SOUTH AFRICA.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

United Press A-.ooiaMon—l-y Eleotrio Telegraph—-Copyright London, May 11 The transport Englishman, with Australian troops on board, has arrived at Durban, ■ London, May 12 Beater. Pretoria correspondent, writing on April 19tb 3 states that Bteyn ia in a serious condition. He is suffering from creeping paralysis and n malady of the eyes. At the first conference between Lord Kitchener and the Boer delegates, the latter demanded the independence of the Republics, promising to raze the forts, and concede liberal franchise to the On danders. The British Govern ment refused, as they did also a re quest for the retention of arms. They offered the Boers generous assistance in building and re-stocking their farms and raised no difficulty with reference to pardoning the banished leaders. The delegates pleaded for leniency lor rebels, recognising the justice of disfranchising them. It is believed they were assured that tha difficulty was not insuperable.

The Government declined to fix a date for granting responsible govern ment, but promised it should be granted at the earliest possible date. Sfeyn's attitude was as fanatical as ever. He persuaded the Trunsvaalera to make a truculent demand for in dependence. De Wet at first was sullenly obstructive, but'afterwards became more conciliatory.

Be la Rey and Botha expressed will ingness to obey the Transvaal Govern ment.

Steyn and Schalk Burner insisted on consulting the burghers. The Times says that when tbe Boer delegates merely offered to concede all the franchise demand, mad. on behalf of the Outlanders, before the w«r, tbe British Government intimated that tha Middeiburg Conference represented the maximum concessions. They refused to permit the consultations of European delegates, warning the delegates then conferring that they had better drop negotiations, unless they sub-nitted serious proposals. The delegates stated they must con sult the burghers before negotiating for the surrender of their independence. Lord Kitchener warned than, that they mast return with full powers from the burghersi They agreed to this pro posal unreservedly, but Steyu did so less willingly.

The Eruption at Martinique.

FURTHER DETAILS

New Yoek, May 12 Two craters are emptying from Lasonfriere, covering the northern districts M S. Vincent with lava and ashes, It is impossible to approach the northern shore owing to the intense heat and steam. Two hundred are known to be killed on (he island. He«vy ashes fell on the steamer two hundred and fifty miles from tbe island. Forked lightning is incessant over the disturbed sections. The Captain of the Roddam states he had just anchored after a terrific thunderstorm at night, when he saw tremendous clouds of -moke and glowing live cinders rush over the town and harbor of St. Pierre, enveloping it with a sheet of flame, scorching ten of the crew of the steamer to death, and covering the deck six inches deep with burning ashes, She slipped her anchor and he himself steered out to sea, though badly burnt. Five thousand people took refuge in the hills around Le Bar bet • and Le PrecheuK They have provisions and are being gradually removed to places of safety.

ST PIERRE A HEAP OF RUINS.

THI DEAD IN THE CATHE DRAL.

New York, May 12 Despite the engulfiog of Uuerin'e factory, th© Governor of Martinique Issued a report reassuring the residents of St Pierre, who were overwhelmed next day, Twelve English people aboard the Roraima were rescued.

Landing parties found the fires still burning at St Pierre, but gradually dying out. The whole place is a heap of ruins. No one is left alive in the town, and the dead were mutilated be yond recognition.

Three thousand charred corpses, many being naked, have been found od the site of the Cathedral. All had been asphyxiated, some while perform ing their daily avocations. Wholesale cremation of the bodies will be imper&' tive to prevent pestilence, M.ny survivors have been discovered on the hills, and 450 have been res cued,

Grea. streams of lava from the Sou friere separate the northern and southern parts of St Vincent. The bays are converted into steaming pits, A huge hill has replaced a valley. Sixty persons were killed by lightnir%. Many of the refugees who were escaping along the coast in boats did of thirst

The French Government and the British authorities and the residents of the West Indies and the city of New Orleans, bave sent provisions and money for the relief of tbe distress.

A MAELSTROM OF RED HOT MUD.

THB TOWN INSTANTLY OBLITERATED.

