The British-Japanese Alliance

OBJECT OF THE TREATY.

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London, February 12 In the House of Lords Lord LanG~ downe said the object of the Anglo* Japanese treaty wu the maintenance of the status qao, the open door, and peace. There was nothing in it that did vio lence to that policy. The other great Powers had accepted it es being applied to the integrity of Chian, including Manchuria,

Lord Owtoorne, in the House of Commons, stated tfa»t the substance of tbe.treity wag communicated to Amoncn and Germany prior to publication. Tho Angla- <Q®rma& agreement was still operative.

A debate was raised on Lord Gran borae'p statement.

Lord Uraoborae lidded that the treaty originated solely from commercial reisoQß, aad anxiety to maintain the "statae quo" policy. Spheres of in fluence were objectionable to ali. China ought; to be open to commerce md enterprise on conditions. The action of the allies was strictly limited. Great Britain's aavy and the nearness of Japan's military base would enable both to maintain their policy.

Sir H Oampbell-Bannerman said England was in substantial agreement with Japan with regard to policy, but differed in methods. The aims might have been attained by an interchange of diplomatic notes instead of by the ©xplicifc undertakings of great obli~ gations,

Mr Balfonr said the treaty was in fended to prevent an attack upon Japan, and was aimed against an ad venturous policy in Obina. Sir W Laurier, the Canadian Pre mier, has been informed that the British Colombia Bill, prohibiting the employ ment of Japanese, will b© disallowed unless amended.

Lord Kosebery approves of the treaty. Received February 14,9 43 a m London, Feb 14 The Times, commenting on Mr Bar ton's remarks on the Japanese treaty, says the alliance goes a long way to give the Colonists an assurance against a naval attack. The Australians ought to be quickened by this result of diplo macy to participate in the naval strength of. the Empire, and also to consider legislatively the legitimate! mtaceptibilities of Britain's vigorous and progressive ally, j

CRICKET.

THE FOURTH TEST MATCH

United Press Association—By Elsctrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydie?, Feb 14

Qreati interest ia taken in the fourth tost matob, special trains bringing crowds of eoeiatsy visitors, while a large contingent fiame from other States. & splendid wicket was provided, and the match opened in glorioun weather, with a light oold breeza. MaoLitsn's luck was again in evldenos, And winning the toes, batted. As usual the opening partner® were MaoLaren and Hay ward, who fuosd Noble and Sauadeca. After the former had Bent aown a maiden, Hayward set the score going with a single off fche Victorian. The play waa slow and eautioun, M.acLaren being fifteen minutes at the wickets before ha essayed a run, SaHnders, particularly, gave the batsmen trouble; indeel, right through Howard's innings he was never mt home with him* fi?h© excellent fielding all round had an effect on the ruo getting, Noble being marvellously smart at point. Hayward and MaoLaren now had sixbeen a piece, while each bowler had sixteen debited to him. MaoLaren added another seven when he had » life, driving one hard back to Saunders, who failed to hold it. Fifty up appeared as the result of sixty six minutes' work. A double change of Howell and Trwable In place of Noble and Saundera took plaoa at p. The batsmen tediously brought the game to tho luncheon adjournment. On KBuminK, Saunders bowled from the southern end, and with a magnificent ball, the third of his over, dislodged Hayward's bails. The Surrey professional had scored faster than his captain, his score including eight tourers. One wioket for 73. Tyidesley, the new corner, sent Saundera' nexb bail to the boundary, and in the next) few tr.inutee MaeLaren brought his half oentufy and the first century of the innings up, The task last on a couple of houra> Tyidesley ?;ot into double figures and then relapsed nto dull play; At 122 Noble relieved Saunders, and MacLaren opened his should* ere to the Sydney bowler with fine drives apd beautiful leg strokes, rarqduaing eight off the over. This outbupfc was only momentary, aa<s tho game again became deadly slow, MaoLaren taking eighteen minutes to add a tffagle, while Tyidesley emulated Q.uaifo'a tactics. Howell replaced Trumble at 144, Armstrong taking Noble's epd & little later* ffiyldesley found the new Viotorian to hit Hfeiag, and smote his first ever for eight, ETh^ tea adjournment Intervened with the score at 174, the product of three hours orioketi

