Railway Extension to May field

PUBLIC MEETING.

A representative meeting of landowners and other residents of Mayfieltf, Ruapuna, B&okthorne, and Hekeao took plioe laat evening in the schoolroom, Mayfield. Mr T Harrison was voted to the chair, and bsiifly explained tbe object of the meeting He then called upon Mr W 6 Doy!« to give what information he had collected upon the BtlbJQOt. Mv Doylo Bald he had at first though t» of getting tip a petition to Government, but on reconsidering the matter had oome to the conclusion it would be better to obtain the opinion of the residents of the districts interested, as some might think of a better plan than he could suggest. He had tale* graphed to the Government re Mr MoGavin, District Engineer, who had been in the County lately, and he aould nob understand why tbe Premier had referred him to the Minister of Public Werkc Since then he had received no word. He certainly thought that If they could have gob Mr MoGavin to soe the improvement that had taken place In the district it would have been batter. He ventured to say that no part of New Zealand, with euoh an extent of country, had such poor railway communication. They must have what they wanted Booner or later. He had asked the member for the district to ascertain the quantity of abeep trucked from tibiß distriot, and Mr MoLaohlan had said he would try and get the Information, He (the speaker) had worked out the matter, fco show that a short direct) line would bring a good revenue for the Government. He need not! teil the meeting what inconvenience they now endured. Everybody knew that). He thought they ehould petition to get a railway line from Vslettsat He then went into details on the difficulties in the way which he oaid wore trifling, the bridge beiDg ona difficulty, ani 50 yards would do that. The matter of i tbe rolling stock would be the most serious difficulty. He thought they should ask Government for a midday train, if not every day, as often as possible. He showed how the branch train might be arranged to strike the time for sale* at the yarde. Their sheep were the first consideration. They »>l knew wb»t It meant to traok sheep-at Va!et>ta. Ib meant) a depreciation of 6d a head. If the ohaage proposed were made, they could get their abeepto FairQeld Work! in ona day. Moreover they oould also have a daily mail, whioh waa a great oonsidaraMoa. Some people had advocated asking fer a continu ation of the line to Garaldine as orginally intended, but he thought Mayfield had ad vanced sufficiently to entitle it to a branch line of its own. He would leave tbe matter now for the meeting to discuss, (applause,) Mr J Dellow said that if the line wan going to ba asked for the prcssot was the right) time fco move, as, a petition had been sent to Ohristohuroh asking for a daily mail from Aehburton. He pointed out the inoon veniecoe caused by the delay that now took pl»G8 in correspondence. Then there was the bridge which was all very well till it was washed away, bat they all knew how they bad been inconvenienced in that connection to the pair. A traffic bridge had baen uuffOTSted, and if this railway wa« to be a»rrled out, the railway bridge ooud per haps be used as <v wraffio bridge like the Kakai* brldgei Possibly the County Coun cil would assist them. The daily mall eefvloe would also be seoared. It might be worth whilt considering the proposal to carry the line round through Ger&laioe to Waahdyke. That seemed to ba She propnr course, bub people were asking toomuoh for the land. If they moved bow, possibly it might make them more reasonable. Mr Doyle said that about 2000 sheep were trmeked at Valuta on ona morniag lately, and seven trucks had to be left behind. Mr Bellow asksd if anybody in the room oould giva iafotmiblan as to the coat of laying Mr Houston said he thought about £1200 6 mile oa level country* Mr W Gallagher commenced on the interest taken in this question. For his part, he thouahb they were proaeediog on the wrong track. Theirs waa an exporting diitriot and a© held thab ffimaro wan their natural port and Bailog their point of junction with the main Hoe, An to the cost of a railway, afc £1200 a mile, a railway fco Hinds would cost about £22,009 Mr Doyle would like to know if that cost included rulllog stock. Mr Gallagher said no. He might also say fehftt the bridges mode by Government went from bftak to bank. Mr Doyle demurred to this. There were many bridges not so built. A desultory conversation ensued between Messrs Doyle and Gallagher about the iubjsob of roiling stock, when (Cue Chairman Baid with regard to the port of shipment they had iv Lytteltou a port for all time, bub Timaru was not so. Ha also dissented from the suggestion bo maka Hiads, the point where the proposed line should strike one of the existing line*. Mr Haine said this Idea of better railway oommanlc*tion for the distriob had been mooted about two years ago. His own idea had been to loop the present hoe from Westerfisld carrying it through Liamore by Barford to Mayfield*, tapping that fine country and tbua giving far better returns than the present line was yielding. He was afraid Mr Doyle's scheme would not work. It would cost the Government too muob money, and they would nob be recouped. Mr Bellow Bald they would be just as badly off if the line went bo Baling. He •boold have to drive to Ashbarbon in thab °SiMr Good «aid that ib had bo bo considered thab many of them were shareholders in Falrfield, and fchey would n>t wish to send their Bbook to ODimaru, Ashburton was their town, and lacy did not want to go to fUlmara* Mr Doyle said Mr Gallagher seemed to wiah to leave Ghrlstohnroh and Ashburton out of their calculations. Some day they would have to have a traffic bridge ovar the Hinda river; Tho distance from Valetoa was only five miles, tho other way was i much longer* Mr Gallagher maintained that the whole thing depended upon whether it would oosb the farmers more bo send to Timaru or Aahborfcoo. The bone shakers the Govern ment used on the present line could not oertaioly cost much. (Laughter) I After farther discussion on the qaesbion whioh point of connection was beet salted to fchs district), Mr Doyle reminded the meeting tbab the proposal for ft midday train would if agreed to enable bhem to put their sheep at the works ia ©no day* (Hear, hear.) Mr G Good thought that If they ran a train to Valetfca, it wonld take the traffic from Wsaterflefdi Tha Government would aot Ilk© that. Ut Houston said he thought this wao one of tbe i»08b importanb meetings ever held in that room, {Hear, hear) He did nob think they need oonoern themselves about the direobion the line should take, bub they hod a, right to have better railway communication, and they should ask for thab. They were often looked in, being uoable to get oat foe weeks, owing to the want of a good tiramo bridge^ He thought the oheapeeit plan when all waß done would be bo have a loop line, bringing it over the Hinds by B*rfor<S. They really wanted two traffic bridges. The Government and County Oonnott might unite and make railway and traffic bridges together. They musb not let the matter drop, but keep on until they get something. A Mend in Aabburton had urged him to persevere with this demand as the county had not had its fair share of railway expen diture, and he believed thab wan correct. He thought they would nob geb a good servioe if they did not ask for it—and if they oould dob gob all they asked for, let them get all they oould. (Hear, hear) He imaerßtoad the railway Is not ia the position it was originally intended to be in. Ib was orialnally inbended, he believed, to go round hv the htlla. He was, however, ebrongly in favour'of,the loop* line; not thab he wished fco n>9 to (fiimaru. Ho thoughb their interests w«e with the north! They looked upon Aahbo«oß as being their centre. {Hear, Mr Dellow did nob quite understand what vm meaot by tht loop Hue. Mr Hoßstea eald his Idea was to tMtt the prewnb line, and bring it up from Waster- M Mt Dellow fI»W in tMb case the Tacks wtuld be the most convenient pout to oome Tlm Vrfetta station wae once there. Mr Houston thoughb bridging the Minds was a amall mabter, bub aovfehiuff that mLbIWM m fatkH »t«" would be locked a T rycwslwlly. A^mf^f .■aoaMnnit

