THE LATEST. TERRIBLE COLLIERY DISASTER.

Explosion at Mount Kembla.

More than a Hundred Miners Entombed.

United Presa Association—Hy Electric Telegraph —Opyri^ht.

Sydney, July 31 A disastrous explosion has occurred at the^ Mount Keinbla colliery. The loud re port was heiird at Wollougonw, seven miles away. All the doctors in the district have gone to the mine. It is not yet known whether the mouth of the pit ha,3 collapsed or whether an ex plosion has occurred. A telephone mes sage from the Spit indicates the latter, as great volumes of smoke are said to be is suing from the mine. It is believed,? that about two hundred men are entombed. One surface hand was killed and several were injured. Parliament adjourned out of sympathy with the sufferers.

DETAILS OF THE CATASTROPHE.

The force of the explosion destroyed | telephonic communication between Wollou- I gong andthe mine, hence the difficulty of getting information. The explosion occurred at Number 1 Flat The report was terrific, and was distinctly heard at Wollou gong and the surrounding oountry some ten miles distant. Thous ands of tons of debris lie about the pit mouth.

A lad named Nelson was killed, and Western, the fireman of the engine, was pinned to the earth by wreckage. Gemmet, a wheeler, struggled from the mine. He declares he passed four dead men inside the mine. Eelief parties were formed, and ninety miners were rescued, most of them suffering from the effects of after damp. The scene along the road to and at the mine is heartrending—women fainting, and many rushing about distractedly calling out the names of their husbands and sons.

Immediately after the explosion men began to come out of the tunnel in batches of half-dozen, but 150 still remain entombed. The greater portion of the buildings at the entrance of the mine came tumbling down through the force of the explosion. A leg separated from the body was found in the debris, and two ,bodies were dis covered on the surface.

As each coal-grimed man issued from the tunnel, women with babies in their arms scrutinised him in the hope of finding their own.

The rescue parties were quickly organ ised, but their efforts were hampered by their inability to locate the scene of the disaster.

Amongst those entombed are six mem bers of one family.

The cause of the disaster is believed to have been an accumulation of gas in old workings. The mine is" a well-ventilated one. Five bodies have bean recovered. There were close on 25 J men in the mine at the time of the disaster. Mr Bates, the Government Inspector fbr the district, was making his periodical inspection in com pany with the underground manager when the explosion occurred. Mr Bates was got out, insensible, and knocked about, but Nelson was killed. •

One hundred and twenty men effected their escape ; the rest are still in the mine.

The relief party cleared the tunnel of debris. The ramifications of the mine ex tend some five miles into the hill. The ex plosion evidently occurred in the first sec tion, and it is possible that the men in the back workings may be safe. " After damp " at the entrance to the mine is impeding the rescue work.

The following are the names of those I whose bodies have been recovered:—Nel son (manager), Skillion, Hartley, Blackett, Brennan, Gallagher, Egan, (2), and the boy Nelson.

Further Details.

Painful Scenes.

l&ore Identification

A Terrific Explosion.

Received August 1, 10.29 a.m. Sydney, Aug.*L The explosion is generally attributed to g;is, though gas has never been known to exist in the mine before, and an inspection by the usual men yesterday morning failed to find any. Rescue parties were arranged, and made an entrance to the mine by tra velling along the road to the south of the main adit, but were met by dense volumes of smoke, which no human being could face. Eventually, by crouching low, the foremost of the rescue party gained an entrance, and a little later, two men supporting a black ened and begrimed miner emerged into daylight in a dazed condition. The latter was recognised amid joy by his wife and children. Other men were also seen to be coming out, though in a staggering con dition. Received Attg 1, 10.9 a.m. Sydney, Aug 1 Exactly how many escaped is unknown till the roll is called this morning. Those still entombed were engaged in No. 1 Dis trict, and it is feared that this section is on fire, and the chance of these men being rescued alive is therefore considered very remote. It is supposed that the explosion occurred a mile and a half from the en trance to the pit, and that the bulk of the men working there perished. The force of the explosion was terrible, the main road being absolutely wrecked. The majority of the bodies were not dis figured. The panic which occurred amongst the unfortunate miners prevented more being saved than actually were.

