INQUEST.

An. inquest was held this morning at the Ashburton Hospital, touching the death of Rosetta McMullan, who succumbed at that institution yesterday from the effects of burns received through her c'oilies r-archinjr fire. Mr E. Alcorn, J. P., was coroner, smd Mr F. Makeig foreman of the jury of six. Constable Eade appeared for the Crown, and conducted the inqtiest. John McMnllan, fftthfir of deceased, re siding nonr Dr<;more, identified tV,p Ji- «ly as that of his daughter. On Tuesday at 3 p.m. deceased was engaged outside boiling pota toes. She was using a fork to feed the fire. Bearing screams he went outside an<l found his daughter in flanips, her clothes having caught fire. Efforts were nt once made to put out the flames, but it appeared to wit ness that she had tried to put out the flames herself, and had not succeeded. Witness extinguished the fire almost immediately. Deceased was badly burned as far as witness could tell. Used flour as a means of al laying the pain. Saw Dr Hunter, who ad vised her removal to the Hospital, which was done.

To Constable Eade: The -journeys back- Ward and forward amounted to 24 miles al together; that would Recount for her not reaching the Hospital before 8 o'clock that evening. Dr Trevor deposed that lie was telephoned for on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Saw tho girl immediately after, and found her burned and singed over the greater part of the body. She was suffering much from shock - too much to suffer great pain. He considered the case hopeless from the first, and hold the mother so. Attended to her till her death, which happened on Thursday morning about seven o'clock. The cause of death was shock from burning. j To the Foreman—No matter if the in juries were attended to by a medical man at the moment the burning took place she would have died, as her body was burned nearly all over. There being no further evidence, the ]ury returned a verdict of ■* Accidental death," no blame being attached to anyone.

Fatal Fireworks Explosion.

TWELVE PERSONS KILLED, EIGHTY INJURED.

New York. Nov. 5

"While thirty thousand people were watching the posting of •election returns in Madison Square, New York, an explosion of fireworks, prepared in honour of the return of the proprietor of the " New York Journal/ killed twelve and injured fifty people. A mortar accidentally discharged a heavy bomb into the thickest of the crowd, and a second and third bomb became ignited by the sparks, and simultaneously exploded, causing a wild stampede. New York, Nov. 6

Eighty were injured. Seven persons who are in hospitals had their legs ampu tated, and others lost both hands.

South Africa.

MR CHAMBERLAIN'S VISIT.

London, Nov. 6

Botha, De la Eey, and Burgnr listened keenly to the debate on loans. The eight millions was voted without division.

Mr Chamberlain, in a conciliatory but strenuous speech, declared that he was pre determined to listen, while in South Africa to any representative men or body. Ha re pelled the motion that the vanquished must be treated better than the victors or put in a better position than before. The three millions was not intended as compensation for war losses. Our care was firstly for the destitute, secondly for those needing as sistance to make a living. If more money was wanted the Government would not hesi tate to askf or it, but not a penny would go to rebels. His aim was to weld the kiudred peoples into a great South African nation under the British flag.

Replying to Sir 11. Campbell- Bannermau, Mr Chambeilain added that a distinction ■was necessary, those assisting us in the war must certainly be afforded more favourable treatment that those who opposed us. Sir W. V. Harcouvt made a pessimistic speech. Sir H. Catnpbell-TJannerman. recognised that Mr-Chamberlain was going in the right spirit, and hoped his expectation would be fulfilled.

INVITATION FROM NEW ZEALAND.

Wellington. November 6

Shortly after his return to the colony Mr Seddon renewed, through the Deputy-Go vernor, the invitation he made personally on the eve of his departure from England to Mr Chamberlain to visit the colonies, md yesterday he received the following reply: — " lam very grateful to New Zealand for the invitation conveyed in your telegram of l3t November, and much regret the limi ted time at my disposal renders it impossi ble for me to accept it.

A Degenerate's Crimes.

Paris, Nov. 6

Henri Vidal has been sentenced to death for murdering and robbing several women at Nice. Vidal, who is described as a de generate, was arrested in January, having confessed to killing three sweethearts. At the conclusion of. the trial a crowd of 5000 tried to lynch the prisoner, but the gen darmes protected him.

Sporting.

News was received in town this morning that Lady Zetland, the property of Mr E. Gates, of Buccleuch, died ou Thursday, in foaling. The foal, by Benzoin, is alive and •well. Should the foregoing prove correct, Mr Gates has sustained a serious loss. Lady Zetland, by Perkin Warbeck ll— Forget-me-not, was nnquestionably the best mare that ever graced a racecourse in New Zealand. During her racing careei, extending over five seasons, she placed to her credit such valuable races as the Wan ganui Cup, Great Autumn Handicap and Easter Handicap, and finished a brilliant parser, by annexing the New Zealand Cup and Canterbury Cup, retiring to the stud as sound as a bell. Lady Lillian, is the first of her progeny, and although a late foal, has proved herself a worthy successor to her famous dam. In addition to fchis season's foal, Mr Gates has also a yearling colt, which attracted much attention at last year's Agricultural Show.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The weather was glorious for the Abli burtpn Trotting Club's Spring meeting, and the attendance was excellent. Results : —

Maiden—Joe Chamberlain 1, Discovery II 2, Nana 3. Dividends— £9 6s and 14s. Tinwald Handicap—Rambler^ Honie Enle 2, Molly Eeilly 3. DivideS|P-^6 4s and £1 16s. Lagmhor—Hettie H 1, Logan 2, Silver tail 3. Dividends £1 10s and =£3 Bs.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

EICCARTON TRAINING NOTES

Christckubch, Nov7.