Nkw York, May 12 A sadden fiery flash caused an im mense rent in the western side of Mount Pelee, forming a new crater. A maelstrom of red hot mud travelling like spiral wreaths of vapour with in credible velocity, devastated everything in its path for a distance of five miles between the volcano and the town of St Pierre, cawying along trees, rock 3, and tons oi earth. It instantaneously obliterated whole streets, engulfing the town, and creating a tidal wave which destroyed 18 vessels, whose crews were paralysed, No buildings have been left standing on the coast from Le Oarbet to Le Pre cheur. The road, are impassable, being blocked with motinds of debris and heaps of dead bodies. The Governor of Martinique, the Pritist. Oonral. Mr James J»pp s aad

I -he American Consul, Colonel Wire, I wtre amongst tbo3e who perished! I Stones the siae of walnuts and hot mud fell at Forbde Prance. The British cruiser Pallas, from Jamuoo, has been sent to St "Vincent I to render assistance, I Clouds of ashes obscure the sky f or ! 150 miles round the Soufriere and Mount Pelee. Pahis, May 12 Sir E Monaon expressed to M Lou bet King Edward's profound sympathy with the French over the disaster.

A-_ki_and, May 12 Interviewed by a Herald reporter regard! Ing the voloanio eruption, Professor Thomas, of University College, says he does nob think there are any records to show thab places so remote as New Zealand and bhe West Indies would be simultaneously visited, They do nob lie on bhe same volcanic line, and there Is no reason _o fear the sympathy la likely to extend bo bhe line on which Hew Zealand lies. He would rather take bhe other view bhab where one line gives it would to a certain extent relieve tbe pressure on the ; other linea. Ha does nob think that ab present the aotivity will exteud to the voloanic system of New Zealand. Welunoton, May 12 The Qovernmenb haa cabled an expression of sympathy with the people of France in bbc Martinique disaster'

THE LATEST

file Eruption at Martinique

CJnitod Pre^s Association-By Eleobrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received May 13, 8 47 a m)

New YoEK.May 12 It is officially estimated that five hundred perished at St Vincent. The damage is confined to the northern dis tricts of the island. Sonfriere shot out columns of vapour eight miles high, and poured out six streams of lava, keeping up a continuous roar for two days, accompanied by a black rain of dust and scoria, Several districts are covered with fiery matter, and dust to the depth of two feet. People with live stock are flocking into the towns,

Home and Foreign.

United Press Aa.oolatlon—-By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright

Reosived May 13, 8 47 an. QUEEN WILHELMINA RECOV ERING The B ague) May 12 Queen Wtlhelmina is recovering. THE KAISER Berlin May 12 Tbe Kaiser, desiring to give Alsace and Lorraine a special proof of his good will, has abolished the dictatorial powers cf the Statthalter or Governor. SHOCKING ACCIDENT IN MID AIK Paris. May 12 M Severo, the well known aeronaut, and rival of Santos Dumont, was killed, with an assistant, by an explosion of his air ship, while making aa ascent over Paris, the crowd on tho streets watching Severe*, ascent. He had reached the height of fifteen hundred feet when the explosion ocourred and killed the aeronaut and assistant in mid air. NEW STEAMER LAUNCHED London, May 12 Ths Orient Company's now steamer OroatOj was launched at Govern. OBITUARY Obituaty—Captain Oct&vins Mach .ll, the well known sportsman. Aged 65.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 12 A plague patient is dead. Received May 13, 10.2 pm Sydney, May 13 A man ha. beer, attacked by plague at Kenipsey. He came from Sydney a few days ago. The other supposed case in the country is not plague. Brisbane May 13 A patient has died in the hospital of plague.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Assoolation—By Eleobrio Telegraph Dtoidin, May 12 A woman named Margaret Sickles, living wibh her husband ab Green Islands, was found dead in her bedroom l«isb evening. Her husband firsb saw ber ab half past four in the afternoon, lying across the bad, but did nob disturb her, thinking her asleep, until aboub ten o'clock in the evening, when she was discovered dead. An Inquest is to be held.

