THE ATEST SOUTH AFRICA.

DUTCH DESERTERS

COLONIAL JAMS* WANTED IN AFRICA LEYDS RECOMMENCES BLAND BRING BRITISH United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received April 9. 924 am London, April .8 A returned Imperial Yeoman de clares that the Dutchmen were chiefly constituted of mounteds who deserted from Lord Methuen. A minimum estimate sets' down the Boer loss on the 31st as thirty killed and eighty wounded. The first included Lord Kitchener's weekly return to that date. The War Office has applied to Mr Oopeland for a hundred tons of New South Wales plum, aprisot and goose berry jam. Leyds has recommenced his slanders, D© la Rey sent a letter in January In which he specifies some alleged British atrocoties.

THE TENTH CONTINGENT.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, April 9 The latest advice abates that tho troopship Norfolk will nob leave Sydney till Friday, and will take in sbores, etc, at Wellington. She then proceeds to Lyttelton, whence she will sail on the 19bh inst. Wanganui, April 9 Daring the past fortnighb 350 horses have been purchased bebwoen Palmersbon and New Plymouth by the Stock Inspector for tbe Tenth Contingent, and several hundred by the Imperial remount officers A speoial train tomorrow nighb takes 150 horses for i the Tenth to Wellington.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Elotele Telegraph—Oopyrighb

{Received April 9, 9 24 a m)

RHODES' MAGNIFICENT BEQUEST.

London, April 8 It is believed Mr Rhodes has left Lord Roßebery, Earl Grey, Lord Milner, Mr Beit, Dr Jameson, Messrs L Mitchell and Hawksley trustees of the remainder of his fortune, estimated at between three and four millions, with unfettered discretion to expend it in the advancement of the federation of the Anglo.Saxon races.

Shipping Casualties.

United Press Association—By Elaobrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received April 9, 10 44 am Sydney, April 9 The Italian barque PaoU Mcd re, which left for Genoa early last month, arrived in a disabled and battered con dition, having encountered a terrific hurricane off the coast of New Zealand on March 21st. The boats were washed away, and her bulwarks and wheel houses destroyed, her steering gear in jured, and her sails lost. Her forecastle was flooded, and the men for two and a half days were continuously at the pomps. She made back to Sydney as Boon eg the weatVr moderated. Mbi.bodrnk, April 9 Tho steamer Paroo, bound for Adel aide, went eehore on Point Lonsdale at the heads early this morning. She is in no present danger. Assistance has been sent.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph « Auckland, April 9 R E Dowling, teacher, of Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, has suicided by cutting bis throat, His wife resides at New Plymoutru Wellington, April 9 The Chief Justice admibted Edward Ren wlok, of Dannevitke, to twelve months' probation en a charge of horse obsaliDg. At a meeting of the Police Provident Board today, tbe application of Sergeant Murray, of Auckland, to retire on May 31sb, was granted. Sergeant Kelly, Ohrisbohurohj Constables Joyce, Kaiapoi; Walker, lover oargili; Salmon.Hawera; to retire on 12th inst on aooouab of ill health, were also granted, •ud they will receive the ueu4 allowance Nafier, April 9 Au exceptionally severe storm raged here yesterday afternoon, working up the heaviest aea in bhe bay known for years. Heavy rain fell during the day, flooding the low lying lands in the suburbs, bub doing no serious damage. The weather has now cleared and the flood water is rapidly receding Frederick Herbert Howard, who was reoently committed for trial for breaking aud entering a Chinaman's residence, has been committed on a charge of forgery A sharp shook of earthquake occurred at 1.28 a.m Christchurch, April 9 At a meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Utsinn it wan resolved thab bhe delegate to the Now Zealand Rugby Union be instructed to strongly supporb the proposal to send a beam to England, and aa ib was understood the Secretary of the N Z Unioon was visiting England advantage should be baken of the opportunity to plaoe the position of the New Zealand players regarding English rules clearly before the English Union, wibh a view to a necessary amendment in the English Rugby Union rules to permit a team being sent Home The Premier met the Victorian Labour Commissioners yesterday, and p'omi-ied every facility for obtaining information on progressive labour legislation. The Com missioners io reply said they had been vcrv favourably Impressed with progressive legislation in the oolony, and had found bhab although there were minor differences In some poinbs, neither Bide would interfere with the present main principles of the Arbitration and Conciliation Aob, They asked bhab M<r Tregear should be allowed to accompany them through New Zealand, which was granted. At a meeting ot iho Board of Education today, the Chairman pointed out thab the balance sheet, as prepared under the Departmental instructions, was fallacious. Instead of a balance to credit, the actual debife in excess of liabilities over assets was £2402. _. ■