Thrilling Escapes.

Gallant Rescues

Numbers of a Rescue Party- Killed.

Received Aug 1,11.38 a.m.

There are numerous thrilling stories of escapes. In one instance, two mates, were rushing from the fumes, when one was overtaken. Hi 3 mate refused to leave him, and lifting him up, staggered on until he was sufficiently recovered to get on by him self. Then the other became partially exhausted, and fell, calling out that he was done, and beseeching his mate to save him self. He refused, and struggling on, both were eventually saved by the rescue party. It is remerkable that these two men should escape, while others alongside of them were killed instantly. Major McCabe, in command of the local artillery, and W. M. Murray, two members of the rescue party, lobt their lives in an effort to effect a rescue. Received August 1 10.49 a.m. Painful scenes occurred at the mine as the dead were recognised by their relatives. Those only injured were immediately re moved to their homes.

The front shift, which was just coming out, knew nothing of the disaster until they emerged into daylight, when they saw the crowd of men, women and children. The rescued miners state that the first sensation was a sense of deafness, and a feeling of suffocation only. The way some escaped was by crawling into a place what was called the air reserve, svul waiting there until the smoke cleared away. Skips were thrown about the workings, and were smashed by the mighty rush of air caused by the explosion, and the horses which drew them were killed instantly.

Some 30 bodies were recovered by mid night. Additional men identified are: Allen, Blacket, J. Dunning, T. Dunning, Dickson, Filby, Gallagher, Hitchen, Healey, Muir, Jeffries, Morris, H. Muirant, Peace Ryan, Stewart, W. Muirant, T. Pnrceli and J. Parcel!,

| Eeceived August 1, 2.33 p.m. It is feared that the worst will be realised. The latest report states that sixty bodies have been taken from the mine. This is the most serious mining accident that has occurred in the Australasian Colonies. By the Kaitangata accident, 38 lives were lost, and 65 by the Brunner disaster.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Received Aug 1 10 a.m. THE KING. London, July 3' The King has made rapid progress since Monday. His general condition leaves nothing to be desired. The wound is closing satisfactorily, aud he is able to walk the length of the pavilion on the deck without assistance. ENGLAND AND RUSSIA RE CHINA. Britain and Russia have agreed to relin quish the appointment of military directors of railways, and have also agreed tha the Chinese shall build any line in the north ward of Pekin which no foreign power con trol. SIR M. HICKS BEACH. Sir Michael Hicks Beach and family attend the Coronation Durbar at Delhi on January Ist. DE WET ON" THE COLONIALS. De Wet interviewed, said the oversea Colonials Lnew Boer methods and tactics, and their resourcefulness dismayed the Boer leaders THE LOST JEWELS. Nearly all Lady Angelsey's jewels are recovered. THE COLONIES AND THE NAVY. The naval agreement is likely to include the utilisation of the Australian squadron as a training and recruiting school. The seamen and officers trained there will be i drafted into the Navy on the same footing j as those Home trained. The Australasia School is responsible for strengthening and maintaining the naval basis. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S SPEECH. Mr Chamberlain's speech was well re ceived on the Continent, except that por tion dealing with the exclusion of suspects from South Africa. RIOT IN NEW YORK. New York, July 31 Twenty thousand Jews, following the funeral of the chief Rabbi, in New York, were assailed by the workmen of Hoe's printing machinery factory. The mourners broke every window and flooded the factory. A hundred were injured. ITALIAN ASSASSINS. Rome, July 31 Palizzolo, Fontana, and Trapani, three numbers of the Mafia Society, were sen tenced to thirty years, at Bologna, for mur dering Emmanuel Notarbartolo, Mayor of Palermo, and Director of the Bank of Sicily some nine years ago.

Cricket.

AUSTRALIANS v. SUSSEX COUNTY.

