Correspondence.

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

A CORRECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—lf you will allow me the use of your paper to reply to a charge of inaccu racy made by Mr* McLachlan at Wester field on Monday last, I would be much obliged. Mr McLa<-h]an is rep- rted to have said that my statement " that only ■£•'OOO was spent 1,-isfc year in Canterbury on Public Works "is altogether wrong. If I had made this statement it would have been inaccurate, but I did not. What I really said was that only .£SOOO had been spent in Canterbury on roads and bridges. I also stated the following facts with regard to the Public Works expenditure last year : i The total amount spent in the whole colony last year on Public Works was ,£2,143,000. Canterbury's proper share wus ,£370,000, Ashburton County's share was £48,0C0. With respect to road and bridges, which are included in the Public Works, the total amount spent last year was ,£343,000 ; Can terbury's proper share was £60,000; Ash burton County share being JJSOOO, and the sum actually spent in the whole of Canter bury was only .£SOOO. We all know how much, or rather how little, of the Public Works money has found its way during (he last ten years into the Ashburton County. —I am, etc., John Studhomie, Junk.

THE ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN.

I said to Him, " Truthful, how goes it ?" And he replied, "it is far, far, from gay." —Bret Harte.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —The speech of the latest aspirant for the three hundred guinea purse oil'ered by the Government i 3 a striking instance of the saying that " Small things amuse small minds." In the words of the late James Mc- AndrewJ of Otago, it maj be fittingly summed up as " genuine political flap doodle," inaccurate as to facts and figures, and absolutely wanting in any useful or new suggestion; one wonders what pos sessed the candidate to come forward. Knowing the calk on your space, I will be as brief as possible, but cannot refrain from referring to one subject. Speaking of land j tenure, the candidate says " a 999 years' I lease is security enough." Is it ? Is the candidate aware that the late Sir John MeKenzie introduced, and passed through the Lower House a Bill, giving the Govern ment the riglit to take any man's land, within a given distance of the chief four centres of the colony down to five acres, and the despoiled one had to make application in a particular way to enable him to retain even five acres. Think of it ye Liberals ? All the Email farmers near large towns, with gardens or smnll dairies above five acres liable to have the homes they had toiled for ■wrested from them. Fortunately, the much maligned Upper House inserted an amend ment, providing that nothing under 200 j acres should be touched, and the Lower j House, having probably had time to reflect, ! ■wisely accepted the amendment. If the I arch apostle of our so-called Liberal laud \ laws could deal thus with small freeholders, who, in almost all cases, had dearly bought this land, what may not be expected from the extreme radicals in regard to lease in perpetuity ? Believo me, those who think the 999 years' lease a sound tenure are. trusting to a broken reed. Apologising for trespassing so much on your space.—l am, etc., The Hatter.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—Now that Mr McLachlan has been declared the elected Government candidate for the Ashburton seat, I should like to point out to my fellow temperance workers that, by voting for Mr IJrock, whom the Government will not have at any price, we shall only be throwing away our votes and assisting to return Mr McLachlan. —I am, etc.,

TEMPERANCE

THE DISGRACEFUL CASE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sif,—ln reply to Mr Edward Walker, whoever he may be, I would like to a=;k him how many of the 121 convictions, which he says were recorded here, were bena fide residents of this district. Possibly some of them were from Balclutha, or even from where Mr E. Walker resides. As lor his re marks iboufc our Show, with an attendance of five to six thousand, young and old, I con sider them, impertinent. I was there for qver t^yo hours, and saw one stranger, who might be said to be not quite steady on his legs, and one old resident who was more talkative than usual, but I do not wear glasses, which may magnify.—l am, etc.,

A Resident of 28 Year 9 and a Moderate,

THE LATE SIR JOHN McKENZIE.

Unveiling the Memorial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Dunedin, November 7

The tablet on the memorial cairn erected on Pukewitahi Hill, near Shag Point, to the late Sir John MeKenzie, was unveiled to-day by the Premier. An express train from Dunedin convoyed the Mayor of Dunedin, prominent citizens, and mem bers of both Houses, including Sir J. G. Ward, to Bushy Park station. A special train from Christchureh brought the Premier and party. The Hon. A. Lee Smith presided, and before calling on the Premier, passed a eulogy on the deceased statesman, showing what a fine example his was to the rising generation. He won his way step by step, with determination with exhaustless energy, and incomparable zeal to the. goal he had in view.

