A Man Drowned in the Riads River

Newa was received by the looal folioe last evening to the effect that an old man named Edward MoCav© had been drowned in the Hinds river yesWday afternoon. Ib appears 6hat MoOsve, who was employed by Mr W Wilson, Mayfield, was attempting 10 orosa fcho river at) Twantyman'a Crossing, when the strong current oapßlaed the dray, and the man fell off. The dray turned com pletely over* and was pulled ash ore by the horees. Mr Wilson, who was clone by, übumpted unsuccessfully to resoue McCave, but the unfortunate man was washed down stream> The body had not baea recovered' n*< % late hour last night, and Constable Hogaa left) this morning to institute a search

ANOTHER SUPPOSED DROWNING CASE

The Ashbarton police have received Information that a man named Thompson, who lived in tbe river bed at Rakaia, has ■been missing sines Sunday, It Is sup posed that tbe man was drowned in tha food. No details are yet to hand.

(From Our Owe Correspondents) Hinds, March 24

Ib Sh sopposod that there will be oonsidsr- Able losses ia stock throughout the Aehbnrton Bounty, and particularly en the south side of the RangiUta, as all the lower land betweeo that river and Timara was tinder water last} evening. It appears that the water came over the banks of the Hinds above the High School Reserve, and was running through that property oooupieel by Mr Thompson McKay, nearly a quarter of a mile wide. Lower down tha river ran over iato the main South Road on tbe north, and for about a mile, was within eight inches of the fencing stakes, and then converted a by-road into » swiftly running stream that carried it on to the properties of Messrs Horsey and Laatitaam's, where a number of stacks were surrounded by water yesterday. On Ita south side the river had broken over a mile or so above the B»leyards, and was running through the pound and down the Loweliffe road. The water was up to Mr Morris' dctor is the township during the day. Referring to a paragraph in our last) issue, Mr A Bubteriok informs na that his house was aot la any way affected by the ove flow of the Hiade, the statement) that it bad bean washed away being absolutely inoorreots Mr Baxter is sending a man to ascertain whether the Black bridge on Surveyor's road i« secure; ib is estimated bhat about fisuc times as much water came down the Hinds as it oonld carry, and the residents along its banks do not remember ever having ■obd it In that) atahe buforo. RangetatAj Maroh 24

There have has been continuous rain since Thursday, and at times very heavy down pours. It is still raining (5.30 p.m.} Tbe Kaogltata river ia in flood, bub no damage il anticipated, Comamaioatiion with the south is blocked. The midday train re lumed to Aebburton. The express for the •oufch was delayed here some time, and prot ■aaedefi on at 3-25 p.m* The train has jußb lefti for the south (5,40 pm) The Tetnuka Leader says the Orari was "manias moantaine high." Mr MalvJo, of Oraklpava, near Temuka, h»ct to spend Sunday night on a small spot of rising ground with some aheap and cattle. He and another had gone to remove to Safer quarters, An old man, said to have been camped in IbeiOrari riverbed, is missing.

Oar Waterloo correspondent says :— The heaviest) rainfall that has been experienced in fche Watorton district) for a great Dumber of years has just taken placet The rain began last Thursday night, and, with the exception of a slight break on Friday morning, it has rained hard ever ■inoet The result is that all the water' courses are overflowing, while many of the fords ia the district are impassible on foor, the food bridges being submerged. The low lying land in the Waterton township is modes' water, and the settlera are mtaoh Inconvenienced. During the last) twelve hours the rain has somewhat abated, and much of the flood wafcjt has be?u able bo get awsy. At) the time of writing the weiitfaef outlook is very nnpropitious. Onr May field oorreepondenb writer :— tFtidgraph oomtnunloation with Mayfield I* stopped, as the posts ate washed away at Mayfisld crossing, where the stock bridge is nleo a wreok. The river is implacable to night, (Monday), 80 that the mail cannot) be brought) over. The river has caused a good deal of damage to lands adjoining its bad, and several fences are gone, Stacks in low lying paddoeka have suffered, and crop still in the etook will be praobioally ruined* Roads and forde are sconred, and water races are running full of storm water. Sheep travelling, of which there are large mobs, going both norbh and south, are stuok on both sides of the river. The loaa of tbe bridge will be very severely felb by sheep drivers and farmers! The aohool also will auller. Fanners will be severely handicapped for early spring feed, as large areas are ploughed ready for sowing, which will be anwbrktble for several weeks, and Shan the frottfl will prevent) rapid growth i

THE RAIN IN OTAGO.

