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KITCHENER'S WEEKLY RE PORTS.

MOVEMENTS OF BRITISH

OOLUMNP.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph—Gopyrighb

Received Feb 26. 9.56 a m London, Feb 25

Lord Kitchener's weekly report is as follows:—Twenty killed, twelve wounded 379 prisoners, aad 104 eurrenderers: General Mackenzie bas c»plurcd Cornet Stephanos Grobela»r. The columns between Strydpoort and Botha's P»B8 are pushing the Boers towards Harriemith, Elliott holds the line of the Wilgo River and Barker is supporting him. Commandant Malan with two hno dred in the Frseersburg district waa driven eastward across the railway. Smith with two hundred pursued him towards Carnarvon. Another party is to the southweflt of Carnarvon. The Isfcest sweep is in Harrisraitu district, eixtyfive miies wide.

THE SIXTH CONTINGENT

Wellington, Feb 26

. ThePremtsr baa ioformed Me Wilford, M.H.R. that th> Sixth Contingent will return to the colony about the 15th or 16th of April

ARMY SUPPLIES.

DEBATE IN THE LORDS.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Feb 26, 9.38 a m London, February 25

la the Lords t Lord Tweedmouth re capitulated the adverse newspaper afcafcemeats and criticisms on the army contracts, and moved for the appoint ment of a Joint Committee to inquire into all the contracts for the outfit, supply, and maintenance of the troops in Sooth Africa.

Earl Morley admitted that a prima facie case has been made oat for an ultimate inquiry, bat the present criti cisms were unfair in the face of what the War OiHce bad done in difficult and pressing circumstances. Lord Kibbiesdale, who was recently at the front, eulogised the efficiency &nd energy in the conduct of operations, and aaid an inquiry would strengthen the hands of the War Office, ; Lord Selborneaaid an inquiry at pre sent would be inopportune, as it would cover hundreds of thousands of pur chasers, Many witnesses were at the fronts and their whole time was needed in the discharge of their daties. Lord Rosebery, who was seated on the rearmost Opposition cross bench, scathingly criticised a postponement of the inquiry, especially on the purchase of remounts, until the war was over, when the interest had evaporated.

Lord Lansdowne eaid an immediate inquiry would be contrary to the public interest.

Lords Fpencer and Tweedmoath wished to restrict the inquiry to the purchase of remounts, meat contracts, freights and transport. Lord Salisbury said the inquiry would paralyse the machinery wbersby the wur was prosecuted. The motion was lost by 88 to 25.

The Times regrets the postponement of Ifae inquiry, and Etates that after three hoars' debate the main point was almost overlooked, namely, the deplor able sluggishness of the Government for months to see that the struggle was one wherein uiouated troops were of supreme value: /

Homo and Foreign.

United Press Aeaoolation—By Elootrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received February 26, JO 19 am)

SOOLLIN9. '■ London, Feb 25

Pearoe beafe Barry ovbit a mil© aad a quarter on the Tyne, for £50 aside, by ten Seogtha. Floating ioe greatly interfered with the raoe< TBE LABOUR TROUBLES IN EUROPE Madrid, Feb 25 General Weylar baa assured the Senate ihut tranquility prevails to the greater p«t oi Spain. Eome, Eeb 25

The Italian Government has tmtnmoaed to the eolore 40.000 railway workers att&'ched to the mobile territorial army in order to prevent a contemplated general strike. One thousand AnarohUts have arrive d»

Russian Troops in Manchuria

JAPANESE READY FOR THEM.

United Press Aaaoolatlon—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Feb 26, 1019 am) London, February 25

Dr Morrison states thab the Russians decline to restore the Sbanhaikwan-Niu phwang railway to the Civil Government at SJiuohwang until the international adminis tration at Tientsin oaaseis. There are 63,000 Russian troopa in Manchuria; The Japanese aßeerb they will be able to land 150,000 io Manchuria in a month

Australia.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright RoOaivefl February 26, 10 51 a in OBITUARY. Sydney, February 26 pbltnary—Mra Qeorge Bfgnold.

