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United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Sept 27, 9.27 a.m. China and Russia. Pekin, Sept 26 M. De Wilt-elms stated that th.- Man churian section of the Shankaikwan New chwany railway will be restored to China on 23rd. Jews in Roumania Buchabest, Sept. 26 Eouinauia has stopped emigration passes, and many Jews on the frontier have been recalled to their homes. Shakespeare Honoured in Denmark London, Sept. 26. The Danes have opened a fund for the erection of a bust of Shakespeare at Elsi- Bore. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Earl Dudley, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, made a state entry into Dublin yesterday. He received a cordial ovation. The Graves of the Fallen. Major General Baden-Powell in a memnr andum asks the South African constabulary to do their utmost to identify and preserve the graves of both soldiers and Boers. The Kensit Affair, A chisel throw at Mr Kensit while leaving a meeting at Birkenhead, struck him on the forehead inflicting a severe wound. He was removed to the hospital for treatment. Motor Fire Engine A motor fire engine is being experi mentally tried in London. Irish Troubles Mr John Roche, a member of the Com mons, was arrested at Woodford for non appearance under the Crimes Act. Mr John O'Donnell was similarly arrested at Claremorris. William O'Brien and Conor O'Kelly led a mob in an attempt to rescue O'Donnell. De Beers and the Revenue The Inland Revenues claim on De Beer's Company is for .£IOO,OOO only for two yaars.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. Beceived Sept 27, 10.8 a.m. j The Sangal Murder Case. j Melbouene, Sept. 27 In consequence of Mrs Sangal's approach ing confinement, an order was made to stay the death sentence. The Federal Session. The Federal Parliamentary session is expected to end on October 10th. Melba's Father Melba's father has recovered sufficiently to return home. A Missing Ship. t Hobabt, Sept. 27 Fears of the safety of tho Norwegian barque Diaz, which left in March last, timber-laden for Bover are entertained. Native Outrages in Westralia Perth, Sept. 27 Beports from Hallo Creek state that the natives are becoming alarmingly bold, and a police tracker has been murdered.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 27 A number of cases of infectious deseases in "Wellington were reported to the Health Department during the present week as follows: — Measles 150; scarlet fever 11; diptheria 3 ; blood poisoning 3. The Chi nese residents in Wellington have made another donation of a 100 guineas to the funds of the hospital, making their con tributions to the institutions during the past elaven years nearly ,£4OO. Chiustchuuch, Sept. 27 An in inquest was held this morning on the death of the child born in Hagley Park yesterday morning. The medical evidence showed that there were no signs of violence having been inflicted. The mother of the child was unable to give evidence. The verdict was on accordance with the medical evidence, that death was due to accidental smothering. Blenheim, Seps. 27 The Union Steamship Company intend to run during the summer months a ferry service by special steamer between Picton and "Wellington. It is expected that Sir Joseph "Ward, Hon. Mr Hall-Jones, and the Hon. Mr Dun can, will be present with the Hoii. Mr Mills at the ceremony in connection with the opening of the Blenheim-Seddon rail way, Geetmouth, Sept. 27 The "Wesleyans here are about to erect a new and large church. The Eev Trestwail, who has been here for six months, succeeded in raising a good deal of money towards the building. In view of the coming election the Tem perance party here are particularly active and hopeful of securing a vote for a reduc tion on the number of licenses. The sawmillers on the West Coaßt are not altogether agreeing among themselves. They hold a meeting on Monday to arrange matters, failing which a " cut throat" bus iness may be resorted to. At the Borough Council meeting last night, the clerk had been instructed to write to the Government stating the Coun cil had protested several times against the disinterment of Chinese, but the Colonial Secretary had over-ruled the objection. Later, in a letter, it was stated that the bodies would be removed in a month.

Dunedin, Sept. 27 Mr J. A. Scott, lawyer, opposes Mr J. Allen for Bruce in the Liberal. Prohibi tion interest.

South African Labour Market.

United Press Association —■ By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept. 27. The Acting Premier has received the fol '" lowing cablegram from Major Pifther re garding the South Africun labour market: — " A. demand exists for skilled artisans in theifollowing trades:— Carpenters, tinsmiths coach and waggon makers, body makers, coach painters, wheelrights, saddlers, har ness makers, cutters, fitters, and tailors; bat the present high wages will decline as the supply increases."

