SOUTH AFRICA.

United Freee Assooialiot —By Blectdo Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 16 Boers at Broeeels and Amsterdam •■Bert that the ije«otiationa have failed through Great Britain refusing to grant an armistice with a view to a consultation with Kroger,

Advicpa received from South Africa, however, state that the Vereeniging Conference ie proceeding, London, May 17

Arrangements have been made for the prompt communication of the de cisions of the Vereeoiging Conference fco lord Kitchener. Secrecy with re gard to the deliberations will be respected, and the voting will be by ballot The proceedings are expected to be protracted

Ail arrangement has been come to not to attack the commandos repre sented at the Conference daring the progress of the deliberations. v Lord Miloer is at Pretoria,

Mr Obamberlaio, addressing a meet- Ing of Unionists *t Birmingham, said : **I am hopeful, bnt not sanguine, that the majority of the remnant of Boeri. in the field will be convinced of the futility ©f resistance. But the minority of irreconcilablea has often prevailed, and they may induce the Boer leaders to make absolutely impossible propo sals, which it will be oar duty to rejeoU The world may rest assured that the mistake of Majaba will not be repeated. Ministers have already stated their intentions with reference to the future Government and settle ment of the territory, and will not iwerve from them," Sidney, May 18 The New Zealand troopers wbo returned by the Columbian were passengers by the Talune, which sailed |©Bterday,

The West Indian Disasters.

United Press Annootetlon—By Eleotrio Ttlegraph-r-Oopyrfght NewYoek, May 16 A fresh crater baa opened on Mount Pelee, making the seventh, A large ridge has risen on the Rich mond estate, Sfe Vincent presaging an other eruption« Tfae worshippers in the O*thedra! at Pt Pierre were asphyxiated. Their attitudes were nadiatarbed, and their booln remained in their handsj while their guns were found in the hands of the sentries. Niw York, May 17 Ififty looters at Bfe Pierre, on© in possession of 10,000 francs in goid f were sentenced each to five yeara' ina priaonnaßDt. Eqormoos flashes over Mount Pelee were visible at Fort de France last Thursday, and during the night fol lowing. Yesterday the mountain was covered with thick clouds, glowing red, interspersed with flashes and showers of oioders.

There are now ample supplies of provisions and disinfectants. Three thousand persons are receiving relief, The &t Vincent ernption is decreasing. ©at of £14,000 already fur She Mansion House land, the Lord Mayor of London cabled a fi at remit tance of £10,000 to Sfc Vincent. The Qcteen subscribed £500, her donation being accompanied by a letter express ing her deep Sympathy. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool has opened a list. Jamaica h*B voted £1000 to Sfc Vin cent and Martinique funds, and the Seychelles £200 "to the St Vincent fond. The Bank of Kngiand added £500 to the Bank of France's Marti nique list. The tatter bank subscribed £1000

Anglo-chinese Agreement.

United Press Association—By ESleotrio fftjegraph—Oopyrighb London, May 16 The AnglosObinGse agreement hae bean signed regarding the control of the northern railways. M, Leasar, the French Minister, strenuously pro tested. The other Ministers will con sult their Governments; London, May 17 The Anglo Chinese agreement pro vides that except the concessions al ready granted lor the Imperial Chinese railway, the administration shall not construct any new lines]wi!hln|So miles of the Pekin-Shan-hai-kwan railway.

The Plague.

Unlfceei Press Aaaooißktlon—By KloctrSo Telegraph—Oopy ttgh 11 Sidney, May 18 Two caaea of plagae were reported to-day. One, that of a Chinaman, was fatal,

Lord Hopetounn's Resignation.

UuHefi Press Aaeooiabion—By Ebotrio Telegraph— Copyright

London, May 17

A correspondent of (he Manchester Guardian says Lord Hopetoun's resig nation is doe to the State Governors, presumably instructed by the Home nathorities, actively trying to mould the opinion of the respective States to b.riop pressure on the Federal Govern ment and Parliament, especially in the matter of defenea He sdds that the Governor-General's position i 9 intoler able and impossible, wbi'e the State Governors have equal access to the Imperial authorities,

ALL'S WRONG. If the stomach Is wrong, all'a wron&, for the stomach 19 the vital centre of the body. It Is the source ftom, which all other organsderive noarithment«fe»!trei)gth Tflfhen the stomach works all right you get the full benefit of food, which fa the te&eis of all physical and mental atireugth. When the stomach fa nob In working order t-ike Irnpey's May A pple, the greatest; stomach panacea of the day. Impey's May Apple la an ideal family Kted!olo©l lt> acts gently and painlessly, tn&lB a positive remedy for conatlpation,! tadlgeetion, and all stomach complaints. Sold by ohemlsta and storekeepers at ga 6d pet bobtle. Worms nadermine Ohildren's Ooaatibub.on Us© Wadb's Wobm Figs, 1b boxei When You Cannot Sikep for coughing it la hardly necessary that anyone should tell you that you need a few doses of Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy to allay the Irritation of the throat and make sleep possible* It always cures and cares •ufekty. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Aehiutton, eoila It

CORRESPONDENCE.

