Presentation to Mr H McSherry.

At the weekly meeting of the Catholic Literary Society, held last evening, an event of a very pleasing nature occurred, when the Catholics of Ashburton took the opportunity of showing their apprecia tion of the good work rendered in various ways by their late Schoolmaster, Mr H. McSherry. The incessant rain throughout the evening prevented a large attendance, but nevertheless a fair number braved the elements, and on the opening of the meeting the schoolroom was comfortably filled. The attendance, under the circum stances, spoke for itself as to the esteem in i which Mr McSherry. is held by those associated with him. The preliminary; business in connection with the Society having been transacted, the proceedings connected with the presentation were then commenced.

The Rev. Dean O'Donnell made a general reference to the presentation, which he took as a very pleasing duty to perform, and in the course of a lengthy and well chosen speech eulogised the work done by Mr H. McSherry. His connections with the school was of a straightforward character, always doing his best for the advancement of the children under his care. Mr McShewy'a connection, with the choir and other branches of the Church was referred to, while his work in the interests of the Literary Society came in for special commendation. The speaker also dealt with the many personal qualifications ;of I Mr McSherry, and he was pleased to say that while Mr McSherry was under hia charge aa schoolmaster their relations were always of the best. Complimentary reference was made to his success in qualifying as a barrister and solicitor, and he felt sure that his would be a prosperous business career in Ashburton. In conclud ing his remarks he asked Mr McSherry to accept, as a token of esteem from the Catholics of Ashburton, a substantial cheque and also an illuminated address.

Mr A. J. Muller then read the address, which was a lengthy one. It made brief reference to Mr McSherry's services in school, and in other ways, noting the active part he had always taken in such matters, and generally wished him success in his new sphere. Mr H. McSherry, amidst loud applause, rose to respond. He stated that he could not very well say he was taken by surprise at the proceedings that evening, as the Press had on this occassion forestalled them. But that did not in any way lessen his appreciation of the handsome manner in which they had treated him, and the splendid presentation and kind remarks made that evening would always remain fresh in his memory. He spoke at length re his work amongst the children, bis interest in the Literary Society, and various other matters mentioned in the address, all of which work he characterised as a labour of love. He was pleased that the part he had taken was appreciated by those concerned. In concluding he thanked them heartily for the presentation and address, and promised that he would not relinquish Ms efforts towards the welfare of all he was connected with. (Applause.)

Key. Dr. Kennedy and several other gentlemen took occassion to express their appreciation of Mr McSherry's good work in whatever he was connected with, and all were unanimous in wishing him every success in his new sphere.

» The remainder of the evening was spent as a ' social evening/ and needless to say a happy time was spent by all.

How Trooper David Bruce Died

Mr Murdoch Bruce, brother of Trooper David Brace, of the Seventh Contingent, who fell in the Bothasberg affair, has re ceived a letter from Bugler Ernest Tovey, a member of the same troop, who was close by our gallant young fellow countryman when he was shot down. We are permitted to make the following extract from the letter referred to : —

The night of the attack was very misty and with a little rain. I was at a post about three posts above Dave's. At 12.30 p.m. the Boers opened fire on us, and managed to get through on our left posts. Once through, they had us beaten, but we fought on like lions. They came on capturing post after post. They came to Dave's post, and the men fought for their flag and country, and all fell with their faces to the enemy. Then the Boers came on until they got to our post, and every man was shot down with the exception of Corporal Foster of Christchtirch, and myself. The Canter bury squadron went on post that night with forty men, and in the morning there were only ten of us avail able for duty. Out of the 40, ten were! killed and 20 wounded. One man, James McLellan, had no less than four bul lets in him, and he is reported as progress ing favourably. The night of the fight I was sent with a despatch to Remington's Column at 10.80 p.m. I was coming back towards the camp at about midnight, when the shooting started, and I had to take cover with Corporal Foster's post. Nearly ©very post had trenches that night, but when the Boers got behind us these were of no use. Some of the New Zealanders were killed while getting the pom pom away. Some of them were all lined up with the pom pom, and beat the Boers back. The Boers drove 28,000 cattle at us, but they could not get them through owing to our heavy fire. In the morning, there were dead cattle and horses all along our posts. I again say that Dave and all his comrades died with their faces to the enemy. , Those that were not hit, were mostly captured, and I was one. They took my tunic and hat, and even took -the blan kets off the wounded men and let them lie in the rain. The dead were buried in a pretty little Boer garden in the front of a farm house. The name of the place where we were cut up is Lang Ver Wacht or Bothasberg.