The Re-organisation of the Army

-<•» — Cnibed Press Association—By Rleobrlo Telegraph — Oopyrighb AUCKLAND, April 9 A cabin to the New York Sun, dated London, Maroh sch, says the Portsmouth News, referring bo Mr Broderiok's scheme for reorganising the Army, states that from what can be gathered Great Britain and Ireland would produce and equip six army corps, three of which, representing with cavalry brigades '150,000 men. would be prepared to take the field for the defence of the Colonies or for action against a European power. This would leave an equal number for home defence, besides the Militia, Yeomanry, Volunteers, allotted to coast and garrison defence. The scheme h said to arrange that India pro. videe one Army Corps from the various Presidencies ; South Africa two Army Corps available for service anywhere ; > Australia two j New Zealand and Canada to furnish four Militia Corps, If required. The aoheme also contemplates periodical visits of Imperial troops to the colonies.

The Presentation to Mr Seddon.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph OHRtSTCHURca, April 8 There was a tremendous gathering »fc Canterbury Hall tonight when about 3000 people, including a large proportion of ladies, assembled on the occasion of the presentation af an address to the Premier prior bo his leaving the oolony to attend the Coronation oeremony. The Mayor, Mr A E G Rhodes, presided, and among those on the platform were Rir John Hall, Sir Joseph Ward, toe Hon Jus Carroll, the Hon W C Walker, Bishop Julius and Bishop Grimes. j The Mayor explained thab the address f was incomplete co far as signatures were concerned, many districts having still to I send in their liabs. These would on arrival be bound and forwarded after the address in proper form. ' Sir John Hall presented the address. He spoke very briefly commending the Premier for his untiring energy in an Imperial polioy, stating bhab though political diffarenoas existed, in the matter of unity of bhe Empire the colony was as one, and recognised no partly, no power. Speaking of thtt final settlement of the war Sir John declared thab ib must be on the basis of absolutely unconditional surrender. Tho Boers must be granted no constitutional rights till their loyalty had been emphatically demonstrated and proved. In presenting the address Sir John Hall intimated that in would be fallowed by a purse of sovereigns of a substantial nature, A large amounb of ib was made up of many email amounts, and returns in connection with this were nob yeb made up ci her. Mr G G Stead and Mr T W Stringer also spoke briefly, in a commendatory strain of bhe Premier's quick grasp of the situation »nd his live Imperial policy at a lima when the attitude of the colonies was of importance in a national crisis. All the speakers pointed to the representative attendance as evidenc ing the colt ni»l nature of the presentation. The Premier in responding urged bhab he had only done his obvious duty. Every man, woman and ohild in the colony had been at hie back in support _g him, and when be had taken the initiative he bad been strong in bhe conviction thab the Imperial spirit in the colony would back him to tho extant) of the last penny and the last man in the country. The colonies had acted nobiy and their attitude had done much to convince other nations of the unity of the Empire and to restrain intervention in the war. He proceeded to refer to his visit Home, and detailed the suggestion* which are to come before the Premiers' Conference; He thanked them for thetr kind present Mid address, which strength' ened him on his departure. He was going Home not as representative of party bob as representative of the whole colony, and he intended to make thab clear ab Home. The meebiog was wildly enthusiastic throughout). Apologies for absence and greetings from all ends of the oolony poured in.

Sporting.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB

The following nominations; have been received for the Autumn Meeting, to be held on April 24th, 1902: — Handicap Maiden—Cast Off (late Nelly), Black Star, H M Stanley, Baltileen, Veltha, MaidE, and Jessie B District Handicap—M C, Transit Royal, I Diploma, Simple Harry, Columbia, Silver j Call, Snapper, Athertoo, Struan, Ambition, j Dora, Nana, Lady Criterion, Kabipo, and j Myra Traoey, j Lagmhor Handicap — Lignite, Young I Berlin, Nettie H, Silverwood, Verax, j Hamlin, Carrie D, Lillian D, Rupee, and J Atherton j Handicap Selling Raobj—Diaaovery 11, ] Trautsib Royal and Cast Off (late Nelly). J Ladiks Bracelet Handicap—Discovery j 11, Fair Boy, Frantic, Black Star, HM I Stanley, Snapper, Baltileen, Scottish Lass, I Daisy, Ethel, Lady Criterion, Kabipo, and Myra Traeey Ashburton Handicap—Lignite, M C,Fsir Boy, Little Bell, Diploma, Impudence, Daybreak, Jock McQuilia, Maid E, and Hercules Fairfield Handicap—Nonsense, Young Berlin, Hebtie H, Sliverwood, Verax, Princess Royal, Athertoo, Hamlin, Carrie D Rupee, Coney Dash Handicap—Barney O'Hea, Non sense, Libble Bell, Cast Off (late Nelly), Diploma, Impudence, Dot, Daybreak, Harold C, Terata, Prince Imperial, Dolly More, Herculeß, Little Harold, Ambition, Dora, Daisy, Laly Criterion, Jessie B

