absurdity of the present system of adjust ing boundaries, and he withdrew his motion. BILLS. The Use of Public School Buildings Bill (Hon. W. J. Steward), and Sand Drift Bill (Hon. J. Carroll) were introduced, and read a first time. The following local Bills were put through their final stages: —Dunedin Town Belt Road Closing and Regulation Bill, Christchurch District Drainage Act, 1875, Amendment Bill, Wellington Harbour Board Empowering Bill, Christchurch Tramways District Bill, Dilworth Trustees Bill, University of Otago Empowering Bill, and Masterton Trustees Empowering Bill. Till. ESTIMATES. On the motion to go into Committee of Supply for consideration of the Estimates, Mr Fisher moved as an amendment that a return should be laid on the table showing the details of certain promotions in the Permanent Artillery. The Hon W. Hall-Jones said that there was no necessity for the return. The amendment was lost on ths voices, and the House at 5.15 went into Committee of Supply. The first vote taken was that for the Department of-Agriculture, _889,383. Mr G. J. Smith asked if it was a fact that the Government was making a hand some profit from the inspection of meat at freezing works:, when the fees ought to be only enough to pay salaries. The Hon. T. Y. Duncan said that the fees had been reduced, and there would not. be so much profit now. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Meredith asl-ed what proportion was borne by the freezing companies of the cost (-.10,000) of the twenty-eight veteri nary surgeons and sixteen ass|stants to Meat Inspectors. \ Mr Hogg said that he wanted to know if there was any possibility of an Agricul tural College being established in tbe North Island. The Hon T. Y. Duncan said that the freezing companies paid the whole of the salaries of the Inspectors. He did not think that the companies should pay every thing, as the country got a good share of the services of the Inspectors in other ways. I He was in favour of the colony training its own veterinary surgeons, and he intended to S6e if the Canterbury Agricultural Col lege could be used for that purpose. He did not think it was necessary to give a bonus to establish the preserved fruit in dustry. Mr Lang urged the dangers to the colony of imported bones, and said that their in spection should be more carefully carried out. Mr Elatman said that he thought that it would be better to prevent these bones coming into the colony altogether. Mr Massey said that if we kept on im porting bones, the North Island would soon become a hotbed of disease which would spread to the South Island, but as fer tilisers were necessary, the only way out of the difficulty was for the State to erect a sterilising establishment, at which im ported bones could be dealt with. Mr Buddo contended that the advantage of the Noxious Weeds Act was being lest through want of proper inspection. Mr Wilford spoke of the necessity of fostering the poultry industry, which he was sure would be of great value to the colony. Mr R. Thompson took an opposite view of the matter, and expressed the opinion that there was very little hope of the poul try industry, being brought to a paying point. So far, everyone who had touched it had lost money. Mr Wilford replied that it was not fair to judge the industry on the first year's re sults. He understood that a substantial profit had been made on the poultry trade with South Africa. Mr R. Thompson said that he presumed that the poultry market in South Africa was at an end now. He submitted that it would be impossible for New Zealand set tlers to compete with Americans in the poultry trade on the London market. After further general discussion, Sir Joseph Ward said that if sterilising bones was carried out at every port where bones were imported, and if that Avas done a charge would have to be made for the ser vice. He believed that farmers would ob ject to the extra cost. He believed that the better plan would be for farmers who imported bones to combine together and erect small sterilisers, which would be sub sidised by the Government. The Govern ment recognised that something must be done to prevent the introduction of anthrax. Exhaustive inquiries would be made by the Minister. _. Mr J. Hutcheson said he had sworn testimony that child labour still continued in connection with tho dairying industry in Taranaki and the West Coast of the North Island. The Hon. T. Duncan denied that such a state of affairs existed except in a few isolated cases. Eventually the whole vote for the Agri culture Department passed unaltered. The votes for working Railway Depart ment, £1,300,000, Public and School Build ings and Domains, £47,900, and Police Department, ,£123,867, passed practically without discussion. Department of Lands and Survey, £125,868. In reply to a question, Sir Joseph Ward said that it was intended to again take the opionion of the House as to whether or not members of the House should hold seats on Land Boards, last year's decision against the practice was regarded as a catch vote. If the House decided that the old system should be reverted to, the appointments would be made at once. After a desultory discussion, the total vote for the Department of Lands and Surveys passed unaltered. Progress was then reported. The House rose at 1.35 a.m.