The Hon. J. Rigg read the "report of the Memorial Committee, detailing the steps taken to erect the memorial cairn, and procure the bust of Sir John MeKenzie from Mr Pe^rim, sculptor,'of London. the Premier then unveiled the tablet on thd'eairp, which bore''the' following in scription :—V Erected by public subscrip tion in memory of Sir John MeKenzie, M.L.C.i 3LC.MLG., 1902. Born at Ardross, Scotland,' October 1838; married Annie Munrd,' of Glenclass, May 23rd, 1860." arrived in Otago, 1860." Then follow par- of the public ppsitions he held. The Premier Referred in eulqsistjc terms jio the ]}£«, pi\biic §£d priyate, and the legisMipn of his. dpceased/ colleague. §Sjr J. Of-. WarcJ then presented to the MeKenzie family a cqpy ©f the Committee's yeport, on vellum, handsomely bound, Sir .Joseph also passed a eulogium on the late Sir John* It was a privilege for anyone to have been his true friend, and it was a ptiJl greater privilege to have been closely connected with him, He had made a deep Impress on the niahe of history, and left a record that would not be allowed to pass into oblivion. The cairn would convey to all whose eyes rested upon it, evidence of kindly recollection of those who knew him best, and wero associated with him in some of the works of his remarkable life. Mr John MeKenzie, on behalf of the family, thanked the Premier and Sir J. G. Ward for the handsome report of the. Com mittee, and the others for being present. At the Premier's request, as a last mark of respect- all present uncovered for a minute, and then the assembly dispersed. The Premier came on to Dunedin, and was formally welcomed by the Mayor. He will be presented with an address tomor row. ,

Election News.

Mr Agar's Candidature.

Mr Ager has now commenced his tour of the surrounding districts. Last night he was at Wakanui, and although the meeting was not a crowded one, it was a very ap preciative one. Mr G. W. LeaHley took tl c chaii, and introduced Mr .Atjcr to the electors, who listened to his address wdh the d. epest attention, and at the cose accorded him a hearty vote of thanks. A vote of thanks to the Chairman olosed the meeting. Mr Agev speaks at Seafieldttns evening.

Mr Studholme at Greenstreet.

Mr John Studhokne, jnnr., addies^ed some 30 tj 40 electors in the Greonstreof schoolroom last evening, and was accorded a very cordial and enthusiastic reception. Mr Oliver occupied the chair. During the speech applause was frequent, and at its conclusion a vote of thanks was carried amidst applause, on the motion of Mr W Church, seconded by Mr Henry Anderson.

Mr McLachlan at Lowcliffe.

Mr McLachlan addressed a meeting at Lowcliffe on Friday evening, Mr Ashtou being m the chair. After the candidate had explained his views, Mr Thos. Holmes proposed, and Mr Boss seconded, the usual vote of thanks.

Mr Brock at Dromore.

Mr Brock addressed a small meeting of electors at Dromore on Friday evening. Mr Syme (chairman of the school Commit tee) was in the chair. Mr Brock's speech was generally on the Hues of his Ashburton address. He commented oa the Govern ment ptttting their stamp on another candi date, but he thought the elector? would not be dictated to. Replying to questions, Mr Brock said it should be made il legal for doctors to take commissions from chemists; he was in favour of the abolition of the totalisator; of taxing dairy farmers' cows as sheop were taxed; favoured extending the co-operative system; was not in favour of reducing sal aries of members of Parliament to £240 ; wou'd like to see the Public Revenues Act repealed. On the motion of Mr Elliott, seconded by Mr Kissane, the usual vote of thanks was passed, also a vote to the chair man.

Christchurch, Nov. 7

Mr T. E. Taylor addressed a crowded meeting thn evening. He said that he would represent no party in parliament. He attacked the Government for giving a compassionate allowance to Sergeant Han nan, of the police force' and quoted from the report or the Police Commission set up four years ago to show th:ifc Hannan's action in regard to some property trans actions had been condemned. He would vote against the Government when he thought Ministers deserved an adverse vote. He received a vote of thanks and confidence

THE LATEST.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. Received Nov. 8, 9.57 a.m. j Cap 3 Parliament. Capetown, Nov. 7 Mr Malam, withdrawing his opposition to the military vote, it passed the Assembly tmatnended.

The French Miners- Paris, Nov. 7 The arbitrators did not award tho miners an increase of wages, but the Companies canceded an appreciable advantage in the matter of age pensions.

The Marquis of Linlithgow

London, Nov. 7

Lord Hopetoun is gazetted Marquis of Linlithgow. He has accepted the Presi dency of the Australian Club.

Reserve Engineer Corps

The Admiralty is forming a reserve of engineer officers for war time, composed of mercantile and shore engineers, Jwho have trained for three months in the dockyard, and nine months at sea. They will get 8s 6d and 10a fid a day while training, with an annual retainer thereafter of .£ls.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received Nov. 8, 10.30 a.m Heat in Australia.

