CRICKET.

THIRD TEST MATCH

London. July 4 The Englishmen have five wickets down for 102. The scores are—MacLaren 31, Abel 38, Tyldeßley 22, Jackson 8, Fry ], Lilley, not out, 0, Braund, not out, 0. Received July 5, 9.54 a.m. London, July 4 The weather was fine though cloudy. It rained during the night, ami the wicket helped the bowlers. The remainderof the Englishmen wero dismissed in 45 minutes, the innings closing for 14f>. Additional scores-Braund 6, Lilley 8, Hirst 8, Jessop IS, Rhodes nob out 7, Barnes 7, sundries 8. The Australians, in their second innings, have lost six wickets for 260, the scores being—Duff 1, Trumper 62, Daning 0, Hill 119, Gregory 20, Noble S, Hopkins not out 28, 'Armstrong not out 10, extras 12.

Hampstead School Com mittee.

The Hampstead School Committee met last evening. Present— Key. G. B. Inglis (chairman), A. Orr, G. W. Andrews, J. Caw sey, A Hardy, Rumsey, Thompson, and Hayman. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as under: — Prom Secretary Ashburton Combined Schools' Association re annual meeting.— Received. From Colonial, Secretary's Office re Arbor Day and suggesting the planting of reserves. —Received. , From Miss J. L. Hight, Waddmgton, and from the Secretary Education Board, in re ference to Miss Hight being transferred from the Malvern school to Hampstead. Miss Hight had received no notice from either the Board or her committee on the subject, but would reply later. From Ashburton County Council re Cor onation grant, and poirfcing out that pur chasing books as suggested did not come within the scope of the grant. From Education Board, confirming the appointment of Miss Morland as pupil teacher, and from same asking that the appointment be held over. The Chairman telegraphed to, thn effect that Miss Morland was stilFat the school. From same, stating that souvenir cards of the Coronation will be supplied as soon as possible. '  From same, pointing out that it would be necessary for Miss Williamson to arrange payment of salary to Miss Steeds. From Miss Williamson, forwarding her resignation, and from Education Board ack nowledging the same. A resolution of condolence was ordered to be sent to Miss Williamson, and the Committee decided to accept her otter to Btay till after the examination, and also to thank her for same. . , . , From Mr H. W. Peryman stating that he was seeking re-election to a seat on the Education Board. master's report.. The master's report stated that the number on the roll was 317, and that the average attendance for last quarter was 273. A few loads of gravel were required in the play ground. The master would invite the members of Committee to visit the workroom as it would stimulate the boys. He regretted that Miss Williamson had tendered her resignation. PUPIL TEACHER. Mr Richard Nell was recommended for appointment as pupil teacher. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment and the Committee adjourned.

News in Brief.

Mr D. Thomas will offer for sale at the Ashburton lards on Tuesday next 450 forward hoggets. The King's life is 3aid to be insured for threequarters of a million sterling. Official statistics show that eighteen mil lion Russian children are without means of education. The manager of the "Lyttelton Times " Company notifies that Mr C. Lindsay is no longer authorised to canvass for the Com pany. The Ashburton No 2 Industrial Building Society will receive tenders up to Wednes day, July 16th. for the purchase of an appro priation of .£3OO During June 811,430 bags of oats and 3617 bales of hay were shipped from New Zealand to South Africa, on behalf of the Imperial Government, since the declaration of peace.

The anthrax patients atTe Awamutu are progressing favourably. No further cases have been reported to the Health Depart ment.

The Auckland milk vendors have an nounced an advance in the price of milk to 3£d per quart. The reasons given are the high price of dairy cattle and fodder, and the increased cost of labour. The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association has paid, during the last twenty years, no less a sum than £23,329 in divi dends, and in bonuses .£46,302, a total of £69,631.

A telegram from Dunedin states that a young man who was in the Alexandra South lock-up, for drunkenness, dug a hole through the stone wall during the night and escaped.

Weather Report for June.

ASHBURTON.

The weather during the month was seasonable, with heavy rains extending over the last 12 days. Rain fell on 11 days, registering a total of 3.089 inches, the high- j est 1.012 on the 13th, the lowest 001 on the ! 14th. The highest shade temperature, 65degs, was attained on 6 days, the lowest, 39degs. on the 17th. The highest in the sun, 102degs., was recorded on the 21st, the lowest, oOdegs., on the 2ith. The wind blew from the N.E on 3 days, W.N.E 2, N.W 6, S.E 12, and S.W 7 days. The great est velocity, 184 miles, was noted on the 27th, the lowest, \ mile on the 7th and 9th. Frost occurred on 16 mornings, ranging from ldeg., on the 16th to 9degs. on 5 mornings. Barometrical readings averaged 29.80, after the 19th. The terrestial ther mometer also averaged 6.9, after same date. There were three days without sunshine. W.W.S. Domain, Ashburton, July 1, 1902.

