more than hold her own. Give our industries a little time to es-

tablish, educate our children well, se< that as youths they are thoroughly trained and in a few years our workshops will W able to hold their own against outside com' petition. I believe it to be one of the duties of government to do what it can tc find markets for surplus products. So fai little has been done in this direction, and the opening up of new markets has beer left to private enterprise. Great as has been the success of the Frozen Me.nt in dustry, thfl results would have be<«n sti'i greater if the disposal of our meat had been placed on a proper basis. The dairying in dustry is an instance of what government can do towards promoting the success of an industry. Thpy pngaged competent in structors, and now dairying is carried on, on what we might term scientific lines. The dairy industry ha* been the means ot increasing the productiveness of the North Island. Taranaki has so increased in pros perity, that; land has trebled its value. I am pleased that the G- vernment is non doing something for the poultry industry. The grading and packing of poultry for export should do uiuoa for an industry, which should be a means of making a com fortable living for many a small land owner. The more industries we have, the better it will be. Do not let us put all our eggs in one basket. Bee farming and the fruit industry are also industries, which should be encouraged for the sake of our email farmer. Such industries as these, I think, would flourish on.allotments in the neighbourhood of our towns, and this is one reason why Government should ne gotiate for suburban land*, to be held on lease in perpetuity. Every industry should be encouraged by the Government. Ex perts should be employed to train and in struct as has been done in the dairy industry, and the result will be equally favourable. (Hear, hear.) VOLUNTEERS. I am not in favour of keeping a standing army of any kind, and am very pleased that the aspirations of our Premier in this direc tion were doomed to disappointment. Such an institution is exceedingly costly. and besides we have no need for it. If 75,000 Hoers could hold out againsb j the British Nation as we have seen lately, where is our need for a standing army. (Hear hear). Let us encourage our volunteers in every possible way, and let us see too, that they have some knowledge of a rifle. With a well equipped volunteer force we have little to fear even should an army land on our coasts. Let us also encourage our cadet corps. They will furnish material for our volunteers. lam in favour of an increased vote for the support of a fleet in Australian and New Zealand waters, and I think £40,000 is not too much to pay the mother country for such protection. EDUCATION. In respect to Education, I am in favour of our present system, but would like to see it made free right up to the university. I am opposed to -any legislation which would do away with Education Boards. The gentlemen who serve on these are entitled to our best thanks, and no Board has done more for the interests of Education than our North Canterbury Board. lam not in favour of centralising the inspectorate; I feel certain that would be a step in the wrong direction. The state of Education in North Canterbury is good, but does not go far enough. We are too fond of making it stop at the Sixth Staudard. We aro terribly enam oured of the Standard business. I hope the day is not far distant when parents will cease to think of standards, and keep their children at school until they are 17. The work of the primary school should be carried on into the High School. The fees charged at present are too high for poor people, and too low for rich people. These schools would do their duty better if they were free. Most of these are well en dowed, and if the Government would pay capitation, children could go straight from the sixth standard to tho High School, and get a free education right up to the Uni versity. But I hope that we shall not make the aim and object of the High School to prepare for the University. Let us modernise the curriculum. Give a thorough training in English and the principles of commerce. If we are to hold our own in trade, our youths must be properly equipped. (Hear, hear). In addition to English, and a general commer cial education, give instruction in drawing, mensuration, and agricultural chemistry. | If we have £tme'for a language, let ifc be a modern one, Erench oi G-ermari.' We must also'pay particular "attention -to manual and tecjinicai instruction." We must train \xq,n& and ejre, sq'tqat qur young people when j fcbev leavpschpoi will be able to take f till ad vantage of tho course of training for their | trade or profession. With respect to manual work, a great many are under a wrong impression. They seem to imagine j it is an attempt to teach a boy a trade, it is no such thing. Its sole intention is to pointr out underlying principles, which will j tender the lad 'a£ 'apt apprentice. Manual wor£ in Ashburtqn has be/en a great success, ap4'a yisit to the plasses will eplighten pyen the jnosfc sceptical, on the advantage of this form of training. (Applause). OLD AGE PENSIONS. If the Liberal party had done nothing else but pass the Old Age Pension Act, it was entitled to the thanks of $,$ country. ft 1 is a ifibst tyumane]se'agur.e, and we shquld rejoice fchafc' our representatives, wgre m.en wiipfeltfqr their brothers who wer-e un fortunate. There are some who cavil at the pensions, but why should those who have bo,rne the brunt of the day, be dependent in their declining years. Tyue, there mfiy be game undeserving oases, some who have wasted their all in riotous living, but how many do we know who have been reduced to necessitous circumstances, and that through no fault of their own. The pen sion has brought gladness to many an aged couple, and softened their last days. But I think there are two respects in which it fails. Thirty shillings a month is not enough to keep body and soul together, and j we should increase!it to 10s ocr week, i- The ©fcherrestjecMs -that while it is not "univdt; s'aiWao' not "entirely remoye the charit able taint from'ifc. Grant the pension to everyone who "has qualified irrespe.ctjye p,f the Value of theif wprld.ly belongings, and. yog W^ m*b? lfc a r^ Pension. It wi}l remove all temptations to perjury, all ;n ---elination3 to false statement. But you will gay where is the money to come from H I think it can be got, and without pressing unduly. Under a universal scheme all will benefit, and accordingly all can contribute. I d,o pot njean for one moment to se^ in motion an army of collectors to go round and collect a shilling a week froiiialland gfm'dry. Let us ■ slightly increase tho €l&ss)fiiß d\jse§:«nd we §hall have t'h,e r.e qufr re,d 'amonnt, and in a way thaf; can be. pqlf|jcf;ed W^Quk cqst. We must all con tribute to. i)\e Customs, and although the added duty will increase our contribution glightly per year, I am sure that we shall one aad all of us enjoy the pension when we arrive at 85 years. I do not think many will refuse it. That pension will then be a reward for services as citizen of the State. Those of our fellow colonists who had only been able to save a little, would be placed in a comfortable position. Penury would not be dreaded, and our old people would be dependent on no one. I know there are some who argue, that therp should be no poor people. .But!itakei a, man,itfith:,3os,a w©ekland say haw b,e. js tokee.p'a%ite a'njd^ gftilqren and' save fprald age. In our midst there »re worse oases than that, and often the poor unfortunates have to battle also with sickness. lam very glad we have an an old age pension, and I shall be more glad still when that pension is universal. - (Loud applause). CONCLUSION. I have attempted to place my views before you. I have tried to be candid and straightforward in doing so. In the past, 1 1have.endeavoured to be..a worthy citizen, and if. you I.will honour me, I hope I'shall fee & 'worthy-representative, % ahall always guard'the interests-of' my constituents t© tlte best of my ability,' "do' what I can to prevent corruption, help to promote purity of a'dministratidn, and work for economical government.' "With purity and 'economy opr coun'^rV will'prosper.' I^s present "i>osi is6n l"is'a qnaftey'for'cpngratUlatipn.' No ppyfnfcfy has greater resources, and if we take advantage of these, and have a little of the milk of human kindness within us,

