The Coronation.

"United Press Association—By Electric Tel egraph—Copy right London, June 18 West Ecd tradesmen, to cover them selves against possible loss m connection with the Coronation, are heavily insuring the life of the King. Since his Majesty's attack of lumlago, Lloyds are charging twenty guineas per cent on policies that the Coronation pro cession will take place before the end of July. The previous rate was four guineas. Seventy thousand troops will line the streets on Coronation day. Continental and English detectives are co-operacmg 1 to prevent an influx of Anar chists into England during the Coronation festivities. A number have quitted Zurich and Geneva, and have been traced to Paris, awaiting an opportunity to cross the Chan nel. Sydney, June 19 On Coronation Day the forenoon will be observed as a Sunday by the fleet, and Divine service will be held on the Royal Arthur at 10 o'clock. A Eoyal salute will be fired at noon. At 1 o'clock the whole of the men of the fleet will land and take part m the Coronation review m Centennial Park. The ships will be illuminated at night.

ORDER OF PROCESSION.

Eeceived June 20, 10.55 a.m. London, June 19 The following official announcement has been made relative to the order of the Koyal procession, The first carriage head ing the procession will be preceded by a fore© of Colonial cavalry .and artillery, and will contain Mr Barton, Sir Wilfred Laurier, and members of their families, followed by a force of Australian snd New Zealand cavalry. The second carriage will contain the New Zealand and Newfoundland Premiers, Messrs E. Seddon, and Kobert Bond, Mrs and Miss Seddon, followed by New Zealand and Cape cavalry; Sir.Gordon Sprigg, Sir P. Hime, of Natal, and their respective daughters occupying the third carriage, which will be escorted by Cape and Natal cavalry. Four other Colonial carriages will follow, these containing distinguished representatives of the Indian Empire. Then will come the King's pro cession led by the naval gun detachment, followed by representative squadrons of cavalry, batteries of artillery, officers, aides, | deputations, foreign, officers; thirteen carriages conveying members of the Eoyal | household and family; and foreign represen tatives. State coaches, containing the King and Queen, will come last of the long line, with the Prince of Wales and Duke of Con naught riding,on the right and left respec tively, and a force of military bringing up the rear.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland June 19 Mr Napier, M.H.R., telegraphed to Sir Joseph Ward, asking that all volunteers m the Civil Service be granted a whole holi day on Coronation Day. Sir Joseph Ward sent Mr Napier the following reply .•—■ s< Whenever it is possible volunteers m the Government service will be given holiday, but it is not practicable* to give a general order that all are to have it, as the duties of some on that day are of such a nature as to render it absolutely necessary for them to be m attendance to perform them." The Mayor of Onehunga telegraphed to Sir Joseph Ward that the Council intend to celebrate the Coronation by acquiring an ■up-to-date stone breaking machine, to be called "The Coronation Stone Crusher," and inquiring if the Coronation subsidy is available.

The Mayor has received a communcation from the Railway Department stating that the Mount Soiners train will be detained m Ashburton on Coronation Day until 8.30 p.m, to enable the country visitors to see the fireworks and evening display m town. Captain Tucker having been requested by the Chairman of the Coronation Cele bration Committee to endeavour to get a good number of returned troopers for the procession at the Coronation celebrations, has inserted a notification m our adver tising columns inviting the returned con tingenters to conmrunicate with him without delay with a view to make the necessary arrangements. Troopers m the country can probably provide their own horses, but as some of the returned contingenters may not be able to do so, and to facilitate a good muster on such an important occasion, Cap tain Tucker would be very glad if persons likely to bare spare horses on the 26fch would communicate with him as soon as possible.

The Hotels on Coronation Day.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, June 19 The Mayor has received a reply from the President of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, to the request that all hotel bara should be closed on Coronation Day. The Association regret they are unable to comply with the request of the deputation which waited on the Mayor on the following grounds:—(l) "That we are licensed to cater for the public at all times and seasons, and must perform the obligation according to our license. (2) We are not able to do so according to the terms of our license. (3) At this special time all our hotels are taxed to the utmost limits, and we must keep faith with the public. (4) We abso lutely repudiate and do not hold ourselves responsible for the wrong-doing of the community when there are other ways and means of obtaininp liquor than through us."

