THE LATT EST

80UTH AFBIOA

AN ATTACK FRUSTRATED.

LORD ONSLOW ON NEW ZEALAND.

REINFORCEMENTS FROM ENGLAND.

RETURNING FROM AFRICA.

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{Beoeived Maroh 24, 9 29 a m)

London, March 23

The blockhouses checked fifty assail ants, of a convoy between Krodnspruit and Frankfort. Mounted troops ar rived shortly after, and repelled the attack.

Lord Onslow, speaking at Bath, said that New Zealand sent a Tenth Con tingent not in the first glamour of patriotic enthusiasm, but when the task became dull, tiresome and monotonous.

The Army Annual Bill has passed. The services of eight battalions of militia are accepted. Mr Brodriok, in the House of Commons, stated that at the end of Aprii all the militia regiments would be relieved and brought home.

Home and Foreign.

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RAVAGES OF THB PLAGUB.

(Received Maroh 24. 9 29 a m) London, March 23 Two thonßand deaths from plague occur daily in tbe Punjaub. Half the province ia infected with the disease.

Extraordinary Phenomenon

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Wellington, March 24

Aa extraordinary phenomenon has occurred on the Wangehu road, nine miles east of Masterton, where about Ifty acres of splendid hillsMe l.nd (owned by Mr Donald Mo- Kenzie) with a gradient of about one in twenty five, moved forward, casting itself into a ravine below, and cutting off communication between Wangebu and Masteiton. The nature of the soil is clay on papa rock, and the cause is at tributed to a disturbance at the base of a mill by the waters of the river, and the oouebrnotion of a road assiftad by the donu« dation of forest and foliage. The value of the land i. estimated at from £8 to £10 as acre. To re-establish road commuuiaation ft will cost £1000. A slide of such proportions during a period of drought, is regarded by tbe engineers as remarkable.

Presentation to Mr Hugo Friedlander.

The etaff of Messrs Friedlander Bros, Limited, met in the Managing Director's room, on Saturday afternoon, for the purpeie of expressing their good wishes to Mr Hugo Friedlander prior to hia leaving for an extended visit to Europe.

Mr Chai Dixon, the senior clerk, said that the staff wished to congratulate Mr Friedlander on the prospeofc of a lengthy holiday and to wish him God speed. They wen pleased to know that, though the business was of such magnitude, and its ramification., were steadily bub Barely iooreasiug, it was possible for the mat aging director to be away for snoh a prolonged period. This possibility could ouly have been converted into a OBrtainty by tbe assurance that iv Mr Friedlander'a absence, fcbe affairs of tho company would bo in the skilful bands of other director, and of ths ieoretary,M.r Mori'a Friedlander. By diligent attention and fidelity to the business on the part of the staff generally, Mr Dixon trusted that, at far as they wore concerned, Mr Friedlander would have no cause for complaint on his return. He wished Mr and Mrs Friedlander and tha children a pleaeeiat voyage, but not a speedy return ; the longer the holiday, the more perman ently was health likely to be established. Coupled with all the happiness derivable from a long holiday, a sincere hope waa expressed that Mc Friedlander might derive euoh benefit from consulting experbs, as to ensure the physical strength to which he bad been a stranger for years. On behalf of tbe staff, Mr Dixon then handed Mr Friedlander two handsome travel- Hog rugs and a ease containing a silver match box, cigar holder, and holder case. One of the rugs was obtained from the Kaiapoi, and the other from the Mosgiel Works. The rest of the articles were procured at Mr De Beer's ■establishment.

Mr Isaac Sargent and Mr James Heseltine, who were present, expressed their pleasure in seeing the excellent relations existing between employees and employed, and both farmers spoke of their satisfactory dealings with Mr Hugo Priedlandor, whom they had known for many years. Mr Friedlander was cc deeply affected by the goodwill and kind feeling shown by the •taff, that he deferred hie reply until the evening, when by his invitation, the office staff met >b his private residence. On this oooasion Mr Friedlander expressed his Appreciation of the kind and sympathetic remarks, whioh had be _n given utterance to •b the office in the afternoon. He briefly referred to the management of the business in bis absence, and gave some wise counsel and blraely advice to the employees. On behalf of Mrs Friedlander and himself, he heartily btonked the staff for their useful and handsome presents. A social hour was then spent, after whioh light refreshments were dispensed Jby Mrs Friedlander, and a pleasant reunion was brought to a close.

Hampstead Town Board.

A meeting of the Hampstead Town Board wan held on Monday evening last. Present Me.li-- Andrews (chairman), Burnard, Hardy, Orr, and Silcock,

TOWN BEM

The Borough Counoll wrote stating thab ib had been applied to to shingle the Belt from Moore street to Dobson street, and enquiring when this Board would be pre pared to join in the work. Ib was resolved to defer consideration of bhe question till nexb meeting.

HUGH STREET,

Mr T Crooks wrote reminding the Board of a promise to improve the street. On the motion of Mr andrewa, seconded by Ml Orr, it was decided to Invite tenders for forming and shingling the street.

