The Government Party.

EEGEETS AND CONGRATULATIONS. United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph. Wellington, September 30 At a caucus of the Government Party to-day, Sir J. G. Ward, on behalf of the party, expressed regret attho retirement of Mr Carncross, Government Whip, nnd seated that during the time that gentleman had been in Parliament he had not ouly made lasting fiiends on bis own side of the House, but had commanded the re spect and confidence of those opposed to him. Several other members endorsed these sentiments, Mr Carncross expressed j keen regret atlhs sjverHDce of ties which! lad been so pleasant to him. _ The Acting-Premier brought up the ques tion of New Zealand be.ing represented at the Stuth African Exhibition, and the cau cus expressed a stivng opinion that the oolony should bo represented there. Major Steward, as the oldest member of the party, < stressed his congratulations to the Acting-Premier for the way in which he had conducted the business of the session and also paid a high compliment to the Minister for Public Works and Natire Minister for the valuable work they had done, remarks which were generally en dorsed by the party. The Acting-Premier referred to the finan cial position of the colony, and gave the party an assurance of the fact that all re quirements were provided for for some time to come. He also expressed the opinion that a considerable portion of the last loan should be floated in the colony, and con gratulated membr/r? on the fact that they were to a very large extent independent of the London money market. He also re ferred to* the question of the Midland Rail way debenture-holders, and said that it •was possible that this session a proposal "would be submitted to Parliament to enable a settlement to be carried out which would be alike satisfactory to the debenture holders and honourable to the colony.

PRESENTATIONS.

RETIRING LEGISLATORS. Wellington, September 30 At a meeting of the Opposition Party this afternoon Mr Massey, on behalf of the party, made a presentation to Mr Pi rani and Mr Hutcheson, who are retiring from active politics. The former received a gold watch and the latter a silver fish and desert service. Mr Massey said that the Opposition de sired to Jexpre3s their appreciation of the good work the two gentlemen had done while they had been members of the House. They had earned a colonial repu-1 tation as keen, able and earnest politicians, and honest and straightforward men, ] which those who had been associated with them knew that they thoroughly"deserved, j Mr Pirani, in reply, said he had only i done what he deemed to be bis duty, and he waa very pleased to know that his j actions had the approval of those with whom he was associated, and of those who j had sent him there. No one felt more than he did the pang of leaving politics, but he J trusted that in the near future he would \ be able to return again to politics. Mr Hutcheson said that if at .'any other time he could seek the suffrages of his fel low-citizens when he was not in a position to know hope or fear, he believed his des tiny would bring him back into politics. Sir William Russell expressed a hope that they were only temporarily parting with Mr Pirani and Mr Hutcheson, whose health wns drunk in bumpars. Sir W. Russell then handed to Mr James Allen a handsome silver flower vase as a present from the Opposition Party to Miss Allen on the eve of her marriage.

Sporting.

AVON DALE RACES.

Avondalb Racecourse, October 1 The weather is windy, and the course much improved. Eesults are— Maiden Hurdles—Mr H. Franks' Inch cape (Higgins), 1, The Miner 2, Sophia 3. Scratched—Star, Pullack, and Gipsy Girl. Dividends—£7 6s and £1 13s. TirrKD Hack—Putty 1, Seatonia 2, Irish 3. Scratched—Loch Jb'yne. Dividends £5 9s and £o lOs. Welteb—Hikipene 1, Maroon and Gold 2. Divs—<£B 4a and 19/.

Sequel to a Breach of Promise Case.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept, 30. In the Supreme Court recently Mary Richards obtained judgment against one Herbert Birch, a draper's salesman, for breach of promise of marriage. Birch sub sequently filed a schedule in his assets being set down at nil and his liabilities .£134., the amount of judgment and costs arising out of the breach of promise case. Defendant came up for ex amination to-day before the Official As- , signee. He stated that his wages were £4 j weekly, out of which he paid 25s a week for board and 7s for meals in town. Ho esti mated that it cost him £75 per annum for his dress. He was unable to make any offer. In March last he had .£2OO, but had since given his sister 63 guineas to buy a piano, and had presented his father with £40, and paid £69 in legal expenses, and the remainder of the money had gone in in cidentals. The Assignee adjourned the examination sine die, remarking that the debtor would have to go before the Court for Ms discharge within four months.