(Received August J, 10.11 a.m.) London, .Tuly 31 The match against Sussex began to-day. The Colonials, winning the toss, decided to bat. The weather was threatening. Five thoitsand were present. Duff, Trumper, Darling, and Hili were out with the total at 92. Then Noble and Hopkins, by steady free cricket, carried the total to 152, when the latter was run out. At present the total is five wickets for IGB runs —Noble not out 50. Received August 1,2.45 p.m. London, July SI When stumps were drawn Noble and Armstrong were still together, the score being five wicket 3 for 352—Noble 161, Armstrong 76. Both played sterling cricket, and at the close of the play the partner ship had lasted 2| hours. London, July 30 The Australians have abandoned their proposed tour to America, and are awaiting a reply in reference to a south African toiir.

A match against the Players of England has been arranged to be played at Harro gate on September Ist and following days.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, August 1 The Hinenioa has arrived from the Kermadics, and reports that there are no signs of wreckage on any of the Islands visited. She brought up Mr Cameron, the last resident of the Kermadics, which is now without a human inhabitant, Mr Bell and his family having left the Islands some months ago. Mrs J. Osborne died at Waitekauri from barns received through her clothes igniting on July 18th. She gave birth to a child on Monday, and died early on Tuesday. The Governor arrived to-day ;he ad dresses a public meeting re the Veterans' Home this afternoon, and will present the war medals to the returned troopers to night. The residence of Joseph Armitage, Mount Eden Road, was completely destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at .£IOOO.

The report that the Kauri freehold has cut the reef at 300 feet, and got a specimen of gold, proves incorrect. Napier, August 1 A half-caste named Jacob Robertson was killed by a train at Whakatu bridge shortly after twelve o'clock to-day. Wellington, August 1 The appeal was allowed in the case of Barnett and Grant v Campbell. The Court was of opinion that power to seize books and papers is incident to the actual arrest, and not to a mere authority to arrest. The appellants, never having been actually ar rested, the seizure of their book?, etc, was not justified. Costs on the lowest scale, and costs of the Court below to be fixed by that Court were allowed.

The Otaki Post and Telegraph Office was totnlly destroyed by fire last night, in cluding the furniture and effects belonging to the Postmaster, and records of the office. It is estimated it will cost .£IOOO in erecting and fitting up new premises.

Arrival of the Brittannic

Uni ed Prass Association—Uy Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 1

The troopship Britannic, with the Eighth Contingent, and a number of members of other contingents on board, arrived from South Africa via Albauy and Melbourne this morning. The Southern men leave at 6 o'clock to-night,and all the other troopers will start for their various homes in the morning,

Returning Contingenters.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington August 1

The Acting Premier has received a cable message from Capetown stating that Cap tains Hughes, Dixon, Fisher, Stewart, Lieutenants Emmerson, Wallace, Hay, Mc- Kenzie, Quintall, Tapper, Craig, and Dunlop sailed for New Zealand by the steamer Karamea. The Wakanui also left, having on board Lieutenants Huriey, Eichards, Lilly, Clough, Cohn, Mathews, Carter, Hill, and Mollumby.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of th c Ashburton County Couteil was hfOd to-day. Present—Messrs C. J. I! a:-per, (chairman* S. Chapman, M. Xtitt, J. Studholine, junr., J. Lambie, W. f>i or^'m. An apology was received from Mr E. G. Wright.

THE VETERANS* : HOJIB. A subscription list for the proposed Vete rans' Home was laid on the table.

ENGINEER'S RETORT.. The Engineer's report was read as fol lows : —

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—This service continues to be maintained satis factorily. Tho protective work ne>ir the intake at Pudding Hill has been completed. A considerable quantity of shingle has been washed into the upper end of the auxiliary channel, and the water will have to be shut off for two days soon in order to allow a clearance to be made. Only minor repairs have been necessary at VVinchmore and Acton intakes during the month. Several fords in the "Wakanui district have been cleared, and the Upper Ashburton Road Board are having some of the water, race fords in that district attended to. Some repairs and renewals of sheep bridges in the upper district have been carried out. During recent frosts the supply in North Aehburton River was lower than usual, and was jusi .iboufc equal to the required supply of Janterbury Mill intake. The new Caretakor there waa just about to enter on occupation of the cottage, when it was burnt down on the night of 23rd July. The origin of the fire seems to be unknown.