MOUNT SOMERS.

Bain, fell on eleven days, most in one day of 24 hours, on the 13th, when 2.04 fell. Total rainfall for month 5.75, against an average for the past nine years of 3.75. The weather during the first part of the month was very fine, but became unsettled after the first ten days. Very little snow fell, except high up on the mountains,, and there were no very hard fronts, A, Edward Peachb.

TO-DAY'S TELEGEAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Wellington July 5

At the press gallery supper last night Sir Joseph Ward announced that the Finan cial Statement would be brought down on Tuesday night. The Sonoma, with the British mai^ 21st June, left Frisco on 3rd inst^ timetable date at 10 a.m.

Mining.

Dunedin, July 5. To-day's sales—Alexandra Lead 8s 9d, 9s 3d; Gentle Annie 10s;Olrig 23a; Biso and Shine 23s 6d; Royal Maori isSdalsQds Upper Magnetic 4s. Eeturns:—North Beach 290z 4dwt; Levi athan S9oy. sdwt; Great Woodstock 7oz; Mystery Mat 21oz 18dwt; Pactolus 450z 2dwt; Eoxburgh Amalgamated 1420z ldwt 12gr for month of June; Eise and Shine 89oz ldwt j Gabriel 18oz ldwt 20gr ; Olrig 350z 9dwt; Dunstan Lead 24ozi Electric 2300 Junction Electric two 83oz,

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received July 5, 9.23 a.m. Trouble at the Review London, July 4 A disagreement arose at Tuesday's re view between Lieutenant-Colon el Cameron, a member of the Tasmanian section in the Federal State, who is in command of the Australian Contingent, and Major-General Trotter, commanding the Home district. Colonel Cameron resented the latter, personally ordering the Australians to move. Brilliant Gatherings,

Three thousand attended Ada Crossley's concert at the People's Palace. Mesdames Schmidt, Amy Sherwin, Bertha Rossow, Devlin, and Buring; Messrs Pringle, Robert Cunningham, Beattia, Granger, Ernest Toy, and Hedley, assisted by many Australians. In the audience were the Bartons, Seddona, and Forests, and many Colonials, Indian Princes, and notables attended Sir Henry lrving's reception on the stage of the Lyceum, which was a brilliant gathering. Eight hundred were present. The Indian Troops: The Indian troops desire to remain in England without pay, if only to see the Emperor's face. Received July 5, 9.35 a.m. A Sentence. Henry Bells, who was found guilty of the manslaughter of Murray Spicer, was sen tenced to seven years. The Shipping Combine. Mr Pirrie stated that Mr Pierpoint Mor- \ gan offered the Admiralty the services of I every liner in the combination built by Britain during the half oentury on the same terms as the White Star Company. When asked whether the offer was accepted, witness indicated a negative by shrugging his shoulders. China's Indemnity. Lord Cranborne said that the China in demnity must be paid in gold, though in view of the depreciation of the tael, it might be well to introduce some amelioration. It was hopeless to expect the total abolition of the Likin stations.

Weather Report.—Captain Edwin fore casts : — Moderate to strong winds from between north-east and north and west; glass fall.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1902



