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SOUTH AFRICA

CAPTURE OF TWO LAAGERS

NATAL REBELS

REINFORCEMENTS FROM ENG-

LAND

Unified Press Association—By Electric

(Telegraph—Copyright

Eaoaivad March 17, 94 am

London, March 16

Colonel Parks'mounted column cap tured two laagers and twenty-five Boers at North Middleburg; the outcome of long night marches.

The Natal Treason Courts has com pleted its sittings, and tried five hundred out of aa estimated eight hun dred Natal rebels. In the aggregate the fines amounted to £32,000. Oourfcs martial will deal in future with ct%ses of treason.

Arrangements that; are progressing, Indicate thai the 22sfc Lancers and 11th Huzzars will accompany six thousand Yeomanry, starting for South Africa in April,

Home and Foreign.

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(Received Marsh 17, 9.4 a m

DANISH WEST INDIES

London, March 16

The Danish Folkething, by eighty votes lo seven, approved of the sale of the Danish West; Indies to America, for a million sterling.

SUGAR FACTORY DESTROYED

A fire destroyed a sagar factory Id ft town in Koman Konmania, with a great stock of sagar. The damage was 2| million francs.

Australian.

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(Received March 17, 9 60 a m) THE NORFOLK ISLAND OABLB

Brisbane, March 17

The Angiia, at noon on Saturday, had laid 355 miles of the South PocS to Norfolk Island cable.

The Colonies and the War.

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Melbourne, Match 17

The Federal Minister for Defence states b© has not considered the qaes tion of following Mr Seddon'a lead in offering more troops. Tha Ministry is off oplnien that the war is practically ovar, and the men now going are able to finish it. If more are wanted they will be sent*

CAPTAIN FRED. TUCKER RECOM MENDED FOR THE D.S.O.

United Press Aaaoolatlon—By Eleotrio Telegraph

WiLXiNOioN, March 17

Ufhß Premier has been advised that Captains Stevenson and Tucker, Sorgeun O*ptain O'Naiil and Lieutenant Tudor, have been recoramended for the D.S.O for good work in tho field ; and Corporal Walter Thorpe, of tTe KoiM, and Sergeant) Harris, ot ObrUt ohorefa, for the distinguished conduct medal. All belong to the Sixth Contingent;. I'be troopship Surrey, with the North Island Battalion of the Eighth Contingent, arrived »t> Durban on Saturday. The Cornwall, with the South Island Battalion, wan expected last night* The Surrey reports that the troops are all well, and only nine Jhonea died, or 1£ per cent. She lasb eavv the Cornwall on the 7th* Tha Premier has received tha followicg cable from Lord Kitchener :—" Referring to your telegram re Tooth Contingent, I cannot expreßs BafSoiont thanks for the great help given and offered. There are none I would •ooner have with me in the field than tho gallant New Zealandera." With reference to certain sbatiemants fecantly published in Now Zealand fchab eoowtaiag approaching a mutiny had oocurreci la ona of tha New Zealand regiments in South Africa, and that oert&ia members had been trained to gaa wheels bb a punishment, the Premier communicated with Lord Kitchener oa the* subject, and the kbtor cables that the isnuatlonal reports are unfonnded, and he intimates that a fall report is following.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Unified Frees Association—By Elootrio Telegmph

Ddkhdin March 17

A body In & decomposed state was found ®ti the bimfea of fcho Moiyaeux River, some digtmnoß below Balololiba, on Saturday. It Ja now believed to be the body of George of Balolatha, who was aappoßed to hava been drWned in the river on &be E6i-h October, 1900.

Later

I'he My found on the bankfc of the Molyneax has been idenbifiei beyond doubt »B fcbat of George TfaomsoD, an ex'msyor o! Baiolothß, who myaterioualy disappeared in October, 1900.

Wellington, March 9

<f»inßi Oftmpbell, for many yeara porber at tihe <jiooi<lontftl Hotel, and well known to tho travelling public, died suddenly, ib i 8 believed (from faeMtb disease.

Auckland, Mar 17

John Scofct, managing director of the Waiaka Steamship Company, was thrown from hie buggy, whteh opsefc, and was billed instantly.