After tea, MaoLaran brought his innings to an end. He made a bad stroke, lifting SauadeiJß high to Dai?, at mid,off, who affeobad a splendid oatoh. He mado fifteen fou.WB ( *nd was at the wickets three and a aisarber houra, (Two wiokets for 179 Quaife liled the vacancy. fEyldesley became more aggressive, bat Qaaife, after adding four, touched Saundcre into Kelly's hands. Three for 188. Jessop, amidst cheers, followed, and the field spread out, but to the manifest) disappointment of the spectators, the lemon tried an off hit, bub ib went) softly to Koble ab point; ifO-Qtc |o.r 188. Braund filled t^a vacancy, and narrowly missed being stumped off Sau'nders, who had obtained his last three wiokets at the cost of six runs, Brarand marked his fjoape f>y sending Saunderu next ball to the feaoe, Tyldealey, who waa playiog soundly, ifcaohed his half oentury wbiie the second oestury appeared for three hours and fifty mlnutee' play. Tyldeaieyj by magnificent iuhing cuts, raised the score rapfdly, and made the hit of tha day, a great high drive over the fen out Trnmbie displaced Howeil ab 225, and Braund, who had nob played Saunders comfortably, meb l\\a fate %b Trambla's hands. Se fcrie^ to get hie fifth ball ronad to leg, bisb gob hla leg before, fivs lor 22%. MoGahey followed, and Jyldealey kept on scoring smartly. MoGahey Ihad aooied eight, when ho hit) one bard to Hopkina, who dashed ab ib, gob his left hand on the ball, bub failed bo hold ib, At the nexfc ball, Tyldesley'a useful imninga ber mloafced by bis playlog one from Noble, who relieved Sounder, into Kelly's hands, He made feurtoen fourers, and was two hoora anil fifby.foar mlnutea ab the wiokets; Sir for 245, LUley joined MoGahey, and played out time.

ilollqvjlDg are the asoraa a~ England--Ist luuiaga MaoLaren, o Dufi. b Saundere ». 92 Haywarfi, b Sauaders «« ..41 Tyldeeley, c Kelly, b Noble .. .. 79 Qaaife, c Kelly, b Saunders .. .. 4 Jeaesop, o Noble, b Saundera   0 Brftand, lbw s b Tremble .. ..17 McGabey, not out .. .. .. 13 Lilley, not out   ..10 Sundries .. .. .. ..5 Total for oix v?wfe^9 •» • • 266 DjpNSDiFj Febuajfy 15 J^aker and Williams are the only two members of the seveD players selected froi& Okgo who will ;be able to t^ka paub In the Ipter-Island cricket aaatolij ao It will p^o l?ably'be aba#Qne4, ;

THE LATEST

SOUTH AFEICA

FURTHER EFFECTS OF KIT-

OHENEH'S DRIVE,

12,000 BOERS STILL FIGHTING.

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(Reoeived Feb 16, 938 am)

London, February 14

The recent drive has demoralised the Boers, who hid in the grass in dongaa and beds of rivers, many shoot ing their horses, The country was systematically searched, and many prisoners, hundreds of horses, and thousands of cattle were captured, De Wet intended a big move, when his guns, being captured in the drive, prevented him from creeping eastward during the night, and fight along the fi&ilbroo blockhouse line. Seven searchlights facilitated the terrific 6r ing, which was the worst since the fighting round Ladyemith. The prisoners describe ii as a hell. Com mandant Beater was killed, and Field Oornets Taljaard, Pnnsloo, and Gbeu daal captured.

The pri*oners estimate that there are 12,000 Boera still in the fiidd, De Wefe has some Krupp guns hidden.

Australian.

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Reoalved Feb 15, 103 am

ANOTHER SHIPWRECK. . Brisbane Feb 15

The brigantine Prosperity, from Rich mond river, with a cargo of machinery, drove ashore in a gsJe early in the morning on Point Lookout, and became a total wreck. The mate and cook were i dcowned. i NATIVE OUTRAGE-

Perth, February 15

Natives attacked the ketch Ventura in Cadell Straits, and killed one of the crew named Lewis, and iujured another.

PACIFIC CABLE. Melboobnb, Feb 15

The Pacific Cable Board has advised Mr Barton that the Qaeensland-New Zaaland- Fijl section of the Pacific cable will be open for braffio In April or May, Instead of Jane* It ie also anticipated that the Canadian-Fiji section will be ready in August or September, thiee months inside the contract time. Mr Barton states that the Eastern Extension Com pany's attitude with regard :to the Cape Cable is so unsatisfactory that negotiations will have to start de novo.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington, February 15

The* valuations of the city of Wellington, jnst completed, show the total to be £473 599, an increase of £14,771 from last year.

