Magisterial

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before 0 A Wray, E.q, S.M)

CIVIL OASE; Parker v Campbell, claim £115s Id, a claim for threshing. Defendant admitted owing part of the claim. Plaintiff said that be was to receive 10a per day for working on the machine. This was the agreement between himself and defendant. Had no witnesses

John Campbell, defendant, said thab he had agreed to pay plaintiff, who was a forker o_i the machine, 9_ per day. The witness said that plaintiff had worked for more than the amount c'aimed. Hia claim was about right. The plaintiff had left him in the morning wlthonb giving any notice ; witness' machine wa. therefore idle for the rest of the day. His Vv orship said thab the plaintiff had treated the defendant in a very inconsider ate manner by leaving him in the way he had done_ Judgment for plaintiff for £1 : 2s 2d and costs. j

This concluded the Magistrate's Court business.

OLD Aaß PENSIONS

The Magistrate was occupied until a late hour in hearing and renewing claims for old age pensions.

A Model Farmer.

A visit to bhe farm of Mr William L-Qgdon, of Westerfield, would prove both iotereating and instructive to any perron desirous of asoerbaioiag how farming may he made bo pay. Eighteen years ago, the fdaoe now occupied by a group of building., thriving plantations, ornamental water., highly cultivated fields and firsb class abock, was a waste of tussock, and this striking change has been brought aboub by the futeiligenoe, ingenuity and industry of the owner. Competent judges who have watched Mr Lan gdon's operations for some years have agreed thab in the _u_.e-B.ul treatmenb of Hlghb land, Mr Langdon has no superior in Canterbury, and a very cursory inspection of his hoe property ab bhe present time oauuob fail to confirm this opinion. The trtere.b glance at the clean and level parldooks, eoab hedges, and rioh pastures must suggest; Careful, nob bo say scientific, farming, and one can tee on looking ab the freshly ploughed land thab no contract work Is there. Bub, perhaps the most interesting feature of Mr L-Dgdon'e model farm is tbe manner in which,ab a comparatively limited expenditure he has accumulated a number of conveniences and labour saving appliances. He haa utilised the water of a stream flowing through his property to turn a large water wheel at pleasure, and with this he is able to cub ob»f_ and also wood by amply turning the water through a sluice, the details of this very convenlenb arrangement having been designed by himself. The configuration of his ground uear the homestead suggested to Mr Langdon that an artificial pond might be made from the stream already mentioned, and the resulb Is a picturesque sheeb of water several feet deep, and altogether about a quarter of an acre in extent. Small plan tations placed in handy positions near the homestead, having now attained a good height, are being gradually thinned out, supplying any quantity of firewood, the cubbing up of which la rendered an easy matter by the use of the water wheel already referred to. As for -took, Mr Langdon has some capital horses, draught and lighb, amongst the latter being a handsome cob, of a type all too scarce iv this country, Some young abock from suoh sires &b Saora msnto, Viking, Conqueror, and Young Irviugtoa show great promise. The shaep, too, show evidence of good manage ment, and bear testimony to the quality of their feed. Tha attention to smalt matters is a great point in farming, and after what we have said already, ib ia not surprising to find that suoh things aa cleanliness about the place, great care of all animals, traps, harness, __•_, are characteristics of this model farm. It must nob be supposed from what Is wribteu above that there are no farms in the Ashburton county so well looked after as Mr Laogdon's is. Bub ib la nob probable thab there la _.ny farmer in Canterbury who has been able to accomplish so much with so little outlay aa be has done ; and it is cer tain that hia woik on the light land of Weaterfield juatifi.ee bhe assertion of his neighbours, thab he is a model farmer.

The Gambling Evil.

United Press Association—By Elect.io Telegraph—Copyright

Chbistohuroh, Feb 19

At a meeting to form an Anti Gambling League tonight Bishop Julius,who presided, referred to the great increase in gambling, and especially to the popularity of the game of " bridge." Gambling was one of the greatest moral evils, and the League, if formed, would have to educate public opinion until it could see that gambling must ba put down. Mr G Laurenson, MH R, quoted statistics to show the prevalence of gambling, and moved " That this meeting deplores tbe increasing prevalence of gambl ing, and recogni.es that determined efforts should be made to check the further spread of the evil." He said that during 1891 £506,000 had passed through the totalisator in the colony, while during 1900 £1,168,000 was passed through. The increase of papulation during that period was only 16 per cent. The numbers of jockeys and j trainer., had also increased quite as fast as j had the gambling spirit, The Rev C E Ward seconded the motion, which was oarried unanimously. Mr W W Tanner, MH R, supported the movement, and proposed the establishment of an Anti Gambling League, whioh was seconded by Mr J W Burton and oarried. Mr fl G Ell, MB'R, supported the movement, and said that while the statute book bri_t!ed with anti gambling measures, Government drew Q.oi-3-de.abl_i sums from the totaliaator, and aa a salve of their consciences they made j raids on Chinese who played fan tan and , on premises cf bookmakers whose books j were confiscated, though their trade was not doing nearly so much harm as the totalisator, The Common wealth Parliament had set an example which he hoped New Zealand would follow.

