SOUTH AFRICA.

The Restoration of Peace.

United Press Association —By Electric ' Telegraph—Copyright London, June 10 Fifty Boer officers at Bermuda attended the Governor's "At Home." They were delighted at the friendly attitude of the offiders attached to the garrison. The King has aotified to Corporations that he would prefer contributions to the Hospital fund instead of addresses of con gratulation on the restoration of peace. Lombon, June 11 A conference of the Magistrates of the Orange River Colony discussed the question of the earliest date for the repatriation of the Boer prisoners. The skirmishes which have occurred are due to the great area to be covered by the peace emissaries and the difficulty of communicating early new® of peace to isolated outposfca. Mr Seddon in the course of an interview at Madeira, said he would have preferred firmer peace conditions. The Berlin newspaper, "Neve Preusa Krenz Zeitung," urges Germany and Am erica to co-operate ia order to secure, the maintenance of the open door in South Africa, -r, Three hundred and seventy-seven Boera surrendered at'Hopetown, including 331 rebels. Seven thousand Boers had surrendered up to Monday morning. Opperman'e commando surrendered _at Pretoria. The men were delighted with peace. Mullen's comn»ando at Balmoral gleefully threw down their rifles, and insisted on shaking hands with the British officers. They had & big sing-song in the evening. Fouche represented the Boer Government when BezuidenhoHt's and Odendaal's com mandos surrendered at Aliwal. Fouche, responding to Colonel Tervan s complimentary welcome, expressed a hope that next time he would fight beside the British. . , A proclamation issued at Pretoria im poses a tax equal to one tenth the value of the gold produced, after the deduction of the cost of production, and sums allowed for exhaustive capital. Lord Strathcona and the colonial Agents- General are much dissatisfied at not being invited to the thanksgiving service at St Paul's. Mr Grainger, the South Austra lian Agent-General, was alone present. The Government organs attribute the omission to inadvertence. Prinetti, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, is enquiring of the authorities _ at Pretoria as to the possibility of sending emigrants to South Africa.

Wellington June 1 1 \ The troopship Manila, which arrived at Albany yesterday with 300 of the Seventh i Eegiment N.Z. Mounted Infantry on board, ! will call afc Hobarfc, Sydney, and then come direct to Wellington.

Obituary.

The death lias occurred in Newcastle, New South Wales, of Mrs G. Warburton, formerly a Miss Rosie Ann Bevan, eldest daughter of Mr R. Bevan, who carried on business as bookseller and stationer at Saunders' Buildings, East street, Ashbur ton, for upwards of eight years. The deceased lady was a member of the Primi tive Methodist Church and Sabbath school, Ashburton, and received numerous prizes, all of which she greatly prized up to the time of her death, for reciting and good attendance, Her eldest brother, Francis John Bevan, who was a member of the Gttabdian staff, was the first of the family to leave New Zealand shores to seek further experience in the printing trade, where he was highly successful by becoming one of the, if not the fastest linotype operator in * Australia. Mr Bevan shortly afterwards, along with the family, followed his son to Australia and opened up a large business. The deceased married a Mr George War-

burton, a head man in the large works of Mr G. Varley, 1' plumber and coppersmith, and superintendent of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath school, Cook's Hill. She had been married nine years, and both led a Christian and godly life, peace and happi ness comforting their home. She had been ailing some six weeks, being confined to her bed, and although her disease was critical and hopeless from the beginning she never complained, and all through bore a pleasing and bright countenance and an ever cheering word for her parents, who were cad at heart. The end came on Friday, 18th May, a little before ten o'clock, and was calm and peaceful, The funeral was one of the largest that has left Cook's Hill, and the wreaths and immortelles were numerous and beautiful, the coffin being hidden from view. The deceased was thirty years of age, and all through her career led a Christian life, and the last respect shown must have been very en couraging to those left to mourn her loss. Deceased leaves behind three children— two boys, five and seven years, and one infant girl seven weeks old.

AN ALLEGORY.

Oace upon a time a perky little bantam attacked a game cock, which had been the victor in many fierce battles ; and—taking his formidable enemy by surprise—inflicted several severe wounds upon him. But when the game cock got warmed up a bit, the bantam discovered that he had taken on too large a contract, and that he would have either to act entirely on the defensive, or ignominiously give xn. He choße the first course, and putting in practice the old adage " He that lights and runs away, lives to fight another day," he invariably turned tail whenever Ms enemy got near enough to strike, and when pursued, he flew to any elevated point he could find, where his heavier antagonist could not -reach him. Once or twice, however, in spite of his dodgy tactics, the game cock got near enough to deal some telling blows on him; and on several occasions he only got away with difficulty, after getting much knocked about, and losing a good many of his feathers. This unequal fight could only have one result, for the plucky attacks made by the bantam whenever he could catch his enemy unawares, made not the slightest difference to the game cock, who followed up his pugnacious little adversary ■with untiring and relentless energy. At length the end came. The brave little bantam, covered with wounds, and bereft of naoat of his feathers, could fight no more, and ran. no further. Thoroughly exhausted, ho stopped and lay down, and his victorious enemy came up, and was just about to give forth a triumphant "Cock-a-doodle-do !" when the absurdity of the position struck him. He reflected that it would never do for a bird with his great reputation, as the hero of many fights, to crow over such an insignificant antagonist So, instead of sounding the customary note ot triumph, he cast about for a more dignified method of treating his vanquished foe. Finding some grains of corn handy, he offered one to the poor tired little bantam, and tried to induce him to cheer up a bit. A number of barn door roosters who had been watching this extraordinary combat, were struck with astonishment at the con cluding scene. They wondered exceedingly why the victor did not fly upon the body of his helpless enemy and give expression to his jubilation in the orthodox fowl fashion. Bat the game cock thought he had done nothing to make a song about; and that as the little bantam had made such a plucky fight it would be quite out of place to crow over him. As for the latter, he fully appreciated the magnani mity of his conqueror, and made up his mind that henceforth he would acknow ledge his supremacy, %nd wqujd stand by fora for «M» rwt of his life against all P(JHIOTS. -

THE LATEST.