The tender of George Fraser and Sons, of Auckland, has been accepted for the alterations to tbe Hlnemoa.

The MonoWai sails today for Sydney with 220 tons of cwgo, of which 70 are for transhipment to Vancouver. CuRISTOHBBOE-'Feb 15

Dagald Paterson, who was remanded from last Saturday in the Magistrate's Court, on a charge of fraudulence, batl being fixed in hia own recognisance of £50 and one surety of £50, was charged again today, and did nos appear. Bail was estreated.

The Presentation to the Premier.

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AUCKLAND, Feb 15

Afc a public meeting, held in the City Council Chambers, presided over by the Mayor, lfc waa resolved, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by the Hon. E Mitchelson, that fche eminently patriotic and statesmanlike services rendered on behalf of New Zealand to the Empire in the 'late season of anxiety and stress by th,a Premier, call for due and cordial recognition by the people of New Zealand, and the people of Auckland resolve to tender the Premier a fitting and adequate recognition, prior to his departure for England, It was further resolved that the celebration should take the form of a testimonial in the form of a parse of sovereigns. An influential Committee was appointed to give effect; to the resolution.

A Narrow Escape.

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SsbatforDj Feb 15

Aa acoideub occurred at the Regan Street railway orossiug this morning Tha 10-20 train ran into the cart of a farmer named Morris. The train struck the horse and hurled everything dear of the line. Morria and his wife were bidly bruised and cub about, but fortunately escaped death* The hofse was also badly hurti

Sporting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY OLUB'B SUMMER MEETING.

Cheistchurch, Feb 15 The Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer 'Meeting was continued ab Ricoarton today, the weather being dull and the oourse rsther heavy. Results:—-

SECOND DAY

Belfast WELTBE-Medua 1, Land Tax 2, Ordnance 3i Lady'Dundaa, Dormant:, Bia !ey, and Olanburn were scratched. Won by three lengths. Dividends—£2 6s and £1 7a. Richmond Plate - Welbeck 1, Aber!w 2, Walda 3. AH started. Won by two lengths and a h.aif. Dividends £3 lla and Bl Us 6d,

Champion Plats—Oannie Ohiel 1, Cruci form 2, The only starters. Won by a leugth» Dividend—£3,

Lihwood Welter, 100 sove, 1 mile- Scottish Minstrel 1, Huku 2, Lidy Lillian 3. AU starbed. Won by half a length. Time, 1.49|. ' Dividendß--£6 lf?8 and £2 14s.

MINING

United Frees Aseooiabloa—B> Eleooria Telegraph Dunedin, Feb 15

Today's sales :— Aldinga, 18a 6d ; Alpine Consols, I8a; Enterprise, 30b 6(1, 30s Gd ; ; Fourteen Mila Beach, 17b. 17s ; Gentle Annie, 15s ; Gold King.' 5s 3d, 5s 3d ; Laaning Rock, 15a ; Meg and Annie, 24a 6d ; Paotoluß, 39a ; Rifle and Shtne 9 11a 6d; Teviofc, 6a ; Upper Magnetic, 5s 6di Beturna :—Pactolus, llloz 15dwb j Speo Gully, 13oz 18dwt; Mokola, 240z 9dwt 5 Central Oharlton, 2lbis 2dwt^ Gabriel, 12oss i|dwb I2gn

IHE ASHBURTOH GUARDIaN : SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1902



