CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

The West Indian Disaster London, June 28 The Board of Trade has awarded Captain Freeman, of the steamer Roddam, a piece of plate, in recognition of his gallantry in extricating the vessel during the Martinique eruptions. A Fire in a Prison Bucharest, June 22 A fire destroyed a prison at Bucharest. Six hundred prisoners threw themselves at the iron doors, screeching for mercy, and cursing their gaolers, who were afraid to unlock the doors in the absence of soldiers. On troops arriving, the doors were un locked. The prisoners tried to escape, but were driven back by the bayonets of the military. The Cape Constitution. London June 23 Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Cape Premier, interviewed in London, said his opinion with reference to the suspension of the Cape Constitution was unshaken. The Natalians' Dinner Mr Hime, speaking at the Natalians* dinner, declared that Natal sent to the front one man for every twelve men. women and ci ildren the colony contained, Mining Tax Lord Milner informed the South African Chamber of Mines that the new mining tax will yield half a million, which, with the other revenue from other sources, will balance the local expenditure. He believed that additional taxes are not intended, and hoped the arrangements in connection with the dynamite duty would save the industry JJ300,000. He said there was a prospect of an early reduction in the Customs duties, and added that the people should be con sulted in all future measures, Mr Fiddes, Lord Milner's secretary, will remain in England as adviser to Mr Cham berlain on South Afriean affairs Drifting to the Arctic The Alaska Commercial Company's steamer Portland, en route from Akskan ports, with 109 passengers, became caught m the ice-pack, and is drifting towards the Arotic regions, The revenue cutter Thetis ib hastening to her rescue. The Powers in China Eußaia 'has dexterously withdrawn from i&e Government of Tien-tsin, on. the pre text that she will not impose onerons con ditions on China preliminary to the Vice roy's resumption of affairs. The Pekin correspondent of " The Times " says Great Britain ought to withdraw. Italy and Japan would then do so likewise, and doubt less France will follow Eusisia. Germany would thus be left to cope with the situat ion alone. Army Remount Depots Mklbootne, June 23 In reply to inquiries from the Federal Government, Mr Chamberlain has cabled that the War Office has no present inten tion of establishing remount depots in Aus tralia or elsewhere. Earthquakes Latjnceston June 23 A severe earth tremor was felt on Satur day morning. It lasted half a minute. Windows and pottery rattled, but no dam age was done. Work and Wages Townsvime, June 23 The strike affects the Howard-Smith, the Burns-Philp and the Adelaide Steam ship Companies. Steamers are being delay ed, although all the permanent hands and clerks of the companies are assisting to get them away. Both sides .appear firm.

Interprovincial.

-* Auckland, June 23 The executive of the Licensed Victuallers Association has requested the hotelkeepera to close thsir premises on Coronation Day from 9 a^m. till noon. ! Wellington, June 23 On the sth inst., two railway plate layers, while working at Petone, had an argument about the Boer war, after which one of them was removed to the Hospital for treatment;. He was suffering from a eerious scalp wound inflicted by an iron tool. The result was that Leonard Phillips was to-day committed for trial on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm to Denia Sullivan. Dunedin, June 23 At the opening of the new Law Courts, Mr Justice Williams made reference td what may refer to his early retirement. He said he would bespeak for hie successor, for his successor must come before long in the ordinary courae of things, the same con sideration from the , Bar that had been accorded to himself. The memorial to Captain John A. Harvey ef the Fourth Contingent, who was killed while leading his men at Lemmer's Hill, Ottoehoop, on August 16th, 1900, wag unveiled at the Boy'a High School to-day by Sir J. Q-. Ward, before a large and representative attendance. Captain Harvey wad a pupil ,6f the school. The Rector mentioned that it was intended to erect a marble monument in memory of the " Old Boys " who had died at the front, as soon as they got a complete list of the names.

News in Brief.

