The King's Malady.

The King's malady is by no means an uncommon one, as we stated yesterday. There are many apparent existing causes I of perityphlitis. ' ! It sometimes happens that the trouble ' is brought about solely by " bolting "of food by people who will not take time to ; eat slowly and properly, and a& Nature in tended. Among other common causes are dyspepsia, the want of sufficient; maaticat-' ing- teeth, the eating of indigestible food such as nuts, constipation, diarrhoea, injury to the region of .the gvoin, excessive exert ion, and exposure to cold. Perityphlitis is more common m men than m women, the proportion being three to one. It is most frequently met w.'th m young adults, the larger number of cases occurring between fifteen and thirty. The attacV m a ca.Be of perityphlitis is generally sudden. In a typical case, it will appear after some digestive disturbances, or some error m diet. The patient is seized with acute and violent pains m the abdomen, and they often extend to the back. The patient, now afflicted with nausea and vomiting, is m a state of col la se. The bowels cease to act. Thirst and absolute loss of appetite generally fol low. The tongue, coated at first, becomes dry. Fever sets m, the temperature rang ing from 99 degrees to 102 or 103. The abdomen becomes swollen, tense, and ten der. The tenderness is chiefly on the right of the last portion of the small intestine. It may become intense. Dulness appears m the region and slowly increases. Very often a swelling can be found, but its limits are ill-defined, and it has the character of a deeply-placed inflammatory swelling. The attack, m an acute form, may last for six or seven days, and may then slowly pass away. But there are many deviations from this type. The attack may bo of a trifling nature; and may coufine the patient to the house for only twenty-four or twenty-eight hours, while m some cases the patients are not laid up at all. On the other hand, the onset may be very intense, death m thirty-six or forty eight hours following on marked collapse. Patients are liable to suffer a relapse, the tendency m this direction being met with mat least 30 per cent of the cases. Five or ten attacks are not uncommon. In some of these instances the appendix can be felt during the quiescent period as a hard finger-like swelling, deep down, near the end of the small intestine. When the appendix is very distinct and very tender, and when the patient feels that he is never entirely free from discomfort about the csecum, it is probable that the appendix contains pus. The majority of patients roeover. The general mortality of the disease m all its aspects has been estimated at 11 per cent; but man abscess form, as m that of the King's case, the mortality is raised to be tween 80 or 40 per cent. Some of the most acute cases end fatally m forty-eight hours.

MEDICAL OPINIONS.

WHAT THE DOCTORS SAT. A number of doctors who were inter viewed yesterday by our Christchurch contemporaries seemed to think that his j Majesty had good chances of recovery, though they all stated that the extremely meagre information to hand really did not warrant the expression of a reliable opinion. | "If the operation has been performed j at an early stage of the disease, and if the patient is generally healthy, the outlook is good," was the cautious conclusion come to | by one doctor. Another said : " The older the person, the more risk m the operation. Although it is a serious disease, the King will have the best advice, and there is reason to be lieve that he will recover. The attack must have been a severe one." The opinion of a third doctor is as fol lows : "If the abscess has been success fully removed, as indicated by the cable grams published m the evening newspapers and if the disease is perityphlitis alone, there being no other malady behind it, the probability is that his Majesty will recover. Out here, however, it is quite impossible to form a just and reliable opinion on a case of this kind. In any case, it is hard to say what is the general condition of the King's health, and what characters the disease has assumed." Yet another doctor, who has had consid erable experience, pays that the fact that the abscess has formed has lessened the chances of recovery considerably. The per formance of the operation of taking away the abscess, which is an important one, and which has been successful, he says, indi cates that the King was m good general health, and possesses a fine constitution, and it is possible that m a few days' time he will be out of danger.

Correspondence.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR TUCKER AND THE MAYOR.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—As Mr Tucker evidently thinks he has a grievance, or else wishes to have an advertisement for the Mount Somers coal, kindly allow me to state that I simply referred Mr Tucker to the fact that the by-law precluded his request being granted, ■which, should have been sufficient for any reasonable man. Had I been foolish enough. to have yielded to Ms request, and granted a permit, it would not have been effective, as it would have been ultra vires to the by-law, and I shotild not only have placed Blr Tucker m a false position, and rendered the Council liable for all damages which might have occurred through any cause whatever by the use of the steam engine, but I should also have deserved the severest censure of all those who voted me to the honourable position I hold. Ido not wish to be severe on Mr Tucker—as he evidently has a good deal yet to learn—but I hope he will he satisfied with this statement of the case.—l am, etc., W. H. Collins, Mayor.

