construction on that line, he was prepared to take a reduction in his own vote for that purpose. What he objected to was the expenditure of borrowed money on unpro ductive works. He went on to review the financial position of the colony and the increase in certain Departments that would be brought to account next year. Mr Napier, in reply to the suggestion that had been made that the North Island Main Trunk line was not likely to pay, said there were assets amounting to ,£5,000,000, being four millions worth of timber and one million woi tli of land to its credit. Mon>.i iy speaking, these assets should be devoted to the line. With regard to the incrpase in the contingent defence vote, he pointed out this year's large total was not likely to recur, as a greac proportion of it had been expended on new rifles. Mr Collins said it was apparently neces sary that the proposed amount should be borrowed, but the Government must take the responsibility for it. He complained that before the amount was voted the Public Works Statemens should have been brought down, and the House should have more control over the amounts allocated. Before they got that power, however, the Public Eevenues Act Amendment Act would have to be repealed, and when that was passed he knew members would live to regret it. The debate was adjourned till 2.30 to morrow, on the motion of Mr Arnold. The House rose at midnight.

FARMERS' UNION.

Canterbury District Executive

(Continued from our first page.)

A vote of thanks was passed, on the mo tion of Mr Lambie, to Messrs Leadley and Recce, for the services they had rendered to the Union as delegates to the Conference. Their reports were adopted. Mr Studholme brought up the frozen meat question, and urged the members of the Union to take every opportunity to se cure an interest in the existing companies, so that in time the producers would have more influence than at present. Why could not the meat be graded here, and distributed as required. It would not be the right thing to start a freezing com pany of their own,as one member suggested, but what they wanted was to get the mac hinery into their own hands by inducing members of the Union to get hold of shares till they were in a position to control the companies. It was contended that the sorting had to be done in London, and, if bo, why could the meat not be sorted here, and that suitable for certain ports marked and stowed in different parts of the ship, which could go from port to port ? Mr Beece said, in regard to the Govern ment grading, that Belfast had an excellent system of grading, and he believed it was owing to the excellent grading system im use in Canterbury that the province owed its superiority in the meat trade. An extra Government grading would be simply an addition to the cost without adding a penny value to the meat. Though London was unquestionably the best distributing centre in the world, it might not be the best sea port for theit purposes. The whole ques tion of distribution was beset with difficul ties, and in dealing with it the Union would do well to " hasten slowly."

The Chairman said'that the question had by no means been lost sight of by the Cen tral Executive. He thought large cold stores at this end would be able to do the " holding " for the market better than at the other end. / Mr O'Halloran said that h^ would be ready to "pool" with any/of his fellow farmers, and make a consignment of sheep for any particular port in the Old Country, that might be considered advisable. Mr Studholme, referring to the report of Mr March on village settlements and cot tages for farm servants,moved that a small committee, with power to act, should be appointed, to study this matter, and report to the most feasible way to enable legis lation to be carried out with the object of encouraging farmers to build cottages. Mr Lambie seconded the motion,, and added to it that Mr Sfcudholme would be ■empowered to goto Wellington ana act with the Secretary of the Central Execu tive in this matter. { The addition was seconded by Mr O'Hal loran. He said that the cottages, however should iiot be far from the schools. If they were not near to the means of acquiring education for their children, thA parents sought the first opportunity of getting back into the towns. \ The motion was carried. ■ A vote of thanks was passed to the gen-' tlemen from this district who had gone to Wellington to the Conference, representing \ the meat companies. Mention was made of the valuable information given by Mr Weymouth regarding the meat trade. Mr Panuett moved a vote of thanks to the New Zealand Farmers Co-operative Insurance Association for the liberal insur ance terms it had offered to the members of the Union. This was carried,

Mr Pannett moved and Mr O'Halloran seconded, a motion to accord sympathy to the ratepayers in St Albans on " the gross injustice to which they have been subjected by the operation of the system of rating on unimproved values," and the Executive would be glad to know if there was any way in which it could render them assis tance.

The motion was carried after some ad verse criticism of the new rating system.

Sporting.

Riccarton Training Notes.

