THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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Received October 29, 8.55 a.m,

The King at Newmarket Eacis

London-, Oct. 28 The King is attending the Nuwm-.irkot races.

Horses for Mounted OiHcers.

Tae War Office will in future, provide officers with cavalry horses; artillery offi cers with two chargers free. Other mounted officers one.

Denmark and Germany.

Berlin, October 28.

The Danish Crown Prince has been cor dially received at Potsdam. His vist is interpreted as the offici il reconciliation of Denmark and Germany. ~ Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt received a great ovation at her first performance in Berlin. The Czar. St Petersburg, Oot 28

The Czar shortly visits the King of Italy. He also visits the Pope privately, and then goes to Montenegro and Athens, and pro bably Stamboul.

Elias Lounrot's Statue.

The statue of Elias Lounrot, the father of Finnish literature, was unveiled in silence at Relsingfors, the Governor forbidding the singing of the Finnish Anthem, also speeches, unless submitted to him for re vision. '

Germany and the Press Pabis. October 28

A Polish newspaper published in Paris has been excluded from Germany for the next two years. TJiis is the fourth Polish paper similarly dealt with.

Received October 29. 9 a.m. The New Viceroy of China. Pekin, October 28

Following 1 the announcement that Wut ingfang had been appointed Minister of Commerce at Shanghai, it is now announced that Yuanshankai has beon appointed Minister of the whole Chinese Empire, with supreme control over mines, railways, tele graphs, and commercial affairs, and is in vested with greater power than any previous Viceroy of China.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright Received Oct 20,10.2 a.m. New Caledonia- Sydney, Oct 29. The Governor of New Caledonia inter viewed declared that a strong feeling exists not only in the Archipelago itself, but amongst French residents in favour of the annexation of the New Hebrides to France. He expressed strong opposition to a. renewal of the transportation of convicts to New Caledonia. Nearly all the residents also opposed this. Australia need have no fear in this matter. Mr Chamberlain's Visit Melbourne, October 29

Sir Edmund Barton intends to ask Mr Chamberlain to extend his visit to Aus tralia, although he is not sanguine that Mr Chamberlain will be able to accept.

Bills Passed The Assembly bas passed the Govern ment Retrenchment Bills.

FOUNDERING OF THE VENTNOR.

With Chinese Bodies Aboard

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Auckland, October 29 The steamer Ventnor from Wellington, bound for Hong Kong, loaded with bodies of resurrected Chinese, struck Cape Egmont on Sunday night, and foundered off Hoki anga. Two boats containing the officers and part of the crew, have landed. The rest of the crew were seen in two boats seven miles out. The steamer Energy has been sent to their assistance. Later. The Ventnor had five hundred Chinese bodies and 6400 tons of coal. A " Star " special wire states that on Monday at 12.30 a.m. the vessel struck on the rocks to the southward of Cape Egmout. After a short time she managed to get off, and proceeded on her voyage, but the water gained in the No. 1 hold till Tuesday, when the ballast tanks were found full of water, and the steamer was going down by the head. On Tuesday evening she became unmanageable, and was found to be gradually sinking. About 9 p.m. she was going down fast, and all hands were ordered into the boats, which had barely time to clear before the steamer sank. The Hofciauga head light was seen at the distance of about ten miles. Two boats, pontaining the chief officer (Cameron), sepond and third engineers and fourteen of the crew, landed on the Oraapere beach at flaylighfc this morning. Another boat is sighted, and is expected to arrive shortly. The third boat's crew from the Ventnor is reported safe.

Wellington, October 29

Of the coffins carried by the Ventnor, 489 are insured in the Alliance Company for J85490, and the fungus is insured for about £320 in the various offices in Wellington. The Ventnor was four inches light of her marks, as not sufficient coal had arrived from Westport, and as she was on time, the charter agent despatched her without wait ing for more. Greymouth, Oct. 29 One hundred and seventy-seven Chinese bodies, or bones, the remains of samp, were shipped at Greymouth. Some had been in the cemetery for 20 years, while others had never been interred. The Chinese com munity here are in a great state of excite ment over the foundering of the Ventnor with the bodies aboard. Dunedin, October 29. The Alliance Assurance Company had a risk of .£4650 on the Ventor's bodios, numbering 480, and of this amount £1860 was reinsured in the South British. The bodies came from Greymouth, Wellington, and Dunedin. " _"_".*.'' 1 The Ventnor was under charter to the Admiralty to take coal from Westport to Hong sqng. She belonged to the Ventnor Shipping Cpmpan'y, of Glasgow, whpre she : built iri 19(4, and wag a steel steamer of 3961 tons gross, 346 nominal horse power.

