The Gisborne Fatality.

United Preßß Association— By Elecrtlo Telegraph—Copyright

Gisbornb March 3

Today, the body of George Jacob Wiles was recovered. On Wednesday evening he walked out to bring into Gisborne a boat he had run on the beach inside the bv.r of Waipaoa river. The boat had evidently been capsized on the bar, and he had been disabled. He was a strong swimmer. Wiles was a married man, aged 36, formerly of Hawkes' Bay.

Cancer Hospitals

United Press Association— By Eleotrio

Telegraph ~ Copyright

WsiitiNOTON, March 3

Br Mason, Chief Health Officer, has forwarded a report to the Minister for Public Health, on the proposal which has been before a number of Hospital Boards in the colony, to establish special hospitals for the treatment of cancer. The report says that while such an establishment would scarcely be of great use in the treatment of such cases. As matters now stand, the victims receive lust as careful treatment as they would In any special hospital. Only one cancer hospital could toe erected, as the number of cases of the disease would not warrant the putting up of more. This would lead to patients having to leave their homes and friends entirely to obtain treatment. In Dr Mason's opinion, all the ends which'some Boards have in view, namely, that more than ordinary attention should be given to the consideration and treat ment of this awful disease can be ob tained by continuing the reception of such cases by the present hospitals, and proceeding at once with the erection of a laboratory, where true the scientific side of the disease can be studied, and facts in relation to the disease used to help sufferers.

Anomalies in Valuations

United Presß Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Oopyrighb

Timaru. February 28

A meeting of burgesses convened by Mr Macintosh, Mayor (as a burgess) was held tonight to consider whether any steps should be taken to have the anomalies in borough assessment cor rected! Mr Macintosh read out a list of comparisons he had made of properties which he considered inequitably valued. An animated discussion followed, in which one Councillor said it was bad form for the Mayor to go against the Council's own valuer. A resolution was pa.sed, with two dissentients in a meet ing of forty recommending the Oounci to take steps to have the anomalies removed by the Assessment Court.

Wesleyan Conference

United Press -By Eleotrio Telegraph Dunedin, Maroh 3

The city and suburban pulpits were Bupplied by ministers attending the Conference. The President, the Rev Murray, preached at Trinity Church in the morning. In the evening, Dr Morley preached to a large congregation.Special prayers were offered for the bereaved relatives of the New Zealanders. The Dead. March was played. This morning, in ministerial session, the reports of probationers' examinations were dealt with. The Revs Cook, Ox brow, and Eaton, passed in their res pective years. It was decided to appoint Student Belton to circuit work. Students Good behere, Patchett, James Mcßean and Sanderson, will be continued for further training in Prince Albert College, Auck land. Student Reed will be continued on the President's reserve list.

Green Tomato Pickles.

The following recipe Is specially recom mended by an Ashburton lady :— lgt.l (or iOibs) of green tomatoes, cub In qraar.erp, salt eaoh layer carefully, and leave twe've hours ; 2qrts of vinegrr, _\b treacle }Ib mustard, 2 tablespoonfu's ail spice, 4 tablespoonfuls brown sugar, 2.z? ground ginger, 1 tablespoonful o*yenne. MODE. Mix above dry Ingredients w rth a litHe cold vine gar kept from bhe bwo quarts, inbo a nlos paste, place vinegar and tomatoes In a abewpan, let it come to a boil; lastly add ing the mixture carefully in order bo avoid It getting lumpy ; let boll a quarter of an hour j pob and cover while hob. If liked, two or four onions can be added bo taste.

Late Commercial

TJIE AGINT-GENEIML'S CABLE.

WELLINGTON Maroh 4. The following is the Agent General's cablegram, dated London Maroh 3rd .— c There is no alteration In the mutton mar ket slnoe lasb week. Lamb ia quiet. Tbe average prioe today for Canterbury lamb ia 6P, other ferauds s|_. Baef is firm and ■to_ks of New Z.aland oa hand are ll«hb : hinds 4£d, forea 3d. Butter is firm 112.. Cheese Is very firm 50., There Is do alteration in cocksfoot ainoe lasb week.'

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

There was a good attendance ab the Ashburton yards today, and bidding was brisk: The sheep pens were well filled, ohbly With ewes suad lambs. The cabtle pen. were nearly all full; Prices slightly in advance of last week. The following are, gome of tbe prioea obtained s—Fab cabbie— Cows £5 to £7 2. 6d ; heifers £4 6s to £6 2s; -teers £5 to £5 lOm Store cattle—lß mouth- oW cattle £3 1?<; dry cowa £3 5i ; yearlings 38.; bullock £2 ; young be J, 25a per lOOlbs Bh_ep—Merino wethers 5. Id ; crossbred wsbharßllis; -.eezisg lambs 10s to lis 3d} fraejslag wetherslSa %$. Store aheep—Rape lamls 10- 4d to lis 10J ; four tooth ewea 15s 2d i two tooth ewes and wethers 12s 9 i ; merino' ewes 2, lid to 3a 4d. Butchers' sheep—The butcher.' peas ware well filled. Fab cros-bred ewea 5_ to lis 3d ; fab merino ewe§ 3a 9i bo 7s 4d ; store lambs 5* 8d to _js 2d j boilers Ib 6d ; crossbred ewes 8s 2d |o lis ' ■' ' i> ■

Borough Council.