Continued Stormy Weather.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Greymouth, Sept, 27 The weather has cleared up, but it is intensely cold, with a largo quantity of snow on the hills. ■Reefton, Sept. 27 There is fine weather now. Victoria range has four feet, of snow. All work is suspended, probably for some weeks. llr/KNHKiu, Sept. 27 The present weather is exceptional enough to draw even the oldest inhabitant, fnow has fallen on country in this district where it has not been seen within the last fifty years.

STANDISH AND PREECE

Photographers under the Koyal patronage r of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Studio , High Street/Christchurch. Sherlock Holmes waf what we term A specialist in crime; His methods surely must confirm -Him greatest of all time. And though our object's not the same, Our method's just as sure, To Mil bad coughs is our great aim, With Woods' Great Peppermint Cube, Strange's Sample Booms, Burnett street

Tinwald Town Board.

J Thn Tinwald Town Board met last even jing. Preaent—Messrs Doherty (chairman) \ Williams, Clothier, and Lagan. i The Clerk read the returning officer's J report, aud called for nominations for chaiiman. Mr Doherty, being the only candidate nominated, was declared elected. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from C. E. Smith, asking for pmpor drainage to bo made in Grove street. The Clerk was in structed to inspect and report at next meeting. GENERAL. It was resolved to insure the Bird's workmen under the Wotkuieiis Co-in:ens:t teon for Accidents Act. It was resolved that the necessary steps be taken t-> close Angle Road from Wilkin street to Graham's Road. It was resolved that occupiers be notified to make proper provision for taking water race water both at the intake and the outlet. TE.VDKKS. Tendets were ordered to he call*:'] i>'r a-bi'Ul- 3u() VH.nls sliiiigl--. '!!■! .■•-*• :. r, forming sides of Giaham'.- R a>. COMMITTED. The following Works Committee was 'appointed:—The Chairman, and Messrs Lagan and Williams. ' ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the Board ad journed.

Sporting.

AVONDALE RACES.

Avondalb Racecourse, Sept. 27 Heavy rain during the night made the course heavy. Results are : Hurdles—Bellman 1, Cannongate 2. Mars was scratched. Divideuds— £L los and £2 10s.

President's Handicap — Maroon and Gold 1, Mars 2, Solo 3. Also started— Camille. Dividend— £2 6s.

Guineas—Wairiki 1, Idas 2, Gladisla 3. Also started Kelburn and Mary Seaton, Won easily Dividend, £o 5s

GERALDINE RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING.

SECOND DAY. Orari, Sept. 26 Concluding results:— Spring Handicap — Magnificent 1, Terrapin 2, Cameo 3. Scratched—Lady Lillian. Dividend— £o, Railway Handicap - Cora Linn 1, Flam* 2. Only starters. Won easy by a length- Dividend— £1 6s. Shorts—Cyclomen 1, Cerise and Blue 2, First Shot 3. Slow Tom and Calotype were scratched. Dividends—,£3 and 14s. Mile Trot—Daisy 1, Silver Sash 2, Little Harold 3. Scratched—Rolling John. Divi dends— £2 14s and <£! 4s.

Farewell — Punamu 1, Valentine 2, Qnty starters. Dividend—lßs.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Christchurch, Sept. 26 The following nominations have been received—

Metropolitan Handicap. — Kiwi, The Shannon, Calibre, Canteen, Kelpy, Magnificent, Menura, Camelot, Tor tulla, Kahuwai, Siege Gun, Cruciform, Terrapin, Pampero, Vladimir, Bowman, Bombardo, Sirius, Lavallete, Grey Seaton, Cannie Chiel, Glenaladale, Tercelet, Fakir, Count of Kolmar, Halberdier and Nonette.

J.C. Handicap — Petrovnn, Waiwhera, Ringlet, Calibre, Muscovite, Blazer, Can teen, Kelpy, Menura, Ostiak, Ghoorka, Exmoor, Achilles, Kahuwai, Red Gauntlet, Grand Rapids, Orloff, Terrapin, Pampero, Vladimir, Bowman, I alias, Bombardo, Kel burn, Lavalette, Grey Seuton, Cannie Chiel, Glenaladale, Deerstalker, Golden Voin, Secret Society, Fakir, Welbeck, Cora Linn, Dundas, Rosemere, Scylla, Count of Kolmar Kiwi, The Shannon, Fieka, Halberdier, Muralo, Nonette and Scotty.