Oamabtt, March 24

The heaviest) rain experienced for years fell yesterday, and daring last night, All the rivers are flooded on tha main south line, and large landslips between Herbert nradi Mampden have temporarily stopped railway traffic. A gang of men are engaged olearhig the line, and ifc Is hoped that traffic will be restored during the day. A large smoaub of grain is still in stock, and 1b is feared that) this wilt be seriously injured, (The Government Ban hatcheries at Haka taramea are rsportod to have been damaged by the flood in that river, but the extent of the damage was net known this morning, The water is up to the windows in the hatching housed, and the concrete pondjß are covered by flood water. la is believed that a large portion of .the fish, which have been removed to ponds higher up the valley, are safe. The river is now going down though rain is still falling. There are large breaks on thß northern railway line &t Morven and Makikihl, and the ap and down trains between Timatu and Qamarti are unable to geb through or to connect, and they have returned.

Dckedin, March 25

Th® raiai of fortyeight houra, prior to nine o'clock last night;, did considerable damage to tho lowlying grounds in Duaedin Valley and Flat. At) Waikouaiti, the Bbag river rose ooueidersbly, and the racecourse was nn&et water all Sunday, allowing boating to be iadalged in. Faimeraton was suo roaoded by water, The loss of stock ie likely bo be heavy. The slips on the railway line between here and Oamaru have bsen cleared ewfiiolently to enable the express train tc get through, but Ib got steak ap at Pokeurl Junction, and hud to return to Dunedln, whioh it reached ab midnight. The weather is now fine, and the Railway Department advises that the express will g«t right through to Chdstchuroh this morning. Id the early morning the Depart ment was advised that the south line was under wader, bat later information s\ja the Xavtro&rgl!! train will get through all right.

The Plague.

Sydney, March 24 A man named Knapp, residing In George Street, has the plague. The patient Maher is dead.

Brisbane, March 24 Tbe plague patient Mahooey is dead

The Easter Holidays.

POSTAL HOLIDAYS

Pout Office—On Good Friday, the 28th Inst, the PosS Office will obseive a close holiday. No mails will be despatched. Easter Monday, tbe 31st inst, the Post Office will be open in all branches from 9am till 10 am. Morning and evening mails will be despatched as usual. Letter Carders' Delivery-—Two complete deliveries will be made by the carriers on Thursday, the 27th inst. There will be no delivery of correspondence on Good Friday or Easter Monday.

(Telegraph Offioß—Ob Good Friday, the Telegraph Office will be open frem spm till 530 pm, and on Eaater Monday, from 9am tili 10 a m, and 7pm till 8 pm. Telephone Exchange—The Telephone Ex' change will be open on Good Friday from 9a m till 10 am. Ordinary hours will be observed on Easter Monday.

THE LATEST

Some and Foreign.

United Press Aaaeoolabion—By Elofedo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received March 25, 944 pm)

TROOPS FOR THE CORONATION

London, March 24

Canada sends a contingent to the Coronation, and nearly two thousand applications have already been re ceived.

OOMMANDSR-IN-OHIBF OF SIBERIA.

Admiral A'exieff, Commander-in- Chief of Eastern Siberia, has been granted several months' leave. This is interpreted that ftassia does not antici pate any complications.

MR KEDMOND IN" OHIOAGO. New York, March 24

Mr William Kedmond, speaking at Chicago, said if the Nationalists were unable to obtain Home Rule they would destroy the Parliament and stop all Government. COUNT YON BULOW. Berlin, March 24

Count yon Bnlow is spending his holiday ia Italy. He meets Signer Prinette, the Italian Miniates.' for Foreign Affairs.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. A renewal of tbe Triple Alliance is regarded in Berlin as an assured fact,

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric

Telegraph—Copyrighb

(Received Maroh 25, 10 3 a m)

TATTER3ALLS SWEEPS. Melbourne, March 25

The Federal Government) declines to defer the abolition of sweeps till the High Oourt is established, bufc will re -iraburse the Tasmania:) Government's loss if the AO6 la ultimately declared ultra vires. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. There is much exoitement in commercial circles over the abolition of the tea daty. In Federal political circles it is stated that the Government) will make strenuous efforts to secure the re<imposiblon, bnb it will be as strenuously opposed to the extension of die trial of party strength,

THE PLAGUE. Brisbane, March 20 A man named Burgess and two women named Patterson and O'Connor have the plague,

SOUTH AFRICA

CHAMBERLAIN'S THANKS.

