PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Annual Meeting.

The annual business meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held l«st evening, the Eev G. B. Inglis presiding. There was a fair attendance of the congregation. The proceedings were opened by the singing of hymn 130, and prayer by the Chairman.

The Chairman apologised for the non attendance of Mr Andrew Orr, who was absent for the first time in many years. He read his annual roport, as well as that of the Sunday School, which showed that the year had been a successful one.

The following is a summary of the report:—Sixteen meetings of the Com mittee had been held during the year, all being, with one exception, presided over by Eev. G. B, Inglis. A section in West street had beeu added to the Church property through the liberality of Messrs D. Wilson arid D. Williamson. The Wakanui Church had '- come to a satisfactory anangement with regard to paying its share of the stipend aDd the debt on the manse. The report mentioned several chauges that had taken place during the year, with special reference to the departure of Mr McKenzie, and dealt with a proposal to increase the salary of the minister. The fitting of stoves in the Church by the Ashburton Gas ; Company was mentioned, an improvement i much appreciated by the congregation. Mr W. Craighead, Superintendent of the Sunday School, said he would like to be relieved of his duties in the school. He thanked the teachers for the attention they had given to their work during the year.

. Mr Brock proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the teachers, which was carried.

Mr C. Eeid presented the Treasurer's report, which showed the Church to be in a satisfactory financial position.

The report was adopted. Mr H. W. Barrett read the Committee's report, which dealt with the work done during the year. The report recommended the increase of the minister's stipend to £300 per annum. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Eeid.

The Chairman said £150 was still due oi the Manse debt.

Mr W. Baxter said he thought the con gregation would have much pleasure in increasing the minister's stipend to JS3OO, as recommended by the committee. At the time of the appointment of Mr Inglis, the salary was fixed! at a minimum of .£250. He moved that the Committee's recom mendation be adopted. Mr Baxter then put the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Inglis expressed his gratitude for this token of the generosity of the congre gation*. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to all who had assisted in Church work during the year. Mr Barrett proposed—"That the new committee are earnestly requested, with the assistance of the congregation, to en deavour to provide a suitable building for a Sunday School." The Church was not at all suitable for Sunday School work.

Mr W, Craighead seconded the motion,

Mr Brock opposed the resolution. They would soon have to face the question of building a new Church, when the present building would do for a Sunday School. He was quite sure that if they had a bettor building they would have much larger congregations.

The Chairman said the question of erecting a new Church had been facing them for some time. They had bought a section with >the intention of placing a Church upon it, so the matter had not been lost sight of. Mr Barrett consented to alter his resolu tion to accord with Mr Brock's remarks, and the motion was carried.

The following Committee -was elected for the ensuing year:—Messrs C. Eeid, W. Baxter, H. W. Barrett, W. Brock, Cunning ham, Greshain, Grant, Swanson, D. Wilson, and E. Craighead. Refreshments were handed round by the lady members of the congregation, and the meeting adjourned. .

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United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London July 15 Major A. Biugley, of New Zealand, has sailed from the Cape to England. Dunedin, July 16 Captain Fulton, of the 22nd Gurkhas, who served with the Fourth Contingent in South Africa, and was severely wounded, was presented with his D.S.O. while on parade in India.

The King's Illness.

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The King's couch was placed in a specially constructed ambulance carriage which was rubber tyred, wherein the Queen, nurses, and surgeons also went to Victoria Station. The blinds were closely drawn. The rail way journey was made in a special saloon car. The King is c ceedmgly well and in e«cellent spirits. The doctors and attend ants alone witnessed the embarkation on the Victoria and Albert at Portsmouth. Royal salutes were fired. A light breeze was blowing and many yachts displayed bunting. The trip to Cowes was enjoyed by the King, who was placed high enough to see out of the pavilion on deck, and was greatlypleased with ihe change. Sir Francis Knollys, at Cowes, tele graphed at midnight that the journey was most and the King was none the worse for it. Received July 17, 9.12 a.m. London, July 16 Bulletin.—The King bore the journey extremely well, feeling no inconvenience. He had a good night, and his general con dition is excellent. He is much gratified with the change of air and scene. His couch was wheeled on the open deck for two hours yesterday afternoon.