Ranfubly Handicap, seven furlongs.— Tsaritza, Kinglet, Waiwhera, The Shannon, Calibre, Muscovite, Blazer, Canteen, Kelpy, Menura, Cainelot, Ostiak, Ghoorka, Exuioor, Red Gauntlet, Ayr dale, Grand Rapids, Or loff, Farewell 11, Terrapin, Pampero, Vladi mir, Bowman, Pallas, Bombardo, Valah, Kelburn, Full Cry, Lavalette, Grey Seaton, Lavaliere, Cannie Chiel, Gleualadale, Deer stalker, Golden Vein, Corner led. Secret Society, Welbeck, Cora Linn, Dundas, Rose mere, Scylla, Count of Kolinar, Fleka, Oinga, Muralo, Westguard, St. Denis, Nonette and Scotty.

THR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1902



1 ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOW ' HALL . DDFELLOWS 1 HALL Ashbcrto* (Under the Direction cf ME P. R. DIX. Two Nights Only. Commencing MO :tiJ.\Y NEXT, t:ep*,. 29tr And TUESDAY, Sept, 30th. An Epoch in Modern Vaudeville. Grand Opening Nigkt of MX P R. BIX'S ME P. E. BIX'S New English,' American, and Continents Vaudeville Combination. First Appearance in Ashburfcon cf (POPE and SAYLES") Chas. \ POPE and SAYLES C Irving. I POPE and SAYLES ) The World's Greatest End Men and Come dians. First Appearance of t ,„„-. LTTAL'VICY and MOKH-JSt M , J'me* IMAH.VHV anil M< flff'FS fA^ 1 ; Tii,- <-).• 1 tr<..f"--:i-.i Krr,- :!■ ;..• !».'.|i- -^ jMl'rit, ippeaittuco 01 HELVIN and t OOK > Sketch Artists and BELVIN and COOK j Wire Walkers. First Appearance of MR CHA 8. HOWARD. The Popular Australian Baritone. First Appearance of MISS MAY LEWIS, The Brilliant English Serio. First Appearance of MISS BELLE RAY, The Charming Contralto. First Appearance of MR ARTHUR ELLIOTT, Comedian and Endman. For the First Time in Ashburton, Edison's Most Perfected KINETOSCOPE. Projecting a new and beautiful series of Animated Pictures. Dixs Gaiety Company's New and Original First-Part, IN MOORISH HALLS. Prices-3s, 2s and Is. Box Plan open at U. M. Jones. Business Manager .. WILL. J AMESON Tendars TENDERS. TENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on FRIDAY, October 3rd, for tho erection of a Residence in Allenton for Mr Timmins. Plans, etc., at my office, Arcade. A. AGER, 9 292 Architect. TENDERS FAIRTON.— Lots 11 and 12, each half acre. Estate of S. Garforth, deceased. Tenders invited for the purchase of these up to MONDAY, 6th October. 9 308 T. BULLOCK, Agent. TENDERS. HpENDERS are invited for the erection of 1 Buildings in Tancred street for the Ashburton Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. Plans, etc., at my office. Tenders close on MONDAY, October 6th, at 1 p.m. Lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9 314 Architect. Public Notices. THE FRISCO Dress-Cutting 1 System. MISS ALLEN is now prepared to in struct Ladies in the above system. Ladies and Dressmakers are freely invited to call and inspect the chart. Thursdays from 2 to 4 ; Saturday Even ings from 7 to 9. At Workroom, Tancred Street, Ashburton. 9 311 No License Campaign. in»EV. E. WALKER and others will jOL/ address Meetings as follows :— Eilfelton, Monday 29th ; Hinds, Tuesday 30th; and Dromore, Thursday, October 2nd; each meeting commencing at 7.30. Programme for each meeting. 9 303 ACKNOWLEDGMENT -JY|~RS W. T. SMITH and family desire to return their sincere thanks to their many friends for the many kind expressions of sympathy with them in their recent sad bereavement. 9 305 UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, T7IXAMINATIONS will Commence on TUESDAY, 9th DECEMBER, 1902, for the following: — Matriculation, Junior Scholarships, Medical Preliminary, Solicitors' General Knowledge and Barristers' General Knowledge. PLACES OF EXAMINATION: Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, New Ply mouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Blen heim, Westport, Greymouth, Christ church, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, Invercargill. Candidates must send to the Registrar of the University, Wellington, signed with all their names in full, a list of the subjects in which they desire to be examined. Such notice must be sent on or before THURS DAY, 23rd October, accompanied by the Examination Fee, or up to 30th OCTOBER, with a fine of Two Guineas extra to the Fee. Cheques must have exchange added, and Public Account Receipts or Stamps will not be accepted. FEES: For Matriculation, Medical Preliminary, or General Knowledge Examinations Two Guineas. For Junior Scholarship Ex amination One Guinea. (In this case a second guinea is payable if the Candidate Matriculates.) Candidates are required to use Forms (of Application, which may be had from the Registrar. Candidates must state distinctly for which examination they propose to enter. Candidates for Junior Scholarships must be not less than 16, and not more than 19 years of age on Ist December, 1902. Fifteen Junior Scholarships, each cf the annual value of .£3O, and tenable for three years, are offered at this Examination. There will be an additional allowance of .£2O made to Scholars who require to live away from home to attend a University College. J. W. JOYNT, Registrar. Wellington, 15th September, 1902. TT OOK HIRE ! New Prints, full width. JLj fast colours, 3Jd ; Checked Ginghams and Zephyrs 6d, strong drills and galateas 6jd. All wool Dress Serges Is 3d, Is 6d Is lid; Holland and Muslin Aprons Is women's Cashmere Hose Is, new Laces, 4 t< fi inches wide, 2d, 3d, 3£d a yard; Art Muslins from 3d, Lace Curtains from Is 8 |d Chenille Table Covers, fringed and revera ible, 3s 6d, at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tailored Street, opposite Arcade.