SOUTH AFBICA.

KEUGEE ASKED TO SWEAE ALLEGI ANCE.

THE EEAL DIFFICULTY,

THE DOMINANT NOTE

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Telegraph—Copyright

Eeceived June 12, 9.7 a.m. Lonoon, June 11 The " Standard" says M. Kuyper, the Netherlands Premier, insists on Kruger swearing allegiance, like Botha and Be Wet. The "Daily Telegraph" states that Mr Seddon has declared the great difficulty in the future will not be with the Boers, but with those behind them. The dominant note in the conversation of those surrendered is eulogy of the British fairness, as shown by the execution of the two British officers Morant and Handcock.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Eeoeived June 12, 9.18 a.m.)

THE COBN TAX. THE PEEFEEENTIAL RELATIONS ■ QUESTION. London, June 11 The Commons m Committee decided by 279 to 193 to maintain the Com Tax. Sir H. Oampbell-Bannerman said he believed the tax wag raised on account of hopes and fears in different quarters of threatening friction between the Motherland and the Colonies. Mr Austin Chamberlain said for the Op position to ask Sir M Hicks-Beach to declare that Britain will never under any circum stances consent to preferential relations with the Colonies, would be a strange proceeding. He would slam the doors in the faces of the Colonial Premiers to con demn their proposals before hearing them. ATTITUDE OF THE EITUALISTS. A number of ritualists declare that they [ are unable to use the service recommended for the Coronation day, and decline to an nounce that the King mukes oath to main tain the Protestant reformed religion as j established by law on the ground that the word "Protestant" does not occur in the prayer book.

Arrest of Colonel Lynch

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Received June 12, 10.40 a.m. London, June 11 Colonel Lynch, member for Gal way, was arrested on Victoria station, London, on his arrival from Paris, and was taken to the Bow Street Police Court.

AUSTRALIAN.

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Received June 12,10 a.m. SHIPPING DISASTERS. Sydney June 12 Eastern files add a few details to the cabled reports of the loss of the British Indian steamer Caruorta, carrying the mails on the Coromandel coast. She failed to arrive at Rangoon after a terrific cyclone, and her lifeboat was subsequently picked up. A search by steamers was made, but no trace was found of the Cainorta. She had six hundred and fifty native passengers, the captain and eight European officers, with a crew of seventy-nine natives aboard. The Norwegian steamer Hermond foun dered in a storm. FEDERAL DUTIES REDUCED. Melbourne, June 12 The Senate reduced the duty on felt hats and caps, to twenty-five per cent, and placed bags, sacks, packs, bales, for bran, chaff, compressed fodder, potatoes, onions, ore, wood, Hessian flour bags, sugar bags, and com sack 3on the free list. THE NEW HEBRIDES. Admiral Beaumont advised Mr Deakin that the French Government has issued regulations in the New Hebrides similar to the British, with reference to recruiting native women, and the importation of fire arms and spirits. The effect is to remove the advantage French traders had over the British. This action is regarded as showing that a desire to work in harmony with Britain is growing. There is an exodus of Victorians to South Africa since peace was declared. Hobart, June 12 At the Midlands sheep show, Thomas Gibson took the bulk of the championship awards for msrino3.

DROUGHT IN AUSTRALIA.

Sydney, June 11 The Railway Commissioner reduced the carriage of fodder to a nominal figure to relieve the starving stock. This course was advocated by the Government.

England and the Colonies.

London, June It

Mr Archibald Colquhoud, the well known explorer and authority on colonial matters, read a paper before the Royal Colonial In stitute on " Our Future Colonial Policy." He advocated a federation founded on de fence and representation on im Imperial Council, assisted by closer commercial union emigration to the colonies; and improved means of emmunication.

/Mr William McCulloch, a member ef Mr Peacock's late Ministry, and the Victorian representative at the Coronation, was un able to be present. He sent a memorandum advocating Mr Hofmeyer's scheme of a 5 per cent, duty on foreign goods imported into the Empire, to be applied to purposes of defence. He declared the British were already losing ground in the Australian trade, owing to Germain and French sub sidies. He advised the institution ef com pulsory school corps throughout the Em pire. He preferred triennial conferences in London to an Imperial Council,

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS.

United Press Association—By Electric i Telegraph Haweba June 11, At the last session of the District Court a libel action was heard in which Thomas Lead—master of Elthana State school, was plaintiff, and Mr Judd defendant. Judd's boy was punished by the master, and the libel complained of was contained in a letter written by the defendant to the Eltham paper, in which the punishment was des cribed as brutal. The jury found for de ; fendant, and the plaintiff moved for a new [ trial. The application was granted on the ground that the verdict of the jury was a gainstthe weight of the evidence, Wellington, June 12

The Agricultural Department doubts the correctness of the statement cabled from Sydney that 10,000 tons of damaged wheat is available in New Zealand to supply the starving stock of New South Wales, Jt believes, however, that there ar?e some thousands of tons in th© cojony. Enquiries as to quantity are now being made, The supply of root crops m New Zealand is smaller than last season's, and the Department says there is only suffi cient for our own requirements.