TUBERCULOSIS.

Dunedin, Febuary 19

At the Education Board today the matter of an outbreak of tuberculosis among the pupils at the Kurow and Duntroon sohoots cams up. Dr Syme», Health Officer, sab: mi.ted his report, in which he agreed w^th the opinion of I|r Stevens, that overcrowding •ad bad ventilation have probably been Important factors iv the serious outbreak, though some other causes may also have contributed. The Board's architect sub* mltted a report of al ..rations required at the Kurow .chool, costing £33 and these were ordered to be carried out. It was re.olved th_>., the matter being one of grave colonial importance, the Government be a.ked to cause a complete inquiry to be made Into the cause or causes of the repeatod outbreaks of buberoulosla at Kurow, with special reference ~o its appearance amongst school children* It was stated that if tho outbreak was due to the school house the colony waa face to face with the question of rebuilding nearly all its uchoolE,

ATHLETICS

WQRLD'S RECORD BY L. McLACHLAN

Napisk, Feb 19

The Caledonian Sports were held today. The chief interest was centred in the running of L 0 MoLaoblan, the New Zealand champion, who won both 220 yds and 400 yds Handicap?. He pub a world's record ia the 220 yds (2_§3ec), and a colonial record (49aec) in the 440yda—each from the scratch mark, He was accorded a great ovation for his magnificent performance! A Campbell won the Mile Handicap from soratch in <_i__in 30§^o. R {_tr_okii-nd, fiyde, won the ISOyds Handicap, McLachlan being just beaten out of a place in llf'ec; Brunette and Bradley, of Palmeraton North, won the Mile and Three Mile Bicycle Handicaps respectively.

Sheep Breeding in the Ashburton County.

«, The County r.f Ashburton has a great name for .sheep breeding, and deservedly so. The splendid .peoim^ns of merinosßhown by Mr T Stone at mot. than one exhibition recently have borne unmistakable testimony to the judgment of our breeders, and to the capabilities of the country. We have h\d the pleasure of seeing a grand line from Mr Stone,, flock in a paddock on hia estate at Weaterfield of a cross between the Merino J and Silesian, a type originated by Count I Yon Magni.: Youatb ref.r. bo tbe I wool of this variety as being betber I than bhe finesb Spanish, and of great commercial value. Mr Bcone's Bbud | flack of these aheep promisee a greab fubure, i and is a credib bo New Zealand as well as bo the County* The same breeder sent away the premier lob of early lambs bhat left the district this season, all of bhem being as even aB peas in quality and s^ze, There were between 700 and 800, all by Shropshire rams. A very similar lob wenb away in Mr S one'a second draft, while some grand lambs are now finishing on rape and sbubble. There oan ba no doubb that bhe light lands of bhe Ashburton Counby are admirably adapted for sheep, bub a good deal also d.pends upon judicious selection and management, and Mr Stone is entitled to special credit in thab respect. ____________ I

Interprovincial

United Press Association--By Eieobrio Telegraph. Christchurch, February 19 Ab a meeting of the Employers Association tonight, ib was deolded to double the annual subscription of members ia order to provide ueoeßß-ry funds for federating throughout New Z aland, and appointing an cr^aoisißg secretary for the. oolony.

Accidents and Fatalities.

United Press Association—By Eieobrio Telegraph

Thames February 20 The family of Fogar'y, publican, par took of tinned meat and cucumber a few days ago, and were subsepuently seized with severe internal pains. Iwo lads were removed to the hospital suffering from acute dysentery, and died within a few hours of each other. The mother is still ill, but Is not In a dangerous condition. Ib is believed thab the meat was po'soned.

Wanganui, February 20 Q_he body of aa elderly man was f.und this morning ia the river close to the cattle wharf. There ia no clue so far aa to identity. The body had evidently been in bhe waber over nine days.

Mangaweka, Feb 19 A man named Jack 03borne waa seriously ifjired by an urp'os on of dynamite today, while working on a road contract ab Kawatau, when putting in a charge to blast papa. The explosion was premature and Osborne was on a ledge eighteen laches, with a drop of a hundred feet, but after being injured he walked baok with his clothes ob fire.

Westpokt, Feb 19 John Oarlsen waa drowned on the Moki hioui bar by the capsize of his boat, while returning from fishing; His mate reaohed the shore in an exhausted condition.

Dunedin, Feb 19

At an inquest on a man found dead in a hayloft on a farm near Mosgie!, bhe medical evidence showed thab the deceased suffered from pneumonia, and a verdict thab death was due to bhat was returned, A letter wae found on deceased addressed to Mr Robert son, containing an invitation to attend a wedding, The dooeased had been an Inmate of the Invero-rgill Hospital, bub whether Robertson is hia name ia not known

A NEWSPAPER LIBEL.

