BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tbe nanai fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council wae held laeb evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, (in the ohair), Or» Alcorn, Andrew^', Jones, Davl», B»ld, Willis, Timmins, Davia n and Clark.

mayor's statimknt

The Mayor reported the Back baianoe to be debit £1899 14a 6d, and receipts from all ■raroet since iasb oneetiog £105 19-s

COKBESPONDENCB

Oorreupcndenoe was reid and dealt with an under:—

from Charitable Aid Board, Ohriatoharoh, Slating that the Board saw no reaßon to make an exemption in favour of Aehbnrton, Id allowing a local r-jjresenbative of the "Board to admit to tho Home.

Or Jones said he did not think the matter should be passed over without remark* The winter was corning on, and he thought) they *honld aik the Board to appoint some one in Ashburfcon to aot in the place of Mr Frisdiander, who bad bsen appointed, but wai absenti He moved in tbat direction.

Of Dftvia would like fo bear the letter read that was eeob from the Oounclis The Olerk read the letter* Or Davis seconded Or Jones' motioni The Board probably did not know that Mr Fried lander was not) in the town at present.

Or Aloorn did nob think it of much use to write to the Board again on the snbjeat. He thought; that the Bubridy should be stopped till suitable representation was obtained. Cr Reid agreed with the remarks made by Or Aloorn, The Mayor had always before been the looal representative. The way ohadtaMe o.idt was administered waa a disgrace. Or Willis agreed that it was not of much me do wrifee to the Board again: He thought the last olawae 1b the Secretary's letter was limply impsrtinenoe, as it inferred that no «ne in Aihhwton waa competent to jitfge whether an applicant for admieaion to the Home was suitable or not. He suggested that the Minister be approßobed on the subject. (She Mayor said he had already written to the Minister on the subject, bub I:ad been referred back to the Board. He thought that the preient Act; should be repealed or greatly amended; He thought the Board tbonld be written to, md be asked to olsurly define the positioot The matter was left In the hands of the Mayor, to place the position before the Board, Or Jonea withdrawing his resolution io favor of this. (The Hinistar of Public Health wrote, Urging that sanitary prsciutions should be taken in view of the spread of plagu?» (The Mayor said he had written to Dr Sy«ne«# asking him to inspect the town, but 10 notice had been taken of the letter. Tha comnKtnio»tlon was received.

Tn» Hwsipstead Town Board wrote, regreb tiog II wan not in a poaltion to Incur further expanse on the East Bal', and enclosing half oosti of farming Ddbeoa Street. Cc Davißon, Chairman of the Works Com mittee, explained whac the Boa rd had been itkecl to do. The matter vu ieft with tbe Chairman of the Works Oommittee to interview bhe tfowH Board on the subject From De«n O'Donnell n exohaDge of town teotionß.—-Received. From the oontraetora for tho Somerset Hots* building, asking paimiaeion to ohstngo the poai'ion of the hoarding while the Building was In progress It was resolved to »ik for more deioite Information/ From tbe Coronation Celebrations Oam mittec, ft%king the Council to vote a sum of money n?6 exceeding £100, for the purpose Af oelebrikblng the C<>roaation, Ths Mayor said this resolution had been passed by the. pnblio meeting on Friday evening lasb. The Government would subsi 3i«e any amount paid by a looul body up to £200 i Xhe Qovsrumenb would also subsidise sxpenditaro od any permanent memorial HimilarSy, Ha thought a suitable memorial would be a fountain in Baring Square.

Of Davis thought thai £50 would ba quite aoffiolent for tbe Council to robe, m Its funds were very limited. He moved tbat the Council grant £50 for the celebration of bh« Coronation, to be used as the Committee mty decide, Or Aloorn leoondod the motion, if Or Davis would aooepfe »n addition that a further sum might be voted if ceoeeaary, for p, permanent memoriaU Or Clark moved as fta ftmendmsab tba* £15 be granted* Or Davlaon aeooodeS the motion, and ststttned what) could be done with this

Or Timoalna thoaght tha movers of both motions had roisaed the peiofc altogether, ffhis was an exceptional oco»a!oi», and he thought the Council shonld show their patriotism in a suitable manner, even if ihey &i& iacresßO the overdraft).

Or Andirowa agreed with Or Davis' motion*

Or Reid said the sooner tho ratepayers managed the business of the Council the batter. They could nob grant any more requests of this nature unless the Borough wtire »tib|eoted to a higher rate. He thoti ;hb C'r Davie motion would meet the ocoasioe. Ha considored the whole of the money should be spent Is something substantUS, Or Willis had listened with interest to the remarks mads fay the Councillors. They Bted not have dieonsaed the question of how the money was to b» spent. All they had to dow»e to deGida whether thoy would grant the money or t»oti But since the other ep?akers lad wandered from that point he would fallow them. Ho did not agree with the proposal to purchase fireworks for the ooawion. Heoonsiderati bha 1) tha expend ( tttfe of money in firing crackers to 'show |»tribtiim' was » remarkable exhibition for the twentieth century. The question, bowever, would be thratbei out by the Gommittea. Alfchoagh voting for Or Davis' motion however, be would rathe? that it Oftsried the proposal that tha money should be spent on a permanent memorial. The Mayor said that as far as his own attitude was concerned, he had nob advo cated any projeob at all. He had told the public meeting of the stufee of the Borough inanoae. He tbonghb they were pretty well all agreed that they would lika to sea a Urge sum granted if they ooold afford ic< They did not get on offer of a pound for pound subsidy every day, and It was a question of whether they would be justified in letting this opportunity alipi After peaoe had been declared they would have to pat up a memorial of those who had fallen in tbo war, and this coold be part of the fonn frtfo.