MINING

Gbeymouth, Maroh 16

Dredging refcorms : - Al, Reef ton, 3002 for 86 honre» Bailer Janotion, 15oz for 118 hoars; Leviathan, 360z lOdwb for 113 hoars; North Beash, 60oz 7dwb for two weeks ; P&cbolna, 430z for 99 hours ; Reaves Proprietary, 18oz 6dwt for 75 hoars; Maori Gully, 240z for 127 hours ; Geesnetone Junction, 3Ooz 4dw6 for 125 hours

Dpnedin, March 16

Dredgingretains: Electric, 126oz6dwt; Jnnotlon Electric, 970z 18dwb j Earns clengh 11., 90osB; Rise and Shine, 87oz 7dwtj Meg and Annie, §Boz 4dwt; Empire, 420z 2dwt; Perseverance I, 41oz 15dwt I2gr ; Happy Valley, 4Ooz; Alexandra Enreka, 83oz; Karnsclettgh I, 3Ooz;l9dwfc; Golden Gate, 270z ; Gabrielg 250k Bdwt llgr; Golden Bed, 250z sdwt j Sticceßß, 220z Bdwt; Alexandra Lead, 220z; Coal Greek Flat, 21oz 16dwt; Walkaka Qaeen, 19oz sdwt; Majeatlce, ISoz 14dwt.

Dunebin, March 17

Today's sales ;—Glfcbsbon la 6d, Hokl tlka Rlvar 11s 6d, Point DOr 2a dis. Riae BDd Shine 19s 3d, lSs6d, 19a 3d, 19s 3d.

Returns ; — Golden Treasure 30oz, leaning Rock 3Ooz, Otago 220z lOdwt, Endeavor 18oz lOdwt, Enfield 17oz 9dwt, NewNevifl 13oz sdwt, Nelson Creek 83oz, Uofcown 250z, Shfidans Waikaka 590 a, Upper Magnetic 28|oz,

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-MONDAY.

(Before Hia Worship the Mayor and Mr W H Role, J* P.)

DRUNKENNESS

A first offender charged with being drank ia Moore Street on Saturday* and was discharged with a caution.

MOHIBITION OEDES

A prohibition order was applied for against a resident of the county by some of hie relatives, but after taking evidence on both sides the bench decided that there was no case, and refused the application.

ALLEGED ROBBBKY

Jamea Ohoat and Oliver Spicer were charged that on Friday evening they stole the sum of £1 17s 6d from the person of William Aahton Graham. Mr Watson appeared for the def noo, William Ash ton Graham, the prosecutor said that on Friday evening he was In the Royal Hotel, Saw the two aooused there and had drink with them- About 10 o'clock he left the Royal Hotel widi the accused, one on eaoh aide of him. They were walking through the Arcade, when Spicer pnt his hand Id his pocket and took his pursai Went to the Oommerclal Hotel. Met a constable in the street, and made a com plaint. On Saturday morning went to the Police station and made a complaint*

To Mr Watson—-Was a stranger in Aahburton. After the robbery, went with the accused to the Commercial Hotel. Asked Spicer to give him back the money. Had some drink on Friday, but was noc drunk. The two scoused lefb him at the Commercial. Tha landlord of the Commer' ciiil Hotel ordered him off the premises. Did not pay for any drink at the Commercial Hotel.

To the Bench—Had two sovereigns when he went into the Royal.

James Gookburn, barman at the Royal Hotel, saw tha last) witness and the two aocused in the Hotel. Served them with three drinks. Prosecutor paid for the drlaka, Bid not see them leave the Hotel, Prosecutor seemed sober. Saw them after* wards ab the Posn Office. Graham was 'a the middle, with one on each side.

To Mr Watson—They Beemed friendly,

Ernest Crysell, stable hand, saw the prosecutor and the accused. Prosecutor was drunk. Accused ha.d hold of him. They asked witness bo gat & cab, but they did not wait;

To Mr Watson—The aooused seemed to be helping him along. Choat) was tbo only one of the accused who spoke.

By Sargeant Barlow—Did Bob sea them come out of the Arcade.

Thomas Scobt, a member of the Seventh Contingeat, home on sick leave, remembered seeing the two accused on Friday evening. Was in company with tha l»st witness. Followed them to the Oommeroial, and saw them there,

To Mr Watson—Saw prosecutor pay lor drink. Was tpeaking to the aoeused for some time. When witness left the hotel, Graham was asleep, Graham could not remember where he lived.