Wbatheb Fobeoast — Captain Kdwin wires: —A heavy gale from between west and south and southeast; glass rise,, weather unusually cold. A full rehearsal of tha Ashburton Musical Union chorus will be held tonight

TEE ABHBURTOH (HJAJESMAN 5 TUEBDAY, MAY 13, 1902



1 Termers, "~TEm._I.RS, TENDERS are invito"! for three years Lease of Reserve 3540, to be aenb to. the undersigned (who will give particular*) i y Noon en FRIDAY, May 16tih- G W ANDREW?, 5 152 Chairman H_mp..ead Town Board Public notices AROADE HO_.bE BAZAAR FRIDAY, ~MA__ 16th. (Second day of Ra.ej) I HAVE receivsd instructions from a Client to Sell on above date :— Brown Golding • No. 9 ' 6years, by Perkin Warbeok 11., dam an .premeub mare Chestnut Gelding * Artilleryman,' 4 years, by Anileur, dam a Petktn _____ Warbeok mare _t___.-_-3i. Tlmß oJ Bale-Il a m D. THOMAS™ 6 170 Auctioneer



T 0 LEX 900 ACRES 0{ Good Bush Feed fcr Winter. Apply 5 151 B. EVANS, Stavthy ANYONE found Trespassing en my I Property ab Buaheide, from this date (May 113.h) will be proseouted, j 5 160 B.EVaNS. NOTICE ia hereby given thab the Trustees of the _i_t.bur.on Kao.oour.e Reserve have granted the Ashburton County Racing Ciub permission to use the said Reserve for Racing purposes oa the 15th and 16.h days of May, 1902, subject to the Rules of the Trustees adopted bhe 3rd day of May, 1901, and published in ihe ' Aehburton Ou_rd.au'on May 13.h, 1991. Dated the 2nd day of May, 1902.] UHA-. W. PUKNELL. 5 158 Chairman of Trustees,



HOi ICE. ANYONE trespassing ou our farms- in pursuit ol Game from thia date will be pru-.ou.e_> JOHN HUNJU G_.Oi.GE LAMB And JOHN COCHRANE p Elgin, May 5, 1903 6 63 A.HBURIGN COUNTY .OU.JOIL, NO TiO 15 i. hereby given that at a special meetii.g of the above Council held on the 2od day of May, 1902, a> Resolution was passed abolishing the Ra.ngi.at_. Riding of .be County of A.bburioa, altering the boundaries of the Upper Ashburton and Mount Sotn.r. R dings, and the nun-bar oi the Uouneiiiora henceforth to bo elected by th. Upper Aahburton Riding ; and that suoh Resolution wilt be submitted tor oonfirnutlon at a meeting oi trie said Ooua.il to be held on FRIDAY, the 6,h day of Juno, 1902, at 11 a.m. Tho proposed Speoial Order, if passed, will come into full force at the next general election of the Counoil, bu. io will come into fares upou its beiog gaz..bed in Bo far and to suoh extent a. nuy be necessary for pre paring any roll or otherwise providing for such election, A copy of tho proposed Speoia.l Order is deposited at tbe Council'- -/ffice.. Baring ' quare, Ashburon, and will be open to tha iu.peation of the publio e?<ry week d*y, daring offi.o hour., up to the 6th day of June. By order, F, MaINWARING, Clerk of tbe Ashburton Co.nty Council, ishburtoc, 6th May, 1932, 5 80



NOTICE TO FARMERS A PUBLIC TRIAL of .he Latest SPRING-lINKD CULTIVATOR will be held at Mr George Chambers Farm, about one mile from Lyndhursb Station, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th inst,, ab 2 pm, (weather permitting) 512Q W STONYER HARVEST HOME BALL WILL be held in bhe Lismore Sohool on May 16.b, 1902. Drag leaves Somerset corner 6 20, iicketp, 3s. Ladies, free. Music—Terris' Band. Refreshments provided. 5 71 E W LONGMAN, Hon. Sec. I AM A BUYER OF HARES in any quantity, ab Fairfield Freezing Works. All Hares must be consigned bo Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, Fairfield, on accounb of L WILLI-.--.. For all particulars write to L. WILLIAMS, 5 S3 Mayfield. LOWCLIFF. FOR SALE by Private Treaty—Farm of 179 ACRES of Good Land, wibb House of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the property of Mr John Robertson. Price and particulars may be obtained on application to D. MoKENZIE, 5 136 Hinds



ENTERTAINMENTS. /"\~B~D FELLOWS™ H~A LL, BACE NIGHT. TfIORSDAY, May 15," 8 p.m. Under the patronage cf the Ashburton County RaoingCsub*



"XWbTJrWN AMATEUR CYCLING i_L AND ATHLETIC CLUB'S SOOIAL WELCOME HOME SOOIAL To OAPT. F G TUOKER. ODDFELLOWS" HALL. WEDNESDAY Evening, 21st May. Under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors and Members of Ashburton County Council. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs F Seldon, R Shearman, D Friedlander, and J Reid. Dancing 830p m, Music : Fox's Band. F W SELDON, Hon. Seoretsry.