Ashburton-Eangitata Water Supply.— Some clearance is required near the upper portion of main from South Ashburton Eiver otherwise the mains and sub-mains are in fair order. A good supply will be available for the new races being made in the Coldsti-eam district as soon as the frost in the upper district disappears.—The con tractor is now making good progress with the new races, which together with those in the Ealing and Hinds districts should be completed by the end of this month. Tho , clearing of Westerfield—Tinwald main is { on the point of completion.

Main Eace Rangitata Gorge—The dear ing of the depp cutting in first 60 chains has been satisfactorily.completed, and ten ders will be placed before you to-day, for the the clearing and securing a further length of 140 chains along the terraces— About the 12th inst tenders can be in for clearing another 200 chains in extension of the above. Concrete work in head race will be commenced as early in Septembor as weather will permit.

County Bridges—The Mayfield stock bridge at Hinds River has been completed. As requested by the Council, it has been made the same width bs form erly, with the addition of a small footway on each side. Preparations will be made in a week or so for starting the Stour Bridge. Repairs of decking are being attended to, and somebattens between planks are about to be added at the Rangi tata Bridge. The culvert under north ap proach Taylor Stream Bridge will be re paired shortly.

Level Crossing of Railway at Fairfield.— The shingling of this will ba finished in a day or two, and the new access to the works and abattoirs will be available next week.

County Plantations.—Fencing at the fol lowing places has beeu completed.—Eeserve 3065 South Eakaia, South Road Chertsey, Recreation Reserve mouth of Ashburton River, and Eeserve 3416, Ruapuna. The latter has also been ploughed. Poison for rabbits has been laid in plantations at Anarna. and Cavendish with good results; also on Reserve at Head works, South Ash burton River. At the Mayfield plantations some dead gum trees might be disposed of to meet local applications, and the outside rows of trees which are overhanging the road, might also be disposed of shortly.

Poisoned Grain.—There has been a great demand for this grain this season, and the j supply is now exhausted. Shall the Coun cil authorize the preparation of more. SPRINGFIELD WATER SUPPLY Mr Stitt asked if the agreement made with Mr Cameron re Springfield supply was. attended to, to which the Engineer replied in the affirmative. TAMPERING "** Mr Morgan inquired regarding the recent tampering with water races in the High land district. He moved and Mr Lainbie seconded that the fine be refunded. This was carried, the Engineer stating that what had been done was more on account of in advertence than anything else. j THE CARETAKER'S HOUSE The chairman explained at some length, the instructions that were given regarding the caretaker's house, that waa burnt down on July 23rd last. Unfortunately the same was not insured. The question to decide now was whether anew cottage be erected, or one rented close to the intake. It was necessary that the caretaker should reside close to the intake. He had instructed the Engineer to obtain fresh plans, and it was understood that the same builder would operate again. Besides the cottage, it would be necessary to build a shed wherein to place tools, etc. He moved that Messrs Brown and Mc- Donald's tender, viz., £195 for 6 rooms or .£2lB for 6 rooms, bs accepted. Tho intake was part of our water race system, and now thT.t a man had been appointed, it was for the Council to make things comfortable. Mr Stitt seconded. It was necessary that the caretaker should be on the spot to attend to the sluices. The Chairman read a letter from the late caretaker, thanking tl^ Council for con sideration shown him in allowing him \to occupy the cottage until his new one was erected. The Chairman further remarked that the fullest investigation had beea made aE to the supposed causn of the fire, but nothing could be ascertained. The Chairman's motion was put and carried, the cottage to be ereoted to contain six rooms. (Left sitting.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, AUGUST i, 1902



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Public Notices. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I ED WARD BATES, of Mount Somers, a being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Mount Somers, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to | be holden at Ashburton on the 4th day of September, 1902, apply for a transfer of the said License from myself to William i John Alfred Clay, my appointee. Dated the 16th day of July, 1902. EDWARD BATES. E. G. Cbisp, Solicitor. g 2 FINEST New Currants 5d per Ib, New Eliin Raisins s£d per lb, Good Valen cia Raisins 4id per lb, New Seeded Raisins 6id 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 3s 9d at Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores,



Britain's Army keeps on growing . A great deal stronger every day, The Colonies as well are showing That they have a little say. Mankind indeed migh all be stronger, If they'd take whats good and pure; The very thing—you'll cough no longer— Is some Woods' Great Peppermint Cube,