Constable Fry said he was on duty in Easi street on Friday night from 9pm till 2 * m. S«w the prosecutor in East street; one of the prisoners were on eaoh aide of him. Saw Graham afterwards, and he then made a complaint. Graham waa very dtunk.

This was all the evidence* Mr Watson said the prosecutor's story was a most extraordinary one, and had not been borne ouo by the evidence. He was robbed of all his money, and still when he got to the Commercial Hotel he had suffioient money to shout. The prosecutor had asked tbe accused to take him to the Commercial Hotel, and they did so; There was no case against his clients: The aooased James Choat, gave evidence on his own behalf. He said he saw the prosecutor on Friday night in East street, when ha asked witness and Spioer. to come and have a dcinfc at the Roy*), There was do truth in Graha-n's evidence ac to Spicer robbing him. 'Tbej lefb him at the Corrr meroiaK

By Sergeant Barlow—Had not been working lately. Did not spend hII bis time knocking about public houses To Mr Watson—Had not been in aoy trouble.

To the Bench—Graham wai telling them abont his business. Did not see a sovereign in Graham's hand.

O Spioer, the other accused, also gave evidence, corroborating Choat. Denied tak'ng money from him in the Arcade.

'i'o Bergeanb Barlow—PrsEeoutoe wbs very drunk. Was not in the habit of following drunken men about. Was convicted nos long ago for theft.

This was all tho evidence?

The Bench said it was a pity to see young men loitering round public houses and (kicking with drunken men t In this ones tbe man who had laid the information had been drunk himself. He hoped the case would be a lesson to them. The case would be dismissed.

The Court then rose.

FIRES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Cbristohubch, March 15

About 730 tonight afire broke out ia a wooden bulldlDg used as a gymnasium in Madras street, and as the Fire Brigade were very slow in getting water on, it was com* pietely destroyed, aB was also the Girton College, owned by Misses Freeman and Fodot', while the honses on either side were badly damaged, and the furniture which was taken out of tbe houses, was badly wrecked, rj}he gymnasium was originally built by Worthington as a social hall ia connection with the Temple of Truth, while the Glrten College was also ereobed by the Students of Truth an a kindergarten. The gymnasium was insured in the National Offioe for £500 and Girton College for £500 and the contents for £400 in the Koyal Exchange,

Wellington, Maroh 16

A firs took place at about half past fo^r o'oiock this morning in the four storey wooden building owned by Messrs J Nathan and Go, sad situated at the corner of Grey and Feathorston streets, The building was occupied by Messrs Nelson, Moate and Go, tea merchants ; Messrs Young and Tripe, barristers and solicitors; Messrs Henderson Bed Hame ; Viokers, and Jack and Peabody and Go, merchants. The fire was confiued to the upper floor, which was in the oooupa 1 tion of Meaars Nelson, Moate and Ooi This firm had &n unusually heavy stock of bea in hand at the time, and their loss cannot yet be estimated. The buildiag was insured for £4200. The insurances en the stock are not yet knowm

Maroh 17 t Insuraaoea of yesterday's fire—Building, Commercial Union, £1000; San £1000; Gmrd'&n £1500 ; South British £1000; Nelaon, Moate & Co, have £1850 in the Royal on the etocU, and £1750 on the machinery in the name office.

The Premier.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-—Copyright Oamabu March 25

The Borough Council last night decided to ask the Mayor to cUI a puhlio meeting to consider the question of joining Id the testimonial to the Premier. Strong ex ception was taken to the proposal to give a monetary recognition of the Premier's service, bub the whole thing ie lefb for the public to determine.

Auckland March 16

The Hamilton Borough Council invited the Premier to epend a night there,, and aft3rwatds attend a dinner either on his way to or from C&mbridg*.

THE ASBBBBTON GtJABDIA» : MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1902



Tea Competition-—Fletcher Bros next Tea Competition closes oa August 31at. First Prizei, either Handsome Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner Set j also 19 other Prizes to be given away, to the largest consumers of their well known brands of tea.



Children When Teething have more or less diarrhoea. This should be controlled and can be, by giving Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy! Every household should have a bottle at hand. Get it today* It may save a life. The New Zealand . Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells it.