TURBULENT BOER PRISONERS.

HOPES OF PEACE.

HORSES FOR AFRICA.

REINFORCEMENTS FOR AFRICA.

United Frees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Maroh 25,9 33 am)

London, March 24

Me Chamberlain has expressed his thanks to Mr J S Horsfall, of New Sooth Wales, for Mb patriotic action in raising a corps of Biverina bashmen. A sentry shot a German Boer prisoner dead while attempting to escape from the camp alb Bellardy, Bombay. The Guard tried to suppress an affray among the Boers at Broadbotfcom camp, St Helena. The Boera then rushed the gnard, who fired, wounding several, and acppresstng the rising. The Stock Exchange is hopeful that peace will be arranged. Weekly shiploads of Hghb cavalry horses are leaving England for Booth Africa.

All the cavalry and infantry reservists now on working furlough have been ordered to be examined, with a view of testing theie fitness to serve abroad.

ARRIVAL OF THE KENT AT ALBANY. Albany, March 25 Arrived—The troopship Kent, from Dnnedin.

New Zealand the War.

THE TENTH CONTINGENT.

United Presie Assootatlon—By Elaotrlc Telegraph

Wellington, March 25

The Oftbioeb laab night) accepted the tender of Houlder Broe for transporting the Tench Contingent to South Africa. The date fixed for leaving the colony ie 15th of April, The South Island battalion will be mobilised at Addiugton, and embark at LytteUon. The North Island battalion will embark either at Wellington or Auckland.

QHBIBTGHUROH, March 25

Approximately sixty applications have been received locally for commissions is the Tenth Contingent.

THE NINTH.

Wellington Maroh2s

The Premier has reosived advice thab the troopship Kent), with the South Island battalion of the Ninth Contingent on board, arrived ab Albany yesterday. Three horses were lost on the passage from New Zealand. The veseel was to resume her voyage to Durban last night.

The Sydney Fire.

Sydney, March 24

It is now ascertained that William son had an insaranco of £2000 on hie scenery and properties; Thp damage by fire is estimated afe £50,000

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Frees Association—By Eleoteio Telegraph Chbistchtjrch. March 25 A young woman, named Matilda Surah Sbreoter, pleaded guilty at the Megistrato'e Court this morning to forging « cheques The cheque had been drawn for £2 10s 6d, but the woir.au turned the two into twelve, initialing the alterations and cashed the cheque at a jeweller's ehopt Accused wan remanded for neßfcenoe, ball being allowed in one surety of £50. Owing to the flooded state of the country over which It was proposed to operate, and the shortness of the notice, and the men having made other arrangements, tbe Easter osmp has been postponed. Wellington March 25 ISO passengers, who are mostly going Home lor the Coronation season, are booked to leave by the Gothio on Friday

Sporting.

NAPIER PARK RACES.

United Frees Aaaooktion—By Eteotrio Telegraph

Najier March 25

Beautiful weather prevails for the opening of the Napier Park Autumn MeetiDg. The coarse is in very fine order and the attendance good. Results :—

Hack Hurdles — Euoharis 1, Master Model 2, Phantom 3* S^ratobed—Cobra, Maogatcra, Hokowhitu. Won by a length. Dividend—£l 16s.

Esk Hakdioap—Gave 1, Aroha 2, Wai* whet a2s Scratched—"Biocarab. Won by a iength. Divideuds--£4l6j and £4 16b.

WBMBR-Ia i, Lftdy'a L;nk 2, Murmur 3i Sor«tched—Baooarat, Dividends—£2 'la and £1 12a.

VOLUNTEERS.