<*c do not hold onr«»]Tos responsible tot opinions sspressed by onr correspondent*

BONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR

TO THE BDITOB. Sib,—Would yon permit met to «ay what I should like to have eaid at the banquet on Saturday evening, bub did not avail myself of bbc opportunity through diffident!?, Ie ia thifj that I was not entitled to the praise which was to kindly given on Saturday nfght), by being associated with Captain Tucker. Ec woll deserved all of St>, and more too; I don't think it was known to all who welcomed Captain Tncker on Saturday evening that he wae dangerously wounded inoce of the hottest »ff >Irs the Now j Zealandera have ever been engaged in, bat he was Boon in the Gabbing line again, and everybody agreed he well de etved his D.8,0 lam sorry to Bay thafc 1 had not the luck to do anything out of the common, and so do cot deserve nil the kind chingi «aUI of me,—-I am, etc., Edward Willis, Late Sixoh N,Z. Ud

THE OLD MEN'S HOME.

IO THE EDJTOB,

Sir,—Ai Mr Harper appears to be in search of a suitable name-for the new Home that will shortly be opened, 1 would like to fluggenb to.him that it be called either 'The Home,' or, seeing that the Woolaion Home w*B dedicated to Qaeen Viotom'o Jubilee of 1887, and io termed the 'Jubilee Home,' and ta the Coronation of our Sing end Queen will sWt'y take place, wonld Mr Harper approve o" the new Ashburtoa Home b»bg called ' The A'pxin^rn Home,' as being named after oar Qaeen, who has a'ways betn pr minent id oharitable obJ4o*s; Ths t'tle 'Old Men'a Honoe' ia long since become a misnomer, us it is we!! known many men have to seek shelter under ihe Charitable Aid Board, long before thf y o»n ; be called old*—-I am, eio, CiviSi

American Coal Miners.

United Press Association—By Kieotrlo Telegraph—Oopyrighb New York, May 16 A strike of hnthracite miners in Pennsylvania is Impending. The men are awaiting the results of thn Con ference. The Standard says the Anthracite mining contractors seek to transfer the burden of shortening their labourers' boors and increaaing the labourers' pay to the mine owners

The Coronations.

United Preaß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 17. The Prince and Princess of Wales enlerUia twelve hundred children at M»rlborough Honse on the 26th, and twelve hundred on the 27th, Kwoh re* olives * mug adorned will* the portraits of the King, Qaeen, Princo tod Prin cess of Wales.

It i§ reported ia Capetown that grett indignation prevails amongst the Com* monwealth troops in South Africa at not being prpbented at the Coronation, though the Imperial authorities approve oi Ntw Zealanders going.

English Education Sill.

Per Pr«eß Aascciation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright liONDONj May 16 Lord Rosebery, in a speech at Colchester, referring to the Education Bill, said he-rejoiced at the proposal that the Municipal Councils should be entrusted with the supervision of education.

The King's Colonials.

United Press Association—By Elotsrlo (Telegraph—Copyright London, May 17

The Priooe of Wales opened the King's Colonials' drill hall. He coagratutated ihe tegimaot on ita fffi ilency, and said he was proud of hia honorary colonelcy therein. Ha was glad to see the Agouti Ganemi.and other promoters of the regiment present), ThePdnoa added :—"Wo are a young regi* ment, »&d have to mike our own name, pjestfge, and erprib de corps* We are fertunato to have the sympathy of the Motherland and the ooionies, and I am sure all will do iheir utmost to mako tha regi ment worthy of its unique position.

Ths Bushveldt Carbineers.

United Preaa Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, M«y 16,

Dr Swifb Maoneil, in the House of Com. mono, suggested that the murders of Boers by offiaers of the Buahveldb Carbineers were committed ia obadienea to superior orders* Mr Brodriok protested against Baohao&veog' ing in the dnafaheap of bhe past. Justice had been done, and it was useless to re.open the soacdU.