I David Thomas. OLEAEING- SALE. Cameron street, West. MONDAY, 7th July, 1902 ME D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from Me Henry Mowbbat, (who is leaving for the North Island) to hold a Clearing Sale at his residence, Cameron street West, of The Whole of His ] Household Furniture and Effects, Contained in Nine Rooms. Also, at the same time, will be offered the Section and House thereon of 9 rooms. Sale at 1 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 6 289 Auctioneer. " ASHBURTON YABDs" Tuesday, July Bth, 1902 MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from a Client to Sell at the above fixture, — 4Py(\ Forward HOGGETS i D. THOMAS, 7 36 Auctioneer CLEARING SALE TRAP, HARNESS, FURNITURE Etc. Thursday, July 10th, 1902 Alford Forest Road ME DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr W. Rowan, who is leaving the district, to hold a Clear ing Sale at his residence, next to th° Woollen Factory, of the whole of his Household Furniture and Effects. 7 37 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE SATURDAY,,JULY 12th, 1902. ME D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from the Executors of the late Samuel E. Burnard, to sell as above,— 1 Eoan Horse, 1 Black Gelding, 2 Butch er's Carts, 1 Spring Manure Cart, 3 Eiding Saddles and Bridles, 2 Manure Scoops, 1 Planet Jr. Implement, 1 Bay Horse, 1 Chest nut Mare, 1 Black Pony, 1 Order Pony, 1 Spring Chestnut Mare, 3 sets Trap Harness, 3 Horse Covers, 1 S.F Plough, 1 Moulding Plough, 1 set 4-leaf Harrows, 2 Barrows, 1 Sheep Feeder, Garden Tools, Block and Chains, and Sundries. Sale at 12.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, 7 20 Auctioneer. AKCADW UOHBE_ FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1902 MX Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now eceiving entries. 236 DAVID THOMAS. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd, CLEARING SALE MAYFIELD. FRIDAY, August rst. 1902. HAVING disposed of his Farm, A. J. Huston, Esq., has now favoured us I with instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, the whole of his Live and Dead Stook. Q/ \/ w \ SHEEP, Horses, Imple- O U v_/ v J ments, etc. Full particulars to follow. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon. Luncheon Provided. Drag will leave Ashburton on morning of , sale j T. F. GIBSON, Manager 6 277 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. Clearing Sale LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. "BA R F~O RD" THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1902 WE have been favoured with instruc tions irom Geo. McEae, Esq., who has disposed of his property, to aell by public auction on the above date, his Live and Bead Stock, comprising,— A Kf\f\ SHEEP, including his well act/ \Jt\J known purebred English Lei cester flock. 4 Draught Horses, 2 Hacks, Dray, D.F. Plough, Grubber, Harrows, Harness, Sundries, etc, etc. Further particulars to follow. Sale—l 2 o'clock Noon. Luncheon Provided. A drag will leave Ashburton at 9 a.m., on morning of sale. T. F. GIBSON, Manager, 6 140 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on my land, known as Buckley's, joining the Fairfield Freezing Works land, in pursuit of game or otherwise, will be prosecuted. 748 T. KELLY. Support Local Industry, Save Money, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. IyroUNT SGMERS COAL IS THB Beat and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER.



T Bullock. Preliminary Advertisement Important Sale of a portion of the Low cliffe Estate, about 4480 acres 4480 Divided into various sized Farms. MR DAVID THOMAS, in conjunc tion with Mr T. Bullock, has received instructions from the Trustees of the Estate of the late R. H. Rhodes, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on a date to be named, about 4480 Acres, being a portion of the Low cliffe Estate, situated in the Cold stream and Hinds Survey Districts, divided into several Farms ranging in area from about 360 to 2000 Acres. Further particulars in future advertise ment. T. Bullock, Agent. 7 38 D. Thomas, Auctioneer. r ._ . . For Sale, at a Reduced Price. Graham's Road, Tinwald f\ /"\ ACRES, 1 rood, 39 perches, part \j\ s R.S. 7822 and others, situated about a mile and a half below the Tinwald Rail way Station, the property of Mr T. A. Hick man. £13 10s per acre is the reduced price now wanted, on easy terms of payment. I D. THOMAS, ) Joint T. BULLOCK, i Agents



Tenders Ashburton No. 2, Industrial Building Society. nrfiNDERS will be received up to Wed- Jl nesdat, 16th July, 1902, for the pur chase of an appropriation of .£3OO, for a term of years ; no interest charged. Loan may be paid off at any time. Full par ticulars can be obtained at the office of the Society. FRED. MAKEIG, 7 41 Secretary.' Longbeach Road Board. rpENDERS are invited for Shingling X Surveyor's Road, about 800 yards, and will be received at the office of C. E. Fooks 6 Son, Burnett Street, Ashburton, up to 5 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 11th July, 1902> where particulars may be seen. C. E. FOOKS, & SON, 7 5 Surveyors to the Board. T E N 1> E X 5 10 Let by Tender—B4 Acres, Hampstead Town District, belonging to the estate of the late S. E. Bubnabd, in one block or in three blocks of 31, 26, or 27 acres, to suit tenderers; also 24 acres in the Tinwald Town District, close to railway bridge. All for a term of years as may be agreed upon. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July 19th, 1902. All particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. C RFTD ) 7 18 G.W.'boDy![ E*ecutors, Public Notices. Borough of Ashburton. PURVEYORS of meat and milk within 1 the Borough are requested to apply forthwith to the Town Clerk, for the neces sary licenses under the By-laws, relating to the sale of meat and sale of milk, which cam© into force on the Ist July, 1902. H. H. FOOKS, 7 51 , > Town Clerk. Christchurch Hounds fT^HE Christchuroh Hounds will meet at JL Dromore at 10.30 a.m, on Tuesday, July Bth, and at Mr Percy Jones', Selma, at 12 Noon on Thursday, July 10th. 7 62 Public Notice iy| 16 C. LINDSEY is no longer authorised to canvass for the" Lyttelton Times"Com-1 pany. J. C. WILKIN, 7 4£> Manager. IN Liquidab on—My tender haviDg been accepted for Stock of Oorsetß, the A.R dnuMe busk Corsets will be sold ab 3a lid siz^a 19 to 31. L-uliea' Singlets 9£d to 6* lid —W H Peabch O^h Draper fjTHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking JL Stove 148 6d, uses ordinary keroaone; aleo Priunna Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Hea'.er, 3s 6cl.— Oaesok & Co-