ASHBURTON GUARDS' ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meebingof the above Company was hold ia the Orderly Room lasb night, when, despite the bad weather, there was a fair attaudanoe of members. Captain Nicoll occupied the chair. The balance sheet submitted showed the Company's financial poaition to be very satisfactory, a balance of assets in exoeas of liabi'ides being shown cf £55 148 Bd. Captain Nicoll, in commenting on ihe balance sheet, complimented the Company on the facb that despite extra heavy expanses during the year, such pro* gress had baen made. The Company's Orderly Room had been completed and paid for, and this result was largely due to thf> enthusiasm of members, to the suooeßßfi 1 result of the Company's concert, and to the generous donations from supporters, 3he following were elected to the various offices for the ensuing year:—Hon Secretary ■—Private E Manchester j Fin 1 ance Commlbbee—The Offioera and Color Sergeant Schwartz, Sergeant Percy ; Shoot' Ing Committee—The Officers, Color Sergeant ■Schwartz, Sergeant Tuoknr, Sergeant Auderann. Sergeant Willis, Privates Bpiir row. Mo Mister, Corporal Bell, Corporal O^ark, BQJ LacceO tporal Milliohamp ; Auditors—Privates B»igent and MoAlister ; Orderly Room Committee—The Officers, Sergeants, Corporals, Privates J Qourdie, Mitchell, and McAliattr,

It waa proposed by Sergeant Tuoker, seconded by Bergeant) Willis that ex Cap tain Sparrow be elected a life member of the Company, Captain Nleoll eulogised the valuable work done by ex Capbain Sparrow for the Company sinoe its inception, and the motion was carried with eabhußiaana. After some dieeusien as to the shooting of the Company, the O*pfcain mentioned that its had been proposed to present the various priZ9e won by members, ab the annual meeting, bub It bad been thought better to postpone this until the Company's! annual social takes p!acß when it was hoped that there might be a probability of tr« presence of Captain Tucker, who waa under stood to be on his way home from the front after more thar> two years on active service* Various other matters in connection with the Company having been discussed the meeting terminated.

MB ASHBUBTON GDABDIaN ; TUESDAY^ MARCH 26, 1902



CLEARING SALE AT RAKAIA.



Yesterday Mr D Thomas condncced a clearing sale on account of Mr F R Wright, Overdale, I&akala. Considering the weather, the attendance was pood, and a satisfactory sale was effected. The fol lowing are come of the prices ;—342 6 tooth ewes 12a j 502 8 tooth ewea 10s 3d ; 95 crossbred ewes 6a Id ; 96 cross bred ewes 9s Id ; rams If to 2f guineas. Cows £5 2a 6d to £7 10s ; heifer £3 10s ; horses £9 10a to £27. Spring dray £12 63 ; gig £1315s ; dog ears £19.



Methven Cohhm Dog Tbiam—The an» OQftl trials of th« Methven Oollie Dog Oiuh will be held on April 17th acd 18tih GTh» Ooeokation—The precise route for the Coronation profession has now been approved by his Majesty. The pageant will pma out oat of Buokiughara Palace by the Sovereigns' Gate, turn aborb to the left at (ho bead of the Mall, pass up Constitution Hill to Hyde Park corner, along Piccadilly tio the top of gt James Street, down thsb thoroughfare to St James's Palace, then to the left along Fall Mail paefe the National GaSSatry, »«d thrcnjjh Duaoannon Street to fehfl Sfraud, along that itireeb and Fleet Street, tip Ludg*te Hill, round the south side of 3t Paui's to Oheapaide, down King William Street, across London Bridge to the south side of the Th»mea, then through Borough High Street. Borough Road, and Weitmlnlster Bddg« Boad to Sb Tbomae'B Hospitsl, Oroaaing Weatmineter Bridge (and ranking » posiible hinlb at Sk Stsphena for » oeremoma! at Waotmlnieter Hall), the pjooßMton will go byway of Parliament Blireeb and Whitehall to th« Horee Gaards, whence the route to tha P»laoe will be that) followed on the reoent opening of Parliament ~-andiertiii» arches at the nona Guardi, $mm fehQ Paiada, and Along the Mali*



New Zealand's brave and hardy men Will drive the Boars from hil ]to glen, Old England's soae have not forgot Majuba Hill—thab dreadful blot. They li fight all weathers, One or wet, Nor care for cold that thoy may get, Wbioh knowing well they can endure By kttktog Woods Great Peppermint Oure Wades Teething Powdbes for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Uotehei; prioe, lu^