A DIRTY TONGUE.

Ever get up in the morning with your tongue coated and dirty? Perhaps you thought it was nothing—a little unpleasant, no doubt, but nothing to worry over. A sick headache played up on you during the day and your appetite went back on you. If you have neglected yourself before, don't do it again; it is risky. These symptoms plainly indicate that your liver is sluggish and lazy. It is not doing its work, and the liver is one of the most important of the internal organs. Keep the machinery of the liver in good working order by taking Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medi cine. It is a purely vegetable compound, ex tracted from the storehouse of nature; it stimulates the liver into healthy action, cleanses the stomach, and invigorates and tones up the system. Tmpey,s May' Apple is'sold by all dealers at 2s Gd per bottle. j_ riot obtainable locally send a postal note to the wholesale agents, Sharland and Co,, Limited, Wellington. •

A Peculiar Case.

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CHRisTCHtmcir, Ccfc. 28 A somewhat peculiar case on mo before the Magislv»te\> Comr at LyttoHo;: to-'Jtiy. George Diamond was charged, on tho in formation of the Registrar of JCloct- tr., with having witnessed claim? for enrol nient by John McPherson an-1 iLittiiew Bonnie without having seen their signa tures written.' ilcPlisrson and Rennie both swore that they had not signed any c'.ainiK. The former had been five days iv L.v'tteltou, having coma fro;:'. Hvu-o Country, ami tho la: ter hud a: 1 ive.'l hy tlso Moivedesfro-.u China. JJof'eijdunr. mid the bu-ui.'in at the Mitre Hotel swore that McPherson and Ronnie came to the hotel, and seeing in tho bar a notice about, en ! rolment, signed Hie claims, which Dia- I mond witnessed. McPhersou and Remrio were, on the suggestion of defendant, ma<io j to sign their names in Court. The Bench, j after comparison of the signatures, were satisfied that they were identical, and that there was no case against Diamond. 'She Registrar then withdrew the charge against Diamond and proceeded against McPher son and Runnie for having made a false declaration. He did not press for a heavy penalty, as the thing had been done in a publichouse, and the men might have been under the influence of liquor. The Bench imposed a fine of ss, with the alter native of 24 hours' imprisonment.

Sporting.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

Christchurch, Oct. 29

Fine weather was again experienced at Eiccarton this morning, but the work done was not important. Cannie Chiel and GHenaladale ran half n mile in 52secs, Somerled, Dirk and Aherlow taking halt' a second longer; Deerstalker beat Wind whistle find Tercelefc half a mile run in 51| sees; Nonette, Welbeck and Canteen were treated to half pnce work; Siege Gun, Cruciform and Orloff spurted half a mile on the plough in 50sec, the cup horse being in front, he looks remarkably well. Useful work was done by a number of other horses.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been de clared for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, to be held on November 7th : -

Handicap Maiden Trot (in saddle), of 20 sovsj two miles—Valmond scr, Joe Chamberlain 7sec, Myrtle P. 9sec, Nana lOsee,' Carodic lOsec, Peter D. 11 see, Bramble llsec, Forest Mac llsec, Solmio llsec, H. M. Stanley llsec, Platelayer llsec, Mizpah llsoc, Battler llsec, Rookjnie 1 lsec, Ten by lisec, Siss I 1 sec, Little Wonder 11. llsec, Terata 12sec, Discovery 12sec.

Tjnwald Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys; one mile—Vanity scr, Cameline 6sec. Little Harold I3sec, Doppleganger losec, Little Bell losec, Struan 17soc, Elector 18sec, Rambler 18sec, Hard Cash ISsec, Silver Call lOsec, Medora 19soc, Home Rule 21sec, Sound Sense 22sec, Molly Reilly 22sec, Monkey Brand 24sec, Baltic M. 26secs, Ballinasloo 26sec, Jessie B. 27sec.

Lagmhor Handicap (in harness), of 30 soys; two miles—Nonsense scr, Waiiuna lOseCj Lignite 12sec, Impudence 22sec, Logan 22sec, Silverwood 24sec, Jackoo 27sec, Valmond 30sec, Atherton 30sec, Birchwood 32sec, Silver Tail 34sec, Club Member 35sec, Hettie H. 36see, Tereza 36soc, Piccaninny 36sec, Lorenzo 38sec.

