clause was added, providing that the Go vernor inny, by Order-in-Council, appoint a Board consisting of three persons, to carry out the duties of management of the lands, members of the Legislative Council and House of Representatives to be ineli gible for seats on the Board, and the sal aries to be prescribed by Order-in-Council. On tho motion of Sir Joseph Ward, a new clause was added, providing that a balance sheet and statement of affairs up to March 31. shall be prepared annually by the Board and presented to Parliament within ten dayj of tho assembling of Parim>uent. The Bill was then reported with amend ments, and passed its final stages without; further debate. The House rose at midnight.

THE THAMES SENSATION.

SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS,

AEEEST OF A WOMAN,

DRESSED IN A MAN'S CLOTHES.

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Thames, Aug. 27

The arrest of Mrs A. G. Taylor at Paeroa to-day, on a charge of attempted murder, created a sensation. The details available are that the woman arrived by the Paeroa- Thames train last night, and was then at tired in men's clothes, her hair cut short, and was dressed in a close fittiag dark suit with a straw hat, and a dark moustache glued to her lip. She took lodgings at an hotel, and must have waited for Whelan at his residence. After the encounter and the shooting of Whelan, she decamped in an opposite direction to that taken by the man, taking his hat which was found in an hotel yards a hundred yards away. She proceeded to her hotel, arriving at mid night. At breakfast she declined food, and said she had had too much drink the previous night. She left this morning for Paeroa, but her appearance roused suspici< >n, and the matter was reported to the police, who left Thames for Paeroa in a buggy ,and arrested her. Her portmanteau containing a ohange of male attire was also found. She was brought to Thames to-night. When the false moustache was removed, the identity of Mrs Taylor was revealed. The accused is a married woman with two chil dren.

Whelan married the fhames girl to-day, and they left on their honeymoon as the accused was being conveyed in a buggy from Paeroa to the Thames gaol.

Thamks, Aug. 28

Further details of the arrest* of Myra Taylor for the attempted murder of Michael Whelan at the Thames on Tuesday, go to show that the womau, dressed a? a man, proceeded from the Thames to Paeroa, and took her passage for Auckland by the boat. The police were on her trail, and one of them arrived at Paeroa four minutes before the boat sailed. They examined the pas sengers on deck, but the quarry was. not there. They searched the saloon, but were still at fault. They then proceeded to the smoking room, and saw what appeared to be a young man lying down on a lounge, with his face turned to the wall. Detective Miller asked the passenger if Auckland was his destination, and received an answer in the affirmative. He put further qupstions to the passenger, who appeared to be indig nant at being cross-questioned, and received incriminating answers. He told Myra Taylnr, for such the supposed young man turned out to be, that she was to be arrested for the attempted murder of Michael Whelan, the night previous. Accused denied the crime at that time, bufc made several equivocal answers. The excitement on the boat was intense. Detective Mi'ler and Mrs Taylor left the smoking room and were on the deck of the vessel. When she saw that her nrrest was inevitable she made a movement as though to take something from the right hand pocket of her vest. As she moved her left hand to right hand pocket Miller secured her wris^, and a bottle of laudanum, three parts filled, fell to the deck, the cork came out, and some of the contents were spilled. Accused was then taken to the Paeroa police station and searched; .£l6 waa found in her pockets, while in her port manteau was found a change of male.attire, including men's underwear, and a dark suit of clothes was contained in a bag, also a Dr Jim hat, which it is stated she was wearing on the night that Whelan was shot. The revolver was not Sound in her possession, but she gave information to the effect that the revolver was under the cushion of the smoking sa loon, and it was taken possession of on the arrival of the boat in Auckland, bhe still ■wears her male attire in the cells, having no female clothing in her possession. She admitted that she had nothing to eat for three days. The woman appears to be in a state of high nervous tension.

. Later. Myra Taylor, arrested under sensational circumstances on Tuesday, for an attempt to murder Michael Whelan, was charged at the Police Court thi3 morning. The case has aroused great interest, and the court house was crowded, while there was a large gathering outside to catch a glimpse of the accused woman. Mrs Taylor, who wore male attire when arrested,appeared in Court in female dress. Her hair had been crop ped very clo«e. The unfortunate woman appeared to feel her position keenly. When the Justices took their seats she sat with her head bowed, and it was easily seen that' she was in a state of high nervous tension. J Tl^e police asked for a remand until September 5, which the Bench granted. jLccused made no reply to the question if ene had any objection to a remand. No b,ai! was fixed, none being asked for. Ac cused, when aboard the steamer, was travelling as John Lennox.