Or Oiark said the idaa of hla amendment was £60 for the general celebration aad £25 for » paratsuenb memorial. The amendment was pat and circled.

Or Timtnlna moved as a further amend ment tl-ci 1; a earn sol) ezoeedlug £100 be jilaoed at the disposal of the Committee. Or Jones seconded fcbtfj.

Or D^via did not thick the Council was in » position to vote more money. Or Beid ol jaebsd on principle to voting more money at the request of forty rate payers* He was sorry thai the Councillors did 00l look ad the matter In the right light. Any deputation that came along got a donation.

The amendment was lost and the motion wfts oarrledi BBFOBT OF BESERVES OOMMIXIBB. -, Your Committee have the honour to report with respect to the app'taation of the e»ptsains of lha Ashburtcn Volunteer Corps »»|in# th« CSounoii to ooosider the leasing of the lower river bed paddooks to bhetn for a rili range, that they would rtcomnnend the Oo«ooli no* to opea tho tenders that have been oiled fot these paddocks, but to lot the paddooks to the prasonb oooupiers f:om month lo mouth afo the aamo rental as now paid, oo til tbe vo'.nnteer offices ate in a position to m iiea df finite 4&*r for tha leasri Or Andrews did no* thick they conid entertain tha sagjiestion, ■ there would be grtatt dftoger from bullets. Ihe volunteers were better where th^y w«rc» Or Eeid w»a satisfitd that the/ proposed range would-be totally unsuitable for the DttrpoM. He w»t netisfied it would endanger Htm* Or Reid thought) ib would be betfar to refer themattar btok to ths Oommittts. Or Jonesdid no 6 thick they would be justified ia letting this reserve for a rifle range. He would rather help them to ereob a oheap bridge to the present range. Or Willis said that the vtftmteers would pay the rent required for tbe reserve, and would guarantiee bbab. there would ba bo danger to the public! The M»yor said that these reserves were reierved for a recreation ground, and they were need by picnicking parties. He would do anything in his power to , aegisfe tha yolaoteera. Thepr««(nti rapgowaia very

bvl one, He thought a bridge should be erected in a editable place to assist the voluuteers to obtain eocest to their range. He suggested that tbe tenders be opened and lot tn tha ordinary way, especially ac six months notice would have to be given to the present tsaan'*

Or AlQornrni'vct', and Or Davieon seoond -1 od the adoption of the report. Or Andiews moved as an amendment that the benders be opened. Or l)j,vh seoonded, Tiie amendment was carried on the Mayor's oaßtiug vote. ABAtTOia COMMIITBB'S KEPORT. Your (J trmittee to ropor' otiat the vftrioue oommunic t > recciv i from t bntohera .have been inferred to Cue Canter-, bnry Fre-zug Company fdt their oooeider* ation acd reply thereto, and hope that a satisfactory settlement will be arrived at. Year Committee therefore ask for an exten sioa of time in order to receive thega replies, before reporting to the Council. The report was adopted. inspector's report.

The Inspector reported that the yards were Id a good condition, except; a pig yard at Mr Stepbenson'a sale yards, which was is an insanitary condition. The report was adoptedt Cr Aloorn, moved that notice be given that all pig yards be oonoreted. The motion was carried, foreman's bkfort.

Thj Foreman of Works reported that the labour gang had been engaged during the fortnight on general maintenance work. The report was adopted* The lotpaotor of Reserves reported that the reserves were in good condition, Some fences were r< quired, The report was received. TheE -gineer was instructed to report on the damage done by the river. FIRE BRIG6DB Cr Davis reported that the Council had inspected the Fire Brigade, when the pant wast in a pood condition. j Or Ciaik thought the Brigade as a body waa a credit to the Borough. \

Or Willis said an tXpert had expressed a high opinion of tho Biigade. THB QOUHT HOUSKt Or Jones asked if the Committoe set up to 'consider the question of the courthouse site would meet, The Mayor said tbe Committee was now dofunot. Cr Jones then moved that the former Committee bo re-»ppoiuted. Ho thought tbe Council should olf*)r to remove tbe build* ing to a site to be selected by the Council. The Mayor hoped the Council would bot waste any time on the matter. Tbe Govern ment wou!c£ not grant their request. Tho motion was carried. XSNDBB3. Tenders were opened for reserves for the riverbed reserves as follows ;—No I£9 5», only tender—Accepted} No 2 £16 and £14 59, P Devane's tender being the highest was accepted ; No 3 £14 ss. U Eoeken—Ac- C?pse('« PKAOB. The Mayor said that the question of Ptwce j celebrations was one for the community to take up. Councillors generally thought that a holiday should be procLime'l, and that tha volunteers should turn out, s>nd have a demonstration in the Domain, The Mayor moved— * That biiia Council f«rm itself into a Committee to para tbe way for a eslebratioD when peaoa is deeUrecV Or Reid m.vedua ats amandmeat tha'j the mfttter be left in the Mayoi'* hanle. |

Or Willie seconded the amendment.