The Ashburton Borough Counoil met last evening, Present—.His Worship the Mayoi (in the chair), Councillors Olark, Willis, Held, Davis, Andrew., and Davison. balanob at bank The Mayor reported the balance ab the Bank bo be dr, £1555 2a lOd, and amount, reoelved from all sources since lasb meeting £101 15s 4d. 00_t_.FSPOND_Jl.eE- Correspondence v.&s read and dealt wibh as follows :•— From the Counby Council, applying for £20 water supply rent — Received, and amount ordered to be paid. From Jaa Pain & Sons re fireworks for Coronation—Reoeived, From Stokes and Biokerton, re fireworks for Coronation—Received. From Mr vV W Smith, for transfer of Reserve T. B.ll46—Transfer granted. From Mr G L Sandrey, r. metalling 8< E. Bait. The Postmaster applying for permission bo erect bicycle stand and posts outside the Post Office—Permission was given to erect the structure in Cameron Sbreeb. From She Secretary for Agriculture, for warding certificates of registration ot abat toirs—Received. Ib was decided thab killing shall oommertce ab Fairfield on April Ist. From the Borough solicitors forwarding Mr Geo Harper's opinio<_ re Friedlander Bros,' lease—Reo.ived. From Mr T Bullock applying for per mission to erect a building in East Street— ' Granted, WORKS COMMITTEE. Cr Davison, Chairman of the Works Committee, reported thab there had been no meeting of the Committee, and said thab ib was time for the water race, to be oleanedi A culvert on the alford Forest Eoad would need attention INSPECTOR'S REPOKT. The Inspector's report showed thab tho yards were in good consii-ion A case of scarlet fever had been reported to him by a doctor, and he had inspected the premises. The Inspector asked thab ho be allowed to register dogs ab the beginnicg of the year, as thab was bhe Counby Council', practice Cr Reid moved that this be done. Cr Davis supported. The Mayor bhoughb bhe ranger should be given power bo register ab the beginning of the year. Cr Reid then moved thab notice be given to dog owners to register, and after bhat bhe Inspector be given instructions to sue. Or Andrews seconded, and bhe motion waa carried* FOREMAN'S REPORT The Foreman of Works reported thab the labor gang had been employed during the fortnight on general maintainonce woik. The report wa. received. QUESTIONS. Or Willis asked if acy more had been heard from tha Premier re the town olook, bhe Mayor roplled th .b there had nob» THE LOAN. Cr Willis moved for a return of asphalting and concrete channelling that_had}been done sinoe the loan had raised, Cr Reid seconded the motion. Or Andrews was glad bhe matter had coma upi The asphalting was to be done where there was already channelling, The motion was oarried. NEW BUSINESS Or Clark moved tint tha Valuer be In structed bo as.ess bhe Gas Company's main., wibh a view to rating them. Cr Willis seconded the motion pro forma, bub thought that time should be given for consideration of the question, whioh waß an important one. Cr Davis supported the motion. The Mayor thought lb was tho duby of the Oouuoil to tax the Company like any prlvabe p-rson. They would wanb all the rates they could geU Or Reid also supported the motion. The resolution was carried, Cr Willis moved thab a return bin prepared of the payments made for blacksmithieg work done for the Council during the past \ twelve months, Cr Davis seconded, bub the mobion was lost, i IHE NEW BOLL* Ib was decided to consider the now roll at | the nest ordinary meeting: BOHOUGK LEASES; The Counoil then went into Committee to consider tho opinion given by Mr Harper re lease of section to Messrs Friedlander Bros, and on resuming, the Vlayor reported that the Council could not depart from tha resolution previously passed, Messrs Fried lander Bros to bo advised accordingly. The Council then sab as a DOMAIN BOARD, The Curator's reporb abated thab bhere had been a good deal to do in clearing away paper and rubbish after the picnic., which had recently taken place in bhe Domain,

Some discussion' ensued oq this matter, bub no action was taken,

The tender of J L Higgs was accepted ab £6 5. forpainting the baths, eto, also the poßte round the Oval. The Board then adjourned.