Charge of Manslaughter.

Wellington. August 14 The trial of Harriet Drake on a charge of manslaughter of her eight year old daugh ter was continued today, but not concluded when the Court adjourned for the day. Dr Power, of Otaki, who was called to attend the deceased, said the child had been dead about an hour when he reached the house. He examined the body by candle-light, and found it very much discoloured. There were bruises everywhere except on the face and neck. There were dark bruises on the chest, and three groups of cuts across the abdomen, making about fifteen marks alto gether. The skin was broken, showing blood, and the marks looked as if they ha t been caused by the lash of a whip. He found a depression on the right side of the skull just above the ear. The bruises were so numerous and coalescent that a piece of unbruised skin as wide as a shilling could not be found. Prisoner was present when the witness made the first examination of the body. She remarked—"How frightful: 1 gave her a severe thrashing." The post mortem examination showed that all the deceased's organs were healthy, and did not reveal any cause of death. Witness thought that death resulted from shock caused by punishment or from con cussion of the brain. Dr Clay gave cor roborative evidence. The hearing of the case will be continued to-morrow.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Received August 15, 9.8 a.m. SIR R. PEEL'S CREDITORS. London, Aug. 14 Sir Robert Peel has paid 15s in the £ to all creditors. MINISTER RE-ELECTED. Mr Wabond, who was recently appointed, to a post in the Ministry, has been re-elected unopposed. MR SEDDON AND GENERAL BADEN POWELL. Mr Seddon presented General Baden- Powell'., mother, at the General's request, with a magnificent solid gold salver, sub scribed for by the Public Service of New Zealand, in recognition of the defence of Mafeking. He eulogised the General, aud was confident he would preserve law and order in South Africa. Mrs and Miss Seddon were present. Mrs Baden-Powell expressed her warmest thanks and admira tion for the gift. AN INFLAMMATORY SPEECH. Mr William O'Brien made an inflamma tory speech at Gal way, and suggested boy cotting of a shopkeeper who evicted a widow. MR SEDDON'S JUST INDIGNATION. Mr Seddon is indignant that administra tive economy has indirectly sacrificed the lives on the Drayton Grange and Brittanic. KING LEOPOLD OF BAVARIA'S PICTURES. Munich, Aug. 14 Recently the Chamber of Deputies of Bavaria refused to pass a vote of 100,000 marks for the purchase of certain pictures. The Kaiser thereupon wrote to King Leo pold, of Bavaria, offering him money for the purpose, at the same time expressing his displeasure at the Chamber's moauness. King Leopold replied thanking the Kaiser, but stated that a member of the Bavarian Reichrath had given the requisite sum. THE PHILIPPINES. New York, Aug. 14 A party of Moros surprised an American outpost at Bacolod, in the Philippines. A j sergeant and a private soldier were killed, ' and another wounded. \

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

Received Aug 15, 10.40 a.m. BAD WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA. Sydney, August 15

Wild weather is prevailing along the coast, and is interfering with shipping movements.

A CHINESE CRUISER BLOWN UP.

News by the Chinese mail states that the Chinese cruiser, Kiachi, was blown up near Nanking, through the explosion of the magazine. Only two out of the crew, vari ously estimated at from 150 to 250 escaped. THE GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUS TRALIA.

Perth, August 15

The Governor has sailed to South Africa. He had a splendid scud off. Chief Justice Stone was sworn in as administrator.

DEATHS FROM BERRI BERRI

The barque Collingwood has arrived from Madagascar, with, all the crew suffering from berri-berri. Three died on the voyage.

Cricket.

