Ashburton Live Stock Market

There was a fair attendance at the Ashburton yards to-day. The sale w.-.s a dragging one and resulted in a drop of id per Bead in sheep. The fat sheep pens •were full and the quality was better than last week. t«The cattle yards were only partly filled. Store cattle were poor in !■ condition and the prices of beef and stores receded. Following are the prices: - Cattle stores; — Cattle-Dairy cows M, £7 7s V«1, £2, £•"> i ss, £± 10s, £7 2$ 6d ; IS months' ckl steers 455; dry cows .£3; 12 to 15 months cat Mb 38s to 50s; yearlings 4 "3s. Fat Cattle- Steers M 15s, ,£8 15s, £4 15s; heifers M 10s, £7. Sheep—Fftt crossbred wethers 18s, 15s lid, 18s 6d, los 6d; crossbred ewes 16s, 18s, 14s 6d, 13s 6d, 16s 6d, 9s Gd, Nl4s, 19s 3d; merino ewoa, 9s sd, 10s 9d, 11s 6d; merino wethers 9s 6d, 14s; fufc lambs 15a. Store Sheep—Crossbred ewes with lambs 6s lid, 9s 7d, 6s, 5s 3d, 7s, 6s 2d, 9s 9d, 0s Id, 7s 6d, 6s 9a, 9s, 10s 3d; crossbred wethers 12s, 14s, 13s 6d.

CABLE NEWS.

United Tress Association —Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

The Canadian-British Stsam Service Ottawa, Oct. 13 Mr Borden, a member of the Canadian Ministry, speaking at Boston, Ontario, an nounced that a Canadian-British twenty knot steam service had been practically ar ranged. Canada's subsidy would be 75Q,000d0l (£150,000) and Britain's '875,000d0l (.£75,000). The Canadian Pa cific Railroad Company or a syndicate, in cluding the Allan and Elder-Dempster shipping lines, had received a ten years' contract.

Anarchists Meeting Dispersed— Twenty Killed. Madrid, Oct 12

The Socialists at Linea, Andalusia, near Gibraltar, persisting in prohibited meetings, the Spanish troops dispersed and killed twenty and wounded many. Documents found proved that the place was the head quarters centre of an anarchist group who were in communication with various Euro pean towns. . The Deanery of Westminster London, October 13

The Rev Joseph Armitage Robinson, Canon of Westminster, has been appointed Dean of Westminster in succession to Dr Bradley.

The Wesleyan Missionary Society-

The Eevs F. W. Mac Donald, senior secretary of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and IT. A. Eayner, the British Bible Society's Home Superintendent, leave England in March on a visit to the Biblo Society's Australasian auxiliaries. N.S.W. Paving Blocks An ex-Minister of the Council has ac cepted the New South Wales Agent- General's offer of 9000 New South Wales paving blocks, purposing a competitive test with American blocks. The Australian Squadron The " Daily Telegraph" states that another warship of the same size and some what the same power as the cruiser Spar tiate, goes to Australia, bringing the squadron to a level with the North Ameri can station.

The " Times " says the statement that the Spartiate will be the flagship of the Australian Station is incorrect, and adds that there is no present intention of reliev ing the Royal Arthur.

Sir E. Barton's Return.

United Press Association Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright - Brisbane, Oct. 13 Sir Edmund Barton, who arrived by the Aorangi yesterday, was welcomed on be half of the Federal and State Parliaments. In an interview he reviewed the work done at the Imperial Conference, but added nothing of importance to the facts already cabled. He refrained from expressing nuy opinion as to the results, and said the state ment was untrue that the speeches .he delivered in Canada wero more flamboyant than those which he delivero I in England. He advocated reasonable Imperialism, not a reckless tendency to rush into quarrels and disputes without considering the causes. He favoured the cohesion of Australia with the Empire by all reason able and wise means, consistent with the preservation of " our autonomous Govern ment."