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United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Eeceived July 17,10.35 a.m. RAINFALL IN SYDNEY. Sydney, July 17 ' The rainfall in Sydney since Saturday is four and a half inches. It is now cleared. THE QUEENSLAND AGENT-GENERAL. --'-'•■ B.BJSB4NE July 17 The Government propose to reduce the Agent-General's sajary by £250, DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP OF THE *'■ ' ' TRANSVAAL. P^rth, July 17 Sir S. Lawley has accepted the Deputy Governorship of the Transvaal and leaves on August sth, TASMANIAN POLITICS, Kobabt, July 17 The Premier outlined the policy of the new legislation to chiefly deal with con stitutional reform qf local Government, amendment tfi the licensing la-sys., With both Houses small, the Premier think 3 that further attenuation is not desirable, and favors the two houses amalgamating, one chamber to be elected on phoir separate franchises.

Magisterial.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before C. A. Wray, J^q., S.iVf.)

Mis Eouse v T. Linton. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. Defendant was not present, Mr Purnell explaining that he had been informed that Mrs Rouse was in Wellington, find that the case could not be heard to-day. He asked for an adjournment uuder the circumstances The case was adjourned for a fortnight. John Brown v William Sfconyei-. Mr Purnoll for plaintiff, and Mr Cress well for defendant.

Adjourned for a week. Hardleyßros. v Butler.—Application for judgment summons. Plaintiff said that the " Oar Navy " Com pany came to him about four or five months ag© for some gas fittings. They had not paid him. His Worship said the defendant was absent, and as plaintiff could not prove he actually had the money he could make no order. BROWN V EDEN.

The maintainanoe case, Brown v Eden was concluded to-day, when after furtlior evidence had been taken, His Worship made an order for payment of five shillings per week, and solicitors' expenses. Confine ment expenses were not allowed.

The Salvation Army and Street Obstruction.

At the Magistrate's Court this morning, before C. A. Wray, Esq, S.M., the cases against the officer in charge of the Ash burton Branch of the Salvation Army, (Ensign Law), and certain members of that body were called on. Henry Ede, G. W. Law, A. A. Carson, Henry M. Carson, and Thos. Young, were charged with obstructing the traffic in East Street on Sunday, June 29th, and with neg lecting to move on when requested to do so by a co nstable on duty. Mr Purnell for informant, and Mr J. Flesher for defendants.

All the defendaats pleaded " Not guilty."

Mr Purnell read the by-laws dealing with the offence. On the day named in the information, Constable Moore was on duty in East Street, about church time. Law was in charge of the Army. There were about 20 Salvationists present. The constable en deavoured to clear the footpath, which he could not do. He then went to Law and requested him to move on. Law replied, " I will move on when I am obstructing the footpath and not before." The others were also asked, but made no answer. It was dangerous to take a horse past the spot. The Army had been requested time and again not to take up these places, but the present officer, Law, defied the by-laws. In fact, it now came to the question of whether the Borough Council and police or the Salvation Army were to have charge of the streets. He asked for a substantial penalty.

C. J. Moore, constable, stationed at Ash burton, said he wa3 on duty in East Street on the night of Sunday, 29th June. Wit ness was in uniform. Saw the Salvation Army there about 6.10. They were in front of Jones' shop, which was the busiest por tion of the street. They had a band play ing, and lighted torches. There were about twenty of the Army in. addition to the defendants. Law was in charge* About 18 feet of the road way was occupied. The footpath was crowded. Witness tried to clear the footpath, but was unable to do so. Witness spoke to Carson, one of the defen dants, about 6.20., and was referred to the Ensign. Witness then said to Law—"l request you to move." He replied— " When the street is blocked, I will move and not before." Witness then went round the ring, and requested each one individu ally to move on. They took no notice, and remained where they were till a quarter to seven. Could not say how long Law had beemn Ashburton. Witness had known him for the last three months. He was the only officer that ever occupied East Street in that particular spot.

To Mr Flesher—Had been stationed in Ashburton for about 6 years, and the Army had h<?ld open air services in various parts of the town during that time, but never in East Street. There was about the same crowd as usual on this night. Witness saw five traps go by. Witness went up the street about four times that night. When witness was coming back along his beat he had to shift several people in order to get along. Witness spoke to each of the defendants, and was quite certain they all heard him. To witness' knowledge there has never been an accident through these meetings. Witness remembered meetings being addressed by a Wesleyan Minister. On this particular night witness believed the band was playing tho National Anthem in honor of the King's recovery. The police never interfered with the Army while they confined themselves to Tancred Street.