Handicap Selling Race (in saddle), of 20 soys ; one mile and a half—Transit Eoy ai scr, Sound Sense 9sec.

Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys ; two miles—Nonsense scr, Wai runa lOscc, Up Guards lOsec Rambler 33sec, Wiiarfdale 33sec,Medora 35sec, Homo Rule 40sec, Nana 42sec, Molly Eoilloy 42sec, Carodic 43sec,Tenby 44sec, Forest Mac/Msec, H. M. Stanley 44sec, Baltileen 45sec, Tera ta 45 sec,

Ashbubton Handicap (in saddle), of 30 boys ; two ruiles —Sydney scr, Vanity lsec. Lignite losec, Auctioneer 11. 16see, Lena Bell 18sec, Auchmithy 19sec, Impu dence 25sec, Doppleganger 29sec, Little Bell 29seo, John Brown 31 sec, Struan 3Lsec, Nana 43sec, Bramble 45sec, Discovery 11. 4Gsec.

Fatrfield Handicap (in harness), of 20 soys : one mile and a half ; Nonsense scr, Wairuna Ssec, Lignite 9sec, Logan 16sec, Silver-wood 18snc, Jackoo 21sec, Atherton 22sec, Elector 24sec, Birchwood 24sec, Silver Tail 27sec, Club Member 28sec, Hettie H. 29sec, Tere/a 29sec, Bramble 29sec, Picca ninny 2.9 sec, Princess Royal 29sec, Battler 20sec, Columbia 30sec, Kate 30sec, Myrtle P 30sec, Lorenzo 32sec.

Da6h Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys ; one mile —Nafferton scr, Barney O'Hea scr, Cameline 2seo, Up Guards 3sec, Auctioneer 4sec, Lena Bell sse c, Impudence9sec, Little Harold 9sec, Little Bell llsec, Hard Cash Msec, Silver Call 15sec, Joe Chamberlain 18sec, Solmio 18sec, Kate 18sec, Little Won der 11. 19sec, Monkey Brand 20sec, Terata 21sec, Baltia M. 22sec.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Pres3 Association—By Electric Telegraph "Nelson, Oct. 29

There was a scene this morning at the Conference between Mr Hogben, the In spector-General of Schools, with the Edu cation Board and Town Schools Committee. Before the proceedings opened, Mr Hogben said the matters for discussion were depart mental, and therefore private, and he desired the exclusion of the Press before he would say anything or officially confer, as he held that personal questions might arise. The local members pointed out that ifc was quite unusual, but Mr Hog ben insisted, and the motion to exclude the Press was carried by the casting vote of the chair. Whereupon, Major Franklyn, a member of the Education Board, declined to countenance the proceedings with closed doors as the matter for discussion was of public interest, and he left the room. Auckland, Oct. 29.

In the Police Court to-day, John King, Registrar of Electors, was charged with having failed to keep the city rolls avail able for inspection during office hours and refusing to allow William Spedding to inspect the roll. The ease is proceeding.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1902



PUBLIC NOTICES. Ashburton Electorate. mr'ager WILL give his address to the ejectors ON ' ' FRIIUY EVENING, the 3'st, at 8 o'clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. 10 302_ I NT I M ATI ON. 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 Stranoe'k. For value there is no place like Stkange's.



Can you Pick (he NX Cup ? WELL lam nob so sure that I can, but I can inform all interested in Cabinetinalung and Upholstering that the firm of Mori arty Bros,, "Tapered Street, "Vvill tal?e a lot of beating in the Cabinet maki'ng Stakes.' Splendid finish every time. Shortest prices. A N T~E~D KNOWN,— Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T. COOCH'S of course. He always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he js the Cheapest Grocer' to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway SStation, an 4so handy to all Trains,



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a "constant source of annoyance. Consider ing' that the ID&AL TTEE costs no more tfran the average price, it is hardly to be thai thi3 brand has become so fgaerf edly popular.—A<iy



