Committee, Cr Willis moved the adoption tf Clause I. The Mayor thought the expenditure was unnecessary, and hoped it would not be agreed to. Cr Willia said that he would withdraw his motion, as several circumstances had occurred recently which rendered it nec eraary for the Council to practice economy. This wonldbe a good occasion for a start.— (Laughter.) . (CrDavison andTimmins here took their seats.) . ENGINEER S REPORT. The Engineer reported on the damage ■ done to the -willows by the recent floods. Cr Timmins moved that the Mayor, Chairman of the Works Committee, and the mover, visit the spot. Cr Davis moved as an amendment, that the report be adopted. This was carried. inspector's report. The Inspector reported that the yards were in a good condition. Mr Stephenson had not commenced the concreting of his yards yet. A nuisance behind Colemaa's Buildings had been abated. The report was adopted. workman's report. The Foreman of Works reported that the labour gang had been engaged in cuttiug | soil, shingling streets, asphalting, and general maintenance work. The report was adopted. LIGHT AND WATER. Cr Reid aaked when the Committee ap pointed to inquire into the water and electric light schemes would meet. The Mayor replied that the Committee could not meet before the Coronation. MEAT AND MILK. The by-laws regulating the sale of meat and milk were confirmed. It was decided to have one hundred copies printed;. DOMAIN COMMITTEE. Cr Willis gave notice to move that the County Council be invited to nominate two members of the Domain Committee. CORONATION HOMDATS. It was decided to close the Council's offices on the 28fch, 27th, and 28th of June. BY-LAWS. The Mayor was authorised to affix the Borough seal to the Inspector's appoint ment and By-laws. ILLUMINATIONS. Or. Eeid moved that the Council go to the extent of £10 in illuminating the Borough Chambers. The motion was carried. TKB CLOCK. Cr lones said that boys were in the habit of climbing through the Beading Boom into the; Library Clock, and damaging it. H© moved that a gate be erected at the Idbt of the staircase, This was carried. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to JJIB7 3s 8d were passes for payment. The Council then sat as a . v , DOMAIN BOARD, the same members being present. The Curator reported that he had re ceived a number of JSTative trees from Mr Witton, Peel Forest. The thanks of the Board were expressed to Mr Witton for his present. Ifc was decided to request the Curator to attend the meetings of the Board.

Scalded to Death.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, June 9.

A Native named Takerau was accident ally scalded to death at Tokaanu, at the ■outh end of Lal.e Taupo, yesterday morn ing. Whilst going to bathe he fell into a boiling mud spring alongside the path, and was, with difficulty, extricated, owing to the treacherous nature of the ground. He lingered until about noon, in intense agony, as the whole of his body below the aeck was terribly scalded.

The Pernell Tragedy.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. . „. Auckland, June 9.

Attke Police Court to-day, William John Parker appeared to answer the following charges: "That on the 28th May at Pav nell ne did attempt to murder Elizabeth Martin, his son William Bruce Parker, and his wife Susan Parker; also that he did attempt to commit suicide." Parker, who showed marks of a bullet in the right temple, walked into the dock without as sistance, and was quiet in his deameanour. Sub-Inspector Mitchell said he would ask for a remand for eight days as the injured persons were still inmates of the hospital. The accused was remanded until 17th inst.

Interprovincial

Utiitod Pteflß Association—Uy Kleotrio Teleßrnph Auckland, June 9 At the Supreme Court John Frere was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for negotiating a letter of credit for £260 issued to J. N. Jones, of Akaoe, Wanganui, on March, 1899. His Honor said the case wp a very bad one. He was sorry that a witness fliamed Caree, who identified the prisoner as the payee, was not present, as fjo woiild like tq ask him some questions. Nelson, Jnne 9 A man named Harris, a well-known resident, dropped dead in the street this morning. He had been in his usual health. Heart; disease waa the cause of death.

Spanish Scientists Claim

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Beceived Juno 10,12.12 a.m) London, June 9

A Spanish scientist, named Figueras, Professor of Physics at Las Palmas, claims to have invented a simple generator capable of collecting atmospheric electricity and storing it for use in railways and factories. He predicts it will cause a. tremendous economic and industrial revolution. He visits Europe with the object of patenting the discovery.

Victorian Politics

THE NEW MINISTRY

United Press Association—By Electric Telsgruph—Copyright Melbourne, June 9

Mr Irvine has formed the following Min istry :—Mr Irvine Premier and Attorney- General, Mr Shiels Treasurer, Mr Davie Solicitor General, Mr Murray Chief Secret ary and Minister for Labour. Mr Bent Min ister for Eaiiways, Mr Taverner Minister for Works and Agriculture, Mr MeKenzie Minister for Lacds, Mr Cameron Minister for Mines and Water Supply, Mr Beid Minister "for Education and Health, Messrs KcLeod, Pitt, Sachse, Kirton, Honorary Ministers.

Honours for Coloniel Premiers

J»er Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

rLoKDOK, June 9. Edinburgh University confers the Doc torship of Laws on the visiting Colonial tiiemiera, 4>fr Ba-i-ton has been elected an honorary Bencher oi foray's Inn.