CHRIBTCHUECH, July 31

This morning there was a large number of horse 3 worked. Royal Conqueror was better than Huku over a mile and a half outside the course proper run in 2.521. Soottish Minstrel got over a round of the hurdles well. Cora Linn finished better than Bill Perkins in a strongly run six furlongs. Cannongate, ridden by Wilson, and Straybird, ridden by Moraghan, went twice round the big jumps. Cannongate ran off at the double the first time, and in trying to do the same the second time sent Straybird off, otherwise both jumped well. Good Spec and Antigone left six furlongs behind in 1.22. Titoki and Single Shot ran over four furlongs on the plough in 54secs, Regulation and Wire Gun doing the same distance in Sosecs. Other horses worked strongly were SomerleJ, Windwhistle, Djm°Djin, Dirk, Glenaladale, Teroelet, Golden Vein, Lelah. Bombardo, Cora Linn, Bill Perkins, Pipi, Tufto, Zither, Cerise and Blue, Turgeniff, Caliver, The Soldier, and Wonderful.

Coursing.

The following is the draw for the Ash burton Coursing Club's Coronation Stakes which is bein<j run at Dromore to-day :— Irish Twist meets Mamie May Cederic meets Susie Oo Mafeking meets Tannhauser Cruciform meets Bobs Riot meats Hero Again Little Shamrock meets Pops

Owing to Mr M. Digby having met with a serious accident, Mr T. Alexander was appointed judge.

Magisterial.

ASH BURTON—IHURSD AY

(Before C. A. Wray, E;q., S.M.) Aiil.EGJfiO DISf>UUEI4I,T CONDUCT. James Johnston was charged with, on the 28th June last—(l \ refusing to quit licensed premises, the Mount Sotners Hotel ; and (2) making use of abusive language to Edward Bates, the licensee.

Accused pleaded not guilty, and was de fended by Mr Crisp.

Sergeant Uarlow conducted the prosecu tion.

Edward Bates deposed that he was the licensee of the Mount Soniers Hotel, and knew accused, who was there on that day. About one o'clock on the day mentioned accused came on the promises, and was disorderly. He threw his dinner on the floor, after being served to him. Askod him why he did so, to, which accused replied " Who the are you P "

To the Sergeant—-Bequested him to leave the premises, and he went outside and kicked the door, and made use of further bad language. Previous to that he made use of disgusting language inside the houso. He left the premises about 1.30 p.m. By Mr Crisp—Was a nephew of Mr Henry Bates, who lived in the hotel, but did not interfere in the management of the house. Was not aware whether the accused had any parcels in the hotel or not. Knew i Mr John Hood, a Justice of the Peace, who lived near the hotel, and went with John ston with a view to getting the case with drawn. Never offered to " tear the summons up." Accused was in the dining room when lac made use of the abusive language.

i Henry Bates said that lie was the late licensee of the Mount Somers Hotel, and read out the words complained of. Accused was not drunk, and did not leave when re quested to do so" Accussed gave a lot of trouble, and chased the licensee with a broom. Cross examined by Mr Crisp—Had noth ing to do with the management of the, hotel. Knew of no parcels being in the hotel.

Elizabeth Bates, wife of the last witness, knew accused, and remembered the 28th June last. Heard him abusing the licensee. Did not hear him complain about his food, and could not account for him throwing his dinner on the floor, as he made no com plaint about it. For the defence Mr Crisp submitted that Mr Bates was of an irritable nature, and interfered with the man, who did not want " curry and rice " for dinner. He, called the accused.

James Johnston, who said that he had his breakfast at the hotel, but had no dinner as he waa not allowed to go into the dining room. He had his dinner in the tap room. While being served with dinner, some of it was spilled ; after which an altercation took place between Mr Bates, senr, and himself. Underetood that the last named was the licensee, and not Mr Bates, junr. Was or dered to leave, but said if he went that "little black " would have tt come too. There was a man named Ycung on the pre mises at the time. Got his parcels four days afterwards and was prepared to leave if they were given to him at the time he was in the house.

Eobert Young, blacksmith, Mount Somers, was at the hotel on the day in question. Defendant was there in the tap room. Heard defendant use bad language. Wit ness then left the hotel.

To Sergeant Barlow—Was sure he was in the hotel on the occasion. Did not see defendant kick at the door. Was in the hotel when Mr Bates ordered defendant out.

Sergeant Barlow said he was informed that this witness was not in the hotel on the occasion. He had witnesses who would swear this.

His Worship said it was quite possible that the witness was not seen.

To His Worship —When witness saw de fendant outside he seemed helplessly drunk.

His Worship said it appeared that the man did behave badly in the hotel, but this was not what he was charged with. The evidence waa very contradictory. The bad language was used in a private room. The case would be dismissed. Mary Brown v James Brown. Mr Pur nell, for plaintiff, asked for an adjournment for a week, which was granted. BREACH OF RAILWAY BY-LAWS. Edward Watkins v Tait. Mr Cresswell said he appeared for the Eailway Depart ment. The offence was one of allowing cattle to wander on the line. Tait had been warned by the District Engineer that pro ceedings would be instituted against him if there was a repetition of the offence. The offence had been repeated.