The " Otago Daily Times " thus refers to I closing hotels on Coronation Day : —The pnblic will not be inclined to pay much heed to the publican's plea that he cannot afford to close his hotel on Coronation Day. If he cannot the shopkeeper most assuredly cannot. Nevertheless the latter will close Ms premises without a murmur. The pub lic~ or, at anyrate. a very considerable section of it—now asks the hotelkeeper to do the same. Even if ifc may involye him m some loss, ifc is the first time m all these years that the licensing trade has been asked to make a sacrifice. The request would probably not have been made at the present time if it were not that the moral sense of the community was shocked by the scenes of drunkness which the public streets have presented on days of rejoicing, and it is most undesirable that the cele brations m connection with the Coronation of Ms Majesty the King should bo marred by a repetition of these disagreeable sights." The following statement of the other side of the question appeared m a letter m the same paper—What reply would the Prime Minister of England give were he asked to use Ms influence m closing up the hotels of London or other large towns on the Coron ation Day? The reply would be that the requirements and comforts of the public i demand that these places should be kept - open, not only ail day, but all night. This really happened m connection with the i Queen's Jubilee;, and will no doubt happen ! with the King's Coronation. Is the city of i Dunedin less respectable or wanting m self respect than the people of the large towns of England, Ireland, and Scotland ? It is not necessary to enter into the commercial ■justice of the case. There is no analogy betweenjthe grocer or the draper who closes for a day and the hotelkeepor. People do not eat less on wear less on account of these places being closed, The hotelkeeper, bow ever, b#s had to make very special arrange ments to meet the demands of visitors to the city, and must be /prepared to cater for their wants.

CORONATION ODE.

Hail Edward ! King of England, Lord of Ind, Of realms beyond the seas, Where floats on ev'ry breeze, ] Old England's flag. j Beneath its sheltering care, with hearts at ■ ease, United nations, loyal to the core, Congratulations fervently outpour ; Content and free aloud their peoples sing Long float her standard, and Long live the King! Come forth, come forth, the summer sun shines bright, Uncounted millions echo our delight. By Edward's side, see, amid dazzling lines Our graceful Queen In loveliness serene. Bless ev'ry soul on whom her beauty shines With ready sympathy, that quick devines , Sad sorrow's crown. j Come forth m fitting splendonr that all eyes The greatness of your Empire recognise From Alfred down! Her vast resource ! Her soul that never fears! Her crown inherited a thousand years !

11. Forget not Britons m our monarch's veins Heroic blood its rugged strength maintains. (As some old gnarled oak Though tempeafcs o'er it broke Stands rooted fast). He, trained by long experience m the past, Stands firm for Britain's fame 'Gainst envy, hate, and blame j A shelter from detraction's cruel blast. Spirit of Hagland's glory gently spread A sacred halo round his crowned head ! That like St. George m might He, too, may dragons slay, May wield a sword ever keen and bright For poor Humanity ! Her fetters fall, no longer need she fear, Deliverance draws near; For Edward wears a diadem divine On all oppressed and troubled hearts to shine; A crown of love lent by the King of Kings ! His deeds of mercy purest incense brings ! Throughout his Empire, where the sun set* not, Be pride, lust, greed and tyranny forgot! m. Spread wide with pomp the highways of the King For stately ships the Indian Rajahs bring, With gems and fabrics rare. For nobler guests prepare True British hearts from Colonies who see Here symbolised their lasting liberty. Now Peace, angelic, our most welcome guest, Wide o'er the Minster spreads her brooding wings. Perchance, too, moving from the Land of Eest, Could we but see tho innermost of things, From that far shore, Our heroes lost to earth, In joy of spirit birth, Touch mourning hearts to bid them weep no more. Eejoice ! stern war i 3 past Our foes are friends at last. From seat© sea, electric flashes bound; Each port, each ship with salvo deep resound; From King, Peers, peoples glad thanks givings rise, In joyous acclamation to the skies ! —Sara Harper.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

(Eeceived June 20, 10.30 a.m) The Representative Question London, June 19 Mr Seddon is convinced Great Britain will grant some concession, though not to the extent of endangering free trade. Fatal Riot m the United States After a strike meeting a mob at Paterson> New Jersey, wrecked several mills and ejected the worLers. A fierce struggle with the police took place and nine were shot, several fatally. The Anarchist ringleaders threaten to kill a policeman for every rioter wounded. The Pope The Pope's mission to the Coronation remains m Paris until after the ceremony.

SOUTH AFERICA.

More Surrenderers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Eeceived June 20, 9.50 a.m. London, June 19 690, mostly rebels, surrendered at Cal vinia. The total surrenderee now are 18,4*0.