The Empire's Trade

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, June 25 At the United Empire Trade League's luncheon, the Bight Hon James Lowther m th© chair, Lord Halisbury proposed the toast of " The Empire's Trade." Mr Barton, m reply, said the King's ill ness was grievous and pathetic, at a time of general rejoicing, and would cause a wave of emotion throughout the world. He deprecated the idea of unduly consider ing outside nations m connection with trade j problems affecting the common interests of the Empire. In the event of an emergency similar to the South African trouble, Aus- j tralians were prepared to do much more than heretofore. Mr Seddon also spoke, and said that the lost British trade ought to be attracted back to British channels. New Zealand's offer of preference, without asking for any return, represented 3 per cent upon five millions' worth of ti-ade. This would not be unimportant if devoted to strengthening the Navy. He declared that free trade throughout the Empire was impossible, owing to financial considerations.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copjrigiit. The Control of Fiji London, June 25 Failing Fiji being controlled by the Commonwealth or Few Zealand, Mr Seddon advocates the introduction of the elective element of Government, similar to Ceylon. Killed by Lightning Madbid, June 25 Lightning struck a Church at Pinerio Orense while a funeral service was being heid. Twenty-five persons were killed and thirty-five injured.

THE LATEST.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. , Received June 2fi, 8.50 a.m. The Westralian Ministry Perth June 26 The Premier will be given a State funeral. Ministers have tendered their resignations not intending to retain office, pending the reconstruction of the Cabinet by Mr Kings mill. Plague Serum. Melbourne, June 26 The Imperial Government object to the manufacture of the Yersin curative serum m England, m view of supplying it at less than cost price m all British territories visited by the plague, and have asked the Federal Government to contribute £333 as I Australia's proportionate share of the cost! i of production. j

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington June 26 . J. S, Allender, one of the proprietors of the Petone soap works, fell into a tank of boiling lees yesterday afternoon, and was so badJy scalded that he died this morning. Mr Fred Weston, sub-editor of the Wel lington " Evening Post" has been appointed to the vacancy on the " Hansard ' staff. Gisborne June 2G The weather is gloriously fine for the opening of the railway, and there are crowds of people m town. The streets have been beautifully decorated with flags and evergreens, brought m profusion from the bush. At 9.30., the procession, m which the volunteers by special permission took part, was formed, and marched through the town to the station, where the school children were entertained. The lion Mr j Carroll, who declares the railway open, was | presented with a gold key, and congratu latory speeches were made. A resolution was passed for telegraphing to the Gover nor, conveying the sympathy of the great meetings at the King's illness, and also a resolution of congratulation to be forwarded to the Minister of Public Works and rail ways.

Sporting.

Hawke's Bay J. C.

Winter Meeting.

United Press Association--By Blectric Telegraph. Napieb June 26 Pine- weather favoured the Jockey Club for the opening of the Winter Meeting to day. The attendance is large, owing to many country people having come m for the Coronation festivities. The course is heavy. No wire is on to the course. Results:— Trial Steeple—Phantom 3, Eucharis 2, Tukurangi 3. Scratched—Awakuri. Won easily. Great Scott and Mangatera fell. — straight out, £4 12s; first horse £5 12s, second ,£2 12s. Winter Handicap—Dexterity 1, Loch Erin 2, Oingo 3. All started. Won by a length. Dividends—Straight out, £1Q 2s. First, £9 9s ; Becond, £1 10s. Bracelet. —Kelpy 1, Murallo 2, Halcyon 3. Scratched — Valiant. Won easily. Dividend—.£l 9s.

Tahuna Trots.

Dunedik, June 26 The weather is fine for the Tahuna Trots and the attendance excellent. The going is very heavy owing to the recent rains. Eesults :— Maiden Handicap—Baron Rothschild I, Leopold 2, Little Frank 3. Dividends— £2 10s and Ms. Progressive Handicap—Gem 1, Sir Childe II 2, Little Albert 3. Dividends— .£lO 8s and .£2 jßs.

