Correspondence.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for. opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

NO LINCENSE AND THE BREWERS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—ln your sub-leader on Tuesday, in answer to " Liberty" you make a very misleading statement when you say, " They may only use home-brewed beer, for as soon as they pfty money for their liquor it becomes an illogal drink." This is true as far as buying within a prohibited district is concerned, but there is nothing in the present law to prevent any person buying liquor for hi 3 own use outsida iho district and having it sent into his district. It is quite right that electors should know what j they are voting for, but I fail to see how ] half truths such as contained in your leader can help them to a fair conclusion — I am, etp y

Mayfield. (Any person who may think we have not put the case fairly, should study clause 33 of the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act Amendment Act, 1895. There are six subsections, and he will find that we have not exaggerated the position. Our remarks were intended to apply to locally brewed beer. The restrictions and pro visions relating to buying from outside brewers are so complicated and embarass ing that it is probable very few persons would be found willing to run the risk that would be incurred both by brewer and buyer.—Ed.)

POLITICAL PEDLARS.

TO THE EDITOR. S ee,—The late Sight Hon. W. E. Glad stone is reported to have expressed the opinion that " The exclusive study of poli tics has a very narrowing effect upon the human mind." Had he lived in New Zea land, might he not have added such words as" depressing/" confusing," and "nauseat ing." When one looks a little beneath the surface and watches the eddies on the political current, the only conclusion he can come to is that the whole business is a hideous sham, and that the position can be sized up (in so far as parties are concerned), about as follows: —First: The old Conser vative party—few and select—" like the the abomination of desolation " spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, " sitting where it ought • not" j sitting in fact, like so many owls on a dead limb of the tree of knowledge, and hooting the hosts that have been hooted for the last ten or twenty or fifty years. Then we have the " Independent Liberals," who seem to be in the position of a man who i^ riding one horse and leading another, when the animal he bestrides seeks to go one way on speed, and the one he leads is bent on going another, a position not at all conducive to com fort. Then we have the " Great Liberal Party." The later developed Seddonian variety which holds that whatever tha Premier preaches that is " Liberalism/ and if it is not, then so much the worse for " Liberalism." Under these three separate banners we have at the present moment a great host of gentlemen prancing around declaring their willingness to immolate themselves on the altar of their country, for the consideration of— ? three hundred a year and perks, with a free railway pass thrown in. Supposing the honorarium were cut down as it was in Tasmania the other day to the vanishing point, what a thitning out of the ranks of the army of " candi dates " there would be. " Like leaves in the forest when autumn hath blown," there would be a " plentiful lack " of aspirants to political distinction. But at present there are quite a number who have a " hankering after politics,",and three hundred a year, and the number of recipients of State bounty is to be increased. This long suffering, over-govorned country, with a total popu lation less than that of a second or third rate town in the old country is to have inflicted upon it six additional " seats," as though it were not suffering " sat upon " already. The " dull, dreary, drip," of dis cussion is like "linked sweetness long drawn out," is to be pulled out some more. Six more men taken probably from useful and reproductive avocations, six times three hundred a year to be added to the already disproportionate cost of govern ment, more Hansard reporters, more go vernment printing, more political dead heads,'more wire pulling, more axe grinding, and more log rolling. If twelve business men of average ability and uiodorate honesty, could be induced to take over the job of running this country, and would run it on sound business lines, and all the rest were sent to work on the " Heavenly road " or some other useful occupation—hatching chickens for instance —" What'a day of re ioicing that would be."—l am, etc., G.W.L. i

AN AMBIGUOUS UTTERANCE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,— Tn referring to the Elective Exe cutive Bill in his address last evening, Mr McLabhlan said:—"The members of tho Government were all above the average members of the House. Mr Seddon and Sir J. G. Ward were head and shoulders above them all in his opinion." Later on, in answer to a question re salaries of members he said : -"Mr Seddon would be cheap at ,£2OOO per year, as would also Sir J. Ward at a proportionate increase, the others would be dear at, any price." Seeing that in the first instance Mr McLachlan considers all members of the Government above the average members, it would be interesting to know who the " others " are. If he refers to the tail of the Ministry as the ones dear at any price, would he favour your readers with his estimate of the value of " aver age " members—himself for instance. At anyrate, the two statements do not seem to be consistent. —I am, etc., Anxious.