THE LATEST

SOOTH AFKIOA

A CONVALESCENT NEW ZEA LANDER.^

MR SSDT^ON AT DtJBBAN

AN ENTHUSIASTIC;RECEPTION

ANOTHER LARGE CAPTURE;

United Praia Aseool&tleo—By Elecbtlo Telegraph—Copyright

Recaived M*y 19, 9 10 atv London, May 18

Lieutenant H Richards, of the Ninth New Zealanders is convalescent and has resumed daty.

Replying at Dtuban to the Corpora tion's address or" welcome, Mr Beddon said that New Zealand desired peace on an everlasting basis, If more men were wanted more would be sent. ! Mr Seddon had an enthusiastic re ception. Beater's Capetown correspondent states that four hundred were captured, including a hundred rebels in the drive to the Bechuanal&nd blockhouses,

Ban dbs & Sous Eucalypti Extbaot,-* ---(Jnder the diabingafabed patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma j at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, acknowledged by Medioal Clinics and Uni versities all over the globe. That) the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public) under the name of Etaoalyp Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by teste made by the Medical Clinios of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only products thab are uatarated with oxygen and freed of aolde, resit; ons and other substances ad her en to primary distillation, will develop bhf aurafclve properties possessed by the plant To avoid the appalling consequences resHli ing from the application of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery internal inflammation, etc., in»'«fc fn getting Sahdhr axp Sons' Ptob Voiwihb Ecoa j,trat £xi back, and be iafe

Ml ASHBURTOfI GtJABDIAK • MONDAYj MAY 19, 1902,



KNTKRTAINMEMTB. ODDFELLOWS ThaLL fiarpriie, Delight, ApprtoUtlor, and Instan 1 taneous Puoocsb of VAN BURG'S hO. 2 COMPANY — Last Night — TO-NIGHT. WILL pgaia produce the great Historical Drama, * Lady Au&ley's Secret. 1 Followed by the Screaming Absurdity, "THE FOILED MASHERS." ToNlgfatl, the Great FIRE SCENE, where flatae* leap from ail parts of the stag*l, causing great effect) Prices .. .. sa, 2s and li Tenders. »- i , , i i n i -■ I, _„ ,„ UPPER ABHBURTON ROAD BOARD ffIENDERB are Invited for the following X works t— 1. Formations of portions of Creek Ro»d and Saunders 1 Road, Allentoo, some 61 chains more or lest. 2. Formation of some 25 chains, more or lest, of road between Dremore and Chertsey. 3. Sh'ogling portions of the Main South Road where required, between Race*, coarse B ad and Dromore ; (iome 500 yards of shlngif, mcra of less.) Particulars of the above can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Teiderstobe left at the Board's Office, West Street, A»h bnrton, on or btfire 12 o'clook noon of SATURDAY, M*y 24th, addressed to the Chairman, marked •Tender,' The lowest or any Tender nr tj aroessarily aooepted. By Order, JOHN DAVIBON, 6 256 Clerk • ASBBUBFON BOROUGH COUNCIL. niENDSRS are invited for the lease of X Riverbed Reseives, 31 Acres, divided into 3 paddocks for threo years. P*rtku'ar* may be obtained at the Town G.erk's Offijp, Havelook Stresb, wbera tenders will be : received till 4p m, on MONDAY, the 26'h, ln»fc H H FOOKS, 5 239 Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICES, TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON ASHBURTON, LOOAL CENTRE fflflE last day of entry for the Practical X Examination in November, will otaie on MONDAY, June 2nd. HORACE A GATES, 5 223 Lcoal Seore*j»ry BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of The Banks and Bankers Act, 1380, and The Banks and Sinkers Aot, Amendment Aot, 1382, the offices of the undermentioned Binki wilt be Closed throughout New Zealand on SATURDAY, the 2tth day of May, anniversary of the Birthday of Her late M»j isty. Q u-en Victoria. TheUpion Bank of Austpalia, Ltd, G. E. Tolhuret, Inspector. The Bank of Austbal&sia, C* Winter, Inapeotori Bank or Nbw South Walbs, W, J> Fbch, In«paotor Bank of Nkw ZeALAND, Jitjios Embliog, Grneriftl Manager. Ashburtou, 14 h M&y, 1902 5 234 FOR SALE. CHEAP. A SECOSD HA.ND DOGCART, as good as new. App'y to 5 240 COOKSQS'S STABLES. ITHOMAB EL.RIC X MoB E, intend to apply for a Blanghteiing License on Rural Section 20396, and situated at Stavsley, 5 138 T. E. MoRAE, Stave'ey, | NOTICE, ! TTT E HAVE APPOINTED ; f. w. cox, Agent for MASSKY-HaRBIS and iaiPEEUL BIOYCES FOR | ASHBTJRTON, BAKAIA, and Snrroand'ng Districts Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Ooileot all Monies due to an CANADA CYCLE A MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East Street, Aehburton 137 THOMAS LINTEKN i BEOS to aonoauoe that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad bo see old Friends and Yisltore. 1 Only beat Brands of Wines, Alee, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance. 5 167 WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at ReasonablePricep, o-dt at J MOISON, for, aa in the past, J.M. atill maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand refutation be hasheld and still holds, no« by nonsensical talk, bat his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of bis auco6Bi< Repairing done at> once; Best Sole Leather naed.—Next Ccarfc House. East Street, Ashburton j WANTED— Men to sea Bpesi&l Lob of Colonial Tweed Trousers, 7s lid and lla 6d. Lot of Sample Hats usual priea 6a ti to 12s 6d ; yocr pick for 5i lid—W H Pear©b, Oaeh Draper, eto i^HBAP B.L GUNS and CARTRIDGES, V> Double Barrel B.L. Guns from 555, SB, frcm 42s 6d, Cartridges from 9s per 100' Wire Netting from Id per yard, Sheep Netting from 2\\ per yard. The celebrated A. Martin's Horse 'Clippers at 7e 6d, 9s 6d and 10s Sd. Other makes from 6f 6d—G. Mkpdins, The People's Ironmonger! '"pHE Genntne Silent Prlmna Cooking X Stove 14:8 6d, uses ordinary keroßene; Also Primus Hot Plate 17a 6d, and Primns Iron Healer, 3s 6d.—Carson &Co EVERY one ioterested to read advertisement appearing in Mitchell and Tomer's space of this issue, to cross oat any article they can do withont, then to call on us and bring the advertisement and a full purse with them. The parcel will be delivered next day.