Biile Shooting

THE TRENTHAM MEETING

Unibed Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph TfiENTHAM, March 3

The weather is beautifully fine for the shooting, which began at eight o'clock. During the afternoon a fresh breeze was experienced, which made the shoe ting very difiioulb. The following ls the prize Hat for the Wellington Match, 500, 600, and 700 yards, 1 shots—Loveday W, ' (Woodville) £6, 96; Frazer (Kalfcangata) £5, 90 ; Rundell W (Petone) £4, Simp son (Kalapol) £4, Davidson (Walroa) £3, 87 each ,* Batnetb (Hawkea Bay) £3, Beckerstaff (Napier) £2, Bid well J (Kai waiwai)£2, France (Karori) £2, O'Key (Taranaki) £2, 86 each. Ninebysix won the match lasb year. Ohslatchureh M.tcb, 600yds, ten shots—Hale ( Wellington) £6, 49 ; Turn bull (Opaki) t's, 48 ; MaSngay (Piako) £4, 48; Allport (kelson) £3, 47; Hyde , (Hawkea Bay) £2, 48 ; Thorpe (Walroa) £2, 46 ; Henry (Opaki) £2, 45j. Forty six won tho match lasb year. The following are the leading aggre ghtes :— Hawthorne, H. (Karori) .. ..267 Hyde, G. (Opaki) .. .. .. 2&'5 Loveday, W. (Wood.111.)  ..259 Carlson, (Auckland) ..  ..258 Bldwell, (W. (Kawaiwai) .. ..257 Raudell, R (K.itaugata) .. ..254 Aitohe_on (Kaibangata) .. ..254 Bunting (Karori) 254 France (Karori) .. ..  252 Head (Wellington) .. .. ..251 Maingay (Piako) .. •  .. 250 Hale (Wellington) .. .. .. 250 Puroall {Wanganui) .. „»  250 Shank (Gore) ..  ..250

Ashburton COunty Brass Band.

j Messrs T Bulloak, H A Humphreys, and J j Snodgrass attended the meeting of tho Borough Council last evening as a depi.ba.iou from bhe Aehburton Oounry {Was B_nd. Mr Bullrck said he was sure that all the Councillors .greed with him thab a town like Ashburton should not be without a band. He was at th. send-off to bhe troopers the other day, and thought the proceedings very tame indeed. He put the claims of the band for a subsidy very forcibly b. fore the Council, and hoped the band would be employed at all the borough ceremonies. He introduced Mr Humphreys, the Bandmaster, who said he oould nob add mtioh to whab IMr Buliook had said. The band would be run on striobly business lines, and if money was voted, be thought bhe Council would be well sabi-fied with bhe band.

In reply to Cr Olark, Mr Bullock said thab trustees would be appointed to safeguard the instruments of the band.

Mr Bullock also said they would gladly aocept suggestions from the Council.

Mr Snodgrass also addressed bhe Counoil, and Baid bhe baud hoped the Counoil would be represented on the Board of Management. The Mayor said bhab the Munioipal Cor porations Aot gave the Council power to expend money tor the public good, under the usual restrictions, and everybody would like to see a band established on a satisfac tory footing in Ashburton. The Council would give the matter oarefui attention.

The deputation then thanked the Council for giving the members a hearing and with drew. The matter was afterwards considered by bhe Oouncil.

The Mayor said he had oommunioated with several other Counoils with a view to ascertain what support was given elsewhere to band., and he read the answers, whioh showed that seve*al Councils subsidised their bands, tho latest instance being that of Rangior,-, which gave £20.

Cr Willi, moved that tbe Ashburton band be subsidised to the extent of £25, for one year. The deputation hail stabed thab after the initial difficulty had been gob over, the band probably wou d nob need subsidising, and ib was in the interests of bhe burgesses bhat facilities should be given for the establishment of a band. Bu. the Counoil should have a say in bhe managemenb of ib.

Cr Timmins had very much pleasure in geoonding Or Willis' proposal. He bhoughb however, thab a proviso should be iaeerted, that the band should givo open air conoerts free ef expense to the publio. Cr Alcorn thought it would be better for a committee to colleot information and report, Cr Davis considered th.b the members of the band should do something amongst them, selves before coming bo the Counoil for support,

Cr Reid waß in favour of a committee being sat up. He, however, thought Cr Willis' proposal to vote £25, an absurd one. Cr Alcorn moveii a_ an amendment that a committee be set up bo colleot iuform&bion, _o consist of Ors Willi?, Timmios, Reid, and D_vls, and the mover. He was in favour of subsidising the band, but wished for more information,

Or Andrews eeaonded bhe amendment, He was also in favour of subsidising tbe Band, bub objected to consulting the Coun oil without more information.

The Mayor said the whole question would need to be gone iuto thoroughly, Ha was ia favour of voting a sum ot money bo the band, They certainly ought to have a band in Aehburton

Cr Timmin. understood the property of tho band would be "vested in trustees

Or Willis would like to say a few words in raply bofore the motion was puts Boma Oounoil'ors had asked for more informal ion. What more did they w_m . The deputa tion had expressed the willingness of the band to allow the Council a voice in the managemenb, and had pr-Otioally given bhe Council a history of tbe whole movement! Cr Dtvis wished the band to do some thing for them.elveH before coming to the Council, He (Cr Willis) had anidpated thia remark, which was the reason why he h_d obj-atcd to Or Da vis asking Mr Bulloak what hal been collected. That gentlemm had cnrreotly abated that nothing had been actually collected ; bub as a matter of faob nearly £40 was in view, moab of it being actually promised, Ha saw no reason for delay

Cr Dav'eoQ moved as a further amendmenb that the sum of £20 be plaoed on the nexb estimates, and in the meantime a committee be formed comprising the Mayor, and Councillors Willis, Timmlns, Davis, and Reid to draw up a reporb as to the terms on whioh bhe above mentioned sum shall be given

Or Olark seconded tbe amendment, and Or Willis withdrew his motion in favour of it, and Or Alcorn'_ amendment became the motion

The amendment was then pub and lost, and Or Alcorn's motion waa oarried. Ors Alcorn, Andrews, Davis, Reid and the Mayor voting for the motion, and Ors Willie, Davison, Timmins and Clark against ib.