Sporting.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

Melbourne, October 22 Wakeful was scratched for the Mel bourne Cup at 3.30 this afternoon.

5 United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. Chbistchurch, Oct, 23 It was stated, in town to-day that tl^e New Zealand Cap favorite Siege Gun was npt worked this morning, but was running a paddock.

THE ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

President—Mr J. C. N. Grigg; Vice-Presi dent—Mr E. Coster; Judge—Mr M. Stittj Stewards—Messrs E. Coster, W. B. Denshire, J. Davison, E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, P. Jones, L. de C. Malet, D. W. McLean, A. E. Peache, F. Russell, M. Stitt, T. Stone, J. Studholme, jnr., D. Thomas, and T. E. Upton; Handicapper —Mr J. E. Henrys; Treasurer Mr J. Davison j Starter-Mr H. Piper; Clerk of Scales-Mr D. McDonnell; Clerk of Course—Mr R. Curtis; Timekeeper-Mr JV. de Beer ; Hon. Surgeon—Dr. Bolger; Secretary—Mr A. A. i'ooks.

The Spring meeting of the Ashburton County Racin<* Club was commenced this afternoon. Favoured with fine weather there was a very large attendance, includ ing many visitors from all over the district, Christchurch, and elsewhere. The fields were good, and among the horses compet ing were some of the best animals that i have been under silk in tlie colony, lhe I trains from both north and south wore well filled with racing folk, and some old faces familiar with turf history were there. Ihe booths were under the supervision of Messrs A. Whitaker and T. Daily, who did a very good business, and, as usual, supnlied the best kiuda of viands and eat ables. Bookmakers were licensed, inside and out,needlesa to say there were plenty of them. The starter's flag was in the most capable hands extant, that old-timer, Mr Harry Piper, fulfilling'the duties''to the letter. Q&'mz to the late rama the course

was in capital order, thanks to Mr Ran. McDonnell; and as the result the times registered were, on the whole, I very good indeed. The racing was ! exceedingly interesting, and made more so . by the fact that the class of horses competing was far abovo the average s<>en ■ ■ut at our meetings, and this possibly, in a way, made the meeting an attractive one. All the officers of the Club worked with a . will to ensure the success of thi> went in sr, I especially the Secretary, Mr A. A. Foots, who is deserving of no small meed of praise for the good work he has done to further the interests of the Club. The Ashburfon County firass B-rnd was on the grounds and discoursed some excellent j selections of music, which was much ap preciated by the large crowd present. Following are results up to time of going to press: — First Hurdles, of 50 s"ovs; second 5 soys from the stake. Two mile. 25^ Mr S. Brown's b g Roller, aged, by Dreadnought—Roll Call, lOst 91b (W. R. Thomas) 1 37 Mr R. Ellis' eh g Dartmoor, aged, 9st9lb (A. Mathiej 2 76^ Mr 11. McLean's bg Surrey, aged, lOst 31b, (R. E. Harley) 3 35 Vanquish 9st 81b (C. Stratford), and 13 Mainstay, 9st, (A Caples) also started. Long Tom 3 let 71b. Sultana list 31b, and r 1 First Shot 9st 21b were scratched.

Mainstay showed the way over the first fence followed by Dartinooor, Vanquish in the rear. Past the stand Dartmoor had displaced Mainstay in the lead and Van quisher had failed to improve his position- Along the back stretch Dartmoor still led, but on nearing the straight Boiler had closed up, and the pair jumping the last flight almost together a good race ensued, but Holler had too much left and gained the verdict by three lengths, eight lengths ! between second and third. Time—3.sl 2-sth Totalisator—lßG. Dividend—£6 10s. Lagmhob Handicap —Eosemere 1, Scotty 2, Ordnance 3. Time—l.l 6. Dividends— £2 and 16s. Ashburton County Cup, of 100 soys one mile anda-half.—Welbeck 1, Nonette 2, Clanburn 3. Time—2.3s 3-5. Dividends— £2 16s and 12s.

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Received Oct 23, 8.52 a.m. The Coal Strike. , New York, October 22 Roosevelt's Commission was unanimously appointed, and there was great cheering at Wilkesbarre, where work is resuming to day.

