The Russian Military Betrayal

[SENSATION AL DEVKLOPM* N'l S EXPECTED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 20

Reports that Colonel Grimm, supposed to have been executed at Warsaw for Belling Russian military secret, to Ger many, is still alive, havo intonsifi-d the interest that centres in the case. Vienna journals allege that leading generals are implicated by Grimm's treachery, and that Grimm him.elf ia the least important officer concerned, Reports from Warsaw state that Grimm is being interrogated night and day, and is likely to betray his confederates.

Confession and Absolution.

United Press Association—By Eleorblo Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 19

The conference on confession and abso lution, convened by the Bishop of London, and sitting ab Fulham Palace, has agreed that tha Church allows private confession and absolution under certain circumstances

Tha Fulham Conference wae unanimous that the remission of Bins was not addressed to the Apostles alone, but to the whole Church, Hence the clergy are not endowed with the prerogative of remission. The discipline of private confession and absolution did not exist iv the first few centuries of the Christian era.

The Mining Disaster at Balarat

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright

Melbourne, March 20

The water is receding slowly in the Cardigan mine. Slight hops is enter tained that King _nd Simpson may have escaped, A fall of a few more feet of water will allow the place where they were last seen to be reached. The foul odour of the water indicates an inrush from tbe old workings. McGrath, while making his way through the man-hole, was washed off the ladder and fell thirty-seven feet. The water at the bottom broke his fall, and be escaped with a few braises, Simpson, senior, had a thrilling ex perience. He had to make his way for a considerable distance in the dark j through five feet of water. Towards the end the water dipped to over sis feet, and Simpson was compelled lo swing along the over-head timber;

There was a farther Inrush of water Ibis morning, delaying the rescue op erations. The pumps are slowly re ducing the depth of water, and the rescuers expect to be able to reach the rise where Simpson and King were last .een about midnight. There is small hope of their being alive. A great crowd has been assemfaed round the mine.ince the disaster.

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES

Lohdon, March 20

Private Archibald McLean was killed at Holspruit, Private J McKay wae dangerously wounded, aod Cor poral GJS Langford and Privates H Haryey and E 0 Bolt were slightly wounded' All are members of the Seventh New Zealaud Contingent.

Beater's Agency states that last week's drive in the west resulted in the capture of 127 prisoner.. The 'columns are now in touch with De Wet and Steyn in the Hoofstad district, west of the main line of railway. General Bmmet declares that it is impossible to starve the Boers. We muse capture all.

Palis, March 20

The newspaper Matin publishes a remarkable statement dictated by Mr Krctger, showing that he still reckons upon direct Divine intervention :on behalf of the Boers, who are * God elect. 1 It is impossible, he says, to surrender liberty without repudiating God and meriting his maledictions, He prays God to dispel the blindness of the English.

ANOTHER COMMONWEALTH CONTINGENT.

2000 MEN TO BE SENT,

Milbouenb, March 20

In the Federal House, Mr Barton announced that he had received from the Imperial Government a communi cation intimating that another Com monwealth Contingent of two thousand strong would be gratefully accepted. It was the intention of the Government to comply with the request;

THE PURCHASE OF REMOUNTS.

Wellington, March 19

Colonel Holdsworbh and Lieutenant Hop kinson, Imperial remount officers, have come to New Zealand to purchase seven hundred horns, for bhe War Office. They expect to obtain thab number in ei_ weeks.

SICK AND WOUNDED NEW ZEALANDEERS

Wellington Maroh 20

The following cablegram ban been received from the authorities ab Capetown relative to the casualties to the New Zealand Contin gent, r— 'Seventh Contingenb: Killed ab HeS.prult, Trooper Archibald MoLean (Hamilton); dangerously wounded, Trooper McKay (Riverfcon, Southland); wounded, Corporal G N Langford Geraldlne), .[E-ooper Henry Harvey (Baldane, Soubh land); Private E G Bonis (Pahtatua)! « Eighth Contingent: Trooper J L Robin* con s :dangeroußly ill of pneumonia abPinetown Bridge) •The following members of the Sixth Contingent are ill with enteric fever at Charleatown : George Wa ker and Leonard Law.

JohnOonsldioe, of the Seventh Contingent, is still suffering from a gunshot wound.' The Governor has reoeived a cablegram from the authorities at C-petown stating thab Lieutenant Taylor was slightly improved m tbe 16.!n The condition of Captain Markham ia still serious.

THE SEVENTH CONTINGENT.

Auckland March 20

The Premier la advised that 3501 Hely, of the Beventh, has been ill, and Is progressing favourably. No 2238, Sergeant Early, of the Sixth, at Capetown, has been recommended for a cemmißsion by the Ofiloer Commanding.

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFRICA

CIVIL RULE RESUMED IN PRETORIA. SMALLPOX ON A TRANSPORT.

BOERS SURRENDERING.