PURE BLOOD. The claim of " pure blood " is set up by many people who know nothing of purity ; of course, such people imply that they are proud of their ancestors. The pure blood of the well-born is more often contaminated with impurities that breed disease. The yital force of the body is the blood. Keep the blood pure and a clean, and you will be free from sickness. Bile poison in the blood is the great trouble of New Zealan ders, and bilious people are to be met with everywhere. At this time of year they are most common, and that accounts for the extensive sale of Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. This safe vegetable compound acts directly on the liver and kidneys, and expels all the im purities from the system. It gently moves the bowels, stimulates the liver, quickens the circulation, and produces exhilaration of spirits and eagerness for work. Sold everywhere at 2s 6d per bottle, or post free from the jWholesale Agents, Sbarland and Co., Ltd., Wellington. Glassware and Crockery, go to Strange's ~ PUBLIC NOTICES. BARING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1902. Preacher —Rev. C. H. Laws. CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 16th October, 1902. 9 90 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Ash burton, morning, Miss M. Lill; even ing, Rev Raine ; Fairton at 7, Mr Brock ; Winchmore, Miss Addis; Staveley, Mr Carlisle. Seafield Sunday School Anniver sary—Morning, Rev J'aine; afternoon, Rev Whitehouse. 9 317 We guarantee our Teas better value, better grade &an any sold. ' £YEN ink compare our when t/L 2A CHAftiPIOH ißfti WiTH ANY TEAS SPORTED (N are said m p;cKETBA TO BE m JUST AS GOODlfik mo""v IPS S w Etas mm IW ttP^l BSOATE&Co.'s«° WHY IB! THE!?



WANTED to Sell-Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and ;on very easy terms. For particulars apply [ W. Stonyer. ' Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safb^-and sure remedy,in Is boxes; sold everywhere | Furniture—The best place m Ashburton is Steanqk's