A Missionary Assassinated. Morocco, 22 Mr Cooper, an English missionary, has been assassinated at Fez. The murderer took refuge in a mosque, but by the Sultan's order he was shot. Arrest of an Anarchist Paris, Oct. 22 An anarchist was arrested in the Champs Elysee, armed with a dagger and revolver. It is supposed he contemplated the assassination of M. Loubet. Received.Oct. 23, 9.25 a.m. Kruger's Millions. London, Oct. 22 The Dutch papers admit that Botha's denial of Kruger's carrying oil the State chest was only nominally true, since two millions in gold bars preceded Kruger to Europe, and were subsequently handed to his representative.

Sweden and Germany".

A Reuters message states that King Os car favours Germany in defining the border of the British Somaliland pro tectorate.

The Dardanelles Question

Mr Balfour announced that no negotia tions were proceeding with regard to the Dardanelles.

The French Churches L'aris, Oct. 23

M. Coombes stops the stipends of the chief authors of the petition against the Religious Association laws. The prelates were apparently unaware that the Council of State had decided that any collective action on the part, of the bishops would be an infringement of the Concordat. The petitioners' conduct has been reported to the Council of State, with a view to de claring it an abuse of privilege.

Fighting in Somalilands.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right London, Oct. 22. Six extra officers join the First Bombays, who are going to Berbera, at Aden. They are followed by the 2nd Bombay Grena diers from Mhow, and six officers and 420 men of the 3rd Bombay Infantry. Received October 23, 9.25 a.m. London, Oct. 22 Any tidings of Colonel Swayne must be transmitted along the line of posts from Bohotolch to Berbera, thence by steamer to Aden.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright. Received October 23,9.45 a.m. N.Z. Riflemen in Sydney. Sydney, Sept. 23 At the Rifle Association meeting, in the King's prize aggregate, Ballinger and Need ham win £i, McCullouch ,£3. ITew Comet. Adelaide, October 23 A new comet was discovered last evening in the sky, west, north-west in the constel lation Ophinicus, a little to the north of Beta. It is well defined, and has a tail about a degree in length.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph 'Auckland, Oct. 23 Speaking at Paaroa Sir Joseph Ward said that he hoped before long to have a good libel law on the Statute Book for the protection of good from persons who, under the present law are able to obtain money from them unfairly. Greymotjth, Oct. 23 I - r the fifth year in succession the Brunner mine owners and employees have adjusted the rate of pay aud hours of labour without recourse to the Conciliation Board. O.ving to the 'prevalence of measles and fever at Brunner, the State school has been closed. Wellington, October 23 Lieut. Herd has received a cable from Mr J. H. lies, of London, stating that he will undertake the management of the tour of the New Zealand band. He is the gentleman who succesfully managed the concert given by the crack brass bands j at Albert Hall, London, in aid of the war fund, and is perhaps better known in England than any other man connected with brass band contests, and the fact of his undertaking the management is con sidered to auger well for the success of the I tour.' | The Tutanekai left for Onehunga last night to bring down the Premier, Sir Joseph "Ward, and the Coronation Contingent. The work of replacing the totara piles of the Court Buildings, which are very much decayed, owing, it is believed, to the want of ventilation below the ground floor, will occupy some months, and cost a large { amount of money.

Friendly Societies' Excursion.—The annual excursion under the auspices of the Rangiora Friendly Societies arrived in Ashburton about 11 o'clock this morning. The excursionists numbered about 700, the majority of whom, of course, spent the day in the Domain, where a programme of ! Sports was carried ou\ A good number! went to tho races. The excursionists re turn at 4.40 " Au ex-Natalian," who was the author of the letter on "New Zealand and New Zea land Affairs/ reprinted jn a recent issue writes to tha "New Zealand Horald" to say that it was a priva'e letter, that the extracts published misrepresent the meaning, and that --t wns never intended to be published. He forwarded the " IT«rald " a copy of .an indignant letter which he has sent to the person who communicated the letter to the Natal" Mercury."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 0: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 190s