EXPLOSION OF BOER AMM UNI TION SUPPLIES.

United PreßS Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Maroh2l, 922 am) London, March 20

Owing to the extension of civil rule, the military governorship of Pretoria has lapsed.

Koyper, the Netherlands Premier, asked Britain's permission to send an ambulance and several physicians to the Boers,

The transport, with the Canadian Con tingent aboard, has been quarantined at Durban with six cases of smallpox aboard. Twenty nine Boers, northwards of Balmoral, owing to the approach of winter, surrendered on Saturday,

New York, March 20

A consignment of ammunition, whioh was aboub to be shipped to Antwerp, supposed to be for the Boers, exploded during a fire at tha Phoenix steamship pier at Hoboten, New York, and a quantity of riflea were unearthed amongst the ruins. .

United Press Assoolatlon—By Eleotrio Telegraph

I Wellington, March 21 The Premier ia advised by Colonel Davies that the Cornwall with the southern battalion of the Eight arrived at Durban last Saturday. All the New Zealanders wounded recently are doing well except: ,—4620 Fookes. dangerously ill, 4374 Bre__er(? 4394 Oreemerj dangerously ill with enteric at Harrisraich.

Dunedin, March 21 There are about 350 applicants in Dunedin alone for the Tenth already.

Home and Foreign.

United Preßs Association—By Kloetrto Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Maroh 21, 9 22 am) THE PANAMA COMPANY.

Washington, March 20

A majority of the Senatorial Committee has reported that, the Panama Company, owing to its relations with France and Colombia, is not entitled to transfer its property to America.

Australian.

United Prens Asßociafcion—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copy righti

Received March 21, 10.8 am*

THE DUTY ON TEA Melbourne, March 21

The Federal House, by 28 vote, to 26, carried a motion that tea should be placed on the free list.

THE CORONATION. THE COLONIAL CONTINGENTS

Mr Chamberlain has informed Mr Barton that the King would be glad to welcome the Commonwealth's Contingent, nob exceeding 680 men, for the Coronation, the Colonial Governments paying the passage..

Recslved Maroh 21, 1040 am A BICH DISCOVERS OF CINNABAR, Sydney, March 21 An extensive and rich discovery of cinnabar ie reported from Yasa.

TRIBAL WARS •CANNIBALISM

The steamer -lambi re from New Hobrides reports that a tribal war is raging in Tanna. Many have been killed and captured. One body bai been eaten. It waa burled twelve days before being eaten. Slnoe the Mambare's last visit to the Island, fifty one hive been killed in tribal ei.cou.te_B. The Rev Patfon went to the battlefield at the risk of his life to attend the wounded. EARTHQUAKES. Several severe shocks of earthquake lately have oauaei much damage to the various islands. The shocks were followed by a tidal wave fifteen feet high, whioh washed awey tbe trade sheds and small orafb.

THE PLAGUE

Brisbane, March 21 A boy named Ookeiford has the plague.

The Ballarat Mining Disaster.

TWO MEN RESCUED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Oopyrighb

(Reoeived Maroh 21, 9 15 a m)

Melbourne, March 21

News was received early this morning that Simpson and King were rescued. No details are to hand. At night two miners descended and made a brave attempt to reach them, wading up to their necks in icy cold water, but were driven back. Ifc transpires that Simpson, senior, spent half an hour in trying to iaduca his son to escape with him, and, finding escape by diving under the pipes less difficult than expected, he dived back again and urged them to accompany him. Young Simpson and King were praying and singing. The son a_ked him not to leave them, but refused to attempt the danger of escaping.

THE ASHBURTON GTJABDIAIN . FBIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902



ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETKJ CLUB. ANNUAL EASTER CARNIVAL. DOMAIN, ASHBURTON, EASTER MONDAY, March 31,1902 PROGRAMME Athletic Kvbkts 1. 100 Yards Flat Handicap—First prize 40a, second 20j ; entry fee le 2. 220 Yabds Flat Handicap—First prize 40s, aeoond2os; entry fee la 3. 440 Yards Invitation Handicap — First prize 70s, second 20a, third 10s; entry fee 2s 6d 4. 880 Yards Flat Handicap'— First priz. 40s, second 20s ; entry fee Is 5. 1 Mile Flat Handicap — First pri_e 50s, second 20a; entry fee 2s 6? i Mile Relay Each, (for teams of four boys attendingprimary schools); entry tree Cycling Events 7. _ Mile Bicycle Handicap—First prize £2, Beoond £1 ; entry fee Is 8. 1 Mileßioycle Handicap—Fi.Bt prize £2, second £1; entry fee la 9. 2 Mile (Easter Handicap)— First prize £5, second £1 10s, third 10s ; entry fee 3s 10. 3 Mile Bicycle Handicap—First prize £2 10s, second £1; entry fee is 6d 11. 1 Mile Handicap, (members only)— First prize £3 3s; (Priza presented by Captain F G Tucker ;) entry fee la In addition to the above tbe programme will include 13 school championship events. Entrieß close on SATURDAY, Maroh 22ad, 1902. M J LYNSKEY, 3 165 Hon Sea I SAY FRIEND : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of boots . Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store I I always geb good value at Mellos _