TQENJAMINGam stops coughing, loosone _O phlegm, allays that irritation, Salt* yeaog or old*



AMUSBMRNTS ASHBURTON; St. Patrick's Sports Association. GRAND AffIUAL CABMVAL Biggest, Brightest, and Best Sports Evor Held in Askburtcn ASHBDETON DOMAIN, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1902. A Few of Many Champions Competing: BILL MARTIN } mB ™? D «r iEM oYau DAN RODGERS I °" mv UMM CH4M' PEDLAR PALMER } om OFbS GL4NDS L C MoLACSL&JST, N.Z, Ohampion Banner, holder of 2 world's records. Reoord Entries No Waits No Delays Brass Band Don't Mies these Sports, or you miss something to remember all you life Admission Is. Commence at 1 pm 3 176 D MORIARTY, Hon See



me valdikks. All arrangements are now complied for the appearance in Aahburton of tha famed Valdares World of Noveltias Company. The season which is limited to two nights only will bo inaugurated an the Oddfellows' Hail on next Thursday evening the 20th iusb, when an entertainment of exoeptional merit, will be submitted for the approval of playgoers, An Qarnaru Exchange commenting on the Oompany says :—After an absence from OiiTiuru of about two years the Valdares Variety Oompany have returned and opened & two nights season in the Theatre Koyal last eveamg. Pa pie have nob forgotten the excellence of their performances on their former visit, and, as might have been expected, the oompiny had a capital house for their opening »ppearanoe. It is a rare thing for Otvmaru to be visited by a really good variety combination such &a the Valdares 1, and the op portunity afforded by the present oooasion was aooordlngly taken full advantage of by the pnblfe. The Valdares themselves are at wonderful as evtr, and have added to their already large leporLoire of trioks« Id will be q nite aa Bto tay the trio have no equals m the world aa trick eycysts. Oeriainly they completely eclipse moat of the London Hali star performers in their line, and are perfeotly marvellous. The comparative ease and grace with which even their most surprising feats are accomplished ia one of the best features of the performance, and it ia easy to understand, after teeing them ODoe, how it is that they get an enthusiastic reception every wqere. The box pEaa ia at Mr Jones' shop. Mail Notice* Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations — MONDAY, 17th MARCH Foe Northern Ports and Weetport, per Mapourika, at 6.30 pm, late fee letters guard's van express train TUESDAY, March 18 For Northern Ports and West Coaßt, per Rotomahana, at 6.30 p m Mails for Durban and the South African •States, per Devon, close at Auckland on Wednesday, 19th mat at 5 pm Government Notices. KKW ZEALAND KAILWAYS. Excursion Farei to Ashburton for Sports, 20th Macoh, AT 2d per mile First Class, Id per mile Second Class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage oouotcd one way only, tickets laGUed at Christohurch, Timum, Springburn, and intermediate stations for the first train in each case, on the 20th Marob, available for return on the 2QiJb or 21st Marotn The evening trains from Ashburton to Timaru a»d Sprfngburn ou the 20th March, will start at 5,45 and 6,0 respectively, and run correspondingly later than time-table times, exeoept that the train for Timaru wil! be 1 hour oOmlns later, only, from Orari to Timaru. 3 171 BY ORDER; HENRY STEPHENBON THUBBDAI, MAKGH~27tiu PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT T7ERY Superior Household Furniture, V Piano, Eto, Etc. THURSDAY, MABOH 27ttH. Particulars ia future advertisement. HENRY STEPHENSON, 3 175 Auctioneer PUBLIC NOTICE. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' UNION, ASHBUBTON BRANCH. MR D. THOMAS YTTILL Address & Meeting on the sub ject of. the NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT * TRADE. In his FURNITURE ROOM, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 22nd March, At 2 p.m. 3 170 THANKS. npHE Family of the late Mbs Csobson Thank all Friends and Sympathisers for their kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement. 3 173 FUNERAL NOTICE. nn HE Friends of Mb Chablhs Joseph Good X of Ashburton Forks, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will move from his Mother's residence, Oox Street, on TUESDAY, the 19th insft, at 2 p m, for the Ashbutton Cemetery. BAKER EROS, 3 177 Undertakers T HAVE Bevoral Shuib of MONEY TO LEND out on Second Mortgages. W» STONIER, Tancred Street; MR GOFTGN, OF EHH FIRM OF MESSRS WEBLEY, SONS, AND GOFTON, (late Webley & Sons,) PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, IS now in Aahburbon, and Orders left at the Oommeroial Hotel will be promptly attended to. Smoke New Venae