James Johnston, platelayer, said that on July 2nd, he saw defendant's cow on the line. Ganger Watkins had to leave his work and drive the animal away. Defen dant lived at the Village Settlement, near Dromore. These cow 3 were a continual source of danger to the trains. The line was not fenced.

His Worship said this man seemed an old offender. He would be fined 40s and costs. Witnesses' expenses were not allowed. BREACH OP BOROUGH BY-LAWS. Henry Stephenson, Patrick Healy, and Frank Crum were fined 5s and costs for riding bicycles on the footpath in the Borough. Evidence was given by Con? stable Moore and the Inspector.

William Biggs, ranger for the Tinwald Town Board, charged John Fergie with failing to register his dog. Defendant said the dog was not his pro perty. A fine of Is was inflicted, > CHIMNEY ON HEE, Eev. T. Fee was charged with allowing a"chimney to take fire. | Constable Hammond said Mr Fee had admitted to him that the chimney was on fire. When witness arrived on bhe scene the Fire Brigade was extinguishing the flames on the roof. The shingle took fire. Constable Eade also gave evidence. Sergeant Barlow said the fire was quite accidental. Defendant was fined ss. CIVIL CASE. Minister of Railways (Mr Cresswell) v T. N. Grange, claim ,£3 10s, judgment for plaintiff by default.

THE LATEST.

South Africa,

United Pres-i Assrciation—Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Eeceived July 31, 9.38 a.m. London, July 30 Kitcheners recommendations in his final despatch include the following New Zea landers:—Colonel R. Davies, Majors F. Abbot, E. Bartlett, Captains A. H. Steven son, C. Sommerville, Potter, C. Johnatone, Lieut. W. Morrison, Sergt.-Majors Pickett. H. White, Regimental -Sergt.- Major G, Black, Quarter- Master - Sergt. Mitchell, Sev\it Smythe, Corporals Cato, Burns, Beck, Lance-Corporal Thorpe, Private Cassidy, Sister Peipor.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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Eeceived July 31, 10 a.m. THE KING'S MOVEMENTS. London, July 30 The King leaves Cowes on the Bth, and returns on the 11th. He remains on the yacht till the fleet disperses on the 18th, when 80 warships leaving their anchorage will steam past sahiting. The King after- j. wards goes on an extended cruise to Scot- ■ land. The King will possibly sleep at the j Deanery on the night of the Bth, and ]oin the Coronation procession at the choir screen, thus avoiding walking up the nave. Everything, however, depends on the ex- ;, tent of his recuperating. \ THE CHINESE HIGH COMMISSIONER • (jP TRADE. j British merchants are delighted that Changchitung has been appointed High Commissioner of Trade in China, retaining his present vice-Eoyalty.

THE WAIKATO IN POET. Capetown July 31 The Michigan has towed the Waikato here.

AUSTRALIAN.

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(Eeceived July 31, 10.53 a.m) WOMEN'S FEANCHISE. Sydney, July 31 The Women's Franchise Bill has passed the Assembly. AN UNFORTUNATE VOYAGE. Albany July 31. The Dray ton Grange has arrived with 200 Commonwealth troops. Measles broke out a few days after leaving Durban, penumonia and plurisy supervened, and 100 are in the hospital, half the cases being serious.

Cricket.

AUSTEALIANS v. ESSEX COUNTY

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Telegraph—Copyright.

Received July 31 10.9 a.m. London, July 30 There was again threatening weather, but the wicket was good. Essex, in their second innings, with three wickets down for 185, declared the innings closed. Lucas scored 50, Perrin was not out 58, and Mc- Gahey made 50. Trumble got two of the wickets at a cost of 89 runs.

In the Colonials second innings, Duff was out at 15. Then Hill and Trumper made a tiseful stand, and carried the score over the century, when the new comer was caught. Darling was bowled at 158. The chief scores were—Trumper not out 64, Hill 59. Eeceived July 31,1.9 p.m. The Australians scored 253 for six wickets, and the match was drawn. Trumper played a chancelesa innings for 119.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. July 31. The New Zealand Shipping Company has received word that the Waikato was towed nto Capetown by the Michigan yesterday.