FRI&DLANDER BROS, LTD 1100 ACRE FARM AT EALING. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 1902 TI/TEBSRB FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, jJJL. have been instructed by Mb Adam Jackson (who is relinquishing farming oa account of failing health) to Sell by Public Auction at hie resdenoe, Ealing, hla FARM OF 1100 ACRES, being originally part of the well known Coldetieam Estate) of which the following are particulars— 700 Aorea are in its native state (im !&*'- mediate possession can be given) Jt . 400 Acres are ia Turnips (possession on let August next) The above property is euitablo for either agricultural or pastoral purposes, ia well fenced "and watered, situated within easy distance of the railway station. Alao,— The Goodwill oi 350 Acres Loaao from the Government, and the Goodwill of 26 Aoree, Ferry Reserve* Foil particulars can be obtained from undersigned, who will ba glad to show intending purchaser! over the properties* Terms and particulars at time of Sate, at 2 p ra, FRI* BLANDER BROS., LTD., R FBIEDLANDER, 2 81 Auctioneer " CLEAEIiXG SALiif"'""* AT MAYFIELD. MONDAY, Feb. 24th ; 1902 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, have received instruction from Mb F A Cocks (who has sold hla Property) to hold a complete Clearing Sale at hie Home* stead on tho above date. Qf\f\ Half bred EWES, a really good OUU Hne. \ A 4 Tooth English Lsioester BAMS 2 Light Harness Horses, 1 Gig, 1 Spring Oarb 2 Sets Hiroass, Saddle and Bridle, quantity of Fencing and Garden Tools, sacks and Sundries Aleo the whole of hia Household Furniture and Efftota Esbra entries will be taken for thla Sale, Luncheon Provided. Sale at) 12 ooloofc. FRIBDLANDER BROS, Ltd, 2 140 R FRIEDLANDisR, Auctioneer. PUBLIC NOTICES. ST. STEPHENS OHUHOH. Ist BUNDAY IN LENT (Feb. 16). 8.30 a m—Holy Co*Dmuaion 6 Celebrant— The Bishop 11 a m—Matins and Litany 4 p m~HoIy Baptism 6.30 p m— Kvensocg Preacher, morning and evening—The Right Rev the Bishop of Cnrletotauroh. 2 128 TRINITY COLLKGP, LONDON. LOCAL EXAMINATION IN MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE (THEORETICAL.) THE last day of Entry for the above Examination is MONDAY, February 17th. HORACE A. GATES, 2 129 Seoretary ASHBURTON MUSICAL UNION. AS a mark of respect to the relatives of the late Mrs Horace Gates, the Rehearsals, both laatrumental and Vooal, will be Postponed till next MONDAY and TUESDAY, 24 h and 25th respectively. E MANCHESTER, Hon Sect HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL EXCURSION, By Rail to Timauo. TBURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, FTIRAIN Leaves Ashburton at 8 a.m. X Adulta 3s, Senior Scholars 2i 6d» Children Is 3d* Tea, Sugar, Milk, and Hob Water free. Tickets from Mr A, Orr, Mr H M Jones, and Headmaster* Oq Wednesday Evening preceding Excur eion, tickets will be sold at Mr H. M. Joubb' up till 9 p.m. 2 86 ! ~~lpdblio~noticb7~~ COLDBTREAM ROAD DISTRICT. ! fIIHE Bridsja on Surveyor's Road, next X Lowollffe Main Road, Is DANGEROUS for Traction Engines* J C BELL, Surveyor to CoSdatream Road Boards | 2 124 WAIMATE EAOING CLUB; I TVTOMINA®IONS for &U the Evenbß of !XN th« above Club close with the Secre tary, oq WEDNESDAY, February 19bh inst. J W FREEMAN, 2 123 Horn Sec. Waimate Raoing Olub. WATRARAPA OPENINGS, FOKSALE. PLUMBER'S AND TINSMITH'S Busi ness ; established 27 years; owner retiring ; absolutely best business of kind in Wellington Province ; goodwill £150 ; stook and plant at valuation; 5 years lease of central Bhopa and dwelling ; Council con tracts ; a beautiful Btarb for a good tradcß man. Fullest) investigation invited WOODYARD AND GOAL, a good Busi ness ; turnover about £80 monthly ; horsas, carts, contraots, etc. Price £209. Will advance £100 to purchaser. BLACKSMITH'S BUSINSBS, average < profit) £6 weekly ; cheap ; terms to good man. CABMAN'S BUSINESS, with good oon neotion, £50 oash required CARRIER'S BUSINESS, a going con oern; easy ingoing BAKERY BUSINESS, good round ; % going concern at valuation For further particulars apply— O H GOODALL, 2 137 Auctioneer and Agent. LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All %anoh6B of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137 ;; average marks gained, 94 per cent, a "ORINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Jr Street (near Railway Station and Posb Offioe), Ashburton. Under New Manage ment. First Class Accommodation Tor Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Faml* lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold Baths, TariS moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H. FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 WANTED every one to try Mbklor's Zealandla Boot Store for wonder" ful value.