Or Olark supported the motion —He thought the Council might meet) on the occasion.

Or Jones thought a shorti reii^loas eervioe should be held. The various churches bad tha uflMr cub and dried. The motion was carried, COMMITTEES,

Cr Jones moved that tha various Com mittees be reappototed. Or Aleorn seconded.

The motion wt»- carried.

The Mayor expressed bis appreciation of the work dona by the various Committees during the yearl

fLAG POLE.

At the request) of tba Chairman of the Works Committee, tbe M»yor moved that the 9^B pole be placed on the Cameron Strctit frontage of the Library grounds, Cr Willis seoonded. (The motion was earned, LIOKNSBS. Several drivers licenses ware granted. ACCOUNTS.

Accounts amounting to £112 7s lid were passed for payment. Cr Djtvia drew stteatioa to the length of tha Borough Solicitor's account, which the Miyor fxpta'ned, and said ne would call Mr Parneli'a attention to the matter. The Council then eat as a DOMAIN BOARD.

The only basinees being the Curator's report which was received.

THE LATEST

BOOTH AF&ICA.

PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

United Frees Association—By EloSrto Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Ma; 27, 10 17 a m)

London, May 26

The Government's rellcence with reference to tho progress of peace negotiations is interpreted to aim at the discouragement of premature jubi lation lest the fact shoald reach the enemy.

CONTINGENT NEWS

United Press Association—By Bleotdo Telegraph

Wbixinoton, May 26

The Governor has. betn advised from Capetown that the .following New Zaa hnders were dangeroasly ill of enteric on May 24th;-Geo Atkins, Walroa Sooth } Ja9 Wills, Invercargill—boi hat Elandsfonfceln; Frederick Ohaa Evans, Dtmedin, at Pretoria ; Sergeant P Oamp' be 1, Christchorcb, at Newcastle.

A cablegram received by iha Acting Premier states that Lieutenant Lascalles of Napier Is now onb of danger, and that Goarlay (Invercargill) and Burke (Dan edin) are in tl.e hospital at Elandsfonteln, and doing well ; that) Cunningham, of Port Molyneux, hag been discharged from the hospital and is coming to Capetown

The Imperial Conference.

MR B&DDDN TO BE MADE USE OF.

United Press Asaociablon—By&laobrio Telegraph—Copyright

{Beoelved May 27, 9 27 a m) Sydney, May 27

The Daily Telegraph dealing with the Imperial Conference, says it is evident the Imperidigfs afc any price will make an effort to drag the Colonies ioto tbe perjnanqnt defence service of the Empire, and that, some Premiers are quite ready to be so made use of as is more than probable. Apparently there are no limits to what Mr Seddon would gladly do in the way of sword drawing and converting the men of New Zealand into conscripts for tho Empire. Mr Barton may take fire by contact with the blazei

BILL MARTIN SPEAKS.

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CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v, MOG 4 GROUND,

(Received May 27, 8 68 a n>)

London, May 26

The wrather wpb fine ur.d warm and the attendance good for the match AuatraliaDß v MOO and Ground. Graoe woo the toss and sent Palakets and Fry to the wickets. The parfcrship raaiieed 79 before a dissolution wae f ff-ioted, bob the aueoeedissg batamen did not add materially to the eooifp, aid ab the luncheon adjournment" five wiokets were dawn for 117. Fry made 36, Palairet 30, Trott 8, Rsn j tsinßhi not out 25. OoDtider ing the difficult wlokeb, the batting of tb« homo team was very good, (Received May 27,1046 am) The MOO team have lost eighb wiokete for 189. Rsnjltiinbji and Oraoa made * determined stand, and railed the score bo 183, when the former waa clean bowled bj Armstrong. He was nearly two hours it* the wiokets, and gave a fine display, Graoe tried to pall Howe!! to leg, and wass easily Odtughto at mid on, Storer retired without) Booringi RftDjitßlnbji made 67 and Grace 29,

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

AUCKLAND, May 27

John Harroway and Harry W&tkini were rowing to a yacht at Lucas Greek in * pent which filled and sank. Watklns reached the shore after a fifteen minutes swinv bat Harroway wai drowned. At the irq oil the vjrdlot was accidental drowning.