Fr edlanrfer Eros. Ltd. _ r . ASHBUBT^N YARDS. Tuesday, eptemler 30, 1902 "I^TTE shall offer at the above fixture on L > » ? account of a client, — 16>f\£\ and Forward Wethers. I gAA Good Hoggets. & Al,ao Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle and Pigs R. FRIEDLASDER, 11 9 288 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT i . HORiSE Fa Hi 1 TAKES PLACE ON '"' FRIDAY, t7l h October, mo 2, ■■v i- . shi ■ ...■ ■>. 1C viV\ em tales. 1 FRIEDLA.NDER BEOS. Ltd. E. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. Commission Sonus. WE have pleasure in announcing that our annual balance for period end ing 31st August is completed, and, in accordance with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per cent of the net commissions earned during the five months, commencing Ist April, 1902. Our many and valued Clients will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, and can be obtained on application at our "West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLANDER BROS, LtU. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. THE N. 55. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. ASHBURTON YAEB3. TUESDAY Next, September 30th "WyCTE shall offer on account of a Client,— "I QOO Fat and ForwardHOGGETS' "Well woolied and just off turnips. T. F. GIBSON, Manager, 9 304 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer David Thomas, LAURISTON. ~~ Preliminary Advertisement Clearing Sale Thursday, 16th Oct. 1902 I SHALL hold a Clearing Sale as above for Mb George Murdock (who has sold his Estate) of the whole of hia Live and Dead Slock thereon, as follows, viz. :— SHEEP HORSES BATTLE IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES Luncheon Provided. • ■ Sale at 12 o'clock. 9 265 D. THO3TAS. Preliminary Advertisement HIGHBANK, FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Messrs Davis Bros, (who have sold their Lease in Perpetuity, High bank, to Sell by Public Auction, as above, the whole of their Live and Dead Stock thereon, consisting of — Oil Engine and Chaffcutting Plant (new.) SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, IMPLE MENTS, and SUNDRIES. Sale at 12.30 p.tn. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, 9 306 Auctioneer. ru minimi mmmmmmnmstwmammmtmmmmmmammtrmmmmmm'namtmwami^mKmmmKmmi^^K T,~ Bullock."™" FOR SALE. DWELLING of seven rooms, verandah, detached washhouse, Bmall stable, etc.; well situated in Cox street. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK. JFOR SALE MAY FIELD DISTRICT IMPROVED FARM OF £|<T> Acres 3 Roods 8 Perches OO BEING part of R.S. 24907, with Dwells 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. FOR SALE, at. a, Low Price.—Cottage Property, well situated on East Belt; high, dry, and healthy, being Lot 75, con tnining i acre, with four-roomed cottage thereon. The owner is selling on account of having purchased another property. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. EOK SALE-T.S. No. 257, containing -} acre, having two frontages on Annie and Melcombe streets. Also,—T.S. No. 104, containing $ acre, Thompson street, next to the corner. T. BULLOCK. JUST ARRIVED. — Men's all wool Colonial Suits 25*, 29s <3d; Tweed Trousers 5s lid, superior quality do. do. 8s lid, strong Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, working shirts Is lid, merino under pants Is lid, Samson braces Is, merino 1 socks 6d, black and navy Cashmere socks Is, 1 fine lambs wool socks Is, heavy ribbed 1 Colonial Socks 9d and Is. Splendid varietj 1 Derby Ties (bought at a big discount) Gd, ' 9d, Is, 1 s 3d, Is 6d, usually Is to 2s 6d. ' Clearing lot soft felt hats at Is 6d, usually 1 3s 1; d, latest frame felts (black or brown) > 4s lid, large size bush rugs 3s lid. E. GIBBARD, Tancred Street. 9295 Smoke New Venus