United Press Association—By Electric Te 1 egraph—Copy right London, July 13 A private offer, made by a Sydney mer chant, has secured Trumper's return to the colony definitely. The team will return via the Cape, and will play six matches, arriving in Australia at the middle of December.

The Australian cricket team in England have the following matches to play:— August 18 —Gloucestershire, at Chelten ham. August 21—Kent, at Canterbury. August 25—Middlesex, at Lord's. August 23—Lancashire, at Liverpool. September I—Players of England, at Harrogate. September 4—C.I. Thornton's Eleven, 'at Scarborough. September B—South of England, at Hast ings.

Australians v. Marylebone.

Received August 15th, 9.43 a.m

London, August 14

The weather was dull for the opening match against Marylebone, but the wicket was a little soft. The Home team batted first, and lost 8 wickets for 189. At the lunch the score stood, four wickets for 123, of which Ranjitsinhji had hit 60 before being caught. He had previously been badly missed by Gregory. The other principal scores were: Chinery 37, Lucas 27, Thompson 23. The Australians tour South Africa in October.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association Ry Electric Telegraph. '. New Plymouth, August 15 In the Police Court this morning O'Dris coll and Buckthought, licensees of the Commonwealth and Taraaaki hotels, were each fined 40s and 45s costs for refusing accommodation without a valid reason to Pihama, a native member of the Taranaki representative football team. WOODVILLE, August 15 At a meeting of the provisional directors of the New Zealand Moat Producers' Asso ciation it was decided to again call dele gates together at Woodville, when matters of great importance will be discussed. __ T , Patea, August 15 Mr John Donovan, of Patea, announces himself as a candidate for Patea. Wellington, Aug 15 Special trips for the conveyance of stock to Sydney are to be made, the Talune leaving Auckland on the 26th inst. and the Hawea leaving Wellington onlthe 21st inst. The Surveyor-General informed the Council of the New Zealand Institute that j three surveyors had been selected for eiriployment by the Imperial Government on the Gold Coast of West Africa. The Pahiatua Borough Council has decided to abandon the water gas works and throw them back on to the Permanent Investment Society, of Wairarapa, from whom they were supposed to be purchased. The Council is said to be acting on a-1 vice. Major-General Schaw, formerly of the Royal Engineers, died in Wellington last night, nged 72. He served in the Crimea and occupied several important military positions at Home. When he retired in 1887 he was Inspector-General of fortifica tions and secretary of the Royal Defence Committee. Some years ago he advised the Government of 2sew Zealand on the defences of the colony. The cause of death was heart disease. Mr S. Palmer, of this city, dropped dead on a traincar to-day. Dunedin, Aug. 15 At a meeting of the Eldorado Dredging Company last evening a discussion was very heated as to the conduct of the directors in permitting secretary Branigan, after know ing he had defrauded the company to the extent of £600, to leave the country. Brani gan is now in Melbourne. The directors were instructed to take steps to bring him back. Oamaru, August 15 Mrs Shields, of Port Chalmers, who was found in an unconscious state in a carriage of the express train yesterday afternoon, and removed to the hospital, died at 10 o'clock last night without regaining consciousness. She had been in bad health for some throe months and was proceeding to Hinds, in Canterbury, accompanied by two small children, for a change.

Fatal Accident.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Christchurch, August 15 Samuel Williams, married, aged 30, was working in a new sewer in Chester Street this morning when a fall of earth killed him instantaneously. A man named \ John Hogan, who was working a yard away, was also pinned by the fall, but escaped with slight injury.

Football.