News in Brief.

There are 61 Maoris in the South Island drawing old ago pensions. The local agent 3 for the Massey-Harris bicycle advertise that they now have the latest models in stock, and invite inspection of theit machines. Mr H. C. Barrett^ draper, East Street, is now showing a general assortment of new- Spring goods, and i<? allowing a cash discount of one shilling in the pound. A Dunedin debtor, at a meeting of creditors yesterday, showed liabilities amounting to .£904, and assets J5229. When he went into the hotel he had not a penny piece of his own, but he "paid" £1600 to go in. A deputation said to represent 2800 men, unemployed as a result of being dismissed from the meat works, waited on the Queens land Premier the other day and asked for work. Our readers requiring any work executed in either cabmetmaMng or upholstering will no doubt find it advantageous to them to visit the firm of Moriarty Bros., Tancred Street. By replace advertisement in this issue they guarantee lowest prices and best workmanship. A number of boys were before the court at Waimate on Friday charged with break ing the insulators on the telegraph poles. Each boy was ordered to pay 2s 3d for each insulator broken by him, with an additional 10s fine. It is said that within the last few months 141 insulators have been broken batveen Studholme Junction and Glenavy. The Dunedin correspondent of " Truth " telegraphs:—Although extreme reticence is observed so far as communicating with the Press is concerned ,it transpires that substantial purses wero given to Dr Torrey and Mr Alexander at the First Church Manse on Saturday afternoon. An Examination of the 1902 model Rudge-Whitworth bicycle creates genuine < enthusiasm. It is far ahead of anything ever shown in a popular-priced machine, and so nearly absolute perfection in a cycle has been obtained that it will be a long time before rival makers can hope to equal it. Inspect for yourselves at R. D. John ston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street, Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Stbange'b Strange's' for value in Boots and Shoes.

THE LATEST.

South Africa.

War Contributions of New Colonies. Remitting a Rebel's Fine United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Oct. 1, 9.13 a.m. London, Sept. 30. Mr Chamberlain writes that Government' is unable yet, for reasons previously stated to Parliament, to fix the war contributions of the new colonies. Capetown, Sept. 30. The Assembly adopted the Select Com mittee's recommendation that <a flue of £500 be restored to Schoeman, a member ot the House, who, during the war, was sentenced to six months* imprisonment, and a fine for not furnishing information as to the enemy's movements, He protested his innocence.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric : Telegraph—Copyright fi- '" Received October 1 9.33 a.m. The King's Medals London, Sept. 30 The King's South African medal recog nised the services of later phase 3of the compaign and long service in the field. I Railways Restored" to China. [ Pekin, Sept. 30 All the northern railways in China are restored to Chinese authority. Arrest of a French Consul by Venezuelan Rebels. New York, Sept 30 \ General Velutin', the national delegate, j has arrested the manager and employees of the French Cable Company at Carupano, i Venezuela. The French Consular Agent intervened, and was arrested. The cable has been cut. They were delivered by the Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador. The j French cruiser Tage is expected at Porto, j

AUSTRALIAN

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright 1 Received October 1,9.39 a.m. The Federal Government Decides Against Borrowing. Melbourne, October 1 In Committee of Supply, Sir G. Turner asked the Federal House to give a test vote whether a works loan of ,£iJOO,OOO should be authorised. Mr Watson moved a reduction of the first item. The majority of the speakers declared against borrowing, and the test division resulted in the House, by 20 to 15, declaring against a loan policy.

A Dismantled Barque.