Cannie Chiel and Glenaladale did 1-i} miles at a good pace ; Dundas hftlf a mile in 50sec; Halberdier two rounds of plough, last four furlongs in sCsec, finishing well. Pallas did a nice sprint over four furlongs in SOsec; Porirua and Tortulla a good gallop of H miles in2J3.\, Porirua finish ing excellently, and making a favourable impression. Welbeck beat Canteen over half a mile in 49^sec, both travelling well ; Achilles easily defeated Ghoorka over six fur'lodgsinl.lG. ! \ ' '"Siegs" Gun holds his place firmly in the betting at 2\ to 1, and he is very well. Hal berdier^ Welbeck,' Pcrirua and Glenaladale are likely to make the run interesting. Other favourites are.-Hurdles, Evening Wonder and Bellman; Welcome Stakes, §tarshoot and King Log; Maiden, Exmoor ; Sapling Stakes, Bayonet; Welter, Oiaga and Rosemere; Stewards—Ghoorka, Eed "Wmtlet and Pallas.

Election News.

Mr Studholme's Meeting's

Mr John Studholme, junr, addressed the electors of Mount t-'omers in the schoolroom nil r-'jiuml'-.y hist to a thoroughly represent ative aud.ence. Mr F. Peter occupied the chair, and the address was received in a very appreciative manner with frrqueut applause. At its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was can led by acclamation, on the motion of Mr Murray, seconded by Mr D. G. Wright, .

Mr Job a Studholme addressed the elec tors at tie Strtvely Hall on Monday Lt-t to oas of tho l.irjjo-st audiences ever hold in the district, which inclu.ed a number of lfxd:cß. Sir H. Sharplin occupied the chair, an>l introduced the speaker, who was re ceived with great applause. The speech w.>s on similar lines to that delivered ;tt Ashburion, and tho special references marie to the Land Acts, education, and nuance, were applauded. Mr W. T. Chapman, in a few words, eulogised the position taken up by Mr Studholme, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks, which was secouded by Mr J. McFarlane and carried unanimously.

ulr John Sfcudholme address d the «lec tors in the Alord Forest scho lroi.ru on Tuesday last, there being a largo attend danee. Mr Andrew McFarlane occupied the chair. During the speech applause was , frequent, and a hearty vote of thanks was } carried by acclamation. )

Mr John Studholme addressed the elec tors at. the Winslow schoolroom last night Mr W. Hopwood occupied the chair. The candidate received an attentive hearing, and at the conclusion was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mr E. T. Stoddart, seconded by Mr F. McGee.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, November 7,

The Egv. F. W. Isitfc is to be nominated for the Otaki seat to secure the local option poll being taken.

Napier, Nov. 7

The Rev. F. W. Isitt is to be nominated for the Hawke's Bay seat in the interests of the prohibition party.

Ladies' Agricultural School.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sr Fetersborg, Nov. 5 The Government will establish an agri cultural high school for women, the first of its kind in Europe, to give special train ing in dairying, gardening, bee and poultry keeping, and the management of cattle and sheep. Already 325 ladies have applied for admission to the school.

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association - By Electric Telegraph—Copy right.

Received Nov. 7, 9.25 a.m. Eussia and Afghanistan.

London, Nov. 6 An Afghan merchant reports that the Ameer, responding to Russia's request that Russian caravan 3 should be permitted to use the Khusk, Herat, and Cabul routes, in order to cement closer commercial relations, admitted that the matter was of the utmost importance, but it was impossible to change the whole Afghan policy suddenly. The Ameer suggested that future communi cations should be made through the Indian Government.

The Damocratic Vot3 in U.S.A. New York, Nov fi The New York city gave the heaviest democratic vote on record, owing to Tam many's revival.

French Coal Miners

Paris. Nov 6

The award in the Pas de Calais miner's dispute is against an increase of wages, which, under the Arras agreement, must follow tho price of coal.

Canadian Grain Export Ottawa, November 6

Lord Strathcona states that grain ox ported from Canada during the last finan cial year was to the value of 49,200,000 dol lars.

Received Nov. 7, 9.25 a.m. A New Zealand Invention.

London, Nov. 6.

The War Office has ordered two thousand pairs of patent pneumatic boot heels, the iuvention of VY. Lingard, of Wellington, New Zealand.

Railway Improvement at Home.