upon getting something better in the way of railway communication than they bad new. Getting their aheep away waa the principal thing, bub he waa sure that double the nnmbor of passengers would use the line to Acthbui-tou if it started from Mayfield than

so dow, (Hear, hear.) They knew too that many residents now drove to town rather than go to Valetta, and leave their horees there tied up all day. He also felt sure the number of sheep would be more than doubled. (Hear, heart) MrDryle saw many difficulties in the matter of the "loop line proposed, and he pointed out some of them. To bring matters to a head be would move * that they ap proach thoGevernmenb by petition or ooher wiße, asking ib to give them a branoh line from Valetta to Mayfield.' Mr Dellow Baid that whatever lines thfi Government put down in future, would be on the plan they had had in view when they opened the present line. As the proposed line would be in the earns direction as the surveyed line, he thought they oould nob make a more reasonable suggestion. He therefore would second Mr Doyle's mction.

Mr Houston proposed as an amendment 1 that they ask the Government to give railway communication to Mayfield, 1 that would leave the question of how it should be done an open one. He pointed out how the loop line might ba worked in for the general advantage, generally favouring a loop line through Lismore, eto, (Applause.) Mr Dellow thought that was not a bad idea. (Laughter.) Mr Haine seconded. This would meet the views he had held for the past few years.

Mr Housbou said that in any public matter ho always strove to siuk aelfiUn considera tions, and that was why be hud advocated a !oop line, for he thought they should ask for that which would benefit the whole district> (Hear, hear, Mr Hatne feared the Mounb Bomer» people would object to the loop lino as it would increase (heir mileage.

Mr Houston s*id he would suggest that tha journey be done in the same time it) is done in now. (Laughter, and heat, hear,) After farther discussion on the question whether a loop line should bo suggested to the Government, and on the question of altering the hours of the running of the train.

The Chairman said he thought te would be out of place for the meeting to dicta.be any particular proposal to the Government. Mr E Roberta did nob think a railway to May field would be of any advantage to any body bub a few persona In Ruapuna. He had aa muoh to do with shifting sheep ac anyone in the distriot and he thoughts the best thing would be to a»k that tbe Govern* meat should do something they would be likely to do. Mr Good supported the amendment. Mr Doyle withdrew hla motion. The Chairman then pub the amendment as the motion and it was carried unanimously.

