The Abattoirs and the Butchers.

I The following letter from the butchers to the Borough Council, containing objections te the agreemenb between tht* vounoil and the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, Limited, which bad been referred to she Abattoirs Committee to report upon, whb dealt with bb under ab bhe Borough Council meeting last evening :— Aehburbon, March 15,1902. j L The Mayor and Borough Councillors of I B Borough of'Ashburton. J ■Gentlemen,—-Ab a meeting of butchers Bid on Monday evening last, at which Bar|y all the butchers were present, Biobgat other things the agreement between Jn* Borough and Freezing Works reabab | toira was considered, when thoße present • weie unanimous in expretaing regret bhab i the agreement was nob submitted bo them, being the party moub interested, before being finally passed by your Council. We submit that had thla been done, an agreement leas irritating and expensive bo the butchers and more conducive to the best interests of the meat consumers of bhe district, would have been the result. We are of opinion that the following alterations are urgently required :— First, Clause 4-Section A, words—'The present sheep slaughtering house' should be struck out, as there are many reasons that the new premises should be abattoirs alone for killing sheep. Second, Clause 6—The batchers were led to believe that the charges specified for killing Included the whole comr and would ask your Council to strike out the ksb paragraph in that clause. ■Third, Clause 7—Thab words—three days —be struck out, and six days inserted in its place. Fourth, Clause 12—That words —the company shall retain all offal—be struck out and the following substituted : ' The but chers will leave to the Company whatever . off*! they do nob repuire.' Strike out all other until you come to, each butcher's fab shall be weighed separately. The butchers respectfully submit thab the offal being their own property, the Council haa exceeded its , funobions in disposing of property over , which they have no legal control. At the t •ante time the butchers are willing to leave for the Company all that they do nob require for their own use; therefore we ask the Council to have Clause 12 amended so bhab ' gt Is optional whebher bha Company have the ' offal or nob. , • Fifth, Clause 20,—fourth line, words— ,i twelve o clock—We consider the time notice ■ too long, and would ask the Council to have !t altered to 4 p m the day before killing. I Sixth—The Council being the controlling ] body, we suggest thab they appoint an 5 Abattoir Committee of management bo whom bhe Butchers Commitbee|,cftn lay any eompiainbu, as the present state of bhe •ibatboirwill requireaddibioneacd alterations before it becomes workable. We humbly ask that bhe Council moat us in bhe best possible way it can. ii am etc, W. H. Rule Secretary, pro tent.

BEPORT Of ABATTOIRS COMMITTEE. The Abattoirs Committee reported as follows on the questions raised by tbe foutchsra :— Year committee have fully considered the letter from the butchers thab waa referred to them by tbe Council at its last meeting, asking for certain amendments In the agree ment with the Canterbury Freezing Com pany as to the working of bhe abattoirs, and beg to report as follows :— In the first place the agreement, between the Company and the Council was submitted t© a Conference of the butchers that was held at the Council Chambers on August 28th last. The agreemenb was considered clause by clause, and, with the exception of a few amendments suggested by tbe butcher, was fully approved by those present. The amendments suggested were in every case accepted by the Company and the agree ment was altered accordingly, and after submission to the »>olioibor was approved by the Minister of Agriculture and, duly signed Your Committee would point out that the agreement as read to the butchers was only alterad in respect of the amendments suggested by that body, and every-opportu nity was at thabbime afforded the butchers fcomaknany amendmenb they might think necessary in their own interest. With reference to bhe respective objeotious now taken by bhe butchers, your committee make bhe following recommendations :— First ObjsotioH, Clause 4—As no reason whatever is given for altering this clause in the dheobion asked, no recommendation can be irr*de» Second Objection, Clause 6—This objso* fcioui is loeorreeb, as it was Btited when the first schedule of charges was eubmibted, tbsb the Government inspection fees would bo charged in addition to the __ Company's charges; no amendmeab to this clause can therefore be recommended Third Objection, Clause 7—This Clause was drawn up in etriob accordance with the batchers wishss, the number of days and the actual days of the week being suggested by the botchers themselves ab the_ Conference above mentionedi No alberation to this Clans® oan now be recommended. Fourth Objection, Clause 6—This Clause was thoroughly dlfscuased wi'h the butohers •md their wlsfaea as to the offal were met as far as possible, and your Committee see no reason to make any furbher alteration. fifth Objection, Clause 20-Your Com mittee recommend the Council to use its influence with the company in meeting the butchers wishes as to the time for giving notice *f slaughtering. .... Sixth Objection—The Council having al ready appointed an Abattoir Committee, ib is recommended thab the present Committee be appointed one of bhe Standing Committee, In conekalon, yoar Committee find no season in bh® objections submitted by the feubohers for now making any alteration in the present agreemenb, and moreover the time has past for making any amendment seeing that bhe agreement, after submission to bhe bntebera has been approved by bhe Minister and signed by the parties con cerned. Tbe Mayor moved thab the report be adopted as a whole. Or Andrews seoonded.