In an interview, Sir E. Barton said, with reference to the naval agreement, in time of peace the Squadron would be sta tioned in Australia, with the exception of one drill-ship and one cruiser, which would be in New Zealand. Mr Seddon's claims were much larger than these, but upon full discussion, he saw the justice of the arrangement. It was part of the arrange ment that if several proportions of men from Australia and New Zealand were not available those lacking in one colony could be obtained from another. The agreement was to last ten years. Provision had been made that at the end of the eighth or any subsequent y6ar notice may be given of a desire to terminate it. Nothing in the agreement is to be taken to mean that the Squadron will be the only force used in Australian waters. If necessity arises there will be a larger force. Dealing with the question of the stations to be occupied by the Squadron, Sir. B. Barton said that in times of war its operations af c to lie in ■waters of Australasia, China, and the East Indies, where it can most effectively act against hostile vessels threatening the in terests of Australia and New Zealand. He added:—" We were assured during the discussion that the Imperial Government would endeavour to make Australia and New Zealand a basis of coal supplies for the Squadron in Eastern waters." s

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Palmerston North, October 14

The factory butter competition in con nection with the Manawatci A. and P. Show has closed with, entries'fr.om 'the Apiti, Heretauuga, Hastings, Canterbury Central, and Rangiwahia-Ruahine factories. Feildino, October 14

A local society has recently been formed for promoting Bible teaching in schools. It has been decided to take a plebiscite in the borough of Fielding. Hokitika, October 14

Mr John Barton, aged eighty, died yes terday evening after a short illness. De ceased had been a resident here for over thirty years. He was one of the pioneers of the sawmilling industry, and was secret ary and handicapper of the Westland Eacing Club, and for many years was an { ardent horseman. He leaves a wife and a grown-up family of six. # The Borough Council has been inter viewed by Mr Eeakes, of the Agricultural Department, on the subject of erecting local abattoirs. v Cheistchukch, Oct. 14 At the Magistrate's Court this morning Mr Beatham fined Arthur Craddock, licensee of the Eastern Hotel, £20, and ordered the license to be'endorsed, on a charge o£ sup plying liquor to an intoxicated man and allowing drunkenness on the premises. ' The Canterbury Women's Institute ap plied for permission fora committee to visit the Teoranga Home and Em-i;lu:h Indus trial School, the Department has replied that the committee may pay one visit on arranging dates'with ■ the managers, but declines'to allow unexpected visits. ■" ■ • ' Dunedin, October 14

A deputation of. twenty-tjiree returned troopers waited ton the Mayor, asking for •Work.' They, stated they could not get theit s£ck pay frabTthe Department. Soiqe were not strong, but 1 "were aU "willing to dp any work rather than' loaf. The Mayor will introduce them to the city member, with the object of informing the Government.

South Africa.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Oct. 13 In the Northwest nnd Northeast of C.ipe Colony, meal is polling 1 at £7 per cwt. Mr Douglass, Commissioner for Public Works in the Cape Government, accused Lord Milner of figuratively holding a pistol to his head by threatening not to alow goods to enter the Transvaal by the C'upe ports unless the requirements of the mili tary transports were met. Lord Milner published the cprrespond ence, showing the statement was unjusti fied.

The incident has damaged the Minis!ry. despite Sir J, G. Sprigg's declaration th»t he was eager to work with Lord Milner with entire harmony for the good of South Africa.

The Boer Leaders in Europe.

j Berlin, Oct. 13 The Cologne " Gazette " states that the Boer Generals, in a most .unambiguous fashion, refused to ask the British Minister at Berlin to apply for an audience with the Kaiser.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FORFjVnT

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph-—Copyright. Received October 14, 9.11 a.m. Returning 1 Boer Exiles London Oct 13

Five thousand Boers leave India in the next few weeks to return to South Africa. The steamers Aurania at Bermuda, find Oratava at Saint Helena, each embarked 1000.

Guns Impounded by British Onehundred guns, purchased chiefly in Germany, as a present to the last Ameer, have been impounded a» Peshawar, while en route to Cabul. The Education Bill The British Cabinet refuses to re-open a discussion on clause seven of I he Education Bill, dealing with the management of schools. ' Received October 14, S.oG a.m. Great Riots in Geneva. Berne, Oct 13 Fifty soldiers in Geneva were wounded, and 230 arrests have been made. Many of the arresters will be expelled with the view of clearing the country of anarchists. The strike has collapsed. An Accomplished Swindler- Vienna, October 13 The Czech clerical loan bank lent large sums on worthless jewellery. False entries were made, concealing embezzlement. Broyd acted as the leader of aristocratic pilgrimages to Roaie. He fared sumptu ously, and speculated largely. j The Coal Strike in America j New York, Oct. 13 ] Many public men in America are advo cating national ownership of the mines. Restaurant prices have increased twenty five per cent, consequent on the scarcity of coal. Scores of factories announce that they intend to close down at an early date.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received Oct. 14, 10.12 a.m. Retrenchment in Victoria.