Wellington, May 27

Miohael Brown, belongicg to the transport; Anglo-Canadian, Cell into the harbor !aat night-. Wten puled out of the water he .was in a critical condition, and w»i/amoved to the Hospital, where he died.

, Palmbrston NoßTfl, May 27 The fia*! shipment of 4Coh.Tma purchased i by the Imperial R'mount <'f&3*rs for South i Africa will be made to Wellington today; Thn borees are described by comp^ent judges as the bast lot yet oolteoteii in Now Zealand, and the Imperial officers are well saUeQid with them. It is stated that another shipment Of 800 will be oo'leo'ed as soon t«B possible by the remoanb»fSoert, Ohristchuroh, May 27 T Alfred William Garish wts this morning convicted tinder (he Dairies Act for selling milk adulterated with twenty five per sent of water, and fined 40a and costs It is the firsLcaae of tho klnd a here William Hopkins, for contracting debts prior to hia bankruptcy, without reason' able expectation of being able to pay, and failing to keep proper books, |waa admitted to six months' probation by Mr Beethana, S M

On the charge of shooting with Intend, David McKeown was committed for trial

THE ABHBUBTO* GUABDIaN 5 TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1902



FRIteDLANDER BROB, LTD MAYFIBLD YARDS. FRIDAY, M*ay 80, 1902. { I \7t7 B shall offw ab the above Yards, on I ' » aooount of a OHeDt,— IOA Fwealng WETHERS QK F»t EWE 3 Also Fat and Store Bheep f Oittle, etc» ■ ITRIEDL.ANDBR BROS, Ltd, 6 346 R FRIEDLANDER Auctioneer! WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HSiD ON FRIDAY, 27th JUNf, 1902, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lfß, 5336 R. Fbibdlandih, Auctioneer VT7K Have for PRIVATE SALfl— ; Several Bleoks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 Acres t» 40 Aoret. For full particulars, apply to FRIEDL&NDER BROS, Ltd., TO LET DESIRABLE Family Residence on Grant South Road, near the Show Grounds, and at present ia the oecupatton of Mr F B Turner. There are stven rooms, kitchen, bathroom acd pantry, with otohart), kUohen garden, and paddock. Apply 5 301 FRIJ DLANDIR; BROS., LTD. TTTB ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS |BEKD. Ilighest Priced Given, Storage lv oor Ashbarton, Tlawald, and Lyndharat Storea at loweab rates. FRtEDLANDER BROS., LTD. PUBLIC NOTIOBS FIREWORKS. FIREWORKS, CORONATION DISPLAYS. WE are Mannfaotnrtap Specialties In Fireworks for this Great and Imperial Event, and have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTERIAINMEKT3, At Prices ranging from £5 to £100. [Any Orders entrusted to na will be executed at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Lists supplied on application to STOKES AND BIOKERTOS, P.O, Box 30, 5 324 Cbrlstohnroh. BARGAIN COUNTER, NOW IN FULL SWING, BARGAINS!! BARGAINS!! AS PER CIRCULAR & HANDBI£.jbS AT " THE CORNER," EAST & TANORED STREETS NOfiTBCOTE & HEFFOBDJ -— j MONEY. ! I HA YE wevera! snms to lend cub on both first and second mortgage* W, STONYER FOR SALB'., Cheap and on Easy Terms, WO Acra Farm, subdivided and Well watered, good dwelling, and outbuildings. On ly small deposlb required, balance at 4J pel r cent. For full particu lars apply W. 13T0NYEB, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, Tapered Street FUBTJO NOTICE. THE Implement Depot* and Engineer* ing Wei:ks, Tancred Street, are not STEEL'S brib W. STONYIR-S, whe keeps all classes of np'to'date Farm Machinery, f\t very reasonable prices and easy teinas of payment. Engines and all maohines repaired with despatch and moderate- ofcarges- Estimates given and inspection invited!. Wanted Know a—That for Coughs and ' Ooldn, however severe, there Is nothing to eom»«v« with TtjSSICUR A



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HENRY STEPHENSON TO LET FOR CROPPING. SMALL P^ddook of Good Incd l> HampßteaJ; Apply 5 343 H3NRY fTEPHENSON GREAT CLJ3AHING Sa.L*lC OF DRAPERY, OLO THING, Exo, E«> SATURDAY, M&t 31a*, 190?« Abo,— MONDAY, TCE3DAY, & WEDNESDAY 1,30 p>m. each day;' I HAVE received instructions from the Direaft Drapery Importing Company, who purchased a Urge stock of Drapery, Clothing, otc eU 10*31 in bhe £. £850 worth of i his is brbQght to Ashburton for Public Auction and must be sold regardless of cost in lots to sutt parahnserc. The goods Ecom pri6e O*rpete, Rugp, Mats, Blanket?, Qiilt , L'-ce Curta'n% sheeting, Grandriit and Union Hhirtiug, G*latea t Ticking. Flanuel lofc'e, Oilio^, Pfintp, Mu«lin, Hollend, ladian Cloths, Tow6l<% Fi'aonel.J Handkor Chiefs, Table Oovers, Xab!aDitn»Bk, Tible N^pkicß, etc. Aiso ladles' drasseß of back I s*re, American luatf, F«ooh Tweed' and CiPhmere, Eoglisl-, French sod American Si ketbo, Vicuna and S^rgs, Blouaing of Silk, Bilkette and Cashmere, etc. Also men's puUs (-ai'or madel Vienna and Serge ; also suit ienßt;be< Aim's Shirts— Oxford, Tweed Bod Uoiou, Ties, Under oothlDg, e-a Suits made from 25j, guaranteed fi. and style , Tin above are of the beit material and mußt) bfi sold regardless cf oo&%, there being no reserve, HENRY STEPHEN SON, 5 345 Auctioneer,