Messrs O'Meara and Herries, M's.H.K., as representatives of country districts, inter viewed the Acting-Premier, and urged that monies voted for country districts should be expended during the financial year. Sir Joseph Ward replied that he was in sym pathy with the request, and would endea vour to give effect to it.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY JULY 31. 1902.



A Grain Case.—The case of W. Brown v Stonyer occupied the Court all the after noon, and eventually judgment was reserved. The report of the case is held over till to-morrow. A Nuisance. —We understand that seve ral complaints have been made in reference to the dangerous practice indulged in by boys iv the vicinity of Burnett street West, of throwing stones. This annoyance has continued for some time past, and damage has bi-in done through windows being broken and in other ways, besides the risk of someone being hit by those flying missiles. It, will be well for those con cerned to take warning by this intimation^ and stop the senseless practice, as it is intended to keep a sharp look-out for these offenders, and make an example of the first caught.



Objectionable Characters.—At a meet" ing of the Farmers' Union Executive in Chnsfcohurch yesterday, mention was made of the practice of sending objectionable characters out of the towns into the country where they became a menace to the farming community, and especially to women and children. A motion was carried asking the Minister of Justice to instruct. Magistrates to discontinue the practice of ordering such ineu out of the towns, as in the country they could not be under the surveillance of the police. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton, They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality £o that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not so Awong remedies for Coughe, Colds and all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICUKA „ undoubtedly holds the premier position.



Have any of tour Neighbours Told You that the Greatest S:ile of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Orr and Co.'s, sole New Zea In nd agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to ceiebratethe sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orr and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price pf £16 10s, complete with' la.u;p'nud boll, are not old model machines, but the Latpst 1902 Waverleys, and as' this offer pnly remains open for two weeks you pannot afford \>o delay. The Waverley is no new raachi^ of which ypu know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of in use at the present time which Jiave been ridden by their fortunate owneis many thousands of miles over all kinds of pountry, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mmd, £he sale only lasts two weeks.



! Henry Stepheiison Sale j SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd.' IHAVR received instructions from Mr R. T. Clark, to cell at ray yards as above, all hi ß surplus xTize Poultry Pairs and Breeding Cockerels in Brown Leghorns, Buff Orpington. White Wyandottes, Silver Wyandottes, and niany others. „ ■ HENEY STEPHENSON, 7 288 Auctioneer. David Thomas. ARCADE HORSE_ FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which 1 am now receiving Entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES Allenton District. Good healthy locality. 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. ' • Also, — 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application. T BULLOCK. Wanted. /CLAIMS of the Liquor Traffic versus the \J claims of the people. Don't neglect to hear Miss Florence Balgarnie next week at Oddfellows' Hall. 7 298 MR Le COUTEUR'S subject To-night, (D.V.), "The Great Tribulation," Arcade Chambers 7.30. All invited. 7 297 KEMOVED to temporary premises in Havelock Street, opposite Stephen son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old Hens.—J. H. Jewitt. FOUND— Rough haired Sheep Dog ?■ white face. White ring round neck with collar and chain. Owner can have same by paying expenses.—R. Tctty, Smith's Road. 7 293 ASHBURTON County Brass Band- Special Rehearsal To-night in Drill-: shed at 7.30 sharp. New Music. 7 296 SINGLE Man, 30, reference, -wishes en gagement as Shepherd or otherwise. —Ben Lorn, care of Mr Thomas Penne, Willowby. 7 295 KERR BROB., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 fora shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—Krrb Bbos. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. GIVING UP BUSINESS. / GREAT Clearing Sale, commencing Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,—Miss E. Babnes, corner Ardade and Tancred Street. 7 14 WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYER. "T^TEW Dates, 6d per lb; New Figs, Gd ; _L^ New Currants, 5d j New Raisins, s£d; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Rasp berry Jam, Is per jar.—Cabson and Co. THE Twentieth Century; New Testa ment, complete; The New Science of Healing, by Lewis Kuhine; Captain John Brown; Love Crown Cold, by A. Swan; Scarlet and Hyssop; The Game and Candle; The Blazed Trail; Like Another Helen; The Furthest End; The King's Assegai; The Power of the Captivity; The Charge of the Home; The Shears of Fate; The Epistles of Aitkins; The Road in Paris •, The Unexpected; Kirk's complete works in one vol.; Dickens' works, new cheap edi tions ; Nat Gould's Books, great variety, cheap editions,—H. M. Jones. . HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14s 6d; cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s|d; prunes 8d lb j preserved ginger Bdlb, dried apples 9d; peaches 9dj apri cots lOd; cooking figs7d; layer figs Bd.— John Orr and Co WANTED for Clients—Small Farm from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acres, near Ashburton. W. STONYER, Land and Estate Agent. CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \^/ Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. A TTENTION is respectfully directed to f\ H. C. Barrett's special offer to cash buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Special Discount at the rate of two shillings in the pound allowed off every purchase from the small sum of nvepence worth. PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the good,a to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bab rett's, and just now the Special Discouut is worth consideration. DRAPERY, Clothing, and Boots are a big necessary item. It is therefore important to get the best value for your money. Customers at H. C. Babbett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the Special Discount is an extra attraction. WANTED Builders and intending Builders tp inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Hardlet Bros. WANTED— Clearance of Lamps before Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hardlet Bros. WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance qt" buying a. good Gun at much reduced prices Hardley Bkos. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hardley Bros. WANTED Known — Largest Stock Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Hardley Bbos. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARjDLEY BEOS,