New Zealand's bravo and hardy men Will drive the Boers from nil Ito glen, Old England's sons have not forgot Majuba Hill—that dreadful blot. JThey 11 fight all weather., fine or wet, Nor care for cold that they may gel, Whioh knowing well they can endure By taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure Smoke Urn Venae



I ENTERTAINMENTS <{\ DDF EL L OWT' HALL Under the direction of Mr Jasi Morgan "A Bhow With a Rkpotation," Eulogised by tho Pre. a and Public of New 7, aland FAR X WELL j TO-NIGHT. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME YALDARES World of Novelties Company. Pre-eminently the Greatest Amusement j Attraction now before the public. 12—8 TAR ARTIST S—l2 j Presenting Polite Vaudeville ! Eaoh and every item cheered to the echo \ LAST NIGHT by a crowded house, and the verdict is Tbe Best and Most Refined Enter tainment ever presented in Ashburton. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. FAREWELL TO-NIGHT. PRICEB—3s, 2b and Is. Box plan ab H M Jones, where Day Sale Tickets oan also he obtained. Doors open at 7,30, commence ab 8 p m sharp. 3 216 pmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmsammmmmmmmmmtmmmmm Termers. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Shingling some' 100 Chains (more or less) of Frazer _ Road, between the Mount Somera Railway Line and the Willows. Twelve Yards of Shingle to the chain. Tenderßta te addressed ti the Chairman, marked • Tender,' and left ab the Board's Office, West Streeb, on or before 12 o'clock Nooo, of SATURDAY, the 22ad inst. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to the Clerk . Trie lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 3 193 Clerk TENDERS. TENDERS are invited till 12 o'clock Noon on WEDNESDAY, April 2nl, for Alterations and Additions to the Roman Catholic Presbytery, Aehburbon. Drawings, etc, oan be seen either at the Presbytery, Bnrnetb Street, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned. JOHN WHITELAW, Architect. Worcester Street, Christohuroh 3194 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TENDERS are invited for the Supply of 8 Tons of Oat Sheaf Chaff. Particulars at Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be received bill 4 p.m en WEDNESDAY, tbe 26th insfe. H H FOOKS, 3 218 Town Clerk TENDERS. TENDERS are Invited for Building House in Will. Street. Plans and Speci fications at my offioe. Tenders close on SATURDAY, _9th March. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. E. BIRD, 3 215 Architect. PUBLIC NOTICES. T OST, STOLEN, or STRAYED, from Rugged Ridges Station, Kurow, 1200 SHEEP, on or about March Bih, ear matk (Eweß) bacd quarter lefb oar; (wether*) back quarter right ear. Brand, Three Prongs. D. MATHESON, Rugged Rids>es, Kurow, 3 213 NOTICE Is hereby given in pursuance of the Publio Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses S and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will ba set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's Sports on MONDAY, the 31st day of March, inst, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz:—For Children under the ago of 10 year?, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, 6d; for ®ach person of bhe age of 15 years and over, One Shilling; for eaoh horse, o_e Shilling ; for oftoh trap, One Shilling. W. H. COLLINS, Chairman Aehburton Domain Board March 18th, 1902 3 ISO _-________^^ 3Q£^ ACRES, 6 miles from Timaru, &0 subdivided into 5 paddocks; permanent snpply of water; 250 aores ready for crop; balance In new grass, Apply D. MAHONEY, 3 210 Timaru WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For whioh we will be pleased _o receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. FrieD-Andbib, Auctioneer. HATS- J-__J__ •__• -Mm -JL. ro+*s * TT7E HAVE JUST OPENED, EXSS« « GOTHIC," Direct from tbe Manufacturers, a Large Shipment of Gents' Hate In the very Latest Styles, including complete ranges of bhe oelebrated " COOL SPRING " BESTQUALITY FLEXIBLE HATS, for which we are the Sole Agents in tbis District. CRAIGHEAD & EERRYMAK The Leading Tailors and Outfitters. Ashburton. McDOUG ALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all Insect Paraßitee or Animals Greatly stimulates the growbh ef WOOLi Improves the quantity and quality of th< fleece Completely cures Scab Cannot poison or injure the Sheep Heal, and soothes all Wounda and Sores Has 40 years experience behind ib Can be obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drumi from I). THOMAS, 3156 Ashburton g Smoke New Venus