we ought to be a happy, contented people. Let us trust each other a little, let us strive more for the public good and less for indi vidual greed. We have a country fair as any on earth, a :d let us not defile it hy our selfishness. Older countries have turned to us in Ihe pa.-t, and are watching us as we work out our destiny. Let us ever continue in the van of progress, and may "New Ze i land still remain one of the brightest gems of the British Empire. (Loud applause). 'I he Mayor said that they ought to be thankful to Mr Brock for having fired the first shot, and he respectfully itn-ited those who had any questions to ask to do so. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Mr Brock said that as he was not Minister of Education, he could not s;iy why in some parts of the Colony High School children wore carried free on the railways and in other parts not; the capitation grant should be obtained for High Schools. He was in favour of making it compulsory for every child to pass the Sixth Standard before being admitted to the High School. He did not altogether approve of the platform of the Farmers' Union. He was perfectly prepared to support a vote on the question of Bible reading in school?. If they encour.iged industries in their midst, farmers would get the best return for their produce. The wealth of New Zealand was derived from many sources — too many for him to enumerate, and if they took advantage of Nature still more benefits would be derived. He was not in favor of a reduction in the duty on tobacco, and if the Courthouse would benefit Ash burton by being removed, such a matter could be considered by the resi dents themselves. He thought that one tunnel to Lyttelton was sufficient. He did not think that those who bought land fifty years ago should be made to suffer any injustice thereby because the said land was now of much value. All friction between labour and capital would cease when profit sharing was the order of the day; the labourer would have to submit to a decrease i of wages in the case of the failure of a business; he was in favour of teaching the Bible in schools if carried by referendum if carried by referendum, and in that case a meeting of the denominations would prob ably decide what lessons would be given. Land bought by the Government should be retained, and he was not in favour of departing from the lease in perpetuity system as our land system would be dis jointed. He would be in favour of abolish ing the totalisator, as recent events showed that the totalisator was not desirable. He favoured a 3-sths majority on the licensing ijuestion, which was fair and reasonable, l'he Elective Executive was viewed by him tvith much favour. Mr Seddon could always rise to the occasion when required, therefore He did not think that by placing Sir Wm. Eussell or the Hon. W. Eolleston bo work with Mr Seddon it would affect the latter much. I

Mr Buxton proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Brock for his able address. He did not think -it advisable to add confidence, as there were other candidates to hear.

Mr Kilgour seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. Mr Brock returned thanks. The only place where they could show confidence was at the ballot-box. He wished to state that he refrained from coming out until he knew Mr D. Thomas was not coming forward. If the latter had decided to stand he (Mr Brock) would not be there that evening. A vote of thanks to the chair, proposed by Mr Brock, closed the meeting.

OBITUARY.