United PrnSß Association— V.y Klecbrio Telegraph—Copjrighb

Wellington, Feb 19

At the Supreme C »urt t< -day, a case was heard in which Victor Braund [ claimed £750 damages for libel from the publishers of the Pahiatua Herald Braund, who ia an accountant and com mission agent, is also engaged In Press Agency work. He sent a telegram early in November to the Herald with reference Ito a meeting of creditors held here! This report was subsequently alleged by the Herald to be inaccurate, and it published a leader making that statement, and saying that it would refuse to receive any more messages from Braund. Plaintiff now suggested that defendant thereby meant that he had been guilty of dishonorable and unprofessional conduct, and that he was a man of untruthful and dishonorable character, and that conse quently he had been injured in credit and reputation. Defendants admitted pablica« tion, but denied that it was false or malicious. They dbclar6d that Braund's message was inaccurate and misleading, and that their statements had been true In substance and were a fair comment. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for £50 damages. Judgement was entered according with costs and dis bursements.

Sporting.

EGMONT RACES

FIRST DAY Hawbba, Feb 19 Following are concluding results •—

Hurdles—Waiwera 1, K.iwhakaroa 2, Hau-onga 5 Sultana scratched. Dividend, £2 }ls 6jj

JEac.. Hbbdles—Rlmu 1, Moreen 2, _.quina,ldo 3. Dividends—£2 14s and £2 0a 6d

Egmont Cup—Taplow 1, Motor 2, Battle axe 3. 3.aplow led from start to finish, winning by half a length from Motor. Dividend—£s Qs b& Tortulia was the only other sbatter

Sires' Hack Stakes—Trade Wind 1, Lockedn 2 S Dexterity 3, Silver Sea aDd Mussel also atarted. Dividend, £3 Is 6i WEM-ER—Halberdier 1, Beau Ideal 2, Lady Bell 3, Scratched, Faugjh'a.Ballagh, Dividend-, £6 15. 6,1 and £1 161

Second Hack Race—Convoy 1, Tapara 2, Fiying Jib 3. Scratched : Itnpati, Wagreka', Ocean Shell, and The Dude. Dividends, £3 6a 6d and 14j 6d

SECOND DAY

Feb 20 There is fine weather and a large atten dance, Results :—

Waimatb Handicap—Bowman 1, Okoari 2, Torowai 3 Won by half a length. All started, Won by three parts of a length under the whip, Dividends—£3 12s 6d, £1 4s 6d,

Second Hack Hubdi.es—Aquinaldo 1, Rimu 2, Clarion 3. Won by a neck. Div™ £2 3s 6d

Thibd Hack FLAT—Tawhara 1, Waireka 2, King Edward 3» Governess, Flying Jib and Flying Shell were scratched. Won by a length. Divß—£2 lis 6d and £1 4a 6d

Atkinson Memorial Stakes—Battleaxe 1, Taplow 2, Motor 3. Won by a nose,

The Dairy Industry

United Press Association—By Electric Te'.ecraph

Wellington, Feb 20

Mr Kinselia, Dairy Commissioner, has issued a circular to butter manufacturers, stating that in consequence of fraudulent trade practices, carried on in Australia, in passing New Zealand butter as Australian, the Department has decided to revive the export regulations under the Dairy try Act; Graders and inspectors will be empowered to prevent the export of creamery butter branded with any other than approved registered impress, the brand to be impressed on each end of the boxes. The impressing of box ends on the inside (without ink) is also proposed. Power will be given to the Dairy Commis sioner immediately to cancel all the small regulations r. Btenoils, whioh are now being used to assist In fraudulent practices.

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KITCHENER ORGANISING A

NEW MOVE

LOUIS BOTHA CAPTURED AND ESCAPED

United Press Aasaolabion—By Elaobrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Received February 20. 9 25 am

London, February 19 The strict censorship of news from South Africa ia interpreted to mean that Lord Kitchener is organising a big move.

-Cuyper, the Netherlands Premier, is convinced that the Boer delegates' mission to America will be fruitless,

An officer, in a letter, states that the prisoners taken when Geueral Botha's laager was captured at Knapdaar, declare that Louis Botha waa also cap tured, but not recognised. He wa« placed iv charge of the rearguards, and escaped in tha confusion,

Home and Foreign.

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(Received February 20, 9 25 a m)

THB STRIKE IN MADRID Madrid, Feb 19 Further fatal conflicts between strik ers and the military have occurred at Barcelona. An officer, a superior of the Anarchists, was murderously at tacked, and narrowly escaped being killed, The strike originated in the rejection of the metal workers' demand i for nine hours a day.

Australian.

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Received Feb 20, 10 a m

THE DROUGHT IN SYDNEY Sydney, Feb 20

In response to representations from the various Churches, tha Premier has appointed the 26th a day of prayer for rain

UNEMPLOYED.

Four hundred employee s have been thrown out of employment by the closing of His Majesty's theatre.

THE PLAGUE

Every where in the city and suburbs great activicy prevails to prevent the plague getting a serious hold.