HENRY STEPHENSON CLEARING SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, _o THTTRSDAY,"~MAROH 27th, 1.30 sharp HENRY STEPHENSON, favoured with instructions from Mb G F Barnb„_ (who is leaving for London) will Sell by Publio Auction, on the premises, earner of Peter and Cass Streets, near Tabernacle, all | his very superior j FURNITURE, PIANO, &o, ! comprising Pretty Suite in Velvet, Pile Brussels Carpets rod Bags, 2 Overmantlee, 3 Clocks, Occasional Chain, Rooking, Arm and Easy Chairs, Plush Chairs, Tables and Tapestry Covers, 2 Brass Bail Fenders and Irons, 2 Brass Coal Hods, Heavy Curtains aud Brass Curtain Poles Vases, Oil Paintings, etc, eto. PIANO by W Bohln, a beautiful instrument. Extension Dining Table, Linoleum 18 x 14, N^w Sideboard. Sofas, Rugs, Dinner Service, Vienna Chaire, Glass Ware, Crockery, Cutlery, Blankebs, Linea, eto, 2 Double and 2Threequarter Iron and Brass Rail Bedstead?, Spring Mattresses, Feather Beds, 2 Duohecs Chests, 2 Chest Drawers, 3 Wash Standi and Ware (very handsome), Mirrors, Carpets, Oilcloth, etc, Hanging Lamp, Hall Stand, Heavy Curtains, eto, 3 Kitchen Dressers, Sofa, Tables, Chairs, Oilcloths, Mangle, Saucepans, eto, etc, and a host of Kitchen Requisites, Oilcloths, Sundries, etc, also about 150lbs Jam, etc, In faot the whole of the contents of a well appointed six roomed House ; the Goods are as jjood as new, having been exceptionally well oared for, and as the owner is leaving for London my instructions are to sell ABSOLUTELY WI2HOOP RESERVE, 1.30 sharp. 3 217 HENRY STEPHENSON. i—_■_-■■_—a-j—aaww mm minium— mini—BW—_—_ AUCTION SALE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE FA MO U S SPRINGFIELD ESTATE. AT METHVKN. TO GRAIN GROWERS. DAIRY FARMERS & GRAZIERS. Largest Subdivision Sale ever held in the Methven District, adjoining the rising town ship of Msthven, and within ea?y distance of of the Methven and Cairnbrae Railway Stations. Magnifioenb grain growing and grassing land., well watered artificially and naturally, the latter through being well inside the region of the never failing North West showere, State School, Churches, Post and Telegraph Offices and Railway Station, all close to the Property. The Township of Methven has now an established fortnightly Stock Sale at which large entries of sheep are yarded, FAVOURED with instruction, from Dow-can Cambros, i sq, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. LTD, in _oc junotion with MR DAVID THOMAS, will offer for Sale by Publio Auction ou SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 1902, AT MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS", LTD, SALE ROOMS, 5000 ACRES of his well known Estate, subdivided into blocks from 15 Aores to 387 Acres. For Grain Growing or Grazing tho Spring field Estate has made a name for itself second to none In New Zsaland. The land offered is all in a high state of cultivation and i» nearly all newly aod well laid down with best English craßse?. Mr Cameron's instructions are to eel), and intending buyers oan attend the sale with confidence, as no prohibitive re.erves will ba fixed.- The Auctioneers confidently expect I the ole*ring of every block under the hammer. No such oppor unity of securing really first class land on such favourable terms has been offered lately. Terms—l 3 per cent deposit, 10 per cent in 13 months, and 10 per cent in 2 years, balance in 5 or j yeara at buyer's option, bearing 4r| per cent interest. R FRIEDLANDER) Joint 3 179 D THOMAS/ Auctioneers FRItoDLANDER BROS, LTD 93 AORE FARM AT EIFFELTON to-m6~rrow~. SATURDAY, 22nd MARCH, 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. (iv conjunction with the N,Z. Far mers' Ce.op Association) have been favoured with instructions from Me Jam__ Glassey (who haa purchased Mr CD Connolly's pro perty) bo aell by Public Auction at the West Streeb Marb on the above date,™ His compaob Utile Farm of 93 Aores, and being some of the besb land in the Ashburton County. It Is subdivided into 4 Paddocks, all well watered. 30 Aorea are in new grass; 24 Acres are in rape, 28 Acres ready for wheat, 8 Aores in peas: The improvements ooneist oi 10 Roomed House, 4 Stall Stable with Loft, Loose Box, Cowshed, Implement Shed, &c. Full particulars at Sale at 1 p.m. 211 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS f~|UR Mr Hugo Friedlanden Intends leaving for the Old Country on the 26th inst., and will be pleased to execute any Commissions he may be favoured with, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. W"E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. i Storage in one Aehburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurat Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. ! g-ISUi. . ■ ■■ "■ I ■_■'_______,_ __j_B WANTED KNOWN—That our Lace Goods and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direct from bhe makers, the value ia indisputable.— Ml-OHKLL & (IIOTOTB,