___ T. Btillooft. FOR HALF, GOOD Building Site, grit ofaM land, conveniently situated In Moore street), being T B 419, containing | acre. Verj liberal terms of payment. T BULLOCK, Agent Small Homestead of If 6 Acres 76 On which it erected Dwelling of Foor Rooms, Stable, Trapshed, Fowl House, etc, The property is divided Into four paddocka and well watered. Conveniently situated, befog fesi than one mile from Winelow Railway Station, en the upper side of the line, Suitable for a Contractor or Deal«r Liberal Terms For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Agent _____ FRONT Offioes in Arcade Chamber*, centrally situated is Burnett Street, T. BULLOCKs FOJTsALE. ~~~ FRIGE £45. TOWN Section 22 having 82 feeb frontage on East street and running back & distance of 2 chains, not far from the traffic bridge. This should prove » remunerative investment. ! For particulars apply to ; T BULLOCK, Agent, FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD CLEABING SALE AT HIGHBANK TfIUBBDAY,~ay 22, 1902. MESSRS FRIEDLaNDKR BROS?, Ld , have received Instructions from Mrs M A Davis (who bae sold her propery and is leaving for the North Island) to hold a Complete Clearing Sale on tho Homestead on the above date, as follows :— 8 Draught) Geldings, 1 Trap Mare, stinted to Ci'jolery, 1 Trap aad Harness, S Gowa in profit, 3 Store Oatle, 2 Baoonera, Dray and Frame, M»esey- Harris Reaper and Binder, 4-Farrow Plough, 2DF Ploughs, 1 9fo Danaan Roller, Grabber, Good Portable Wha& Harness, Sundries, &o, Aim Household Furniture and Effaofcn Lunoheon provided. Sale at 12, p.m. sharp FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5 211 R FRIEDLANDKR Auctioneers SALS AT AUCTION OF DANEBURY FARM, MAYFtELD SATURDAY, MAY 31sfc, 1902, at 1.30 p.m. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO3*. Iw>, (in conjunction with MEB9BS Dalgett 6 Go, of Christohuroh), have been favoured with Instructions from F & Daigety, Fstj , Danebury, Mayfield, (who is leaving for England) to Sell by Public Auotion at their West Sireot Saleroom*, hie property, known as the Danebury Farm, situated at Msyfield, end adjoining the pioperttrn of Messrs j Malex and Thomas Haerison, containing 3074 ACEES, Having frontages on the Hiade Riveri Ihi improvements consist of Newly Built Eight Roomed House,B'abHog, Goaoh' houep, Woi Ished and two sets of ehcepy&rdH, Dip, Shepherds and Shearers Hubs t>n4 other Improve* mentr, ALSO— The Goodwill of Lease of Education Reserve of 116 Acres, expiring in November, 1906; sad of College Reserve of about 151 Acree, expiring in 1913; The property is well fenced nod cub' divided, and there Is water in every paddock. About 630 Aores are in its native state, balance all laid down in English Grass, is in good heart, and has given splendid returns when ororpedi Terms and ooodit'one fib S*M Full pirbiouiftrs can be obtained from MESSRS DALGETY k 00., Ltd., ChrUbohurcht Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 5 143 Auctioneers, VT7E Have for PRITATE SALE— Several Blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6, Acres to 40 Aores. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd., W-E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, ! barley, and i GRASS SEED. ! ! Highest Prices Given. t Storage in ou^Ashbarton, Tlnwald, and Lyndhnrst Stores at loweab rates* FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING 4s PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston RESUMED Teaching on THURSDAY 30th Jan, Havelook Street - ifIGE CLASS TAILORING. WE Have just opened, ex s. a. •Paparoa,' a largo shipment: of KEW WINTEB GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of *op to date' Suitings in Worsteds, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltons, Beavere, Rea Irish Frfcza, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fancy Yestings, &c. $£3F We undertake to execute all orders entrusted to as to the satisfaction of oar clients, and at prices which will compare favourably with those of any of the leading Christcharch firms foe equal quality, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladles' Tailor-made Costiames, Jackets, Habits, <£re, in the latest: styles. obaigheadlTbebrymak (Che Leading Tailors and Outfitters, " Aibbarteo*