Or Willis thought the report should be taken clause by clause* Thie was done, and the clauses having been discussed and agreed to, the report as s, whole was adopted;,

Education in England.

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London, March 25

Mr Balfonr declared that parental liberty and edacational efficiency were febe great principles of the Govern ment's Educational Bill. The balk of the Unionists consider It the most comprehensive scheme yet submitted to Parliament. Sir Henry jOampbell-Bannerman said lie hoped that popular control of volun tary schools would not prove illusory. Professor Oswald Dykes, of the English Presbyterian Ohnrch, says that the people will be staring mad if they reject the measure; Archbishop Vaughan says it is a good fair Bill, inasmuch as ib respects $be liberty of the subject. Br Clifford, the Baptist preacher, declares that the Nonconformists will fight it tooth and nail, as the deno minations! difficulty is not removed by it. The voluntary schools' rate, he said, is aided in proportion to the secular work done, while the religious training is free from municipal control.

THE LATEST SOUTH AFRICA

CAPTURE OP SOME OF DE LA

KEY'S MEN AKD GUNS

United Press Aaaeooiabion—By Elcbrlo Telegraph—Copyright' (Received March 27, 933 am London, March 26 In a combined movement against De La Rey, tbe cavalry, without guns or impedimenta, captured a hundred pri soners, three fifteen-pounders, and two pom poms.

The Shooting of Australian Officers.

EXTRAORDINARY STATEMENTS

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Melbourne, March 27

Major Lenehant, who commanded the Bush Veldt CirbineerH, to which the Australian officers shot belonged, supplied Mr Barton with particulars of the shooting of British officers.

Mr Barton has cabled bo South Africa for farther particulars. A letter from a brother of one of the officers concerned, states thab a party of Bush Veldt Carbineers, under Captain Hunt, attacked a farmhouse, and after some fighting retired, leaving Captain Hnnb on the ground, wounded. When they returned with reinforcements, Hunt's body was found stripped and mutilated. A tfoer was caugub wearing Hunt's clothes, and was tried by drumhead court martial and shot. Subsequently, six other Boers who were caught wearing khaki were courtmartialled and shob.

From information supplied from other sources, it is understood thab the officers shot were Lieutenant H H Morant, South Australian ; Lieutenanb P J Haudcock, supposed to have hailed from Westralia; while Lieutenant G R Witton,a Victorian, was sentenced to penal servitude for life, taken to Capetown in irons, and sent to England. A fourth officer was also punished in some way unknown.

Home and Foreign.

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Received March 27, 9,33 am

THE NEW HEBRIDES London, March 26

In the Commons, Mr Chamberlain announced the early appointment of a Deputy Commissioner to reside in the New Hebrides, and watch the interests of Britishers. THE COLONIAL TROOPS AT THE CORONATION Lord Wolsley commands the Colonial Contingents at the Coronation, The headquarters will be Alexandra place. AMERICANS EVAOUATE CUBA New York, March 25

[General Palraa assumes the Presi dency and entire control of Cuba on I May 20th. The American officials and forces withdraw, but the artillery and a few coast garrisons will remain until the Cuban forces are organised.

The Spionkop Affair

London, March 26

A brisk correspondence is proceed ing in the newspapers over the Spion kop incident Sir Redvers Buller denies that he commanded at Spionkop, and declares that for him to write an account of what occurred would be contrary to army legulations Mr Balfonr main tains that General Bulter commanded in chief on that occasion, and hints that documents covering the Spionkop affair are likely to be published General Buller thereupon expresses a hope that his words will be published without manipulation

Mr Balfour retorts that the only manipulation of General BuHer's des patches was the excision of a sentence criticising Lieutenant General Sir Char les Warren, and the only omission in Lord Roberts's despatches was made solely with a view to sparing General Boiler's feelings and maintaining bis reputation.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Christchurch, March 27

Early this morning a fire broke out in the Kaiapoi woollen mills ab Kaiapoi, but was confined to the engine room. The damage Is estimated aa about £100 Napibb March 27

The Premier arrived by special train after ten o'clock last night, and waa reoeived by the Mayor, Mr McVay, and Mc AL D Fraser, MH R. Mr Seddon continues his journey to Gisborne In the Tutanekal tonight, and will be officially farewelled here on his return journey to Wellington

Dtjnedin, March 27

The legal profession has presented Inspec tor Pardy, who is retiring on a pension, with an address and an arm chair, as a reminder of their pleaoanb association.