THE N"Z. FARMERS' <XJ-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OE CANTERBURY, Ltd, C LEAKING SALE AT FLEMINGTON IN consequence of Mr D TO Mollbot, F iemington, having sold his Farm, we have been favoured with instruetioas to hold an absolute Clearing Sale of all LIVE & DEAD STOCK ; ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1», and comprising;~ 1 Bay GELDING, 6yra 1 Bay MARB, 4yra 1 Bay MARE, 7yrs 1 YeatllDs; Draught FILLY 1 Trap HOUSE, 3yra 4 COWS ia full profit 4 Head CATTLE 5 Breeding SOWS I 60 Fat) and S ore PIGS | 1 4 Horn Dray and Frame, 1 Tip Dray, 1 Reaper and Binder, ID.F Plough, 1 S.F j Plough, 1 Set 5 Leaf Harrows, 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 Horse Hoe, 1 Wheelbarrow, 1 Trap ' and Harness, Shaft) and Leading Harness, 2 Riding Saddles, Bridles, Swingle Trees, Chains, Hor«e Feeders, quantity of empty bags, Stakes, Batons, Gate Posts And 'Hurdles, 3 Sacks Seed Tuscan Wheat, quantity of Barb Wire and Sheep Netting. Household Furniture, Treadle Sewlog Machine. Present Extra Entries. 1 Three year old GELDING 1 Two year old GELDING 1 Two year old FILLY 1 COW in full profits 1 Fat HEIFER 3 CALVES Bale to commence at 12 o'olock sharp. Luncheon provided. T F GIBSON, Maoager, 3 98 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer, ENTERTAINMENTS. fIIHS ANNUAL CONCERT _L IN AID OP THE CONVENT SCHOOL ij I WILL BE HELD IN THE [ ODDFELLOWS' HALL TO-NIGHT. a 137 I Public Notices I7IOR SALE-COMPACT FARM of 118 ' ACRES, House and Outbuilding*, close to Orori Bridge. 500 acres for Sale or Lease, Levels Downs; 260 acres, 111 acres, 256 acres, 240 acres, Seadown; 100 Acres, Waitohi. Apply D. MAHONEX, 3 136 Cain's Terrace, Tiraaru, FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERI&N CHURCH "TTARVEST Home Festival, (consisting of jIJL Concert and Social), to be held in the Schoolroom on THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1902, Ab 8 p.m. The best talent has been secured. Admission 1b ; Children 6d. 3 168 JtfcDGtJGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all Inseot Parasites on Animals Greatly stimulates the growth cf WOOLi Improves the quantity nod quality of the fleeoe Completely cures Scab Cannot poison or injure the Sheep Heals and soothes all Wounda »nd Sores . Has 40 years experience behind ib Can be obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drums from D. THOMAS, 3156 Ashburton [• fj THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING "OAOTORY LOTHING I: ACTORY TT S tho Cheapest Hoaee for Ready Made Clothing, Men's Sao Suits, 25s Men's Sac Suit*, 29s 6d. m COLONIAL ODWEED, BEST VALUE, A Large Stock of Boys' Clothing ia Sailor, Norfolk, and Melville Shapes at Bed Rock Pricea. CALL AND INSPECT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOKY F. H. BEOKINGBALB, Manager iNJAMIN G'umT tho wonder!al Cough ■■■eoiedy, gives instant relief. Coildrea take it; nidjly j pieaiand to takes ,