j AN ALARMING EXPERIENCE. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph GISBORNE, Oct. 1 A vessel dismasted arrived at 8.30 a.m. in tow of the Omapere. It is believed to be the ship Samuel Plimsoll. Later. The disabled vessel proves to bo the barque Samuel Plimsoll, bound from Glas gow with a general cargo from that port to Auckland. She was picked up by the Omapere at 7.20 last evening off Portland Island and towed to Gisborne. Captain G-offray and the officers of the vessel report having had a very severe experience during the past fortnight. The vessel left- Glas j gow on June 14th, and passed the Nuggets j Point lighthouse after a passage of 92 days. j It then came on to blo%v heavily from the | south-west and the barometer was extreme ly low. The vessel was hove to in the j storm for three days, working terribly, and i with heavy seas breaking over her. At breakfast lime on Friday week a.heavy squall came on, and the vessel, rolling heavily, the main and niizzen mast fell. over the port side with a tremendous crash, j but fortunately no one was hurt. It was with great difficulty the wreckage was cufe away, and the ship all that day was at the | mercy of the seas. Considerable water has found its way below, and it is believe^ the cargo in the main hold is damaged. The vessel was then driven north, and all hands have had a most anxious time since, and the crew is quits played out. They were frequently at the pumps. There is now Hi inches of water in the maiu hold. The foremast was very shaky, and had to be staid up with fresh gear. The deck was continually full of water. Two boats were smashed by the falling masts. The ship was driven north as far as Gable End Foreland, where she has been for the la3t two days. It is fortunate the j Omapere secured her, as the wind was ; blowing heavily from the north to-day, which had driven her out to sea. A singu- ! lar coincidence is (hat the Plimsoll was engaged to load wool at Gisborne after the discharge of her cargo, j The movements of the Samuel Plirasoll are not expected to be deoided till to morrow, but probably she will be towed to Auckland by the Omapsre. Capt. Goffray is in communication with his owners.

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, October 1 Agnes Crocker, who cut her throat last night, died early this morning. Palmerston North, October 1 The Borough Council last adap ted an agreement between the Council and the Longburn Freezing Works with refer ence to the utilisationl of the works as abattoirs for the town. i The Manawatu Racing Club has received twenty competitive designs in connection with the erection of a grand stand on the new course at Awapuni. Designs have bepn received from ai'chitects resident in both islands, Haweea, Oct. 1 It has been decided to form a Co-opera tive Building Sooiety here. Over 600 shares have been applied for. It is probable the share list will be kept open until one thousand have been taken up. Natter, Oct. 1 .An (isrht-roomed building in Chancer Bond, which was in course of enlargement, was destroyed by fire early this morning, aii'l a strong westerly wind was blowing at the time and the Eoyal Hotel had a narrow escape. The carpenters employed on the building lost all their tools. The house, which was owned by Robjohn's estate, was insured for <£ 50 in the Norwich Union. Wanganut, October 1 , A local syndicate is arranging for the im portation of several motor car omnibuses to run between Wanganui and various suburbs. The busses fire expected in a few months. They are of the latest and mosc ! up-to-date type, costing .£IOOO each, and each carrying thirty to forty passengers. The Supreme Court concluded yesterday [ afternoon, when the jury awarded the peti tioner d£3oo damages in the divorce action, 1 Newland v. Newland and Kane. A decree nisi was granted. The parties married 1 seventeen years ago, and. lived happily ' until 1901, when respondent and Kane, who ■ were neighbours at Hunterville, left for Christchurch, where they are now living. Respondent had some monies left her two > years ago. ! , Invercargill Oct. 1 1 Nurse Peiper, who was mentioned in Lord \ Kitchener's despatches, was presented yes f terday with a gold medal in recognition of [ he-- 1 services at the front. The Torrey and Alexander American evangelists left by the Mokoia for Mcl , bourne. Their meetings here were largely attended, but religious fervour was not so manifest as iv the north.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1902



Pubi c Notices. In re William Tayler Smith, of Staveley, Farmer, deceased. ALL claims a<?ni r <sfc the above Estate must be rendered to F. Fmrimau, Ashburton, and nil moneys due to the Estate must be paid to him within 14 days from the date hereof. HANNAH SMITH, Executrix. • 30th September, 1902. 9 332 ;* BARING SQUARE SUNDAY SCHOOL, ! I 1 Anniversary Festival. SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1902 Preacher—Rev. C. H. Laws. j CHILDREN'S CONCERT—Thursday, 1 ] 6th October, 1902. 9 90 i ! The Annual Tea Meeting OP THE ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WILL take place in the Oddfellows' Hall, On Thursday, 9th October Tea on the Tables at 5.30. Addresses and Good Musical Programme for the After Meeting. Tickets, Is 6d, from all Members of Com mittee. 9 217 Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. J FTUME will tell is an old saying, and the JL residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriakty Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. DINEEN'S ' RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during the past six months, and I hope by strict attention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best wines and spirits kept. N.B.—Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 4 ASHBURTON A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. TjIIVE MEMBERS of the Association are offering a prize of : : £5 5s : : at their Exhibition on NOVEMBER sth and 6th, for the Implement best adapted to Eradica ting Twitch. NOTE.—A Trial will take place the week prior to the Show, date aud place to be notified to competitors. ' W. SIMPSON, 10 6 Secretary. Ashburton A, and P. Association. mHE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL 5...H O W. of Live Stock, Produce, Implements, etc* will beheld on the Grounds of the Associa tion, Ashburton, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, sth and 6th November. ENTRIES, which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by the necessary amount of Entry Fees in Cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, at 6 p.m. Substantial Prize Money in each Class, also numerous valuable Special Prizes offered for Competition. All Exhibits to be on the ground ready for Judging by 11.45 a.m. on First Day of Show, excepting Tradesmens' Turnouts, Ladies' Hacks, Hunters, or exhibits engaged in any Classes for Jumping Competitions. "Class Programmes and all information on application to W. SIMPSON, 10 7 Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICE. '