WAKTED. WASTED To Let -- Sitting and Bedroom, with use of kitchen. A pply Mail office. 5 287 WANTED, at once- A Good Trousers Hand.—Craiohead & Berryman _5238 WANTED-Good Strong Girl for House work, and assist with young chiidreD. —B.P, Mail Office. 5 219 "OLOUNDEftS, bolee, and all kinds of JD fresh fisa by express tonight; also trcsh rabbits,—J H Jkwttt. IPOR SALE —A qu.niity of Buiider'a JL? Sundries, to be seen in ehopi in Oompten's Buildings, Moore Street.—W C Pass, Builder L?OR SALE—A four room ad House X? with b«y window and verandah, soldiery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Apply W 0 Page, Bailder IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Stock of Corsets, the A.R double busk Corsets will be Bold ab 3a lid sizjß 19 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9£d to 6a lid —W H Peasob, Cash Diaper OEST Kerosene 43 3d per tin, 8a 6'J per J3 caise ; Snowdrop Bugar 2Jd per lb, 70 lb bag 14s 6d ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins 10d,~OA»8ON & Co . 5 172 \]EW BOOKS-The Story of TereW JIN God S*ve the King | The Dash 0' the Moou ; Deacon and Aotrees; M> Strongest) U*ve ; Anyone of the Mohsjuo i Green B*rley ; Dick D*ahwood ; Übeap Editions, Ban Hur; Ttte Adventures oi Joseph Andrewsj Foul Play ; The Tradegy of tile Koroiko, by 0 Doyle ; Adrieone, Ritu ; Dr Miller's Devotional Woiks ; New j&diuou, Pc<tyurs and Hymns, JJibits, Teacher*', btmtiiy, and Pockor, Bibles. FINES Snowdrop Sugar reduced to 2£d pec lb, Highest! Teso Ke rote no 4i 6d pjriiu 8d 6i per oase at JiLEXCHEa Le.js, OiSh Supply Stores. £|UNiSST Clover Honey, 3|d per lb, by 1 56tb tin or lOd and la per j*r, Factory Butter Is par lb, Preserved Eggs Is pei dozen at Fletcher Bbosi Cash Supply Stores. TyHY CULTIVATE a rainbow back by using an unsuitable Handle Bar.— Seeour ad—Eclipse Cyolb Co. THE following prices will convince you that) Kehu Bros, Burnett Street, are Belling as cheap as any shop io town: — 70!b Bag Sugar 14s 6d; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per tin ; New Currants, 5d per lb; Fige, 7d per lb ; Bice, Sago, and Tapioca,, 2d ib. All other goods equally cheap, OBELIMINAIiY Announcement — X. Cabson &Co s Grand Tea Competi tion commences Saturday next, 100 valuable prizes. Every 28 oonpona gets a prize JUST RECEIVED —New and pretty Designs in Photo Frames and other ifttney Goods. New Books on Poultry, bong Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Home Carpentry, Weidon's Needlework Books, The Twentieth Century, Haw Testament, translated into modern English from the (rxiginal Greek. Books en indoor Games for the winter evenings and others* A T H WILLIAMB,£^_i E&stSoreeb WANTED Kaown—That an ounce of proof is proverbially worth a ton of argument, fiow Mitchell and Tamer's dissolution of partnership Bale is not being held in Sydney, or even in Duntdin, but Eight here In Ashburton, consequently the goods can be seen before being purchased J~ OHnHbR &Co., for T^a. Tea, lea.