The Sfc Stephen's Sewing Guild will not meet to-morrow afternoon. Mr D. Mahoney, Timaru, advertises in this issue a list of properties for sale. The train services for Coronation night are advertised in this issue. Mr J. Mellor, of the Zealandia Boot store, Tanered Street, is selling up-to-date foot wear at lowest prices. A list of his prices •will be found in our advertising columns. The Hampstead Town Board warn the public that the culvert near concrete bridge, Bridge street, is not safe for wheeled traffic. A final rehearsal of the united Choirs in connection with the Coronation service at 11 p.m will take place in St Stephen's Church tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. Choirs will kindly provide Jackson's Te Deum Two sons of a farmer, named Henry Mallet, were out rabbit shooting at New castle. One carried a gun slung over the Bhoulder, and it went off accidentally, the charge entering his younger brother's head and death ensued shortly after. At Christchurch on Friday evening a hospital patient, suffering from scarlet fever left the institntion without leave. As it is an infectious disease case the matter has been reported to the police. The daylight robber continues to baffle the Wellington police. Within the last few days the thief has broken into three different private, houses, carrying away in all close on £60 worth of jewellery. 4. prospector named Hemings having been missing from Beltana, South Australia, a search party was sent out, and his dead body was found at the bottom of a precipice, in the Italowie Mountains, over which he had apparently fallen. Mr James Pipe, travelling agent for the Australian Mutual Provident Society in the Ashburton district, is prepared to accept insurances on behalf of his society. The policies of this society are issued under liberal conditions, the management is economical and the reserves stringent. Messrs W. H. Collins and Co. announce in our advertising columns that they have (secured the servipes pf Mr Chas. Chapman, irho has been so l«ng connected with the painting, signwriting, and decorating trade In Aahburton, as foreman of there Painting Department. To those about to beautify their homes, this notice should prove valuable. The general manager of the Assets Board (Mr W. H. Foster) says it is quite true, as reported in the Press, that an offer from a syndicate of £ 90,000 for the Matamata Estate waa refused. The estate contains about 45,000 acres, and considering the value of the land the price offered yna §bsiM?diy low.

Lord Roberts Entertained

Per Press —By Electric Telegraph. London, June 23 Lord Roberts was entertained by Count Von Waldersee (who is officially attending the coronation), and suite. Count Von . Waldersee, in proposing the toast of the King and the British Army, spiel the Ger man soldiers knew how difficult and arduous a task Lord Roberts had had in South Africa, and which he had accomplished with the utmost patriotism, bravery, and humanity, J

THE LATEST.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Departure of Lord Kitchener.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Eeceived June 24, 10.19 a.m. Capetown June 23 Lord Kitchener has sailed for England. He received a great ovation at Capetown. The Mayor presented an addiess. The sig natures included many Irish. Lord Kitchener said he accepted it as a compliment to his native land. He eulo gised the work of the Irish regiments in the war.

Suspending the Constitution.

Important Opinions.

Received 9.1 a.m. London June 23 Lord Milner, on May 19, personally and unofficially wrote expressing his sympathy with the petition to suspend the Cape Con stitution, and so avoid new racial bitter ness, and other wider interests outside. The " Cape Times " Pretoria correspond ent says Botha declares that one of the main factors auguring for prosperity is the absence o£ party politics. The constitution [of the Cape ought to be suspended, other- j wise the Afrikander Bond would champion | the cause of the disaffected, and try to maintain racial antipathies. The " Standard's " Pretoria correspond ent says the general trend of opinion favours the suspension of the Cape and possibly the Natal constitutions as a pre liminary towards confederation, and Lord Milner's control of the entire sub-Continent, and to enable responsible government to be assumed in all States concurrently on equal conditions.

CRICKET.