Tenders. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH OANTER. BURY. npENDERS are invited for Additions JL and Painting School Buildings at Mayfield. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Me John Obb, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to tbe Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, fehe 2nd April. The lowest or 4 any tender uot necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Seoretary. Ohrisbohnrcb, 24 h March, 1902. 8 253 TEJSDEBB, mENDBRS are invited till 12 o'cleok X Hoon on WEDNESDAY, April 2raii, for Alterations and Additions to the Kom&n Catholic Presbytery, Ashburtoni Drawings, eto, can be seen either at the Presbytery, Burnett Street, Ashburton, or «t the office ot the undersigned. JOHN WHITBLAW, Architect, Worcester Street, Chtiatotmron 3194 ASHBURUON COUNIY COUNCIL npENDERS are invited for Leasing that X portion of Reserve 1774 situated between Ashbarton and F^irfieid Freeelng Works, comprising 126 Acces, in (wo tots of 63 Acres each—for a term of 7 year*. Conditions on view at Council Offics, and Tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent in on FRIDAY, 4&h April, by 11 a m. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer Ashburton, March 19, 1902. 3 297 """tendebs. fJIENDERS are invited for the purchase of X a quantity of Fallen Pine Trees (good firewood). Loose Timber, Wlre 9 eto, at Mr H S Drummond'fl private residence. Particulars at D Thomas', Arcade, where 'leaders close at 10 ».m on ffIUBBDAY next; 3 252 D THOMAS, Arcade PUBLIC NOTICES. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. ALL Bates outstanding after APRIL sth will be suod for s together with 10 per cent penalty. l j mogregor, 3241 Clerk SEDDON TESTIMONIAL. DONATIONS towards the Testimonial to the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon are requested to be handed in as early as possible to His Worship the Mayor, Mesßrs D. Thomas, H. Friedl&nder, H. M. Jones, R, Alcorn, or members of the Executive. 3 220 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. nriHIS OFFICE will be CLOSED from X, 4 p.m.. THURSDAY, the SS^tli MARCH, until FRIDAY, the APRIL, 9,30 am FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS The Office will be Open on [TUESDAY Evening, the Bth April, for usual Monthly Payments; ALBERT ROBERTS, 3 250 Manager. THE SANDOW SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL CULTURE F A HORNIBROOK, Sandow Medallist Instructor, WILL be in attendance sfc the rooms of the Musical Union, Ssunders' Build ings, on THURSDAY, the 27th, between 2 o'clock and 6 o'clock, to enrol Pupils for Ladles', Children's, and Gentlemen's classes. 3 236



LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. A JL.L KATES unpaid after Maroh 31st XX. will be charged 10 per cent additional, 0 B FOOKS & SON, 3 183 Clerks to the Board BARING SQUARE TENNIS OLUB POSTPONED MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held TOMOR ROW (Wednesday) night, afc 7i30, in Wesleyan Schoolroom. All Members are requested to attend. 3 257 PITATES FOOTBALL OLUB, fTIHE Adjourned Annual Meeting of the A above Club will bo held TO-MOR ROW Evening, at 8 o'clock, at MoConnell's Rooms, Tailored Street. All Members and intending Members are Invited lo attend F PRITCHARD, 3 259 Hod Sec, IT WILL PAY YOU To Try Our 13104ffii MxjJDOMAI^D Sc CO., Tailobs T HAVE Several Suma of MONEY TO I LEND out on Second Mortgages. Wi STONYKR, ' Tanored Street; HATS- T¥7E HAVE JUSID OPENED, •ex sb "GOTHIC," Direct from the Manufacturers, a Large Shipment of Gents* Hats in the very Latest Styles, inoludlng complete ranges of the celebrated " OOOL SPRING " BESTQUALITY j FLEXIBLE HATS, lot which we are the Sole Agents Is this District. OBAIGHEAD & BEERYMAB The Leading (Tailors and Outfitters. Aehburfcoo. WANTED.— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to 3, McDonald. Manohestar Street, Otuisfc ohuroh. All orders promptly attendee! to, » Mies Ookway (supplies fem»le wrruitK, $ 102