WORKS COMMITTEE.

QDhe Works Commitea were authorised to carry oat the above work and see to the repair of footpath, etc, by the vicarage gate ; also to have some channels cleared.

risbrve 58.0,

A letter waa received from the County Council, placing the above reserve under the control of the Hampstead Board, and the Works Committee were authorised to draw up conditions, and call for tenders for leasing It.

SMALt BIRDS*

The Chairman reporfed he had attended the conference of local bodies held to deal With this matter, and gave the results, whioh have already been published.

MAIN ROADS.

The Chairman Boated the position with tespeob to certain roads In Hampstead distrlo. extensively need for traffic from Wakanui Road district, and lb was *eso!ved, before taklug any aobiou under the Public Works Aob, to again approach the Wafcimu. Board and endeavour to come to an agree ment for the joint maintenance of these wads, BAMS, IK!' „ . It was resolved thab that the 10 par cent ©aebei_taovoeed.Bpa»wlsrsti oubab where

Ib hi.. nob been paid wibh bhe rabe, and thab the payment of the fine on all overdue rates be strictly enforced.

HOBBE WOBK»

The offer of G Bright bo perform horse work was accepted, on the understanding t-auhel&re contractor is not prepared bo carry on bhe work

ACCOUNTS, Accounts amounting to £21 10s 7d were passed, and the meebing adjourned.

THE FLOODS

The heavy rain whioh has been falling for

five days without Intermission has been

followed as was expected by the heaviest flood seen in thfs disbriob for a number of years. Indeed old residents say bhab since

1883 there has no

it been so much water in

I the rivers and streams as there was today. The Ashburton was practically running from bank bo bank, and overflowed bhe adjoining properties in the vioiuity of Greenatreet. Up to the time of our going bo press however, no serious damage had been reporbed a« a result of bhe state of bhe I river. A good deal of water was oomiog ■ down from tho direction of Digby .j parallel with the river, bat ib is probable that much if nob all of ib was surface water. The Wakanui district felt the effects of the storm wafers £Sabty severely, and bhe residents in Trevorton have had an unpleasant export' eucs. The premises of Mr E Lewis were flooded, and his family rt»d to leave the house, while sixteen of his plga we c drowned late ou Saturday nighb.

We learn thab although the Selwyn was back high .hisi morning, the Rakaia was not so much affecbed as the rivers on either side of ib, although the incessant rain had caused bhe races to overflow, and a number of paddocks in that dfstrieb were under water;

The Ashley river burst over the embank menb and flooded bhe Burronndint. country. The rive'- Eyre was also floodedi Part of bhe Aahl.y bridge was washed away, and the Kne is impassable from Kaiapoi through Plaxfcon. The country was one sheet ef water this morning on both sides of the railway. The Oxford branch line ab Waverley is also brcik.n through.

At the time of writing there are no signs of improvement, The morning train from the south was stopped at Orari, owing to th<* bridge over thab river having been washed away, but aa telegraphic communication is also interrupted, we have been unable to get further information so far.

Passengers from Christchurch by express for the south were only booked for Rangltaba, and .. gang of workmen left by that train to repair the damage. Telegraphic communl cation with Mayfield, was interrupted this morning.

The afternoon train to Ohristohurch left Ashburton at 345 pm, half an hour late, while tbe train for Timaru, usually leaving Ashburton at 5 .0 pm, did not depart till 4 o'oloc..

One of the mcsb inconvenient results of the flood is that the railway traffic to aud from Ashburton is completely dislocated,

The Ashburton river has broken in at Murphy's, ahout five miles from tbe bridge, but the oveiflow is not serious.

Our Stavsley correspondent wrote this morning;— The heaviest flood knowr for twenty years occurred at B«wyer's Stream yesterdays It broke out about a quarter of a mile above the foot bridge, and came through paddocks, and left nothing but water to be seen in front ef the store and the posb offioe. Half of the foot bridge at Ftiveley is washed away, and nearly every bridge In the mill bush bas gone for the third time within three mouths. Hinds, Maroh 24 The heaviest flood for twenty years came down the Hinds, doing great damage to stacker, roads, an. river and ford. The Mayfield sfciok bridge ha. been carried away; It i* still raining heavily.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

After payment of the second forfeit, the following remain in tha IksHBraTON County Stakes, of 150 bovb. For two year old. and upwards.; weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Sir G Clifford's eh o Golden Vein Sir G Clifford's oh o Tercelet 8 Wilson's br c Rosemere J B Reid'. b f Caliver Lewis and Thomas' br c Wellbeck 0 G Dalgety'a br o Firebrand G G Stead's eh f Cruciform G G Stead's bo Royal Artillery T Hheenan __ oh m Meirymaker E Gate's b f L»dy Lillian R McKerzie's eh c Pallas — Maobel'e bo Furious H Friedlander'a oh f Puuamu

Fire in a RAcing Stable.

