BOROUGH COUNCIL

Tha annual meeting of tb© Borough Ooanoil for the installation of the Mayor took place at the Municipal Chambers last e?ea!ng. Present — Bib Worship the retiring Mayor (Mr W H Collins), Crs. Jones, DavißOD, Willis, Andrews, Clark and Aloorm The micutes of the last atmud mesHng having been read, Tha Mayor gave aa intejestiog address upon the Boroa(?h Inaaoa, the woik dot.c bj, 1 the OfeuQcil during the jear, the Hoyai vhit), the deipatoh of the Ooßiiegente, and the general outlook, as followßi-~ BOBCUOH FIKAUOB

Tbe Mayor said the Borough commenced the year with a debit balanoo i £88016 a, and anded ib with a debit balance of £1693 IBa Bd, The smallmeEa of the overdrafts for 2901, when he took office, he found, wa« ao* o&unted lor by tb« fact that the ordinary work of the Council was jaW for out of loan, instead of oat of general aooount, Hence the ordinaiy Income was applied to nduc tion of overdraft), (The following were the mala items of expenditure for 1902, which »re in excess of ordinary expenditure for 1801, aad wMish bad to come out of ordinary revenue, and so increased the present) over draft), vis, in round figures'.--Formation £162, asphalting £185, channelling £167, building of offices £407, furniture £149, Domain and building £300, extra for lighting £74. Interest! and stoking fund £361, extra maintenance £80; total £1885. The income for the liab year Is the largest) in ths history of the Boreugh, viz, £3772, being about £1150 In excess of previous year. If we dedoob this lasb amount from JBIBBS, it would leave the sum of £735, which, if applied to reduotloa of overdraft for 1902, would leave th« sama afc £953 18a Bd,

THE WOEK OF THE YEAR During the previous year they bad had a new Pott Office erected. rlhey had raised ■ufEohnb funds for the eraotion of a towu Block* There wai ore question th»t had been muoh disouaaed, and that was the •battmto qaeitioD. They had come to an agreement with the Canterbury Frozan Meat Company, and he thought tha arrangemin. hud been carried out with sb little friction as possible, He thought) it a great Improve matt* on the old method. Io connection with their own affairs they had new oh&mbera, and the work of the Ooucoil had been car rled on well, The year had been a somewhat eventful one. Q.bey had bad aviettfromi the Dofee and Duchess of York, and it> had I be«n his privilege to receive them. They had also despatoaed men to She Contingents that had left the colony. The war waa one of the greatest of modern times, but he hoped lewas now nearly over. There was one fight, namely ab Bothasberg, where lbs N^w Z-aUndera ciitiogaished themaelve«, aad ( earned a name which will stiok to Hen for all time. (Hoar, haar) THE COMING YEAR Thera were mauy important matters which th»y would have to consider durkg the ooming yoar,that of 'Greater Asbburton being ©no of them. He thought it lolly far «o many email bodies to hold aloof from the Borough. Ho Would like to see Hampatead tod Upper AehburtoD come into the Borough. (Hew, heat) He hoped efibm would be nude during the oommg year to have this* osneummabion effected. The water_ supp'ty QTOBbion was »o important one. They had a very lair supply at present), when available. Toere weie aeveral schemes which wouid be eoneidered. They had also to celebrate the coronation of King Edward very soon, and the Council would h&vs to consider what steps should bo takon in this matter* THB OUTLOOK.

With reference to the general outlook fcr theoorcsing ye&r, tLinRU were very piomiß- Ug. At the present time Unione and Trusts were very much in evidence. In his miod ths shipping oombine was a very eerlous question lor the nation. If thay allowed their commerce to ba taken away by other ships, tie nation would fall through. They had very formidable opponents in trtda in the Americans. The nhipping ci mbine touoLed them very closely. He had no doubt, that) duricg the Premier's visit to the Coronation, the matter would ooma up, and as would bring back Rngges tions to be considered by the New Z.-aland Parliament. Is would lequire the beet Intellects the country could command to cope with these matters. He had ao doubt that they would come out •on top' as th»y had always done; Be trusted the coming year would be a prosperous tno. Or Jiaes, senior councillor, then iaatalled Mr CjHlns io lilQ *ffi;B of M*y°r (li Juhbwton for the ensuing year, aod handed him the keys The M*yoir thea signed the asuil deol*ra-