KYLE.

The Coronation dance given by the young ladies of Kyle on Friday, evening last was one of the most pleasant and successful of the. many dances held in the 4istric|<. The young ladies excelled them selves in the manner ip which every detail *pas carried out. The committee of young ladies on whom the providing of the refreshments devolved are to be sincerely congratulated on the success which crowned their efforts —everj thing being in abun dance, and every thing perfect of its kind. The ladiea of the committee themselves added much to the effectiveness of the scene by their uniformity of dresses and bright Coronation colours. Songs were contributed at intervals during the evening by Miss Porter, Messr3 Carruthers, Wilkie, Jamieson and Lambie, while the music supplied by Miss Cochrane (piano), and Mr Anderßon (violin) was all that could be desired. At the conclusion Mr J. Curruthers thanked the young ladiea in a neat and appropriate speech, and Mr T. Mulligan responded briefly on their behalf. Mis 3L. Dolan proposed votes of thanks to the musicians and to those who otherwise assisted, and to Mr Steward, whose services as M.C. were very highly appreciated. The Kyle Debating Society held its usual weekly meeting on Monday. Mr J, Lambie presided. The debate for ihe evening was on " Smoking,,' and Mr f. Buckley took th<3 affirmative and Mr T, Mulligan, jun., the negative side. The subject was well debated, and resulted in a win for the negative by one vote. Mr W. Carruthers bein°- reciter for the evening then delivered the piece " In defence of the Bush " in real style, and a pleasant evening was brought to a close. Next Saturday evening an essay will be given by Mr Lambie on the " Inventions of the 19th century," and Mr fC.Buokley will be th# reader for the evening.

Magisterial.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY,

(Before C. A. Wray, E<q., S.M.) DEUNKBNNESS.

A first offender was charged with being drunk yesterday.

Constables Moore and Hogan gave evi dence as to accused's condition when ar rested. Accused admitted he had had some " green tea," and was fined 10s or in default 4K hours.

CIVIL CASES. A. Given v James Wallia.—Mr Braddell (for Mr Wildiu») applied for an adjourn ment for a week, which was granted. 8.. J. Guy v James Heseltina. Claim £1 8s 6d. Defendant put in a counter claim for £2 is. Mr Wilding for defendant. James Hesoltine said that he sold his! business —that of a saddler—to plaintiff in 1897, and afterwards rendered an account. Before going away he sent plaintiff a cheque for .£1 2s Bd. At the time the business o'ianged hands, it was agreed that both parties should share the expenses. Plaintiff also gave evidence, after which judgment was given for defendant, the counter claim being disallowed. *

W. H. Collins aud Co. v R. Dorm.—Mr Purnell for plaintiff. Claim £7 6s 3d. A counter claim of £(i 12s was put in by de fendant. Defendant, in the box, said that he had been employed by plaintiff for about three years. Received a letter in which it was stated that he would not be required. This was in May last.

! To Mr Purnell —Was engaged at 12s a 1 day. Wa3 paid for the time he actually worked. Was paid up to the 30th May, but charged up to Jure sth. Mr Collins never complained to him for drunkenness, and had never been approached by Mr Collins with a view to getting him prohibited. Was under a prohibition now, as his wife had applied for and obtained one. Was not drunk the day he knocked off. On Prince of Wales' birthday took a horse and cart of plaintiff's and went in the direction of Winslow. It was customery to put down the time in a time-book. None of the dates appeared in the time-book for which he now claimed.

James Dorm, painter, brother of defen dant, gave evidence as to his brother's whereabouts on the day in question.