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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The Minister of Lands will visit the Hatuma Settlement next week, for the pur pose of enquiring into the grievances of Bettlers, respecting the valuations of their sections. He will open the Winter Show at Dunedin on 25th inst. Pawikrston North June 14 At the inquest on the boy Dender, who died from injuries sustained by being caught by the shaft of a gas engine, the jury added a rider to the verdict of acciden tal death, that notwithstanding the certifi cate issued by the Inspector of Machinery, they did not consider the engine properly protected to ensure immunity from acci dent. Blenheim, June 14* David Young, driver of a locomotive on Brownlee's timber tramway, was crushed between the logs whilst loading timber trucks from the loading bank at Eai Valley yesterday. His injuries consist of frac tured ribs and internal crushing. A public meeting of ratepayers decided to erect a new,library and reading room as a moment© of the Coronation year. At the same meeting, the Dame of Dr Cleghorn, in practice at Blenheim and Grey, for many years, who died at Wanganui this week, was mentioned with a touching tribute of respect and affection, and a suggestion that i swimming bath be constructed as a memorial of the popular medico was re ceived with warm demonstrations of appro val. ■ .__ M _^ J 

Mining.

Dunedin, Juno 14 To-day's sales—Junction Electric 18s 3d; Old Dunstan3B; Unity 19s, 18b 9dj Wai* inwmu Queen ss. . ,

Football.

BANKS AND PROFESSIONS v AUC TIONEERS.

» One of the most popular fixtures of the season, Banks and Professions v Auctioneers took place on the Domain Oval yesterday afternoon. In spite of the extremely in clement weather it was decided to go on with the match, and play commenced about 3.30. in a heavy Jdownpour of rain. The Auctioneers had the strongest team, the Banks playing two men short, and failing to score, though they afterwards "laid for supper." D. Friedlander, for the Auc tioneers, succeeded in getting a try, and was i followered in the pecond spell by Lynskey and Seldon, the scoie then stand ing at 9 to nil. For the Auctioneers Lynskey, Seldon, D Friedlander, and Culverhouse were prominent, and Cox, Croft, Purchase, Kennedy and Pilbrow for the Banks and Professions. Mr*F. Pritchard acted as referee, and gave every satisfaction. A supper was held in the evening at the Commercial Hotel, Mr Eudolph Friedlander in the chair, when a very pleasant evening was spent.

A SENSATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH.