Or D^vison apologised for the absenoa of Of Da vie Or Willis congratulated the Council end H?s Worship on his re-ekotioD, and upon the very able and interesting address ho had del.vwedi He was pleased to see 6ho Mayor was taking notice of outsida politics, and leoognised that tha Connoi! should take m intelligent interest In raatteis of importance to the community at large. Cr Andrews aluo congratulated Hia Wor ship and in a lengthy apeeoh referred to the question of Imperial Federation, and •Greater Ashbortoo.'of which bewasentirely i in favour, He was laticfied that if the ! town waa enlarged It could be managed as cheaply an tha Borough ia now. The out •lderi would nob seffar in any way. Gr Andrews alao touched on several Items contained in the Mayor's address. Or -DavieoQ eodoraed tha opinions ex prassed by the previous speakers. Or Aloorn also congratulated Hia Worship, and said hla work entitled him to a seoond term, us did Or Clark who said tha Mayor had omitted to mention that tho salaries of the efcaff had been raised during the ye»r. Cr Jones appreciated the address delivered by tha Mayors Ha thought this Council should be a progressive one, and make Aahburton an up to date Borough, and this would make an increased expenditure! Or Jones referred at length to the Greater Ashbnrton high pressure water and eleotrio lighting Bohemss, which he hoped to see Inaugurated duricg the coming year; I Bh Worship then thanked theCounoillors for their coogr*talationß,and asked for their opioioas on the question of celebrating the Coronation. Of Olark moved that & public meeting be called to oooeider the question! Cr Jones thought they should fait into line with olhor centres.

Cr Willis said he would oppose any heavy expenditure unless the pubtio desired it. It was decided to hold a publio meeting m the evening of Friday week, iJ3th inst.

Direct Legislation.

la Ms address sfe the Templar Hall on ] Tuesday evening, Mr Ell, M HR» dealt with the subjaob of 'Dlnoj Legislation.' He eald that although this was «aid to be a thoroughly democratic country the peop'e had really very little flay in Initiating 01 coo* trolling Legislation. Oa'y oD0« in three years oould they teeord their votes, When representatives Were elected, they were elected as masters, and could do ju»b what they liked daring their term of office, whether meetings were held in protest or not. They were told that! the eyetem of.represenbatlon wes demooratio, trai It was not bo. With regard to laws that were pasped he held thit they should not be passed at all withoub the consenttf tho people. They knew that reforms wer# desired, bub oould not be obtained. If these were even introduced they were generally Wacked by a seotion of the Legislature. No minority of tea or twslvo ro mbers should be »b!o to thwart a Bill. Under the present} system, without any initiative, they hslp'es». lfc may be stated that the aouutry would bo In a turmoil if often called upon to deal with political questions, bub Mr Ell pointed oub that it would not. Under the system of the Referendum both OoDaervativea e»1 Liberals would vote to- Kebher on ttie same measure. Mr Ell coocSuded with an ekqu anfs and spirited appeal to the people to iasisb upon having a voice in the Legißktlon of the Mr H* M Jonea moved—'That in the oplcioQoftWa meeting the people should have more direct) power to enforce their will with respscti to looal and State offiirsjit therefore demand® that a Bill be paeafld providing for the establishment of the laitfative md Referendum in connection wlfeh State »nd Local Government, Mr Ager aeoonded. rjfho raotioa w»a carried.

The Eruption at Martinique.

STATEMENT OF A SUBVIVOB

A VOLOANO IN THE UNITED STATES

New York, May 14 Upwards of eeven hundred de«d have bsen discovered in St Vincent

Sotno Amerioon newspaper* favour the Panimt Otntl route, as the Kica stgua route is within the irea of the volcanic disturbances in the West Indies

8t Lucia reports that sixteen hundred perished at Sfc Vincent, the flames devastating the whole of the northern districts. A deep mantle of dust covers the whole island. Unceasing showers of pebbles and ashes keep the inhabitants of Kingston, on the south west side of the island, indoors. Many empty c&noea were found drifting along the coast. The beat continues intense. At the Island of Barbadoes, ashes are constantly falling at Sou frieres, and the detonations were heard hundreds of miles away, like distant cannon; The sulphur springs in Jamaica, are becoming extremely hot,

A. boiling lake in the island of Dominica has disappeared, and it is now vomiting steam from (he lake bed.

Mount Taooius, In the Cascade Range, Washington TerritO'y,the only volcano in the United States, is smoking. Settlers in the vicinity are leaving.

The cable ship Ponyer Quertier, at a great risk, rescued thirteen hundred at Leprecbeur.