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURXON COUNTY COUNCIL NOTICE is hereby given th&b'the OounoiS'i Offices will be closed from 4.30 p m on 27bb inst, to 9.30 a m on lab prox; By Order, F MAINWARING, 5 254 Clerk ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE HINDS River Bridge, on Surveyor* Road, and Stock Bridge, Hinds River, MayfieSd, are unsafe for traffio, anc! are CLOSED for repairs until farther notice. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburtoo, March 25, 1902 3 255 ~~FOB SALE QQK ACREB, 6 mllea from Tlmaru, tJf£lt) subdivided into 5 paddocks; permanent supply o f water ; 250 acres ready for crop; balance in new grass, Apply D. MAHONEY, 3 210 Timaro WE USEJMBBER QEND as yoar TYRE TROUBLES. Ou* talking points are Punotuality and Jfcow Prices, We are experts at making tyres any size, Repairs, Re-rabbering, and Insertions, ECLIPSE "CYCLE CO., TANORBD STREET-, McDOXJGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all luseob Parasites on Animals Greatly stimulates the growth of WOOL* Improves the quantity and quality of the Seoce Completely cures Saab Cannot poison or injure the Sheep ■: Heals and soothes all Wounds and Sores Has 40 years experience behind it Can be obtained In 5 and 2 gal. Drams from D. THOMAS, SIS 6 AthJHKIOB ,



WANTED. A THOROUGHLY Experienced Draper, first-class Salesman, and Window J Dresser, will he open for engagement begin ning of April—' Draper,' Post Office. DuDedin. 3 830 LOST— From Devane'e Stables, bnndle coloured Sheep Dog, with collar and i chain on ; answers to name of " Joey.' Re-' ward of 10s on returning to Devane's Hotel or Mail Office. 3 256 "PRIMITIVE Methodist Sunday Sohool IT Anniversary next Sunday and Monday, Preaoher—REV J Gabuslb, Waimate,; Special Children's Service aS 3 pm on Sunday. Singing and Recitations by Cbil* dren j3 253 FRESH RABBITS, first of the Season, by Fxpresß ToNight,—-J H Jbwzw?, Telephone 96 WANTKD to Let—Shop and Dwelling in Moore Sbreet; also Shop and Dwelling in East Street. Rent low. Apply -WC Page, Aahburton. MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jara— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 5s 6d, £ gallon 6s 9d, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozen. Preserving Sugar, 14a 6d per 701b bag, 8a 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—-at John Obb & do. FIRST Prize Bams and Baoon—Roll Baoon 7Jd by roll or 8d per Ib, Mason's Obrystalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime juice, per bottle is; Lemon Squash, per bottle Is ; Raspberry Syrup, pel bottle, la 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per robtle, 2s 3d. AH kinds Peek, Frean'a English Bieouibs in stook. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—at John Orb & Co. /CEYLON Orange Pekoe Tea Is Bd, Beat \J Sugar 14s 6d per 701b bapr, JLlme 3 dice 9d, Ships Lime J nice Is, lh gallon Packet Ginger Beer 6d, Sardines 4d, Salmon Bd, Worcester Sauce, three bottles for Is, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, etc. —Carson &, Co , Tancred Street FIESTMan in the Moon, (Wells), Fury in White Velvet, The R«sal Chrißiian, The Year One, Apostles of the South East (Buller), Founders of the Empire, Story of the Indian Mutiny, History of the Beer War, and other new Books.—H M Jones. IHARSGN'S Stocktaking Sale of English \j China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Bruehware, and Japaneee Goods, is now on. APOLOGY-— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their benefits we will continue the sale for a few days longer.—Pbakob's Drapery Sale. (DELE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. fTIHE New Century Phonograph—the X Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma* shine on the market. Thousands have been aold these last few months, Come, see, and bear them* Cash Price—3sa each,'—-same price aa in Wellington, A T H tWILLIAMB. Local Agent, East Sbreet riIHE following prices will convince you X that Kebk Bkos, Burnett Street, are selling as cluap as any shop in town : — 70'b Rag Sugar 14a 6d ; Ship's Lime Juice, li per bottle ; Assorted Me*ta, 1* per tin ; New Currants, 5 1 per 1b ; t'ige, 7d per 1b ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per Ib. AH other poorta equally cheap, AMKRIOaN Crtiam Jags 6J, iSagai' Basins 9d, Right: Way Click's from 15-t, Toilet; Seta (large s'z ') from 12-. 6d, Prin»fd Table Jugs from 3s, Bet White, and Gold Cream; 6d, aud hundreda of other lines—Cakson's Sale. DURING thh sale you can gat Reliable Kid Gloves for Is Hd ; usual prices, 2» 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, all la lid—W H Pbakck, Draper and Clothier. THE Very Latest in Register Grateo, Mantel Pieces; Range, 'Orin,' • Zsalandia,' 'Champion,' Scott's 'Atlas,' efco, »U at Bedrock Prices, at G Meddins', the People's Ironmonger fjrAA WANTED in four weeks— dt/O\J \J Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Seta from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6s perdozen. —Caksow & Co. /"^YOLISTS and Athleter—Good nil wool \_/ Sweaters 5a lid and 7a 6J ; all wool Oftshmera Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H PeABCE's Drapery Sale.