B.C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Timaru, April 9 The South Canterbury J C Autumn Meeting commenoed to-day The weabher was fine, and the attendance goodi Results are— Cownty Plate—Ordnance 1, Clanburn 2, Narcissus 3 Won very easily. Bivs—£ls 14? and 13s Dash Handicap — Rawmore 1, Pallas 2, Fighting Mao 3 Won easily Div—£2l6s Autumn Handicap—Terrapin 1, Kotokoto 2, Oalibre 3, Won by half a length; Good race. Dividends—£3 3s and £2 8s

NELSON RACES.

I Richmond Racecourse, April 9 There is fine weather and a good attend* ance for the races. Results :— Hurdles—Sea Wave 1, Plain Stone 2, Grey Ribbon 3. No others started. The race was a great fiasco. On reaohing the second hurdle, Grey Ribbon ran off, and ab the next hurdle Plain Sbone did likewise, leaving the race to Sea Wave, Dividend— £2 28. Maiden Hack — Cumulus 1, Kaloo 2, Country M*id 3, The only sbarters* Divi dend— £1 Mil OCP—Abydos l,Htnekoa 2, Volley 3 Also Bbarted—Crusoe, Calceolaria «md Zxla A good race, won by a length. Diva—£l 18b and £1 19s Harness Trot—Pilot II 1, Hondueus 2, De Wat 3. Warrigal scratched De Wet) was a likely winner, bub broke coming into I the straight. Pilob won by 60 yards. Time— 5.38 Divs—£s 8a and 10j

THE ASHBURTOS GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, AMIL 9, 1902.



A MOTHER'S RESPONSIBILITY. The mother's responsibilities are great where her daughter is concerned. While the gltl fe still a girl there is not much to worry ever, hut when that critical period arrives when the girl passes from girlhood to womanhood there Is occaslonfor anxletyj Many a strong healthy girl has become a Bhyslcai wreck, a weak helpless, bloodless ierson ; and to guard against this mis fortnnemobheraehould give theirdaughbera Wilton's Bovoferrum (beef and iron}* lb is a specific in such cases and has proved to be the Ideal tonic. Ail chemists and stores, 2s 6d. Should other remedies fall you can always depend on TOSSIOURA. All who . nave tried It say bhe Bame; Worms ondermln* Children's Constitution: Use Waps'i Worm Eras, Is boxes



No Opium in Chamberlain's Cougm Remedy—Many cough cures contain opium. The effect) of this drug is bo diminish secretion of the mucus, and the relief afforded Is only temporary. As soon as the effect of the opium passes off, the malady returns in a more severe form. The system la also weakened and rendered more susceptible to cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy does nob contain opium In any form. Ib affords relief and leaves the system in a healthy condition. It always cures and cure-) quickly. The New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association of Canterbury, Limited, Ashburton, sells it. Smoke New Venus