Wellington, June 20 The Governor has been advised as follows from South Africa: —Eobfc. Laing, of Balclutha, died of dysentery at Blands fontein on June 17th ; H. E. Collisoa, of Eakaia, was accidentally killed at Forthay on June! 6th. The following are danger ously ill with enteric: G. Atkinson, Wairoa South; Sergt. P. Campbell, Christchurch 3 E. Baker, Waikato ; B. Gooding, of Ngaire, Taranaki; and G. Cox, of Oamaru. Wm. Whotter, of Waikouaiti, is ill of dysentery. P. Lee, of Woodlands, Southland; and W. Grant, of Middlemarch, Otago, are both suffering from injuries. The Ruapehu left Capetown on June 15 for Wellington with Lieuts. Simpson, Duncan, and Fraser, Surgeon-Capt. Deck, and fourteen men of various contingents, and two men of the Imperial Light Horse.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. j

Received June 20,10.47 a.m. The Westralian Premier 111. ! Perth, June 20 The Premier is still m a critical condition, but hopes are entertained of his recovery. The Plague Sydney, June 20 The week has *now passed without any oasea of plague being reported. Natural Gas Brisbane, June 17 An outflow of natural gas has been found at Wallaroo, m central Queensland railway

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph.

Wellington, June 20 The following candidates have passed the dentistry examinations:—C. F. Bennett, L. F. Haselden, G. H. Walker and E. ff right* Auckland; Buckridge, Gisborne; N. E. Denniston, N. Smale, Chrigtchurch ; J. J. Faulkner, Hastings; 0. C. Harley, Nelson; G. Hoby, D. S. McKenzie, D. E. P. Scanlara, J. L. Wilson, and A. Dallaston, Wellington; IH. F. Swinburne, Hawera. The City Council has decided to send Home for an electrical engineer to facilitate the acceptance of tenders for the work m connection with the electric tramways: The Council considered this plan to be less costly than leaving the tenders to the decision of an Advisory Board, or having i them sent to, and from Home by mail*

A Sticking-up Case.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, June 20 Mr George Fowler, Treasurer of the Par nell Oddfellows, while returning home from a late meeting at midnight, was robbed of ft handbag which contained £84 m cash and i orders at his gate, Scarborough Terrace, ParnelJ. The thief seized the bag, after a struggle,"and was chased, but got away. The thief was evidently conversant with Mr Fowler's movements.

Island News

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Received June 20,15 a.m. Auckland, June 20 Arrived—Miowera, she was delayed by the leaking of a steai*. pipe, inferior coal, and bad weather. The New Zealand cargo consists of 356 packages. Sailed—The Haisroto.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JUNE ao, 1902



BILL MARTIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch, — Dear Sirs, —I have much pleasure in writinji you to say ho w heartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN.



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BITXWM3 NOTICES WE HAVE SOLD OUT] OF ! i EASY CARTS, But are Booking Orders for Next Shipment. Book early, as these CARTS WON'T KEEP. They are such' ready sellers. We are still Agents tor STERLING BICYCLES, I McCormick Harvesting Machinery, EXCELSIOR Ploughs, and Spring Tined Cultivators. Plough Shares, R N F and C, At very low prices. Horse Hoes and " Little Wonder' Seed Sowers. Morrow, Bassett i. Co, Wills Street. M. PRIEST, Manager



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TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. H MATSON AND Co., beg to inform « holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange m Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental m selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work m conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties m their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties m their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch.



SPECIAL PURCHASE or Mantles and Jackets IN ALL THK NEWEST STYLES See Windows. AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCRED STREETS Northcote & Hefford