PUBLIC NOTICES. j The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Coy., Ltd. FAIRFIELD FREEZING WOEKS Notice to Freezing Clients. A FTER week ending SATURDAY, the A 12th inst., and till further notice, stock will be recsived at the Fairfield Freezing Works on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays only, for killing on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Satur day of each week. F. WAYMOUTH 7 39 Managing Director. "LONDON BUTCHEI ■ V TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business ia above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. BQBINSON. 7 29 A NY Person or Persons Trespassing on the Lagmhor Estate with Dog or Gun, will be Prosecuted as the law directs. By Order. G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 6 230 (Per Henry Ford). SINGING, PIANO, AND HARMONY. MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to received Pupils for 1 instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schuman Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :—Cftce Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28 WINTER^ALE A RARE CHANCE to Buy a Real Good Second-Hand BICYLE, at a Ridiculously Low Price :— Gent's STERLING, in good order, 24in. frame, Westwood steel rime, Dunlop tyres, complete £7. Gent's STAR, in splendid order, 24in. frame, Weatwood sfceei rims, Dunlop tyres, 1 complete, only £4 10s. i Gent's CRESCENT, 22in. frame, enamelled green, Dunlop types, steel rims, only £8. Lady's HUMBER, beautiful machine, just re-enamelled, everything in first-class order; cost £30 ; Sale iMce, £10. Gent's English PERRY, 24in. frame, as good as new, just re-enamelled, and overhauled; everything complete, in cluding mudguards, only £7 10s. Lady's CLEVELAND, in perfect order, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, price £o 10s. Other Makes from £4 upwards. Easy terms arranged. Also large stock of Lamps, Bells, Mud guards, Toe-Clips, Tyres, Health Exer oisers, &c, at Reduced Prices. ft. D. JOHNSTON, City Cycle Works, and Rudge- Whitworth Agency, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 724 Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society. ANNUAL EXHIBITION. To be held in Mr D. Thomas' Auction Rooms, Burnett street, on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, July 25th and 26th, 1902. 8~ PECIAL CLASS For Bona Fide Far mers: The President, J. Studholme, Esq., offers Special Prizes as follows— For the Best Pen of Six Birds (cockerels or pullets) adapted for export. To be shown alive. The Judge to award fifty per cent, of the points at the Show, and the Government Grader to award fifty per cent, after the birds have been killed and plucked. «First prize £i 4s; Sesond prize, £1 Is. Entries close Thursday, July 10th, 1902. 7 17 J. B. CHRISTIAN, Hon. Sec. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleane* can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 6124 Cherteey. TXT A TfP t For ALCORN'S~ WAll ! | ■ I I I I CLEARING SALE. It will P»y You. It commences on FRIDAY Next, 11th July, and will be the Cheapest Sale of High-Class DBAPEBY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS Ever held in Ashburton. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. T OANS GRANTED FROM iJ2S and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street. Office Hours— 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month—9.3o a.m. till 4 p.m ,• and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. METHVEN COACH. T^ROM JULY Ist, 1902, till further uotice, the Methven Coach will leave New man's Stables, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m. MRS DUFF, Proprietress. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—arealways affective. Is. boxes every where.