Wanted. WANTED— A Good Servant and Cook. Apply Mrs B. G. Wright, Windermere. 81 WANTED— Boy for Painting Trade. Apply W. H. Collins and Co. 8 4 WANTED— A Teamster; must have references. Apply Manager, Chatmoss. 8 3 "OEMOVED to temporary premises in -SX( Havelock Street, opposite Stephen son's Auction Rooms. Still buying Old Hens.—J. H. Jewitt. CJINGLE Man, 30, reference, wishes en k3 gagement as Shepherd or otherwise. - Ben Lorn, care of Mr Thomas Penne, Willowby. 7 295 KERR BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind the*r Customers and Friends i that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and | include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also feed Potatoes for sale.—Kere Bros. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T. H. WILLIAMS, East Street. GIVING TTP'iuSINESS. REAT Clearing Sale, commencing \J Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold, j Genuine reductions. Special reductions in i Millinery, and Ladies' and Children's Underclothing,—Miss E. Babnes, corner Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply W. STONYER. riIHE Twentieth Century; New Testa- JL 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; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins s£d ; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots 10d;,cooking figa 7d ; layer figs Bd.— John ©rr and Co /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation Ky 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 /\ H. C. Bakkett'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 fivepence worth. PRICE lists in Drapery, Clothing and Boots are sometimes misleading; you have to see the goods to judge their full value. Fair profits and honest value in re liable goods is the principle at H. C. Bar 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. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing and Boot Warehouse are invariably satisfied with their purchases. Just now the Special Discount is an extra attraction. TTTANTED Builders and intending VV Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Haedlet Bros. YX7 ANTED—Clearance of Lamps before Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hakdley Bros. \7f 7 A^l'^D Sportsmen not to miss Vv' chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hakdlet Beos. 4* ,! ANTED Known— Best ammunition ? y Depot in Ashburton is Hardlet Bros. TS7 ANTED Known — Largest Stock »*' Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. . Hardley Bros. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HABDLEY BROS. "TVTEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege J3I table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s 6d per dozen ; Flower Seeds 1 d per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and Gorse Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletchee Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3Jd per lb or 32a 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwt, Neatsfoot Oil^ 3s 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5a per gallon," at Fletcher Bros', Cash Supply Stores. FOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons f Galvanised Tanks 10s each, and one '00 ' gallon Painted Tank .£3 15s.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ELOUR 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 3dlb; 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. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we can. do them very light in any size you like. Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Turner Special Notice. X^TT ANTE© all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250=000 'Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purohasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTIiiR, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 WANTED for CUents-SmalTlwna from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acrto near Ashburton. W. STONYER Lund and Estate Agent. Smoke New Venus I



Fr-iedlander Bros. Ltd West Street Auction Mart SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 190 v, WE shall offer at our Horse Mart on • the above date, - On account of a Client, - <T) Good Draught MARES y O Light Harness Horses Trap, Etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD., 7 284 R. Friedlandek, Auctioneer. Trust Money To Lend. YTTTE have sums ranging from .£2OO to ,£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4£ and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. David Thomas, ARCADE SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd. SPECIAL ENTRY. ROOFING IRON. \/J R DAVID THOMAS has received in -*'l structions to sell as above— ~i &\£\ SHEETS Corrugated Roofing JL \J v^ Iron, removed from building lately damaged by fire. About 60 Sheets (9 feet lengths) of this Iron are in good condition, not having been reached by the fire. Also, — Pair Folding Doors, with patent springs for closing; Window Sashes, a lot of useful Carpenters' Tools, and a host of Sundries. Sale at I p.m. 7 287 R. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSK_ FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 6 236 DAVID THOMAS. Tenders Ashburton County Racing Club TENDERS will be received up to 3 p.m. on SATURDAY, 2nd August, 1902 for Cutting and Grubbing Gorse (about 75 chains). Full particulars on application. The lowesb or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. A. FOOKS, 7 286 Secretary. y«Mami«MM»a«iww«w«»»Miw'«Mi»i«iiiiiiiiiiiii.jiii»ugcjiia»au»»«iewW T. Bullock. FOR SALE, Small Storekeeping Business, together with Freehold Land, etc., i^ONYENIENTLY situated at Corner of Ky East Belt and Wakanui Road, on account of Messrs W. Huston and Son, viz -Lots 62 and 63, containing 1 rood 38 perches, on which is erected a General Store, with Butchers Shop adjoining, and at the baok room with concrete floor and other storeroom, etc. There is also a Cottage of 4 rooms, ark scullery at back, surrounded by garden and a number of fruit trees, etc.," also stable, loose box, chaff house and other buildings erected on the property, fenced with macro carpa fences. Inspection invited Further particulars as regards terms, etc, furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ' 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. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE (A EECOED.) JTO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE 111 WOETH OK UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During- our GREAT SALE Come "\xr~o at> f? f^TTTTl^If^ Come Early W JCi AX.! J Ixl V 111 I* Early 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 t<» sell at latest published Cliristchurch prices. T) /\ T !■ ■ I TPV : ''■■ '■•■■ V'-.Q . } w(, ii i. .llu . . • A. -:0,. 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 YOUR PUESES and pay us a visit, for it will pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, j i Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE WALL PAPERS :, : TO SUIT EVERYONE. : House Painting, Sign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED PAINTS. J. W 1 L~S n N,'