Having been requested to make a few notes upon the Banks 3 and Auctioneers' football match I did so, but they were all washed away by the rain and my memory must be responsible for any little omissions. The game was to start at 3 p.m., and with commendable punctuality Horace did a pre liminary spin at ten minutes past four, then the Banks sent out General White. By slow degrees the others waded out from the pavilion. Some had on more clothes than others, but the two photographers decided to take no risks and no pictures were taken. The Excelsior dark'un was a size too quick for his jersey, and was'advised to jump, he may be still jumping for all I know, but I'm morally certain his jersey never got near enough to know what colour his pants i were. After the referee had blown his nose and the whistle several times the sides lined up, The Bankers said they only had thirteen men, but the Auctioneers said they had seventeen, the matter was l-eferred to David Thomas for arbitration, and he said they had cold feet, so the game started. Some of the players seemed to know the rules, these were asked to step up in front. The Auctioneers had kick off, and their Captain took the kick, as the ball was not very wet he only used one foot and was cheered the leather went nearly a 5 ard and a half and Cox returned brilliantly but the ball fell short and the play stayed where it began. No score; there was some talk of starting over again but the referee ruled to go on until he blew his whistle and he would think the matter out—After some quick passing by Moon and Uncle the for mer retired to take some mud' out of his ear, and while he was away the Bankers sat on Friedlander and Lynskey whilst a bril liant effort was made to score. The ball flew down the middle of the field and all looked lost for the auctioneers, but Gibson pluckily sat on it at the critical moment and the referee blew his whistle. " What's that for" said Patching the Banks barracker and Curtis head barracker for the Auc tioneers said " leg before wicket," but the referee ruled " bump balL" and gave " not out." Eevenge soon came, for D Friedlan der being quite rested trotted over the Bankers line with the ball, but trotting not being allowed by this Government the mat ter has been referred to Dick Seddon; the referee after consulting the two head barrackers gave a try. Score Auctioneers 3.0, supper 9.0. After this the Bankers put another man in the field which made either fourteen or eighteen, but no one cared, and off they went again. Some of the spectators were startled by a vision like a half skinned Chinaman flying down the line, but he was flying out of bounds, and after he had been scraped they found it was the ladies' pet. He thought he had scored a try, but the referee said he had only tried to score, and he put his foot down firmly and ordered the spectators off the gronnd and a dozen oysters for supper. Half time. After a rest, they were to start again but could not find the referee; he had put his foot down so firmly that he couldn't get it up, and after Mr Smith had got a "spade and loosened him he blew his whistle as if nothing had hap pened. Some of the Bankerß told him they had no time to score between whistles, so he promised to be more careful. Cox kicked off for the Banks, and showed he was a past master of the game by using both feet, he did not mean to sit down, but when he got up he thought he had kicked Mr Thomas's grain store. After this things got pretty mixed and darkness drew on; the referee told Mac he was in touch and Mac said he didn't care if he was nobody could put him out, and the mud and the wet were so trouble some that the referee had to see the game out on his own account. It is rumoured that the Auctioneers got two more tries and and the referee gave the score as Auctioneers 9. 0 supper 9. 0 a draw in favor of supper. The Banks have already gone into training for next years' match—and supper.

THE LATEST.

SOUTH AFEICA.

THE BURGHER SCOUTS

THEY GIVE A BALL

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Eeceived June 12,10 a.m. London June 12 Lord Kitchener inspected and thanked the National Burgher Scouts and promised they should return to their farms as soon as possible. The scouts enthusiastically cheered Lords Kitchener and Milner and for ! peace. The scouts and surrenderors are on amicable terms. The Middleburg surren derors went to the refugees camp and arranged an impromptu ball with the scouts and refugees.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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Eeceived June 13, 10.40 a.m. SHIPPING COMBINE 1 London, June 12 As one result of the Shipping Combine members of the Commons interested in shipping have formed a Vigilance Com mittee. AN IRISH M.P. IMPRISONED Mr Sheehan, M.P. for mid-Cork, has been sentenced to five weeks imprisonment at Thurles on a charge of inciting to intimida tion. He refused to give securities for his good behaviour for a year. A FAILURE The French fishery at Grand Bank, New- j foundland, is a complete failure; a hundred vessels at St. Pierre are helpless. Bait is unobtainable owing to Newfoundland's stringent laws. THE VENEZUELA EEVOLUTIGN In consequence of the revolution the Venezuelan gunboats are bombarding the town of Laguayra. The German warships Gazelle and Falke are proceeding thither.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 12 Fifty-two deaths from plague occurred at Hong Koag in a week.

AUSTEALIAN.

(Received June 13,10.25 a.m) The Fodder Duties. Melbourne, June 13. In the Federal House Mr Deakin stated that unless the Ifew South Wales Govern ment took action re the fodder duties, he was afraid the Federal Government oould do nothing. After a long and hostile debate on the Bonus Bill, an amendment to refer it to a Select Committee was nega tived on the casting vote of the Speaker. The second reading was then carried by 24 to 18. Determined hostility was continued in committee, which will probably result in the Bill being dropped. Received June 13, 9.52 a.m. Vote of Censure. Sydney June 13 The Assembly sat all night discussing the motion of censure, and is still (8 a.m.) sitting. Federal Customs Criticised.