Suspected Murder.

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Donedin, Maroh 27

A fire ab Allasbon ia likely to lead to serious developments. In the body of tbe woman Sinnotfc was found a carving fork which had penetrated the heart. The police have arrested Hugh Sweeney, who had been living with deoeased for yeais. Both parties were about fifty years of age. Sweeney was breughb before bhe Court this morning and charged with murder. He was remanded for eight days. The formal inquest opens tonight, _________________

The Rifle Team for Bisley

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Wanganui, Maroh 26 The following are bhe names of bhe team selected to represent New Zealand at Btsley : Rifleman George Hyde, Opaki RifU Club, Masberbon j Rfleman Harry Hawthorne, Karorl Rifle Club, Wellington; Rifleman William Loveday, Woodville Rifle Club, Woodville % Band Sergeant King, Oamaru Garrison Band, Oamaru; Rifleman W Ballinger, Petone Rifle Club, Petone; Private John McGregor, Oamaru Rifle Volunteers, Oamaru; Private W H Nelson, Woodville Rifles, Woodvi le ; Rifleman J G

Wilson, Woodville Rifle Club, Woodvllle;

Private Head, Highland Rifles, Wellington ; Rifleman George Loveday, Woodville Rifle Club, Woodville ; Corporal Winelade, Wan ganui Rifles, Wanganui. The other member of the beam, AnderaoD, of K«ib*kj>»ta, is trying to arrange business matter*! bo get away. The command of tbe team has been offered to Lieutenant Colonel Sommerville, but owing to the illness of Mrs Bommwville it is doubtful whether he will be able to aooepb,

Magisterial

ASHBURTON—THORBDAY

(Before 0 A, Wrav, F. q. S,M)

BREACH OF THE LICENSING ACT.

Albert W Whiiak<-r w»« oharged with sup lying liquor to a man already drunk. Mr Wilding appeared for vhe defence.

James Choat, an unemployed grocer's assistant, gave evidence that on the night of bhe 14th inst) he and another, Oliver Spicer, naw a man called Graham in East street. Graham asked them to oome to the Royal Hotel and have a drink. They went into a private room, and had drinks there, G'abam piying for thorn. They afterwards went to the Commercial Hotel, and had more drink. Graham was very drunk, and bhey bad to help him a'ong, Left Graham ab the Commercial.

I To Mr Wiidiog—Had some money on the j evening In question. Did not 'shout' for Graham. Had never seen him before. Graham was not properly drunk when they went to bhe Royal. Graham was talking sensibly In the Royal. Witness sot the second drinks from the barmim Graham, collapsed when he gob Into bhe open air and was very drunk when they gob bo the Commercial, Wibness and Sploer were charged lash week with robbing Graham, and witness and Spioer had then given evidence oo their own behalf. Did nob know ab thab time bhab Spioer had been convicted for thefb.

Oliver Spicer, cordial manufacturer, knew Graham by sight. Remembered the evening of the 14th inst. Saw Graham on that evening, who was with Ohoat. Witness corroborated the evidence of the last witness,

To Mr Wilding—Graham was speaking sensibly. Graham was nob drunk when they went to the Royal. He could nob walk by himself in the open air. Witness had been charged with robbing Graham on the night in question.

Ernest Cryseli, groom, Ashburton, re' membered the night of March 14. Saw Graham at 930 oa that nigiifc. He was then beastly drunk. He was being helped along by Spicar and Choat,

At tl.ii sta^e, Hia Worship said that it was fairly established that Graham was drunk when they left bhe Royal. They wanted to know if he was in the same con dition when he went in.9

