Magisterial

ASHBURTQN-TBURSDAY.

(Before C A Wray, Esq, SM)

STBIBT LOITB-.II_CJ- A man was charged with loitering i*j Bast street on Saturday nighb lasb, an« Mgleatlng bo move on when ordered to d° so by ft constable on duty. Accused denied tbe charge. Constable Fry said that he had asked bhe man to move on, aud he did nob do so. Came buck aboub twenty minutes later, and accused was then in the Bams place. Asked him again to move on and he refused, Accused said that bhe Constable had struck him, and pushed hia wife into the middle of the footpath. The Constable denied this. Sergeant Barlow said there had been a great many complaints of people loitering in bhe atr.ets. Hia Worship said he would have bo impose A fina of §s to prevent this sorb of thing. CIVIL CASKS. Friedlander Bros, v F A Cooke, o'aim £64 14s 6d, commission on the sale of a farm. „ . _. v j Mr Wilding for plaintiffs, Sir Creswell and Mr Franois for defendanb. Mr Wilding said that) for some time the defendant had been a client of bhe plaintiff firm, who bad financed him. In October, Mr Cooks had placed his farm in the hands of Messas Friedlander Bros for sale, and su November last the sale was effected. The property had been put up to auction, but the place was nob sold on bhat occasion. A few days later Messrs Friedlander Bros received a letter from a Mr Spencer, who subsequently bought the farm. All the aganb had to do in the oases was to find a buyer, and if he did this, and introduced the buyer to the seller, he was entitled to his commission Mr Cocks had fully agreed to Friedlander Bros taking the commission, and aocepted Mr Spencer's offer, The plaintiffs were somewhat surprised later on bo learn that the sale had been effected through the instrumentality of another firm, and Mr Cocks refused to recognise th© plaibtitts olaim for commission, and this action was brought in consequenoe. Mr David Thomas bad finally drawn up the agreementbetween the buyer and seller. Mr Wilding then J called— .. , . I Hugo Friedlander, managing director of j the plaintiff firm, who said that defendant I had come bo Ashburton in April, 1900, and > had done all Mb business with his firm since. Last winter Mr Cooks instructed them bo find a buyer for hia farm. The farm was 900 acres, and he wanted £4 12b 6d per acre. There were no special terms of remuneration fixed. Witness' firm adver tised the pioporty for sale by auction oo November 16, 1901, but ib waa not sold. Reoeived a post card from Mr George i Spsno-r, asking particulars of the property, j Replied to this lector. Mr Cook, afterward. asked him to .ell the property privately, and ib was advertised accordingly. Tnere were some other par.ies in treaty. Told Mr Cocks of Mr Spencer's offer by letter. Saw Mr Spencer on January 27, when he b_d been over the farm. He expressed himself I as fairly well sati.fied with the property, fl Some bimß afterwards advanced Mr Cocks some money, Defendanb came to him after wards and said that he had had aa offer of £4 8s per acre, and asked witness if he should accepts After going into the matter thoroughly, Mr Cocks had decided nob bo accept this offer. Witness advised Mr Cooks not to get himself into a mess by employing more than one auctioneer cr agonfi to manage his affairs. Learned subse quently that the farm had been sold by Bomeone else. Saw Mr Cocks, who said that in terms of his agreement ha had bried bo gab Mr Spencer to complete with Friedlander Bros, bub Mr Spencer would have nothing to do with ib nnleas it went through Mr QChomas' hands. To Mr Cres .well—Whether they effected a sale or not they expected commission. On the morning of the sale showed Mr Cocks the postcard he had reoeived from Mr Speuoer. The auotion took placa on the 16.h. On thab day saw Mr Cooks and read Mr Spencer's posb card to him. Saw Mr Spencer for the firsb time on Jan 23, and again on Jan 27. Had an agreement with Mr Thomas to share oomaiission with him. Knew thab Mr Stonyer had issued a Bum mens against Mr Cocks for commission. By Mr Wilding—When be next saw Mr Cooks he (witness) reported to him aoy correspondence he had reoeived on the subject. An owner of property often put his property into the hands of several agents §QP Bible. * David Thomas said he was an auctioneer and estate agent in Ashburton, Thought Mr Friedlander was entitled to commission. He received a telegram from Mr Spenoer in the beginning of February. Saw Mr Cocks. The property was in his hands for sale before Friedlanderß advertised it. Witness found that) bhe property was in Friedlander Brcs hands for sale also, and told Cocks to itform them thab he was looking for a buy sr or he would bhrow up the business. Cocks went away to tell Friedlander Bros. Witness finally sold the property to Mr Spenoer. To Mr C-easwell—Had been paid his Oonuni-BioD. Saw Spencer, and advised him to buy the farm. Witness fixed bhe mabter up, and drew out the contract note. Thia was the case for plaintiff; Mr Cresswell, in opening for tha defendant, said he did nob mean to evade payment of oommjsaion» Mr EDhomas was in the fortu nate position of having already been paid. Mr Stooyer had launched a case against bhe defendant, and the case was set down for hearing nexb Thursday. A property owner could nob wait for ever while a commission agent; sold his property Mr Cresswell ad dress.d the Court a. length on bhe liability of property owners to several commission agents, The commission agent was enbitled to his commission only If he introduced the muroht-.r. On January 27 Mr Spenoer went to Btonyer, a commission agent, and aßked him if he had any properties iv his hands for sale. Btonyer, In whose hands tbe property had been placed for sale by docks some time before, strongly recom mended him bo go and see the property, whioh they did, and negotiations were commenced. He submitted that either Mr Thomas or Mr Stonyer should have the > commission, bub it was a mabter of perfect | indifierenoe to hie client. Before calling' evidence he would suggest bhab parties Should submit bo the deolsien of the Court. This suggestion was nob agreed to* Mr Cresswell then called— William Stonyer, oommlßsion agenb, Ash barton, who said he was a claimant for this commission. On January 23 last Mr Spenoer called on him* Mr Wilding asked His Worship to obtain a note thab he objected to this evidence as irrevalent. Mr Friedlander bad first introduced the purchaser. He raised the objeotlon fr& forma. Hio Woiship noted Mr Wilding's objection accordingly. Mr Cresswell said he only intended to oall material evidence: The witne_s (Stonyer), continuing, said that Mr Spencer wished to purchase a farm, and he mentioned Mr Cooks' farm and he went to see it. To Mr Wilding—The man who first introduced the purchaser was enbibled to the commission. He never advertised the property. Saw Friedlander Bros" advertise ment offering the property for sale. The property was first pub in his hands by Mr Cooks on January 4, The arrangement was .bat if witness found a buyer he was to receive \_ per cent: P A Docks, the defendant in the oase, said he placed bhe property in tho hands of these commission agents, and ib was pur chased by Mr Speuoer; Mr Sbouyer'a lebber of Introduction was the first he had received. Showed Mr Spenoer over the farm, Did nob commence negobiations on .hub day. Begarded him as & probable purchaser. Ultimately completed the purchase with Mr Bpencsr. Spencer never gave him a letter of introduction from Friedlander Bros. Mr Cresswell—Waa the introduction you received from Stonyer, the introduction from which bhe Bale proceeded ? Mr Wilding—l objaob to the question, His Worship noted the question and objection, and the witness said he thoqghb ib was Stonyer's introduction which resulted |n the sale, To Mr Wilding—Did no. remember Mr I Thomas belling him to see Friedlander Bros and tell them bhab Mr Thomas was selling the properby. Did not go to friedlander. Spencer gave him Stonyer's letter, and ■itarwa.dfi told him he had one f.pm Fried lander BfM. Did net a_k to see the letter