DAVID THOMAS J RAM AND EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, 20th MARCH, 1902 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from v> Client to Sell at the above Yards— 1 A/l A MJERINO EWES, direct from J-UUU the Station 5 172 D THOMAS, Auctioneer AKOADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MABOH 21, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will bo held on the above date, for which I am now receiving entries. 2 98 B THOMAS gRIgPLANDER BROS, LTD AfcJHBURTON YARDS TUESDAY, 18th MAROF, 1902.! WE Shall Offer on account of the Teviot dale Estate, a grand line of *JK(\ 2-Tooth Half bred EWES *yKf\ 2'TooHh Halfbred WETHERS FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ld 152 R FRIEDLaNDER, Auotkmeer 98 ACRE FARM AT EIFFELTON \ SATURDAY, 220 d MARCH, 1902. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROB., Ld. (in conjunction with the N,Z. F&t mere' Oe.op Association) have been favoured with instructions from Mr James Glassey (who hae purchased Mr I Connolly's pro perty) to seli by Public Auction at the West Street Mart on the above date,— His oompaot little Farm of 93 Acres, and bsing acme of the beat) land in the Aehburton County* It is subdivided into 4 Paddocks, all well watered. 30 Acres are in new grass ; 24 Acres are in rape, 23 Acres ready for wheat, 8 Acres in peaei The improvements consist) 01 10 Roomed House, 4 Stall Stable with Loft, Loose Box, Gowahed, Implement Shed, &o. Full particulars nt Sale at 1 p.m. 211 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE AT WIJSOHMORE WEDNESDAY, MAROH 26th, 1902 MESSRB FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ld, have received instructions from Mb T Connolly, (having cold hie farm) to sell on the above date, the whole of hie Live Stock, Implements and Effects, at the Farm, near Winohmore school, the following ;— 1 000 Prlme Fretzin 8 LAMBS Kf\f\ Sound Mouth Half and Three OW quarterbred EWES 90A Merino EWES 4 Draught MARES and GELDINGS 1 Spring Dray MARE, with foal »b food by Norfolk Lad Thoroughbred Mare Lady Origlyn, with foa! as foot, Throughbred Gelding, 3yrs, by Perkin Warbeck, Pony ' Farewell' by Au Revoir, Pony Mare by Struan, 2yrs, Year ling by Norfolk Lud, 1 Trap Mare with fo»! by Norfolk L^d, 1 Gig Horse 4yra, good and quiet, 1 Gig, 1 Seb HarDnee, 2 Cowa in profit, 3 B-vooners, 1 Now and young, IDF Plough, 1 Bet 5 Leaf Harrows, M H Reaper and Binder, 1 Roller, 1 Beb Disc Harrows, Portable Hub, Dray and Frame, Spring Dray, 1 Btaok Oat Sheaves, Quantity Gal vanised Iron, Quantity of Sundries, aha the whole of his > : HOUSEHOLD FUENITURE & EFFECTS Comprising,— Handsome Overmantle, Suit Furniture, Oarpefc, Oil Painting, Iron Bedstead, Spring Matiresp, Chest Drawers, Wardrobe, Wasb- Btandw, Ourt'iiuß, Fenders, Perambu'ator, Child's Oor, Kiichon aud D^iry Uteauils, Etc, Etc. Sale at 12 o'clock Luncheon Provided 3 132 R FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer ] TO OUR CLIENTS & OTHERS fXUR Mr Hngo Friedlander intends leaving for the Old Country on the 25th insb., and will be pleased to execute any Commissions he may be favoured with. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. THjTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, | AJND GRASS SEED. I Highest: Prices Given. Storage in one Ashburton, Tinwald, and Lyndhurafc Stores at lowest rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. . 6 130 HAVE YOU TRIED OUR jS©3 lOs SXJII'S, Only this year's Tweeds sold. i W© feariaesiy asserb this is sterling value, | McDonald *c co,, tailors , .— : ___ I PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S~STUDIOS, tSAUNDKBS'' BUILDINGS, WE. are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGSMEKT, aize 12 x 10, mounted on a beautiful tintod plate sunk mount for 15g, SEE 'SPEOIMENsTaa this ia only for a Limited Time. COME EARLY. i 032