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DAVID THOMAS ARCADE. SATUBDAY S February 22ad, 1902 3-Bth ACRE, BEING LOT 54, R.B. 4904, PLAN 187* MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Oiient to Sell at tho Arcade, on the above date, viz— | of an Aero of Land, together with 2 roomed Cotttage And Scullery, stable, chaff house and trap house, good orchard, pump, tank, and water laid on to scullery. Sale at) 2 O'clock 2 118 D, THOMAS, Auctioneer SHROPSHIRE STUD & KLQOK. RAM & EWE SALE. At the Tinw&id Yards, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructionis from T. E. Upton, Esq. (who is a large breeder in Shropshire Sheep, also a successful prizetaker at the local Shows), to Bell by Public Auction afc the above Yards, viz:— Q/\ One and Two Shear STUD RAMS &VJ by Shenstone Courtier (imp.) 1 ryr\ One Shear FLOCK RAMS fcAA HOGGETS and One and Two «JUU Shear EWES This Flock is one of the oldest in the Colony, and are all registered in the New Zealand Flock Book, Sale at 1 30 LAVIO THOMAS, Auctioneer BULLOOK'B ARCADE. FREEHOLD BLOCKS OF LAND AND SHARES, SATURDAY, MAROH Bcb, 1902 MR D. THOMAS (in ooujunotion with MB F Ferbiman) has reoeived in atruoticns from the Administratrix of the Estate of the Lite Mr Arthur Wilson, of Window, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, 1902, The following Desirable Books of Land and Sharea, v'z ;— Tho Homestead Block, containing 160 Acres of good Land, fronting on the Main South Road, and being R.S 16467 and 21976. There is & comfort able Cottage of 7 rooms, Orchard, Stable, Cowshed, etc, upon it. The land ia in good heart), and all laid down in English grasses, well fenced, and watered by County water races; thoroughly improved, and is close to Railway Station, School and Post Office* Also,— 50 A ores, being Lot 12, Part of Reserve 350, Tinwald, ring fenced, good land, well watered; jusfc laid down with English grasses,, Aleo,— 40 Acres, being Lot 25, part of E9serve 350, three mites from Tinwald, ring fenced, and in English grass. Also,— 2 Shares In Canterbury Freezing Werke. Also,— 2 Shares in the New Zealand Farmem' Co.operative Association Sale afc 2 pirn sharp ~"~ D. THOMAS, 2 119 Auctioneer, AKOADB HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, MAKCH 14, 1902 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for whioh I em now receiving entries. 2 98 D THOMAS FUNERAL NOTICES. THE Friends of the lat® Mb Christopher West are respectfully ioformed that hia Funeral will move from hU son's resi dence (O G We«t), Lyndhuret, on MON DAY, 17th tnst), at 10 30 a m, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 2 132 Undertaker?. nriHE Friendi of Mr 3 M Cambridge X are respectfully informed thab the funeral of hie late beloved wife, Jenny, will move from his residence, North-Weao Belt, on MONDAY, 17th iuet, at 2 p.m. for the Aebbartoa Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 2 123 Undertakers THE BRETHREN of the Ashburton and Thistle Masonlo Lodges are invited to attend the Funeral of the late wife of Bro. J M Cambridge on MONDAY, 17th inst, at 2 p m, leaving his reddenoe on the N W Belt, for the Ashburton Cemetery^ White Ties and Gloves. * THOMAS STONE, W.M. Ashburton Lodge, GEORGE MORRISON, 2 133 W.M. Thistle Lodge. THE Friends of Mr Horace A: Gates are respeotfuiiy informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Fanny Louisa, will move from the A*hburton Railway Station oc MONDAY, tho 17tb, at 11 am, on arrival of first train from Ghristehuroh, for the Ashbnrton Cemetery. I BAKER BROS., 2136 Undertakers THE BRETHREN of the Athbnrton and Thistle Masonlo Lodges are in vited to attend the Funeral of the Wife of oar Bbo» H A Gates, from the B&ilway Station for the Aehburton Cemetery, on the arrival of the Ham train from Christ- i oharob, oa MONDAY Next). White Ties and Glovee: THOMAS STONE, W.M> Ashburton Lodge. GEORGE MORRISON, 2 135 W,M. Thistle.Lodge. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY; Fire Reserve Fund, £2,040,000 Funds over Ten Million Pounds Sterling MR JOSEPH WARD having resigned the Agency of this Company at AehbnrtoQ, Clients and others are informed that) MR J. B. CHRISTIAN Butnett Street, has been appointed as bis suooessori The Company Is noted for iti liberality Rod promptness of settlement of olaima* BIRD AND ADLEY* 3 7<l Mao&gerfl, Gbrletchurob