FRAUER FOR RAIN. Today was observed as a day of humilia tion and prayer for rain,

A RAT CRUSADE. Business will be practically stopped nexb Wednesday, which la set apart for a uni versal t&b killing crusade, Every house holder Is requested to lay poison for the plague producing rodent. A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY. A man named Lukins, afc MarrickviHe, shod his hourekeeper, Mra Bakie twice, and wounded her brother elightly. He then attempted aaicide, under the impres* filou that the woman had cruelly treated his children, Luklns and the woman are In a critical condition.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Preas Aeeoolatlon—By Eleobrio Telegraph

Dankvirke, Feb 26 HAta public meebing last night, it was decided to present the Premier with a testimonial and a purse of sovereigns, in recognition of his iff;ib9 i> despatching troops to the war, Wellington, Febiuary 26

Mr Ritchie, Secretary for Agriculture, who has just returned from the south, reports that the harvest in Obago aud Canterbury will not be co large as that; of last year, owing to the unsettled weather experienced prior to November.

Sporting.

DUNEDIN RACES

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph

Dunewn, Feb 26

The weather Is fine and the attendance large, including the Governor, Results :—

Fiest Hack—Lady Dundas (Wilson) 1, Medus 2, Weßtern Bell 3. All started; won easily. Dividend—£lo 11s

Champagne Stakes—Vladimir (L King) 1, Wellbeck 2, Sawhedon 3. Lady Roesiyo also started ; woo by four lengths, eight) lengths between seoond and third. Div— £1 14a

Dunbdin Gup—Dundas (Hewitt) 1, Calltre 2, Gannle Chiel 3. Lady Lillian was scratched. Danelaw was in front all the way and won by two lengths and a half, a length between second and third, Dividend—£3 17a

WOODVILLE RACES.

Woodvillh Ftb 26 Following are reaulta, tiruo day : — Maiden Plate—Hinekura 1, Walwhera 2, Laet Speo 3. Hubdies—Pukana 1, Great Scott 2, Euoharia 2. Dividends—£4 6a and £5 3a

Valuable stud Sheep.

Mr JON Grigg has reoently imported from England nine purebred Southdown ewes and a ram> The eweß, whioh are a beautifully even well grown lot, are the pick of 200 two tooths from the K'ng'a own flock at Sandringhan, and are equal, if not much superior, to any other Southdowns ever seen in the colony, and were only obtained by special f&voun Four of them were tupped by & noted ram before leaviug England, and one of them at least recently dropped a very fine ewe 3 smb. Ihs ram imported waa purchased sjejially for Mr Grigg by Mr A Boyle during his recent visit to England, and is from the oelebrate-1 fi -ck of Mr Edwin Ellis, at Strnimersby. Stratford, Gullford, whose breed has long been established from the very best strains of blood ia England, and from which many of the most famous sheep In England have sprung, including * Royal Newcastle (the Jubilee ohampioc), 'Baronet!,' ' Royal Plymouth' and others. He is % large framed beautifully level, majestic looking animal. Both the ewes and ram have arrived at Longbeach in the very pink of health and condition, and their career and appearance at the chows next season will be watched with very keen ioteresti.

SWIMMING.

THE AUSTRALASIAN OHAMPION-

SHIPS.

United Press Association—By Bleotrlo Telegraph W4NOANOI, February 25

The Australasian Swimming Dhampionihip meeting commenced to ay, The weather was fi-e, save for a few showers, and spon was {xoellcn^ Great iit'i'eat was taken in the appearanoQ of tha Australian champions. The results of the principal events are as follows : —

220 Yakds Championship op Austra lasia—Lane (New boutn Walef-) 1, Gmley (Qaeenshnd) 2. Guley Suiahed liseo behind Lans, Lane's previous Auatraiaeiau record. was 2 3"J, at Sydney, on March 4th, 1901. Champion (Wellington) wt»s the ouly other atarfcer

75 Yards Handicap—Gailey (Queensland) 1., Huntur (Flawera) 2, Ailkoa (Wangaaui) 3 L'jme—ssJ|ieo

880 Yakds Championship of Austra • lasia—Cavill I, Read 2. Time—First, 1L8; second, 11.15 Oavill's previous record w»a li*ls|, Hay wood (Wacganui) »l*o started, buo gave up

O&vill also won the " neatest haador."