COALS COALS COALS !!! MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. rpHIS is Canterbury's Beet Goal. Eswy I Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Coal has 3f» per cent of Gas, burae with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY ED S TRY IT ! I To bo bad of all Goal Merchants. Pries—l7s per Too at Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Aahbnrtna 3 174 WAITED. LOST, between the Convent and Bonnington's—A Rubber Tyre off Pram* Fiuder please leave ftfi this effiae» 5 163 WANTED, a PARTNER la » Well established BUSINESS (Patented); no opposition; thoroagh investment; 500 per cent, guaranteed ; stock and maahinery in hand, £500; good sales guaranteed throughout the colony* Reason for wanting partner, too much for present owner to manage. Incoming partner to find £300, only £150 of which is required at once and £150 on terms, (or other arrangements can be made). No coe but bona-iida principals need apply.—Address 3 117 ie Partner," G.P.0., Aahburton. FRESH Oysters, Flounders, Trevali t and all kinds of Fresh Fish To-Night by Express.—J H Jewitt, Telephone 96 WANTED KNOWN-That our Dress making Department is in full nwlug. Orders for Easier Holidays should bo given at once,—Mitchell & DCernbr MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 48 9d, Quart 5s 6d, £ gallon 6s 9iJ, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozau. Preserving Sugar, 14a 6i per 70lb bag, 8a 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 56ib bag—at John Ocr & Go. IRBT Prize Hams and Boon—Roll Bacon 7jfi by roll or 8d per Ib, Mason's Ohrvstalla for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime juice, per bottle Is; Lemon Squash, per bottle la ; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, la 3d ; Kaspberry Vinegar, per bottle, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, Frean's English Biscuits in stock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—at John Ocr &00. WANTED Known—TO LET—Six Roomed Houee in Grey Btreet, nearly new, with wash bouse and copper, Alfio Shop with Dwelling attached, in Moore Street; rent cheap. Apply Misses Page, East Street C ARSONS Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Bicycles, Broahware, and Japanese Goods, commences Saturday nest. fjirAA WANTED in four weeks dU'OvJ \J Cups and Saucers 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2a 6d, Dinrrar Sets fr< m 12s 6d, China Cupa and Saucers from 6 s perdozen. —Carson & Co. AFQLQGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who. were uuabie to got sflrved owing to crush, and for their benefit we will confirm* the sale fora few days longer.—Peasce's Drapery Sale, AMFRIOAN Cream Jugs 6J. Sugar Basins 9d, Eight Day Clucks from 15i, Toilet Sets (large s'zj) from 12- 6d, Printed Table Jugs from 3% Set White and Goid Cream < 6i. and hundreds of other lines—Cabson's Sale. npHE Very Latest in Register Grates' JL Mantel Pieces; Range-, 'Ori n,' ' Zealandia,' 'Champion,' Sootos 'Atlas, eto, ill at Bedrotk Prices, at G Mbddins', the People's Ironmonger / \'KYLOB Orange Pe"ko* Tea Is Bd, SesS \j Sugar 14j 61 per 701b faar. Jbime Jaice 91. Lime Jmce la, l£ gallon Packet Ginger Beer 6d, Sardines 4i, Salmon Bi, Worcester Sauce, throe bottles for la, Sago, Rice and Barley, 2d, etc, etc. —Caksin & Co , Tancred Street DUKING t.his sale you can geu Reliable Kid Glnvea for la lid ; u^ual prioea, 2b 61, 2-. lid, 3s 6d, all la lid—W M PBABOB, Draper and Clothier. NJiW iiOOKS—T.'ia Kmb rnisnini; Or' phaD, Luke DoUnoge, Talo of the Groat Mutiny (Jfitoh^tt), 'L'ha Apnst.'ea of the South Eftht (F I Bullen), Antioipauone (H G Wells), History ot the Boer War Illustrated (Oassel and C"), also Oocaii Doyle's Great Boer War, Weldons and Young Ladiea' Journals, and other Fashion Magazines.—H M Josss WANTED to Clear—New Goods arriv ing during eale will be sold at Bale prices; Pulley Belts le, le 31; Trimmed Aprooa Is, le 3d, la 4Jd—Pbahcb's Drapery Sale. EASTER OARD3, EASTER CARDS, "TUST unpaoked a niae Sslection of el Eaaber Cards A T H WILLIAMS, ■ Bast Steeeb THE following prices will convince you that Kebb Bros, Burnett Street, are selling as cheap aa any chop in town: — 70!b Bag Sugar 14s 6d 5 Ship's Limo Juice, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per tin j New Currants, 5d per 1b ; Figs, 7d per 1b ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb. All other goods equally cheap, /CYCLISTS and Athletee—Good all wool K^l Sweaters 5s lid and 7a 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for le lid—W H Peabck's Drapery Sale. AMTkITKNOWN—Wanted to Sell, a Second Hand Grapbaphone, io» eluding Japanned Horn, Two way Hearing Tube, aud polished Carrying Case, with Six Records, Price £2 lOs—Apply Fletcher Bees., Aphbnrton HONEY Tins (with Patent Lids) to hold 561bs, la 9d each. Butter Boxes with parchment lining, 2s each; No 8 Fencing Wire, lls per cwfc, or £10 10a per ton ; Barb Wire 16s per cwt ; Sheep Netting 3ft. wire centre strand, 3d per yard by 100 yardß ooil ; Fowl Netting, If <J per yard by coil'—Fletcher Eros, Cash Supply Stores. 1" ADiES ! The wonderful • Daydream' JLj Oorset for 5d lid during the sale,— Pearob's Drapery Sale \l /ANTED KNOWN—That Mitohbll VV & Turner are Sole Agents for the W.B. Straight Form Corset, which is now in such great favour and demand. All the numerous styles and Shapes all on view in the Firm's Showroom. WANTED KNOWN—Thab our Lace Goods and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direct from the makers, the value is indisputable.— Mitchell & Turner. Y~~O¥ KNOW^ITTTknow It!! In fact everybody knows that Msllor'a Zealandia Boot Store gives the best value In Boots and Shoes in Ashburtou. WANTED KNOWN-Thafc I am prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and GasStting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking, Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames, Having had a long experience in Gun Repairs, those Sportsmen who require their Guns repaired by an Expert should bring them to me early, as the season is close upon us, WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door t© Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gaßfitter & (Tinsmith. , Lowest prices compatible with good woEfcmasßbin $ 5