Seven-a-side Tournament The annual seven-a-side tournament wa3 held in Victoria Park, Temuka, yesterday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and as a result there was a very large attend ance. Tho ground was in splendid order, and the arrangements and the way in which the different competitions were got off re flected the greatest credit on the officials I and secretary (Mr J. P. Kalaugher). The games on the whole were of a most even kind, there being not one in which there was a run over. The senior competition was won by the Temuka A team, the junior by Temuka 11., and the third grade by Timaru High School. The following have been chosen to repre sent South Canterbury in the annual match with North Canterbury, to be played at Christchurch on August 23rd;—Full back —E. Horgan ; three quarters—-J. Gaffaney, W. Grant, W. Fitzgerald ; five-eights— O'Leary and Thomas ; half—Armstrong ; forwards—Mara, D. Horgan, Donovan, Fitzgerald, Scott, B. Horgan, Flaherty, and Jack Joe. Emergencies: —Backs Austin and Bout; forwards—Kennedy and Fraser. The football match, Excelsior v. Meth ven, was played at Methven yesterday, and after a well contested game resulted in a ! win for the "Excelsiors" by 5 points to j nil. Mr Cassells officiated as referee, and | gave every satisfaction.

Sporting.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Riccarton Racecourse, August 14

Concluding results: —

Beaufort Steeplechase, of 200 soys ; about 3 miles.—Sultana 1,. Pipi 2, Stray bird 3. The Phantom, Lochade, Awahuri, Cannongate and The Swimmer fell, leaving the three placed horses to finish. Time— 6n_in 13sec. Dividends—On Sultana, J. 43 17s 6d; on Pipi 18s.

Second Hunters' Hurdles, of 50 soys ; 1% mile.—Slow Tom 1, Phaetontis 2, First Shot 3. Won by three lengths. Time— 3min 28 2-sth sec.' Dividend -£2 18s 6d.

Islington Handicap, of 150 soys; 1 mile. —Scotty 1, Ardnaff 2, Fleka 3. Won easily by two lengths. Time—l.47. Dividends — On Scotty, £5 Is 6d; on Ardnarff, £4, 185.

Jumpers' Flat Race, of 100 soys; li miles.—Tresham 1, Hurricane 2, Skobeloff 3. Won by five lengths. Dividends—On Tresham, £ I 16s 6d; on Hurricane, £3 15s.

The total of the machine investments, £13,567, is £966 more than the sum speculated on the second day of last season.. Grand National Meeting.

THIRD DAY.

Cheistchuech, August 15 The following acceptances have been received for to-morrow's races : —

Hunters' Steeplechase, 50 soys; 2 miles—Zither 13.7, Brab 12.13, Doopey 11.12, Matarawa 11.7, G. 8.0. 10.10, Brass 10.4, Mechanic and The Beaver 9.7.

Heathcote Handicap, 130 sovs;7 fur longs.—Cora Linn 10.12, Fleka 10.6, Field Battery 10.4, Waiwhora 10.1, Scylla 9.10, Soinerled 9.9, Antigone 9.7, Magnificent 9.5, Clan burn and Winsome 9.0.

Sydenham Hurdles, 200 soys; 1J miles. —Cavalierio 12.5, Royal Conqueror 11.13, Wiiiwera 11.9, Mars 11.3, Scottish Minstrel 10.9, Long Tom 10.0, Kohunui 9.3, Skipper 9.2, Redoubt 9.0,

Third Hunters' Hurdles, of 50 soys; once round and a distanoe—Slow Tom 13.9, Hurricane 12.9, First Shot 12.7, Skobeloff 12.2, Phaetonitis and Hutana 11.13, Swivel foot and Inch cape 11.7, Epson. Lad, St Reef, and Call Boy 11.0

Lincoln Steeplechase, 200 soys, 2_ mile.—Gobo 11.13, Cannongate 11.9, Shy lock 10.8, Roller 10.7, Pipi 10.6, The Swimmer 10.5, Sultana 10.2, The Phantom 9.12, Straybird 9.7