Volunteer Shooting Medals.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, June 26 The result of the 1901-2 competition for medals offered to Volunteers for the best rifle shots m each Island are:—North Is land—Gold medal for the best shot m the Island — Private Thomas Kerr, Victoria Bines, Auckland, 109 points, gold and silver medal; for the second best shot—Private J. Carlson, Victoria Rifles 108 points, silver medal; best shot m the Auckland district— Color-Sergeant Aylett, Victoria Rifles 104; ditto m the Wellington district—Sergeant Hobbs, Hastings Riles, 108 points. South Island—Best shot m the Island—(No name sent), Timaru Port Guards, 112 points; Second best—Private S. Lindsay, Studholme Mounted Rifles, 109 points. Best shot m Canterbury — Sergeant J. K. McDonald, Timaru Eifles, 108 % Otago — Corporal A. McKenzie, Queen's Rifles, 108; Nelson- Private J. W. Ching, Waimea Rifles, 105.

Agricultural Conference.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ■ Dunedin, June 26. ! At the Agricultural Conference this morning, motions were carried m favour of an amendment to the Small Birds Bill, pro vided that this Act shall be brought into operation m the North Tsland only on the petition of a majority of the local bodies m any district as defined by fthe Act; also that the Agricultural Department enquire and experiment as to the best method of destroying the small birds; also that the system of milk testing at the various fac tories by a Government official be adopted; also that technical education, especially m the direction of teaching the elements of agricultural and natural science m the country schools, be adopted by the Educa tional Departments; also that m the interests of higher agriculture, an Agricul tural College be established, where veteri nary students could attend. I — : _ : __

Dr Talmage has left .£60,000, ail of which goes to his natural heirs.

MERINOOLA.

This is the name of a new cloth for ladies blotisee, delightfully soft and warm, manu factured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It is made m a large and beautiful variety of patterns and colourings. " Merinoola " is made from the purest and finest merino wool grown m New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for months m the sunshine on the open aud sunny downs and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to the cloth much of the warmth and mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids and delicate persons who suffer from cold and frosty weather of winter, will find this an ideal cloth to wear. '•' Merinoola " ready made blouses excel lent m style, fit, and finish, are now made m large quantities m the Kaiapoi Company's factory. " Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Ask for it, and be sure the genuine Kaiapoi cloth is supplied. 6 250