J Spencer said he did not want to do business wi_'. Friedlander Brne. Did nob remember any converaation with Friedlander. Gec-rge Spenoer was the purchaser of Mr Cock's farm. Had a farm at Kimberley, and wan trying to cell it; He saw this property I advertised, and wrote to Friedlander Bros I about it. On January 23 saw Stonyer. Had I no idea of purchasing Cook's farm before he I saw Stonyen J Thia question was objected to by Mr Wild- I ing, and His Worship noted tbe objection. I Witness oonbianlng—Stonyer induced bim ( jto go oub and see the property, He had a J letter from Friedlander Bros to Mr Cooks. | Did nob present Frierilander's letter. The j negotiablons proceeded from Stonyer's letter. I This question was formally objected to by Mr I Wilding. Witness continuing—'said he saw J Mr Whitelaw, the mortgagee, who bold him I the property had already been sold by Mr J Thomas, Wired to Mr Thomas, who replied f thab the property had been sold, bub the I buyer had baoked oub of his bargain. I Witness then fixed up the sale wibh Mr Thomas.

!To Mr Wilding—Knew the district fairly well. Did not know the property was in Stonyer'e hands till he saw him. Was recommended by a friend to go to Stonyer, and see what farms ware in the market. He intended to look ab Cocks' farm among others, By Mr Ores well—Had made no enquiries about Cooks 9 farm since receiving Friedlan ders letter. Thia was all the evidence. Counsel addressed the Court on the case. Hie Worship said it was a most peculiar case, and he mast take time to consider ib. Judgment would be reserved. (Left sitting*)

Accidents and Fatalities.

United Press Association—By Eleobri« Telegraph.

New Plymouth, Maroh 12

At the inquest today on the body of Thomas JMyhane, who was killed on the railway near Inglewood on Tuesday, a verdict was returned of accidental death, no blame being attachable to anybody.

Gibbokne, Maroh 12

Mr Percival Baker, a leading pastoralia., died today. He was found unconscious, evidently having been thrown from his horse, near the homestead.

Nelson, Maroh 12

A girl named Jessie Robson, aged 13, was drowned in the upper Wangapeka on Esunday. She had been sent down the valley for mails, and not retnrning her father went In search, found her horse on the river bank near the crossing, and the girl's body in the river some chains down stream. At the inquest a verdicb of accidental death was returned.

Wellington, Maroh 12

William McMillan, aged 52, a labourer employed at the Government railway stores, died suddenly today. The medical evidence at the inquest showed that hia death was due to hemorrhage on the brain.