— Arab, pec lb Is 8d ; Krz'e, per tb 1 9d; Nelson & Move, per lb islOd; Gold Leaf, per lb Is lOd ; Bell Tea, per lb 2<; Book Gift Tea, pur ib 2s, or 61b tin 12s, Hundreds of Books to choose from. STRANG'S Health Kokoff Ooffae, per tiu le 31, Siirangs Soluble Cojßae, per tin Btranga Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Sym ington's Essence Coffee, per bottle Is 21 ; Oatina, per bag Is 2d, Germenia, par bag le ; Semolina per bag, Is ; Qaaker Oats, per pkt, lOd ; 26)b bag best Oatmeal 4j ; good Sauce, 3 bottles Is; Golden Bee Jam, per dozen 4s 3d. Highest prices given for} all kinds of dairy Produce at John Obb & <^o. WANTED Known-That Mitchell and Tamer #111 give a fee of 21a to anyone who can prove to be false or mis leading one single statement placed before the public regarding tho reduction now being made at their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer is open to their own assistants, as well as to the ! public, WANTED KNOWN - Men'a Tweed Suits 21b, Special do 27a 61, Superior do, 30s to 391 6d ; Tweed Trousers, fin lid, 7s6d, 8s lid ; Splendid Line Serge do, 9j 6d | j Superior Saddle Tweed do, 12s 6i ; Colonial Bibbed Pants, 3s 6d; Flannels, 2s lid; Strong Working Shirts 2s 6d ; Mtifflsrs, Is; Cardigan Jackets, 5s lid; Coloured Blankets, 6s lid; Bugs, 3s 63, at GIB BARD'S, Xancred Street (opposite Arcade) LOOK HERE—Special Lot of Tan Gloves 6d; Black Cashmere do, 9d and Is ; Black Bibbed Cashmere Hose, Is } Tan Kid Gloves, 4 dome olasp, 3s 6i ; Cor sets 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 3a lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d ; Umbrellas, 2* 6d to 8s lid ; Serges, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9J, 2s 3d and 2s 6d a yard i Winter Tweeds, from 43 6d to 15) 61 drtsi length ; Sileiias^ Sid, 4^l, 5d and 6d a yard; Bibbed Woollen Singleta, le, at the Beady 1 Money Shop, opposite Arcade, Tanored Street, TT\RAPEBS to right of us,— Ditto fco left of us,— ■ Aye, and ail round us, May volley and thunder ; Ours not to res&on why Sterling Value we supply To one and all; So come and buy Bargains by the hundred ; From E. GIBBABD, Ready M ney Draper, Tanored Street SPECIAL— White Blankets 8s lid, doable size do, 14s 6d ; Extra la>g> Oolonial do, 21s; Oolonial Flannels, 10% d ; Knitted Stockings from Is per pair; wide Twilled Flannelettes, whUe, pink, and stripes from 4p ; Blouse do,-54, 6d, and 753 a yard ; U B Tabling^ Is, Is 3d, and Is 63 a yard ; D W Twill Sheetings, 10£ d; Alhambra ; Qailts, Is Hi upwards $ Honeycomb do, 3e lid ; Marcella do, full double e:z ; 4? lid ; (Tapestry do from 4s 9d ; Lace CurSiinn ! Is 9d to 13s 6d a p*ir ; Towels, (Jiliooes, Cretonnes, QDoileb Covers, Dimites, Hearth Bugs, Oilcloths, etc, etc, all ab Bock bottom prices at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money j Draper, Tanored Street, opposite Avc»de /CYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool i V>' Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool I Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for Ib lid—W H PeabOb's Drapery Sale KOTIOE OF REMOVAL ME J. "X BAIN, BURGEON DENTIST H*a Removed to Wardell's Baildiogs, Oasbel Street, Ohristcburch Telephone 956 FARMERS. HARVE3TEBS, AND THE GENEBAL PUBLIC, Please Take Notice That GEOKGB SUTHEKLAND HAS taken over the Hairdressing Parlour and Tobaooonist Shop NEXT EMPIRE HOTEL, HIGH STREET, CHRISTQBUROH,