Frank Nichol, painter in the employ of Collins and Co., remembered defendant's dismissal on June sth. On that day they were working at the Wesleyan Church, and after that they went to the Old Men's Home. Defendant was not the worse for liquor. To Mr Purnell—Witness had also been discharged by Messrs Collins and Co. This was the defendant's case. Mr Purnell addressed the Court on be half of his clients, and called—

W. H. Collins, plaintiff, who said that Mr Dorm had been in witness' employ for a •considerable time. He had been drinking for months. Witness had remonstrated with him without avail. Dorm w»3 not entitled to notice. On one day witness could not find Dorm. None of the men were paid when they did nut work. On July 3 Dorm took the horse and cart with out leave. On one occasion the whole staff were kept waiting for an hour for Dorm to turn up. Witness was at a loss for this hour's pay. On another occasion, while the men were working at the Home, Dorm did not turn up, and another man had to be put over the job. Witness had been put to great loss and inconvenience through defendant's conduct. Dorm was paid up to May 30th. To defendant—Had one other job while the work was being done at the Home. Did not always have to apply to witness for the use of the horse and trap to go and see work. Defendant was not discharged because he would not be a party to witness atrange ment of charges..

Reginald A. Collins, son of plaintiff, was employed in his father's .office, and said that Dorm was drunk when he came for his pay on the Saturday. He was so bad that he could not make up the men's time work. Witness saw Dorm drunk on the following Wednesday morning. In consequence of defendant's absence, witness was sent to the Home, and defendant was not there.

To defendant "When witness went to the Home, and failed to find defendant, he did not goto any other job to look for him. Ernest Varkin, painter, was employed at the Old Men's Home job. Did not remem ber seeing Dorm there on either the Wed nesday or Thursday. On one day defen dant came and took his brother to another job, but did not remember whether this was on Wednesday. To Mr Purnell—Did not see Dorm drunk at all on the Monday. His Worship said it. appeared to htm that defendant had neglected his work to a cer tain extent. However, it appeared that he had worked on the Monday, and judgment would be given for Collins and Co., Mon day's work to be paid for—l2s. The Court then rose.

Correspondence

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"THE HOLT CITY."

TO THE EDITOR. I Sir,—ln justice to Mr George Carson, and also to myself, xnay I osk you to be good enough to insert the solo which Mr Carson sang in the Hall on Sunday evening last, and which your correspondent" Top Liner " speaks of as an "awful parody." Your readers will then be in a position to judge as to the value of your correspondent's ' opinion. lam surprised that " Top Liner " , should be so mean as to get behind a kopje to make his cowardly attack. Thanking you, Sir, in anticipation,—l am etc., : Thomas Fes?, j

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received August 28, 9.22 a.m.) DISASTROUS CYCLONE. Lundon, August 27 A cyclone at Majorcn, in the Mediter ranean, has destioyed many houses SERIOUS RESULT OF A STRIKE. Owing to a miners' strike, tho directors cf the Staveley Ccal and Iron Company have ! given the whole of their ton thousand em ployees a week's notice. A BIG TROOPSHIP. The Oswestry Grange carries 2000 troops from Southampton. She lias increased hos pital accommodation, but otherwise is simi lar to the Dray ton Grange. ' I FARES ROUND THE WORLD. The Peninsular, Orient, New Zealand Company, Shaw, Savill, Messageries, North German shipping companies and the Cana dian Pacific Railway have arranged to con siderably reduce fares round the world, via Australia and China.

AUSTRALIAN.

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Received August 28, 10.3 a.m. THE SHEARING TROUBLE

Sydney, August 28 A force of shearers proceeded to the huts at Wingadee with the intention of taking from the huts the nonunionist shearers. The police confronted the men, who were maskod and armed with sticks. Some of the latter were tin-own at the police, who then fired in the air. The shearers then made off.

VICTORIAN TARIFF. Melbourne, Aug 28 The Seuate insists on wheat, chaff, and hay being placed on the free list, and on a reduction of grain and pulse to Is 8d per cental.

TASMANIAN POLITICS

llobart. August 28 The Government will probably give the House a chance to reverse the late decision, but it is unlikely they will get a majority. In that case a dissolution is expected.

THE FIRE ON THE APARIMA,

Albany August 28 The fire is still burning on the Aparima's bunkers.

Cricket.

Australians v Middlesex.