Australians v. Yorkshire.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright. (Beceived June 24, 9.50 a.m) London, June 23 For the return match with Yorkshire, the weather was fine, but the wicket soft. Jones, Carter, and Armstrong stand out of the Australians. Darling won the toss, and decided to bat. The Australians opened badly, losing two wickets for three runs; then Hill and Darling raised the score to 77 beiore the latter left, and he was soon followed by Hill. Then a further rot set in, and seven wickets were down when only 91 were on the board, the whole team being out tor 106. Hill 34, Darling 30, Duff not out, and were the only double figures, while Hopkins, Noble, Kelly, and Trumble failed to score. Rhodes took 5 wickets for 49 runs, Haigh 4 for 18. At the luncheon adjournment Yorkshire had lost one wicket for nil. Later Yorkshire have lost 7 wickets for 48 runs.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph, Auckland June 24 Anxiety concerning the steamer Hafis, 75 days out from New York to Fremantle, is exhibited by those interested. The vessel should have reached Fremantle a fortnight ago, the average passage being 55 days. She has considerable cargo for New Zealand ports. She is a new steamer on her maiden voyage, and is owned in Germany, under charter of the American- Australian line. Wellington, June 24 James Coppin, one of the oldest residents of Petone, died suddenly yesterday. The Government launches " Nile " and " Ellen Ballance," left for Dunedin this morning. Nelson, June 24 Heavy rain has been almost continuous for a week, the city record being 2.14 inches. The rivers are in high flood and have in some places overflowed, but no damage is reported except at Takaka where the town ship has been practically under water for twelve hours. Communication has been cut off from the surrounding district where considerable injury has occurred and loss of stock is feared on the low Jying lands. At i 3 o'clock this morning when the flood was at its height eighteen inches to two or three feet of water were rushing down the main street carrying with it everything moveable including a stack of timber from the new hotel. In the Buller district the mail coaches have been considerably interfered with. There is a slight break in the weather this morning but ifc ia clouding up again. Everything is in readiness for the Coronation festival. The children are to have a great day. Oamabtj, June 24. The Waitaki Cotmty Council this after noon voted £100 towards a memorial in Oamaru to the fallen troopers.

ASHBURTON LIVE STOCK MARKET

The heavy rain made the Ashburtom yards very unpleasant, and the stock did not show to advantage. There was a very small entry of sheep and a small attend ance. The yarding of cattle was, however, large, beef selling fairly well. Following are some of the prices :■— Fat Cattle.—Heifers from £4 2s 6d to £7 17s 6d; cows from £4 10s to £8 ss; steers from J35 7s 6d to X6 53; dairy cows from £5 17s 6d to £7 15s j 36 head mixed store cattle were passed in at £5 2s 6d. Fat Sheep.—Merino ewes from 4s 4d to 73 9d ; crossbred wethers from 13s 2d to 18s 4d; crossbred ewes from 7s 6d to 12s lid; freezing lambs from 11s 9dto 13s4d. Store Sheep.—Hoggets 7s Id to 8s; I merino wethers 3s ; forward wethers 9s lid ' to 13s Id; crossbred ewes 6s 9d.