GRAND POPULAR CONCERT. By the National Oonoert .Company. First app aranoe in Ashburton of Miss Ada Coomber. Prices 2s 6d, 2«, snd Is. Box Plan & Day Sales ab^ H. M« Jone?. HORACS A GATES, 5 149 Looal Representative Full Programme Tomorrow's Guardian [ 5 Ib 6 LATEST! MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FULL Programme of Vooal and Instru mental items* O&pfci Sharp (Banjo), Capt* L'zzle Law (Guitar), Lieut. Whitehead (Piano and Violin), Miss C Law (Harp), ASSIBTED BY LOCAL TALENT. SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, THURSDAY, MAY 15tb, at § p m Silver Opia at door. 5 169



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. RATS. THE Ashburton Borough Council will, until further notice, give 3d per head for all R -T8 caught within the Borough and delivered ab the Ashburton Gas Works. H. H. FOOKS, 5 163 Town Clerk



DANCING. MRS CURTIS will resume her Danoing Classes in the Aroade Chambers, on Friday evenings, oommcnolng on FRIDAY Evening, May 16th, at 7.30 p m. Children. Class on Saturday afternoons, at 2 p.m. All particulars as to terms, eto, may be obtained fr.m Mies Graham. 5 126 CHEAP B.L GONB and CARTRIDGES, Double Barrel B L. Guns from 55a, SB. from 42a 6d, Cartridges from 9. per 10Q» Wire N.etbing from Id per y.rd, Sheep Netting from 2£d per yard. The celebrated j A. Martin's Horse Clippers ab 7s 6d, 9- 6d [and 10a 6d. Other makes from 6. 6d~G. ,Me_diss, The People's Ironmonger* ,



THOMAS LINTIIiN BEGS to announce thab he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. When he will be glad bo see old Friends and Visitors. Only beat Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked* I Good Table. Good attendance. 5167



DAVID THOMAS AROADE SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1902. MR D THOMAS has reoefved i_Btruo tione bo eel! by Public Auction, on bhe above date,— A Unbroken 2 aad 3 year old COLTS __ and FILLIES A Horse TEAM pC Good Young Useful DRAUGHTS Sale ab 1 p.m, D THOMAS, 5 146 Auctioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE. 1 SATURDAY, Ttth MAY, 1902. 18 ACRES SUBURBAN LAND MR D THOMAS has received Instruo' tions from Mrs E S Lego bo Sell by Publio Auoblon aa above,— Her cicely situated Suburban Property, containing 18 Aores (more or less) on the Alford Forest Road, close bo bhe Aahburton Woollen Factory, together with New House ef Five Rooms, Stable, Fowlhouie, and Piggery, The whole of bhe Land ia newly sown dewu to grasfi Terms at Sale | Sale ab 2 p.m. ! D THOMAS, 5 43 Auctioneer. Saddlery, Harness, Covers, Etc, ARCADE SATURDAY7MAY 17, 1902 UNRESERVED SALE MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Messrs W R Deverbcx &Co (patentees of the famous barb wire protected leg strap Horse Covers) bo hold a gigantic Glaring Sale of COVERS, HABNE6S, SADDLES, Fro In order bo introduce themselves bo tbe Ashburton district. The following are a few of the goods offered :— Horse Ctvers, diaaghi and Ijghtj C.rt Saddles and Britchlns, Collars (very strong mak.); Harness, Winker*, Plough Ohaine, Btckbinde, Le.ding Harness, Trap, Gig, and Buggy Harness (English and Colonial), Riding Saddles and Bridles (English and Colonial), Portmanteaux, Oil lb kins, Bugs (all sort*), and a large assortment of sundrioe. Sale—ll.3o a.m " R CURTIS, S 115 Auctioneer