Selwtn Handicap Flat Race, of 130 soys. Six furlongs.—Goldspur 12st, Cora Linn list 21b, Titoki lOst 121b, Field Bat tery lOst 51b, Terrapin, Windwhistle, Rose,

mere lOst 21b, Ringlet 9st 101b Winsome 9st. Final Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 soys. Once round and a distance-Mars list 71b, Huku .Ist 21b, Lon-- Tom lOst 71b, Shylock 9st 91b, Surrey 9st nßlb Smithy 9st, Tufto 9st, Kedoubt da.. ' Hunters' Plate Handicap, of 50 soys- One mile and a half on the flat.—akobeleff 12st 131b, Mow Tom 12st 121b, Hurricane !2st 71b, The Master 12st 51b, First Shot 12st 81b, Tuft- list 121b, Zither list 111b, Playfair list 71b, i'haetontis list 71b, Inch cape list, Single Event list, G. 8.0 list Doopey list.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1902



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ASHBURTON YAE»3. TUESDAY Next, August 19, 1902 * •__,___— TTTrE shall offer on account of Clients, - <if_f_ Threequarter-bred Hoggets. ~i Haifbred H°ggets £* Well bred Springers. Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs. The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. T. F. GIBSON, Managerr 8 142 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer Fr edlander Eros Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR W3__L BE HELD ON Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer. "TT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, ' OATS, 8A8L..3., j & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER 8R05.," Ltd. TT7E have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Trust Money To Lend. "VT7E have sums ranging from .8200 to _65000 to lend, on approved security at 4$ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 61b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd j SEED OATS. i "VT7E have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1902 SHEEP COUNTRY. SHEEP FARM. Important Sale of 2175 AOKES 21.75 Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. MR DAVID THOMAS will offer the above for Sale by Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of T. Bullock, Agent for John Studholme, jnr., Esq., at 11.30 a.m., as previously adver* tised, ' T. BULLOCK". 8 123 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. FOR SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES Allenton District. Good healthy locality. 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell- ; ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve- : ments. First-class land. J; Also, — 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with . small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. ' The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further j into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., ' on application. cv T BULLOCK. Smoke New Venus j



The Coronation Committee requests that all claims against it may be furnished at once. CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE. It is the province of the kidneys to filter and extract the poisons which become mixed with the blood by the mere act of living. Without such action uric acid and j other poisons remain in the body and give ! rise to gout and .'heumatism. All sufferers of gout poisoning should try the great Canadian Seaweed Cure, which possesses a marvellous potency as a remedy. Sold by all chemists. Public Notices. To Farmers and Others Inter ested. "THE WHITE" OIL ENGINE (PORTABIE) |"N_.N BE SEEN RUNNING at our Depot, West Ssreet. Be certain and examine this Engine before purchasing elsewhere. IN ALL SlZES—Portable and Stationery Come and inspect it; Booth. Macdonald & Co., Ltd, Sole Agents for New Zealand B_l4l CORONATION CELEBRATION. A LL Accounts in connection with the Coronation Celebration are requested to be gendered forthwith. H. H. FOOKS, 8 147 Hon. Secretary. FOR SALE-Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5b each, two 200 gallons 1 Galvanised Tanks .£3 10s each, and one <■ 00 j gallon Painted Tank .£3 15s.—-Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. Smoke New Venus