Public Notices. HAMPSTEAD T6WN BOARD RATE NOTICE. ESTIMATE. Receipts. £ s d Funds in hand , 15 0 0 Rateat £din£' 132 10 0 147 10 0 EXPENDITUKE £ 8 d Public Works* Maintenance 147 10 0. Under the Town Districts Act, 1881, Sec tions 37 and 38, and the Rating Act, 1894, Sections 37 to 44, and the Rating Act, 1894, Amendment Act, 1895, Sec tions 3, 4 and 5. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Hampstead Town Board, at their next meeting, on FRIDAY, August 15th, 1902, to make a | GENERAL RATE of one halfpenny in the pound (Jd in the £) on all rateable proper ties in the District, for the period com mencing on April 1, 1902, and ending on March 31,1903, payable in one sum on Sep tember 1,1902, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at my office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, till August 15th, 1902, between the hours of 9.30 a.m and 1 p.m. J. C. BELL, Clerk to Hampslead Town Board. July 31, 1903. 7 294



R udge- Whitwor th : CYCLES : I Biffidity- HP HE SUPERIORITY of the RUDGE i WHITWOETH over the ordinary Bicycle is as great as the superiority of a thoroughbred race horse over the commonest cart horse. The many features that stamp it as infinitely better ca,n only foe apprecia ted by seeing and examining this superb Machine. There has never before been such a Cycle turned out of ANY factory, and we want every person that content plates buying a Bicycle to examine the Rudge-Whitworth. B, D. JOHNSTON, City Cycle Works & Rudge- Whitworth Agency. I Burnett Street.



BUSINESS NOTICES I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE W ALL PAPE RS : : ' TO SUIT EVERYONE. : House Painting, 1 hign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED_ PAINTS. ■ J. WILB ON, ■ i ' ..; ; ; Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A EECOED.) JTO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE tfft 111 WOKTU OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE (JU . __ _- i | , During our GREAT SALE 2*l WE ARE GIVING-|£s 1 A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. TO OUR COUNTRY CLIENTS. We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge; SO STUDY YOUB PUKSES and pay us a visit, for it will pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UW DRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton,



Friedlander Bros. Ltd. Trust Money To Lend.. "TTTE have sums ranging from .£2OO to .£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4$ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. t sunbeam" tea. SUNBEAM TEA. SUNBEAM TEA. WE are the Sole Agents in the County of Ashburton for this choice brand of Tea. It is 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 61b and lOlbs. ' Friedlander Bros, Ltd SEED OATS. TjrTE have for .Sale- Prime Canadian Seed Oats, Px'ime Danish Seed Oats, Prime Black Tartar Seed Oats. Prime Siberian Seed Oats. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., 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 EYE GRASS SEED, At Lowest Current PricesS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd P ' . . —1 FLOUR at Millers' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds 2001b bag 22s 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn flour 3d lb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4|d per packet.— John Orr and Co. FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New Elim Eaisins s|d per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4£d per lb, New Seeded' Raisins 6£d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s9dat Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. Special Notice. XITANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 JFruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO REASONABLE OFFSR REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 *~ BILL MARTIN. SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Ohristchurch,-— Dear Sirs, —I have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them-WILMAM MARTIN.



