE|BEDS,TEADS 20s, 255, 3Cs each. SPEING MATTRESSES, all tizw. ALSO,-



Flax, Flock, Kapoc'and Hair Mattresses t ——OILS, PAINTS, VAENISESS, BRUSHES-—- Of the best makes only at reduced prices ■< .' Osborne SteelfHorse Hoeland Cultivator, with Lever Handles. We are selling these very desirable Hoes at the low price of £2 10s Each,;



P FISHING TACKLE. We are just opening, ex Whakatane, our new season's stock of Fish* ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H, Millward and Son and Bartittt and •- on 5 Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. i ■ We hold large Stocks of Kods, Wades, Flies, Artificial I Bates, Gaffs, Eules, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare "rt'i ! favourably with any house in the Colony JOHN OER AM) Co. ASHBURTOH