the nation's good than in the past.' Thank God the war in South Africa is now over and peace has been declared, and though we have to mourn over the h>ss of sons and brothers now lying under the sod of the cold veldt, who nobly fell in the conflict, yet the fruit of the war is seen in the fact that the British Empire to-day the world around is one. It had been consolidated and strengthened ; its blood pulsates from its heart to its extremities; new life has been infused into the national veins ; new aspirations have entered into if-s Councils, until we fed equal for any eui^n-rcr.cy which may be before us. Let us fling self complacency and self indulgence aside, be true to the best traditions of the past, aud strike out to win in the coming conflict and struggle which lies before ue. The- w.-n- of the future has commenced, and though not a bloody one, yet it behoves us as a nation to close our ranks and to have respect fco the interest of our kith and kin, to grip each other's hands right around the world ; to be self-contained, to act for the common good, and if we do this we need not fear. With the pacification of South Africa, with the railway from the Cape to Cairo, with our interest in the East safeguarded, and being afc peace with all other nations ifc behoves the British nation to buckle to in right good earnest to develop its resources, to explore its vast terri , tory, to open up its treasures and to' make use of them for the good of all. Only let each unit of the nation do his duty, then nothing in the world can bar oar onward march to victory. During the reign of our most gracious King, may the nation dwell in peace and safety; may her stakes be strengthened, may her cords be lengthened. May wisdom and prudence be the portion of her councillors. Let it be the full time for the recognition of universal brother hood of man, and the living out of the great and everlasting principle underlying every other principle for good viz., " Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and thy neighbour as thyself, " when every man shall be and act the good Samaritan to his fellow man. " God save the King." (Applause.) Mr C. J. Harper also spoke. He said :— On such an occasion we must put aside all personal feelings and rejoice at the crown ing of the King. It may never occur again in a life time —at least during the lifetime of some of us who are getting up in years. You all know that the King is a manly man; a good son of a worthy mother. He knew his position and authority, and has kept his place with respect to his parents. You all know him to be a ready patron of sport ; has he not owned racehorses ? Has he not won the Derby ? Has he not come forward on every occasion and lent his influence on his behalf as a patron of art and literature ? In the difficult part he had to play, he has been ably assisted by his noble consort, whose sympathy is felt throughout the whole world. To bring about the blessings of peace which have only just been realised New Zealand sent away her contingents,, and more would have been sent if required. They were ready to do or die for the Empire's cause in South Africa. I regret that some of those returned had not the same chance as others that went before them. However, the war is over ; and I thank God that it is over. I will here offer a little advie9 to those returned men. Take up the work that lies before you; take anything. There can be nothing more miserable than to see returned troopers going about doing noth ing. In my opinion tho policy of the Go vernment ought to be to give them some thing. Land could be set aside for that purpose where they could live and farm, and take wives and bring up an army of young recruits (laughter.) Subscriptions to the memorial for the fallen are now being received, and I would ask you all to give something towards it. You should not be backward to give to tbe memory of those who have laid down their lives in the cause of the Empire, (applause) The Mayor then apologised for the ab ence of Mr McLachlan, whom, ho regretted to state was ill. In addressing the returned troopers, the Mayor said that while the nation honours the King, it was also necessary to honour the soldiers. It was a great thing as a Brit ish dependency that we were able to reach out our hand in the time of need, and by energy, pluck, and stability help to make British supremacy strengthened for all time. They had taken part in one of the greatest struggles of modern times, aud on behalf of the community he thanked them. , He then made the presentations as follows: j —Medals —Quartermaster-Sergeant Arthur | Willis, Troopers D. Revell, Sheehan, T. Scott, J. G. Steel, Bugler E. Tovey, and Corporal Williamson. Privates Law son, and Stewart were absent. Clasps — Troopers P. C. Roberts, C. E. Smith, J. J. Heasley, C. Lusk, D. McLaren, H. G. An drews, T. Andrews, F. Knox, aud H. Le Grange. In making the presentations, His Worship reminded the men of the value of them; what they represented. They could be handed down to posterity. He wished the troopers success in any department of life they entered upon. (Applause.) Hearty cheers were then given for the King and Queen, the Mayor and Mayoress, and Mr and Mrs Harper. Cheers were also given for the returned troopers and those who had not returned.