London, August 26 Middlesex have lost five wickets for 122. Warner, after putting together 25, was given oat leg-before to Trumble... R. Douglas, after making eight, had a similar experience. Wells was caught by Gregory at cover-point. Trott totted up 21 for half an-hour's play, and was then caught at cover-point by Gregory. Bcsanquet and Beldon played out time, the latter being two hours at the wicket, and made an ad mirable defence. His score is 46 not out. Received Aug. 28 9.30 a.m. London, August 27. The game was resumed in fine weather and a good wicket. In their second innings Middlesex scored 203, or one le3s than in the first. The essay of Beldam carried his total to 75 before he was bowled. Boaan quet was out leg before for 25, and McGre gor was bowled for 20. Trumble was the most successful bowler, taking 4 for 48.

Requiring 177 to win, the Australians knocked them up for the loss of only 4 wic kets, thus winning: by six wickets. The chief scores were Noble not out 59, Arm strong 47. Wells took three of the wickets.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, August 28. The Union Company is advisod that the cargo in no. 2 hold of the Aparima has been ; more or less damaged. It consists of 780 ; bales gunnies, 770 bundles rattans, 457 chests tea, 33 bales matting, 206 sacks tap i ioca, 3 cases shell-lac, 5 cases pepper, 30 ■ cases preserved pines. j The following Jchanges in the JBank of ' New Zealand are announced: —Mr "Alfred, manager at Timaru, to be inspector for the Middle Island, vice Mr Parfitt, who takes charge of the Melbourne branch; Mr A. Green will be manager at Timaru, and will be replaced at Oamaru by Mr Hindmarsh, at present at Blenheim ; Mr Mills, at the Head office, goes to Blenheim; and Mr Jones of Napier becomes accountant at Welling ton. Wairoa, Aug 28 Owing tc the collapse of a brick kiln, the completion of the accommodation house at Waikaremoana has been delayed. Messrs I Lucas and Hodgkin's exploring party found I the greatest depth of the lake 846 feet. | I Dunedin, August 28 ] Ensign Law. the Salvationist officer at ] Port Chalmers, was released from gaol this morning after doing 4S hours, in default of a fine of 5s for obstructing a street in Ashburton.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1962



A DREAM OF ZEALANDIA. Tune—" The Holy City." 1. One night, while bathed in slumber, I had a dream so. rare; Methought I was in Maoriland, Among the people the:e; They all looked bright and happy, • The children skipped and sang, And sounds of joy and gladness Through the country rang. Zealaudia! Zealandia ! Hark to her children sing : j " Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to our King." 2. I saw no signs of squalor there, No children poorly clad; Not one whose brow was clouded, Nor one whose face was sad. I asked them of this mystery— They one and all did say That with the reign of Alcohol Their gloom had passed away. Zealandia! Zealandia! Life tip your voice and sing, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to your King. 3. They told me that their little o.^es Had not a drunkard seen ; ' That since the drink-shops vanished, The land was bright and clean. And then I raised my heart to God, And earnestly did pray That freedom from the curse op drink Might never pass away. Zealandia! Zealandia! Sing, for the night is o'er ! Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna evermore, 4. But when at length from sleep I w,oke» And found the Traffic still Degrading, blighting, cursing— It made my blood run chill. 5. It slays its victims all around — Oh, hear their dying scream ! Then let us join our forces, To realise my dream. Come, let us break the tyrant's yoke, And overthrow his sway, By voting' straight for God and home, Upon the Polling Day. ; Zealandia! Zealaudia! Sing, when the fight is o'er: Hosanna in the highest,' : HGteaana for evermore, '



Wanted Known—That TU3:iC'URA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Tnroat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. STANDISH AND PEEECE Photographers under the Boyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers —are a saffo and sure remedy, ia Is boxes; sold everywhere Ssnoke New yenus



[ - David Thomas. ~ ARCADE SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th. SPECIAL ENTRY. \/J X D. THOMAS will sell as above,— A Large Entry of Household Furniture and Sundries, viz.,—Kitchen Tables,. Round Tables, Austrian Chairs, Chiffoniers, Duchesse Chest, Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Wire Mattresses, Ensy Chairs, Couches, Sewing Machines, etc, etc., and a li t of useful Sundries. Also, — i Single-furrow Plough and other Garden Implements. Salo at 1 p.m. 8 273 R. F. CUR'i IS, Auctioneer.