PEACE THANKSGIVINGS.

AT ST. PAUL'S CATHEDEAL.

Uoited Prens ARfOoiatlon—-By Electric To^erin^—Oopvrlffht Eeceived June 9,11.40 p.m.

London, June 9. In connection with the thanksgiving service, crowds gathered outside St Paul's at two in the morning. The unreserved space was absorbed immediately the doors were opened. At eight o'clock the Lord Mayor, at Temple Bar, surrendered the City Sword to the King, and afterwards met their Majesties outside the west entrance of the Cathedral, where the Bishop and Dean received them. A stately procession then formed, consisting of gownsmen, band, surpliced choir, clergy in splendid robes, the Sheriffs of the City, the Lord Mayor bearing the pearl sword, the King and Queen, the Bishop and Dean, Prince and Princess of Wales and other Royalties following with an up-lifted cross, singing " Onward Christian soldiers." The procession proceeded along the middle aisle, the King and Queen kneeling beneath the dome, the King in his marshall's uniform and the Queen in black lace tonched with purple. An impressive sermon was delivered by the Bishop. A qnotation from Euskin's reference to the ■ Crimean dead brought tears to the eyes of many. Lord Eoberts, General Buller, members of the Ministry, and many legislators were present.

SOUTH AFRICA

The Restoration of Peace.

United Press Association-By EfleoUie Telegraph—Copyright London', June 9 Commandant Lieberberg and 470 men surrendered at Eeikuil. Cc Wet brought 200 of Vannikerk's and Vandermerwes commandos to Vredefort. Major-General Elliott welcomed them and delivered the King's messages, express ing his delight at the termination of tl c war, eulogising the Boers, the British hoping the burghers would soon regain their prosperity and happiness. The Boers were delighted and cheered the King. Field-Cornet Kaoth declared that the Boers would be loyal.

Out of 4542 who surrendered up to Sunday morning, 255 were Cape rebels, chiefly belonging to Fouche's commando. 185 surrendered in the Orange Eiver Colony, and 4102 in the Transvaal.

Mr John Morley, speaking at Edinburgh, said that unless representative institutions were promptly granted to the Boers, there will be a repetition of the troubles in South Africa, Received June 9, 11.40 p.m. London, June 9. Lord Kitchener reports that the disarma ment of the Boers is proceeding satisfac torily, and good spirit is shown in regard to everything. 198G rifles were surrendered on Saturday, making a total of 4342. General lan Hamilton, addressing the surrenderors at Heidleberg, said the whole of the British NatioiS admired their gallant struggle. The men expressed their alle giance. 1 Mr Reitz and the whole staff of the Trans vaal Government is stationed at Rhenoster Kop with an escort. Fifty surrendered at Balmoral.

IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIAL AT PRETORIA.

Received June 10,1.10 a.m. London June 9 An impressive peace ceremonial took place in the public square at Pretoria on Sunday forenoon. Six thousand troops lined the Square, Lord Kitchener, attended by Generals lan Hamilton and Baden Powell and Lady Methuen appeared on a platform in front of Government Buildings, and presented the medals to nurses, and Victoria Crosses to officers and privates. Then the Army chaplain and a surpliced choir, with banners and crosses, marched in procession, singing hymns and reciting prayers. The Archbishop of Capetown preached, and referred to the bravery of the Boers in the field. Then followed the National Anthem and Kipling's "Reces sional."

Lord Kitchener called for cheers for the King, and the great crowd heartily re sponded. The troops cheered Lord Kitchener.

Four hundred and forty Boers have sur rendered at Brandfort, and 126, including Hindon's and McKenny's commandoes at Balmoral.

A PRETORIA CONSPIRACY

PLOT TO BLOW UP GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Sixty arrests, including lawyers, a doctor, a chemist, and Hollander prisoners on parole, have been made at Pretoria since the declaration of peace, on suspicion of beinjj concerned in a plot identical with that for which Lieufe. Hans Cordua was shot in August last. The plotters intended to explode the Government Buildings and Lord Kitchener's, re sidence, and spike the guns in the arsenal,

PULPIT REFERENCES TO THE COLONIES

Cardinal Vaughan, preaching at Hollow way, yesterday, and Dr Parker, at the Oity Temple, referred gratefully and touchingly to the noble services the colonies had ren dered in the war, Adelaide, June 9 Thanksgiving services were held in the churches yesterday and were largely attended.

CABLE NEWS.

United Freee Aanooiation—By Klctric Telegraph—Copyright IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. London, June 8 The imports during May increased by J J8927,000, and the exports decreased by J6505,000 compared with May last year. YACHTING. ' Mr Last's cutter Viera won the Coro nation Cup presented by Mr Alfred Gollins, i Melbourne, for Channel matches to the Royal Thames Yacht Club. THE FRENCH CHAMBER. Paris, June 8 M Bourgeois has been elected President I of the French Chamber of Deputies.

COLLIERS' STRIKE. New York, June 8. Three hundred thousand American col liers have struck for higher wages. ENCOUNTER WITH A BURGLAR.