United Press Associates—By] Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, Mar 22

At an early hoar thla mtrning the detached part of the stables owned by G Wright, trainer, of Elleralie, was barat to the ground, and the Seaton Delaval—Rose, and Hotchkiss—Miss Rose fillies, reserved by Messrs L D and N A Nathan from sale for racing and stnd purposes, perished. The Sb Leger—Edith Corelon colt, Mr Wright's purchase at the Wellington Park sale, had his head, mane and tale burned, and is in a bad way. Mr Wright's house narrowly escaped, but the alarm was given in time to save this and the main stables. Had it been a few minutes later, one lad who was sleeping In a room near the horses would certainly hsve perished. As it was, the door of his room was burst open just in time to rescue him, and Mr Wright had only succeeded in getting out the St Leger colt when the roof fell In. Besides the loss of the horses, some harness, saddlery, and other horse fur nishings were consumed. Though the stables were insured, Mr Wrighb will he a considerable loser.

Accidents and Fatalities.

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Thames Maroh 22

Leonard Cooper, six years of ago, died suddenly at Warohoe, and showed symptoms of poisoning. A post mortem examination revealed the fact that tha boy had eaten poisonous berries, which had net up violent iofhrnmation, and stopped the heart's aotion Wakapuaka Maroh 22

At tbe inquest touching the death of Victor Honey, no new light was thrown on the occurrence, whioh evidence showed was purely accidental. A verdiob of accidental death, and that no blame waa attachable to anyone, waa returned! Wanganui March 23

A body of a young woman, aboub twenty years of age, a domestic servant, was found in the river today. Two flat i.ona were tied on to the neck. Deceased's name is Hlida Campbell, and her father is believed to reside ab Marton.

Gisbornb, March 23

Word has been received of a m.n having been killed accidentally In the bush some distance from Karaka,

Christchurch, March 23

James Hicks, an old age pensioner, over seventy years of age, dropped dead at Sydenham last night.

The Okoroire Poisoning Case.

THS INQUEST.

Auoi_i_a_.», March 23

' Inspector Cullen haa gone to Okoroire to make inquiries into tho poisoning case. A post mortam examination has been held on Mra Court. A portion of the contents of her sbomaoh has been handed bo an analyst, and when the report of the analyst is ready, the Inquest will be leopened, the jury having, on the somewhat meagre evidence placed before them, given a verdict, ' That death was due to internal poisoning, but there was nothing to show how the poison was administered.'

All the other sufferers are now oufe of danger, bub Dr Roberts remains at the hotel, Dr Brewis having returned to Hamilton. The sickness was not confined to the guests alone. The hotelkeeper's daughter, some of the servants, and a Maori boy, were taken ill, as well as the Japanese cook and bhe hotel clerk,

MINING

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Greymouth, March 23

The returns so far reported are :— Leviathan 670z 2dwb for 98 hours, North Beach 61 oz of amalgnm for four days, Pactolue 58oz for 135 hours, Callaghan's Creek 31cz 12dtvtfor 138 hours, Red Jacks 290z 6dwt for 103 hours, Al 29.z for 126 hours, Reeves' Proprietary 240z 6dwb for 115 hours, Premier 17oz for 116 hours, Hokitika River 16oz for 60 hours, Kohfkohi 15oz T3lwfc fcr 127 hours, Hau Han Creek 15oz for 61 hours, Grey Extended 13oz, Stafford Waimea lloz for 66 hours, Greenstone Creek loz 9iwt llgrs for the week, Mar&den No 14oz for IS hours.

Duneoin, March 23

The following dredging returns are reported :—M.g aud Annie 1460b 23wt, Earnscleugh No II liOoz lOdwt, Rise and 79j2 13dwt, Fmpire 640z 10dwi\ Dunsran Lead 41.0z12i.wb. ISarnsoleugh No 127< z llowt9gr. Haopy Vail, y 270z 31 wb, Gabriel 28.z lldwt 12ar, Walkaka 260z, Alexandra Lead 240z lOdwt, _M<*x andra Enreka 240z, Coal Creek Flat 230z 14dwt, Walkaka Queen 21rz 2iwfc, Lawrence 20oz 17dwt, Success 18os ldwt, Molyneanx Hydraulic J3oa 15dwt I2£»r, Tnapeka J3oz 12_.wr, Ngapara No II lloz 6.wt, Chicago 9oz3dwt 2lgr, Waimumu Boz 19dwt.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIASM : MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1902