The Chambers of Commerce adopted a resolution protesting against the adminis tration, of the Federal Customs Depart ment, which is most harassing and restrictive to business. A Liberal Donation. Sir G-. Dibbs, manager of the Commer cial Banking Company, has donated .£IOOO to the new hospital at North Shore. High Price of Meat. Owing to the drought and the scarcity of stock the price of meat is very high, and is steadily rising. Salmon Ova Hobabt, June 13 The Fisheries Board accepted the Ameri can Fisheries Commissioners' offer of a million and a half of salmon ova.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 12 The Baroness Burdett-Coutts has invited the Australian cricketers to witness the Coronation procession from her house in Piccadilly.

THE SECOND TEST MATCH.

(Received June 13, 9.32 a.m.) London, June 12 Owing to the heavy downpour of rain, play in the second Test Match could not be started till late in the afternoon, the ground i being drenched. England is playing the : same team as in the first Test Match. i Carter, Trumble and Howell, are omitted t from the Australians. The Englishmen batted first, and lost Fry and Eanjitsinghi before a single run had been scored, the fornaor being caught, and the latter clean bowled by Hopkins. MacLaren with 4, and Jackson with 15, had put together 19 rung | when rain, at 4.50 p.m. stopped play.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1902.



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Henry Stepheiison_____ TO-MOiiROW" DBAPERY, DRAPERY, DRAPERY. /"10 NT INUANC B of Sale. V> Last? Opportunity. No Reserve, 6 103 HENRY STEPHENSON. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE. HOUSEHOLD Furniture and Effects THURSDAY, JUNE igth, for Mr Rober Lamb, N.B. Belt. Particulars in future advertisement. HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 90 Auctioneer. David Thomas n —^- ARCADE TO-MORROW SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1902 Special Entry, MB I). THOMAS will sell as above, 1 Truck good useful Draught Hotseg Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, [L. IO?L-__ Auctioneer ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1902. Continuation Sale of Timber, Iron, Doors, Etc. ME DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction •with Msssbs FbiedIiANDSB 8r05.,) has received instructions from Messrs Sardley Bros., who have purchased the )Id Somerset Hotel Buildings, to Sell as tbove, — Lot of Corrugated Iron, Eidgings, etc, Lot of Doora, Mantelpieces, Windows, etc Also Fittings, Cupboard, and a large lot of Lining, Mooring, and Weather board Timber. All to be Bold in lots to suit purchasers Albo— One 400 Gallon Iron Tank. One 200 Gallon Iron Tank. In Good Order, aud Without thk Slightest Eebeevb. Sale—l.3o. D. THOMAS) ArtnnfD FRIEDANDER Bros, j Agen*B' 62 FUNERAL NOTICE rHE Friends of Mr Alexander Kane are respectfully informed that the funeral £ his late beloved wife, May, will move roxn his residence, Smith Road, Hampstead, n SUNDAY, the I.6th mat., at 2 p.m. forith* jshburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 106 Undertakers, Friedlander Bros. Ltd. ISHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL rHE Leases of the following BotOQRh Reserves will be submitted to Public LuoMoa »t Messrs Fried i»ader Bros.' Sale looms, West Street, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of June, at 2p m, vfas :~ • P»rb Reserve 774, corner Eseb Street and Moore Street, sheee lots containing 17 Perches esoh, wicb nhops and buildings thereoo, cow oooupied by Meiiri Be»ly, Bogsre, aud Patching, to be leased sepsrately from November Ist, 1902, «s j foilowt:—Lot 1 for 7 yearn, Lot* 2 and j 3 for 7,14 or 21 years »t the opbton of the purchaser. !. Parh Reserve 1642, East) Street, oonfcaioß ing 16 Peroh«a with ahop and buiidingn ' thereon, now occupied by bir Jamsa Taßkcr, to he leased for » term of 7, 14, or 21 yeara at the option of the pur- Chaser, from November Ist), 1902. S. T.S 631, Short Street, containing SB Perches with dwelling thereon} now occupied by Mr J W Tirrmios, to be leased for a term of ? yaars, from October 10th, 1902. Conditions of Lease and »ll particulirs jan be Been at the Town Olerk'e Office, ETarelook Sfireat, or at the office of Memrt PHedlaoder Bros, Ltd, Weifc Street, during jffioe houre, H H FOOKB, Towk Clerk RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 3 89 Aaotioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 27th JUNE, 1902, For which we will be pleased to reoeive Entries, FRIEDLANDSR BROS, Lid, 5 336 R. Friedlandkb, Auctionoor "rXTB Have for PRIVATE SALE— Severikl Bleoka of Suburban Properbifli anglng from 6 Acres to 40 Acres. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDL&NDER BFOS, Lid., W"]s ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage in onr Ashbnrton, Tinwald.fand Lyndhureb Stores »t lowest rates. FRIEDLAKDBB BROS., LTD. V" **l'WM'l*'''''^'7f M|' lw**''*w**w"'l'*'''^*'**?""'*"M^SSs? /CYCLISTS and AthleSeß—Good a-11 wool V./ Sweaters 6s lid »nd 7i 6<i s M wool Oasbmern Sox, 2 pairs for Is lld—W B Fsabok's Drapery Sale.