Wanted. WANTED -A Servant as cook, laun dress, etc. Wages, 12s fid per week. —Mas Cox, Bank of Australasia, 9 3 .7 WANTED - A Situation for a married couple. Apply Mail office. 9 313 O/ ANTED — By Two Working~Men' "v Board and Lodging in Private Family 5 state terms, to " W.S. " Guardian Oifir e , / "jtFFrCK LAD.-Situation is now filled. \.J Friedlander Baos., Ltd. 9 312 WASTED —A good General, must be nble to make bread. Wages £40 per year .—-Mas Tom Rollitt, Wakanui. 9 286 BAR] If & Square Tennis Club.—Specia 1 Meeting, Wesleyan Schoolroom' Monday, 29th inst., 7.30 p.m. Full attend ance requested. Business important. 9 310 WANTED Known—That Kebr Kkos. me giving n ii^tKlsonie Teapot si\v»y to,li.- |jiiiv.li;is>-! ill a il;i u>x • ! Sinii., viii. Tbi C"iUH f.uiy, as there are ouly a limited left. Don't forget—Kurr Bros., Burnett street BARING Squaro Church.—Morning- Mr S. S. Chapman j Evening—Rev. E. Walker. Greenstreet, 3 p.m—Rev. E. Walker. 9 315 LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6d, 32s 6d, 373 6d, 40s, 455, 50s, and 555, including New Easy, F and N, Eclipse, Mouark, and Stearns^ with ball bearings. Gardening Tools m. every description.—G. Meddins The Peoples' Ironmonger. 1 l FINEST *Freeh Separator But ® ter, Willowby Factory; equal to other brands at Is 2d. —Carson and Co., Sole Agents. EI4ESH Oysters every evening: Laat I week of the season - at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone No 96. -T/CT ANT E D KNOWN,— That J. T. COOCH is 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 IXL Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap tor Is, 3 Packets Macks' Staich Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring along the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburtoii 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 pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. ! _3rJ Per Dozen is what we are now offer ee ing for Fresh Eggs in any quantity Top Prices given for all Dairy Produce.— Carson and Co., Tancred Street. T^TEW BOOKS^The"He~rons7 McGlusky; .I^l Dwellers by the River, The Virginian, The Unspeakable Scot, God's Foundling, Hookey; The Conquest of the Charlotte, The Bond of Empire, The Work of the Sor- j cerers, The Diary of a Goose Girl, The His tory of Sir Richard Calmady, Cheap cdi- j tions of The Prisoner of Zenda, The Papers of Tatterly, Massavins, Hamoris Match, j and many others.—H. M. Jones. WE have in stock sheet celluloid for gear cases, etc. Price on appli cation.— Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. \ THE "Steams" Ball Bearing Law Mower; a child can push it. Price from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan cred Street, -jyjTESSRS FLETCHER BROS, are giving i AjjL eightpence per dozen for Fresh I Eggs, until further notice. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at He^try j Garner's. Best price given. Attends j ou Tuesdays and Saturdays j premises ! behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. -\%T ANTED KNOWN,— j Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter ? Why to J. T. COOCH'S of ' course. He always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway Station, and so handy to all Trains. EVERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at lesa than Christchureh prices.— Carson and Co. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. _^ WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. GRANT & MOORE have the most splendid assortment of New Season's Prints and Muslins. WANTED— Every Lady to try a pair of Grant & Moore's 6s 9d Glacie Shoes. Best value in Ashburton. SPECIAL Line of light and dark Brinta at 4|d yard, at Grant d. Moore's. O'CALLAGHANI Who put up the 'CALLAGHANj Fastest Time in the Great Warnambool-Melbourne Road Race j ode his FAMOUS MASSEY-HARRIS, which machine is always to the front on the ! Road or Track. 9 204 ATI AIR-TIQHT Bottles of Willowby VtJLJ Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence; every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 TT7 ANTED Known—John Orrand Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter in any quantity. -—- "VTEW Season's Dress Goods just to hand -131 in all the latest shades and materials, at Grant and Moore's. Our usual bed rock prices. gj 9 236 YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest prices.— Carson and Co. DUN LOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 25s ; Eclipse Hand-made Silverton Covers, 22s 6d; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Swift Cycle Agents. WANTED to Sell—7 acres good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. EARLY Rose, "Beauty of Bath, beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Button's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and Co. ,



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BUSINESS NOTICES. SALES may come and sa!e3 may go then the question is-Whero to get j' good, sound, honest value the year round ly H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, 1 and Boot Warehouse. Discount; at the 5 rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence ' worth. f "THRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, JD Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is 1 Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tioD, 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.^ Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. O AN > GRAN TED FROM ■£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9,30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month— 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. : WE : THANK YOU. FOR TT7E are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. j Northcote | Hefford \ ' THE CORNER, Special Notice. FRUIT TREES. All Kinds. A Few Thousand Cupressus Macro carpa, 1 and 2 year olds Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants. Good Eating and Seed POTATOES. JAS. PORTER,; Allenton, Ashburtoii 72 • <_£78 for _£59« JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bpught at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All j plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. T> EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Jl\j Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4fd and 6fd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. 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 Known* THAT we are selling last year's models Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Reduction, ns we are getting in a stock of this year's models. Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot. llllP=^llll| Helpless with A Rheumatism ■ You't* tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CUBE YOURSELF with THE QREAT ... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 pir Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, . Wellington. « — WANTED —Everyone requiring General Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. N.B.—The business is run on ready money lines throughout. Best terms are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being very small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. E. GIBBARD, Tancred Street. Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all oases.