The late 1 Mr George E. Nicholas, whose death was recorded in our Thursday's issue, had been for many years a familiar figure in Ashburton, where he was frequently seen riding on his tricycle. He was one of the good old pioneer stock, to whose energy aud perseverance Britain owe 3 her magnifi cent .position in the Southern seas. Born in 1818, and trained as a veterinary surgeon, Mr Nicholas found his way to Victoria in 1852, and after knocking about Australia for about eleven years, chiefly on sheep and cattle stations, he finally left Melbourne in 18G3, and arriving at Lyttelton, almost im mediately procaeded to Alford Station, then owned by Messrs Rowley Bros., subse quently taking up land in that locality, which he worked till IBS 9, when he came to live in Ashburton. Mrs Nicholas, it will be remembered, died a little over two years ago, and a son also predeceased Mr Nicholas. '4?,he'i-6 are six of his family surviving — four sous and two daughters. He was much respecte4.in this district, and his familiar figure will be missed by many friends, a large n imhar of whom attended his fune ral, which took place this afternoon at 2.30 p.m.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—Dy Electric Telegraph—Copyright Eeceived Oct. 11, 9.13 a.m. Charge of Wholesale Grave Rob bery "Ne.w Yo.RBj, Qet, 10 ' Professor Antorny, of th,e Medical School at Indianapolis, and two assistants, have . been arrested on a charge of wholesale j grave robbery. Thirty corpses were found i in a cold storage house. The Coal Strike Louisville Mitohell, the miners' represen tative, declares that the people of America will have the next word in the dispute. The side they condemn must yield. He believes they will decide in favour of the ; miners. He informed President Eoosevelt ■ that the responsibility of the continuation of the strike rests on the mine owners for refusing arbitration. He emphasized the absence of the law enforcing the findings proffered-by • the Com/mission.' The/cQal, owners "declare fcfyey will resist Mitchell to fhVbitte,r end. I (Received. October 11, 9.3Ca,m.) ' The Goyer-ument and the Educa tion Bill. London, October 10 ft The Times " states that Mr Chamber- ( lain has said the Government is willing to establish absolute popular control of secu- ] lar education, all State-aided schools pre serving their denominational control of: i religious education in denominational ; fCllCClo. There is a consensus of opinion j that Mr CHatnberlain'e emphatic declara- ( tion that if/the' Bill is defeated,'the Cl.ofeyr^ | pient wo'uid r.esign/c.ontrib.u.ted to. the firm ; rallying q£ tb,o Confepence tp adopt; a : tolerant, modem policy, The Remount Scandal <'Tho Times "csastigatea the Remount Departuiout for being ignorant of the sources of supply and too self satisfied to seek information. It silently ignored the offer of the military attache at Washington, and adds that, compared with the white washing committee, Doctor Pangloss was a whining pessimist.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Br.e,ss Association—B.y Electric 1 Telegraph -Copyright. "Received October 11,10.22 a.m. Ssnsational Encounter with a Lion Sydney, October 11 A three-and-a-half year-old child got through the railings guarding the lions' cage at the Zoo. Its grandfather (Mr Eenn) rushed to rescue him, and the lion put ita paw through the bars grabbed the man, and struck him with the other paw, seriously tearing .the I',flesh of.his babk and trying to draw him into the" cage.' He was rescued from the clutches "of-the-lion with d,ifijculty ' ' Kanakas*/ Bisturnirig. '• 'Brisbane, Oct. 11 The Governor of New: Caledonia' is dis posed to make proYisibn for the landing of time expired' Queensland Kanakas at New Ca}edonia/if tfte, iuen, for personal reasons, dpein \t unsafe to return to their awn is lands. Negotiations are proceeding be tween the State Government and the French Consul.

The A.M.R. Military Sports.

The following is f,he prize 'list of the Mounted Rifles' spirts : -

Best Troop Horse—Trooper Stone 1, Lance Corpora! La nb 2. Potato Rack — . mopwr Siloock 1. Lloyd Lindsay—(l'upturn FooUs' prize) —Ser^eant-Ma;or Gil'sou. Corporal Blun den, Troopers Blunden and Bruce 1.

Exhibition o? Horse Training— Troop ers Ifopwood and Williams.

Wrestling on Horseback -— Corporal Blunden, Troopers Hopwood and Williams. Kes3ue Eace—Corporal Blunden 1, Troop er Moore 2.

Officers' Alarm-Lieutenant Harper 1, Lieutenant McLsan2.

Led Sections by No. 3—(Lieutenant Harper's prize) -Trooper Buckley 1. Half Sections Over Hurdles—Lieut. McLean's prize)— Corporal Jeffs and Troo per McKay I. Threading the Needle—Trooper Mooro,

Night Alarm—(Mrs Studholrao's prize), Corpcral McLachlan's Section, 1.

Sporting.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

DUNSDIN, Oct. 11. The weather is fine and the attendance fair for the siecond day's races. Results :— Second Hurdles.—Vanquish- 1, Dart moor 2, Tufto 3. All started. Dividend— £6Gs.