HENRY STEPHENSON CLEARING SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, &o THURSDAY,"~MARC)H 27tm, 1.30 sharp HENRY STEPHENSON, favoured with instructions from Ma G i. Babneot (who is leaving for London) will Soli by Public Auction, on the premises, corner of Peter and Cass Streets, near Tabernacle, all hia very superior FURNITURE, PIANO, &o, comprising Pretty Suite in Velvet, Pile Brussels Carpets red Rags, 2 Overmantleß, 3 Clocks, Occasional Chairs, Rooking, Arm Tapestry. Chairs, Plush Chairs, Tables and Irons, 2 Covers, 2 Brass Riil Fenders and Irons, 2 Brsbs Coal Hods, Heavy Curtains and BraßS Curtain Poles Vases, Oil Paintings, eto, etc. PIANO by W Bohin, a beautiful instrument, Extension Dining Table, Linoleum 18 x 14 (new), Sideboard, Sofa.,Ruern t Dinner Service, Vienna Chairs, Glass Ware,-Crockery. Cutlery, Blankets, Linen, etc, 2 Double and 2 Threequarter Iron and Brassß.il Bedsteads Spring M_.ttre__es, Feather Beds, 2 Duohess Chests, 2 Chest Drawers, 3 Wash Stands and Ware (very handsome), Mirrors, Carpels, Oilcloth, "to, Hanging Lamp, Hail Stand, Heavy Curtains, eto, Kitchen Dresser, Sofa, Tables, Chairs, Oilcloths, Mangle, Sauoep -db, etc, eto, and a host of Kitchen Requisites, Oilcloths, Sundries, etc, also about 1501 bs Jam, etc, In fact the whole of the contents of a well j appointed six roomed Houae | the Goods are as good as new, having been exceptionally well cared for, and as the owner is leaving for London my instructions are to sell ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, 1.30 sharp. 3 217 HENRY SI EPHENSON.



PUBLIC NOTICES. j T HAVE Several Sums of MONEY TO LEND oub on Seoond Mortgpgea. Wi STONYER, Tancred Street. 11m TT7E HAVE JUST OPENED, EX SSi « GOTHIC," Direct from the Manufacturers, a Large Shipment of Gents' HatH in the very Latest Styles, including complete ranges of the celebrated •« COOL SPRING'»BESTQUALITY FLEXIBLE HATS, for which we are the Sole Agents in thle District. CBAIGHEAD & BEBBYM A*. The Leading Taiiora aud Outfitters. Ashburton. THE KHAKI BICYCLE ATTRACTS EQUALLY, fl .HE Lady, who want, elegance, The Every Day Rider, who wants relia bility, and The speed man, who must have the fastest possible. We are also agent for the celebrated RALEIGH CYCLES, RIGID, RAPID, RELIABLE. BEST & XOWNE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS GALL AND SEE. • JU. JoLXv_T\Tia« House Deoorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriter, eto.^Tanored Street. Smoke New Yenas



For Sprains, Swellings and Lameness there is no better liniment than Chamber lain's Pain Balm. Thousands can testify to bhe merit of this remedy. One application gives relief. Try lb. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ashbnrton, sells It. New Zealand's brave and hardy men Will drive the Boer, from hil Ito glen, Old England's eons have nob forgob Majuba Hill—bhab dreadful blot. They 11 fighb all weathers, fine or wet, Nor care for cold thab they may get., Whioh knowing well they cau endure By baking Woods Great Peppermint Cure L Smoke New Venus