Public Notices, I Ashburton A. and P. Association. THE TRIAL of Implements for the eradication of TWITCH will be held at Mr George Mcßae's Farm, Greenstreet' on MONDAY, November 3rd, at 1 p ; tn. Entries close on TUESDAY, Oct. 28th. Teams provided, entrance fee ss. By Order. W. SIMPSON, 10 238 Secretary, Important Notice. rfIHE CENTRAL DAIEY COMPANY -JL will be pleased to receive offers for the Building and Plant known as the Tinwald Butter Factory. Full particulars can be obtained from the Company. R. ELLISON, 10 210 Secretary. Asli bii6'ton Electorate. Mr John Studholmc, junr., "WTITTLL be pleased to meet the Electors of Ashburton at the Oddfellows' Hall, TO-MOKROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th, at 8 p.m. His Worship the Mayor will preside.' EALING SCHOOL,-- SATURDAY, October 25th, at 8 p.m. HINDS SCHOOL,— MONDAY, October 27th, at 8 p.m. LOWCLIFFE SCHOOL,— TUESDAY, October 28th, at 8 p.m. Seats reserved for Ladies. Other fixtures will be announced. 10186 Ashburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. "T ADIBS and GENTLEMEN,— I invita you to meet me as under : — TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) Evening, in the SE AFIELD SCHOOL, and on SATURDAY Evening Next, in the WAKANUI SCHOOL. MOUNT SOMERS SCHOOL, MONDAY, October 27th. STAVELEY HALL, TUESDAY, October 28th. ALFORD FOREST SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY, October 29fch. MAYFIELD SCHOOL, THURSDAY, October 30th. RUAPUNA HALL, FRIDAY, October 31st. LISMORE SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November Ist. WESTERFIELD SCHOOL, MONDAY, November 3rd. GREENSTEEET SCHOOL,' TUESDAY, November 4th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. . Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John McLachlan, 10 232 ; AsUburton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. us 1" A DIES and GENTLEMEN,— I shall be pleased if you will meet me in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, on FRIDAYi EVENING, the 31st, at 8 o'clock. The Mayor has kindly promised to preside Albert Ager. 10 239 FOR THE SHOW.



JUST ABKlVEß.—Another lot of New Season's Goods, including: - Splendid assortment of Prints, light and dark, fast colours, selling freely, 4Jd a yard. Fancy Delaines, surprising value, sd; fancy white Muslins 6d and7id a yard; Nainsook, 45 inches wide, 6d a yard; Hoyle's noted Prints, light and dark, Gd and 7:Jd; figured Muslins, Zephyrs, Drillettes, Piques, Figured Sateens, New Blousings, etc., up to-date choice designs, tempting value. White Skirts, nicely trimmed with Lace and Embroidery, latest styles, 2s lid, 4s 6d, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 7s 6d; Muslin and Holland Aprons from Is to 2s 3d, Ladies Belts, special value, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. A choice assortment of new Laces, Ribbons, Em broderie3, Gloves, Hoisery, Corsets, Blouses, Veilings, Dress Materials, etc. Boys' Navy Serge Sailor Suits 4s lid to 7s 6d, Boys' Colonial Tweed Melville Suits 8s lid to 14s 6d, Mens' Suits 2ls, 255, 29s 6d, 32s 6d to 555 ; Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s lid; superior Colonial do. 7s lid, 8s 6d, 9s6dto Us; hard to beat Saddle Tweed Trousers 9s lid, superior navy Serge Trousers 9s 6d, worth 12s 6d. Try the "READY MONEY SHOP" for Hats, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, Merino and Woollen Underwear. New fre3h Stock. ! Reliable quality, Lowest prices. E. GIBBARD, Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYR.E costs no more than the average price, it' is hardly to be Wondered that' this brand has become os Reservedly aopular,—Advt.