George Hamilton Fry, police constable, stationed in Ashburton, had been on duty on previous Sunday evenings, and had warned Law against holding services in East and Burnett Streets.

To Mr Flesher—Witness had been stat ioned in Ashburfcon about 19 months, and had previously been in Christchurch and Wellington, where the Army always moved on when requested to do so. The Army were only moved when the footpath and street were blocked.—Mr Flesher here cited, decisions to show that offences must be j committed to the annoyance of others. This by-law had not the words "to the an noyance of others," and he doubted its validity on that ground. The by-law wa3 distinctly repugnant to the Public Works Act, 1879. He would also refer His Wor ship to the Municipal Corporation . Act, 1882, under which the by-law was made. He read the jOhristchurch by-law coveringl the ground, and added the words," so as to impede, obstruct, and inconvenience passers by." He submitted that the by-law was, ultra viref, and would leave the matter in His Worship's hands.

His Worship said that the latter part of the by-law disposed of this argument— " and continues to so obstruct the street after having been cautioned by a con stable."

George William Law, ensign of the Sal vation Army, in charge of the Ashburton corps, had been here about five months. During that time ho had conducted meet ings on Saturday evenings in Burnett and Tancred Streets. For some time ha held Sunday evening meetings in Havelock street, but as they were close to the Wes leyan Church, he moved into East street, opposite Mr Jones' shop. When they pas sed restive horses, they always stopped the band, and gave any necessary assistance. On the evening in question the Constable would be about right when he said 18 feet of the road was occupied. The street was not blocked. The Constable simply re-. quested witness to move on, giving no. reason. Did not notice any traps, Witness had been requested once not to conduct meetings in East street.

To Mr Purnell—-Had not been requested not to hold meetings in Burnett street. Witness said the first meeting he conducted in Ashburton, he had been requested by the police to move on, and he moved on. Soon after this, he saw Sergeant Barlow,, and asked him to name a place, but the Sergeant said he could not interfere in the matter,

A. A, Carson, one of the defendants, said he was requested! by Constable Moor© to move on. Th,e footpath was not blocked, there being plenty of room far- two people to pass abreast, Witness went and saw this himself. Did not see the footpath blocked, as stated by the Constable

G. B. Inglis, Presbyterian Minister, said he passed the Army every Sunday evening about 6.15, There was always room to paas by. He thought the Constable's statement was correct.

Thos. Fee, Wesleyan Minister, said he had never passed the Army in Bast street, as it was not in his route to church. He frequently saw them in the distance. Had taken part in open air meetings in Tancred and Burnett streets, and a temperance meeting in Burnett Street West. He h^d, never been requested to move on.

John Argyle, Thomas Young, and Arthur Ede, three of the defendants, saiQ the^ had, «p| been 9.0, ' " '-•

This was all the evidence. His Worship said these cases had been fought out years ago, nnd it was shown then that the matter oould be settled by tact. The by-law seemed to require the police to keep the street- clear. The constable, in his, opinion, was only doing his duty when he ! i-equested the Army to move on, and the police were justified in trying to put an end to the nuisauce. He did not think it wa3 necessary for him to inflict any substantial panalty. ,Of course, in any future case, the penalty would be severe. The leader of the meeting seemed to be tho one chiefly to blame, and he should bear the punishment.

Mr Flesher said that Ensign Law had been transferred to another part of the colony.

His Worship —On account of these pro ceedings ?

Mr Flesher—Well, I don't know about that, your Worship.

His Worship said that the Ensign would be fined 5s and costs and professional expenses. The other defendants would be discharged. When the Court resumed this afternoon Mr Flesher said that his client had decided to express regret that his eouduct on Sun day evening last had annoyed the police and Borough Inspector. His Worship said that these cases could be avoided by a display of tact. Mr Purnell said that the other case would not now be proceeded with, but he had subpoened a witnesß, who claimed costs. Mr Flesher agreed to pay the costs and the matter dropped.