_ JOHN ORR A^ND CO. JOM 0BB_AE) CO. FBUIT PEEBERVING SEASON FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAB ?01b Bags 143 6d, 561b bags 12s, 401b Bags, 8, QJ, or £23 per ton BREWEHS' CRYSTALS, 701b Bags, 16s 6d GUiKANTEED PURE CANE SUGAR TEA. TEA. A Valuable Library EBEE ' With every Six Potmds of Oar Famous BOOK GIFT TEA, we give you a Beaatifol Book, Sold In Jib, lib, and 61b Tine NEW SEASON'S FISH. gSJSE&T^::: ::: & sr°"'S,t pl lin ::. :: UJi Herrings In Tomato feance lid . „ Good, per tin ... ... 8d hardmes Small Tins 4jl Oatlrti. per.fcin ... ... Is "imSeTins ... .Bdandloi R«i Herring*, 8 for la " d lo™afco bauce 63 . Whitebait, per tin .. Is 3d * " 6'l brands, per tin 9d and Is j Oyatere, por tin ... ... ... 9d Auckland Mallet, per tin ... . 7d ! Ling Fwh per lb 7d FRESH TINNED MEATS ' Rabbit and BacoD, per tin ... ... ... . la per tin Ox Tongues ... ... _ 8s 6d per tin bheep Tongues (Fairfield) ... ... ... Is 2d per tin Owed &f ... ... _ Is per tin |P lce"cef ... la per tin Roaatßeef ... Is per tin Corned Mutton ... '//. '//. leper tin Borne Paste ... ... _ U per tin llam Paste, Ham and Cbickr-n, Turkey and Tongue, 3d per tin or %9d doz JOHN ORR AND CO. BRUSH WARE BRUSHWARE OA.RPET BROOM/Is 6d, 2s, 2* 6i, B 3 Is, Is 6d,|2s HORSE BRUSHES, 2, 2s 63,,8 a PAINT BRUSHES all Blzas and prioea. Only the Best Quality Kep6 I.■■ _ ' . BOOT BRUSHES, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, and 4s Seb Many Other Varieties of Brashes kept in Stock*, Suitable lor all purposes, JOHN ORR AND CO., RANGES AND REGISTER GRATES We beg to draw special attention to oar Immense Stocks of RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, TILES, &c, as we are sure that anyone about to build will profit by dealing with us. Our long experience of the class of article wanted for this district enables us to select articles which we are prepared to guarantee to give satisfaction. We hold stocks of Scott's Atlas, Shaddock's Orion, and Brinsley's Champion Panges; and can give prompt delivery. We hare also a large variety of other patterns racging in price from £3 5s upward? AMERICAN STOVES. AND BEGISTER, GJRATiS&, from 15s to £$ PDTPPPO In STAINID : an*I ENAMEIAID lflillM XJUJUX IJUVAIYO WOOD, at all Prices JOM ORR AND Co. ASHBURTON