CLEARING SALE. : TRKES : Giving up Business. THOS.'SEALY, NURSERYMAN. iTTITAVING decided to relinquish the] Nursery Bnsiness, the whole of the large j and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before ' the end of the present season. j 10 f)f)(^ FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Koses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction i of usual cost The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 7 59 REMOVAL NOTICE k S a consequence of the splendid sup- J\. port already accorded us by the Ash burton public during our term in business (for which we tender our sineerest 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 2s 6d now Is Black Serges Is 6d, Is lid, 2s 9d, 3s 6d; very special. 50 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, is nd, 2S 6d, 2S ud, 3s nd 36 inch Tucked Cambrics for Pinafores, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d per yard. Cream, pink, and white Flannelettes 3s lid dozen, 36in dark Flannelette Skirting reduced to 9|d, 72in grey Twill Sheeting reduced to 9%& yard, 72in white Twill Sheeting reduced to Is yard, 31 inch grey Calico now 2s lid a dozen, Floral Cretonnes, lovely patterns, reduced to 4hd, 6d, 7d a yard; fancy Blous ing Flannelettes, usual price Is to Is 3d, now at Bsd; 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, 2s 3d, 3s 6d. Hair Frames at Is 3d. White Muslin Aprons, nicely trimmed, Is 6d, ]s9d, Is lid, 2s 6d to 4s 6d.' Stacks of Remnants to be cleared out under cost prices. " BARGAINS," Bargains for all. Northcote | Hefford East and Tancred Streets nn©ILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d JL Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles s£d; Cocoa, is per Ib. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture, Best in town.— Co



. BPSINESS NOq«CE. FLETCHER BItOB. T!vA CGMPETITIbX Hundreds of Prizes to be given away to the Largest Consumers ot Oiw Celebrated Teas. - • FIRST PRIZE ... Handsome Olock and Bronze, or Hand-Painted Dinaer Set— ■ Each valued at £5 ss. SECOND PRIZE ... Ladies' Handsomo Tilled Gold Watch, value .£3 15s And Numerous fi Ofcher Prizes, The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea Taster of tb* English Import Market.:—" I have been drinking your Duchess Tea, and find it ray enjoyable; being fully flavoured, yet mild and luscious. I have also examined th» lwi and there is nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertieed Blends." COUNTESS TEA Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by slb Tin or 101b Tin DUCHtSS TEA ... Is lOd por lb, or Is 8d by 51b Tin, or Is 7d by 101b Tin. EMPitt MS TEA ... 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b Tin, or Js 9d by 101b Tia PRINCESS TEA. ... 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b Tin, or la lid by 10lb Tin P URE CEYLON TEA Is lOd per lb, or Is Sd by slb Tin, or la 7<i by 101b Tia A Coupon enclosed in every Packet or Tin of above Teas. A White Coupon enclosed in every ,£lb. Packet, a I Jink Coupon (equal two White Coupons) enclosed in every lib Packet; a'Green Coupon (equal £en Wiiite Coupon*) enclosed in every 51b Tin, and a Yellow Coupon (equal twenty White Coupon^) enclosed in every LOlb Tin. Coupons may be held over, and sent in to compete for any fatur* Competition, if desired. We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from Is per lb. FI»EST SNOWDBO* SUGAR 2*d per lb, 701b Bag 14s 6d, or 15s per ton. HIGHEST TEST KEEOSENS, 4s 3d per tin, or 8s 6d per case.