Mr A Oaoper proposed that the Chairman be authorised to forward the resolution to the Government.

Mr Doyle seconded, |aud this was also carried.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman con dotied the business.

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Telegraph—Copyright

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THE LATE MR CECIL RHODES

London, Apoil 8

Mr Rhodes' last resting place is on a hill overlooking the scene of his hiafeori oal interview with the Matabele chiefs TROUBLES IN BULGARIA.

The Bulgarians have murdered and mutilated Iwanco, a Turkish agent, who helped to capture Bank and two hun dred Bulgarians, Saravoffis credited with planning the capture of foreign Tica Consuls and other acts to provoke Turkish atrocities, co as to secure European intervention. The heada of seven Bulgarian brigands are exposed at SaioEieka.

The Far East.

United Press Association—By Eleotito Telegraph—Copyrighb London, April 1

Tbe Pekin correspondent of The Times reports th*t Russia undertakes to withdraw from N<u-chw«ng within eigbt months of the signing of the Mtncha riun Convention, irrespective of the arrangements for the continuance of the Tien~tßin Provisional Government.

Japsnesa newspapers assert that Ilasßia's concession with regard to Man churia is due fco tho Anglo Japanese treaty. Ten thousand troops have reinforced Port Arthur, tad many are arriving at Nio-chwang,

Shocking Railway Accident.

THIRTY-NINE SOLDIERS KILLED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrto Telegr&ph—Copyright London, April 2

By a railway accident to a military tram at Barberton 3 on March 00th, thirty-nine soldiers were killed, and forty-five injured. The second bat taliou of the Harapshires bad twenty killed and eleven injared, the fourth Hampshirea five killed and two in jured, the volunteer company of the Hamp&hires eight killed and twenty seven injared, The Fourth East Sur reys, Fifth Leiaster, aad Second East Kent Regiments, also suffered,

(Received April 3, 9.27 sm)

London, April 2

The details of the train disaster show that it occurred outaide Barber ton. The train was proceeding to Johannesburg, and down a ateep incline the driver lost control. It was going at eighty miles an hoar when it was derailed and the engine and five trucks overturned,

Australian.

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JEOTS Sidney April 8

The Immigration Restriction Act is responsible for three Indian deserters from the, P and S steamers, and receiving sentences of bix weeks' im prisonment. SMALLPOX

One of the crew of the Indradevi, which haa arrived from New York, was found to he suffering from small pox. Four cases occurred during the voyage, all very mild. The vesael has been isolated.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POLITICS Adelaide, April 3

The Premier has outlined the Go vernment policy. He expected at the years' end a deficit of £120,000, and further taxation would be necessary. Government proposed to reduce the income tax exemptions to £100, and impose a stamp tax, and would pro bably increaße the land tax by a farthing. They would also economise as far as possible,

SOUTH AFRICA

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TBOOPS FKOM ENGLAND London, April 2

Baring the next fortnight five hun dred Grenadiers, two hundred and fifty each of Scots and Coldstream Guards, and a thousand infantry sail for the front,

Wellington April 3

The Governor has received the following from the Casualty Department at Cape, town, dated March 81st :—••' Condition of officers on March 30&h:—Lieutenant Freeth, slightly improved; Lieutenant Taylor, improvement maintained. The following were dangerously ill of enteric at Pretoria on March 29th; — Seventh Contingent)—Cunningham(ForfcMolyneux Otago), William Audrews (Timaru), Charles Town, Sixth Contingent; George Spring (Ohrietchurch), Leonard Law (Danevirke), Lance Corporal Percy Madens (Heilbron, Seventh Contingent ; Private John Beasley (Wanganul), John Oonaidine (Auckland), Seventh, suffering from gunshoti wound at Charlestown, progressing fayourablyj"

The Cout martialling Sensation

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Melbourne, April 8

In the Federal House Mr Barton, in reply to a question, said that', in view of tbe conflicting statements, it would ba unwise to come to any con clusion with reference to tbe shooting of officers. He had no official infor mation, and was trying to obtain par ticulars, bat it entirely rested with tbe authorities in South Africa to fur nish what they thought fit. His in formation, obtained from private con versations, he oould not divulge. How ever, it confirmed the main facti pub lished by the Press. After shooting tho Boer caught wearing Captain Hoot's clothing, two other parties, one of three and one of eight, were captured and shot. He wan not credibly in formed whether they were coort-mar tialled, clad in khaki, or participated in the ill treatment of Captain Hunt. Major Lenharo, who was seventy miles away at the time, was (slightly repri manded for not sending in a report. The officers involved were tried in proper form,

The Supposed Murder by Horse Thieves.

Brisbane, April 2

A black tracker accompanying Doyle tnd Daike caw them attempt to arrest a m»D, and heard shooting. Ho cleared, and having obtained ftSßiettnce returned and found D»lke's horso tnd saddle, which were bloodstained. There is no sign of the missing men, and nothing definite is known,

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Brisbane, April 3

The men concerned in sticking ap the Merivale station, and the subse quent shooting, are three brothers named Kenneth. It is bopposed that when the arreat of one was attempted, tho others came to his assistance. It is believed Dalke was wounded, and either made prisoner, or witn Doyle, carried to where they could obtain

water.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United frees Aa?ooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Auckland, April 3

John Allen, who was found badly injured in the hold of tbe steamer Ktamara, died in the hospital last nighti New Plymouth, April 3

For the season ended March 31st, butter valued at £320,664, and cheese valued At £15,889, were exported from the break? water.

TimabUj April 3

Three South Canterbury ceaohers—Misses Dorm, Findiay, and Alexander—have been selected by tbe Government for work is the refugee camps in South Africa,,

Tonga Island News.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Auckland, April 3

King George, his Qaeen, aisd one Tongan Minister are invited to th« Coronation of King Edward; The invitation was declined on account of tbe ill health of the Tongan royalties. A petition signed by European residents, prays Great Britain to place all foreigners directly under the jurisdiction of Britain's authority in Tonga. Owing to the great dissatisfaction in the administration of justice in Native Courts, the German residents forward a petition te the German Government.

Alleged Murder.

United Press Aeiooiablon—By Electric Telegraph Drnemn, April 3

Ab Allan ton, the inqueab on the alleged murder of Mm Slnott was opened this morning* The doctors' evidence described the position of the fork In the heart. Both declared the appearances were consistent) with the theory that tbo woman was stabbed before death. Joha Carrie, storekeeper '« said that deceased was of Intemperate habits. Aocueod Sweeney lived with her off and on. Witness saw Sweeney about) five minutes before she firs broke out going towards his own house. He turned up ab the fire, and charged a man named Finnic with having Bet fire to Sinott's houses Sweeney waa slightly the worse for 11 quart The deceased woman was of a good Ogure, and had been a fine looking woman. Au other witness deposed to having heard quarrels between Sweeney and Sinotb. David Finnic deposed that he had known i the deoeaßed tor the last) year. During that time she had sometimes lived aione, some times aoouaed resided with her, On the evening of the fire, witness saw Sweeney, who was under the influence of liquor, come from the direotion of deceased's house. On March 16, Sweeney struok witness, and said Mrs Sinofct was keeeping him. When the fire waa on, Sweeney said to witness: 8 You oid blank, it w»b you that set fire to the house. Antoni Velen eki, butcher, Allanton; hia wife, Rosa Ua Klefb, and ethers, testified to seeing Sweeney outside deceased's houao before the fire. Subsequently, he denied having been at the plaoe. He was the worse for drink, and had a dob of blood on his faoe.

Trades and Labour Conference.

United Preia Assoolablon—By Electric Telegraph

Auoklakd, April 5

She Trades and Labor Coianoil passed a reaolution urging the adopbion of the referendum with tbe initiation in the hands of the people ; a aick and accident fand for miners, provided for by & Royalty on the gold produced; and more etilngenb rega* tatioaa agaioßt Sunday work In mince.

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The sum of £815 15a was paid cab in Ohristoburoh on lub April to 577 pensioners^ This is the Iturgeifc pay meat yet m&iie.



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News in Brief. ,; I. ——— A meeting of the L.O.L. No 5, will be held in the Templar Hall on Friday, at 7,30 p.m. Messrs W H Collins and Co's advertise ment in our columns should interest all thore engaged in the hare fretz ng business. The fao& of their erecting special machinery In their sawmtll to farther facilitate business in connection therewith, indicates that they are prepared to supply hare bores, which are required iv larger numbers < every year for export purpose*. _ *~" AUCTION SALE j SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE FAIOU S SPRINGFIELD ESTATE. AT METHVKN, TO GRAIN GROWERS, DAIRY FARMERS & GRAZIERS. Largest Subdivision Sale ever held in the Mebhven District, adjoining the rising town ship of Msthven, and within easy distance of of the Methven and Cairnbrae Railway Station* Magnificent grain growing and grazing lands, well watered artificially and naturally, the latter through being well inside the region of the never failing North West showers, State School, Churches, Post And Telegraph Offices and Railway Station* all cioie to the Property. The Township of Methven has now an established fortnightly Stock Sale at whioh largsjeatriea of sheep are yarded. FAVOURED with instructions from Dukoan Oambkon, Fs«s, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, LTD, in aon junotion with MR DAVID THOMAS, will offer for Sale by Public Auction oa SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 1902, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS 1, LTD, SALE ROOMS, 5000 ACRES of his well known Estate, subdivided into blooki from 15 Acres to 38? Acres. For Grain Growing or Grazing the Spring field Estate has made a same for itself second to none in New Zealand. The land offered is all in a high state of cultivation and h nearly all newly and well laii down with best English grasses. Mr Cameron's instructions are to sell, and intending buyers can attend the sale with confidence, as no prohibitive reuefves will be fixed< The Auctioneers confidently expect the clearing of every block under the hammer. No such opportunity of securing really first class land on such favourable terms has been offered lately. Tekms~ls per cant deposit, 10 per cent id 12 months, and 10 per cent in 2 years, balance in 5 or 7 years at buyer's option, bearing 4£ per cent interest. Mb Cameron will be pleased to show intending purchasers over the laod, if they will o»ll at the Homestead. Plans can now be had on application, R FRIEDLaFdER\ Joint 5 179 D THOMAB/Auctioneers



Public Notices, to tenderers For Leasehold and Cropping Land, in the Estate of the late Mb F. Amos. 11HE Executrix ha« aoaepted the Tenders . of Mb J E Thomas for Leasehold, and Ma W_. Anbebson for Cropping, 4 23 03 BULLOCK, Agent FolT 8 A l¥7~~~ QUARTER Aore Section, in a good situ* ation, East side of Town, on which la er«.uted a well built House of six Booms, with Bath room and out building. The Property is let to a good tenant, at a root whioh will allow a fair interest) on Purohaie Money, and a good margin for repairs, &o, For partioulari apply to CHARLES RRADDELL, 4 26 Burnett Street. ASHBURTON COURSING CLUB THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held in Devane's Hotel, on TUESDAY, April Bch, at 8 pirn All members and intending members are requested to attend. W. J. SHEARMAN, 4 23 Hon. Seo. L.O.L. No. 5 OFFICERS and Members will please take notice that a Meeting will be held in the Templar Hall on FRIDAY Evening at half past seven o'olook. M. CHAMBERS, 4 20 President DAVID THOMAS ' MAIFIELD YARDS. FRIDAY, 4t~APRIL, 1902. I SHALL have for Sale at the above fixture, On account of Mr Joseph Brown, Mount Somers— Very Forward LAMBS Also, Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, etc. D THOMAS, 3 289 Auctioneer ARCADE SATURDAY, April sth, 1902. MR D THOMAS has received instruc tions to sail, aa above, a large consignment of Unredeemed Pledges and new Goods, consisting of,— Gold and Silver Watches, Pins, brooohes, Rings, Ohaios, eta; also Cutlery, Cruets, Ornaments, Musioal Instruments, Eleotrio Batteries, ona magnificent) Gramaphone, o&e Mlorosoope, 4 paira powerful Field Glasses, 4 Marble Clocks, and numerous lots of BUodrios, Aliso— Furniture and household sundries, com prising Tables, Duchess Chests, Iron Bed' •leads and Wire Mattresses, Chairs, Oilcloth, Garpais, Etc. Sale at 1 o'olock 4 29 R F CURTIS, Auctioneer SALE OF A NUMBER OF VALUABLE j TOWN SECTIONS MR D THOMAB~wiII offer by Poblio Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of Mr T Bullock, Agent for the Vendors, a number of valuable Town Sections, as follows, viz :.— T 8 419, containing | aore, fronting Moore Street, very good laud X 8 COS, containing £ aore, fronting Wills Street, near the Railway Station and Post Office IS 19, containing J acre, fronting East Street, near the approach to the Traffic Bridge T S 21, containing J 'aote, corner of East and Dobson Streets \ T 8 22, containing \ acre, fronting Eat : Street, and adjoining the above Ictpeotlon of the several sections invited Terms at Sale—Note time IL3Q a.m D THOMAS, E 2 309 Auctioneer fllM ' ' HI .11l jI.JH.-l 11. "■"■> FRIKDLANDER BROS, LTD WEST STREET AUCTION MART OUR USUAL HORSE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, 17th April, 1902, Foe which we will be pleased to receive Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Led, 3 319 E. Fbikdlanmb, Auctioneer* Easter Greetings* AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. WHEN onr Senior in 1372 commenced Business in Ashburton, ha came to stay, and we thank our Friends and Clients for the great support extended to us for over 30 years. Thia valued confidence we thai! do our utmost to conserve in every possible way, and with this in view we have decided to offer the following advantageous terms to our large number of patrocß :— Ist. DISCOUNTS.—On all Merchandise if paid for before the 15th of the month following the month of purchase a cash discount of 5 per cent will be allowed. 2nd. COMMISSION,—On or abeut the 30th September in each year, when our books will have been audited in connection with our annual balance, we shall refund to all cur Clients who hare favoured us with their stock, wool, grain a_d land basinets, a rebate of 20 per «*nt of the net commission earned, guaranteeing at the same time to be as reasonable in our oharges as any other firm doing business in this County, and to further increase suoh rebate should business remits warrant our doing so. 3bd. FINANCING—TO meet the repeated wishes of our numerous Clients we hays deoided to allow them to keep their accounts with us free of charge. Order Books will be supplied bo as to enable them to operate on euoh accounts. Fixed deposits to a limited amount only at current rateß of intsreßt will also be received if desired. Here is Co-operation on the most liberal principle, and our Friends will see at a glance the advantages these new terms effer, They are net asked to take up shares to be entitled to either the Cash Discount! or Rebate Commission, and the former they will receive when they pay without having to wait nntil the end of the year, neither will the allowance of this discount be dependent on any other contingency: We offer these concessions without auoh stringent) stipulations, and trust the residents of the district) will reolprooate. The above terms to come into force on the Ist of April, 1902. FRIIDLANDER BROS; Ltd. __ 3 282 HAVE you noticed what a nice finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes ? H. Baibstow will be pleased to frame any you have at a very moderate price. Address •—EastStreet), fcwe doors below WE Col] *Uo«4Qt. *l j



PUBLIC NOTIOBB. T\ ISTEIOT ORDER. Ghristchurch, April Ist, 1902. 1. It has been decided t<* form part of the CORONATION CONTINGENT from returned men of the First, Second, Third. Fourth, and Fifth Contingents. Four men from First Contingent, seven men from each of the Second and Third Contingents, and fourteen men from each of the Fourth and Fifth Contingents. Conditions :— Height not less than 6ftlQln. Chest not less than 38iu. ■ Under thirty years of age. N. 0, Officers may apply on the understanding that if accepted they will be liable to go as troopers. j The New Z salami Government ! finds Uniforms, Quarters whilst i belt) 3 mobilised, passages to Eng land, and a lump sum of TWEJSTST POUNDS to each man. The Imperial Government provides free quarters whilst in England. Rolls of applicants f ulfilhng above oon ditlons are. required to reach Defence Office, Wellington, not later than April Bdh. Applications from Canterbury District mast, therefore be made at once, showing age, height, cheat measurement, the Oontlngenb and Squadron the applicant served with, and addressed to District Adjutant, Chrlstchuroh. W. H. WEBB, Colonel, Commanding Canterbury District, __ 425 TENTH CONTINGENT. ORDERS by COLONEL W. H. WEBB, Commanding Canterbury District, Headquarters, Ohristchnrch, Ist April, 1902. 1. The South Battalion of the Tenth Contingent will be formed at the Camp at Addington Show Grounds on 4th April, 1901. CAMP APPOINTMENTS. 2. The following temporary Camp ap pointments are made ; — Officer Commanding Camp—Captain W. S. Lindsay; Camp Adjutanti-Oap> tain H. S. E, Hobday; Camp Qaartermaster—-Captain S. M. Me- Uee. RESERVE CORPS. Camp Staft Instructor—L!»u*enant H. H. Browo, New Zealand MiltU ; Oamp Sergeant Major—Sergean Major Goleman; Oamp Quarter master Sergeant—Sergeant Knight, P.M; Camp Assistant Quartermas* ter Sergeant—Bombadier Stanley ; Camp Orderly Room Sergeant. Oamp Orderly Room Clerk- The above appointments are not to clash In any way with appointments in the Contingent. DISCIPLINE. g. Strict Discipline will be maintained in Camp, and fl ready obedience to all Orders will be required. The greatest care is to be taken that no damage is done to buildings, fences, trees, or any of the Property on the Ground. REFUSE. 4. Empty bottled, tins, and refuse of all kinds are to be deposited in the receptacle provided for the purpose. GUARD. 5. A Guard will be mounted daily, and will consist of one {sergeant, one Corporal' one Bugler, and 12 Men. VIbITORS. 6* The Camp will be open to Viflttors on THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS, between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. W, H. WEBB, Coloael, 4 31 Commanding Canterbury Dlatrlct.^ WANTED KNOWN—fhab out Drew making Department in In fail awing. Orders for Easier Holidays should be given •& oßoe,—Mizobsia & SEo&ffia. <