The Minister of Justice does not inte:ps to reply to the telegram of Messrst Ohriato pher and Smith of Dunedin^ attacked him in connection wish thje removal of their names fr<^n the. Commission of the Peace. Dunedin, June 12 ™T^ro bookmakers were to-day fined £4* each for trespassing on the Wingatui Ra^e Course dwriog thQ reseat meeting,

The British Estimates.

London, June II Sir Michael Hicks Beach's revised Esti mates put the expenditure at £176,000,000, and the revenue at £152,000,000. The de ficit will be met by the consols loan, leav ing a surplus of six millions.

The Coronation.

London, June 11 In connection with the Coronation, the Queen entertains ten thousand London maid-servants at tea, and gives each a Coronation medal.

The colonial Coronation stand in Fitrlia* ment street, is one of the best on the line of procession.

THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 12,. 1902.



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_ Henry stephenson PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT/ CLEARING SALE. HOUSEHOLD" Furniture and Effects THIJRSDAY, JUNE 19th, for Mb W. Lamb, N,E. Belt. Particulars in future advertisement. ! HENRY STEPHENSON, 6 90 Auctioneer. DEAPERY, DEAPEMT" DRAPERY. SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH /CONTINUATION of Sale. \J 2 o'clock. 6 91 HENRY STEPHENSON. land~s^e^Tmethven THURSDAY, JUNE 19th, 1902. rl HE New Zealand Loak anb MebcAn- Jl tile Agbncy Cot. (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlakiher Bros., Ltd.) have been favoured with instructions from W. Morgan, Esq. to Sell by Public Auction at Methven, immediately af cer the "sheep aale, the following lots; of land :— LOT A.—6oa Or 16p, situated near Methven Saleyards, being Lot 2 on D.P. 1004. LOT 8.—79 a2r 14p, being part of Clunes Estate, and adjoining the farms of Messrs T. and J. Nee. These lots being centrally situated near the Sheep Yards and Railway Station, should afford splendid opportunities for investment, the land being of first-class quality. • Terms—lo per cent, cash deposit; 16 per cent, on possession about July Ist, 1903; balance payable in 12 months, bearing interest at rate of 6 per cent. N.Z. Loan and Merc. Ag. Co. \ Joint Feieolandek Bros,, Ltd. j Agents. 666 _____________ David Thomas. ■ ARCADE. Saturday, june 14,1902, Continuation Sale of Timber, Iron, Doors, Etc. MR DAVID THOMAS (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander 8r05.,) has received instructions from Messrs Hardley Bros., who have purchased the old Somerset Hotel Buildings, to Sell m above, — Lot of Corrugated Iron, Ridgings, etc. Lot of Doors, Mantelpieces, Windows, etc Also Fittings, Cupboard, and a large lot of Lining, Flooring, and Weather board Timber. All to be sold in lots to suit purchasers and Without the Slightest Reserve, Sale—l.3o. IX THOMAS). . FRIED ANDER Bros.) Agents -6 62 Public Notices, CORONATION CELEBRATION. A MEETING of the General Committee . will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Havelock Street, on FRIDAY Next, the 13th inst, at 7.30 p.m. H.H. FOOKS, 6 82 Hon. Secretary. PUBLIC NOTICE. A LL ACCOINTS against the Estate of the late Neil Campbell, Roxborough, Springburn, must be rendered at once to THE EXECUTORS, Care of Farmers' Co-6p. Association, 6 45 Ashburton. TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz:—£400, £800, £125, £1200, £500, ,£l5O, .£2OOO, £125, £1500, andi?2oo. Apply to __ ' T. BULLOCK. LOWCLIFF, FOR BALE by Private Trootty—Farm of 179 &OREB of Oood L<»nd, wifcb House of Six Rooms and Outbuilding*, the propei ty of Mr John Robertson. Pnca ann particulars may be obtained on application to D. McKENZrK, 5 136 Hioda SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Mantles and Jackets * IN ALL THB NEWEST STYLES See Windows. AT "THE CORNER' 1' ! EAST AND TANCBED STREETS Northcote & Hefifbrd Tiaye iou~s¥e¥^ THOSE NICK ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAYP YO¥ get ono with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOO* STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASBBURTON. The name is synonymous with fill that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. Smoke New Venus



Government Notices Militia and Volunteer Office, Timaru, 9th June, 1902. DISTRICT ORDERS. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS. nPHE Various Corpß in South Canter- X. bury, with the exception of the Mackenzie Mounted Eifles and the Corps in the Timaru District, will Parade at their own stations at such time and place as shall be ordered by Officers Commanding Corps. . * The Senior Officer present will Telegraph the numbers present on Parade DIRECT to Headquarters, Wellington, in compliance with G.O. No. 188, of 1902 ; a similar Tele gram to be sent to Colonel Bailey, Timaru. 3. The Mackenzie Mounted Rifles and all Corps in the Timaru District will Parade ! in Timaru at such time and place as shall be notified hereafter. 4. As this will be a record Parade, every man is expected to be present. 0. S. BAILEY, Lt.-Col., 6 93 Commanding S.O. Sub-District. PUBLIC NOTICES AGENEEAL Meeting of the Members of the Tinwald Racing Club will be held in the Tinwald Hotel on SATURDAY, ' June 14th, at 8 p.m. Business,—To Discuss the Advisability i of applying for a Totalisator Permit. ; C. BENNETT, 6 101 Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOAED



OUBLIO Notice is hereby given that I Allen's Road, Allenton, will be STOPPED from SATURDAY, the 14, th inßt., to the 18th inst., for Repairs to Bridge. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 6 99 Clerk. FOR ~SALE^ " T HAVE For Sale,—6o Acres Good TURNIPS, near Alford, 692 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. CANCER CURED. BRIEF PARTICULARS OF A REMARKABLE CASE IN THE WELLINGTON DIS TRICT. Fullest Information Sent on Application. Mr W. H.MEXTED, a well-known Con tractor, resident in Nelson street, Petone, has been ill for OVER TWO YEARS, with CANCER IN THE BOWELS. First six months had constant craving for meat, had to have meat at meals at least twice a day. He says:—"Treated by two local doctors, at end of six months the doctors decided to put me under chloroform for examinntion and operation. Placed on milk diet for three days previous, and wasted to a shadow. After examination it was decided to send me to the Wellington Hospital for operation. A hard lump or ridge had been growing for some time at the upper part of the abdomen, and blood and pieces of flesh resembling the lung of a sheep was passing from me daily, I was in the Wellington Hospital two months. Was operated on, and under examination the doctors told Mrs Mexted that the trouble was cancer in the bowels, and was practically incurable. Was taken from the hospital in that condition, being taken to my home on the ambulance stretcher, and in such a weak state they did not think I would reach home alive. Was carried to my bed, and for weeks lay be tween life and death. The local doctors were in regular attendance, and concurred with those of the hospital as to the nature of my complaint, and stated they could do nothing for me. As time went on the doctors ceased calling, telling my wife that my case was hopeless and they could do no more. I was worn away to a skeleton, and daily passing the matter above referred to. My wife then tried various remedies and patent medicines, but there was not the slightest improvement, until, on the advice of friends, I started taking PLANTEKOA, and it was not for some time that even this seemed to make any impression, and I was almost giving it up in despair. However, while using the fifth bottle, the discharge gradually ceased, and I began to feel stronger, the hard swelling had almost disappeared, and I was able to get up and about for a little. To the joy of my family and friends the improvement continued, until at the present time I FEEL SPLEN DID. Have been away during Easter |to Danevirke and Palmerston North for a trip, and have NOW RESUMED WORK. I consider that PLANTEKOA has COM PLETELY CURED ME. I shall be pleased to answer enquiries by letter or otherwise. —Yours, gratefully, W. H. MEXTED. I can certify that I visited Mr Mexted in the Wellington Hospital, and I never ex pected to see him come out alive, and his present condition astonishes me. Signed,, W. Shilling, Pilot, Wellington Harbour Board. This is to certify that I conveyed Mr Mexted to the hospital in the ambulance, I and two months later brought him home again, and assisted to carryl him from the ambulance to his bed. Jas. Brocklehurst* general carrier, livery and bait stabl© keeper, Petone. Having been intimately acquainted with Mr Mexted for a long time I can certify to his serious illness and cure by PLANTEKOA. George S. Chandler, Farrier, Petone. • Sufferers Everywhere, PLANTEKOA is the Most Powerful Herbal Remedy ever j discovered, and if persevered with I CURES IN EVERY CASE. Obtainable from Leading Chemists, Herbalists and Storekeepers. JACKSON, Herbalist, Agent. TINWALD TO LET /^ OTTAG^, together with small stable " and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. A. 13XWOJLA.1M.12JA To Electors of Ashburton,— ""F HE, statement that we will be Candi * «iates for Ashburton Constituency at next Election is absolutely without founda tion, our time being wholly occupied in executing orders required in both the Cabinetmaking and Upholstery lines, all of which are finished off at sensational cheap prices by MORIARTT Bros., Cabinet makers, Upholsterers, etc, Wakanui Road. Smoke Hew Fenua