Chris

iTCHURCH, March 12

At the Inquest concerning the death of Henry Edward Atkens, who waa found dead on the New Brighton road on Tuesday, the jury returned a verdicb that death was caused by heart disease.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for opinion- .xpießse- by our oorrespondent.

THE WAKANUI CREEK.

TO THE EDITOR j Sib,—Will you kindly allow me to con- \ bradicb a statement that appeared in your issue of bhe Bbh in_t, thab the Wakanui Creek is reported to be dry from Mr Cairn's Wakanui Homestead property downwards bo the sea, Now, Sir, this is not correct, for I have been here for 22 years, &u<\ during thab time have never known tbe Creek dry for 40 chains on my property bo bhe sea. If tbe Creek had been dry as reported, surely thefiah would all have been dead, but bhe fish are to be ee.n more plentiful than ever from the terrace at my house. Now, sir, as far as I am concerned, I hope those bhab want bhe water will keep it, for I amfa heavy loser every year by getting sheep drowned. The sheep jump aud get stuck in the mud. Now, air, if you do not believe this, oome aud see for yourself,—l am, &c, Thomas Wilson, Seaview.

THE ZIONEST MOVEMENT.

TO THE HDITOE.

Sib, —if you can find spaoe for bha en closed report of the latest developments of bhe above movement, I am sure many of your readers will ba thankful to you ?—I am, eto, SCESOBIBBIKi [The article referred to appears on our fourth page ]

Depasture of the Ninth Con tingent.

Dunbdin, March 12

The men entrained for the port amidst wild oheerlng. Ab the Port olobo on 15,000 were assembled, and the town was decorated. The procession from Mussel Bay was led by the Pipe Band. The Premier, Sir J G Ward, and the Mayors of Dunedin and Porb Chalmers accompanied. The men were greeted by a roar of cheering from bhe vaab crowd, every poinfe of vantage being alive wibh human beings. Speeches were delivered by bhe Mayor of Port Chalmers, the Premier, Sir J G Ward, Mr Allen M.H.R., and General Babingtoni At 3.20 the Kent steamed out, accompanied by a fleet of email steamers, and bhe utmost enthusiasm pre vailed.. The Kent took 610 men in the battalion and 16 men for the Seventh, with 560 horses.' The precession and proceedings were most orderly, and not a single accident is recorded.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Ohbistchukoh, March 13

A meeting of delegates of local bodies decided that the munloipal tramways should be controlled by an elective unpaid Board Tha proposals regarding the construction and working of electric bramwaya for Chris.ohuroh, made by Mr P M Hansen on behalf of bhe British Eleatric Traobion Company, comprise two alternative aohemes —one for the construction, running, and maintenance of bhe eleotrio tramways by bhe company, with bhe ultimate right to purchase by tbe city; and the other for the municipalities owning tha tramways and baring them to the British Electric Traction Oompaoy.

Wni-LiMG<.O-T, Marob 13

Mr 0 H Reynolds, general manager for the Pacific Cable Board, arrived last nighb by bhi- Taiune, to meeb Mr Beddon and Sir J G Ward, and discuss with them arrangements as to the Doubtless Bay cable abatlon, and how ib is bo be worked. He will have an interview wibh Sir J G Ward tomorrow, and afterwards will go on to Doubblesa Bay to meet the cable steamer Anglia on her arrival there, The Anglia ia now laying a cable fr6m Soutbporb (Queensland^ to Norfolk Island, and ohe also has on board cable for sections from Norfolk Island to Doubtless Bay and Doubtless Bay to Suva. The whole of the cable from Vancouver bo bhe Colonies is expected to ba ready for working ab bhe end of the year.

THE FARMER AND HIS WIFE.

His manservant and hia maidservant mow thab a good crop cannot be ex* Mcbed from poor soil. They know ala& ihat even with a fertile soil great care ie accessary, and there ia always plenty of nrork weeding, harrowing, and what not to obtain a rich harvesti The human body requires the same care and atben cion. The atomach is the seat of all disease ; keep the stomach clean, sweet mi healthy and yon will have good health. Impey's May Apple, tha Ideal family medicine, assists the digestive organs, expels all fortid matter from the bowels and stimulates the liver. It does good and saves doctors' bills. All chemist? and ®to?es J.J. <$_ M per bottle,

THE LATEST

Home and Foreign.

United Proße Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received March 15, 1036 am) THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE: London, March 12

Renter reports that General Herrera captured Aguadulce in Venezuela after four days fighting. Woven hundred revolutionists were killed and wounded.

SOUTH AFRICA

DE WET'S CAVE.

DE LA REVS CAPTURE;

LADY METHUEN;

Unibed Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received March 13, 9.40 a ns)

London, March 12

De Wet's captured cave contained forty waggon load, of ammani feion, a Krupp, a pom pom, a Nordenfeldt, and half a million sheaves of wheat.

De la Rey captured at Twebosch much clothing, rifles, artillery, and ammunition.

Lady Methuen, on reaching Madiera, homewards, heard of the disaster, and returned south.

A commission in the Yeomanry, with the temporary rank of Lieutenant in the army, has been granted to H Scott, lato Sergeant in the New Zea land Volunteers.

The reverse haa not afiected South African stocks on the market in Paris.

RETURNING TROOPERS

(Reoeived Maroh 13,10 36 am)

Melbourne, March 13

The troopship Templemore haa ar rived with a number of New Zealand troops aboard, commanded by Lieuten ant Oribb, of the Seventh New Zea landers

The Ninth Contingent.

In addition to the names of she Ashburton members of the Ninth Contingenb already published, G C Wes .brooke of Springbum, son of tho Rsv B J Wflstbrooke, was <tworn in on Tu.sday and !ef. with the contingenb yesterday. At the Ninth Contingent camp atFor bury, on Tuesday, Mr Falconer, of the Soidiert,' Rest, was presented with a purae containing six sovereigns, collected among the Canterbury section. Quartermaster- Sergeant Willis, in making the presenta tion, said tho section wished Mr Falconer to purchase something that would remind him of them while in South Africa. Mr Falconer, in returning thanks, said he had merely endeavoured to make life more comfortable in camp, and his efforts, he was pleased to note, had met with approval.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland March 12 Tha Ninth Contingent send-off committee has made final arrangements for Auckland's farewell. Tbe troopers are to be enter, tamed ab a luncheon, and march to tho steamer. An aquatlo display, similar bo thab ab the farewell to the Eighth Contingent, will be made, Funds collected for tbe send off amount to over £300, If a surplus rema<ns after meeting expense., ib will be used bo form the nucleus fund for bhe purpose of a memorial to the oolonials who have fallen in South Africa. Tho alio .menb of hor-es to the Ninth was made today ab the camp, Handystd., of Wellington, takes up the duties of pay. master of the North Island Battalion, The date of the departure from Auckland in the troopship Devon had been fixed for Wednes day, the 19th iosS), but ib is rumoured now thab bhe contingent may nob leave until Saturday, the 22nd insb.

Dunbdin, Maroh 13 Captain O'Brien, commanding the North Island battalion, receives his majority en the eve of sailing. The troopship Kent remains at the porb of disembarkation till the Devonr's arrival, so that the entire Ninth will land In South Africa simultaneously.

A Tenth Contingent.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Ddnedin, March 13

Mr Seddon told a representative of the Star bhab he intends consulting members of Parliament, as before, about despatching a Tenth Contingent. More mounted men were wanted ab bhe fronb, and bhere were plenby of men as well as remounts available to offer another Contingent, which, personally, he strongly favours. He hopes to leave the colony early in April, going either via Vancouver or Frisco, but preferring the former, if the steamer suits, and reaches London in the last week in May.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

Beosived Maroh 13, 1036 am Sydney, March 13 Broken Hill in the fire, innings—made 221 —Oausb nob out 99, Johns 50.

The Englishmen in their second innings lost 7 wickets for 190—Tyldesley 69, Quaife 50.

The match was drawn. Melbourne, March 13

The Ausbrallans, assisted by three pick ups, played sixteen of Bendigo. The latter, in bhe firsb innings, made 180, and in the second innings SL The Australians in their first Innings made 440, Mailler, a p!ok-up, soored 123, and then rehired, Armstrong 128, being the principal scores.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN • THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 19G2,



I DATID THOMAS AROADE / j MU!Xi3±_i _v Alii. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902 TUT V NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held _LfX on the above date, for whioh I am now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS _-_____«___B__W_-____«____«_____M____m^^ FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS /*\UR Mr Hugo Friedlander Intondß leaving for the Old Country oa the 25th inst., and will be pleased to exeonte any Oomraleslona he may be favoured with. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. TK^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT. OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS SEED. Highest Prices Given. Storage In our Ashbnrton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurst Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. 6 139 lmmmm-mmwßM*mmmmmwMmw*m-mm-mmMmmmmmmm-Mwam--mmwq ENTERTAINMENTS. man) annual coFoket JL IN AID OF THB CONVENT SCHOOL WILL BE HKtD IN THE QDDFfcXLOWV HALL ON MONDAY, MAROH 17th. 3137 Public Notices T HAVE Several Sums of MONEY TO LEND oub on Second Morbg. gee. W* STONYER, Tancred Street. TO MY CUSTOMERS T HAVE REMOVED my WOOL and SKIN BTORE to Larger Premises, Peter Street, back of Prlnoe Albert Hotel. JAMES ALLEN. March I2bh 5 134 FOR SALE-COMPACT FARM of 118 ACRES, House and Oubbulidioge, close to Orari Bridge. 500 acres for Sale or Lease, Levels Downs; 260 aores, 111 acres, 256 aores, 2.0 aores, Seadown; 100 Acres, Waitohi. Apply D. MAHONEY, 3 136 Cain's Terrace, Timarn. ALFORD FOREST SPORTS k RACES. ST. PATRICK'B DAS'. MONDAY, MAROH 17ra, 1902 SHOULD sufficient inducement off.r, a Drag will leave Newman's Stables ab Bam sharp. Fares 5s return. 3 120 MR GOFTOIC~~~ OB MB FIRM OF MEBSRS WEBLEY, SONS, AND GOFTON, (late Webley k Sons,) PIANOFORTE k ORGAN TUNERS, IS now In Ashburton, and Orders lefb At bhe Commercial Hotel will be promptly abbended to. "THE CORNER" ASHBURTON. fUTANTLIS, JACKETS, LADIES' WATERPROOFS, now opening up Daily for the AUTUMN SEASON NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, Arriving by Each Steamer. DRESSMAKING in fall swing especially from our Large Job Purchase of BLAOK DRESS MATERIALS. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD THE CORNER." PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S~~BTUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, WE aro doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted en a beautiful tinbod plate sunk mount for I£_»__., SEE SPEOIMENs7as this is only for a Limited Time. I gomelJarly. 1 3 032



PUBLIC NOTICES. ASHBURTON PORK SHOP, Havelook Streeb. HAVING taken over the above business (lately carried on by Mb Keenabd), by atbending strlobly to Business and turning out only bhe very besb of Goods, we hope to merit the continuance of Gusbom accorded to our predecessor. B. J. KING & JONBON, 3 141 City Pork Shop, Havelook Street J. Wm Malcolmson^ FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Aiso,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Tracks Ashbnrton or Conntry Stations I Agent for North Queensland Insurance *> Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188



I WANTED. ' TITAN TED-GRAZING for 500 Sheep, VV or Grass Paddocks to Rent.—James Amen, Ashburton. 3 135 FOR SALE—Lady's Massey Harris Bicycle, in good order. Apply, Khaki Bioycle Depot, Saunders' Buildings. 3 129 i "OOUND, at Chertsey—Three Ewes and JL one Lamb, Apply to Mr Moodi-b, Loan and Mercantile, Ohertßey. If nob claimed within fourbeen days, will be sold to defray expenses. 3 140 CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass aud Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Brushware, and Japanese Goods, commences Saturday next. FRESH Oysters, Flounders, Trevaii, and ' all kinds of Freah Flah To-Nighb by E_.prees.~J H Jhwitt, Telephone 96 WANTED, a PARTNER in a Well established BUSINESS (Pabenbed); no opposition; thorough investment; 500 per oenb. guaranteed ; stock and machinery io band, £500; good sales guaranteed throughout) tbe colony. Reason for wanting partner, boo muoh for presenb owner to manage. Incoming partner to find £300, only £150 of which is required ab once and £150 on terms, (or obher arrangements can be made). No one bub bona-hde principals need apply.—Address 3 117 " Partner," G.P.0., Ashburton. £PAA WANTED in four weeks- OU\_/ Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cups and Saucers from 6a perdozen. —Carson & Co. . ; : . AMERICAN Cream Jugs 6d, Sugar Basins 9d, Eight Day Clocks from 15s, Toileb Sets (large size) from 12s 6d, Printed Table Jugs from 3a, Set White and Gold Creams 6d, aud hundreds of other lines—Carson's Sale. rpHE Very Latest in Register Grates; X Mantel Pieces; Range?, • Ori'-n,' ' Zaalandia,' * Champion,' Scott's ' Atlas,' etc, all ab Bedrock Prices, at G Meddins', bhe People's Ironmonger MASON'S Screw Top Fruib Jars— 1 Pint 4s 9d, Quart 5a 6d, £ gallon 6s 9d, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, wibh tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozen. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 70lb bag, 8b 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—ab John Orr & 00. ANTED Known —TO LET—Six Roomed House iv Grey Bbreeb, nearly new, wibh wash house and copper, Also Shop with Dwelling abtaohed, in Moore Street; rent cheap. Apply Misses Page, East Street CEYLON Orange Pekoe Tea Is Bd, Se _ Sugar 149 6d per 701b baer, l_lme Juice 9d, _>hlpa Lime Jcuce Is, 1£ gallon Packet Ginger Beer 6d, Sardines 4d, Salmon Bd, Worcester Sauce, three bottles for Is, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, etc. —Carson & Co., Tancred Sfc.e.b DURING thia sale you oan geb Reliable Kid Gloves for ls lid ; usual prioes, 2a 6d, 2* lid, 3s 6d, all ls lid—W H Pbaeoe, Draper and Clobhier. NEW BUCKS—The Emb.rraesins Or* phan, Luke Delinege, Tale of bhe Great Mutiny (Fitohett), The Apostles of the South East (F T Bullen), Anticipation. (H G Wella), History ot the Boer War Illustrated (Ga.sel and C"), also Conau Doyle's Great Boer War, Weldons and Young Ladies' Journals, and other Fashion Magazines.—H M Jesus WAN CEO to Clear—..ew Goods arriv ing during sale will be sold at sale prices; Pulley Belts Is, ls 3d ; Trimmed Aprons Is, la 3d, ls 4|d—Pbarob's Drapery Sale. , _____ . . EASTER OARD3, EASTER CARDS. "FUST unpacked a nice S.leotion of Easter Cards A T H WILLI A MB, East Street THE following prices will convince you thab Kerr Bros, Burnett Street, are selling as cheap as any shop In town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14.6 d ; Ship's Lime Juice, ls per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per tin ; New Currants, 5d per lb ; Flrb, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb< All other goods equally cheap. Cf YOLIBTS and Athletes—Good all wool / Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Gashmern Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Pearck's Drapery Sale. I7IIRBT Prize Hams and Bacon—Roll * Baoon 7Jd by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Ohrysballs for Lemonade, per botble is j Lime Juice, per bottle ls; Lemon Squash, per bobble Is j Raspberry Syrop, per botble, Is 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bobble, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, (.roan's English Biscuits in stook. Highest prioes given for Dairy Produce—ab John Orr & Co. APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to crush, and for their fienefib we will oonbinne the sale for a few days longer.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. . . ___. ; REWARD-Found in Tancred Street, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. The best and cheapest shop for boots and shoes LADIES 1 The wonderful • Daydream' Corseb for 5s lid during the sale.— Pearok's Drapery Sale HONEY Tins (with Patent Lids) to hold 56lbs, Is 9d eaoh. Butter Boxes, wibh parchment lining, 2s each; No 8 Fencing Wire, lis per cwb, or £10 10a per bon ; Barb Wire 16s per cwt; Sheep Netting 3ft. wire centre strand, 3d per yard by 100 yards ooll; Fowl Netting, If. per yard by ooll»—Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Bbores. WANTED KNOWN—Wanted to Sell, a Second Hand Graphaphone, in» i eluding Japanned Horn, Two way Hearing t Tube, aud polished Carrying Case, with Six Records, Prioe £2 10s—Apply Fletcheb Bros,, Ashburton HAVE yon notioed what a nice finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baibstow will be pleased bo frame any you have ab a very moderate price. Address —Easb Sbreeb, two doors below W H Col line & Co. 11 J. L. HIGGS I HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. li. HIGrGrS. Hen_e Deoorabor, Painter, Glazier, Signwriber,fcbo., Tancred Street. DO you know that H Baibstow is selling for oash at less than Christoharch prices, as the few following liuobablons will show :—Brass rail iron bedsteads, exbended foob rail, from 50s; Duchess tables from 30s j Duchess ohests from 455. [inspection t_»(l comparison invited. II I



BUSINESS NOTICES "mITb "X~ll o yeT MUSIO SELLER, __o, REGISTERED TEACHER o* MUSIO Musio and Musloal Instruments of every description. Latesb music by every mall. Just arrived, new assortment of Mouth, Organs, etc* B AGENT FOR Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines runs as light as a feather, turns drudgery nto a pastime. The magic silent sewer. AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. AH materials kepb. Lessons free. Tanorid Sirees (next Hall, Herballsb HAVE YOU THIED OUR _«3 lOs SUITS. Only this year's Tweeds Bold. We fearlessly assert this is sterling value, MeJDOJNAIL.!} &, CO,, Tailqrs FOR CYCLING SHOES GO TO H* PANNELL. Bootmaker <_. Importer, 90 & 95 MANCHESTER ST. CHRISTCHURCH. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS aud Every Description of Athletic Shoes Made to Order and In Stock Write for Instructions for Self-Measurement FIT GUARANTEED. 5 128 THE LAST DAYS OF SALE 01? GIBBARD'S STOOK GIBBARD'S^STOGK GIBBARD^S STOOK BARGAINS BARGAINS BARGAINS! Gent's Pants, Bale prioe Is 6d Gent's.Merino half Hose, „  6d Gent's Soft Felt Hats „ „ Is lid Gent's Tweed Suits  „ 22a Ladies' Faab Dyed Hose „ „ 10|d Ladies' Lisle &Cobton f.. loves Z,,„ 6d Ladi.sUnbreakableCorsots „ „ 2i 6d Ladies' Summer Singlets „ „ 9d LOOK HERE LOOK HERE Hem Stitched Handkerohiefs Is 9d half dozen White Calico for lining 2b 9d d. zan Floral Art Muslin 2s lid dcz.n Paper Collars 3d box, Bib 3d. DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS Loss than Christohuroh Prioes. Floral Black Silk fiaish Lusters 7s 6d Dress ALL MDUCE3D. Linoleums, Flooroloths, CurtaiuS,;Sheeb, ing, Toweie, Toilob Covers, Qallta, Counterpanes Good Washing Prints 3s 9d dozen. BMng your ready Money and get good Goods in Exchange THE POLYTECHNIC. Late GIBBARD'S, Tancred Street. The Boot Palace. TTTE HAVE JUST OPENED UP FJR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladies' and Genb's English, American and Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. Gent's Football, Oyclp, Evening, Cricket, Tennis, and Bowling Shoes always in Stook. Ladies' Walking Boobs and Shoes in New Style and great Variety. Ladies' Evening Shoes in various Colours, Children's School Boobs and Shoes a Specialty, Repairing done ab shortest Notice W. SPARROW, Corner East and Moore Streets, 3 ASHBURTON LAWE'S SHEEP DIP. THE BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. THE Ashburton and Tinwald Yards are now in operation under the experienced managemenb ef Mr D, McQueen. Terms Cash LAWE'S POWDER DIP. LAWE'S FLUID DIP. On sale at the Stores, Saunders' Buildings, at lowest rates. W. W. WHITE, Attorney for 2 207 EDWARD SAUNDERS* THEY SAY that Mellor's Zaalandla Boob Store is giving better value In Footwear than ever. Do you think lb Is true 1 It's a fact sir! I just bought this pair of shooters ab Mellor's, and they only cost me 10s ; if I went anywhere else for them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for them. He has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prices are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly hoy my next from Mellor. By the way: Yon might give me his address . Oh 1 Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ia in Tancred Street, Ashburton. BTRANQFS SALE HUGE SUCCESS. THE Summer Sale of W. STRANGE and CO. having been extended to bhe Sample } BURNETT ( Sample Rooms \ STREET { Rooms Has met with the thorough appreciation of the Ashburton publio Crowded—l 6 Days' Rush—Crowded We haye te apologise to those Clients who were unable to geb within the door, bub would remind them there are HEAPS OF BARGAINS at riving every day. Furniture, Bedding, Etc., ab Manufac tllll.6Fß* _Pi-iOBB Call In Now and SAVE POUNDS Our Great Panbechnioon is arriving again next week, for which we are now booking orders Be wise, and geb your Furnlbure delivered bo your home without a scratch, Smoke New Venue r