Supreme Court.

United Preea Assoo^tion —"By Eleotrio Telegraph

Eunedin, Feb 25

Ab the Buprema Court, Henry Gardiner, was found guilty of assaulting a Crimean veteran, and was admitted to probation for two years, and was ordered to pay eight guineas towards tho expenies, John Hpecoa and William Quaa pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, and were ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

Thomas Barratt (45) convicted of reoslving tools, knowing them to have been atclea, and at present undergoing a sentence of 12 months' for houaebce&kiog 5 received three years, or two years in addition to >>ia previous eeatenoe. Alexander Steward (28), for foseault and robbery, w*s sentenced to 18 months' hard labour. William MoEwan (24), for assault), was sentenced to 15 mouths' hard labour.

Timaru Wool Sale.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Timaru, February 26

The third wool sale opened at Timaru this morning. A large catalogue was submitted, a total of 5511 bales. There ' was <& good attendance of speculators, fellmongerß, and some Home buyerei Colonial factories were not represented. Prices were ua a par with those of the seoond sale, except for halfbred, which ware slightly easier, owing to the absence of buyers for the Colonial mills. The top price wan 7$ 1 for merino, other prices being 4d to 6| t for h&Hbred, 3d to4£dfor threequarter tired, 2|d to 3§i for oroßsbred.

THE ASHBUBTOfI GUARDIAN J WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1902,



A CUKE *'OR OHOLJEBA INFANTUM ' Lasb M^y,' saya Mrs Ctutia Baker, of Bookwalter, 0, U S A, 'an infant child of our neighbour's was suffering from cholera lnfantum. The doctor had given up all hop 93 of recovery. I took a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the house, telling them I felt sure it would do good, if used acoording to directions. In two days' time the child had folly recovered, and ia now ("nearly a year since) a vigorous, healthy girl. I have recommended this Remedy frequently and have never known ib to fall in any single instance,' For sale by Ashburfcon Drag Oo Wades Teething Powdees for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent hlotches ; price, la You can depend on ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Eiga, the wonderful worm worriers } price Is



E. W.JHALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot of the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio, TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.a.S. and B-B.A. at 3s 6d. Large etock of Gennine Turkey Stones at lowest prices, atonoil plates and all other Branding Requisites a specialty, »t Sarpli? Bftos, Jroipnoßgarß, East Street. 1 '■ ■ ' I Jd4



HoLiiis Cycles— The display of Hollla cycles now on view at John Orr & Oo's la well worthy of lnapeotioa by all oyoling enthus iastn. (These machines are made from genuine B S. A parts by the celebrated gnnmakers, I. I^olHs & Sons, Birmingham, whioh should be sufficient) guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained ia the tnanafagbare of the Hell is bioyoig bap moab rigtdl.y m^atift^ed.