The Mayor in making reference to the fallen, said that it was not all plain sailing in life, and someone, had to go by the board. He was sure that every individual would give something towards the memo rial, remembering that they had fought the battles well. Now the appeal had been made, it would be an eternal disgrace not to respond to it. It may be mentioned that the donations yesterday to the Memorial Fund amounted to J69 2s lid.

The attendance at the Domain must have been over 5000, and a biting cold wind swept across the ground during the whole afternoon. After the voluntefirs had been put through various manoeuvres, the large gathering dispersed.

The Evening Display.

Late in the afternoon the weather became gloomy, and fears were entertained that the evening display would be marred by un favourable weather. The gloomy forebodings proved only too well founded, and the Fire Brigade procession marched off shortly after 6.30 in a dismal shower of rain. The route taken by the procession was from the Burnett Street Fire Station to William Street, round into Moore Street, and thence by East Street to Baring Square West. The procession was met at the junction of East and Burnett Streets by the County Band, which afterwards took up a position on the eastern embankment at the Muni cipal Chambers, and went through a lengthy programme. The firemen made a start with the pyrotechnic display, which lasted for about an hour, when the bonfire was lighted, and burned brightly for some time. The high wind which prevailed completely spoiled the illuminations, only the electric light and a few sheltered gas devices holding there own against the elements. The firemen had gone to considerable trouble in decorating the bell tower at the Burnett Street station with evergreens and Chinese lanterns, which it was impossible to light.

The Post Office and most business prem ises will be illuminated to-night, and the lantern entertainment, arranged by the Biirnett Street Committee, aud which had i to be abandoned on 'Saturday evening on j aqcouiit'of the' iticlemenf state 'of the ■j^eatlier, will be given iv the Arcade to lUgh{;' at 7 o'clock. |

The Churches.

PRESBYTERIAN. J The Rev G. B. Inglis took for hia texts i yeaterday morning 11. Sam. v, 3 and Heb. I. 8-9, and said that his object would be to j draw the contrast between the earthly King : and the Heavenly. He pointed out that from remotest antiquity anointing and | crowning had been part of the ceremony j observed when a King came to the throne, ' these symbols signifying that the King reigned by Divine will and under Divine authority. A King, to understand the wants of his people, must be one of them selves, and applying this to Christ we find that he was in all points made like unto his brethren. If King David was crowned for tbe great services he bad rendered his |iaiti<in, ■ iva^ 'not Christ infinitely -more Worthy tp'receive an et'epnal crowp for all ifcfit i§ had 4o?i& % vis ? Again, Payid

was crowned because God had previously expressed his will that he should be king, but Jesus was ordained King over all men from before tho foundation of the world. David was annotated King in the presence of God, and in the same way when we ac !cept Christ as our King we should place ourselves before God in secret ami'in his house. Tiie oaths which a king swears not only binds the King to do his best for the welfare of his people, but fchey ,-Jso bind the people to serve the King as far as they possibly can., Christ had kept perfectly to his holy covenant, but none of us could say we had served him as we ought. In con clusion the preacher contrasted the inferi ority and tr.-insitoriness of David's reigu with the magnificence and permanence of Christ's, and urged his hearers at this time of national rejoicing to think of their duty to their Heavenly King. WESLEYAN. Tlie services afc Baring Square church on Sunday had reference to the Coronation. In the morning, the Rev. Thomas Fee preached from the farewell words of St. Paul to Timothy, " Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness," and at the evening service the Rev. J. D. Jury spoke from the text, " Fear God ; honor the King." Just before the morning ser mon, Sir Joseph Ward's telegram advising that the King had been successfully crowned was read by Mr Fee, and at each service, including the Sunday school, the National Anthem was sung. During the evening the choir rendered the " Te Deum." ST. STEPHEN'S. A Coronation service was conducted at St. Stephen's Church yesterday morning by the Rev. E. Whitehouse. Appropriate to the occasion were the hymns and anthem sung. The vicar preached an eloquent sermon, taking for his text, Exodus, xn-26 The rev. preacher, in a lengthy discourse, drew comparisons between the Israelites and their condition in those days and the position of the British race to-day, and during his sermon explained the nature of the Coronation service, the importance and meaning of which such a great many people did not realise. He contended that the position of the Israelites was somewhat synonymous with that of the British race. At the close of the service, the rev. gentle man read a telegram announcing that the Coronation had taken place. The choir, under Mr H. A. Gates, rendered special anthems appropriate to the occasion.