| Henry stephemon 1\)-.\li iHtt^ VV. CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE. ■ mO-MOSROW Mr Henrt Stei'Hknson JL will Sell on account of Mr Porter, Stationmastor, Mouut Somers, on his , premises, the whole of his (furniture and effects, j Without Reserve i Sale^ at I p.m. ' HENRY SL'EPHENSON, . 10 2 Auctioneer Tend^ts ■ TENDERS. TENDERS are invited up to 4 o'clock on FRIDAY, October 3rd, for the erection of a Residence in Allenton for Mr Timmins. Plans, etc., at my office, Arcade. | A. AGER, I 9 292 Architect. T, Bullock FOR SALTe^ DWELLING of seven rooms, verandah, detached washhouse, small stable, etc.; well situated in Cox street. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE MAY FIELD DISTRICT IMPROVED FARM OF f"\O Acres 3 Roods 8 Perches 4~kO BEING part of R.S. 24907, with Dwell ing House and other buildings erected thereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hydes. Full particulars furnishtd on application Liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE, at a Low Price.—Cottage Property, well situated on East Belt; high, dry, and healthy, being Lot 75, con tnining £ acre, with four-roomed cottage thereon. The owner is selling on account of having purchased another property. Apply to T. BULLOCK. STUD" NOTICES. '



TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Blstricts, i The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white ffice, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not bo beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, .£3 1 0s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee .£3. ]0s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Owners of mares caniiave paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or I SHARPLIN & CO., .0 391 Savrtxiillu, Staveley. T"\ O Travel this Season in the Ashburton I District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin Mac —dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; .£3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. Wanted Known rjlO all,who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, thai you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Late3t models, which are I Above all Others | in appearance and wear. They cannot to a j beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden j The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street.



PRICE OF MEAT. rgflHE present high price for Stock com- JL pela the butchers of Ashburton and Tinwald to raise the price of meat one half penny per Ib, steaks and chops one penny. Signed— SILCOCK. W. J. SMITH, JAMES RULE, J. H. COX, E. J. JAMES, GEO. ROBINSON, W, H, GUDSELL REVELL, T. BROKER, J. j ROBINSON, J. I HOUSTON and SON. i 10S i WE : THANK YOU. FOR are accomplishing our object and are speedily selling out our BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PKICE. You secure TWO PAIRS for the price ot ONE and also spend your Surplus Cash (really money in hand from your own foresight) in buying our new Drapery & Millinery NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNER,



Talk 'Sing Play. THE 1902 Model Phonograph to hand, direct from Edison's, per s.s. Titamia. Also 200 new process Moulded Records, Beautifully loud, clear, and natural. Inspection invited. A- T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. "VTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. j3l New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and. Boot Warehouse, East street. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. EVERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. -VTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. 131 New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases fron* ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street, LARGE Size White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 2s 6d per half dozen ; Earthenware Cups and Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates from 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets from 18s 6d per set.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. FINEST New Natural Figs, 7d per lb; New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is ;Extra fine, new Arabian Dates, 6d per lb, lpb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2£lb tins Preserved Apricots, lOd per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, 8d per tin.— ?letcher Bros., Cash Sxipply Stores,