DAVID THOMAS TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY, Iftinjh 26th, 1902 MR D THOMAS, in conjunction with Messrs Fk._bdi.a_.der Beos, will have for sale at the above fixture the following lines of good sheep, viz,— I On aooounb Shepherd's Bush Estate j 1 OKA 4 aEd 6 tooth CROSSBRED X4sO\J WETHERS ry X f\ 2 tooth GROSSBRLD WETHERS R, FRIEDLANDER, \ Joint D. THOMAS, j Auobioneers 3 206 f ■■" IUHIIHMII Ml 11. r i,.l ■) Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Easter Holidays; AT 2d per mile First Class, minimum j 4_, Id per mile Second Class, mini- I mum 2s, mileage counted one way only, j tickets issued from any station to any station on the Hurunui Bluff Seotion! from the 25th to the 31st March inclusive, also to Christchurch from Ashburton, Waikari, and intermediate stations, in™, eluding stations on Branches between those points, for the first train in each case on the Ist April \ all available for return till the 29th April, 1902. The journey must be started on tho date of the issue of the ticket in every case and may be broken after the firsb 25 miles. From the 25th March to the sth April inclusive, Extra Express Trains will leave Dunedin for Christchurch and Christ cqurch for Dunedin at 10,20 am dally (except Sundays), running about forty minufes before the timed of bhe 11.0 a m Express Trains and shopping at the s&me stations as. those trains The 11 a m express Train can only take a limited number of pae sengers. Persons intending to travel by Express should therefore secure room by using the 10.20 a m train. Night Trains Chrißtchureh to Dunedin ab 10 40 p m on the 27th March, and at ; 8 20 p m on the 31s. March, also Dune diu to Christchurch on the same dates. Fnllar particulars in bills 3 222 By Order. Public Notices I^HE usual fortnightly meeting of the . Star of Ashburton Lodgp, UA O Druids, is ponponed till THURSDAY nieht, March 27th, on account of the Inclemency of the weather. HENRY STEPHENSON. 3 243 Seoretary. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. ALL Rates outstanding after APRIL sth will be sued for, together with 10 per cent penalty. l j McGregor, 3 241 Clwk BANJOS, MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE just opened, ex s a Oobhio, some First-class English BANJOS. Etc, and I am selling them for Cash or Time Payments ab very low prioe_. Those intending going in for any of the above Instruments should Gall aud inspect them. Thorough instruction given on Bar jo, Mandolin, or Guitar. For terms, eto. apply «J. W JSL IG- JH. T, Tanorsc. Street EASTER MONDAY. A SALE OF WORK & PRODUCE will be held in THE HALL, TINWALD, In aid of the Funds of ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Gifts of Produce will be thankfully re salved by ths vestry, aod may be left ab Mbbbes Gudsell's and Robinson's Stores. There will be amusements of various kinds for young aud old—Christmas Tree, Nail Driving Competition for Ladies, Hat Trimming for Gentlemen, Refreshment Stall, etc. Commence ot 2 p.m. 3 239 SPECIAL RANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT bo the terms of the * Banks and Bankers' Act, 1889,' and the ' Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Aot, 1882,' TUESDAY, the lsb day of April, 1902, Is hereby appolnbed a Special Bank Holiday ab bhe Offices of the undermentioned Banks ab Ashburton :— Tbe Union Bank of Australia, Ltd, G E Tolhbrst, Inspector The Bank of Australasia, O Winmb, Inspector Bank of New South Wales, B M Mounbabs, for Inspector Bank of New Zealand, Jambs Emblino, General Manager NOTE—FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY; the 28ih, 29th, and 31sb March, being Sbabubery Holidays the Banks will also be dosed. Ashburton, 21sb Maroh, 1902 3 238 NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of tbe Public Reserves Aot, 1835, Clauses 5 and 6, thab tho Ashburton Domain will be seb aparb for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's Sports on MONDAY, the Slab day of March, msb, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on bhe following scale, viz:—For Children under tha age of It ears, free ; for each child under the ge of 15 years and over 10 years, 6d; for ach person of bhe age of 15 years and over, One Shillingj for each horse, One Shillingj for each trap, One Shilling. W. H. COLLINS, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board Maroh 18th, 1902 3 190 ."" £50 EHtfKiii) J OSffl, STOLEN, er STRAYED, from Rugged Ridges Station, Kurow, 1200 SHEEP, on or about March B.b, ear mark (Ewes) hack quarter lefb ear; (wethers) back quarter right) ear. Brand, Three Prongs. D, MATHESON, Rugged Ridges, Kurow, 3 213 FOB SALE QQPv ACRES, 6 miles from Timaru, O&O subdivided into 5 paddocks; permanent snppty of waber { 250 acres ready for orop; balance in new grass, Apply D. MAHONEY, 3 210 Timaru W DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET. and ab Arcade Chambers. rjIEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended all their own homeej \ Quarter commence: from any date,



f FRDfiDLANDER BROS, LTD POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. f 'WN Jjatioounb of bhe inclemency of bhe weather, Mr T Connelly's Clearing Sale is postponed until WEDNESDAY, April 2, 1902. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lto« 3 245 METHVEN "YARDS. THURSDAY, 27th" MARCH, 1902 TT7E Shall Offer on account of a Client,— 1000 HALFBRED EWES 1000 TfIREEQUARTERBREB EWES Two Firsb Class Lines, perfeotly sound. 1000 HALFBRED LAMBS R FRIEDLANDER, 3 242 Auctioneer WBsf^TREIT AUOWONMART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBBDAY, 17th April, 1902, For whioh we will be pleased to receive * Enbries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Led, 5 319 R. Friedlander, Auobioneer. TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS /~\UR Mr Hugo Friedlander intends leaving for the Old Country on the 25th inst., and will be pleased to execute any Commissions he may be favoured with. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. — _ . _ TIKE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurab Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. till! ■ ij. n mijjj COALS COALS COALS!!! MOUNT SOHEBS © NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE M&RKET. THIS is Canterbury's Besb Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by ualug MOUNT SOMEBS COAL, This Coal has 36 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat, j TRY IT I TRY IT i TRY IT ! ! , To be had of all Coal Merchant, _ Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Seiners Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton 3 174 i^OT^^F^_^l $ ® THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING T?ACTORY LOTHIN6 J? ACTORY T S the Cheapest House for Ready Made Clothing, Men's Sac Suits, 25s Men's Sac Suits, 29a 6d. m COLONIAL tBWEED, BEST VALUE, A Large Stock of Boys' Clothing in Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes at Bed Rock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOJRY F. H. BEOKINGBALE, Manager McDOUGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all losecb Parasites on Animals Greatly stimulates the growth of WOOL. ' Improves the quantity and quality of the fleece Completely cures Scab Cannot poison or injure the Sheep Heals and soothes all Wounds and Sores Has 40 years experience behind ib Can be obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drums rom D. THOMAS, 2156 Ashburton NOTICE OF REMOVAL, >______ **" ME J. j£ BAIN, SUB6BOB DENT ST Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings Cashel Str&et, Christchurch. Telephone 956.' 2 104 EWARlJ^oiii^hT^ored Sbreeb, Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. The best and oheaposb shop lot boots and 1 shoes