The principal main line companies pro pose to undertake tubing the metropolis, linking the termini by means of primary circles with cross tubes radiating from all populous centres.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright Received November 7, 10.52 a.m.

Capetown, Nov. 7

In the cricket match Australians against the Western Province, the Australian team made 172 and 274; the Westerns 84 and 80.

THE PREMIER.

United Press Association—By*, Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Chbistchubch, Nov. 7. The Premier was presented with an ad dress of welcome from the citizens of Christchurch at the railway station this morning by the Mayor (Mr Henry F. Wigram). Mr Seddon reciprocated the kindly expressions of welcome, and refer ring to the presentation of an address to him here prior to his departure for Eng land, said the confidence that was expressed in him had been of great assistance in the Old Country. He trusted the good feeling existing between the citizens ef Christ pburch and himself would long continue. Hearty cheers were given for Mr Seddon and Mrs Seddon. The function took place at 9 o'clock, and there was not such a large crowd present as would have been the case if the time had been suitable. Mr Seddon left for Palmerston South to per form the unveiling ceremony of the cairn to the late Sir John McKonzie.

The Premier passed through Ashburton by special train this morning at 10.40 on his way to P.ilmerston South to unveil the cairn fi^o'.'d to the memory of the lato Sir John McKenzie. During tho stoppage of the train Mr Seddon took the opportunity to deliver a short addresa, saying that colo nials at home sent through him their regards for friends in New Zealand. There was a general impression in the Old Country that New Zealand was one of the finest countries in the world, and he thought that Canterbury was the pick of the colony. Coming to local politics Mr Seddon said that Mr McLachlan was a man they should all respect and admire, and it was the desire of the Government to see him re turned for Ashburton ag;iin. Three hearty cheera were given for the Premier as the train left the station.

Tradesmen's " Turn-outs."—The trades men's turn-outs at the Shew yesterday were highly commended by the judges, who sta ted that the four best were superior to anything they had hitherto seen, and that the horses were admirably handled by their drivers. •-

The bacillus of a disease affecting chil dren, known in America as the " summer complaint," and as English cholera, is re ported to have been discovered at a school of medical research founded by Mr Roce feller, of Standard Oil fame. It is hope,d that the discovery may l^ad to the saving pf thousands of lives.

A tree struck by lightning, near Casino (N.S.W.), fell and killed a horse ridden by Douglas Atrill. The rider had his arm broken in three places.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY,' NOVEMBER 7, 1902



PUBLIC NOTICES. LAGMHOR HOMESTEAD. EROM this date travellers will not be allowed in the men's quarters. By i.nler. G. A. M. BUCKLEY. Henry Ford, November Ist, 1902. 11 l J. <& M. JACKSON "jP^EGr to thank tln-ir nuruei-ous Friends jLJ? nni Customers foi- their patronage in tho paijt. a?t.t beg in :\n\\onv.cv. thai they have opened thyie llufYe'.huient I'oom-, in Sauiiders' buildings,- opposite Railway Station. Luncheon on Show Days. EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN. A CALL SOLICITED. 10 292 mSTOT.ICE.zzi ALL PEUSONSABOUT T 0 i : Faint "or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIGrGS, Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty. FOB WATCHES, CLOCKS?, j JEWELLERY, j SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, , GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing . HAVING- in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothiug, the same is being sold at lowest prices.. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. E. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 Coining Events Cast Their Shadows Before, GO to save disappointment, place your orders now for your Dresses, Millinery, Costumes, & Linguerie, For the Ashburton Races & Show We have opened up and have ready for your inspection Novelties for a good Spring and umrner 1 r?de. Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslin?, Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets. Ohildrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value. GENTS' SUITS to Measure of Sound and Eeliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STEAW HATS, ALL NEW AND NICE. KINDLY PAY US A VISIT FOR YOUR Boots, Shoes, & Footwear, Selling Rapidly at Cost Price & Pleasingl Everybody. North cote § Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. MBmmmmmmßmmmm Funeral Notices. , FUNERAL NOTICE, • THE Friends of Mr and Mrs Joseph Choak are respectfully informed that the Funeral of theip late beloved infant daughter, Gladys Annie, will move from their residence, Willow Bank Farm, Wakanui, on SUNDAY, 9th inst, at 2 p.m, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKEE BROS., 11 6S Undertakers. THE Frienda of Mr Patrick Madden are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late brother, John, will move from his residence, Seafield Eoad, on SATUR DAY, Bth inst., a,t 9 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BKOS., i 1 69 Undertakers, THE friends of Mr and Mrs John Mc- Mullan are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved daughter, Eosetta, will move from their residence, South Road, Dromore, on SATURDAY, Bth inst., at 9.15 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKEE BROS., 11 70 Undertakers. Fr.edlander uros Ltd chaf!\ Xjrr ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Fried)ander Bros , Ltd. y|"? E "have for PRIVATE SALE- Several blocks of Suburban Properties \ I ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres, j ■ ' i For full particulars apply to 1 i FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd, I