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A OD H WILLIAMS, ■ East Street, MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jara— 1 Pint 4a 9d, Quart 53 6d, & gallon 6s 9d, per dozeu^—JoHN Obr & Go. ~I7"ERR BROS, Burnett Street), wish to remind all their Friends that they could nob do better than start the New Year by giving them a turn. Every article genuine, and at reasonable prices. LADIES, JL.AJDII2®; = NOTICE = HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH an Extraordinary Line of BLACK SERGES AND PLAIN AND! FANCY LUSTRES, We Oan Offer You During "OUR SALE," Now in Full Swing, DRESSES COMPLETE As Under:— {Made in the latest style, and fit guaranteed Black Heavy Diagonal Fancy [Serge (very euitftble for Autumn Wear). Dreaß {Complete for -:TWO POUNDS :- Plain Black Lustre, dress complete £ O 0 Fancy Black Lustre, dress complete 3 3 0 Superior Fancy Black Lustre chess complete ... 3 Q O Superior Plain Black Lustre, dress complete ... 3 5 0 Extwa Superior Fancy Black Lnßbre, dress complete % 10 0 Extra Superior Plain Blank Lustre, dress complete % 10 O Extra Extra Superfine, (very choice) 3 15 0 NOHTBCOTEI HEFFORD "THE CORNER." 1 „ ,— ~-~_^«^___.^«»»^, - , I ttmoke New Ye abb



Tenders. ~~ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL mENUERS are invited for Supplying 400 X Casks Cement,— Knight, Bevan, or other Standard Brand, at Cavendish Rail way Station, in good order and condition, in covered trucks, and Id quantities as may be required! Delivery to commenoe about Hth MARCH nexb, and to extend over a period of five weeks. Tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be aeat in oa 24th FEBRUARY. By Order, BAXTER, County Engineer, Ashburton, February 11th, 1902 2 126 T. Bulioclt. _____ building"Zllotmentß I riIOWN Section 955 and 956, £ Acre, „&. cornet" Northeast and Southeast Belts; Price £20 each for the two, TS 818, J Acre, Aitkea Street; Priae £30. j H BULLOCK, FOR BALE, Low pblced building allot ments, fronting the Alford Porea Road, Lots 8, 9 and 10, part R.S 8767, each containing { acre, price £12 15a eaab, to sold as a whole or singly Also,— Lots 13, 14 and 15, at £16 10a each Liberal Terms OD BULLOCK, Agent R&KAIA. TO TET f~\ OOD Business Premises, consisting of IjT Shop and Dwelling, lately oooupted by Austin Bbos, Tailors, well aitoaated, fronting one of the main thoroughfares For particulars, &c, apply to T BULLOCK, Agent TO LET! ' DWELLING of 6 Rooms, verandahjand scullery, conveniently situated, front* ing Wakanui Koad East) T BULLOOK "" toTlet, /COTTAGE of Two Rooms, centrally \J eltuated in Hayelockßtreet. Apply to T BULLOCK _____ _^ /COTTAGE of 3 rooms, tcßether with one \J acre of land, fronting Trevor's Road, Trevortoa. Apply to Q> BULLOCK, PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON RIFLES. MUSTER FARADE. TFIE Company will Parade at the Drill Shed for Inspection on MONDAY, Febmiry 17 h, at 7:30 p w, LUiil 0.-dor, with Water Bottles and Haversacks. Attendance imperative, W E DOLMAN, 2 12? Captain Cammanding A.RfV. TflfflflT Try MLeJDONAI^O CJO,, TAILORS. S* M 2 112 MISS M. RICH&BDSON, mBACHER OF PIANO. TermJ. began on February 1, 19D2. Belt Road, Allenton. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MB J. E. BAIN, OURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to WardeH's Baildinge, Cash el Street, Chrletchnrch. Telephone 956. 2 104 J WRIGHT, Gonduobor and Promoter of the Aehburton Bat>jo Band, XS Prepared to receive Pupils for BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Etc, | attended, A good supply of Instruments and Musio kept la stock. For Terms, eto, apply 2 33 J. WRIGHT, Tancred Streeti NOW OPEN. THE KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT ALL intending~~PUROHASKRS OF CYCLES should Call and Inepeot our Up to Date Wheels before deciding on any other make* The KHAKI ia the Best Value over Offered in ABhbartom BEST AND TOWNE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS SAMPLES Booghb at a Large Discount— Ladles' Gloves, Hosiery, and Ties, only one of each kind, Wholesale Prices—W H Pkaboe, Cash Draper J. L. HIGGB HAS La test Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Deoorabor, Painter, Glazier* Sign writer, etc., Tauosred Street