Sydney, Nov. 8

The hottest day of the season was yester day. The thermometer ranged from 95 degrees in the shade at Sydney to 109 de grees at Boupke,

Lord Tennyson

Melbourne, Nov. 8

Lord Tennyson passed a satisfactory night. No operation will be attempted at present.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By ElectrL Telegraph

Oamaru, Nov. 8

Mr M. C. Nevanas, organist at Sfc Luke's church, died suddenly of hemorrage of the lungs in the street this morning. Deceased had suffered from consumption for a long time. He was well known and widely re spected. No inquest is necessary.

Dunedin, Nov 8

In the Clutha sly grog cases James S. Viall, junior, was fined £50. Four other charges were dismissed. Hall had pre viously been fined £40 and had served 10 days for a similar offence. Owing to an itregularity in entering up the previous convictions, these were not allowed as evi dence against him in the present case; therefore ho was only fined as provided in the Justice of the Peace Act.

Wellington. November 8 It has been officially announced that Mr Mr A.B. Lindop has been appointed man ager of the State coal mines.. He takes up the. duties next Saturday. Mr H. A. Gor don, formerly inspecting engineer of the Mines Department, has been appointed con sulting engineer to the State coal mines.

FEILpiNG NOV. 8,

The result of the plebiscite in the Feild ing Borough on the quetion of Bible teach ft} schools was foy the proposal, 602, aga_inst. 72. '

aJ.C. SPRING MEETING.

Christchurch, Nov. 8,

There is a very large attendance for Cup day at Ricoarton, visitor? from all parts of the colo»y being present. The morning was fine, with a light south-west wind. Just before the start of the first race a light shower fell, but the weather will probably be fine. The course is in excel lent order. The greatest interest is centred in the Cup, in which all the final acceptors, except Cannie Chiel, will start. Visitors by road and rail are still flocking in. Another shower fall during the first race. Results: —

Spring Hurdles, two miles. —Evening Wonder 1, Kohunui 2, Bellman 3. All started. Scottish Minstrel fell. Won easily by four lengths. Time—3.sl l-sth. Divi dends—£2 9s 6d and ,£3 6s.

Maiden Plate, one mile.—livelyn Wood 1, Exmoor 3, General Synions 3. Good Spec, Geordie, Secret Society, and Witchet were scratched. Bombardo fell. Won by three lengths. Time—l.46. Dividends— £3 and 10s.

Riccarton Welter, six furlongs.—Regu lation 1 1, Ayrdale2, Oingo 3. All started eftcent Lady' Lillian. Won very easily by t|irefi-'quarters of a length, Time—l.lß. Nsw 25jsaland Cup, of 1500 soys. Two miles. Halberdier, Bst... 1 Welbeek, 7st 41b 2 • Canteen, 75t91b.,, m „, 3

Sporting.

THE ASHBURTON GUAbtMAN i SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1902



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest J moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and 'each cne means a profit with hardly any work. Send 'for our' Catalogue . We kali on cash or time Jrayrtients; and can give Vpa r£al 'assistance' tf He 4' ypu' need' it- The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry jard.—Advt. Smoke New Venus



'I enders GAS COMPANY. % SEPARATE Tenders are invited for cart ing from Railway Station to Works about So tons of Content and about 70 tons of Iron Work for uew Holder, also about I'iO ynrds of clenn Shingle for concrete. Tenders to he sent ia by 4 o'clock on TUESDAY, November 11th. Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. J. CAWSEY, 1191 Manager. nHENDERS :ire. invittid for tJ-e lease of JL my farm at Winchmore, containing 446 acre 3, for a term of years, with or without the right of purchase, Tenders close on FEIDAY, November !4ih. Apply PATRICK GEE ALT, Winchinore, or Ash burton PostUffice. 11 58 PUBLIC NOTICES. i PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVBRSAET. SERVICES To-morrow.—Preacher, Rev J. Guy. Morning at 11, afternoon at 2.45, evening at C.30. Afternoon Service in the Oddfellows' Hall, when, in addition to the usual musical items and address, Mrs Harrison-Lee will address a united gathering of the Sunday Schools. Morning and Evening Service in the Church. 11 85 TO THE ASHBUKTON ELECTORS. MRS HARRISON LEE, of Victoria, will (D.V.) deliver Three Addresses in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, On the Burning Question of the hour, " License or No-License," On SUNDAY 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. NO-LICENSE CAMPAIGN. MRS HAERISON LEE will addiess a Meeting at Mount Somerson MONDAY, Nov. 10th, at 7.30, and Eiffelton on TUESDAY, Nov. 11th. 11 42 Glass Blowing. PRACTICAL Demonstrations in the art of GJsss Blowing are given twice daily from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 9 at the Christchurch Glass Works. A Present for each visitor. Guessing Competition for valuable presents every week. Admission, 6d. Works: Manchester Street, Christ church. Carnival Week, 10 to noon extra. __11 83 Wakanui River Board. ALL RATES unpaid after November 19th, 1902, will be SUED FOR, without further notice. A. A. FOOKS, 1_57 _ Clerk. Rakaia Sports and Races on Boxing Day. FOR. full programme see the New Zealand "Referee" of WEDNESDAY, the 12th November, 1902. 11 78 G-as Company. THE 24th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held ia tho Company's Office, Tancred Street, on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, at 4 p.m. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet. To elect two Directors in place of Messrs R. Friedlander and J. Ward, who are eligible and offer themselves for election. And other general business. A. PILBROW, 1 88 Secretary. J. <& M. "JACKSON BEG to thank their numerous Friends and Customers for their patronage in the past, and beg to announce that they have opened their Refreshment Booms, in Saunders' Buildings, opposite Eailway Station. Luncheon on Show Days. EVERY ATTENTION GIVEN. A CALL SOLICITED. 10 292 Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. TOANS GRANTED FEOM .£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. > Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in. Month - 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m; 7, till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager, JOHN^LSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, 1 WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 ~~ T. Bullock FOR SALE-IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ~t A A A ACRES, good sheep country, i^ETD'TE mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of— 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced; and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town '■' Proper lies. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Eakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. STRANGE'S Famous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15a 6d,