A woman servant employed at St, Pierre, stated that she heard a loud report on the 3th, and fainted. On recovering, she found herself horribly burned, and saw two others of the family alive, but they died before aid arrived. This servant is apparently the only survivor. The rest died without throwing any light on the catastrophe.

Whirlwinds of volcanic gas swept the coast, while the town was over whelmed with cinders.

The vaults of the British bank are intact,

Provisions have been sent by the British aud others sufficient for imme diate necessities of the survivors.

The American Senate voted an addi tional 300,G00dols. A national subscription is proposed in France. Paris May 14

Sir B. MoneoD, Informed M. D«l ---casse, French Minister for Foreign & flairs, that all British resources and ships in the vicinity of Martinique, were placed at the disposal of France,

London, May 14

la the House of Commons, Mr B&U four stated that the Government was considering the question of giving monetary assistance to the sufferers io Martin qae, though there were no precedents for such a step,

RENEWED ACTIVITY OF MONT PELEE.

DREADFUL SCENES AT ST PIEERE,

New YoEK,May 14 After somewhat quieting the Mont Felee eruptions are again more violent.

The late Governor of Martinique oo the 7th, the day before the catastrophe, eenfc troops to stop a general exodaa.

The centre of the town and the fort •re buried under ashes to a depth of several yards, It is difficult to trace the streets.

Over 2000 corpses have been fonnd in the streets, mostly lying face down wards, The bodies found in the houses appear as if struck by lightning, and are lying, bitting, or reclining in curiously diverse attitudes. The iron bedsteads in the hospitals are all twisted, and everything is rent and scattered ac if by a tornado,

Poisonous smoke killed the people like flies.

Nnmbera of sharks are visible fight ing over the corpses in the harboar. The cable was found at a depth of 1234 metres, instead of the previous depth of three metres,

The negroes are mad with hunger, and are with difficulty restrained from looting Fort: de France.

AUSTRALIAN SYMPATHY.

Melbourne, May 14 Lord Hopetotm cabled to the French President the Commonwealth's deepest sympathy for the Martinique calamity,

THE LATEST Lord Hopetoun Resigns.

HI6 SALARY IK SUFFICIENT-

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Eelßgr»ph~Qopydg!it)

J&eoaivsd May 15, 9 aor Melbourne, May 15

At a latehour ls.gt eight, on a motion for adjournment by the Senate, Mi O'Connor read a cable marked " Becret," sent by Lord Hopetoan to Mr Cham berlain, dated May sth, detailing the actions of the Federal House in refue ing to pass the Bill providing for the increase of hie official salary. The j cable W6ufc on to say :(( I have no cause of complaint as to the past, but I anticl- pate grave difficulties as to the ioture, £01 me and my successor. No allow ances whatever will be given on the salary of £10,000 per annum. lam expected to pay a staff visit to the various States, aad pay all the travel* ling expenses, excepting on the railway, occupy two great Government Houses, pay for lights, fuel, stationary, tele grams, postage, other than official, dis pense hospitality, and maintain the dignity of my office. I have already strained my private resources beyond all justification, and the positioa is impossible. After grave consideration, I think you had better recall me after the Coronation;" Mr (Jhaaobeirlain on May 9th replied : II I deeply regret that Parliament haß refused to vote the proposed allowance to the Governor-General, and though I feel the termination of your appoint ment will be a serious loss to Australia and the Empire, I do not feel justified in calling on you to make the hear/ pecuniary sacrifices necessarily involved by your remaining in tfficej and I can not refuse to acquiesce should you deaire to be relieved from your post immediately," I Lord Hopetouo, on the same day, gent the following reply;— " lam deeply

sensible of yaur kindness, Thongb I have no feeling of personal resentment, I am naturally much disappointed at the tarn of event*, especially in view of the extraordinary responsiveness of the people throughout Austri U," Mr O'Connor deeply regretted to have to make the announcement;, and was sure the Senate and people of Australia generally would share Lie i regret The announcement has coma as a complete surprise, and the Senate re ceived it in silence.

Arrival of the Monowai With the Sixth Contiugent.

Unikd Prose Association—-Sly Electric Telegraph

Wellington, May 16 The Monowai with the Sixth Contingent on board arrived in the small hours last night. The men will be medically examined, and landed in the course of the day*

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Free* Association—By Klt&trio Telegraph Wellington, May 15 The mails whfoh iefb Auckland by the Ventura on 26th April, arrived »t @»n Franoinoo on 13th inst at 3 p en.