BILL MARTIN SPRATS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Ohristehurcb,— Da*t Ci;rs,—l have much pleasure in writing you tn hoy how beimi'y I apprcolßte tho ifdwal tyren which wero fitted to my machine and upon wh'Oh I j*nt up my nevonteen New Saalaud rmjordß, ami won the several cham pionship priz-jH. I am very pleaded with thea>-WIM,nM MARTJN 1 4 17 STUMBLING BLOCKS TO GOOD HEALTH Are fporflily roinovbi.a by Impey'n M»y App'e, the idenl I'atnily medicine. Those* of humanity is co^erfd with flotsam of ccm- Btiipation, dyppej-sia, biliousmns, torpid liver aiok headaches, nervona exiiau^.ioi, and Uvet and kidney troubles. Tluse constitute tho • very day metmee to good be*Hh, at d may b'i ilesoriberl as the popular maladies aad Impnyn May Applo ib aoknowldged to be the papular and most; effective remedy. Is rights ihe wrong iv the ham&n syoSrm, and b^gitiß the woik In His stomach which is ths oen're of ait disea^. Impeys May Applo ftid-i Nam re in Its "perations, and reafcorea health, e v ">ei fulness and buoyancy of epirirs to tho iffl oted. Sold by ohcmiatß and storekeepers ><■ 2< 6d por bottle, f>r po«b free from the wholesale agon to, Sh&rand »3(J Co., Wniljne'on,



PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBUETON COUNTY BEASS BAND THE Election of a Deputy Bandmaster of the above Band, will take place at the Drill Shed TO-NIGHT. Rehearsal at 8 p.m. sharp. HORACE A. GATES, 6 105 Hon. Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICE" ~~" A LL ACCOUNTS against the Estate of the late Neil Campbell, Eoxborough, Springburn, must be rendered at once to THE EXECUTOES, Care of Farmers' Co-Op. Association, 6 45 Ashburton. AGENEEAL Meeting of the Members of the Tinwald Eacing Club will be held in the Tinwald Hotel on SATUEDAY, June 14th, at 8 p.m. Business.—To Discuss the Advisability of applying for a Totalisator Permit. C. BENNETT, 6 101 Secretary. UPPER ASHBUBTON EOAD BOAED PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that Allen's Eoad, Allenton, will be STOPPED from SATUEDAY, the 14th inst., to the 18th inst., for Eepairs to Bridge. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 6 99 Clerk. asjEbueton wesleyan ciuiciE Eight Days' SPEECH &%ONG MISSION SUNDAY, June 15th and 22nd, 11 a.m. and 6.80 p.m. MONDAY to FEIDAY, June 16th to 20th, I 7.30 p.m. Lecture— 'THE DEAR HOMELAND/ Monday, June 23rd. Conducted by SISTEPu ELINOE, of Melbourne, with the assistance of MISS JULE LAYTON, Melbourne's Leading Con Sfilto, who will sing every eveaiing.JJSJl > ACEED Songs, Selections from Ora r°s* torios, etc. Everybody Made Welcome. A DISgCXjAJLJMLJBIit To Electors of Ashburton, — np HE statement that we will be Candi- Sl dates for Ashburton Constituency at next Election is absolutely without founda-1 tion, our time being wholly occupied in executing orders required in both the Cabinetmaking and Upholstery lines, all of which are finished off at sensational cheap prices by MOEIAETY Bros., Cabinet makers, Upholsterers, etc, Wakanui Eoad. ; VEB.I one Interested to read advertisement appearing In Mltohell and Turner's apace of this iesne, to oroBS out any artlcta they can do wibhonfc, then to call on us and bring the advertisement) and a fail parse with them. The parcel will be delivered next day. Hollis Cycles—The display of HgIIIb oyoles now on view at John Or; & Oo'a la well worthy of inspection by ail cyoiiog enthua' lasts. These machines are made from genuine B S.A parts by the celebrated ganmakera, I. Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficienb guaratifceb of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained In the manufacture of the Holllg bioyolo has been melt rigidly maintained. ,