ALMONDS— s. d.^ Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... ... ... ... 12 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACLO- Tartaric, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 1 Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ Acetic Acid— Coutt's ... ... Is 9d and 2 11 ANCHOVY PAS^EJ— C. andß. ... ... ... 1 3< Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM ... ... ... 0 6 Ammonia— Fluid 0 6 Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 BARLEY— Pearl ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDIR— Edmonds' ... ... Sldandll BATHBRtCKS 0 4 ■RLUESTONE 34s per cwt ... 0 4 BSOSEMEAL , 0 6 BLUE— Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 Keen's ... ... ... 0 10 Blacking ... ... ... 0 4£ Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 I Blacklead— Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 Oakey's Dome ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish .. ... 0 5 BEUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Bla^kLacquer, Castle ... 0 9 i BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Birdseed — Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Eape ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d,10z ... 0 3 Egg Preservative- Norton's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 Essences — Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, Al monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, uo chmeal, Cloves, Peppermint, and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz bottles .». ... 0 5 Extract of Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP- Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 ■ EPSOM SALTS'— Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 71V> Boxes ... ... ... "2 0 EiIERY CLOTH, sheet l|d, doz 1 3 i FLY PAPEB3— Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot, doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Preserved Fish— Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 010 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines —Best quality ... 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 j „ Good.large ... ... 0 8 i „ Good, small ... 04 j „ . Smoked, large ... 1 0 I Herrings, fresh ... ...0 7, Herrings, kippered . ... 010 j Herrings in Tomato Sauce ...0 10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 : Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 j Bloaters ... ... ... 010 I Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 Oysters ... ... .... .0 8 CANDLES-- ' ■ ■ j Colonial ...' ••• ■ r ... 0 5£ Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6* 1 Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax .... ... 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured .... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B's 10's, Price's ... 0 10 CHICORY ... ... 0 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 | CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 CORN FLOUR— Browa's ... ... ... 0 3* Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... ... 0 « Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 H . CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1.0 „ „ rope, 5d and |0 6 Candied Peel- Lemon ... ... ... 0 7 Citron ... ... ... 1 4 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron... 0 8 Cocoanut, dessicated ... 0 i COFFEE—Blended and Ground, on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 Cocoa —Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Auslebrook's ilb ... ... 0 9 *lb ... ... 1 6 lib ... ... 2 10- Cadbur/s^lb ... ... 0 10 ilb ... ... 1 8 Van Houten's,-|ib ... ... Oil ilb 1 9 lib ... ... 3 3 Fry's Homoepathic, ilb ... 0 4-£{ *n» ... 0 8* lib ... 1 4* Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 CMDCOLATE— Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 Rountree's, -Jib ... ... 0 6 COD LIVER OIL - Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... ... ... 1 2 Hanson's .., ... ... 1 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Carraways ... ... 0 8