Public notices, REMOVAL NOTICE. MISS GRAHAM, Typist, has Removed from Arcade Chambers to premise! in Burnett Street, next door to Mitchell's Photographic Studio, All descriptions of Copying and Type writing work done as heretofore. Pupils by Bpooial arrangement, Stamps for sale 5 342 PUBLIC NOTICE, ~~* WE the undersigned beg to notify to the public of Aehburton and surround* ing diutriotp, that we have entered Into partnership to carry on the business of Coach BulEding and Gaueral Blaokstnibhing as previously carried on by Mr 0. Reid, j under tbe name of— j The Bon Accord Carriage Works, Dobson Street. JOHN STRIBBLING OHAS. GRANT WILLIAM PEARSON With refereuoe to the above, having retired from busineee, I beg to thank aiy clients for their very liberal support daring the pist 25 years, and strongly recommend the firm for your support, all of them having worked for me for a very long time. 5 334 0. KEID. THE NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN Great Temperance IXally PRINOE OF WALES BIRTHDAY TUESDAY, 3rd JUNE, 1902 AN AU Diy Convention ot Temperance Workers and Sympathisers will take pkce in (the Templar Hall, Wakanai Road, on the above date. Morning session ; 10 to 12.39; Afternoon :2to 5 o'olook. Represes* la til vest from every Temporanoo Sooiety, Good fJDemplftr Lodges, Bands of Hope and Ghurobes cordially invited, and expeotedl Public Meeting in Oddfallowo' Hal!,, ft) night, when Mr HGBI', M.H.R., and other prominent leaders of the m&veraeot) will apeak* 5 340



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. ALL oooupiers of land in the Tinwald Town District are hereby notified to remove within Fourteen Days from thl» date all Gorse, Broom, or other live hedges growing or encroaching on the footpathi within the Diabrlob. By Order 9 A, A. POORS, 5 347 - Clerk to tbe Board. NOtl 0157 A NY person or persons found Trespaadng on the Rlversdalo Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 207 W S STRANGE. _ _ ( ___ , _____ . FOR SALE by Private Treaty—Farm of 179 ACRES of Good Land, with House of Six Roema and Outbuildings, the propei ty of Mr John Robertson, Prioe and particulars may be obtained on application to D, McKENZIE, 5 138 Hindi