[ Wanted. : wanted. TXT ANTED at once—Shearers for crutch ing sheep at per thousand. Apply, DUNCAN CAMERON, ; 7 49 Springfield. TT7 ANTED—Young Lady to assist in V * business. - Apply A. B. C, Mail 1 Office. 7 50 WANTED— A Smart respectable Boy, one used to horses preferred. Apply to this office. 7 43 ', ,t ANTE D— An experienced young woman as nurse to one child. Apply Mail Office. 7 42 ■■ . OR Sale—Dogcart j nearly new; very cheap. Apply Cookson's Stables. •__ 7 44 j APTIST Church, To-morrow—The Rev _' W. Baknett will preach both Morn irig and Evening. Subjects - Morning— "Likeness to Christ." Evening—"The Crowned King." 7 40 5 RIMITIVE Methodist Church.-Evan ' gelistio services to-morrow and fol lowing week. Preacher—Rev Mann. Sub jects — Morning, " Building the Altar; evening, " Life's second chance." Winch more— Rev Mann. Fairton—Eev. Raine. at 7 o'clock. 7 47 BARING- Square Church.—Tomorrow's Services.—Morning, Mb H. M. Jones ; Evening, Rev Mr Robertson, Methven. 7 46 LOST, a fortnight, from Seafield—-A black and tan Sheep Dog. Answers to name of ' Glen.' Finder please return to Claridge's Stables.—L. E. Corsbie. 726 V? ATES' n»w garden se»ds just arrived I in hundreds of varieties from 3d packet. Call early to secure novelties.— Carson & Co. TpRESH Oysters also fresh Crayfish, Rab- V bits, and all kinds of fresh fish for the Coronation at J. H. Jewitt, Burnett Street. Telephone 96. HOYAL Academy Pictures, 1902; The King in his Capital; New Books— Between Ourselves, Max O'Rell, Resurrec tion, Tolstoi, On Commando, The Adven tures of Augustus Short, The Master of Buchnord, Shackell, Dictionaries, Allores, Technical Books, Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, new editions, rolled gold Jewellery, splendid value in brooches, chains, studs, bangles; new lines in fancy China and leather goods and stationary.—H. M. Jokes rT O LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings I attached, East Street; also one in Moore Street; cheap rent.—Apply W. C; Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6JLO2 HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, ! East Street. /CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation \j Badges 4d. Medals in white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value in the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. IT will pay you when about to purchase drapery or men's and boyß* Clothing to call and see value now offered at E. Gibbard's, Tancred Street. Big reductions. A number of lines are being cleared at less than actual landed cost. DID you get one of H. C. Barrett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings in the Pound off eyery Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. _182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so ! Then what about the saving in connection with the Special Discount of 2s in the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 npENP NCE worth for Ninepence, Two- JL and-Sixpence worth for Two-and-. Threepence; Five Shillings worth for Four and-Si» pence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings; One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, is the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 184 LB. TEMPERO for ladies' jackets, fashionable shape from 6s 6d each; ladies' waterproofs from 10s each; black knitted hose from Is 4£d pair, full size; cashmere hose l<'£d pair, full size ; knitted vests 9^dto 2s 6d; long sleeves, laces, and embroideries all at cost price ; lace curtains and cretonnes all reduced. HARD 2 Beat—White Blankets from 8 6d a pair, double size do. 12s 6d to 17s 6d, extra large 16s 6d to 21s, coloured blankets 7s lid to 17s, large rugs 3s lid, 4s. lid, 5s 6d, 8s lid, coloured Alhambra Quilts Is lid to 5s 6d, white honeycomb do. 2s lid to 10s 6d; tapestry do. 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s 6d, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, at Gibbard's, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. f 1 RY! Try! Try! the ready money Shop A Tanored Street, opposite Arcade, for sterling up-to-date value in flannels, tick ings, sheetings, towels, tablinge, flannelet tes, calicos, shirtings, cretonnes, silesiaa, ladies' corsets, gloves, hosiery, dress tweeds, serges, laces, ribbons, etc. Rock bottom prices throughout, Seeing is believing. Come and see for yourselves. SOUND Investments.—Men's Suits 21s and 255, stylish cut and well made. Strong cord Trousers 4s lid, moles 5s 6d, tweed trousers 5s lid, 7s 6d, 8s lid to 12s 6d Superior Indigo serge do. only 9s 6d at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. np©ILET Soap (per box of 4 cakes) 6d, _l Moss Rose Soap, Is per dozen; Candles si»d; Cocoa, Is per lb. Try our Shilling Confectionery Mixture. Best in town.— Carson and Co. f H. TEMPERO for cheap drapery; IJ * blankets all reduced under cost price; quilts from 2s 6d each; towels, white ! and unbleached, from 6d pair to 2s 6d; white and unbleached sheeting, wide widths, from 9id yard; pinafore muslinssfrom 34d yard, 42in wide; Roslyn flannels f rom 9d 1 yard, 28$ in wide, any colour; splendid assortment of remnants in flannelette, flan nel, calico, selicia, muslins, etc, all reduced; men's box, 3 pair for 2s. T" ATEST Acetylene Gas, Oil, and Candle Ajl Lamps, from 3s 6d to 17b 6d, at City Cycle Works. WANTED— Working men to see strong ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d ; extra heavy do. Is 3d a pair. Cardigan Jackets, usually 8s 6d, reduced to 5s lid. Colonial ribbed wool Pants 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d. Flannels 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d. Strong shirts, with collars attached, 2s 6d; good Union do. 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d; soft Felt Hats reduced to Is, usually 2s lid to 5s 6d, at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper, Tancred Street. NEW Dates, 6d per lb; New Figs, 6d 5 New Currants, sdj New Raisins, s£d; Fresh Ground Coffee, Is 6d; Rasp berry Jam, Is per jar.—Carson and Co. ... LOOK HlßE—Lovely Velveteens, all colors, Is ll£d. Beautiful Plushes 2a lid, Beet aseoriiuwnr. of Collarettes from la 6d—W'h Pbabok, C»s* D »p«r, e*o NEWS FO»< ALL—Kniosßiie 4s 3d per tin of 8a 6.1 per cane, Sunar 14s 6.1 a bag or 2£HI per lb. Oa m af 4t per b»g, Ottine Is 21. Also, Prime Pnrwenfi Potato?* for sale &t Kekr Bros, Burnett Street ' " All who wish to proteot themselves from the results of a bad cold should not 1 neglect to take TUSSICUF*