VALUABLE SUBURBAN : ! PROPERTIES — Eakaia Stock Sale, Thursday, 4th Sept, 1902 I "TI/TK DAVID THOMAS has received JAjl instructions from Mr Thomas Dowlingj, of Rakaiu, t:> Sell by Public Auction (as above) the whole of his Township & Suburban i Properties, Rakaia,;; Comprising about 150 acres, as follows : r



Lot i—2s acres 1 rood 4 perches. I being Lots 586, part of Block 13, part of R.S. 7130. All in 1 grass. Lot 2—55 a. 3r. 13p, being Lots I3> I4> 15. and 19, part of Block 13, part of R S. 7130. In oats. Lot 3—l4a- Ir. 6p-. being Lot j 20, part of Block 13, part of RS. 7130. In wheat. 1 Lot 4—25 a Or- 20p-, being Lots 19 to 26, part of Block 13, part of R.S. 7130, with sheep yards and dip. In oats and grass. Lot s—l3a- Or. 17p , being Lots 15, 16, 17, and 18, part of Block 13, part of R.S. 7130, In grass. Lot 6 — 3a- 2r- Op, fronting Rakaia Terrace and Dunford St., being Lots 597, 6or, etc., as fenced Lot 7—4 a. Or- Op., together with Dwelling House and other outbuildings, Rakaia. The above Sale offers an excellent opportunity of obtaining Land upon which to form a home, which from its quality and proximity to Rakaia must yearly increase in value.



Terms at Sale, i Sale at 1 p.m. ~" D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. On 18th September, 1902. I sh^^Tso hold a Clearing Sale for Mr. Dowling, in the Eakaia Yards, of Horses, which will be found to be about the best in the county. Implements and Sundries. 8 259 PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. T^rOTICE is hereby given that at a _13i Special Meeting of the above Coun cil held on the 4th day of July, 1902, a re- j solution was adopted for altering the boun daries of the South Rakaia Road District and the Mount Hutt Road District; and that such resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Coun cil to be held at the Council's Chambers Baring Square, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the sth day of September, 1902, at 11 o'clock in i the forenoon; and, if confirmed, the Special I Order will take effect upon the same being gazetted. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at the Council's office, Baring Square, and will be open to public inspec tion every week day, during office hours, up to the sth of September. By Order, P. MAINWARING, Clerk of Ashburton County Council. 17th August, 1902. 8 80 ALTERATION OF PREMISES



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mb George Bonner are respecfully informed that his Funeral will move from the residence of Mrs Anderson, The Pines, Methven, on SUNDAY, 31st inst., at 2 p.m., for the Methven Cemetery. BAKER BROS., a 270 Undertakers. Public Notices. THE NO-LICENSE : CAMPAIGN. MRS HARRISON LEE "TTITILL Address Meetings in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON Thursday and Friday Evenings, 28th and 29th ihst., beginning at 8 o'clock. Doors open at 7.30. All cordially invited. i Collection for expenses. 8 257 TUSSICURA, THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. IVTO greater foolishness can be imagined J3I than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is 'liable, and which frequently develop into serious j disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is. no reason why Consumption;, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain, a hold on the system, but at the sariie time the danger of delay is so evident that' it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor an,d, Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents, for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Qbtain.ab.le from all Chemists a.n,d Store keepers throughout the colony.



PERCY'S. Great Sale : OF Tobacconist Goods. "D~|j^ |_> d~^i~\f" Guarantees Genuine JL JIJJIWj JL Eeduction in all lines. Eazors and Strops from Is each, Shaving Brushes from 6d. G.B.D.'s, Amber and Vulcanised; and Loewe's, reduced in price. Case Pipes from Is, Briar Pipes 6d, 9d, Is. Silver and Gold Mounted Cigarette Holders from is 6d. Walking Sticks from 6d and Is. HAIR BRUSHES and COMBS AT COST Pocket Knives, Tobacco Pouches, Studs, etc., all at reduced prices. Good line Manila Cigars—6 for Is. ! The Reductions are Genuine. COME AND SEE—AT PERCY'S, EAST STREET. 8 262 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY REMOVAL



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY. I Beg to inform my Customers, that during the alterations to my shop in Havelock Street, I will temporarily carry on business in the Triangle. E J COX 8 156 Suffolk Butchery. CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBUETON. W. H, DAEDIS ..... „, Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines. Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on, Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 T>EEFECTION Oil Stoves.—New Stock XT" just landed. Customers who have been waiting can now be supplied. —Carson & Co., Agents.