BUBINEBB NOTICES 1 PRESERVE Q SEASON J902. Finest Cane Sugar—mb bags 14a 6rl, 56!b bags 128, 401b bags 8s 9d per ton £23. Brewera' or Star Oystale— 701b bags 15s 6d PRESERVING PAKS—Lighfe Ste Kennelled from 3s 6d each ts i, Heavy Cat Iron Em mslled, 6 quarts 7s 6d, 8 qoarts 8s 9d, 10 quarts 9a 9J, 12 quarta 10s 91 each. , Spun Brass from 7s Bd m Siß 500 DOZ£N JAM» JELLY A>D ■^* BflHt Mason's Ordinary Kind Screw -Top Lightning or American Jars, l ints 1 orcelaine Lined. Wide Mouth, for preserving fruit whole, ••• 4a 9,1 per dozen Half gallons ... Us 6d per dozen ••• ••• s.=s 6d per dozen Gllchrlat Jars, wide mouth, with Half Gallons... ... 6s 9d per dozen Emerser Msson's Jmproted, Glass Tops. Quarts ... ... 9a 63 per dozsa H Uf rtf, , '" •" 7flperdoaen Half Gallons ... 11s 6d per doaen Half Gallon?... ... 83 6d per dtzen Reduction for Quantity H iSfili'i Glass Jam Jar.«, Lipped, 3< per dozen Hi SBHi |1 PU; Earthenvi are 3d, 3s lid, 49, ss, acd 6s per ■§ f£«H n| & 4 141b Jars, patent top, 3i lid each FLETCHER BROS' Second Tea Competition closed February 28rh. All Coupons must be sent in not later than the above date to be in ifine for this Distribution, Our next Competition closes August 81, 1902. 20 t VALUABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVfN AWAY, 20 First Prize Handsome Marble Oloi k ; nd Broiz?. Counfees Tea If 6d per lb, or Is 5d by sih iii s, and Is 4d by lOib tins Duchesa lea Is lOd per lb, or Is 8d by s!b tins, and Is 7d by 101b tins Fmpress Tea 2a perlb, or Is lOd by 51b tins, and Is 9, by 101b tins Prince b Tea 2s 2d per lb, or 2-s by 51b tins, at.d Is lid by 10,b tins Orange Pekoe 3a lOd per lb, or If 80 by 51b tins, and la 7d t y 101b tins A Coupon enclosed in every packet or tin <i the above Teas. Now that fresh Meat is so dear it Is SE4i:'ONABLE GUODS more economical to nse the following— At first hand prices with no middle 2lb Tins Corned Beef. (Belfast)per tin 1 U man's profits 21b Tins Spiced Beef (Belfast) per tin 1 0 2j!b Tina Pres. Apricots, per tin 0 8 2lb Tins Corned Mutton, per tin ... 1 [J 2£lb Tins Pm. Pineapple, per tin 0 9 21b Tins Spiced Mutton, per tin ... 1 O 2|lb Tins Pres. Peaches, per tin 0 9 j 21b Tins Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 1* 2|lb Tins Pres. Pears, per tin 0 9 lib Tina Preserved Rabbit, per tin 0 7 2f lb Tins Pres. Tomatoes, per tin 0 9 21b Tins Rabbit and Bacon, per tin 1 0 Ships Lime Juice, per bottle ... 1 0 31b Tins Ox Tongues, per tin ... 3 0 Monserato Lime Juice, per bottle' 2 4 lib Tins Camp Pie, per tin ... 1 o Paramatta Lime Juice, per bcttle 0 9 lib Tins Our Flag Salmon, per tin 0 » Lemon Squash (Munnfr-g'e) bottle 10 lib Tins Red Oregon Salmon, per tin 0 » Manning's Raspberry Vinegar per lib Tin Salmon Outlet, per tin ... 010 bottle ... ... ° ... 1 9 lib Tins Red Sockage Salmon, per tin 1 0 Raspberry Vinegar (St Ueorce) per Equal to Cocktail) f bottle ... ... ... 1 6 lib Tins of Salmon Steak, per tin 1 0 Lemon, Ratpborry, Pineapple, Gloves lib Tins Cockfcail Salmon, per tin 1 1 ar;d Pepperment Syrup per bottle 1 0 |lb Tins Salmon Cutlets per tin ... 06£ Rowntrees Lemonade Powder, bottle 0 9 llbTinw Fresh Herrings, per tin ... 