CRICKET.

THE FIFTH TEST MATOH.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, March 3

The Sight rain which fell in the city B_aroely reached bhe ground, bhe wicket being as good as on Saturdays Ounn and Hayward bad opened the attack, bub both were relieved shortly alter opening. Gunn senb down six overs wi.houb a run. Trumble had totted 22 when Blythe bowled hlra— seven for 249, Hopkins followed, bub Im mediately Bcooped Blythe to MaoLaren, without scoring—elghb for 249. Eady oame nexb, and had knocked up three when he lifted Braund deep to the on, where Gunn effected a good oabch—nine for 252. Travers, bhe lasb man, hit a single, and then skied Braund sufficiently for the bowler to run up to it, Kelly oarrylDg hia bat out for a p&bieno 11 The Englishmen, in their second innings, had scored 87 for the loss of 3 wiokets when rain commenced to fall and play waa stopped for the day. Following are theeoo.es.— Australia. First Innings ... .... ... .» 144 fc-6QOcd loDlog., Duff, o and b Braund . ,„ ..,' 28 Trumper, o McGahey, h Braund ... 18 Hill, o Lilley, b Hayward .., ... 87 Gregory, b Gunn ._, .__, «_» ... 41 Noble, o MaoLaren, b Gunn ._, ... 16 Armstrong, Ibw, b Braund ... ... 20 Trumble, b Blythe _, 22 Kelly, nob out .„ ... ... ... 11 Hopkins, o MaoLaren, b Blythe ... 0 Eady, o Gunn, b Braund 3 Travers, c and b Braund ... ,- 1 Extras ... .„ ... ... 8 Total „. .. ... ... 255 Bowling Analysis—Braund, 6vo wickets for 95; Blythe, two for 36; Gunn, two for 54; Hayward, one for 63 England., Fitßt Innings , " ' ._. 189 Second Innings Hayward, o Travers, b Trumble ... 15 MaoLaren, run out ,_ 49 Quaifo, Ibw b Noble , 4 Jeßsop, not out .16, Tyldesley, nob oub .. .. <<« 0 I Extras ... ... .. ... 3 Tgtal for three wickets... ... 87 (Reoeived Maroh 945 a]m) Melbourne, March 4 Prior to his dismissal yesterday, McLaren gave a difji-ulb chance off Noble ab the wickebs, and narrowly escaped being caught by Gregory. Shortly after his downfall oame, through attempting to force a second run off Noble, and Je«_op fail.Dg to respond. McLaren took an hour and a quarter to compile his eoore, playing" a patient and 1 plucky uphill game under diffi.ulb condl biona.

HILL'S RECORD.

Melbourne, March 3, Hilt's record this season is 972 runs In firsb class crickeb, wibh an average of 54 runs per inning.. His Saturday's score included eight fourerc

The postponed Committee meeting of the Ashburton Crickeb Club was held last evening at McGanneH'e rooms, Present-*

Messrs C J Taylor (chairman), Fred Pritchard, Percy Orr, W Powell, W Crowther, and S S Choat. On the motion of Mr Taylor, seconded by Mr Prltohard, It was decided to accept fixtures of Sydenham Rivals Cricket CJub for Good Friday on the Oval. Geraldine Cricket Club at Geraldine for Easter Mot: day, and Sydenham and Addington United Cricket Olub f r Easter Tuesday on the Oval. A lengthy disousslon then ensued as to whether the team to play the last named raatoh should be a o_>anty team or Club team, but eventually the resolution passed at last meeting, ' That the team be a county one,' was allowed to stand. The use of the Oval was granted to Mr W B Denshire on Bth March, to the High School Sports Committee on 13th March, and to bhe Sb PatHck Sports Association on 20bh March. Mr Taylor was deputed to endeavour bo arrarge a match with the Banks and auctioneers for Thursday nexb, A letter from the Secretary of the Ashbur» ton Sports Association was kept over till fi._xt meeting. Letters were read from Irweil Orlcket Club and Ltuwood Cricket Club, asking for fixtures, but on the motion of Mr Orr, seconded by Mr Pritchard, it was deolded to leave these over until nexb season, on account of there being no available date. Two accounts having been passed for payment, and one new member elected, the meeting closed with the usual vo.e of thanks.

THE LATEST Horns and Foreign.