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, JURE 26, 1902



BUSINESS 'NOTICE. ■■: ;.'. /:r}': 'F. ETC'HKII BROS. ! \ TEA CO-MT LTITION % Hundreds of Prizes to be given away to the Largest Consumers ot Our Celebrated Teas, FIRST PRIZE ... Handßonae Clock and Bronze, or Hand-Painted Dinner Set- Each valued at £5 6s. SECOND PRIZE ... Ladies' Handsome Boiled Gold Watch, value 15s And Numerous Other Prizes. The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea Taster of th« English Import Market.:—"l have been drinking your Duchess Tea, and find it v«ry enjoyable; being fully flavoured, yet mild and luscious. I have also examined tb« leaf, and there is nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertised Blende." COUNTESS TEA ... Is Gd per lb, or Is 5d by 51b Tin or 101 b Tin DUCHESS TEA ... Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by 51b Tin, or Is 7d by 101 b Tin EMPRESS TEA ... 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b Tin, or Is 9d by 101 b Tin PRINCESS TEA ... 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b Tin, or Is lid by 101 b Tin PURE CEYLON TEA la lOd per lb, or Is 8d by 51b Tin, or Is 7d by 101 b Tim A Coupon enclosed m every Packet or Tin of above Teas. A White Coupon enclosed m every -Jib Packet, a Pink Coupon (equal two White Coxipons) enclosed m every lib Packet; a Green Coupon (equal ten "White Coupons) enclosed m every 51b Tin, and a Yellow Coupon (aqual twenty White Coupons) enclosed m every 101 b Tin. Coupons may be held over, and sent m to compete for any futor*, Competition, if desiied. We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from Is per lb. FINEST SNOWDEOP SUGAR 2£d per lb, 701 b Bag 14s 6d, or .£22 15s per ton. HIGHEST TEST KEBOSENB, 4a 3d per tin, or 8s 6d per case, ALMONDS— j Capers, 9d and ... ...13. s. d. Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 Jordan"... ... ... ... 2 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 Sicily ... ... ... ... 1 2 FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates In Shell 010 Best Roller, 251 b ... ... 3 3 Arrowroot «... ... 0 6 „ golb "' 6 0 ACID- „ 1001 b ... Z. 11 6 Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 n 200lb ... j6l 2 0 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 Special Reductions on large quantities Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 SAGO, Tapiosa, Rice and Pearl Citric, crystal ... ... .3 6 Barley, per lb ... , 0 2 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ DRIED FRUITS—New Season's Acetic Acid— Now Currants , ... 0 6 Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 211 New Raisins n fit ANCHOVY PASTE— New Sultanas .".'.' Z. 0 7 C. and B. ... ... ... 1 3 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and Z, 1 4 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 French Plums, table, ... ,'.'. 010 ALUM ... ... ... 0 6 „ stewing 6d and ... 0 S Ammonia— New Figs, B3st layer, per lb ... 0 8 Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Cooking Figs ... ... 0 7 Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 New Preserved Ginger? 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F., lib Is Sd, ,Ub ... 010 BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose ... " ... ..'. 1 » Biraseed— Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2 0 Hemp ... ... •■• 0 3 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 $ Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 Rape ... ... .- 0 3 NUTS- Mixed ... ... ••• 0 3 Barcelona .. .. 0 8 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 Walnuts "" 0 8 perlb3s9d, loz ... 0 3 Shell Almonds '.'.'. Z 010 Egg Preservative— OATMEAL—2SIb Bags Z. 4 0 Norton's ... ... ■■■ 1 9 Oatina, per bag ••• l 2 EGG POWDER ... 6dandl 0 olives ..; ... ,„ 1 0 Essences— ■ O;L— Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, A l.- Hair Oil, 6d and ... ... 0 8' nionds, Ratafia, Vanilla, uo- Salad, Morton's, 6d and 0 11 chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, Lucca, 2s and .. "" 2 6 and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adelaide ... '*' "' 10 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- Castor, Morton's 5d and " 010 neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz PEAS—Split ... .") 0 2 bottles ... ... 0 5 Peameal ... ..'.' *'" 0 8 Extract of Beef— Plate Powder. 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"• '" 011 1 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass VanHoutens,|ib ... - « " jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 010 \jb '" .'."." 3 3 Tobacco— I^ io^path^ »• ... 0 4|, «9W Jy J-**J*J-lb J,« " " lib ... 1 4£j » Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 0 Tr-"n nn ™ QA^nA ... ... 1 1 i » Golden Eagle, per stick lid CWO?OLATE- ,and]s4d, P erlb * ...6 0 ™ . -iiil ■ . 0 5 i-Nailrod,persfcick4d,perlb ... 4 6 *iys*lb ... - Q g Derby, per sticklOd,per lb ... 5 6 COD LIVER OIL-" '" Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 55... 5 0 ±jx 2 g Tongues— §ua^ s '" * '" '" 1 2 Sheep; Is 2d and ... ... t % mail , "• '" "' 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 S CONDY'S FLUID '.'.'. '■•• 1 4 Tui-pentine, per gal. Is 6d, bottle 1 0 n a Tuuieric, per oz ... ... 0 • Carraways ... ... v o .. FLETCFF.R BBO^. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburtou, and High street, Christchurch, !