THE ASHBMtTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1902



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ENTERTAINMENTS. ; ODDFELLOWS 7]^!! Under the direction of Mr Harry Eiekards. TO-MORROW 1.. WEDNESDAY, June 25th. For Positively ONE NIGHT Only. lEST and only Appearance in Ashbur * ton of Mb Habey Eickards's No. i COMPANY OF VAUDE VILLE STARS, Headed by the famous Paul CINQUEVALLI ) The CINQUEVALLI I Greatest CINQUEVALLIJju gg ler ON THE FACE OP THE EAETH. Whose marvellous performances have crea ted a Profound Sensation in every part of the Globe. / Madame Ltdia Yeamans-Titus, Lydia Yeamaws- Titus, Ltdia YeamlAns Titos, The Peerless Lyric Actress and Travesty Queen, assisted by MR FRED.J. TITUS. COLBY AND WAY Charles—COLßY and WAY—Alice Colby and Wat, the Greatest Ventrilo quial Novelty on the Vaudeville Stage. Professor Chas. Wrigley, the Eminent Saxophone and Clarionet Soloist. j Miss Nita Leete, Contralto. Mr James Opie, Baritone. Eva—-The Diamond Duo—f 1 velyn Vocalists, Dancers and Expert Ban joists. Chas.—Walker and Mat—lda. America's Gold Medal Cake Walkers and j Specialty Artistes. ! Musical Director, Mr Fred Hall. Prices, 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Early doors 6d extra. Box Plan is now open at H. M. Jones*. M. Marcus, Touring Manager. 6 172 John C. Leete, Business Manager. David Thomas. AIiGADE IJORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST ist, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. __ Wanted, WANTED, Situation in or near Meth ven by experienced Housemaid or light General. Good references. Apply A.8., office of this paper. 6 241 rpEY Mitchell's Studio Coronation Day X for Artistic Photos.-—Burnett street. 6 248 rf HE St. Stephen's Sewing Guild -will A not meet at the Vicarage on Wbdnbs day afternoon, being Coronation week. 6 242 WANTED Known—Price of Coka has been reduced to Is per bag at the Gas ff orks, or Is 3d per bag for 4, bags delivered.—J. C. Cawsbt, Manager. 6214 BE Sure and Call at Mitchell's Studio Coronation Day.—Burnett street. 6 249 I^EESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Eab ' bits, and all kinds of fresh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96. CHINESE Lanterns for illuminations from 4d; Flags, eight kinds, from 6d; Medals, gold and silver gilt, 6d; Badges, 4d. Purchase L interns early, supplies limited. New Books.—Greater Love, The Pagan's Cup, The Meeting of Greeks, .The Under Secretary, The Dead Ingbly ; Hound of the Baskervilles ; Stolen Souls; My Strongest Case; The Lost Square; New Edition of Prayer and Hymns; Bibles, Sunday School Cards.—H. M. Jones. TO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street j also one in Moore Street; cheap rent. —Apply W. C. Page, Coinpton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 _______ |__| IGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d, « I per case 83 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2|lb, 70lb bag )4s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots 10d; cooking figs7d; layer figsSd.- John Orr and Co BUTTER, Butter.—Finest Factory But ter for this Month only, 3 s per lb. Having made 1 contract with the makers of the celebrated Defiance Brand Factory Butter, we are enabled to sell at the above low price, although at the present time it is worth more money wholesale than what we are selling it for; but we intend to give our customers the benefit of our purchase. Please remember that the above price is good for this month only.—Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores. l. PECIAL—Men'a black and dr&b soft O felt hats Is to clear; splendid line frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collara attached 2e 6d, good union do. 3s 6d, 3s Id, 4s 6d, army braces 6d and 9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties 6d and upwards, linen collars 6d, twead caps Is and ! Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E. Gibbabd, Eeady Money Draper and Cloth ier, Tancred Street. W 1 "* ANTED KNOWN—Men's strong cord trousers 4s lid and ss6ds reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s 6d; suits from 21s 5 good line all wool colonial suits 255; heavy ribbed colonial under pants 3s 6d, all wool under flannels 2s lid, heavy ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d, cardigan jackets 5s lid, coloured blankets 7s lid, large rugs 3s lid, at Gibbarb's, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade. IN Liquidation—My teuder having been accepted for S&oak of Corsets, the A.R' doable busk Corsets will bo sold at 3s lid stz9a 19 to 31. Ladiei* Singlets 9£d bo 6s lid —W H Peabos, o%Bh Draper "ITtINEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4b per JD 251b bag, 51b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. rg*>EY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save Jl you time, money, and worry. It will j make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. TSAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. FINEST Clover Honey, 3£d per lb, by 561b tin, or lOd and Is per jar; Factory Butter Is per lb.—Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. /^OEONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \ J Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H, Wil liams, East Street. NEWS FOtC .ALL-Kerossae 4s 3d~~per bin or 8j 6d per case, Su^ar 14s 6d a bap or 2jird per lb, OAimeal 4b per bag, Osttine la 2J. Alan, Prime Dorwent Potatoes for sale ai? Kbur Bros, Baruett Stree 1) OUR OFFfcR—We give a free bdaT^kh any tnmp we bsII. if not satisfactory we will return your money* Thab'ufair isn't if,—Eclipse Cycle Cs>, Taoored Street,