BUSINESS NOTIOBS. Atverioan Wheat land Flour. A DISCLAIMER. ri^HE AMEKICAN WHEAT aad PLOUB 1 < By the MAIL STEAMER Is Not For The NORTHERN ROLLER MILLING COMPANY, Ltd. AUCKLAND. P. VIRTUE, Manager. ~~ FOR^ALE. A CK A Farm; Good Improve -001/ meats ; well watered; Fenced and subdivided. Price, £6 6b. Small deposit; balance, 4J per cent. {600 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 8s per acre. 374 AOEES Leasehold, improved, 2s per acre. 200 ACRES Freehold; goodwill and free hold to be sold cheap, and on very easy terms. 100 ACRES capital land; grow anything. 300 ACRES good land; well fenced and watered. .. 650 ACRES finest sheep country in New Zealand. G-ood improvements, fenced, and well watered. 120 ACRES good land. This ia a spec without a doubt. 2000 ACRES good all round farm, and cheap. 1690 ACRES Fine Sheep Farm 5 good reasons given for Belling. 2 ACRES land, with good dwelling of five rooms. Owner anxious to sell; will take low price. . 5 ACRES, nice House of seven rooms; Good Orchard. Price very reasonable, and on easy terms, 2| ACRES land, with dwelling of five rooms, and all necessary offices. Owner leaving, and must nell, Having money to Lend both on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Depot, Tancred Street. fr ' . \ • •[ Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Perfectly Waterproof TTrE will return you your money YV it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at , Lowest Prices I NEW ZEALAND ! Clothing jFactory. gentlemS ' Try Our CHESTERFIELDS £ Or Three-qnarter Q Overcoatsi a McDonald & co. tailobb PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE."" PURE-BRED Indian Game, Mimorcae, Langehans, and Brown Leghorns. Also Pekln Docks. Bred from Imported and First Prize Slock. Cockerels and Polleta from 5a each. 4 190 H. 0. BSRRYMAN. HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WE Have just opened, ex 8.8. 8 Paparoa,' a large shipment of NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of 'op to date' Saltings in Worsteds, Vioanas, Ohevlota, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irish Frleza, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fancy VeatingSj &c. l^ 3 We undertake to execute all orders entrnsted to as to the satisfaction of oar clients, and afc prices which will compare favourably with those of any of the leading Christchuroh firms for equal quality, or fit, Btyle, and workmanship. Also, Ladles' Tailor-made Costiumes, Jaokete, Habits, &c, In the latest styles. obaigheadT bebrym km The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. Aehburbon. NOTICE, TH-E HAVE APPOINTEE F. W. 00X, Agent for MASSEY-HaRBIS and IMPEBIAL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding District* Olienti will receive every attention, anr MR COX will Collect ail Monies due tout. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED Depot~Eaet Street, AibbnrioD