( David Thomas, ARCADK Saturday, October 25, 19°2 MR DAVJD THOMAS has received in sirujtions from a contractor, to sell as above: — 4 Draught Geldings and Mares, good workers. 1 O Tip Drays; 1 Farm Dray; Harness for fed above horses. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAF, 10 227 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. HINDS TOWNSHIP. Perpetual Lease. SATURDAY, OCTOBKR 25th, MB DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr John Clark to Sell by Auction, as above, — His Perpetual Lease, containing [50 £cres, adjoining Hinds Township, and being' Sections 11 to 14, Block VI. Inspection invited. Sale at 2 p.m. 1 D. THOMAS, 10 198 • Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE" ■■ OF —Household Furniture. — Thursday, October 30, 1902 MR D.THOMAS has received instruc tions from Mb Jamks Taskick, to sell as above the whole of his Houeehold Furniture and effects. For full particulars see Guardian of Saturday, 18th October. Sale at 1 p.m. 10 233 B. F. CURTIS, Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. \/| V Next Horse Fair will be held on the J above date, for- which lam now receiving entries. 10214 DAVID THOMAS. Fredlander hros. Ltd SATURDAY, November Ist, 1902 120-Acre Farm on Racecourse Road. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have received instructions from the Executrix in the estate of the late Mr Geo. J. Cox to offer by Public Auction, at their West Street Saleroom, — Her interest in 120 acre Farm on the Racecourse Road, and adjoining the Ashburton Racecourse. The property is held under lease, with a purchasing clause. Lease has 5 years to run. It is divided into 4 paddocks, sub stantially fenced and well watered by County races. 5!0 acres are in oats and laid down; 30 acres let '"or Crop of Whoat; balance is down in English grass. Sale at 12 o'clock. Full particulars at sale or on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R, FRIEDLANDER, 10 220 Auctioneer. OFFICES TO LET. W": E have conveniently situated Offices *■' V to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. \T7 E have for PRIVATE SALE — Several blocks of .Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres."j' For full particulars apply to - FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. •XTTTANTED—One hundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc. £150. —1 acre, with cottage of 4 rooms, etc. £i'So. —Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land ; partly planted, la. 2r. 20p. £53. — i acre section in Cox Street, good land, nice site for a house. .£l3o.—i acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and other buildings. £325.-1 rood 20 perches, Hampstead, with almost new 4 roomed Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties .£325. Liberal terms. £146.-4 acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Mooro Street, with Cottage. £230.—5 a. Or. 20p., Princes Street, Netherby. £22 10s.—Town Section, i acre, fronting the East Belt. £268. —ij- acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. ■£30.—:J acre, Aitken Street. 2;| acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Waterton Township. £55 per acre.—2| acres surveyed into -4 acre 3, first-class land, fronting Melcombe Street, Tinwald. £100 —+■- acre good land, Tancred Street; first-class site for a house. Also a number of building allotments opposite the Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, and Hampstead. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK STUD NOTICES finO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer, dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant fiat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Qhampionat the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms— £i 4s, with guarantee 5 groomage fee 6s; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply *j? Highbank, j_o g3B or groom ia charge.