I OR SALE—The Masonic Hotel at Tau ranga, Lj.rg-e fcumovor; new Hotel a-t Ngapara; both free houses. 0540 acres, I comfortable Homestead, shearing shed, ete.j 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; price .£I4OO cash. Also an old established Auctioneering Business m the North Island. For further particulars apply D. MAHONEY, 6 220 Cain's Terrace, Timarti. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Cherfcsey. HURRY UP ! HURRY UP ! ONLY a few dozen Chinese Lanterns left. Beautiful Colours, which have to go. Just opened up, a fresh lot of Chinese and Japanese Bocketfc and Crackers, which are selling rapidly. My shop will be open Thiß Evening till 9 o'clock for the sale of Fireworks M. J. B¥RGESS, Stationer. THE FEDERAL TARIFF, npHE Federal Tariff has been so altered 1 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 tho ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, Tancred Street. TTINEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per r 251 b bag, slb bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. j Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— F_btchbr Bros., Cash. Supply Stores. "OUTTEE, Butter.—Finest Factory But iJ3 ter for this Month only, Is per lb. Having made a contract with ths makers of the celebrated Defiance Brand Factory j | Butter, we are enabled to sell at the above low price, although at the present time it is 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.—Flbtchiob Bros., Cash Supply Stores. £■ 13.L GON&i and CAKTKII.iGKS, V_> Doub'fl Barrel B.L Guns from 55-, 'SB, ir<m 42(6!), C*r?.<-i ( ?fr< B 'roon S< te< '00* VVira Nnftfng h<m Id pcryi>r 1. _h«s<>}i | Netii»i{ from i?£ I f.e-van). Th" (e!^h^^te■ ... Mario's Ijor>6 O'!p--».-rt» «t 7s fvi. 9-6 « 10 * 6J. Or her mnko« from 6- 6'f—G ■VfEDOINS, The Peoplt'ij Iroi.inv.uis;tir. ' £< V\KS< sNN Bfc:.f-krHking Sale of English V..' i'hmsi and Earthenware, Aujerican I i.'i]*i>s !M:d Bardwwe, hheffitld Cat)^y <n-) Kl'.;ctr.-.pifiio, Bieycltse, B rush war*! Ati 1' •Ij'iKi.iiei-o Goods, is now on. t>KST J_.T(,«i>rie4. &d prl;n, 8; 6"i |i > c^f \ fj'i-o- <i;or c u«ar ?A t C"- lb 70 b bug 14-5? ; -Hv,<f, Goidfji Syrup 41t? tu » ! iOrl,—Oab«on & < o ' 5 172 : , , , __ _~ | i "v, AKSONS &UO « G m.c'T.-* U- .M t .otn io * .' no-v oi-. Api %• (ut ftvery 28 Oi'Upon •"d npwacfjH HVfoKit ('he is.teresU-cl to rt»sn - J advtriistnient appe-o-inu m Miuiheli Turner's p^bch f»i ihini^sat-, ro ermir i out any ariidta tiny can do withont, tberi ;o call on u>i and bring the advertisement I *nd afalporsw witu them. The pare*! will be delivered next! day. OUR Stock of Indies' Jackets frora 7s 6d. Lad if>«' U^pwi 21s, Waterproofs i 10s Kisitrd Undervests. fn!l tiz« 9i j Corsets, Pnni!', Ds'iina, 6h lid : Under Skirts for winter wear 2s to J2^ 6d, knit ted Stockings from Ls io 2-3 9', Cashmere from I^, Aprotiß white and coloured Holland, from lOd each ; white muslin Aprons from 10£ ito 3a 6d. A splendid line of silk ribbons from I|-1 yard, 2tn wide, all colours, ab L. t£. Tkmpebo, Tancred Str«et, r»ext to 'Kia Oi-a' Tea Rooms. ICOK. HKRW—Lovely Veivoteen*, »ll _J ooiors, 1» l?ii, Bpantifal Piushee 2» lid, Best aßtorbm'mtj of CoUarettea from la 6il—W h. FB-Bon, O*Bh Dr»per, etc CORONATION WEEK mmmtmm \ SPECIAL DISPLAY AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCEED STREETS. Coronation—Reds Coronation—White Coronation —Blue Special Purchase of Gents Coronation Ties, Flags, Rosettes, and Favors. Northcote & Hefford " The Corner/ _ ______ F '• H "~~\ \j X' Improved Farm of 179 AcaEs 179 BELONGING to Mr John Eobertson, situated about half a mile from Lowcliffe School, sub-divided into 5 pad docks ; well watered. There ia a farm house of 6 rooms and other buildings erected on the property. Not having sold this by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of same. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. mRY the Sapid Shirt Gloss, it will save 1 you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by * ftU the leading grocers,