Fr-:edlaMer Bros. Ltd Clearing Sale AT MOUNT SOMERS. MONDAY, JUNE 30th, 190s MESSRS FRIEDLA.NDER BEOS, Ld. have received instructions from Ms W. MgClymont, to hold a Complete Clear ing- Sale at his Homestead, Mount Somers, •n the above date, comprising, 180 Halfbred EWES 40 Merino EWES 6 Good Draught MARES and GELD INGS 1 Thoroughbred Mare, " Bangle," by Gorton 1 HACK, 6 years 3 Head Young Cattle, 2 Cows in full profit, 2 Drays and Frames/I Tip-Dray, D.F. Plough, Roller Drill, Disc Harrows, Reid and Gray Grubber, Massey-Harris Cultiva tor and Seed-box, 1 Reid and Gray Tilter Mc€j>rmick Mower, 4 H.P. Chaffcutter, Harness, and a quantity of Sundries. Sale afc 12 o'clock. Luncheon provided. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 141 R. Feiedlandbb, Auctioneer. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUK U U. L HORSE FA K WILL BE HELD ON IEL'R-J)AY, 3rd JL'I , For which we will ha p eased to reem-e Kntries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd 4 5 336 R. Frikdlandir, Auctioneer FOR PRIVATE SALE. Lease in Perpetuity, situated about 2 miles from Rangitata Traffic Bridge, the property of Mr B, Sheehan, containing 370 aoees 70 THE Property is at a Rental of Eleven pence per acre, is sub-divided into 7 paddocks, well watered and fenced, 60 acres are in Oats, 25 acres Turnips, balance one and two year old grass. There is a Four Roomed House, Stable and Outbuildings. i Full particulars from Fkizdlakdeb Bbos., Ltd., 6 175 Ashburton. i :■""""" i'-isj —L—l n-."',! , ,: , ' . r~rr=a PUBLIC NOTICES. NOTICE. Coronation Day, fTIHE Hotelkeepers of Ashburton and Tia wald have decided to close their premises from half-past ten to half-past twelve on Coronation Day, during Divine Service. 6 213 ASHBURTON RAILWAY REFRESH MENT ROOMS. J. Dinken Lessee. /-\OKONATION Festivities.-! have ar- { * j ranged for the convenience of the | Travelling Public to cater for all ,• and have j on hand the following specialties;— Speight's Prize Ales. Joel's XXXX. McGavin's Special. Victoria Special. Louisson's Crown XXXX. Digby's Local, Extra Special Brew. 6 226 . i CORONA! lON WEEK SPECIAL DISPLAY . i AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. Coronation—Reds Coronation—White Coronation-—Blue Special Purchase o£ Gents Coronation Ties, Flags, Rosettes, and Favors. Northcote & Hefford "The Corner." LOWCLIFFE. FOR BALE Improved Farm of 179 i« 179 T}ELONGING to Mr John Eobertson, O situated about half a mile from Lowcliffe School, sub-divided into 5 pad docks ; well watered. There is a farm house of 6 rooms and other buildings erected on the property. Not having sold this by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of same. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system ; is out of order, on account of your , cold feet. | Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. i T. YOXTNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. BESI3 Kerosene 4a 3d par tin, 8a 6i pnr cane ; Snowdrop Sngat 2£d per lb, 70 Sb hag 14s 6d ; Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tins lOd,—Carson * Co 5 172 G ARSONS & CO'S Grand Tea Competition j now on* A priza for every 23 Coupon* *ad upwards