[ Wanted. MISS BALGAKNIE will address the Sfcaveley people in Staveloy Hall Tonight at 8. • 5., instead of 7.30., on account of train being laic from Ashbinton. Collection. 10 235 lyr ADAME McKAY, Palmist and Char -LyX aeter Reader, care of Mks Beach, Kliarki Restaurant, Wakanui Eoad. 10 234 WILL Klectors please lend "The Sen tinel " t>> others after reading, also exchange with their neighbours, as there are different issues. 10 213 SHEEP vSHKABS!! 3s Od per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with p^ain or perforated liandles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 555. — G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. CORONATION Numbers "London News," and " Sphere," j King Dick Abroad, Is ; N.Z. Diaries for 19c3. Pianos and Organs on your own terms, from .10s per month. Call and see "our prices before going elsewhere. Agent for Miner and Thompson. New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods, Music. Any Music and Book procured promptly.—H. M. Jones. TTiOE SALE-Fowl Netting, 36 xiTat JEj 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|-d for 100 yard lots.—Hardlet Bros. 10 101 FRESH Soles, Terakihi, also Kingfish and all kinds of fresh fish by express To-night, at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115._ "m/TESSBS FLETCHER BEOS, are giving JJoL sevenpence per dozen for Fresh Eggs, until further notice. _OO REWARD to anyone who gives ctW«J such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who deliberately let our horses out of paddock corner of William and Tancred Street,— Fletcher Bbos., Cash Supply Stores. LARGE Size White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 4s lid per dozen, 28 6d per half dozen; Earthenware Cups md Saucers from 3s 9d per dozen; Plates Prom 3s per dozen; 40 piece China Tea Sets from ISs 6d per set.-—Fletcher Bbos., Dash Supply Stores. WHY go to Cliristchurch for your Groceries, when you can buy them is low, and in some cases lower, than Ohristchurch Prices. Please Note. —Finest iieyded Eaisins, lib packet Cd, Choice New Uurrants 5d per lb, New Valencia Raisins id per lb, New Eleme Raisins, sid per lb., rib Tins Lemon Peel 3s 9d, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, and all other goods equally :beap.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply stores. FINEST NeT~NaturaT¥ig^ 7d per Ib~] New Layer Figs, 8d per lb; Good Old Figs, 5d per lb, 31bs for Is Extra fine new Arabian Dates, Gd per lb, lijlb packet, lid, very choice; Splendid Dessert Prunes, 8d per lb; Choice Evaporated Apples and Pears, 9d per lb ; Apricots, lOd per lb; 2|lb tins Preserved Apricots, 8d per tin; Extra quality Peaches and Pears, lOd per tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting. —Hardlet Bros. 10.102 WANTED KNOWN,— Where are yo;i going with your Eggs and Butter? Why to J. T, COOCH'S of course. He always gives the top price in Aehburton for all Dairy Produce, and I find he is the Cheapest Grocer to deal with. His shop .is just opposite the Railway Station, and so handy to all Trains. WHERE did you get that at ? Why, Gibbard's, the Ready Money Draper, of course. Just arrive I—Anotho-T lot of Men's Suits, Trousers, Tennis Shirts, Sweaters, Hard and Soft Felt Hats, Ties, etc., all tit bedrock prices for " spot " cash. (Joiue along Sammy, and s&o the value. Make no mistake. Just opposite Arcade, 'fancred Street. IT is a well-known i'act that Jas Mellor can give much hotter value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. WANTED —EveryonerequiringGeneral Drapery, Clothing, etc., to try the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street. N.B. —The business is run on ready money lines throughout. Best teims are secured when buying, losses by book debts are avoided, and working expenses being very small, I can and do sell at the finest margin of profit, thus ensuring to custo mers BEST all round value. E. GIBBARD, Ready Money Draper and Clothier. ■m A ff T E D KNOWN,— That J. T. COOCH is selling 3 bottles of Sauce for Is, 3 tins of Jam for Is, 3 tins of Sardines for Ih, 3 doz Wnx Matches for Is, 3 packets B. and P. Corn Flour for Is, 3 bottles English Curry Powder for Is, 3 bars IX L Soap for Is, 3 do Cold Water Soap fer Is, 3 Packets Macks' Starch Is, 31bs Raisins for Is. Bring along the Cash and I will give you value second to none in Ashburton rtQi Will Buy you a grand RUDGE <SW__JX WHITWORTH Bicycle, built in England, by the world's largest cycle builders. Every part guaranteed.—E D, Johnston, Agent, Burnett street. 6 LADIES' second-hand Eicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before, SO to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Spaces & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring and Summer Trade. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE.. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUE Boots, Shoes, & Footwear, Selling Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing 1 Everybody. LNorthcote % 11 efford THE CORNER, EAST AND 'IGNORED STREETS. Smoke New Venus