Fropsfri Alterations in the Tariff — -.■—-. i.- . - United Press Association —By Eleobrin Telegraph. Christchcoh, April 8 A deputation representing the Canter bury Bootmakers' Union waited on the ' Premier, regarding alterations in the tariff. They read a report which stated that the J Premier would advocate at Home a rebate of duties up to 20 per cent, injavour of Great Britain. They thought that it Houid be against the industries of the colony if he advocated these views, and aaked him to let the present tariff stand with regard to Britain, and to raise it against other countrlts, especially America I by 45 per cent. The Premier said that tbe statement did nob necessarily mean an indiscriminate rebate of 20 per cent on all manufactured goods. Nothing of the sort waa Intended, , He had always done whab he could to foster local industries, and would continue to do so. With regard to American locomotives and carriages, every endeavour had been made to obtain engines In time from England, bub the time was limited, and the Government had to go to America for them. g^ . ga ENTERTAINMENTS. ADDFEtLOW HALL, ASHBURTON, SHORT SKA SON ONLY, COMSSBNCING SATURDAY, APRIL 12. ROWLEY'S "WAXWOBKS AND I LONDON COMPANY. FULL STAGE PERFORMANCE* Promenade of Illustrations. ( 100 Nearly one Hundred Figures ICO Royal, Celebrated, aod Notorious Per sonages. SOUTH AFRICAN HSROEB, Lord Roberts, Gsuerals Buller, Baden- Powell. BOER LEADERS, Kruger, Cronjs, De Wet, Eto, Etc Cyclorama of London and Paris; Professor Antonio ; Royal English Punch and Judy. Open from 7to 10 p.m. Admission Is; Children 6d, 4 56 DAVID THOMAS ~ARCA DE" SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 1902. MR D. THOMAS has reoeived iHsbruc tions from Mr W Davky, to sell by public auction on bhe above date,— The Goodwill of the Laasa in Perpstuity of 640 ACRES, situate 6 miles above We?. terfiold. This Property ia subdivided ioto seven Paddocks, 150 Acres in Grass, aud the balance in tussock; aud adjoins the pre perties of Messrs Dalgety and C J Harper* Five roomed House with Scullery, 3 Stall Stable and Chaff House, and Implement Shed oreotod thereon. First Class Sheep Country Sale at 2 o'clock D THOMAS, 4 90 Asbburbon CLIARINO SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1902. IMPLEMENTS, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, FURNITURE, &c. MR DAVID THOMAS {in conjunction wibh Messrs Friedlander Bros, Ltd), has received instructions from Messrs ' Molntyre Bros, to Sell ab their Homestead, n9xb bo Digby's Bridge, in bhe Forks, on the above date, tbe whole of their Plant, consisting of IMPLEMENTS, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, FURNITURE, &o, viz "l Q DRAUGHT MARES & GELDINGS f) PEDIGREE MARES Q UNBROKEN (TILLIES & COLTS Q FOALS q HARNESS HORSES rV STORE STEERS. 3 MILK COWS q FAT BULLOCKS. 1 BULL 1 a pigs IMPLEMENTS-4 MoCormlck Binders, 1 Bide Delivery, 2 Mowers, 1 Reid and Gray Manure Drill, 1 Pencil Vainour Grain and Manure Drill, 1 20ft Broadcast, 1 Stripper, 1 Gorse Oubter, 2 Rollers, 1 Sheep Feeder, 1 Seb Disc, 1 Seb Chain Harrows, 4 Sets of Tyne Harrows, 1 three furrow Plough, 2 D F Ploughs, 1 Hay Rake, 1 Potato Plough, 1 Saw Bench, Australasia Chaffbutter and Bagger, 2 Farm Drays and Frame. 1 Tip Garb and Frame, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Express, 1 Whttechapel Garb, 1 Daisy Cart, 1 Buggy, 1 Gig, 2 Seed Gleaners, 1 Grubber, 1 Scoop, and a large lot of Sundries Also, A Large Lot of HOUBEHOLD FURNITURE Luncheon Provided. Sale at 11 o'clock DAVID THOMAB, FRIEDLANDER BROS, 4 91 Joint Auctioneers pmn-w—i mil i ii Mini n ■iiHMiiiiwuiiiuM-- PUBLIO NOTICE. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD la aaoordacca with Station 49, of bhe Road Boards' Act, 1882, PUBLIC NOTICE le hereby given thab the Annual Election of Members for the following Wards will bake place as under : No I—Lagmhor Ward ; place of Eleobion, Woo'shed, Ltgmhor ; time and date, FRIDAY, May 2nd, abnoon No 2—Westerfield Ward ; plane of Eleo' tlon, Schoolroom, Westerfield s time and date, MONDAY, May sbh, at noon No 6—Dromore Ward ; place of Election* Woodlands, Dromore ; time and date, WEDNEBDAY, May 7th, ab Noon, Nominations, in the prescribed form, will be reoeived bill Noon, MONDAY, April 21st, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road Board Office, West Street, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Offioer West Street, Ashburton, April 9,1002. 4 105 _____„_______. CIYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool I Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peabce's Drapery Sale. BANJOS; MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE just opened, ex s s Gothic, some First-class English BANJOS, Etc, and I am selling them for Cash or Time Payments at very low prioes. 1 Those intending going in for any of the above Instruments should call and inspect them. Thorough Insbrucbion given on Banjo, 1 Mandolin, or Guitar. For terms, etc, apply J* WRIGHT, ataon- Street