David Thomas, WATERTON. ISULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, November Bth, 1902 ME DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Honry bmith to sell by Public Auction, as above,— The following Soctions in the township of Waturton, each i Acre, Noa. 2, 10, 23, 88, 91, 126, 127, and 128. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 11 12 Auctioneer. ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902. ■i .?- V N«xt Horse Fait: will )>e irn-hl on t.h« I* ; aliuvG iUi.t,'. '■>•>■ ■•■!.;-!■ • i«<. 10lU4 |tA.VII- ■ ' \> .: u..iic utiues I Wakanui Eiver Board. ALL RATES unpaid after November 19th, 1902, will be SUED FOE, without further notice. A. A. FOOKS, , 1 57 Clerk. Tinwald Town Board. ALL Rates unpaid after MONDAY, November 17th, 1902, will be sued for with out further notice. A, A. FOOKS, II 28 Collector, NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN. MES HAEEISON LEE will address a Meeting at La»hmor on FEIDAY November 7th, at 7.30. Also at Mount Somers on MONDAY* November 10th, at 7.30, and Eiffelton on TUESDAY, Nov. llth. 11 4^ TO THE ASHBUKTON BLECTOES. MES HAREISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, On the Burning Question of the hour, " License or Fo-License," On STTNDAY EVENING, the 9th inst. at 8.15. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVEN INGS, 12th and 13th inst., at 8 o'clock. Doors open at 7.30. All invited. 10 315 Collection for expenses. Ashburton Electorate. TMTR AGER will address the Electors at Wakanui Schoclhouse —Friday, the 7th. Seafield Schoolhouse —Saturday, the Bfch. 8 o'clock each evening. Farther meetings will be advertised. 1146 Ashburtoii Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIBS and GENTLEMEN,— Jj I invite yon to meet me as under : — LOWCLIFFE SCHOOL FRIDAY, November 7th. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meeting? will be announced. John McLuchian. j MR McLACHLAN'S Committee Room are open daily up till G.fiO p.m. aud | ftorn 8 till y p.m. in the evening. 10 232 j Ashburton Electorate. Mr John Stutiholme, junr., ■XTTILL be pleased to meet the Electors at GREENSTREET SCHOOL,— FRIDAY, November 7. MAYFIELD SCHOOL,— SATURDAY, November 8. TINWALD HALL,— MONDAY, November 10. SEAFIELD SCHOOLROOM,— TUESDAY, November 11. WAKANUI, SCHOOL,— WEDNESDAY, November 12th WINCHMORE SCHOOL,— THURSDAY, November 13th. HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November 15th. DROMORE SCHOOL,— MONDAY, November 17th, LONGBEACH DINJNG ROOM,— TUESDAY, November 18th. WATERTON LIBRARY, WEDNESDAY, November 19th. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, THURSDAY, November 20th. FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, FRIDAY, November 21st. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, SATURDAY, November 22nd. Seats reserved for Ladies. All Meetings at 7.30 p.m. 1143 Selwyn Electorate. MR C. A. C. HARDY WILL be pleased to meet the Electors of Selwyn at v METHVEN SCHOOL ON j SATURDAY, November 8. EAKAIA TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, November 17. All Meetings at 8 p.m. 11 65 SEASONABLE Lines 2flb tins Canadian Tomatoes lodi 2|lb*tins Californian I Fruits Bd, 2.^b tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins ; Green Peas" Is, 21b tins Strawberries g, ! Cartoon French Prune* Sd, Raspberry J;.m Is per iar, Graaola 6d packet at CJaesou AND Co.'s. STRANGE'S Famous White Pateoi Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 6d. |