Government Notices ] NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. \ i | i N and after Ist July the following : alterations will be made m the present time-tabl©:- Express to Dunedin will leave Chrisfcchurch at 1.1.0 a.m., Eakaia 12.12, Ashburton 12.60, Hinds i.ll, Rangi tata 1.35, Orari 1.49, Winchester 1.59, j Temuka SJO, Timaru 2.41, St. Andrews 3.3,! Makikihi 3.17, Studholme 8.84, Oamaru arrive 4.a0, Dunedin 8.15. The Express to Christchurch will leave Dunedin at 11.0 a.m., Oamaru 2.40, Studholme 3.35, Maki kihi 3.48, St. Andrews 4.4, Timaru 4.35, Temuka 4.57, Winchester 5.6, Orari 5. i6, Rangitata 5.33, Hinds 5.55, Ashburton 6.25, Rakaia 6.58, Christchurch arrive BJS. A train stopping where required to allow pas sengers from South of Christchurch to alight, leaves Christchurch for Ljtfcelton at 8.35 p.m., arriving 8.55, returning from Lyttelton at 9.15, stopping where required. The 4.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave Ohertsey at 7.24. The 10.45 a.m. train Ashburton to Timaru will leave Winslow at 11.17, Hinds 11.37, Rangi tata 12.17, Orari 12.39. Winchester 12.54, Temuka 1.9, Washdyke 1.38, arriving Timaru 1.55. The train which now leaves Timaru for Ash burton at 11.30 a.m. will start at 11.25, and leave Temuka at 12.7, Winchester 12.23, Orari 12.43, Rangitata 1.6, Hinds 1.58, Winslow 2.23, Tinwald 2.41, arriving at Ashburton 2.50. The evening train from Rakaia to Methven will connect with the express train from south, leaving Rakaia at 7.10 p.m., arriving at Methven 8.35. The morning train from Timaru to Fairlie on Mondays will start at 7.55, and leave Pleasant Point 8.33, Albury 9.24, ar riving at Fairlie 9.50, and the evening train on Mondays will start from Timaru at 4.50, and leave Pleasant Point 5.39, Albury 6,45, and arrive at Fairlie. 7.25. The 8.0 a.m. train from Fairlie will leave Albury at 8.39, Pleasant Point 9.40, and arrive at Timaru 10.30. The afternoon train from Fairlie on Mondays will start at 2.15, and leave Albury 2.42, Pleasant Point 3.32, and arrive at Timaru 4.10. 6 268 BY ORDER. Wanted. WANTED— Smart Youth as Groom and Gardener. Apply Nicoll Bros. "\ \ ' ANTED Known.—Mes Curtis wil •'* hold her Dancing Class m the Templar Hall as usual, Friday 27th, 7 p.m, and Saturday, children 2 p.m. 6 278 |TRESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Rab- V bits, and all kinds of fresh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96. TO LET.—Two Stops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one m Moore Street; cheap rent.—Apply W. C. Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 DID you get one of H. C. Barbett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings m the Pound off every 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 ! Then what about the saving m connection with the Special Discount of 2s m the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 mENP NCE worth for Ninepence, Two si. and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence j Five Shillings worth for Four and-Six pence ; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings 5 One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, is the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 184 TUST ARRIVED —Three special lines t) corsets, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d pair ; sur prising value m women's ribbed bladk cash mere hose, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d a pair ; another lot of those noted ribbed wool under vests at Is each; umbrellas 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d each; hoiland and muslin aprons Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. I OOK HERE—New range, U.B tablings 1 > Is, 1 lid, Is 3d, Is 6f d, is 9d to 2s lid a yard; white and U.B twilled sheetings, 70 inches wide, from lo|d, 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. sd, 6£d, 7-jjd a yard, lace curtains Is B|d 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 Is a yard, two yards wide do. from Is lljd, coloured quilts, Is lid, white H.C do. 3s lid, at Gibbard's Ready Money Draper. FOR SALE—Two Clarionets, A.andß Flat, 13 keys, good tone, £5 for the pair; a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at E. Gibbabd's, Tancred Street. I?>LOUR at Millers' prices, 251 b bag 3s 1 3d, 501 b bag 6s; 1001 b bag 11s 6d; 2001 b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251 b bag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4Jd per packet.— John Orr and Co. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. /CHINESE Lanterns for illuminations \J from 4d j Flags, eight kinds, from 6d; Medals, gold and Bilver gilt, 6d 5 Badges, 4d. Purchase lianterns 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; My Strongest Case; The Lost Square; New Edition of Prayer and Hymns; Bibles, Sunday School Cards.—H. M. Jones. 4,,-PECIAL— Men's black and drabloft 1 felt hats Is to clear; splendid line frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collars attached 2s 6d, good union do. 3s 6d, 3s Ud, 4a 6d, army braces 6dand 9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties 6d and upwards, linen collars 6d, twead caps Is and Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E., Gibbard, Ready Money Draper and Cloth ier, Tancred Street. KNOWN—Men's strong cord trousers 4s lid and ss6'd; reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s 6d; suits from 21s; good line all wool colonial suits 255; heavy ribbed colonial under pants 3s 6d, all wool under flannels 2s lid, heavy ribbed wool socka, 3 pairs for 2s 6d, cardigan jackets 5s lid, coloured blankets 7s lid, large rugs 3s lid, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation * Badges 4d. Medals m white metal,! silvered or gilt, all one price, now (3d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value m the market.—A. T. H. Wil- j liams, East Street. ; PEACE! Peace Peace! As last. -*t ■ la>ii. Unr business is g"irg ahead A.J. Our stock is of the best qn*li'y and at the coos reasonable prices ever een before the poople m Ashbnron Home aud Colonial Blunk^ts from 8 < Ihl a p«Jr ; ateo a splendid l<>fc of Rugs from Is lid to 27s 6d. White Marcel!* and H0: Qailts, full e!_9, from 2a lid to 25f1. White lace Carlaius, 3| yards loitg, 5a 6a; lovely pattern. Toilet Covers »nd Table Centres, all reduced at L H Tbmpbro, next to th" • Kia Ora' Tea Rooms, Tailored S reeb. NEWS FO* ALL—K«rosen« 4a 3<i per bin or 8* 6d per case, Su^ar 14s 6d a bag or 2£d per lb, Oatmea! 4s per b»g, O»tioe la 2J. Also, Prime Derwent Potatoes for «alo «ub Kerb Bros, Burnett) SUeou ,