Received February 20,10 33 a m

MORE DEMONSTRATIONS RE

WAR

A large enthusiastic demonstration expressed confidence in the Imperial Government war policy, and repudiated the slanders on the British troops.

CABLE ARRANGEMENTS

Mblbodrnb, Feb 20

Mr Reynolds, Pacific cable manager, conferred with the postal authorities with regard to the rates on the New Zealand section of the Pacific cable. The results are not ready yet for pnb» lication, but it is understood the rates will be practically tbe same as those now charged by the Eastern Extension Company. Mr Reynolds has brought several skilled telegraphists, and he also proposed to establish a training school at Southport, Queensland, for Australian recruit?.

DUTY ON NEW ZEALAND WHITE PINE

Brisbane Feb 20

Messrs Edwards and Fisher, mem bers of the Federal Bouse, have called a meeting with the object of urging the Minister of Oustora. to reinforce the duty on New Zealand white pine, It is contended that Queensland can supply sufficient white pine to all the requirements of the Common wealth.

AGRICULTURAL BANK AOT

It is reported that when Sir Hugh Nelson returns from his New Zealand tour an attempt will be made to put the Agricultural Bank Act into operation.

SMALLPOX

Hobart, February 20 A passenger by the Wakanui states there is an unnecessary scare on ac count of smallpox aboard. The patient showed only slight symptoms, and was at work again four days before they entered port.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph

Wellington February 20 H.M.S. Riugarooma has sailed for Lyttelton

A breach of promise case, Nellie Maud Banks v F B Vfilkluß, waa settled oat of Court, the defendant consenting to judg ment for £200 and costs

The J uatioe Department haa replied to Mr Jellicoe'a request for a general enquiry into the administration of the Wellington prisons. to the effect that when the present Halawell Enquiry Commission reports, tha Minister will be iv a better position to say whether a general enquiry is necessary or advisable.

Napier February 20 Inspector MacDonnell, now stationed in tha West Coast, succeeds Inspector O'Brien j In charge of the Napier police. I

Invbroakoill Feb 20

Mr Cruickshank, SM, this morning dismissed tha charge of perjury against Sergeanb Bowden, laid by the licensee of the Criterion Hstel. who was recently convicted for refusing to admit the police without unnecessary delay. He remarked on the unsatl. faotory nature of the evidence of three witnesses for the prosecution, and said that no case had boen made out for the com mittal.

Suicide in Christchurch.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Christchurch, Feb 20 Major Cunningham, a very old resi dent in this city, shot himself this morning In the Linwood Cemetery. It appears he had been very depressed lately with regard to business matters, and the death of a faithful dog also preyed on his mind. He bought a revolver this morning, and went to the cemetery, where ho met some men, and explained to them that he intended trying the revolver. He fired five chambers ontslde the cemetery, after which he returned and shot himself in the right side of the head, death being Instantaneous. He was employed as city canvasser for the Government Insurance Department here, and everything in ©on nection with hia business is satisfactory.

188 ASHBURTON GOARDUI3. _ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1902



[The previous holder of the 220 yds Professional record waa Harry Hutohens, who established bia claim in 1385, the time ihra feeorded befog 2l_sw]