I T. Bullock , I """"" ' " ■—■- ■-■■  . : ' SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Bth. PftOPBRTSr FOR SALE -NEAR TOWN. 84' ACRES 84 AND 36 _ ACRES 86 Fronting the Racecourse Road, and '•'- Six Quarter-Acre Sections, Township of Eakaia. j "iiy^ToD. THOJIAS will offer by Public I -LVJi_ Auction at the Arcade on tho above » date, on account ot Sir T. Bullock, agent for the Trustees in the estate of tho late M. H. Oram, the following properties, viz : — 8 A Acres, being E.S. 17225, fronting Tid tho Racecourse Eoad, and B£* Acres, being- U.M. 17226,a150 front \3 ing the Racecourse Eoad, just a.b«'V«. ■ Terms «.t Sain. Nuin time 11.30 n.in. T. ;;U !,■,)( K. D. ill-) vl AS, li 6- Auctioneer.  '_ ' __'_i ■ l ''."^:> vv^vsat^.L^-^j^u* TO LET, OR FOE SALE. COTTAGE and half-au-acre situated in i Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK, | _____ Agent. ! TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Mooro Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can i be given in a week. j_ T. BULLOCK, . , TO LET, AT A LOW EENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Eoad, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 A GEES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments ifso desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 3 TO LET OR FOE SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street— one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. _ Government Notice?. ; NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch A. and P. Show and. Races. ON November Bth, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14U and 15th, the afternoon train from Christchurch for Methven and Ashburton will start at 5.25 p.m., and leave Addington -5 31, Rakaia 7.35, Chertsey 7.54, and arrive Ashburton 8.25. The" train for Methveii from Eakaia will start at 7.40 p.m, and arrive at Methven 9.5, except on 14th, on which date it will reach Methven at 8.55. On 13th November an extra express train will start from Timaru for Christchurch at 4.5 p.m, and leave Hinds at 5.25, Ashbutton 5.47, Eakaia 6.27, and arrive Christchurch 7.45. It will stop at Chertsey, Dunsandel, and Hornby to set down passengers. The ordinary express train from South will not take up passengers at any station north of Timaru. On 14th November the morning train from Ashburton for Christchurch will start at 7.30 a.m, and leave Chertsey 8.7, Eakaia 8.30, arriving Christchurch 10.35. The morning Iraiu from Methven will start ai 7.0 a.iv, and arrive at Kakaia 8.15, conr.ect .ing with the 7M'.> a.m train from Ashburton for Christ t;hurch. Tho ordinary 11.0 a.m ptraiu from Ashburton to Chri&tehurcb will not run. A. train will li>nv<3 'i'imarn for ChristcUurch at 7.10 a.m, Hinds 8.57, Wins low 0.13, Tiuwaid i 1.2-1, Ashburton 9.40, Chertsey 10. 13, Rakaia 10.27, and arrive Christchurch 12. i 5 p.m. The Mount Sunmrs branch train will start from Springburn at 7.Soa.m, Mount Somers 7.50, and arrive Asliburton 9.20. conn«i:t-Dg with the 9.4 a,m train for- Christen rch. A late train will leave Christchurch for Oamaru 't 10 15 pm, and arrive Ashburton l.v a.m (loth). It will set down passengers at any .station south of Templet n. A train taking returned exhibits will leave Christennreh at 11.15 t> m. On l.'itli November the morning train from Ashburton and Methven for Christ church, and the evening train from Christ church for 'Ashburton and Methvon will stop at the Show Grounds, Addington, the former to set down, and the latter to pick up, passengers. On 14th November the morning train from Ashburton and Methven, and the 7.10 a.m train from Timaru will stop at the Show Grounds, Addington, to set down passen gers, and the evening train from Christ church for Ashburton and Methven will stop at the Show Grounds to pick up passengers. On 15th, 17th, and 18th -November, an extra express train will leave Christchurch for Timaru at 10.20 a.m., Rakaia 11.32, Ashburton 12.15 p.m., Eangifcata 1.5 p.m. Timaru arrive 2.5. It will stop at Dun sandel and Chertsey to pick up passengers, and at Hinds, Orari, Winchester and TenJuka to pick up, or set down passengers. The ordinary express train from Christ church will take passengers for south of Timaru only. On 10th November (King's Birthday)) the Goods Sheds at Ashburton will be closed. II 47 BY ORDER. Wanted, LOST — Small Gold Chain with Key attached (prized). Reward at Mail Office. 11 64 LOST —Gold Brooch, between Railway Station and Primitive Church. Reward at Habdley' Bros. 11 68 TO LET—About two acres of land, good orchard and garden, well sheltered with trees, running creek, with a good six-roomed House and out-buildings.— James Gudsell, Tinwald.' 11 44 FRESH Soles, Kingfish, and Terakihi by express, also Whitebait Tornight at J, H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115,, IMITATED by some, surpassed by none— J, T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Eaisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines Is, 3 Boxes Macks' Starch Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, 61bsSago Is, 61bs Tapioca Is, 61bs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Eaisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots, and Pears, 2-J-lb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring theeash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton. 6 LADIES' second-hand Ejcyoles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works.' CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsoin's, West St. J'TS what you do, not what you say you - are going to do, that couuts,, Been promising yourself a. new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep .yonr promise now and come along to us. rirht away. W«'"'O ivady.—MrrcmoLL & TuiiNEK, Outfit-tors. TENDERS miu-d f..j- the purchase of One Acre lirst-class Land, within seven chains south of Ashburi on Bridge. Address care of Carson and Co., Tauored | street. .?