Palmekston Nobth, May 15 Returns that have been prepared show that on March 3l»t, 1902, there were 167 old age pensions current in ibe dlstriab, aggrega ting £2778, averaging £16 lla each. Mr UJ Macson has announoed hia oan diditure for the Manawata Beat; ib is under stood ia the Government inct res'.

Gisborne, May 15 The safe stolen from ihaß.jseland Hotel yebterday morning was found empty in 6he Park race coarse this morning, a mile from the scene of the robbery A wheelbarrow was alongside, which Lad been used for carting the safe away.

SPORTING.

A.O.R O. AUTUMN MEETING

President-Mr M Stitt; Vice-President-Mr JON Grigkj Jadge—Mr MSHH; Stew ards— MeS3re W B Djnshire, E Gates, P Jones, Lde O M*leti, D MoLean, & E Poache, A F Robertß, P Russell, T Stona, J Studholme, jan, D Thomas and I 1 E Upton.} Haudicipper— Mr J E Hecrys; Treaaurer—Mr J Devisor) Starter Mr H Piper; Oleck of Scales—Mr W Simpson; Oleikof Oours«—Mr R Ourtie; Time keeper—Mr JV do Boer} Secretary—-Mr A&. fooka "

The Aubomo Me3tiog of the Ashburton County K*oing Olub wag commenced to-day, Uufer unataly the day broke innuspbiouily, heavy raia fa ling dudog Wedueaday nigh% and continued oo till nearly midday, when the weathor brrka a little. Tha saddling paddook and eooloauroa were goon converted into quagmires, and the course after fcbe first race was atr flj heavy in places. The Club was Botr.ewh*6 anfortunate in this reaped!-, which was oouaterta'anoed by the exoellent fields which went out to content the events. The attendance was, gg might be expected, congideraoly nffeoted by the elemonte, bnli taking things a«t they were, fcho^e who did venture out were rewarded by the exoaUcnb bill of fare provided. The Aehburton Coaoty Brass Bind, under the deputy-bandmaster, Mr Thos Youog, played for the first time in publio wich fchdr new instrumantß, and orealed a very favourable impreefion. Mr A W Whitaker, of the Royal Hotel, and Mr J Diceer, of the railway refreshmeno room% h»d charge of the bosths. The cffioiaU worked weil under the uucomfortabla oircurnetanoes, and deserve special commendhfelon, The storting was In the hands of Mr Harry Piper, whose ability need not be questioned. Speculation wa« ftirly brisk, the principle of paying two dlv tiende helping m*tersally to swell the aggregate. The usual contingent of book» makers was present p!ying their calling with no amall amount of vigouc Kulbwing are the results up to the time of our going to press s—

FttlNO — Whirlwind (J Pine) 1, Bill Perkins, (Wileon) 2, Rjwmore (TTwotney) 3. Oantionite and Antigono were scrstohed. Rye, Wepener, Hearts, Good Spec, and Liny Gorton also Btirted. Divn—£3 16s, and 18-»

Mkluosb Pony—Priacess Roya* (Seoullar) 1, Mercia (Barrett) 2. Gunner Q ieen and Roeie O'Shea were scratched. Princess Perkln, Banble, Adele, Dandy Coon, Farewell, Heiloe, and Display also started. Diva-£3 16a and 16s.

ASHBOKTON HANDICAP*--O»meo (LTKomp bod) 1, Huka (KSokaby)2, Terrapia (Kiag) 3. Ail Btartod ; a good race between the first two. Won by a head. Dividends— £9 and £1 12s

Lagmhor Plate—ParSoua (SoouHar) 1, Lady Brandt (Darrett) 2, Sahara {Cotton) 3. The Poldior, Nutcracker, Wepensr, and Merrymaker were scratched. Won by three lengths. D!va-£5 2s and £114 a .