Unibed Press Asaooiablon—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received March 4, 8.51 a m THB LABOUR TROUBLES IN ITALY Rome, March 3 Zanardelli, the Italian Premier, con tinues in office, and alight changes will be made in the portfolios of Ministers Forty thousand railway workers, who were summoned for militsry ser vice, recuived pay besides their usual wages for working. War ships have been sent to the ports, and incoming steamers are searched for war material, These precautions are interpreted to mean that a revolutionary outbreak is feared. Government is arranging for higher wage?, with the view of averting the threatened general strike on the 10th.

Australian.

Unibac. Press Association—By Kleobrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

Recaived March 4, 945 am JHE PLAGUE. Stdney, March 4 /The crusade against the plague is being vigorously prosecuted. Numbers are fined for dirty premises, and many insanitary buildings have been con demned. Three shipmasters were fined for not affixing discs on their wharf ropes «* OIL SYNDIOATE Perth, March 4 Influential syndicates have been foimed to develop the new coal oil ureas. The assays of petroleum rock gave six to eight gallons a ton PEARL FISHING THREATENED BY COMMON WEALTH. Brisbane, March 4 j Owing to Federal legislation, pre venting the employment of Japanese divers, the Olarke Company, who hold the largest interest in tho pearl shell ing industry threaten to transfer their headquarters to Dutch New Guinea SHIPMENT OF FLOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA. Melbourne, March 4 The steamer Ohiswick sailed with over two thousand tons of flour for South Africa. OABLE MATTERS The Eastern Extension Oable Com pany informed Mr Barton that it can not entertain the Federal Govern ments proposal to make a new uniform agreement for ten years, if the Com pany surrendered the present intermin able agreements with various States.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Unibed Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Napieb, Maroh 4

J G Gllberd, Secretary of bhe Fire Brigade Association, and the local delegates, left today to attend the conference at Hokitika. Dr Milne Thomson, who haa been appointed Surgeon Major of the Ninth Contingent, lelb today en route to Dunedin Aookland, March 4

At the Polio. Gourt, A H Nathan and his etoreman (W Dallen) were charged with distributing beer (believed) at the Auckland Railway stablon, consigned to the King Country as sundries. The case against Nathan was withdrawn. Dallen was fined Ma and costs Welukoiok, March 4 The Cabinet has decided to take the necessary steps bo have the Westport- Cardiff mine declared a State coal mine. Mr Hayes, the Inspecting engineer to the Mines Department, has been Instructed to report on bhe best means of opening up the mine, ! laying tramways, eto; No expenditure beyond the £1000 voted last season will be undertakers until a new Parliamentary authority is obtained. Id Is expected it will be a year before the mine will be able to supply coab Chmstohukch, March 4 His Excellency Admiral Beaumont made an -facial call on His Excellency the Governor, at bhe Ciby Council Chambers this morning, which lasted close on fifty minutes. The Governor returns tho Admiral's c_ll this afternoon ab "Te Korah.," bhe residence of the Mayor, Mr A E G Bhode.J

THE ASEBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1902



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W*4Pi.>s Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them price, 1 s » Smoke New Yenua