Henry Stephenson TO-MORROW. TINWARE, Hardware, Iron Spouting, etc., as per previous advertisement, also Duchess Chest, Iron Hedsteads and Mattrasses, Wash Stands and Ware, Table, Chairs, Crockery, etc., and a heap of sun dries. No Reserve. 8 145 HENRY STEPHENSON. Wanted. WANTED - A Housemaid. "Apply Mrs John Orr, Alford Forest Road. 8 144- LOST, in or about Ashburton —A Purse containing notes and gold. The finder will receive 20s reward on returning tbe same to the Guardian Office. & 146 ALL Accounts due to the old firm of Mitchell ancl Turner unpaid at the end of August, will be handed over to a collector.—-H. C. Turner. 8143 SERVICES at Flemington, Tinwald, and Greenstreet will be conducted on i Sunday by Mi. Shaw. 8 140 WANTED — Evening employment, book-keeping or other work. -' A. J. 8 130 \%7 ANTED— Capable General. Good V V wages. Apply Mrs Dodds, Tancred Street. , 8 135 COKE, Coke, with a little small coal makes a cheerful, bright fire. It is ' still being sold at a reduced price at the I Gasworks. 8 96 PERFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied.—Carson & Co., Agents. I REMOVED to temporary premises in __Llu Have'tock Street, opposite Stephen son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old Hens.—J. H. Jewitt. SALES may c»me and Sales may go, then the question is Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rato of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3_d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt ; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. CORONATION Chimes, by Mrs S. Har per, 6d each ; proceeds in aid of the Veterans' Home; everybody should buy one. New books—Tales of North Riding; The Old Trail; Life of George Elliot; His Dainty Whim; Cheap editions — East Lynno; When Charles the First was King j Straight as a Die; Uncle Bernac; Joe Wilson and his Mates ; By Order of the Company; Medals, Flags, Lanterns.—H. M. Jones. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED to Sell-35 acres, good 4 roomed house, at Mt. Somers. This property cnn be had for a bargain. Must be sold at once. For particulars apply W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent. TVTEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege -131 table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s Gd per dozen; Flower Seeds 1 d per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try 11. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the 1 rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amouut over nine pence worth. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Mr Tur ner, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Turn r YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest [prices.— Carson and Co. ¥VJ ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working Order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer 1 Implement Agent. FRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads • and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. KERR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friendß that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerr Bros. IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. The Gardener's best friend. They \ save their cost in a single season. Call and see them.—Carson and Co., Agents. WIRE Netting ! Wire Netting! Just landing ex' Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, l*d; lift, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. ELOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag lis 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's coooa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co, FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New Elim Raisins s_d per lb, Good Valen« cia Raisins 4_d per lb, New Seeded Raisins 6_d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s, If you prefer Blankets, we can do them very light in any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Turner HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2^-lb, 70lb bag 14s 6d; washed cur-» rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s_d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 3d lb, dried apples 9d •> peaches 9d; apri _ots IOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. — John Or. and Co m< ■ ■' ' ■ .■ 1 1 .»■._., ■ i»- Smoke New Venus



j PUBLIC NOTICES. i The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- j nounced by the Government Expert j the best for the London Market. Indian j Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, . 8 97 Ashburton CLEARING SALE. : TRRES : Giving up Business. THOS. ~SEALY, N U RSERYMAN. TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 OHO FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 . GIFTS FOR ALL, "YTETE HAVE determined to relinquish THE BOOT TRADE, and therefore we will Sell our valuable Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AT WEUI/ B*l/3 COST. THIS IS GENUINE. 200 Pairs Sold Yesterday. Must Go. Be in time. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER,* East and Tancred Streets Special Notice. XTTANTE* all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. AIT well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 _M_soifcaS*7iy>i*!i: NIYIOATE&Cofc *\[ Mm i##* h^em fly^ _ITRLS_IJI KEEP JOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OP STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing.



JOHN ORR AND CO. ■ m — mi 'i—l JOM OBE : MDCO. /^L^fC\ THOUSAND \^P X^J WAYERLEY'S Are Now in Use te^ & ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS. -^ffl^^V V^^s^ Auckland to the Bluff. '-^^^W \c JJ> During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged- - r*i BEAR IN MIND-rSas £J?&£ Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverlev Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO NOT _FO_R(x"_ET Tms OFFm only remaiM °p«n After that Buyers will have to pay the regular TTYXIHTf\ TUTTiTnTTCI ..price of £22 10s IYVU W Jl.J_i.JkO. Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase. CYCLE SUNDRIES': REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either j English or American Machines, of any of the above -^patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only CI CLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainbow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OF WATER VALVE REQUIRED.' JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO Tlie Rainbow WiirLook After Itself. o T "jt/r T> X "CI That is the word which expresses it. Every —■ ■""-'' ■'-"' —-—-~— part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. .-£5 l While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get ona* now, you will have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. Come and let us show it to you * It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best Gas 'Lamp ever shtwn JOHN Oliß AND Co. ASHBURTON