OUR Stock of Lidles' Jackets from 7s 6d, Ladies' Cipua 21 s, Waterproofs 10', Knitted Underveats. full tize 9d Corsets, Prima Danna 8 5s lid : Under Skirts for winter wear 2s to 12s 6d, knit ted Stockings from Is to 2a 9d, Cashmere from Is, Aprons, white itud coloured Holland, from lOd each ; white muslin Aprons from 10|d to 3a 6d. A splendid line of sflk rlboons from l|d yard, 2ia wide, (til colours, at L. H, Tempero, Tancred Street, next to *Kia Ora' Tea Rooms. PEACE ! Peace! Peace! At last. At last. Our business is going ahead Al. Our stock is of the best quality and !at the most reasonable prices ever been ! before the people m Ashbarloa. Home , and Ooloni&l Blankets from 81 lid a pair ; also a splendid lot of Rugs from Is lid to [ 27s 6d. White Marcella and H0: Qoiits, ! full sizo, from 2s lid to 255. While lace Curtains, 3£ yards long, 5s 6d; lovely pattern. Toilet Covers and Table Centres, nil reduced at L. H Tempero, next to ths \ • Kla Ora' Tea Rooms, Tailored Street. C 1 HEAP B. b GDNB and CARTRIDGES, Double Barrel BL. Guns from 555, ! SB. frcm 42a 6(1, Cartridges from 9a par [ Joo' Wira NettiMß from Id per yard, Sheop ! Natt.ing from 2|l fe- yard. The celebrated A. MarMn'sHoree Oilppora at 7s 6d, 9s 61 and 10a 6d. Other makes from 6s 6d~G Meddiks, The Poople'd Iroemoager* 00K~1ttKRR—Lovely Velve6eon»7^ail colors, Is U^l, Beautiful Plushes 2s I lid, Befit assortmeuo of Oollarettea from lls 6d—W h. FisABOH, Cash Draper, etc ' / ÜBSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English ] V> Chilli* and Eartbenwaro. American i Glass and Ba'dwaru, Id Cutlery and Electr< plate. Bicycles, Brush ware, and Japanese Guode, \a now ou.



i | I IGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d, I ITX per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701 b bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d j prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. John Orr and Co. !LOUR at Millers' prices, 251 b bag 3s 3d, 501 b bag 6s; 1001 b bag 11s 6d; 2001 b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251 b bag [ 4a; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Pry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. SRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get i good value at Mellor's. T~dOK HERE—New range, U.B tablings I I-a Is, 11 Jd, Is 3d, Is 6f d, Is 9d to 2s lid a yard; white and U.B twilled sheetings, 70 inches 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 m blouse do. sd, 6£d, 7£d a yard, lace curtains Is BJd a pair, carpets, yard wide, Is 2d a yard, hearth rugs 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, lOs 6d, yard wide floorcloth, oil back, reduced to Is a yard, two yards wide do. from Is ltjd, coloured quilts, Is lid, white H.C do. 3s lid, at Gibbaed's Ready Money Draper. IT OR SALE—Two Clarionets, A. and B- I? Plat, 13 keys, good tone, .£5 for the pair j a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at E. Gibbard's, Tancred Street.



DID you get one of H. C, Barrett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings m the Pound off every Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9fch, 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 m connection with the Special Discount of 2s m the Pound at H. 0. Babbett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 / ORONATION Medals, gold and silver \j gilt 6d each ; Coronation Badges, with imprint of the King, 6d each; Chinese Lanterns for illumination purposes, from6d each. Ping Pong, a splendid line just opened up, Is 6d set, the best line yet offered for the money; Footballs, new line; Stationery, Account Books, and Fancy Goods, New Books and Magazines.—H. M. Jones. JUST ARRIVED —Three special lines corsets, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3a 6d pair; sur prising value m 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 (id each at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. Men's black .and drab so. pt •• » felt hats Is to clear; splendid line,'. frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collars attached 2a Gd, good union do. 3s 6d, 8s 1 Id, 4s Gd, army braces 6d and 9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties Gd and upwards, linen collars 6d, twesd caps Is and Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E. GiBBABD, Ready Money Draper and Cloth ier, Tanored Street.



I_ Wanted, •h PEECH and Song Mission.—Subject, * " " Spiritual contact with Christ," Miss ft Jule Layton will sing "There is a green • hill," and " I'm praying for you." All in -11 vited.—Collection. 6J91 v ALVATION Anry-Staff Captain Gault • will conduct special services. Satur day open air. Three meetings on Sunday. 'Holiness/ to-night at 8 p.m. 6 389 \A 7ANTED, by young man—Board and vV lodging m private family. Apply by letter to ' K.H. 5 this Office. 6 188 \ % ANTED—Contract Teams for Plough- V ing about 600 acres. Apply T. B. Richards, Valetta. ___ 6 187 vjk; ANTED.—A good strong Boy for W Plumbing and Tinsmithing Trade. —W. R. Hyde, Burnett street. 6 185 LOST, on June 3rd, m Peter Street- Green Plaided Shawl. Finder rewar ded on returning to this Office. 6 190 |j INEST Clover Honey, 3Jd per lb, by r 561 b tin, or lOd and Is per jar; Factory Butter Is per lb.—Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. I{| LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street ; also one m Moore Street; cheap rent. —Apply VV. O. Page, Ooinpton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6JLO2 . v ANTED 100 pair of Pigeons, also 100 V i pair of good old hens.-J. H. Jkwitt. iENPi-NCE worth for Ninepence, Two and-Sixpenca worth for Two-and- Threepence; Frve 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. Babbktt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 184 B~™UTfEE7^utter.~Finest^actory B~ut ter for this Month only, Is per lb. Having made a 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 Belling it for j 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 .Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