Sergeant Barlow said thab Choab and Splcer were the only witnesses who could prove this. At the theft case they had both sworn positively thab Graham was drunk when they went inbo the hotel. His Worship said it was a difficult thing to prove. Evidence as to the condition the man was in after be" lefb the hotel was immaterial. Sergeant Barlow said thab under these ; oiroumstanoes he would oloso his case. i Mr Wilding called— i Mr Malcolimon, who said he was in tbe Royal Hotel on busk ess on the night In question. Graham seemed perfectly sober, and waa speaking about his business. j His Worehipaaid there was no evidence to j show tbab Graham was drunk when he went ! into the hotel. Tbeoase would be dismissed. [ SEPARATION ORDER. j Johanna Stigley v Frank Stigleyl This was an application for a separation order, on the grounds of persistent cruelty. Mr | Wilding for the applicant, and Mr Purnell 1 for defendant. I Mrs Stigley gave evidenoe, showing that Stigley had threatened to cut her throat and had used disgusting language. William Stigley, son of the la?b witness, \ suid his mother wa* at present Jiving ab his I house. Ib was not safe for his mother to live with her husband. Arthur Stigley, another sou, gave similar evidence. I Mr Wilding said that his other witness I would give bhe same evidence. His Worship said ib was a case in whioh some arrangement should bo made between the parties. civil, CASUS The following cases went) by default:— John Wilson v Alice Cooper ; Borough Council v Robert Dorm ; Duocin & Co V George Taib i William Davison v James Kennedy ; Collins & Co v James Leeson.

THE ASHBUBTOF 9TJAEDIAN; THUKSDAY, MARCH 27, 19u2,



HOM.IS OYOMB-Ibe display of Holllfl ovoles now on view ab John Orr „ Co b is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enbhus-1 lasts. These machines are made from genuine r B S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I. Mollis & Sons, Birmingham, whioh should be ■uffioienb guarantee of their efficiency. _ The models we have seen are superbly finished, and the high standard of quality attained to the manufacture of tbe Hollls bicycle has beeo peit rigidly maintained.



I DAVID THOMAS "~ MAYFIELD 7 YARDsT FRIDAY, 4t~APRIL, 1902. I SHALL have for Sale ab the above fixture, On secounb of Mr Joseph Brown, Mount Somers— 3 KAA Very Forward LAMBS Also, Fab and Store Sheep, Cattle, etc. ' 1 D THOMAS, ! k 3 289 Auctioneer l ■■■■■■■■iiiM.iiiiiiiiijiiii lii linn imi .L.'L-I'.'E'g ' Government Notices. I NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. 1 Train Arrangements for Ohristchurch Races and Ashburton Sports. A SPECIAL Train for Passengers for Ohristchurch from south of Ash - burton will start from Timaru ab 6.30 a.m on 31st March, and be due from Rangitata ab 7.41, Hinds 8.12, Winslow 8.28, Tinwald 8 39. Ib returns from Ohrist church at 7.45 p.m. The afternoon trains from Ashburton to Timaru and Springhurn on 31st March will start at 6 40 and 5.65 respectively, and run 1 hour 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively, later than timetable times. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton on 31st March and lsb April will leave Christchurch at 5.25, and be due from Rakaia at 7 40, Chertsey 7 58 , NIGHT TRAINS 3lst M«oh-Christ. church to Dunedin at 8.20 p.m. stops at stations couth of Ashburton to set down passengers from Christchurch. and Dunedin to Christchurch due from Ash' burton at 4.53 a.m on Ist April. Holiday exourslon fares as already notified. Full particulars in bills. 3 288 BY ORDER. Eli--. -J. L__„_j_Jl_________ -W Tenders, THE EDUCATION BOaRDOF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CA.NTER. BURY. TENDERS are invited for Additions and Painting School Buildings at Mayfield. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Obr, Ashburton, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than 10 a,m. on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd April. The lowest or £any tender not necessarily accepted. H. O. LANE, I Secretary. Christchurch, 24'h March, 1902. 3 253 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TENDERS are Invited for the Lea«» of Borough Reserve, Town Section 502, Wakanui Road, and applications oan be made alternately either for the Reserve as a whole or as divided into three Lobs. This Reserve will be leased for a term of seven years on an ordinary L^ase or for a term of 21 years on a Glasgow Lease. All Partlcu' lars may be obbained at the Town Clerk's Offiae, where Tenders will be received till 4 v m ou MONDAY, bhe 28th day of April, 1902. H. H. FOOKS, 3 295 Town Clerk TEJNDEBB, TENDERS are invited till 12 o'clock Moon on WEDNESDAY, April 2n-f, for Alterations and Additions to bhe Roman Catholic Preebybery, Ashburton. Drawings, eto, c»n be seen either at the Presbytery, Burnett "Street, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned. JOHN WHITELAW, Architeob. Worcester Street, Cbrlstohuroh 3194 I—Bin imniinmmammmmaamummimmmmmmmmnmm I PUBLIC NOTICES. WINSLOW RAGING OLUB A MEETING of the Committee will be held at the Winslow Hotel on SATURDAY. Maroh 29tb, ab 8 p.m. Business :— Consideration of Programme for forthcoming Meeting, and General, A good attendance Is requested. W SIMPSON, 3 273 Hon Secretary NOTICE Is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 aud 6, bhab the Ashburton Domain 1 will be set aparb for the Ashburton Amateur < Cycling and Abhletlo Club's Sports on < MONDAY, the 31ib day of March, inst, on which day charges will be made for - admission thereto on the following scale, viz:—For Children under the age of 19 years, free; for eaoh child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, 6d; for aach person of the age of 15 years and over, One Shillingj for eaoh horse, One Shillingj for each trap, One Shilling. W. H. COLLINS, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board < Maroh 18th, 1902 3 190 | THOMAS YOUNO, BOOTMAKER, Tancrbb Street, HAS Just Reoeived a line of Ladies' Beat American Gloss Kid Leglet and ■ Button Boobs for tbe Winter, also Goloshes. Prices moderate, Bespoke work and Repairs promptly attended to. _____ E iiifjjlt b- THE RATING, ACT, 1804 NOTICE is hereby given, thab In pur- < suance of the above Act, an Assess* raenfc will be held at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 17th day of April next, ab 10 a.m. for the purpose of determining all objections to the Valuation Roll of the Borough of Ashburton. CHARLES ALLEN WRAY, Stipendiary Magistrate, Judge of the Assessment Court, Dated ab Ashburton, this 24th day of March. 1902; 3 262 MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that the under mentioned crossings situated on Bow yer's Stream, are Closed for repairs, vfs i— McLeod's, McLean's Lambie's, aud Todd's, WT CHAPMAN, Chairman Maroh 25,1902 5 271 ' TO LET, ' COLT AG ID and Beobien, containing i Acre, fronting Charles Street, Allenton, Good Cooking Range, Apply bo ' J. HOLBOROUGH, T HAVE Several Sums of MONEY TO ! LEND out on Second Mortgagee, Wl STONYER, Tanored Street;