PUBLIC NOTICES^ The Frisco Dress Cutting System. MISS ALLEN is now prepared to instruct Ladies in the above system La-lies and Dressmakers nro freely invited to call and inspect the chart on Thursdays from 2 to 4, Saturday Eveuiogs from 7 to 9, at workroom, Tancred Street, Asliburton. Ashburton Electorate, ME W. BROCK -\JSTILL Address tho Electors as under :— W Alford Forest School" Saturday, Nov. Sth. Flemington School-Monday, Nov. IOtB. ■ We»terHeld School -Tuesday, Nov. 11 Hi Winchraore School Wednesday, Nov. 12th Lismore School—Thursday, November 13th Meetings at 7.30 p.m. 11 52 Asliburton Electorate. A MEETING of MR BROCK'S Com mittee and all supporters ore requested to meet in his Committee Rooms, Arcade, on MONDAY NIGHT, at 8 o'clock. Ladies specially invited. 11 84 Ashburtou Electorate. MR AGER will address the Electors at Seafield Schoolhouse —Saturday, the Bth. Mayfield—Monday 10th. Alford Forest—Tuesday l.th. Ruapuna—Wednesday 12th. 8 o'clock each evening. Further meetings will bo advertised. 11 46 Ashbiirton Electorate. TO THE ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T ADIBS and GENTLEMEN,— ±J I invite you to meet me as under : — TINWALD HALL, Tuesday, November 11th. WINSLOW SCHOOL, Wednesday, November 12th. CHERTSEY SCHOOL, Thursday, November 13th. DROMOKE SCHOOL, Friday, November 14th. ALL.ENTON SCHOOL, Saturday, November 15th, WATERTON SCHOOL, Monday, November 17th. FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, Thursday, November 18th. WILLOWBY SCHOOL, Wednesday, November 19th, EIFFELTON SCHOOL, Thursday, November 20th. EALING SCHOOL, Friday, November 21st. HINDS SCHOOL, Saturday, November 22nd. All meetings at 7.30 p.m. Ladies specially invited. Future Meetings will be announced. John AlcLachlan. | MR MoLACHLAN'S Committee Rooms are open daily up till 5.30 p.m. and from 8 till 9 p.m. in the evening. Ashburton Electorate. Mr John Studholine, junr., "IT^rriLL be pleased to meet the Electors at 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 DINING ROOM,— TUESDAY, November 18th. WATERTON LIBRARY, WEDNESDAY, November 19th. - ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton, j 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 Funeral Notices. j FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Me William DwYEaare respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his late resi dence, Hinds, on SUNDAY, 9th inst., at 8 am, for the Catholic Church, thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11 90 Undertakers. David Thomas. ~ ARCADE HORSE FAIR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ai, 1902. MY Next Horse Fair will be held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 10 214 DAVID THOMAS. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. CJHQPS and Premises jn Triangle Build- JO ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET~AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Moore Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can be given ma week. TBULLOC?j