I WANTED. I l/tTANTKO—A Girl to aeßist in house VV work. Apply Mrs G Hefford, Haveiook Street Weal) 3 240 LOST, between Trevorton and Railway Station — Cigarette Caee, JMorocc. desigo, German silver, mountings initialled G.R, containing few Dollar Cigarettes, Please retam to ' George,' Guardian Offioe 3 244 I7UBST Man in the Moon, (Wells), Fury J in White Velvet, The Real Christian, The Year One, Apoatlea cf the South East (Buller), Founders of the Empire, Story of the Indian Mutiny, History of the Boer War, and other new Books.—H M Jones. I^RE-ii. ~KALi BITS, firsb of the Sea.on, 1 by Express ToNight.—J H JKWiTO, Telephone 96 CIARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English / China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, is now on. APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their benefit we will continuo the Bale for a few days longer.—Pearoe's Drapery Sale. THE NEW* CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. THE New Century Phonograph—the Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma* chine on the market. Thousands have been sold th.Be lasb few months. Come, see, aod hear th9_n. Cash Price—3ss eacb,-~same price as in Wellington, A T H WILLIAMS, Local Agent, East Sbreeb THE following priceß will convince you thab Kerr linos, Burnett Sbreet, are selling aa cssap aa any shop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14a6d ; Ships Lime Juice, la per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per lie j i New Currants, 5d per lb ; Fig., 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapicca, 2d §per ib. Ail other goods equally cheap. j WANTED Known —10 LET — Sis | Roomed House in Grey Street, nearly new, wibh wash house and copper. Also Shop with Dwelling attached, in Moore Street; rent cheap, Apply Misses Page, East Street MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5a 6d, $ gallon 6s 9(5, per dozen. Glaas Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6., and 4s 6d per dozen. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8s 9d per 40ib bag, 12s per 58 D bag—at John- Orr & 00. 1 HIRST Prise Hama and Ba^on—Koli 1 Bacon 7|l by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Ohryßtalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime Juice, per bottle Is; Lemon Squash, per bottle Is ; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, Is 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, Frean's Eoglish Biscuits in stock. Highest prices gtvrn for Dairy Produoe—ab John Orr Is Co. i AMERICAN Cream Jugs 6d, Sugar Basins 9d, Eight I'ay Clock _ from 15., Toilet Sets (large s!z.) from 12-. 6d, Printed Table Jugs from 3s, Bet White and Gold Cream< 6d, and hundreds of other lines—-Carson's Sale. DURING this sale you can gab Reliable K'.rt Gloves for le lid j usual pri_.es. 2_ 61, 2. lid, 3s fid, all la lid—W H Pearoe, Draper and Clothier, WANTED KNOWN—Wanted to Sail, a Second H*nd Graphaphone, in» eluding Ji>p:mned Horn, Two way HeariDg Tube, aud polished Carrying Case, wth Six Reoords, Prioe £2 10s—Apply Fletcher Bros.. A.(.burton IT'ONEY Tina (with Patent Lids) to hold "X 56!bs, la 9d eaoh. Butter Boxes wibh parchment lining, 2a each ; No 8 Fencing Wire, ll*. per cwt, or £10 10s per ton ; Barb Wire 16* per cwt; Sheep Netting 3ft. wire contra strand, 2d p^r yard by 100 yarda coll ; Fowl Netting, Jgi per yard by coll—Fletcher Bros, Uaah Supply Stores. . „ : , fTTHE Very Latest, in Register Grates, X Mao'el Pieces; Range-, 'Ori a,' 'Z.alandia,' • CbampioD,' Soott'. 'Atlas,' eto, .11 at Bedrock Prices, ab G Meddins', the People's Ironmonger fiirAA WANTED in four weeks dL.OUU Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cupa and Saucers from 6s pardozen. — C arson & Co. CIYCLIBTS and Athletes—Good all wool I Sweaters 5a lid and 7a 6'i ; all wool Cashmere. Sox, 2 p.ks for la lid—W H PeaUiOb's Drapery fcsi.ll. ''THE pORNER" ASHBURTON. ]i/T ANT LE S, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON -0- NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in full swing—! especially from our Large|Job Purchase ; i of | BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. HORTHGQTE & HEFFORD ;. THE CORNER." ' f CEYLON Orange Pekoe Tea Is Sd, Best Sugar 14s 6d j_er 701b tag. Lime Juice 9d, Ships Lime Juice la, l£ gallon Packet Ginger Beer 6d, Sardines 4d, Salmon Bd, Worcester Sauce, three bottles for Is, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, etc. »~«Ca]_son & Co., Tancred Street ' WINTEB "GOODS. W STRANGE & CO., Ohristchurob, , call the attention of the Ashburton Public to their up to date Sample Booms in BURNETT STREET, now decked out with choice Winter Goods, Lovely Jaokets, Late.t Macintoshes, Hun dreds to select from ; Children's, Maids, and Ladles. DRESS Goods in patterns of every descrip tion. Flannel and Flannelette Blousings in endless variety. Heavy Winter Goods of all classes, at low prices that will astonish the Public. Our Gentleman's Tweed Suitings, 500 patterns to choose from. FIE AND STYLE GUAKANTEED, c@£s 3s. W. STRANGE & CO, would intimate that these Sample Rooms are opened by special request of their Ashburton customers, who like to hava choice and variety combined with style, and above all, good value. In the Sample Rooms will be found samples of Ithe choicest goods at fair prices. A Visit will convince you, Open daily,