PUBLIG NOTICES. PUBLIC NOTICE. j I HEREBY give Publio Notice thab I' will not be responsible for ftoy Debts . contracted by my wife after this date. ' FRANCIS STIGLEY; j March 27tb, 1902. 6 298 j ASHBURION DOMAIN OVAL. IfiABTfSBHkofIDAY. I «~—- i ATHLETIC INTER - OLU B CHAMPIONSHIPS; REPRESENTATIVES from DUNEDIN include Messrs Jacobs, Price, Murray,, Money, Hamanu, REPRESENTATIVES FROM CHRIST CHURCH, Keating* Flewellen, Harb, Oar dale, Francis, Fleck. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Come along and see the School Boys from Timaru, Chnetohuroh and Abhburbon try conclusions, RODGERS, the man who won the Australasian Championship Mile will be here, and also the New Zealand Half Mile Champion, and Cyclists from all parts of tbe Colony, l-ON for all. PILLOW FIGHTS FOR SCHOOL BOYS, Novelty Race for OXCLISX3 tUigara freel) 40 Events, No Waits. Good Fields. Great Finishes. Adults Is ; Children 6d, M. J. LYNSKKY, Honi Sec. See Hand Bill on Saturday. 3 279 EASTER MONDAY. j A SALE OF WORK & PRODUCE will be held in THE HALL, TINWALD, Ip aid of the Funds of ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Gifts of Produce will be thankfully re ceived by the vestry, and may be lefb ab Messrs Gudsell's and Robinson's Stores; There will be amusements of various kinds for young and old—Christmaa Tree, Nail Driving Competition for Ladies, Hab Trimming for Gentlemen, Refreshment Stall, etc. Commence at 2 p.m. 3 239 HINDS. A DANCE will be held In the Hinds Sonoolroom on FRIDAY, 18th APRIL, 1902 Terrls' Band will supply music. Newman's Drag leaves at 7 o'clock. Tickets, 3a. JAS. TAIT, 3 294 Hon. Sec j HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS, CTIHE Old Boys' Events will be run off on EASTER MONDAY, ab the A.A, Club's Sporbs. 3 296 RANGITATA RACES. npHE EaNGITATA RACES have been PO3TFONED until April 17th. G H PATRICK, 3 237 Hon Secretary sSdoFtestimcnial. I "DONATIONS towards the Testimonial J to the Right Hon. li, J. Seddon are requested to be handed in as early as possible to His Worship the Mayor, Messrs D. Thomas, H. Friedlander, H, M. Jones, R. Alcorn, or members of the Executive. 3 220 Smoke New Venae