I CLEARING SALE. : TRRES : Giving up Business. THOR. SEALY, N U RSER YMANV TT"AVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 OfVO FRIFIT TKEES-. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one andtwoyearß 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest' Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too mimerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 7 59 REMOVAL NOTICE AS a consequence of the splendid sup port already accorded us by the Ash bnrton public during our term in business (for which we tender our sincereut thanks) we have decided to remove to a central position, and henceforth will carry on in premises next to Mellor's, Bootmaker, Tan cred Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. - , 'THE SALE OF SALES,' Now in Full Swing. "TTTE are offering during this Sale— 5 pieces fancy Dress Tweeds, : : Worth 28 6d mow Is Black Serges Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 9d, 3s 6d; very special. 60 inch Fey Melton Cloths reduced to Is lid, corded Velveteens in fawn and brown Is per yard. Fur Necklets are being cleared at Half Price—is, isnd, 2s 6d, 2S i id, 3s i id. 36 inch Tucked Cambrics for Pinafores, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d per yard. Croam, pink, and white Flannelettes 3s lid dozen, 36in dark Flannelette Skirting reduced to 9£d, 72in grey Twill Sheeting reduced to 9Jd yard, 72in white Twill Sheeting reduced to Is yard, 31 inch grey Calico now 2a lid a dozen, Floral Cretonnes, lovely patterns, reduced to 4 id, 6d, 7d a yard; fancy Blous ing Flannelettes, usual price Is to Is 3d, now at B£d; ladies' fur top lined Kid Gloves now 2s lid, fancy striped Silks now all Is 6d yard. Special Discount off Carpets, Linoleums, and Floorcloths. Ladies' and Childrens'Trimmed Millinery and also Ladies' Underclothing now marked at prices that will astonish you. Special line Ladies' Corsets Is lid; 10 pieces .wide fancy Ribbons, all colours, at 3d per yard. Great clearing lot of Fancy Braids, Beaver and Lambskin Trimmings, Lace Collarettes, the newest, Is 9d, 2a 3d, 3s 6d. Hair Frames at Is 3d. White Muslin Aprons, nicely trimmed, Is6d, Is9d, Is lid, 2s 6d to 4s 6d. Stacks of Remnants to be cleared out under cost prices. •' BARGAINS," Bargains for all. Northcote g Hefford East and Tancred Streets TOILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d 'Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles s£d; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town. — I CiLRSON AND CO <



JOHN QRR AND CO. - JOB! OM AeCO. /^OfC\ THOUSAND Are Now in Use ON NEW ZEALAND ROADS, ,^jffl^fi\ y^P 55^ Auckland to the Bluff.! \S^- .^rl During the last three years we have been successful in disposing of ; 1000 WAVERLEY CYCLES And in order to celebrate the occasion, we have decided to offer Six Ladies' and Six Gentlemen's Machines at the low price of £16 ios Cash, for Machine complete with Gas Lamp and Bell. Easy Terms can of course be arranged. BEAR IN MIND Sis MiSfti t Latest 1902 Waverley, than which no Better Finished, or Easier Running Cycle has ever been imported into New Zealand. Waverlev Cycles have won more money in any one year on the Racing Track than any other Cycle in New Zealand. Waverley Cycles are ridden by the Heaviest Cyclists in New Zealand, Waverley Cycles are also ridden by the Fastest Cyclists in New Zealand. """""" [ ™ ■ '■ '■ ■...■• •> DO NOT FORGET• THIsOFFEEC y """" "* Aftethatßu^mhavato m thersg-lar QT^Q WEEKS. Waverley's are Fitted with either Dunlop or Palmer Tyres, and carry our guarantee for 12 months from date of purchase. CYCLE SUNDRIES : **B^ i REVERSIBLE HANDLE-BARS For either English or American Machines, of any of the above patterns for 8s 6d for Two Weeks Only CYCLE LA&PS CYCLE LAMPS We have been fortunate to obtain the Sole Agency of the High-Class RAINBOW ACETYLENE GAS LAMP, for Cycles; This is a distinct improvement on anything yet seen here, a veritable rainbow of light from curb to curb. NO ADJUSTING OF WATEE VALVE EEQUIRED. . , JUST TURN IT ON AND LET IT GO The Rainbow WillTLook After Itself. T IVT "P Tj T^ at s ie wor<^ w^^ cx Presses it. Every —, ~^> p art j s eas iiy adjustible, and over and above all, IT WORKS. «£3I While Lower in Price than ,the average Oil Lamp it is better than any other High-Grade Gas Lamp. To introduce it, we I will sell it for Two Weeks Only at 10s 6d each. If you do not get one now, you will have to get one in a little while, and have to pay much more for it. Come and let us show it to you 1 It will pay you to look at it, It is the Simplest and Best. Gas Lamp ever shewn. JOHN OER AND Co. ASHBURTON