Government Notices NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch Races November Bth, 10th. 12th, and 15th. Cliriatohnroh A. and P. Show, November 12th,lath and 14th. King's Birthday, November 10th. ~WWOLIDA.Y Excursion Tickets afc 2d per JLJL mile first-cliiss, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued to Christchurch from Clinton and all stations north thereof, Novi>n<iiei- 4th to 14th ; and from Ashbtuton, Csilverdou and iuter modif.to Pt&tion?, inolurlintr Stations on Branchks be! wren tho o point*, by morning trains on November 15tb. Excursion tickets will also be issued from any station to any station on Hnruni-Blnff Section, November 6lh to 10th inclusive, i all available for return till December 9th. 10 283 BY ORDER, | Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. ' THE friends of Mr Alfred Jary are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved son, Alfred, will move from Mrs Cullen's Private Hospital, Burnett Street, on THURSDAY, 30th inst, at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., | 10 298 Undertakers. fenders ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1903. / f TENDERS will be received up toll p.m' at this Council's Offices, $bd No vember, 1902, for the supply of Dorf Collars for 1903. I Particulars on view at the 'Council's Offices. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, October 20, 1902. 10 228 rOWN~BOARDT mENDERS are invited not later than JL THURSDAY, October 30th, 1902, for the following works: — 1. Re-formation of part of Graham's Road. 2. Delivering about 300 yards shingle. A. A. FOOKS, 10 276 Surveyor to the Board.



David Thomas. —-Iloiisehold Furniture.— TQ-lIORUOW, Thursday, Oct 30 Account MR JAS. TASKIB. Time-1 p.m > ]0 T>o3 ' R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. AR"ADE SATURDAY, Nov 1. SPECIAL ENTRY". MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Asspcia f tion), has received instructions to Sell "on ! account of a oliout, as above— .■ j 1-Brown Cob - j 1 Bay Pony j Good in Saddle and | 1 Grey Pony Harness. j 1 light Gig. 1 Farmers' Trap, 1 Spring I Cart, 2 sets Trap Harness, and Horse Cover. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 10 300 Auctioneer. "arcade "*"* HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. Ail V Next Horse Fair will be held on the ;?* above date, for which lam now receiving entries. 10214 DAVID THOMAS. Fr.edlander Bros Ltd. "l\ T E have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres." For full particulars apply to FBIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. "CHAEF. WANTED— One hundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. \\J E have conveniently situated Offices #¥ to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. TT7ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme- YV diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd.



Public Notices. 'Ashburton Electorate. llr John Stiidkoline, junr., "Y^TILL be pleased to meet the Electors at LISMOKE SCHOOL,— WEDNESDAY, October 29th. EUAPDNA HALL,— THUESDAY, October 30th. WESTERFIELD SCHOOL,— i FRIDAY, October 31. MT. SOMERS SCHOOL,— I f SATURDAY, November 1. j STAVELEY HALL,— I MONDAY, November 3. ALFOED FOREST SCHOOL,— TUESDAY, November 4. . FAISTON SCHOOLROOM, WEDNESDAY, sth November. GEEENSTKEET SCHOOL FRIDAY, November 7. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. Seats reserved for Ladies. All Meetings at 7.30 p.m. Other fixtures will be announced. 10 252 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. y ADIES and GENTLEMEN,— I invite you to meet me as under ;— ALFORD FOREST SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, October 29th, MAYFIELITsCHOOL, THURSDAY, October 30th. EUAPUNA HALL, FRIDAY, October 31st. LISMORE SCHOOL, SAT U E DAY, November Ist. • WESTEEFIELD SCHOOL, MONDAY, November 3rd. GEEENSTREET SCHOOL, TUESDAY, November 4th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John McLachlan. 10 232 _ FO R THE SHOW. JUST ARRIVED.—Another lot of New Reason's Goods, including: - Splendid assortment of Prints, light and dark, fast colours, selling freely, 4-gd a yard, Fancy Delaines, surprising value, sd; fancy white Muslins 6d and 7ld a yard j Nainsook, 45 inches wide, fid a yard; Hoyle's noted Prints, light and dark, 6d and I% d; figured Muslins, Zephyrs, Drillettes, Piques, Figured Sateens, New Blousings, etc., up to-date choice designs, tempting value. White Skirts, nicely trimmed with Laco and Embroidery, latest styles, 2s lid, 4s 6d, 5s lid, Gs 6d, 7s6d; Muslin and Holland Aprons from Is to 2s 3d, Ladies Belts, special value, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. A choice assortment of new Laces, Eibbons, Em broderies, Gloves, Hoisery, Corsets, Blouses, Veilings, Dress Materials, etc. Boys' Navy Serge Sailor Suits 4s lid to 7s 6d, Boys' Colonial Tweed Melville Suits 8s lid to 14s Gd, Mens' Suits 21s, 255, 29s 6d, 32s Gd to 55s ; Men's Tweed Trousers from Gs lid; superior Colonial do. 7s lid, 8s Gd, 9s 6d to 11s; hard to beat Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, superior navy Serge Trousers 9s 6d, worth 12s 6d. Try the "READY MONEY SHOP" for Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, Merino .and Woollen Underwear. New fresh Stock. Reliable quality, Lowest prices. E. GIBBARI), Ready Money Draper and' Clothier, Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas : lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimate? given for Acetylene Lighting.—Haedj-et Bros. 10 102