CLEARING BALK FRIDAY, .MAY 23rd, 1902. LAND. SHEEP, HORSa., IMPLE* MENTS, FURNITCRK, Etc. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mn Gko Stock dalk (Aehburton Fork.) to soil by Public Auotion at ha Homestead on the above date,— His snug little F_rm, also ths whole of the Stook, viz ,— 162 ACHES 2 Roodß 30 Perches, situated in the Ashburton F^rkf. wibh House of 5 room*, Stab'e, Shed, and Out" buildings, Orchard, Etc,, being Lot 3. P P 10C4, R S Pts 21074, 23918, 14635, Upper Aehburton Road Dis trict. 7 Dr&ueht GELDINGS, from 4ycs and upwards 2 Draught MARES in foal to General White 1 YEARLING by Lord Stanley 1 TRAP HORSE 1 COW in profit 4 Head Young Cattle 200 6 and 8 Tooth EWES In lamb to Shrop shire Rims 1 Stack Oat Sheaves Implements, 2 Drays and Frames, 2 D F Ploughs, Maesey Harris Binder, Cambridge Roller, 1 Set 4 Leaf Harrows, 1 Duncan Tine Cultivator, 1 Set Disc Harrows (new), 1 Drill, Trap, Portable Hub (oow), 2 Bets Blocks and Tackle, 4 Sets Leading Chains, 9 Sets Collars, Harness, and Winkers, 2 Cart Saddle., 3 Seta Trees, Furniture, eto. Luncheon Provided. Sale at 12 o'clock 6 116 D THOMAS, Auctioneer



FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD CLBABING BALE AT TINWALD. TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1.02, MESBR3 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lib. have received instructions from . Messrs'M. and W. Lafley, (who are giving up contracting), to Sell ab bheir Homestead, Tinwald, off Graham's Road, on bhe above date, the whole of their Contracting Plant, o.mprlsing :— 12 Draught Mares and Geldings 2 Light Harness Hon.es 3 Head Yearling Cabtle 5 Dr-ya and Frames i 3 D.F. Duncan Ploughs j 1 S_F, Plough, set Disc Harrowa, Gig and Hames?, Spring Carb, 3 Porbable Huba, 2 M.H, Reapers and Binders, florae power and Intermediate, Chaff oubber, Corneruaher, 3 four-horse sets blocks and chains, 12 sets shaft and leading harness, horse covers, roller, 4 horse feeders, scales for threshing i machine, 1 oow in profit, and quantity of sundries* Also, on aooounb of Mr P Crowe, hie Contracting Plant, comprising— 6 Horses Draya and Harness Trap Sundries, eto Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. FBIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, " R FRIEDLANDER, 4 538 Auctioned f



ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY."~MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now reoeivlng entries. . 4 217 DAVID ITHOMAB | Government Motices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS Excursion Fares and Train Asrangements for Ashburton Races. EXCURSION Tickets to Ashburton at rates of 2d per mile Ist Olass. Id per mile 2nd Class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, wil l^be Issued at Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations for the morning train on the 15th and 16 th of May, and for the express train from Christchurch, Dunsandel, and Rakaia, on the 15th and 16th May, available till the 17th Inst. The express train from Christchurch on the 15bh and 16th May, will set down passengers for the Race course, ab the Saleyards, Siding, Ash burton. On the 15th and 16th May, the afternoon train from Ashburton to Timarn will start at 5.45 p.m, and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than timetable times. The Mount Somers Branch Train will start ab 5.55 p.m., and ran 1 hour 30 minutes later than timetable times. The Methven Branch Train will leave Rakaia at 7.45 pm., and run 40 minutes later than timetable times. 5 145 BY ORDER. wmmmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmmmmmmmmmmM NOT ME. TT WILL be esteemed a kindness by the undersigned if those ouetomers -Who kindly promised their Tuning and Repairing connection to my late brother, will hold same open, when further arrangements wil be made at an early date te conserve clients interests, Respectfully Yours, ; 79 WALTER GRACE. wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmam Smoke New Venus