DAVID THOMAS BULLOCK'B ARCADE. FREEHOLD BLOCKS OF LAND AND SHARES. SATURDAY, MAROH Bth, 1902 MR D. THOMAS (tn conjunction with Mb F Ferriman) haa received in struobions from the Administratrix of the Estate of the Late Mr Arthur Wilson, of Winslow, to Sell by Publio Auction, on SATURDAY, Bxh MAROH, 1902, The following Desirable Biooks of Land and Shares, viz:— The Homestead Block, containing 160 Acres of good Land, fronting on the Main South Road, and being R.S 16467 and 21976. There Is a comfort able Cottage of 7 rooms, Orchard, Stable, Cowshed, etc, upon it, The land Is in good heart, and all laid down iu English grasses, well fenced, and watered by County water races ; thoroughly Improved, and is close to Railway Station, School and Post Office. Also,—* 30 Acres, being Lob 12, Part of Reserve 350, Tinwald, ring fenced, good land, well watered; just laid down with English grasses. Also, — 40 Acres, being Lob 25, part of Reserve 350, three miles from Tinwald, ring fenced, and in English grass. Also,— 2 Shares in Canterbury Freezing Works. Also,— 2 Shares in the New Zealand Farmers' Co.operative Association Sale ab 2 p.m sharp D. THOMAS, 2 119 Auctioneer. ~~~ ~TIN Wa"lF YARDS. "" TUESDAY, 11th MAROH, 1902. MR D THOMAS has received Insbruc' tions to*l«4! at the above yards, v;z, IAAA 2, 4, and 6 Tooth Half and lUviU Tbreequarterbred WETHERS Well grown, and in forward condition 5 41 D THOMAS, Auctioneer AKOADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MAKOH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS — ."' -v""__a ENTERTAINMENTS. r\ D.D FELLOWS' HAL L THURSDAY Next, March 6th. BOSTON CONCERT COMPANY. , Lillian Waltiiers, Mezzo Soprano ; Bkbnharo Walthbrs, Solo Violinist Beat rice Vabtha, 8010 Pianist; Cyrus Nswton, Humourous and Impersonator. (tickets—3., 2s, is. HORACE GATE**, 2 242 Local Representative FUBLI° notices. ASHBURTOM PERMANENT BUILDING. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will bo received at the Office, Tan«ed Street, h UJLfe JL/A x 9 TUESDAY, MAECH 4, 1902, .. From 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and From 7 to 9 p,m. Working Expenses on all Shares are now due and payable. 1 ALBERT ROBERTS, 3 38 Manager. | NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I BEG bo draw bhe attention of Farmers and others thab I have REMOVED from bhe Arcade to my new premises, Tanored Sbreeb, next bhe Bank of Australasia. 166 W. STONYBR. FOB BALE, TOWN PROPERTY, Well situated, having two frontages, viz —on Wakanui Road and running through to Peber Street, containing 23 Perches, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage with Scullery ; water laid on, and other improve ments; belonging to Mr 0 E Poison. PRIOr_-^l_s®. He has purchased another property, which is the reason of this being for Bale. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect Apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb qiHE LAST DAYS OF SALE oi GIBBARD'S STOOK GIBBARD'S STOCK GIBB.ARDS STOOK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS Gent's Natural Pants, Bale prioe la U Gent's Merino half Hose, „ „ 6d Gent's Soft Felt Hats „ „ Is lid Gent's Tweed Suits „ „ 223 Ladies' Fast Dyed Hose „ „ 10|:d Ladies'Lisle &Cobbon Gloves „ 6d LadinsUnbreakableCorse.B,. «> 2a 6d Ladles'Summer Singlets „ „ 9d LOOK HERE LOOK HERE Hem Stitched Handkerchiefs Is 9d half dozen White Calioo for lining 2a 9d dozen Floral Art Muslin 2s lid dozen Paper Collars 3d box, Bib 3d. DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS Less than Gbrlatohuroh Prioes. Floral Blaok Silk finish Lusters 7a 6d Dress ALL B EDUCED. Linoleums, Floorcloths, Curtains, Sheet, ! ing, Towels, Toilet Covers, Quilts, j Counterpanes i Good Washing Prints 3s 9d dozen. Bring your ready Money and good Goods in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD'S, Tanored Stwb.



Public Notices. HOOKEY— Annual General Meeting of bhe Ashburton Hookey Olub will be held in the Ooun.y Counoil Chambers on WEDNESDAY Nexb, at 8p m. Business.™ Election of Officers and General, All mem bers and intending members are requested to attend. 8 240 W. MOORE, lion. Secretary FARMERS* UNION. A MEETING of the Committee will ba held in the A and P. Association's Rooms, Arcade, on SATURDAY NEXT, Maroh Bth, at 2 p.m. prompt. Business ; Appointment of Secretary, and General. GEORGE W.LEADLEY, Chairman, ABhburton Branch New Zealand Farmers' Union. 3 30 _», : : : ~ — j WANTED every one to remember thab Mblloe's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced prices. ■ * Smoke New Venus