DAVID THOMAS AKOADE HORSE FAIR, FRIDAY, MABCH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS T AM A CASH BUYER OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRABS SEED. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 2 164 PUBL.IG NOTICES, THANKS. "jV/TR & MRS A. Wi RAKDBjL desire to Thank all kind friends who assisted in trying to save their property ou Saturday night last. 2 218 ASHBUBTON COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE is htreby given thab at a Special Meeticgof the above Council, held on the 21at) day ot January, 1902, a Resolution was passed making a Special Kate oi One Farthing in the Pound Seeding upon tbe rateable valuation of ail rateable property of the Ruapuna Subdivision of Tbe Ashbutrton-Raaaitata Water Race District, being a district duly coostituted under the provisions of "The Water Supply Act), 1891, for the purpose of providing the interest and other charges on a loan of £iCOO abooti to be raised by the Council for the reconstruction of certain works for the supply of waoer to the said Subdivision, the said rate to ba pq annually recurring one until the said loan is paid ofl; and the eaid resolution will be submitted for confirm tion to the ordinary monthly meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council Chambers, Baring b'quire, Ashburton, oa FRIDAY, the ?th day of March, 1902, at 11 a,m, A oopy of the proposed Special Order, which, if passed, will take effect immediately on ita pasßing, is deposited at the Council's Office, Baring Square, and will be open to public inspection every week day, during offioe huurs, op to the ?th M&rcb. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk of tbe Aahburfcon County Council ABhburton, 4th February, 1902, " FOE SALE. "" DWELLING HOUSE of 6 rooms, Bath Room, eta, *,- acre Land, Wellington Street, Hampstead. PRIGS LOW—A REAL BARGAIN. Easy terms can be arranged^ For partioulara apply HENRY STEPHENSON, 2 219 Auctioneer and Property Agent ASHBUBTON LADIES AGREE THAT IS THE CHOICEST AND MOST DELICIOUS TEA On the Local Mark 6 N Packed in lead, and encased in card board Cartons to ensure freshness and flavor right to the breakfast table, Sole Agent-— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton, ~ lawe*s~sheeF dip."" THE BEST ANdTdHE CHEAPEST. npHE Ashburton and Tinwald Yards are t now in operation under the experienced management of Mr B. McQueen. Terms Cash LAWE'S POWDER DIP. LAWE'S FLUID DIP. Oa sale at the Stores, Saunders' Buildings, at lowest rates, W. W. WHITE, Attorney for 2 207 EDWARD SAUNDERSi TTTLSTER Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG \^J Bootmaker, thanks hie numeroua friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year. On account of not) being able to secure AlmanaOß, I shall return to eveto < purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I sollotb inspection of tbe same—lHOS. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored Street, ABhburton PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (near Railway B.ation and Post) Offioe), ABhburton. Under New Manage ment. Firßb Clals Aooommodatioa for Boarders, the Travelling Fablio, and Fami' lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses, Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FEJLLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 HAEYEST CHEQUESI TN order to make room for the New Winter Goods (now on the water) we bave resolved to clear our surplus Stock at greatly reduced prices* Our wellknown HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Fashionable Vicuna Baits reduced to £3 10a Cash. Fashionable Serge Suits reduced to £5 10b Cash. Fashionable Tweed Suite reduced to £3 10s Cash. Fashionable Tweed and Worsted Trosieere to 'measure reduced to 159 Cash. £3F Largest Stock in Aahbnrton bo eeleob from OBAIGHEAD & BEBR^MAK The Leading Taijors and Outfitters. Aehburton. Smoke Hew Yeaaa



I FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD 1100 ACRE FARM AT EALING. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1902 TI/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, ' irK have been instructed by Mb, Adam Jackson (who is relinquishing farming on account of failing healfcl) to B©ll by Public Auction &t his residence, Killing, his FARM OF 1100 ACRES, being originally part of the well known 1 Cbldatream Estate) of which the following | tre partioul&rs— | 700 Acres are in ite native »tat® (ins ! mediate possession pan be given) 400 Acres are in Turnips (possosiilon on lßb August next) The above property is suitable for either agricultural or pastoral purposes, is well fenoed and watered, situated within easy distance of the railway station* Also,— The Goodwill of 350 Acres Lease from the Government, and the Goodwill of 26 Aorea, Ferry Reserve* Fall particulars can be obtained from undersigned, who will be glad to show intending purohasers over the propertied Terms and particulars at time of I3*le» at) 2 p m. FRIEDLANDIR BROS., LTD.,, R tfBISDLANDER, 2 81 Auctioneer PRELIMINARY ADVERIISEMENI CLEARING SALE AT MAYFIELD. WEDNESDAY, 12th MAH'OET, 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS, Ltd, have received instructions from Mb J G Good to hold a Complete Clearing f*a!e at his homestead, Mayfieid (in consequence of Mr Good having sold bis farm) on the abavo date, of the following :— SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, IMPLK MENTB, Ac, &o, Full parUonlars of which will appear Sn future iHBUa, 2 204 R FRIEDLAND.iR, Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICE. J. W. Malcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, AROADE, ASHbURTON. IAM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS," BARLEST, & PEAIB, " On Trucks Ashbarton or Coanfcry Statfoas Agenfc for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 i fJIHE NORTHERN BOLLER MILLING COMPANY can FRO DUCE a number of the NSW ZEALAND FLOUR MILLERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION INVOICES, dated January and February, this year,, for Various Brands of their B'lour Invoiced at SIX POUNDS, F. 0.8, LKBS TWO AND A HALF PER CENT., at Canterbury and O.ago Porte; and the Freight on b'leur from those ports to Auck'and is 9i per ton, I have rzatiincd the Invoices, and this eialetnenb in oorreof',—E. FOED, J.P, P. VIRTUE, 2 134 Manager PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA%S~BTUDIQS, SAWNDERS' BUILDINGS, WE are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN. LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted on a beautiful tlntod plate sunk mount) for 15g, SEE SPECIMENS, as this is only for a Limited Time. GOME EARLY. 2^03 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I BEG to draw the attention of Farmers and others that I h%ve REMOVED from the Arcade to my new premises, Tanored Street, nexb the Bank of Auatiralasia. 2166 W« STONYERi "THE CORNER' 1 ASHBURTON. JUT ANTLES, JACKETS, LADIES' WA.TEH PROOF/3, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in fall awing— espeoi&lly from our Large Job Purchase of BLAOK DBESS MATERIALS. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOBD "THE 00RN1R,"