DAVID THOMAS ARCADE MONTHLY HOR3E FAIR. THURSDAY,"MAY 22, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS will offer at the Arcade on the above date on ftooeuob of various* olUnts :— 1 Pair BUGGY HORSES (Black) by ... Black wood Abdallah (brother and ; sinter) 1 Back GELDING, broken to saddle and harness I 13 Draught COLTd and FILLIES, from 3 to 8 years 10 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES 4 HORSE TEAM, good workers 6 Useful Draught MARES and GELD* INGS j 4 Good Farm Horses 8 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, broken to all work Prewnt Entry 160 Head of all ilaeeea Sale—ll.3o A.m. D THOMAS, 5 241 Auctioneer. ""." GIG&HTra : ' * ! CLEARING SALE. \ HOUSEHOLD FURNITTJRF, AT THE ABOADE, I SATDBDAY May 24, 1902 FROM THE SOMERSET HOTEL* MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Mr Henry Bfcepbeuso») has received Intructione from Mr Jas Lane, of the Somerset Hotel, to Sell by Public Auction at; the Arcade (for convenience of Sale) on SATURDAY, MAY 24th, The whole of the Furniture, Ebo, viz— Djuble and Single Iron Bedsteads, Duohess j Dressing Table", and Chests of Drawees, i Wash-standsand Ware, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Tables, Oedar Sideboards, Qarpets and Linoleums, Fender and Irons, Oce isfooftl Chairs, Sofas, Pictures In faofr, the whole of the contents of the Somerset Hotel. ! Mr Lane having decided to re>farnish the new building, has made up his mind to hava a nlearanoe, and all lots offered will be fot ftbaolate tale, Sale at 11 a.m. D THOMAP, \ Joint 5 215 H. STE PHENSON, JAnotioaeerß AKOADE HORSE FAIR. i THDK DAY,~MAY 22, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held oo the above date, for whioh I am now reoeiving entries. 4 217 DAVID THOMAS PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE. If)A ACRES in 3 Paddooks, 200 X. &\J Aorss in 7 Paddocks, near Timaru, well watered, email deposit and easy terms; aUo 460 Acrea Lease in Perpetuity, Id 9 P,»ddooke, with running streama of water, immediate posßesiloa. 5 195 D. MABONEY, Timaro "7~* LOWOLIFF. '' ■; ' - - ] FOR SALE by Private Treaty— Farm ! cf 179 ACRES of Good Land, with House of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the property of Mr John Robertson. Price and particulars m»y be obtained on application D. MoKENZIE, 5 136 Hindi , A. WA.-»N XNG- . IT having come under our notice, through various BOuraee, that the approaching winter will be a severe one, we take it as our duty to inform our Ashburton friends of same ; aleo that) to safely spend the winter here It is o! the utmost importance that ail should be provided with a Spring or Wire Mettrees, Kapoo Bed, etc, all of whioh ace procurable at shockingly cheap prices from MORIARTY BROS.i Wakannlßoad j MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD I HEREBY declare the Nominations received for the Office of Member of the above Board to be an under ;— CHAPMAN, WILLIAM TAYLOR FERGUS, WILLIAM VINCENT, HENRY WILLIAM As the number of Nominations does not exaeed the nnmber of vacanoiea I therefore deolare the above named perioni DULY ELECTED as Members of the Mti Homers Road Board. L. J. MoGREGOB, Returning Officer Mb, Somers Road District Mb. Somers, May 17tsh, 1902. 6 235 GENTLEMEN. ~~~ Try Oxir CHESTERFIELDS £ Ob Three-quarter Oyercoatit a n M.oJDOIMAIL.I> Ad CO. Tailoxs BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING. BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER CIRCULAR & HANDBILLS AT « THE OORNEB," EAST * TANORID STREETS NORTHGOTE & HEFFORD * "* Smoke New Venn