The Window Displays.

Mr W. Pearce, whose establishment is at the corner of East and Burnett street, was well stocked out for the occasion with up to-date seasonable goods. The side win dows were tastefully arranged with silk goods, laces, etc.

Messrs Collins and Co. John Orr and Co. and Hardley Bros, were lavish in their displays of ironmongery, silver-plated ware, etc. Mr G. Meddins' window also was patrioticrlly decked out.

The fancy goods establishments of Messrs H. M. Jones, Williams, and Burgess bore a patriotic appearance, em blems, Chinese lanterns, etc., being much in evidence.

The jewellers marked the occasion by tastefully arranging their windows, tlie most expensive articles being shown with dazzling effect.

Fletcher Bros, shop looked very nice, nothwithstanding that those in the grocery trade are placed at a disadvantage com pared with those who display drapery goods

The establishment of Moriarty Bros., cabinet-makers, etc., was greatly admired, this firm having used considerable taste in their decorations. A large picture of the King and Queen, appropriately draped, was given first place, which along with a very large transparency exhibited from their upstairs windows, made a very creditable display, and no doubt considerably enhanced the picturesqueness of Tancred Street.

The boot and shoe emporiums of Messrs Mellor, Pickford and Nicholas, Stock, Moison, and Nokes lacked nothing to mark the importance of the Coronation. Small rosettes of the national colours were, in some of these establishments, placed ou the boots and shoes, and when the shops were lighted up the effect was very pretty.

The cycle establishments exhibited their nickel-plated goods to the best possible advantage, and busts of the King and Queen, patriotic flags, etc., were much in evidence.

The bakers and confectioners' shops had a tempting look about them, much resem bling Christmas time, and left nothing undone to keep up to the mark with other trades.

Among the Tancred street window dis plays we noticed Messrs Undrill and Co. Gibbard, Miss Barnes, and others, not excepting that of Mr J. Higgs, whose transpariencies were of more than ordinary artistic effect.

lia Taycred street, Friday night, there was quite a little throng in front of Mr Beech's shop, in the upstairs portion of which was a phonograph sending forth music and song with unerring effect. Besides this, several pictures were exhibited by tho aid of a magic lantern, and these two combi nations of entertainment kept the crowd in a happy mood the whole evening.

In concluding our notes on the display made by the various tradesmen, we must congratulate the Ashburton Drapery Com pany on the splendid display they made in the front part of the shop. Viewed from the side windows it appeared to be a long lane of most beautiful and delicate tints in evening dress goods, silks, and satins, wool shawls, and ladies' jackets. From the front door could be seen a choice selection of linoleums, floor cloths, and art muslins. Taken altogether this firm made one of the most effective displays in the town. The County Band will parade at 7 o'clock tcrnight at the Arcade.