Telegraph Welter,. —Ayrdale 1, Beau clerc 2, Noblesse 3." Scratched—Goldspur. Dividends—Ayrdale £2, Beauclerc £2 Bs. Eanpuklt Handicap. — Pampero (Mc- Comb) 1, Welbeck (Derrett) 2, Whirlwind 3 Lady Eosslyn also started. Welbeck and Pampero came together till the turn mto the straight, where both disposed of Whirlwind. A punishing finish ended in favor of Pampero by a head. Time-—1.43. Dividend— £l 12s,

A Tragic Death.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, October 11

George Coates, aged 22, met with a tragic death this morning. He went out to a dance at South Dunedin last night, arriv ing home at 3.30 a.m., and went into a hut, where he Jived. About 5.30, Mr William Dunford, on whose property the hut stood, discovered the hut on fire and almost burned to the ground, and the remains of Coates, who was burned almost, to a cinder, The remains were discovered with boots on the feet. It is conjectured that deceased must have fallen asleep before undressing, and knocked over the candle, as he is said to have been quite sober when going to bed.

Arcade Horse Sale.

There was an entry of 10 head of horses at the Arcade this morning, and the follow ing prices were obtained:—Bay mare, 4 years, broken to saddle and harness, £18; light horse £15 10s, hack £7 os.

Longbeach Road Boabd. — The usual meeting of this Board was held this morn ing, the business transacted being of a routine nature. A full report is unavoid ably held over. Dredging.—The Al (West Coast) return for 108 hours is 21oz.

Wool Freight Rates. — The N. Z. Shipping Company announce in this issue their notes of freight for wool to London for the season 1902-3 as follows : — Greasy Wool, dumped,—by sailer, 5-!6d per Ib. By steamer, gd per 1b; Washed Wool, dumped,—By sailer, 7-16 d per Ib. By steamer \d per lb; Primage—By sailer, nil ; by steamei 1, 5 per cent. Other rates may be obtained on application.

THfl ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER if, 1902



Tenders ~~AS3BUETOFg AS COMPANY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for ex cavating Sliinjjle and f»r laying f,,n- U dations for a new gas holder. Specifications and full r-iHiculars may bo obtained at tho Works, will be receive! up till MONDAY, ©jtober 20th. Lowest or auy tender not necessarily accepted. 10 123 " Manager. "tender" npEtfDERS are invited up to MONDAY, JL 2uth inst, for the purchase of 2 acres first-class land, being Lots 33, 34, 35, and 36, Middle Road, Allenton. Nice Building Sit«. i T. BULLOCK, Agent. TENDERS. lIAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. THE above Board invites Tenders for Forming and Shingling Road on Reserve 1261, near Old Men's Home. Plans i and specifications at my office. Tenders, with deposits at same place, by Noon on FRIDAY, October 17th. J. C. BELL, 10 113 Clerk Hampstead Town Board.



PUBLIC NOTICES. ANNIVERSAR V.—Services will be conducted at Baring Square Church TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) 1 By Rev. C. H. Laws, 8.A., of Christchurch- A hearty welcome for all, and old scholars especially invited. Morning at 11; After noon at 3 ; Evening at 6.30. Collection in aid of the School funds. 10 129- Electors' Notice. !



Mr John Studholine, junr.,. WOULD be greatly obliged if those who signed the requisition, or who are anxious to see him contest the Ash burton seat, would meet him on TUESDAY NEXT, i 4 th inst, at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, ' at 2.30 p.m., and so give him an opportunity of confer ring with them before coming to a decision on the matter. At the close of the meeting, he will be able to give a definite reply. - 10 130 ■Sclwyn Electorate. MR. C- A, C. HARDY WILL be ploa?ed to meet the Electors or Selwyn, at OVEEDALE Schoolroom, on SATUR DAY, October 11th, at 8 p.m. BARSHILL Schoolroom, on MONDAY, October 13th, at 8 p.m. L-UNSANDEL Public Hall, on TUES DAY, October 14th, at 8 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced, 1010S _____ ALL persons having Claims against Frederick John Eickards, late of Wakanui, Farmer, deceased, are requested at once to forward their Accounts to the Executrix, Care of E. G. CRISP, 10 125 Solicitor, Ashburton. FAREWELL SOCIAL. A FAREWELL SOCIAL to Mr G. MtntnocH. will be held in Mr A. Drum mond's Grain Store, Lauriston, on FRIDAY, October 17th. All are cordially invited. Music by Terris' Band. A. DRUMMOND, 10 117 Secretary. j The Frisco Dress Cutting System. MISS. ALLEN is now prepared to instruct Ladies in the above system. I Ladies and Dressmakers are freely invited to call and inspect the chart on Thursdays from 2 to 4, Saturday Evenings from 7 to 9, at workroom, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 10 127 MAYFIELD SALBYARDS COMPANY' LIMITED. THE usual Four-weekly Sale will be held on FRIDAY, October 17th, 1902, ' starting at 12 noon. ! Please note date of following Sale— November 14th. Wm. OAKLEY, Chairman of Directors. 10 128 ARTHUR COOPER, Secretary. CHAFI\ T AM A BUYER of OAT SHEAF CHAFF, for prompt delivery. D. Thomas, 0 20 A.sh,burton. ifOTICE A LL Outstanding Accounts not paid by I November 15th will be sued for without further notice. Unfinished quarters by December 6th will be charged pro rata. 10 97 LLEWELLYN OWEN. FOR SALE, CHEAP. DWELLING of s'ftooms, Half-an-Acre real gaod land, well planted with fruit trees, good glass house or vinery and carpenter's shop, situate off Wakanui Road, Hampstead. For full particulars apply C. J. STYCHE, 10 78 Burnett Street.