W ANTED. LOST— Lady's Gold VVVcb -M\d Chain. Finder rewarded at Office o' thi-< l paper. 3 214 IIIMBB RABBITS, first of the Se»pon, . by Express To ill gin.—J ii .7ewm_; Telephone 96 (CELEBRITIES of the Army. A' J series of beautifully coloured pic tures of the leading British officers in South Africa. Suitable for framing, or binding into albums. 9d por book of 4 pictures, over 70 to select from. H M Jones WANTED KNOWN—That our Dress making Department is In full swing. Orders for Easter Holidays should be given at once.—Mitchell & (Bobnbb. j CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English I China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlnry and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnshware, and Japanese Goods, commences Saturday next. EASTER OARD3, EASTER CARDS. TUST unpacked a nice Selection of Easter Cards A T H WILLIA-18, East Street AFOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crußb, and for their benefit we will continue the sale for a few days longer.—Peaboe's Drapary Sale. THE Very Latest in Register Grates, Matif.l Pieces; Ranger, *Ori<n,' 8 Zealand!-,' •Champion,' Scott's •Atlas,' eto, all at Bedrock Prioes, at G Meddins', the People's Ironmonger fjrAA WANTED infourweeks 'cVuUv/ Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6a perdozen. — Carson & Co. CEYLON Orange Pekoe Tea Is Bd, Best Sugar 14. 6d per 701b bag, Lime Juice 9J. £hlps Lime Juice Is, 1| gallon Packec Ginger Beer 6d, Sardiues 4d, Salmon Bd, Worcester Sauce, three bottles for la, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, etc. | —Caeson & Co , Tancred Streat WANTED to Clew—-Jew Goods arriv ing during ea'e will be sold at sale I prices; Pulley Belts Is, Is 3_ ; Trimmed Aprons Is, Is 3d, Is 4Jd—-Pharos's Drapery Bale. . C.YCLIBTS and Athletes—Good all wool t a Sweaters 5a lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for le lid—W H PeaßCe's Drapery Sale. ffIHE following price, will convince you JL that Kerk Bros, Burnett Street, are Boiing as ehf jap as any shop in town : — 70'b TUg Sugar 14a 6d ; Ships Lime Juice, 1* per bottle j Assorted Meats, 1* per'tin; New Currants, srl per lb ; Fief, 7d per lb : Rice, Bago, and Tapinc-, 2d jjper lb* All other g_ods equally cheap, TXJ ANTED KNOWN—Wanted to Sell, v\ a Second HUnd Graphaphone, j_« eluding Japanned Horn, Two way Hearing T.ibo, aud polish™} Otrryioft Case, w th S'x Records, Price £2 10a—Apply Fletcheb BEOS., Aehburton HONEY Tins (with Patent Lids) to bold 561-9, Is 9d each. Butter Boxes with parchment lining, 2s eaoh ; No 8 Fencing Wire, lis per cwt, or £10 10. per ton ; Barb Wire 16* por cwt ; Sheep Netting sft, wire centre strand, 3d per yard by 100 yards ootl ; I. owl Netting, ]§i per yard by coil*—F-BXCBER Bbos, Cash Supply Stores. MASON'S Bcrew Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 4s 9d, Qu&rfc 5» 6d, £ gallon 6s 9J, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, witb tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6_, and 4a 6d per dozen. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8* 9d per 40lb hag, 12s per 56;b bag—ab John Orb & 00. I7URBT Prize Hams and Bacon—Roll ' Baoon 7§l by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Gbrvstalls for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime juice, per bottle Is; Lemon Squash, per bottle Is ; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, Is 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle, Is 3d. AH kinds Peok, Froan's English Biscuits in stock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—at John Obr & Co. AMKiJRIOAN Cream Jugs 6d, Sugar Basins 9d, Eight Day Clocks fmm 15s, Toilet Seta (large s: z.) from 12-, 6d, Printed Table Jugs from 3s, Set White and Gold Creams (id, aud hundreds of other lines—Caisson's Sale. DURING tbis sale you can get Reliable Kid Gloves for la lid ; usual prioes, 2b 6<l, 2s lid, 3s 6d, all Is lid—W H Pbauoe, Draper and Clothier. "THE CORNER" ASHBURTON. mflT AN TLBS, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening tip Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON NEW G OODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Eaoh Steamer. DRESSMAKING in full swing especially from our Large^Job Purchase of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. HORTHGOTE & HEFFORD THE CORNER." T HAVE Several Sums of MONEY TO LEND out oa Seoond Mortgages. Wi STONYER, Tancred Street." DO you know that H Baibstow is selling for cash at less than Ohristoharoh prioes, as the few following quotations will Bhow :— Brass rail Iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 503 ; Duchess tables from 50s; Duchess chests from 455; inspection : and comparison invited. 11 1 j DO YOU KNOW Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store . Rather ! That's the _bop to buy real good boots for little money PAITY Pan baking powder wants ene trial without prejudice, two patty pans fer nothing OU KNOW IT! 1 know it!! In fact everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store gives the best value in Boots and Shoes In Ash burton. Smoke New Y_nu j