Tenders. TINWALD 10WN BO&RD ffIENDERS are invited for clearing about X If milee of channels, trimm ag sides of road and footpath?, and about 5 chains of formation. Specifications can be Been at Messrs 0 E Fooks & Sod's offioe, Burnett Street, wbero Tenders addressed to the Obei man, must be left by Noon oa FRIDAY, M»y 30th, 1902. A A FOOKS, 5 285 Clerk to (he Board ! WANTED WANTED— -Good Farm Hand. Apply offioe of this paper. 8 326 ANTED at once—A Smart Active Youth j an Improving peaitioD.—• Apply Henry Stephenson, 6344 ANTED—A Good General - U Apply Mbs abmbb Orb, Burnett Street* 5 348 ITIOUND— A Stray Pig: Owner can have " same by payiog expenses. W Argyle Al'ford Forest Road: 5 349 LOST, on Sunday, between Methven and Sprlngburn—A Hot Water Bag, far on onteide: Finder rewarded—A, Dbayton, Railway, Spdsghurn, 6 322 ANTED KNOWN-Good Flook for Sale io any quantity, — Woollen Mills, Aehburton, 5 326 TTILOUNDEtW, boles, aud *U kinds of X? freah fish by express tonight ; also fresh rabbitß —J H Jbwitt. I/OR SALE — A Leanto Stable, 14 x 10, JL new ; a quantity t-f Builders' Sundries, to be seen in ehopa in Compton's Buildings, Moore Street.—W CPagh, Builner. 1/ UK SALE—A four roomed Houst J? wiih bay window and verandah, scullery and pamry. To be sold on easy terms; a bargain. Appiy W 0 Page, Builder NEW BOOKS — Sona of the Sword Queen's Mate, Sir Evelyn's Charge, A Bid tor the Empire, Military Dialogues, The Constable ol Bb. Nicholas, oiitctp edition ; A Double Thread, Hie List Chance, Man or Wife, Living* London, Nature* Pio.ures, Magezaes, Pearaon'e (strand, Women at Home, Lady's Reading, KngiUh illustrated, Sunday Strand, Windsor, Royal Harmeworlb, English and American publications prooared to order.—H M Jones JUST RECEIVED —New and preety Designs in Photo Frames and othsr i Fancy Goods. New Books on Poultry, Bong Books, Moore's complete Meohanio, Home Carpentry, Weldon'a Needlework Books, The Twentieth Century, New Testament, translated into modern English from the. original Greek. Books en indoor Games for the winter evenings and others* . ■ A J) H WILLIAMSX^X East Street) HERE are a few of the Specie Bargains at the new Drapery Shop, Taucred street. Ladies' Waterprobtb' from lOi ; Ladies 1 Jackets from 7a 6d ; Ladies' Underclothing In woollen, and flannelette, specially reduced. — L b Tehparo. 5 268 tIOME to L HTbmpeko'B and seethe J Lace Curtains, 3|yds. from 2d 0d ; Blankets, Travelling Kup ; Gala tens, 6d ; Calicos, 2|d; Fiannelectes, all colour yard wide. 2|d ; Towels, Qailts, Sileaiae, ! Prints, and Damasks at bargain Price . Splendid Winter Stock of Dress Materials from 6d per yard.—L H Tjsmpbeo, Tancred Sbrestk J F Wylie, Manager, 6 28i) TO LADIES.—If yon want a Winte. Jacket, a Waterproof, or Seasonable Drapery Gooda go Jo the new shop in Tancced street, wnere everything ia of tht beßt quality, and ac the lowest puce .— L H Tbmpero. n 6 267 B.L GUNS and OARTRIDGifiis, \j Double Barrel B.L Guns from 55*,. 8.8. from 42a 6J, Cartridges'' from 9j ytu 100* Wire Netting from Id per y»rd, £het>i NoUiDg from 2£i per yard. The celebrated A> Martin's Horse O'lppars at 7s 6d, 9a 6a and 10s 6d. Other makes from 6s 6d—G. Meddins, The Peeple'a Ironmonger. NEWS FOR ALL—Karoaene 4a 3d pei bin or 8s 6ti per oase, Sugar 14* 6 * « bag or 2^d per lb, O*tmeal 4s per bag, O*tine la 21. Also, Prime Derwoui Potatoes for sale at Kbbb Bbos, Barneti TO Head» of Families—For Utieap Drapery and Oloching of eve^y description cail at the new shop iv Tancred street while the Bargains are going—L H Tempbro. 5 266 WANTED KNOWN—That for he*i Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at ReaseQabiePrtcee, call at J MOISON, for, as in the past, J»M, stilt maintaioi, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has hold aad still holds, nob by nonsensical talk, bat his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are faha beat proof of bla sucpkss* Repairing done at once; Best Sole Leather used.—-Next Court House. East Sweet, Ashburton /^ARSONS*: GO'S Grand Tea Competition \J now on. A priza for every 23 Coupons and upwards. /^ARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Catlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brash ware, and Japanese Goods, Is now on. IN Liquidation—My tender having been accepted for Stock of Corsets, the A.R doable baak Corsets will be sold at 3a lid sizes 19 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9£cl to Gi lid —W H Pbabob, Q%Bh Draper OEST Kerosene 4a 3d per tin, 8a 61 per £5 case ; Snowdrop Sugar 2Jfcd per lb, 70 lb bag 14a 6d j Swan Golden Syrup, 41b tics 10a\—Oarson & Co 5 172 /CYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool \_,l Sweaters 5s lid and 7d 6d ; all wool Gaehmero Sox, 2 pairs for,ls lid—WH Pearob's Drapery bale - nI'RANG'S He*Uh Kokoff OoflFee, per tin O Is 31, Straugs Soluble Ctffae, per tin Straogs Maori Coffee, per tin Is lOd ; Bym ington's Essence Ccffee, per bottle Is 2 3 ; Oatioa, per bag 1b 2d, Germenia, per bag la j Semolina per bag, Is j Q laker Oats, per pkt, 10d | 251b bag bean Oatmeal 4*; good Sauoe, 3 bottles is; Golden Bee Jam, per d< zsn 4s 3d. Highest) prices given for all kinds of dairy Produce at John Obr A; Co WANTED— Men to see Spesial Lot of Colonial Tweed Trousers, 7a lid and lla 6d. Lot of Sample Hats usual pries 6b 6i to 12s 6d ; yoor pick for 5a lid—W H Peabos, Oa h Draper, eta rpHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking J_ Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hob Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3a 6d.—Cabson &Co. IJotiob! ME CORONATION DAY. AL L Householders and Tradespeople wishing to make aa effective dieplivy should call on J" # Ij, HIGGSf TANCRED STREET, ' and prcoure an estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOS, very brilliant; la eff io*, and ftrtlatloally designed, (nob extinguished by, the wind as gae lights are.) Apply early, aa only a limited number can be prooared. J. Lv HIGrGS. \ P»iuter ( Etc., Taoored Street,