Sydney, June 9. Alderman Nunn, of Katoomba, was shot through the hand while struggling with a burglar, who had abstracted a revolver and twenty-five sovereigns from. Alderman Nunn'* desk. ' The burglar got away with his booty. INFLUENZA. An epidemic of influenza is raging at the Xlliee islands.

The West Indian Eruptions.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. New Yp.Bg Jpe 9 terrible eruption of Mount Pelee took plape on ihe tth. Darkness prevailed from ten o'clock in the morning till two o'clock in the afternoon. The plains round Morne Rouge were covered with hot mud. Some lives were lost, but the damage to property i was moderate.

Birthday Honors.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Dit'nkdin, June 10 The Dunedin Stw states editorially that the list of birthday honors for New Zealanders, comprises Captain Bussell, Major Steward, Brs Logan, and Campbell. Knights; Mr Cadman, Knight of St<

THE LATEST

bOUTtI AFttIUA.

EB^SIBLE BOEES'

A SEDITION PROMOTES.

Received June 10, 8.50 a.m. London, June 9 Commandant Herzog remarked to the Daily He'egraph correspondent that Krause deserved all he got and more. He ought to have observed the law or openly fought on I the field. All the leaders are delighted at the peace and express a wish to work their farms. j Eeceived 8.56 a.m. Mr Davitt unveiled a monument at Armagh to the pro-Boer Irishmen who were killed at the Modder river. He sub sequently said the day would come when England would recognise she was wrong in forcing 1 war on the Boers. The bystanders becoming aggressive, the police interfered to prevent a fight.

Home and Foreign.

United Preßß Association —By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright

IMPERIAL ZOLLVEREIN

MILITAEY PROMOTION.

Eeceived June 9, 9.25 p.m,

London, June 9 Mr Morley, speaking at Edinburgh, strongly condemned any attempt to form a Colonial Zollverein. The Committee on military education recommended that promotion be by selec tion instead b£ seniority. The only chance of general improvement in military education is an honest system of promotion by merit.

Australian.

Uiiited Press i»B'n:i»utni—ByEJea'rio

Telfgrapb — < "'••»uTigia

Eeceived June 10, 9.43 a.m. RETRENCHMENT. Sydney June 10 In connection with the Federal military l'etrenchment proposal, it is understood that a number of prominent oiScers will be amongst those asked to retire. THE BREAK UP OF THE DROUGHT* Excepting in the northwestern district and portions of the Coast, the whole of the States have benefitted by the rain, which was especially good in, Eastern Eiverina and the southeastern area. Over two inches fell at Kiandra, but it was light out west. Splendid rains have fallen in Vic toria and South Australia. This is con sidered a hopeful prelude to the break up of the drought in New South Wales. j THE RETURNING SEVENTH. Perth June 10 ' Arrived the Transport Manila,} with a large contingent of returning troops, in cluding three hundred of the New Zealand Seventh Contingent.

CRICKET.

THE NEXT TEST MATCH.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, June 9. The English team in the second Test Match, commencing at Lord's on the 12th inst., is as follows:—MacLaren, Jackson, Jb'ry, Ranjitsinhji, Jessop, Taylor, Lilley, Hirst, Ehodes, Lockwood, Tyldesley, and Braund. It is hoped that Trumble will be able to play. Noble is still suffering from in fluenza, but is improving. Darling has ako been indisposed. Received June 10,10.37 a m. London June 9 Eain prevented the resumption play for a considerable time. The remaining Cam bridge batsmen were soon disposed of, and the innings closed for 108. Cobden played a useful innings for 53, but the others failed to reach double figures. Trumper took five of the wickets after lunch. (Received June 10, 9.14 a.m.) The weather is showery and the wicket slow for the match against Cambridge \ University. Darling, Noble, Saunders, and Howell are omitted from the Atistralian team, Trumble playing for the first time since his accident. Dr Pope, of Sydney, who went to Sydney with the A ustralians, completed the team. The University batted first, and at the luncheon adjourn ment had lost four wickets for 74 runs, Dowson 18, Ebdea, not out, 33. Tjumble secured tb.B four wickets, Jones proving expensive.

More Returning Troopers

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, Jitne 10 Seventy three officers and men of the sixth and seventh contingents under Lieu tenant Christian arrived by the Zealandia Via Sydney. They go on to Wellington.

The returned troopers are convalescent mostly from»the sixth and seventh. A few were New Zealanders who became members of the irregular forces raised in South Africa. The Sixth contingenters were in the hospital when the previous draft left Capetown being unfit to travel with final batch of that regiment. With two excep" tions the troopers are in splendid health. The exceptions are Sergeant G Coleman of Wellington who was struck by lightning on patrol duty and partly paralysed on his right side and Trooper D R Revejl, of Ash: burton who is recovering from typhoid fever but almost well. Sergeant Coleman was unconscious for four days after he was struck but improved greatly in the hospital and his complete recovery is anticipated.

An Association wire from Auckland says: —Ivy daughter of Mrs Arthur Brown of Kaukapakapa three years old was found drowned in a pool with eighteen inches of water.