Capers, 9d and , ;., ... 1 3 ' Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ...IS FLOUR at Lowest Market Rates. Best Boiler, 251b „. . 33 sOlb ... ■ ' .'." 6 0 ">■ ■',; 1001b ... ... 11 ft „ 2001b ... £i 2 O Special Reductions on i large quantities SAGO, Tapiosa, Rice and Pearl Barley, per lb ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—Sew Season's New Currants ... ... 0 f» New Eaisins ... ... 0 Si New Sultanas ... ]'.". O 7 Hew Muscatels, Bd, Is and ..." 1 4 French Plums, table .., ... 010 \ „ stewing 6d and ... 0 8 \ flew Pigs, Bist layer, per lb ...OS Cooking Figs ... ... 0 7 New Preserved Ginger .'. 0 8 Jars Ginger, lOd and ... ..! 2 0 Peaches, dried ... ..', 0 9 •■ Apricots '':.,, ■■-.;. ■ 010 Apples ... .[[' .'. 0 t New Dates ... ■'. •. Of GOLDEN SYEUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b tin is, 71b is 9d, 141b 3s 3d, 281b 5s 9d, 561b; ... 11 « Treacle, 21b Tin,6d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 661b 10 6 HOPS, per lb ... ... 1 0 Honey, per jar lOdand Is, 561b tin at 3|d per lb. "■'■*■■ MATCHES— Plaids ,j. .„ 0 4^ 250 Vestas ... ... "' 1 g 1000 Vestas... : ,, . ... *'* 410 Safeties, large Bd, small . 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid ... ... 0 74 Mustard— D.S.F., Ilblsßd,^lb ... ... 0 10 Loose ... ... ...It Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2 0 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 NUIS — ... Barcelona ... :.. ... 0 8 Walnuts ... ... ... 0 8•■ Shell Alnionds ... 0 10 ■ OA TMEAL—2SIb Bags .'.. 4 0 Oiifcina,, per hag ... »•• l 2 Oi:"es ... . ■ >tt 1 q - © L— . Hau- OH, Gd and ... ... 0 8 Salad, Morton's, 6d and ... 0 11 Lucca, 23 and ... ... 2 6 Adelaide ... ... ... 1 9 Castor, Morton's 5d and ..'. 010 PEAS—Split ... ... 0 3 Peameal ... ... %#t q g Plate Powder, Goddard's .*.'.' 1 8 Polishing Paste ... ...08 Patent Medicines—Pills. Holloway's and Cockle's ' ... 1 3 Beecbam's and Seigel's .. , 13 Dr. William's Pink Pills ... 2 11 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 1 3 SiegeFs Syrup Is 8d and ... 210 Steedman's Powders ... ... 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ..„ 4 0 Sarsaparilla , ... ... 4 3 Tricopherous . ... ■ c ... 1 4 Benjamin Gum' ... ...Ik Wahoo , ' .... ... 2 3 Bile Beans .., ... 1 3 Peppermint Cure ... ■ ... 1 g Extract of Malt ... ... 2 6 Eoo's Fruit Salt ... ... 2 11 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... 1 4 Lung Preserver Is and ... 1 H {.Irish. Moss,. Is and . ... ... 110 i Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 i Cuticura, loaf Is 4d ... , ... 2 v ' Doan's Pills ... ... 2 jj, j Pepper— . . : .'...■, I Pure White ...' ... 1 4 Whole Black ... ; ... 1 J Ground Black ... . ... 1 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle ... 0 8 Chillies ,. * ... ... 0 3 SOAP—Toilet Brown "Windsor Tablets per d0z,... 1 3 . I Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 j Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 Glycerine, ;|lb.bars, each., ... 0 4 Pears'Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 » » •.;.. „ per doz,.. 5 fc~ „ Assorted Tablets..4 in box ... 1 0 ; Caivert's Carbolic' Tablets ... 0 3 - , „ Prickly Heat, per bar ... 0 8 #lycerine and Cucumber, per tablet 0 * Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 14 Buttermilk, Box, 8 tabs ':'.' ... 011 Margisbn,l3 tablets in box < ■ ... 1 0 Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, lid, 6d and ... ' ... 2 6 JAMS—, lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 6  „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Easpberry ... ... 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 0 21b Jars Easpberry ... ... 1 % 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 2lb Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 II . j 21b Jars Plum and Bamson ... 1 % 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 % Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 % Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 KEEOSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 .' Kerosene Pumps, Is. and ... 1 • Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 LENTILS ' ... ... 0 S| Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0  Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... • ... 0 7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Linoleum Eenewer ... ... 1 0 MACARONI ... ... 0 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 010 „ Tobacco — Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb „ in 221b boxes, lb ]1 „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid and Is 4d, per lb ..6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb .4 6 - Derby, per stick lOd, p«r lb ... 6 6 Hariequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Tongues- Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Ox, 2s 6d, 3^ Gd and ... 4 3 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Tuiaeric, per oz ... ... 0 3



FLETCI-LR.BROS.-" ; Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and,. High street, Christchurch,