O. PANNJSLL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Stireeb, Chris'church, TTAS a Choice Aaiortmenti of Buiblogs suitable for the season. Ohnsbarfields aed Covert Coats a specialty Surnples senb to any Address. Genllemen'R Mercery of every description, and tbe LATEST FASHIONS IN OTOGK 'I AKB FOTlOfci—Thftt Mbllor's Z^a Ji landia Boat; Kt^-pe Is giving becter value thaa ever m Footwsur



/CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \ ) Badges 4d. Medals m white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now Gd each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value m the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. OUK OFKKICWe give a freo trial wit.o any lamp we nail. If not m<i(.f*oto'v we will return your, money. That,'»fair isn't i«,—Edipea Oyol? Co, Tancred Sbreeti. Bl<BTKerohcne4 U p » tin, 8> 61 p > csi-e ; Si.owdroii Hut^r ?£«' y.-.'r Ib 70 Ib bag 14' 6i ; Swan Goideu Syrup 4lh iii<n lOd.—Carhon A Co 5 172 PATTY Fhd baiueig powder cuiHiUuti » patty pan ■« ouch end of tin. nrHK Genuine Silent Primas Cooking JL. Stove 14a 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; aleo Primus Hofc Plato 17a 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 33 6d.—-Caeson &Oo PAiTY Pan liaking powder wants «a trial without prejudios, two putty pan* or nof-binff LUOA.K'SSiIvor King, Hoiophote, Olab, Klcglel-, Ptktbfitder, Lamloator, »nd Aoetsylitor, 8o!«r, Breakouiidue, Lac»«'a Candle L»mpe, FtrtbuU und PheoomeDon Lump*; a m»£uificeit6 «tock (o choose froaa« —Eolii.»e Cycle Co. Tanorod Sftr«e* ii\Vi&K)c one lutereated to read JCLI advertiaemant appearing m Mitchell *nd Tomer's space of thiflimme, to crops out any article they can do without, then to oall on us and bring the adv«rtltemenfc and a fail parse with them. The parcel will be delivered next) day. /~1 ARSONS & CO'H Grand Toa Onmpetltion %*J now on. A pr!z* lor every 28 Ooupooi «nd upwards IN Liquidation—My tender having been aooepted for Stock of Corfots, ihe A.X double busk Corsetu will bo sold »t 5' Ud s:z js 19 to 31. Lndien' SisglutK 9^i to 6^ lid -WH Pkabos, Cieh Diaper HAVB you tried th« new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, Eaat Street. TT?INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4a per JP 251 b bag, 51b bag Oatina Ib 2d, 21b packet Ontina 7d, Quaker Oats 10d, Germina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, U 6d per Ib. Nothing better,— PfcBTCKER Bros., Caab. Supply Stores, WANTED KNOWN—Men's strong cord trousers 4s lid and 5s 6d; reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s6d;! suits from 21s; good line all wool colonial j | suits 2S»; 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 Gibbabd's, Tailored Street, opposite Arcade.



BUSINESS NOTICES ~~~ E. CLARK" ~" CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Chri»t church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business m premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165



Fr edlander Bros. Ltd FOR PRIVATE~SALeT" Lease m Perpetuity, situated about 2 miles from Rangitata Traffic Bridge, the property of Mr B. Sheehan, containing 370 acees 370 ' pHE Property is at a Eental of Eleven s', pence per acre, is sub-divided into 7 paddocks, well watered and fenced. 60 acres are m Oats, 25 acres Turnips, balance one and two year old grass. There is a Four Boomed House, Stable and Outbuildings. Full particular from Fbiedlandbb Bros., Ltd., 6 175 Aahburfcon, WEST STREET AUCTION MAET. 00S USUAL WILL B& HKLIj N 'JHI'K:-DaY, ord JULi, For which we wili bo pleaeed to receive Kntries. FFtIEDLANDiCRBROS, Ltd, 5 336 R. FRiEDr.ANDaa, Auctioneer ■ 11/ 15 Have for PRIVATE SALE— V v Several Blocks of Suburban Propßfthe I (kDSirg fr<l'n Aden to 40 Aor»)». For fnl! p'articatani, upply to FRIKDLAINDER BFOS. Ltd,, j YET E ARE CASH BUYEKS CF WHEAT. | OATS, BAKLEY, AiSD GRASS SEED, Highest Prices Given* Storage m oar Ashbartoa, Tinwald, and Lyndhnret Stoiea at lowest rste?> FRIEDMNDER BROS., LTD.