... .- , r .... ' \ ___ BUSINESS NOTICBB Finest Fern Leaf Factory Butter, Is per pound, Is. EGGS. EGGS, EGGS. FLETCHER BROS. A RE giving 8d per dozen for Fresh Eggs in any quantity until further notice : ISEEDS.. SEED«. SEEDS. : — im-.no &■ Blaii's Standard Seeds.— Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen I Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id per packet j Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb j 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 uer. cwt.—— We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of JVegetable Seeds atJNimmo and Blair's Prices. j ALM#NDS— Capers, 9d and ... ... 1' 8 T, » . B > d- c«rry Powder, C. and B, .'.'.' 0 m * £? rdan- 2 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 16 SU- .•:: ::: ::: U ,£ I2Mr 1'**■»*-• . , Arrowroot 0 6 „ 50 lb .';.' Z 6 0 ACID- n 1001b " ~ Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 )t 2001b " il 2 o Tartarie, crystal... 2 6 Special Reductions on large quantity Citric, powdered 3 6 SAGO, Tapiosa, and Pearl Citric, crystal .. 3 6 Barley, per lb ... . ... 0 2 Citac, Nelsons packets .../ ... 03} DEIED FEUlTff—New Season's Acetic Acid— -" New Currants . . OS jCoutt's Is 9d and 2 11 i Hew Raisins "* n Xi ANCHOVY PA&W3- New sultanas Z N "' o 7 C.andß. ... 1 3 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and 1 4 TlnsL •• • ••< 0 6 French Plums, table ... .". 010 ALUM O6 I „ . stewing 6d and JJ % Ammonia— j Wew Figs, « 3S t layer, per lb ... 0 8 Fluid 0 6 I Cooking Figs " 0 7 j Carbonate ... 1 4 New Preserved Ginger'"' ". 0 8 BAELEY— Jars Ginger, lOd and "" 2 O Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 Peaches, dried "' '" o 9 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 Apricots ' '" nin BAKING POWDIR- " Apples ..".' "" "" q 9 Edmonds' ... ... b^daiaAU | New Dates . " '" n c BATHBRECKS 0 4 GOLDEN SYEUP, 21b tin 7d 41b IROSEMEAL 0 6 281b 5s 9d, 561b • 11 0 BLUE— Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b g^J® °}° la Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 661b 10 6 Eicketts'bag ... ... ... 010 HOPS, per lb 10 Ke^f\. J Honey, per jar lOd and Is, B6lb tin Blacking ... ... ... 04£ at3£dperlb Tins ... ... 0 6 MATCHES— Blacklead— j piaida 0 4 Nixey's ... . ... ... 09 | 250 Vestas . ..'. '" i 6 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 1000 Vestas '"' 410 Oakey'sDome ... ... 0 6 Safeties, large Bd, small" '" 0 3 Stove Polish ... ... 0.5 MlLK—Milkmaid *" n VI. BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Mustard- " * Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 D.S.F.. lib Is 8d Mb nin BOIAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose ' '" '" J■J Birdseed— .-"' Mustard Soe'd, 3d per oz, per lb '.'.'. 2 0 Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 6 6 Rape ... ... ... 0 6 NUTS — Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 Barcelona 0 s CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 Walnuts '" '" 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 Sbfeli Almonds "" "" 010 Egg Preservative- 0 A i MEAL-2:4b Bags '.". ■ 4 <0 Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 O.atina, Tier bat* ... 1 o EGG POWDEE ... 6d and 1 0 OJi^s " '"• 10 Essences — ©.L— Flavouring, C. and B.—Leinon, A> Hair Oil, 6d and ... OS monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co- Ka ] adj Morton's, 6d and ' 011 chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, Lucca, 2s and "" 2 6 and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adelaide '" "* 1 9 Colonial—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- Castor, Morton's 5d and 0 10 neal, Eatifia, vanilla, etc., loz , PEAS Split ... ..'. 0 2 bottles ... ... 0 5 Peameal ... • " '0 6 Extract of Beef— Plate p OW(Jer , Goddard's .".'.' 1 3 Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz 3 0 polishing Paste 0 8 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, os 5 0 Patent Medicines—Pills. G EXTRACT OF SOAP 2 3 Holl<?^y> Cockle's ... 1 3 BXIBA.U uu &OAF— Beecbam's and Seigel's... 13 Hudson a 141b boxes ... ... 510 Dr. William's Pink Pills 2 9 : Hudson's 9 packets for 1 0 Pain Killer 2s 4d and '" 1 3 I EPSOM SALTS— Siegel's Syrup la 6d and ".'.'. 2 9 ; Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 Steedman'u Powders ... 18 71-5SS^r JVrn-o r,,,, ,- ? 2 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 IMEEY CLOTH, eheefe ljd, doz 1 3 Sarsaparilla 4 A FLY PAPEIS- Tricopherous .'" "*. 1 J Mather'sdoz ... ... 0 6 Benjamin Gum ... .15 Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Wahoo ... 2 8 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Bile Beans '.".'