|THE ASHBtFBTOR GtJABDIAN : THUKBDAY, MAY 15, 1902



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS [ Excursion Fares and Train Asrangemente for Aahbarton Eaoei. EXCURSION rickets to Asbborfcon at rates of 2d per mile Ist Class, Id per mile 2nd Class, mhtimam 4a and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way oi»ly, wil Jbe issued at Ohrietehiueb, 1 Tiniaru, and intermediate stations for the morning train on the 15th and 16th of May, and for the express train from Cbrtetchurch, Dansande), and Rakaia, on the 15th and I6h May, available till the 17th inst!. The expreae train from Ohristehurch on the 15th and 16th May, will set down passengers for the Race' course* at the Saleyards, Siding, Ash burton. On the 15th and 16th May, the afternoon brain from Ashbunon to Timarn will start at 5 45 p.m, and ran 1 hoar 60 minutes later than timetable times* The Monnfc Somera Branch Train will start at 6.05 p.m., and ran 1 hoar 30 minates later than timetable times. The Methven Branch Train will leave Rakaia at 7.45 pm., and ran 40 minutes later than timetable times. 5145 B BY ORDER' j DAVID THOMAS Saddlery, Harness, Covers, Etc* ARCADE SATURDAY^ AY 17, 1902 UNRESERVED BALE MR DAVID THOMAS h«» received instiuotions from Mxssrs W R Deverbux & Go. (patentees of the famous barb wire protected leg strap Horse Covers) to hold a gigantic Clearing Sale of COVERS, HAFNESB, SADDLES, lie In order to introduce themselves to the Ashburtoo district. The following are ■ few of iha goods offered :— Horse Covers, draught and light} C*rb Saddles and Britohtna, .dollars (very strong make); Harness, Winkers, Plough Ohainc, Bickbintii, Le%ding Harness, Trap, Gig, and Buggy Harness (English and OolouUI), Riding Saddles and Bridles (English and Colonial), Portmanteaux, Oil Skn», Kug« (all sorts), and a large assortment of sundries* Snle-11.30 a.m. R CtJRTIS, 5 115 Auctioneer ARCiDB SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 1902. MR D THOMAS has received infrac tions bo sell by Publto Auction, on the above date,— 4Unlr -ken 2 aod 3 year old COLTS and FILLIES M Horse TEAM X Good Young Useful DRAUGHTS S*!e at 1 p.m. DTHOMAS 5 145 Auatioaeer ALiOADE HORSE FAIR. THUR-DAY,~MAY 22, 1902 MY KEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, far whioh I am dow receiving enbriee. 4 217 DAVID THOMAB SHIiPHEBDS BUSH DISTRICT 1 A A ACHES, the property o! Mr JL*k*k. Robert Johntton. Farmers and others are reminded that Tenders for the purchase of this close on MONDAY Next, 19 h imn T, BULLOCK, 5 185 Agent TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, Eto. TO LET AT FAIRTON f\f\ AOREB for GRAZING, isourely OU fenced and well watered, " Also, in AahburboD, near Railway Bridge, 2 Small Paddookß, with Bhed t Pump, eto. Apply H. 8. DRUMMOND, 5 182 Care of School, Elgin LOST LOST, from Alleaton, on May 2nd, a black Sbeep Dog, with white ring roand neck, white breast) and white tip on tali. Spot of tan over mob eyei Answers to name of ' Monty.' Finder rewarded on returning to Ai HBWSON, 5 186 Aehbnrton iT6 LET ~ OAA AORES of Goo<J ®mii p *ei 'or Winter. Apply 6 161 B. BVANB, Staveby PoiLlC NOTICE. A KYONE found TrespattsiDg on my Property at Bushslde, from this date (Msy 13th) will bo prosecuted, j 6 160 B. EVANS, FOB SALE. IOA ACRES in 3 Paddocks, 200 JL/4U Aoreßin7Paddookß,Qe»rTimaru, well watered, smalt depcslt and easy terms; a!«o 460 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, In 9 Paddooks, with running streama of water, immediate poe»epilon. 5 193 D MAHONEY. Timarq WANTED A GOOD General Servant; Hoasemald kept. No washing. Apply to 6 174 Mrs D. EHOMAS{ THE ROLL for the Wpper Aehbarton Road District w'Jl be open for inspection at the Road Board Office, Ashbnrton, during office hoars, from the 17th inst. to the 2Ut insc. A, P. O'OALLAGHAN, 5 187 Supervising Vainer. ANYONE trespassing on our farms in pureulb of Game from this date will be prosecuted JOHN BUND GEORGE LAMB And JOHN COOHRANE Elgin, May 5, 1902 6 98