Melbourne, October 14

The Cabinet has adopted a scheme of railway retrenchment effecting the saving of £180,000 annually. It includes the re duction of time paid hands to five days weekly, allowing holidays in lieu of over time pay, and dispensing with super numeraries. The Drayton Grange. The medical officers on tho Drayton Grange have asked to be allowed to prepare a special report with reference to the medi cal and sanitary condition of the vessel. (Received October 14, 1Q.2 a.m.) Preference to British Products, Brisbane, Oct. 14

Sir E. Barton, interviewed, said that no offer of the post of Governor-General of the Commonwealth had been made when he left England.

Referring to Canada, he said the Domin ion is taking a fresh turn of prosperity. Since the preferential treatment given to British products, the imports have enor mously increased, and people are nocking in from America, .

The Mayor entertained Sir John Forrest and Sir E. Barton, and the latter, in the course of his speech dealing with preference to the Empire's products, urged that our brothers at Home should have the prefer ence in everything we in Australia do not produce.

A Ketch Ashore.

Wanganui, Oct. 14 The ketch Lizzie Taylor, from Timaru to Wanganui, grounded on the bar close to the breakwater this morning, and at low water the stern of the vessel was on dry ground. She a,rrived on Sunday night and while waiting for the tide drifted on the sand. She is laden with flour which is being lightered. Fortunately the sea is calm and hopes are entertained of floating her to night.

The Ashburton Seat.—A meeting of electors was held this afternoon to confer with Mr John Studholme, junr., with a view to induce that gentleman to contest the Ashburton seat, and after some pres sure he consented to do so. His formal announcement appears elsewhere. Sale of Race Privileges.—The privi leges for the Spring Meeting of the Ashbur ton County Racing Club, were offered to-day by Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd., and sold as follows:—No 1. Publican's Booth, A. Whitaker, JEB; No 2. Publican's Booth, P. Daly, £12; outside stand— Patrick, 9s; race cards A. Young, 11s per dozen ; horse yards—2Bs, J. Stace.

Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract — Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Ew - lypti Extract and be safe,

Sporiting.

NAPIER RACES.

Napier Park Rvcecoubse, Oct 14 There is perfect wvaUmr for i.he first day of the Park race-.: m d tho a' teudaniv is good. The coursn is in excellent-order. ■Results':— Hack Hurdi.es -Eclair 1, Master Model 2, Aborjjeldie 3. The only starters. Won easily. Div—£l 15s.

County Hack — Lib ;a. 1, Waimoe 2, Shackle 3. All started. Divs~£4 1s and £1 Bs.

Stakes—Kamo ', Gol.l Seal 2, Optimist 3. Also started—Orioff, Gold Dust* Lava lette, Bounce, Good InteDt, Melod on, Dear Heart, Bandmaster. Won easily by a length. Dividends .£5 15s and £1 18s.

Park Stakes—Flefea 1, Fakir 2, Menura 3 Scratched —The Shannon.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN-. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1902