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Tenders, | TO FENCERS. ' SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for Packing and Erecting Q_ miles (more tor has) Wire Fencing. Line will be shown i first week in March. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, ' JAMES MCGREGOR, | 2 170 Lake Heron. v': WW_m\\ R **_-____»^WEbh IN BANKRUPTCY! E.fcate of Allan Tweedib, of Timaru, Grocer. SEPARATE Tenders will be reoeived by the undersigned up to Noon on WED NESDAY, 26th Februa.y. 1902, for bhe purchase of the effects as below. No I—Stock of Groceries No 2—Stook of Crookery and Glassware No 3—Stook of Hardware and Brush ware No 4—Shop Furniture, Fittings, Scales, & Plant io Shop The highest or any Tender nob necessarily accepted. Terms Cash on acceptance of Tender, Stock Sheets a.n be seen at the Office of the Ashburton Guabdian, or ab the Offioe of the undersigned on or after WEDNES DAY, 19bh February. ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, Deputy Offioial Assignee. Timaru, 17th Feb., 1902. 2 168 ■ ii .._-,._ j SHE N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. LAND SALE. WE have been favoured with instructions p from Mr D TO Mollroy, who has parch-aed a farm lo the Gore dielr;ot, to Sell on SATURDAY, Ist MAROH, j IN THE ARCADE (By kind permission of D Thomas) His Well Known FARM, situate at I Flemington, and comprising 55 Aorea Rioh Agricultural Land with Dwelling and all improvements, 12 A.res First Glass Cowgrass, being kept far seed (a Bplendid crop), 1 Acre Mangels, etc. For full particulars apply to the under, elgned T F GIBSON, Manager 2 151 H A LLOYD, Auctioneer Government Notices. NHW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares for Dunedin Rao .8 EXCURSION Tickets ab Farea of 2d per mile Firsb Class, minimum 4s, Id per mPe Second Class, minimum 2», miiesge counted one way only, will be issued to Dunedin from any station on the Hurunul. BluffSeo.lon from 24th to 28.h February inclusive, available for return till 10th March. The purney must ha commenced on .he date of bhe purohase of the ticket In every oaae, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. In conneobioa with above, a night train leaves Dunedin for Christchurch ab 9 p.tn, on Ist Marob, Arrangementa will ba made for horse" from Canterbury for these R_.es, senb by bhe morning train on the 24 h.h February, to be taken on from Timaru by the Express brain. Orders should be senb in early. 2 165 By Order, Public Notices ASHBURTON COUNTY BRASS BAND PERSONS wi»hlng bo beoome members of Ihe above Band, will send their names In to the Secretary not later than TUES DAY, 25th hat. HORACE A GATES, 2 167 Secretary. b j_ni§r^ ■-P-»__ p"Jv^__3wr* Militia and Volunteer Office, Timaru, February 18th, 1902. DISTRICT ORDER. SOUTH CANTERBURY BIFLE MEETING A SUM of Money having been granted by Governmenb for Prises for Rifle Shooting in this distrlo., a meeting of Officers will be held in bhe Timaru Drillahed on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, the 24bb msb, immediately after the Battalion Parade to arrange details. As this affects all corps in the district., ib la bo be hoped that Representatives from Outside Corps will attend. O, S. BAILEY, Lb.-Gol., 2 158 Commanding S.C. Sub-Diabriot. _ —— " " '»!-■■ - ■ "I". PUBLIC! MEETING. A PUBLIC MEETING to consider the question of presenting a Testimonial to the B,wwe Hon R J Seddon will be held in the Borough Council Chambers on S ATUR* DAY Evening Nexb, the 22nd iusb, at 8 o'clock. All Oitizma are Invited to atbeod. W H COLLINS, 2 152 M-yog NOTICE TO FARMERS. NOW thab the season for ploughing has come again, I beg to inform tbe Farmers of the County that I am prepared to REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATES. Having had long experience in this class of work, I can guarantee all jobs turned oat, First oiaas Engineer employed, All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to order. Charles Moir, ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKB, (Late Rain & Gbay), Cameron Streeb OHEAP MONEY , OHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF &IQQ to &10.QQO. CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLDS AX 4£ ?BB OBN_.. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, whioh can he ascertained on enquiry! For forma of application apply to the District Manager Government Life lusur- S.UC9, Christohur.h. J H RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. SALE of Samples,, Etc,—Samples of Men's Shirts, Pants, Ties, and Hats. The Prices will astonish you.—W H FSABOI, Cash Drape; aod Clothier