Friedlander Eros Ltd ASHBURTON RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Brqs., Ltd., have received instructions from th,e Committee, of the A.X.C. to Sell pn TUESDAY, 14th OCTQBER, 19Q2, at 3 p.m., At th.eir Sale Epoms, West St., the following: Ist — Publicans' and Luncheon Booths, inside, 2nd—Publicans' and Luncheon Booths, outside. 3rd—Outside Stand. 4th—Race Cards. sth—Horse Yards. R.. FRJEDLAtfDER, 1Q 94 Auctioneer ASHBURTON YARDS. Tuesday, October 14, 1902. WE shall offer at the above fixture, on account of a client,— 1 AYRSHIRE COW, springing to 3rd calf. A grand milker. Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, & Pigs FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD. E. FRIEDLANDER, 10 126 Auctioneer.



ASHBURTON YAED3. TUESDAY, 14th October, 1902 ~\\r& shall offer on account of a Client,— 1 &KC\ Fatand Forward WETHERS. FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 10 119 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Sale of Town Sections. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th. WE SHALL OFFER en the above date, at our Sale Rooms, West Street, on account of a client, — Town Sections No. 1013 and, 10,14, each ■'• contaniing £' .Acre, 1 situated/ in Oox street,' West. CJran.d Biutding Site. IjSgt'eCn "inspect, Particulars at sale at 1.30 p.m. IRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, ( 10 15 Auctioneer. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORfcK FAIR TAKKS PLACR ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, i'i\ ■ ! V . ' ! ■ '' J ' For which we shall he pleased to receive entries, FRIEDLANDER BEOS. Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. "offices to let. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street, at low rental. ■ 'v . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. ""' TTTANTED, — OATSIJEAF, ioxl tome. diate Pelivew, Fnedlander Bros, Ltd. LOVELY Muslins in White and Coloured also Delaines in beautiful patterns and colourings.—Grant & Mooee.



T. Bullock FOR SALE MAYFIELD DISTRICT IMPROVED FARM OF £|O Acres 3 Robfls ''$ Perches QO BBtNGpartof R.S. 24907, with Dwell ing House and other buildings erected thereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hydes. Full particulars furnished on application Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. 21^4 m 21.74 i'anbfi.d;, etc,, and; well T^atere^. 1 'VO A AGKIS in ite native state, in i- I \j 4fc one block, or if desired in 3 allotments. Also, — 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4| per cent per annum. Full particulars furnished on application. r T. BULLOCK,



BUSINESS NOTICES. WOOL, WOOL WOO!. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchuroh, Tiiaa.ru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 ?f^!T E Uth) Ko2' JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. i FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHCRCH to be consigned-MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—lST.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's I Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON : P URE SEEDS, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Glean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, 1 can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnipa, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



David Thomas NOTICE. WITHDRAWAL OF SALE. nnHE Clearing Sale advertised to take place on Wednesday, 15th, of Messrs Davis Bros., is withdrawn at present. 10 120 D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON~YARDS^ Tuesday, October 14,. 1902. MR D. THOMAS will sell as above, on account of D. Williamson, Esq., 1 Young Dairy Cow, calved 1 week ; gua ranteed quiet and sound. 10 135 Clearing Sale LAURISTON. Thursday, 16th Oct. 1902 ~]V|~R D. THOMAS has received instruc- JjJL tions from Mr George Murdoch (who has sold his Farm) to sell by Public Auction as above, I AT THE HOMESTEAD, LAURISTON, the whole of his Live and Dancl Stock ! thereon, consisting of —