Public Notices FA Wi:l; T, SO I '.1,. • AFAftJbJWISriL SOCIAL to Mb G. Murdoch will be held in Mr A . Drum inond's Grain Store, Lauriston, on FRIDAY, October 17th. All are cordially invited. Music by Terris' Band. A. DRUMMOND, 10 117 Secretary. Asliburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OP ASHBUTON. T ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— i I invite you to meet me on Wednesday, October 22nd, At 7.30 p.m., in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL. j Ladies specially invited. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Future Meetings will be announced. John JUcLachlan. 10 14(5 Sclwyn Electorate. MR. C A C. HARDY WILL be pleased to meet the Electors of Selwyn, at DUNSANDEL Public Hall, on TUES DAY, October 14th, at 8 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced. 10108 Asliburton A. and P. Association. mHE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SHOW of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, etc, will be held on the Grounds of the Associa tion, Ashburton, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,' sth and 6th November. ENTRIES,,which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees in Cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prize eMoney in each Class, also numerous valuable Special Prizes offered for Competition. All Exhibits to be on the ground ready for Judging by 11.45 a.m. on First Day of Show, excepting Tradesuiens' Turnouts, Ladies' Hacks, Hunters, or exhibits engaged in any Classes for Jumping Competitions. Class Programmes and all information, on application to W. SIMPSON, 10 7 Secretary. : WE : THANK YOU. FOR T4X7E 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 you Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOE THE SPRING AND SUMMER. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER, j Fred lander tros Ltd WEST STEEET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, For -which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FEIEDLANDER BEOS. Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. CHAFF 7 "~ -CT|7"ANTED— One hundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _, TO LET! "~~ THE Commodious and Desirable Family Residence, on the Great South Road, at present in the occupation of Mr John McDowell. Apply : FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. ■ TT7 ? nave conveniently situated Offices VV '" to Let, in West Street, at low; rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. TTT-ANTED — OATSHEAF, for^ Imme- I diate Delivery. \ Friedlander Bros . Ltd, !



Ashburtoii Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBUETON. X ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— In response to a largely signed requisi tion, I have decide*! to offer myself as a candidate for' the representation of this electorate in Parliament;. I will invite you to'hear my views on the principal questions' of the day at the earliest 6pporturiity, both in Ash burton and in as many of the country Centres'as the short'time available' will al lbw on/such 'dates as will" be duly adver tised," Tours Faithfully, John Stuaholme, junr, 110 126



Tenders TiiNDSRP. TENDERS are invited fW building Additions to a House (ovt-tr (he river). PJaus and ep.-'cifiVations at uiy office. Tenders close ■ n TUESDAY, 22nd ins., at Noon. The lowest or any lender uot necessarily accepted. ' , R. BIRD, 10 151. , Architect. FUNERAL NOTICE '■ FTIHE Friends of Mr Georso Brown are JL respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved daughter, Lena, will move from his residence, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, on WEDNESDAY, loth mat., at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 157 Undertakers. •'■!;<'■ s -'■ i !: ■. , Oiiuroii of 5.3. Piiiiip and Jamas, I Waterton. THE Annual Parish Gathering will be held in the Library Hall, Waterton, on "THURSDAY, OCTOBER i6th. Ten and Concert - Admission 2s. Tea on tables at 5.30 p.m, Concert at 8 p.m. NOTICE. A LL Outstanding Accounts not paid by November loth will be sued for without further notice. Unfinished quarters by December 6th will be charged pro rata. I 10 97 LLEWELLYN OWEN. A SHB URT6iriSBO^E¥~«ILUBr~" THE above Club will open their season on SATURDAY Next, the 18th Oct., 1902. Double and Single Tournaments will start not later than 13th November next. All intending members are requested to communicate with the Secretary as soon as possible. 10 153 FRED MAKEIG, Hon. Sec. GT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. A BAZAAR. Under the management of St. Stephen's Working Guild, WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON December 18 and 13. Besides the Sale of Work, an. attractive programme for each evening is being arranged. 10 156 NdflC~E~~ I BEG TO THANK my Friends and the Public for their liberal support during the ,ast 27 years, and to intiuiate/I have dispose! of my Nursery business to Messrs G-. and C. Clark, as from 15th September last, and the l.usines.3 will in future be carried on by them, and for whom 1 solicit a continuance of thersupport extended to me in the past. TIIOMASTSEALY, NURSERYMAN, River Bank, Ashburton. 10 155 "music. - Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES.- Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperfci Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term:dates from the first lesson. 10152 - T. Bullock TO LET. COTTAGE in Princes street, Netherby, together with of Land. T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY. TO LEND, .£SOOO on approved Freehold Securities, in one sum or in sums of £1000 and upwards. Apply to ' T. BULLOCK. _ TQ LET< SMALL Cottage, fronting the Beach Road, together with half an acre of land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY — CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES 1 rood 31 perches first-class land, corner section, Allenton subur ban district. A portion fronts on the Racecourse Road. Healthy locality. Can be sold in two allotments if desired. Easy terms of payment For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Wturm mini » iii'i'ii wiiliikihi i— »iii«iii»in^ ~ BUSINESS NOTICES. INTIMATION. STRANGE and Co., Ashburton, invite Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointment. Our list for Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun shades and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to . Strange's. For value there is no place like Strange's. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. X>EGISTERED TEACHER QF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewiiig Machiiies. The. Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does' not fa.il in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hail, Her balist,