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WAITED. - ■ WANTED. i TT7 ANTB D— A Good Groom and Gardener, 2 172 Apply Mail Office. tOST, near the Hospital—Small Gold J Heart, set with Pearls, Email Gold I Chain abtaohed. 4pp!y Office of this paper. 2169 |v OR the besb value in Indi.n and JT Ceylon Teas go to Carson & Co, Tea Merchants and Blenders FRESH Oysters, Flounders, Trivali, and all kinds of Fresh Fish To-Night by Express.—J EL Jhswitt, Telephone 96 WANTED. —Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; aleo Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Sbreeb, Cbrisb ohurch. All orders promptly abbended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 2 102 FINEST New Currants, 4£d and 5d per lb, New Sultanaa 7d ib, New Raisona s£d lb, New Figs (Cooking) 7d lb, New Layer Figs 8d lb, New Dateß 6d lb, New Muscatels Is lb, Finest Cave Sugar 701b bag 14s 6d, 561b bag 12s, 401b bag 8s 9d, Brewers Crystals, 701b bags 15s 6d, ab Fletcher Bros HAY FORKS ! Hay Forks ! ! bwo aand three prong, Clover Forks With Guard, five prong, all first quality, at Lowesb Price. Large Stock at G. Medbins, The People's Ironmonger, FOR best valne in China, Glass, and Earthenware try Cakson & Co. ' Tancred Streefc WANTED Known —TO LET — Six Boomed Hou.e in Grey Street, nearly new, with wash bouse and copper. Also Shop wi.h Dwelling abtaohed, in Moore Street; rent cheap. Apply Mia aEB Page, East Streeb HERBAL Beer Extract, to make eight j gallons, 7d bobtle, Hops Is per Ib, | Whole Ginger Is per lb, Corks Is 3d and i Is 6d per gross, Ship's Lime Juice, black | bottle, la per bottle. Raspberry, Lemon, and j Pineapple Syrup Is bottle, Lemonade Cry Btale 9i per botble, at Fletcher Bros, Gash Supply Stores I7URST Prize Hams and -Bacon—Roll . Bacon 7§l by roll or 8d per lb, Maaon's Cbrpstails for Lemonade, per botble Is; Lime Juice, per bottle Is; Lemon Squash, per botble Is j Raspberry Syrup, per botble, Is 3d ; Easpberry Vinegar, per bottle, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, Frean's English Biscuits In stock. Highest prices given for Dafry Produce—ab John Orb & Co. CAPITAL Organ, 7stops, two full sets of reeda, beautiful, £15 10-, cash prio>, bargain. New Books—Tale o. the Great Mutiny, by Fltohett; The Idealist; Back to Lilac Land; Eternal City ; One Life Between ; The Drones Mueb Die ; A Real Chrisbian j Bowery Tales ; Captain Raven ahaw ; O. ptain B'unfc; Pocket Teachers and Family Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Devotional Works, School Book.. New lire in Stationery.—H M Jones )T^OR firsb class Dairy Produce goto Oar-on & Co, Tancred Street DIE-ESH Supplies of The Eternal City, V O'er Moor and Feo, The Helmet of \avarre, Lord Kitchener; new Album of OSri-.church views, Colonial everyday Cook ery, new Dictionaries, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Book., Marked Testamen'B, New In.-o-r G-mrs, Now Fancy Goods, iuoludicg Pho'o s-'r mes, Ladies' Medallion Purse?, Ladieb' Pocket. X _:v.s, Perfumery, Etc. ATE WILLIAMS, East St.reob. MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jare-~ 1 Pint 4_ 9d, Qusrb 5i 6d, _ gallon 6s 91, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jara, wibh tin lid, 2s 6d, 3. 6d, and 4a 6d per dcz.n. J Preserving Sugar, 143 61 per 701b bag, 8s 91 per 491b bag, 12a per 561b bag—at John Orr & Co IN Table and Pocket Gallery, Kickel'l and B P Spo.ns and Forks, E P ] Ware, Holloware, Brushware. and Emmelled Gcods Carson & Co give beßt value in town. SPECIAL Purchase of Travellers' Sam* p!e3, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Every article can be sold ab wholesale price— W H Pharoh's, Cash Draper QECOND HAmTmCYOLES - Highest O price given for Second hand Bicycles, any make.—Oatbs, Lowby & Co, Exclusive Cycle Dealers, Burnett Street AMPLES of "Towels, Toilet Covers Toileb Sets, Quilts, and lota of useful things, Must be Sold at; Once ab Wholesale Price—W H Pearcb, Cash Draper T7"ERR BROS, Burnetb Streeb, wish to remind all their Frienda thab they could nob do better than a.&rb the New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. LADIES, I___-__.DII._S. = NOTICE - HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH an Extraordinary Line of BLACK SERGES AND PLAIN AND FANCY LUSTRES, We Can Offer You During "OUR SALE," Now in Full Swing, DRESSES COMPLETE I As Under :— i (Made in thejlatest style, and fib guaranteed] Black Heavy 'Diagonal JFanoy jSerge (very suitable for Autumn Wear). Dress pOomplete for -:TWO POUNDS' _£ s (I Plain Black Lustre, dress complete 3 0 0 Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete S 3 0 Superior Fancy Black Lastre dress complete ... 2 5 O Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ... 2 5 0 Extra Superior Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete 3 10 0 Extra Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete 2 10 O Extra Extra Superfine, (very choice) 215 0 HORTBCOTEI. HEFFORD , " THE CORNER." J WRIGHT, Oouducbor and Promoter of the Ashburton Banjo Band, TS Prepared to receive Pupils for I BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Etc, abbended, A good supply of Instruments and Music kepb in sbock. , j For Terms, eto, apply I I 2 53 J< WRIGHT, Tancred Strati I