Wanted, WANTED—A Youth to milk and make himself generally useful about a farm.—Apply D. Williamson. ]0 132 WANTED— Situation as Housemaid or General Servant. — Apply Mail Office. 10 124 "^raTANTiD Good General; must be ? » good cook. Apply Mks T. Mawson, Westerfield. 10 65 2A AAdl Y^RDS Wire Netting v^vl/l/ at from one penny per yard.—W. H. Collins i Co. 10 118 FRESH Garfish, Soles, Groper, also Crayfish, by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, Havelock Street. Tele phone 115. npRY HARDLEY BROS, for up-to-date _L Fishiug Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 WANTED — Strong Youth, to drive express cart.-—W. Stonter. HOUSE to Let and four acres of land' Beach Road. * Apply M. Millar- Beach Eoad. 10140 "I" OST-Black and Tan Slut from Tin- JLJ wald Yards. Answers to name of " Fan."—S. Pearce, Winslow. 10 133 EOE SALE.—About 500 Cords Firewood at Marawiti; cheap. Apply W. Stockdili,, Marawiti. 10 137 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Ash burton—Morning, Miss M. Lill; Evening—Eev. R. Raine.. Newlands and Seafield-Rev. Baine. Fairton at 7- Mr Allan. Winchmore at 3 Mr Allan. 10 136 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow.—The Eev. J. J. North -will preach both Morning and Evening. 10 138 BAPTIST Sunday School.—Anniversary Services will be conducted by Mr , Purdy (Christchurch) on Sunday, the 19th. "10 139



"1 A Ki\ First Class Half bred EWES, X jtlO\7 4-tooths to iull mouths, with 100 per cent of Lambs by Shropshire Earns, in 6 lots from 100 to 500. O/^dTfc a-t an(* forward Crossbred 9LJ\J\J WETHERS. -g f* First Class Draught HORSES. JLO Cover and Harness. Dairy Cow and 3 young Cattle. 1 18-months old Bull. 7 Drays and Frames, Sydney Dray, Tip Dray, 5 R. and G. D.F. Ploughs, 2 sets G-leaf Harrows, 1 set 5-leaf Harrows, 1 set 4-leaf Harrows, 3 Cultivators, 3 Cambridge Rollers, Duncan Grain, Manure and Turnip Drill, Duncan Gx'ain Drill, <t Piano Reaper and Binders, 3 McCormick do., 1 Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder, 2 Strippers, Chaffcutter, intermediate and horse power; water race Plough, Gorse Cutter, Broadcast Seed Sower, Winnowing Machine, Weighing Machine, Water Tanks, double seated Buggy, nearly new; Spring Cart, Oats, Shaff, Seeds, empty Sacks. Salt, Cement, Tools, Furniture, and the usual host of sundries. A limited number of conveyances will meet the morning train at Lauriston. puncheon (11.30} Provided, Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 10 12 Auctioneer. Preliminary Advertisement CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, Etc Thursday, October 30, 1902 MR D. THOMAS has been instructed by Mr James Taskee, (who is leaving the district,) to sell as above, at his res>. dence, East Street, the whole of the fur nature household effects oontained in his d.wel!ipg house, Full particulars in future advertisement. D. THOMAS, 10 35 Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICES. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COY., LTD. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3. RATES OF FREIGHT TO LONDON have been fixed as follows : — By By Sailer Steamer Greasy Wool, dumped • ' S-16dper^b, |d.pwlb WashedW.ool,dumped *l ' ' A ' v"M6dperlb id per lb Primage—By Sailer, nil; by Steamer, 5 per cent. Other rates may be obtained on applica tion to I



THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING 10 134 COY., LTD. FOX. SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY — CAPITAL' BUILDING: SITE. T" 9 ACRES 1 rood 3.l'perches Spt-elass land, corner section; Alienton. subur ban district. A portion fronts on the ;Rajtacoijrse'"Road! Healthy lp,caljty. Can. be sold in two allotments if desired, Easy ternjs of payment For particulars apply to _T-_BULLOCK. T^lT ANTED KN O W N ,^" That J. T. COOCH ia selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for Is, 3 doz Wax Matches for Is, 3 packets B. and P. Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles English Curry Powder for Is, 3 bars IX L Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap for Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring ulong the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburfcon



WANTED, for a client — About 50 Acres of first-class land, near Flemington preferred.—W. Stontee. WHERE did you get that at? Why, j Gibbabd's, the Keady Money Draper, of course. Just arrived—Another lot of Men's Suits, Trousers, Tennis Shirts, Sweaters, Hard and Soft Felt Hats, Ties, etc., all at bedrock prices for " spot" cash. Come along Sammy, and S6e the value. Make no mistake. Just opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Th-st we are sole agents for the N.Z;. Acetylene Gas lighting Company, Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting,—Handle"? Bros, 10 102 | FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 300 yard lots.—Haedlet Bros. 10 101 IWXO Tongue T have, no mouth, nor yet a .131 voice. Yet talk, or sing, or play, which is your choice. No amusement; of modern times equals the Phonograph.. Every pleasure that sound can give ig cpn, densed on its cylinders. The privilege of boxing your own, pr your friend's voices fo? future use, is a never ending source of delight. Come and hear the 1903 machine. A, T* H. WILLIAMS, ; East Street. HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, ! there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur , ton DU SLOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 255; Eclipse Hand-made Silvertpfl Cp.vevs 4 22s 6d; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres yerulabei-edj, 14oa, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Cycle Cft., Swif fc Cyole Agents. THE Alexander Hymn Book (a few copies only). Orders taken for any number required. A splendid selection of 3s 6d popular editions in cloth, obeyed ai 2s 6d, just received from. $\e publishers. A lot of cheap, a.djtjbn.s by popular and Sstan,dar(V'authors at published prices to clear from Gd upwards. All Colonial Libraries, paper or cloth, at published prices. New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods: Tennis and Cricket material.—H. M. Jones. WW SPRING GOADS. nb""#lhowTrig. J_K New Prints, New Blo'usings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment ;of New Lines in each department;. Cash i Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off 1 all purchases''from, ninepence worth upwardsi at H. 0. ' Bakbett's Drapery, Clothing, 'and Boptj Warehouse, East street. " ' 6 * "VIT^ 0' "QpN^Ta'wiiT" iV Great diversity of opinion exists regarding the efficiency of the present Ministry, and the result of the approaching Eleotions. All agree, however, that the New Season's Goods at "THE* READY MONEY SHOP," Tancred Street are surprising value, and that it fays to. buy there.