Wanted. FOE Holidny Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Gbant and Moore's. > mEMPOEAL Power ; Little Mother Meg; JL LHasa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law ; A Man of Sentiment; The Wings of the Dove; The i Courtship of Sarah ; Another Man's Money; [ Cooking Books, Dictionaries, Wright's ; Poultry Book (new edition); My Album of | Ashburton Views, Is ; great variety Fancy Stationery.—H. M. Jones. A VERY Special Line in Ladies CnsLtnere Hose. 150 pairs on'y at ou« shilling a pair, showing at the door. A I=o a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up 01 New Linos for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. APOIIn T worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence w-tth and upwards at li. C. Barrett's, i )>•;:[>'ry, (;i»>thi.j,r, iind Hoot Warehouse, . i.-.t dr. at. . ILL i Lctocs plense lend "The Sen- Vi tiuel" to others after reading, also exchange with their neighbours, as thfre urn different issues. 10 #13 QHEEP SHKAIIS!! 3s 6d per pair k3 T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. 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. mO SPRING CLEANEES.-Our Oil- JL cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Tuknee, The Drapers. FISHING Tackle, ex Eimutaka ; Fly Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc.—Ha rdlet Bros. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s.~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. FOR Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moore. WANTED to Buy-Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. IST PRIZE WINNERS.—Those who have been waiting for our men's noted serge suits, can now be supplied; sizes 3to 7 just opened; real ludigo dye—stylish cut—well made; special price for this week 39s 6d ; also splendid lot of tweed suits, trousers, hats, shirts, ties, braces, etc., just opened; latest styles, reliable quality; bedrock prices.—E, Gibbard^ Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Tancred Street. SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers, — Mitchell & Thknub The Drapers. FIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Eudge Whit worth, used only 12 months, £8 JOs. Stars £5 and £7, find many others. No reasonable oifer refused. Easy terms arranged.—J. Our & Co. fjFRY HABDLET BROS, for up-to-date JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9334 TqiOß, SALE—FowI Netting, 36x2, 'at JC 2d per yard for c.O yards, ;md l|d for j 100 yard iots.—Haudley Bros. 10 101 ! ..._ ;_ \ WANTED Known That Kerr Bros, j are ;i liiiudsoino 'l.'oaj>ot away ' to tho purchaser, of a iilb box of Suratura ; Toil. Conn! early, as there ore only a limited supply loi't. Don't forget—Kerr j Hnos., Burui'tt street WHY not try Memoe'b Zealandia I Boot Store for Boots aud Shoes, j Great value at Mellor's. ' £NHEEP Shears! Plieep Shears! T.U.S i k3 and 8.8.A., as Gd ; Turkey and Wash ifa stones at prices that cannot be beaten. — llaudi ey Bros. EOR SALE Lawn Mowers in any ni.-ike, from 20-; upwards ; mowers sharpened .md repaired at reasonable rates —Hardley Huos. EOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Bouts and Shoes, very attractive, : 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and j Moore. SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, j also large stock of genuine Turkey and j Washita Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Ore and Co. WANTED Known—Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per j dozen; Pint Bottles Worcester Sauce 6d : per bottle, or 5s 6d per dozen; extra large size Is 3d per bottle, or 13s 6d per dozen; i Heywood Bros' Pickles lOd per bottle, or 9b | per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d j per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. QLB Jars Easpberry Jam Is 4d; lib Jars & Easpberry Jam 8d; lib tins Jam 3s 9d dozen, or 4d per tin, 3s 6d per dozen by case; Layer Figs 8d per lb, or 4lb box Is lid; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb ; Finest Dates, Cd per lb, or l|lb cartoons; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewing j Prunes 6d per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples j 9d per lb, or 7id per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOd per lb, or by box 8-J-d, at Flet cher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. "1 rfc/tDk POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai, JLXJXJxJ sins Gd per lb, or- 121hs for 5s 6d ; Finest New Currants 5d per lb, or 4d * per lb by case; Valencia Eaisins 4d per lb, j or 121bs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin j 1 loz bottles Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, or 4s per dozen; 2|oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s 6d per dozen; 4o?. bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s Gd per dozen at Fletcheb Bros/ Cash. Supply Stores, STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (112lbs); Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1$ mch 4 3d per xb, or 51b a Is; Eaw Linseed. &H 22a 6d per drum ; Boiled, QU 33s (3d per drum; Castor Oil 3,s 94 por gallon by the tin.— Fjjbtqber B&os., Cash Supply Stores. SPECIAL VALUE in new Prints, De, laines, Zephyr 3, figured Sateens, white and fancy Muslins, Gloves, Laces, Insertions,"white Skirls, Blouses,. Hosiery, Muslin and Holland Aprons, Belts, etc., just to hand at the Eeady Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 66 f^ ¥jT OR GIVE?" Business can be \3T done two ways. " Get" as much, as possible for certain lines, or " givo ij as much as possible in solid ail-round value. Business continues on the latter principle at ST. 0. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, Boot.?, etc. 66 "O°^S WILL BE BOYS."—We can _O. suit them. Colonial Melvillo suit.^, Ss lid up,- Sergo sailor do 4s lid up; 3 garm«nt suits, Colonial tweed, 17s6dup; sailor blouses, good washing galatea, 2s Hd ; Colonial tweed knioker;j 3s lid up, at Gib baud's tho Seatly Money Draper, opposite Arcade, Tancred Street, BTAEIKf 5, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. Full supply n<-w to hand. Also fresh - iipplies Kirk's complete pa.pers on health; i-'.vorybody's ix-.-k on angling; .•n-dfMViiiy ; Nat Gould's Novels. liitr l<it of cheap p.iper n<iitiwns of staudanl books. A T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street.