Wanted, \ \ ANTED — Housemaid for Somerset W Hotel. Good wages. 661 8 OST.—One Small Bay Pony, witl » ' Cover. Finder please leave wore with Ernest Rqbebts, Tinwald, or this office. 6_lOC „. ALVATION Army—Adjutant Burton, ■ of Chriatchurch, will conduct services 11 Am and 7 p.m Sunday, and Monday 8 p.m, 6 96 i NNUAL Social Meeting will be held i» ' » Salvation Army Barracks, Haveloc* Street, on Sunday 15th, at 3 p.m. Special addresses on Eescue and Prison work. Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., will preside. Special sing ing. 6 97 rr HE Adjourned Meeting of all interested 1 in forming a Debating Class at Allentoa, will be held in ths Schoolroom on MONDAY Night, at 7.30. 6 108 T OST.—Coronation Medal jno reward is J~* offered, as lam off to A. T. H. Wil liams', to buy another one before they are all gone. TO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one in Moore Street ? cheap rent.—Apply W. C, Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 JOHN OKR &00., (or Tea, Tea, 1«».— Arab, per Ibls8d; Kozie, per ib Is 9d; Nelson* Mo»te, per lb lslOd; G*ld L^f, per lb Is lOd ; Bell Tea, per lb 2a; Book Gift Tea, per ib 2s, or 61b tin 12s, Hundreds of Booke to choose from. OUR OFFER-We give a free ferial with any tamp we soli. If nob satisfactory we will return your money. That's fair isn't ir,—Eclipse Cycle Co, Tailored titreeb. LOWDEkS, boles, and alt kinds of fresh fish by express toalght; also ff-sh rnhbidH —J H Jkwixt. IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Btook of Corsets, the A.X iouble husk Corsets wiii be Bold ot 5a lid <2819 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9*d to 6s lid -WH Pkahob, o%sh Draper BEST Kerosene 4s 3d per tin, 8s 63 per j o»«e ; Soowdrop B«gar 2£d per lb, 70 | b bag 14» 61 ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tics j 10.1.—Carson & Co 5 172 / "lAKSuN'S Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Earthenware, American 'Mags »ud Hardware, Sheffield Cntlory wcl Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnshware, tnd Japanese Goods, is now on. , /^HBAP B.L GDNB and OARTRIDGKS, V; Double Barrel B,L. Gudb from 553, 3 B. from 42b 6d, Oarbridgea from 9a per ' 00- Wire Nening from Id per y&rd, Bheop Netting from 2\ 3 pe* yard. The eolebrated \. Martin'sHorae Oiiiipers ab 7s 6d, 9s 6' n»d 108 6d. O-her makes from 6( 6d—G Mkdbins, The Paople'rf Ironmonger* /"IAKBONS & GO'S Grand Tea Oimpetttion \.j now on. A priaa for every 28 Oonpons ■nd upwards NEWS FOB ALL-Keroiiaua 4* 3d per en or 8i 61 per oate, Bu«;ar 14a 61 a baj; or 2£d per ib, Oatmeal 48 por b»g, Oiiine 1« 2i. A!on, Primo Derwant Potatoes for sale ut Kkub Bros, Burnett ■.tree* T^INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per F 251b bag, 61b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Gecmina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. i H. TEMPERO for Mannelletes from I >• 21 din any colour ; best colour and quality in stripe yard wide, 6d. Towels from 6d a pair in white and unbleached, Table Damasks from Is 3d, 2 yards wide Table Napkins 4s 9d the dozen, three-quarter size Calicos from 2sd, both White and Un bleached Selesias, from 3|d. In fact the whole stock is all reduced to suit the times and no good offer refused for any article in the Shop. Come and see for yourselves.— J. P. Wtlik, Manager. L'OUND. —The shop where I can buy a i beautiful memento of the coming coronation, in the sha,pe of a Handsome Medal, price Is. At A. T. H. Williams, East Street. Hurry up, the supply is very limited. 7"i OUNDS of the Baskevilles, Queen i I Alexandra, I Crown the King, The shadow of the Rope, The Way of Escape, The Lady Paramount, Nor Wife nor Maid, A Girl of the Multitude,. Mr Horrocks, Purser j The Foundered Galleon, The Vic tors, The Drift of Fate, The Head of the Firm, Tales, Poems, and Sketches, Bret Harte, The Missionary, Etiquette for Wo men, Life of Daverill, The Story of Mine, How to Bring up Children; Technical series, Reynolds* paintings.—H. M. Jones. rH. TEMPERO for the best value in Ji • Town for Men's and Boy's Clothing. Men's all Wool Trousers 6s, worth 10s 6d; Saddle Tweed (Mosgiel Wool) 10s 6d, Leather Shirt 2s 6d, 3 pair Hose (woollen) 2a fid. Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, Woollen Scarfs Is, Merino Pants and Singlets all reduced. Men's Moles from 4s 9d a pair. Call and inspect them. WANTED ;KNOWN-We are selling Loose's Club Lamps for 9s eaohi — Eclipse Gyole 00, Tanored Street SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Mantles and Jackets IN ALL THB NEWEST STYLES See Windows. AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCRED STREETS Northcote & Hefford THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove I4s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.~Oarson &Oo fTIO Those about to marry, and bo those ,JL already married. Study economy by purchasing yonr furniture at W. & M. BAKER'S ' Warehouse, Hevelook Sfcteet, Just received!, a consignment of Wiofeer Chatrs in latest shapes and designs ; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suite of drawing and dining room furaibure made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. WANTED.— Farmers and Employer! requiring Married Couples, Ploug men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, D»ir Hand* ; also Hotel Servants, to apply t* J, McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ ohurobt All orders promptly attended to. Miss O-;>/; wat (applies female lervsint*, 210