_Fr edlander Bros Ltd. WEST bTEEET AUCTION MART. OUR NEXT HOUSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, 4th September, 1902, I For which we shnll be pleased to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BKOS. Ltd. K. FRIEDLANDER, 8 56 Auctioneer.



SACKS. \t7ANTED-Good, Sound, Second-hand V» SACKS, Friedlander Bros., Ltd. TITTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given



Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. \ ■ ■ FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . CHAFF. ■ 1 TT7ANTED — OATSHEAF and OAT STRAW CHAFF for immediate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. Vjn E have for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Trust Money To Lend. TT7 E have stuns ranging from X2OO to .£SOOO to lend, on approved security at 4J and 5 per cent. Friedlander Bros., Ltd. STUD NOTICES,.. TTTOESE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which ranked among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms — £A 43 each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton.



IT IS WONDERFUL HOW THE PUBLIC f RECOGNISE A.l VALUE. | I AT OUR CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES We have Bold as under :— First Day, 193 pairs; Second Day, 161 pairs 5 Third Day, 123 pairs; Fourth Day* 78 pairs; Fifth Day 97 pairs; Sixth Day' 107 pairs, and have plenty more all at WHOLVS VLHI ors n, for we are not going to keep Boots or Shoes after we clear them out.



Wanted. WANTED. OT ANTED— About 200 acres ploughed, by contract. Apply E. GRIGG, 8 269 Akanuui, Winslow. TT7 ANTED -A General 'Servant. Apply, Vt Mbs John Orb, Alford Forest Road. 8 274 WANTED - Good Genwral Servant for the country. Apply Mrs Goot>> Cox street, Ashburton. 8 272 J 17 ANTED-A General Servant for *' V Akaroa.—Apply Mrs Orbell, care of Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 8 265 WANTED— Board and Lodgings for a Lady in business. Apply this week to Mrs R. Alcorn, Havelock Street, Ash burton. 8 268 W*~ ANTED—A thoroughly reliable Girl for general housework; comfortable home. Apply by letter to " S.S." 8 27^ WANTED— A Housemaid. Apply a once Mrs Lagan, Tinwald Hotel. 8 275



Do not leave till too Late. Northcote | Hefford THE CORNEE, R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTEE, FIVE Tears with A, G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J, E. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have I your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class { style. Lowest prices. j Charges .consistent with good workman ] ship. All leather work attended to. i A Trial Solicited. I Address—Opposite Church of England, Tanored Street West, Never despair} The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI GUKA, Try it



LOST, on Tuesday-A Black Pur, between Somerset corner and Muilan's Hotel. Finder please return to Mail Office. 8 264 LOST -A Dray Whip ou the Seafield Road, near Ashburton. Finder please leave with Clucas Bros., Newlands, or at this Office. 8 266 LOST, yesterday—Bottom and Spring of Trap Lamp. Finder kindly return to Stbange's, Burnett Street. 8 267 LOST— One Grey Hack Gelding, clipped, no brand, Cover on. Also black Gelding, clipped trace high. Finder re warded. Apply Chertsey Hotel. 8 256 TO L ET—Six-roomed House with scullery and good stablej 1-J- acres; fruit garden. Situated on East Belt. Apply Kebr Bros., Burnett street. 8 271 CITY CYCLE WOEKS for all kinds of Cycle Repairs and Sundries. WANTED -Poultry for Export in' any quantities.—"W. Stonyer, Tancred