SPECIALTIES FOR r< HE LENTEN' ; SEASON. Prime Salted Salmon. p?r tin ... 0 7 Prims Silt 8.. rrin-^. 7 for ... 1 ° Prime Rud Herrings, 8 for ... 1 0 Preserved Bloater per tin ... 0 8 Preserved Haddocks ... ... 0 8 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 lib Tins Red Sockeye Salmon, per tin 1 0 Equal to Cocktail) lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 lib Tina Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 |lb Tins Salmon Outlets per tin ... 0 6| 'lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin... 0 7 lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Herrings In Tomato Sauce per tin ... ... ••• 0 H lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tins Lobster, per tin... ... 0 10 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Smoked Sardines, large tins ... 10 , t small tins ... 0 6 Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 „ small tins 4d and 04f Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest Boiled Bacon 7fcd by roll, per lb 0 8 SAUCES Mellor'a Mild or Piquant £jpint bottle 0 8£ Mellor's Mild or Piquantlpint bottle 1 3 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint 2 6 „ _ pint bottle ... 1 4 Worcester _ pint bottles 3s 9dd__, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 ' Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, orper bottle ... ... 0 8 Our Own _ pinb bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Tomato Sauce (iFlag brand) ... 0 9 Catsup (Flag brand) ... ... 010 Anchovy Sauce C& B _ pint bottles 1 4 JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9; lib Tins Jam 3a 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 21bTins Plum Jam ... ... 0 8£ 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 —o — FLAVOURING ESSENCES Cross & Blackwell. Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermenb 0 9 Colonial Essences loa bottles ... U 5 Colonial' Essences lf__ bottles ... 0 7 Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 CANDLES Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted bythe box 6d, or per lb 0 6£ Prices National Sperm 6|d by box, or per lb ... ... »•• 0 7



BUSINESS NOTICES LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS IN FLETCHER BROS' TEA COMPETITION. OWING to the large number of Coupons sent in we have given 10 extra Prizes* Coupons. Name and Address. Pribe. 244 Mrs Gates, Bnccleuoh 1 Marble Clock and Bronze 190 Mrs W T Smith, Buccleuch 2 E.P Tea & Coffee Service & Tray 170 Mr B T James, Fast Street 3 Handsome Lamp 140 G Williams, sen, Pendarves 4 Dinner Set 133 Mr Mclntyre, Springburn 5 E.P Fruit Stand 120 Miss F Hampton, Newlands 6 E.P Revolving Cruet 100 Mrs McLauchlan, Ruapuna 7 China Tea Set| 95 Mrs C McKernan, Moore Street 8 China Tea Set 92 Miss Bonifant, Wakanui 9 Lady's Waterbury Watch I 91 Mrs J Armstrong, Carter's Terrace 10 EP Fruit Stand i 88 Mra Sneider, Tinwald 11 Clock 8d Mrs Cromie, Wakanui 12 Fancy heese Stand 83 Mrs J Olsen, Hampstead 13 Hands me Set Jugs 83 Mrs Sheehan, Ashton 14 Hands me Set Jugs 80 Mrs C Morrison, Springburn 15 Fancy Bacon Dish 80 Miss Smith, Lowcliffe 16 Fancy Btcon Dish 80 Mrs Mow,bray, Cameron Street 17 Fancy Bacon Dish 80 Mra Mabley. Mayfield 18 Fancy B.con Dish 72 F W Hill, Barford Lismore 19 Set Carvers 70 W H Ford, Flemington 20 Set Carvers 69 Mrs J R Chapman, T»acr_d Street 21 E.P Bread Fork 66 Miss Alice Brawley, Lyndhursfc 22 Reading Lamp 65 Miss Alice Hannagan, Westerfield 23 Fancy Teapot , 64 Mrs Nicholas, Greenstreet 24 Fancy Teapot 63 Mrs Henry Hunt, Greenstreet %5 Fancy T.apot 62 Mrs Rutherford, Springburn 26 Fancy Teapot 60 , Mrs W Doyle, Bnapnna 27 Fancy Teapot 60 M Campbell, Roxburgh, Springburn 28 Fruit Dish 60 Mrs Stigley, Beaoh Koad 29 Fancy Butter Dish 69 Mrs Oullen, Peter Street 30 Fancy Sugar and Cream AH Coupons not sent In are available for our next Tea Competition, which closes on August 31, The one who sends in the highest number of Coupons ha. the option of taking either a Handsome Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner Set ; also 19 other prizes to be given away. Remember, the twenty largest Consumers of our celebrated Teas (Countess, Duchess, Empress, Princess, and Orange Pekoe Ceylon, receive a Prize, so save up your Coupons, THE PRIMUS RANGE will fry, cook, t and warm up quicker than any other PfllMUa LAMPSTOVI. -cooking apparatus. These articles oan ba Q burning, self lighting, kept boihng by moving the middle one to 0«" cf wa>«r can be brought one otthefiide holes, giving the middle to _ boil in 3 or 4 mm 0..., place to another, and so on, until all the with a consumption of only vessels have come to a boil. The range 1* 1 -31 pint of keroseno per hour, entirely of cist iron, elegant and orna- wht-n the Stove is burning wuh mental *v" A*ooo* Prioe—Rwge alone £1 Is j with No. 5 Pnco oniy 16, 9d. Stove £115s. COLONIAL WIN ES • WE have just'b«pn appointed by E. C Motjldey (VPuverley Win« Vaulr.) Sole Agent" lor Ashburton District for his Celebrated WiNr.S. We do i.oi)".-eil less'than 2 Gallon? to anyone (1 Drzen Bottle.), * PORT WINE (Extra Quality) \ 25. p-r dr.zeo, Id<_-n in case CONSTANTIA (Sweet) J (-.sorted if required) __ : 1 ■ ■ . I , f—