I Tenders, UNITED DISTRIOT CHARITABLE AID BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, Ashburton Home Committee for Sup plies to the Old Men's Hone, will be re* ceived up to 5 p m of MONDAY, 17th Maroh, inst, ab the Home, Ashburton, where forms and particulars can be obbained. Eaoh beuder must contain bhe required amount of deposit in Bank Notes* The lowest orany tender not nsoessarily aooepted, By Order, THOS. 0. NORRIS. Secretary bo the Board. Ohristohuroh, 3rd March, 1902 3 47 ■ii.-.— m ■_■—-i ii i_iiiiiiiiwiwM-n_i_»i--«--n--M|iirrT~^|^j WANTED. W rANTED—Charing or Washing by the day. Apply S.S. Guardian Office. 3 49 IIYP_.WRIi.ER for Sale? a Bliokenstaff Machine in perfect order ; little used and Cheap.—W W White, Saunders' Build ings 345 LOBT, on Friday, Feb. J4, 1902, near Railway Station-A Gold Wire Kaffir \ Bangle". Finder .ewarded on returning to | Mail Office. 3 46 DIARIES, 1902.-Have you got your new Diary yet ? I have just a few left. Eternal City, Man from Glengarry, An American Woman, Captain Bluiob, One Life Between, and other new books ab published prices. Orders booked for Eucycioiu. lia Bribaanioat Prioe as elsewhere adverbised. H. M. JONES. FRESH Oysbere, Flounders, Trivali, and all kinds of Fresh Fish To-Night by Express.—J H jKWiTT, Telephone 96 A NTED Kno wn— _. 0 LET — Six Roomed House in Grey Street, nearly new, with wash house and copper. Also Shop wibh Dwelling abtaohed, in Moore Street; rent cheap. Apply Misses Page, East Streeb DURING thia sale you can get Reliable Kid Gloves for Is lid ; usual prioes, 2s 61, 2a lid, 3s 6d, all ls lid—W H P&A.ROE, Draper and Clothier. El N CYCLOPEDIA BRITANNIC A, - _ Orders now being received for the new Edition. Call and see Prospectus, and get particulars. The low rate of 5s down , and 12s a month ls now being accepted, Immediate delivery on payment of firsb ss. A T H WILLIAMS, . East Streeb. FOR best value in China, Glass, and Earthenware try CARBON & Co, Tancred Streeb _ IN Table and Pocket Cutlery, Nickol ] and E P Spoons and Forks, E P ] Ware, Hoiloware, Brushware and Enamelled Goods Carson & Co give best value In towji. ] FOR firsb class D*iry Produce go to Car.on & Co, Tancred Street { LAD'ES ! The wonderful ' Daydream' Curseb for 5~ lid during the sale. APOLOGY— Wo beg to apologlso to any cu-'omora who were unable to get serve - owing to crush, and for their fieoefit we will continue ihe sale for a few days longer.—Pbabck's Drop .ry Sale. HAY FOHKS 1 Hay Forks ! ! bwo a.nd three prong. Clover Forks With Guard, fivo prong, all fi st quality, at Lowo.t Pric-. L*rge Stock at G. Mkddins, Th. P.ogle's Ironmonger. T7"ERR B-.Q3, Burnett Streeb, wish to remind all their Friends thab they could nob do better than start Ihe New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at re .sonable prices. hRBMj Beer Extract, to make eight gallons, 7d bottle, Hops Is par Ib, Whole Ginger Is per lb, Corks ls 3d and la 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juice, black bottle, la per bottle, Raspberry, Lemon, and Pineapple Syrup la bottle, Lsmonade Cry stats 9d per botble, at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Storoa FINEST Now Currants, 4£'i and 5d per lb, New Sultanas 7d lb, New Raisons s£d lb, New Figa (Cooking) 7i lb, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dates 6i lb, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 701b bag 14s 6d, 561b bag 12s, 40lb bag 8s 9d, Brewerß Crystals, 701b bags 15a 6d, at Fletcher Bros "Ii OR the besb value in Indian and JP Ceylon Teas go to Carson & Co, Tea Merchants and Blenders WANTED to 01e_r— flew Goods arriv ing during sale will ba sold a. sale prices ; Pulley Belts le, ls 3d . Trimmed Aprons Is, ls 3d, Is 4Jd —Puarob's Drapery Sale. 17.1R8T Prize Hams and Bacon—Roll ' Baoon 7Jd by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Ghrystalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime Juice, per bottle Is j Lemon Squash, per bottle ls j Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, ls 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, Frean's English Biscuits in stock. Highest prioes given for Dairy Produce—ab John Orr & Co. ___ MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pinb 4s 9d, Quart 5. 6d, _ gallon 6s 91, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozan. Prererving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8s 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—ab John Orr & Co. "THE CORNER" ASHBURTON. JITANTLBS, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUWIU SEASON NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer, DRESSMAKING in full swing especially from ourl_arge Job Purchase of I BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. HORTBGOTE & HEFFORD « THE CORNER." Smoke New Yeana