77 OR Coronation decorations, f 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 j Cheap display, yet bo effective* Let us make a merry show. Order now—do not wait, Lest perhaps you'll be too late. Bitbgfsss, Stationer, Bast Street. Smoke New Venno



Wanted Known. Q ECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner CJ can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6 124 Chertsey.



Public Notices. NOTICE. ALL Returned Troopers will parad* Mounted for Coronation Procession. Troopers requiring horses are requested to notify me at once m writing. All decora tions must be worn. 6 186 F. G. TUCKER, Captain. COEONATION CELEBRATION. A MEETING of the General Committee will be held at the Borough Coun cil Cnambers, Havelock street, on FRIDAY the 20th inst., at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 6 180 Hon. Secretary. TINWALD RACING CLUB. fl HE Annual Meeting of the above I Club will be held m the Tinwald Hotel on Saturday, June 21, 1902. C. BENNETT, 6177 Secretary BOROUGH OF ASB BURTON. NOTICE ia hereby given that during the removal of the Building known as the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Cass street and thence to Tailored street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped m the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th to the 21st inst inclusive. H. H. FOOKS, 6 167 Town Clerk.



Tendeis ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOAItDT TENDERS are mvited for the Yearly I Supplies required at the Hospital. Particulars on view at the County Council's offices, Ashburton, where Tenders will be received up to 1 a.m., 3rd July next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, June 17th, 1902. 6 157



ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS' H »LL~* I Under the direction of Mr Harry Riokarda. | WEDNESDAY NEXT, June 25th. ! For Positively ONE NIGHT Only. TT'IRST and only Appearance m Ashhur- V ton of Me Habry Rickards's No: i COMPANY OF VAUDE VILLE STARS, Headed by the famous Paul CINQUEVALLI ) The CINQUEVALLI) Greatest CINQUEVALLIJJugg ler ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. Whose marvellous performances have crea ted a Profound Sensation m every part of the Globe. Madame Lydia Yeamans-Titus, Lydia Yeamans- Titus, Lydia Ybamans Titus, The Peerless Lyric Actress and Travesty Queen, assisted by MR FRED J. TITUS. COLBY AND WAY Charles—COLßY and WAY—Alice Colby and Way, the Greatest Ventrilo quial Novelty on the Vaudeville Stage. Professor Chas. Weigley, the Eminent Saxophone and Clarionet Soloist. Miss Nita Leete, Contralto. Mr James Opie, Baritone. Eva—The Diamond Dvo—Evelyn Vocalists, Dancers and Expert Banjoists. Chas.—Walker and May—lda. America's Gold Medal Cake Walkers and Specialty Artistes. Musical Director, Mr Fred Hall. Prices, 4s, 2s Gd, and Is. Early doors 6d extra. Box Plan opens to-morrow, at 10 a.m., at H. M. Jones. M. Marcus, Touring Manager. 6 >72 John C. Lekte, Business Manager.



David Thomas. ARCADE SATURDAY,"~JUNE 2 ist. MR DAVID THOMAS will sell as above :— 2 D.F. Ploughs, by Duacan, m good order. 1 Pair Wooden Wheels. 14-Wheel Hawker's Van, with canvas top, m good order. Lot Galvani&ed Pipes, Fittings and Pal leys, for Force Pump, Also, —Furniture and a host of Household articles and Sundries. Sale—l.l 6 p.m. 6 192 R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer.



For all complaints of the Throat, Ltinp , ani Bror.chlal Tubes, TUSHICURA is the sovereign remedy. At all chemists j Saaoko New Venus



Wprma undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Figa, Is boxes,



A requisition from a number of residents m Ashburton has been forwarded to the Acting Premier asking him to provide for the closing of the hotels m. this district on Coronation Day,