SEASONABLE GOODS At first band pi ices with n. middle man's p-ofit<« 2|U> '!'.<_. I'tat-. Apricot., p.. tin 0 8 2|lb Tins Vre*. Pin.at.;;!e, p.r tin 0 9 2|lb Tns P.-™. Peaches, p. r tin 0 9 2|ib Tms Prea. P.ar., p.r tin 0 9 2£!b Tins Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 Ships Lime Juice, per bottle ... 1 0! Monseratc Lime Juice, per bottle 2 4 Paramatta Lime Juice, per bottle 0 £ j Lemon Squash (Munnlng'.) bottle 1 \ Mnnning's Raspberry Vinegar, per Bottle ... ... ,„ i 9 Raspberry Vinegar (St beorge) per bottle ... ' ... ... 1 g Lemon, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cloves and Peppermenb Syrup per bottle 1 0 Bowntre.B Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 Herbal Beer extraeb to make 8 gal lons, per bottle ... ... 0 7 Wheat Meal 251b bag. ... ... 2 9 Neaves Food, per tin ... ... 0 11 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin ... 1 Q, Mellln's Food 3. aud Is 9d per tin Patent Groats & Barley, per tin ... 0 9 Benger'e Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 Jflnesb White Sago, per lb ... 0 2 Brown's Corn Flour, per lb ... 0 2£ Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Pearl Barley per lb ... - 0 2 Quaker Oats ... ... ', 010 Finest No 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Rolled Oats ?d and Is Split Peas, per lb ... ... 0 2 CONDENSED MILK Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Murray's Milk 5a 9d doz, per tin 0 6 Golden Vale 3s 9d dog, per tin 0 4 Baking powder etc Esmond's, large tin lid, Edmond's, ; small tin ... ... ... 0 6|' Edmoud'e Egg Powder 7d, in tins 1 0 Morton's Cream Tartar, pu lb ... 1 3 Tartaric Acid, per lb ... 110 Brnnner Monds Carb. boda ... 0 3 FARMERS SUNDRIES Save money by buying one of onr thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pumps ab Is andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pump j saves its cost in a very short time OILS, ETC. Draught Casbor Oil 16s 6d bin, £1 12s 6d per case Raw Linseed Oil, por drum, £1 3 9 Neats Foot Oil, per gal 3 6 Neats Foot Oil, per drum ...15 6 Turpentine, per gal ... ... 4 0 Valvoline, 4 gal tin ... ...17 6 Raddle, per lb ... ... 0 4 Nails 51bs Is, per Ib ... ... 0 3 Staples, per lb  ... 0 3 Molasses tor cattle, per owt ... 7 6 j 6GO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from i 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any ib will pay you to give us a call



FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAS/I STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET. | OHRISTCfIURCH, i