Street,



WANTED. — People to inspect the latest Rudge-Whitworth Bicycles, which are a masterpiece of skilled work manship. ERESH Flounders and Soles, and all kinds of Fresh Fish by Express To night. Fresh rabbits to-morrow. Still buying fowls.—J. H. Jewitt, Telephone 96. WANTED TO SELL.—Several Second- Hand Bicycles. No reasonable offer refused. — R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. WANTED KNOWN.-Ihave the latest Vulcanised Bicycle Tyres from 12b 6d to 25s each.—R. D. Johnston, City Cycle Works. PIANOS imd Organs sold on Monthly Payments from 10s per month; beßt value obtainable. A nice selection pf Ele mentary Music for beginners, just received fvcm London. Voluntaries for the Org^n, Text Books in Harmony. Any Music re quired, and that is obtainable, procured as quickly as possible. Target practice, latest edition. A special lot of McMillan's Colo nial Library at 9d each.—H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN.—That Mbs A. Fox has opened a Servants' Regis try Office in East Street, Ashburton, a few shops below H. C. Segers, Draper. 8196



FLOUR at Millers'' prices, 251b bag 3s 3d, 50ib bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s 6ds aOOlb bag 22s 6d ; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag 4s; corn Hour 3dlb; pure fresh ground coffee Is lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4^d per packet.— John Orr and Co. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s 6d; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 701b bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; sultanas 7d; Valencia raisins 5Jd; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb, dried apples 9d j peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d ; layer figs Bd. - John On and Co FRESH Supplies of Sandow's Strength, Kingswood Cookery, Pitman's Com plete Instructor, High Speed in Shorthand, Books of Recitations, Tennyson's Poems Is Edition, Robbery Under Arms cheap edi tion, The War, causes and conduct; Heads and How to Read Them, Black Rock, Sky Pilot, Men of Glengarry, Penelope's Ex periences in England and Ireland, Hound of the Baskervilles, The New Egg Farm, and many others.—A. T. H. Williams. i RON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. JL The Gardener's best friend. They save their cost in a single season. Call and see them. Carson and Co., Agents. SALES may come and Sales may go, then the question is-Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pouud to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth.



f^ ARDENING TOOLS in great variety, VU" including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Trowels, Lines, etc., all at vary low prices. Wire Netting—Fowl Id, l£d, and 2d per yard. Sheep, with centre strand, 3d, at G. i Meddins', the Peoples' Cheap Ironmonger. KERB BROS., Burnett street, wish to remind their Customers and Friends that their Garden Seeds have arrived, and include all the well-known Varieties. Flower Seeds, Id per packet or 13 for a shilling. Vegetable Seeds, 3d per packet or 2s 6d a dozen. Also Seed Potatoes for sale.—-Kerb Bros. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co. SALES may come and sales may go then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. FOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted s Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks £3 10s each, and one ' 00 gallon Painted Tank .£3 15s.—Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in paokets or bulk. Large stock; wide selection $ lowest Iprices.— Cabsonand Co, IST ANT ED Known-That Mitchell and j v v Turner are opening New Stocks in Oilcloth, Bugs, and Curtains, together with novelties in Cretonnes. All in time for an early Spring Cleaning, SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round- Try H, C. Babbett's Drapery, Clothing, I and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence ! worth. I "V^THY are the people after the Coro ■Y J nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. Smoke New Venus



JOHN ORR AND CO. . " ———————— , „,,,„ „,, , nun i i mmma*o* JOHN ORR AND CO. Ironmongers and General Merchants, ASHfiURTQN BEDSTEADS <fc BEDDIJNG. Full Sized Bedsteads at great reductions from 30s each SINGLE BEDSTEADS 20a, 255, 30s each. SPKING MATTKESSES, nUaiMi.. ALSO,—



: Flax, Flock, Kapoc and Hair Mattresses : — OILS, Pa INT?, VAREXSSSS, BaXJSHBB Of the best makes only at reduced prices i ~" ™~~~* I Osborne Steel Horse Hoe and Cultivator, with Lever Handles. We are selling these very desirable Hoes at the low price oi £2 10s Each.



P FISHING TACKLE. We are just opening, ex Whakatane, our new season's stock of Fish* ing Tackle from the celebrated makers H, Millward and Son and Bartlett and Son, Redditch, and invite inspection by all Anglers. We hold large Stocks of Kods, Wades, Flies, Artificial Bates, Gaffs, Kules, Lines, Hooks, and our prices will compare favourably with any house in the Colony ■ . . JOM OKR AND Co. ASHBTJRTON