FRIEDLANDEB BRPB, LTD Easter Greetings* AN MPOBTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, WHEN our Senior in 1872 commenced Business in Ashburton, he came bo Btay, and wo bhank our Friends and Olients for the great support extended to us for over 30 years. This valued confidence we shall do our utmoßb to conserve in every possible way, and with this in view we have decided to offer bhe following advantageous terms to our large number of patrors :— Ist. DISCOUNTS.—On all Merchandise if paid for before the 15th of the month following the monbh of purchase a cash discount) of 5 per cent will be allowed. 2nd. COMMISSION,-On or about the 30bh September in each year, when our books will have been audited in connection with our annual balance, we shall refund to all our Clients who have favoured us with their abook, wool, grain and land business, a i rebate of 20 percent of the neb commission earned, guaranteeing ab bhe same bime to be as reasonable in our charges as any other firm doing business in this County, and to further increase such rebate should business results warrant our doing so, 3rd. FINANCING—To meeb bhe repeated wishes of our numerous Clients we have decided to allow them bo keep bbelr accounts with us free of charge. Order Books will be supplied bo aa bo enable bhem bo operate on such accounts. Fixed deposits to a limited amount only at current rates of interest will also be reoeived if desired. Here is Co-operation on the most liberal principle, and our Friends will see at a glance the advantages these new terms offer. They are nob asked to take up shares to be entitled to either the Cash Discount or Rebate Commission, and the former they will reoeive when they pay withoub having to waib until the end of the year, neither will the allowance of this discount be dependent on any other contingency.- We offer those concessions without such stringent stipulations, and trust the residents of the district will reciprocate. The above terms to come into fores on the lab of April, 190& Jb'BIEBLANDER BROS, Ltd. 3 232 WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. Fribdi.andbr, Auctioneer. " pubuonotiob! preliminary notice



' HENRY STEPHENSON SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY, March -29th. QOFA&, Tables, Chairs, Easy Chairs, jjt Duchess Chests, Dreßßer, Wash Sunds and Sets, Bedstead and Spring Mattress, Suite Furniture, Sideboard, &o, &o. No Reserve S 297 HENRY 81EPHENSON WANTED. W~~ ANTKD TO SELL—One Share in No. 2 Building Society.—Apply Mrs 0 ! BaowNj Hampetead 3 275 A THOROUGHLY Experienced Draper, first-class Salesman, and Window Dresser, will be open for engagement begin ning of April—' Draper,' Post Office, Dunedin. 8 230 QALVATIOn"~ARMY.— Special Easter 0 Services-Friday, 11 and 8 ; Sunday, 7 and 11 am, 3 and 7 pm. Monday, 8 pm, Musical Festival, sliver coin ab door. Picnic, Ashburton Domain, Monday. Special singing on Sunday. 3 270 LOST, la3t evening, between Sb Stephen's Church and Peter Street West—A Black Kid Glove. Finder rewarded on returning bo H A Oaths. WANTED by Gentleman ab onoe—Board ' and residence with a respeooabie family. Apply, stating terms and locality to * Boarder,' office of this paper. 3 290 J PttlMitlVK Met-nodioc Unuraii — Oai" Goon Friday, Prayer Meeting at 10.30 am, Divine Service ab 7 In the Evening. A Collection will be made. 3 299 1 A AAA HARES wanted—Cash on IU^UUU delivery at Fairfield or Aab burtou,— Carson & Co. BREECH Loaders from 253; ammunition from 10s per 100; Gaifcudge Belts, Cleaning Rods, Etc. Guns on hire and for purchase.-Carson & Co. £rAA WANTED in four weeks t/Uv Cups and Saucers 4s fid per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Oupa and Saucers from 6s per dozen. — l'arson & Co. TTIRESH RABBITS, fitsb of the Season, JC? by Express ToNighb,—J H Jewmt, Telephone 96 APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their benefit We will continue the eaie for a few days longer.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. MAGAZINES— Whab Magazines do you intend to take up for the Winter Months, Wiedsor, Pearson's, Strand, Royal Harmsworth. Wide World, English Iltua* crated, Sunday Ssiaud, Woman ab Home, Caßsels, Review of Reviews, Christian Herald, Young Man, Idler, MiA»F., London News, English Graphic, Bi&ck and Whits, &o,~H M Jones. CIYCLIBTS and Athletes—Gcod all wool f Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for is lid—W H Peabce's Drapery Sale. . , : — _ , . DURING this sale you oan gab Reliable Kid Gloves for lo lid ; usual prices, 2s 61, 2a lid, 3a 6d, all is lid—W H Pbaeck, Draper aud Clothier. WANTED to Let—Shop and Dwelling in Moore Soreet; also Shop and Dwelling io East Street. Kent low. Apply — W C Page, Ashburton. TFIHE Very Latest in Register Grates JL Mantel Pieces; Ranges, 'Orun, ■ Z 'ftlandift,' 'Champion,' Scott a 'Atlas,' etc, »ll ac Bedrock Prices, at G ManniKS', the People's Ironmonger fTIHE following prices will oouvinoe you X that Kkrh Bros, Burnett Street, are selling as cheap as uny shop in town : — ■ 70lb Bag Sugar 14s 6d ; bhip's Lime Juice,, i li per bottle ; A«Borttd Meats, Is per tin ; j (Mew (Jurranta, 5d per lb ; ft'ige, 7d per ib ; i R'.ce, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per ib. Ail J other goods tqunlly cheap, WANTED to Clear —jC^c-w Goods arriv ing during ca c will be sold at; aula prices; Pulley Belts le, is 31; Trimmed i Apronsiß, Is 3d, Is 4£<.; — Pkajl.ob s Li apery Sale. MASON'S Screw Top Fruio Jars— 1 Pint 4s 9d, Quart 5j 6d, £ gallon 6s 9J, per dozun. Glass Jelly Jars, with 1 bin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6a, and 4a 6d per d<zan, Preserving Sugar, 14a 6d per 701b bag, 8a 9d per 40lb bag, 12s per 56.b bag—at John Orr <fc Go CtAltSUN'o £>tK,cktaking bale vi Englioh / China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, ia now on. THE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. THE New Century Phonograph—the Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma* chine on the market. Thousands have been sold these last few months. Come, see, and hear thenv Cash Price—3ss each,'—same price as in Wellington, A (D H WILLIAMS, Local Agent, East Street "THE CORNER" ASHBURTON.