Wanted. \\ ' ANTED — Housemaid for Somerset Vt Hotel. Good wages. 669 'ii ANTED, by Young Man, situation, ' drive cart or any permanent work in town. Apply ' Driver,' G.P.0., Ashbur ton. 6 76 ANTED.—A Good Skirt Hand. Apply at once to Miss Rundle. 6 98 rOST.— One Small Bay Pony, with * Cover. Finder please leave word with Ernest Roberts, Tinwald, or this office. 6 100 ALL interested in forming a Debating Class at Alienton are requested to meet in the Schoolroom To-Night (Thurs day), at 7.30. 681 \T ' ANTED—Boy, good references, to V V look after trap and horse, and make himself generally useful, live on premises, j Chrietchurch. Apply Nicoll Bros. 6 95 BAPTIST Tabernacle—Farewell to the Rev. W. Lamb. Tea and Public Meeting July Ist. Tickets—Adults Is, chil dren 6d. . 6 94 SALVATION Army—Adjutant Burton, 0 of Christchurch, will conduct services 11 a.m and 7 p.m Sunday, and Monday 8 p.m, 6 96 'a NNUAL Social Meeting will be held in l\ Salvation Army Barracks, Havelock Street, on Sunday 15th, at 3 p.m. Special addresses on Rescue and Prison work. Mr IR. Alcorn, J.P., will preside. Special sing ing. 6 97 LOST-— Coronation Medal; no reward is offered, as I am off to A. T. H. Wil liams', to buy another one before they are all gone. OUR OFKfcR— Wo give a free trmt «im any lamp we sail. If nou satisfactory wewill return your mooey. Thafc'elair ian't ir,-J_Echp»e Oyole Co, Tancred Bfcreet, BOYS— Get* the Boys something strong and waim, Tweed Knickers from 2s> Ho Knitted Jerseys tram 2* 6i, C»ps 6£l, Special lot Colonial Twptd Suits Irom 8s Ud—W H FEABOB, C*Bh Draper and Olothieir Y\J ANTED [KNOWN-We nra YV Luobs'h Oiub Lutnpa for 9t eaot.. ES-jtlpse Qyole 00, Tancred Street ,>'! KaNG'S He»Hb Kokofif Ci (Foe, per lin r*> le 31, Svrungs Soluble Coffee, per cm prangs Muori CoflV, per tii> la lOd ; fcfyru ngton'e Essence Coffee, per boitle Is 21 ; )atiu», per bag let 2i, Geimeain, per bug 1h ; Semoliaa per bag, le ; Qasker Oats, par pkt, !0d ; 251b bag besi Uatm«al 4s; goud -'auu>>, 3 bottles Is; Goldtu Beo Jam, per d<zen4'sd, Hightßt prices given for s»ll kinds of dairy Produce at John ORB & Co JOHN OhR 4. Co., (or Te», Tea, le».— Arab, per Sb la 83 ; Kczie, per ib Ib 9d ; NeUon & Mo*te, per lb Is 10d } Gold Lehf, pfr Ib Is 10d | Bell Te», per lb 2i; Buok (Hit Tea, per ib 2i, or 61b tin 12e, Mnrdr*"^» of Bonk« to choo«e from. *. 'i.^fitlS I. .'Jbjf>k^, ootee, and wil kicda of jD fresh Idsi-i by express tonight; also fr.sh rsbhitK -JH Jbwitt. IN L quldfttion—My tender having been accepted for .Stock of Corsets, the A.H l"ub!e busk CornfitQ will be cold at 3s ]ld z'B 19 to 31. Ladies' Singlets 9.^d to 6a lid -WH Peaboe, C%Bh Diaper BEST Kerosene 4s 3d pur tin, 8a 6cl per 04"6 ; Saowdror> Sugar 2^.1 per lb, 70 b bag 14s 6d } Swao Golden S>rup, 4lh tins 10^,—Oarson & Co 5 172 /"IARSUN'^S Stocktaking Hale of English \J China and Earthenware, American .ilass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery md Electropiace, Bicycles, Brnahware, and Japanese Goods,'is now on. /"WIMP B.L GUNS and OAHTRIUG^R, V> Doab'e Barrel B L Gunß from 55% 8.8. from 42u 6d; Gartrir3f{sß from 9<s v*t 1OO» Wire Nettins; from Id pßryi.ri, Shetep Netting from 2|-i \e yard, 'fh- eelebrwted A. ManSo'sßoree OMpper* nt 7s M, 9^ 61 wA 10s 6d. Ofher mnkes 'roro G' 6d—G MkDDINS, The Peoj>l»*H Fro-'monger. /^ARSONS & COB G ar»n^» U-mvotitioi \J now on. A prlz^ for evtry 28 Ooupom. nod upw&rdß 1 H. TEMPERO for Plannelletes from 1l J • 2^d in any colour ; best colour and quality in stripe yard wide, 6d. .Towels from 6d a pair in white and unbleached, Table Damasks from Is 3d, 2 yards wide Table Napkins 4s 9d the dozen, three-quarter size Calicos from 2£<i, both White and Un bleached Selesias, from 3|d. In fact the whole stock is all reduced to suit the times and no good offer refused for any article in the Shop. Come and see for yourselves.— J. P. Wyli«, Manager. 1/ OTJND.—The shop where I can buy a JT beautiful memento of the coming coronation, in the shape of a Handsome Medal, price Is. At A. T. H. Williams, East Street. Hurry up, the supply is very limited. OUNDS of the Baskevilles, Queen Alexandra, I Crown the King, The shadow of the Eope, The Way of Escape, The Lady Paramount, Nor Wife nor Maid, A Girl of the Multitude, Mr Horrocks, Purser; The Foundered Galleon, The Vic tors, The Drift of Fate, The Head of the Firm, Tales, Poems, and Sketches, Bret Harte, The Missionary, Etiquette for Wo men, Life of Daverill, The Story of Mine, How to Bring up Children; Technical series, Keynolds' paintings,—H. M. Jones. LH. TEMPERO for the best value in • Town for Men's and Boy's Clothing. Men's all Wool Trousers ss, worth 10s 6d; j Saddle Tweed (Mosgiel Wool) 10s 6d, \ Leather Shirt 2s 6d, 3 pair Hose (woollen) j 2s 6d. Ties, Handkerchiefs, Braces, Woollen Scarfs Is, Merino Pants and Singlets all reduced. Men's Moles from 4s 9d a pair. Call and inspect them. NBWS FOR ALL-Karoßeue 4s 31 por j bin or 8i 61 ptr o»ae, Sugar 14s 6J a j bag or 2Jd per Ib, O*tmeftl 4a per bug, j O*tino 1- 21. Alec, Prime Derwenb Potatoes for sale ut Kkirr Bros, Barcetb -Mreen THE "EASY" CART IS Easy to Pull, therefore EASY on the Horse. EASY to ride in, making life EASY on those who use it. ■ASY to buy, making it EASY on the Banking Account And gives the best satisfaction of any CART on the Market. PRICE- £11 Ifls, GREATLY IMPROVED & UP-TO-DATE Morrow, Bassett $ Go. WII.LB Street, Ashburton. M.. PRIEST, Manager LOOK HKRR-Lovely Velveteens, all odors, Is ll£d, Beautiful Plushes 2s lid, Beat B«8ortm«nt) of Collarettes from 18 6d~-W h PiABOI, Owh Draper, etc