PUBLIC NOTICES. FOR SALE.—The Goodwill of 100 Acres Lease in Perpetuity, in Six Paddocks, 20 Acres in Crop; 226 Acres ditto, with 120 acres in Crops ; 35 Acres do, with 10 Acres in Crops; each with good Dwelling-houses and Outbuildings. Full particulars on ap plication to D. MAHONEY, 10 294. Stafford Street, Timaru. notice" A COMMITTEE Meeting of Lady Electors will meet in Mr Bkock's Eooui3, in the Arcade, close to Mr Bullock's Offices, at 3.30 p.m., on FRIDAY, 31st inst. 10 295 ASHBURTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB. ! RniiE opening of the Domain Courts 1 JL takes place TO-MOTCIiOW (Thurs day Afternoon), when all members and their iriends aro invited to attend. WALTER COATH, 10 29 5 Honorary Secretary, Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association METROPOLITAN SHOW,' 12th, 13th, and 14th NOVEMBER, £1(100 PRIZES. £160© TJINTRIES close on SATURDAY NEXT' Hi the Ist November. Premium Catalogues on application to O. B. PEMBERTON, Secretary. Canterbury Hall, Christchurch. 10 266 IVxx x kj Jti. xj Jj Jj 9 PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St, INVITES the residents qf Ash.burt.on and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his j Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst, To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Highly Finished Cabinet! Photos & T)ne Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Notice to those Intending to Build. HAVING been boycotted by the Builders Association 1 have decided to reduce the price of building in Ashbur ton. "We have a Sawmill in full swing in Southland, and I have also made special I arrangements for West Coast and North Island timber at considerably reduced prices. Those who intend to build would do well to call on me before going else where. Plans prepared. Applications promptly attended to. Postal address— Willow Street, Trevorton,. C, J, A. LAWRENCE, 286 Carpenter and Builder, To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) UJLMj JCiIy X UIjL X 9 & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) 1 I DEMY Svo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d. „ After publication,' 12s Gd. Stone Son & Co., PRINTERS $ PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 Smoke "New Venus