ADDFBLLOWS' [HALL, A.hbuiton. FRIDAY Evening Next, F-brmry 2lst, Under the direction of MbChas. MaoMahon Manager for Mr A J West, Mb L B Bdtleb Wi th Stalwart Sons and Mighty Guvs, Old Kngland Rules the Seas.' i OUR NAVY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ASHBUR TON OUR NAVY is direob from the LONDON POLYTECHNIC THE M-gnificent and Unique Entertain ment has just concluried a Season of 14 NIGHTS at the PRINCESS and ALHAMBRA THEATRE, DUNEDIN. Our Navy ie Fascinating Our Navy ia Breezy Our Navy Is Instructive, Our Navy ia Unique OUR NAVY—An indescribable Illustra tion of Britain's «« Fleet in Being." The whole Entertainment teaches a lesson, and ib conveys more to those who know little or nothing of the Right Arm of the Empire than it is possible to pub into print. Never in the World has there been so Vivid, co convincing and so Graphic an i illustration of bhe Empire's MOST GAL* ! LANT SERVICE, OUR NAVY. Admission—3b, 2j, and Is. Plan aB usual 141 DAVID THOMAS "ARC ADB^S ATU B D A Y7^2ndT FRUIT FRUIT MR DAVID THOMAS will Sell on account of a cheat a large consign ment of Pl_m% consisting of 40 cases. Kgg Piuma, Red PiUtns, Yellow Plums, suitable for either Eating or Jam making. Bale at 1.15 p m R F CURTIS, 2 173 Auctioneer AROADE-SATURDAY, 22nd- MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived instructions to Sell on account of the Eabate of the late Mb E W Hanmeb,— ■ 1 Iron Office Svfe, handy _'_;.. 6 Dozsn Glass Sample Jars. Sale ab 1,15 p.m R F CURTIS, 2_174 Auctioneer SHROPSHIRE STUD & FLOOK RAM & EWE SALE. Ab the Tinwald Yards, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived instructions from T. E. Upton, Esq. (who is a large breeder in Shropshire She.p, also a successful prizetaker ab the local Bhows), to Sell by Public Auction at the above Yards, vz: — OH one and Two Sbear STUD KAMS &%J by Sheustone Courtier (imp.) IJO one Shßftr FL°CK RAMS fcAA HOGGETS and One and Two OW Shear EWES This Flock is one of the oldett in the Colony, and are all registered iv bhe New Zealand Flock Book. Sale At 1 30 LAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOCK'S ARCADE. FREEHOLD BLOCKS OF LAND AND SHARES. SATURDAY, MAROH Bth, 1902 MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction wlbb Mn F Ferriman) has received in etruobions from the Administratrix of the Estate of the Lite Mr Arthur Witßon, of Winslow, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, 1902, The following Desirable Biooks of Land and Shares, viz.— The Homestead Block, containing 160 Acres cf good Land, fronting on the Main South Road, and being R.S 16467 and 21976. There is a comfort able Cabbage of 7 rooms, Orchard, Stable^ Cowshed, etc, upon ib. The land is in good hearb, and all laid down In English grasses, well fenced, and watered by County water races •, thoroughly improved, and Is close to Railway Station, School and Post Office. Also, — 30 Acres, being Lob 12, Part of Reserve 350, Tinwald, ring fenced, good land, well watered; juab laid down with English grasses. Also,— 40 Acres, being Lob 25, parb of Reserve 350, three miles from Tinwald, ring fenoed, and in English grass. Also,— ---2 Shares iv Canterbury Freezing Works. Also,— 2 Shares in the New Zealand Farmers' Oo.operative Association Sale ab 2 plrxi sharp D. THOMAS, 2 119 Auctioneer. AKOADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. I 2 9B D THOMAS FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD SATURDAY, March Ist, 1902. WEST STREKT^UOTION MART MES3RB FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have reoeived instructions from Mb J. Taylob bo Sell by Publlo Auction on the above date, — HIS COMPLETE OHAFFCUITING PLANT, Consisting of— 1 4 H P traction engine by Fowler 1 Chaffobbter, 12inh Canterbury, by An drews and Beavan 1 Whare for alz men 1 Waber Dray and tank, Scales, belting, etc eto. The above plant is In perfecb working order. Terms ab Bale, Sale ab 2 o'clock R FRIEDLANDER, 2171 Auctioneer. P. -.n.i.;-..- L _.. g ,.i.i--ir..__..._.,_i ■■_.„, ..»_„■■■__,___. PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I BEG to draw bhe attention of Farmers and others that I have REMOVED from the Arcade to my new premise., Tanored Sbreeb, next bhe Bank of Auabralasia, 2166 Wt STONYER, MISS M. RICHARDSON, fpEAOHER OF PIANO. Term began on February 1, |19Q2. Btaa Road, Ai-L].;. t0...