VITE Have for PRIVATE SALE— Several Bleaks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 Aores to 40 Acres. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BEOS, L*D„ mmmmmmmm-mmm»mamman-ms-*-mmmmmmm-m-mmm Militia and Volunteer Office, Timaru, May 10th, 1902. DISTRICT. ORDER. SOHOOL OF MILITARY INSTRUC TION. 1 Far 2of District Orders of April 29bh is canoelled and the following substituted ? —• Under inatruotiocs from the Com mandant of tho Sohool of Military Instruction, only 22 candidates can be taken this time.' In order to enable the Officer Command ing the District to make a selection fx'tn those CM-didates applying? (fibers and sergeants of corps in South C.nterbury who are anxious and able to attend this class will be good enough b^ send in AT ONCE bo the District Offioe DIRECT a written application to ba allowed to atbend. From these applicants a selection of 22 will be made, who will reoeive further imtruotioos 2 The fleet meeting of the School will be 01 the 4f h June, at 8 p m, ab the Drlllsbed Timaru 3 Th. following books, eto, will be required by each candidate ab bhe forthcoming School of Instruction, to be held ia Timaru during the month of June: — ' Aids to Scouting,' by Baden Powell, 61, ab Defenoe Stores, Wellington; * Handbook of C*mp Duties,' by M.jor Brandon, prioe 1. 61 ab Whiboombe and Tombs, Wellington ; * Firing Exercise ' , (Iroperial edition), 1898, price 3d at D-fenoe Stores, Wellington ; ' Volun teer Regulations, with Amendments'; Drawing book ; No.c or Copybook, with Biff cov.r-; one Hard Pencil (H HH) ; ' one __ B, and a piece of ladhrubber 4 If candidates who are not in possession of tbe above books will .end a lists of the books required by them, together with cash for the amount necessary, .hay will be purchased aud r.ady for bhem on assembly of claa., O, S. BIILI V, Lb.-Col., 5 169 Commanding S.O. Sub-Disbrio..



IT ML PAY YOU To Try Our 1? Mil Ettef->o_NA__4-£> Sc CJO, Tailobs ~W DONGrEST ARCADE CHAMBERS mEACHER of Vielin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended at their own homes} Quarter commences from any date. HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WE Have just opened, ex s. s. 4 Paparoa,' a large shipment of NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of *np to j date' Suitings in Worsteds, Vicunas, ) Cheviot?, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irish i Frieze, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fanoy Vestings, Ac. | $£_$* We undertake to execute all orders entrusted to us to the satisfaction of our clients, and ab prices which will compare favourably with those of any of the leading Ohristchurch firms for equal quality, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladles' Tailor-made Costumes, Jackets, Habits, &c, in the latest styles. obaigheadTberrymak The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. Ashburton. BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING. BAKGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER CIRCULAR & HANDBILLS AT " THE CORNER," EAST & TANORID STREETS NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