THE N.Z, FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED., AUCTION SALES ON OUR WEST STREET < PREMISES SATURDAY, APRIL I9th, 190?- At 11 s.m, CLOAKING SALE ON aeoount of Mrs F. A Amos, who has leased bhe whole of her Farm, we shall offer for absolute sale- Bay GELDING Prfnse, 4 (years Black GELDING Darkie, 3 years B*y GELDING Bob, aged Chestnut MARE Jess, 8 years The above are broken to every kind of farm work, and are thoroughly quiet Alio,— 1 Reid and Gray Double Furrow Plough, 1 Set Five Leaf Tine Harrows, 1 Reid an Gray Drill, 1 Portibls.Wbare, 2 Bunks (new) Harness, Block and Tackle, Trees, Covers, Empty Sacks, Sundries, etc. 4 4 LAND. LAND. WATERTON. IMMEDUTELYTfter above CLEARING SALE, we shall offer, aooount Execu* tors Late Mr W Houston, that compact Farm situated at Waterton, and comprising, 258 ACRES, divided Into 9 Paddooke, well watered, and on which is situated a comfortable House of 6 rooms with every convenience Only 40 Aores were cropped lasb year, and the whole farm is sown dawn with good grass and clover Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned Terms and conditions at Sale T F GIBSON, Manager, 4 49 HA LLOYD, Auobioneer. C L eTb I N GMsX LET FRIDAY, 11th APRIL, 1902 COLDSTREAM, HINDS WE have received instructions from Ma John Emrrson, who has disposed of bis property, to hold an absolute Clearing Sale of all Live and Dead Stock on his Farm, near Coldstream, particulars of which aire as follows :— 400 Haifbred EWES 400 LAMBS, nearly fat 9 Leicester RAMS 3 Draught HORSES, first class workers 1 Trap HORSE 3 COWS in full profit 2 CALVES) 1 Roller, 3 Ploughs, 2 Binders, Duncan Manure Drill, Harrows, Duncan Grubber, 2 Drays and Frames, Trap, and Stripper, Harness, Furniture, and Sundries of every description. Extra Entry,— ' 3 DRAUGHT HORSES Bale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. T FGIBSON, Manager 4 50 HA LLOYD, Aootion«or PUBLIC NOTICES." NOTICE, DURING Mr A. A. Fooks' absence, arrangements have been made with Messrs Hanmer and Bridge bo carry out any Purveys required in the County- For further particulars apply to me. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 4 97 Burnett Street ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of bhe above Soaieby will be held ab Miss Graham's Office, on WEDNESDAY 23rd April, ao 8 p.m. Business—Receive Report aud Balance Sheet, Elect Officers for the ensuing year. J. V. DE BEER, 4 98 Hon Sec. WANTED TXTANTED, a Competent Man as General Knock,about Man for the farm, Permanent work for a suit Able man; Gi W> LEADLEY, 4 102 Wakanni



GOOD NEWS. WE ARE now showing a Superior Assortment of everything NEW, FRESH & UP-TO-DATE." All the Latest Styles and Faßhlon In JACKETS, MANTLES, WATER PROOFS & FURS. MILLINERY. MILLINERY. Under New Management. Drasß Goods, Silks, Velveteens, and Blouse Flannellettes in Newest Shades and Patterns, Anticipating a "rough" winter wa have completed purchases of Heavy Stocks of BLANKETS, RUGS, FLANNELS, &c, Which we have marked at prices which it will be to your advantage to see before going elsewhere, as the 'CORNER' value Is wall known. Tweeds, Boys' and Men's Clothing made to order—a specialty—we do well in this Department, and guarantee fit, style, and CUT. We have a bewildering variety of Men's Hats, Shirts, Ties and Collars. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers are the Cheapest in Ashburton. NQRTHGOTE& HEFFORD "THE CORNER." EAST A TANORED STREETS _ ALLENTON, COTTAGE ef four rooms, Sullery, eto, together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road ; first class land for garden Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent __^_____ . ROOMS in Aroade Chambers; centrally •ituabsd in Burnetb Street; also offices In Victoria Buildings, adjoining the Arcade. !(D ItULLOOK



f ___ WANTEDS ( !, I 'TTCTANTED—A Bmarb Servant. Apply ; *V Mrs Frank Curtis, Grey Street. I 4 93 THE Very Latest in Register Grates Mantel Pieces; Range*, •Orion, I j * Zealandia,' • Champion,' Scott's • Atlas, . eto, all ab Bedrock Prioes, ab G Meddins', j the People's Ironmonger LOST, between Mr T Bullock's mid*nee and tbe Aroade, on Bsh inst.—A Lady's fawn threequarter Jftokeb with velvet collar. Finder rewarded on returning same ■ t0 T Bullocks Office 4 101 • TT7ANTED by 2 Genb'ewen—Private W Board and Residence ; stab terms,— ' M.S. Post Office 4 100 MRS CURTIS will resume Classes in Dancing and Woodo*rving, if sum* oienb inducement is offered; Apply early to Mis Graham, Aroade, for particulars. 4 99 LOST in Cameron Sbreet (West), from Railway Station—Small Parcel con' tabling pieoe of Silk. Finder will oblige by i kindly leaving «b Craighead & Berrvman. 4 104 •*»■!■ «■ ■!■'—» ——-■"—II ■ —mil. ■ 1 ■ t^, FOR SALE—Quantity of useful Timber, Iron, and firewood. Must be sold. Apply W. C. Page, East Sbreeb, near Engine shads. FRESH RABBITS, first of the Season by Express ToNighb.—J H Jbwitt, Telephone 96 MAGAZINES— Whab Magazines doyoi intood to take up for the Winter Months. Wicdaor, Pearson's, Strand, Royal Harmsworth. Wide World, English Illua' trated, Sunday Straad, Woman at Home, Cf»ssels, Review of i Reviews, Christian Herald, Young Man, Idler, M'AtP., London News, English Graphic, Black and White, Ac —H M Jones. THE following prices will convince you thab Keru Bros, Burnett Sbreeb, are selling as cheap as any shop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14s6d ; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, Is per bin ; New Currants, 6d per lb ; Figs, 7d per lb ; Rice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb. All other goods equally cheap, THE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. THE New Century Phonograph—bhe Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma chine on the market. Thousands have been sold these last few months. Come, see, and hear bherrw Cash Price—3ss each,—same price as in Wellington, A T H WILLIAMS, Lioal Ae^nr., East Sbreeb *' "T ET 'EM ALL COME—Mens Re- JLi liable Suibs one guinea, Black Hard Felts 2s lid, Sofb ditto Is, Mens Straw Hatis (soiled) 3 for 6d, Strong Shirts 2s 61, Ribbed Cotton Under Panbs Is 93, Merioo ditto Is lid, Colonial Flannels 2s lid, Cord Trousers 4s lid, Tweed do 5s 6i—Gibbards, Tancred Street FOUND -Reliable Goods ab lowest ' spot oash ' prioes. Several odd linos almost given away to ensure double quick clearance and make room for New Goods arriving, at Gibbard's, Ready Money Draper LOOK HERE—Crepe Cretonnes 4_d, Yard wide Bordered Floorolobbs («il back) Is 3d, Two Yards wide dibto 2s 3d, Yard wide Reversible Carpet Is, Large Hearth Rugs 2a lid, Colonial Flannel 10£ d, D W White Twill Sheeting 10.d, U B Tabling Is, Taped Laoe Curtains Is 9d to 13s 6d a pair, ab the Ready Money Shop TpRY the Ready Money Shop, Tanered JL Street, opposite Arcade, for Rook Bobboro Value in Drapery ««d Clothing. All Goods marked in plain figures—Edward Qibbard WANTED KNOWN—E GiBBA'iD has returned io his Precnif-e*, (ll'fcied Street, ppp«aito Arcade, and is offJr,ng up io date vahiß in General Drapery, Mens *od Boys Clothing, eio. 'The nimble sixpence is better than the slow shilling,' acd wo m» au to sell at a trnall jrjtit, trusting to quick returns and a t mill turnover for tho success of our Business r\fl DOZEN Cups aud Saucers to be tJ\J chared cub at 2s lid per drzan, lt> 61 per half d. z n. Brown Teap^ s ftom 9i etch, Japanese TenpntaTfl oach, Special Lint Ohim"<« Teapot at. 91 each, Pho•«*«•) Plu.ru* from 3i per drzm. Jam Dishes (20 pa-*"r>v to choose from) 4d e.ch, ab FLETCHER Bros' Cash Supply Stores APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get survey owing to crush, and for their benefit ws will Roubinuo tho sale for a few days longer.— Fearce's Drapery Sale. TTIIRST Pdz* Hams and Bacon—Roll X? Bacon 7_d by roll or 8d per lb. Mason's Chrystails for Lemonade, per bottle Is; Lime Juice, per bottle Is; Lemon Squash, per bottle Is ; Raspberry Syrup, per bottle, Is 3d ; Raspberry Vinegar, per bobble, Is 3d. All kinds Peek, Frean's English Bißouits in stock. Highest prices given for Dairy Produce—ab John Orr _ Co. _ MASON'S Sorew Top Fruib Jara -1 Pint 4s 9d, Quarb 5s 6d, $ gallon 6s 9d, per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3a 6d, and 4s 6d per dozan. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8a 9d per 401b bag, 12s per 561b bag—at John Orr & Co. __^ X?E\C\f\ WANTEI) in four weeks— dw'_lV/V7 Cups and Saucers 48 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12a 6d, China Cups and ? mmra fr°m ®i perdozen. —Carson & Co. C ARSONS Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplace, Bicycles, Rrushware, and Japanese Goods, in now on. BREECH Loaders from 255; ammunition from 10s per 100 ? Cartridge Belts, Cleaning Rode, Ere. Guns on hire and for purchase.—Carbom & Co.; WANTED toCleir—Aew Goods arriv ing during sale will ba sold at sale prices; Pulley Belts Is, la 81; Trimmed Apronals, Is 3d, Is 4|d—Peaeob 's Drapery Sale. 1 TTONEY TINS (with patent lids) to hold XX 56'bs, ab Is 9d each, or 19 j per dozen. We are Cash Buyers of Prime Honey and Beeswax in any quantity. Best English Fencing Wire lis per owb, £10 10s per ton, Barb Wire 16s per cwt; Sheep Netting, 3fc wide, Centre Strand, 3d per yard by ooil— Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Sbores LADIES! The wonderful ' Daydream Corset for 5s lid during the sale.— 2 Pearoh's Drapery Sale Smoke Mfew Venn



Public notices. mkmperance lecture, abSb. Stephen's Schoolroom, THURSDAY Evening at 3 o'clock, MR J. SMEDLEY, from England, will Lecture on his ' Experiences in India 1 and * Temperanoe Reform.' Admission free. 4 94 SANDOW SYSTEM OP PHYSICAL CULTURE. FA. HORNIBROOK, Sandow Medal • list, will be in attendance ab the Rooms of the Musical Union, Saunders' Buildings, next THURSDAY, April 10th, le'jween the hours of 12 and 1, aud 2 and 6 4 69 RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. HAVING secured the lease of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall be glad to see all old friends, WINES, SPIRITS, and ALES of the Best Quality only kepb in stock. 4 73 J. DINEEN. WAIRARAPA BUSINESS OPENINGS. BLACKSMITH'S and Wheelwright's business for sale ; a going concern, shop, 4 roomed house, and facte of orchard and garden; the whole, including stock in trade, and goodwill and freehold of property for £230; £100 cash only required. Bakery business, owner retiring, best connection in bhe Wairaraps, horses, carts, and a snug property ridiculously oheap; about £150 cash would suffice a good trades man. i 500 acres of good aheep country, rather hilly, bub well watered, and wilt carry 2£ to bhe acre, freehold for £3 per acre; 9 miles from Masberton by good road, Bast paying hotel in Wellington province, £300 or £400 required, every assistance to good couple. Boardioghoase, 22 room*, boarders average from 15 bo 26; in centre of Masterbon; beautifully furnished, freehold £400, fui nituro ab valuation ; easy terms arranged if required. Country hotel, new, wibh 350 acres good oow country, _ mile from dairy factory, and facing railway station ; 47 cows, pigs, poultry, furniture, and goodwill; 10 years lease; the price for everything as ib stands £1,150 ; easy ingoing; a big money making ohanoe. G H GOODALL, Auctioneer, (fee, Masterton



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Miss Susan Ann Buck are respectfully informed that her funeral will move from tho residenoe of Mr Geo, Pooook, Beafield, on THURSDAY, 10th Insb., at 11 a.m. for bhe Ashburton Cemetery, arriving aboub 2.30 p.m. BAKER BROS., 4 96 Undertakers FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD Clearing' Bale AT METHVEN FRIDAY, 11 ~APRTL, 1902. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ln, have been favoured wibh instructions from Mr Alex MoLennan, of Blackford Station, bo Sell on above date, ab the Methveo Sal^yards, the whole of his STOCK & IMPLEMENTS, viz -12 Draught MARES & GELDINGS, all good workers 2 Saddle and Harnxßs HORSES 4 Unbroken Light) HORSES 20 Heed of CATTLE, including 3 Fat Steers, Oowa in profit, and Young Ofttble i 1 Eight Homo Waggon, 1 Eray, 1 Duncan j Grain and Manure Drill, 1 Duncan Grubber, I 1 Horcules Cultivator and Grubber, 1 | Cambridge Roller, 2 D F Ploughs (Duncan), 1 Sot Four Leaf Harrows, 1 Seb Disc I Harrows, 1 Speedy Wool Prw, 1 Avery Weighing Miohlne, Harness, Horse Covers, and Sundries Mr MoLesnan having sold his Blackford Station, has no further use for his Stock and Implements, and everything will be for absolute sale Sale ab 12 oolock sharp R FRIEDLANDER, ! 3 145 Auctioneer WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THUBSDAY, 17th April, 1902, For which we will be pleased tojrecelve Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 3 319 R. Friedlandbr, Auctioneer. i TITE AREJ CASH BUYERS] OF WHEAT. OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASSJiSEED. Highest Prlces^Glven. Storage in our Ashburton, Tinwald, raud Lyndhursb Stores at lowesb rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LTD. The Boot Palaoe* TTTE HAVE 7uSD OPENED OP FOR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladies' and Gent'c English, American and Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. Gent'e Football, Cycle, Evening, Crlokeb Tennis, and Bowling Sheee'always inStook. Ladles' Walking Boots and Shoes in New Style and great Variety. 1 Ladies' Evening Shoes In various Colours Children's School Boots and Shoes Speoialty, Repairing done ab shortest Netioe W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, 5 ASHBURTON