IS P er & $'*nesS~ Fresh Separator Baiter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Cabson and Co, Sole Agents. f*& WILLOWBY Factory PasS^ized \J Separator Cream ina^r-tight jars. 6d. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable,—Cabson and Co., Agents,



j , BUSINESS NOTICES ! ~ : j Finest .Fern Leal Factory Uutter, Is per pound. Is. EGGS. E.GGci. EGGS. FLETCHER BEOS. A RE giving yd per dozen for Fresh Eggs in any quantity, until further notice : SEEDS. SENDS." SEEDS : —Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds.— "Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6cl ocr dozen Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id per packet Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb Yellow Globe Mangol seed lOd per lb Brown Spanish. Onion seed 5s per lb James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot, 3s per lb White Belgian Carrot, 2s 6d per lb Beauty of Hebron, Beauty of Bath, and Early Ruby Seed Potatoes , ——121b a Is, or 7s x>er cwt, —- We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of Vegetable Seeds at Nimmo and Blair's Prices.



8. d. Jordan^... ... ... ... 2 4 i Sicily ... ... 12 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACID- Tartarie, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3| Acetic Acid— Coutt's ... ... Is9dand 2 11 ANCHOVY PAfcEE— C. andß. ... ... ... 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM 0 6 Ammonia — Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Carbonate ... ... . 1 4 - BARLEY— Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... s£dandl! BATHBR[CKS 0 4 BLUESTONE 323 6d per cwt ... 0 3£ BROSEMEAL ... ... 0 G BLUE— Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts'bag ... ... ... 0 10 Keen's ... ... ... 0 10 Blacking ... ... ... 0 4i Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 Blacklead— Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 Oakey's Dome ... ... 0 G Stove Polish ... ... 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 S Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Birdseed — Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Rape ... ... ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 Egg Preservative— Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d aud 1 0 Essences — Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, A monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Ccr ! chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla,.etc., loz bottles ' ... ':" '-'•''■ .;.-"-0- 5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 53 ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... - ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OP SOAP— Hudson's 14lb boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 EiIERY CLOTH, sheet ljd, doz 1 3 FLY PAPEItS— Mathers doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot, doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Preserved Fish— Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 0 10 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines —Best quality ... 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 „ Good.large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, smatl ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 | Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Silt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 10 Red Herrings, 8 for 5 ... ... 1 0 | Bloaters ... . ... ... 010 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 ! Oysters ... ... ... 0 8