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Auckland, July 17 Charles Ash fell suddenly dead on Tues day while chopping a pine tree at Swanson. His wife, who witnessed the occurrence, stated that deceased was attended some four years ago for a paralytic 3troke.

Wkllington July 17 Representatives of various city bands last night resolved to establish a Hospital Sunday, to be observed the last Sunday in September in each year.

Troopers' Medals—The Governor will leave Wellington for Christchurch in H.M.S. Eingarooma on Monday to present medals to the returned members of the New Zealand Contingents. The Ashburton Woollen Mills.—The proprietors of the Timaru Woollen Mills, Messrs Lane, Lillico, Walker, Crosby, and McEae, recently purchased the Ashburton Woollen Mills, agreeing at the time of pur chase that a dissolution of partnership should take place. The dissolution took place this morning, when Messrs Lane and Walker purchased the sole right to the Ashburton Mills, and Messrs Lillico, Mc- Eae, and Crosby bought the interest of Messrs Lane and Walker in the Timaru Mills. Both/mills will henceforth be car ried on as separate institutions by the new owners. Catholic Literary Society. — The weekly meeting of the Catholic Literary Society took place last night, and a very good number was present. * In the un avoidable absence of Mr Soal, the president, Mr McSherry, took the chair. Two new members were nominated, and. after the routine business had been disposed of, the programme for the evening, which was a ping pong tournament, was eagerly pro ceeded with, and everything went on very well till near the finish, when the ping pong ball jumped from the frying pan into the fire, and brought the game abruptly to an end with a roar and left Rev Dr Kennedy at the top of the list. Cards and boxing gloves were in great request, and a very pleasant time was spent.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1902



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Henry Stepliensoll^ SATURDAtTjULY 19th, 1902. I HAVE received instructions from a Client to Sell l>y Public Auction at my Yards, Havelock Street, on Saturday,-— 4—Really Good Young Cows 4 , Springing to Calve. j Must be Sold. . 7 147 HENRY STEPHENSON. David Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, JULY 26th, 1962. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mr John Hepburn to sell by Public Auction as above, — His Freehold, consisting of 86 Acres of really First-Class Land, situated within five miles of Ashburton, between the Winchmore Boad and the Ashburton River, and being part of R.S. 10093 and 1074;!. Either for Grazing or Cropping, this land j womd be hard to beat in the County. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, ! 7 154 Auctioneer. ARCADE FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth. 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which i am now receiving entries. 6 236 DATID THOMAS. T. Bullock.



TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for cutting and burning about 100 chains of gorse fences, and repairing same, fronting Sea field and Smith's Roads, below the Sale yards. To be in by Monday next, 21st inst. The lowest tender not necessarily acceptod. T. BULLOCK. To Let at a Low Rental OFFICE or Room in Victoria Buildingß, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' Auction Room, Burnett Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—Small Cottage in Grey Street. , T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and Distrrg that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 728 The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd TJolicy Holdeeb are hereby notified that Me Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Heney Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 6 110 District Manager, Christohurch. GIVING UP BUSINESS. S^i BEAT Clearing Sale, commencing \JC Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,—Miss E. Babnes, corner Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 146 Fallen Troopers Memorial. PUBLIC MEETING. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held a* the Municipal Chambers on FRIDAY Next, the 18th inst., at 7.30 p.m., to consider the question of erecting a suitable Memoria to the Ashburton Troopers who have fallen in the South African war. W. H. COLLINS, » 19 Mayor. NOTICE, ' AS the Partnership was dissolved as from the end of March we must now request a Prompt Settlement of all Out standing Accounts. 7 93 MITCHELL and TURNER. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE inhabitants of Mount Somers and district are notified that the Black smith and Wheelwright Business, so long carried on by Robert Patton, h»s been trans ferred to his son, James Patton, as from October 18th, 1901, and he will carry oa the business as formerly. 7 87 ROBERT PATTON. J. SEALY & CO, NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. T7|7"E beg to intimate to our numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds hat arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter *nd Co., London and inolude Farm Seeds^* Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to bg found t$ Sealy's Corner^ East; SfeeeA ■J. SEALY & CO. 7 131