■■ JOHN ORR AMD CO. JOHN ORR AND CO. finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2|d per lb; 701b Bag, 14* 6d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 4s Bd, per ssie 8« 6d Sperm Candles s£d per lb, by the box 5M Treacle per 2lb fln ... ,„. 64 Beat Wax Candles, per lb 6Jd, by box 6|d Treaale per 41b  ... , li 251b Bag Beat; Oatmeal ... 4s Ud ,» „ 7Jb  ,„ „ li 9d Best Japan Rice „ ... 2d Kew Pranes, per lb ... ...' 8d  Tapioca „ ... 2d Dried Apricota per 1b... ... 104 a •„• ®B*o » - S " £ oSloheß "»» — «•• W Spilt Pew „ ... 2d „ Pears „... . fld Pewlßarley „ ... 2d New Figs, per lb ... ... 84 Finest NeirOorrants per lb ... 5d v , „ .. box ,„ ... f& „ „ Saltanas „ ... 7d Beßt Table Vinegar, per bottle... H „ „ Valencia Raisins, per lb, 6£d Beat Draught Vinegar, par gal... 2a „  Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Hpices, per box ... 3d Goldonßyrop, per 21b tin ... UC & B Oarrie, per bottle „, li ti »j 41b m ... Is C& B Capers , t ,• ... ll i, m ?lb Is 9d FIRST PRIZE BACON ANP HAMSv : ■ ■^:., ;/; ALL KINDS OP PBJtK FBKAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. MA UTIK'S, KNOW L%% CLARKE'S A BOKEE'6 Froa. 6s 6d f0153 per pwr AT JOHN OBR & CO. CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS. FIRBBAM, BBICKBNRIDGB Andeniuiy otherg to Bekct|i'rom. As we are Overstocked m\h llieM Lines wo are offering ihem st specially Low Prices for ONE MONTH ONLY. JOHN ORB & CO., ASHBUBTON. Oil Stoyes at all Prices. RANGES, HEATING &OOOKTN& STOVES, BEGIBTEBB, G&AIfES, Eft AND MANi: OTHERS IN SO3OOK. ! We keep over twenty different patterns and can give ft greater variety ihw uj :^ other house iii Aehburton* . It JOHN ORR AID €o. ASHBPETO^ > ■ , ■"■■■'■'■■..