Tenders. ~~ "riNDBRS.' WANTED— Tenders lot Stocking 300 Acres of Wheat at, L<*gmhor. Apply at) onoe, on the ground, so 2 216 GEOBGE VESSEY. _^ WANTED. W ANTED—A Man as general. Apply Central Hotel 2 210 LOST, yesterday afternoon, between Burnett Street and Tancred Street— A Fur Necklet. Finder will please return to Mr Madden, B»ker 2 21? WANTED — Everybody to visit the Longbeaofa Flower Show, to be held in the Waterton Library Hall on Friday, February 2Sih inßb, afternoon and evening. Refreshments at! nominal charge 2 215 FRESH Oyetere, Flounders, Trivali, and nil kinds of Fresh Fish To-Night by , Express.—J H Jkwitt, Telephone 96 FOR firafe class Dairy Produce go to Carson & Co, Tancred Street A~~~CCOUNT Books—Ruled, printed and bound to any pattern; Bill Heads, Memorandums, firms' Eenvelopes ; Gonfeo tlonery and Fruit Bag* printed to any design; New Btyles in Plain and Fanoy Stationery; Vellum Antique and Repp papers; EncyolopseiU Bntannioa, Ninth Edition, reprinted and issued by the ' Daily Mail'; olotb, half Moroooo, tbreequarter ; several full Morrooo. Orders now booked ; New Bookf.—H M Jones. IN Table and Pocket Cutlery, Mokel and „ P Spoons and Forka, E P Ware, Hollo ware, Brush ware and Enamelled Gooda Carson & Co give best value in town. I FINEST New Currants, 4£d and 5d per 1 ib, New Sultanas 7d lb, New Raieons 6|d lb, New Figs (Cooking) 7d lb, New Layer Figs 8d Ib, Mew Dates 6d Ib, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cane Sugar 701b bag 14s 6d, 561b bag 12s, 40ib bag 8s 9d, Brewerß Crystals, 701b baga 15s 6d, at Fletcher Bros . TiINOYCLOPiBDIA BRITANNICA, — jQj Orders now being received for the new Edition. Call and see Prospectus, and get particulars'. The low rate of 6a down and 12s a month is now being accepted, Immediate delivery on payment of first ss. A 03 H WILLIAMS, East Street, T7"ERR BPOS, Burnett Street, wiab to remind all their Friends that they could not do better than start thelNew Year by glving them a turn. Every artiole genuine, and at reasonable prices. SALE of Samples, Etc,— Samples of Men's Shirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats, The Prices will astonish you.—W H Pharos, Caah Draper and Clothier __ HAY FORKS ! Hay Forka ! ! two aand three prong. Clover Forks With Guard, five prong, all fi-st quality, at Lowest Price. Lwge Stook at G. Meddins, The People's Ironmonger. t> OR best value in China, Glass, and Earthenware try Carson & Co. T*ncred Street ___ SPECIAL Purchase of Travellers' Sam pleu, Suushades and Umbrellas. Kvery article caa be sold ftfc wboleßale price— W H Pjbabob's, Cash Draper &MPLES Bought, at a Large Diaoousil— Ladies' Gioves, Hosiery, and Ties, or ly one of eaoh kind, Wholesale Prioee—W H Pkaroe, Cash Draper __ W~~ iNTKD Known —10 LET — Six Boomed House in Grey Street, nearly ntw, with wash house and copper. Also Shop with Dwollir.g attached, in Moore Street; tent cheap. Apply Mis es Page, Kant Street __ _____ Hi-RBAL Beer Kxtraot, to m&Uo eight gitUons, Id bottle, Hops la per lb, Whole Ginger Is per lb, Corks Is 3d and Is 61 per gross, Ship's Lima Juice, blaok bottle, Is per bottle, Raspberry, Lemon, end Pineapple Sytup Is bottle, Lemonade Cry stals 9i per bottle, at Flbtchbe Bros, Oa.h Supply to£®f — WANTED.— Partners and Bnployeig itquiticg Mwried Couples, Plough. men Grooms, Gardener*, Shephene, Dair y HrtDds ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to j > j McDonald, Manchester Streeb, Chti 8 j;. church, All orders promptly attended to> Miss Cokwat supplies female servants, I jQg MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5a 6d, \ gallon 6s 9J, per dozeo. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3a 6d, and 4s 6d per dtzen. PreEerviog Sugar, 14s 6J per 701b bag, 8j 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—at John Ork & 00. I7IIRST Pciz3~Hams and Baaon—Roll I Bacon %\ by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Chrystalls for Lomonade, per bottle la; Lime Juioe, per bottle Is; Lemon Bquaßh, per bottle Is ; Raspberry Syrup, pest bottle, la s<i ; Easpberry Vinegar, per bottle, le 3d. AH kinds Peek, Frean's English Biscuits in stock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—at John Orr fc_O_O; ° < g • H _: \i OR the best value in Indian and !JL Ceylon Teas go to Carson & Co, Tea Merchants and Blenders FOR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the Zealandfa Boot Store, is showing I aome wonderful lines in Footwear. FOR the Christmas holidaya. We are offering some wonderful Bargains a Mkuos'S 2ealandia Boot Store,