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR SALE. f\f\f\ ACKE Farm; Good Improve- OOU meats; well watered; Fenced and subdivided. Price, £6 6s. Smal] deposit; balance, 4i per cent. 600 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 3s per acre. 374 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 2s per acre. 200 ACRES Freehold; goodwill and free „ hold to be sold cheap, and on very easy terms. 100 ACRES capital land; grow anything. 300 ACRES good land; well fenced and watered. 650 ACRES finest sheep country in New Zealand. Good improvements, fenced, and well watered. 120 ACRES good land. This is a spec without a doubt. 2000 ACRES good all round farm, and cheap. 1690 ACRES Fine Sheep Farm j good reasons given for selling. 2 ACRES land, with good dwelling of five rooms. Owner anxious to sell; will take low price. 6 ACRES, nice House of seven rooms; Good Orchard. Price very reasonable, and on easy terms. 2\ ACRES land, with dwelling of five rooms, and all necessary offices. Owner Leaving, and must sell. Having money to Lend both on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Depot, Tancred Street, PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALK PURK-BRBD Indian Game, Minerals, Laugshans, »! d Brown Lsghornß Also Ptkiu Docks. Bred from Imported md First Prize Sicck. Cockered and Pallota from 5i each. t 190 H. <?. BKBRYMAN. HIGH CLASS TAILORING VTTI Have just opened, tx s s T T ' Paparoa,' a large shipment of NEW WINTER GOOD£, joraprising a fine assortment, of .*np tv i»to' Suitings iv .Woreteds, Vicuuaa, Cheviots, MeUoi a, Beavers, Rea Irish Frieze, Rainproof Uvercoaiings, Fancy Vestiaga, &c, t!3F We onderiake to execute all otcUsn* entrusted to ua to the satisfaction of our silent a, aud at prices which will compare !avonrahly with those of any of the lading Dhristchuroh firms for equal quality, or it, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladies' Tailor-made Cos^omeSi Jackets, Babitg, &o, in the latest siyka. übaighbadTbebrimau The Leading Tailors and Outiiiiterß. Ashburton. NOTICE, V¥T E HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for MABSEY-HARHIS and lMFiai\.L BICYCES FOR ASHBTJRTON, RAKATA, and Surroutid'ng Districts Oiien^ will, receive ev^ry attention, and MR COX will Uollfc?; all Moniee duo tout* CANADA ■■.;■ ' ' CYCLE A MOTO U COY. LIMITED Depot— East Sre*, Asbburton j^ ® Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Periectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. HERE YOU ARE. COAL AND FIREWOOD. mo BE HAD in any quantity ai Argyle Bros. ORDERS promptly attended to. Address— HATELOCK STREET, Next to Army Barracks. GEHTLEMEML " Try Our CHESTERFIELDS £ I On Tliree-tiuor'ter _ Overcoatsi a m *j McDonald Ac co. tailok f'FHK Getmine Silent Primus Oooklnj X Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, anc Primus Iron Healer, S3 6d.—Oarsoi



I - . BUSINESS NOTICE. ! Fletcher" bros. tea competition I Hundreds of Prizes to be given away to the Largest Consumers ot Our | • Celebrated Teas. FffiST mra^Jtalome Clod aud B KnW , o, H»na-P. tote d Kmm Set- SECOND PRIZE ... Ladies' Handsome "Rolled Gold Watch, value 413 15s 4 And Numerous Other Prizes. The following is an unsolicited opinion of an experienced Tea Tarter of th» English Import Market.:—"l have been drinking your Duchess Ten, and find itv3£ enjoyable; being fully flavoured, yet mild and luscious. I have also examiaed the to»f and there ia nothing but Tea, a fact which cannot be said of many advertised Blends." ' COUNTESS TEA ... Is 6d per lb, or Is 5d by 51b Tin or 101b Tin DUCHESS TEA ... Is lOd per lb, or 1b 8d by 51b Tin, or 1b 7dl by 101b Tsn EMPRESS TEA ' ... 2s per lb, or Is lOd by 51b Tin, or Is 9d by 101b Tin PRINCESS TEA ... 2s 2d per lb, or 2s by 51b Tin, or Is lid bvlOlb Tin PORE CEYLON TEA Ulodjwlb l orlßßSl V 6lb^/ii,7d^l!abn B A Coupon enclosed in every Packet or Tin of above Teas. A White Coupon enclosed in every lib Packet, a Pink Coupon (equal two WMta Coupons) enclosed in every lib Packet } a Green Coupon (equal ten White CoupouS enclosed m every 51b Tin, and a Yellow Coupon (equal twenty White Coupons) enclosed m every 101b Tin, Coupons may be held over, and sent in to compete ft* any future Competition, if desired. c * l "' We Hold Large Stocks of Bulk Teas from Is per lb. FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR 2*d per lb, 70lb Bag 14a 6d, or .£22 15s per ton. HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE, 4s 8d per tin, or 8s 6d per case.