I BUSINESS NOTICES U,Wh!£ SHEEP DIP. UIE BI.ST __2.D 'THE CHEAPEST. f PHK Ashburton and Tinwald Yard, art X now in opera ion urd r'ho f xp.ri.ueed management of Mb D .'oQukkn. 5 erms Cash LAWKS POWDER DIP. LAWE'S FLUID DIP. 0_ .ale at the Stores, Saunders' Buildi»g», at lowest rates*. W. W. WHITE, Attorney for 207 ELWARD SAUNDERSr wim'elTgc 6dsT~~ W STRANGE & CO., Chrißtohoreb, • call the attention of bhe Aebburtell PubSfo to tluir up to date Sample Room, in BURNETT STREET, now deokEd out with choice Winter Good., Lovely Jackets. Latest; Macinto-he.. Han dreds to select Horn ;o_ildr.en,B, Maid., and Ladies. DKESS Goods in patterns of every deicrip* tion. Flannel and Flannelette Blousings in endless variety. Heavy Winter Goodi of all classes, ab low prices thab will attonhh the Public. Our Gentleman's Tweed Suitings, 500 patterns to choose from. , v FIT _ND SIYLE GUARANTEED, _S3 3s. W. STRANGE & CO, wo.U intimate that the-je Sample Rooms are opened by special request of their Ashburton custom-.., who hk.tohav. choice nnd variety combined with style, ond abcve all, good v-lue. In the Simple Hoc-ms will be found -ample, ef the ohoicett goods at fair prices, A visit will convince you, Open daily. NOT.OK TO FARMERS. NOW that the se.goa for ploughing hai come again, we b?g to inform the i._rtaers of the County that. I am prepared te REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATES. Having had long experience i_ thi. ola.Bof work, we can guarantee all jobs turned oat. First claa^i Kn.iaeer employed. All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to ord.(f, Kennedy & Miiir, . ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Late Rkid & Gsay), Cameroa c_t_ee. CO ALS COALS CO AL_!! i MGOKT~OVKKH NEW 81AM COAL IS NOvV IN TBE M.RKEi\ rpi-JJS i. Canterbury's B-..6 Ural. Efery i. Householder klioeM .aye tr.on.y, and k''<p the money in tho uruvince by using MOUNT SOMERS GOAL 'Tins Coal h_. 3. p* r . _t r.f (J.., burn. Willi ft good flwr.. , v; .! irivtg a -W'-ioy h**l. TRY If! TRY II ! TKY it ! ! To he had of all Oi>-.i Me-chunl.. Pr!ce~l7ti per Too at Mouui butn.r. !.ta.(oß JAMES GIBSON, Cm.eron Stcoef. Aehburton 3 174 NOTICE. 01? EKMOVi.L. .'MX J.~£ BAIN, - ODRG E0 N D j 1: NT 8T IHas Removed lo W-mlell c Bui'dinga Oit-hel W'reeb, Cb.i.t.liurch. Telephone 958. 2 104 \?PANTEIJ KNOWN—TI an MiTOBKU.. *'* & TuRN-fR ar» 5. la . (!"nif it the W.B. Srnu^rn F.Jim Corse', vvhi.h Is now in Booh gres>. t-»vo_i- pcii demand. All the u.m-rtt'w .tyloß und Shapes all on view In the Firm', b'howreom. T" AD ES ! Tha vnr._.r*u< ' Daydream I.J <'--RPf, for 5. Hi f'unrj,' 'ha <?a!e —- . . _ __ "Tf/AM.'.S Ji \K'' rH >:■ 'h,>i,kli r P-.tr< ns for *)■ !.i;:.s' trtVCin-fi, W".;i(J f.iicit a- COUbIBU anoe Mrhis p~cc_>Bors,- W. * M. BAKER, who will carry on tho business as usual At the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Streeb 12 127 WANTED Ko-vi-n—TO LET— Six Boomed House in Grey Sbreefe, oeaily new, wish wash house and copper. Also Bhop with Dwelling attached, In Mooro Street; rent cheap. Apply Migsis Page, E%Bt Street WANTED KNOWN-Tha. I am prep.r-d to give Estimates tor all Plumber.' and Gaefib.mg Work, aud can gnar_u.ee complete satisfaction. Kob aod Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sitsking, Buha, Tauks. and Boiler Frames, Having had a long exp.ricoae in Guo Repairs, those Sportsman who rtqutr. their Gudß repaired by ati Expert shonld bring them to me early, ac the season ia cloa. upon us, WILLI __-"_.. HYDE, Burnett Street, N« x v. Door to Club. Plumbor, Locksmith, Ga.Sb'er & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship 3 5 The Boot Palace* ' ■ fTT'iB H_VE JUST OPENED OP FOB THE WINTER Every Doscrption of Ladies' and Gent'■ English, American and Colonial BOOTS" k SHOES. Gaul's Football, Cycle, Evening, Cricket, Tennis, and Bowling Shoes always in Stook. Ladle.' Walking Boots ani S toea in New Style and great Varieby. Ladies' Evening Sheea In various Coloura Children. School Bcota and Shoes ft Specialty. Repairing done ab Bh.rteat Notice W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, 3 ASHBURTON PHOTOBRAPHY. HALMA'fSTUDIOS, - ; j SAUND-tTt,' BUILDINGS, WE aro doinp, TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN-. LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted otf | beautiful bintod plate suck mount for l©s, j «EE SPECIMENS, as this ia only for a j Limited Time. COME EARLY. |_TAVE you noticed what a nice finish in I"! a room pictures neatly framed make. ? H. Baibstow will b. pleased bo fram. any you have ab a vory moderate prioe. Addret. —East Street, two doors below W H Col Una & Co. __^ XI Smoke New Yenua