Tenders, mENDERS are invited for three yoftri X Lease of Reserve 3540, to be Bent to tho undersigned (who will give particulars) by Noon on FRIDAY, May 16thi O W ANDREWS, 5 152 Chairman Hampstead Town Board Public notices. ~~~~~ WANTED. ~"~ WANTED immediately—Butchers for Islington and Smitbfield Freezing Works. Apply at onoo OHBIBTOHUROH MEAT COMPANY, CbrJutohuroh 6199 PUBLIC NOTICE. "POISON wiil be laid for Doga on properties at Willowby, Windarmere, and Hinds, 5 ITS CHAPMaN BROS. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL THE Leases of the following Borough Reserves will be submitted to Public Aucjloq at Messrs Frledlaoder Bros,' Sale Rooms, West Street, on SATURDAY, the 14th day of June, at 2 p on, v.'z :— 1. Part Reserve 774, oorner East Street and Moore Street, three lota containing 17 Perohei each, with shops and buildings thereon, now occupied by Messrs Scaly, , Segere, and Patching, to fee leased separately from November let, 1902, aa follows :—Lot 1 for 7 years, Lot* 2 and 3 for 7,14 or 21 years at the option of the purchaser, 2. Part Reserve 1642, East Street, contain* ing 16 Perches with shep and buildings thereon, now oooapied by Mr James Tasker, to be leased for a term of 7,14, or 21 years at the option of the pur chaser, from November lab, 1902. ■ 3. T.B 631, Short Street, containing 38 Perobes with dwelling thereon, now occupied by Mr J W Tirrmins, to be leased for ft term of ? yoaris, from October 10th, 1902. Conditions of Lease and all particulars cm be seen at ihi To wo Clark's Gffioo, Havelock Street, or at the tffioe of Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd, Weefc Street, duriog offi:e hours. H H FOOKB, Town 0 erk RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDEB, " 5 200 Auotioneep



ENTERTAINMENTS. 0" l\ IGHT, 1 o"i\ IGHT. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL, Overture st Bpm harp. GRAND POPULAR CONCERT. Under the patronage of the Aehburton County Ruolng Club* , Popular prices—2s and 1c Doors open Bt 7.15. H A GATES, Looal Representative National Concert Company Come surly and avoid the ornsh 5 193 "LATE ST ! MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FULL Programme of Vocal and Instru mental items. Qapt, Sharp (Bbdjo), Oaph L'zzlo Law (Guitar), Lieut. Whitehead (Piano and Violin), Miai 0 Law (Harp), ABBIBTED BY LOOAL TALENT. SALVATION ARMY BARRACKS, THURSDAY, MAY 16tb, at 8 p m Silver Coin at door. 5 169 ASHBURTON ODDFELLOWS HALL, SAIURDAY, 17th""& MONDAY, 19th For Two Nights Only. VAN BURG'S Uo. 2 COMPANY WILL produce their Greatest Sucoaisful Drama, '' * When, London Wakes' AND ' Lady Dudley's Secret,' With their up to dale and Beautiful Soenery, especially painted for the produo tlOQS. Headed by GEORGE OOP PIN and MISS MILLIE COLLIER 6 179 FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD FOR SALE BY TENDER Blacksmith's Shop and Dwelling at Methveo. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Id have been instructed by Mr John Su&wart, of Methveo, to oall for Tenders for hie property, consisting of £?£ Acres with B'aoksmith's Shop, Contents, and Cottage. Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned up to Noon on SATURDAY, 24th May, 1902. Full particular) can be had from Mr J Stewart, at Methv.n, or FRIELLANDER BROS., Ltd, 5 147 Ashburon VXTE Have for PRIVATE SALE- Several Blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 Acres to 40 Acres. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd., "WAVTEbT WANTED Kaown,—That any Farmers interested ia the Water Race Plough can come and see Page's Plough ab work On Friday and Saturday in Mr W. Wilkin son's Woolahed Paddookß, Obertsey. Page ia willing to give anyoae in the District, who provides horses, a trial. 5 196 X\T ANTED^ATRoapeotable Youog Giri VV for light housework,—App^y Mrs i>. TipjPKijr, Tinwald. 6 195 PRIMITIVE Methodist H*rveat Festival Luncheon will be held in the Templar Hail on Saturday, 17oh iosh Luncheon from 11.30 to 2.33, and Tea from 2.30. A aalo of g ole will Also take place. Luooheun Is * 5 197 BEST Kerosene 4j 3d per tin, 8s bi p«r oise j Snowdrop Sugar 20 per Ib, 70 Ib bag 148 61; Swan Golden Syrup, 4lb tins 10d,—Oabson & Co 6 172 FOR SALE—A Building suitable ((run Implement! Shod, 70fo iopf? and 12ft Wide. Will ba Bold cheap. Alsoa qu»nsiiy vl Builder's Sundries, to be seen ia nh>*p* in Ocmpton'a Buildings, Moore Street.—W 0 Paob, Builder NEW BOOKS-The Story of Teresa; God Save the King ; The Dash 0' the Moon ; Deacon and Actress; My Strongest] Gave; Anyone of the Momsnc S Green B*rley.; Dick Duahwood j Cheap Editions, Ben Hur ; .The Adventures of Joseph Andrews ; Foul Play ; The Tradegy of the Koroiko, by 0 Doyle; Adrienne, Ritu ; Dr Miller's Devotional Works ; New Edition, Prayers and Hymns, Bibleß, Teachers', Family, and Pocket, Bibleß. WANTBD Known— Thab Mitchell and Turner wlil give a fee of 10s fid to anyone who will supply them with a better advertisement, (for name purpose and to occupy same space) than the one appearing In their space of our next Issue. Editor to fudge and firm to have use of such advertisement, Offers open for week from date _____ "T¥THY CULTIVATE a rainbow back by using an unsuitable Handle Bar.— See our ad.—Eclipse Cycle Co. 1.? OR SALE—A four roomßd House J with b»y window and verandah, scullery and pantry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Apply W C Page, Builder FTIHK following prices will convince you X thab Kerb Bros, Burnett Street, are Belling as cheap as any shop in town : — 70!b Bag Sugar 14a 6d ; Ship's Lime Juioe,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, la per tin ; New Curraate, 5d per lb ; Figs, 7d per 1b ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb« All other goods equally obeap, 'PHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking JL Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Healer, 3a 6d.~-Caeson &Co. LOOK HERE—Lovely Velveteens, all colors, Is ll_fd, Beautiful Plushes 2s lid, Best assortment of Collarettes from la 6d—W h. Phaboh, Cash Draper, etc PRELIMINARY Announcement — Carson & Co's Grand Tea Competi tion oommenoes Saturday next. 100 valuable prizes. Every 28 coupons gets a prize JUST RECEIVED — New and prebty Designs in Photo Frames and other Fancy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Song Books, Moore's complete Mechanic, Home Carpentry, Weidoo'a Needlework Books, The Twentieth Century, New Testament, translated into modern English from the original Greek. Books on indoor Games for the winter evenings and others) A 0? H WILLIAMS, East Street IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Stock of Corsets, the A.R double busk Corsets will be Bold at 3s lid 8z al9 to 31. Ladies' Sicgleta 9£d to 6j lid — W H Pearoe, C»sh Draper 4ftfefc TT7E HAVE a large stock of flfe^i ji^l^Vd jus table Handle l£ss Each X2clip«e Cycle Co.