Wanted, FIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Wb.it ; worth, used only 12 months, £8 *os. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arrant ed.~J.OsE : &Co. __._ SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s 6d each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just tho thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. ' 1 Q4HEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, id) also large stock of genuine Turkey and 1 Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ou.lt AND CO. MEN'S Smart Black Glacie Kid Boots sewn, in sizes G, 7, 8, 9, 10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moore's. BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did aboitt thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S.* and 8.8.A., 3s Gd ; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prieos that cannot be beaten, —Hard let Bros. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Habdley Beos. ' WANTED KNOWN.—AII makes of Bicycle Tyre 3in stock, including Clincher, Palmer, Dunlop, Ideal; and Reflex Clipper, etc., prices from 12s 6d to 27s 6d, at Johnston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street. FISHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—H-4RDLEY BROS. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s. —Habdley Bros. _ _ : __ ar 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. % f*A WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurized \j Separator Cream in air-tight jars. 6d. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable.—Carson and Co., Agents. IVTEW SPRING GOODS now showing.' J3I New Prints, New Blousings, New ! Dress 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, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. CORONATION Numbers "London \j News," and " Sphere,"; King Dick Abroad, Is ; N.Z. Diaries for 1903. Pianos and Organs on your own terms, from 103 j per month. Call and see our prices before > going elsewhere. Agent for Milner and j Thompson. New Books., Stationery, and! Fancy Goods, Music. Any Music and Book procured promptly.—H. M. Jones. WILL Electors please lend "The Sen tinel " to others after readings also exchange with their neighbours, as there" are different issues. 10 213 DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. Full supply now to hand. Also fresh ' supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; Everybody's book on angling; Murphy's gardening ; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of cheap paper editions of standard books. j A. T- H. WILLIAMS, j East Street. ■^nSTANTEI> Known—That Kebr, Bkos. V v are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51b box of Suratura Tea. Corno early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Keek, , Bnos., Burnett street \ 10>OYS' Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes _O \2, 12-J-, 13, 13$, for 25.-Grant and Moore, . ; QPLETsT-'ID line of White Shirts with )O coloured i.'-onts and cuff, size 14, 35, : ! l.j!, lii, Uii, 17, 8s Gd, worth 6s 6d.— j I Gkant and Mooee. i 3 SIXPENNY Cakes best Toilet Soap for Is; 36d tins Enamelino for is, I 4 tins Evorbright Is, 3 packets Matches Is, 3 tins Pepper for Is, 3 packets Brown 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. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. ; WANTED —Four Ladies' Second-Hand Bicycles as part payment for New Paidge - Whitworth Machines. Highest prices given, and easy terms arranged.— I R. I). Johnston, Burnett street. 1 I WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies'second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, , 1 EINE White Nainsook for Children's ' Dresses and Pinafores at 4£d. Will wear and wash well.—-Grant and Moore. Of) 1 Will Buy you a grand RODGE oW^JL WHITWORTH Bicycle, built in England, by the world's largest cycle builders. Every part guaranteed.—R D. Johnston, Agent, Burnett street. FOR SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots.— Hardley Bros. 10 101 j MEN'S Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes . 14, 15, 151, 16fc for 2s 6d. This is ' a plum line.—Grant and Moore. j 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicyoles wanted as part payment on " Swifts~." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle I Works. Coming Events Cast Their i Shadows Before, 010 to save disappointment, place your j orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Trade. I Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, I Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. j Ladies' White Skirts, [ Ladies New Millinery^ Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies* New Bonnets. Childrens 1 Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. ! Household Furnishings Ai Value. ! GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and ! Reliable Twesds. ! GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR Boots, Shoes, <$; Footwear. Selling 1 Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing? Everybody. LNorthcote % Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS.



Wanted. O DTI FELLOWS' HALL, TO-NIGHT.- The Grand Biorama and Musical Compauy from Melbourne. Tickets is, reserved seats Is 6d. 10 297 3 T^TANTKD—A Youth for general wovk $ y and to ruiik. — Chapman Hkos., \ Willowby, or Farmers' Co-operative, Ash burton. 10 209 , T7IREBH" Soles, Kuifffisli, and Tevakihi JL by express, also Crayfish To-morrow, x at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 11.5. - ''TRY HARDLEY BROS, for up-to-date 1 i. Pishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 1 "I AAA POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai- J-X/JJAJ S i ns Gd per lb, or 12Iba for 5s ' Gd; Finest New Currants 5d perlb, or 4d . per lb by case ; Valencia Raisins 4d per lb, or 121bs for 3s 9d j 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin ; loz bottles Essence of Lemon 3d per bottle, or 4.s per dozen; 2^oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s (id per dozen ; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, | or 13s 6d per dozen at Fletcher Bkos.' Cash Supply Stores. £\ LB Jars Raspberry Jam Is4d; lib Jars mI Raspberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per dozen by case • Layer Figs 8d per lb, or 4lb box Is lid; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb ; Finest Dates 6d per lb, or 13is 4d per cartoons ; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewing Prunes (id per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7-gd per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOd per lb, or by box Bid, at Flet cher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per dozen; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce 6d per bottle, or 5s 6d per dozen; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen ; Heywood Bros' Pickles LOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (112lbs); Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1£ inch, 3d per lb, or 51 b a Is; Raw Linseed Oil 22s 6d per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED KNOW N,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for Ih, 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, 3do Cold Water Soap for Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring along the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburton BUSTNESS NOTICES. __ New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. • - HAVING- in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged, H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TfTWERY description of Merchandise and Jili Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Laud, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Wo have just received new season's supply of WOOLSACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, arid we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before ' promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager Notice to Farmers. : My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used. Reapers and Mowers, all sizes j will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet cau be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Rooms- Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock.



: Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3fd, Delaines 53d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Mitslins 6fd, wide Nainsook S^d. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. ~\KT ANTED. all working men to see Vi^ Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearce's* Cash Draper, WHAT a pretty Brooch I Yes, 1 got it at Pi^,R(jk'3 for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W_H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. WANTED KsoWs THAT I havo been appointed AGENT FOB Alassey-llarris Bicycles in Ashburton and District _By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair,'shave of public patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON. '



_ FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fern Leaf Factory B niter, Is per pound, Is. EGGS. EGGS. EGGS. FLETCHER BROS^- A RE giving yd per dozen for Fresh Eggs in any quantity until further notice : SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. :' —Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds.— - Vegetable seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen ', / Flower seeds, 100 varieties, Id per packet Mamouth long red Mangol seed lOd per lb ' Yellow Globe Mangol seed lOd per lb Brown Spanish Onion seed 5 s per lb James' Scarlet Intermediate Carrot, 3s per lb ! White Belgian Carrot, 2s 6d per lb . Beauty of Hebron, Beauty of Bath, and Early Ruby Seed Potatoes — —121b a Is, or 7s vex cwt. — We hold bulk stocks of most varieties of Vegetable Seeds at Nimmo and Blair's Prices. ALMONDS- ■ "Capers, 9d and 7" 1 3 T a. d. Curry Powder. C. and B, " 011 Jordan... ... 2 4 Corks, per doz. 2d, per g^oss ." 1 6 £&„„ I.J at Lowest Market Bates In Shell . ... ... 010 Best Boiler, 251b 3 3 fz?S ° 6 " 501b ;;:• ..-.::: i s ACID — }> 1001b 11 ft Tartario, powdered 110 2001b -', — J ff^SS::: ::: ::: MSS-aSEr-*- Citric, crystal .. 3 6 Barley; per lb ... .. 0 2 Citric, Nelsons packets 0 8* DRIED'FRITITS-New Season's Cott Ctt°. ACld-.. la9dand2 11 X £Sf ' ~ "II anchovy PAbTB- SSsKL ::: —0 ?* ?". af dB -J I New Muscatels, Bd, Is and .'." 1 4 tTlum ::: ::: -S i ••• ••■ <no .itr onia- 0 6 ftfa^S&A'" ::: S■! £ i T "' "* '" Cooking Figs n V CaJonate ... 1 4 New Preserved Oxinger ' ".I q 8 BARLEY- Jars Ginger, lOd and ... 2 0 I™*} ••; 0 2 Peaches, dried • "' 0 9 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 Am-iooh* '" n ■.* BAKING POWDEB- iSf " °. *J Edmonds' ... ... s|dandli w ow p a f fits '" "" '" * BATHBR[CKS ... ... 0 4 GOT?otVsvt?ttp oVu-*• 7,'t? 6 T3BOSEMEAL * 0 6 Sb ?Voi BfflK f * 3sßdf '» n RiSrtfeT" ft Ift Treacle > 21*> Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b gr* ;:: ■••■ ::: "<aw^™*<m; "311*, ::: ::: ::: Si 18-5611"'11 fl"f s 0 » 260Te SlM ... ■;.; -1 i Btssr ;;; ~ =fe T -:. ~iv BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 iustard- '" '" $ * BlackLacqUer, Castle ... 0 9 ds w in,i ofi j j,, ' "^ ,«' BOEAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Eoose 'l" >' J2J Bkdseed- Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb IV. 2 0' F«^L '" '" ■"" n Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 gr y ::: .::: ■::: S I k^mAv*.****^... 5 6 caustic soda, Hb" ::: 0 8 w.^^ a - - ••• ! CAMPHOR, per lb 3s Od, 1« ... "o 3 shJu^Londs "" " <^'" J iS" Egg Preservative— n\ '<v;p\t ol v, -n'" "* . Norton's ... ... .19 _? A Bags ... 4 0 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 g^' er ba § - - 1 2 Essences — 9IOIL '" '" '" flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, Al- tjiiv OH fid iid n c moDds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co- §31^ w * ? M i" "* ° 8 chineai, Cloves,' Peppermint, f^ £°£d * - 2 'fi and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 JaS^idf "' "" ? J Colonial-Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- Uu ; t * ) Mort " on > a 6da^ -. J ' neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz pt? a a «„!,•(- '" „ J bottles ... ... 0 5 . F **ti V -" '•' S I ■ Extract of Beef— {X p '"n. jV -° 6 Liebig's2o.ls9d 4o Z 3 0 3 - £ I Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 of ? K  . ~ tl •" v a Cflar Co i q latent Medicines—Pills. !fr OW qnAP*" '" Holloway's and Cockle's ... :1 8 HudS^bSef^l ... 