PUBLIC NOTICES Ashburton County Council. OTICE is hereby given that a reso lution making a Special Ordor repeal ing certain By-laws in respect of the main tenance of water races under the control of i the above Council, and making new By- j laws in that behalf undor the provisions of i The Ashburton County Council Empower- I ing Act, J §82, The Ashburton County Coun« cil Empowering Act Amendment Act, 1001, and of all other powers enabling the Council, was adopted by the said Council at a special meeting held on the Gth day of June, 1902, and will be submitted for con firmation at a meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the Ist diy of August, 1902. A copy of the proposed By-laws is de posited at the Council's office, Baring Square, Ashburfcon, and will be open to public inspection every week day during office hours, up to the let of. August, By Order, JF. MAINWAEING, Clerk of the Ashburton County Council. 28th June, 1902. __?J?? 2 THE EAKL (Not Hopetoun) TT7 ILL arrive in Ashburton To-night» Anyone wishing an INTERVIEW can have same at Messrs Monow, Sassett & Co • Wills Street, • on Monday and following days, Houtb of Interview—-9 to 5. It will only cost you J5lO to have an EARL of your own; Bell and Gas Lamp included. M. PRIEST, Manager Y7f •* ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V f Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. XT i ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's VV Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. FOR 14 DAYS zzs A LE — PECIAL Purchase of Fashionable DKESSG.OOUS, Together with the balance of our present Season's Stock, will be offered at Special Sale Prices, For 14 days from SATURDAY, July sth. Special Price for Making. ASHBURTON •Drapery Company. H. C. SHRIMPTON, Proprietor. rSAT Friend: Where, is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. ! SEASONABLE GOODS. TN consequence of the cold weather, which JL is daily making itself felt, we have opened a Large Purchase of White English Blankets ) All sizes White Colonial Blankets > and all Grey Colonial Blankets) qualities At Special Prices Also another Large Lot of COLONIAL FLANNELS All Colours and Prices. We have also purchased for our Winter Trade Rugs at All Prices Bed Covers at all Prices Eiderdown QuiJts at all Prices Kapok Quilts at all Prices Our Home Buyer has sent us a particularly nice range of LADIES' UNDEKCLOTHING In Merino, Lambs' Wool, and Flannelette All Sterling Value, And from the Kaiapoi and Roslyn Mills we can show Girls', Misses, and Ladies' Knitted Bloomers Warm Gloves for cold mornings. Warm Gloves for Bike Riders. We have also secured a very nice lot of Travellers' samples in Mufflers, Sweaters, Flannel Unders, and Lambs' and Wool Pants and Under Vests. Just Wanted Now, so be early.— 36 Covert and Chesterfield Overcoats, At Manufacturers' Cost. Jboote and Shoes and Warm Slippers in endless variety, at Northcote % Hefford's "The Corner." 1 East and Tancred Streets