Coronation Display.—The business premises in Tancred Street will be lit up to-night and the general public are invited to witness the display,

Serious Fire

Information was received at this office this morning that a destructive fire had occurred at the homestead of Mr George Harrison, Anama, about 4 a.m. on Satur day. The stable, chaff house, and granary— a building GOft long—was completely destroyed, together with five horses that were in the stable at the time, and a dog. These perished in the flames. Mr Harri son's gig was burnt, besides 300 bags of seed oats, 100 bags of feed oats, two tons superphosphates, 30 bags chaff, and 500 empty bags, as well as tools, saddles, salt, implements, etc. The only insurance on the building wns a policy of £80 in the North British office, which has been promp tly paid by the local agent. Mr Harrison es timates his loss at .£3OO. The origin of the fire is r:o L known. At 1.30 a.m. a neigh bour nn mo 1 Sullivan was about, but saw no sign of any fire at that hour.

Football.

United Press Association—By Electric "! "' ' Telegraph' Auckland, August 9, The interprovincial football match, Auck land'v Wellington, Ayas played to-day, when upwards fif 9000 spectators were present. Auckland "wqu by 18 points to §, Masterton, August 9 Canterbury defeated Wairarapa by 24 points to three,

Cricket.

Australians v Hampshire

j London, Aug 9. ■ The Australians scored 325 in their first innings, and Hnmpshire 116 in their second innings, the Australians thus win ning by an innings and 79 runs.

THE FIFTH TEST MATCH.

The following team has been picked to play in the test match on Mcraday—Mac- Lareii, Jackson, Palairet, Jessop, Lockwood, Hay ward, Rhodes, Hirst, Lilley, Tyldesley*

South Africa.

United Tress Association - By Electric Telegraph.

London, Auo-. 8. The " Standard" says the Boer generals do not favour Air Kruger's project to form the irreconcilable Luets into a party. London, August 9. Mr Balfour announced that Lord Elgin's Commission to inquire into the conduct of the war would include Field-Marshal Sir Henry Norman, Admiral Hopkins, Lord Esher, Sir John Jackson, the eminent con tractor, and Sir John Edge, member of the Council of India.

" Le Petit Hl.-u," a Brussels paper, an nounces the deatli of Mr Lucas Meyer, the well-known Boer leader, from heart disease.

Mr Reitz, jun., has arrived at Naples. In course of an interview he declared that the Boers were beaten, not by soldiers, but by abject misery. He predicted that there would be war again within three or four years. Many of the young Boers would emigrate rather than submit. Many were/ going to Madagascar. I The Johannesburg Town Council is peti tioning the Government to grant facilities for housing accomodation, rents at present being 40 per cent of tenants' incomes. Many are encamped ou Government land, owing to the difficulties of railway trans- j port.

Mr Seddon in England.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 8. On behalf of the Central Society of the Women's Suffrage League, London, Lady Frances Balfour and Mrs Henry Fawcett presented an address to Mr Seddon, ac knowledging his services in the interests of woman's suffrage. Mr Seddon testified to the good effect of female suffrage in New Zealand. The Tallow Chandlers' Company, one of

the London livery companies, conferred its freedom on Mr Seddon.

The Premiers' Conference.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, August 9 The Premiers' Conference adopted Mr Seddon's motion favouring a larger distri bution in the colonies of naval and military cadetships.

The Conference discussed the naval and military defence of the Empire, and the question of preferential tariffs. It arrives at its final decisious on Monday.

The Colliery Disaster.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. , Sydney, August 9.

Good progress is being made in clearing the Mt. Kembla mine. Six practical miners will inspect the mine on behalf of the employees.

Explosion and Loss of Life.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

New York, August 10

A gas explosion occurred at a mine in Trinidad, Colorado. The powder-house, containing 1000 lb of explosives, blew up ; sixteen persons were killed, and many are missing.