Wanted. WANTED- A~Coo_v also a House- Maid. Apply personally or by I letter to Mrs E. G. Wright, Windermere. | __ ' 11 79 WANTED, Housemaid. Apply Wins low Hotel. 11 82 WANTED -Smart Lad for parcels delivery.—Mitchell'and Turner. II 80 WANTED Strong Boy to work in garden and live on place. Apply Gkorgk Elliott, Alford Forest Road. 11 75 LOST on the Ashburton Show Grounds last Thursday -A Dark Blue Over coat, with velvet collar. Finder rewarded on i ©turning to this office. 11 'i 7 IF the person who took by mistake one rein from black horse at Trots yester day will leave the same at- Mr Rule's, he will same further trouble. BARTNG Square Tennis Club.—Mem bers' match, Monday, 10th, play com mencing at _ p.m. Afternoon Tea provided by the ladies. 1176 BARING Square Wesleysn Church.— To-morrow's services.—Preachers Morning, Mr J. W. Watson; Evening, Mrs Harrison Lee. All invited. 11 16 BAPTIST Church, To-morrow.—Mr S. jRNKrN will preach both morning and evening. Subjects—Morning : "The Nobility of the Commonplace " ; Evening : " Christ and Curiosity." A hearty welcome to all. 11 87 JUST the Thing! Another consignment of the much worn Folding Straw Hats. Call at once at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. 1181 TTUST the Thing ! Another consignment Qj of the much worn Folding Straw Hate. Call at the New Zea'and Clothing Facto' y 11 b_ ERESH Soles, Kingfish, and Terakihi by express, also Whitebait To-night at J. H. Jewitt's. Telephone 115. mRY HAEDLEY BROS, for up-to-date JL Fishing Tackle at lowest prices. 9 334 ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that couuta. Been ! promising yourself a new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now and come along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters. nnENDEES invited for the purchase of JL One Acre first-class Land, within seven chains south of Ashburlon Bridge. A ddress care of Carson and Co., Tancred street. CASIf for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry ' Garner's. Besi price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. SALOON and Pea Rifles at 1 > s and 12s 6d | each, Cartridges from Is 6d per 100; just the thing for Blackbirds and Sparrows, only a few left, at John Orr & Co. TTMITATED by some, surpassed by none— E J. T. Cooch, opposite Railway Station, is still giving—3lbs Raisins for Is, 3 Bottles Sauce Is, 3 Tins Sardines is, 3 Boxes Macks' Staroh Is, 3 Boxes IXL Soap Is, 3 Tins Jam I Is, 4 Packets Cornflour Is, 61bsSago Is, 61bs Tapioca Is, 61bs Pearl Barley Is, 61bs Split Peas Is, Seeded Raisins 6d per lb, Table Muscatels lOd per lb, Peaches, Apricots*, and Pears, 2_lb Tins, 8d per tin, New Currants 5d per lb. Bring the cash and compare my prices with any advertised in Christchurch or Ashburton. i —_.___ _■—____■ •* PUBLIC NOTICES. =:NOTICE.=: | A LL PERSONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : I THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— O • JL_<» __±lA_jtl_to, Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty. — ■ —-—■ j FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS?, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO CX JESSOK 4,' Practical Watchmaker axid Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. j Coming 1 Events Cast Their Shadows Before, OO 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 Summer Trade, 'Fey Silks, Tussore Silks, Satins, Muslins Delaines, Prints, Ribbons and Laces. Ladies' White Skirts, Ladies New Millinery, Ladies' Moire Skirts, Ladies' New Bonnets. Childrens' Goods & Millinery A SPECIALTY. Household Furnishings Ai Value. &ENTS* SUITS to Measure of Sound and Reliable Tweeds. GENTS' TIES, CAPS, STRAW HATS, ALL N.EW AND. NIQE. KINDLY PAY US A VISJT PQR YOUB Bo,ots, Shoes, $ Footwear. Selling Hapidly at Cost Price & Pleasing 1 Everybody. iNorthcote § Hefford THE CORNER, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. S^aoJjM New Veaus