BUSINESS NOTICE.' FLETCHER BROS. TKA COM PETITION Hundreds of Prizes to be given away to the Largest Consumers ot Our Celebrated Teas. FIRST PRIZE ... Handsome Clock and Bronze, or Hand-Painted Dinner Set- Each -valued at £5 ss. SECOND PRIZE ... Ladies' Handsome Rolled Gold Watch, value M 15s And Numerous Other Prizes. The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea. Taster of the English Import Market.:—"l have been drinking your Duchess Tea, and find it; very enjoyable; beiug fully flavoured, yet mild and luscious. I have also examined the leaf, and there ib nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertised Blends." t?mp kT SS 55f "' os ° & er Ib ' or ls 8d b^ 51b Tin > or ls 7d by 101b P?™™«« TO* " 2sperlb or lslodbyslbTm,or Js9d by lOlfe Tin PRINCESS TE\ ... 2s 2d per Ib, or 2s by 51b Tin or ls J ld by ]Olb Tin PURE CEYLON TEA la lOd per Ib, or Is 8d by 511X/or£?7d b*lOlbTin A, Coupon enclosed in every Packet or Tin of above Teas A White Coupon enclosed in every -Jib Packet, a Pink Coupon (equal two White Coupons) enclosed m every 1b Packet; a Green Coupon (equal ten White Coupons) Zv°f v SlhT y 51r Ti °' a™™ Cou P°n («q«al twenty White Coupons) S3 CoStlotif'LiSr 0118 maybeheidover ' ands-t in to compete for an'^ future, We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from ls per Ib. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 2*d per lb, 70lb Bag 14s 6d, or J222 15s per ton. HIGHEST TEST KEEOSENK, 4s 3d per tin, or 8s 6d per case. ' ALMONDS- " "topers, 9d and T~ 1 3 T , s< d> Curry Powder, C, and B, 011 £? rdan >} Cork! per d O2 : 2 d, per gross "".i" ?^y , FLOUR atLowest Market Rates. Ir\ Shell t °10 Besfc Roller, 251b a 3 i v*°™ot •° 6 . 501b .;•; ::: 6 o ALiiu— . 1001b ■ n t Tartaric, powdered ... ... 110 " 2 COlb '" jEI 2 n Tartaric, crystal 2 6 Special Reductions on large quantities Citric, powdered 3 6 SAGO, Tapio 3a , Eice and Pearl Citric, crystal . 3 6 Barley, per lb ... .. 0 2 Citric Nelson's packets 0 3* DRIED FRUITfI-New Season's Acetic Acid— j? ew Currants ... 0 6 Coutt's ... ... Is9dand2 11 New Raisins ' *" n ki ANCHOVY PASTE- NewStanas - "0 f °V. andß x 3 New Muscatels, Sd, Is and '" 1 4 T™ LXJ M ° 0 1 *Wh Plums, table ... Z 010 f IjUM. ° 6 „ stewing 6d and 0 8 Ammonia- New Kgs^ B ,Ht layer,° P er lb Z0 I 7i I T *" ••' '" Cooking Figs ... 0 7 £ a°S?w ... 1 4 New Preserved Ginger Z. 0 8 BARLEY- Jars Ginger, 10d and ... ... 2 0 Pe^l ... 0 2 Peaches, dried n 9 Robinson's 0 9 Apricots " "' nin BAKING POWDER- a^ - °1J Edmonds' s£dandll N 6 w Dates " '" '" n ft BATHBRICKS 0 4 G OLDEN' SYRUP 21h Hn 7rf "ilh PLUESTONE 34spercwt ... 0 4 tin £ ?lb la 4fl 1^1? AJ ■DT?noT7'H/rn'at r\ a ' /il) J-s yi, 141 D3s 3d, BROSEMEAL 0 6 281b 5s 9d, 561b ... 11 0 ■p- vl!i ~ n m Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin ls, 71b Sffibag ::: ::: ::: SSS Ho^ B P VS b3s '281b556d'561b1? 0 8 g ;;: ::: ::: V% Bo^£lt^^ T™ •". 0 6 MATCHES- Blacklead— Plaids Nixeys ... ... ... 0 9 250 Vestas ... ... '" 1 6 Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 1000 Vestas... "' 4,10 OakeysDome. ... ...0 6 Safeties, large Bd, small Z 0 3 stove Polish ... ... 0 5 MTTTr u?;n,^.t,-j « *> BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 Slrd^ '" " "' ° U Black Lacquer, Castle ... 0 9 Dgp ]ibi s sd Mb ntn BORAX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Loose "' "" J 3 Birdseed- Mustard Seed, 3d per oil per lb '.'.'. 2 0 S? ° Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 r^ 7 ;:: ::. ::: S 3 M^ed^ritß,P«gaii«i ... 5 c MiciusTic soda, lib' ::: S S - X I §SCAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 s^J^ - -J £' Egg Preservative- , OATMEAL-251b Bags Z 4 0 NS SPOWDER ::. 6dandl 0 S^ Pertag ."" "']*'. Essences— Qrj^ "" "' ... 