THE ASHBI£RTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY JUNE 10; 1903



A KoyeLTy—Tho Khaki bioyale is n?m being fitted with the two-speed gear hub wbioh not only gives free wheel, but has ih B&rlMoc^l %dvunuge of $'Lwiog the ridei to cfeftpga his gear a* will fnm a low to n jtfgbargear whllob tiding, and can bain' epfloted ab Boat ftod Towna'a, Sounders' BatldiDßf, STA|?DISH AND fREEOE. Photo«r*i>hera untfer the Royal putronagt of the l'rioee aod Frißfets o( Wale?, StmUo, Bi|b Btrwt>, OhrlMchi*rob« * 19



Wanted, WANTED. Nt ANTED—General Servant; musfcb* a good plain cook; wages, JB4O. Apply to THE MASTER, 6 58 Ashburton Home. VI ? ANTED KNOWN-^Carrote' for sale Vl at S. Portke's, Netherby. 667 i \ ANTED — Housemaid for Somerset W Hotel. Good wages. 669 \\ ANTED for the country — Good V* Strong General Se/vant. Good ■wages, - Apply, in first instance, to F. C. Shrimfton. 6 61 SPIRITUALISM.— Paper to beieadon this subject by Rev W. Lamb at meet ing of Baring Square ImproYwnent Union Tor Night at 7.30. All invited. 6 71 >~TOKE. COKE. — Reduced in price. \_^ Cheap Fuel, 4 bags and over at Is per bag, at the Gas Works, or Is 3d delivered. —-J. C. Cawsey, Manager. v ANTED, by Young situation ; V * drive cart or any permanent work in town. Apply ' Driver/ G.P.0., Ashbur ton. 6 76 \IH ANTED Known.—Mrs Cubtis's VI Dancing Classes will be held for the future in the Templar Hall, Wakanui Road. Fridays, 7 p.m. j beginners, Satur days, 2 p.m. 6 §8 „I, INEST Timaru or Gore Oatmeal 4s per I 251b bag, 51b bag Oatina Is 2d, 21b packet Oatina 7d, Quaker Oats lOd, Germina Is per bag, Semolina ls,.per bag. Try some of our fresh ground Java Mocha Coffee, Is 6d per lb. Nothing better.- — Fletchbb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. NEW BOOKS—The Dark o' the Mcon, The Curse of the Snake, cheap editions and first supply of Man and Wife, His Last Chance, A Magnificent Young Man, Miners Right, Squatter's Dream and the Immutable Many. New Handbooks on Dancing, Dumbelis, A.B.C. of Ping Pong, A.B.C. of Bridge, Wannan's Engine Drivers Guide and others.—A. T. H. Williams, East Street. > » H. TEMPERO for Flannelletes from \ > • 2|d in any colour ; best colour and quality in stripe yard wide, 6d. Towels from 6d a pair in white and unbleached, Table Damasks from Is 3d, 2 yards wide Table Napkins 4s 9d the dozen, three-quarter size Calicos from 2£d, both White and Un bleached Selesias, from 3]d. In fact the whole stock is all reduced to suit the times and no good offer refused for any article in the Shop. Come and see for yourselves.— J. P. Wylib, Manager. * H. TEMPERO for the best value in IJ • Town for Men's and Boy's Clothing. Men's all Wool Trousers ss, worth 10s 6d; Saddle Tweed (Mosgiel Wool) 10s 6d, Leather Shirt 2s 6d, 3 pair Hose (woollen) 2s 6d= Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, Woollen Scarfs Is, Merino Pants and Singlets all reduced, Men's Moles from 4s 9d a pair. Call and inspect them. & CO S~G.auaTea Uum^eMt en J now or« A,pr z i for every 28 (Jqujjobs and i.pwards " OUR OFFER—We give a free trial with any ii cup we sail. If uot satisfactory we will relu r. your money. Thin'»fa:r isn't, it, —Eel pse Oyola Co, Tenured Street. BOYS -Get ihe Boys something btrong and wa m 8 Tweed Knickers from 2b lid Kn.tted Jsree)e Iroro 2s 6!, Cape 6|l, Special lot Colonial Tweid Suits, fitm 8a lid—W U. Feaeob, Gasli Draper and 0 oih er KWS FO■■<• ALL-K^roß?ne 4a 3.1 per i tm or 8 6ip<r on c, Sugar 14» 6I a bag or 2£d p<r lb, Omhu»l 4s per big, (K'ine li 2'i. Also,-' Prime Derweno Potatoes for Bale ut Kl£B Bkos, Burnett ueon . iJN Lqii.iacio»)—Vly te«d«r having ObeQ ttocppjed fur stock of Corsets, the A.X cit üb'e I usk Corsets will be sold ab ii lid Bbel9 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9jd to 6s lid ~-W H Peahok, C*sh Diaper IK Hi Oenaine Silent Primus Oooklng Stove 14d 6d, u-es ordinary keroeene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heaier, 3s 6i.—Caesok &Co BEST Kerosene 4a 3d pur tin, 8a 6i per eve ; Suowdrop Sugar 2^d per lb, 70 !b bag 14j 6i ; Swan Golden Syrap, 4lb tioa lOd,—Cabsoh & Co 5 172 /CYCLISTS and Athletet—Good all wool \j/ Sweivtera 5b lid and 7a 61; all wool Oashmero Sox, 2 pa.irs for Is lid—W H Peahce's Drapery Bale. piARSON'd Stccktaking Sale of English \J Ohina and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brnehwaro, &nd Japauef© Goods* ia now on. IjILOUNDE-tS, 8ole», and all kinds of J : fresh fish by espreea toalght ; also fr^sh rabbitß —J H Jewitt. JOHN Oc-R &Co., for Tea. Tea, lea.— Arab, per Jb la B<J j K'z c, per lb Is 91 j Nelson & Mone, per lb U 101; Gold Leaf, per lb la l(kl; Bell Tea, pet ib 2.; Bo«kGift T<a, per ib 2*, or 6tb tin Vdi, Uuudreds of Booka to choose from. \»7anTed]KNOWN— wo "^TTdTng V\ Luois'o Uab Lantipa for 9< eacl-i- Eolspßß 3yck 01, Tanend / HBa"P~B.L GONB and OARTRIUGKS, \s D'lub'o B*»T(!! B L Guas from 55i, SB. frfm42»6l, Cartridges fum £h per 100' VY r * Netting from Id per ybr I, Sheep Netting from?Jl je v*rd. The eo'ebratel A. Msr'i :*8 HorEe Oippere at 7s 6d, 9»61 ard 10a 6d. O her nnkes from 6* 6d—G Meddins, The Ta'pib'-' Iroumonjjjer. NEW BOOK.B — tsooß of the Rword. Queen's Mite, Sir Kvelyn'a Change, A Bid »or tbo Bmt.-ire, Military D alogue , The Cumtable o! 80. ■ NschoUs, .-. o.he»p edition ; A Double Thread, His La?t Clunoa, Man or Wife, Living London, Nafarcß Pio ures, M -h;' a uea. 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LOWCLIPF. FOR SALE by Private Tie*ty~P(»rm of 179 ACRES of Good L*nd, with House of Six Rooms and Outbuildings, the propetty of Mr Juhn noVjorisop, Price and particulars nny be obtained on aj p Icatioo D. McKRKZIB, 5 136 Hinds ' MONEY. 1" 0, Lend on approved freehold securities, t-h.e following sums awaiting invest ment, viz :—£4oo, .£6OO, £800, £125, £1200, £500j .£l5O, JJ2OOO, £125, £1500, and ,£2OO. Apply to T. BULLOCK. American Wheat and Flcur. A DISCLAIMER. THE AMERICAN WHEAT and FLOUR By the MAIL STEAMER Is Not For The NORTHERN ROLLER MILLING COMPANY, Ltd. ! AUCKLAND. P. VIBTUE, Manager^ ' Smoke JNew Vtnw