I Wanted, 'IT OOK oub for the Big Tea on Show Day B A iv thfi Primitive Methodist Church on November 6th. " 10 236 BAND of Hope, in Primitive Methodist Church, To-mght, at 7 o'clock sharp. Lantern Views of London and Palestine and comics for children. Admission Id. 19 327 SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S., and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard let Bros. JT^OS SALE—Lav. a Mowers iv any make, _ from 20s upwards ; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Iseos. fTtfSHIXG Tackle, ex Ritnutaka j My JD Hooks, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, otc.—Hardley Bros. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths i'rom 255. Hardley Bros. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.—Carson and Co, Sole Agents. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 10s and 12s fid each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100 j just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. . S*A WILLOWBY Factory Pasteurized O Separator Cream in air-tight jars. 6d. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Jars 6d extra, returnable.—Carson and Co., Agents. DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. Full supply now to hand. Also fresh, supplies Kirk's complete papers on health ; Everybody's book on angling • Murphy's gardening ; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of cheap paper editions of standard books. A. T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. WANTED Known—That Kerr Bros.. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a 51b box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget —Kerr Bros., Burnett street SEED Sowers on hire or purchase ; also new stock of ail varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Carson and Co. EOYS' Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes 12, 12*, 13, 13|-, for 25.-Grant and Moore. n?.HY HABDLEY BROS, for up-to-date JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 QHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, k3 also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices ac John Our and Co. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, -we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycl9 Co.*s, Tancrod Street, Ashburton. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money l>uy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Hoot Store. rjTVHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, JL that Mcl lob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. " SPLENDID line of White Shirts with coloured fronts and cuff, size 14 15 151, 10, 16*. 17, 3s 6d, worth 6s 6d.— Grant and Moore. WANTED, for a client — About 50 Acres of first-class land, near Flenr.sgton preferred.—W. Stonyer. SfXP^NNY r"Cakes best Toilet Soap for Is; 3 Gd tins Enameline for 3s, 4 tins Everbright Is, 3 packets Matches Is, 3 tins Pepper for Is, 3 packets Brown and Poison's Corn Flour for Is", 3 bottles Wor cester Sauce for Is. Hundreds of other lines equally cheap, at Carson and Co.'s, Tancred Street. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc, at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends ou Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, T^TEW SPRING GOODS now showing. _i?N New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, nt H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the cheapest Shop iv Ash burton. WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. BRINO your Lawn Mowers. We grind ! them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. <t 6 XIjTHO IS GOING TO WIN ?" T ? • Great diversity of opinion exists regarding the efficiency of the present Ministry, and the result of the approaching Elections. All agree, however, that the New Season's Goods at " THE READY MONEY SHOP," Tancred Street, ara surprising value, and that it pays to, btiy there. WANTED— Four Ladies' Second-Hand Bicycles as part payment for New Eudge - Whitworth Machines. Highest prices given, and easy terms arranged.— R. D. Johnston, Burnett street, WANTED to Buy-Six Ladies'second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WANTED Known — Speoial Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. EIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Orr & Co. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best ropairs, and -at once ; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN.—AII makes of Bicycle Tyres in stock, including Clincher, Palmer, Dunlop, Ideal; andßeQex Clipper, etc., prices from 12s 6d to &7s, 6d, at Johnston's Cycle Depot, Burnett Street! FINE Whit? Namsook for Children':, Dresses and Pinafores at *i£ -\yill *ew and wash well-GRA^-. andVoore.- I T ?r AYS> it; ™a to buy your Boots at Meteor's Zealandia Boot Store, Qood Bluchers 5s lid. WHY not try Moor's Zoalandia Boot atp,r^> for Boots and Shoes Great va.l ; us at Mellor's. MEN'S Printed Regatta Shirts, sizes 14, 15, 15Jj, 16| for 2s 6d. This is a plum line.—Grant and Moore. FOR tip top. val?j& in Boots try Mellor's Zealand Boot Store*