FLETCHER BROS. YOU CAN MJI -AT \ '■ ; ; FLETCHER BROS. Finest Fresh Factory Butter, lid per pound, lid. Vegetable Seeds that will grow .. ... 3d per packet, 2s 6d dozen I Sheep Shears, 8.8.A. and T.TT.S. ... ... 3s 3d per pair, 36s per dozen Ro# Barb Wire, Vest quality ... .. 15s per cwt No. 8 and 9 Steel FenciDg Wire  ... 9s 9d per cwt; Raw Linseed Oil ... ... ... ... • 2'2s Fd per drum Boiled Linseed Oil .. ... ... .. 23s fid per drum '■■■•" ■ ' Castor Oil ... gg 9d per gallon by the tia Mangel Seed—Mammoth Long Bed, Orange Globe, Yellow Globe, lOd perlb Gorse Seed 2g 6d per lb. Carrot Seed from 2s 6d per lb Brown Spanish Onion Seed 5s 6d per lb. Lawn Graea Seed Is 3d per lb FLETCHER BROS ' • ■ TEA COMPETITION. Valuable Prizes to be given away to the Consumers of our well known Teas. Our Fourth Tea Competition closes on February 28, 1903. First prize—Handsome pair Bronze Figures with swing Clock, 30 inches high. valued at £6 10s. Second jrize—l4 Carrot Rolled Gold Watch and Chain, valued at £4 10s. Third prize—Handsome Hanging Lamp, valued at .£3 10s. Also [numerous other Prizes.



ALMONDS— i s. d. Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... ... ... ... 1 2 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 i Arrowroot ... ... 0 6 ACID— Tartaric, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal.... ... ... 2 6 Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's*packets ... ... 0 3£ Acetic Acid— Coutt's ... .... Is 9dand 2 11 ANCHOVY PASTE— C. andß. ... ... ... 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM ... ... ... 0 S .1 Ammonia—- ■ ■Fluid ... ... ... ...0 6' Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 j BARLEY— -jl j Pearl ... ... \ ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... sJdandll j BATHBR[CKS 0 4 BLUESTONE 32s 6d per cwfc ... 0 8* j BROSEMEAL 0 6 I BLUE— j Ricketts' - ... ... ... 010 Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 Keen's ... .;. ... 0 10 Blacking ... ... ... 04\ j Tins ... ... 0 6 j . Blacklead— . Nixey's ... ... ... 09 I Zebra ... ... ... 0 9 Oakey's Dome ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish—Zebra and Enatneline 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLAOK ... 0 8 BlaokLacquer, Castle ... 0 9 808 AX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 Birdseed — Hemp ... ... ... 0 3 Canary ... ... ... 0 3 Rape ... ... ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ...03! CAUSTIC SODA, lib ...OS CAMPHOR, per lb 3s Od, loz ... 0 3 Egg Preservative— ' Notion's ... ... ... 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 Essences — Flavouring, C. and B.—L«?mon, Al monds, Tlattifia, Vanilla, Oo cliineul, Cloves, Fepperuiint, , and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 | Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz bottles * ... ... 0 5 Extract or Beef— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, 5s ... ... 5 0 Gear Co. ... ... ... 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— Per Doz. ... ... ... 0 5 71b Boxps ... ... ... 2 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet lsd, doz 1 3 . FLY PAPEB^- j Mathers doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot,doz ' ... ...0 9. Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 Preserved Fish— Salmon, steak ... ... 1 0 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 0 10 Salmon, Californian ... ... 0 9 Sardines—Best quality » 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 „ Good,large ... ... 0 8 „ Good, small ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 j Herrings, kippered ..» ... 010 j Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Bloaters ... ... ... 0 10 Haddocks ... ... ... 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 Oysters ... ... ... 0 8 CANDLES.— Colonial ... ... ... 0 «5£ Fluted Wax... ... ... 0 6* Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax ... ... .0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 1 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 j Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box , 0 10 j Night Light, 8-hour, per box . 0 7 j Carriage Candles, B*B 10's, Price'B ... 010 j CHJCORY . ... 0 8 I CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 j CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 . CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... ... ... 0 3£! Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... ... 0 3 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES'PEGS, per doz ... 0 H CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 I „ „ rope, 5d and 10 6 Candied Peel- Lemon ... .., ... 0 7 Citron .... ... ... 1 4 j Mixed j lemoo, orange, and citron ... 0 8 Cocoanut ,dessicated ... 0 6J COFFEE—Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ...• 1 6 Good Coffee,,, ... ... 1 4 Pj\re Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 1 10 Coffee Essence, 3s lOd and 1 2 Cocoa—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Auslebrook's £lb ... ... 0 9 *lb ... ... 1 6 lib ,„ ... 2 10 Bensdorp's Jib. ... ... 0 11 Pb ... ... 1-9 Van Houten's, £lb ... ... 0 11 ! lib ... ... 1 8 j lib ... „. 3 3 I Fry's Homcepathic, ilh ... 0 4£ 1 m ... 0 8| „ ;, lib ... 1 4* Vi-C'ocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 CHJCOLATE— Fry's |lb ... ... ... 0 5 Rountree's, }lb ... ...0 6! CO]J LIVER OIL- Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... ... ... 1 2 Hansen's ... ... ... 1 9' CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 Carraways ... ... 0 8



I Capers, 9d and ... ,„ l 3 Curry Powder, C. and B, ... 011 Corks, per doz. 2d, per gross ... 1 8 FLOUR at Lowest Market Bates. Best Eoller, 251b ... .36 501b ... ... 6 3 „ 1001b ... ... 12 0 », 2001b ... £13 0 Special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapioaa, and Pearl Barley, per Ib ... ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—New Season's ! New Currants ... ... 0 6 : Now Raisins ... ..• O 64 J New Sultanas .... [", q 7 I New Muscatels, Bd, Is and .'.'.' 14 j French Plums, table ... ...0 10 I „ stewing 6d and ... 0 8 ■ New Figs, Bast layer, per lb ... 0 8 j Cooking Figs ... ... 0 7 "" I New Preserved Ginger „ 0 8 I Jarg Ginger, lOd and ... ")" 2 0 Peaches, dried ... !.'.' 0 8 Apricots ... f>> ]\\ qlO Apples ... ".* \'\ 0 9 ! New Dates ... 0 6 I G OLDEN STEUP, 21b tin 7d, 4lb ! tin Is, 71b Is $d, I4lb 3s 3d, ! 281b 5s 9d, 561b ... 11 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 B HOPS, per 1b ...  \ q ; Honey, per jar l€d and Is, 561b tin I at3^dperlb. ! MATCHES-^ I Plaids ... ... 0 4 250 Vestas ... ... "' 1 ft - 1000 Vestas ... ... '.'.'. 410 Safeties, large Bd, small .[. 0 3 MlLK—Milkinaid ... ... 0 "7* Mustard— : D.S.F., lib Is Bd, |lb ... ... 010 Loose ... „. -f 2 2 Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb .V. 2 0 I Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 j Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 6 6 Barcelona, .... ... ' ... 0 8 "Vv'tlouts ... ... ... 0 8 Sheli Almonds ... . 010 QA I MEAL—2SIb Bags ... 4 0 O.Uinn, per hag ... ••• 1 2 00"- ' Bair o>i, Od and: • ; ... ' ...'"o '8 j talari, Morton's, Cd and ... 0 11 [ Lucca-, 2s and ... ... 2 6 ! Adelaide ... ... ... 1 9 I Osiofcor 1, Morton's 5d and . 010 PEAS—Split ... ... 0 2 Peameal ... ... ... 0 6 Plato Powder, Coddard's . ... 1 3 Polishing Paste ... ... 0 8 Patent -Medicines— Ptlis. Ilolloway's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Beechani's and Seigel'a... ... 1 3 Dr. William's Pink Pills ... 2 9 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 1 Si Siegel's Syrup Is 6d and ... 2 9 Steedman's Powders ... ... 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 I Saxsaparilla ... ... 4 3 I Tricopherous ... ... 1 4 I Benjamin Guui .., ... 1 5 V.'ahoo ... ... 2 3 Bile Beans ... ... \ 3 PeonermiDfi Ctire ... ... 1 6 I Extract of Malt ... ." 2 6 Eno's Fruit Salt ... '*' 2 9 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... 1 4 LuogPreserver Is and ... 1 n Irish Moss, Is and ... ... \\q Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 Cuticura. soap ] s 4-d . ... ... 2 9 Doan's Pills ... ,„ 2 II Pepper— Pure White ... ... 1 4 Whole Black ... ... 1 3 Ground Black ... * ... 1-4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, per bottle. ... 0 8 Chillies ... "... 0 3 SOAP—Toilet j Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 S Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0- 8 Glycerine, Alb bars, each ... 0 4 « Pears" Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6 » >y ' « per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Culvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, pcx bar ... 0 8 Q'yceriue and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 ! Cttticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 j Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 011 ! Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 j Insect Powder ... 0 8 Ink, "hid, 6d and ... ... 2 6 \ JAMS— lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 „ „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Raspberry ... ... 0 6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 0 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 14 ! 2ib Jars Peach and Apricots ... 14 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 16 . 21b Jars Plum and Damson ... 1 2 i 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 1 21b Jars Greengage .... ... 1 3 I Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 ! Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 3 6 i Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 ! Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 LENTILS ... ... O 3|_ Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0  Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... ... 0"7 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0 4 Linoleum Renewer ... ... 1 0 MACARONI ... ... 0 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Sd, glass jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... 0 10 Tobacco— Williams 3 Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 4 11. „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 3 „ Golden Eagle,per stick lid 6 0 and ] s 4d, per lb ... 6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 Derby, per stick lOd,per lb ... 5 6 Harlequin, per stick bd, per lb os ... 5 0 Tongues— Shtwp, Is 2d and ... ... 2 8 Ox, 2s Cd, 3s Gd and-' ... 4 3 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottl© 1 0 j Tumerie, per oz .. ... 0 8



Jb JLil» 1 v^i. .*• it. .olrCU^ ft ] . ■... ,} c..,,p] v . F,?».si . fr.--'. x • and High street, Christchurcha