PUBLIC NOTICES. DANCING. MRS CURTIS will resume her Danoicg Qlftßsea in the Arcade Ohambf re, on Friday evenings, commencing oa FRIDAY Evening, May 16th, at 7.30 p m, Children's Class on Saturday afternoons, »b 2 p.m. All particulars as te terms, ebo, maybe obtained from Miss Graham. 5 125 XWT B HAVE APPOINTED P. W. COX, Agent for MASSEY-HAEBIS and MPSBIIL BIOYCES FOR ASHBUBTOiV, RAKAIA, and Surrounding District! Olienta will receive every Attention, and MB OOX will Collect all Monies due to Uu CANADA CYGLE A MOTOR 00Y. LIMITED Depot—Eatst Street, Ashburboß 137 REIWtMBhR They are Selling Kaiapoi Blankets at 14s 61 a pair Men's Colonial Wool Pants at 3a 9i Men's Under Flannel at 2a lid Men* Nailed Shooters 8* 6d Met, !a Waterproofs at all prioes Ladies NeaD Button Boots 10a 6d & (air Ladies French Oalf Shoes at 8s 9] Ludios Evening Shoes from 2* 61 a pslr Children's School Boots from 3 lid a pair fl I illiVUltLi Uf g»™ ~W DONGEST ARCADE CHAMBERS rnEACHBR of Violiu, Mandolin, m& Harmony Pupils attended at their own homesi Quarter oommenoos from any date. BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING. BARGAINS!! BAEGAINS!! AS PER CIRCULAR & HANDBILLS AT "THE OQRNKfV EAfeT & TANCRED STKEETS MUHCOTE & HEFFORD \l^^^H^l *~^ * q€* WM. SPARROW, Corner of East and Moore Street* WANTED KNOWN - Mm's Tweed Suits 21s, Special do 27e 61, Scperlor io, 30s to 39j 6d ; Tweed Tiousers, ft« lid, ?a6d, 8a lid ; Line Serge do, 9j 6d | Superior Saddle Tweed do, 12s 6ti ; Oolonisl Ribbed P»ntß, 3a 61; Flannel*, 2b lid j 3tronß Working Shirts 2s 6d ; MifflUrs, 1b s Cardigan Jackets, 5s lid; Coiourfd Blankets, 6a lid; Bugs, 3s 63, at GIB BARD'S, Tanored Street (opposite Arcade) LOOK HERE—Special Lob of Tan Gloves 6i ; Black Cashmere do, 9d md Is ; Black Ribbed Cashmere Hobo, Is } P»n Kid Gloves, 4 dome clasp, 3i 6d ; Uor iets 2s 6d, 3i6d, 3i lid, 4< 6d, 5s 6d ; Umbrellaß, 2s 6i to 8a lid ; Serges, 1« 31, La 6d, la 9J, 2a 3d and 2a 6d a yard ; Winter r weeds, from 4s 6d to lEh 6i dnai length j Slleaias, 3ii, 4^i, 5d and 6d a yard; P.ibbed Woollen Sioglets, Is, it the Ready Money Shop, opposite Arcade, Tanored Street, T"VRAPERB to right of us,— | Ditto to left of us,— Aye, and ail round us, May volley and thunder ; Ours not to reeaon why Sterling Value we supply To one and all; So come and buy Bargains by the hundred ; From E. GIBBARD, Beady Money Draper, Tanored Street SPECIAL- White Blankets 8s lid, doable size do, 14s 6d ; Extra larga Colonial do, 21s; Colonial Flannels, 10|d ; Knitted Stockings from Is pet? pair; wide Twilled Flannelettes, white, piok, and stripes frcm 4£d ; Blouse do, 53, 6d, and 7£d a yard ; U B Tablinga Is, Is 3d, and Is 61 a yard ; D W Twill Sheetings, 10|d; Alhambra Quilts, la 111 upwards ; Honeycomb do, 3s lid ; Marceila do, full double c z', 4< lid ; Tapestry do from 4s 9d ; Lace Curtains Is 9d to 13a 6d a pair ; Towels, Calicoes, Cretonnes, Toilet Covers, Dimies, Hearth Rugs, Oilcloths, etc, eta, all at Rock bottom prioes at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money Draper, Tanored Street, opposite Arcade ERFECHON Oil Stove-Latest and best room heater in existence, uses ordinary kerosene, — Carbon & CSo Agents