I'%_j_£_. i _-_.____.__ ~~- — Public Notice. ( HAVING purchased the Fruit, Con-; fectioner's and Green-grocer's' business lately carried on by Mrs A. W. Randall, I beg to solicit a continuance of ! the support accorded to my predecessors. Registry office for female Seivants. Servants wanted now. , W. ASTON, i 10 161 , : Wanted. nnO LET—-House in Peter Street West. JL Apply E. Cambridge. 10 160 ■y\RESSMAKEßS.—Wantedseveral good § M Bodice Hands; good wages. —Apply Miss Heslop, at A. Orb's. 10 159 FOR SALE.—About 500 Cords Firewood at Marawiti; cheap. Apply W. Stockdill, Marawiti. 10 137 ■'TRY HARDLEY BROS, for up-to-date j _L Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. j 9 334] FRESH Soles, Terakihi, also Kingfish i and all kinds of fresh fish by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115. I^TTO Tongue I have, no mouth, nor yet a J J3I voice. Yet talk, or sing, or play, which is your choice. No amusement of modern times equals the Phonograph. Every pleasure that sound can give is con densed on its cylinders. The privilege of boxing your own, or your friend's voices for future use, is a never ending source of delight. Come and hear the 1902 machine. A* T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. WANTED— Four Ladies' Second-Haud Bicycles as part payment for New Rudge - Whitworth Machines. Highest prices given, and easy terms arranged.— It. D. Johnston, Burnett street. lwnZD~lnf6wN.— -all makes of Bicycle Tyres in stock, including Clincher, Palmer, Dunlop, Ideal; and Reflex diaper, etc., prices from 12s (id to 27s Gd, at Johnston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. jOOH WiU Buy you a grandRUDGE oW_£JL WHITWORTH Bicycle, built in England, by the world's largest cycle builders. Every part guaranteed.—R, D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett street. FINE White Nainsook for Children's Dresses imd Pinafores at 4id. Will wear and wash well.— Grant and Moork. SPLENDID line of White jjhirts with coloured fronts and cuff, size 14, 15, 151, 16, 16|, 17, 3s 6d, worth 6s 6d.— Grant and Moore. BOYS' Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes 12, 12.J, 13, 131, for 2s.—Grant and Moore. LARGE Size White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen ; Plates from 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets from 18s 6d per set. —Fletcher^Bros., Cash Supply Stores. jT^iy REWARD to anyone who gives c%^__) such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who deliberately let our horses out of paddock corner of William and Tancred Street.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. l|/rESSRS FLETCHER BROS, are giving JJuL sevenpence per dozen for Fresh Eggs, until further notice. DUNLOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 255; Eclipse Hand-made Silverton Covers, 22s 6d; second quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All repairs equally cheap.—Eclipse Ctcle Co., Swift Cycle Agents. THE Alexander Hymn Book (a few copies only). Orders taken for any number required. A splendid selection of 3s 6d popular editions in cloth, offered at 2s 6d, just received from the publishers. A lot of cheap editions by popular and standard authors at published prices to clear from 6d upwards. All Colonial Libraries, papor or cloth, at published prices. New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods; Tennis and Cricket material.—H. M. Jones. 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 WANTED, for a client — About 50 Acres of first-class land, near Flemington preferred.—W.. Stonter. ~OTT ANTED KN O W~N,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for la, 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 for Is, 3 Packers Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring nlong the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburton WE have in stock sheet celluloid for gear cases, etc. Price on appli cation.— Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. WANTED —Every one 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, a.nd working expenses being yery small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value, B. GfBBARD, Ready Money Draper and Clothier. HAVE you tried Mellor's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton



i __ BUSINESS NOTICES 1 ■-- I WT I SON'S HEW SEASON'S | N k .s^ I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived- And will be Opene:l up This Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this -town, and vastly superior. iiT The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Boiders ai:d Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for scrre time, may have them laid aside until required. ftwt" *— __z_r •-.'... ■■-.«—»■•■- .-,■-■-........... -.-. :**■■*-.;<■■- • ■• pM^^Y(JUM NEXT "SUIT,' i -^ "wir HETHER umde to nieasiire °r °iie °fur fitu !H 15? "&}f \y\ ■ (Tailor made) Suits, ready to wear, will give you every *£ vi ill 1 I I | satisfaction if ordered at ALCORN'S. > y\\""""';""3*k i c iave opened new goods of every description for p, o^\ \ Ar\^ Gentlemen, including the newest shapes in.Straw and Eelt % \1 - i HaH Ties, Collars, Tennis Shirts, etc. A)so some excep ['^ \^ ™ *-' ' tional values in up-to-date Boots of reliable quality. ■m WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION OF THESE GOODS i iff i^m^y^zsv?!?^^^^



.».--_»„■«_ -i__w*-^.__ rf ««.«_w** „.._.,_~ 1 ,,, .■vMUMCuuawbMtnc^MdananMt j ' Wanted, _ WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moison ■ will give a good discount for one 1 month,..being overstockeed, and to make ; room for summer Boots and Shoes, which \ are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. j "T^T" ANTED KNOWN,— ! Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T. COOCLL'S of course. He itlvvays 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. i WANTED Known—Thit we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas- , lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene [ Lighting.—Hard let Bros. 10 102 FOR SALE-Fowl Netting, 36x2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots.—Bardlet Beos. 10 101 TT7 ANTED to Sell--Good farm of 200 ?V acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. Q SIXPENNY Cakes best Toilet Soap O for Is; 3 6d tins Euameline for Is, j 4 tins Everbright Is, 3 packets Matches Is, ' 3 tins Pepper for Is, 3 packets Bro.vn and Poison's Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles Wor cester Sauce for Is, Hundreds of other lines equally cheap, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred Street. SEED Sowers on hive or purchase ; also new stock of all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Carson and Co. ' j 7|/|-[;N'B Smart Black Glacie Kid Boots' i JLviL sewn, in sizes 0, 7, 8, 9, 10, at 12s 6d i at Grant and Moore's. j WANTED Known-That Kerr IJkos. '. are giving a handsome Teapot away i to the purchaser of a slb box of Suralura ' Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don'b forget—Kerb Broh., Burnett street TW"EW SPRING GOODS now showing. JLn New Prints, New Blousings, New Dross Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each "department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, nt H, C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. : I CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henrt .(-Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. j LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s 6_, 32s' 6d, 37s 6d, 40s, 455, 50s, and 555, including New Easy, F and N, Eclipse, Mouark, and Stearns,^, with ball bearings. Gardening Tools of every description.—G. Meddins The Peoples' Ironmonger. 66-TT|rHO IS GOING TO~WINP" V T Great diversity of opinion j exists regarding (he efficiency of the ! present Ministry, and the result of the approaching Elections. AH agree, however, j that the New Season's Gqq_s at "THE READY MONEY SHOP/ 3 Tancred Street, are surprising value, and that it pats to buy there. 1g per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. I £* c | WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurized VF Separator Cream in air-tight jars, 6d, I Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, ! returnable.—CarsoW and Co., Agents. "VTEW SPRING ~G~OODS~_oTv~ahowing. J_l New Prints, New Blousings, New- Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash I Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence -worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse*, East street. COME and have look at our New Goods- They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. EINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb j New Layer Figs, 8d per lb,; Qood 014 Figs, 5d per lb, 3lbs for Is :Extri* fine new Arabian Dates, 6d per \b, Iflh packet, lid, very choice ; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d perlb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2£lb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, lOd per tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WHY go to Chris^ljwch for your Gupceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christohurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest Seeded Raisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d perlb, New Eleme Rajsins, sid perlb 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily" Almonds Is 2d pev lb, a.nd all other;, goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., ' Cash Suddlv Stores. •• • - vr j WHERE did you get that at? Why Gibbard's, the Ready Money Draper, of course. Just arrive!— Another lot of Men's Suits, Trousers, Tennis Shirts Sweaters, Hard and Soft Felt Hats, Ties^ etc., a!L«t"bedrock prices for " spot" cash! Come along Sammy, and see the value.' Make no mistake. Just opposite Arcade' Tancred Street. ' MEN'S Printed B,egatta Shirts, sizes 14, 15, 151, 16* for 2s 6d. This is a plum lme.—Grant and Moore. , Smoke New Venus' ~~^



FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fern Leaf Factory Butter, Is per pound* Is. EGGS. EGGS. EGGS,. FLETCHEB BROS A RE Sivin£ 7d per dozen for Fresh Eggs in any quantity until further notice : 8 FEDS. SE^V/SEED* : — Nimmo & i..-:lair's Standard Seeds.— Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d net dozen Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id per packet . v Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb Yellow Globe Mangol seed lOd per lb Brown Spanish Onion seed 5s perlb 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 vev cwt. We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of Vegetable Seeds at Nimmo and Blair's Prices,



ALMONDS— s. d. Jordan^... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... . ... ... 1 2 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACID - Tartaric, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 Citric, powdered... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ Acetic Acid— Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 2 11 ANCHOVY PASUS— C. andß. ... ...■, ..; 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ~ ... 0 6 ALUM ... ... ... 0 5 I Ammonia— Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Carbonate ... ... .. 1 4 BARLEY— Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... SJdandll I BATHBRECKS ... ... 0 4 BLUESTONE 32s 6d per cwt ... 0 3^ BEOSEMEAL ... ... 0 6 BLUE— •■ ! Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 ] Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 | Keen's ... ... ... 010 Blacking ... ... ... 0 4-J Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 1 Blacklead— Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ...' ... ... 0 9 Oakey's Dome , ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish ..^, 0 5- BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 EOEAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Birdseed — Hemp 1 ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Rape ... ... ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... .0 3 Egg Preservative— Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 Essences — Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, Al ,. monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., Aoz bottles ... ... 0 5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ' ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— Per Doz. ... \ ... ... 0 5? 71b Boxes ... \■;.. ... 2 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet l£d, doz 1- 3 FLY PAPERS— Mather'sdoz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot, doz ..'. ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Preserved Fish— Salmon, steak ... ... 10 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 0,10 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines —Best quality ... 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... .0 6 „ Good,large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, small . ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ..*• 1 0 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Herrings, kippered ... ' ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Salt Herrings, 1 for ..f ... 1 0 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Bloaters ... ... ... 0 10 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 * Oysters ... 0 8 CANDLES— Colonial ... ...1 ... 0 o\ Fluted Wax.., ... ... 0 6£ Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax ... ... 0 7 Pia^no, self-fitting, 12 in a box „. 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 010 Night Light, 84iour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B's 10's, Price's ... O 10 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... ... ... 0 3$ Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... .... 0 3 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 14 CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 „ „ rope, 5d and |0 6 Candied Peel— Lemon ... ... ... 0 7 Citron ... ... ... 1 4 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron ... 0 8 Cocoanut ,dessicatecl ... 0 6 COFFEE-Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 1 %<y Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and. 12 Cocoa—Gregg's „, ... 1 0 Auslebrook's-Jib ... ... 0 9 |lb ... ... 1 6 7, lib ... ... 2 10 Cadbury's Jib' ... ,0 10 ilb ... ... 1 8 Van Houten's, Jib ... ..... 011 -W> ... ... 1 9 lib ... ,3 3 Fry's HJomcepathic, Jib ... 0 4| il<* . 0 8| «fe ... I M Vi-Cocoa 9d and , „, 1 1 CIgOCOLATE^ Fry's Jib ..... ««. ... 0 5 Rountree's, jib ... ... 0 6 COB LIVER OIL— Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... ... ... 1 2 Hansen's ... ... ... l 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Carraways ... ... 0 8