JOHN QRR AND CO. JOHN ORE AND CO. SPECIAL.- ' .;-. ; CASH PItICE LIST, Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, 4s 3d per tin, 8s 6d per case. Finest [Snowdrop Sugar, per Ik *|d, TOIb bag 14s 6d, FLOUB at Lowest Prices—[ OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle ... 0 6 „„„ „ . Salad Oil, 5d and ... 010 251b Bag .. .. 3s 3d Castor (Morton's), 5d and 010 501b,, .. .. 6s Od Lucca, C and B, large ..2 4 100J b» •• .. 11s 6d ACID - Coutts'acetic, Is 9d and 2 11 2001b » " ..22s Tartaric, per 1b .. 110 Citric Crystals, per Ib ... 2 6 — - S3 ARCH— Rec-kett's per box .. 0 6 Merger's „ . . OS PKUIT- Lily . •-;..■;■■ * o 5 New Currants per lb ... 0 5 J Coleinan's, loo^e, per lb 0 6 „ Sultanas, per lb .. 07 ! Washing Soda, per lb  0 1 „ Raisins (Eleme) .. 05 1 Whiting ~ .. ..0 1 „ Seeded Raisins ..0 7 NUTS—Walnuts, per lb '." 0 6 „ Layer Figs .. .. 0 8 . Barcelona „  q g „ Cooking Figs . .. 0 7 Soft-shell Almonds .. 010 „ Dried Aprioots  010 Almonds, cooking, per lb IS „ „ Peaches ...09 „ Jordan, per lb 2 4 „ „ Pears .., 0 9 Jelly Powders, assorted 0 6 „ „ Apples ... 0 9 j BAKING POWDER— „ Prunes .. 0 8 Edmond's, large tins  oil Chef, large tins .. ©10 Nash's large tin .. 0 Q BLACK-ING— : ■;, FISH— DandM,perdoz .. 04J Herrings (Fresh) per tin  0 7 -kt per tin ' ... 0 2 „ Kippered „ .. 010 4r £?sS e?f' per tin ... 1 0 „ In Tomato Sauce.. 010 BLACKLLAD— „ Red, 8 for 10 Zebra per doz .. 0 9 Auckland Mullet, per tin .. 0 7 Wixe? s > Per doz • • 0 9 Salmon steak '„'-... 10 „,- A pome, per doz .. 06 flats „ 010 leet "c Stovo Polish, per, tin .... 0 6 good „ .". 0 8 Enameline, por tin  0 5 Oysters, per tin .. 0 8 "lazerine, per tin .. 0 5 Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Norton's i-gallon tins .. 2 6 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 6 X,f MEAL~ Goi>e > Per 2olb bug 4 0 Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Oatmo, pev bag .. 12 Sardines, large .. 010 emoJ. lua ' P«r bag .. ... 10 C+evinmia, per bag ... .. 1 0 Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14lb box 510 Qtl;'ker Oats, per packet -.. ;0 10 9 Packets for 1 0 -Crown Oats, jftrpacket ... 0 9 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 Preserved Ginger, in jars ..;. 010 n . » peilb .. 0 8 Cnrne Powder, C and B •..• 011 PEEL— Capers, Gaud B .. 011 Lemon, per lb 0 7 9^^' »er lb. •• ° « Citron/per lb .. 1 4 'mgyhgL doz "' '*' ° U PermTin 113 " 3 9 Brown and Poison's per lb .. 0 7 rer7lDim .. d J Saxon, per lb ... 0 3 Maizena, per lb ■.'-".[[ ... Q 7 CANDLES— Haricot. Beans, per lb .. 03| Wax, P erlb6Jd,bybox .. 06* cmlm^F TAT?TAP " ° H Colonial, per lb, s|d, by box 05^ CRL M n ? f L.IAET^~ Price's (English) per lb .. 0 7 r . M? r toP Q s 'Pe?]b 1U •• -1.8 Piano, self-fitting:per box.. 01b EPsSf SALTS-^ '" ° 8 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and MorW s , per 71b box ... 2 0 Split Peas .. "...0 2 ExW of Bee^Sg' 8 y ; Al, GOLDEN SYBUP, 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Is, mTtptt-FS— " . •• l 9 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin p]^, Ber oackel .-- ft A 5s 9d, 561b tin Us 9^T^Ll^V '"' £ ,-1 TEEACLE,2lbtin6d,4lbtinl S ,7lbtinls fom^Jl^Aoz Z o\o Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 SflU'J*! d°Z ' * °*2 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 ' S 3l - n f Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 MACCARONI, per lb " 0 6 Morton's, per tm 0 6 per 41b box .. liS p-ppppp VEB,MICELLI, ber Ib .. 0 6 MhThT, 0 4 per 41b box ..110 SE^ Jarßd'l 8 " IS AUSllsHS^btinH^. 210 ?r D P g V(wh bole) P erlb " IS Cadbury's.^b  CJ 10 SrkTper Sd aoz Perlb ■'• 0 ? S Hom^ P athic/ilb4W; Coiks.perdoz .. 0 2 Jib S^d, Hb .. 141 Vinf Whifo'R rifir linf «> fi -Uoasfc Heet, per tm .. 10 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 &UAr Linoleum Eeviver, per bottle .. 10 Best A.mond Scented, per bar 010 Linoline per bottle ... 10 " ■•' ».'.. -° | Qu?ck Shine, per tin :: ."I J 6 T&SFn'atv "•-■?■! Sand Soap (Pearson's) ..0 5 M6?&yw?»«- '" n R Ol°O Pwder, P ertin,9d, ° !M a yWeSoS~.. I \ atttotat?t» Tt «j t? "c ft R 9d, per lb .. 5 0 MUSI ARD, D.S.F, f s .. 0 6 Carriage Candles, 6d, Bd, 10d, t t> a 1 <i Price s per lb  10 : : £i>se,perlb' I 3 ESSENCES- ; SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 C andß, assorted ... 0 9 „■ 141b bag .. 14 t.J?IO^ 1/.^so^^ •• ° 5 Fine, per cwt. .. 4 3 JAMS—lib tins per doz _ ... 43 Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6 Easpberry, per tm ■' .. 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb ..0 3 _ Strawberry . 0 6 ground, per lb ... 0 4 Preserved Easpberry, 2Jlb tins 1 o Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 1 0 Strawbenes, „ 10 Easpberry Syrup per bottle ... 1 3 T . „ „ 010 Lemon Squash, peVbottle .. 1 0 Joins Suff Or , per lb .. 0.6 fSl IS&i!SK tod) •" 0 9 SStivissier's) perbot" T? I Lemonade Crystals .. 0 9 Imperial v chew* W*r£'s .-. 2 0 JOM OER 111) Co. ASHBUETOIT