JOHN ORR AND 00. JOHN ORE AND CO. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, 2§d per lb; 70!b Bag, Us 6d Highest Test Kerosene, per tin 4s 3d, per sase 8i 8d Sperm Candles s§d per lb, by the box 6|l Treacle par 21b iin ... ,„ §4 Best Wax Candles, per lb 6Jd, by box fc'Jd Treaalo per 4Sb  ... i. 251b Bag Best Gaemeal ... 4j Od ■.„ „ 71b  ... ttd v H Best Japan Bice «» ... 2d Kew Praties, per lb ,„ , t . M t , Taplooa „ ... 2d Dried Apricots per 1b... ... IQ4  Sago „ ... 2d „ Peaohea „ „ , td Split Peas „ ... 2d „ Pears „ „ ... M M Pearl Barley „ ... 2d Neip.Fi«9, per lb gj Finest New Cnrranta per lb ... 5d ,,.. box , „, f^ v „ Snltanai „ ... 7d Best Table Vinegar, per bottle,., •64  „ Valencia Batslns, per lb, s|d Best Draught Vinegar, per gal,., $§ „ „ Seeded „ „ 7d Pickling Spioea, per box ,„ JMT Golden Bft np, per 21b bin , 6d 0& B Cnrrio, per botitli  It „ „ 4lb „ ... la G& B Capers „  ,„ ]« „ », 71b „ ... la 9d FIRST PRIZE BACON AND HAMS. ALL KINDS OF PEiK FKEAN ENGLISH BISCUITS. GUNS. GUN if. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS CARTKIDGES: Eleys Universal Eleys Blue Eleys Brown Kynooks 6£ Kynocks Smokeleaa Rival New Clab Leader BaliUilte, etc, etc Special quotations given to Hare Shooters and others for quantities. Oar Stock of Gans is very complete, and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Gans from £2 10s upwards, and we cordillly inviU Spartßtnen to inspect Our "Sportsman" Gan with Greener Bolt and Dampens Barrels »t £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and ihotota with great penetration. This Gun has given universal tAti*factlea whererer we have sold it. We have also some special bammerless Gans for Duck and- Pig^oa Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchaser*. Gan C»898, Cleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, eto. JOm OEK AND Co. ABHBUBTON