0 7 Herbal beer extvaob to make 8 gal llb Tins Star Mullet, per da ... 0 7 lons, per bottle .. ... 0 7 lib Tina Herrings in Tomato Sauce per tin ... 0 10 —. lib Tins Kippered Herrings, per tin 0 10 lib Tinß Lobster, per tin 0 10 Wheat Meal 251b bags ... ... 2 3 lib Tin Preserved Bloater, per tin 010 Neaves Food, per tin ... ... 011 Smoked Sardines, large tins '...10 Dr Brandt's Food, per tin ... 1 0 „ small tins ... 0 6 Mellin's Food 3s and Is 9d prr tin Good Sardines, large tins ... 0 8 Patent Groats & Barley, per tin ... 0 9  small tina 4d and 04£ Benger'a Food, per tin ... ... 1 9 1 Albert Sardines, large tins ... 1 0 Finest White Sago, per lb ', 0:2 Finest Polled Bacon 7sdby roll, Brown's Corn Flour, per lb -..-, 02£ perlb ... ... ... 0 8 Finest Pearl Tapioca, per lb « 0 2 Finest Flake Tapioca, per lb ... 0 2 SAUCES Finest Pearl Barley per lb ... 0 2 Mellor's Mild or Piquant) Uplnt bottle 08J Quaker Oats ... ... ,[. 0 10. Mellor's Mild or Piquant 1 pint bottle 1 3 Finest JNo 1 Japan Rice, per lb ... 0 2 Lea & Perrin's 1 pint ... ... 2 6 Finest Rolled Oats 7d and Is  I pint bottle ... 1 4 Split Peas, perlb ... ... 0 2 Worcester £ pint bottles 3s 9ddez, or per bottle ... ... 0 4 —— Worcester 1 pint bottles 7s 6d doz, or per bottle ... ... 0 8 CONDENSED MILK Oar Own A pint bottles sd, 1 pint 0 9 £X£jb2£o2b i pintbolta 1 4 Wta Valo S..M do,, p£ tl n 0 4 BAKING POWDER ETC JAMS, MARMALADE, Etc, Edmond's, large tin lOd, Edmoud's, 21b Jars Plum Jam, per jar ... 1 2 ' sraall tin ... ... ... 05| lib Jar Raspberry per jar ... 0 9 Edmoud's Egg Powder 7d, In tins 1 0 lib Tins Jam 3s 9d doz, per tin ... 0 4 Morton's Cream Tartar, per lb ... 1 3 21bTins Plum Jam ... ... 0 8J Tartaric Acid, per lb ... 110. 21b Tins Raspberry Jam per tin... 0 11 Brunner MondsCarb, boda ... 0 3 lib Tin Raspberry Jam per tin ... 0 6 lib Tin Keilders Marmalade per tin 0 8 — - 21b Jars Keilders Marmalade, per jar 1 9 Jelly Powders to make 1 pint, FARMERS SUNDRIES assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 g ave meney by buying one of oar — o— thrifty House Wife Kerosene Pamps at la FLAVOURING ESSENCES and Is 63. Thrifty House Wife Pump Cross & Blackwell'B Lemon, Vanilla, j »vgb its cost ,n a very short time Almonds, Cochineal, Peppermcnb 0 9 ■ Colonial Essences loz bottles ... 0 5 uiLto, jj.il. Oolonul'Essences lfcz bottles ... 0 7 Draught Castor Oil 16a 6d tin, £1 12s 6d Colonial Essences 2ioz bottles ... 0 9 per case Raw Linseed Oil, per drum, £13 9-^ CANDLES Neats Foot Oil, pei gal. ... ... 3 6 : Colonial Wax Candles Plain or Fluted Neats Foot Oil, per drum . ... 15 6 bythe box 6d, or perlb 00* aroentme ,per gal 4 0 ftli. National Sperm 6|d by box, *» »; ;;; » • °rper "' _ Nails 51b3 la. per lb 0 3 If you.are wanting Fencing Wire note 7 I these Prices — No 8 Black Fencing, per cwt 11 6 6CO doz Tumblers and Wineglasses from (Johnson Best }per ton £11 7 6 2s 6d per doz. If you are wanting any ib Galvanised Barb Wire, per cwt 0 15 6 wili pay you lo give us a call Best English Wire), per ton £15 5 FLETCHER BROS. OASHSU?PLY STORES, EASE STREET, ASHUURTON, & HIGH STKIEOJ, OHBIBIOHURCH,