Government Notices NEW ZKALAiND RAILWAYS CORONATION OKW.BRATIONf, Jjne2Bch. ' | HE afternoon irain from A hl< barton k to ! inura wi'l Bi&r-t At, 440 and leave Winalow 5 3. H odb 6 26 Rmgitata 6 10, Orari 6 37, Wincheatti 6 62 Temuka 78, rrivo Tiinatu 7.50 The Mount Somera branch train will atftrfc from Aahbarton »t 830 p m and arrive at SSpringburn at 10.20 A train will lews Asbbu^oii for Baling at 8.40 pm, and leave Winslow 9 0 Hinds 9 17. driving at Baiitig 9.40, I will sfop at Winder-mere if required. Thiti rrain will coni.ecc with the 440 pm train froru Chriatchnroh- A late train will leave Chrfstehnroi for Aehbnrton at 9.60 pm., arriving at Ash burton at 12.15. 6 237 * BY ORDER. , Tenders TENDEBB. rpENDERS will be received at our Office I until 4 p.m. on MONDAI, June -30, for the Erection of a Mill at Ashburton, for the Canterbury Flour Mills Company. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Mill, Ashburton. COLLINS and HARMAN, Architects. 6 219 Uhristchurch v NY Person or Persons Trespassing on. /■■» the Lagmhor Estate with Dog or Gun, will be Prosecuted as the law directs. By Order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 6 230 (Per Henry Ford). , Star of Ashburton Lodge, TJ.A.O. DRUIDS. Cobonation Celebrations, THE Brethren of the above Order are requested to meet, at the Lodge room, Thursday, June 26th, (Coronation Day) at 12.30 sharp. H. Stephenbon, 6 206 Secretary. ■ The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufac turing Company BEG to announce to the Public that they intend holding A CORONATION EXHIBITION of their Manufactures, In Their Warehouse, Cashel Street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, • The 24th, 25th, and 27th inat., TO WHICH VISITORS ARE INVITED The Goods are for Exhibition Alone, and no Purchases can be effected, except through the Regular Trade. Admittance by Ticket, Which may be obtained GRATIS, From any of the Leading Drapers of Christ church and district. Doors open each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6 233 P. HERCUS, Manager. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000,000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letterb—Post Office, Ashburton. . 6234 FAIKH'-LL). Coronation Night A GRAND Display of Fireworks will be given at Fairfield on Coronation Night. A Social will be held afterwards in the cooling room. Music—Terris' Band. Refreshments provided. Tickets at door, 2b 6d. Ladies free. Fireworks, 7.30. Social, 8.30. Drags leave Newman's Stables at 7 and 8 p.m. Tickets for Drags at stables. 6 201 B. RtiDKiN, Hon. Seo. wakanuTriver district SPECIAL ORDER. "PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that in Jl pursuance of the River Boards Act, 1884, Section 88, and the River Boards Act Amendment Act, 1885, Section 10, and the Rating Act, 1894, Section 37, the Wakanui River Board will, on the sth day of July, 1902, make and levy a General Rate for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1903, on the rateable Y*lues of the rateable properties within the Wakanui River Dis trict on a graduated scale, according to the classification of the lands in the District in the manner following:—That is to say, on all properties included in the first class, one halfpenny in the^j on all properties in. eluded in the second class, ona farthing in theJß; on all properties included in the third class, one-eighth of a penny in the £; the said Rate to be paid in one sum on the 26th day of July, 1902, to Alfred A. Fooki, at the Wakanui River Board's Office, Bur nett Street, Ashburton, and that the Rate Book is opsn for inspection at the said office. SAMUEL BROWN, 6 238 Chairman Wakanui River Board. A.O.F. THE Members of Court Ashburton, No. 6729, »re requested to meet a<; the Court Room on THURSDAY, at 12 45, to take part in the Celebration Procession Bashes and Ribbons according to rank. T. S. SMITH, O.R. 6 211 J. PHAUP, Seo. i HAMP3TEAD TOWN BOARD rpHE Public is warned that the Culvert 1 near Concrete Bridge, Bridge Street, is not safe for wheeled traffic. G. W. ANDREWS, 6 289 Chairman. FOR SALE—Two Clarionets, A. and B- Flat, 13 keys, good tone, i>s for the pair; a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at E. Gibbabd's, Tancred Street. bisuoke ftew Venas