ALMONDS— s. a. Jordan ... ... ... ... 2 4 Sicily ... ... 1 2 In Shell ... ... ... 0 10 ARROWROOT 0 6 ACID- I Tartario, powdered ... ... 1 10 Tartaric, crystal... ... ... 2 6 j Citric, powdered... ■ ... ...3 6! Citric, crystal ... ... ... 3 6 Citric, Nelson's packets ... ... ' 0 3$ i ACETIC ACID— ! Coutt's ... - ... ? Is9dand2 11 ANCHOVY PAS»S— C. andß. ... 1 3 Tins ... ... ... ... 0 6 ALUM ... 0 6 AMMONIA— Fluid ... ... ... ... 0 6 Carbonate ... ... ... 1 4 BARLEY— Pearl ... ... ... ... 0 2 Robinson's ... ... ... 0 9 BAKING POWDER— Edmonds' ... ... sJdandll BATHBEtCKS " ... ... 0 4 BLUESTONE 34s per cwt ... 0 4 IBOSEMJEAL ... ... 0 6 BLUE— Ricketts' ... ... ... 0 10 Ricketts' bag ... ... ... 010 Keen's 0 10 BLACKING 0 4* Tins ... 0 6 BLACK LEAD- Nixey's ... ... ... 0 9 Zebra ... ... ' ... 0 9 Oakey'a Dome ... ... 0 6 Stove Polish ... ... 0 5 BRUNSWICK BLACK ... 0 8 BLACK LACQUER, Castle ... 0 9 BORAX Whole or Ground ... 0 8 BIBBSEED— , Hemp ... ... . .» 0 3 Canary ... ... ••• 0 3 Rape ... ... ... 0 3 Mixed ... ... ... 0 3 CAUSTIC SODA, lib ... 0 8 CAMPHOR, per lb 3s 9d,10z ... 0 3 EGG PRESERVATIVE— Norton's ... ... ••■ 1 9 EGG POWDER ... 6d and 1 0 ESSISCES— •• Flavouring, C. and B.—Lsnlon, JLl inonds, Ratafia, Vanilla, Co chineal; Cloves, Peppermint,. and Ginger, .Joz bottles ... 0 9 Colonial —Lemon, Almonds, Cochi neal, Ratifia, Vanilla, etc., loz bottles ... ... 0 5 EXrRACT OP BEEF— Liebig's 2oz Is 9d, 4oz ... ... 3 0 Bovril, Is 9d, 3a, 5s ... ... 5 0 J Gear Co. ... ••• ... 1 3 EXTRACT OP SOAP— Hudson's 141b boxes ... ... 5 10 Hudson's 9 packets for ... ... 1 0 EPSOM SALTS— Per Doz. ... ••• ... 0 ° 71b Boxes ... - ... ... '2 0 EMERY CLOTH, sheet l^d, doz 1 3 FLY PAPEXS— Mather's doz ... ... 0 6 Tanglefoot,doz ... ... 0 9 Tanglefoot, per box, 50 ... 3 0 PRESERVED FISH— Salmon, steak ... ... 10 Salmon, flat tins ... ... 0 10 Salmon, Californian ... . ... 0 9 Sardines—Best quality ... 1 0 „ Best quality, smoked ... 0 6 „ Good,large ... ... 0 8 Good, small ... 0 4 „ Smoked, large ... 1 0 Herrings, fresh ... ... 0 7 Herrings, kippered ... ... 010 Herrings in Tomato Sauce ... 0 10 Silt Herrings, 7 for ... ... 1 0. Red Herrings, 8 for ... ... 10 Bloaters ... ... ... 010 Haddocks ... ... ••• 010 Mullet ... ... ... 0 7 i Oysters ... ••• ••• o'B CANDLES- Colonial ... ••• ••• ° 5& Fluted Wax,.. ... — o*6* Price's National Sperms ... 0 T.- London Wax - - ° 7,, Piano, self-fitting, 12 in a box ... 010 ] Piano, self-fitting, coloured ... 1 0 Bedroom, self-fitting, 16 in a box ... 0 10 Night Light, 8-hour, per box ... 0 7 Carriage Candles, B'slO's, Price's... 0 10 CHICORY ... - 0 8 OREAM OF TARTAR ... 1 3 CARBONASE OF SODA ... 0 3 CORN FLOUR— Brown's ... ... ••• 0 31 Brown and Poison's patent ... 0 7 Pollard's ... ... — 0 3 Maizena, Duryeas' ... ... 0 8 CLOTHES' PEGS, per doz ... 0 1| CLOTHESLINES, 40ft ... ,1 0 „ „ rope, 5d and 0 6 CANDIED PEEL— Lemon ... ••• ••• 0 7 Citron ... - . — l 4 Mixed, lemon, orange, and citron... 0 8 COCOANUT, deßsicated ... 0 6 ' COFFEE—Blended and Ground on the premises. Finest Plantation Coffee, per lb . 18 Fine Coffee ... ... ... * 6 Good Coffee... ... ... 1 * Pure Coffee, Ground ... ... 110 Whole Coffee, Roasted ... ... 110 COFFEE ESSENCE, 3s lOd and 12 COCOA—Gregg's ... ... 1 0 Auslebrook's *lb ... ... 0 9' lib 1 6 lib 2 10 Cadbury's -}lb r . ... 0 10 lib ... -. 1 8 Van Houten's, Jib ... ... 011 |lb ... -. 1 9 '. lib 3 3 Fry's Homeopathic, Jib ... 0 4|  ,f *H» - ° 8i "  Hb ... 1 M Vi-Cocoa 9d and ... ... 1 1 CHOCOLATE— Fry's-|lb ... ... - ° 5 Rountree's, Jib ... ... 0 6 COD LIVER OIL- Quarts ... ... ... 2 6 Small ... ... ... 1 2 Hanson's ... ... ••• 1 9 CONDY'S FLUID ... ... 1 4 CARRAWAYS ... ... 0 8



CAPERS, 9d and . i * SJ r«WDER,aandB/.:: 0 12 O.V^™ 5 per doz> 2d« P«r g^oßß ••• 1 6 DLOUK at Lowest Market Bates. Best Roller, 251b 33 «■ soib ;;.' ;;; 6 0 ■■» 1001b U ? „ 2001b ... £ i 2 0 if an S ed"ctions oa lar<?e quantities &AUO, fapiosa, Sice and Pearl Barley, perlb ... 0 2 DRIED FRUIT6f~New Season's -New Currants ... ..06 New Raisins " "' n « Wew Sultanas .'" "" q 7 New Muscatels, Bd, Is and ' '" 1 4 French Plums, table ... '.'.'. 010 >, ' stewing 6d and ... 0 8 New Fig ß , Ijat layer, perlb ... 0 8 OooiingKgß ... ..0 7 New Preserved Ginger 0 8 Jars Ginger, ]0d and ... '" 2 0 Peaches, dried ... " 0 9 Apricots .., t ' # \'[ qjQ APPlea ••• ..." ''. 0 9 New Dates ... " q a GOLDEN SYRUP, 21b tin 7d, 41b tin Is, 71b Is 9d, 14lb 3s 3d, 281b 5s 9d, 561b H 0 Treacle, 21b Tin 6d, 41b tin Is, 71b TT ,^ s 8d > u& 3s, 281b 5s M, 561b 10 6 HOPS, perlb ... ... 1 0 Honey, per jar lOd and Ib, 661b tin at 3^d perlb. MATCHES— Plaids ... ... _.. q 250 Vestas ... ... '" j q 1000 Vestas... ... "| 4 jq Safeties, large Bd, small" '." 0 3 MlLK—Milkmaid .. 0 7* MUSTARD— '"' * D.S.P., lib Is Bd, |lb ... ... 010 Loose ... ... ..IS Mustard Seed, 3d per oz 3 per lb '.'.'. 2 0 Methylated Spirits 9d and ... 1 3 Methylated Spirits, per gallon ... 6 6 Barcelona ... ... ... q g Walnuts ... ... [[] 0 8 Shell Almonds ... 0 10 OATMEAL—2SIb Bags ... 4 0 Oatina, per bag ... '"I 2 OJ'ves ... ... ... 1 q ■.©iL—, Hair Oil, 6d and ... ... 0 8 Salad, Morton's, 6d and ... 0 11 Lucca, 2s and ... ... 2 6 Adelaide ... ... ... 1 9 Castor,-Morton's 5d and 0 10 . PEAS—Split . ... ... 0 2 Peameal ... ... ... q g Plate Powder, Goddard's ... 1" 8 ; Polishing Paste ... 0 8 PATENT MEDICINES—PiIIs. Hollo way's and Cockle's ... 13 Beecbam'sand Seigel's... ' ... 1 3 Dr. William's Piuk Pills ,[. 211 Pain Killer 2s 4d and ... . 1 3 Siegel's Syrup ]s 8d and ... 2 10 Steedman'a Powders ... ... 1 3 Scott's Emulsion 2s 4d and ... 4 0 Sarsaparilla . ... ... 4 3 , Tricopherous ... ... 1 4 Benjamin Gum ... ... 1 5 Wahoo ... ... 2 3 Bile Beans • ... ... x 3 Peppermint Cure ... ... l g Extract of Malt ... .".2 6 Eno's Fruit Salt ... [\\ 211 Eucalypous 6d, Is, and , ... l . 4 Lung Preserver Is and ... 1 11 Irish Moss, Is and ... ... 110 Embrocation Is 4d and ... 211 ' Cuticura, loaf Is 4d ... . . ... 211 Dean's Pills ■ ... 2 11 PEPPER— Pure White / ... ... 1 4 Whole Black ... ... 1 2 Ground Black ... ... 1 .4 Cayenne per ok. 3d, per bottle ... 0 8 Chillies ... .„ ... 0 3 SOAP—Toilet Brown Windsor Tablets per doz ... 1 5 Brown Windsor lib bars each ... 010 Glycerine, lib bars, each ... 0 8 Glycerine, |lb bars, each ... 0 4 Pears'Unscented Tablets eaoh ... 0 6 »  ~ „ per doz ... 5 6 „ Assorted Tablets, 4in box ... 10 Calvert's Carbolic Tablets ... 0 3 „ Prickly Heat, per bar ... 0 8 Glycerine and Cucumber, per tablet 0 6 Cuticura Soap, per tablet ... 1 4. Buttermilk, Box, 3 tabs ... 0 11 Margison, 3 tablets in box ... 1 0 INSECT POWDER ... 0 8 Ink, i-id, 6d and ... ... 2 6 JAMS— lib Tins, assorted ... ... 0 5 . „ „ per doz ... ... 4 3 lib Tins Raspberry ... ... 0-6 Nelson Jams, 3 tins for ... 1 0 21b Jars Raspberry ... ... 1 6 21b Jars Peach and Apricots ... 1 4 21b Jars Black Currant ... 1 6 21b Jars Strawberry ... ... 1 8 21b Jars Plum and •amson ... 1 2 21b Jars Gooseberry ... ... 1 2 21b Jars Greengage ... ... 1 2 Jelly Powders, assorted ... 0 6 Jujubes, best hard ... ... 1 0 KEROSENE, per tin 4s 3d, case 8 6 Kerosene Pumps, Is and — 3 8 Knife-Boards ... ... 1 0 Knife Polish ... ... 0 7 Kits, 6d, Bd, 9d and ... .. 010 LENTILS ... ... 0 3| Liquorice, per stick 6d and Bd, per lb 2 0 „ Powder ... ... 2 0 Lard ... ... ... 0 1 Linseed, Whole 3d, ground ... 0. 4 Linoleum Renewer ... ...10' MACARONI ..'. ... 0 6 Marmalade, Keilor's lib 8(3, glass jars 21b Is 9d, lib ... 0 10 TOBACCO— Williams' Juno per stick 9d> per lb 5 0 „ „ in 221b boxes, lb 11 „ Ruby, per Btiek Is 3d, lbf 6 0 „ Golden Eagle, per stick lid and Is 4d, perlb ... 6 0 Nailrod, per stick 4d, per lb ... 4 6 1 Derby, per stick lOd, per lb ... 5 6 Harlequin, per stick 9d, per lb 6s ... 5 0 Tongues—. Sheep, Is 2d and ... ... 2 I Ox, 2s 6d, Ss 6d and ...48 Turpentine, per gal. 4s 6d, bottle 1 © Tumeric, per oz ... ... 0 S



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