The Returned Sick Troopers.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 10

Tbe smallpox, patient is doing well, and there is no further outbreak. Two more of the Britannic's men are ill. Mousted died yesterday. Marks is very bad, and Craig, Ryan, Fleetwood and Brown are dangerously ill. Johnstone is improving and tbe lemainder are doing well. Wellington, August 11 Tlie latest report of the Brittanic sick list is as follows : —Lunn, of Collingwood, improved ; Nicholson, Woodecd, slightly better; Ryan, Hakaru; Fleetwood, Tura , kina ; and Brown, Thames, are still very ill. Page, of Hokianga, is doing very well indeed. Chuistchuecui, August 10. j With regard to the Orient troopers, the ten men in hospital with measles are all doing well. Orders have been given for all men who returned by that boat to report to the Defence Department. So far only 30 have come in. These have been vacci nated by Dr Symes, Bistrict Health Officer. A military hospital is to be established close to the infectious diseases hospital at Bottle Lake, and a number of Permanent Artillerymen will pitch 40 tents for them tomorrow. The names of all returned men have been furnished to the police, and any who do not report will be arrested. Christchurch, August 11 Up to 11.30 this morning, four officers and eighty-eight men who returned by the Orient, have reported themselves at the Defence office, and have been vaccinated. They will be conveyed to the camp at Bottle Lake this afternoon. Dr. Symes, District Health Officer, has recommended the establishment of a canteen, under proper supervision, at the camp, in order to remove temptation from the men to come to town, and the military authorities are making arrangements accordingly.

ALLEGED MURDER.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Napier, August 10 P FJohn Hutchison, a waggoner, residing at Puketapu, was found dead at the Albion Hotel about 10 o'clock last evening. De ceased had come to town to witness the Coronation festivities. He was seen lying on the sofa in the public sittiug room of the hotel about 8.30 p.m., apparently asleep, but later on he was found lying face down wards on the floor, and a doctor who was sent for pronounced life tc be extinct.

August 11 John Culshaw, aged 27, has been arres ted on the charge of murdering John Hutchison, a waggoner, aged 40, on Satur day. Culshaw and deceased were seen con versing together near the Albion Hotel and a little while after Hutchison was found in an unconscious condition. He was carried into the hotel, where he died.

The Drayton Grange.

A SCATHING REPORT.

United Press Association—By ESwtric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received August 11, 10.8 a.ip.) I Sydney, Aug 11 Arrived ,the Draytou Grange. She lands her troops at the Quarantine station this morning, Four additional cases of sickness have occurred since leaving Melbourne. The medical officer has supplied the federal authorities with a scathing report on the voyage, and declares that bad the sick men been lauded at Albany no deaths would bave occurred. Perth Aug 11 I The commandant states that owing to the boisterous wet weather which rendered it dangerous to land the sick men, and the absence of nurses and doctors from the quarantine station, he suggested to the Medical Officers of the Drayton Grange to land the healthy men to make more room for the sick.

Havelock Street Mart.

( Mr Henry Stephenson reports as follows * on his sale on Friday last: -Owing to the J sale day being altered, the entry was not so lar.;e as usual. Pigs—Fa-r demand, weavers 5e to 10s 6d, stores 12s 6d to 17e, porkers small) 295. Poultry—Fowls Is Gd to 2s per pair, roosters to 3s per puir, seese (5s per pair, ducks 3s per pair. Produce - Potatoes (price low) 3s 6d to 4s Gd per bag, onions %d per lb, mixed grass seed 7s Gd per sack, wheat 10s to 12s per sack, peed potatoes |}d aud Id per lb, apples 4s Gd per case.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Pres- Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, August 11 The Commission of Enquiry appointed to investigate the allegations of over-crowding on the troopship Britannic opens to-morrow. Owing to the Imperial authorities not being ] represented, the Commission is experiencing some difficulty in determining on its course of procedure. The Orient troopers in quarantine are reported to be getting on all right. The I men, with the exception of some dozen who were brought in close contact with the f smallpox patient, are still on the vessel, and are fairly comfortable. There are two more deaths of Britannic troopers, making six since the vessel arrived here. The latest are Private L. H. Marcks, of pneumonia, and Private H. W. Craig, also of pneumonia. Marcks belonged to Maheno, Otago, and Craig to Ponsonby, Auckland. The Acting Minister of Defence has re ceived the following from Major Andrew, dated Melbourne, August 9th: — " The Montrose sails from Melbourne for Auck land to-day. The accommodation, food, general health, and discipline of the troops aro excellent.