HENRY STEPHENBQN ~~H B IS KY~bTEi?HEN SON. IN response to appeaia from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms,, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, I Sections, eto,, in my business, I have decided I to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, whioh I will be ' pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my prompt) ! and boat attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Oftttle, Furniture, eto, as uaaal, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fnrpi<* ture, etc., as per arrangement) ia any part of the county* Advances made on all goods placed ia my hands for Sale. MONEY—I have Beveral sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruib lold privately during the week, alto all kinda of Produce Agent; Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time payments froni^Os pec month I have also several second band Inibrn meats on hand, cheap HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, L&ND ESTATE AND OOMMIB6ION AGENT AND VALUER Ashburton BUSINESS NOTICES HnraT Try MCDONALD Sc CO,, TAILORS. 'S2£ m IS THAT BOY READY For Bis tfext Pair of BOOTiS TT7E Have on hand a large asaortmerl) BOOTS AND SHOES Built for juab the wear that Boys and GlrUs can give them. SCHOOL BOOTS, LIGHT AND STRONG, At Prices to suit: the Working Mats, D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street?, ABhburton LLfc.WiSLLYN OWfIN, M C 8 M. CERTIFICATED & RFGI.STERED TEAOHKR. STUHKMTB pr<p*red for nny Musical Examination held in N.w Zcalacd. AH branches t>t Mueio taught. OandMatea prpsented at fr'Xvmiojttioiiß 137 ; averegs maths ga'ned, 94 per cent, 8_ KOTIOR TO FARMERS. NOW that the season for ptc«:h;r.g his enme again, I b"g to inform the J?iUmere of the County that I am prepared to REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATES. Having had long pxperipnoe in tbi' o'sfe of j work, I can guaronteo nil j >b« lurred ■ Q y, First oas1! Knvinerr employed. All kit.ds ff Coa;-h and Lorry Building cxeoated to order, Charles Moir, ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Late Reid & Gray), Cameron Street J. L. HIGGS HAS Latest [Designs IN HOUSE : : DECOEATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houne Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriber, etc, Tanored Street. rfIHE LAST DAYS 01? SALE OF GIBBARD l 8 STOCK GIBBARD'S STOCK GIBBARDS STOCK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS Gent's Natural Pants, Bale prioe la 6d i Gant'a Merino half Hojse, „ „ 6d Gent's Soft Felt Hats . „ „ Is lld Gent/a Tweed Suite „  22s Ladies' Fast Dyed Hose „ „ lO^d Ladies' Llale & Cotton Gloves „ 6d Lading UnbreakableCoreeta „ „ 2s 6d Ladies' Summer Singlets „ „ 9d LOOK HEBE LOOK HERE Hem Stitched Handkerchiefs Is 9d half dczsn White Calico for lining 2s 9& dczen Floral Art Muslin 2s lid dozen Paper Collars 3d box, Bib 3d. DRKSS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS I Less than Ohristohurch Prioes. ; Floral Black Silk finish Luetets 7s 6d i Dress ALL BBDUOBD. Linoleume, Floorcloths, Curtains, Sheet, Ing, Towels, Toilet Covers, Quilts, Counterpanes Good Washing Prints 3s 9d dozen. B'ing your ready Money and get good. Goods ia Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD'S, Tanorod Street,



JUJtIM UKK &SSU til*. ____________ - JOHN oßE__in) CO. FEUIT PEESEKVING SEASON EINBfeT SNOWDROP SUGAR 701b Bags 14s 6d, 561b bags 12s, 401b Ba^s, 8* 9d, or £23 per ton BREWERS' CRYSTALS, 701b Bigs, 15a 6d GUiKANTEED PURE CANE SUGAR TEA. TEA. A Valuable Library FKEE % With every Six Ponnda of Our Famous BOOK GIFT TEA, we gl?« JOB ft Bsaotlfnl Book. Sold in Jib, lib, and 6ib Tina HEW SEASON'S FISH. ." Freeh Harrlnga, per tin ... ... 7<3 Salmon, Cocktail, per tin ... ...is Id Kippered Herrings per tin lid M Stei'k, per tin ... ... J.B Herrings In Tomato Sauce lOd  Gock*, per tin 8d Sardines, Small Tina 4^l  CatlwtF, per tlu , ll ;, Large Tins ... 8d and lOd R< a Herring?, 8 for Is „In Tomato feauce , 6j Whitebait-, per tin . Is 3d „ Besh Brands, per tin 9J and Is Oysters, par tin ... 94 Auckland Mallet, per tin ... 7<i FEESH TINNED MEATS Babbit and Bacon, per tin ... ... ... Is per tin Ox Tongues ... ... ... 3s 6d pet tin Sheep Tongues (Fairfield) ... ... ... la 2d pwifa Corned Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Spiced Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Boast Beef . ... ... la per tin Corned Mutton ... --.„ ... Is per tin Picnic Paste ... ... ... 1b per tin Ham Paste, Ham and Ohickrn, Turkey and Tongue, 3d per tin or 2a 9d doz JOHN ORR AND CO. BRUSH WARE BRUBHWARE CA.RPET BR OM, 1-. 61, 2-, 2-01, 3s Is, Is 6J, 2s HORSE BRUSHiiS, 2a,. 2s Q3, 3s PAINT BRUBBEB all b!z)s and pricesi Only the Best Qiality Kept JBOOT BRUSHES, 2s, 2a 6d, 3s, and 4s Seb Many Other Varieties of Broßhes kept in Stock, Suitable for »l\ purposes* JOHN ORR AND CO., RANGES' AND : REGISTER GRATES We beg to draw special attention to our Iminease Stocks of RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, TILES, &c. s as we are tare that anyono aboat to build will profit by dealing with us, Our long experience of the class of »riiol«> wanted for this district enables as to select articles which we are prt pared to t guarantee to give satisfaction. We hold stocks of Scott's Atlas, Shaddock's Orion, and Brinsley's Champion "Fanges; and can give prompt delivery. We have also a laige variety of other patterns ranging in price from £8 8s upwards 1 AMERICAN STOVES' . AND BEG-ISTER GBATEP, from 15s to £$ T*/r A T\jrpT T7T>Tl7#^Tj'*C' In STAINED and ENAMELLED M AJN 1 JLj Ji Fl JDiL Vj WOOD, at all Prices JOHN ORR AND Uo. ASHBURTON