SPECIAL*!IKS FOR THE LENTEN" SEA..3GN. Prime Raited Salmon, p-r tin ... 0 7 Prime S_.lt Herring. 7 for ... 1 '■ Prime RaH H.orriugs, 8 f<>r ... 0 Preserved 8'.ua5..... per tin ... 0 8 Preserved Haddocks ... ... 0 8 lib Tins Onr Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 lib Tins Red Sockeye Sa!mon,per tin 1 0 Equal to Cocktail) lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 |ib Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 06£ ' lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 13b Tins Herrings in Tomaco Sauce per tin ... ... ••• " lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tins Lobster, per tin 0 10 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Smoked Sardines, hrge tins ... 1 0 Jt small tins ... 0 6 Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 „ small tins 4d and 04£ Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest Boiled Bacon 7sd by roll, perib ° 8 SAUCES Mellor's Mild or Piquant $pln_ bottle 0 8& Mellor's Mild or Piquant 1 pint bottle 1 d Lea & Perrin's 1 pint ... ... 2 b „ \ pint bottle ... 1 4 Worcester \ pint bottles 3s 9d dc_s_, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7a 6d doz, or per bottle ... ... 0 ° Our Own j pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9] Catsup (Flag brand) 0 10 Anchovy Sauce 0&B£ pint bottles 1. 4 JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, 21b J are Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d dcz, per tin ... 0 4 21bTina Plum Jam 0 8£ 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 FLAVOURING ESSENCES Cross & Blackwell'p Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonial Essences loa boUles ... 0 5 OoloniarKssencoslioEbott.es ... 0 7 Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 CANDLES Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted bythe box 6d, or per lb ... ... 06$ Prices National Sperm 6|-d by bos, ■ or per lb ... ... ••• 0 7



: . BT7RINBBJ. NOTiggg LIST OF PIUZI-: WINNERS IN FLETCHER BROS' TEA COMPETITION. 0 WIISi_!« the krge namber °f ooaponß Bent ia W8 have «iveD 10 extra Coupons. Name and Address. Pniaß 1 m mil wft Bu£ Cl« nob, v o Marble olcck and Bronze JSX 5J T Smith, Buccleuch 2 H..P T.a & Coffee Service & Twf i!J i?w?n? Jaaie8 ' J« Bt ? treefc 3 Ha»d S ome Lamp F 140 G Williams, sen, Pendarves 4 Dinner Set Jon JJ- Springbnrn 5 E.P Fruit Stand JS Jf™ ? amP*oa' JJewlands 6 E.P Revolving Cruet *22 if rS sf^V B5- chlaD ' Bm V»™ 7 China Tea Set 95 Mrs 0 McKernan, Moore Street 8 China Tea Set 92 Mu* Bonifan., Wakanui 9 Lady. Waterbury Watch 81 Mrs J Armstrong, Carte, s Terrace 10 E P Fruit Stand 88 Mrs Sneider, Tinwald 11 Clock 8« Mra Oromie, Wakanui 12 Fsnoy heeae Stand 11 MBlv T< hampstead 13 Handsme Set Jnge «o MrS nbM h&? ' A8 oton U Handemo Set Ju^ fn M™ c I*o0 ' 15 Fancy Bacon Dish «n X""'S o"*.!' Lo"cUff« 16 Fancy B .con Dish sn v CBl?°uT bra?; oi_P leron Stveefc 17 FaliC >' B"Ci»> Dish 72 ShW' 18 Fancy' Bacon Dish Ii if VV Hill, Barford Lismore 19 SetCarveis 70 W H Ford, Flemington ■■ 20 Sec Car vers 69 Mrs J R Chapman, Tancred Street 21 E.P Bread Fork 66 Miss Alice Brawley, Lyndhurs. 22 Reading Lamp 65 Mias Alice Hannajjan, Weaterfield 23 Fancy Teapot \\ !! rS £ichol^' 24 Fancy teapot 1 JS ra S e°, ry Htmfc > Greenstreet 25 Fancy T;. pot ' fa S" 8xS n ncr/ ori' S Pril^b»™ 26 Fancy Teapot 60 Mrs W Doyle, Roapuna 27 Fancy Teapot 60 M Campbell. Roxburgh,Springburn 28 Fruic Dish X £ M g!ey ' Reach Koad 29 Fancy Butter Dish 59 Mrs Oullen, Peter Street 30 F.ncy Sug£ «?L All Coupons not sent in are available for oar next Tea Competition, which close, on AugustSl The one who sends in the high™, number of Coupona has the option of taking either a Handsome Clock and Bronze or Hand iffid DinneJ Sol ; also 19 other pr, a _* to be given away. Rememb.r, the twenty SSE Consumers of our celebrated Teas (Countess, Duchess, Empress 7SL,? 55 Orange Pekoe Ceylon, receive a Prize, so save up your Coupon!!' M ~ ~ : :—: ~~— ™™--_™_-™_™___ —.— _ - hv "* ---•->* ■■—.— —,_. hm ,i,,i,ii l „ ,„. ,„,jwiii'ii-wiii* **■* Tv /WffllKfc l^S^ - '■ Ji|llli^ THE PRIMUS RANGE will fry, cook, and" warm uo quicker than any other PRIMUS LAMP STOVE— cooking apparatus. These articles cf.n be Q.iok-burning, «eif lighting, kept boiling by moving the middle en« to Quart < f wafer can be brought nnd ot the side boles, giving the middle to a boil in 3 or 4 minutes, place to another, and ao on, until all tho with a cot._ump.i_n of only yea _c'_ have come to a boil. Tbe range is l-3d pint of kerosene per hour, entirely of c.st iron, elegant and orna- wh_a the Stove Is burning with mental. • fu]> nime price—Range a_one £1 Is ; with No. 5 Price only 16? 9d. Stove £115s. COLONIAL VV I SIS.' WIS [have ju_i||b_ien appointed by E. C. Mouldhy (Waverley Wiua Vaul'e) Sole Agents ior. Ashburton District for his Celebrated vYJNfcS. Wo do not _cli lesa than 2 Gallons to anyone (I D< zen B<, t le ) PORT WINE (Exira Quality) \ 25s p ra< zen, 1 <.cz. nin case CONSTANTLY (Sweet; J (Assorted if rtquired)'