HENRY STEPHENSON I OLKAKING SALE! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, &o TED"RSDAY,"IiAROH 27th, 1.30 Bharr; TTENRY STEPHENSON, favoured with XJL inetruotiosa from Mb Gif Baknett (who is leaving for London) will Sell by Public Auction, on tbe premises, corner of Peter and C&bb Streets, near Tabernacle, all his very superior FURNITURE, PIANO, &o, comprising Pretty Suite in Velvet, Pile Brussels Carpets md Hugs, 2 Overmantlee, 3 Clucks, Occasional Chairs, Rooking, Arm Tapestry, Ohaiw, Pluoh Chairs, Tables and Irons, 2 Covers, 2 Brass Rul Fenders and Irons, 2 Brass Coal Hods, Heavy Curtains and Brass Curtain Poles Vases, Oil Paintings, etc, etc PIANO by W Bohin, a beautiful instrument, Extension Dining Table, Linoleum 18 x 14 (new^Sidaboard, Bofa»,Ru««,Dinner Service, Vienna Chair*, Glass Wars, Crockery. I Cutlery^ Blankets, Linen, etc, 2 Double and 2iThreequarter Iron and Brass Rail Bedsteads Spring Msttresses, Feather Beds, 2 Duchess Cheats, 2 Chest Drawers, 3 Wash Stands and Ware (very handsome), Mirrorci, Carped, Oilcloth, etc, Hanging Lamp, Hall Stand, Heavy Curtains, etc, Kitchen Dresser, Sofa, Tables, Chairs, Oilcloths, Mangle, Saucepans, etc, etc, and a host of Kitchen Requisites, Oilcloths, Sundries, eto, also about 1601ba Jam, eto, In fact the whole of tha contents of a well appointed six roomed House; 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 BESEBVE, 1.30 sharp. 3 217 HENRY STEPHENSON.



FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD Clearing* Bale i AU METHVEN FRIDAY, IIra~APRIL, 1902. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld, I have been favoured with instructions I from Mr Alex McLennan, of Blaokford Station, to Sell on above date, at tbe Methven Saleyards, the whole of hta STOCK & IMPLEMENTS, via -12 Draught MARES & GELDINGS, all aood workers 2 Saddle and Harness HORSES 4 Unbroken Li«hti HORSES 20 Head of CATTLE, including 3 Fat Steere, Cows in profit, and Young C»tfc!e 1 Eight Horse Waggon, 1 Eray, 1 Duncan Gr»fn and Manure Drill, 1 Duncan Grubber, 1 Hercules Cultivator and Grubber, 1 Cambridge Roller, 2 D.F Ploughs (Duncan), 1 Sat Four Leaf Harrows, 1 Set Di«o Harrowß, 1 Speedy Wool Press, 1 Avery Weighing Machine, Harness, Horse Covers, and Sundries Mr MoLennan having sold his Blackford Station, baa no farther use for hie Stock and Implements, and everything will be for I absolute aale Sale aS 12 nolock sharp R iTRIEDLANDER, 3 145 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART I OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD Gtf j THUBSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. FmEDLANDER, Auctioneer. TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS I I /"\UR Me Hugo Frledlander intends leaving for the Old Country on the 25th inst.j and will be pleased to execute any Commissions he may be favoured with. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LTD. YXT® ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT. OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage in oar Ashbarton, Tinwaid, and Lyndhurst Storea at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. 0 __ * [CLOTHING PAC/TORYI •■ <i $ THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING "OACTORY LOTHING _T AC TORY T S the Cheapest House for Ready Made Clothing. Men's Sac Suits, 26s Men's Sac Suits, 29a Gd. IN COLONIAL lEWEED |r BEST VALUE, A Large Stock of Boy a' Clothing in Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes at Bed Rock Prices. CALL AND INSPECT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY F. H. BEOKINGSAM), Manager Snoke New feutl&i