DAVID THOMAS CLEANING BALE GARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD TOMORROW WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1902. MR D THOMAS has reoeivsd Instrno tloBB from Mbs Fouze, (who is !e»ving for England by the Rimutske) to Sell by Auction aa above, without reserve,— Tha Whole of Her HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE and EFFECT*?, consisting of Piano by Brinsmead, Suite Furniture in Piusb,Overmantel, Cabinet, Whatnot, Tables, Busy Chairs, Curtains and Poles, Oarpete, Bags, Lamp", Fenders sod Irone, Pictures and Ornaments ; Suite Fnroiture in Leather, Extension Tab!?, Sideboard, Marble Ciook, Sewing Maobine (Singer's), Tennia Set with net, Bedstead*, single and double, brass mounted ; Spring Mat* tresses. Wash Stand?, Dressing Table*, Chests Drawers, Ware, Lino leums, Mangle, Wringer, Household Utensils, Lawn Mower, Wheelbarrow, Garden looU find Bundriei -' Also,— Double seated Boggy with Pole, new Gig, Harness, Saddles (LadUs 1 and Gentle' man's), Pony (prise taker) No Reserve. Sale at 12 o'clock 5 272 D. TFOMiS. MKTBVEN YARDS THURSDAyTmaY 29, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to Sell by Public Auctionat above fards, vis;— i O/"\f\ Forward LAMBS* Off rope Cyf\(\ Forward Wethers. Off turnips S* Head of CATTLE O Draught HORSES D. THOMAS, 5 333 Auctioneer ~~~OLjSAiiING ~SALE THE MANBI, FLEMINGTMT MONDAY, JtJNE4^, 1902 MR D THOMAS has received Instruc tions from the Rev J Skinner to Sell by Auction as above, the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects, as fellows t Sideboard, Extension Dining Table 12ft, Rocking and Easy Obairs, Curtains and Poles, iarge Bamboo Cabinet, Tablet, Iron and Wooden Bedstead?, Duchease Chests Drawer*, Wash Stands and Ware, Linoleum, Matting, Fenders and Fire Irone, Dresser, Mangle, Dinner Set, Milk and M«at Ss.fes, Portable Boiler Go Cart, Boys' Tricycle, Bioyole House, Wheelbarrow, Ladder?, Garden Tools, quantity hay, bag", eto. Hives of Bees, Slower Stand, Ladders, Tubs, Bird Cage, fotatoe-, eto Valuable Pictures. Books, Picturesque Atlas of Australasia (bound). Horse ' Tommy,' Buggy and Gig, Set Buggy Barnes*, etc, eto. ■■™2 Sale at 1 p tn , Q D THOMAS, 5 276 Auotioneer OMABINa SALE BTBATHERN FAEM, OHERTSEY FRIDAY, 6th JUNE, 1902, MR D THOMAS haa received insbruo' tiona from Mr T H Willis bo sell by Auction at his Farm, Ibe whole of his Live and Dead Stools, consisting of— 130 EWES la lamb 3 mm 6 Draught) HORSFcI, good sorts and stauooh 1 COW in full profit, and HEIFEE Reaper and Binder (McOormick), oom 1 bined 2 and 3 furrow Plough, 1 good 3 horse heavy Dray Rod Frame, 1 Tip Dray and Frame, 1 Dray, Duncan Grabber, Harrows (new), Duncan Drill, 1 Stripper, MoCormiok Grass Mower, Swingle Trees, Harness, Tools, Wheelbarrow, and a host) of sundries. Notes—AH the Implements are nearly new. Horse, and new Gig by Baker 3 Seed Oats, Boeebsrry (wind proof); Ryegr&ss, machine dressed. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided* DAVID THOMAS, 5 328 Auotioneer PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting of the above Ooaaoil held oo j the 2nd day of May, 1902, a Resolution was passed abolishing the Rangifaata Riding of j the County of Asshburton, altering the | bcuadaries of the Upper Alhborton and Mount Somsra Ridings, an<l tbo cumber o the Gounoiltors henceforth to be elected by the Upper Ashburton Riding; and that suoh Resolution will be submitted for oonSrmabton ab a meeting of the eaid Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 6 h day of Juue, 1902, at j 11a.m. The proposed Speolal Order, if passed, will come into full force as the nexb general J eleebion of the Counoil, but) li will come into j force upon its beiDg goz jttad in so far and , to suoh exbsnb as may be necessary for pre- I paring any roll or otherwise providing for suoh election* A copy of the proposed Special Order Is deposited at the Council's offices, Baring Square, Asbburton, and will be open to the inspection of th? public every week d*y, daring offioo hours, ap to the 6th day of June. By order, F, MAIN WARING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. AshburtoD, 6th May, 1902, 5 80 FOR SALE, Qiy ACRES good TURNIPS* W. STONYER, Implement! Depot, Tancred Street V 5 300 [a. card.] I BEG bo announce that I have com menced the practice of my profession of Barrister and Solicitor in the Arcade Chambers, in rooms immediately over the shop of Mr J. Wilson, painter* H. M o SHEJEfcK-Y, BARRISTER & SOLICITOR. % 5 308 DAIRYING, AGRICULTURAL, AND FABIORAL FABMS. npKERE being ab present a Brisk Demand X for Farms of »U sizes, Owners desirous of Selling would do well to placa their Properties for Sale with the undersigned, who has Bayers waiting, 5 277 JAMES GRANGER, Ttoatui