s*.v--o_v*:blf_ Goons .A . ft -st. > rt«d pi'cea with n. middle man's, profits* 2|!i> Tiup .'ifip. Apricots, per (in ,08 2-^!b Tiiis P'-<>>. Pi!.,_av»p' _■, i-*r tin 0 8 2| r l. T i.s P.-s Pvaohes. p.r r.iu 0 9 2slb Tm. Pre_. P,-ars t psr tin 0 9 2*ib Tina Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 &iiips Lime Juice, per bottle ... !■ 0 Monseratc Lime Juice, per bottle 2 4 Paramatta Lime Juice, per bottle 0 9 Lemon Squash (Munning't.) bottle 1 Munniug's Ra.pbetry Vinegar, per bottle ... ... ... 1 9 Raspberry Vinegar (St George) per bottle ... ... * ... 1 6 Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple. Cbves and Pepp. rraent Syrup per bottle 1 0 KowntrAcs Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 gal lons, psr bottle ... ... Q 7 Wheab Meal 251b bags .. ... 2 9 Neaves Food, per tin ... , M 011 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin ... 1 0 Mellin's Food 3. and Is 9d per tin Patent Groats & Barley, per tin ... 0 9 BeDgert Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 Finest White Sago, per lb ... 0 2 Brown's Corn Flour, per lb !.. 0 2£ Finest Pearl Tapioca, pe. lb ... 0 2 Finesb Fiake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Pearl Barley per lb ... 0 2 Qaaker Oats ... ... ... QlO Finest No 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and la Split Peas, per lb ... .... 0 2 CONDENSED MILK Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin 0' Murray's Miik 5s 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Golden Vale 3s 9d doz, per tin 0 4 BAKING POWDER ETO Edmond'e, large tin lid, fidmond's, small tin ... ... ... 05J Edmond's Egg Powder 7d, in tins 1 0 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 Tartaric Acic", per lb "... 110 Brunnor Monda Garb. Soda ... 0 3 FARMERS SUNDRIES Save money by buying one of our thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pumps at Is andl_6d. Thrifty Houbq Wife Pomp Baves Its oostiu a very short time OILS, ETC. Draught Castor Oil 16a 6d bin, £1 12s 6d per case Raw Linseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 Neats Foot Oil, per ga1.... ... 3 6 Neats Foot Oii T per drum ... 15 6 Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 Q ValvoHue, 4 gal tin ... ... 17 6 Raddle, per lb ... ... 0 4 Nails 51ba la, por lb ... ... 0 3 *:taples, per lb .., ... 0 3 Molasses for cattle, per cwt, ... 7 6 SCO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from 2s 6d per doz, If you are wanting any it will pay you to give us a call -



FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLK STORES, BAST feIREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, i OHRISTOfIUROH.