Sporting.

« t .—- At the New Zealand Metropolitan Trot ting Club's Spring Meeting at Christchurch on Saturday, Mr E. Thomas's Boldrewood (lOsec) won the High-Class Handicap (in harness), of 115 soys, 1_ mile. Six others started. Time—3min 50sec; div—£4 12s. Mr R. McDonnell's Hamlin, by Prince Imperial—Minnie, 4yrs, B?ec, won the Dash Handicap, of 70 soys, one mile. Time — 2min34'2-sth sec. Div—£2 18s.

Riccarton Training Notes.

Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. Christchurch, August 11' Owing to the severe frost, no galloping was indulged in until midday. Most of the , horses engaged at the meeting were out, and restricted to medium pace work. The Guard, Cannongate and Haydn are in most demand for the big steeplechase.

Mining.

. ♦ United Press Association—By Electric I Telegraph . Dunedin, August 11 Returns—Junction Electric, G2oz lldwt; j Roxburgh Jubilee, 240z 2dwt 15gr ; Golden j Bed, 340z; Rise and Shine, 7ooz lOdwtj j Mokoia, 250z Gdwt; Mystery Flat, 190i5 j lOdwt sgr. I To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead, 2 parcels j at 15s 6d ; Rise and Shine, 275.

THR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, AUGUST it, 1902



The A. M. R's Welcome HaMJji— Qn Sat urday evening th© Ashburton' Mounted Rifles a banquet to the officer's, non commissioned, officers, and men of the regi thents who recently returned from _ South Africa. The gathering took place in the Commercial Hotel and about seventy sat down to an excellent supper. The full se^ port is unavoidably held over,



David Thomas, i TINWALD YARD-* ; TUESDAY, August 12, 1902. 100 Head Good Store Cattle. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from J. Studholme, Esq., Junr., of Coldstream, to to sell by Auction on the above date, — AA\ 3-year*old steers <*>i£| 3-year-old HEIFERS -| -| 2£-year-oM STEERS. All grand sorts in good condition. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 8 24 _______ Ashburton. The N.Z Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. TINWALD YABB3. TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 12th. Special Entry Account of G. -Aston, Esq., ()AA Haifbred EWES, in lamb to mmk\J\J Shropshire Rams. Account C. J. Harper, Esq., -j }*f\ Merino EWES, sound mouth, XOv/ in lamb to E.L. Rd,ms Also Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs T. F. GIBSON, Manager 8 95 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Fr edlander bros Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HORHE FAIR will be held on Thursday, 4th September, 1902, For which we shall be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd., It. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer. FAKM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish oa application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd GIFTS FOJR AXIL, -■^TKTE HAVE determined to relinquish THE BOOT TRADE, and therefore we will Sell our valuable Stock of toots, • SHOES, SLIPPERS AT wacL'-svL's ocsr. THIS IS GENUINE. 200 Pairs Sold Yesterday. Must Go. Be in lime. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER, East and Tancred Streets T. Bullock. FOR SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES Allenton District. Good healthy locality. 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. Also, — 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings, About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. , Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application, T BULLOCK. ' FOR SALE" " 5 ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the Wakanui Creek, Allenton district. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE * Suburban Property 5 ACRES 0 roods 20 Perches, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of R.S. 5800. The owner leaving the district. Liberal terms of pay ment. Apnly to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, Small Storekeeping Business, together with Freehold Land, etc., CONVENIENTLY situated at Corner of East Belt and Wakanui Road, on account of Messrs W. Huston and Son, viz — Lots 62 and 63, containing 1 rood 38 perches, on which is erected a General Store, with Butchers Shop adjoining, and at the back room with concrete floor and other storeifoom, etc. There is also a Cottage of 4 rooms, ark scullery at back, surrounded by garden and a number of fruit trees, etc.," also stable, loose box, chaff house and other buildings erected on the property, fenced with macro carpa fences. Inspection invited Further particulars as regards terms, etc, furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ,