510 gr^-ytS" ~\ 2 HSSgi 9saSSL to l ° SinS^^d 111. 3. :;: J,v -pj « '" "" '" 2 ft Sfceedman's Powders ... . . I- a eS BIOTQ, sheet 1R doz 1 3 ■i^SS? 850112s M and -* ° tiry PAPFK^ oarsaparuia ... ... 4 3 mS.^ 0 6 SSSgL - •-■•"• }J- Tanglefoot,doz ... • ... 0 9 w^ amm Gum "' ... Ift Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Ztn "' '" 2 S Preserved Fish- BUe Beans ! 3 Salmon, steak 1 0 vTTTm .7 "' - 1 6 Salmon flat tins . 010 £^ <*.] *? % "• - 2 6 Salmon Californian 0 9 " J"" B,^!? 1* 2 9 » ES,: = 5=:p^.,...-«■ Herrings, fresh !.. ... 0 7 D°g""^f - .-2 11 Herrings, kippered ... ...0 10 p^Tv* , Sfi£r^ ste ::: ::: U S^.a.ww ~ 1 Xf S 0° '? So£-ToUe t - . - ° •■■'.'. oYsters ■ *" '" "" 0 8 Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 3 riArnnrtj 1 "" '"" Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Colonial 0 ?» Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8' SdWax '" 0 fil Gl^enne, ilb bars, each .... 0 4 St'sNaSal Sperms" ".!. 0 ? ?^'Scented Tablets each ... 0 6 London Wax ... ... 0 7 ". ,», „, v1 , ».Perdoz... 5 6 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 r>\ As^fted Tablets, 4 m box ... 1 0 Piano self-fittin|, coloured . 1 0 Calvcr.s Urboho Tablets ... 0 3 Bedroom,self-nttin S ,l6inabox... 010 „, ». Sickly Hee* 3 pei bar 0 8 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 and Cucumber per tablet 0 6 CarriageCandles,B' S lo's, Price's... 010 per tablet ... 14 rHTCORY 0 S Buttermilk, box, 3 tabs ... Oil CREAM OF TABTAB Z 1 3 atß in h°* "I % CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 jj^%fi2& '2 I CORN FLOUR— JAMS— '" "' Brown's ... ... 0 -3* n b Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 Brown and Poison s patent ... 0 7 • ' per doz 4 3 Pollard's ... 0 » lib Tins Raspberry .'.:* i" 0 8 '" of* Nelson Jamsf 3.tins for ... 1 0 C?OTtS! LINESP4Oft '" 1 0 21b Jars Raspberry , ... 16 CLOTHES LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 2 lb Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 Candied Peel-" P> 21b Jars Black CurrJt ...16 candied Peel— 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1- & S "" 14 21b Jars Phxm and »*msoij ... 1 2 Mixed, lemon/orange, and citron "I 0 8 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 Cocoanut,dessicated ... 0 6J 21b Jars Gteengage ... ... 12 COFFEE-Blended and Ground Jelly Powders assorted ... 0 6 on the premises Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 Finest Plantation Coffee, per Ib ... 1 8 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Fine Coffee... ... ... 1 6 Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... J 8 Good Coffee 1 4 ?"J e p A T? "* "' n « Pure Coffee, Ground 110 SS I*6^?1*6^? qA mA J.J Whole Coffee, Roasted 110 Xl T ts'^ T 8 r d '9d and - •• °10 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 '2 LENTILS ... -.'. 0 3^ Coooa—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook's Jib ... ... 0 9 _ » Powder ... ...20 ilb ... ... 1 6 Lard - ••• ... 0 7 Ub .2 10 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadbury's Jib Z Z 010 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 ilb ... ... I 8 MACARONI ... ... b Van Houten's, ilb ... ... Oil Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass „ |lb .„ ... 1 9 jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 010 lib ... ... 3 3 Tobacco— Fry's jgomc&pathic, ... 0 4^•; Williams' Juno per stick 9d ; per lb ■ •il® ...0 8^! „ ■„ in 221b boxes, lb 1 „ „ Hb ••• 1 Hi „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ...11;  Golden Eagle, per stick lid CHOCOLATE— and 33 4d, per lb ... 6 0 Fry's ilb ... »». ... 0 5 per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, ilb ... ... 0 6 i Derby, per stick lOd, pftr-lb 5 6 COB^ LIVER OIL— * Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s Z 5 0 Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Tongues- Small ... ... ... 1 2 Sheep! Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hansen's , ... ... 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ' " 4 3 ■ CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 O Carraways ... ... 0 8 Tumeric, per oz .. ... 0 3 fletceerlbros. Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and^Higb street, Christchurch,