. "" i 3 Preserved Fish— Peppermint Cure ... '" 1 6 Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 | Extract of Malt ... "26 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 010 Eno's Fruit Salt "" 2 9 ! Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and" .'" 1 4 i Sardines—Best quality ... 10 1 Lnag Preserver Is and ... 11l Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 Irish Moss> ls and # _% 1Q Good,large ... ... 0 8 Embrocation ls 4d and 211 . Good, small ...0 4/ Cuticura. soap Is 4d ... ... 2 9 [ „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 iDoan'sPills " ... ... 211 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Pepper— I Herrings, kippered ...0 10 | p ure White ... .14 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 010 Whole Blacx 1 2 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Ground Black ... ... 1 4 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 10 Cayenne per oz. 3d, t>er bottle ... 0 8 Bloaters ... ... ... 010 Chillies ... " ... ... 0 S Haddocks ... ... ... 010 SOAP—Toilet Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 13 X Oysters;... - •» 0 8 j Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 0 10- CANDLES— I Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 Colonial ... ... ... 0 jj Glycerine, *lb bars, each ... 0 4 ' Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6- 4 p ears > Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 „ . } p er doz .5 6 London Wax ,„ .- . -® « „ Assortßd Tablets, 4in box '.'.'. 10 Piano, self-fittmg, 12 ma box ... 010 Calvert's OarbolicTablets ... OS j Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 v Prickly Heat, pei bar ... 0 8 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 010 Qn ycer i ne an d Cucumber, per tablet 0 C Night Light, 8-hour, per box 0 7 t-uticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 Carriage Candles, Bslo s, Price s ... 010 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 CHICORY ••• — ° 8 • Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 13 j In s sect Powder ... 0 8 CAEBONJLSE OF SODA ... 0 3 i ink, Ud, 6d and ... ... 2 6 CORN FLOUR— j JAMS— Brown's ... ... ... 0 3£ lib Tins,assorted ... ... 0 S Brown and Poison s patent ... 0 7 j „ per doz ... ... 4 S Pollard's ... ... ... 0 3 iHb Tins Raspberry ... ... 0 6 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 0 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 If 2 lb Jars Raspberry. ... ... 1 6 CLOTHESLINES, 40ft ... 1 0 21b Jars reach andApricota ... 14 r°Pe»sd aild 1° 6 21b Jars BJack Currant ... 1 6 Candied Peel— ; 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 8 Lemon ... ... ... 0 / 21b Jars Plum andßamsoa ... 1 2 Citron ... ... ... 1 4 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2. Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron... 0 8 21b Jars Q ree ugage ... ; .12 VVZ^k* 6 ™I™}** j « ""j0 • ' Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 COFFEE-Blended and Ground 1 Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 on the premises. KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ...18; Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 1 6 Fine Coffee... ... ... 1 6 ; Knife Boards .... ... 1 0, Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Kit 6d 8d 9d aad _ #> 010 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 | v>; . frTr( , a9l Auslebrooksilb ... ... 0 9 Lard » 0 7 » ft? ••; •" g 10 ■ Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 _.  ", / "• '" nin . Linoleum Renewer ... ... 10 Cadbury's ilb ... ... 010 . A ri, ,,A WT A J ijlj 18' MAUARO.nI ... ... 0 Van Houten's, *ib /.'.'. '■"• 011 ! Marmalade Keilor's lib Sd, glass ljjj l 9 j ]ars2lb ls 9d, lib ... 010 lib ..'. ...3 3 1 Tobacco— Fry's Homcepathio, ilb " ... 0 4A Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb , £lb ... 0 B|j „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 1 " " lib ... 1 4J „ Ruby, per stick la 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d'and ... ... 1 1 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid CKOCOLATE— I and ]s 4d, per lb ..6 0 Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 I Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, ilb ... ... G .6 ' Derby, per stick lOd, pnr lb ... 5 6 CO-D LIVER OIL— Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues— Small . ... ... 1 2 Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hanson's '.'.'. ... — 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 3 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 " Oarta-ays .. jlv.A.?.. Tumßric >Per og •" "• ° 8 "ri.E'H ,i.:kR BROS. " Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and' High street, 1 CliristcTiurch.