BUSINESS NOTICES PRESERVING SEASON i 1802. j Finest Oane Sugar-TOlb bags H_ id, 561b bags 12_ s 401b bags 8s 9d I per ton £23. 8 ' j Brewers' or Star Crystals—7olb bags 15s 6d PRESERVING PAKS—Light Ste Ent.me.led from 3a 6d each » (i Heavy Cat Iron Enamelled, 6 quarts 7e 6d, 8 quarts 83 9J, 10 quarts 9. 9J, 12 quarts 10- 9 J each. 9 Spun Brass from 7a 6d «_?■* °fS3___r. ! crew"J" »_ I,i shinii!i'»*«*» •>»»• Forcelaine Lined. • VV.de Moulh, for preserving fruit whole. t 3 ?_ •"" _°* eu Half gallons ... lis 6d per draen H.i, _*.: ::: SiSSS..;" G«<'°''«-»•>■> *<-. M«o_„ Improvad, Gta Tops. (Jnarta ... ™9. 61 per __,„ SW: ::; o-J-K-aE: MfGi"ol" .-i_.e-5-_.__i Reduction for Quantity FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Competition closes February 28 h. All Coupons must be sent innot later than the above date to be in :me for Uis Distribution. Our next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20 PRIZES TO BE GIVIN AWAY. 20 Oounteea Tea 1* 6d per lb, or la 5d by 51b i„ B , aad la 4d b 10lb d Duchess lea la lOd per lb, or Ib 8d by 5 b fins, and la 7d by 101b tins Fmpre Eß Tea 2. rerlb or Ib lOd by 51b tins, and Is 9, by 10ib tins Prince-s Tea 2s 2d per lb, or 2_ by 51b tins, aid Is lid by 10"b tins Orange Pekoe Ib lOdper lb, or U 8d by s!b tins, and Is 73 by 10'b tins A Coupon enclosed In eveiy packet or tin f the above Teas. Now that frehh Meat ia so dear it is f bEASOMABLE GOODS more economical to use the following— a ••a... . j j 21b Tins Corned Beef. (I3el'_*t)per tin 1 0 l m^-_%^ yd ptkca W,th *> »***■ 21b Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1. 0 ajlb Tina PreP. Apricots ncr tin O S 2jb Tins Corned Mutton, per tin... 1 0 Tina Pre. tin 0 I 21b Tins Spiced MuWon, per tin 1 0 2Mb Tins P feß . PeachL.pP r fci 0 0 21b Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 ll 2|lb Tina Pre. Pears Per tin O a lib Tin. Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2^ Tin. P^^.'wJes per tin 0 9 2.b Tins Rabbit ana Bacon, per un 1 0 bWps Lime Jules, per bottle ... 1 O ?u? nBpXTO^aeB,P rtIQ '" ? S Monseiatc Lime Juice, per bottle 2 4 1 bins Camp Pie per tin 1 8 Paramatta Lime Juice per bottle 0 9 lib Tina Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 Lemon Squash (MunnnVa) bottle 1 ft JlbTlnsßedOregonSalmon pertinO 9 Manning Ras^^^i^ * ° lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 bot'le 1 o Übnlr l^_?___S3P' P"B"1 ° I jta_«(*S^ l .)^ i lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Ra. phewy Pinearmla Oi'iCvm lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 and PeppiS's^S/SSri 0 | bTvns Salmon Cutlets per tin... 06| Bowntreea Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 lb Tins Fresh Hemnge, per tin... 0 7 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 gal lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lons, per bottle n 9 lib Ting Herrings in Tomato Sauce ' P DolUe ° 7 per tin ... ... ... 0 10 lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tine Lobster, per tin 0 10 Wheat Meal 251b h&m _. <_ lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neaves Food, per tin 011 Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 10 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin *" 10 n a«* m ,m^ tim '" 2 S MeMn's FoodSs and 1«M per tin Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Patent Groats & Barley, per tin . 0 9 small tins 4d and 04_ Benger's Food, per tin 1 9 Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest White Sago per lb '" 0 2 Finest Boiled Bacon 7£d by roll, Brown's Corn Flour, per lb '" O2* Perlb ° 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, par lb *,'.'. 0 2 SATTPFS finest Flake Tapioca, perlb ... 0 2 bAUOJi-. Finest Pearl Barley per lb 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant Jjplnt bottle 08J Quaker Oats ... ,„ 010 Mellor's Mild or Piquant 1 pint bottle 1 '6 Mnest No 1 Japan Rice,"per lb " 0 2 Lea & Perrin'e 1 pint ... ... 2 6 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is „ | pint bottle ... 1 4 Split Peas, per lb ... , 0 2 Worcester £ pint bottles 3s 9dd©z, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 _ ___, Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, n n° rr??w., £ i • r X Q CONDENSED MILK Our Own £ pint bottles sd, 1 pint O 9 , Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Catsup (Flag brand) 010 Murray s Milk 5a 9d doz, per tin O 8 Anchovy Sauce C& B \ pint bottles 1 4 Golden Vale 3. 9d doz, per tin 0 4 —— B4KING POWDER ETO JAMS, MARMALADE, E,c, Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edmond's, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 small tin ... 064 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Edmor.d's Egg Powder 7d, in tins' 1 5 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb . 13 21bTins Plum Jam 08_ Tartaric Acid, perlb . 110 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... Oil Brnnner MondaCarb. fr'oda ... 0 3 lib Tin Raspb.rry Jam par tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 _ ._ 2lb Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, F.RMERS SUNDRIES assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Save incney by buying one of oar ~ °~" thrifty Hou.e Wife Kerosene Pumps at la - FLAVOURING ESSENCES &ndls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, i eaves its cost in a very short time Almonds, Cochineal, Peppernien. 0 9 Colon!. 1 Essences lo* bottles ... 0 5 OILS, ETC. Colonial Essences If < z bottles ... 0 7 Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s 6d Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 per case _, T-7- t.« B,aw L't!seed °il. per drum, £13 9 CANDLES Neats Foot Oil. pei gal 3 6 Colonial Was Candles Plain or Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum ... 15 6 bythe box 6d, or per lb o%\ Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Prices National Sperm 6Ji by box, Vaivoline, 4 gal tin ... ...17 8 or per lb ... ... ... 0 7 Raddle, perlb .... ... 0 4 -_— Nail. s'.ba Is, per lb ... ... O 3 If you are wanting Fencing Wire note '"tuples, perlb .... ... 0 3 these Prices— Molasses for cattle, per cwt ... 7 6 No 8 Black Fencing, per cwt 11 6 SCO dcz Tumblers and Wineglasses from (Johnson Best >er ton £11 7 6 2-. Bel per doz. If you are wanting any It Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6, will p.y you to give us a call Best English Wire), per ton £15 5 ! FLETCH fcR BROS. CASHSU?PLy STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH,