POLITICAL.

Mr John McLachlan at May field

At the meeting last Bight m the Mayfield schoolroom, Mr MoLaehlan, M.H.R., was present by invitation. After giving his views on the possibility of a railway being con-1 Btracted towards Mayfield, Mr McLachlan Baid that he did not come prepared to give i ft political address, but had considered that | the time was aa opportune one, s<o he would enlighten them on a few of the political. questions of th© day. One of the first questions he would touch upon was a purely local matter, that of j THE DAILY MAIL SERVICE. I As they all knew, tenders had been! called for the carriage of mails to and fro from Valetta for two extra days m the week, making it a daily service, as the mail was carried four days a week now. He | read a communication that had been re ceived from the Postmaster-General, who informed him that no definite promise had been given for a daily mail service, the existing contract being for four days a week, and tenders had been received for carrying the mail on the other two days, but nothing definite had been decided upon, but Mr McLachlan hoped that the settlers at Mayfield would be satisfied with any arrangements the postal authorities might make, that would secure them a \ daily service. MATTIBLD ESTATE. In regard to the acquisition of the May field Estate for close settlement, Mr Mc- Lachlan read a telegram received from the Minister of Lands, stating thai the Chair man of the Land Purchase Board had written fa Mr Gould, the proprietor, asking Mm if he would sell and at what price, but ho reply had been received from Mr Gould yet, bat as soon as a reply had been re ceived, the Minister would communicate again with Mr McLachlaa, who proceeded to give the meeting the principal features of the Lands for Settlement Act, and if the estate is purchased ti»e settlers at Mayfield ■would have no prior right to share m it, than an applicant from the Bluff. Settlers with small holdings m this locality should ask the Government to set aside a portion of this estate as extended holdings. Such extended holdings could not be disposed of without outside competition. THI BOHR WAR. Mr McLachlan said that the meeting m common with the whole of the population of the colony were pleased at the successful termination of the great struggle that had raged for so long m South Africa, and that the sons of New Zealand had played an im portant part m bringing the struggle to^ a termination that is considered peace with honour of both parties m this trouble. They were also m duty bound to recognise the great and important assistftnee rendered to the Empire by the Eight Hon. Mr Seddon, who was the first; to offer and despatch troops at the time the Mother Country's supremacy was threatened. That night lie had just learned with regret of the death of a young Aahburton lad—a son of Mr Collison, of Marawiti, whom he (Mr McLachlan) had been instrumental m get ting away as a " detail" with the Tenth; but soldiers have to put up with, the for tunes of war. 01.8 AGE PENSIONS There was a great difference of opinion with many people as to the wisdom of plac ing such a law as the Old Age Pensions on the Statute Book. He held that no more beneficent measure had ever been passed by any Parliament m the world, and m woof of this nearly every civilised country m the world were endeavouring to follow m our footateps. It had removed the dread of poverty from many an aged couple, who m many cases were not responsible for their poverty. No doubt frauds had been per petrated on the Department, and although the utmost vigilance had been exercised, it had been paid to persons* who did not really deserve it. But to prevent fraud, last session the Act was amended, so that now the wife of a hus band who had sufficient means to maintain them-both and vice versa, neither are en titled, and where anomalies are found to exist, no doubt the law will be amended to meet every case. workers' compensation fob accidents. That great farmers 1 organisation, known aa The Farmers' Union, at its first inception, probably due to ignorance of the Statute law, denounced the Government aa the op pressors of the farmers, by throwing this responsibility upon them, or otherwise com pelling them to insure the workers. But employers have for many years, both m Britain and the colonies been liable for damages for injuries sustained to their workers where they were alone culpable. The New Zealand Act simplified the matter, providing for a reasonable compensation without legal process, but does not override common law. It is farther true that the Farmers' Union are now admitting their error, and are insuring their employees at a reasonable rate. The late Mr John Grigg some few years ago realised his liability for accident, and he (Mr McLachlan) was told that h© deducted 6d per week from each workman to pay the premium, but the present Act rendered it illegal to deduct any Bum for such purpose. His (Mr Mc~ Lachlaa) sons, at anyrate two of them were threshing machine owners, and on the Jad irice of the father, who knew the law, they insured for about 43 per annum the whole of their workmen against accident. Indeed no farmer was safe to employ a mill on his place where the men were not covered by a f olioy oi accident Insurance. TEACKiiBS* BALABIES. Last session of Parliament the Govern ment passed a new scale of teachers' salaries—a capitation of 5s per head per annum to enable Education Boards to pay a reasonable salary m small schools, but th© results were very disappointing, as it was found to carry out Mr Hogben's scale—for he presumed it was Mr Hogben's scale—the Boards have had to dismiss the sewing mistresses m all the small country schools, a most disgraceful proceeding, when they realised that the Governments were spending many thousands a year upon technical, edu cation, no doubt desirable but not more necessary than jjsewing is to girls. Within the last two weeks a deputation of Chairmen of country schools, about forty m number, waited on the Board of Educa tion, protesting against the dismissal of their sewing mistresses. The Chairman of the Board (Mr Buddo) m reply, said that the Government would have #to be "squeezed," and when the squeezing pro cess wais on he (Mr MsLaahlan) who was not a light weight would be m the squeeze too. STATE J?IBE HTSTIBASICB he had urged for years. The Govern ment Life Insurance Department was a successful branch of Government business. If the lite insurance was run successfully, then he saw no reason why fire insurance could not be run on the same lines. He severely criticised the canvassing element which was introduced by fire insurance companies. The Government canvassed m connection with life insurance, but such was conducted on strictly business lines. He would vote to put State fire insurance on the Statute Book. STATE COAL MINES. Touching upon the all-important question pf S^ate coal mines, Mr MpLaphl^ s.aid that thjs was $. co&munisticmattei.'.' It was generally a noticeable fact that after a tinie they were forfeited to the State. In the meantime there was a dearth of coal— that had been experienced last year. Jf f.he Government had control of the mines, it would prevent monopolies. Begardjng these combines, Mr MeLaphlan jocularly, remarked that "he had ¥,ecelved informa tion from Scotland that \h was intended to rejmlate'fchf whiskey output.'* (Laughter.) He did not see why they should not combine md regulate the output. Government ■Were the largest consumers of coal, and last year .£20,000 was voted to open up a mine on the West Coast. He considered, the Government quit*? justified m doing this. A SXfT$ BA»«, There was, an individual—most of them knew fche'name-it was Ell (laughter) who Jad been endeavouring to move constitu encies and people towards bolstering up the establishment; 'of a' State Bank m this yftoay. ' It HbW been any way successful

«m moving the people he (Mr McLaohlan) could assure them he bad not succeeded m moving the House. Mr Laurenson had been moved to tears over it. He would ask them to picture the scene of a million of paper money broadcast all over the colony. What would be the good of a million of paper money if the gold was locked up else where ? Tf they were ever m a tight corner gold would be [wanted—not paper. If a State Bank were established, it would need to have agencies all over New Zealand. It would be better to go on as they are now than initiate such a scheme as proposed by Mr Ell. In conversation with a banker m Christchtirch, the latter had summed it up m one word—" Bosh." No country m the world could carry on that way, and lie, for one, would not support such a scheme. TRADE WITH THE FEDEBAL STATES. Mr McLachlan expressed himself as an out-and-out Freetrader. The Australian States received a good deal of our produce, but it was found on enquiry that they could well supply themselves with certain commodities. There chaff was as choap as m New Zealand. Prom inquiries it was elicited that Australian wines were to be admitted here duty free, and other things as well. In Sydney, boots were manufac tured by cheap labour; leather was cheaper,, and consequently they can pit their cheap labour against us, and undersell oar manu facturers. One man had told him that if we did not federate, we would lose our onion trade. (Laughter.) Last year was dry, and there was no sale for this class of product. He himself had sent 40 tons of potatoes to the other side, which had not proved a profitable undertaking. South Africa was now our grain market; m fact it was more staple now than Sydney, as maize was grown over there m abundance. THB FAEMIBS' UNION. Referring to the Farmers' Union gener ally, Mr McLachlan briefly made reference to an article that had appeared some time j ago m the Ashburton "Guardian," con demning him for his utterances m Parlia ment m regard to the Union. He had always maintained that the Union was a political organisation, formed to'oust the Seddon Government. He was of this opinilb still. At the time he spoke m I'arliament on the matter, he held m hia hand a copy of the " Otago Daily Times " which set forth the platform of the Union, ! which he read out m Parliament. He had no objection to the Union, and was a member of it himself. He held, however, that it was indiscretionary on their part to attempt to repeal existing labour laws. They further wanted to be placed m a position to enable them to nominate their Mends at Home; also, that the Govern ment should give the freehold. Besides thia, they wanted a host of other things done. Theirs was truly a large order. In regard to the freehold, he held that it would be a direct breach of faith to break a contract with the Government for a 999 years' lease after once taking it up. No person had a right to do that. Other demands were—the farmers m Southland wanted their newspapers delivered free, and m addition to that the Union wanted to buy and sell all the oats for the farmers. He could assure them that Messrs Thomas and Friedlander Bros, would do that to a much better advantage. He would not trust the Union with a hundred bushels of oats. They were not a trading company, or a corporate body. Mr McLachlan then proceeded to criticise the remarks of Mr Leadley m regard to the oats contract, and m a letter to the " Lyttelton Timea " the Premier denied that the Government had undertaken to supply oata to the disadvan tage of the farmers. Mr G, G. Stead and others had supplied the oats to an advan tage to themselves. This, Mr Stead had acknowledged. Mr Leadley had made statements which had not been borne out by enquiry. Mr McLachlan then read out a list of the concessions obtainable on the railways, which has already been published m our columns, and contended that the Government m making these concessions were assisting the country, without which the country was no good. His interests were to advance the interests of the people. He had several interests to conserve, and each had a big claim on him. If he was fortunate enough to have Mayfleld m his electorate under the redistribution he would safeguard the interests of the people there. Until the boundaries were defined they did not know wliere they were. Mr McLachlan then brought his remarks to a close by thanking them for the attentive hearing given him. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr McLachlan on the motion of Mr W. J. Doyle, seconded by Mr D. Morrow.

THE LATEST. HOME AND FOREIGN.

Per Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received June 21, 9.20 a.m. Mr McHugh, M.P. London, June 20 Mr Balfour has agreed to the appoint ment of a committee to enquire into the circumstances of Mr McHugh's imprison ment for refusing to enter into recogni sances for good behaviour after insults. Hatfield House " At Home " The " At Home " at Hatfield House was attended by five hundred. The Queen and Prince of Wales. The Queen and Prince of Wales were present at Ascot yesterday. The Governor of Orange Colony. Major General Knox, Military Governor ■of Bloemfontein, on Monday administers the oaths of office to Lord Milner, and Major Goold Adams, as Governor and | Lieutenant-Governor of the Orange Colony. | Coronation Visitors. The Fiji Constabulary, Eepreßentatives of ; the Uganda Moorish Mission, and Said Apai of the Zanzibar protectorate, hare arrived m London. Panama Canal. Washinoton, June 20 The Senate by 42 to 34 agreed to the Panama Canal scheme if the title is clear and the Canal is purchasable for forty million dollars, otherwise the Nicaragua^ scheme will be carried out, it is expected the representatives will concur.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Received Juno 21,10.12 a.m. More Returning Troopers, Mklboubkb, June 21 The steamer Australian has arrived with a number of Australian troops under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Messenger, of New Zealand, Judicious Expenditure on Coro nation Stbnet. June 21 The Local and. Melbourne Banks are making donations to the Hospital, instead of illuminating their buildings fop the Cokq» nation.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Tjjnit^d Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, June 21 . About sixty New Zealand surveyors have applied for employment under the Imponat Government on the African gold co&#.. Ava^lA^V- Ju#3 21 The Kauri Timber Company 13 advised that the barque. Deeiifta,, from Kaipara to London, wb^ch it was. feared was lost, ar nved safely afljer a very long passage. I Tfew "tW wreckage found near the North | Cape is still a mystery.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY JUKE ai. tgo*



STANDISH AND PREBCB. Photographers under th© -3<syaJ patronage of th© Prince and Prinoess of Walea^ Studio Higli Street, Ghirastchuroh, I



JOHN ORR AND CO. JOHN ORR MB CO. Ireduced cash prices Fineßt Snowdrop Sugar, per lb., 2^d 5 per 701 b Bag 14s 6d. • . 1 ■. ■ Kerosene, 160 test, per tin, 4s 3d; per case, 8s 6d. Good Oatmeal, 251 b Bag, 4s. Finest Washed Currants, per lb ... 0 5 D. and M. Blacking, per dor, ...0 4$ „ „ Sultanas, per lb ... 0 7 Dome Black Lead, per doz. „. 0 6 „  Valencia Raisins ... 0 5£ Starch, per box ... * ... 0 5 Sfcgo, Eice, Tapioca, Split Peas, per ibO 2 Victory Soap, per box ... ... 0 6 Van Houten'e Cocoa, per tin ... 1 4 Blue, Eickett's, per lb ...' . ... 010 » „ „ ... 1 2 Blue, Keen's, per lb ... ... OJO «>  „ ... 1 0 Fluid Ammonia, per bottle .». 0 8 Attslebrook's Cocoa, per tin ... 1 4 Washing Fluid, per bottle ... 0 6 „ „ „ ... 12C. and B. Currie, „ ... 0 11  » „ ... 10 „ Capers, „ ill Herrings m Tomato sauce, per tin 010 Sperm Candles, per lb ... 0 6§ „ Kippered per tin ... 010 Wax „ „ * ... OCf „ Fresh, per tin ... 0 7 Maccaroni, per 41b box ... 110 Sardines, per doz ... ... 4 6 Vermicelli, „ . ... 110 2^lb. Tins Raspberry and Straw- , Quaker Oats, per packet ..,0 10 berry, per tin ... ... 1 0 Semolina, per bag '...•;" 1 0 Morton's Cream of Tartar, per 1b... 1 3 Germina, per bag ... ... 1 0 Carbonate Soda, per lb. ... 0 3 Oatina, per bag ... ... I 2 Edmond's Baking Powder, per tin Oil Sand Soap, 3 cakes ... , ,;, 1 0 Sunlight Soap, per box... ... 1 0 Hudson's Extract of Soap, per iox I 6 Plaid Vestas, per doz ... ... 0 4 MARTIN'S, KNOWLE'S, CLiRKE',3 4 BOKER'B Froa 6s 6d to 15s per pair AT v JOHN OER & CO. CYCLE LAMPS CYCLE LAMPS. AOBTBW.CR, fWh^ h^iW RAIKB-WV FIREBALL «3||3fl|B BBKCKINBIDGK And m\ny others to ielect from. Ab we fare Overttockpd with these Lines we are offering them at f-pecially Low Prices for ONE M >MH ONLY. JOHN ORB & CO., ASHBURTON. Oil Store at all Prices, BANOES, HEATING &000 KING STOVES, REGISTERS, GRATES, Xt AND MANY OTHERS 1 IN STOCK. "'>■■':. We keep over twenty different patterns a«d can give a greater variety ifean sny other house m AitilibHrton. 1 JUII IN bhh AlNill 1), j . : ASH HUETOU " ' 1-': ■;::;::; 7: ■•■;:



CORONATION CELEBKA TION. npHE Coronation Celebration! m Ash- X burton on June 26th, will be as fol lows : 11 a.m.—United Service, outside Borough Council Chambers, if wet m Odd fellows' Hall. 1.30 p.m.—Procession will start from the approach to Ashburton Traffic Bridge and march to the Ashburton Domain, where a ceremony, including the Planting of Oaks, the Hoisting of the Flag, Presentation of Medals t» Returned Troopers, and Addressee, will be carried out, after which there will be a Military Display on the Oval. 6.30 p.m:—Torchlight Procession will leave the Brigade Station and march to Baring Square West, where a Display of Fireworks will take place. All Eeturned Troopers, Army and Navy Veterans, all Trades, and the School Chil dren and Kesidents of the Town and Coun try, are invited to take part m the After noon Procession. The Children, Friendly Societies, and Trades will assemble at the Approach to the Traffic Bridge at 1.15 p.m. sharp. The Eeturned Troopers are requested to attend m uniform, and to be mounted. All Veterans are specially desired to take 1 part m the Procession and are requested to parade at the Drill Shed with the local corps at 12.30 p.m. — Tea only will be provided m the | Domain throughout the day for the Country Children. H H. FOOKS, 6 158 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON RIFLES COEONATION OeLEBEATIONS. rpHE Company will Parade at the X Drillshed on MONDAY, June 23rd, at 7.30 pra. A full muster required W. E. DOLMAN, 6 202 Captain Commanding. THE CHKISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) \ El Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GEAIN FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. 6 200 SPECIAL PURCHASE OF I Mantles and Jackets IN ALL THE NEWEST STYLES See Windows. AT "THE CORNER" EAST AND TANCRED STEEETS Northcote & Hefford VKJANTED KNOWN—Men's strong ** cord trousers 4s lid and 6s 6d; reliable tweed do. 6s lid, 8s 6d, 10s 6d; suits from 21s; good line all wool colonial suits 255; heavy ribbed colonial under panta 3a 6d, all wool under flannels 2s lid, heavy ribbed wool socks, 3 pairs for 2s 6d, cardigan jackets 6s lid, coloured blankets 7s lid, large rugs 3s lid, at Gibbard'b, Tanored' Street, opposite Arcade,



SPECIAL ARTICLES. Edward Vll.—Sketch of Life. Westminster Abbey—Why and How it was Built. Origin of the Coronation. Order of the Procession on Coronation Day. Ceremony of Coronation. Coronation Oath. The Anointing. * Oblation of the Sword. Putting on the Crown. Homage of the Peers. Coronation Banquet. History of Coronation Chair and Stone. j Some Queer Ceremonies m connection with the Coronation. Hereditary Titles. The Realms of King Edward. The King's Household. The Queen's Household. ; List of King's and Queens of England Scotland and Wales. The National Anthem. BTO. ETC.



XUST ARRIVED —Three special lines fj corsets, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d pair; sur prising value m women's ribbed black cash mere hose, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d a pair ; another lot of those noted ribbed wool under vests at Is each; umbrellas 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d each; holland and muslin aprons Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each at the Beady Money Shop, Tancred Street. HAVE you tried the new American ping pong bat ? It is perfect. A. T.H. WILLIAMS, East Street. PECIAL—Men's black aiidf drablsoft felt hats Is to clear; splendid line frame do. 3s 6d, strong working shirts, collars attached 2s 6d, good union do. 3s 6d, 3s Ud, 4s 6d, army braces 6dand9d, double leather Samson do, Is, Turkey handker chiefs 3d, reversible silk Derby ties 6d and upwards, linen collars 6d, tweed caps Is and Is 6d, boys' curl cloth caps Id each.—E. Gibbard, Ready Money Draper and Cloth ier, Tancred Street. DID you get one of H. C. Barrett's Circulars announcing a Special Coronation Commemoration Discount of Two Shillings m the Pound off every Cash Purchase, from the small sum of Five Pence worth, from June 21st to August 9th, at his JDrapery, Clothing, and Boot Ware house. 6 182 IF you saw a Two Shilling Piece lying on the road, you would most likely think it worth picking up. Just so ! Then what about the saving m connection with the Special Discount of 2b m the Pound at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 183 npENPRNCE worth for Ninepence, Two -IJL and-Sixpence worth for Two-and- Threepence; Five Shillings worth for Four and-Sixpence; Ten Shillings worth for Nine Shillings; One Pound worth for Eighteen Shillings, and so on, is the way the Special Discount works out at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. 6 134 NO Order too large, or none too small for Moriarty Bros., Cabinetmakers, &c. No delays or disappointments. 6 205 t OOK HERE—New range, U.B tabling! 1 Is, 1 lid, Is 3d, Is 6|d, Is 9d to2slid a yard; white and U.B twilled sheetings, 70 inches wide, from lO^d, strong shirtings 6d a yard, all wool colonial flannels from 9£d a yard, wide twilled flanneletes, stripes, white, pink, and creme 3s lid a dozen; striking value m blouse do. sd, 6-£d> 7^d a yard, lace curtains Is B*d a pair, carpets, yard wide, Is 2d a yard, hearth rugs 2s 6d, 3b 6d, 4a lid, 5s lid, 7s lid, 10s 6d, yard wide floorcloth, oil back, reduced to Is a yard, two yards wide do. from Is Hid, coloured quilts, Is lid, -white H.C do. 3s lid, at Gibbard's Ready Money Draper. ; SALE--Two Clarionets, A. and B* i Flat, 13 keys, good tone, £5 for the pair; a real bargain at the price. Apply sharp at E. Gxbbabd's, Tancred Street. C CORONATION Medals 6d, Coronation } Badges 4d. Medals m white metal, silvered or gilt, all one price, now 6d each. The white metal medal is undoubtedly the best value m the market.—A. T. H. Wil liams, East Street. LUOK HERE—Loveiy Velveteen*, all colors, la Hid, Beautiful Piushes 2s lid, Best assortment) of Collarettes from IB 6d—W h. F«ABOK 8 Gash D aper, etc i NEWS FOE ALL—Kerosene 4s 3d per tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6d a bag or 2&d per lb, Oatmeal 4a per bag, Ostine Is 2d. Also, Prime DerwenO Potatoes for sale at Kirr Bros, Burnett Street r\UR OFFER—We give a free trial with V * any lamp we soil. If not satisfactory we will return your money. That's fair isn't it).—Bolipee Oyole Co, Taoored Btreeb. BEST Kerosene 4s 3d par tin, 8a 64 per case ; Soowdrop Sugar 2£d per lb, 70 lb bag 14a 6d ; Swan Golden Syrup, 4lb tine IOd,—OABBOK A Co 5 172 rpHIS Genuine Silent Primus Cooking I Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primes Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Carson &00. _ FOR Coronation decorations, They have come. They have come, Chinese Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns, By the hundreds, by the hundreds, At' The Dust Pan/ at« The Dust Pan. Hang them from your garden trees, Let them swing from your verandahs j Cheap display, yet so effective, Let us make a merry show. Order now—do not wait, Lest perhaps you'll be too late. Burgess, Stationer, East Street. OUR Stock of Ladies' Jackets from 7s 6d. Ladies' Oapes 21°, Waterproofs 10?, Knitted Undervests. full size 9d. Corsets, Prima Dunna, 5* lid : Under Skirts for winter wear 2s to 12s 6d, knit ted Stockings from Is fo 2a 9d, Cashmere from 1% Aprons, whito and coloured Holland, from JOol each ; wMte mnalin Aprona from IC^i to 3s 6d A splendid line of silk riboona from IJI yard, 2i > wide, all colours, ah L. H. Tempbbo, Tancred Street, nest to * Kia Ora' Tt>a Rooms. %$&



ILLUSTRATIONS. Portraits— His Eoyal and Imperial Majesty, Edward VII. Her Majesty Queen Alexandra Chief Officers of the King's Household.— Earl of Clarendon, Lord High Cham berlain ; Earl of Pembroke, Lord High Steward; Duke of Portland, Master of King's Horse; Lord Suffield, Chief Lord-in-Waiting ; General Sir D. Probyn, Keeper of the Purse. Most Eev. Dr. Temple, Archbishop of Can terbury, i VIEWS- ~~" Houses of Parliament. ] St. Paul's Cathedral. Westminster Abbey. Windsor Castle. House of Commons (Interior). Coronation Chair and Consort's Chair. The Tower of London. Coronation Stone at Kingston. ! Choir of Westminster Abbey. The Coronation Chair and Stone. Approach to the Coronation Chair at Westminster. Regalia of England—King's Crown, The Orb, Two Sceptre*



PUBLIC KOTICE. __ SPECIAL CORONATION NUMBER OF THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN." WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th, 1902. ON the above date a SPECIAL CORONATION SUPPLEMENT will be issued with the " ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN." The Supplement will be printed m colours, and contain a large number of Half-Tone Portraits and Views, accompanied by Special Descriptive Articles. The Supplement will be issued FREE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The Supplement Win Contain



PUBLIC NOTICES. Coronation Day npHE Hotelkeepers of Ashbnrton and Tin wald have decided to close their premises from half-past tea to half-paat twelve on Coronation Day, during Divine Service. 6 213 *T .. | , , | .... ii » INSPECTION OF MACHINERY DEPARTMENT. Land Engine Drivers, Stationary, Trac tion, and Winding Ctsrtifioateß. AN Examination for those Certificates will bo held afc fchn Inspectors of Machinery < ffije. Christcborob, on TUES DAY, lac July, 1902, at 9 a ra. Appli c»ti >n<* and Regulation obtainable at] Im» epecbors 1 Offi:e, Chrst church and of hoBKRT DUVCAN,' 6 208 ChJpf 'Li.pocor, Wellington. BARING SQUARE CHURCH. Sister Elinor and Miss Jule Lay ton, SUNDAY, June 22. Speech and Song Mission. , Morning at 11; Evening at 6.30. Special Announcement. AVERT cordial and affectionate invi tation is given to those who never, or only occasionally attend a place of worship. BAPTIST CHURCH, TO-MORROwT" O PECIAL Coronation Services. Morning O —"A Throne"; Evening—" Behold j your King." Coronation hymn sheets pro j vided, I ■ , , Sunday, the 29th—Farewell services Rev W. Lamb. 6 207 "THE DEAR H6ME LAND." England, Scotland, and Ireland. On MONDAY EVRNING, Jane 23rd, 1902. At 8 o'clock, In the ODDFELLOWS' H4LL. SISTER ELEANOR of Melbonrne, will deliver her highly Popular Lec ture, entitled, " The Dear Home Land,' assisted by MI-S JULE LAYTON (Contralto) Who will Sin*, " Out on the Rocks," " The Old Oonn. tree," " Daddy," and •' Home, Sweet Home, 9 &a. Doors open at 7.30 • Admission, Is. Carriage at 10 p ra. 6 209 Fredlander Bros. Ltd. '"FOR PRIVATE SALE. I Lease m Perpetuity, situated about 2 miles from Rangitata Traffic Bridge, the property of Mr B. Sheehan, containing 370 acres 70 npHE Property is at a Rental of Eleven- X pence per acre, is sub-divided into 7 paddocks, well watered and fenced. 60 acres are m Oats, 25 acres Turnips, balance one and two year old grass. There is a Four Roomed House, Stable and Outbuildings. Full particulars from FitIEDLANDEB BROS., LTD., 6 176 Ashburton. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL US HIIiD OK THOBSDAY, 3rd JOLY, For which we will be pleased to reo»iv« Entriea. FRIRDLANDBR BROS, Ltd, 5 336 R. FbikdIjANDIR, Auctioneer Wanted. WANTED— Contract Teams for Plough ing about 600 acres. Apply T. B. Richards, Valetta. 6 187 WANTED—A Thorough Good General for country. No men kept. Apply Mr* Pilbrow, Cameron Street, Ashburton. 6 178 EVERY week a better week with the thriving business of Mobiatbtt Bros, champion Upholsterers and Cabinetmakers. Wakanui Road, opposite C. Baker's, 6 204 COKE. COKE. — Reduced m price- Cheap Fuel, 4 bags and over at Is per! bag, at the Gas Works, or Is 3d delivered —J. C. Cawsey, Manager. BAPTIST Tabernacle—Farewell to the Rsv. W. Lamb. Tea and Public Meeting July Ist. Tickets—Adults Is, chil dren 6d. 6 94 WANTED Known—Price of Coke has been reduced to Is per bag at the Gas Works, or Is 3d per bag for 4 bags delivered.—J. C. Cawsbt, Manager. 6 214 TpiRIMITIVE Methodist Church Ashbur- X ton—Morning, Ebv. R. Rainb evening Band No 111. Fairton Afternoon, Rsv. R Rains, evening Band No 11. Winchmore Mb Tbebiz*. 6 216 y» ALVATION Army Barracks to-morrow, O Sunday, special Services conducted at 7 and 11 a.m, 3 and 7 p.m. by Staff Captain Gault, late of Melbourne. Special linging and music. 6 216 LOST— A Black and Tan Slut? answers to the name of " Fan." Last seen going towards the Hinds, behind a gig. Finder kindly return to Winslow Hotel. 6 210 FOUND— Black and tan Sheep Dog, chain round neck. Own«r can have same by applying to Mark Grif fiths. WheatHtone. 6 168 TO LET.—Two Shops, with Dwellings attached, East Street; also one m Moore Street; cheap rent. —Apply W. C. Page, Compton's Buildings, Moore Street. 6 102 WANTED -100 pair of Pigeons, also 100 pair of good old hens.—J. H. Jewitt. /CORONATION Medals, gold and silver \ ) gilt 6d each; Coronation Badges, with imprint of the King, 6d each; Chinese Lanterns for illwmination purposes, from6d eaeik Ping' Pong, a splendid line just opened up, Is 6d set, the best line yet offered for the money; Footballs, new line; Stationery, Account Books, and Fancy Goods, New Books and Magazines,—H. M. Jokes,



ENTERTAINMENTS. ODDFELLOWS 7!! LL. Under the direction of Mr Harry Rickarda. WEDNESDAY NEXT, June 25th. For Positively ONE NIGHT Only J^'IRST and only Appearance m Ashbur ton of Mb Habry Rickarm's No. i COMPANY OF VAUDE VILLE -*TAR>\ l Headed by the famous Paul CINQUEVALLI) The CINQUEVALLI [ Greatest CINQUEVALLI Jjugg ler ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. Whose marvellous performance? hare crea ted a Profound Sensation m every part of the Globe. Mtidame Lydia Yeahans-Titus, Ltdia Ykamans- Titcs, Ltdia Ybamans Titus, The Peerless Lyrio Actress and Travesty Queen, assisted by MR FRED J. TITUS'. COLBY AND WAY j Charles—COLßY and WAY—Alice Colby and Way, the Greatest Ventrilo quial Novelty on the Vaudeville Stage. Professor Chas. Weig^ey, the Eminent Saxophone and Clarionet Soloist. Miss Nita Leete, Contralto. Mr James Opie, Baritone. Eva—The Diamond Duo—Fvelyn I Vocalists, Dancers and Expert Banjoists. i Chas.—Walker and May—lda. America's Gold Medal Cake Walkers and Specialty Artistes. Musical Director, Mr Fred Hall. Prices, 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Early doors 6d extra. Box Plan opened to-day, at 10 a.m., at H. M. Jones. M. Marcus, Touring Manager. 6 172 John C. Leete, Business Manager. Tenders TENDERS n ENDERS are invited for a lease of the 1 Church of England glebe land m one block. Terms and conditions can be seen on application to P. FERRIMAN, 6 217 Land and Estate Agent. TINDERS TV* ENDERS are invited for the LEASE 1 1 of the Premises, and Goodwill of the I Business of the Late i. E. Bubnard, Butcher, Ashburton. Ail particulars on application to the undersigned. Tenders clgob on MONDAY, June 30th, 1902. CHABLES REID,}-, J 627 G. W. BODY, j **«»«»■. David Thomas. i : ~_ _„__» ASHBURTON YARDS. Tuesday, June 24th MR D. THOMAS has received instruc tions from a Client to Sell at the above Yards,— ry / \ Three-year-old Steers and Heifers. DAVID THOMAS, 6 196 Auctioneer. IiKLIMINARY^DVKRTISEMENT," OLE A RING SALE. AT BALING j FRIDAY, 4th"" July, 1902. MR D THOMAS has r- nß ived lo«t.rm fcionß from Mr R. T»rbutton (vh<> has sold one of hi« Farm*) t,o hoKi & Cte»i ---j iog Saie n« abov, ot BHBKP, V&'i TiiK, HOKSBs aud SUNDRIES D. THOMA?, 6 212 £ue>i-u"<*r BULLOCK'S ARCADE. Valuable Farm Near Lauriston SATURDAY, sth July, 1902. D THOMAS has received instructions « from Messrs Curd and Son, Lauriston, to Sell by Public Auction as above, their valuable Farm, containing 748 ACRES, Situated close to Lauriston and adjoining the Properties of Mra Jerry Daley and Mr Jas. Williamson, and being R.S« 27970 and part of R.S. 27969, the whole being m first-class order. The improvements consist of a 4 roomed Cottage, good Stable, Sheepyards, etc. The fences and sub-divisions are very good. The land is well watered. 83 acreg •re ploughed ready for crop, 200 acres are ready for ploughing, 400 acres-in new grass, splendid strike; balance m Turnips, On this property over 2000 sheep and lambs were fattened within the last 12 months. Should the property not sell m a whole it will be offered m two Blocks as follows, viz :— Lot 1—545 Acres, being R.S. 27970. | Lot 2—203 Aores, being part of R.S. 27969* Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 6 197 Auctioneer. fairfieldT Coronation Night. A GRAND Display of Fireworks will be given at Fairfield on Coronation. Night. A Social will be held afterwards m the cooling room. Music—Terns' Band. Refreshments provided. Tickets at door, 2s 6d. Ladies free. Fireworks, 7.30. Social, 8.30. 6 201 B. Rudkin, Hon. Sec. Star of Ashburton Lodge. U.A.O. DRUIDS. Coronation Celebrations. npHE Brethren of the above Order are _L requested to meet, at the Lodge room, Tkurbday, Juae 26th, (Coronation Day) at 12.30 sharp. H. Stephenson, 6 206 Secretary. A.O.F. THE Members of Court* Ashburton, No. 6729, ara reqamte:! *o mf«tj at | the Court Room on THURSDAY, at 12.45, to take part m the Celebration Precession Sashes and Ribbons according to rank. T. S. SMITH, O.R. 6,211 J. PHaUP. See "BOROUGH OV "VT OTICE ia hereby given that during x\ ' the removal of the Building known as the Somerset Hotel from Burnett street to Case street and thence to Tancr«d street all horse and wheel traffic will be stopped m the portions affected of these respective streets from the 19th to jfche 23rd insfc inclusive*. H. H. FOOKS, 6167 Town, Clerk,