Fr edlander Eros Ltd_ west street auction mart. ■' ouh 1;^, ■:'. HORSE FAIR WILL BE HKLD OK THURSDAY, 3rd JDLY, For whioh ire wil! be pleated to r«o*l-* \ Bn tries. FRIEDLANDSR BEOS, Ltd. 6 336 B, Fkikdt.andbh, Anot»on«ar FOR PRIVATE SALE. Lease m Perpetuity, situated about 2 miles from Rangitata Traffic Bridge, the property of Mr B. Sheehan, containing 370 i*™ 370 mHE Property 1b at a Rental of Eleven- X pence per acre, is sub-divided into 7 paddocks, well watered and fenced. 60 acres are m Oate, 25 acres Turnips, balance one and two year old grass. There is a Four Roomed Honse, Stable and Outbuildings. Full particulars from Fbiedlamdb* Bros., Ltd., 6 176 ABhburton._ YJUJ& H-ve for PRIVATE SALK- Se-er&t Blocka of Snborhan Propertto* jißglug from 6 Acxtt to 40 Acres. For full p»rticnli»ri". »pply to FRIS«DL_,NDBR BPOS. Ltd, Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OWTNG to the postponement of the Coronation Celebrations, this office will be opened as usual. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Aehburton, June 26th, 1902. 6 276 BOR'iUGH OK A^JHBURTON. OTICE is hereby given that during , * the removal of the Buildingr known &8 the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Cass street and thence to Tancred street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped i m the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th to the 27th inst inclusive. ! H. H. FOOKS, 6167 Town Clerk. ASHBURTON RAILWAY REFRESH MENT ROOMS. J. Dinben Lessee. / ORONATION Festivities.-I have ar ranged for the convenience of the Travelling Public to cater for all; and have on hand the following specialties:— Speight's Prize Ales. Joel's XXXX. McGavin's Special. Victoria Special. Louisson's Crown XXXX. Digby's Local, Extrft Special Brer. 6 226 COBONATION COAL. PERMISSION having been re fused to make an Exhibit of the Mount Somers Coal f 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 :— £-Ton 5s |-Ton ios JOSHUA TUCKER. 6_243 ____, Insure your life m the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Ponds Exceed ... .« £17,000,000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year; Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe: Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 MOUNT SOMEBS COAL i-Ton ... ... ss. i-Ton ... — 10s- W. H. COLLINS & CO., 6 268 Timber and Coal Merchants. A NY person or persona found Trespassing on the P-iveretlale Estate m pursuit of game or otherwise will be p'oseoafced. 307 W S HTBANGE. J__V__N» &z lo« --.imited ATLAS MILLS, Near Railway Station, Tim*rii AHX BDTEBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AND OATS. HAVE on hand k tmall quantity of the fAmons MANITOBA jWHEAT tot Seed Purposes, whiohj they are rio*iroo» of introduo og to the former* of -hi» dUbrlot. For prices «n3 particulars apply ati THE OFFIOB, 3 304 Baach, Timara fTINEST Clover Honey, 3Jd per lb, by V 561 b tin, or lOd and It per jar; Factory Butter Is per lb.—Fletchw Brofl/ Cash Supply Stores.