1 0 Flavouring, C. and B—Lemon, jLi- r. y on fid , monds Batafia, Vaxulla, Co- '" Oil chmeal, Cloyes Peppermint Lucca, 2s and . '" 2 J and Gjnger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Adelaide '" i o Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi- p.,c+ m . Mn-u«' r cj "j '" , SsT* v""-te 0 . 33^ ' ■•■'•" gS^i?fi 0 ssr« ••■■!; 80jn1,189d,*.5i 5 0 Patent Medicines-Pilis. "' 8 FXTTJATT OP qr>AP HoUoway's and Cockle's ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Beecham's and SeigeJ'« 1 3 Hudson s 141b boxes 510 Dr. William's Pink Pill 7"' 211 EPSOM SITS Pain Killer 2s 4d and Z 1 3 Pe?lS2 0 5 gfcgf-Syrup Ib 8d and ■ ...2 10 i£t£™ '" '" '" 9 n Steedman's Powders ... ... 1 3 EMERY bLOTff, sheet 1R do Z 1 3 ™f sion 2s 4d Bnd -J J PLTPAPBBS- TrSrus "' "' 1 I Tanglefoot per box, 50 ... 3 0 S£bLb Z "' t I SST ::: ::: {„• &&£ z zll Salmon Californian 0 9 l&S Si- » x" '"' ? 4 ;: S:'S- ::: S gassarA- 4 -Jg H .^ g MS ked-'T :::J? D»^^ "■ ■■■'11 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 p,,, n wi,:u Herr^in^omato Sauce ... 010 %£™St H Salt Herrings, 7 for 1 0 Ground Black '" £ I ii co d a SrTT: Bfor ::: ::: U ass? pero^3*p"boW Haddocks 010 .■ solV-To-fet 3 O^Jers 0 8 J rown Wi^or Tablets per doz ... 1 3 VAwnTW*' '"' '"' Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 r II O Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 cSeSOF TARTAR "ffi^S 8"1 inb°S -'i 2 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 In f -g g CORN FLOUR- TAMS- '" "* 2 6 XJrOWHS ... ... ... U 0$ ilhTiriQ nocnrfoil n c _^ 3 i-b i y -. a ~i. rk *iv xjxioj assorted ... ... on Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 _.„„ An . '" "• " „ ... 0 3 lib ' Tins Ea -£f Z ;/; ;«JJ Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 w e lson Tarns S+i^ B W in CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz. ... 0 1* SbJaraSbeS? '" i fi 7^^ra--i8 saSli!?* ::: Candied Peel— 21b Jars Strawberry ... 1 8 £® mon - "• - V I 21b Jars Plum and'Bamson '.'.'. 1 2 Cltro? , - -, .. •" \ i 21b Jars Gooseberry 1 2 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron... 0 8 2 lb Jars Greengage " '" 12 ... 1 . .SS^fS*? 1*- f I Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1■ 6 Kni£e Boards '" 1 0 Good Coffee... ... ... 14 Knife Polish '" 0 7 ir^ST^'" •" ■\m Kits, 6d,8d,9d and Z. Z0 10 Whole Coffee, Roasted... ... 110 TT ™rm T T« " " Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 LENTILS ... OZk Cocoa-Gregg's .. ... 1 0 Liquonce, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 Auslebrook-sgb „. ... 0 9 • ... ... 2 0 " Jib '" '" 210 LiQseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Cadburv's lib Z Z 010 Lin°leum Renewer ... ... 10 Oaaburystio i g MAOAEONr 0 Van'Houten's? Jib ... - OH Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass £lb ... —19 ]'ars2lbls9d,llb - ... 010 " lib ... ... 33, Tobacco— Fry's Homcepathic, ilb ... 0 4J Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 6 0* „ „ ilb ...0 8* „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 411 „ „ Hb ... 1 4* „ Ruby, per stick ls 3d, lb 6 U Vi-OWioa 9d and ... ... 1 1 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid CHOCOLATE— . and] S 4d, per lb ... 6 0 Fry's ilb ... — ••• ° 5 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Rountree's, }lb ... ... 0 6 Derby, per stick 10d, per lb ... 5 6 COD LIVER OIL- Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Quarts ... ». - 2 6 Tongues- Small ... ... ••• 1 2 Sheep, ls 2d and ... ... 2 2 Hansen's ... ... — 1 9 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 3 CONDT'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1-0 Carraways 0 8 Numeric, V°* 0^ .-. ... 0 3 Cash Supply Stores, East street, Ashburton, and High street, Christchurch, •