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David Thomas. ARCADE. SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1902. Continuation Sale of Timber, Iron, Doors, Etc. MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Misses Friedlander. 8a05.,) has received instructions from Messrs Hardley Bros., who have purchased the old Somerset Hotel Buildings, to Sell as above,— Lot of Corrugated Iron, Ridgings, etc. Lot of Doors, Mantelpieces, Windows, etc Also Fittings, Cupboard, and a large lot of Lining, Flooring, and Weather board Timber. All to be sold in lots to suit purchasers and Without the Slightest Reserve. Sale—l.3o. I dTthomas] A£?ents FRIEDAtfDER Bros. ) AgentS> 6 62 ___^ SATURDAY, JUNE 21st. LOWCUFFE. Improved Farm 179 A™ 179 MR D. THOMAS will offer by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of T. Bullock, Agent for Mr John Robertson, — 179 Acres, being Lot 8, ofl Deposited Plan 880, part of R.S. 15986, situated at Lowcliffe, about half-a-mile from the School and fronting the road leading to the Beach. It is sub-divided into 5 paddocks. There is a farm house of 6 rooms, dairy, stable, chaff-house, etc., erected on the property. It is watered by permanent streams. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect. Liberal terms of payment can be arranged. Further particulars furnished on application Note time of Sale —11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, Agent. 6 73 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. Fr edlander Bros Ltd. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. TOUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BVj HKLD ON FRIDAY, 27th JUNF, 1902, For which we will b? pleased to receive Kntriea. FRIKDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 5 336 R. FiiitDLANDER, Auctioneer YJU E Have [or PRIVATE S&LE— Several Blocks of Suburban PrnpTtK ranging from 6 /sorea bo 40 Acres. For full particulars, tpply/to FRIEDLANDEg Bf OS, Ltd., i 117" Hi ARE CASH BUYbIiS OF I WHIAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND • GRASS SEED. I Highest Trices Given,



ALMONDS- 3 | s. d. Jordan ... ... ... ••• 2 * 'Sicily ... ? l 2 In Shell ... 0 10 ARROWROOT 0 6 ACID— Tartaric, powdered ... ••• I 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ■•• 2 ■($ Citric, powdered... ... ... 3 6 Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... 0 3£ ACETIC ACID— Coutt's ... ... Is9dand 2 11 I ANCHOVY PASIIBE- C. andß. ... ■■•• ••■ 1 3 Tins ... ... ... - ° 6 ALUM ... ••• - ° 6 AMMONIA— Fluid ° 6 Carbonate ... ... •■• 1 * BAELEY— Pearl 0 2 I Eobinson's ... ... ••• 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... s|dand 11 BATHBRICKS 0 4 BLUESTONE 34s per cwt ... 0 4 IEOSEMEAL 0 6 BLUE— Eicketts' ... ••• ••• ° 10 Rickette'bag ... 0 10 Keen's ... ... ••• ° 10 BLACKING ••■ 0 U Tins 0 6 BLACK LEAD- Nixey's ... ... -•• ° 9 Zebra ... - - ° J Oakey's Dome ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish ... ... 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 BLACK LACQUEE, Castle ... 0 9 808 AX, Whole or Ground ... 0 8 BlfcfcSEED— Hemp, 0 8 Canary ... ••• -» £ Rape .- .- - 0 3 Mixed ... ... — ° * CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d, loz ... 0 3 EGG PRESERVATIVE— Norton's ... ... ■•• } 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 ESSISCES- Flavouring, C. and B.—Lemon, A> monds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co chineal, Cloves, Peppermint, and Ginger, loz bottles ... 0 9 Colonial-—Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., 102 bottles ... ... 0 5 EXTRACT OF BEEF— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3s, os ... ... 6 0 Gear Co. •■■ — ••• 1 3 EXTRACT OF SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— PerDoz. ... ... ••• ° 5 71b Boxes ... ... ... 2 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet l|d, doz 1 3 FLY PAPERS— Mather'sdoz ••• ... 0 6 Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 PRESERVED FISH— Salmon, steak ... ,10 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 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Salt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0 Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 1 0 Bloaters ... ... ••• °10 Haddocks ... 010 Mullet ... ... ••• 0 7 Oysters ... ••• ••• ° 8 CANDLES- Colonial ... -. - 0 J, Fluted Wax... ... — JJ 6* Price's National Sperms ... 0 7 London Wax ... - 0 7 Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 10 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 m a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B's 10's, Price's ... 010 CHICORY ... ••• ° 8 CREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONi.SE OF SODA ... 0 3 CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... « ••• ••■ ° Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... - J 8 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ...0 8. CLOTHES' PEGS, per doz ... 0 H CLOTHES' LINES, 40ft ... 1 0 „ „ rope, 5d and 0 6 CANDIED PEEL— iLemon ... ••• ••• ® ' Citron ... ... . ••• 1 * Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron ... 0 8 COCOANUT, dessicated ... 0 6 COFFEE-Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per 1b ... 1 8 Fine Coffee ... ... ... 1 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 4 Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 i Whole Coffee, Roasted... ... 110 COFFEE ESSENCE, 3s lOd and 1 2 COCOA—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 A.uslebrookVjlb ... ... 0 9 lib ... ... 1 * lib ... ... 2 10 Cadbury's £lb ... ... 0 10 lib ... ... 1 8 Van Houten's, iib ... ... Oil ilb ... w - 1 9 lib ... ... 3 3 Fry's Homcepathic, £Lb ••« 0   ilb ••• ° 8* I „ „ lib - 1 <H Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 * CHOCOLATE— Fry's ilb ... ... ... 0 5 Rountree's, £lb ... ... 0 6 COB LIVER OIL— Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... ... ... 1 2 Hansen'a ... ... ••• 1 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 CARRAWAYS ... ... 0 8



Storage in oar Ashbarton, TinwaW, and Lyndhuret Stores at lowest /ates. FRTEDLANDER BROS., LTD. i ' Tendais '" TJGNDERS ' mENDEBS are invited for the LEASE X of the Premises, and Goodwill of the Business of the Late 9. E. Burnakd, Butcher, Ashburton. All particulars on application to the undersigned. Tenders cloae on MONDAY, June 30th, 1902. CHABLES KEID,)~ „ , „ a 627 G.W. BODY, j Executors, Public Notices. ' PUBLIC NOTICE. A LL ACCOUNTS against the Estate of the late Neil Campbell, Roxborough, Springburis, must be rendered at once to THE EXECUTORS, Care of Farmers' Co-Op, Association, ; 6 45 Ashburton. FUNERAL NOTICE. HE Frieads of the late Mr John Solway are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from the Ashburton Railway Station at 11 a.m TOMORROW, on the arrival of the first train from Christ church, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., ! 6 72 Undertakers. 1.0.0. F., M.U. MEMBERS of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge are invited to attend the Funeral of the late Beo. Jno. Solway, which will leave the Railway Station for the Aahburton Cemetery on arrival of the 10.45 a.m train from Christchurch TO MORROW, (Wednesday) 11th. W. J. LEGGETT, N.G. 6 75 C. CAMPBELL, P.S. ...,.._..S^r^'«JSSSKBMH!MBHBMB««M««B»Ii HERE YOU ARE. GOAL AND FIREWOOD. nr O BE HAD in any quantity at Argyle Bros. ORDERS promptly attended to. Address-— HAVELOCK STREET, N«lt to Army Bftrrftcks,