Capers, 9d and ... ... i 3 Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 t^K per doz. 2d, per gross , ... i 6 ' FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates. Best Roller, 251b '" . . 38 » 501b ... :;: 6 0 » icoib ... ... n 6 „ 2COlb ... J6l 2 0 Special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapiosa, and Pearl Barley, per lb ... ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—New Season's New Currants ... ... 0 5 Now Raisins . ... "\ 0 54 New Sultanas ... " t \ q 7 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and " 1 4 French Plums, table ... '.". 010 „ stewing 6d and ... 0 8 New liga,BiEt layer, per lb ... 0 8 Cooking Figs ... ... ... q 7 New Preserved Ginger "j 0 8 Jars Ginger, lOd and ... . [.. 2.0 Peaches, dried ... ( ." 0 9 Apricots ... '" " 010 APPIes - ..'. '.'.'. 0 9 New Dates ... 0 6 G OLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, Vjb tin Is, 71b Is 9d, I4lb 3s 3dT 2Slb 5s 9d, 561b ■ n 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b 1 s Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 8 HOPS, per lb ... ... j 0 Honey, per jar ICd and Is, 561b tin at3£dperlb. ! MATCHES— Plaids ... ... 0 ,4 250 Vestas ... ... "" 1 "g 1000 Vestas ... ... .". 4 jq Safeties, large Sd s small "" 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid ... . ... 0 74 Mustard— ' . D.S.F.,llblsßd,ilb ...* < ... 010 Loose ... .* ... • ..1-8 Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2 0 1 Methylated Spirits 9d and . :' ... 1 3 - Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 ! IN UJo — Barcelona ... ... ■ -■... 0 8> Walnuts ..." ... 0 8 \ Shell AlrnonrJs .' ... 010 OATMEAL—2:.Ib Bags * "* 4- 0 Oatina, per bag ... ••• 12 011ve£ ••• ...  10 •' OL- ■ Hair Oil, Cd and ... ... 0 8 Salad, Morton's, 6d and ..." oil Lucca, 2s and ... ...2 6 Adelaide ... ... ... j g Castor, Morton's 5d and 0 10 PEAS—Split ... ... 0 2 Peameal ... ... ... 0 6 Plate Powder, Gcddard's ..." I.' 3 Polishing Paste ... .!. 0 8 Patent Medicines—Pills. . i Hollo way's and Cockle's ... 1. 3 Beecham's and Seigel's... .1 ' 1 - 3 Dr. William's Pink Pills ... 2 9 Fain Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 1-3 Siegel's Syrup Js 6d and ... 2 9 Steeilman's Powders ... ... 1 a Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ..'.4 0 Sarsaparilla ... . • ... 4- 3 Tricopherous ... ... 1 '4 Benjamin Gum ... "" 1 5 Wahoo ... ... 2 3..' - 1 Bile Beans ... ... j; 3 Peppermint Cure ... .'* 1 5 Extract of Malt ... ."' 2 6 Eno's Fruit Salt .... '*. 2 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ' !!! 1' 4 Luug Preserver Island, .".'.'.111 Irish Moss, Is and ... ..., 110 Embrocation Is 4d and . 211 Cuticura, soap Is 4d ;.. ... 2 9 .Doan's Pilla " ... „".".■ 2 II Pepper— Piujb White ... ... 1 4 Whole Blaci ... ...12 Ground Black . f ... !;! 1 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle '... •0 ' 8 Chillies ... * 0 3 SOAP—Toilet , Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... IS Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 Glycerine, 3lb bars, each ... 0 4 Pears' Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6. • >»; » „ per.doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3...._.. „ Prickly Heat, pei bar ... 0 8 CHyeerine and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... I 4 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 0 11 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1-0 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, i-id, 6d and ... ... 2 6 JAMS;-. ■ lib TinCassorfced ... ... 'Q 5 » », per doz ..., v ... 4" 3 lib Tins Raspberry t ... ... o- 6 " Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 10 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 16 2rb Jars Peaoh and Apricots ..... 1 4 21b Jar 3 Black Currant - ... I 6 121b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 b I 21b Jars Plum and Bamson i .... 1 2 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 2 Jelly Powders/assorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ... 10 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8.6 Kerosene Pumps, Is and . ... 3 6 Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 KnifoPolish ... y . ... -0 7 Kits, 6d, Sd, 9d and ... r ..0 10 LENTILS ... ... 0 3* Liquorice, per stick 6d andSd, per lb 2 0  Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... ... 0 7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 MACARONI ... ... 0 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 0 1(1 Tobacco— Williams' Juno per stick 9xl, per lb „ in 221b bc&es, lb I „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb ,Golden Eagle, per stick lid and Is 4d, per lb ■• ... 6- 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s . 5 0 Tongues— Sheep, Is2d and ... ... 22 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 3 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 ■ Tumerio, per oz ... ... 0 S



FLKTCI 15 a BROS. ' €ash Supply Stores, K^t street, Ashburton, and b High street, Chs istchuxch, ;