CROWN LANDS NEAR WAIAU, NORTH CANTERBURY, AND WAIMATE, SOUTH CAN TERBURY, FOR SELECHON AS LANDS FOR SETTLEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given thab the undermentioned Estates will be opened for selection In April, 1902, under the provisions of the Land Acts and the Land for Settlement Acts ;— TO BE OPENED ON MONDAST, APRIL 21st, 1902 Lyndon No 2 Settlement, being the western portion of the i yndon lo'ate, noar Waiarj, comprising aboub 15,845 acres, subdivided into three small grazing run°, ranging in size from 3590 bo 4520 acres, at rentals varying from la 10|d to 2s 7Ji per acre per annum, for lease for terms of 21 years, and six blocks of mixed agricultural and pastoral land for selection on lease In perpetuity in areas ranging from 467 to 833 acres, ab rentals varying from 2s 9i to 5? per acre. TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 28 h, 1902, Maytown Settlement, formerly known as the Mile End Farm, about one mile from Waimate, The block comprises 387| acres, 'subdivided into 11 agricultural farms, for selection on lease in perpetuity, in areas ranging from 10 to 60 acres, at rentals varying from 13s 6d to 16s per acre. Sale pamphlets, plans and full particu lars of the above lands will shortly be available for distribution to intending applicants, THOS. HUMPHRIES, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christchurch, March 22nd, 1902. __________ 3 293 E MMSL E DISTRICT ORDERS. By Lieut-Colonel C S Bailey, i Commanding South Canterbury Sub- District. Headquarters, Timaru, i March 26,1902s f rpENTH NEW ZEALAND CON -1 A TINGENT. I—The South Island Battalion of the Tenth Contingent will mobilise at Christchurch on April 4th. Recruits will be chosen from bhe following centres and sub centres:— « j South Canterbury Sub district— Timaru 30 j Ashburton 30 Falrlie 15 Waimate J 6 Total 91 2—The undermentioned Officers are ap pointed Recruiting Oflcers for the Tenth Contingent, All applications for enrolmenb should be addressed to them:— Timaru—Captain Wood, South Canterbury M Rifles. Ashburton—Captain Nieoll, Ash burton Guards. Fairlle—Captain Gillies, Adjfc. S C Mounted Battalion, Waimate—Captain Garland, Stud holme M Rifles. Recruiting Boards as for the Eighth Contingent, 3—Standard for Recruits :— Height, sft 4ln to sffc 10 In; weight, not exceeding 12 stone, Chest, 351n, expanded; age, 20 to 40. Married men or Maoris will nob be taken, 1 4—Recruiting Boards to assemble as soon i as possible after 30th inst. ' 6-~Seleoted men will provide their own blankets, which will be returned to their private addresses, together with their private clothing, when the Bat | ballon Is mobilised at Christchurch. ! 6—"Full instructions are being forwarded ' to Recruiting Officers ab each centre. *C, 3. BAILEY, Lt.-001., 3 291 Commanding S.C. Sub-Disbriob. fmmMmmmmmasamm ■minim mimjmiuwmiMi—w iwH RE WARD-Found in Tancred Street, Mellor's Zealandla Boob Store,, The best and cheapest shop for hoots and shoes



[I/TAN TLBS, JACKETS,! LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer, | I DRESSMAKING in full swing especially from our Large^Job Purchase of BLACK DRESS MATERIALS. HORTHGOTE & KEFFORD THE CORNER." COALS COALS COALS H! MGUNT~OMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Coal has 35 per oenb of Gas, burns wibh a good flame, aud gives a steady heat. TRY IT! TRY IT ! TRY IT ! To be had of all Coal Merchants; ,Price—l7s per Ton ab Mounb Somers Sbatlon i JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, I I JtQ&ghbartett 3 m



._ ____J_ £OHN OJRR . JOHI OKR AND CO. I —rmr-^Mu, FRUIT PRESERVING SEASON FINEST SNOWDROP SUOAR 701b Bags 14a 6d, 561b bags 12s, 40ib Bags, 8, 9d, or £23 per lon BREWERS' CRYSTALS, 70ib B*gs, 15«6d GUIRANTEED PURE CANE SUGAR ; A Valuable Library FREE With every Six Pounds of Our Famous BOOK GIFT TEA, we give yon a Beautiful Book. Sold in §lb, lib, and 61b Tins NEW SEASON'S FISH. Fresh Herrings, per tin 7d j Salmon, Cocktail, per tin le Id Kippered Herrings per tin lOd l „ Steak, per tin le Herrings Irn Tomato Sauce lid  Good, per tin ... ... 8d Sardines, Small Tins 4jd  Outlet*; per tin ... ... Is  Large Tine ... 8d and lOd Rtci Herrings, 8 for la „In Tomato fcauce , 6i Whitebait, per tin ... Is 3d „ Best Brands, per tin 9d and Is j Oy^tere, per tin fld Auckland Mullet/per tin 7d j Ling Fish per lb 7d FRESH TINNED MEATS Rabbit and Bacon, per tin ... ... ... Is per tin Ox Tongues ... ... ... 3s 6d per tin Sheep Tongues (Fairfield) ... ... ... Is 2d per tin Corned Reef ... ... ... Is per tin Spiced Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Roast Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Oorned Mutton' ... ... ... Is per tin Picnic Paste ... ... ... Is per tin Ham Papte, Ham and Ohickon, Turkey and Tongue, 8d per tin or 2s 9d doe JOHN ORR AND CO. BRUSH WARE BRUBHWARE



CARPET BR' OM, ls.6d, 2s, 2^ 61, 3* BLACK LEAD BRUSHES "ll^^ I*?, Is 6d, 2s HORSE BRUSHES, 2s 2s 6d„Bs GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS CARTRIDGES: Eleys Universal Eleys Blue Eleys Brown Kynocks G X Kynocks Smokeless .New Rival New Club Leader Balllstite, etc, etc Special quotations given to Hare Shooters and others for quantities. Our Stock of Guns is very complete, and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Guns from £2 10s upwards, and we cordially invite Sportsmen to inspect, Onr "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt and Damascus Barrels at JBS, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and shoota with great penetration. This Gun has given universal satisfaction wherever we have sold it. We have also some special bammerless Guns for Duck and Pigeon Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchasers. Gun Oases, Cleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc. RANGES AND REGISTER GRATES W© beg to draw special attention to our Immense Stocks of RANGES, BEGISTER GRATES, TILES, &c, as we are sure that anyone abbat to build will profit by dealing with ns, Oar long experience of the class of article wanted for this district enables us to select articles which we aro prepared to guarantee to give satisfaction, We hold stocks of Scott's Atlas, Shacklock's Orion, and Brinsley's Champion Banges; and can give prompt delivery. We have also a laTge variety of other patterns ranging in price from £3 5s upwards AMERICAN STOVES AND REGISTER GRATRS, from 15s to £i Tm/T A IVT^PT 17T3IT?r^I^ In STAINED and ENAMELLED MAIN 1 liJbir 1 JbL \\ > wood, .* an v*** JOHN ORR AND Co. ■ ASHBURTON