The Royal Coronation is the event of the year, and is, of course, the one topic of conversation. Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles are creating quite as much sensation, and will be much talked about during the coming season. Coronation festivities will doubtless contain much pleasure, but those who ride a Rudge-Whitworth will get as much enjoyment as can be got from a I cycle. Call and iuspect at the Rudge- Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, Ash burton.—(advt.) Tailoring.—The public are respect fully reminded that we do not make strange fitting suits, nor charge strange prices. Advance Ashburton, by supporting local industries. Compare our fit! Compare our prices ! Observe the quality and " up-to-date" style of our goods, and I remember tbat our motto is always " satis faction."—Craighead and Berryman,— [Advt.]



Public Notices. Public Notice. fT^HE General Public are invited to see the Display in Tancred Street TO-NIGHT, when'the whole of the Business Premises will be lit up. 8 113 LOST. TT OST from Tinwald ~ One Dark Bay Hack Mare, with cover on. Anyone leaving same at Mr R. B. Jeff's house, Tinwald, will be rewarded. 8 110 WANTED. "Wf ANTED, immediately—Contract TEAMS for Ploughing. Apply to DUNCAN CAMERON, 8 102 Springfield. ""notice. Special Bank Holiday PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882* TUESDAY, the 12th day of August, 1902, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the offices of the undermen tioned Banks at Ashburton-r The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., G. E. Tolhurst, Inspector The Bank of Australasia, C: Winter, Inspector. Bank of New South Wales, E. J. Finch, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, James Embling, Gen,e?al Manager. Ashburton, ith August, 1902. .8 75 GRAND NATIONAL RACK WEEK. THE Offices and Stores of the under signed will be Closed ALL DAY on THURSDAY Next, 14th August. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. D. THOMAS THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CAN TERBURT, Ltd. T. F. Gibson Manager, 8 100 TENDERS. TENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on TUESDAY, 19th mat.,. for Additions to House, in Tiswal& Plana, etc., at my office, Arcade. 8 111 Architect. JUST landed ex '■• Delphic " and *' Manor ari," shipments of first-class English China aud earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. Smoke New Venus