_ BtJSINI^L-^ Tmw!Si ' ' ■■■■■ ■■' FLETCHER BROS' NEXT) : .'' -\.' '■■. \.'l TEA COMPETITION GLOBES ON AUGUST' Slit, .00-3 EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL REUEYIE A PWZi FIRST PRTZE-The one who sends in the kreeefc nnmh» «r <W i * option of taking a Hand £ ome 8 J^f^TnA^^^^^^JtS tkt Set containing 58 Pieces ifXtteTJvuSt^i^™^^^^!*.^*** SEOOND PRIZE-Ladies 9Cb Boiled GoB Watch valut £8 . ™ *i* > keep its colour for 10 yeare " Be *8 ' B«»*i»te*i to THIRD PRIZE-Handsome Dinner Seb of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Oihes? Prizes, LAMPS, LAMPWARE. ETGi For Oar Wtofcer'i Trade, from the 1« Hand Lamp fee the Haodßome Dnwias R^. Lampat6si * "™"" ROCHESTER: ' tEhSt ' No 0 sisse, 7« Id .-: TABLE T<&MPJ 'lO^ggfsr . Nickel Plstfid, No 0 4sEe3^ s:z* §a 93, No 1 \g^P^^ No 2 „ 14f61 8a 6d, No 2 111 9dandl2i6d JBaidsome Tahlp TflTnn« No 3 „ 22« 6d Ohimoeye to fi ß ths .JJ <«■ ÜbOlue JaDJe 1. amps Extra Ohimueiplw above Lampg 6d, Hatd Paioted 22s 6d each Rb^ c, 61:,Wi lsfl . 9d t and lOd, and la 9d- All Sbftdos Is, 1b 6d, 4 w . ,. - . oar Ohimoeyi •» 2s 0J Bixtrft Ohimneys for above lOd ol tbe very bwt ■ ■.■■.■ ■qaikllty,: /":.,.' ■'; : DRAWING ROOM LIMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAJ|?B i^rom 351 From 19i 6J 2e, 2* 9J, ft 2« 1W "S' ■ ■ ' 8»0h : ■ " ■" ' : \:^ Hand: Lamps, as above 1| JK eaoh, Chitnneyi 3d HANDSOME BRACKED LAMPB ' l Jlff Sf^%« *?'*;* ' Bxaotly as showo, comp'tte, 17s 6d saoh J^^wßL. B * ' 0 '? BURNERS 4 WIOKS-Wo hold fifctf* f « c n x> » i, Tr«« nD »««, Pr>mn9 Stock? of Hurtiere to fib mosb stylet of Try Oaeof Our Patenb to*™™*™?*' Lunp*. .o if ycucßurncrisoutoforder.lt ifyouwishto »« money and annoya M e wm Vi yo J Ir)ge , a rew one< M r Higheeti Tesb Kerosene 4s 3i tin, 8a 61 oasa P riaee rango from 9d each Finest Oane Sugar—7olb bags 14a 6d, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water White, 4a 3d per tin, 8s td per cftte* i FJemington Factory Ob Rpse 6i psr Ib, Eiaeat Ak*roa b\story Oueeae 7d lb i Loa« °heeae &sti t by Orieese of 12 to 161bs. - i 5 Tons Rock Salt to he cieared at 4* per cwt. 5 Tons Oaßtle Brand |u8 arrived 4s 3d per cwt. ! Fiaosfe Snowdrop Sogar, par lb ..„ 0 ?$■ Oatmeal, per 25b bag 4 0 New Seeded RaUins, lib packet) .0 7 New Srlbanas psr !b c .  0 7 New Valencia Raieina, „ .. OSi Finest New Currants .. 06 1 Rioe, Sago, Tapiooa, Pearl Barley, New Currants  %>  0 SpHb Peas per !b .. ..0 2 OANDLEB* SOAP. ' Prloe'a Nabional Sperm per lb >. 0 7 Silk4one per b»r 10tf, yer bos .. 11 By tbe Box „ '.. 06| LauKdrine „91 & lOd," „  11 Parafin Wax, plain or fluted .. 06| Almond Scented 9J, „ .. 11 Bytiheßox 06} Excelsior „ Bd, „ .. 10 Eleobrlo Sperm per lb .. ..0 b\ Crallen&e „ 7d,  «, 9 By the Box „ .. ..0 $\ Domsetic „ 6d,  .. 8 ; Bedroom or Piano Oandlesper lb ..0 10 3 Orown  4^d, „ .. 7 Price's Carriage Oaadlee  .. 010 V ctoiy  6', „ .. IS I.X.L. Soap ,' 4d, „ .. 11 And Hundreds of other Lino* too »i.uiercui to mcutioD in this issuei FLETCI.^R BROS. OASH SUPPLK STORES, EASE STREET, ASHBDRTON, & HIGH STREET, GHRIBTGHURCH,