Tenddis TENDERS. TO Let; by Tender—S4 Acres, Hampstead Town District, belonging to the estate of the late S. E. Burnard, in one block or in three blocks of 31, 26, or 27 acres, to suit tenderers; also 24 acres in the Tinwald Town District, close to railway bridge. All for a term of years as may be agreed upon. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July lyth, 1902, at 12 o'clock Noon. All particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. , C. EIID,) „ . 7 18 G. W. BODY, | Executors- ASHBURTON BOEOUGH COUNCIL fTIENDERS are invited for the formation JL of William Street and Dobson Street, 22 chains; lower end of N.E. Belt, 10 chains; and filling on S.E. Belt. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders, accompanied with a guarantee deposit of £5, will be received till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 21st inst. ' H. H. FOOKS, 7 1 Town Clerk;



Public Notices. MBMBEES of the Lodge Thistle, No 113 are requested to attend the Meeting of their Lodge To-night, when the W.M., Officers and Brethren of the Ashburton Lodge, No. 1811, E.C, will pay an official visit. Other visiting Brethren cordially invited Business: Third degree. WmMcEAE. 7 157 Secretary. MR T. W. WEBLEY, (of Messrs Web ley Sons, and Gofton, Piano and Organ Tuners, ChristchurchJ is in Ashbur ton, and will visit surrounding districts. Orders may be left with Mr Llewellyn Owen, Mr Horace Gates, or Commercial Hotel. 7 139 | A 13ALL. A FANCY DEESS BALL will be held in the Methven schoolroom on FBI DAY, July 25th, 1902. Dancing at 8.30 p.m. Admission—Gents 4s, ladifM free. Re freshments provided. H. J. GORDON, 7 156 Hon. Secretary.



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J Wanted. :T7|7"ANTED, an Improver for the Boot tt making. Must be trustworthy and willing to learn all the several branches of the Trade. Apply T. Young, Tancred street, Ashburton. 7 137 WANTED TO LET.—House of six rooms, in Peter Street, with good * orchard ; also two Shops in Wakanui Road. Apply Mail office. 7 143 COKE. COKE.-Further reduction in price for fourteen days; 9d per bag at the Gasworks or Is delivered within the Belt. 7 135 WANTED 1,000 pairs of young and old Fowls ; also Turkeys. All kinds of Fresh Fish and Rabbits by express daily.— J. H. jEwrfT. Telephone 96 MACMILLAN'S Colonial Library 9d' published at 2s. A selection of Books by popular authors in this edition just opened up. New Books by the mail. Further supplies of Sky Pilot, Black Rock, By Order, The Company, David Harum, Light Freights, Man from Glengarry* Bullin's Works, Spoon Ta,bles, Clarke's Tables, Wiinem Engine Drivers' Guide, The Globe, Students and Sacred Song Albums, Music, Pianos, Organs, and Accor deons.—H. M. Jones. , TTENTION is respectfully directed to *i H. C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings in the pound allowed off every purchase from the small sum of fivepence worth. DRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are a 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 Special Discount is an extra attraction. 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 Discouut is worth consideration. IRE Netting I Wire Netting ! Just landing ex' Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, U<\; l|ft, Id per yard. Sheep ,Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddinb, The People's Ironmonger. LH. TEMPERO for cheap drapery; c blankets all reduced under cost price; quilts from 2s 6d each; towels, white and unbleached, from 6d pair to 2s 6d; white and unbleached sheeting, wide widths, from 9ad yard; pinafore muslins ;from 3?d yard, 42in wide; Roslyn flannels from 9d yard, 28jin wide, any colour; splendid assortment of remnants in flannelette, flan nel, calico, selicia, muslins, etc, all reduced; men's sox, 3 pair for 2s. FINEST Clover Honey, 3£d per lb, by 561b tin, or lOd and Is per jar; Factory Butter Is per lb.—Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. OK REWARD to anyone who can ot t) prove that our Defiance Factory Butter, which we sell at 1b per lb., is not the same quality and brand as the Eutter that another Ashburton Firm is selling at Is 3d per pound. Remember, our price is Is per lb, which is equal to a 20 per cent, bonus or discount off their prices.—Flet cher Bros., Cash Supply Stores FINEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4e per 251b bag, 51b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats ]od, (jermina Is per bag, Semolina Is per bag, Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. "VTEW Dates, 6d per lb ; New Figs, Gd ; J^l New Currants, sd; New Raisins, s|d.;. Fiesh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Rasp berry Jam, Is per jar.—Carson and Co. YATES' new garden seeds just arrived in hundreds of varieties from 3d packet. Call early to secure novelties.— Carson & Co. mtILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d I JL Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles | s|d; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town.— Carson and Co. H. TEMPERO for ladies 1 jackets, { • fashionable shape from 6s 6d each ; ladies' waterproofs from 10s each; black knitted hose from Is 4£d pair, full size; cashmere hose l*id puir, full size ; knitted vests 9|dto 2s 6d; long sleeves, laces, and embroideries all at cost price ; lace curtains and cretonnes all reduced. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \j Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.-A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. I^TEWS FOR ALL—Kerosene 4s 3d per J3I tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6d a bag or 2£d per lb, Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oatine Is 2d. Also; Prime Derwent Potatoes for sale at Kebr Bros, Burnett Street. WANTED— Fanners and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conwat supplies female servants. 2 10 HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d, per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14s 6dj washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5 Jd; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri-. cots 10d; cooking figs7dj layer figs Bd,— John #rr and Co i KEEP YOUR MONEY TILL Saturday, July 19th, WHEN 'THE SALE OF SALES,' i COMMENCES AT' j Northcote § Hefford's Smoke New Veaaa ]