' WANTED. WA NTi-D—Strong Girl about 16 to assist in household work. Apply A-'.B. Mail Office. 5 168 WANTED-GemSemen B'o_^_--^~Ap°,' ply Surrey Villa, East Street. WANTED— To Let, a Small Paddook in Wills S.reet. Apply to Mb FmtNKi.-., Aehburton, 5 125 W" ANTED—A Good General Servanb. Apply Mrs Stephens, Trevorton ___ 5 153 LOST— A South Afiioan War Medat, 2626, Trooper D A McLaren, N Z MR. Btward on returning to tbts Office. 5 157 rpO LET—House of 4 rooms, scullery, X outhouse j Peter Streeb West, near Hospital.—Apply E. Cambridgk, Allenton WAJNTiiD— Strong Lad for general farm work. Abply Mail Office. 5 lb2 WANTED -Two Men for Hand Threshing Peaa. RJB CoWabd, Ohatmoss. ■ 5 iQj ASHBURTON Musical Union.—Fall Rehearsal of Chorua Tokiohi.—E MAJfCHHSTEB, Hon. Secretary. HOME SWEET HOME With the Fire oub.—That ia what ib will be if you don'b geb your Chimney awepb this web weather. Web weather or dry, J» Stack i. alwaya ready.—J Stacs, Chimney Sweep Orders oare Kerr Bros. 5 _ot> LOST on Saturday, between Posi Office and Chating Cross, a W_t_rpro_! Coat> Finder to return bo Mail Offi.e. 5 161 BEST Kerosene 4. 3d per tin, 8s 6i per case ; Snowdrop Sugar 2^x per ib, 70 th bag 14. 61 ; Swan Goiden Syrup, 41b tins ilOd,—Oabson & Co. 5 172 LpLOUNDEtUS, bobs, and ail kiccia oi JL fresh ti-D. by express bonighi; also treat, rabbibs.—J jHJbwitx. F7IOR SALE—A quantity of nearly new JL} that class Furniture, inotndiDg a high olaes new Piano. All to be aold ab a bargain; Apply WO Paob, Surrey Villa, East Street IjiOi. SALE—A four roomed House X? with bay window and verandah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Apply W C Pagb, Builder STRANG'S Health Kokoff Coffee, per tin- O Is 31, Stirangs Soluble Coffee, per tin rj.ranga Maori Cottee, per bin ls lOd } Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 2J j Oatina, per bag la 2d, Germenia, per bag lsj Semolina per bag, la ; Quaker Oata, per pkt, lOd ; 261b bag beat Oatmeal 4s; good Sauce, 3 bobbies la; Golden Bee Jam, per dozen 4a 3d. High.at prices given for all kinds of dairy Produce ab John Obb & Co. WANTED to Clear Cheap—A Few Fairs of Sample Blankets and D.wn Quilts (aligbbly soiled), Wntte Honeycomb Quilts 3s lid ; Large Hearth Ruga _s 6d— vY H PflAßOfl, Cash Draper, etc f i \il& following prices will convince you X that K&&U J__os, Burnett. Street, are s.lliog as cheap as any abup in town : — 70!b Bag Sugar 14s6d ; bhipß .Lime Juice,, la per boibl. ; Assorted Meats, 1. per liv ; New Currants, 6di per lb ; fe'ige, 7d per lb j Jttlca, Sago, and Tapioca, 'id per ib. All other goods equally cheap,



■ I' Mil. Genuine Silent Primus Oookmg JL fc>tove 14- 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; alao Primus Hot Piate 17s Bd, and Primus Iron Heater, 3_i 6a.— Carson &Co, tjIINES l 1 Snowdrop Sugar reduced to 2_i Sj per lb, Highest Teeo Kerosene 4_ oil per tin 8. 6J per case at _.i_-_qh_.b Bros, CaHh Supply Stores. LOOK H_.Rl.-Lo.aly Velveteen., all colors, la 11£-, Beautiful Piush.a 2a lld, Best a-sor.u.en. of Collarettes from la 6d—W ix PJ.ABC-), Cash Draper, eto PUE LIM INAIiY Announcement "-1 Carson & Co s Grand Tea Competi tion coi_-_aeno-Bi_»tar Jay ntst.lUO valuable prizes. Every 28 coupons gets a prize WANTED— Men to see Special Lob oi Colonial Tweed Trousers, 7s lid aud 11. 6d. Lob of Sample Hats usual pri.3 6. 6J to 12a Gd; your pick for 5. lid—W H. PsA-ica, Oa.h Draper, eto JUST RECEIVED — New wTptmy Designs in Photo Frames and other Fancy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's oompleto Mechanic, Home Carpentry, Weldon'a Needlework Books, Ihe Twentieth Century, New Testament, translated into modern Jinglish from the original Greek. Books on indoor Games for the winter evenings and others. A T H WILLIAMS, Easb Street ANTED" KNOWN - Men's Tweed Suits 21s, Special do 27. 6i, Superior do, 30s to 39a 6d ; Tweed Trousers, hs lid, 7.6 d, 8s lid ; Splendid Line Serge do, 9- 6d } Superior Saddle Tweed do, 12s 6d ; Colonial Ribbed Pants, 3s 6d; Flannels, 2s lid ; Strong Working Shirts 2. 6d 5 Mufflers, la; Cardigan Jackets, 5s lid t Coloured Blankets, 6s lid; Rugs, 3s 6d, at GIB BARD'S, Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) LOOK HERE—Special Lob of Tan Gloves 6d; Black Cashmere do, 9i and Is . Black Ribbed Cashmere Hose, Is j lan Kid Gloves, 4 dome clasp, 3. 6d ; Cor sets __9 6d. 3s 6d, 3. lid, 4. 6d, 5s 6d ; Umbrellas, 2i 6d to 8s lid ; Serges, Ib 31, Is 6d, ls 9J, 2b 3d and 2. 6d a yard ; Winter Tweeds, from 43 6d bo 15. 61 drtsi length; Silesia., 3£d, 4_d, Sd and 6d a yard. Ribbed Woollen Singlets, Is, at the Ready Money Shop, opposite Arcade, Tancred Street, TPvRAPERS to right of us,— Ditto to left of üb,— Aye, and all round us, May volley and thunder } Ours nob to reason why Sterling Value we supply To one and ail; So come and buy Bargains by the hundred!; From E. GIBBARD, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Streeb