I Wan ted. T OST on Friday evening, between the JS-J Library and North Belt—Parcel containing two pairs children's slippers. Finder rewarded on loaving at this office. I ; ___ _8 111 j fffIENDERS are invited for tlie right to j I JL graze on the Ashburton Woollen I Mills paddocks. For particulars apply at J the Mills. 8 105 i "^STST ANTED — Tenders for ploughing H discing, hanowing, and drilling 25 Acres, near Tinwald. Apply James Cockburn, Royal Hotel. 8 103 LOST —Pair Gold Pince-nez, near the Borough School. Seward on return ing to J. V. de Beer, East Street, Ash burton. 8 107 BARING Square Band of Hope Tot night, at~7.06. 8 10S WANTED— Board in a private family. Sitting room and two bedrooms required. Apply to Mr Cook, Bank of New Zealand. 8 109 TINWALD.— Mr W. Le Couteur . will. t D.V.) give a Gospel Address in the Templar Hall To-morrow (Tuesday) even ing at 7.30. All invited. 8 106 MADAME VERO, Palmist, Scientific Character Reader. Her first visit to the south. Hours, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Her stay shprt. Wheeler's Coffee Palace, Ashburton. 8 104 COKE, Coke, with a little small coa makes a cheerful, bright fire. It is still being sold at a reduced price at the| Gasworks. 8 96 |_> EMOVED to temporary premises in EX Havelock Street, opposite Stephen son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old Hens.—J. H. Jevvitt. GIVING UP BUSINESS. /"^ REAT Clearing Sale, commencing \JT Saturday, July 19th, for oue month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Miss E. Barnes, corner Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s Gd; finest Snowdrop j sugar 2-£lb, 70lb bag 4s Gd j washed cur- j rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia | raisins s|d; prunes 8d ib ; preserved ginger 8d Ib , dried apples -9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. - < John Oi and Co CORONATION Chimes, by Mrs S. Har per, 6d each ; proceeds in aid of the Veterans' Home; everybody should buy one. New books—Tales of North Riding; 'Ihe Old Trail; Life of George Elliot; His Dainty Whim; Cheap editions — East Lynno; When Charles the First was King; Straight as a Die; Uncle Bernac; Joe Wilson and his Mates ; By Order of the Company; Medals, Flags, Lanterns.—H. M. Jones. YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection; lowest .prices.— Carson and Co. WANTED to Sell-35~acre8, good"* roomed house, at Mt. Somers. This property cun be had for a bargain. Must be sold at once. For particulars apply W. STONIER, Land and Estate Agent. ERESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems ls Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads l and How to Re.id Them, Black Rock, Sky I Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences m England aud Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. \l£7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial fc'V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order.' For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYER. "T^TEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- J3I table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen; Flower Seeds 1 d per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea Gd per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s Gd per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. BEST Biuestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3£d per lb or 32s 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil 3s Gd per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. j FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New j Elim Raisins 5-Jd per lb, Good Valon-! cia Raisins 4^d per lb, New Seeded Raisins I 6£d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, I Sicily Almonds ls 2d per lb, extra prime new ! Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. WIRE Netting ! Wire Netting J r Just landing ex' Mamari' Fowl Netting. 3ft, 2d; 2ft, Hd; lift, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All i other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. KERR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds,. 3d per packet or 2s Gd a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Kerr Bros. IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. Th© Gardener's best friend. They save their oost in a single season. Call and see them. Carson and Co., Agents. * TTENTION is respectfully directed to j"i. H.C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings An the pound allowed off every purchase rom the small sum of fivepence worth. PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the goods to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bar rett's, and just now the Special Discount is worth consideration. DRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are & big necessary item. It is therefore important to get the best value for your money. Customers at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the. Speoial Discount is an extra attraction, A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we oan do them very light in any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it cost® nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Turner ELOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, GOlb bag Gs ; 1001b bag lis Gds 2001b bag 22s Gd ;• Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans ls lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4_d per packet.— John Orr and Co. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Mr Tur ner, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Turn r



I , JOHN ORR AND CO. : JOHN OEK AID CO. fS^_M/iK\ THOUSAND \^?F \ZJ WAYEKLEY'S Are Now in Use S^F^SSk. ON NEW ZEALAND ROAB 3. .'J^^^L J^^^ Auckland to the Bluff. jsp*Bf \L_ Jf, During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of \£i6 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. | Easy Terms can of course be arranged | . __ . , BEAR. IN MIND SLSSSTftsS. Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverle? Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. DO NOT FORGET THISOF*EE^ -^ — After that Buyers will have to pay the regular nHT7|7Y"\ TtT" Mil ftjTfZ'Ci Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry bur guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase* CYCLE SUNDRIES : " ;^S^ REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainbow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OP WATER VALVE REQUIRED. • JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow WilllLook After Itself. Q T IVT ~P T TT That is the word which expresses it. Every —■■■ ' ...,————-^» p art j s eas ily adjustible, and over and above all* IT WORKS. m£M While Lower in Price than the average Oil Laiiiji it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it> ws will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get one now, you wiil have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. Come and let us show it to you It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best Gas Lamp ever shawn I 3 ■■ JOHN OEII AND Co. ASHBURTON