Public Notices. 1.0.0F, M.U. Loyal Ashburton Lodge, No 6003 "\ ' EMBERS of the above Lodge are requested to meet at the Lodge Room on Thursday, June 26th, at 12.30 p.m., to take part in the Coronation Pro cesßion. Members of 0 ther Lodges in the District and Visiting Brethren cordially invited to join. W. J. LEGGETT, N G. 6 247 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. CORONATION COAL. PERMISSION having been re fused to make an Exhibit of the Mount Somers Coal, ;in the Coronation Procession, the Public are invited to inspect one of the Large Blocks cut for the exhibit, which is at present in my yard. In honour of the Coronation, the Mount Somers Coal Company will supply, for One Week, Coal, at the following Prices for Cash with order, delivered :— ! 1-TON 5 S |-Ton ios ' _____ . I JOSHUA TUdKER. 1 6 243 __^ CORONATION CELEBRATION j St Stephen's Church. | /CORONATION SERVICE, THURS- j DAY, 10 a.m, 6 240 BOR TJGH OP MB BURTON, NOTICE is hereby given that during the removal of the Building known as the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Cass street and thence to Tanored street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped in the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th to the 25th inst inclusive. H. H. FOOKS, j 6167 Town Clerk. J ASHBURTON MOUNTED RIFLES COMPANY ORDER By D. W. McLean, Lieutenant Command^ ing. HP HE Company will parade on Coronation f Day at Messrs Friedlander Bros' Arcade, West Street, in place of Drillshed, as previously notified. Fall in 10.30 a.m. Full dress. Mounted overcoat capes will be used if necessary. By Order, T. F. GIBSON, 6 244 Sergt.-Major. DID you get one of H. C. Barrett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings in the Pound off every Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. 6 182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so ! Then what about the saving in connection with the Special Discount of 2s in the Pound at H. C. Babbett'b Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 mENPHNCE worth for Ninepence, Two- JL and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence; Five Shillings worth for Four and-Sixpence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings; One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, is the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Babbitt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 184 PEACE ! Peace Peace ! At last. Afc Sasn. ()ur business ta goitig ahead Al. Our stock is of the beat qa-»lity a« d at the moß*i reasonable prioea ever ' een before the people in Aahbnrfoa. Home 1 and Colonial Bl&nkafcß from 8s lid a pair ; also a splendid lot of Bags from Is lid to 27a 6d, White Maroella and HO: Quilts, full size, from 2a lid to 265. Whtie lace Curtains, 3£ yards long, 5a 6d; lovely pattern. Toilet Covers and.TableCentres, all reduced at L H. Temfero, next to the ' Kfa Ora'Tea Rooms, Taucred Street. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace CleaW can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Chertsey. JUST ARRIVED— Three special lines corsets, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s (id pair; sur prising value in women's ribbed black cash mere hose, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d a pair ; another lot of those noted ribbed wool under vests at Is each; umbrellas 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d each; holland and muslin aprons Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each at the Eeady Money Shop, Tancred Street. I ©OK HERE~New range, U.B tablings -* Is, 1 l|d, Is 3d, Is 6R 1b 9d to 2s lid a yard; white and U.B twilled sheetingß, 70 inohes wide, from 10£d, strong shirtings 6d a yard, all wool colonial flannels from 9^d a yard, wide twilled flanneletes, stripes, white, pink, and creme 3s lid a dozen; striking value in blouse do. sd, 6^d, Tid a yard, lace curtains Is B£d a pair, carpets, yard wide, Is 2d a yard, hearth rugs 2a 6d, 3s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, 10s 6d, yard wide floorcloth, oil back, reduced to Is a yard, two yards wide do. from Is ilsd, coloured quilts, Is lid, white H.C do. 3b lid, at Gibbabd's Eeady Money Draper. FOR Coronation decorations, They have come. They have come Chinese Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns, By the hundreds, by the hundreds, At' The Dust Pan,' at«The Dust Pan. Hang them from your garden trees, Let them swing from your verandahs 5 Cheap display, yet so effective, 1 Let us make a merry show. Order now—do not wait, Lest perhaps you'll be too late. Burgess, Stationer, East Street. Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions, JJm Wadtfs Worm Figs, is boxes,



Ashburton Borough Council A PPLICATIONS are invited for the f\ position of Assistant in the Borough Council Offico. Particulars of duties may I be seen on application at the Town Clerk's Office, where applications will be received till 4 p.m., on MONDAY next, the 30th inst. H. H. FOOKS, 6 245 Town Clerk. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL I CORONATION HOIJDAYS. rrHB Borough Counoil Offices will bo * Closed from 4 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 25th inst., till 9 a.m. on MON DAY, the 30th inst., £or the Coronation Holidays. The Reading Rooms will be Closed on THURSDAY, the 26th inst. only, and the Library will be Open for the Exchange of Books on SATURDAY, the 28th inst. By Order, ' H. H. FOOKS, 6 246 Town Clerk. All who wish fco protect themselves j from the results of a ba^ cold should not < neglect) fco take TUSSICUFA