Wanted, 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 FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags atf Grant and Moore's. nnEMPORAIi Power ; Little Mother Meg; JL L'Husa at Last; The Kidnapped President; Beyond the Law; A Man of Sentiment; Tho Wings of the Dove; The Courtship of Sarah; Another .Man's Money; Cooking Books, Dictionaries, Wright's Poultry Book (now edition); My Album of Ashburton Views, Is ; great variety Fancy Stationery.—H. M. Jones. A VERY Special Line in Ladies Cashmere Hose. 151) pairs only at one shilling a pair, showing at the door. Also a nice assortment of Blousings, Prints, Muslins, Laces, etc., and a general sorting up of New Lines for the season's trade at H. C. Barrett's, " The Hall," East street. A POINT 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 worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. BITEEP~SHi^IAIiS! ! 3s 6d per pair 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. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier nnd better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. DIARIES, Diaries, Diaries, for 1903. Full supply now to hand. Also fresh supplies Kirk's complete papers on health; Everybody's book on augling; Murphy's gardening ; Nat Gould's Novels. Big lot of cheap paper editions of standard books. A T- H. WILLIAMS, East Street. TjTUSHING Tackle, ex Rimutaka; Fly Jfj Books, Cast Books, Bait Boxes, Fish ing Baskets, etc—H_rdlet Bros. 1c per lb, Finest Fresh Separator Butter, Willowby Factory; acknow ledged superior flavor to any other brand on the market.^-CAESON and Co, Sole Agents. TfjlOß Men's Wear Summer is coming. J52 Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Demms, ut special quotations— Grant and Moobk. 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 notediserge 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, Gibbabd, Ready Money Draper and Clothier, Tuncred Street. SUMMER Necessities. —Now that warm weather is at hand, we huve provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the ccmfort and pleasure of our 'customers.— Mitchell & TnnuHE The Drapers. EIRST-CLASS Columbia Bicycle in real good order, £8 cash. Rudge Whit worth, vised only 12 months, £8 10s. Stars £5 and £7, and many others. No reasonable offer refused. Easy terms ai'ranged.— J. Orr & Co. T7IOR SALE-Fowl Netting, 36 x 2, at _i_ 2d per yard for 50 yards, nnd ljd for 100 yard lots.— Harcley Bros. 10 101 WANTED Known-That Keru Bros. are giving a handsome Teapot away to the purchaser of a slb box of Suratura Tea. Come early, as there are only a limited supply left. Don't forget—Kkrr Bros., Burnett street WllY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d ; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard ley Bros. EOll SALE —Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards ; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardley Bros. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moobe. __ SHEEP Shears, all latest and best makes, also large stock of genuine Turkey and Washita "Oil Stones at lowest prices at John Orr and Co. ANTED Known-Half Pint Bottles Sauce 4d per bottle, or 3s 6d per 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 ; Heywood Bros' Pickles lOd per bottle, or 9s per dozen ; Pint Bottle Tomato Sauce 7d per bottle, or 6s 6d per dozen.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. 2LB Jars Raspberry Jam Is 4d; lib Jars Raspberry 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 lld ; Cooking Figs 5d and 7d per lb ; Finest Dates, Gd per lb, or ljlb cartoons; Dessert Dates lid per box; good Stewing Prunes <!d per lb; Dried Peaches and Apples 9d per lb, or 7Jd per lb by box; Dried Apricots lOd por.lb, or.by box Ski, at Flet cher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. ~U d\(C\6\ POUNDS Finest Seeded Rai- JUL/ \s \Jr sins 6d per lb, or 12lbs for 5s 6d ; Finest New Currants 5d per ib, or.4d per lb by case ; Valencia Raibins 4d per lb, or 12lbs for 3s 9d; 71b tins Orange and Lemon Peel, extra quality, 3s 9d per tin; loz bottles Essence of Lemon 5d per bottle, or -Is per dozen; 2-}oz bottles 9d per bottle, or 7s (id per dozen; 4oz bottles Is 3d bottle, or 13s Gd per dozen at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores. STEEL Fencing Wire, No. 8 and 9, 9s 9d per cwt, (llglbs); Hog Barb Wire 15s per coil; Galvanised Wire Staples 1£ inch, 3d per xb, or 51b a Is; Raw Linseed' Oil 22s 6d per drum ; Boiled Oil 23s 6d per drum; Castor Oil 3s 9d per gallon by the tin.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. PECIAL VALUE in new Prints, De laines, Zephyrs, figured Sateens, white and fancy Muslins, Gloves, Laces, Insertions, white Skirts, Blouses, Hosiery, Muslin and Holland Aprons, Belts, etc., just to hand at the Ready Money Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. <« A^i ET OR GIVE?" Business can ba VI" done two ways. " Get" ajs in.uch, as possible for certain lines, or " givo "" a§ much as possible \n sp.lid all-ro,\i_a valu.e t Business continues on the latter principle at H. C. Barrett's, "The Hall," East street. The People's Warehouse for sterling value in General Drapery, Clothing, BootSj etc.. fe# "OOYS WILL BE BOYS."—We can _I 3 suit them. Colonial Melvillo suit,?, Ss lid up; Sergo sailor do 4s lid up; 3 garmAnt suits, Colonial tweed, 17s6diip ; sailor blouses, good washing galatea, 2s lid '. Colonial tweed knickers 3s lid up, £$, Gsm bard's the Ready Money Drf\p^ 5 opposite Arcade, Tancred Street, EASONABLSIiSIs 2*lb tins Canadia^ Tomatoes lOd, 2§lb tins California*! Fruits. Bd, 2-Jlb tins Asparagus Is, 21b tins Green Peas ,Is, 21b tins Strawberries Is, Cartoon French Prunes Bd, Raspberry Jam Is per iar, Granola, 6d packet at Cabson an? Co/a,