BUSINESS NOTICES PRESERVING SEASON Finee. Oane Sugar—7olb bags 14. 6d, 561b bags 12a, 4QIb bags 8s 0d f per ton £23. Brewers' or Star Orystals—7olb bags 15s 61 RESERVING PANS—Light Bfe Enamelled from 3a 6i each „ Heavy Oat Iron Enam.lled, 6 quarts 7s 65., 8 quarts 8. 9d, 10 quarts 9_ 9J, 12 quirti 10s 9d each. , Bpun Brass from .7s 6d Maßon's Ordinary Kind Screw Top lightning or American Jars. Pints Poroelaine Lined. Wide Mouth, for preserving fruit whole, ••• 4s 9:1 per dozen Half gallons ... lis 6d per down ••• ... si6d per dozen Gilchrist Jars, wide mouth, with Half Gallons... ... 6s 9d per dc z. n • Emerser Mason's Improved,-Glass Tops. Quarts ... ... 9. 6i per doueo Quarts ••• ... 7s par dozen Half Gallons ... 11a 6d per down Halt Gallons... ... 8a 6d per dcz. n Reduction for. Quantity 0 Glass Jelly Jars with tin top 3->, ;3_ 3d, H \\_\\\\ Jelly Tumblers from'2a Cd ° K Glass Jam Jars, .Lipped,'3< per dozen B \\^_M Earthen%are 3f, 3a 11.1, 4a, ss, and 6s per H 14lb Jars, patent top, 3s 1 Id each FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Oompetition closes February 28th. All Coupons must be scat in not later than the abovß date to be in time for thi9 -distribution. Our next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20 VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE'giVJN AWAY. 20 First Prize Handsome Marble Clock .nd Bronze. Countess Tea Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by 61b tits, and Is 4d by 101b tins Duchess lea Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d hy s!b tins, and la 7d by 101b tins Fmpress Tea 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b tins, and Is 9i by lO.b tins Prince s Tea 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 61b tine, ai.d Is lid by 101b tins Orange Pekoe Is lOd per lb, or le 8d by 51b tins, and la ?d by 101b tins A Coupon enclosed in every packet or tin of ihe above Teas. Now that fresh Meat is so dear it l. f SEASONABLE GOODS. more econom'cal to use the following- At firafc , and pi!ceg wjth m middl§ _ 21b Tins Corned Beef. (Bel raat)per (in 1 *> man s profit. 2lb Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 2|lo Tinß Pres. Apricots, per tin 0 8 2ib Tina Corned Mutton, ptr tin ... 1 O 2sib Tins Preb. Pineapple, per tin O 9 2lb Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 O 2|lb Tins Pres. Peaches, per tin 0 9 21b Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin Oil 2|lb Tins Pres. Pears, per tin 0 9 lib Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2*l b Tins Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9' 2lb Tins Rabbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 Ships Lime J ulce, per bottle ... 1 O 31b Tins Ox Tongues, per tin ... 3 jj Monserate Lime Juice, per bottle 2 4 lib Tins Camp Pi&, per tin ... 1 £ Paramatta £_Hm Juice, p«r bnfctle 0 9 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 Lemon Squash (Munnlng's) bottle 10 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 Manning's Raspberry Vinegar, nor lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 010 bottle ... ... ... I 9 lib Tins Red Scckage Salmon.per bin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (Sb George) per Equal to C__ktail) . bottle .?. ... ... 1 6 ' lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cloves lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 aud Peppermen. Syrup per bottle 1 O _\h Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 06| Bowntrees Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 gal 11b Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle ... ... ' 0 7 lib Tin? Herrings in Tomaco Sauce per tin ... ... ... 0 10 — lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tins Lobster, per tin 010 Wheab Meal 251b bags ..." ... 2 3 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neaves Food, per tin ... ... 011 Smoked Sardines/large tins ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, per tm ... 1 0 „ small tins ... 0 6 Mellln'a Food 3a and la 9d por tin Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Patent Groats & Barley, per ttn ... O 9 „ small tins 4d and 04§ Banger's Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest White Sago, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Polled Bacon 7sd by roll, Brown's Corn Flour, per lb ... 02| perlb ... ... ... 0 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb ... 0 § —— Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 SAUCES Finest Pearl Barley per lb ... 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant $p.n. bottle'O 8J Quaker Oats ... ... ... 010 Mellor's Mfld or Piquanblpint bottle 1 3 Finest No 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Lea & Perrln's 1 pint ... ... 2 6 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is „ | pinfc bobble ... l f 4 Split Peas, per lb .., .., 0 2 Worcester | pint bottles 3s 9dd©z, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 ______ Worcester 1 plnb bottles 7s 6d doz, or per bottle 0 8 CONDENSED MILK Our Own * pinb bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 ._,.,, Tomato sfuce (Flag brand) ... 09 g™ Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Sup (Flag brand) ../ ... 010 Murray's Milk 5a 9d doz, per tin 0 8 Anchovy Sauce O& B£ pint bottles T 4 Golden Vale 3 3 9d doz, per tin 0 4 -— B4KING POWDER ETO JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edraond'a, 2ib Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 small tin ... ... ... OH lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Edmond's Egg Powder 7d, In tins 1 0 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 21b Tins Plum Jam ... ... 08$ Tartaric Acic?, per lb ... 110 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 Brunner Monds Garb. Soda ... 0 3 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 ~ — 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, FARMERS SUNDRIES assorted flavours? per packet 0 6 Save money by buying one of our —• o— thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pumps at Is FLAVOURING ESSENCES andl_6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump Cross & BlackweH's Lemon, Vanilla, ] «™ ita eost * a ™ry »hort l»™ Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 „■ Colonial Essences foz bottles ... U 5 UILS, __,10. Colonial"Essences If ozbottles ... 0 7 Draught Casbor Oil 16a 6d bin, £1 12s 6d ColonialEssences 2|o*_ bottles ... 0 9 per case Raw Linseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 CANDLES Neata Foot Oil, pe. gal 3 8 0 ' Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 bythe box 6d, or per lb ... ... 06$ Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, Valvolme, 4 gal tin ... ...17 8 nrnerlb ... ... ... 0 7 Raadle, per lo ... ... O 4 °rperlD '" Nails 51bs Is, perlb ... ...0 3 If you are wanting Fencing Wire note %Ple9»Perlb tn •• - g _) these Prices— Molasses tor cattle, per owi ... 7 6 No 8 Black Fencing, per owb 11 6 500 dcz Tumblers and Wineglasses from (Johnson Besb }per ton £11 7 6 2s 6J per doz. If you are wanting any it Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 wili p.y you to give us a call \ Best English Wire), per ton £15 5 FLETCHER BROS. CASE-SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON;^ HIGS {.TRUST, OHHISICHUROH,