I David Thomas. I BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Valuable Farm Near Lauriston i SATURDAY, sth July, 1902. D THOMAS has received instructions • from Messrs Curd and Son, Lauriston, to Sell by Public Auction as above, their valuable Farm, containing 748 ACRES, Situated close to Lauriston and adjoining the Properties of Mrs Jerry Daley and Mr Jas. Williamson, and being R.S, 27970 and part of R.S. 27969, the whole being m first-class order. j The improvements consist of a 4 roomed ' Cottage, good Stable, Sheepyards, etc. The fences and sub-divisions are very good. The land is well watered. 83 acres i are ploughed ready for crop, 200 acres are ready for ploughing, 400 acres m new grass, splendid strike; balance m Turnips, On this property over 2000 sheep and lambs were fattened within the laßt 12 months. Should the property not sell as a whole it will be offered m two Blocks as follows, viz: — Lot 1—545 Acres, being R.S. 27970. ' Lot 2—203 Acres, being part of E.S. 27969. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 6 197 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE TRAP, HARNESS, FURNITURE Etc Thursday, July 10th, 1902 Alford Forest Road MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr W. Bowan whois leaving the district, to hold a Clear ing Sale at his residence, next to the Woollen Factory, of the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects. 6 227 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. AHOADK HORSE FAIB. FRIDAY, AUGUST ist, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. Henry Stepheuson Preliminary Advertisement GREAT CLEARING SALE THURSDAY, JULY 3rd. HENRY STEPHENSON has received instructions from Mrs E. Mackay, Burford Private Hospital, (who has ac cepted an important position m Australia, and is therefore leaving New Zealand), to sell by Public Auction at his Auction Rooms (removed there for convenience of sale), The Whole of Her Very Superior Household Furniture and Effects, Absolutely Without Reserve. Particulars of which will appear m future advertisements. Note Day of Sale— Thursday, July 3rd, 1902. Without Reserve. 6 252 HENRY STEPHENSON. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd, CLEARING SALE MAYFLELD. Wednesday, August 6th 1902 HAVING disposed of his Farm, A.J. Huston, Esq., has now favoured u« with instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, the whole of his Live and Dead Stock. Q{~\{\f\ SHEEP, Horses, Imple- Ovvv ments, etc. Full particulars to follow. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon. Luncheon Provided. Drag will leave Ashburton on morning of sale T. F. GIBSON, Manager 6 277 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Clearing Sale LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. »BAr¥o RD" THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1902 WE have been favoured with instruc tions trom Geo. Mcßae, Esq., who has disposed of his property, to sell by public auction on the above date, his Live and Bead Stock, comprising,— A P\(~\f} SBtBJEP» including his well" ~fc O v/ \J known purebred English Lei cester flock. 4 Draught Horses, 2 Hacks, Dray, D.F. Plough, Grubber, Harrows, Harness, 1 Sundries, etc, etc. Further particulars to follow. Sale—l 2 o'clock Noon. Luncheon Provided. A drag will leave Ashburton at 9 a.m., on morning of sale. T. F. GIBSON, Manager, 6 140 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. COBONATION COAL. "Cm ONE WEEK, I will supply for Cash with order, Mount Somera Coal ats the following prices:— J-Ton ... ... 6s 1-Ton 10s 6 275 JAMES ELLIOTTj Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs, Is boxes.



FOR SALE Hampstead, Q ECTION and Cottage of 4 rooms, with scullery and wash-house, well situated m Cambridge Street. J>l7s is the reduced price now required, as the owner, Mr Jonah Dallet, has removed to Ciirisfcchuirch.J Easy terms can be arranged, i T. BULLOCK, Agent.