JOHN QRR AND CO. I ■ ■ " [ [ . - . JOHN ORE AID GO. SPECIAL CASH PRICE LIST, Hams and Bacon, Grain Fed. Best Kerosene, [Is; 3d fper tin, 8s M per case. Finest Snowdrop Sugar, per 1b 2fd, 701b bag 14s 6d,



FLOUE at Lowest Prices— 1 251b Bag .. .. 3s 6d I 501b „ .. ..6s 3d - 1001b,, .. .. 12b 2001b „ .. .. 2Ss FEUIT— New Currants per Ib ... 0 5 I „ Suitanas, per lb .. 0 7' „ Raisins (Eleme) , ' .. " 0 5| „ Seeded Kaisins ..07 „ Layer Figs .. .Sg 0 8 „ Cooking Figjs . .. 0 7 „ Dried Apri.-ots .. 0 10 „ „ Peaches ; no „ „ P<-ar .,  Arises „ Prunes .. . • c FISH— Herrings (Fresh) per tin .. 0 7 „ ' Kippered „ .. 0 10 „ In Tomato Sauce.. 0 30 Red, 8 for 10 Auckland Mullet; per tin .. 0 7 Salmon steak „ .. 10 flats „ .. ' ' 0 10 „ good „ ..'•. 0 8 Oysters, per tin ..OS Sardines, best, patent opener, tin 1 0 Sardines „ „ 0 9 Sardines in tomato Sauce 0 fi Sardines, small tins .. 0 4 Sardines, large .. 0 10 Hudson's Extract of Soap, 14ib box 510 9 Packets for 1 0 Gates' Extract of Soap, per box 0 6 PEEL— Lemon, per lb .. 0 7 Citron, per lb ..14 Mixed, per lb ..08 Per 71b Tin ..3 9 CANDLES—^ Wax, per lb G^d, by box .. 0 6} Colonial, per lb, s ld, by box . 0 5? Price's (English) per lb .. 0 7 ( Piano, self-fitting, per box .. 0 10 Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, and Split Peas  .. , 0 '2 GOLDEN SYEUP, 21b Tin 7d, 4lb tin Is, 71b tin Is 9d, 141b tin 3s 3d, 281b tin 5s 9d, 561b tin 11s TREACLE, 21b tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b tin Is 9d Anchovy Paste, C and B, per jar 1 3 Ham and Chicken, C and B, per jar 1 3 Bloater Paste, C and B, per jar 13 „ Morton's, per tin 0 6 PEPPER,— ilbTins .. ..0 4 ilbTins .. ..0 8 lib Tins .. ... 14 HONEYi per jar Bd, Is, and .. 19 Hops, per lb ..10 Ginger (whole) per lb .. 14 Brown* Sugar, per lb .. 0 2^ Corks, per doz .. 0 2 „ ncr gross .. 16 SAUCE, 3 bottles for ..10 „ Quarts, per bottle .. 16 „ Mellor's, large bottle .. 13 „ L and P, large bottle .. 2 6 „ Tomato „ .. 0 9 PICKLES, assorted, per bottle .. 0 10 „ Capt White's, per bot 2 fi BLUE, Keen's, per lb .. 0 10 „ Eeckett's, bag, per lb '... 010 „ „ square; per lb 0 10 Washing Fluid, per bottle .. 0 6 Ammonia, per bottle .. 0 6 Linoleum Eeviver, per bottle  10 Linoline per bottle ... 10 Tan Oil .. ..10 Quick Shine, per tin .. .. 0 6 Sand Soap (Pearson's) - .. 0 5 „ „ stag, 3 cakes for 1 0 Chutnee, per bottle ..10 VINEGAR, Champion's, per bottle 010 „ Colonial, per bottle 0 6 „ Draught, per gallon 2 6 Maypole Soap, per cake ..- 0 6 MUSTARD, D.S.F, i's .. 0 6 „ i's .. 0 10 „ i's .. 1 8 „ „ Loose, per lb 13 SALT, Dairy, 71b bag .. .. 0 8 „ 141b bag ,- .. 14 Fine, per cwt. .. 4 3 Saltpetre per lb ... 0 6 Linseed, whole, per lb .. 0 3 ground, per lb- ... 0 4 Lime Juice (ship), per bottle ... 10 Easpberry Syrup, per bottle, .... -1 3 Lemon Squash, per bottle .. 1 0 Fruit Drinks (assorted) ... 10 Lemonade Crystals .. 0 9



OlL—Hair Oil, per bottle- ... 0 6 Salad Oil, Sdar.d ... 010 Castor (Morton's), 5d and 0 10 Lucca, C and B, large  2 4 ACLD—Coutts'acetic, Is 9d and " 211 Tartaric, per 1b .. 1 10 Citric Crystals, per 1b .-.. 2 6 STARCH-Eeckett's per box .. 0 6 BergerV „ .... 0 6 T^ily _ ' „ ..'OS Coleman's, loo&e, per lb 0 6 Washing Soda, per lb/ .. 0 1 Whiting .. o ]_:■. NUTS Walnuts, perlb '". 0 6 Barcelona „ ..08 'Sofr-shell Almonds .. 010 Almonds, cooking, per lb 1 2 „ Jordan, per ib 2 4 •- :; -■'■■^•;:-... --l--:•».....tfd ... ..o 6 i/«iii:v;J-.t~, "irir-.^-- tins .. 0 It KA\tfi, Vl^e tIUS ' .. 0 10 Nash's large tin ..0 9 BLACKING— D and 11, per doz .. 0 4| per tin .. 0 2 Nuggett, per tin .. l o BLACKLEAD— Zebra, per doz] , ■ ».' 0 9 Nisey's, per doz .. 0 9 Dome, per doz .. .06 Electric Stovo Polish, per tin ... 0 5 Enameline, per tin .. 0 5 Blazerine, per tin .. 0 5 Egg Preservative, Norton's per tin 1 0 Norton's i-gallon tins .. 2 6 OATMEAL -Gore, per 251b bag 4 0 Oa-tiaa, per bag ... . „ 12 Semolina, per bag .. ... i o Germinia, per bag ...  * 10 Qual-er Oats, per packet .. 010 Cro" n Oats, per packet ■■'■... 09 Preserved Ginger, in jars • ... 010 „ per lb .. 0 8 Currie Powder, C and B .. 0 11 Capers, C and B ■ - .. 0 11 Carraway's, per lb .. 0 8 Clothes Pegs, per doz ... 0 14 CORN FLOUE— Brown and Poison's per lb .. 0 7 Saxon, per lb .. 0" 3 Maizena, per lb ... 0 7 Haricot Beans, per lb .. 0 3J- Lentels, per lb .. 0 3i CEEAM OF TARTAR— Morton's, per ]b .. 13 Carbonnto of Soda, per lb ... 0 3 ■ EPSOM SALTS- Morton's, per 71b box ... 2 0 „ - per doz ... 0 5 Extract of Beef (Liebig's) .. 19 Bovril .. 19 MATCHES— " Plaids, per packet ... 0 4 250's per packet .. 0 10 1000's per box 4d, doz .. 010 Royal, per doz .. 0 10 •Safeties, large ... • o 8 small .. 0 3 MACCAEONL per lb .. o 6 per 41b box  1 10 VERMICELLI, bor lb .. 0 6 per 41b box .. 1 10 COCOA—Van Houten's ilb tin 0 11 i-lbtin 19 lib tin 3 3 Auslebrook's, tin 9d, Jib Is Gd, and lib .. 2 10 Cadbury's, £lb 0 10 ilb "* .. ' 1 8 Fry's Homcepathic, -Jib 4>.d, •|lb B|d, lib 4 * 1 4i CHOCOLATE-Cadbury's 0 , 7 Eobinson's Patent Barley, per tin 0 9 „ Patent Groats, per tin 0 9 MlLK—Milkmaid per tin .. 0 74 MEATS— Corned Beef, Spiced Beef, and Eoast Beef, per tin '.■•: 1 0 . Sheep's Tongues (Fairfield), tin" 1 2 OxTongue, per tin <■ .. 3 6 . Eabbit and Bacon, per tin .. 10 Potted Ham, per tin .. 0 3 SOAP— Best Almond Scented, per- b*r 0 10 . CO 8 ■O6 Victory, per bar .. 0 6 Toilet, 4in a box ,1 0 Monkey, per ar . .";' 0 6 Bapolio, per bar .... -Q 6 disinfectant Powder, per tin, 9d; " . Is, and ■ ... 13 -Disinfectant Fluid, Gd and .. 10 Villiams' 'uno Tobacco, per stick 9d, perlb .. 5 0 Carriage Candles, 6d, Bd, lOd, ' Price's perlb " .. 10 "* ESSENCES ' *:s%' C and B, assorted . 09^ Colonial, assorted .. 0 5 r .~ JAMS—lib tins per doz ... -4 3 : Raspberry, per tin .. 0 6: Strawberry .. 0 fi Preserved Raspberry, 2jlb tine 1 0 Strawberies, „ 1- 0 Tomatoes „ 0 10 Icing Sugar, per lb t> 6 Castor do ..06 Rennet (Vissier's) per bofc 0 9 Imperial Cheese, McLaren's .. 2 0



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