I BUSINESS NOTICE. FLETCHER BROS. TEA COM PETIT 10 HUNDREDS OP FRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY TO THI lAKGEST CON SUMERS OF OUR CELEBRATED TEAS. FIRST PRIZE ... Handnome Clock and Bronze, or Hand-Painted Dinner Set- Each valued at M ss. SECOND PRIZE ... L&dies' Handßome Rolled Gold "Watch, value .£3 15s And Numerous Other Prizes. The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea Taster of the English Import Market.: —" I have been drinking your Duchess Teß., and find it very enjoyable j being fully flavoured, yet mild and luscious. I have also examined the leaf, and there is nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertised Blends." COUNTESS TEA ... Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by 51b Tin or 101b Tin DUCHESS TEA ... Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by 51b Tin, or 1b 7d by 101b Tin EMPRESS TEA ... 2s per lb, or'ls lOd by 51b Tin, or Is 9d by 101b Tin PRINCESS TEA ... 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b Tin, or Is lid by 101b Tin PURE CEYLON TEA Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by 51b Tin, or Is 7d by 101b Tin 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 in every lib Packet; a Green Coupon (equal ten White Coupons) enclosed in every 51b Tin, and a Yellow Coupon (equal twenty White Coupons) enclosed in every 101b Tin, Coupons may be held over, and sent in to compete for any future, Competition, if desired. '„,,,«„ m We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from Is per lb. FINEST SNOWDEOP SUGAR 2£d per lb, 70lb Bag 14s 6d, or .£22 15s per ton. HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE, 4s 3d per tin, or 8s 6d per case.



CAPERS, 9d and ... ...13 CURRY F* WDEB, C. and B 8 ... 0 11 CORKS, per doz. 2di, per gross ... 1 6 i FLOUR at Lowest Market Bates. Best Roller, 252b ... 3 3, 501b ... ... 6 0 » 1001b ... ... ii 6 „ 2001b ... .£l2 0 Special Reductions on large quantities SAGO, Tapiosa, Rice and Pearl Barley, per lb ... ... 0 2 DRIED FRUITS—New Season's New Currants ... ... 0 5 Naw Raisins ... ... 0 5-a New Sultanas ... . o 7 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and ... 1 4 French Plums, table ... ... 010 „ Btewing 6d and ... O 8 Naw Figs, B 3st layer, per lb ... 0 8 Cooking Figs ... ... 0 7 New Preserved Ginger ... 0 8 Jars Ginger, lOd and .., ... 2 0 Peaches, dried ... ... 0 9 Apricots ,„ , , 010 Apples ... ... ... 0 9 New Dates ... ... 0 6 GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is 9d, 14lb 3s 3d,, 281b 5a 9d, 561b ... 11 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b 1 s Bd, 141b 3s, 281b 5s 6d, 561b 10 6 HOPS, per lb ... ... 1 0 Honey, per jar lCd and Is, 561b tin at 3|d per lb. MATCHES— Plaids ... ' ... „„ 0 4 250 Vestas ... ... ... 1 6 1000 Vestas ... ... ... 4 10 Safeties, large Bd, small ... 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid ... ... 0 7j MUSTARD— D.S.F., llblsSd, |lb ... ... 0 10 Loose ... ... ... 1 3 Mustard Seed, 3d per oz, per lb ... 2 0 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 5 6 NU riS- Barcelona ... ... ... 0 8 Walnuts ... ... ... 0 8 Shell Almonds ... Q 10 ' OATMEAL—2SIb Bags ... 4 0 Oatina, per bag ... •■•l2 Olives ... , 10 • IL— Hair Oil, 6d and ... ... 0 8 Salad, Morton's, 6d and ... Oil Lucca, 2s and ... ... 2 6 Adelaide ... ... ... 1 9 Caator, Morton's 5d and . 0 10 PEAS—Split ... ... 0 2 Peameal ... ... ... 0 6 Plate Powder, Goddard's ... 1 3 Polishing Paste ... ... 0 8 PATENT MEDICINES—PiIIe. Hollo way's and Cockle's ... 1 3 Beecham'sand Seigei's... ... 1 3 Dr. William's Pink Pills ... 2 11 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... ... 1 3 Siegel'a Syrup Is 8d and ... 2 10 ', Steednian's Powders ... ... 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4 d and ... 4 0 Sarsaparilla ... . 43 Tricopherous ... ... 1 4 Benjamin Gum ... ... 1 5 Wahoo ... ... 2 3 Bile Beans ... ... 1 3 Peppermint Cure ... tps 16 Extract of Malt ... ... 2 Q Eno's Fruit Salt ... ... 2 11 Eucalyptus 6d, Is, and ... 1 4 Lung Preserver Is and ... 11l Irish Moss, Is and ... ... 110 Embrocation Is 4d and ... 2 11 Cuticura,loaf la 4d ... ... 211 Doan's Pills ... 2 11 PEPPER— Pure White ... ... 1 4 Whole Black ... ... 1 2 Ground Black ... ... 1 4 Cayenne per oz. 3d, tier bottle ... 0 8 Chillies ... "... ... 0 3 SOAP—Toilet Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 3 Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars,each ... 0 8 Glycerine, |lb bars, each ... 0 4 Pears'Unscented Tablets each ... 0 6  „ & per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 1 0 Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, per bar ... 0 8 •Hycerine and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4 Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... Oil Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 INSECT POWDER ... 0 8 Ink, Hd, 6dand ... ... 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 ... ... 1 6 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4. 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 2lb Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 8 21b Jars Plum and Bamson ... 1 2 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 2 Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ...10/ -KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6i Kerosene Pumps, Is and ... 1 6 Knife Boards ... ... 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... ..0 10 LENTILS ... ... 0 3J 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 6 Marmalade, Keilor's lib Bd, glass jars2lb Is 9d, lib ... 0 10 TOBACCO- Williams' Juno per stick 9d, per lb 5 0 „ „ in 2vflb boxes, lb 411 „ Ruby, per stick Is 3d, lb 6 0 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid 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 9d, per lb 5s ... 5 0 Tongues— Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 2 Ox, 2s 6d, 3s 6d and ... 4 3 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 0 Tumerie, per oz ... ... 0 3



FLETCHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND HrGH STREET CHRISTOHTJRCH.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ~~ A. JDISCtfLAIMJEJW " To Electors of Ashburton, — \ BE statement that we will be Candi dates for Ashburton Constituency at I next Election is absolutely without -founda tion, our time being wholly occupied in executing orders required in both the Oabinetmaking and Upholstery lines, ail of which are finished off at sensational cheap prices by MOIUARIY Bros., Cabinet makers, Uph oistert'i-s, etc, Wakanui Eoad. * PUBLIC~NOTICE. t LL PEESONS having Claims *"* against the Estate of the Late S. E. Bubnabd, Butche<y Ashburton, are re quested to reader same at once to the undersigned. CHARLES REID,)™ . 628 G. W. BOBY, | Executors. ! "l" a y e"1"o1TF¥ ~&W ' THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? ¥0V get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOU STOEE, BURNETT STE3ET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather . used for repairs. FOR SALE^ f\fif\ ACRE Farm; Good linprore- OO' ' ments; well watered; Fenced and subdivided. Price, .£6 ss, Small deposit; balance, 4| per cent. ' ' {600 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 3s per acre. 374 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 2s per acre. 200 ACRES Freehold; goodwill and free hold to be sold cheap, and on very ea»y terms. 100 ACRES capital land j grow anything. 300 ACRES good land ; well fenced and watered. 650 ACRES finest sheep country in New Zealand. Good improvements, fenced, and well watered. 120 ACEES good land. This in a spec without a doubt. 2000 ACRES good all round farm, and cheap. 1690 ACRES Fine Sheep Farm; good reasons given for selling.  . , 2 ACRES land, with good dwelling of five rooms. Owner anxious to sell; will taK> low price. 5 ACRES, nice House of seven rooms; Good Orchard. Price very reasonable, and on easy terms. 2] ACRES land, with dwelling of five roomSj and all necessary offices. Owner leaving, and must sell. Having money to Lend both on firifc and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Depot, Tancred Street. F. FERRIMAN. F, FEiiBDIAN LICENSED LAND BROKER, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, HAVELOCK STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE. The undermentioned Properties, full par ticulars of which iuay be had ou application:— THE UNDERSIGNED HAS IOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. | SNUG HOME, consisting of 60 Acre* < ' of Land, Six-roomed House and outbuildings. The land is subdivided into four paddocks, and is within easy distance of a school, F. FEERIMAN, Land and Estate Agent, Ashburton. % HOUSE and i-Acm of Land close to * the resideuce of Mr Geo. Coleman. Price, .£125. Why pay rent when you can, get a home for this price ? F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. LISMORE. 3r. (\ ACRES of Land. Capital Sheep OK) Grazing Farm. F. FERRIMAN, Ashbarton. BMITHFIELD. A SMALL DWELLING-HOUSE and f*- 6 4.cres of Land within a very easy distance of the Factory. F. FERRIMJLN, Ashburton. HINDS. /"CAPITAI* Four-roomed House and 80 V./ Acres of Land. This Property is in easy distance of the train, is subdivided and wall watered. . F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. NORTH-EAST TOWN BELT, < ASHBURTON. TT ALF-ACfiS of ground with Home of i~S Six Rooms, good washhouse, copper, and /ashing trough. The interest on this purchase after paying the deposit would only amount to 4s per week. F. FEREIMAN, Asbburton. TOWN'sIcfION 3&*~MObBE STREET, ASHBURTON. QUARTER-ACRE of ground, with House ■ of Four Rooms, Stable, and Orchard. F. FERKIMAN, Ashburton. , TOWN BELT. THE PARK TERRACE OF ASHBUETON FOR SALE, One Acre of Ground, and House of Six Rooms, Bathroom, . Pantry, Scullery, and Washhouse; an it'eal home for a faviner who is retiring, and ft "a'ses to be s<krounded with a picturesque rutldoV, ard to be in the pioxiinity of the Domain. The Land is of the very belt ' quality. The house was not built by contract atfd only the very best material and workmanship was put into the building F. FERRIMAN. ASHBTJBrON,