I Wanted. TTETANTJiD . Excelsior Football Club's, V V A nnual Dance, takes place To-Mor row Night, in Templar Hall. — M. H achaean, Hon. Sec. 10 8 WANTED -Two 80.-mlei.-s in a private family.—Apply Mail Office. 10 3 WANTED^A~Go^~Houghman." For particulars apply ofHce of this paper. 9 311 mO LET—Black smith's Shop in Baring JL Square, near Post Office, lately in j occupation of Mr A. Childs. —Apply John j Orb and Co., East Street, Ashburton. j . 10_l FRESH Crayfish, also all kinds of fresh Fish and Oysters (last of season), by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's, Havelock Street. Telephone 9fi. fT)KT HARDLEY BROS, for up-to-date X Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 LAWN MOWERS, in great variety, just landed at 22s 6d, 255, 27s Gd, 32s 6d, 37s 6d, 40s, 455, 50s, and 555, including New- Easy, F and N, Eclipse, Mouark, and Stearna, with ball bearings. Gardening Tools of every description.—G. Meddinb The Peoples' Ironmonger. 1 FINEST Fresh Separator But -8 tar, Willowby Factory; equal to other brands at Is 2d.—Carson and Co., Sole Agents DUN LOP Vulcanised Tyre Covers 255; Eclipse Hand-made Silverton Covers, 225...6 d; second < quality, guaranteed six months, 15s; Tyres rerubbered, 14oz, 10s. All iepairs equally cheap.—-EcLirsE Cycle Co., Swift Cycle Agents. T^TEW SPRING GOODS now showing. _LM New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. EARLY Rose, Beauty of Bath, Beauty of Hebron, Robin Adair, and Sutton's Flour Ball Seed Potatoes in any quantity.— Carson and Co. 'wanted known,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for Is, 3 doz Wax Matches for Is, 3 packets B. and P. Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles English Curry Powder for Is, 3 bars IXL Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap for Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring along the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburton COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. . AIR-TIGHT Bottles of Willowby OJLJ Factory Pasteurized Separator Cream for sixpence j every Wednesday and Saturday morning. — Carson and Co., Agents. JUST ARRIVED. — Men's all wool Colonial Suits 253, 29s 6d; Tweed Trousers 5s lid, superior quality do. do. 8s lid, strong Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, working shirts Is lid, merino under pants Is lid, Samson braces Is, merino socks 6d, black and navy Cashmere socks Is, fine lambs wool socks Is, heavy ribbed Colonial Socks 9d and Is.. Splendid varietj Derby Ties (bought at a big discpunt) 6d, 9d, Is, Is 3d, isGd, usually Is to 2s Gd. Clearing lot soft felt hats at Is Gd, usually 3s 1 d, latest frame felts (black or brown) 4s lid, large size bush rugs 3s lid. E. GIBBARD, Tanored Street. 9 295 WANTED — All Tennis Players Cricketers, and Sportsmen, to J try a pair of our new Combination I Brace Belt. This has all the quali ; ties of an ordinary Brace, and can be adjusted at will into a Belt.—Grant & MOOTJ.P, Sauncloro' Buildings. WTO more ill-health if you wear the J3il famous Health Flannel suitable for Ladiea' and Children's Summer wear at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d and Is 10d per yard. Grant & Moore, Saunders' Buildings. TWTEW BOOKS-The Herons, McGlusky; _13( Dwellers by the River, The Virginian, The Unspeakable Scot, God's Foundling, Hookey; The Conquest of the Charlotte, The Bond of Empire, The Work of the Sor cerers, The Diary of a Goose Girl, The His tory of Sir Richard Calmady, Cheap edi tions of The Prisoner of Zenda, The Papers of Tatterly, Massavins, Hamoris Match, and many others.—ll. M. Jones. BOYS' Knicker Odd Pants from 3s to 4s 6d, in all sizes.—Grant and j Moore, Saunders' Buildings. EN'S Working Suits, will give 12 months' honest wear, in dark shades, 30s.—Grant and Moore, Saunders' Buildings. <f>£J Per Dozen is what ive are now offer- Cj ing for Fresh Eggs in any quantity Top Prices given for all Dairy Produce.— Carson and Co., Tancred Street. THE "Steams" Ball Bearing Law- Mower ; a child can push it. Price from^ 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan cred "Street. TT OOK HERE ! New Prints, full width, I A fast colours, 3id ; Checked Ginghams and Zephyrs 6d, strong drills and galateas 6id. All wool Dress Serges Is 3d, Is 6d, Is lid; Holland and Muslin Aprons Is, women's Cashmere Hose Is, new Laces, 4 to 6 inches wide, 2d, 3d, 3Jd a yard; Art Muslins from 3d, Lace Curtains from Is B^d, Chenille Table Covers, fringed and revers ible, 3s 6d, at GIBBARD'S, Ready Money. Draper,, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. WHY go to Christchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them as low, and in some cases lower, than Christchurch Prices. Please Note.—Finest Seeded Raisins, lib packet Gd, Choice New Currants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins 4d per lb. New Eleme Raisins, s«d per lb., 71b Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, and all other goods equally cheap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WA NTED—Everyone requiring General Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. N.B.—The business is run on ready money lines throughout. Best terms are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being very small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. B. GIBBARD, Tancred Street. X/TT ANTED KNOWN,- Where are you going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T, COO.CH'S of course. He always gives the top price in Ashburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop is just opposite the Railway Station, and so handy to all Trains. YATES' Reliable Garden Seeds. Season 1902. Collection of Choice Flower Seeds, 13 packets for a Is. Vegetable Seeds—Beans, Peas, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Tomato, Pumpkin, Turnip, Cucumber, Beet, Vege table Marrow—3d per packet, at John Orr and Co. WANTED to Sell—7 acres go.od land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in eaoh. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonter. JUST landed ex (> Delphic " and " Mam.' ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.™ Cakßqn and, Co,