BUBINBBB NOTIUKB FLETCHER BROS' , , ■■■ ■ ■ . ' • NEXT • TEA COMPETITION CLOSES ON AUGUST 31st, 190 a EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN. OVER 20 COUPONS WILL REUEVIE A PRIZI FIRST PRIZS—-The one who sends ira the lartreet nmnberof Coupons lim tfct option of taking a Handsome 8 Day Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner Set ooMfcafoing 58 Pieces j either of which is valued! at £5 63 SEOOND PRlZE—Ladies 9 Ob Railed Gold Watch value £3 j gamutmd to keep its colom for 10 years THIRD PRIZE- Handsome Dinner Set of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Vihet Prizes Qotmtess Tea' Is 6d, Dnohess Tea Is lOd. Empress Tea 2s, PrJncese Tea 2s Id Orange Pekoe—oejlon Tea 1b lOd A coupon euclosed in every packet or Hit of above Teas LAMPS, LAMPWARE. ETC, For Oar Winter's Trade, from >he 1* Hand Lamp to the Handsome Drawing Rmm Lamp at 55s ; " • / ."■ '■'- .'; ' )■■'■ l^gßiJr S^Sfi^fiJ HANGING LAMPS ROCHESTER; No 0 «?iB9 B *7i 14 t No: 1 «i lit .#•■■.■■■,;■ Nickel PJatfd, No 0 . ' XT o %n*mm ' ; ■;' ■'» 6a'9d, No I y^^^^a No 2,, 1418 i 8s 6d, No 2 Hi •»•««« «j oSl^fth. Bardsome Table lampsj E^^| tnndH 18 H HBnd Pafntea 22s 6d each :»K yei« &. •i:Jpv oIJ-f'i- la ki «. oar Chiinneyt aw 2s 6d Bxtrft Chimneys for above lOd of the very I^l quality DRAWING ROOM LIMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS ifrom 35j From 19s 6d 2e, 2a 9i, 4 2s lid each Hand Lamps, as above U HANDSOME ERAOKEI3 LAMPS !|^S fi^P=t^§T§ s"?^ ' '.-■ Exactly as shown, compita, 17s 6d e«oh JJ^miv. B »S* t, ____ 3 . C ° BURNERS *; WICKS -We hold L«|« n * n ti i ktr - «„« Pimr,o Stcoks of Burners bo fit) moat stylet et Try One of Oar Patenb Kerosenß Pa«F, Butner . Q _ f ' o _ de _ v if yoawisiito eavemouey and annoyanoa will *" yo^ t0 geb a nPW one< onr ighest Test Kerosene 4a 3d tin, 8* 61 easo prioei cange from gi psoh ■ ■■ ■■ <• Finest Oane Sugar—7olb bags 14,8 6d, per ton £23. Highest Test Kerosene, Water White, 4s 3d per tin, 8s 6d prr caße. Flemington Factory Oh psb 6d per lb, Fiueut AkaroA Factory Cheese 7d lb Loaf hseae §\\ by Cheese of 12 to 16ibs. 5 Tons Kock Salt to be leared at 4s per cwt. 5 Tone Oaatle Brand ju arrived 4s 3d per cwt. Finest Snowdrop Sogar, per lb ... 0 2£ Oitmeal, per 251b b»g 4 0 New Seeded Bauinp, lib packet ..0 7 ew Siltbnas per lb ■.. ■ .. 0 ? New Valeooia Rftieins, „ ♦• 06. reet Ntw Ourractß .. 0 6 RIO 3, Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, ew O arrants 0 Split Peaa per lb .. ..0 2 CANDLES, SOAP, Price's National Sperm per lb .. 0?; SilkEtone per bar JOd.ferbtx 11 By the Box „ ..0 6| Laundrine 9d & 10d,  .. 11 Parafin Wax, plain or fluted .. ob\ Almond Scented 9d, „ ..II By the Box .. .. ..0 6} Excelsior „ Bd, „ .. 19 Bleotrlo Sperm per lb .. .. 054 Challenge „ 7d,  ..9 By the Box  .. .. 0 f-^ Domegtio  6d,   8 Bedroom or t'iano Candles per !b .. 010 3 Orown  4|i, „ .. 7 Price's Carriage Candles  .. 010 V ctoiy „ 6-1, „ .. 13 I.X.Li Soap ,• A&, „ .. II And Hundreds of other Linpc •, •, ; < ..-erous to mention in .this issuct .FLETCi 7]7^ BEOS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, IASB STREET, ASHJBURTPN, & HIGH STBEE^ OHBIBTOHURCH,