] ... BUSINESS MOTTOES FLETCHE R. BROS* H E XT TEA COMPETITION CLOSES ON AUGUST 31st, 190. EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN OVER 30 COUPONS WILL REUEVIE A PRIZB FIRST PRIZE-The one who sends in the Urgeet number of Coupons Km the option of taking a Handsome 8 Day Clock and Bronze or Hand Painted Dinner cin^tTi^Si 8 ? ,eoeß 5 elther ot wWoh ift valued at £5 5, * fflK2S^ ft^floa Watch »»»»■ ~ ed * TBIRD PRIZK-Handsome Dinner Seb of 32 Pieces Also Numerous Other Prizes - Countess Tea Is M, Duchess Tea la 10d\ Smpresa Tea 2s, Princess Tea gs 2d oftvf Te^aT 7 A COUP 0B eHclo«e<* I* every packet or tin LAMPS, LAMPWAReTetC. For Our Winter's Trade, from the Is Hand Lamp to the Handsome Drawing Room Lamp at 5Si



%^3isi^fHW HANGING LAMPS ROCHESTER No ° plz,?» 7* ■* i TABLE LAMP 'JRBgat ___J^\_ No I „ 11a 6d Nickel Piafrfid, No 0 4ro»S____!ji^ szi 5s 91, No I '\Mp^&*^m No 2 „ 14584 8s 6d, No 2 lis 9dandl2«6d Baildsome TnMp T iß rrm« No 3»• 22,6<l Chimneys to fib the •OdUUbUIfIG J aDie JjattipS ExtTa Chimneys for above Lamps 6d, HaDd Painted 220 firl «,nh above 6i' 9d» 9d, and lOd. rainrea bci each and ls gd> Ml Shades Is, ls 6d. &■-.,.,. „ otsr Chimneys aw 2s 61 Jixtra Chimneys for above lod oHho very best quality DBA WING ROOM LAMPS HALL LAMPS WALL LAMPS From 35s From 19s 6d 1, 3?> 2 e, 2j 94, fc&lld each _ Hcnd Lamps, as above ls HANDSOME BRACKET LAMPS UN |/j!E^|[ f |__^ Exactly aa shown, comp'tte, 17s 61 eaah J^^pfl^|L ']' S 25' ~ Others 25j to 29s each HJ£§-p?f^ eW J J '"* M BURNERS* WIOKS -We hold Large Try One of Our Patent) Kerosene Pumps, _ Bb'cks of Bnr«ers to fit mosb styles of if you wish to save money and annoyance L**"* P9'so li ?mv Burner is out of order, it High... M _*-. 4.6* *. 9. _. ""' »»y.™ „* __■_[ S "°" Finest Oane Sugar—7olb bags 14s 6d, 561b bags 12s, 401b baf*s 8s 9d, per ton JJ23. Highest Teat Kerosene, Water White, 43 6d per tin, 9a per case, Flemington Fae.ory Oheese Qi p?r lb, Finest Akaroa Factory Oheoso 7d lb Loaf Oheese s_-d, by Oheese of 12 to 161bs. 5 Tons Rock Salt to be cleared at 4h per cwt. : 5 Tons Oastle Brand just arrived 4? 3d per cwt, New Seeded Raisins, lib packet ..0 7 New Svlbanas psr lb Q 7 New Valencia Raifins, „ ..0 £_ Finest New Currants "" ** 0 S Rice, Sago, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, New Currants ** "ft ft Split Peas per lb .. ..0 2 251b Oatmeal bag .*, ** \\ 3 9 CANDLES, SOAp Mo«^fc lSpempeClb " n Js f ksfcr c *erbar 10d.p«box .. 11 6 By the Box „ .. 06| Laundrine „9d & lOd,  .. U 8 Parafin Wax, plam or fluied .. 06_ Almond Scented 9d, .. 11 O By the Box 0 H Excelsior „ Bd, .. 10 0 Eleotrio Sperm per lb .. .. 05* , 7d, .. 9 * By the Box  0 . Domestic 6d. 8 6 Bedroom or Piano Candles per lb .. 010 3 urnwn . 4*j 7 n Price's Carriage Candles „ .. 010 V«* my  61,' " !! 13 9 aj tr a 3 * I.X.L. Soap t 4d,  .. H ana Jiunureus of other Line* >o» mmierous to mention in this issue* FLETCHER BROS. ' GASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, & HIGH STREWS* giRISTCHURQH,