PUBLIC NOTICES. i PICTURE ! : FRAMING j. I T AM Framing the Cards given School Children as Coronation Mementos at Is 6d to 5s 6d a piece. : J. WILSON, i PAINTER, Etc., Burnett Street. 7 144 1 BICYCLES! ~ BICYCLES! A RARE CHANCE to Buy a Real Good Second-Hand BICYCLE, at a Ridiculously Low Price:— Gent's RELAY, 24in Frame, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, mudguards, tools, etc., complete, only .£B. Lady's AMERICAN, in good order, strong machine, Westwood rims, Dunlop tyres, complete, only <£610s. « Gent's CRESCKXT, 22in. frame, enamelled green, Dunlop tyres, steel rims, only £8. Lady's HUMBER, beautiful machine, just re-enamelled, everything in first-class order,; cost .£3O ; Sale Price, £10. Lady's CLEVELAND in perfect order, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, price £5 10s. Other Makes from £4 upwards. Easy terms arranged. Also large stock of Lamps, Bells, Mud guards, Toe-Clips, Tyres, Health Exer cisers, &c, at Prices 10 per cent below any other Shop in Ashburton. K. D. JOHNSTON, City Cycle Works, and Rudge- Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 724 CLEARING SALE" : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, N U RSER YMAN. XXAVING decided to relinquish th» Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stook is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 OOfl FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc, 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts , 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pitms Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine , 120,000 Forest Tcees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices Large orders will be executed at a fraction • of usual cost The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 7 59 LAT E s T PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "TWTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _13i Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at lastr—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. X> EMEMBER its room wo want, not XX) profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. Doif'TTUs^T fe)H,NOATfc Special Notice. -C^rANTE© all abont to Plant thu& &*eon j to inspect my Stock of over. 250,000 ftwik and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. KO SEASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. POKTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. | Smoke New Venus



/OHN ORR AND CO. JOm ORR AM CO. THOUSAND Are Now in Use v3ft ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS, J/ffif^%i\ Auckland to the Bluff. \\a JiX During the last three yesirs we have been successful in disposing of 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, toe have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell, Easy Terms can of course be arranged- BEAR IN MINp-/2^fiJf?sSS Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverley 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 EORG-ET ™Sol™R^ — <** After that Buyers will have to pay the regular t%\\\Tg~\ *¥ "M / l.^l XT7~CS price of £22 10s IVY U W JojJli JVK% Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase, CYCLE SUNDRIES : j 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 rainbo^ of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OF WATEE VALVE REQUIRED. JUST TUKN IT ON AND LET IT GO. The Eainbow Will Look After Itself. O T IVT "P Tj T^ That is the word which expresses it. Every , part is easily adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS, -d While Lower in Price than the average Oil Lamp, it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get one now, you will 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 IG-as Lamp ever shown* JOM oSTaTO Co. ASHBURTON.