Capers, 9d and .;. ... 1 3 Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 6 FLOUR at Lowest Market Bates. ■ Best Roller, 251b ... ... 3 8 » 501b ... ['.'. 6 0 » 1001b ... ... li &  2COlb ... jei 2 0 special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapiosa, and Pearl Barley, per 1b ... ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—New Season's New Currants ... ... o 5 Now Raisins ... ... 0 5| New Sultanas / ... [" o 7 New Muscatels,"Sd, Is and ... 1 4 French Plums, table ... ... 010 » stewing 6d and ... 0 8 Ne* Figs, Bj&t layer, per lb ... 0 8 Cooking Figs ... ... q y New Pieserved Ginger ... 0 8 Jars Ginger, 10d and ... ... 2 0 Peaches, dried ... ■".., 0 9 Apricots .. ... ... 010 Apples ... .".' "" 0 9 New Dates ... 0 g GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is 9d, 14lb 3s 3d, 2Slb 5s 9d, 561b ... 11 0 Treacle, 21b Tin Gd, 41b tin Is, 71b Is Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 6 HOPS, per lb ... ... 1 0 - Honey, per jar lOd and Is, 661b tin at 3£dper lb. MATCHES— Plaids ... ... 0 4 250 Vestas ... ... 1 ft 1000 Vestas ... ... ..., 4, 10 Safeties, large Bd, small ... 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid ... ... 0 7f Mustard— D.S.F., lib Is Bd, |lb ... ... 010 Loose ... ... ... Ig Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb .'.'. 2 0 Methylated Spirits Pd and ... 1 3 Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 6 6 NUTS- . Barcelona ... ... - ' ... p 8 I-Walnuts ... :: ... ■• • ... 6 8 ) Sheli Almonds ... 0 10 OA i MEAL—2-lb Bags ".'." 4 0 Oatin.a, per bag ... ••• 1 2 ""JTL- •" •■:.- -1 0 Hair Oil, Gd and ... ... 0 8 fc'alad, Morton's, 6d and ... 0 11 Lucca, 2s and ... ... 2 6 Adelaide .... ... '.•.•. -19 Castor, Morton's 5d and '.. 010 PEAS—Split ... ... 0 2 Peameal ... ... . ... q 6 Plato Powder, Goddard's ... 1" 3 Polishing Paste ... ... 0 8 Patent Medicines—Pills. Hollo way's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Beecbam's and Seigel's... ... I $. Dr. William's Pink Pills ' J. 2i 9 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... ..; 1 3 Siegel's Syrup Is 6d and ...2 -9 Steedinan'a Powders ... ..,1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and :-.„'.. 4 o Sarsaparilla ... ' ... 4 3 Tricopherous ... ... 1 * Benjamin Gum ... ... 1 5 Wahoo ... ... 2 3 Bile Beans ... ... 1 3 Peppermint Cure ... 16 Extract of Malt ... '*" 2 H Eno's Fruit Salt ... ." 2 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... 1 4 liinag Preserver Is and ... 1 Jl Irish Moss, Is and ... ... 1 10 Embrocation Is 4d and ... 2 11 Cuticura, soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 Doan's Pills ... . 2 11 Pepper— . . . Pure White „. ..14 Whole Black " ... ... 1 2 Ground Black ... .... 1 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle ... 0 & Chillies ... "... ... 0 3 SOAP—Toilet Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... IS Brown Windsor lib bars each - .... 0 10 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 Glycerine, bars, each ... 0 4 Pears' Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 » „ „ per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, pei bar ... 0 8 Glycerine and Cncumfcer, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 10 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, 4d, 6dand ... ... 2 6 JAMS— . lib Tins, assorted ... , ... 0 5 „ „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tin 3 Raspberry ... ... 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tin's for • ... 1 0 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 6 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ..'. 1 4 1 2}b Jars Black Currant ... 16 ! 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 & 1 21b Jars Plum and Bamson ■ ... 1 2 21b Jars Gooseberry ... .... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 2 Jelly Powders, s&ssorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Keroseae Pumps, Is and ... 3 6 Knife Boards .., ... 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... . ..' 010



CANDLES— • Colonial ... ... ... 0 3% Fluted Wax... .... ... 0 6| Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax; ... .... 0 7 Piano, sel^fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B's 10*s, Price's ... 0 10 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 a CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... ... . 0 3£ Brown and Polson'B patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... „. ... 0 3 Maizena, jfuwyeas? ... ... 0 8 CLO-THE.S VPEGS, per doz ... 0 H CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft „. 1 0 „ „ rope, 5d and |0 6 Candied Peel— Lemon ... ... . 0 7 Citron ... ... „. 1 4 Mixed, lemon, orange* a»<s ottron ... 0 8 Cocoanut,de^cafed ... 0 6. COFFEE;-Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 1 10 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd #nd 12 ! Cocoa—Gregg's. ... ... 1 0 I Auslebroo&'a iVb ... ... 0 9 I „" 'i\b ... ... 1 6 ! „ lib ... ... S 10 Cadbnry's #b ' ... . 0 50 ,; •■ ith :.,' ... i s YanHou^^,ilb ... ...Oil „ |ib ... ... 1 9 lib ... ... 8 3 Fry's gorucepathic, £lb ... 0 4£ ,1 w lib ... 1 H Yi-Cocoa $>d and ... ... 1 1 CHOCOLATE— Fry's 41b ... ... ... 0 5 Rountree's, ... ... Q 6 COD LIVER OIL- Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... .„' ... 1 2 Hansen'g .^, ... ... 1 9 OojSP>r& FLUID ... ... 1 4 [ oarraways ... 0 8.



LENTILS ... ... 0 3} Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0  Powder ... ... 2 0 Laid ... ... ... 0 7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... O 4 Linoleum Kenewer ... .... 1 0 MACAEONI ... ... Q Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glasa jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... ©X) Tobacco— Williams' Juno per stick 9d, perlb „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 1 „ Kuby, per stick Is 3d, lb „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid and ]s 4d, per lb .'. 6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, perlb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick 10d,per lb ... 5 6 ' Harlequin, per stick 9d A per lb 5s ... 5 O TongneE— Blieep, Is 2d a»d ... ... 2 2 Ox, 2s Gd^Ss(sdand , v ... 4 3 Turpentine, per gal;^ 6d, bottte 1 0 Tameric, per oz ... ■■ — O 3



FLETCP'-.U,BM>B. Cash Supply Storey £as 4 street,. Ashburton, aad;Higfe stre«t f Qhsistchuxch,.