Fr edlarder I ros Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HOUSE FAIlt TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY, 17th October, 1902, For which we shnll be pleased to receive entries. FEIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. 1?. FRIEDLAISDER, 9 301 Auctioneer. Commission Bonus. WE have pleasure in announcing that our annual balance for period end-' ing 31st August is completed, and, in accordance with our intimation of last Easter, we shall be glad to refund 20 per cent of the net commissions earned during the five months, commencing Ist April, 1902. i Our many and valued Clients will kindly note that the bonus is now payable, and can be obtained on application at our West Street Offices. 9 207 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. ■\TT E have conveniently situated Offices Vy^' to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "TITTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VT; E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER} BROS. Ltd. 1 SACKs. ■ WANTED— Good, Sound, Second-hand SACKS. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. CHA_FF. TT7 ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It 13 particularly delicious in flavor, and no Tea in the Market gives such continued satisfaction. Our best adver tisers are those who have used our Sunbeam Tea. In tins of 51b and lOlbs. Friedlander Bros, Ltd Trust Money To Lend. TT7 E have sums ranging from .£2OO to J35000 to lend, on approved security at 4| and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. SE ED_OATS. have for Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats,| ] Prime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FARM SEEDS. OUR Season's Shipment of Clover Seeds is now to hand, samples and quota tions of which we shall be glad to furnish on application. Red Clover, White Clover, Alsyke, Rape. Also, — Heavy' Double Machine Diessed RYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current Prices. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd i Tt/jFE¥fRSFLETCHERBROSfaregiving JLjJL eightpence per dozen for Fresh Eggß, until f urtfcer netice. —LL —. . M , nlfi'mr —- ■- itS M DATE & Qq' g il: 11/ ANTED Known—John Ojrr and Co are giving the highest prices for Eggs and Butter ia any quantity, j



JOHN ORR AND CO. ?~ i JOHN 088 AND CO. Ironmongers and General Merchants, ASHBU RTO N ; ( CARPENTERS' POBTIBtB '"" ' ' " BEDSTEADS & BEDDING. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE BEDSTEADS 20s, 255, SOs each. SPRING MATTRESSES, all tm*+ :: lALSO,— Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattresse* » —OILS, PAIHIS, VARNISE^r, BEXTfeS^S -* O£ the beat makes only £at reduoed prices Osborn^SteelvHorse HoeTand Cultivator, with Lever Handles.! We are selling these very desirable Hoes atj the low price of £2 10s Each; t ~" 1 ■';■•. FISHING TACKLE. We are just opening, ex Whakatane. our new season's stock of- Fish ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H. Millward and Son and bar klett and Fon, Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. ~j' ■ "' 1 We hold large Stocks of Kods, Waders, Flies, Artificial Baits, Gaffs, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony JOHN OPT? KM) Co. ASHBURTON'