COALS COALS COALS Ml MOUNT~OMBRS NEW SEAM COAL IS HOW IN THE MARKET* niHIS ia Canterbury's Best Coal. Eeery X Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Coal has 35 per oent of Gas, burns with a good Same, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT ! ! To be had of ail Coai Merch&nfce; Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somets Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street. Ashburton 3 174 "THE CORNER' 1 ASHBURTON. IIANTLES, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON —-o— NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer; DRESSMAKING in full swing especially from our Large|Job Purchase* of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NORTBCOTE & HEFFORD . THE CORNER." ' i BANJOS, MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE Just opened, ox a a Gothic, some First-class English BANJOS, Etc, and I am selling them for Cash or Time Pay man ua ■ at very low prioee. Those intending going in for auyof the above Instruments should call and inspeot them, Thorough instruction given on Bacjjo, Mandolin, or Guitar. For termsg etc, apply J* WMI a£L Xs (Cmum* Btrwt



____JOHN ORR/IND CO. .• j JOHN ORR AND CO. | FRUIT PRESERVING SEASON ' FINEST SHOWDBOP SUGAR I 701b Bags 14a 6d, 661b baga 12a, 40!b Bags, 8s 9d, or £23 per ton BREWERS'ORTbTALB, 7Olbß*gs, 15s 6d GUARANTEED PURE OANE SUGAR TEA. TEA. A Valuable Library FBEE With every Six Pounds of Oar Famous BOOK GIFT TEA, we glf a jot • Beautiful Book. Sold iv |ib, lib, and 61b Tina NEW SEASON'S FISH.' Fresh Herrings, per tin 7d { Salmon, Cocktail, per tin 1b Id Kippered Herrings per tin lOd „ Steak 3 per tin ... ... la Heritage in Tomato Sauce lid  Good, per tin ... ... 8d Sardines, Small Tins ... ... 4§d „ Cadets, per tin ... ... ll „ Large Tins ... 8d and lOd Rtd Herring, 8 for Is „in Tomato feaace 6d Whitebait, per tia ... la 3d „ Besb Brands, per tin 9d and Is J Oyatere, per tin 9d , Auckland Mullet, per tin 7d } Ling Fish per ib 7* FEESH TINNED MEATS Rabbit and Bacon, per tin ... ... ... 1b per tin Ox Tongues ... ... ... 8s 6d pet tin Sheep Tongues (Fairfield) ... ... ... Is 2d per tin Corned Beef ... ... ... , Is per tin Spiced Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Boast Bee! ... ... ... Is per tin Corned Mutton* ... ... ... Is per tin Picnic Paste ... ... ... 1b per tin Ham Paste^ Ham and Chicken, Turkey and Tongue, 8d per tin or 2a 9d doz JOHN OUR AND CO. BRUBHWARE BRUBHWAKE OAJRPET BROOM, Is 6d, 2s, 2t 6d, 3s Ip, le6d, 2s HORSI BRUSHES, 2a, 2s 6d lt ßs



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS CARTRIDGES: Eleys Universal Kleys Blue Eleys Brown Kynocke GK Kynocka Smokeless JNew Rival New Clab Leader Ballistlte, etc, etc Special quotations given to Hare Shooters and others for qnaatltiee. Our (Stock of Guns is very complete, and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Guns from £2 10a upwards, and we cordially invite Spartsmen to inspect. Oar "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels at £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and shoofci with great penetration. This Gun has given universal satisfaction wherever we have sold it. We have also some special hamnierlesa Gans for Dock and Pigeon Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purelmsars, Gun Oases, Gleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc RANGES AND REGISTER GRATES We beg to draw special attention to our Immense Stocks of RANGES, REGISTER GR&TES, TILES, &c, as we are sure that anyone about to boild will profit by dealing with us, Our long experience of the class of article wantedior this district enables us to select articles which we are prepared to guarantee to give satisfaction, We hold stocks of Scott's Atlas, Shaddock's Orion, and Brinsley's Champion Ranges; and can give prompt delivery. We have also a large variety of other patterns ranging in price from £3 5s upwards AMERICAN STOVES •AND REGISTER GRATES, from 35s to £S T^rmy TTlTyf "O/^Tjl ,3 In STAINED and ENAMELLED MAIN 1 JjJCj Jl lfo\J h -*> WOOD, at all Price** JOHN ORR AND Co. ASHBURTON