SPECIAL— White Blankets 8s lid, doable size do, 14s 6d ; Extra larg. Colonial do, 21s; Colonial Fit-onels, lC_:d ; Knitted Stockings from Is per pair; wide Twilled Flannelettes, white, pink, and stripes from 4|<_ ; Blou.e do, SJ, 6d, and 7£d a yard ; U B Tabling. Is, ls 3d,'and Is 6.1 a yard j D W Twill Sheetings, lO&d; Alhambra Quilts, Is Hi upwards ; Honeycomb do, 3i lid; Marcella do, full double s r_-, 4. lid ; Tapestry do from 4s 9d ; Laoe Cut tains Is 9d to 13s 6d a pair ; Towels, OiHooes, Cretonnes, Toilet Covers, Dimires, Hearth Rugs, Oilcloths, eto, elo, all at Rock bottom prices at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tanored Street, opposite Are.de ILLUSTRATED Papers, cheap; London ___ News, Graphic, Black and White, usual price 9d each, back numbers 3 for la ; back numbers Journals «fe Magazines, cheap to clear. Cheap line of Photo Frames, Stationery, Memo and Account Books. Cheap lob of music, from 6d per piece: Purses, Wallets. Letter Cases, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Fancy China and Glassware,—£lM Jones CARSON' _ Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicyoles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, Is now on. _________ ___ FOUR Roomed Cottage with Soullery, together with half aore of land, front ing Prinoes St, Netherby. Rental 5. 6 J per week, T BULLOCK, Agent, ,



JOHN ORE AMP CO. - _ __-_____. JOHN OEE AND CO. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2|d per lb; 70ib Bag, U* _d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin is 3d, per _ase 8s 6d Sperm Candles s_d per lb, by the bos sid Treacle per 21b tin ... , gj Besb Wax Candies, per lb 6sd, by box 6|d Trea.le per4lb „ .« ,„ jg 251b Bag Best Oatmeal ... 4s Ud „ „ 71b „ ... , u94 Best Japan Rice „ ... 2d New Prunes, per lb ... ,* 84  Taplooa „ ... 2<i Dtied Apricots per lb ... ,„ JOd » Ssgo „ ... 2d „ Peaches „ , 94 Split Peas f , ... 2d  Pears „ „ ... ... 94 Pearlßarley „ ... 2d New Figs, per lb .., .„ $_\ Finest New Onrrants per lb ... 5d  „ ..box ... ... f& „ „ Sultanas „ ... 7d Best Table Vinegar, per bottle... 6d „ „ Valencia Raisins, per lb, 5H Besb Draught Vinegar, per gal... it . „  Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Spices, per box „, M Golden Syrup, per 2lb tin ... 6d C*& B Carrie, per bottle ... it „ „ 4lb „ ... Is C&B Capers „  ,„" It i, t« 71b „ ... Is 9d FIRST PRIZE BACON AND JL.JL _0_ Xt-I_K_/ « ALL KINDS OF PJEJ:K FRLAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. GUNS. GUIS?. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS CARTKIDGES: Eleys Unlvers.l Eleys Blue ■ Eleys Brown Kyroeka 6£ Kyuock. Smokeless /*ew Rival New Club Leader Ballls-lbe, etc, etc Special quotations given to Hare Shooters and others for quantities. Our Stock of Guns is very complete, ard comprises good reliable Breech Loading Guns from £2 10s upward., and we cordially invite Sportsmen to inspect. Oar "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels at £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and shoots with great penetration. This Guv has given universal satisfaction wherever we have sold it. We have also some special fcammerless Gons for Duck and Pigeon Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchasers. Gun Cases, Gleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, eto. JOM ORR AND Co. ASHBURTON