HENRY BTEPHENSON j . SPECIAL ENTRY ™ SATURDAY, APRIL sth REMOVED TO MY ROOMS FOR CON VENIENCE OF SALE. BRABB Rail Bedsteads, Child 9* Cot, Spring Mattresses, W Btands and Ware, Duchess Chests, Sideboards, Sofae, Tableß, Easy, Rooking and Austrian Chairf, Mirrors, Glassware, Crockery, Cutlery, etc, Kitchen Uceneils, Sundries, etc, etc. No Rdsebve. HENRY SIIPHENSON, 4 17 Auctioneer WANTgDS WANTED—lmprovers for Dress mhking. ~~ Apply Mias Allan, Northoote and Hefford's. 4 27 mENDKRS will be xeoeived till April Bth X for painting house at Tiuwald,—Apply F Schneider, OCinwald. 4 30 ANUFD—A Girl for Railway Refresh ment Booms,—Apply at once. 432 FRESH RABBITS, first of the Season by Express ToNight,—J H Jbwitt, Telephone 96 __^ WANTED to Let—Shop aod Dwelling in Moore Sweet; al«o Shop and Dwelling in kast Street, Rent low, Apply —WO Page, Ashburton. CLO7ER Paddosk to let.—Apply to Carson & Co, Taucred Street. MAGAZINES— What Magazines do you intend to take up for the Winter Months. Witdsor, Pearson's, Strand, Koyal Harmswotth. Wide World, Englith lltu«* trated, Sunday Set and, Woman u& Home, Oaaaels, Review of Reviews, Christian Herald, Young Man, Idltr, M:_iP., London News, English Graphic, Btack and White, &o.—H M Jokes, WANTED KNOWN-E Gibbakd has returned to his Premises, ignored Street, opposite Arcade, and is offering up iO date value in General Drapery, Mens aud Boys Clothing, etc. * The nimble sixpence is better than the slow shilling,' and we mean to sell at a small profit, trusting to quick returns and a snull turnover for the success of emu Business i' T £T 'EM ALL COME—Mena Re- I 1 liable Suits one guinea, Black Hard Felts 2j lid, Soft ditto Is, Mens Straw Hans foiled) 3 for 6d, Strong Shirts 2s 6i, Ribbed Cotton Under Pants Is 9d, Merino ditto Is lid, Colonial blannels 2* lid. Cord Trousers 4s lid, Tweed do 5s 6 J—Gibbakds, Tanored Street FOUND— Reliable Goods at lowest' spot cash' prices. Several odd linen almost giren away to eoaure double quick otearance and make room for New Goous arriving, at Gibbabd's, Ready Money Draper LOOK HERE—Crepa Cretonnes 4^3, Yard wide Bordered Floorcloths (oil baok) la 3d, Two Yards wldo ditto 2s 3d, Yard wide Reversible Carpet Is, Largo Hearth Rugs 2a lid, Colonial Flannel 10£ d, D W White Twill Shewing 10|tJ» U B Tabling Is, Taped Laco Curtains lv vJd to 13s 8d v pair, at the Ready Montiy biiop rttRY the Ready Mocey Shop, Tanored JL Street, opposite Arcade, tor Rook Bottom Value iv Drapery mid Glothitij,. All Goods marked in pUic tigures—Edwakd GIBBAKD BREECH Loaders trotn2si; ammunition from 10s por 100 t G^oiid^u Behs, Cleaning Kodf, Ka. Guns on ! i-o aud toi purchase.—Cabso-V & Co. WANTED to Ule^r—.ii«w Goods arriv ing during sa'e will be aoid at sale prices; Pulley Belts 1?, Is 31; Trimmed Aprouels, Is 3d, Is 4Ja—Pbaucb s Urapwy Hale HONEY TIWS (*uh p.ueut ua«) io hold 56 bis, ui l* 91 each, or )9> pur dczin. We ate Cash Buyers of Prime Hooey und Beeswax in ajy quantity. Best English Fencing Wire 11s per owt, £10 10a per ton, Barb Wire 16b per cwt; bheep Netting, 3fi wide, Centre Btraod, 3a per yard by coil— i Fleicbbb Bbos, Cash Supply Stores I _OP^OA WANTED xn ioxx* weeks— dW'Ov/'LI Cups and Sancera 4s 6d per dozen, Afternoon China Tea Sets 2s 6d, Dinner Sets from 12s 6d, China Cnps and Sancers from 63 per dozen, —t'arson & Co. f~ ADIES 2 The wonderful < Daydream Xj Corset) for 5a lid during the sale.— Peabob's Drapery Sale THE following prices will convince you that Kebb Bbos, Burnett Street, are selling as cheap as any shop in town : — 701b Bag Sugar 14s 6d; Ship's Lime Juice,, Is per bottle ; Assorted Meats, In per tin ; New Currants, 5d per lb ; Figs, 7d per 1b ; Bice, Sago, and Tapioca, 2d per lb. All other goods equally cheap, /^ARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English \J China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cntlery and Electroplate, Blcyolee, Brashware, and Japanese Goods, ia now on. THE NEW CENTURY PHONOGRAPH. THE New Century Phonograph—the Cheapest and Simplest Talking Ma* ohtne on the market. Thousands have been sold these Uet few months. Come, see, and hear them. Cash Price—3sa each,—same price as ia Wellington, A 03 H WILLIAMS, Local Agent, East Street APOLOGY— We beg to apologise to any customers who were unable to get served owing to orußb, and for their benefit we will continue the sale for a few days onger.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. MASON'S Screw Top Fruit Jars— 1 Pint 48 9d, Quart 5s 6d, $ gallon 6s 9d ( per dozen. Glass Jelly Jars, with tin lid, 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 4s 6d per dozen. Preserving Sugar, 14s 6d per 701b bag, 8s 9d per 401b bag, 12a per 56ib bag—at John Orr & Go. McDOUGALL'S SHEEP DIP DESTROYS all Insect Parasites on Animals Greatly stimulates the growth of WOOL, Improves the quantity and quality of the fleece Completely cures Scab Canoot poison or Injure the Sheep Heals and soothes all Wounds and Sores Has 40 years experience behind it Can be obtained in 5 and 2 gal. Drums from j D. THOMAS, 5156 Aahburton IT WILL PAY YOU To Try Our II Ml! McDONAI.D _© CO., Tailobs



iiiifrtniriim r ■■iT-naa« m - ; - - r -■ - f .;r»."t ~r ■, ,; ' "-.f Yr"' •■'"-"' *»"■■ -w I ___^_ _ £P RN ORR ANT> ca JOHN ORR_ AND CO. FBUIT PKESEKYING SEASON FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR ?01b Bags 14s 6d, 561b bag 3 12s, 401b Bags, 8^ 9d, or £23 per ton BREWEBS' ORfiSTALS, 701b B*gs, 15s 6d GUiKANTEED PURE OANE SUGAR TEA. TEA. A Valuable Library FREE With every Six Pounds of Oar Famous BOOK GIFT TEA, we give yon i Beaatifnl Book. Sold in Alb, lib, and 61b Tine NEW SEASON'S FISH. Freeh Herrings, per tin 7d Salmon, Cocktail, per tin ... ... Is Id Kippered Her rings per tin... ... lOd „ Steak, per tin li Herrings in Tomato Saaee lid  Good, per tin 8d I Sardines, Small Tinß 4|d  Cutlets, per tin If ' , s Large Tina ... 8d and lOd Rtd Herrings, 8 for la „in Tomabo feance , 6d Whitebait, per tin ... Is 3d „ Besh Brands, per tin 9d aud Is Oysters, per tin ... ... , 9d Auckland Mnllet,lper tin , 7d Ling Fish per lb ... ... 74 FKESH TINNED MEATS Babbit and Bacoc, per tin ... ... ... Is per tin Ox Tongues ... ... ... 3s 6d per tin Sheep Tongues (Fairfield) ... ... ... la 2d per tin Corned Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Spiced Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Boast Beef ... ... ... Is per tin Corned Mutton] ... ... , ... Is per tin Picnic Paste ... ... ... Is per tin Ham Paste, Ham and Chicken, Turkey and Tongue, 8d per tin or 2e 9d dose JOHN ORR AND CO. BRUSHWARE BRUSHWARE G&RPET BROOM,. U 6i, 2*, 2*6.1, 3s Is, 1b 6d, 2s HOa&B BRUSHES, 2^, 2a 6d,,8a i ■■■ GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS OABTEIDGES: Eleys Universal Eleys Blue Eleys Brown : Kynooks G JK Kynocks Smokeless \ SSew Rival ! New Club j Leader Ballistic, etc, etc . Special quotations given to Hare Shoolorw and others for quantities. Oar cifock of Guns is very complete, and comprises good reliable Breech Loading Gana horn £2 10e upwards, and we cordially invite | Sportsmen to inspect. Our "Sportsman" Gun with Greener Bolt a«d Damascus Barrels at £5, is exceptionally good value, and is a most reliable weapon, and shoots with great penetration. This Gun has given universal satisfaction I wherever we have sold it. We have also some special baminerless Gnns for Duck and Pigeon Shooting, which we will be pleased to show intending purchasars. Gun Cases, Cleaning Rods, Cartridge Belts, Shooting Woods, etc. RANGES AND REGISTER GRATES We beg to draw special attention to oar Immense Stocks of RANGES, REGISTER GR A.TES, TILES, &c, as we are sure that anyone about to baild will profit by. dealing with ns, Our long experience of tbe claaa of article wanted for this district enables us to select articles which we are prepared, to guamn tee to give satisfaction, , We hold stocks of Scott's Atlas, Shacklock's Orion, and Brinsley's Champion Banges; and can give prompt delivery. We have also a large variety of other patterns ranging in price from <£8 5s upwards AMERICAN STOVES AND BEGIBTBR GBATEB, from 15s to £i MANTLEPIECK 5 In m«'S.?SU2 ttUD JOM OBR AND Co. ASH BURTON