j BUSINESS NOTICES LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS IN FLETCHER BROS' TEA COMPETITION. OWING te the large namber of Coupons sent in we have given 10 extra Prizea. Coupons. Name and Address. Prize. 244 Mrs Gates, Baocleach I Marble Clock and Bronze JJS D! Ec JL T- Smith» BaGcleach 2 &-P Taa & Coffee Service & Trey 170 Mr B T James, East Streeb 3 Handsome Lamp 140 G Williams, sen, Pendarves 4 Dinner Sec 133 Mr Melntyre, Springbum 5 E.P Frull; Stand 120 MiesF Hampton, Newlands 6 fc.P Revolving Croat 100 Mrs McLauchlan, Ruapuna 7 China Tea Set 95 Mrs C McKernan, Moore Street 8 China Tea Set 92 Miss Bonlfanb, Wakanui 9 Lady's Waberbury Watch 91 Mrs J Armstrong, Carter's Terrace 10 E.P Fruit Stand 88 Mrs Sneider, Tinwald 11 Clock 22 ?J ra ?r^J nl9 ' akanul 12 Fancy heese Stand !o VJ B iP le? n > Hampstead 13 Hands rm. Sat Jags B JJ rS £ h„ 8 *ehan' Ashton U Hands n>e Set Jugs X 5Jf 8 c Mo'riaon, Springbum 15 Fancy Bacon Dish 80 Miss Smith, Lowchffe 16 Fancy B-icon Dish 80 Mrs Mowbray, Cameron Street 17 Fancy Bacon Dish ?S SwS^ M e ayself 18 Fai '^ Bwoa Dish 72 F W Hill, Barford Lismore 19 Set Carvers 70 W H Ford, Fiemington 20 Bet Carvers 69 Mrs J R Chapman, Tancred Street 21 E.P Bread Fork 66 Miss Alice Brawley, Lyndhurst 22 Reading Lamp 65 Miss Alice Hannagan, Westerfield 23 Fancy Teapot i 64 Mrs Nicholas, Greens.reet 24 Fancy Teapot 63 Mrs Henry Hunt, Greenstreet 25 Fancy Teapot 62 Mrs Rutherford, Springbum 26 Fancy Teapot 60 Mrs W Doyle, Ruapuna 27 Fanoy Teapot 60 M Campbell, Roxburgh,Springbum 28 Fruit Dish 60 Mrs Stigley, Beach Road 29 Fancy Batter Dish 59 Mrs Oullen, Peter Street 30 Fancy Sugar and Cream All Coupons nob senb in are available for onr next Tea Competition which closes on August 31 The one who sends in the highest number of Coupons has tho option of taking either a Handsome Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner Set; also 19 other prizas to be given away. Remember, the twenty lareeafe Consumers of onr celebrated Teas (Countess, Duchess, Empress, Princess and Orange Pekoe Ceylon, receive a Prize, so cave up your Coupons. ' THE PRIMUS RANGE will fry, cook, and warm up quicker than any other PRIMUS LAMP STOVE— cooking apparatus. These articles can b. Quick: burning, self lighting, kept boiling by moving the middle one t.. Qua.- of water can be brought one of the side holes, giving the mlddlo to a boil in 3 or 4 minutes, place to another, and so on, until all the with a ootK-umptlon of only vessels have come to a boil. The range i. 1-31 pint of kerosene per hour, entirely of cast iron, elegant and orna- when the Stove ia burning with mental. ful! fla<»e. Prloe—Range a'one £1 la j with No. 5 Price only 16. 9d. Stove £115s. COLONIAL WINES.. ' WE fcave just been appointed by E. C. Mouldey (Wavorley Wino Vaults) Solo Agents for Ashburton District for his Cel.brafc.d WJNi_S. We'do not sell less than 2 Gallons to anyone (1 Doz n Bottles), PORT WINE (Extra Quality) \ 25s par dozen, 1 doz .n in case CONSTANTIA (Swaet) J (Assorted if required)



SPECIALTIES FOR THE LENTEN SEASON. Prime Salted Salmon, por tin ... 0 7 Prime Silt Htrrin-fs. 7 for ... 1 0 Prime R_d Herrings, 8 for ... - 0 Preserved Boater. per tin ... 0 8 Preserved Haddocks ... ... 0 8 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 8 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 9 lib Tin Salmon Cutlet, per tin ... 0 10 lib Tins Red Sookeye Salmon,per tin 1 0 Equal to Cocktail) lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 lib Tins Cocktail Salmon, per tin 1 1 |lb Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 0 6| ' lib Tins Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 lib Tins Star Mullet, per tin . ... 0 7 lib Tins Herrings in Tomato Sauce per tin ... 0 10 lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tins Lobster j per tin... ... 0 10 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Smoked Sardines, 1. rge tins ... 1 0 „ amull tins ... 0 6 Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 „ small tins 4d and 04| Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest Rolled Bacon 7£d by roll, perlb ... ... .» 0 8 SAUCES Mellor's Mild or Piquant |jpint bottle 0 8$ Mellor's Mild or Piqnantlpint bottle 1 3 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint ... ... 2 6 „ | pint bottle ... 1 4 Worcester £ pint bottles 3s 9d dez, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, or per bottle ... ... 0 8 Oar Own | pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 Tomato Sauce (Flag brand) ... 0 9 Catsup (Flag brand) ... ... 010 Anchovy Sauce C&B^pintbottles 1 4 JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 21bTins Plum Jam ... ... 0 8} 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 __o— FLAVOURING ESSENCES Cross & Blackwell's Lemon, Vanilla, Almonds, Cochineal. Peppermenb 0 9 Colonl.l Essences loa bottles ... 0 5 Colonial'Essencos l|oz bottles ... 0 7 Colonial Essences 2|oz bottles ... 0 9 CANDLES Colonial Was Candles Plain or Fluted by the box 6d, or per lb 0 6| Prices National Sperm 6-fd by box, or per lb ... ... ••« 0 7



SEASONABLE GOODS At first hand prices with n. middle man's profits 2£lo Tmß Pres. Apricots, per tin 0 8 2|lb Tins Pre.,. Pineapple, per tin 0 9 2*l b Tins Pres. Peaches, pur tin 0 9 2j!b Tin* Press. Pears, per tin 0 8 2sib Tins Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 Ships Lime Juice, per bottle ... 1 0 Monseratt Lime Jnice, per bottle 2 4 Paramatta Lime Juice, per bottle 0 9 Lemon.Squssh (Munnlng's) bottle 1 Munning's Raspberry Vinegar, per bottle ... ... ...19' I Raspberry Vinegar (Sb George) per bottle ... ... ... 1 g ./ Lemon, Raspberry,, Pineapple, Clovea / and Peppermeni. Syrup per bottle 1 C Bowntrees Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 Herbal Beer extract to make 8 gal lons, per bottle ... ... 0 7 Wheat Meal 251b bags ... ... 2 3 Neaves Food, per tin ... .„ 0 II Dr Brandt's Food„ per tin ... 1 0 Mellin's Food 3.; md ls 9d per tin Patent Groats & Barley, per tin ... 0 9 Benger's Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 Finest White Sago, per lb ... 0 2 Brown's Corn Floor, per lb ... 02| Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 Fineet Pearl Barley per lb ... 0 2 Qaaker Oats ... ... ...0 10 Finest No 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Finest Rolled Uatia 7d and Is Split Peas, per lb ... ... 0 2 CONDE,E_SED MILK Swiss Milkmaid brand, per tin 0 Murray's Milk 5s 9d doz, per sin 0 6 Golden Vale 3s 9d. doz, per tin 0 4 BAKING POWDER. ETC Edmond's, large tin lid, fidmond's, small tin ... ... ... 05| Edmond's Egg Powder 7d, in tins 1 0 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 Tartaric: Acid, per lb ... 110 Brnnner Monds Garb. Soda ... 0 S FARMERS SUNDRIES I Save money by buying one of onr thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pumps at la andls6d. Thrifty House Wife Pamp eaves its cost in a very short time OILS, ETC. ; Draught Castor Oil 16s 6d tin, £1 12s 6d per case Raw Linseed Oil, per drum, £13 9 Neats Foot Oil, pot ga1.... ... 3 6 Neats Foot Oil* per drum ... 15 g Turpentine, per gal ... ... _. Q Valvoliue, 4 gal tin ... ... 17 8 Raddle, per lb ... ... 0 4 Nails 51ba Is, per lb ... ... 0 3 Staples, per lb .., ... 0 3 Molasses tor cattle, per cwt ... 7 8 500 doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any lb ' will pay you to give us a call



FLETCHER BBOS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, EASE STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH,